Publication of "I-Gaming" of 05th February 2026 by LODJ

🟩 ÉDITO
Fortnite Drops K-Pop Demon Hunters in Latest Update

🟧 NEWS
Valve Breaks Silence: Steam Machine Pricing Delayed
Ashes of Creation in Limbo: Reports of Layoffs at Intrepid
The Ban Hammer Swings: RICOCHET Update Hits Black Ops 7 
February 2026 Update: Final Fantasy and Resident Evil Hit the Cloud
Highguard in Crisis: Devs Permanently Add 5v5 Raid Mode
The Grind is Over: Embark Studios Fixes ARC Raiders’ Rarest Event

1. How does the aesthetic of the newly confirmed "K-Pop Demon Hunters" cosmetic set in Fortnite contrast with the season's other major headline collaboration, South Park, described as creating "visual dissonance" within the game?
2. regarding the upcoming Steam hardware, what specific details has Valve delayed announcing, and how does this silence contradict their statement that the production side of the Steam Machine remains on track?
3. What recent reports concerning Intrepid Studios have placed the future of the MMORPG Ashes of Creation in "limbo," and how has the studio’s lack of official communication impacted the community's reaction?
4. How does the upcoming RICOCHET anti-cheat update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 utilize new server-side heuristics to identify cheaters differently than previous methods, specifically regarding "impossible" player behaviors?
5. In the February 2026 update to Xbox's "Stream Your Own Game" initiative, how does the inclusion of titles like Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Resident Evil Village: Z Version bridge the gap between digital ownership and the Game Pass rental model?
6. Following a staggering 80% drop in its player base shortly after launch, what specific limited-time mode has Wildlight Entertainment decided to make permanent in Highguard in an attempt to stabilize the game?
7. What specific "lore" connections and corporate affiliations link the teased Overwatch 2 character, Domina, to existing heroes such as Symmetra and Lifeweaver?
8. Why were ARC Raiders players initially frustrated with the "Bird City" map modifier in the Buried City location, and what immediate action did Embark Studios take to resolve the issue?