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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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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 of classic stealth mechanics, magical security systems, and a variety of tools like truncheons and water‑tipped arrows. Starhelm continues its tongue‑in‑cheek critique of generative AI while positioning the game alongside beloved titles such as Deus Ex and System Shock.
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...
G2 and Team Liquid have completed a player swap, sending Mario “malbsMd” Samayoa to Liquid and Guy “NertZ” Iluz to G2. The move re‑establishes Liquid as an American‑core roster, restoring its eligibility for the Americas VRS slot ahead of the...
Colorful Technology announced the iGame GeForce RTX 50 Ultra series, featuring a black chassis with neon pink and holographic accents inspired by hip‑hop art. The lineup includes a flagship triple‑fan model and a compact Ultra Duo variant with dual‑fan cooling for...
Kuro Games will launch Wuthering Waves version 3.2, titled “Resolution to Illuminate the Shadows,” on March 19. The update introduces new main quests, a high‑difficulty Endstate Matrix challenge, and a tactical hologram mission. Quality‑of‑life tweaks span Echo management, motorbike autopilot, and graphics...
Hoyoverse released a batch of Honkai Star Rail redemption codes alongside the 4.1 livestream, including three new codes that award up to 100 Stellar Jade and credits. The article also lists additional promotional codes such as ALETTERFORYOU and OMEGA, each offering...
G2 announced that Mario “malbsMd” Samayoa is being removed from its active roster following a string of group‑stage eliminations at PGL Cluj‑Napoca and EPL Season 23. His performance metrics have slipped, with a 2025 rating of 1.05 and a 2026 rating of 1.02,...
Epic Games announced its weekly free‑game giveaway for March 12‑19, featuring the WW1 shooter Isonzo and the cozy haunted‑camping title Cozy Grove. Isonzo, developed by BlackMill Games, offers realistic Alpine combat and serves as a preview for the upcoming Gallipoli expansion....
Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics have launched Tomb Raider I–III Remastered on Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch 2, extending the 2024 remastered collection to mobile platforms. The update introduces a free Challenge Mode that lets players tweak health, enemy strength, and damage to increase difficulty....
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The GameSir G7 SE wired Xbox controller, now $39.99 at Walmart, offers a 1,000 Hz polling rate on PC and Hall Effect analog sticks for superior precision. Originally priced at $59.99, the discount represents a 33 % savings while retaining features like...
At the Future Games Show Spring Showcase, Xbox highlighted two Game Pass exclusives. Aphelion received a firm launch date of April 28 2026, with a new trailer showcasing its icy survival action. There Are No Ghosts At The Grand debuted a musical‑themed...
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launched globally on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC, with three core editions priced between $69.99 and $99.99. The Premium Deluxe bundle adds a $19.99 DLC pack and a $24.99 Deluxe Kit, while the standard...
Ghost Ship Publishing and Funday Games announced the Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor – Heavy Duty Expansion, slated for release on April 30, 2026. The expansion introduces a new vehicle‑focused Demolisher class and adds ten weapons, raising the total arsenal from...
Natus Vincere secured a 2‑0 victory over The MongolZ to book a spot in the ESL Pro League Season 23 semi‑finals. Makazze delivered a dominant performance, posting 43 kills, a 1.87 rating and a decisive quad‑kill on Ancient. The MongolZ competed...
Nihon Falcom has refreshed the official Japanese site for Kyoto Xanadu: The Blooming Phantom, adding biographies for four new main characters alongside the original five. The update introduces Ren Amano and his Futen team—Zoya, Chisa, and Rachana—expanding the game's roster...
Battlefield 6 will launch a one‑week free trial from March 17 to March 24, accessible through the existing Battlefield Redsec free‑to‑play client. The trial offers three curated playlists—Casual Breakthrough, All‑out Warfare, and Nightfall—featuring popular maps such as Hagental Base, Contaminated, Eastwood, Mirak Valley, and...
The FBI has opened an investigation into malware‑laden fake games on Steam released between 2024 and 2026, urging affected users to come forward. Titles such as Chemia, Dashverse, Lampy, Lunara, PirateFi, Tokenova and BlockBasters were identified as carriers of crypto‑draining...
Japanese solo indie developer koppepan announced Monetaria, an upcoming RPG for PC on Steam, with a playable demo already live. The game blends real-time, high‑speed command‑based combat with roguelite node exploration and first‑person 3D dungeons. Influences include Shin Megami Tensei’s...
Amazon has integrated its Prime Gaming free‑game program into the Luna streaming platform for March 2026, offering a roster that includes Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon’s Keep and two Total War titles. Each game is delivered as a redeemable code...
Artifex Mundi announced Void Hunters, a dark‑fantasy turn‑based hero‑collector RPG, with an alpha test opening March 19 for Android, iOS, and PC. The eight‑week alpha will feature 40 hunters, a patrol idle mode, an extra campaign, and a Prisoner boss...
Veteran game designer Keiichiro Toyama, known for Silent Hill and Slitherhead, announced that Bokeh Game Studio is recruiting developers for a new large‑scale project. The studio’s debut, Slitherhead, launched in November 2024, earning praise for its originality but drawing criticism...
Larry Hryb, famed as Major Nelson, has been hired as community development consultant for Commodore International. The appointment follows Christian Simpson’s 2025 acquisition of the dormant Commodore brand and his plan to reboot it through fan‑centric strategies. Hryb will leverage his...
Meredith Gran’s new game *Perfect Tides: Station to Station* lets players inhabit Mara Whitefish, a anxious art‑college freshman, and experience her coming‑of‑age story through a unique reading‑and‑writing mechanic. Over eight hours, players navigate four seasonal chapters, balancing classes, parties, and...
Artificial intelligence and machine learning have become core components of online gaming platforms, driving real‑time personalization, fraud detection, and operational efficiency. Operators leverage AI models to analyze gameplay data, device signals, and behavioral patterns, enabling dynamic content adjustments across devices....
Indie puzzle adventure Pode has finally arrived on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, priced at $24.99 via the Microsoft Store. Developed by Henchman & Goon, the title originally launched on Switch in 2018, later on PS4 and PC, but its Xbox...
Generative AI has moved from experimental labs into the mainstream of video‑game production, and the conversation gained fresh momentum when Kingdom Come Deliverance 2’s director Daniel Vávra took to X to champion the technology. Vávra argued that AI‑driven tools could let...
The Altitude Tactics event in Black Ops 7 Season 2 Reloaded and Warzone is an XP‑driven progression challenge requiring 250,000 player XP to unlock seven rewards, including the Voyak KT‑3 assault rifle as the mastery prize. Progress is earned across all core...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, developed by Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive, swept the 26th Game Developers Choice Awards, securing the coveted Game of the Year trophy. The title added to its already extensive trophy cabinet, bringing its total...
Falcom announced that Kyoto Xanadu will launch on July 16 in Japan and Asia for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and PC via Steam. Prices are ¥7,920 for PS5, Switch and PC, while the Switch 2 digital‑only version costs ¥8,070, with a...
FunPlus marks the first anniversary of its DC: Dark Legion mobile strategy game with a limited‑time, three‑phase event running March 14‑27. The celebration introduces the Batman Death Metal storyline, a new multiversal threat, and a suite of new gameplay modes. Players...
MacBook Neo reviewer Andrew Tsai benchmarked ten popular titles, revealing a split performance landscape. Native macOS games such as Control and the Resident Evil 2 remake sustained 50‑60 fps at 1080p, while Windows titles run through CrossOver often fell below 10 fps. The device’s A18 Pro chip...
Savvy Games, a Saudi‑backed conglomerate, has consolidated about $12 billion in equity across Nintendo, Take Two, Square Enix and other top publishers, each representing roughly 5‑10 % of the companies. CEO Brian Ward told GDC that the stakes are an investment vehicle, not a...
DON’T NOD announced that its upcoming sci‑fi title Apollion will launch on April 28, 2026 for PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S. The reveal came at GamesRadar+’s Future Games Show, featuring a new trailer titled “Persephone” that outlines a story where...
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"I’m extremely grateful that you say your work was inspired by NieR: Automata. At the same time, a large part of Automata’s success was due to luck, so… I do wonder what exactly there is to learn from it." Never change...
Superkami’s Sengoku Dynasty received the Kanata update, introducing a new subtropical archipelago with three distinct regions. The expansion overhauls combat for smoother action and adds a deeper spiritualism system with extra shrine effects. Village progression is revamped, giving the central...
New: How will war impact Saudi Arabia's $38 billion investment in becoming the next global games hub? We asked Savvy CEO Brian Ward: https://t.co/enPFRafyV2
Xbox announces automatic super resolution mode is coming to the Xbox Ally in April. Leverages AI to scale resolution up in real time to improve performance. Auto SR "fills in the gaps" by existing upscaling tools like DLSS. https://t.co/XDwttHUvxV
Ghost Ship Publishing and Ghost Ship Games announced that Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core will enter Early Access on Steam on May 20, 2026. The title reimagines the popular cooperative shooter as a roguelite, tasking players with reclaiming abandoned mines on Hoxxes IV. Players choose from...
HEAVENHELLS: Anime Squad RPG launches with a gacha system where early high‑tier characters dramatically affect gameplay. The guide outlines a step‑by‑step reroll process for Android, iOS, and PC emulators, leveraging the built‑in account delete feature and free SSR summons. It...
GameDev.ist and Elos Games & Arts announced that Sagas of Lumin, a single‑player action RPG featuring dynamic dragon flight, will enter Early Access on Steam this summer. The title blends aerial combat, ground melee, spellcasting, and steampunk firearms, letting players...
The MARVEL MaXimum Collection, launching digitally on March 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC, bundles six classic Marvel arcade and console games. A physical edition will be available via Limited Run Games pre‑orders until May 24. The set includes every...
Eterspire’s next biweekly patch introduces the Dwarven Mines, a new end‑game region composed of five distinct zones. The content is designed for players level 80 to 105 and includes the side quest “Into the Hall of the Dwarven King.” This...
The Minerva Archive project has successfully mirrored the entire Myrient video‑game preservation collection, totaling 385 terabytes, just before the site’s planned shutdown at the end of March. Myrient, one of the largest ROM and ISO repositories, announced its closure due to...
World of Warcraft’s upcoming 12.0.5 patch introduces a suite of new activities for the Midnight expansion. Players will face rotating Void Strikes and larger Void Incursions in Eversong Woods and Zul’Aman, while Ritual Sites offer tiered challenges and Field Accolades...
Indie studio Fun Punch Games and publisher Gameforge have announced Shelf Heroes, a fast‑paced first‑person shooter roguelite that treats players as the loot they collect. The title lets gamers rebuild their toy hero piece by piece each run, mixing modular...
ECWolf, a Wolfenstein 3D source port, enforces a hard 70 fps cap mirroring the original DOS version. Because the frame rate is locked, NVIDIA G‑Sync and AMD FreeSync never engage, causing noticeable judder on 120 Hz and 144 Hz panels. Users can eliminate the...
