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Klei to unveil new Don't Starve title on April 9
Klei Entertainment announced that a brand‑new Don't Starve game will be revealed on April 9 at 9 am PDT during the triple‑i showcase. The reveal follows a cryptic ARG puzzle that displayed a fog‑shrouded logo on the Don't Starve Together site. Klei clarified the project is an original in‑house title, not the upcoming mobile port.
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At GDC, Infold Games director Lizi Cheng detailed how Love and Deepspace transformed the otome genre by marrying real‑time combat with romance storytelling. After a rocky 2020 playtest that flagged unappealing love interests, the team upgraded character fidelity and linked battle intensity to relationship depth. The hybrid UI—portrait for narrative, landscape for combat—became a visual hallmark, and lifestyle tools like journaling broadened the game’s appeal. Two years post‑launch, the title boasts over 80 million players worldwide.
Blizzard partnered with Pringles for a Midnight‑themed promotion in Germany, offering the rare Thunder‑Ridged Elekk mount via QR codes. The QR links lacked regional restrictions, allowing the open website to be shared worldwide, and the 3,000‑mount pool was exhausted within...
Nintendo’s Switch 2 update introduces handheld‑boost mode, allowing legacy Switch 1 games to run at TV‑level resolution while in portable mode. The feature upgrades the visual fidelity of dozens of RPGs, delivering crisper UI, higher‑resolution textures, and in some cases 60 fps performance....
Traffic Camera Game, a new urban‑themed slot from a leading provider, launched recently and quickly attracted players. The game features 25 paylines, a 96% RTP, and payouts ranging from 5‑50× the bet. Wilds are represented by a surveillance camera and...
Mythmatch, an indie title from Team Artichoke, reimagines the classic match‑three formula by embedding it in a richly narrated ancient Greek setting. Players control Artemis, navigating both Olympian puzzle challenges and a mortal village life‑sim where crafted items unlock new...
The X1 Box emulator, built on the XEMU project, enables Android smartphones to run original Xbox titles such as Halo and Fable. Installation requires gathering BIOS files, a hard‑disk image, and ISO/XISO game copies, then linking them within the APK. Because...
THQ Nordic announced that Gothic Classic will launch on iOS and major consoles later this year, expanding the 2023 Switch port and marking the franchise’s 25th anniversary. The remake modernizes the 2001 original with refreshed visuals, a reworked combat system,...
Vectorio's long‑awaited 0.3 update overhauls the game's core technology, addressing years of technical debt. The patch introduces infinite, chunk‑based worlds, a new GPU‑optimized rendering pipeline, and a complete refactor of entities, research, and power systems. Gameplay depth expands with FSM‑driven...
Embark has rolled out Arc Raiders Update 1.20.0, targeting the game‑breaking Il Toro shotgun and the lucrative Energy Clip craft. The patch trims pellet damage, lowers fire‑rate, widens dispersion and lengthens reload times, especially at lower upgrade tiers, forcing players to invest...
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will launch on PC on March 19, bringing unlocked frame rates, ultra‑wide support and DualSense compatibility. Kojima Productions also announced that both PC and PS5 will receive a suite of new features, including a tougher “To...
Microsoft’s March 2026 Xbox PC app update introduces a new Library feature that lets users add any installed game or application to the My Games or My Apps tabs for quick launching. The functionality is currently available to Xbox Insiders participating...
Joost van Dreunen, co‑founder of Aldora, explains how small language models (SLMs) can replace slow, multi‑week market‑intelligence processes in the games industry. By fine‑tuning a 7‑billion‑parameter model on a decade of structured and unstructured data, Aldora aims to deliver on‑demand, secure...
The article argues that the classic marketing funnel is obsolete for the gaming sector and introduces three pillars that brands must adopt to succeed: community‑centric engagement, authentic creator partnerships, and immersive in‑game experiences. It highlights the rapid expansion of the...
African gaming apps are expanding rapidly, fueled by a mobile‑first population of over 700 million connections. Predictive algorithms analyze user behavior to personalize game recommendations, timing, and in‑app offers, enhancing engagement and retention. The AI models rely on cloud hosting, regional...
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The 6th Games Growth Summit, scheduled for 4 June, has added two high‑profile speakers: Arden Aspinall, CEO of Cast Iron Games, and Adam Keely, Head of IT at Code Wizards Group/Studio Wizards. Aspinall will join a leadership panel titled “Leading Differently: How...
In this episode, indie developer Sam Eng discusses the creation of Skate Story, a vaporwave‑styled skateboarding game that blends fluid mechanics, exploration, puzzles, and an existential narrative about a glass demon seeking to eat the moon. Sam explains how the...
Behaviour Interactive’s horror‑multiplayer title Dead by Daylight exploded from a modest 300,000‑copy forecast to over 60 million copies sold in a decade. Originally a filler project born from the abandoned Naughty Bear prototype, it grew from a 30‑person effort to a studio‑wide...
All media is training data Niantic was a lab that came out of Google, who had great road data for Google Maps but needed a way to improve their pedestrian data. As such they developed Ingress, an elegant way to have...
FIFA Heroes, an arcade‑style football title from ENVER Studio and Solace Games, has entered early‑access on Android in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines. The game features fast‑paced 5v5 matches lasting about 90 seconds and introduces super‑power abilities such as teleportation...
#TechTuesday. October 4, 1993. 3DO Interactive Multiplayer video gaming system was first released in North America by Panasonic. (Are You Not Entertained) #Vintage #Gaming #History https://t.co/w4QpligNKF
Krafton India announced that the BGMI 4.3 update will feature exclusive collaborations with IPL franchises Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings. The partnership introduces the Knight Dominion outfit and Eden Charge Buggy for KKR, and the Thala Legacy outfit...
Arnout shares recent setup meta discoveries for LMGT3 cars in Le Mans Ultimate, highlighting three core tweaks: ultra‑low rear wing values, softer rear suspension, and a front‑ride‑height adjustment for the Mercedes to unlock more aggressive rake. He notes that weight‑reduction BOP changes...
Something astoundingly cool has arrived home. Thanks @SonySantaMonica, I had so much fun working with you on these games. Awesome memories :D https://t.co/As7gkdFy3w
it’s why i’m incorporating actual interviews into my reviews and i plan to lean further into it. human connection is irreplaceable and necessary for survival
Grind Survivors released a new trailer showcasing its chaotic, wave‑based combat and deep weapon‑upgrade system. The indie title builds on the survivors genre popularized by Vampire Survivors, offering four characters, permanent power‑up circles, and a forge that strengthens guns after...
Nintendo released system version 22.0.0 for both Switch and Switch 2 on March 16, 2026. The flagship addition for Switch 2 is “Handheld Mode Boost,” which lets compatible titles run at TV‑mode performance while in handheld. The update also introduces friend‑list notes, ZL/ZR video‑rewind shortcuts,...
#MondayMemories. May 11, 1995. At E3, Sega surprise-launched the Saturn 4 months early for $399. (Are You Not Entertained) #Vintage #Gaming #History #JVGpost https://t.co/axqdLCVPbi
Bethesda is already doing damage control on DLSS 5 slop face. Not sure anyone fully grasps how deep the AI backlash runs within gaming spaces. https://t.co/zaQwlVB4LK
Bitfire Games, an indie studio founded in 2022, announced its upcoming co‑op extraction shooter DarkSwarm, built on Unreal Engine 5. The game features procedurally generated levels, four distinct player classes, and a drop‑in/drop‑out multiplayer experience set against a dystopian alien threat....
Dota 2 remains a flagship MOBA in 2026, boasting roughly 12 million monthly active users and a steady stream of balance patches and hero additions. Valve’s free‑to‑play model continues to attract newcomers while retaining a robust competitive ecosystem. The game’s esports scene...
Bethesda’s decision to bring Fallout 4 to the Nintendo Switch has sparked criticism for its poor performance and short battery life. The port, marketed as a “Switch 2 Edition,” sacrifices frame rates and graphical fidelity to meet the handheld’s hardware limits. Reviewers...
The Fractured Conquest team unveiled a new cinematic trailer that showcases refreshed faction visual designs and re‑introduces the series’ original dark lore. After Happy Cauldron acquired the rights to Fractured Online, the studio pledged to expand the unfinished narrative and...
The Seven Deadly Sins Origin launched on PC and PS5, with a mobile version on the horizon, introducing a roster of manga‑based characters each tied to distinct kits and elemental affinities. A community‑driven tier list, based largely on closed‑beta data,...
Square Enix launched its 2026 Publisher Sale, offering deep discounts on both digital and physical RPG titles across major storefronts. As part of the promotion, voice actors Ben Starr and Matt Mercer will recommend games, with Starr's teaser already live...
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks told The Verge that soaring development costs and modest industry growth require a new approach to video game production. He highlighted the need to tap talent in Southeast Asia, China, and Eastern Europe and to experiment...
Kadokawa, Crunchyroll, Qzil.la, and ARCH announced a Sekiro: No Defeat anime adaptation set for a 2026 release. The series will stream worldwide on Crunchyroll, while Japan receives a simultaneous theatrical rollout. Original voice talent from FromSoftware's Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice...
Marathon's director Joe Ziegler announced a limited‑time duos queue will be tested starting March 18, restricted to the Perimeter map. The two‑week experiment matches only pre‑made teams of two, with no solo matchmaking, and may be cut short or extended. Ziegler...
Gaming Alexandria researcher, a "vibe‑coded" AI translation tool built on Google Gemini, was released to automate OCR and Japanese‑to‑English conversion of thousands of game‑magazine scans. The project used Patreon funds, costing roughly $0.50‑$1.50 per issue, prompting a sharp backlash from...
DLSS 5 is legitimately one of the wildest things I've ever seen in graphics. It's not upscaling it's...totally reworking the image to look photorealistic(ish).
Big moment. You can cross the uncanny valley in video games by using real-time video-to-video AI. You get the best of coherence & control from classical 3d engines, then use generative AI to take it all the way.
Marathon’s weapon guide identifies the top‑performing arms in each class, highlighting the WSTR Combat Shotgun, Magnum MC pistol, V22 Volt Thrower SMG, V75 SCAR assault rifle, BR33 Volley precision rifle, Conquest LMG, Ares RG railgun, and Longshot sniper. Each weapon’s...
DLSS 5 looks like gen AI for video games. Grace looks totally different with DLSS 5 https://t.co/OiLQDfMaoO
Team Liquid announced a revamped Rainbow Six Siege lineup and rebranded as Team Liquid Alienware, cementing a strategic partnership with Dell’s Alienware. The roster blends veteran in‑game leader Paluh with aggressive newcomers like Nesk and HSnamuringa, overseen by coach Rafael...
Nvidia just announced DLSS 5, calling it the “most significant breakthrough in computer graphics” since the introduction of real-time ray tracing in 2018. DLSS 5 uses “real-time neural rendering” and is coming to RTX 50 series GPUs later this year...
South Korean squad Nongshim RedForce has remained unbeaten through the VALORANT Masters Santiago playoffs, defeating Gentle Mates and G2 Esports to reach the upper‑bracket final. Their victories were anchored by standout performances from Park “Ivy” on Killjoy and Lee “Dambi”...
Players of the early‑access title Slay the Spire 2 are increasingly skipping elite miniboss encounters because the fights inflict heavy damage while offering underwhelming relic rewards. The author notes that even well‑prepared decks can be crippled by a single elite attack,...
The 2026 First Stand Tournament launches on March 16 in São Paulo, running through March 22 at Riot Games Arena. Eight teams representing six major regions—including LCK’s Gen.G and BNK FEARX, LPL’s Bilibili Gaming and JD Gaming, and LEC’s G2 Esports—compete in a double‑elimination...
Ultimate Gauntlet 13 is now live in FIFA 26, offering ten tasks where completing any nine unlocks a guaranteed promo card and a suite of Rare Gold player packs ranging from 83+ to 86+. The event rewards both simple match‑play...
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin launches on PlayStation 5 with a full set of 28 trophies, including a coveted platinum. Netmarble’s RPG follows the platform’s tradition of rewarding completionists, and the newly published list gives players a clear roadmap to mastery....
The open‑source PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 now lets users add games directly to Steam, creating shortcuts that launch titles via Steam without opening the RPCS3 UI. The new “Create Steam Shortcut” option appears in the Manage Game menu, allowing seamless launches...
