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GTA 5 set to leave Xbox Game Pass on April 15, 2026
Grand Theft Auto 5 will exit the Xbox Game Pass library on April 15, 2026, ending its longest stint on the service that began in April 2025. The removal underscores the ongoing volatility of third‑party titles on subscription platforms.
Jesper Kyd has released the first track, "Samson's City," from the upcoming game Samson: A Tyndalston Story. The song channels 1990s trip‑hop influences, drawing on Massive Attack and Tricky while staying modern. The open‑world action title, developed by Liquid Swords and founded by veteran Christofer Sundberg, launches on PC on April 8. Kyd serves as music director, positioning the soundtrack as a key narrative hook for the gritty, debt‑driven storyline.
Epic Games Store is giving away two Very Positive‑rated PC titles—cozy ocean‑colony sim Havendock and retro space shooter Hyper Echelon—free through Thursday, April 2. The promotion runs for one week, requiring users to claim the games via the Epic client. Both...
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War, developed by Auroch Digital and Dotemu, launches as a retro‑styled first‑person shooter that satirically mirrors the 1997 film’s anti‑war themes. Drawing design inspiration from a 1999 Halo demo, the game blends classic 2000s shooter mechanics...
PERIMETER: Legate Edition, the modernized version of the 2004 RTS, received its 3.1.10 update, adding native Linux ARM64 binaries and full Steam Workshop mod support. The patch also refreshes the True English Campaign mod, introduces Steam integration for player name,...
Longtime League of Legends designer and LCS caster David “Phreak” Turley announced he is stepping away from live patch previews, with his 26.07 rundown marking his final video in that role. Turley confirmed he remains a game designer but has...
Okay current video game obsession: Lies of P. It's a souls-like so if you've played Dark Souls or Elden Ring you know what you're getting into. It's from a Korean studio which makes me love it even more considering we're heading...
AviaGames has opened a Global Trust Centre in Singapore to centralise cybersecurity and data‑protection for its real‑money games. The facility will be overseen by former AWS security leader Dr. Jan Wang, who will drive compliance strategy across multiple jurisdictions. AviaGames...
Wargaming unveiled World of Tanks: HEAT, a cross‑platform tactical vehicle shooter featuring maps modeled after real‑world locations. The launch includes four competitive modes—Conquest (10v10), Hardpoint (5v5), Control (5v5), and Kill Confirmed (5v5)—each with distinct objectives and dynamic elements. All modes...
HoYoverse confirmed that Genshin Impact will roll out Version 6.5 after the “Luna VI” Special Program livestream on March 27, 2026. The full patch is projected for early April 2026, around April 8, depending on server maintenance. Leaks indicate a major end‑game overhaul, including a Spiral...
Embark Studios released Season 10 of THE FINALS, introducing a fantasy‑themed map called Starlight Hollow for the Point Break 8v8 mode. The update also adds a new Medium Aerialist playstyle with the Chimera‑XB Crossbow, a Hover Pad gadget, and a Shockwave specialization. Technical...
Chainplay’s 2025 report shows the blockchain gaming sector’s market value slumped 67% year‑over‑year, marking a sharp reversal from its rapid ascent. Both overall market capitalization and venture funding contracted sharply during the year. The decline coincided with heightened regulatory scrutiny...
Sybo is rolling out Showdown, a permanent competitive race mode for Subway Surfers, launching globally on March 30. The real‑time multiplayer feature lets up to six players race for points, power‑ups and progression rewards. Showdown expands on a limited‑time test...
Microsoft raised Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $29.99 per month, a 50% increase that has sparked subscriber backlash. The hike coincides with growing subscription fatigue as gamers juggle multiple entertainment services. The author proposes a modular, à la carte Game...
Illustrator Satoshi Kuramochi announced he left Square Enix at the end of February 2026 and will now work as a freelancer. During his tenure he became synonymous with the SaGa franchise, contributing art to Imperial SaGa, Romancing SaGa Re;Universe and SaGa Scarlet Grace. His final corporate piece was...
Square Enix’s upcoming mobile fighter *Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy* (launching March 24, 2026) introduces a 3v3 PvP mode where teams battle a boss. In early previews, the FFV character Krile emerged as a surprise meta‑defining support, offering the only dedicated...
The DLSS Enabler plug‑in brings Nvidia‑only DLSS4 multi‑frame generation to AMD‑based Steam Deck devices, delivering up to four times the original frame rate. Installation uses Decky Loader and simple DLL linking, allowing users to fine‑tune resolution scaling and choose upscalers...
Roombattle, a chaotic party battler featuring weaponized vacuum cleaners, launched on Steam on March 25, 2026 with native Linux support. The game offers both online and local multiplayer for up to six players, alongside solo bot matches. Players battle across...
Konami’s March 2026 update for eFootball introduces a stricter coin‑refund policy that blocks access to modes like eFootball League when a player’s balance goes negative. A new National Midfielders pack drops on March 30, featuring refreshed cards for Franck Ribéry, Gennaro...
Wildcard has been added to the PGL Bucharest roster, replacing The Huns, who withdrew due to a scheduling conflict with the XSE GangKui Cup Season 2 Finals in Shanghai (April 1‑5). The North American qualifier runners‑up earned the invitation and will debut...
Gotcha Gotcha Games has dropped a teaser for an upcoming RPG Maker project that appears to introduce 3D‑capable maps and sophisticated lighting effects. The visual direction mirrors Square Enix’s HD‑2D aesthetic seen in titles like Octopath Traveler and the Dragon...
Aethermancer, the monster‑taming roguelite from the creators of Monster Sanctuary, received its "Full of Fusion" upgrade while still in Early Access. The update introduces alternative player classes, including the Aether Alchemist that lets players experiment with monster infusion. Worthiness levels...
The PocketTactics guide provides a comprehensive look at the Generation I Pokémon Bellsprout, covering its evolution chain, base stats, type match‑ups, and full move repertoire. It lists every in‑game location where Bellsprout can be encountered across all nine main series generations,...
YouTuber Elz the Witch has been announced as the host of the 2024 BAFTA Games Awards in London. Known for her gaming content and Sidemen Charity Match appearances, she expressed pride in representing women at the ceremony. The awards, which...
G2 executed a last‑minute swap, bringing rifler Guy “NertZ” in for Mario “malbsMd” just before the VRS Major cutoff. The new lineup debuted at the BC Game Masters Championships, falling in the quarter‑finals to SINNERS. Coach Eetu “sAw” Saha acknowledged...
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Krafton India to nurture gaming, esports and digital‑entertainment startups across the country. The partnership will launch innovation challenges, hackathons and mentorship programs, signaling...
Karolina Pelc, a former casino dealer turned iGaming executive, founded the SaaS firm BeyondPlay and sold it to FanDuel in February 2024. She now mentors founders and has released her debut book, Her Play, which argues that luck is a...
![[Industry News] DIVA Agency Launches New Community and Creator Division Dedicated to Fan Engagement, Creator Partnerships and Community Building](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/div.png)
Diva Agency is launching a dedicated Creator and Community division in March 2026, led by Charlotte Willis, who grew the firm’s influencer business by 300% in 2025. The new team will serve the agency’s global games and entertainment clients, acting as...
![[Industry News] G2A.COM Surpasses €12 Million in Esports Investment with Renewed Echo Esports Partnership](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/Echo-FullLogoBlack_1200x1200.webp)
Digital marketplace G2A.COM announced the renewal of its long‑term sponsorship with World of Warcraft professional guild Echo Esports, backing the team’s bid for the World First title in the new Midnight expansion. The partnership marks a decade of G2A’s esports...
The Esports Foundation has named Nodwin Gaming as India’s official National Team Partner for the Esports Nations Cup 2026. The ENC, a nation‑based esports tournament, will debut in Riyadh from November 2‑29, 2026. Nodwin’s appointment underscores its decade‑long influence on India’s esports...
I tried Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream...it wasn't for me. Have you played? What were your impressions?
Ready or Not’s Boiling Point DLC adds the All Gods Burn mission, a high‑stakes bank robbery that challenges players with civilian management, bomb reporting, and a hidden vault. The guide outlines a multi‑step process to obtain two keycards, a safe...
The Pokémon Company confirmed that Pokémon Champions will debut on April 8, 2026 for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, offering a free‑to‑start, live‑service battle platform. Development director Masaaki Hoshino says the game preserves turn‑based combat while lowering entry barriers, and a free...
82 of 1000+ workers just laid off by Epic worked in Washington State, which is among the most transparent with these situations. Which is why we can see the 82 cuts by job title Included: - 2 senior gameplay programmers - 1 director,...
Resident Evil Requiem with path tracing is like a next gen console update today. streaming smoothly via GeForce Now https://t.co/xx9Xz6bVbt
Nvidia’s latest DLSS 5 update has ignited a firestorm among developers, who label the generative‑AI upscaling as “AI slop.” Indie publisher New Blood Interactive’s co‑founder Dave Oshry warned that the tech could drive gamers to boycott Nvidia, while the company’s...
The trade body TIGA says the UK game‑development sector shed 1,537 jobs – a 4.5% drop – in the year to September 2025, the steepest decline in 14 years. It is pressing the government to enlarge the Video Games Expenditure...
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that AI-driven frame generation technology will be added to upcoming PlayStation hardware, extending its partnership with AMD. The feature is not slated for release in 2026, signaling a longer development timeline for the next-gen console.
Street Fighter 6 introduced Alex with a marriage to Patricia, sparking fan backlash over perceived adoptive‑sibling ties. Visuals of their wedding and implied pregnancy intensified the controversy. Director Takayuki Nakayama issued an apology, promising a patch to clarify ambiguous text and...
Patlabor The Case Files marks the franchise’s first PlayStation 5 title, arriving more than two decades after the last console entry on PSP in 2005. Developed by Chime Corporation and published by Good Smile Company, the game promises over 20...
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. announced its support for a tighter regulatory framework for the Philippines’ digital entertainment sector, joining a technical working group to draft new legislation. The proposed rules would tighten payment‑channel oversight and impose stricter marketing restrictions to boost...
Roblox, the leading UK gaming platform for 8‑12‑year‑olds, sees over 80 million daily users, with roughly 40% under 13. An independent developer, speaking anonymously, warned that the platform’s safety tools, including the UK‑wide age‑verification launched in January 2026, are insufficient and urged...
Verse8, an AI-native platform that lets creators instantly turn ideas into playable games, announced a $5 million seed round. Since its stealth launch in July, the service has attracted more than 3.5 million monthly active users, supported by over 5,000 active creators...
Day two of the BC Game Masters Championship Season 1 wrapped up with the quarter‑finals, sending BetBoom, HOTU, BIG and SINNERS into the semi‑finals. G2 suffered a surprise 1‑2 defeat to SINNERS in their debut, while Monte’s loss to BetBoom ended...
David McKenzie, former lead designer of New World: Aeternum, hosted an AMA on Reddit where he addressed a range of topics from abandoned projects to the content shortage preceding the console launch. He highlighted the "successful failure" of the Brimstone...
The Gamer unveiled the Safety Inspector card from Riftbound’s upcoming Unleashed set. It is a 5‑energy, 1‑power Order unit with 3 might that forces each player to kill a unit unless the player spends an additional 3 XP. The mechanic creates...
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls demo revealed Wolverine equipped with a new projectile special, a departure from his classic rush‑down role in previous Capcom fighting titles. The move fires an X‑shaped spark generated by grinding his claws, visually echoing Baraka’s Blade...
Atlant Games has launched the Age of Brave update for Reign of Guilds, adding the Island of the Brave—a level‑60, high‑risk zone where equipment degrades tenfold and death reduces ticket time. Access is controlled by tiered tickets that provide up...
Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy 14’s Japanese CERO rating will move from C (15+) to D (17+) to accommodate the unrestricted Group Pose (Gpose) photo mode. The change takes effect with the upcoming Patch 7.5, slated for release on April 28, 2026. By...
I wan't planning to publish an edition of Game File today. Then I had an idea. But I didn't have the bandwidth to do this idea. A thought: Was this the moment ChatGPT could help me commit some journalism? So...
#WaybackWednesday. October 18, 1985. The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) was released in New York test markets. (The Video Game History Foundation) #Vintage #Gaming #History #JVGpost https://t.co/FJosYF5VDD
