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Know What's Happening in Gaming
GTA 5 set to leave Xbox Game Pass on April 15, 2026
Grand Theft Auto 5 will be removed from Xbox Game Pass on April 15, 2026, ending its longest run on the service since April 2025. The title has been added and removed multiple times since 2020, underscoring the volatility of third‑party games on subscription platforms.
Painted Kingdoms is an indie tower‑defense title that fuses real‑time strategy with firefighting on hand‑drawn paper maps. Players act as a magical general, painting settlements, forests, and waterways to defend against wave‑based enemies that can set the parchment ablaze. Each chapter is styled after a different cultural heritage, and successful play transforms the initially gray pages into vibrant, culturally specific landscapes. The game also features mythic Cinder Lord bosses and a free demo on Steam.
Digital Vortex and Firevolt announced Salvation Denied, a cooperative building‑simulation game launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC via Steam this fall. The title supports one‑to‑four players and centers on physics‑driven construction, heavy machinery, and real‑time disasters. A PC playtest...
Belkin’s original Charging Case for the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring a 10,000 mAh powerbank, has dropped to $59.49 on Amazon, a steep discount from its near‑$100 price. The newer Pro model retails for $99.99 and adds a detachable powerbank that doubles as...
NIS America announced that the rural‑life simulation *Village in the Shade* will launch in the West this fall on PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam. The Japanese release is scheduled for July 30, and pre‑orders for a $89.99 limited edition...
Epic Games is eliminating more than 1,000 positions, with 82 jobs lost at its Bellevue office, and targeting $500 million in cost savings after a sharp drop in Fortnite engagement. CEO Tim Sweeney said the cuts are needed to bring spending...
There are some fantastic PS5 games up for grabs right now, and these are the ones I'd recommend getting. https://t.co/zIX2nNd9Zb
Slay the Spire 2 now has a community‑made PvP mod called SlayThePlayer that swaps traditional act bosses for head‑to‑head battles. Two players start on the same seed, run independent maps, and face off at each act, with a best‑of‑three format...
The article spotlights the seven most powerful Kanto Grass‑type Pokémon, from Bulbasaur’s loyal partner Ash to the newly Mega‑evolved Victreebel. It highlights each Pokémon’s unique abilities, such as Parasect’s Spore, Vileplume’s Stun Spore, and Exeggutor’s Hypnosis, and notes their roles...
The Ugreen 9‑in‑1 docking station for the Steam Deck is on sale for $40 on Amazon US, down from $60, and offers a comparable discount in the UK where prices hover between $46 and $64. The dock provides HDMI, USB‑C,...
The "In Ashes" main quest in Crimson Desert tasks players with infiltrating the Black Bears' base and defeating the Black Bear Captain, a mini‑boss guarding captured soldiers. Players should first clear enemy pockets around the entrance, restock at a nearby...
Nintendo tells Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness players that its investigating the game crashing on Nintendo Switch 2, and a fix is planned for the near future. https://t.co/jnWcwM8sAK
Dangerous Mountain Together, an indie co‑op title slated for an April 3 launch on Steam, merges the core concepts of recent hits Peak, RV There Yet, and Chained Together. The game pits 2‑4 players in physics‑driven cars tethered together as they...
Meta announced the imminent shutdown of Horizon Worlds' VR experience, leaving the platform’s future uncertain. Top creator Eugene “Emorgul” Morgulis, whose Element Battling games have drawn roughly 50 million visits, says he has been emotionally preparing for the loss. Creators are...
SEGA Football Club Champions 2026 launches the World Premiership (WPS) Contest, running from March 25 to March 30, 2026. Players compete in daily matches, earn points, and climb rankings to claim rewards such as Game Bucks, training items, and up...
Capcom’s Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection launches March 27, 2026 across major consoles and PC, bundling the DS-era titles with quality‑of‑life options. Early hands‑on impressions show the collection runs smoothly on Switch 2, especially with the new handheld boost mode delivering native 1080p...
Metacritic named Square Enix the top game publisher for 2025, the first time the Japanese studio has claimed the spot. The ranking is based on a points system that weighs average Metascore, proportion of good reviews, low‑score avoidance, and number of...
Almost Out of Mana, a tactical spell‑casting puzzle from indie developer Tepes Ovidiu, has launched on Android for $2.99. Players guide a wizard on a humorous quest to reclaim his lucky pants, managing a severely limited mana pool to defeat...
Activision’s Treyarch has confirmed that the iconic Plaza map from Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 will be remastered for Black Ops 7 Season 3, slated to launch next month. The teaser shows an updated Luna Nightclub with the original Skrillex track, signaling...
Valve veteran writer Erik Wolpaw shared his hands‑on experiments with generative‑AI tools, emphasizing their promise for real‑time reactive dialogue rather than full script generation. He envisions AI acting as the "straight man" to the chaotic player actions typical of games...
Capcom's latest Street Fighter 6 update, introducing the Alex character and a balance patch, has triggered performance problems for PC players, including noticeable frame drops. The issue appears linked to the Input Delay Reduction setting, which, when disabled, restores smoother frame...
Asus unveiled the TUF A14 laptop, powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 392 processor and Radeon 8060S iGPU, and configured for dual‑boot Windows 11 and Steam OS 3.9. The device can allocate 16 GB of its 32 GB unified memory to VRAM, delivering strong frame rates...
I spent 25 hours stomping on Koopas and Goombas in Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Switch 2, and although its multiplayer minigames left me conflicted, I still had a wonderful time. https://t.co/EwEINQMoGg
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Game Dev Heroes, the UK‑origin awards celebrating behind‑the‑scenes talent, is launching its first Benelux edition. The ceremony will be held in Rotterdam on 2 June 2026 alongside INDIGO 2026, with nominations open until 24 April 2026. The event is co‑delivered with Control Magazine, giving the...
Super Mario Bros Wonder, originally released on the Switch in 2023, has been refreshed for the upcoming Switch 2 console. The reissued version features upgraded visuals, a badge-based ability system, and new Wonder Seed transformations that keep gameplay fresh. Multiplayer now...
Ubisoft has released a 0.44 GB hotfix for Assassin's Creed Unity on Xbox Series X|S, correcting the washed‑out lighting introduced by the earlier 60 FPS patch. The update restores proper visual fidelity and eliminates overexposed VFX, allowing players to enjoy the game...
Epic Games said it will lay off over 1,000 employees and target $500 million in cost savings after a sharp decline in Fortnite activity. CEO Tim Sweeney warned the cuts are needed to align spending with earnings, marking the company's second...
Nintendo announced a 33% cut to Switch 2 production after the console failed to meet holiday sales targets in the United States. The move highlights pricing pressures, a thin game lineup and lingering tariff costs that could reshape the handheld market.
Thomas and Friends: Wonders of Sodor is a nostalgic simulation game that lets players drive Thomas, attach carriages, and explore the island of Sodor. While the tone and voice acting capture the beloved children’s series, the graphics are dated and...
Microsoft has installed Asha Sharma as the new head of Xbox, replacing longtime leader Phil Spencer. Sharma’s first moves include scrubbing the controversial "This Is An Xbox" campaign and exploring lower‑priced Game Pass tiers and a potential Netflix bundle, signaling...
Epic Games is slashing 20% of its global workforce, including 82 positions in its Seattle office, after a prolonged decline in Fortnite engagement. CEO Tim Sweeney said the cuts, combined with $500 million in operational savings, are meant to stabilize the...
Milestone and MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group unveiled a 15‑minute gameplay trailer for MotoGP 26, slated for release on April 29 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, Microsoft and Epic stores. The footage showcases iconic circuits such as the...
FC Mobile 26 launches the UEFA Dreamchasers event on March 26, 2026, running for four weeks across two chapters. Players earn Dreamchasers Tokens by completing matches, skill games, and challenges, which unlock Live OVR players whose ratings rise with real‑world Champions League results....
A PlayStation Plus Essential leak reveals that the April free game will be the 2023 reboot *Lords of the Fallen*. The action‑RPG launched in October 2023 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, earning Metacritic scores between 70 and 77. It sold one million...
Valve’s Steam Machine re‑imagines PC gaming for the living‑room by marrying console‑style plug‑and‑play with the flexibility of a Windows‑based PC. The device uses Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) to power the TV, sound system and console together, while HDR support delivers...
Quixant unveiled two new industrial PCs, the IQON 3 and IQON Air 3, built on AMD’s Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 PRO R8000 embedded processors. Designed for casino, sports‑betting and arcade machines, they can drive four 4K displays and include game‑specific hardware such as battery‑free MRAM,...
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Spirit’s CS:GO roster stumbled at BLAST Open Rotterdam, exiting before the arena stage after a quarter‑final loss to Astralis at the ESL Pro League. The team’s new in‑game leader, Boris “magixx” Vorobiev, is still finding his footing, prompting talent scout...
The Mimic is a survival‑horror experience on Roblox that pits players against relentless monsters in abandoned Japanese settings. Players must explore levels, collect keys to open doors, and rely on sound cues to evade threats. The game supports solo or...
World of Warcraft: Midnight adds the Nether‑Swept Drake, unlocked by the rare Nether‑Warped Egg. The egg can only be obtained through fishing, with a roughly one‑percent chance when pulling a Patient Treasure. Players can boost fishing success using gear such...
Pacific Drive combines a post‑apocalyptic driving simulator with horror‑style survival mechanics, set in the Olympic Exclusion Zone. The game’s recent "Whispers in the Woods" expansion deepens occult themes and intensifies chase‑scene tension. After extensive updates, the title is now offered...
Xbox will host its Partner Preview news event livestream on Thursday, with new game announcements and updates on titles such as Sega's Stranger Than Heaven. https://t.co/ylMPqFSzSr
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang will launch its Continental Championships (MCC) Season 7 on April 10, 2026, running through June 7. The tournament features eight teams—six returning and two qualifiers—and offers a $40,000 prize pool, with the champion earning $12,000 and a direct slot...
The Campaign Gaming Summit argued that gaming should be viewed as an ecosystem rather than a conventional media channel. Speakers highlighted a global player base of roughly 3.5 billion active users, underscoring the scale of opportunity. Brands often approach games as...
Sega has filed a rating request with Korea's Game Rating and Administration Committee for a Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition, signaling a forthcoming re‑release of the 2022 open‑zone Sonic title. The new edition is expected to bundle all post‑launch updates and...
Nvidia announced DLSS 5 at GTC 2026, promising real‑time 3D‑guided neural rendering and a fall 2026 launch. The new system leaps beyond DLSS 4.5 by integrating AI directly into the rendering pipeline rather than merely upscaling. Analysts note the unusually short gap between DLSS 4.5...
EA FC 24 offers a massive pool of talent, and the article curates the highest‑rated players for each position, covering both men’s and women’s squads. Goalkeepers such as Marc‑André ter Stegen and Alisson sit at 89, while midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne tops the...
The Hidden Mask Season Pass for Fire Emblem Shadows launches on March 27, 2026, introducing the new hero Yunaka: Hidden Mask along with exclusive rewards. The game blends real‑time strategy with social‑deduction, where one of three allies is a hidden...
Cygames announced that the original Shadowverse free‑to‑play digital card game will cease operations on June 30, 2026 at 7 p.m. PT, with its direct successor, Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond, remaining active. Over its ten‑year run the title released more than 5,000 cards across 32 sets,...
Konami’s eFootball 2026 released a Show Time Türkiye pack featuring Kerem Yıldız, Arda Güler and Merih Demiral. Yıldız shines with a Hole Player style and high dribbling, while Güler adds Phenomenal Pass and Low Screamer to his classic No. 10 role. Demiral...
Now, investors are having a "Whoopsie" moment and are currently sending the Pearl Abyss stock +27.76% up. The studio yesterday announced 3M Crimson Desert copies sold. Happens in Asian markets all the time with game stocks. (It's 11:30am Wed in Korea, trading continues)...
Im 2,000 ELO away completely solo queue. EVERYONE LEAVE ME ALONE UNTIL I AM DONE.
