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Resident Evil Requiem has surpassed 5m copies | TAGResident Evil Requiem has achieved over 5 million sales in less than a week, marking a significant success for Capcom and the survival horror genre. The game launched on February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, and has received strong critical and user reviews. The article also touches on Dungeons & Dragons' "5.5e" update, Pokémon Pokopia's global release, and Capcom's commitment to addressing PC performance issues in Monster Hunter Wilds.
Feature: "The Single Best Game Concept Ever" - Pokémon-Inspired Devs Talk The Series That Started It AllDevelopers from studios creating Pokémon-inspired games discuss the enduring appeal of the franchise's creature-collecting and battling mechanics. They highlight the series' impact on their own designs, praising its core loop of collecting, battling, and micro-rewards as a foundational concept in game design.
Fanatical's Play on the Go Elite Collection Bundle for Feb 2026 has some gems in itFanatical has launched a new 'Play on the Go Elite Collection' bundle featuring multiple games compatible with handheld devices like the Steam Deck and Legion Go. The bundle offers tiered pricing, with discounts increasing for purchasing more games, and includes titles such as V Rising, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, and Jurassic World Evolution 2 Deluxe Edition.