
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.

Slay the Spire 2’s daily runs replace the standard starter deck with a ten‑card draft or sealed‑deck selection, amplified by modifiers such as Draft, Sealed Deck and Flight. These constraints let players construct hyper‑focused decks that generate massive combos and near‑instant victories. The author notes that the heightened power curve makes regular runs feel sluggish and less rewarding. Consequently, the daily mode is reshaping player expectations and time allocation across the title’s broader content.

The biggest takeaway from my research on Nintendo. Which was extensive, by the way. Shigeru Miyamoto said that Nintendo games should be “easy to get into, but challenging to master”. I think this explain part of the success of many...

Coca‑Cola has teamed with the James Bond franchise for a limited‑edition 007 First Light line of Zero‑Sugar cans and two‑litre bottles now appearing in the UK, Germany, Sweden and other markets. Each product bears a QR code that directs shoppers to upload their...

GameMT’s EX8 handheld launches at $139.99, offering a MediaTek Helio G99 CPU, 6 GB RAM, and 128 GB storage. Its 4.88‑inch 1080p 3:2 screen and active 20,000 RPM cooling set it apart from other budget emulators. The device can comfortably emulate PS1, Dreamcast,...

Fanatical’s BundleFest 2026 lets gamers assemble a custom Capcom bundle, with titles starting at $6.50 (or £6.50) each and deeper discounts as more games are added. The promotion highlights Resident Evil 7: Gold Edition and Resident Evil Village, alongside other classics like Monster...

The upcoming Pokémon Winds and Waves, the franchise’s Gen 10 entry, promises a major technical leap on the Switch 2 and expands the open‑world formula introduced in Scarlet and Violet. Among the confirmed returning Pokémon, Ledian—a Gen 2 Bug‑type—stands out as the most...

The article ranks ten recent horror games that are deemed “nearly perfect,” evaluating each by the single flaw that most limits its greatness. Titles range from indie gems like Luto and Visage to mainstream staples such as Resident Evil 4 and...

Pokemon Pokopia lets players create and relocate water sources using two primary methods: the Suck ability unlocked from Paldean Wooper in Bleak Beach, and consumable drinks obtained from vending machines or random drops. Once Ditto is filled with water, pressing...

Looks like Nintendo is a sweet spot in its console cycle. The Switch 2 has just been released, and its monetizing strategy is going into overdrive. https://t.co/OwhZN9R740

Taimanin Squad, a turn‑based mobile RPG, offers an in‑game support feature that lets players report bugs, login failures, and missing items directly from the main menu. When the app is unusable, the official website provides a contact form for detailed...

Nintendo released its weekly eShop sales rankings for Switch 2 covering March 15‑21, 2026. Pokemon Pokopia retained the top spot, while Monster Hunter Stories 3 appeared at #2 and also occupied #4 and #14 with its various editions. Mario Kart World, Resident Evil Generation Pack, and other first‑party titles rounded...

Japanese peripheral maker HORI announced two new racing wheel accessories for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, slated for launch on March 23, 2026. The Deluxe model features an 11‑inch wheel and a $130 price tag, while the Mini version offers an...

Season 8 of Pokémon Legends: Z‑A’s ranked battles restrict players to Pokémon that have Mega Evolutions within the game and require holding their Mega Stone, eliminating items such as Focus Sash. This narrow pool elevates a handful of Mega‑eligible Pokémon—Mega Skarmory, Magearna, Mega...

Nintendo announced that Fire Emblem Heroes will add Attuned Eliwood and Entwined Ninian on March 16, 2026, as part of a New Heroes summoning event. The heroes, drawn from Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade, come with unique stats, skills, and...
A recent experiment published in the International Journal of Psychology found that White participants who watched a Black character commit violent acts in a Grand Theft Auto V clip displayed heightened implicit racial bias, while their explicit attitudes remained unchanged....
Valve has released the Dead Hand Collection, its latest cosmetic line for Counter‑Strike 2, featuring 17 uniquely designed weapon skins and the first new glove set since 2020. The skins span themes from gold‑adorned royalty to street‑art graffiti and are available...

Cygames is marking Umamusume Pretty Derby's first anniversary in March 2026 with a four‑phase reward campaign. From March 2 to March 12 players receive 150 Carats daily and a Scout Ticket, while Part 2 adds 300 Carats, three Satono Diamond SSR cards and 120 free gacha...

Version 6.4 Phase 2 of Genshin Impact runs from 17 March to 6 April 2026, introducing two 5‑star Cryo characters—Skirk and Escoffier—alongside three 4‑star options. Skirk is a Cryo sword DPS built around the Serpent Subtlety energy system and excels in Freeze teams. Escoffier is...

Eye of the Match is an indie title that puts players in the shoes of a virtual football referee, letting them review recorded matches with rewind, fast‑forward, and ball‑centric camera controls. The gameplay mirrors Papers, Please’s document‑checking mechanic, requiring users...

Microsoft announced that Windows 11 will gain an “Xbox Mode” in April, extending the Xbox Full‑Screen Experience to PCs. The update bundles enhancements such as broader DirectStorage support and the rollout of Advanced Shader Delivery for developers. Project Helix, the initiative...

Sky: Children of the Light launches its spring "Days of Bloom" event, guiding players to nurture sunflowers from March 1‑15 through April 2. Participants water patches, clear dark plants, and harvest seeds for NPC rewards. The event adds side activities like swimming...

The community‑built latency mod for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which dramatically reduced online lag, has been removed from GitHub. Developer Blujay halted the project after a GitHub issue escalated into a privacy breach, with personal LinkedIn data posted publicly. The...

Indie developer Noah Dundas is unveiling WITCHHUNTER.exe, a retro‑style text‑adventure that casts players as a priest tasked with interrogating five women accused of witchcraft. The game mixes pixel‑art visuals, branching dialogue, and a typing‑based combat system while employing historically inspired...

This week’s indie roundup spotlights five overlooked titles that push genre boundaries. "Mama’s Sleeping Angels" reimagines co‑op horror extraction with dream‑like rituals, while "Funi Raccoon Game" turns trash‑collecting into a chaotic 3D platformer. "Glasses Cleaning Simulator" offers a browser‑based micro‑simulation...

Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen’s developers announced a comprehensive attribute overhaul, removing Constitution and Charisma and introducing Concentration and Presence. The changes aim to make attributes more intuitive, align them with class roles, and improve equipment relevance across multiple classes....
Several users report that The Crew Motorfest launches to a black screen while audio plays, despite a clean Windows 11 install and up‑to‑date drivers. The problem appears across both Nvidia and AMD GPUs, with many pointing to recent Nvidia driver releases...

The medieval action‑sim 1348 Ex Voto launched on March 12, receiving a Metacritic score of 54 and a user rating of 1.1 after an anti‑woke backlash. The game was awarded €656,131 in tax credits from Italy’s Ministry of Culture under the...

Patricia Summersett has voiced Princess Zelda for more than a decade, appearing in titles such as Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, and the Hyrule Warriors series. In a recent Nintendo Everything interview she explains how her performance...

Blade & Soul Heroes, NCSOFT’s collectible action MMORPG, will cease global operations on June 16, 2026, just six months after its September 2025 launch. A final March 17 patch will deliver the remaining Hero Ryun and unlock all pending in‑game...

Microsoft’s Marathon shooter will receive update 1.0.5 next week, expanding vault capacity by allowing larger stacks of consumables, ammo, salvage and grenades and adding new filters for keys and backpacks. Bungie also announced a tweak to proximity‑chat audio distance to...

Resident Evil Requiem, the latest entry in Capcom’s flagship survival‑horror series, has arrived on the Nintendo Switch 2. GameSpot’s new video highlights 36 Easter eggs that reference earlier titles, underscoring the game’s 30th‑anniversary celebration. Built on Capcom’s RE ENGINE, Requiem offers photorealistic...
Mixed Realms has extended the Steam demo for its upcoming roguelike 13Z: The Zodiac Trials until April 1. The title, which blends hack‑and‑slash combat with Eastern mythology, offers both solo play and 2‑4 player co‑op. It recently earned the IGF x WINGS award...
The AI boom may be hitting the gaming industry in unexpected ways. From a global RAM shortage pushing up console costs to growing fears of job losses in development studios, gamers are starting to feel the ripple effects of the broader...
There was nothing entirely revelatory in Nintendo's lone GDC talk but the subtext throughout was that retaining talent and collaborating across disciplines is the key to unlocking more fun and creativity in game making.

Toshihiro Nagoshi, the mastermind behind Sega's Yakuza/Like a Dragon series, left the company in 2021 and later announced a spiritual successor, Gang of Dragon, in partnership with NetEase. The reveal trailer showcases a darker tone, open‑world driving mechanics, and a...

ss168 has positioned itself as a trusted online gaming hub by combining robust security, a wide game library, and mobile‑first design. The platform employs advanced encryption, multi‑factor authentication, and certified random number generators to safeguard user data and ensure fair...

A Lightspeed Venture Partners executive expressed surprise that the games industry is largely rejecting generative AI, citing a GDC poll where 52% of attendees deem the technology harmful versus only 7% seeing it as positive. The investor argues AI is...

Roblox’s survival‑building title Survive the Apocalypse released two active promotional codes—“onemillion” for ten emeralds and “survivor” for twenty‑five emeralds—allowing players to boost class upgrades. The article outlines a simple five‑step redemption process, warns about case‑sensitive entry, and lists an expired...

Level Infinite announced a beta test for its tactical first‑person shooter Arena Breakout on Android and iOS in India, beginning March 31 2026. Recruitment and pre‑registration are open through the official website until the end of March. The test will let Indian...

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls announced ten major gameplay changes after two closed‑beta rounds. The most notable adjustment removes the ability to whiff‑cancel into Link Attacks, specifically preventing a Light Link Attack from triggering after a missed Standing L. The change aims...
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Bungie's Marathon debuted on March 5, 2026 as an extraction‑shooter, offering only multiplayer looting missions and no traditional single‑player campaign. The launch underscores a broader industry shift toward live‑service, loot‑centric shooters, leaving a noticeable gap for narrative‑driven FPS experiences. Recent releases such...

Corner Kitchen Fast Food Simulator launched on Xbox Series X|S on February 26, 2026, and a partnership with Purple Heads Games and Ultimate Games is offering five digital copies through a TrueAchievements giveaway. Eligible participants must comment on the contest...

Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem shattered franchise records, moving over five million copies in less than a week, making it the fastest‑selling title in the series. Critics and fans alike hail it as a peer to the legendary Resident Evil 4, thanks to...

The RedMagic 11 Air launches at under $500, delivering Snapdragon 8 Elite performance and a 144 Hz AMOLED screen aimed at mobile gamers. It adds a reinstated cooling fan and a massive 7,000 mAh battery, enabling sustained high‑frame‑rate play and multi‑day endurance. While the device’s design...

The National Teams Campaign in eFootball 2026 introduces two free Show Time cards—Alexis Mac Allister and Dani Olmo—available through separate Blue and Red reward packs. Players earn campaign points by logging in and playing matches, but can only unlock one full pack, forcing a...

Niantic is hosting a Scorbunny Community Day on March 14 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time, featuring massive Scorbunny spawns and an elevated 1 in 24 shiny rate. Players who evolve Raboot into Cinderace during the event will unlock the exclusive Blast Burn...

Humble Bundle has launched Multiplayer Madness 2026, a collection of nine co‑op and competitive multiplayer games. The starter tier costs $7 and grants access to five titles, while the full tier at $12 or more unlocks the remaining four games plus...

Bushin, a top‑tier Guilty Gear Strive competitor, released his final version 2.0 tier list ahead of the Arc World Tour 2025‑2026 Finale. The list crowns Happy Chaos as the sole character in the highest tier, while Venom is identified as the...

Microsoft’s Xbox Store update for March 2026 adds 24 new games with handheld support for the Xbox Ally and Ally X. The list mixes fully optimized titles and compatible games, expanding the portable library with classics like Final Fantasy and new entries...