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PulsarLLC Drops Hiring Wave That’s Got Gamers Actually Making Bank in 2026PulsarLLC has announced a significant hiring initiative for paid positions in streaming, competitive gaming, and creative roles, including GFX/VFX designers. The company is actively seeking players for Fortnite, Call of Duty, Apex Legends, and Valorant, alongside managers and investors. This direct approach aims to simplify the process for individuals to monetize their gaming skills and passion.
Is Marathon Heading for the Same Fate as Concord and Highguard? | Invision Game CommunityThe article analyzes the challenges faced by new live-service multiplayer shooters, using Concord and Highguard as examples of recent failures. It discusses how Marathon, Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter, faces similar retention hurdles despite initial testing interest, and its success hinges on Bungie's experience with Destiny 2 and creating a compelling gameplay loop.
Gundam Mechs Invade Apex Legends Wildcard Mode in Surprise CrossoverRespawn Entertainment has announced a surprise crossover event bringing the Gundam mecha franchise to Apex Legends' Wildcard game mode. The collaboration, which celebrates Gundam's 45th anniversary, will feature limited-time mecha combat, with details to be revealed in an upcoming explainer video. This partnership marks a significant step in incorporating non-gaming franchises into Apex Legends.
Marathon’s Absurd Pickpocketing Drone Shows How Bungie Is Doing Extraction Shooters Differently - IGNBungie's upcoming extraction shooter Marathon differentiates itself with unique hero classes, or 'shells,' offering deep customization and novel abilities. The Thief shell, in particular, features an x-ray scanner for loot detection and a drone capable of pickpocketing enemies, adding a unique twist to the genre's tension and exploration.- The MOP Up: Trove tests ‘tiny quests’ missions for your alliesTrove is testing a new 'Tiny Quests' system that allows players to send allies on short adventures for experience and loot. This week's news roundup also includes updates on World War II Online's fundraising, RIFT's Arclight Ascendancy event, and Terraria's successful 1.4.5 update, which saw a significant player spike.
Over half a million of us played Slay the Spire 2 this weekendSlay the Spire 2 achieved a peak of over 574,000 concurrent players on Steam during its launch weekend, surpassing many other popular titles. This strong performance indicates significant sales for Mega Crit's highly anticipated sequel, which recently launched into early access.
When David Meets Goliath: Apex Legends’ Broken Matchmaking Ruins the StoryApex Legends players are experiencing severe matchmaking issues, with Silver-ranked players being placed in matches against Predator-ranked opponents. This breakdown in the ranked system disrupts the player's sense of progression and narrative, leading to frustration and players abandoning matches. The community is calling for Respawn Entertainment to address the problem to restore faith in the competitive ecosystem.
Apex Legends Finally Gives Fuse the Respect He Deserves with Major Buff UpdateRespawn Entertainment has released a significant update for Apex Legends, addressing long-standing player feedback regarding the character Fuse. The update improves the reliability of Fuse's ultimate ability, The Motherlode, and reverts a duration change to his tactical ability, allowing him to control space more effectively. These changes aim to restore Fuse's intended identity as an area control specialist.
Apex Legends Players Discover Rampart’s Cover is Secretly Sabotaging Their FrameratesPlayers of Apex Legends have discovered that Rampart's deployable cover and Infinite Ammo perk cause significant framerate drops, with some players reporting a 25 FPS decrease. This performance bug is particularly concerning for competitive play, where every frame counts. The issue raises questions about Respawn Entertainment's testing protocols and the potential for similar hidden performance problems in other legends.
2XKO is no longer in PlayStation 6 top downloads charts and nobody is remotely shockedRiot Games' 2XKO has fallen off PlayStation's download charts, indicating lower-than-expected popularity for the 2v2 fighting game. Despite attempts to market it as a mainstream title and introduce expensive cosmetic skins, the game struggles to gain traction beyond the dedicated fighting game community, leading to layoffs and questions about its long-term viability.
Activision pressured Call of Duty studio Infinity Ward to make a game about Iran invading Israel, claims former developerFormer Infinity Ward animator Chance Glasco claims Activision pressured developers to create a Call of Duty game centered on Iran invading Israel, a concept most developers found abhorrent. Glasco, who worked at the studio between 2002 and 2014, stated that the idea was ultimately rejected. He also contrasted this with earlier Call of Duty titles that aimed to depict the grim realities of war.
New Research Proves What We Already Knew: Women Are Underserved By Game IndustryNew research from Ampere Analysis indicates that women constitute 48% of the gaming market, yet often cite a lack of suitable games and toxic communities as barriers. While games like The Sims 4 and Animal Crossing: New Horizons are popular for their customization options, they can also feature expensive DLC and monetization schemes. Despite slow progress, some titles like Apex Legends have shown improvements in inclusivity, though challenges with player communities and business practices persist.- Apex Legends x Gundam Event AnnouncedA crossover event between Apex Legends and Gundam has been announced, set to begin on March 10th. A trailer for the event has also been released.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: February 2026’s top downloadsPlayStation has revealed the top downloaded games for February 2026 across PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play titles in various regions. Resident Evil 4 and its zombie-themed content dominated the charts in both US/Canada and Asia for PS5.
Marathon Review In Progress | Console CreaturesThis in-progress review of Marathon highlights its potential as an extraction shooter but criticizes its messy UI, confusing onboarding, and high barrier to entry for new players. While the gunplay and abilities are satisfying, the game's visual clutter and lack of clear tutorials detract from the experience. A final judgment awaits the release of the endgame zone, Cryo Archive.
Start Your Engines: EA Sports F1 25 is now on EA PlayEA Sports F1 25 is now available to EA Play members, offering unlimited access to the base game. Subscribers also receive a monthly 5,000 XP Boost for the Podium Pass until March 31. The article also details other member rewards for titles like Apex Legends, EA Sports FC 26, and Battlefield 6.
Apex Legends x Gundam Event AnnouncedApex Legends has announced a new collaboration event with the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise. Further details regarding the event's content and release date are expected soon.
Apex Legends Goes Gundam In New Content UpdateApex Legends has launched a collaboration with the Gundam universe, introducing new gameplay elements, weapons, map updates, and cosmetics. The update features a revamped Broken Moon map with Gundam-themed additions, a new Buster Rifle weapon, and unique Gundam abilities like Epyon's Lash and Heavyarms Salvo. The collaboration also includes Gundam-inspired skins, limited edition Gunpla, and exclusive real-world Gundam model pre-orders.- Highguard stänger för gottWildlight Entertainment has confirmed that their free-to-play shooter Highguard will be shut down on March 12, less than two months after its January 26 release. Despite efforts and a player base of over two million, the game failed to build a sustainable community. Developers with experience from Apex Legends and Titanfall were involved in its creation.
- PlayStation Store: February 2026’s top downloadsResident Evil Requiem led the download charts for PlayStation 5 in both the US and EU regions for February 2026. The article provides comprehensive download rankings for PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play titles on the PlayStation Store.