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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.
The Lord of the Rings Online launched a content update adding ten new missions in the recently introduced region of Mûr Ghala. Players must seek out Várudar in Adagím and Jôrlar in Zajâna, each providing five missions spread across two separate days. The patch also initiates the Spring Festival, running March 12‑31, with fresh quests and cosmetic rewards. Additionally, the Monster Player Reward Track was expanded to 90 days and 100 levels, mirroring the Legendary Item track cadence.
2D metroidvania, 3D platforming, emotional story and Studio Ghibli inspirations...all that, and more, makes up Elusive.
First look at The Legend of California a new online survival game from former Blizzard director Jeff Kaplan. https://t.co/XmuekOVkYc
Google announced a suite of upgrades to Play Games on Windows, adding a dedicated Windows tab in the Play Store to surface desktop‑optimized titles. The rollout includes a handful of premium games such as Sledding Game, 9 Kings, Potion Craft, Moonlight Peaks and...
Google announced a suite of gaming upgrades for Google Play at GDC 2026, expanding the store with paid indie titles that run on both mobile and Windows PCs. The platform will debut game trials, allowing users to play a portion before...
Google Play announced a suite of 2026 updates aimed at unifying paid gaming across mobile and PC. New indie titles will launch with "buy once, play anywhere" pricing, letting a single purchase unlock both platforms. The rollout also introduces Game...
Xbox announced it will re‑release several unnamed iconic games in 2026 as part of its 25th‑anniversary celebration. The company’s dedicated game preservation team has spent years building system‑level emulation and adding modern enhancements such as auto HDR and FPS boost....
Arc System Works asked Israeli Guilty Gear Strive star Atir “Paragon|Zando” Yosef to withdraw from the Arc World Tour Finals scheduled for March 20‑22 in South Korea, citing safety concerns amid the escalating Middle East conflict and strict Israeli travel restrictions. Zando...
Fortnite’s cosmetic catalog now exceeds 2,500 skins, but a handful remain virtually unattainable. The Rogue Agent skin, last seen in June 2018, tops the rarity list, followed by the Travis Scott Icon Series, Shaman, World Warrior, and the Nvidia‑promoted Reflex skin....
The article lists eight open‑world titles—Kenshi, Project Zomboid, Fallout: New Vegas, No Man’s Sky, Elden Ring, Fallout 4, Minecraft, and Skyrim—that excel at replayability through sandbox freedom, procedural worlds, and robust mod ecosystems. Each game offers distinct loops, from procedural...
Sony announced a curated list of the 25 greatest heroines featured on PlayStation consoles, timed with International Women’s Day. The roster spans Sony’s 32‑year gaming legacy, blending exclusive titles with cross‑platform characters. Community reaction has been mixed, with praise for...
Slay the Spire 2 introduces the Hidden Gem, a colorless card that bestows the Replay 2 effect on a random card in the draw pile, allowing it to be played three times for the cost of one. The card can be acquired...
GOOD SMILE COMPANY announced Nekopara Sekai Connect, a social RPG launching April 14, 2026 for Android and iOS, with a PC version slated for fall. The game blends semi‑auto rhythm battles, fully‑voiced story episodes, and 2D animated catgirls, including new...
Sunderfolk’s 2.0 update transforms the tabletop‑style tactical RPG by adding native PC multiplayer and full mouse‑and‑keyboard controls, eliminating the need for a phone controller. The patch also introduces a new hero, Vanguard, whose knockback ability adds fresh tactical depth, and...
Donkey Kong Bananza shifts the classic franchise toward pure, physics‑driven destruction, letting players punch and pulverize everything in their path. The core mechanic was deemed flat until Nintendo’s team added visually appealing targets, making demolition feel more rewarding. Tatsuya Kurihara revealed...
Microsoft will roll out Xbox mode on all Windows 11 PCs next month, delivering a full‑screen Xbox interface that can be navigated with a game controller. The feature, already tested in the Windows Insider program since November, aims to blur the...
A new roundup highlights five free games that just launched on Steam in March 2026. The list spans genres—from the PvP naval combat of Pirate Ships and the minimalist puzzle logic of Netoo, to Konami’s realistic baseball simulator eBaseball: Pro...
World of Warcraft: Midnight, released March 2, 2026, revives iconic Burning Crusade zones such as Silvermoon, Eversong Woods, and Zul'Aman while adding brand‑new areas Harandar and Voidstorm. Blizzard pairs nostalgic art with high‑definition overhauls and modern mechanics like Skyriding and the Prey...
During its March 11, 2026 stream, Nippon Ichi Software unveiled a slate of new titles, including a mobile entry in The Witch and the Hundred Knight series, the upcoming party game Prinny Sugoroku, and the action title Gobble slated for...
Numberess, a new Android puzzle, launches as a numeric twist on Wordle. Players receive six daily rounds, each requiring them to guess a hidden four‑digit number using color feedback and a higher‑or‑lower hint. The game permits repeated digits and offers...
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight unveiled a new cinematic titled “The Joker, Clown Prince of the Museum,” confirming its launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. The game expands the LEGO franchise with a dynamic combat system that features...
In this episode Lex Friedman chats with legendary game designer Jeff Kaplan about his lifelong love of video games, from early arcade classics to the rise of PC and console gaming, and his pivotal roles in shaping World of Warcraft...
Scott Pilgrim EX received its first post‑launch update, now live on Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch. The patch addresses a long list of bugs, including soft‑locks, crashes, collision glitches, and multiplayer desynchronisation. It also introduces balancing tweaks, loot‑drop adjustments,...
Supercell's Clash Royale introduced three Legendary CHAOS Mode badges that reward players for completing distinct challenges. The "Don’t lose" badge requires three consecutive wins, while the "Go for the King" badge demands a victory by destroying only the King Tower....
iHeartMedia has signed a multi‑year production, marketing and distribution agreement to become the official audio partner of the Global Gaming League (GGL). The deal will see iHeart co‑creating original podcasts that blend competitive gaming with music, fashion, sports and reality‑TV...
Nexon’s *The First Descendant* will roll out a major update tomorrow, adding a Descendant Mission Board that aggregates daily and weekly events, a new Legion Laboratory infiltration operation, and the Crime and Punishment ultimate weapon. The update also rebalances Sharen,...
The PlayStation 5 remake of Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly introduces a comprehensive trophy system, adding over thirty new achievements. Players can earn awards for completing any ending on Nightmare difficulty, mastering the revamped Photo Mode, and collecting in‑game items like documents...
X-Plane 12, the industry‑leading flight simulator, will be available on Apple Vision Pro via a companion app this spring. The experience relies on visionOS 26.4 and Nvidia’s CloudXR 6.0 to stream the simulator from Mac, Windows, or Linux machines in...
BESTIA announced a major roster reshuffle, benching veteran IGL Noktse and promoting Nicolás “buda” Kramer to in‑game leader. The team recalled Cristhian “timo” Perez from Isurus to fill the vacant slot and elevated assistant Afonso “shaRpy” Bastos to head coach. The...
Thunder Lotus Games unveiled a playable demo of *At Fate’s End* at GDC 2026, positioning it as the event’s standout title. The 2D action‑adventure blends classic Metroidvania traversal with a story‑centric investigation system that uses clue cards to unlock narrative beats....
Diablo Immortal has launched a new motion comic titled "House of the Sightless," expanding the game's lore with narration by Liz Burnette as Andariel. The comic introduces the Sisters of the Sightless Eye and sets the stage for the upcoming...
The Decisive Moment patch adds Marcel, MLBB’s first hero with time‑stop abilities, reshaping the support role. His passive, Platinum Snap, grants shields and true damage while his ultimate, Golden Hour, freezes enemies and projectiles. The guide recommends a Tank emblem...
“The Forge” map guide outlines five major regions—Stonewake’s Cross, Forgotten Kingdom, Frostspire Expanse, Crimson Sakura Isles, and a forthcoming island—detailing key locations such as forges, upgrade stations, and secret caves. Each area introduces distinct gameplay loops, from mining and rune...
Valve issued a detailed statement responding to the New York Attorney General’s lawsuit alleging its in‑game mystery boxes violate state gambling laws. The company reiterated that loot boxes are purely cosmetic, comparable to physical card packs, and that most players...
Xbox Vice President Jason Ronald announced at the GDC Festival of Gaming that dev kits for the upcoming Project Helix will be distributed in 2027. The reveal signals Microsoft’s next‑generation console strategy, extending the current Xbox Series X|S lifecycle. Ronald’s...
The article lists the top roguelike and roguelite titles for 2026, highlighting handheld‑friendly games such as Balatro, Hades 2, and Vampire Survivors. It notes critical acclaim, with Hades 2 earning a perfect 10/10 on Switch and Vampire Survivors winning a BAFTA. The...
Oddish (Pokédex #043) is a Grass‑Poison starter that evolves into Gloom at level 21, then branches to Vileplume with a Leaf Stone or Bellossom with a Sun Stone. The guide lists its base stats, type match‑ups, and a comprehensive moveset covering...
A limited‑edition Fanta can celebrating Xbox’s 25th anniversary was spotted in Canada, featuring the Call of Duty logo and the franchise’s iconic Ghost character. The promotion, shared by CharlieIntel and Klobrille, is being interpreted as the strongest hint yet of...
NIS America has released the indie title *The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince* on PC via Steam, expanding its platform reach beyond the original PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch launch in 2019. The game is offered at a launch price...
Valve unveiled a game verification system for its upcoming Steam Frame and Steam Machine hardware. The system requires games in a designated category to maintain a stable 30 FPS at 1080p, mirroring the performance baseline set for the Steam Deck. Valve...
Mewgenics co‑creator Edmund McMillen announced the first DLC as "small but substantial," adding four new classes and more than 300 fresh abilities—a roughly 30% increase over the current 14 classes. The expansion is slated for release by the end of...
Dreamhaven and Kintsugiyama announced The Legend of California, a multiplayer action‑survival first‑person shooter set on a mythic gold‑rush era island. The game will debut in Early Access for PC via Steam and Epic in 2026. Players can explore a dynamic...
Sony announced that Persona 5 Royal will join the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on March 17, available to both Extra and Premium subscribers. The PS5 version and a PS4 Ultimate Edition, which bundles all DLC, will be offered worldwide. This marks the latest high‑profile...
Companies like Meta subsidize third party developers in various ways to help grow their platforms, then take 30% of the developer revenue right back with the platform tax, which is a wasteful churn. Epic’s tax structure of zero for the first...
"As part of our 25th anniversary later this year, [the game preservation team] will release some iconic games from the past that are now going to be able to be played in entirely new ways," says Jason Ronald 👀 https://t.co/LFuNT3SUUM
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members now receive the Rocket League Season 22 Premium Rocket Pass at no extra cost. The season launched on March 11, 2026 and includes a BMW M2 Racing car body as the Tier 1 reward, plus a suite of new cars,...
"Xbox mode will be coming to Windows 11 in select markets starting in April," says Jason Ronald https://t.co/xDIr9JcjeJ
GDC: Google's DeepMind team spoke to a packed audience about Genie 3, the world model tech that conjures interactive worlds that stay consistent for about a minute. Genie 3 sent game stocks tumbling in January Goal of Genie 3 isn't games,...
"We're sending alpha versions of Project Helix to developers starting in 2027," says next-gen VP Jason Ronald
Microsoft says you build next-gen Xbox games by building them for PC. My colleagues @StarFire2258 and @jaypeters are in line for the Xbox GDC keynote, but look at what they spotted. "Next-gen game preservation" and building for PC for next-gen...
