Gaming News Roundup: February 10–16, 2026

Discord's proposed "Safety First" policy sparks heated debate with mandatory age verification for voice chats and server categories, while Resident Evil Requiem builds hype toward Feb 27. Steam's Lunar New Year Sale wrapped strong, indies like Echoes of Elysium gain steam, and CES hardware echoes linger.

🛍️ Steam Lunar New Year Sale Wraps: Final Asian-Themed Deals

Steam's Lunar New Year Sale (Feb 6–13) closed with festive discounts on Like a Dragon, Resident Evil, and indies. Board Game Fest leftovers available.

Top Deals Under $30

Daggerless Pick – Deal: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth ($34.99) – RPG epic.

📦 Key Releases: Indies & Early Access Continue

February indies build momentum.

Daggerless Pick: Echoes of Elysium – Survival depth.

💎 PS Plus & Game Pass February Lineups

PS Plus Extra/Premium: Resident Evil Village, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

Game Pass: Nova Roma, ongoing hits.

Daggerless Pick: PS Plus – Resident Evil Village horror.

📈 Industry Buzz: Discord's Proposed "Safety First" Policy Ignites Backlash

Discord Policy Drama: Proposed "Safety First" update requires server owners to mandate age verification for voice chats and sensitive categories (e.g., 18+ servers). Aims to curb harassment/toxicity but criticized as overreach – "end of anonymous fun" on X/Reddit. Rollout planned Q2 2026; community petitions gaining traction.

Other Buzz:

• CES 2026 echoes: NVIDIA/AMD GPU teases for dev impact.
• Resident Evil Requiem Feb 27 hype: Dual protagonists confirmed.

Daggerless Take: Discord policy risks alienating core users – balance safety without killing vibe.

⏰ What's Next? (Feb 17–23)

Resident Evil Requiem (Feb 27) previews; more indies.

Daggerless Pick: Resident Evil Requiem – Horror blockbuster.

Discord policy worries? Tag @Daggerless on X. Stay sharp, gamers.

— The Daggerless Crew