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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.
Overwatch released ban rates for the five Season 1 heroes, revealing stark differences in player perception. Jetpack Cat tops the ban list, appearing in roughly two‑thirds of NA/EU matches and over 80% of South Korean games, while tank Domina follows with about 60% bans despite a stable win rate. Support Mizuki enjoys a strong 53% win rate but is banned under 3% everywhere, making him an under‑the‑radar threat. Recent balance tweaks raised Domina’s ultimate cost and buffed Emre and Anran, modestly shifting win percentages.
Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem has generated strong demand for a story‑driven DLC that would answer lingering plot questions. Leaker Dusk Golem confirmed DLC development, and fans are eager for answers about Leon’s marriage, Ada Wong, The Connections, Zeno, and the...
Pokopia squishy clay is a versatile resource for building and crafting in the game. Players obtain it primarily after completing the “Yawn up a Storm” quest in the Withered Wasteland, using Rock Smash on rain‑released blocks, and from Paldean Wooper’s...
The latest #364 "Smash hits" issue of The Playlist spotlights Nintendo’s recent breakout titles on the Switch, most notably the revived Mario Tennis franchise and upcoming Super Smash Bros. The newsletter highlights record‑breaking digital sales, a surge in active Switch users, and Nintendo’s strategic...
Granblue Fantasy: Relink delivers a stylish, action‑packed experience that builds on a decade of JRPG lore while remaining approachable for newcomers. The main campaign runs roughly 12‑15 hours, but the game’s deep combat system and 18‑character roster extend playtime through...
Ada Mockute Jaime, Nordcurrent’s senior leader, explains how the company scales mobile games by aligning product, marketing and community functions while leveraging creator‑driven discovery. She highlights the success of global titles such as Airplane Chefs and Cooking Fever, noting that universal mechanics...
Genshin Impact’s Version 6.4 introduces the Stygian Onslaught, a six‑stage, three‑boss gauntlet that rewards Primogems, Mora, Hero’s Wit and high‑level artifacts. Each boss—Mandragora, Knuckle Duckle and Secret Source Automation—has distinct elemental weaknesses and unique mechanics such as minion‑clear stuns and resistance‑reduction...
Netmarble announced the 2026 Solo Leveling: ARISE Championships, the second global tournament for its mobile title. Players have been competing in online qualifiers since February 19, with the top three from the Asia and International leagues advancing to a live...
Donkey Kong Bananza’s Emerald Rush DLC introduces a roguelike mode that transforms gold into emeralds and challenges players with layered difficulty across most stages. The mode offers over 50 hours of replayable content, unlockable equipment, and limited‑time events that demand...
We really got George and Kimi doing the “jerk off” emote on the podium like it’s a race in GTA Online before GTA 6 🤣
“Let’s hop over to Nadeshot’s stream and see how his session on Arc Raiders is going today.” https://t.co/TdE3Sq6xvY
Long-time 60 Hz gamer upgrades to a 360 Hz OLED monitor and finds that while colors and motion handling improve, the visual benefit of frame rates above 90 fps diminishes. The author notes little perceptual difference between 90 fps and 120‑150 fps in controller‑based, non‑twitch...
Microsoft has been working on converging Xbox and Windows for more than a decade. Here’s Jason Schreier and Keza MacDonald in a Kotaku article from 2016 discussing the original Project Helix https://t.co/gwwi59edwM
KASSO GAIDEN: Escape from the Skaterverse (EftS) is a TBSテレビ endless‑runner skate game that currently offers no redeemable codes. The article confirms the absence of a code redemption system and notes that any future codes would be released via official...
American McGee, creator of the cult Alice games, announced a new project that will serve as a spiritual sequel to Alice Returns. The idea originated from his successful Plushie Dreadfuls merchandise line, which gained strong fan support in Japan. After...
The Fighting Game Community (FGC) views Marvel vs. Capcom and Mortal Kombat as its two most missed titles. Marvel vs. Capcom consistently drives tournament attendance and streaming numbers, yet no current game replicates its unique appeal and rumors of a new...
PlayStation’s recent shift away from PC ports threatens the mod community, exemplified by a fan‑made Deku crossover for Marvel’s Spider‑Man 2. The mod, hosted on Nexus Mods, lets players replace Spider‑Man with various Deku outfits, showcasing the creative possibilities when console...
The Marathon "Introducing Traxus" contract requires players to locate a terminal in one of three zones—Complex, Bio‑Research, or Intersection—on the Dire Marsh map. Each zone has a distinct entry point: a western ladder for Complex, a west‑side building entrance for...
Don't forget to buy the PP Up item in Pokemon Pokopia. It's not just another item to refill your PP meter
Apple’s entry‑level M5 SoC in the 13‑inch MacBook Air delivers impressive power efficiency, consuming only 7‑8 watts while running demanding titles such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Baldur’s Gate 3. The passively cooled design stabilizes power draw around 8 W, yet still achieves roughly 19.6 fps at...
The Video Game History Foundation (VGHF) halted a multi‑year DMCA campaign aimed at erasing the obscure 1990s Japanese PC title Cookie’s Bustle. Since 2022, individual Brandon White, operating under Graceware, filed false copyright claims that removed YouTube videos, Twitch streams,...
Cubic Game has launched global pre‑registrations for Pixel Gun 2 on Android, iOS, and PC, targeting a launch on August 26, 2026. The sequel to Pixel Gun 3D promises revamped shooter mechanics, sharper visuals, new heroes, seasonal content, and cross‑platform play. A standout feature...
Vice president of Seattle Indies Ty Taylor, who has curated the GDCparties.com directory for eight years, alleges that startup Blueberry AI copied the site’s underlying code and party listings, rebranding them on its own platform. Taylor disclosed the claim in...
Arcade Impact members SwolitaBot and SonGohanX turned their love of fighting games into a unique wedding, using Soul Calibur 2 as their real first dance. The duo co‑founded the regional tournament series The Beast in the East, where SwolitaBot now serves as...
RPG Site’s Tetracast episode 432 covered a wave of upcoming releases and industry shifts. Hosts highlighted the early‑access launch of Slay the Spire 2 and previewed Pokémon Pokopia, while announcing the July 10 release of the Sword Art Online action RPG Echoes of Aincrad....
Marvel Heroes fans’ emulation server MHServerEmu released version 0.8.1, delivering major performance upgrades and new features such as autosave, achievement fixes, and the custom Ultimate Prestige system. The update also adds party map‑sync and a grace period before region boot‑outs. Lead...
Gravity’s Ragnarok franchise now spans more than a dozen mobile titles, ranging from full‑scale MMORPGs like Ragnarok M: Eternal Love to niche experiences such as Ragnarok Crush and Monster Kitchen. The company continuously rolls out regional launches across Southeast Asia,...
Ubisoft has slashed The Division 2 to $3, sparking a 400% surge in concurrent Steam players and pushing the title back onto the platform’s charts. The discount coincides with the launch of a timed Realism Mode in the Warlords of New...
OG announced the loan of French rifler Alexandre “bodyy” Pianaro from 3DMAX, replacing Timur “FL4MUS” Marev on its active CS:GO roster. The move marks OG’s first roster change of 2026 as the Danish organization slides from a #49 debut ranking...
EA Sports' FIFA 26 (FC 26) has launched the FUT Birthday Fiesta 2 tournament, offering players a tiered set of rewards for progressing through rounds and meeting performance objectives. Winners of each knockout stage receive rare gold player packs ranging...
The Pokémon Presents stream on Feb. 27 unveiled Mega Garchomp Z for Pokémon Legends: Z‑A, marking the latest addition to the franchise’s Mega Evolution line. Introduced in 2013, Mega Evolutions let roughly 90 Pokémon temporarily boost stats by about 100 points, but the mechanic...
Digital Foundry examined Capcom’s Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village on the newly released Switch 2. The analysis finds RE7 runs almost identically to its PS4 counterpart, with minor black‑level and color issues but overall visual improvement. Village also looks better...
Overhype Studios released a first roadmap for Menace, its XCOM‑style early‑access title, but provided only high‑level feature lists and no concrete dates. The plan outlines continual additions such as weapons, items, enemy variants, UI tweaks, and three themed squad‑leader drops,...
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok will launch on Nintendo Switch on July 9, 2026. Cygames released the first “Meet the Crew” trailer, spotlighting the swordswoman Beatrix. The game promises dynamic, party‑based combat with link attacks, chain bursts, and an...
Pitchfork has introduced a weekly deep‑dive series that examines previously unreviewed songs, debuting with David Wise’s "Stickerbrush Symphony" from Donkey Kong Country 2. The feature explores Wise’s composition process, the track’s role in the Bramble Blast level, and its lasting...
The Stardew Valley Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade has launched on the European Nintendo eShop. After a brief postponement, developer ConcernedApe delayed the release to resolve critical bugs. The patch is offered at no cost to existing Switch owners and...
Monsters & Memories, a classic‑inspired MMORPG from Niche Worlds Cult, announced its next community open beta scheduled for March 27‑30, running from 10:00 a.m. PST each day. The beta will feature the Relle, Krivea, and Sorophal PvE servers plus the Haradrel PvP...
Supercell’s Clash of Clans will host the Dragon Dash Mini Medal Event from March 7 to March 14, 2026, with the associated Trader Shop open until March 16. Players earn Dragon Scales by destroying buildings, advancing a 3,950‑point reward track that features both free and premium...
Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat, Capcom's mobile entry, currently offers a single active redeem code, HAPPYSAT764, which grants two free weapon summons. The guide details step‑by‑step redemption through the in‑game profile menu and notes that new codes are typically...
Exor Studios' The Riftbreaker received its fourth World Expansion IV, introducing the icy Cryo Fields biome and a new open‑campaign mode that lets players start in any region. The update also adds larger resource deposits, a natural Supercoolant source, and three...
Homebrew developer User0x7f has released Black Castle 2, a free action‑platformer sequel for the original Game Boy, available on itch.io for download and play via emulator, compatible hardware, or browser. The game features five stages, new weapons, hidden passages, and boss...
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection arrives on Nintendo Switch, with a new trailer spotlighting the character Kora and twin Rathalos. The game blends turn‑based combat and monster‑raising mechanics within a stylized 3D world. Set two centuries after a kingdom‑splitting...
Esports organization Pigeons has released Georgian rifler Narmina “wieenN” Gasanova, ending her tenure that began with the former Imperial Valkyries lineup in July 2025. WieenN helped the squad capture the JB Pro League Female Season 1 title, posting a 1.29 rating across...
Heartopia developer DX added a quest featuring a person of colour named Kapil who made "monkey noises" after eating a poisoned mushroom, prompting accusations of blatant racism. The controversial quest was introduced on March 4 and removed within 24 hours after community...
Relog Media has moved its $30,000 LAN tournament from Limassol, Cyprus to Belgrade, Serbia after recent attacks on a Cypriot military base prompted an airspace shutdown. The event will still run April 3‑5 with the same format: 16 teams, round‑robin groups...
Pokopia's Dream Islands are separate, uninhabited locations you can visit once per day using Drifloon and a specific Pokopia doll. Each doll unlocks a distinct island that offers exclusive resources such as glowing stone, gold ore, or crystal fragments, and...
Resident Evil Requiem has been upgraded to a “playable” status on the Steam Deck, though it remains unverified pending manual graphics configuration. The game runs at roughly 40 fps on low‑to‑medium settings when AMD FSR 3.1.5 is enabled, and further tweaks or...
I'm team low ammunition. People forget early Destiny had you running out of ammo all the time. Managing it was a key part of early Nightfalls. It was bad for bullet sponge bosses but there are other ways to juice...
Pokémon Pokopia gives Mr. Mime full spoken dialogue, abandoning his classic silent‑mime role. The change clashes with decades‑old fan expectations for the character’s pantomime identity. While the game excels in richly voiced NPCs and open‑world immersion, the misstep highlights tensions between...
Milestone’s upcoming PS5 racer Screamer, launching 26 March 2026, features a demanding trophy list that pushes players to master both racing and fighting mechanics. To earn platinum, gamers must complete every team’s storyline, fulfill character‑specific challenges, and achieve high‑skill feats such as...
