Independent studio Running With Scissors has announced Flesh & Wire, a new first-person shooter from the developer best known for the Postal series. The project continues the studio’s tradition of confrontational, adult-aimed themes and returns a previously shelved concept to public view.

IO Interactive has released a free update for Hitman World of Assassination that introduces a new assassination mission. The update adds a playable target named Lilith Devero, portrayed by actress Milla Jovovich, bringing a high-profile face to the game’s roster of antagonists.

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Analyst Yaroslav “NS” Kuznetsov offered a blunt assessment of Valeriy “SSS” Lazarev’s performances for PARIVISION’s Dota 2 roster, saying the new offlaner cannot yet be considered a tier‑1 player. Kuznetsov indicated that, for now, SSS falls short of the level expected from a top‑tier three/ offlane player and is still playing at a tier‑2 pace and mindset.

Analyst Gleb Vazhnov, known by the handle y0nd, has voiced concerns about the current performance of the Dota 2 team PARIVISION since Klement "Puppey" Ivanov took the role of coach. Vazhnov argued that the squad has not yet shown the results expected after the coaching change, and suggested the cause lies in poor implementation of the coach's directives.

Streamer Ilya Davydov, known online as Maddyson, spoke about what he misses most after his move from Russia to the United States in an interview published by the newspaper Gazeta.ru. He listed several things he regrets leaving behind, with family and familiar food at the top of the list.

On 25 February at 19:30 MSK, Team Falcons will face Tundra Esports in the second stage of DreamLeague Season 28 in Dota 2. The encounter is scheduled as a best-of-3 and comes in the middle of the event's group phase.

In the fifth round of the second group stage of DreamLeague Season 28 for Dota 2, PARIVISION will meet Team Liquid. The match is scheduled for 25 February with a 16:30 MSK start time.

Current AI models are not being adopted rapidly across business processes because of the corporate environment, not because of shortcomings in the models themselves, OpenAI’s chief operating officer Brad Lightcap said at a conference in New Delhi. He argued that the pace of deployment is held back by how companies are structured and how they operate, rather than by technical limits of the technology.

The transfer fee quoted by The Mongolz for Azbayar "Senzu" Munhbold in response to an approach from Natus Vincere was so large that NAVI chose not to continue negotiations, an editor from HLTV.org has reported. The demanding price effectively ruled out any realistic buyout and brought talks to an early halt.

Paramount+ has put into development a spin-off of the crime drama Tulsa King that will star Samuel L. Jackson. The streamer has revised the project’s concept ahead of production, with official reports noting changes to the title, setting and creative leadership. Jackson, known for roles in Pulp Fiction and Django Unchained, is attached to lead the new series.

Paramount Plus has announced a new series titled The Madison, presented as a spin-off of the neo‑western Yellowstone. The platform shared key details about the project ahead of its launch, positioning it within the same tonal universe as Yellowstone while keeping narrative links vague for now.

On February 25 at 02:15, Aurora Gaming's run of matches without a loss came to an end after they were defeated by Team Liquid in a DreamLeague Season 28 encounter. The result marked a clear turning point for the roster that had been moving through the event unbeaten until that meeting with Team Liquid.

The group stage of Digital Crusade DraculaN Season 5 has concluded. After four GSL-format groups, eight squads have advanced into the event's double-elimination playoff bracket, setting up a mix of established organizations and rising teams for the LAN portion of the tournament.

TDK have been crowned champions of the ESL Challenger League Season 51 Europe Cup 1 after a 2-1 victory over Alliance in the grand final. The win earned the side the $12,000 top prize and a qualification berth for the Season 51 Europe Finals, capping a week-and-a-half of intense online competition for the newly formed squad.

Amazon has chosen an actor to portray Baldur in its forthcoming live-action adaptation of the video game God of War, according to a report in Variety. This casting decision is part of a broader effort to assemble the principal roles for the series adaptation.

Ivan 'Pure~' Moskalenko, the carry for Tundra Esports' Dota 2 roster, outlined the reasons his team was unable to finish off their series against Aurora Gaming during the second group stage of DreamLeague Season 28. He pointed to a lapse in focus after a pause in play that shifted the momentum away from Tundra.

A global shortage of memory chips has shifted the PC market in ways that feel like a rewind. Systems based on DDR4 have regained popularity, 16 GB of system RAM has become far more acceptable than it was just a year ago, and 8 GB graphics cards risk becoming the most common choice for many gamers in 2026. The situation looks worrying at first glance, but how bad is it in practical terms? This special issue examines the impact of the memory shortage on component choice, performance and upgrade strategies.

Chung "Ws" Wei Shen, the offlaner for Aurora Gaming's Dota 2 roster, said he is not bothered when his teammates switch to speaking Russian during matches. He explained that when teammates begin conversing in Russian he recognizes that the discussion is not meant for him, so it does not affect him.

On 24 February at 19:35, PARIVISION was defeated for the fourth time in the second group stage of DreamLeague S28.

The club said it believes the squad needed a fresh dynamic at a crucial moment of the season and that the move is intended to push the group forward and keep improving on a daily basis. The announcement framed the change as part of a longer‑term effort to assemble a roster capable of delivering consistent performances.

Esports organization OG has announced a new roster for the mobile MOBA Honor of Kings. The club published the list of signed players on its account on the social network X.

Dmitry "Korb3n" Belov, manager of Team Spirit's Dota 2 roster, commented on PARIVISION's recent replacement of their offlaner. He made clear that, in his view, the personnel change cannot be called an immediate strengthening of the squad.

The latest standings for the top 20 esports teams are presented below, showing each team's current position, change from the previous ranking, and total rating points.

Jakob 'Pimp' Winneche, a Counter-Strike 2 analyst, wrote on X that Team Vitality can now be called the best team in the history of Valve's shooter. He made the statement in the wake of Vitality's tournament victories at IEM Krakow 2026 and PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026.

The team needs to appoint a new coach to oversee strategy, training, and match preparation; finding a capable leader for those responsibilities is a priority.

Brazilian side Imperial have moved Felipe “skullz” Medeiros to the bench after six months as a starter, the organization confirming a change of personnel as they reassess the roster following recent departures and inconsistent results. The decision comes amid broader roster tinkering after the team lost a key player and experimented with temporary options.

Content creator Alexander Levin, known as Nix, announced that he has temporarily flown to Spain with the intention of spending the winter in warmer climates. He shared the update on his personal Telegram channel, explaining that the move is meant to be temporary rather than a permanent relocation.

On the night of February 24, the Counter-Strike 2 development team rolled out a new update that corrects several bugs and performance problems. The patch notes were posted on the game’s official site and summarize a number of fixes aimed at stabilizing gameplay and visuals for affected players.

Kadokawa has officially announced the release date for the fourth season of the anime Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e, commonly known in English as Welcome to the Classroom of the Elite. The company stated that the new season will begin on April 1, 2026.

The developers of Mouse: P.I. For Hire announced via their social media channels that the game’s release has been moved to April 16, 2026; it had previously been scheduled for March 19, 2026.

Searchlight Pictures has released the first posters for the upcoming sequel Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. The studio published the images on its social media channels, offering an early look at the film’s promotional artwork ahead of its release next year.

Paramount Pictures has unveiled the final promotional materials for the seventh installment of the Scream horror franchise, titled Scream 7. The announcement positions the film as the latest chapter in the long-running series of slasher movies, continuing a storyline that has spanned decades and multiple creative teams.

Streaming service Hulu has begun production on the pilot episode of a new iteration of The X-Files, the company’s representatives confirmed on social media. The announcement marks the first public step toward reviving the franchise under a new creative team.

illwill continued their impressive run at the Parken Challenger Championship Season 1, following up a previous victory over BC.Game with a gritty reverse sweep of ECSTATIC in the lower bracket final. The orgless squad showed resilience across three maps to survive and keep their tournament hopes alive.

On February 23 at 20:35, the team that includes players s1mple and electroNic was eliminated from the Parken Challenger Championship #1 following a defeat at the hands of illwill.

Actor Louis Shelton has reportedly joined the cast of the upcoming Harry Potter television adaptation and will portray an older version of Ronald Weasley, according to the insider outlet Redanian Intelligence. The information suggests Shelton’s appearance will be brief, filling an episodic part rather than a main role.

Aurora Gaming's offlaner Chung Wei Shen, better known as Ws, spoke after his team's 2–1 victory over Tundra Esports in the second group stage of DreamLeague Season 28. A post featuring the player was published on the team's Telegram channel.

Last week Microsoft unexpectedly announced the departure of Phil Spencer, the head of its gaming division. The bigger shock for the industry, however, was the simultaneous exit of Xbox president Sarah Bond, a figure many viewed as Spencer’s likely successor. Reporting by a major technology outlet later revealed several details about the internal dynamics at Xbox that preceded the changes.

Professional Dota 2 player Artem Melnik, known by his handle Lorenof, reflected on why he consistently achieves strong results when he plays as a stand‑in. He discussed the topic during an interview at DreamLeague Season 28; his comments were reported by the OFFSTAGE portal.