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Xbox Game Pass deemed too pricey, prompting pricing rethink
Microsoft’s Game Pass subscription has risen from $10 in 2017 to $30 per month, a jump accelerated by adding Call of Duty titles after the Activision Blizzard acquisition. New gaming CEO Asha Sharma warned staff the current cost is too high and hinted at testing more flexible pricing models to keep the service attractive.
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By the numbers: Shortgun Games acquires 30% stake in GiantDot
Xbox to Reveal Metro 2039 on April 16, Potentially Same Day as Sony's State of Play
Xbox has locked in April 16 for the first look at Metro 2039, the next mainline entry from 4A Games, during its Xbox First Look showcase. The same date is rumored for Sony's State of Play, setting up a potential head‑to‑head reveal battle that could split gamer attention across the two platforms.
VALOFE Unveils Chaos W, an RTS‑Inspired Mobile MMORPG for Global Launch in Q2 2026
VALOFE Co., Ltd. announced Chaos W, a real‑time strategy‑driven MMORPG set for a global mobile release in Q2 2026. The game features a 200‑plus item gear system, pet‑based combat, and pre‑registration now open on Google Play and the App Store.
What The HELL Is Going On With Unreal Engine 5?
The video argues that Unreal Engine 5 has become the de‑facto standard, with studios of all sizes migrating away from proprietary tech, leaving Bethesda as the notable holdout. While UE5’s nanite and Lumen enable “insane” graphics, launch‑day performance complaints—stutter in Remnant 2,...
PRAGMATA Is a Fantastic Game!
Capcom's latest release, Pragmata, marks the company's first brand‑new intellectual property in years, thrusting players into a lunar research station as Hugh, a rough‑around‑the‑edges space protagonist answering a distress call. The game introduces a novel loop where the player relies on...
The New RPCS3 PS3 Emulator Update Is Insane
The video reviews RPCS3’s latest 0.040 release, highlighting how recent optimizations have finally made PlayStation 3 emulation viable on handheld PCs such as the ROG Ally and Steam Deck. Key upgrades include peripheral and ISO support, SPU micro‑optimizations, PPU accuracy tweaks, multi‑slot save states,...
Nimble Neuron Signs MOU with 2027 Chungcheong Universiade Organizing Committee and Daejeon Information & Culture Industry Promotion Agency
South Korean game developer Nimble Neuron has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the 2027 Chungcheong Universiade Organizing Committee and the Daejeon Information & Culture Industry Promotion Agency to integrate esports into the upcoming Summer World University Games. The pact,...
Over 600 Attend First Offline Meetup for NC's Aion 2
NC held its first offline meetup for the MMORPG Aion 2 in Gangnam‑gu, Seoul, drawing more than 600 players—well above the planned 400 capacity. Development PD Kim Namjoon and Business Division Head So In‑seop led a Q&A session, prompting the organizers to add...
YOReDz Is the First Player to Achieve God of Destruction 7 Rank in Tekken 8
Competitive fighting game Tekken 8 has entered its third season, adding new characters and expanding its esports calendar. Player yOReDz, long‑time leader on the online leaderboard, became the first to attain the God of Destruction 7 rank, surpassing the 400,000‑point threshold. His...
Starfield To Get Hotfix For PS5 Crashing Issues
Bethesda has acknowledged widespread crashing problems with Starfield on PlayStation 5 and announced a hotfix slated for release within the week. The crashes affect both standard PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles, prompting players to experience frequent freezes in specific game areas. As...
INDUSTRIA 2 Release Countdown: Exact Date and Time
Bleakmill confirmed that the narrative‑FPS adventure Industria 2 will launch worldwide on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The Steam release goes live at 7 am PT (10 am ET, 3 pm UTC). The sequel continues Nora’s story, adding crafting, weapon upgrades and a pre‑launch demo. A SteamDB‑based...
Utawarerumono: Lost Frag Offline Archive Version Confirmed
Aquaplus announced an offline story archive for the mobile title Utawarerumono: Lost Frag, slated to launch before the game’s service ends on April 23, 2026. The archive could feature fully voiced main and event narratives, though details remain tentative. Meanwhile, Capcom and...
Hollywood Is Making yet Another Roblox Movie Adaptation
Disney‑owned 20th Century Studios announced plans to adapt the Roblox horror hit *99 Nights in the Forest* into a live‑action feature film, marking its first game adaptation and the fourth Roblox title pursued by Hollywood. The game, launched in June 2025, has amassed 26 billion lifetime visits and...
Kirby Air Ride City Trial Map Considered for Kirby Air Riders’ Skyah
Director Masahiro Sakurai revealed that Nintendo considered reusing the GameCube’s Kirby Air Ride City Trial map for the new Skyah mode in Kirby Air Riders, but technical hurdles and high development costs made it unfeasible. The team had to redesign...
Hackers Reveal Rockstar Earns Over $1 Million A Day From GTA Online
Hackers from ShinyHunters leaked internal Rockstar data showing GTA Online pulling roughly $1.3 million per day, about $10 million a week, over the past six months. Weekly revenue averages $9.6 million, with peaks near $28 million, while Red Dead Online trails at about $0.5 million...
All Acquisitions (Weapons and Armors) in Skull Horde and How to Get Them
Skull Horde’s acquisition system ties powerful weapons and armor to specific in‑game achievements, turning each run into a strategic milestone hunt. Unlocks range from simple luck thresholds, like the Rabbit’s Foot, to demanding feats such as 999 corpuscles for Carrion...
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Details Leak Online
Ubisoft’s long‑awaited remake of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag was partially exposed after a security breach at Indonesia’s game rating agency. The leaked description confirms the addition of new characters and storylines, the removal of the modern‑day segments that have drawn...
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[Event News] Global Game Jam and Lagos Games Week Partner to Launch Pan-African Game Jam Ahead of Lagos Games Week...
Global Game Jam and Lagos Games Week have partnered to launch the Pan‑African Game Jam 2026, a virtual competition running April 24‑May 11 with a $2,500 prize pool. The jam, themed “Play Without Borders,” invites developers from across Africa, requiring 75% of...
Epic Games Drops Stone Cold Steve Austin Skin with Family‑friendly Beer‑chug Emote in Fortnite 40.20
Epic Games announced that the iconic WWE legend Stone Cold Steve Austin will appear in Fortnite’s 40.20 patch on April 16, 2026. The crossover includes a skin, a skull‑themed back bling, a Slurp‑Juice‑styled pickaxe, and a beer‑chug emote re‑imagined for...
