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Road to Vostok launches worldwide on April 7, 2026
The hyper‑realistic survival shooter Road to Vostok will go live on PC via Steam on April 7, 2026 at 10 am ET (7 am PT, 3 pm UTC, 4 pm CET). No console version is planned for the initial rollout, and a free demo is already available for players to try.
Nintendo’s GDC 2026 Donkey Kong Bananza panel offered development insights but left key narrative questions unanswered. Producer Kenta Motokura and programmer Tatsuya Kurihara declined to confirm the game’s placement in the series timeline, including whether it serves as a prequel to Mario Odyssey. They also refused to detail the return of classic antagonist K. Rool and the role of Pauline, keeping those story elements deliberately vague. The silence fuels fan speculation while underscoring Nintendo’s habit of preserving mystery to sustain interest.
Mega Crit released a new early‑access patch for Slay The Spire 2 that caps HP at 999,999,999 for players, enemies and pets, adds fresh portrait art for three cards, and overhauls the mod file structure. The update also resolves a series...
Embark Studios announced that Arc Raiders has removed several AI‑generated voice lines and replaced them with recordings from professional actors. Studio head Patrick Söderlund described AI as a production aid for testing dialogue, not a substitute for talent. The company...
Composer Inon Zur praised Todd Howard’s vision, saying Starfield will become legendary over time despite its mixed launch reception. Zur argues players weren’t ready for the game’s ambitious scope, and he credits Howard’s steadfast direction. The article notes the Shattered...
Sega is relaunching its fast‑paced multiplayer title as Sonic Rumble Party, adding a high‑profile Smurfs crossover that runs from March 16 to April 15, 2026. The event will feature Smurfs‑themed skins, new stages, and a fresh Party Rumble mode with...
WWE 2K26 launched today across all major platforms, including a day‑and‑date release for Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 version retains most of the visual fidelity seen on Xbox Series X, delivering a solid performance despite the console’s lower power. Minor visual compromises, such as...
The UK trailer for the horror film adaptation of the indie game Exit 8 has just been released, showcasing director Genki Kawamura’s vision and starring Kazunari Ninomiya and Nana Komatsu. The film follows a man trapped in an endless subway corridor, echoing...
At the Game Developers Conference 2026, Razer showcased a suite of AI‑powered products, headlined by an AI desktop companion designed to streamline gaming workflows. The company also introduced AI‑enhanced peripherals, including a smart mouse and headset, that promise real‑time performance...
At GDC Festival of Games 2026, video‑game actors Debra Wilson and Jane Perry and performance directors Tom Keegan and Damien Goodwin emphasized that trust is the cornerstone of a great in‑game performance. They explained that performance directors act as a bridge, marking...
Good grit from FUT. Glad to see them put up a fight. Regardless of result its nice to see them continuing to take steps.
Ares Interactive’s soft‑launch of "Baseball Hits 26" shows strong daily engagement, with 51% of players logging in seven days a week. The studio attributes this retention to a community‑first approach, sharing updates via Discord and actively soliciting player feedback. The...
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Justinas “jL” Lekavicius returned to competitive CS2 as a stand‑in for Liquid at the Roman Imperium Cup VI after a nine‑month hiatus, filling in for Guy “NertZ” Iluz who missed the event due to travel problems. Earlier in the week, jL...
Valve released the March 13 Proton Experimental update, delivering a series of targeted fixes for high‑profile Linux titles. The patch disables Xalia for Final Fantasy VII/VIII, resolves graphical glitches in Duck Game, and eliminates long exit times for REDLauncher used by...
King Legacy’s long‑awaited Update 10 launched on March 13, 2026, delivering a wave of fresh content including two new legendary fruits, the first mythical fruit, revamped existing fruits, and a suite of new and reworked weapons. The update also adds...
Aurora clinched a 2‑1 quarter‑final victory over Legacy at the ESL Pro League, guaranteeing at least a top‑four finish. The win marked Caner “soulfly” Kesici’s first arena triumph, a moment he described as unexpectedly emotional. He highlighted the chaotic TeamSpeak...
Jujutsu Shenanigans, a Roblox game inspired by the Jujutsu Kaisen manga, has released a new promotional code that unlocks the Nep achievement and the Woven Insight emote. The title continues to draw hundreds of thousands of daily active players despite...
Embark Studios, a 360‑person Swedish developer, launched Arc Raiders in October 2025, selling over 14 million copies despite a development budget estimated at about $75 million—roughly a quarter of a typical AAA title. CEO Patrick Söderlund says the studio achieves AAA‑level quality...
Serafini Productions announced BrokenLore: FOLLOW, a psychological first‑person horror game, will launch on June 1 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC via Steam. The story follows Anne, a young woman haunted by past trauma, guided by a seemingly sentient childhood doll...
Omega Force announced an imminent patch for Pokemon Pokopia that addresses six critical bugs affecting quest progression and in‑game events. The issues range from a Squirtle NPC getting stuck on a tree to a broken bridge that locks the Bleak...
CD Projekt confirmed that no additional DLC or expansions are planned for Cyberpunk 2077, directly responding to a fan query on social media. The studio’s statement reignited long‑standing rumors about a secret final DLC for The Witcher 3, prompting renewed discussion across...
Timberborn 1.0, the beaver‑themed city‑building game from Mechanistry, has officially launched on Steam with a 20 % launch discount. The title features two factions—the nature‑focused Folktails and the metal‑wielding Iron Teeth—each offering unique construction and resource strategies. New content adds over...
Pocket Tactics’ Diglett guide consolidates everything from the classic Kanto mole to its Alolan counterpart, detailing evolution, base stats, type match‑ups, and move pools. It lists every in‑game location across Generations 1‑9 and explains how to spawn Diglett in the Pokopia...
Microsoft unveiled updates to its Advanced Shader Delivery (ASD) system at GDC, aiming to eliminate the long "compiling shaders" pause that plagues PC games. The solution pre‑compiles shaders into a downloadable database (PSDB) using a State Object Database (SODB) that...
Razer unveiled an AI‑powered suite at GDC 2026 to streamline game development, highlighted by the QA Companion AI that automatically detects bugs from gameplay footage and creates detailed reports. The tool offers zero‑integration deployment, letting studios embed it without SDKs or...
Japanese game publisher Sega Sammy announced a broadening of its transmedia strategy, turning its flagship franchises into multi‑platform entertainment brands that span games, films, merchandise and live experiences. The plan places mobile and live‑service titles at the forefront, highlighted by...
Atari has re-released the classic simulation Transport Tycoon Deluxe on Steam and GOG, marking the first official availability since acquiring the IP in 2024. The re-release introduces a new prerequisite for the open‑source clone OpenTTD: users must own the original...
Aurora defeated Legacy 2‑1 in a Pro League series to clinch a spot in the EPL semifinals. The Turks rode a 19‑round winning streak on Dust2 and Overpass before Legacy rallied with a 12‑round run to force a decider on...
Aspyr’s Adam Hankins said a Tomb Raider Legend Trilogy remaster isn’t ruled out, urging fans to amplify demand on social platforms. The three titles—Legend, Anniversary and Underworld—are aging, buggy, and limited to older consoles, making a modern port appealing. Hankins hinted...
Microsoft unveiled Project Helix at its GDC keynote, positioning it as a high‑end hybrid console that runs both PC games and legacy Xbox titles. The device will use an AMD‑based system‑on‑chip similar to current Xbox hardware but will be priced...
Sony's PlayStation has launched its Mega March sale, featuring deep discounts on a wide range of fighting games across PlayStation, PC, Switch, and Xbox. Highlights include 50% off the Capcom Fighting Collection bundle for $30, Tekken 8 Season 2 Deluxe for $30,...
Bungie's Marathon debuted as a $40 premium live‑service shooter, aiming to revive the genre after recent failures like Highguard. The game blends a bright cyber‑punk visual style with extraction mechanics, offering both solo horror‑like experiences and squad‑driven combat. However, its...
LightSpeed Studios announced a new "Original IP Initiative" that imports Hollywood production methods into game development. The studio hired film veterans like Creative Director Feng Zhu and Motion‑Capture lead Kristin Gallagher to build a proprietary "90:10" framework, where 90% of...
Red Thread Games and Megabit Publishing revealed fresh details on their upcoming survival mystery Hello Sunshine at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase. Players must stay within the shade of a giant robot companion to avoid lethal heat, while venturing...
The 2026 video game release calendar, updated March 13, lists over 70 confirmed titles across all major platforms. Highlights include blockbuster launches such as GTA 6 in November, FF7 Rebirth in June, and Forza Horizon 6 in May, alongside numerous remakes, expansions, and early‑access...
A fan theory suggests Honkai Star Rail may introduce Zenless Zone Zero’s Starlight Knights after visual similarities appeared in the 4.1 and 4.2 update trailers. The speculation points to four colored figures with gold-star insignia that match the Knights from...
The 2026 BAFTA Game Awards announced their nominees, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the pack. Notably, EA's Battlefield 6, a high‑profile 2025 multiplayer shooter, was omitted from the Multiplayer category despite strong sales and critical praise. The nomination slate also highlighted 17 first‑time...
Monster Hunter Stories 3 lets players enhance weapons and armor by slotting decorations. Decorations are obtained from chests, quests, or purchased from Melynx using Bronze, Silver, or Gold points. Collecting duplicate decorations automatically upgrades them, delivering significant power spikes. Additional decoration...
At GDC 2026 NVIDIA unveiled a custom fork of the open‑source Godot engine that adds native RTX support and real‑time path tracing. The fork, released under the MIT license on GitHub, modifies the rendering pipeline and material system to enable...
GameRant released an interactive map for Sparkling Skylands, the final region in Pokemon Pokopia. The map catalogs every collectible, gate, and golden Pokeball, allowing players to toggle categories and track progress. Launched alongside the game's March 5, 2026 release, the...
CD Projekt Red announced it will not release any new DLC or expansions for Cyberpunk 2077, confirming that the last major add‑on was 2023’s Phantom Liberty. The studio’s denial follows a series of substantial patches, including the 2.3 update in mid‑2025,...
Parasect is a Bug/Grass Pokémon from the original Kanto roster, evolving from Paras at level 24 and serving as the final stage of its line. It carries a modest 60 HP, high Attack (95), and low Speed (30), with abilities like Effect...
A new AppLovin report finds that 77% of U.S. mobile gamers spend $100 or more per month on online purchases, while 70% play daily, making the medium a high‑frequency touchpoint for brands. Nearly 40% of surveyed gamers bought a product...
Roblox’s Evil Plate Game released two fresh redemption codes: 600K awards 3,000 shards, while 500K provides 6,000 shards plus a player title. Players claim these rewards by interacting with the “Codes” NPC near the shop area. The article also highlights...
I can’t believe Nintendo’s seen all those White House tweets and hasn’t said “Wii object” yet
Indie studio Doodal is set to release Solateria on Steam on March 12, 2026. The game mixes the hand‑drawn Metroidvania style of Hollow Knight with Sekiro‑style timing‑based parry combat. Players control a fire‑warrior exploring a non‑linear world, customizing with 40...
Project Shadowglass, an upcoming pixel‑art stealth heist game from Starhelm Studios, released a new trailer showcasing its Thief‑style gameplay. The demo is promised for 2026, and players can already add the title to their Steam wishlist. The trailer highlights a blend...
PGC London 2026 hosted a series of seven fireside chats that gathered top voices from the mobile‑games ecosystem, including Duolingo, 52 Entertainment, Finz Games, Studio Atelico, Zaibatsu Interactive and TapNation. The conversations explored how Duolingo applies game‑like core loops to language learning, how monetisation now...
The latest Whiskerwood patch introduces a toggle that prevents mice from eating in warehouses, forcing players to rely on dedicated dining facilities. It also lets players relocate warehouses and docks using approval points, adding spatial flexibility. A new bridge‑height mechanic...
At GamesBeat Crossfire in San Francisco, ESRA President Patricia Vance and psychologist Rachel Kowert highlighted a looming wave of trust and safety reforms set for 2026. The discussion focused on tightening child‑safety tools and robust age‑verification mechanisms across gaming platforms....
Zen Studios announced that Pinball FX3 and all its downloadable content will be delisted from the Microsoft Store in early May, citing technical reasons tied to a rebrand. The company also revealed that future DLC for Pinball M and Pinball FX will no...
