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Valve hikes Steam Deck OLED prices amid component cost surge
Valve announced a price increase for its Steam Deck OLED handheld, pushing the 512 GB model to $789 and the 1 TB version to $949. The company cited rising memory and storage component costs and broader supply‑chain challenges as the reason for the hike.
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Short Creepy Stories Ominous Steamboat Walkthrough
The article provides a step‑by‑step walkthrough for the Roblox horror game Short Creepy Stories, focusing on the Ominous Steamboat level. It outlines daily tasks such as speaking to the Captain, mopping decks, peeling potatoes, shoveling coal, and eventually escaping a monster by winching a lifeboat. The guide details each day’s objectives, including hidden locations and the final chase sequence. It concludes with instructions to successfully complete the level and escape.
How to Get a Tesserae Tree in Fields of Mistria
Fields of Mistria’s Fourth Major Update (0.15.0) introduces the Tesserae Tree, a magical indoor plant that generates 100 Tesserae every three days. To obtain it, players must complete every set in the Flora Wing of the Museum, totaling 18 distinct...
MSI and Blizzard Launch Limited Edition RTX 5070 Cards for WoW Darkest Night
MSI has unveiled a World of Warcraft‑themed GeForce RTX 5070 “Midnight Void Edition,” priced at $767 and marketed as a limited‑edition collector’s card. The GPU features a 338 mm triple‑fan “Storm 7” cooler, Wave Curved Fin 4.0 heat‑pipe design, and a metal backplate, targeting...
Roblox: Japanese Supermarket Simulator Codes
Roblox’s Japanese Supermarket Simulator has released fresh promotional codes, including ATSUI for an Ebby Fry item and EXTRAXP for an experience boost. The guide lists both active and expired codes, detailing the rewards such as coin boosters and themed gift...
TenZ’s Pro VALORANT Comeback with Sentinels Could Be a Possibility After Scrim Sighting
TenZ was seen scrimming with Sentinels on the eve of the new VALORANT Champions Tour season, sparking speculation about a professional return. The sighting followed his public breakup with Kyedae, which he clarified was unrelated to his retirement. Sentinels CEO...
ASUS Announces the Launch of the ROG Harpe II Ace Lava Red
ASUS unveiled the ROG Harpe II Ace gaming mouse in a new Lava Red finish, targeting esports professionals and high‑performance gamers. The mouse features the ROG AimPoint Pro sensor with up to 42,000 dpi, track‑on‑glass technology, and an 8,000 Hz polling rate in both wired...
How to Play WWE 2K26 Early (Which Versions Have Early Access?)
WWE 2K26 launches on March 13, 2026, with a seven‑day early‑access window for three premium digital editions. Four editions—Standard, King of Kings, Attitude Era, and Monday Night Raw—vary in price from $69.99 to $149.99 and bundle increasing numbers of DLC superstars, virtual...
The Best Xbox Game Pass RPGs
The article curates a list of the top role‑playing games currently available on Xbox Game Pass across its Premium, PC, Ultimate and Console tiers, highlighting recent additions such as Avowed, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, and Metaphor: ReFantazio. It also...
Hitmonlee vs Hitmonchan in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen
After beating the Fighting Dojo leader in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, players must pick either Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan as their sole Fighting‑type. Hitmonlee boasts a 120 Attack, early access to Brick Break, Jump Kick and Hi Jump Kick, and strong physical coverage. Hitmonchan offers...
Move Deleter Location in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen require HM moves for navigation, but they clutter battle slots. The game provides a Move Deleter in Fuchsia City—specifically the house left of the Pokémon Center—to permanently delete unwanted HMs. Players can also use the Day...
Tomb Raider Redeem Codes and How to Use Them (March 2026)
Feral Interactive released the premium mobile action game Tomb Raider in March 2026, revisiting Lara Croft’s origin on the island of Yamatai. As of the latest check on March 3, 2026, no active redeem codes are available, and the game lacks an in‑game redemption...
Capcom Spotlight Announced for March 5th, 2026
Capcom announced its next digital Spotlight event for March 5, 2026 at 5 PM ET. The 35‑minute broadcast will showcase updates on five upcoming titles, including Monster Hunter Stories 3, PRAGMATA, Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, Mega Man: Dual Override, and Street Fighter 6. Subtitles will be provided...
March 2026 Animal Crossing Icons Now Available for Switch Online Users
Nintendo announced that March 2026 Animal Crossing icons are now available for Switch Online members. Each character icon costs 10 Platinum Points, while borders and backgrounds are priced at 5 points each. The icons are a limited‑time offering, disappearing after the...
Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Advance Icons Available for Switch Online Members
Nintendo Switch Online has rolled out a new set of user icons inspired by the classic titles Super Mario Bros. 2 and Super Mario Advance. The icons are exclusive to paid members, with the character images priced at 10 Platinum Points...
Final Fantasy XIV Fan-Run Site Shuts Down After Square Enix Took Action Following Harassment & Attacks on Staff
Square Enix forced the shutdown of the fan‑run Final Fantasy XIV news site Netoge Sokuho after alleging it published harassing material toward company staff. The site’s administrator reached a settlement that required an public apology, the site’s closure, and an...
Documentary Celebrates Jeff Minter’s Psychedelic Gaming Legacy
A film on the wonders of Jeff Minter, creator of games like Tempest 2000. https://t.co/rKw6H3PIie
Xsolla Expands to Vietnam and Launches New Suite of Products | Exclusive
Xsolla, the global game commerce platform, announced its entry into Vietnam while unveiling a new suite of developer‑focused products. The expansion adds a regional office and localized payment options to tap the fast‑growing Southeast Asian market. New tools include an...
MLB The Show 26 "New Legends From Every Era" Video Feature
MLB The Show 26 will launch on Nintendo Switch on March 17, 2026, featuring a new Legends roster of over 220 iconic players from every era. The game expands its career pathways with Road to Cooperstown, adding NCAA World Series play and...
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen Details Ability Loadouts, Their Goals, and How They'll Work
Visionary Realms announced Ability Loadouts for Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, granting each character four customizable hotbars. Loadouts can be renamed, hotkeys reassigned, and must be swapped outside combat, with abilities entering a short cooldown on activation. The feature follows...
LoLdle Answers Today
Esports Insider released today’s LoLdle solutions for Challenge #1335 (March 3, 2026), covering all five game modes: Classic (Renata Glasc), Quote (LeBlanc), Ability (Morgana), Emoji (Senna) and Splash Art (Viego). The article also supplies specific hints for each mode and a detailed table of...
Pokémon Starter Trio Keychain Series Launching in Japan
Bandai Namco is launching a Pokémon starter‑trio keychain series in Japan, available through gashapon capsule machines beginning March 8, 2026. Each capsule costs $2 and contains an acrylic swing keychain featuring the three starter Pokémon from one of nine game generations, from Kanto...
Impressions: Avowed, 2025's Most Overlooked RPG, Gets New Life on PlayStation 5
Obsidian Entertainment’s 2025 RPG *Avowed* arrives on PlayStation 5 a year after its Xbox debut, bringing a suite of post‑launch upgrades. The new build introduces additional playable races, a quarterstaff weapon, New Game+, photo mode, and extensive quality‑of‑life tweaks such as DLSS 4.5...
Sonic 4 Film Begins Production, Set for March 2027 Release
The Sonic 4 movie is now in production, coming in March 2027 to theaters. https://t.co/jwFey9q6sR
Changing These 3 Settings Will Instantly Make Your Switch 2 Perform Better
Nintendo’s Switch 2, launched in 2025, boasts roughly ten‑times the graphics power of its 2017 predecessor, thanks to Nvidia’s DLSS‑based AI upscaling and a new active‑cooling design. Out‑of‑the‑box performance is strong, but users can unlock smoother frame rates, faster online play,...
Pokémon Winds and Waves Might Have a Totally New Monster Type
Pokémon Winds and Waves may finally introduce type combinations that have never appeared in the franchise, closing a gap of ten unused elemental pairings. Leaks highlight five plausible new combos—Ice/Poison, Ground/Fairy, Bug/Dragon, Rock/Ghost, and Fire/Fairy—while the fire starter Pombon is...
After Removing Its Worst Feature, Runescape Just Upended Its Entire Combat System After only Three Months of Player Testing
Jagex has rolled out the “combat style modernization” update for Runescape, concluding a three‑month beta phase. The patch raises the level cap for Attack, Strength, Ranged and Magic to 120, aligning them with the newer Necromancy skill, and introduces new...
Persona 5 Fan-Made Fighting Game Project Receives Updated Gameplay Footage That's Cool Enough to Look Like the Real Deal
A solo developer known as Blur has posted fresh gameplay footage of his fan‑made Persona 5 fighting game, adding an SP gauge, bullet‑counter display, and a mysterious new meter that appears linked to a burst/limit‑break system. Joker remains the only playable...
Magic: The Gathering Sent Olympic Gold Medalist Amber Glenn a $300 Super-Rare Card Bundle
Olympic gold‑medalist figure skater Amber Glenn received a high‑value Magic: The Gathering package from Wizards of the Coast, highlighted by a Phyrexia: All Will Be One Compleat Bundle valued at over $300. The haul also featured multiple commander decks, themed booster boxes, and limited‑edition...
Kabam Unveils International Women’s Day Content for Marvel Contest of Champions
Kabam announced a March update for Marvel Contest of Champions featuring International Women’s Day content, including two new champions—Pixie (available March 12) and Madelyne Pryor (available March 26). The update adds a Women of Power New Player Bundle that delivers ten champions and...
Albion Online Brings Back the Grizzly Bear Mount As Part of Monthly Reward Tracks
Albion Online has re‑introduced the Grizzly Bear mount as part of its monthly Keeper Challenge reward track. Players earn Challenge Points by completing open‑world activities such as combat, gathering, fishing, and farming, unlocking a tiered set of rewards. Premium subscribers...
Moon Studios' CEO Thinks No Rest for the Wicked Could Be a "Forever Game" With the Foundations of One that...
Moon Studios’ ARPG No Rest for the Wicked saw a dramatic resurgence after its co‑op "Together" update, pushing sales from one million to 1.5 million within weeks. Player peaks doubled and monthly revenue now covers the studio’s operating costs for an...
Warner Bros. Discovery Is "Rebuilding Its Video Game Pipeline" After a "Significant" 2025
Capcom’s new Resident Evil Requiem is being released in Japan with black‑box censorship that obscures graphic gore, a move that many players say shatters immersion. The censorship stems from the CERO Z rating, which applies to console versions even though...
Let Stardew Valley’s Creator Take as Long as He Needs to Finish Haunted Chocolatier
Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone announced that his upcoming title Haunted Chocolatier is still in development and has no firm release date, acknowledging that announcing it early was a mistake. He expressed fatigue from constant fan pressure and emphasized that...
Crimson Desert Somehow Still Looks Too Good to Be True, Even in Preview Event Breakdowns
Pearl Abyss showcased its upcoming action‑adventure title Crimson Desert using a mid‑range PC build, achieving native 4K resolution, ray tracing, and a steady 60 fps at Ultra settings. The footage, provided to Digital Foundry, was captured on a Ryzen 9 7900X3D, 32 GB RAM,...
Jeff Minter Documentary Heart of Neon Will Debut During GDC Week
Paul Docherty’s documentary Heart of Neon, chronicling legendary game designer Jeff Minter, will debut at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) Festival of Gaming on March 11. The screening takes place at San Francisco’s Victoria Theatre, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Pacific time. The...
Slow‑Paced Pokopia Offers Calm Relief for Anxious Times
For @crossplayblog, I recruited my nine-year-old daughter to help me review Pokémon Pokopia, a new cozy game whose deliberately slow pace feels like a balm in today's anxious times https://t.co/UM2sIaVm8X
Star Wars: The Old Republic in March Includes Spring Abundance and More Returning Events
Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) will launch the 7.8.1 patch in early March 2024, adding new Date Night missions, a story chapter called Master’s Enigma, and the tenth Galactic Seasons cycle. The March event calendar revives the Dantooine Spring...
Which Pokemon Should You Use The Master Ball On In Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen
The guide explains how to obtain the Master Ball in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen by infiltrating Silph Co., defeating Team Rocket, and beating Giovanni. It details the floor‑by‑floor navigation, key items, and the final boss battle that unlocks the Master Ball. After securing the...
The Legend of Khiimori Release Countdown: Exact Date and Time
Indie studio releases The Legend of Khiimori in early access on March 3, 2026. The launch will go live at 7 a.m. PT (10 a.m. ET, 3 p.m. UTC). Set in 13th‑century Mongolia, the game tasks players with riding, breeding, and training horses...
The Next Cities Skylines 2 Creator Pack Is Bad News for Work From Home Citizens, but Good News for Architecture...
Paradox Interactive’s Cities Skylines 2 will receive the Office Evolution creator pack on March 18, introducing a five‑stage upgrade path that blends 19th‑century brick facades with sleek glass towers. The pack adds signature structures such as the Base J98 Plaza, Frankfort Court and the brutalist...
Snappi as NIP Go 0-2 at EPL: "We Are 2 Different Teams in Practice and Official"
Snappi’s Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) opened ESL Pro League Season 23 with two straight losses, falling 0‑2 to Legacy and M80. The team’s recent roster change—replacing Michel “ewjerkz” Pinto with Artem “cairne” Mushynskyi—has not halted a slide to 34th in the...
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.0 Phase Two Character Banners: Who Should You Pull
HoYoverse launches Honkai: Star Rail Phase 2 banners (Version 4.0) from March 6‑26 2026, featuring new Fire DPS Sparxie and three re‑run characters—Wind support Cerydra, Imaginary break‑damage Rappa, and Quantum support Sparkle. Each banner offers distinct mechanics that align with current meta trends, such...
Next New NIKKE Character Is Heavenly Ascension’s E.H.
Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is adding E.H., former leader of the disbanded Heavenly Ascension group, as a new Attacker character. She wields a Heavensward submachine gun that deals Wind damage and will debut with the Enter Heaven event on March...
Supercell Teams with UK Studio Playabit for Hay Day Match
Supercell has partnered with UK‑based Playabit to launch Hay Day Match, a puzzle‑style spin‑off of its flagship farming game. The title will debut later this month in three emerging‑market regions: India, Indonesia and the Philippines. Playabit, founded in 2021 with...
Pokemon FireRed And LeafGreen Switch Release Fixes Disappearing Legendaries Glitch
Nintendo has released a Switch port of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen that adds official Pokémon Home support and previously unavailable event tickets for legendary Pokémon such as Ho‑Oh, Lugia, and Deoxys. The update also resolves the long‑standing Roar glitch, which...
Best Consumables In Marathon
The Gamer’s guide breaks down Marathon’s consumable ecosystem, highlighting the Pangea Kit, Advanced Patch Kit, Large Shield Charge, Self Revive, and Energy Amp as top-tier items. Each consumable restores health, shields, removes debuffs, or boosts ability recharge, directly influencing survivability...
Astralis Names New Betting Partner
Astralis, the renowned Danish Counter-Strike organization, has announced a strategic partnership with crypto‑gaming platform Stake, making Stake the primary jersey sponsor. The deal includes integrated activations, digital campaigns, and fan‑focused content, aligning with Stake’s recent acquisition of a five‑year Danish...
Aion Classic 4.5's Ignite Update Is Now Live, With Phoenix Class, Overhauled Progression, Teva Region & More
AION Classic Europe launched Update 4.5, codenamed Ignite, introducing the new Phoenix class, a comprehensive skills overhaul, and the open‑world Teva region. The Phoenix delivers fast‑paced magical damage with Flame Revolvers and specialized gear. Early‑game onboarding is streamlined, letting players begin...
Rumored GTA 6 Leak Was Sitting On Someone’s Phone For Four Years Before They Posted It
A new Instagram account posted a short video that claims to be unreleased Grand Theft Auto 6 footage, showing a Vice City bridge and a GTA V truck. The uploader says the clip was recorded during a developer’s 2022 lockdown setup and...
Eye Of The Match Is A Football Game That Lets You Be A VAR Official
Eyes of the Match is an upcoming indie football game that puts players in the role of a VAR official, letting them review incidents with multi‑angle replays and make real‑time decisions. The gameplay mirrors the pressures of actual VAR, including...