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Gaming News Roundup: February 3–9, 2026
Indies continued to shine in early 2026, with Mewgenics surging to viral popularity and strong sales against AAA heavyweights like Resident Evil Requiem's buildup. Steam's Board Game Fest wrapped Feb 2, PS Plus/Game Pass February lineups rolled on, and releases like Echoes of Elysium EA kept momentum.
🛍️ Steam Board Game Fest Ends Feb 2: Strategy Deals
Steam's Board Game Fest (Jan 26–Feb 2) closed with discounts on Wingspan, Root, and hybrids. Post-sale bundles linger.
Top Deals Under $30
| Game Game | Discount | Price | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 75% | $9.99 | PC, Mobile |
| Root | 60% | $15.99 | PC |
| Slay the Spire | 60% | $9.99 | PC, Consoles |
Daggerless Pick – Deal: Wingspan ($9.99, PC/Mobile) – Cozy strategy perfection.
📦 Key Releases: Indies Lead Early February
Indies dominated with strong showings.
| Game | Date | Platforms | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echoes of Elysium (EA) | Ongoing | PC | Procedural survival RPG |
| Nova Roma | Ongoing | PC | Empire-building strategy |
| Rightfully Beary Arms | Jan 27–Feb | Xbox, PC | Bear action adventure |
Daggerless Pick: Echoes of Elysium (PC) – Deep survival EA.
💎 PS Plus & Game Pass February Waves
PS Plus Extra/Premium: Resident Evil Village, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game.
Game Pass: Nova Roma, ongoing hits.
Daggerless Pick: PS Plus – Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (PS5/PS4) RPG epic.
📈 Business Buzz: Indies Outperform AAA in Early 2026 Popularity
Indie Surge vs AAA:
- Mewgenics (Edmund McMillen) exploded post-launch: 1M+ copies first month, topping Steam charts over AAA like Resident Evil Requiem previews. Viral cat-breeding roguelike mechanics drove X/Reddit buzz.
- Balatro continued 2025 dominance: Lifetime $100M+; 2026 updates keep it top 10.
- Hades II (EA) and Vampire Survivors hold strong wishlist/sales ranks.
- AAA Comparison: Resident Evil Requiem trailer hype strong, but indies like Mewgenics/Balatro outperformed in concurrent players and viral engagement early 2026. Indies claimed ~30% Steam revenue share Q1 projections.
Daggerless Take: Focused indies (niche mechanics, modding) beating AAA marketing budgets – player creativity wins.
⏰ What's Next? (Feb 10–16)
Resident Evil Requiem (Feb 27) previews; more indies.
Daggerless Pick: Resident Evil Requiem – Dual-protagonist horror.
Mewgenics viral or Requiem hype? Tag @Daggerless on X. Stay sharp, gamers.
— The Daggerless Crew
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