Upcoming releases, festival demos, revivals, and wallet-friendly game deals

This cluster tracks a packed early-2026 release season, spotlighting major launches like Resident Evil Requiem alongside monthly PC and console calendars for February and March. It also highlights hands-on previews and demos from Steam Next Fest, including standout titles and coverage of Marathon, plus deep dives into upcoming simulation and AAA games through trailers and video roundups. Nostalgia is a big thread, with the return of Backyard Baseball, new work from the GoldenEye and TimeSplitters creators, and PGA Tour 2K25 blending retro vibes with modern tech. Rounding things out are announcements for niche projects like physics-based soccer game Rabona, a Soulslike sandsea adventure Sands of Aura, and shooter bundles from newcomer Digiphile that offer notable discounts for deal-seekers.