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Know What's Happening in Gaming
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.
Gnosia, the sci‑fi social deduction RPG that debuted on Switch in March 2021, has expanded into an anime series now streaming on Crunchyroll. Leveraging that momentum, Aniplex announced an 8.2‑inch non‑scale figure of the character Setsu, priced around $44. The collectible is slated for a December 2026 release, though a global launch date is still pending. Early orders are possible via the Aniplex website using a proxy service, highlighting strong overseas demand for the new merch.
Hanwha Life Insurance announced an exclusive official sponsorship of Korea's esports national team for the 2026 Aichi‑Nagoya Asian Games. The deal makes Hanwha the sole financial‑sector sponsor, supporting roughly 50 athletes competing in nine titles. The insurer will fund preparation,...
There are already 1000s of early reviews on Steam, multiple reviews-in-progress published at large websites, and tons of reactions across X, Reddit, and YouTube. The idea that somehow anyone has been prevented from finding out what people think about Marathon...
Tencent Games announced a robust GDC 2026 program featuring more than 20 sessions and a technology showcase of its latest AI‑powered development tools. The company will exhibit six internal solutions—including VISVISE, MagicDawn, ACE anti‑cheat, WeTest, ASI World, and AI‑generated Kung Fu...
Netmarble will host a one‑day fan activation called “50 Elizabeths in LA” at L.A. Live on March 14, featuring game demos, a 360° photo booth and 50 Elizabeth cosplayers. The event will be livestreamed in two segments, with creator LilyPichu hosting the...
As governments around the world are trying to understand games, it's important to consider that gaming belongs on the side of fun and art, not addiction. https://t.co/np9Y5SRrJG
HoYoVerse has officially teased Linnea, a new Geo character slated for release in the upcoming Luna VI update of Genshin Impact. The teaser, shared on X, suggests she will be a five‑star unit and the sole new playable character highlighted for...
Over The Top: WWI, a chaotic 200‑player World War I shooter, launched this week and has already attracted over 1,000 paying players. The game blends Garry’s Mod‑style mayhem with Battlefield‑scale battles, positioning itself as a light‑hearted alternative to more serious shooters. Developers...
Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against the United States government alleging that tariffs imposed under former President Donald Trump's executive orders violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The complaint, lodged in the United States Court of International Trade,...
The article lists nine notable action games that remain confined to legacy hardware, highlighting titles like Evil Dead: Regeneration, Incredible Crisis, and Transformers: War for Cybertron. It explains how expired licenses, limited commercial interest, and lack of developer initiative prevent these...
RetroAchievements adds a trophy system to roughly 10,000 classic games, offering over half a million achievements that work through the RetroArch emulator. By pairing the service with EmuDeck, users can transform a Steam Deck or similar handheld into a portable retro‑gaming...
The long‑awaited Skyblivion mod, a full conversion of Oblivion into the Skyrim engine, has missed its projected 2025 launch and now only hints at a 2026 release. The Rebelzize team’s latest update is an eight‑minute video that merely displays a...
Bungie’s upcoming Marathon reboot blends classic extraction‑shooter mechanics with deep sci‑fi lore, introducing alien S’pht enemies and mysterious cosmic forces. Season 1’s Cryo Archive promises an end‑game zone where players confront an entity that even the UESC fears, while Season 2’s Nightfall...
World of Tanks: HEAT released a Foundations video showcasing its new human‑machine synergy system. The game introduces three agent classes—Assault, Defender, and Marksman—each paired with two specialized tanks and a class‑specific ultimate ability. Examples include the Defender’s Creeping Barrage artillery...
Pearl Abyss confirmed that its single‑player open‑world title Crimson Desert will launch worldwide on March 19, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game will ship as a premium, full‑price product with no early‑access or day‑one Xbox Game Pass...
Compulsion Games announced that its third‑person action‑adventure South of Midnight will debut on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 on March 31. The title originally launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store on April 8, 2025. A special Weaver’s...
The Honor of Kings Major League Committee announced that three qualified teams—Astar Esports, Alpha7 Esports, and Leviatán—will withdraw from the 2026 Spring Major League due to uncertainty around connecting flights caused by international travel disruptions. The tournament will still run...
Did you know Google is paying Epic Games' legal fees in this antitrust settlement? https://t.co/Qwy0yMFPj1
Professional Counter-Strike players Thomas “birdfromsky” Due‑Frederiksen and Johannes “b0RUP” Borup announced they are parting ways with Ukrainian organization kONO after the team failed to pay four months of salary. Their X posts detail that kONO halted the roster, offered half‑pay,...
Valve released a new Team Fortress 2 patch that applies automatically on restart, delivering a comprehensive set of bug fixes, security patches, and visual updates. The update eliminates a color‑code impersonation exploit, resolves Linux map asset loading issues, and addresses...
Nano Park Studios and iam8bit have launched a free demo of Petal Runner on Steam. The slice‑of‑life RPG, inspired by Game Boy Color titles, lets players explore the second district of North Valley, a coastal, solarpunk city. Players can meet...
Glaive Games has launched Swap Heroes: Eternal Legends worldwide on Android and iOS, delivering a real‑time, squad‑based action RPG for mobile. The title features cartoony visuals, a vibrant fantasy setting, and instant hero swapping to tackle colossal bosses. Players can...
Gran Turismo announced the cancellation of the World Series opening round in Abu Dhabi, originally scheduled for March 28 at the Space42 Arena, citing escalating instability in the Middle East following recent US‑Israel strikes on Iran. Ticket purchasers will receive...
Sony is quietly testing dynamic pricing on its PlayStation Store, showing different prices for the same game to different users. The A/B test covers 139 titles, including first‑party hits like God of War Ragnarök and The Last of Us Part 2, across 68...
Indie studio Brimstone’s “Super Battle Golf” has taken the chaotic multiplayer niche by storm, selling over 400,000 copies in its debut week. The game blends whimsical golf mechanics with combat tools such as landmines, explosive balls, and orbital strikes, supporting...
Renowned Ark Survival Ascended modder Nekatus recently faced community criticism after reusing a boss from the defunct game Atlas in the official Astraeos map pack. After explaining the decision as a pragmatic shortcut, the backlash softened and many supporters praised...
Marathon’s vault, the central inventory hub, begins with 160 slots, but high‑slot items like assault and sniper rifles consume eight slots each, quickly filling the space. The UI compounds the problem: identical icons for different implants force players to hover...
Subtractive Runemixer, a free first‑person RPG on Itch.io, centers on a colour‑mixing rune combat system that feels like stirring paints on a palette. Players, as the automaton Caster, explore glitch‑infused dungeons of pink‑purple crystal and server‑farm aesthetics while battling enemies...
French esports organization Team Vitality announced its withdrawal from StarCraft II after a two‑year stint that began in 2024. The roster, featuring Korean stars Maru, Ryung and Zoun, delivered highlights such as Maru’s DreamHack Dallas victory and a second‑place finish at...
Furniture & Mattress has released a standalone version of Arranger: A Role‑Puzzling Adventure for Android and iOS, priced at $9.99 with a try‑before‑you‑buy option. The new build runs at 60 fps, double the frame rate of the earlier Netflix Games release....
Wildcard esports has completed the signing of Serbian in‑game leader Nemanja “nEMANHA” Đukić, filling the IGL vacancy left by Peter “stanislaw” Jarguz’s benching and Anthony “CLASIA” Kearney’s departure. nEMANHA arrives after a strong stint with illwill, where he helped the...
Early-access Wreckfest 2’s sixth update introduces a school bus, two new cars and fresh race modes. The bus joins the roster of special vehicles alongside the Hurricane muscle car and the lightweight Nami sports model. Players can now compete in waypoint...
2K has released the latest WWE 2K26 locker codes, highlighted by the new BSTINTWRLD26 code that grants an Aftershock Series I Basic Pack and a Momentum Series I Basic Pack. The codes can be redeemed directly from the game’s main menu, simplifying the...
Pokémon Pokopia’s mysterious feathers are a two‑type collectible—silver from Lugia and rainbow from Ho‑Oh—each linked to specific in‑game weather conditions. Lugia drops silver feathers during rainy or cloudy skies, while Ho‑Oh provides rainbow feathers only on sunny days, and both...
A recent video by MrTopTenList ranks the ten worst fighting‑game character redesigns, highlighting fan‑disliked changes in titles like Tekken 8, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and Street Fighter 5. The list points out that even iconic fighters such as Paul Phoenix...
Marathon, Bungie's new PvP‑focused extraction shooter, includes a standard store and a premium rewards pass, but players deem the pass poor value. The $10 pass provides only one character skin, 25 weapon skins, and no Lux premium currency return, despite...
Everstone Studio has launched the Hexi expansion for Where Winds Meet via a free Home Afar update, adding a desert‑styled Hexi region accessed through the Hexi‑Jade Gate Pass. The update introduces new Mystic Skills such as Tai Chi and Moonleap Morph, a...
North American esports organization FlyQuest has unveiled a limited‑edition apparel line to mark International Women’s Day. A portion of the sales will be donated to the 1000 Dreams Fund, which provides education, mentorship and career resources for young women pursuing...
Hololive Production has teamed up with Sunrise and Bandai Namco for a major Gundam crossover, integrating its Vtubers into new mini‑stories, music, merchandise, and games. Six flagship talents—Suisei, Marine, Miko, Koyori, Chihaya, and Fubuki—receive bespoke mobile‑suit liveries, with the iconic RX‑78‑2...
Konami’s eFootball 2026 introduces Tuncay Şanlı as a free‑to‑play Epic striker, but the card is only available in a handful of regions. The review finds the forward excels in finishing, acceleration and balance, offering a flexible stat build that can be tuned...
Runaway Play Games launched Hatch Dragons, a free-to-play mobile pet simulation where players raise and collect dragons in an enchanted forest. The game blends dragon lore with Nordic-inspired designs, offering hundreds of species, including cat and flower dragons. Players help...
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Facepunch Studios, the creator of Rust and Garry’s Mod, announced it will sponsor DreamHack Birmingham from March 27‑29. The company will host a modest booth where attendees can try its new game‑creation platform s&box and preview Rust Mobile. COO Alistair...
Sony is reversing its recent experiment with PC ports, scrapping plans for upcoming first‑party titles like Ghost of Yotei. The move follows disappointing sales – only about 6% of God of War Ragnarök players were on PC – and a failure...
Pokopia, the mobile Pokémon simulation, does not allow Pokémon to evolve within the game itself. However, players can still acquire pre‑evolved or fully evolved forms such as Charmeleon, Charizard, Ivysaur, and Venusaur by building appropriate habitats, using mystery‑gift codes, or...
Epic Games’ mobile storefront is giving away two titles this week: the atmospheric platformer Little Nightmares, normally $8.99, and a premium Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms bundle that usually sells for $5.99‑$29.99. The promotion runs from March 5 to March 12, 2026...
Pocket Gamer Connects has opened ticket sales for its Shanghai summit on July 29, 2026, positioning the event as a business‑focused gateway ahead of ChinaJoy. The conference will gather global publishers, investors, developers and platform partners for curated meetings, expert...
Five years after the 2021 Abandoned controversy, developer Hasan Kahraman has resurfaced the project under the title "Abandoned: Gospels of Blood" on his PlayStation Network profile. The original Abandoned was widely recognized as a fabricated marketing stunt that falsely linked...
At Pocket Gamer Connects San Francisco, Tebex VP Liam Wiltshire warned that studios are still treating platform stores as the sole channel for player acquisition, a practice he says hampers long‑term growth. He highlighted the rise of direct‑to‑consumer (D2C) strategies...
Team Ninja’s Nioh 3 has become the series’ fastest‑selling title, surpassing one million units on PC and PS5. Despite strong sales and critical praise, studio head Fumihiko Yasuda described the game as “great but not perfect,” citing narrative depth, environmental storytelling,...
A Steam glitch saw Robocop: Rogue City’s files wiped and temporarily replaced with an early build of an unannounced Hunter: The Reckoning reboot. The replacement executable, dubbed “Hunter.EXE,” was live long enough for a handful of users to download and capture screenshots. The leak...
