🔥 Top Headlines
Must Reads & Sales:
> Xbox Wireless Controller Hits Lowest Price of $49
> Apple AirPods Max Now on Sale for $430
> Starsand Island Early Access on Xbox
> Reanimal Exclusive Preview 2026
> WWE 2K26 Returns CM Punk With Showcase
Milestones & Game Updates:
> emoji™ Marble Dash Demo Launches on Epic Games
> Tesoro XP Raises Over $5 Million
> Liftoff Mobile $5+ Billion Nasdaq IPO
> Steam Game Releases You Might Have Missed
> Best Valentine’s Day Games in 2026
Events & Reports:
> Nintendo Switch Now Best-Selling Console
> India’s $27.3 Million Budget for 2026
> South Korea Wants More Chinese Game Approvals
> Is Roblox Removing Classic Clothing?
> Game Developers Turn to Self-Funding
✍️ Fresh Guides
No Rest for the Wicked
No Rest for the Wicked Guide: Cleric Build
Master the Faith Cleric build with fire damage scaling. Learn weapon enchanting, stat priorities, and boss-melting strategies for easy wins.
Code Vein II
Code Vein II Boss Guide: Tips, Strategies and Combat Preparation
A complete Code Vein II boss guide covering preparation, combat strategies, Blood Codes and tips to survive every major encounter.
🎁 Extras + Sales
Best Gaming Keyboards to Buy in 2026
In 2026, gaming keyboards continue to improve, offering options for both competitive players and casual users. Key factors like switch type, latency, layout, and software customization remain central to choosing the right board.
Top picks for 2026:
>> NuPhy Field75 HE – Hall effect switches with adjustable actuation, low latency, and Rapid Trigger support. Ideal for competitive gaming.
>> Wooting 80HE – Premium Hall effect keyboard for enthusiasts, featuring analog input and advanced software controls.
>> MonsGeek FUN60 Ultra – Compact wireless Hall effect/TMR keyboard with strong performance and Rapid Trigger support.
>> Corsair K70 CORE – Budget mechanical option, reliable switches, solid build, and RGB lighting.
>> SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL – Affordable membrane keyboard, quiet and spill-resistant, suitable for casual gaming.
>> Lemokey P1 HE – Wireless Hall effect keyboard with adjustable actuation, Bluetooth multi-device support, and Rapid Trigger.
>> Epomaker G84 HE – Versatile TKL keyboard with Hall-Effect Duskrise switches, tri-mode connectivity, and desktop-based software for customization.
These keyboards demonstrate that performance, comfort, and flexibility are now achievable across a range of price points, from entry-level to enthusiast-grade models.
Read the full breakdown here.
👾 Trending Games
Quarantine Zone: The Last Check
Quarantine Zone: The Last Check is a document-checking survival simulation where you inspect refugees at a zombie outbreak checkpoint, making life-or-death decisions while managing base defenses.
Hytale
Hytale is a procedurally generated sandbox RPG where you explore dungeons, build structures, and create custom content using integrated modding tools.
📝 Deep Dives + Reports
Fire Emblem Heroes $1 Billion in Revenue
Nintendo’s Fire Emblem Heroes celebrates its ninth anniversary, marking over $1.2 billion in lifetime revenue since its 2017 launch. The mobile strategy RPG continues to be Nintendo’s most successful mobile title, outpacing games like Mario Kart Tour and Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp.
Key highlights include:
>> Launched globally on February 2, 2017, and remains the only Nintendo mobile game to surpass $1B in revenue.
>> Approximately 50% of lifetime revenue comes from Japan, 36% from the U.S., and 3% from Canada.
>> Peak revenue came in its first year ($265M), with continued engagement through gacha events and the FEH Pass subscription.
>> Anniversary events include returning gacha banners, daily challenges, and the Choose Your Legends 10 voting event.
>> New console releases, like Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave for Switch 2, will bring fresh characters to Heroes’ gacha system.
Fire Emblem Heroes demonstrates how consistent updates and fan engagement can sustain long-term success in mobile gaming.
⚔️ GAM3 Reviews
Ball x Pit
Ball x Pit is a brick-breaking survival roguelite where you fuse ricocheting balls to battle monstrous hordes while building defensive bases.
Dispatch
Dispatch is a strategic workplace comedy where you manage a dysfunctional superhero team, making crucial dispatch decisions to handle city emergencies.
💚 G3 Exclusive
Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30 Spotlight
Forbes Middle East has recognised emerging talent in the gaming industry in its 30 Under 30 list.
Key Highlights Include:
>> GAM3S.GG – Our co-founders Omar Ghanem and Mostafa Hossameldin were recognised for providing marketing services to studios and publishers, hosting 1,000+ games, and serving 1.5M users.
>> Starvania Studio – Co-founders Meaad Aflah and Muslih Alzahrani were recognised for launching Bahamut and The Waqwaq Tree and securing $1.1M in funding.
>> All Girls Code – Aya Mouallem and Maya Moussa made the list for empowering girls in Lebanon and the MENA region with free coding, technology, and leadership training for over 2,500 participants.
The list highlights the growing influence of gaming and tech talent across the Middle East.
More information is available on our website here.
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