Hear ye, hear ye! A fresh The Guild – Europa 1410 dev blog has hit the town square — and this time, it’s about a dead-serious topic: laws (and how to break them)!
Evading the law — or dragging your rivals before a judge — has always been a core part of The Guild franchise, and the upcoming entry, The Guild – Europa 1410, won’t be any different.
Learn how to charm judges, grease palms, frame rivals, and avoid an execution. Plot schemes in smoky taverns, spy on your business competitors, and see how far a well-timed “donation” can take you. The Lawbook may say what’s legal… but money always wants to have a word, too.
But creating laws is also within your power: depending on your position in the city council, you can shape the very rules others must obey. The Treasurer oversees everything about taxes, rents, and fees, while the Inquisitor keeps a sharp eye on crimes like blackmail and kidnapping. How you use these laws — to make your own family rise and prosper or to send your rivals’ dynasties tumbling into prison — will decide who truly rules the city.
If you want to dive deeper, noble squire, check out the full “Crimes and Punishment” Dev Blog for thyself here – before someone accuses you of ignoring official decrees: https://thqn.net/3NWsJHK
More dev diaries are on their way — next up: family, marriage, and the delicate business of producing heirs without losing your fortune (or your mind).
Build your dream farm and secure your family’s future. Cultivate your fields, raise animals and renovate your property. Help your neighbors, become a reliable cornerstone of the rural community and shape your dynasty across generations. And you don’t even have to wait for the official release of Farmer’s Dynasty 2 later this year.
Independent development team UMEO Studios and Publisher Toplitz Productions cordially invite players across the world to participate in the playtest for Farmer’s Dynasty 2, available on Steam from February 12, 4pm CET thru February 23, 2026, 9AM CET. They can experience life in rural Green Thorn Valley, get to know their neighbors and try out the varied gameplay options this captivating mix of classic farming and life sim has to offer. The playtesters can enjoy crop farming, livestock, farm renovation and customization, beekeeping, forestry and the excitement of social and romantic interactions, while they level up their character and gain new abilities to expand the gameplay options.
Not only that: They can feedback directly on their gaming experience and help finetune Farmer’s Dynasty 2. The invaluable opinion of the playtesters matters and will be taken into consideration in terms of the next balancing and finetuning steps, before the game will be released into Early Access on PC later this year.
Interested players can head over to Steam for more details and then hit the “Request Access” button to start settling in Green Thorn Valley. We will constantly add more participants to the playtest to gather as much feedback as possible.
Join our Discord community to get the latest information on Farmer’s Dynasty 2 as well as the other beloved titles from Toplitz Productions like Medieval Dynasty, Vampires: Bloodlord Rising or Vikings Dynasty.
The Bugbear crew is back with Career Dev Blog Part 2, and this time they’re taking a deep dive into the nuts and bolts of Wreckfest 2’s upcoming career mode. In the new post, Bugbear explains how Unlock Points put you in the driver’s seat of your own career path. Whether you want to climb the ranks of demolition derbies, switch over to banger racing, or see how European and American circuits collide, progression is now entirely up to you. No fixed ladders, no dead ends. Just freedom and tons of scrap metal.
The team also dives into side quests and special events – those ridiculous fan‑favorites that make Wreckfest special. Maybe you’ll be thrown into harvesters vs. lawnmowers carnage, face school bus invasions, and other very serious motorsport spectacles designed to keep the mayhem fresh (and the Discord servers lively).
On top of that, players get a glimpse of what Bugbear calls a “living career” – a modular system built to keep growing, even post-launch, with new events, divisions, and disciplines. Unlike fixed, linear career modes that leave no room for expansion (like in Wreckfest “1”), this one evolves naturally alongside the game itself. Wreckfest 2 is designed to be the kind of game you keep coming back to – not one you finish and forget.
Curious how far Career freedom can go in a motorsport game? Read the full Dev Blog!
Wreckfest 2 is included in the THQ Nordic Publisher Sale on Steam, which runs through February 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET / 19:00 CET. Grab Wreckfest 2 at 20% off, and if you haven’t played where the mayhem began, the original Wreckfest is also discounted by 50%. Whether you’re jumping in for the first time or upgrading, it’s a great moment to get behind the wheel.
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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), North America’s largest regional amusement park operator, today announced the debut of Speedway Stunt Coaster at Six Flags México. The park recently celebrated the grand opening of its new family boomerang roller coaster with a major celebration where hundreds of guests were among the first to experience this exciting new attraction.
Speedway Stunt Coaster has quickly become one of the park’s standout attractions, offering guests of all ages the opportunity to enjoy adrenaline-fueled fun. Designed as a family-friendly roller coaster, it’s the perfect first step into the world of coasters for young adventurers, while allowing the entire family to share the excitement together.
Inspired by the world of racing and stunt action, Speedway Stunt Coaster immerses guests in a dynamic setting where they become the stars of an action-packed movie. With energetic twists, controlled speed and a unique themed environment, the attraction blends the signature thrills of Six Flags México with an experience designed for all ages.
Six Flags México continues to invest in experiences that strengthen family connections and create lasting memories. The grand opening was celebrated as a true festival, filled with energy, excitement, and smiles, as hundreds of guests joined the debut and became part of this new chapter in the history of Six Flags México.
Speedway Stunt Coaster is now open and included with daily park admission or Season Pass, joining the wide variety of attractions and entertainment that Six Flags México offers throughout the year.
One of the defining traits of the Gothic franchise has always been its living world. A dynamic ecosystem full of creatures, NPCs, and critters that carry out their daily routines, whether the player is watching or not. This self-sustaining environment has long been key to Gothic’s unmistakable atmosphere, turning the Valley of Mines into more than just a backdrop; it’s a breathing, believable place that feels alive.
In the fifth entry of their ongoing Making Of series, the developers at Alkimia Interactive take players behind the scenes to show how this hallmark feature has been faithfully reimagined for the new generation. Every area, landmark, and character has been rebuilt from the ground up, carefully balancing authenticity with fresh detail and modern technology.
Familiar sights like the old monastery ruins or the Tower of Xardas return in stunning new form, helping players navigate and recognize the world without relying on a map – just as in the original game, where players had to find a map before they could use one. This design philosophy remains intact, ensuring exploration still feels rewarding and immersive.
Another major highlight of this Making Of is the expanded armor system. In the classic Gothic, each faction offered light, medium, and heavy armor tiers. The remake goes a step further: players can now customize and modify their armor, both in looks and stats, giving every piece a distinct feel while keeping its faction identity intact.
The Making Of also introduces the new conversation camera system, adding cinematic flair and energy to every dialogue. Whether you’re facing a grumpy guard, a shady trader, or a friendly fellow (a very rare encounter in the Valley of Mines…), interactions now feel more personal and dynamic than ever before — but better see for yourself in Gothic 1 Remake – Making Of #5: Bringing the World to Life, available now on THQ Nordic’s official channels.
The fate of two worlds rests in players’ hands, when DIGIMON STORY TIME STRANGER™ launches for Nintendo Switch™2 and Nintendo Switch™. Published by Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., and developed by h.a.n.d., Inc., DIGIMON STORY TIME STRANGER is a visually stunning RPG where players can collect, tame and fight more than 450 Digimon. Having sold more than 1M units after its release last year on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, the monster-taming adventure will arrive for Nintendo Switch™ systems beginning July 10, with pre-orders now available for the Standard, Digital Deluxe, and Digital Ultimate editions. On Nintendo Switch 2, players will have the option of playing in Quality Mode (4K HDR, up to 30FPS docked; Full HD, up to 30FPS handheld) or Performance Mode (Full HD, up to 60FPS docked and handheld). Find out more about the title and pre-order details on the official website: www.bandainamcoent.com/games/digimon-story-time-stranger.
Watch the announcement trailer for a preview of the epic adventure between the human and digital world to change fate itself here:
DIGIMON STORY TIME STRANGER is designed to be the perfect entry point to the series for RPG enthusiasts. As an agent of ADAMAS, players find themselves thrown in the midst of a world-entangling event with both the human and the digital world on the precipice of ruin. To save both worlds, players must tame Digimon and work together with them, forging bonds and evolving their Digimon’s abilities for success in the game’s strategic, turn-based combat. Get ready for the journey of a lifetime and travel between the two worlds, and even across time.
Players who pre-order DIGIMON STORY TIME STRANGER will receive bonuses such as the Uniform of a Certain School costumes, Adventure Item set and Agumon (Black) and Gabumon (Black).
The Nintendo Switch version of the Season Pass will include the game’s three DLC packs, with each pack including five additional Digimon and an additional story episode. The Season Pass also includes the Golden Moai farm item which can be used to decorate the Digifarm. These DLC packs will release individually for Nintendo Switch systems in the months following release for season pass holders or for standalone purchase.
The full list of pre-order editions of DIGIMON STORY TIME STRANGER include:
Standard Edition: Base Game, Uniform of a Certain School costumes, Adventure Item set, Agumon (Black) and Gabumon (Black)
Digital Deluxe Edition: All Standard edition content plus Cyber Sleuth Set Costumes, Season Pass
Digital Ultimate Edition: All Digital Deluxe edition content plus Costume Pack (3 costumes per character, 3 additional side missions), Early unlocks of special Agumon and Gabumon, with their Digivolution conditions to specific Digimon already unlocked, Public Safety Suit Costumes and Special Supplies Set, Cyber Sleuth BGM Pack
With an intriguing story and setting, memorable characters including a vast array of Digimon with unique abilities to discover, updated battle systems and more, DIGIMON STORY TIME STRANGER is the next evolution for the beloved series and a must-play game for fans of anime-inspired RPGs.
Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS), a next-generation entertainment studio, has announced today that Silent Night, Deadly Night will be available on physical media beginning February 17, 2026. The film is now available on digital EST/TVOD.
The unique take on the iconic ‘80s holiday franchise quickly became a fan-favorite, and now audiences at home can experience the bloody absurdity of Silent Night, Deadly Night on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K + Blu-ray. The film is written and directed by Mike P. Nelson (Wrong Turn, V/H/S/85). The film stars Rohan Campbell as Billy and Ruby Modine as Pamela, along with Mark Acheson, David Lawrence Brown, and David Tomlinson.
A twisted reimagining of the controversial classic – After witnessing his parents’ brutal murder on Christmas Eve, Billy grows up to deliver an annual spree of holiday violence. This year, his blood-soaked mission collides with love, as a young woman challenges him to confront his darkness. “Have you been naughty?”‘
The physical media includes DVD, Blu-ray (Collector’s Edition), 4K + Blu-ray (Collector’s Edition) and a Steelbook – 4K + Blu-ray (Collector’s Edition). Silent Night Deadly Night can be purchased on Amazon in Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray, 4k Ultra HD, 4K UHD Steelbook and DVD, and on Walmart in 4k Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD.
Weekend Games is excited to announce it is publishing the sci-fi horror typing game Remote Control, coming to PC via Steam in 2026. Developed by Brighton-based studio, Canteen Games, Remote Control is an unsettling experience that pulls players between the corporate world of the TV show Severance and the thrilling tension of Alien: Isolation.
Watch the Remote Control announcement trailer:
A deep-space spacecraft has gone mysteriously silent. The crew is dead, the incident is undocumented and the only way to uncover the truth is by using a series of human “proxies” controlled by you via a terminal in a far-off (and safe) location.
You’ll issue typed commands through the terminal interface, forcibly directing proxies to navigate the ship, investigate objects, and discover the events that led to disaster. Humans have flaws, though, with fear, a desire to live, and being butter-fingers all getting in the way. However, they are unable to completely resist your commands, even if there is sometimes a little pushback…
Drawing inspiration from Alien: Isolation’s sustained dread and the dehumanizing psychological horror of Severance, Remote Control blends typing-driven gameplay that feels reminiscent of classic text-based adventure games, merged with recent hits like Mouthwashing and No, I’m Not a Human. The game is anticipated to be released later this year.
Key Features:
How many people does it take to investigate an infested space ship? 12, apparently: You’ll get 12 attempts to discover the truth. Each vessel (human) has unique qualities and traits which can aid or abet your mission. Just remember, their death is permanent.
Dark and immersive sci-fi: Step into a classic space horror. Expect a spacecraft drifting through space, a lack of power supply and lighting, and plenty of blood smeared on walls.
QWERTY your way to the truth: Every input is via your keyboard as you’ll type “move left” or “turn around” to direct vessels around the ship.
It’s just an office job: All the death and gore getting a little much? Take a break, step away from the desk and go hang out by the water cooler. There’s definitely nothing unnerving going around the office, either… right?
Psychological and moral tension: Force compliance from unruly vessels, navigate resistance and try not to get too annoyed when Eugene’s crumby fingers struggle to complete an input on the control panel.
The eagerly awaited news coincides with the launch of an exciting media campaign that includes a dynamic :30 spot featuring narration by Fast & Furious franchise producer, star and longtime parks collaborator, Vin Diesel.
The pulse-pounding spot is slated to air within several high profile sporting event telecasts, including The Winter Olympics, Super Bowl LX and NBA All-Star all on NBC and Peacock.
The campaign spot captures the spirit of the thrill ride, designed to immerse guests within Universal Pictures’ exhilarating Fast & Furious universe, as Universal Studios Hollywood prepares for its much anticipated summer opening.
This innovative roller coaster will be located on the Upper Lot of Universal Studios Hollywood within an expansive red brick, garage-like structure. It will feature groundbreaking 360-degree rotation technology designed to create a seamless sensation of drifting cars as guests spin in motion at speeds up to 72 MPH, while careening along 4,100 feet of elaborate aerial track—the equivalent of nearly 12 football fields—that winds its way over sections of the theme park, including the multi-level Starway escalator that connects the Upper and Lower Lots.
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will launch as Universal Pictures kicks off the 25th anniversary of the blockbuster Fast & Furious franchise and its final theatrical release, Fast Forever, slated for March 17, 2028.
“Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” will benefit from Universal Destinations & Experiences’ decades-long expertise in revolutionizing the development of contemporary roller coasters across its global theme parks.
About Fast & Furious Saga: Over the course of eleven films that have stoked passion in an ever-expanding audience and have earned more than $7 billion at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures’ record-smashing, homegrown Fast & Furious Saga has become the studio’s most-profitable and longest-running franchise. Across social media platforms, the fan following for the movies and cast has grown into the biggest of any active franchise. Following 2017’s The Fate of the Furious, which debuted in theaters as the biggest global opening of all time, the blockbuster franchise expanded to a multitude of offerings – from toys and video games to an animated series and the hit spin-off title, Hobbs & Shaw. The tenth and most recent chapter in the Fast & Furious Saga, Fast X, raced into theaters May 2023.
The bold new chapter in the legendary Predator franchise charges into homes everywhere February 12, when Predator: Badlands arrives on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S., and on Disney+ internationally.
Predator: Badlands deepens Yautja lore by introducing new characters Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) and Thia (Elle Fanning), following them on an underdog hero’s journey shaped by an unlikely alliance. Blending themes of survival and self-discovery with intense combat, striking visual effects, and moments of humor, the film delivers a high-stakes action adventure on both a visceral and emotional level.
Now the highest-grossing entry in the franchise’s 38-year history, Predator: Badlands earned $184.5 million worldwide, surpassing the previous record holder, 2004’s Alien vs. Predator ($177.4M). Under the direction of Dan Trachtenberg, the film’s bold vision has been embraced by audiences and critics alike, boasting a 95% Rotten Tomatoes® Verified Hot Popcornmeter score and an 86% Certified Fresh Tomatometer critics rating.
Begin the hunt with the complete Predator movie franchise now streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S.
Additionally, fans can dive deeper into the Predator franchise with 15 newly added videos in the Predator Creators Collection by pocket.watch on Disney+ and Hulu. This creator-led content complements the full franchise now streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+, including Dan Trachtenberg’s acclaimed films Prey and Predator: Killer of Killers.
