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The Northern Controller: February 2026 | Why The Canadian Gaming Scene is Ready to Explode!

Hey everyone, Welcome to the very first issue of The Northern Controller! I’m so glad you’re here. I started this newsletter because, while we all see the global headlines, Canada is a massive engine in the gaming world that often gets grouped into "North America" without

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Curse of Resthaven Blends Town Management, Deckbuilding, and Time Loop Horror

Seven days remain. Good luck, Governor. In Curse of Resthaven, you arrive as the newly appointed governor of a struggling island colony. Your timing could not be worse. Your niece has vanished. The island is cursed. And in seven days, everything will fall apart. Unless you learn how to break

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Welcome Back to Mira: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2!

The year is 2054. Mankind has been forced to leave Earth behind after it was caught in the crossfire of a galactic war. You are one of the survivors aboard the New Los Angeles (NLA) colony ship, which has crashed on the mysterious and hostile planet Mira. Xenoblade Chronicles X:

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Good Children Say Grace | Psychological Horror Demo Coming March 2026

Canadian developer Denis Morozov and fiction writer Milha Vek have unveiled Good Children Say Grace, a first-person psychological horror experience that blends Eastern European family folklore with dark romance and manga-inspired storytelling. Its premise is as intimate as it is disturbing: “My parents sacrificed an orphan to the red egg.

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Fishbowl Preview

Release Date: TBA Platforms: PlayStation 5, Steam Regular Price: TBD Fishbowl on SteamFishbowl is a narrative game about dreams, grief, and hope. Rediscover your memories and find your way into the present in this intimate experience where slice-of-life meets surreal.STEAM When I first launched the Fishbowl demo, I didn’

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Strange Brew is Out Now: A Jittery, Zombie-Filled Trip You Don’t Wanna Miss

Strange Brew, a campy 3D platformer where you play as a coffee shop duck mascot trying to survive a pumpkin spice powered zombie apocalypse, just dropped on Steam. Yeah... you read that right. Save 10% on Strange Brew on SteamA cinematic 3D action platformer with intense chases that feel like

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A Slaying Milestone: Black Tabby Games Hits 1 Million Sales for Slay the Princess

The indie horror scene has a new heavyweight champion. On February 2, 2026, Toronto-based developer Black Tabby Games announced a massive double milestone for their library of narrative-driven horror games. The surreal, existential visual novel Slay the Princess has officially surpassed 1 million units sold. Slay The Princess ReviewSlay The

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A Gaming Podcast Episode 119

The "RAMeggedon" crisis just changed everything for the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 6. In Episode 119 of the Podcast, we’re breaking down the global memory shortage hitting the industry, plus a full recap of the INSANE February 2026 State of Play! From $70 price hike rumours

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The Great White North’s Most Played: Canada’s 2025 Top-Selling Games Revealed

The results are officially in, and it turns out Canadians spent their 2025 exactly how you’d expect: hitting the ice, exploring the wilderness, and jumping into massive firefights. The Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC) has released the year-end rankings, and the data tells a fascinating story of national

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Control the Chaos: WWE 2K26 Universe Mode and Creative Tools Detailed!

2K has dropped a massive Ringside Report for WWE 2K26, voiced by the "Role Model" herself, Bayley. While the gameplay is getting a grit-and-glory upgrade, the real story is the unprecedented level of control coming to Universe Mode and Community Creations. From the long-awaited return of the WWE

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Leap Into Action: Assassin’s Creed Shadows Title Update 1.1.8 Brings Manual Jump

The parkour community’s prayers have been answered. Ubisoft has officially detailed Title Update 1.1.8, which launches on February 17, 2026. This isn't just a stability patch, it’s a gameplay game-changer that reintroduces a core mechanic fans have been asking for since launch. Whether you&

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Spirit City: Lofi Sessions Unveils Enchanted Garden Expansion

Earlier this month, Mooncube Games announced the Enchanted Garden DLC for Spirit City: Lofi Sessions, expanding its cozy lofi world with a serene outdoor garden area set to launch before summer 2026. Spirit City: Lofi Sessions - Enchanted Garden DLC on SteamStep into nature and cultivate your green thumb with

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Echoes of Mystralia: Roguelite Spellcraft Demo Live Now

Echoes of Mystralia brings a fresh roguelite twist to the spellcrafting magic of Mages of Mystralia, with a playable demo now live on Steam ahead of its full PC release later this year. Echoes of Mystralia on SteamEchoes of Mystralia is an action-heavy spellcrafting ARPG roguelite, where rapid combat meets

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MyGM Evolves: WWE 2K26 Brings Immortal Difficulty, 8-Way Matches, and More!

The latest Ringside Report from Visual Concepts has officially pulled back the curtain on MyGM for WWE 2K26, and the changes are massive. This year, the mode is shifting toward a deeper, more strategic simulation of brand management, giving players more control—and more ways to fail—than ever before.

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Snake Eaters, Welcome to Team Rainbow: Year 11 of Siege is Here!

Ubisoft just wrapped up the Six Invitational in Paris, and they didn't just announce a new season—they changed the game forever. Starting March 3, 2026, Rainbow Six Siege enters Year 11 with the launch of Operation Silent Hunt. The headline? The legendary Solid Snake is joining the

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Runners, Assemble: Bungie’s Marathon "Server Slam" Starts February 26!

Bungie is officially ready to stress-test the servers for their upcoming extraction shooter, and they want you to help break them. During the State of Play, the team behind Destiny and Halo announced the Marathon Server Slam, an open preview weekend running from February 26 to March 2. This is

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Konami’s State of Play: Castlevania Returns, MGS Collection 2, and Silent Hill Gameplay!

Konami clearly came to play at this year's State of Play. Between a massive collaboration for a new Castlevania, a long-awaited Silent Hill gameplay reveal, and the return of some of the most influential stealth games ever made, the publisher is firing on all cylinders. Here is your

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Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition is Out Now!

Ubisoft is throwing a massive 30th-birthday bash for everyone’s favorite platforming icon, and the best part is that you are invited. Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition has officially shadow-dropped, arriving on February 13, 2026, for virtually every modern platform. Whether you grew up with the 1995 original or discovered the

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The Final bell: Dead or Alive 6 Last Round

First up is Dead or Alive 6 Last Round, a definitive, optimized version of the sixth installment coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on June 25, 2026. This isn't just a simple port. Team Ninja has polished the game for modern hardware and packed

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Control Resonant Gameplay: Dylan Faden, Aberrant Weapon, and Manhattan Settings

Manhattan Unraveled: Welcome to the West Incursion Zone In Control Resonant, you step into the shoes of Dylan Faden, Jesse’s brother, who has been released from FBC confinement to deal with a reality-shattering crisis. The new gameplay footage showcases the West Incursion Zone, a massive district where architecture folds

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Sam Bridges Heads Down Under: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Hits PC This March

If you have been waiting to experience the next chapter of Sam Porter Bridges’ journey on your PC, the wait is almost over. Kojima Productions and Nixxes Software just announced that Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will officially land on Steam and the Epic Games Store on March 19,

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Ghost of Yōtei Legends: Everything We Know About the Free Co-op Expansion

Sucker Punch just dropped a massive update during the latest State of Play, and fans of the original Ghost of Tsushima have a lot to be excited about. Ghost of Yōtei Legends is officially coming on March 10 as part of the 1.5 patch, and the best part is

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Project Windless PS5: Everything We Know About the New Open World Action RPG

Krafton Montréal Studio just pulled back the curtain on Project Windless, and it looks like we are getting a high-budget, open-world epic that is doing things a bit differently. If you aren't familiar with the source material, this game is set in the universe of the acclaimed Korean

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Kratos Goes Retro: God of War ‘Sons of Sparta’ Shadow-Drops on PS5!

If you had "2D Pixel-Art God of War" on your 2026 bingo card, go ahead and collect your winnings. Yesterday, as part of the series’ 20th anniversary bash, Sony didn't just announce God of War Sons of Sparta. They released it. Right now. No trailers to

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Sea of Stars Sets Sail on iOS and Android April 7

The critically acclaimed RPG Sea of Stars is officially heading to mobile. Publisher Playdigious and developer Sabotage Studio have announced that the beloved adventure will launch on iOS and Android on April 7. Originally released in 2023, Sea of Stars quickly earned a reputation for modernizing the classic turn-based RPG