Developer Dambuster Studios and Publisher Deep Silver announced that Dead Island 2 will be releasing a week earlier as the new release date is now April 21, 2023, from April 28. Together with the date change, they announced that the game has finally gone gold.

The free-to-play RPG on Apple and Android mobile devices will shut down its services on May 15, Square Enix announced. The game officially launched on April 27, 2022.

Blizzard announced that Hearthstone’s Return to Naxxramas mini-set is set to launch on February 14, adding 38 cards to the game. The set launches the same time patch 25.4 goes live, which contains the last big update for Mercenaries.

Sony’s customizable controller for the PlayStation 5, the DualSense Edge wireless controller, is expected to arrive in the Philippines on February 17 as pre-orders for the premium controller are now available in local stores. 

Sega announced that Atlus’ popular 3D Action RPG Etrian Odyssey is getting the HD remaster treatment with Etrian Odyssey Origins, which contains improved versions of Etrian Odyssey I, II, and III. It will be available on the Nintendo Switch and PC (through Steam) on June 1.

Capcom announced that the 2010 Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective will be launching on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC through Steam sometime in Summer 2023.

Nintendo concluded their February 2023 Nintendo Direct showcase with the second trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It is also confirmed that the sequel will cost $69.99 when it launches on May 12, marking it the first title in the series to be priced at that range.

Nintendo announced during their February 2023 Nintendo Direct that their subscription service Nintendo Switch Online will now offer Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games.

Nintendo announced that a Metgroid Prime Remastered during the February 2023 Nintendo Direct and shadow dropped it as it’s now available on the Nintendo Switch eShop. The game will feature improved graphics, HD support, and updated controls for the Switch.

Dead by Daylight’s Shrine of Secrets has an okay offer this week as we have at least one perk for each side that is worth considering. This week offers the perks Built to Last, Borrowed Time, Zanshin Tactics and Brutal Strength. Here’s a quick detailed rundown of each of the perks offered from February 8 - February 14, 2023.

Hi-Fi Rush was a good start for 2023 as this was a masterfully-done rhythm action game that we have not seen or played before. It’s one of those gems that only come around once in a blue moon, and while I know 2023 just started, I would without a doubt put Tango Gamework’s latest work as a Game of the Year contender.

Sega details the new Trooper card abilities and its Squad selection system for Like a Dragon Ishin! As there’s a variety of different cards that can be used in order to get an edge in a fight.