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Pete Hines departs Bethesda, citing loss of influence after Microsoft acquisition
Pete Hines, Bethesda’s longtime VP of marketing and public relations, left the studio in 2023 after staying post‑Microsoft’s 2020 acquisition. He said he remained to protect the studio’s efficient development culture but grew powerless as Microsoft restructured the Xbox hierarchy, ultimately exiting after Starfield’s launch.
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Drop Duchy Complete Edition launches on PlayStation 5 on April 21. The indie strategy title blends tile‑laying board‑game mechanics with roguelite runs, procedural building drafts, and medieval combat. The Complete Edition adds two new factions—Tribe druids and Viking North—plus extra bosses, an ascension mode, endless runs, and quality‑of‑life features. Developed by director JB and The Arcade Crew, the game emphasizes replayability and strategic decision‑making.
Obsidian Entertainment has officially launched the long‑awaited turn‑based combat mode for Pillars of Eternity, concluding a year‑long beta that began in November. The full release arrives alongside a comprehensive patch that addresses major combat bugs, UI quirks, and animation glitches....
Microsoft announced 18 new games for Xbox Game Pass in April, launching on console, PC and cloud streaming. Highlights include the highly anticipated Hades II, indie titles Kiln and Vampire Crawlers, and a mix of RPGs, simulators and shooters. The titles...
Indonesia's new Game Rating System went live on Steam recently, causing confusion among gamers and developers after games for children ended up with an 18+ rating and vice versa. Here's what you need to know, what comes next, and the...
THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive have opened pre‑orders for the long‑awaited Gothic Remake, priced at $49.99 for PC and $59.99 for consoles. PC buyers receive an exclusive soundtrack by Kai Rosenkranz, while console pre‑orders include the original Gothic Classic as...
People of Note’s Weird Owl side‑quest challenges players with 20 location‑based trivia questions. Correct answers grant Weird Owl Feathers, which can be exchanged with the NPC Ordinary Al for increasingly powerful items. Milestones at 5, 10, 15 and 20 feathers...
PlayStation announced "The Playerbase," a program that lets its most dedicated fans have their likeness scanned and appear in PlayStation Studios games, starting with Gran Turismo 7. The initiative opens in select markets across the Americas, Europe, Asia, South Africa and...
A fan has discovered what appears to be the early model for the main character for Rockstar Games' canceled project, Agent, within the leaked source code for Grand Theft Auto 5. https://t.co/2JUv0uhnnn
Roblox’s Grow A Garden has revived its 2026 Easter event with the introduction of the Easter Eggfruit, the rarest fruit in the seasonal lineup. Players can acquire the event‑only Eggfruit from the Easter Shop using Chocolate Coins, while a Seed...
Epic Games announced a layoff of roughly 1,000 employees as Fortnite’s player base and in‑game currency value decline, highlighting the title’s struggle to stay fresh. The broader gaming sector is experiencing a wave of cuts, prompting advertisers to wonder if...
Universal’s ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ pulled in $372.5 million worldwide in its first five days, driven by families and gamers. The opening boosted AMC’s attendance and sparked a surge in collectible popcorn‑bucket sales, underscoring the growing clout of video‑game franchises...
Undead Labs’ studio head Philip Holt clarified that the iconic zombie‑deer shown in the 2020 State of Decay 3 teaser was never a finished feature, describing the trailer as an early concept created by a handful of developers. The upcoming sequel...
The latest PlayStation Gameplay Chart, compiled from over 2.9 million active accounts, lists Fortnite as the most‑played title for the week ending April 6, 2026. Cross‑platform powerhouses such as Roblox, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Grand Theft Auto V round out the top...
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Popular Twitch streamer Asmongold received a one‑week suspension after calling viewers “illiterate third worlders” during a livestream. He claimed Twitch applied a double standard, arguing similar remarks about Americans would not be punished. The ban sparked a divided response on...
The Focus Force Palm is a unique, non‑combat ability in Crimson Desert that players acquire by observing a hologram near Fort Perwin. Once learned, it lets you shatter two multi‑colored walls, opening hidden caves and mining spots. The ability is essential...
Epic Games announced that starting June 2026 the Fortnite Crew subscription will deliver only 800 V‑Bucks per month instead of the current 1,000, a 20% reduction. The monthly fee remains $11.99, and the price of individual V‑Buck packs is unchanged,...
Pebble Knights, a five‑player cooperative roguelike survival game from indie studio FiftyOnePercent, entered Steam Early Access on April 13, 2026. The launch adds a new “Underworld” region, co‑op‑centric bosses, expanded build options, and a progression system built from demo feedback....
Blizzard unveiled a redesigned version of Overwatch hero Anlan ahead of the 2026 Season 2, addressing fan criticism over her original in‑game model. The update refines eyes, eyebrows, cheeks, jawline, and pose to better reflect her confident, decisive personality and...
South Korean developer WEMADE released the global PC version of its MMORPG "Legend of YMIR" on Steam on April 7, 2026. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the game previously attracted nearly 200,000 concurrent users on WEMIX PLAY, Google Play and the Apple App Store. The...
Final Fantasy 4 joined Xbox Game Pass on April 7, 2026, becoming the 54th addition this year and available across Premium, Ultimate, and PC tiers. The title is the second Final Fantasy release for the service in April, continuing Microsoft’s pattern of...
Nvidia’s DLSS 5 reveal video was blocked on YouTube after Italian broadcaster La7 filed a false copyright claim, also affecting creators who reused the footage. The claim was withdrawn after several hours, restoring the video globally. Nvidia and YouTube offered no...
Game studios worldwide are increasingly using generative AI to create placeholder artwork, but many developers argue these AI‑generated assets hinder creative iteration and often remain in shipped products. The practice has sparked player backlash, with fans accusing studios of laziness,...
Activision announced that Call of Duty: Mobile will partner with Amazon’s series The Boys for its Season 5 update, slated for late May or early June 2026. The crossover is expected to feature Homelander as the flagship operator skin, along with...
Netflix unveiled Playground, a standalone app that offers ad‑free, offline games for children 8 and under, bundled with any Netflix subscription. The launch targets the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, the Philippines and New Zealand, with a global rollout slated for April 28,...
ARC Raiders' machine‑learning lead Martin Singh‑Blom wants to add a Star Wars‑inspired rope‑physics takedown, but designers say it doesn’t fit the current vision. The game, now six months old, has just released the Flashpoint update and is gearing up for...
Crimson Desert, Pearl Abyss’s new open‑world RPG, was released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC just 18 days ago. A Reddit user, TioZer0, posted the first documented 100 percent Platinum trophy, confirming a full completion after roughly 305 hours of gameplay....
Street Fighter 6 is wrapping its third season and Capcom has teased the final DLC fighter, Ingrid, sparking fresh debate among fans. The trailer shows her shattering dimensions and hints at a mystical, celestial aesthetic that diverges from the series’ usual...
Nintendo has rolled out firmware version 22.1.0 for both the original Switch and the newly announced Switch 2. The update is limited to general system stability improvements, with no new features or UI changes. Nintendo released the patch notes, emphasizing enhanced...
Devsisters will host the inaugural Cookie Run: Braverse Card Game World Championship in Seoul from April 11‑12, featuring 18 top players from ten global regions. The two‑day offline festival at the 3,300‑square‑meter S‑Factory venue offers free entry, side tournaments, interactive...
Blizzard unveiled a redesigned version of Overwatch hero Anran, responding to widespread fan backlash over her original 3D model. The new look features a broader jaw, raised eyebrow, freckles, and a more confident pose, bringing her visual design closer to...
Shikhondo: Blue Pieta, the latest bullet‑hell sequel from DeerFarm and CFK, shifts the franchise to side‑scroll gameplay and introduces a sprawling urban setting. The game revamps the Soul Collect system and adds a Counter Bomb mechanic that lets players nullify...
Peaceful Fishing Story has launched the Tropical Island Pack DLC, introducing a new tropical island setting for players. The expansion features exclusive quests, a suite of minigames, and a roster of fresh fish species to capture. The content is available...
New Blood Interactive and Airdorf Games announced that the pixel‑horror anthology FAITH: The Unholy Trinity will launch on PlayStation 5 on April 9, 2026. The collection, originally released on PC in October 2022, later arrived on Switch (2024) and Xbox Series (2025). It...
December this year will mark the 25th anniversary of the original Jak and Daxter release. What are the chances Naughty Dog has something planned for this milestone?
Rumors confirmed by an updated IMDB entry suggest John Paesano will compose the score for the upcoming Legend of Zelda live‑action film, scheduled for a 2027 release. The listing also reveals that series legend Koji Kondo will serve as a score consultant,...
A recent Dotabuff post shows the Dota 2 community urging Valve to bring back the Iron Talon item, arguing that its reintroduction paired with neutral creeps dropping Madstone from the start would create an overpowered dynamic. Players highlight balance concerns, especially...
Disney+ has secured a global streaming partnership with the Korea Esports Association, making the 2026 League of Legends KeSPA Cup and other major Asian esports tournaments available on its platform. The deal also includes live coverage of Esports Champions Asia...
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Reputable leaker KeplerL2 argues the PlayStation 6 will not be delayed, asserting AMD will not waste resources on validating chips if a launch postponement were expected. The claim rests on the premise that AMD has already completed validation of its custom...
Congrats to @TeamLiquid on clearing the Race to World First in WOW just now. I find it astounding hundreds of thousands of people watch 2 weeks of competitive puzzle solving and teamwork and 99.999% of this platform has no...
The article spotlights ten standout moments from Final Fantasy X that distinguish it within the long‑running franchise. It highlights the game’s bold genre mash‑up—starting with Tidus as a professional Blitzball athlete—and its emotionally charged set‑pieces such as the wedding rescue, Wakka’s...
Multiplayer servers for the RTS Stormgate will go offline at month‑end after its hosting partner Hathora was acquired by AI firm Fireworks AI, which is repurposing the infrastructure for AI inference. Frost Giant Studios will release an offline‑only patch but...
Epic Games and the European Space Agency have updated the Lunar Horizons map in Fortnite to feature a live recreation of NASA’s Artemis II lunar flyby. Players can log into the free‑to‑play title, enter the island code 3207‑0960‑6428, and watch the...
Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga, a 2D tactical RPG released in June 2022, offers squad‑based combat, weather‑influenced terrain, and over 50 classes across a 30‑40 hour campaign. The game enjoys a 94 % positive rating from more than 14,000 Steam...
Over 10,000 pilots converged on the Atioth system to contest a newly anchored Imperium Keepstar, marking the opening salvo of the Imperium’s declared war against the Winter Coalition. The massive engagement pushed server capacity to its limits, causing a crash...
Nintendo is offering a $20 discount on a Switch 2 bundle that includes both Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2, available from April 12 to May 9 at major retailers. The promotion bundles physical and digital versions of the classic titles, aligning with renewed interest from...
Bit Reactor founder Greg Foertsch says Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm approved his Star Wars Zero Company project, a rare endorsement for a turn‑based tactics game. The partnership highlights a willingness by major IP holders to back niche genres, and the...
Microsoft’s upcoming Halo remake, Halo: Campaign Evolved, has received a 19+ rating from South Korea’s Game Rating and Administration Committee, equivalent to ESRB Mature 17+. The rating, the highest for the series since 2014, hints at a return to the...
Former Entropiq core players have reunited under the SPARTA banner after a brief stint with crypto‑exchange sponsor WHITEBIRD. The lineup swapped veteran Vladislav “Krad” Kravchenko for Aleksandr “TRAVIS” Timkiv and competed at MPKBK CIS LAN Season 4, narrowly missing playoffs. El1an...
