The second half of February is filled with several new PS5 game releases that players should be excited about. From the recently released High on Life 2 to the highly anticipated Resident Evil Requiem, there are some quality titles for PlayStation players to experience. That includes Ys X: Proud Nordics, a solid PS4 RPG that is out today for PS5.

What is Ys X: Proud Nordics?

Developed by Nihon Falcom and published by NIS America, Ys X: Proud Nordics is an enhanced version of the action RPG Ys X: Nordics, which was originally released for the PS4 in Japan in 2023. While it is the tenth main entry of the long-running Ys series, there have been many spin-offs. This game takes place between Ys II: Ancient Ys Vanished – The Final Chapter and Ys: Memories of Celceta.

Here is a trailer and description for Ys X: Proud Nordics, giving players an idea of what to expect from the action RPG:

“Stand Proud for a new adventure in Ys X: Proud Nordics! Experience Adol and Karja’s unforgettable journey across Obelia Gulf with new quality of life improvements, then discover the new story centering around Oland Island, and the mysterious newcomers Canute and Astrid. And once you’re ready, challenge yourself in the devious, time-trial dungeon of Muspelheim, where every second counts. Your new adventure awaits!”

Ys X: Proud Nordics only has one version on the PS Store. The Standard Edition, which is just the base game, is $59.99.

Ys X: Proud Nordics has received solid review scores just before its release. According to the review aggregate site Metacritic, it garnered an average score of 83 based on 8 reviews. In our review, we gave it an 8 out of 10.

“There’s no doubt that Ys X: Proud Nordics is a great action RPG,” reads our review. “Featuring a stellar story and fun combat, the action never gets dull.”The new story content and gameplay additions are great, although veteran fans will have to decide if they want to replay the game this soon again.”

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February 19, 2026

Free Play Days – Battlefield 6, Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, Sunderfolk, Polterguys, and Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash

• Kyle OceanMarketing Manager, Xbox

Jump into the chaos, epic battles and wild worlds with Free Play Days! Battlefield 6, Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, Sunderfolk, and Polterguys: Possession Party are available this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday February 19 until Sunday, February 22.

Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash is free for all Xbox members to try this weekend with Free Play Days for all.

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How To Start Playing

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Scroll down and find and install the games on each of the individual game details pages on Xbox.com. Clicking through will send you to the Microsoft Store, where you must be signed in to see the option to install with your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential membership. To download on console, click on the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and navigate down to the Free Play Days collection on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.

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Keep The Fun Going

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Purchase the game and other editions at a limited time discount and continue playing while keeping your Gamerscore and achievements earned during the event! Please note that discounts, percentages, and title availability may vary by title and region.

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Free Play Days (Game Pass Membership Required)

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Battlefield 6

Electronic Arts

☆☆☆☆☆ 1172

★★★★★

$69.99 $45.49

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Battlefield 6
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
The ultimate all-out warfare experience. Fight in high-intensity infantry combat. Rip through the skies in aerial dogfights. Demolish your environment for a strategic advantage. Harness complete control over every action and movement using the Kinesthetic Combat System. In a war of tanks, fighter jets, and massive combat arsenals—the deadliest weapon is your squad.

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Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids

Arc Games

☆☆☆☆☆ 16

★★★★★

$29.99 $20.99

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Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids
An action-strategy game where you gather Brainium, build a base, and command your army of bots to defeat the freaky Brains-in-Jars aliens. Lead from the front with your hero, Chip or Clawz, or both in co-op. Look out for ejected alien brains, you can squish ‘em!

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PGA TOUR 2K25

2K

☆☆☆☆☆ 221

★★★★★

$69.99

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Sunderfolk
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Rediscover game night with Sunderfolk, a tactical co-op RPG built to bring people together. Play a shared adventure where your phone becomes your guidebook, controller*, and player sheet. One copy is all you need for your whole party! Whether on the couch, across the world, or huddled around a laptop, it’s your party, your plan, and your story to tell. *The free mobile app is required to play the game.

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Polterguys: Possession Party

Amplified Games Ltd

☆☆☆☆☆ 15

★★★★★

$14.99 $4.49

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Free Trial

Polterguys: Posession Party
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Jump into supernatural multiplayer mayhem for up to 8 players! Become a cheeky ghost, possess everyday objects for silly supernatural powers, and sabotage your friends so the raging monster gets them instead. Battle it out across spooky maps packed with traps, powerups, and perfectly timed betrayals. Pick up Polterguys at 70% off in Xbox’s Multiplat Madness promotion this weekend!

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Free Play Days For All

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Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆ 277

★★★★★

$59.99 $19.79

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Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery
In this 2 vs. 2 action game, based on the popular anime series Jujutsu Kaisen, aim for new heights by mastering the “Cursed Techniques” of powerful Jujutsu Sorcerers and Cursed Spirits! Choose your partner and create unique combinations that complement your play style and showcase the different cursed techniques each character possesses. Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash is on sale for a limited time during this Free Play Days Weekend.

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Don’t miss out on these exciting Free Play Days for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members! Learn more about Free Play Days here and stay tuned to Xbox Wire to find out about future Free Play Days and all the latest Xbox gaming news.

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The LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company International reveal the first-ever LEGO Pokémon sets coming out in February 2026.

For both LEGO and Pokémon enthusiasts, this a must-catch set. Today, the LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company International are unveiling the first-ever collection of highly anticipated LEGO Pokémon sets. This comes out as the brand celebrates its 30-year history, allowing fans to build and display their favorite Pokémon in LEGO brick form when they launch on February 27, 2026. Additionally, there will be prizes and rewards for a scavenger hunt starting today, January 12 to February 27.

These first three sets feature five fan favourite Pokémon: Pikachu, Eevee, Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise—recreated in LEGO brick form. From Pikachu leaping out of a Poké Ball to the original Kanto evolutions brought together in one large-scale build, these brand new sets are made for people who grew up with Pokémon and want to experience it in a new way—or for those who grew up on it and want to introduce their children to the world of Pokémon to create lasting memories.

The 2,050-piece LEGO Pokémon Pikachu and Poké Ball set ($269.99 CAD) encourages fans to recreate one of the most iconic scenes from the franchise: Pikachu jumping out of the Poké Ball ready for battle. It also includes two poses: a dynamic battle stance and a seated pose. The 587-piece LEGO Pokémon Eevee ($84.99 CAD) is made for every Eevee collector out there. Eevee’s expressive face, movable tail, head and limbs allow builders to pose the fan-favourite, either at rest or ready to jump into action.

Round off the three sets, the whopping LEGO Pokémon Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise set ($899.99 CAD) contains over 6,838 pieces. This set is stunning, capturing the three big hitters in the Kanto region with their Pokémon evolutions. For the first time, they are now in LEGO form! The set allows the Pokémon to be displayed individually or together on a shared action base, each with a base incorporating designs reflecting each Pokémon’s biome and includes hidden easter eggs to discover throughout the build.

Chief Product & Marketing Officer of the LEGO Group, Julia Goldin, stated how “This partnership opens up a whole new range of possibilities for Trainers and builders alike, and we can’t wait for fans to experience these new LEGO Pokémon sets.” Design Director on LEGO Pokémon, Siddharth Muthyala, noted that they are a “lifelong Pokémon fan” and explained that their “team approached the design of these sets with immense care and passion, ensuring every detail and pose truly celebrates what makes these characters so beloved.” I can honestly say, they look amazing—as someone who grew up watching the show and collecting the trading cards.

Chief Product and Experience Officer at The Pokémon Company International, Gaku Susai added, “By combining Pokémon’s sense of adventure with the thoughtful design and attention to detail of the LEGO Group, we’re giving fans the chance to build, play, and tell their own stories in ways they’ve never experienced before—something we’re thrilled to see come to life.” I cannot wait to grab these three sets, but they may cost an arm, a leg, and then some.

In addition to the three-set release, fans can look for hidden LEGO Pokémon clues across many digital channels. Contenders will be challenged to find clues hidden throughout LEGO digital content and Pokémon digital content, to unlock exciting rewards and the chance to win The Grand Prize: experiencing PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco, including access to Championship Sunday at the Chase Center, as well as all three new LEGO Pokémon sets.

Those looking to get in on the LEGO Pokémon Scavenger Hunt can visit the official page. Preorders for the three sets are now available!

The CES show floor officially closes its doors at the end of the day, but there's still a trickle of announcements and reveals coming out of Las Vegas. If you're struggling to stay on top of all the new tech, gadgets, concepts, and AI-powered devices as the final day of CES gets underway, we're still rounding up the best hardware and upgrades that have debuted so far so you can quickly get up to speed.

As the show draws to a close for another year, you can still catch up on all of The Verge's CES 2026 coverage here.

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Fans of the irreverent deconstructionalist comic and award-winning TV series The Boys can finally experience its world of amoral superheroes in its first-ever video game adaptation—up close and personal in VR.

Announced via press release, The Boys: Trigger Warning brings players into the gritty, anti-superhero universe with a new virtual reality game experience from the award-winning Brazilian game studio ARVORE and published by Sony Pictures Virtual Reality. The game features beloved cast members returning to their roles, including Laz Alonso, Colby Minifie and P.J. Byrne. Jensen Ackles also appears as a twisted interpretation of Soldier Boy created exclusively for the game.

Developed with the creators and featuring cast members from the hit series, The Boys: Trigger Warning introduces an original character who accidentally uncovers a grotesque Vought secret that turns a family outing into carnage. The game presents a more horror-driven experience, which feels somewhat appropriate given the many storylines present within The Boys.

“From day one, we wanted to build an adaptation hand-in-hand with the people who defined this universe,” said Founder and Head of Studio at ARVORE, Ricardo Justus. “Working with the show’s writers and cast allowed us to bring the edge, humour, and brutality that made the series iconic, delivered with the spark of magic only ARVORE can create.”

“We’re thrilled to work with ARVORE to bring The Boys: Trigger Warning to life in VR,” said SVP of Virtual Reality at Sony Pictures Entertainment, Lance Sloane. “Having the show’s creators involved in shaping the experience allows us to push the boundaries of immersive storytelling, and we’re grateful to collaborate with our friends at Meta and PlayStation to deliver it to fans.”

The Boys: Trigger Warning is now available to pre-order at a limited-time promotional price of $23.99 USD on the Meta Quest storefront and to wishlist on the PlayStation Store.

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