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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.
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 11 maps, but the team has struggled in subsequent events. The roster now consists of core players tory, twenty3, Kat, and newly signed Polish AWPer vicu, who replaces former Women’s Player of the Year ANa. The changes reflect a strategic push to improve results ahead of upcoming qualifiers.
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...
The article outlines the optimal Regent build for Slay the Spire 2, emphasizing Star‑based deck synergy. It highlights early commons such as Gather Light and Solar Strike, then premium cards like Cloak of Stars, Dying Star, Gamma Blast, Genesis, and Reflect....
Valve has reaffirmed that its three upcoming hardware products—the Steam Frame, Steam Machine, and Steam Controller—will ship in 2026, updating its Year In Review to state a definitive launch timeline. While the Steam Frame targets a niche market, the Steam...
Pokémon Pokopia is a cozy life‑simulation spinoff for the Switch, letting players explore a world where a Ditto‑turned‑human nurtures Pokémon and builds a tranquil settlement. The game blends familiar franchise elements with aesthetics reminiscent of Animal Crossing and Minecraft, earning...
Polygon’s Random Select column examined the indie dating‑sim I’m In Love with Your Dead Grandmother, a live‑action visual novel that pits a clueless 28‑year‑old against an unsettling quest to court his date’s grandmother. The game’s absurd scenarios and crude humor...
Liquid Meow and E‑Home Entertainment are giving away five digital copies of the new multiplayer title Messy Up for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via Xbox Play Anywhere. The contest runs on TrueAchievements, requiring a single comment entry...
CCP Games announced that Eve Frontier will enter Cycle 5 of its Founder Access program on March 11, under the title “Shroud of Fear.” The new cycle pushes the title further toward CCP’s long‑term vision of a hardcore space‑survival sandbox MMO. Founder...
The March 2026 "Shipshape" update for Rust extends daytime by roughly 20 minutes while keeping nights at ten minutes, giving players longer daylight for exploration and combat. Boat construction receives major quality‑of‑life upgrades: blocks can be rotated or demolished at...
Polygon launched a new video series called Shelf Quest, inviting celebrities to revisit the games that shaped their lives. In the premiere episode, actor Matthew Lillard walks through Videogamesnewyork, recalling his journey from early arcade titles like Pong and Donkey...
The FIFA 26 Ultimate Team Birthday event introduced Bakery+ evolutions, allowing players to attach any PlayStyle+ to limited‑edition promo cards. This unprecedented control lets users customize a card’s skill set to fit specific tactics, turning pack openings into strategic decisions....
Redmagic announced a teaser for its next Gaming Tablet 5 Pro on Weibo, positioning the device for a summer 2026 launch. The teaser shows a compact tablet held by a carbon‑fiber robot hand and hints at a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. The upcoming model...
Bungie's multiplayer title Marathon delivers a cyber‑punk narrative that feels designed for solo consumption. The game's heavy reliance on on‑screen cinematics and dense text makes it hard for players who are simultaneously chatting on Discord. While codex entries provide lore...
JDM: Japanese Drift Master is a compact open‑world racer that centers on arcade‑style drifting while weaving a manga‑styled story throughout its events. The modest map forces players to adapt their driving style across mountain roads, highways and village streets, despite...
So Gang Of Dragon might never see the light of day. Netease pulled the plug after realizing the game needs US$44M more to get finished. With the US tightening the screws on Chinese money in gaming, I wonder where Netease...
Dragonkin: The Banished, an isometric action RPG by Eko Software and Nacon, entered Early Access in March 2025 and is set to leave Early Access with a full 1.0 launch on March 16, 2026 for PC and March 19 for...
Humble Bundle marks its 15th anniversary with a special “15 Time Capsule” bundle featuring ten Steam Deck‑compatible indie titles at deep discounts. The collection includes OddSparks: An Automation Adventure, Inkbound, Kill Knight, Mark of the Deep and other classics such...
Razer’s upcoming Viper V4 Pro gaming mouse has been inadvertently exposed in retail stores, confirming leaked specifications. The mouse upgrades to a Focus Pro 50K sensor, adds Razer Optical Gen 4 switches, an optical scroll wheel, and retains a lightweight 49 g...
Aesir Interactive’s new title, The Legend of Khiimori, entered Steam Early Access on March 3, 2026, offering an open‑world adventure set in 13th‑century Mongolia. The game blends the exploration mechanics of The Legend of Zelda with the horseback survival focus of Red Dead Redemption,...
Bungie launched Marathon, an extraction‑shooter released on March 5, 2026, featuring the Recon shell equipped with Echo Pulse sonar and a Tracker Drone. The guide explains how to time these abilities for ambush defense, AI clearing, and aggressive scouting. It also recommends...
Bizarre update: Valve has removed the bit in its new blog post about the Steam Machine possibly not shipping in 2026. https://t.co/s9zuuDPD48
We love to see it the love for halo alive. Sadly I overestimated interest in a Halo CE lan in Columbus. Gonna scrap our plans for the Easter weekend columbus lan so everyone can be with their families. Will be...
PUBG Mobile will add German hyper‑car maker Apollo Automobil to its Speed Drift event in the 4.3 version update, launching on March 21, 2026. The collaboration introduces four exclusive Apollo car skins, along with themed outfits, weapon finishes, and other rewards....
This could go the other way, too. In a game like GTA, if you say something too tame, the AI could spice it up.
Mario Tennis Fever arrives on the Nintendo Switch 2 as the latest entry in a three‑decade‑old sub‑series, offering bright, cartoony tennis with a roster of familiar characters and collectible rackets. The game’s Adventure mode functions more as a prolonged tutorial than...
Bungie’s new extraction shooter Marathon has been hailed as far tougher than ARC Raiders, catching top Twitch FPS streamer Shroud off guard. The game’s aggressive PvP focus, short time‑to‑kill and lethal AI enemies create a hardcore experience unlike the more...
Grinding Gear Games has launched the Mirage expansion for Path of Exile across PC and consoles, introducing the Mirage League—a revamped end‑game map system. Players now rescue Djinn trapped in parallel‑world map encounters, selecting wish modifiers that alter each run....
Pearl Abyss positions *Crimson Desert* as an open‑world action‑adventure rather than a traditional RPG, omitting classic leveling and skill‑tree mechanics. The game still incorporates RPG‑style skills, equipment upgrades, and character growth earned through exploration and quest completion. Scheduled for a...
Midwest Games, a publisher focused on non‑traditional gaming spaces, announced Adam Orth as its new chief operating officer. The company also appointed Cisco Maldonado and Charlotte Cook as executive advisers to steer publishing strategy. Orth brings operational expertise from previous...
The Chronoportal Phenomenon anniversary event is back in EverQuest 2 for 2026, letting players travel through portals to relive classic dungeons and boss fights. New rewards include 11 shop items from Erben Delki and the “Essence of a Time Past” weapon...
Resident Evil Requiem’s final puzzle requires a full play‑through ending with Marie’s doll in the inventory, a condition triggered by a precise sequence of actions in the basement and care centre. Players must wait for blood to pool, survive a...
Update 49 launches next week, integrating four legacy DLCs—Dark Brotherhood, Thieves Guild, Orisinum, and Imperial City—directly into The Elder Scrolls Online base game. The content becomes free, accessible via the Collectibles > Stories menu, and includes new PvP/PvE zones, dungeons, and...
This weekend’s Xbox Game Pass lineup highlights three standout titles: the classic Resident Evil 2 remake, the visually striking indie sequel Planet of Lana 2, and the genre‑defining deck‑builder Slay the Spire. While newer releases like Pokémon Pokopia and Slay the Spire 2...
Steven Sharif, founder of Intrepid Studios, secured a temporary restraining order from a California federal judge that bars former board members and their affiliates from accessing or misusing Intrepid's trade secrets. Sharif alleges the board deliberately froze assets, pursued a...
YouTooz confirmed it will release three chibi‑styled Metaphor: ReFantazio figures and a Heismay Noctule plush, with pre‑orders opening on March 10, 2026. The figures depict the game’s protagonist Will, Leon Strohl da Haliaetus, and Eiselin Burchelli Meijal Hulkenberg, each holding...
Marvel Snap returned after a year‑long TikTok ban, with Second Dinner Studios now self‑publishing the title. The studio released roughly 100 new cards in 2025 and unveiled a "Foundational Focus" roadmap that includes the Objective keyword and a forthcoming Draft...
Gunnar has launched two franchise‑themed gaming glasses: the World of Warcraft‑inspired Sylvanas model at $84 and the Borderlands 4‑themed Ripper model at $74. Both pairs incorporate Gunnar’s signature multi‑barrel hinges, G‑Lens anti‑reflective coating, and certified blue‑light and UV protection. Each includes...
Valve says it “hopes” to ship Steam Machine in 2026, but skyrocketing prices for memory and storage have caused “challenges.” https://t.co/IyF4yucybr
I don't see how this gets better any time soon, or how it doesn't sabotage every other gaming console as well https://t.co/UrL6CJqeav
Terra Nil, the acclaimed reverse city‑builder from Free Lives, will exit Netflix Games on March 27, 2026, exactly three years after its debut. The departure is part of a broader wave of over 50 third‑party titles leaving the platform as...
GOALS announced an open beta beginning March 13, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox. The free‑to‑play title emphasizes fast, skill‑based, arcade‑style football with fictional players instead of licensed rosters. It launches with 1v1 online matches, plans a 5v5 mode, and supports a...
Sentinels announced the signing of Canadian initiator Jonah P (JonahP) to its 2026 VCT roster, likely stepping in for Kyu. The move follows a disappointing VCT Americas Kickoff where the team secured only one series and missed Masters Santiago. JonahP arrives...
If you're attending GDC next week, please consider attending this panel about The Rise of Independent Game Journalism, featuring some so-called experts on the topic (Monday, 3:10-4:10pm, West Hall - Room 3005) https://t.co/pccS4g9IdS https://t.co/Vzw5nh6Fpe
The League of Legends European Championship (LEC) Spring Split 2026 kicks off on March 28 with a best‑of‑three round‑robin regular season lasting seven weeks, followed by a double‑elimination, best‑of‑five playoff. The top six teams advance, and the two finalists earn...
