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Poll: Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Month (February 2026)
Push Square is polling readers to determine the PlayStation 5 Game of the Month for February 2026. Notable releases included Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, Nioh 3, God of War: Sons of Sparta, and Resident Evil Requiem, among others. Voting closes on March 9, 2026.
Nothing Was Ever Going to Catch Resident Evil Requiem in PS Store's February Chart
Resident Evil Village topped the PlayStation Store download charts for both North America and Europe in February, despite launching only two days before the end of the month. Other notable entries included Reanimal and God of War: Sons of Sparta, while Red Dead Redemption 2 led the PS4 charts and Alien: Rogue Incursion topped the PSVR2 charts.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: February 2026’s top downloads
PlayStation 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.
PlayStation Store: February 2026’s top downloads
Resident 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.
Nioh 3 Review
Nioh 3, the latest installment in the Nioh series from Team Ninja, transitions to an open-world experience while retaining its signature brutal and tactical combat. Players control a warrior with dual ninja and samurai heritage, exploring multiple eras of Japanese history filled with Yokai. The game offers refined combat with stance switching, extensive loot, and character customization, though some bosses lack the memorability of previous titles.
Nioh 3 New Game Plus Guide: Shogun’s Journey, Divine Gear & Endgame – Expert Game Reviews
This guide details Nioh 3's Shogun's Journey New Game Plus mode, which unlocks after defeating the final boss. It covers what carries over, the new Divine rarity equipment and Grace sets, restoration systems like Sands of Recollection and Scarlet Sands, Soul Core transformation, and the Sudama Blessing system for targeted farming. The guide also offers tips for preparing for the significant difficulty spike and surviving endgame challenges.
Players’ Choice: Vote for February 2026’s best new game
PlayStation Blog is launching a monthly poll for players to vote on the best new game released each month, starting with February 2026. Nominees will be selected by the editorial team, and the winning game will be announced on social channels. Remakes qualify, but re-releases do not.
Review – Nioh 3 (Playstation 5)
Nioh 3 offers a thrilling and fluid combat system that distinguishes it from the Souls-like genre, featuring a customizable character, dual combat stances, and a semi-open world filled with Yokai. Despite its challenging nature, the game provides a rewarding experience with deep mechanics and engaging exploration.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several Rock Paper Shotgun writers share their weekend gaming plans, including Mark's interest in BallisticNG and Dirt Rally 2.0, James's focus on Steam Next Fest demos like Denshattack and Far Far West, and Ollie's return to Baldur's Gate 3. Other mentions include Nioh, Bejeweled 3, Puzzle Quest, Demon's Mirror, and Pathologic 3.
Nioh 3 Sales Hit 1 Million, Becomes Fastest-Selling Title in the Series — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja announced that Nioh 3 has sold 1 million units within two weeks of its February 6 launch, making it the fastest-selling title in the series. The soulslike action RPG has received critical praise, holding a Metacritic score of 86 and a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam.
Nioh 3 review – Forward Stance
Team Ninja's Nioh 3 is a prequel that refines the souls-like combat the series is known for, introducing seamless switching between Samurai and Ninja styles. While the narrative is uneven, the gameplay shines with its razor-sharp combat, a new loot-driven system, and larger explorable spaces. Boss encounters remain a brutal and rewarding highlight, with stunning visuals and smooth performance.
Nioh 3 is, unsurprisingly, the fastest-selling game in the series with over a million units sold
Nioh 3 has achieved over one million units sold worldwide across PC and PlayStation 5, making it the fastest-selling game in the Nioh franchise. This milestone pushes the overall Nioh series sales past 10 million units. The game also set a new series record for peak concurrent players on Steam.
Patience is the real key to overcoming Nioh 3’s Hamamatsu Hill enemy base
This guide explains how to access the Hamamatsu Hill enemy base in Nioh 3, which is initially blocked by a locked door. Players must complete side quests, specifically 'Fated Land' and 'Ii's Memento' with Ii Naotora, to obtain the Mountain Temple Key. Once unlocked, the base contains a few enemies and a boss, a Ninja Yoki, followed by a fight against a vengeful spirit.
You're not crazy, trying to heal in Nioh 3 sometimes doesn't work - and Team Ninja is fixing it
Team Ninja has released update 1.03.01 for Nioh 3, addressing several critical bugs including an issue that sometimes prevented players from using elixirs in battle. The patch also includes fixes for save file corruption, progression blockers in the Eternal Rift, and AI issues with specific bosses and enemies.
Nioh 3 is killing it on Steam with over double the series' highest concurrent player count
Nioh 3 has achieved a record-breaking launch on Steam, surpassing double the highest concurrent player count of its predecessor, Nioh 2. The game reached a peak of 88,045 concurrent players, significantly exceeding Nioh 2's previous record of 41,325. The title has also received a 'Very Positive' rating from players on Steam.
Nioh 3 launches, immediately becomes the most played Nioh ever on Steam
Nioh 3 has achieved record-breaking success on Steam shortly after its launch, becoming the most played game in the Nioh series on the platform. The game also saw a simultaneous release on PlayStation, a first for the series. Positive reviews and a well-received demo likely contributed to its strong performance.
Nioh 3 review - Team Ninja’s most accomplished action game, and the series’ most accessible
Nioh 3 is Team Ninja's most accomplished and accessible action game, refining the series' core mechanics within an "open field" design that avoids the pitfalls of traditional open worlds. The game introduces a dual combat style system and evolves features from previous Team Ninja titles, though its narrative remains a weak point. Despite some frustrating moments and technical issues on PC, Nioh 3 offers a deep and satisfying experience.
New Video Game Releases in Week 5 of February 2, 2026
The first week of February 2026 will see the release of several new video games, including Nioh 3, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, My Hero Academia: All’s Justice, PGA Tour 2K25, Super Bomberman Collection, and Carmageddon: Rogue Shift across various platforms. A demo for Pragmata is also expected on the Switch 2. The article also lists free games available through Epic Games Store, Amazon Prime Gaming, Xbox Game Pass, and PlayStation Plus for February 2026.
Nioh 3’s generous demo is out now, and your progress carries over to the full game
Team Ninja has released a demo for Nioh 3, available now on PC and PlayStation 5, with progress carrying over to the full game launching February 6, 2026. The demo showcases the core Samurai and Ninja style switching mechanic, a preview of the open field level design, and supports online multiplayer for up to three players. Completing the demo before February 15 earns players the Twin-Snake Helmet in the full release.
Japan Game Awards 2025 Future Division Winners Revealed
The winners of the Japan Game Awards 2025 Future Division have been announced, based on votes from Tokyo Game Show attendees. The list includes highly anticipated titles such as Resident Evil Requiem, Ghost of Yotei, and several Nintendo Switch games.
