PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse Details Characters, Underwater Gathering, and Mocking Birds

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February 11, 2026

Square Enix has revealed new details about horror mystery visual novel PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse, including characters, the Underwater Gathering mini-game, and mocking birds.

PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse launches on February 19 for Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, and PC via Steam. Pre-orders for PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse are available in the Nintendo eShop.

Get the latest details about characters and much more in PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse below:

Characters

Characters from the story set on Kameshima

Shinobu Wakamura

The single most influential person on Kameshima. Although admired for his many contributions to Kameshima’s development, his personality leaves much to
be desired with abundant rumors.

Shotaro Wakamura

The only son of Shinobu Wakamura. A pleasant and sincere young man, he is well regarded by those who know him, often being told that he has been blessed with
a variety of talents.

Tsuyu Minakuchi

Yuza Minakuchi’s grandmother, and a former ama diver. She was one of the best ama divers on Kameshima—especially in her younger days, during which she had a fierce rivalry with Chie Higashiyama.

Chie Toyama

The de facto leader of the ama divers on Kameshima, she is a highly influential figure on the island. She has displayed a natural talent for diving ever since her days as an apprentice, coming to be known as “Chie the Mermaid” for the deft ease in which she moves through the water.

Kikuko Tsutsui

A woman born and raised on Kameshima. She is known for her friendly, sociable nature and almost sisterly tendency to look after others.

Kippei Ikoma

Director of a venture company primarily focused on planning and producing
tourism promotion events in Ise City.

Masaru Ide

A detective from the Mie Prefectural Police. He often happens to be walking nearby whenever incidents occur—something his colleagues frequently tease him about.

Game System

Minigame: Underwater Gathering

Try your hands at underwater gathering as a Kameshima ama diver! Aim to raise your Diver Rank by searching underwater and harvesting sea creatures!

Survey your surroundings to approach sea creatures to catch. Beware of running out of
oxygen while you’re underwater!

Dive and catch sea creatures to earn scores, raise your Diver Rank, and enhance your skills! Your “Gathering Log” will keep a record of your sea harvests.

Mocking Birds

Much like the previous game, Mocking Birds—stickers that seem to pop up everywhere in the world of PARANORMASIGHT—are scattered throughout the main story! How many will you be able to find?

Previously, Square Enix launched a manga adaptation for PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, dubbed PARANORMASIGHT: File 25 – Reikan Shōjō Kurosuzu Mio no Kaigō (PARANORMASIGHT: File 25 – The Chance Encounter of Psychic Girl Mio Kurosuzu), by Hinase Momoyama. The new PARANORMASIGHT manga is being serialized on Square Enix’s Manga Up! platform.

PARANORMASIGHT: File 25 – The Chance Encounter of Psychic Girl Mio Kurosuzu features an original story set after the events of the game in Tokyo’s Sumida ward. In the story, two girls investigate a legend surrounding northern Tokyo. The story was created by staff of the original game.

PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo launched on March 9, 2023 for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.

Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Announced

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Soul Kiwami

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February 11, 2026

Unknown Worlds Entertainment have announced that Subnautica – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Subnautica: Below Zero – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will launch on February 17. Players who already own the Nintendo Switch versions of Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero may upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 versions for free via an Upgrade Pack.

Here’s a brief overview of the Nintendo Switch 2 versions, via Unknown Worlds Entertainment:

The Switch 2 version of Subnautica and Below Zero builds upon the original Subnautica experience! With enhanced resolution, a higher frame rate, and support for Joy-Con 2 mouse controls, you can descend back into the depths and adventure faster and smoother than ever before.

Subnautica and Below Zero’s improved performance for Switch 2 will support:

- - 1440p resolution with up to 60 fps when your Nintendo Switch 2 is connected to a compatible TV via your Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
  - 1080p resolution with up to 60 fps when playing handheld.

Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero are available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Android and iOS versions of Subnautica are available now, and the mobile versions of Subnautica: Below Zero will launch on March 10.

Culdcept BEGINS Physical Edition Pre-Orders Now Available

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February 11, 2026

Clear River Games and Neos Corporation have opened pre-orders for physical editions of all-new board and card game hybrid Culdcept BEGINS for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-orders for the Standard and SteelBook Editions of Culdcept BEGINS are available for $54.99 and $89.99 in the Clear River Games online store, respectively. Early pre-orders have a 10% discount through July 16.

Standard Edition: $54.99/€49.99

Base Game
Booklet

SteelBook Edition: $89.99 / €79.99

Standard Edition
Folding Box
SteelBook
Soundtrack CD (Jewel Case)
10 x Cards Based on the Creature Stone Tablets

Culdcept BEGINS will release on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on July 16, and a PC (Steam) will launch at a later date.

Here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:

Led by dice. Ruled by cards

What is Culdcept?

It is a game where you move across the board, claim territories, and build strategies using cards.

Use summons and magic to fight your way to victory.

Story

Bavrashka, a continent created by the gods.

At its center lies the Royal Cept Academy, an insitute where Cepters are trained to wield the power of stone tablets known as “Culds,” fragments of the Culdcept.

Kamur, who transferred to the Cept Academy, has his abilities recognized and is selected for the Royal Cepter Guard Regiment.

Amid battles that threaten the continent, the power of a Cepter begins to awaken.

Game System

Move with dice and battle with cards—

This is a board game where victory hangs on a mix of luck and strategy.

Experience a more accessible evolution of Culdcept that stays true to the series’ charm.

Card

Over 400 cards with all-new visuals.

Combine all kinds of cards to win through the power of your own tactics.

- - Creature Cards – These are cards that allow you to summon creatures. They can help you gain more domains, or take over enemy domains. There are five elements, and each card has different abilities.
  - Item Cards – Item cards support your creatures in battle. And that’s not to say they simply help creatures attack and defend better. Using the special abilities of items can help you snatch victory from the jaws of defeat!
  - Spell Cards – Spell cards can help you build momentum, or put your opponents in a difficult position. Use them right and you can even turn the tides of the game in the blink of an eye. Suffice to say, these cards are essential to winning.

Helldivers Film Adaptation Casts Jason Momoa

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Saras Rajpal

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February 11, 2026

Helldivers Film Adaptation Adds Jason Momoa

A new report from Deadline has revealed that the upcoming Helldivers film adaptation has cast actor Jason Momoa in an unknown role. The film will release in theaters on November 10, 2027.

Jason Momoa is most well-known for his roles in Aquaman as the titular character, plus his recent role in the film adaptation of Minecraft. This year, he will star in Supergirl as the space-based bounty hunter Lobo, and in the Street Fighter film as Blanka. Currently, neither Sony Pictures or PlayStation Productions have confirmed whether Momoa will play the lead role in Helldivers, however, he is so far the only actor revealed for the upcoming film.

Justin Lin, known for several action films such as multiple entries in the Fast and Furious series and Star Trek: Beyond, will direct the film. A previous article from The Hollywood Reporter stated that “Lin is not a gamer and leaned into that as a strength when pitching his take on the material…He aims to find the humanity in the characters and weave timely themes into the story, while building out a world and mythology.”

Helldivers 2 initially came out on February 8, 2024. It released to rave reviews from critics and fans alike, selling 12 million copies within just three months. In such a short period, it has already outpaced God of War: Ragnarok. The cooperative shooter is available now on both PlayStation 5 and PC. One of the most recent updates in 2025 added cosmetics based on Halo 3: ODST. The latest update added the Cyborg enemy faction.

Bylina Demo Available Now on Steam

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Saras Rajpal

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February 11, 2026

Far Far Games has announced that the demo for Bylina is available now on PC via Steam as part of Steam Next Fest. The game will release in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

The demo gives players a chance to check out the upcoming Slavic folklore-inspired action adventure game before it releases. Further, it is unknown whether the demo will eventually make its way to consoles. Check out the trailer for the Bylina demo below:

Lastly, the Steam page describes Bylina as follows:

Embark on an epic journey to the Thrice-Nine Kingdom and challenge Koschei the Deathless to save your immortal soul and become a true hero in Bylina, an action-adventure game rooted in Slavic folklore and myths. Take on the role of Kestrel, a young bogatyr born without hero’s powers, shunned and underestimated by almost everyone. Conquer numerous ordeals, overcome insurmountable odds, and become a legendary hero whose tales will be told for ages to come.

Kestrel dreams of following in the footsteps of his father, a fabled bogatyr – but during what seems like a simple task, he finds himself in the dark and mysterious Thrice-Nine Kingdom where… he dies. To his surprise, the young hero is revived by a mysterious spirit with whom he must now share his body. Kestrel faces three daunting tasks: reclaim control over his soul, uncover an ancient mystery surrounding his new companion, and save the world from imminent doom.

Improve your skills by mastering unique techniques and spells, and engage in fierce battles with common bandits, terrifying legendary creatures, and brutal bosses in which every mistake could be your last.

No Man’s Sky Remnant Update Available Now

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Saras Rajpal

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February 11, 2026

No Man's Sky Remnant Update Available Now

Hello Games has released a new update for No Man’s Sky, titled “Remnant.” The update is available now on PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC.

The update adds a new gravity gun, a fully customizable Colossus Exocraft, and new salvage missions. Check out the trailer for the No Man’s Sky Remnant update, which teases even more new updates on the way, below:

The patch notes for the update are as follows:

Reconfigure Your Colossus

An array of different cabins, chassis attachments, running gear and paint finishes allow you to kit out your vehicle for any situation. Design, save, and name a variety of Colossus Exocraft configurations suitable for a range of planetary adventures!

Gravitino Coil

Manipulate gravity itself with the new Gravitino Coil attachment for the Multi-Tool. Magnetise, repel, toss, transport and arrange physical objects – to harvest valuable resources through heavy-duty waste collection, or simply for the joy of it!

Cyclops Scope

A new Exocraft technology, the Cyclops Scope, attaches to the driver’s Analysis Visor display. Discover alien fauna, flora, and minerals, or target sweep for mission locations from the comfort of the driver’s seat.

Industrial Waste

Planets with salvageable scrap are now also laden with industrial waste, distributed across the planet in small piles and large heaps. Gather this debris with the Gravitino Coil and return it to a Waste Processing Plant to cleanse planets, salvage materials, and earn rewards!

Colossus Flatbed Module

Aspiring scrap-hunters can install a tippable flatbed on the Colossus Exocraft, for easy transportation of large hauls. An electromagnetic containment field minimises cargo loss while navigating uneven terrain – but drive carefully up steep slopes!

Off-Road Colossus Wheels

Configure your armoured vehicle with a variety of superelastic wheels, tracked treads, and off-road running-gear for driving across any planetary environment.

Waste Processing Plants

A new type of facility, the Waste Processing Plant, is now established on scrap worlds. These industrial centres offer opportunities for scrap-hunters to extract materials and earn rewards for stripping planets of industrial waste. Specialised processing units safely contain and dispose of radioactive, explosive and toxic materials.

Heirloom Customisation Set

Participants in the Remnant expedition can earn a lavish set of exosuit armour, inspired by the traditional designs of Balaron textile merchants. Ornate detailing and plush, padded fabrics elevate the attractiveness and status of the wearer.

Capture Sentinel Drones

The Gravitino Coil can also be employed in ground combat. Capture flying Sentinel Drones and fling them aside, even using them as weapons against each other.

New Colossus Cabins

Switch up the aesthetic of your Colossus Exocraft with a choice of cabins, each accompanied by its own unique cockpit layout. Join the Remnant expedition to earn the exclusive asymmetrical cabin reward!

Blue Archive ‘To Whom Art Belongs: The Fate of Forgeries and Aesthetics’ Update is Now Live

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Soul Kiwami

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February 11, 2026

NEXON has released the “To Whom Art Belongs: The Fate of Forgeries and Aesthetics” update for Blue Archive with new 3-star Free Trade Cartel club members Miyo and Fuyu, a new event story, and much more. A Student Recruitment Event is live featuring the aforementioned characters through February 23 at 5:59 p.m. PST / 8:59 p.m. EST.

In Blue Archive, Miyo is a member of the Wildhunt Art Academy and the head of its unofficial group, Free Trade Cartel. She’s able to increase the ATK SPD of herself and her three nearest allies in combat, and she can enhance this boost by spending Operation Strategies. On the other hand, Fuyu is the sales and technical specialist of the Free Trade Cartel, and she can decrease DEF of an enemy and deal a percentage of ATK as damage. As the group’s liaison, she can manage incoming requests and negotiate directly with clients.

The “To Whom Art Belongs: The Fate of Forgeries and Aesthetics” update for Blue Archive introduces a new event story featuring the Free Trade Cartel. The group handles a peculiar request where they must replace a forgery within a museum’s storage vault. However, a calling card from the Phantom Thief of Benevolence compromises the carefully planned operation.

Blue Archive is available now on iOS, Android, and PC via Steam. Before the launch of the Steam version, Final Weapon had the chance to interview executive producer Yongha Kim and studio producer Gyeong Seop An. The Blue Archive producers discussed the Steam version, support and feedback from players, their evolving roles, the possibility of a potential release on other platforms, and much more.

Snowbreak: Containment Zone Back From Bygone Phase 2 Releases on February 12

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Saras Rajpal

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February 11, 2026

Snowbreak: Containment Zone Back From Bygone Phase 2 Releases on February 12

Amazing Seasun Games has announced that phase 2 of the “Back From Bygone” event in Snowbreak: Containment Zone will start on February 12. The second phase will continue the 2.5 year anniversary celebrations, and add a new free operative.

The new update adds the operative, Marian – Aquila, who is a support character. She utilizes the Core Prism submachine gun and synergizes well with the previous character added to Snowbreak: Containment Zone, Acacia – Chrono Echo. You can unlock her by simply logging into the event. Further, the event also adds two new events: Hazard Sweep, a new co-op challenge, and Starward Defense, a limited-time mode running from February 12 to March 4.

Check out the trailer for Snowbreak: Containment Zone Back From Bygone Phase 2 below:

Lastly, Snowbreak: Containment Zone is available now on iOS, Android, and PC via Steam. The Steam page describes the game as follows:

Snowbreak: Containment Zone is a 3D Waifu sci-fi RPG-shooter powered by the Unreal Engine 4 that offers a next-gen, cross-platform gaming experience, sharing your progress across all of your devices.

The Descent of the Titans turned a once-vibrant city into the devastated wasteland of Containment Zone Aleph. As the Adjutant of Heimdall Force, bravely undertake missions alongside Manifestations with the powers of gods and unique personalities, seeking to bring this bitter winter to an end…

Snowbreak’s weaponry injects realism into a sci-fi setting, with designs closely simulating future firearms technology. This combines with the otherworldly, RPG-like skill mechanic to create a refreshing combat experience.

The Descent of the Titans completely changed the world, and the battlefield. Feel the thrill of battling giants in this dystopian future!

Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! Releases on March 16

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February 11, 2026

Dotemu and developer Auroch Digital have announced that “action-packed first-person retro shooter” Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! will launch on March 16 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and GOG. A free demo for Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! is available now on Steam.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:

The United Citizen Federation is calling on YOU to join the fight for humanity.

You’ll witness humanity’s noble efforts to safeguard the galaxy first hand. Wield the diverse and unique Mobile Infantry arsenal to burn, dismember and cripple the Arachnid threat in first-person, high-action warfare through the eyes of Sammy.

The Arachnid menace has spread far from their home planet of Klendathu, invading human territory across the galaxy. Once inspiring colonies of human beauty, ingenuity and collaboration, now lie torn apart by the merciless and unprovoked Bug threat.

Sign up today and protect not just our world, but the future of the human race.

A Faithful Training Simulation

Recruits like you are vital to the Federation. We expect the best, and we give the best! Our Games and Theory department have been working hard to develop an in-depth training course. Troopers on the path to Citizenship will find a unique experience within Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!

- - Authentic retro FPS experience – Lead your squads through epic battlefields in a solo campaign packed with missions, secrets and (of course) BUGS!
  - Devastating anti-Bug arsenal – Wield over 30 iconic weapons and items, from the classic Morita rifle to mechanical bipeds, tactical nukes and more
  - Sharply loyal story _ Experience a unique and original story honoring the Federation’s commitment to save humanity from the Bugs
  - Video and audio starring General Johnny Rico himself – Witness the legend return in full, high-quality FMV and meet new Federation hero, Major Samantha Dietz

To You in the Beyond Film Premieres on October 9

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Saras Rajpal

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February 11, 2026

To You in the Beyond Film Premieres on October 9

Shochiku has announced that the To You in the Beyond anime film will premiere in theaters on October 9. Additionally, the first teaser trailer for the film also released.

Junichi Wada will direct the film at TMS Entertainment and Sayaka Kuwamura is the screenplay writer. Further, Hechima is the character designer and animation director, while Shochiku will distribute the film. Tota will perform the insert song for the film, titled “Balsam.” Akiko Abe and Shueisha initially released the light novel that the film is based on in 2017. A manga adaptation released in 2025. Check out the first teaser trailer for To You in the Beyond below:

Lastly, Akiko Abe offered a message about the upcoming film:

I wrote this story in the summer of 2017. The novel, affectionately nicknamed “Dokokimi” by my editor, has always held a special place in my heart. Nine years later, I am honored to see it adapted into an animated feature film. It feels as if characters who left long ago have come back to visit, saying, “Hello, how have you been?”

The film is not an exact copy of the novel, and I am genuinely grateful that the adaptation does not simply follow the story verbatim. There are things I could not have written nine years ago, and things that can only be expressed through animation. I am deeply thankful that these have been brought to life with such beautiful visuals, music, and voices.

I hope that everyone—whether discovering this story for the first time in theaters or returning as a fan of the novel—will enjoy the animated film “To You in the Beyond.