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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.
Alchemy Games and Old Skull Games announced that their roguelite dungeon‑crawler Cryptical Path will debut on Nintendo Switch on March 4, 2026. The game uniquely lets players act as both hero and dungeon master, blending fast‑paced action with procedural level‑design. The announcement highlights the title’s upcoming launch and its dual‑role gameplay mechanic. This addition expands the Switch’s indie adventure lineup ahead of the next hardware cycle.
Digital Extremes announced that the Warframe "The Shadowgrapher" update will go live on March 25, 2026 across all platforms. The patch introduces the 64th Warframe, Follie, featuring ink‑based, reality‑bending powers, and a new solo‑or‑co‑op mode called Follie's Hunt. Additional content...
Polygon released interactive maps for Resident Evil Requiem covering key locations such as the Care Center, Wrenwood Hotel, Water Treatment Plant, and East Raccoon City. The maps pinpoint hidden ammo, weapons, safes, and crafting recipes that players might otherwise overlook....
Black Desert Online marks its 10th anniversary in the West with a series of in‑game events, new Vell spawns, and community contests. The console version celebrates six years of cross‑play, offering a 1,000% XP Hot Time and special boss encounters....
Blaze Entertainment unveiled a Rare‑branded Evercade Super Pocket handheld, slated for worldwide release in June 2026 at $69.99/£49.99/€59.99. The limited edition ships with Banjo‑Kazooie pre‑installed and a curated library of twelve classic Rare titles, including two games not found on...
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To mark its eighth anniversary, Kingdom Come: Deliverance received a PS5 Definitive Edition that lifts the original console ports to PC‑ultra visual quality and native 60 fps performance. The upgrade adds dynamic resolution, higher‑resolution textures and FSR‑upscaled 4K, while loading times...
Orna: The GPS RPG will roll out the Monumental Update on March 2, 2026, overhauling its event dungeons, known as Monuments. The redesign aligns each Monument with a specific classline—Warrior, Mage, Thief, or Pet—delivering faster, near‑continuous combat and eliminating long...
Lynxbyte Games and Mostly Games announced that PEPPERED: An Existential Platformer will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on April 7, following its PC debut on Steam a year earlier. The 2D narrative‑driven platformer features a...
Nintendo’s Switch 2 struggles with hair rendering in recent ports, notably Resident Evil Requiem and Final Fantasy 7 Remake. The issue stems from the console’s reliance on Nvidia’s DLSS AI upscaler, which blurs fine hair details when internal resolution is lowered for performance....
Japanese indie studio Qureate announced the sequel Bunny Garden 2 during its 2026‑2027 Digest, slated for a Spring 2026 launch. The game will retain three returning heroines—Kana, Miuka, and Rin—and introduce a new character, Erisa, voiced by Yukina Shuto. New...
Red Team Games has launched Cards and Castles Ultimate on Android, extending its tactical card‑board franchise to mobile. The third installment blends deck‑building with grid‑based combat, offering seven distinct factions and more than 350 collectible cards. New systems include Draft...
Nintendo announced a free Mega Garchomp Z for Pokémon Legends: Z‑A via a new Mystery Gift released during the 30‑year Pokémon Presents stream. Players receive the Garchompite Z after claiming the gift and defeating a Mega Garchomp Z in a Hyperspace Lumiose battle....
Stellar Blade director Hyung‑Tae Kim posted an image celebrating Yoko Taro’s new Evangelion project that combined the anime’s heroine Asuka with the iconic Emil heads from Nier: Automata. Yoshikaze Matsushita, the original creator of the Emil design, accused Kim of using...
Turkey has overhauled its tech incentive framework, consolidating fragmented programs into a single model for mobile‑game studios and software exporters. The new scheme offers up to 25 million TL in marketing subsidies, 50 million TL for digital product promotion, and a 50 %...
Mellow, a contractor‑management platform for freelancers, has unveiled Indie Launchpad, a six‑month support program for indie game studios. The initiative grants full access to Mellow’s global talent pool, covering more than 100 countries, enabling studios to hire remote developers, artists,...
Pocket Tactics released a comprehensive guide covering every summonable unit in the mobile gacha title Universal Tower Defense. The article lists each character’s element, abilities, and rarity, and explains the steep rarity odds—Mythic (0.5%), Legendary (2%), Epic (16%), Rare (81.5%)....
Alienware announced the return of its Collegiate Clash esports tournament for a second season, running from March through an April LAN final. The 2026 edition will feature 24 North American colleges, with online qualifiers in early March and a double‑elimination...
Johnny Galvatron, once frontman of Australian glam‑rock band The Galvatrons, has pivoted to video game development, merging his musical roots with interactive media. His new titles weave synth‑rock soundscapes directly into gameplay mechanics, creating a seamless audio‑visual experience. The interview...
Swedish CS:GO star Olof "olofmeister" Kajbjer has been inducted into the Hall of Fame as the first player whose career began in Counter‑Strike 1.6. He amassed two Major titles, a Major MVP, and was 2015 Player of the Year, contributing 18...
BC.Game topped ESL’s February Annual Incentive standings after its appearance at IEM Kraków 2026, posting the highest average viewership of 569,201 and earning eight Viewership Points. The squad advanced through the Play‑In round, beating Legacy and Ninjas in Pyjamas, but...
Japanese broadcaster TBS and developer Now Production have released KASSO GAIDEN: Escape from the Skaterverse (EftS), an endless‑runner rhythm skateboarding game, worldwide on Android and iOS. The title features 43 customizable boards, 35 distinct tricks, seven street courses, and a...
Teardown, the voxel‑destruction sandbox from Tuxedo Labs, is adding full multiplayer on March 12. The update brings cooperative campaign play, sandbox hijinks, and several new multiplayer modes, extending the game beyond its solo roots. Developers also hinted at a multiplayer racing...
Team Liquid and Sunderland AFC announced a strategic partnership to field a joint squad in EA Sports FC’s ePremier League. EA Sports FC players Paulo Neto and Gabriel “Young” Freitas will compete under a co‑branded jersey, representing both entities. The...
At their wedding, a newly‑wed couple staged a live Soul Calibur 2 match, choosing the classic 2002 fighting game for their celebration. Both players selected the character Mitsurugi and demonstrated precise arcade‑stick inputs, indicating significant practice. The event was captured and shared...
Gray Zone Warfare announced its 0.4.0 “Spearhead” update, revamping the task system with map‑bound objectives and intel photos to cut down on external wiki lookups. Quest and trader progression have been streamlined, reducing the grind in starter towns. The patch...
Insomniac’s Advanced Suit 2.0, first seen in Marvel’s Spider‑Man 2, will be featured as an alternate costume in Arc System Works’ fighting game Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. The suit is part of the $99.99/£94.99 Ultimate Edition, which bundles five costumes, though...
Pokémon Winds and Waves will launch in 2027, and its three starter Pokémon were unveiled at the February 2026 Pokémon Presents. The grass‑type bird Browt, fire‑type puppy Pombon, and water‑type lizard Gecqua each bring distinct aesthetic themes and early fan reactions. While Pombon has...
Hamster has begun removing PC versions of several ACA NeoGeo titles from the Microsoft Store while rolling out Xbox Play Anywhere support across its catalog. The delisted games include Aero Fighters 3, Sengoku, Crossed Swords and Shock Troopers 2nd Squad, and the publisher...
Netflix has soft‑launched Netflix Playground, a kids‑focused gaming hub, in the Philippines. The ad‑free service is bundled at no extra cost with a standard Netflix subscription and targets preschool‑ and kindergarten‑age children. It offers a suite of minigames featuring familiar...
Malaysia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, together with the Digital Ministry, announced plans to develop formal esports guidelines aimed at curbing online violence and extremist content among young gamers. The initiative follows concerns that in‑game chat can expose minors to...
Pokémon announced that the 2026 World Championship will run from August 28‑30 in San Francisco, with finals at the Chase Center. The event coincides with the inaugural Pokémon XP fan experience, featuring cosplay contests and workshops. Nearly 3,000 competitors will battle...
#AmazonMGM is full on their iconic video game adaptations era, releasing our first look at the #GodofWar streaming series, unveiling a still of #Kratos and #Atreus, to announce that production of the series based on the popular game has officially...
Resident Evil Requiem runs adequately on Valve’s Steam Deck when paired with the Low graphics preset and AMD’s FSR 3.1 upscaling, delivering 30‑45 fps in most sections and occasional peaks near 60 fps. The handheld’s 1280×720 output leaves black bars on its 800p...
The Pokémon XP interest list opens April 2‑23, letting fans apply for attendance at the August 28‑30 event in San Francisco’s Moscone Center. Single‑day tickets are priced at $120 for adults and $70 for children, while a multi‑day pass required for Championship Sunday costs...
Pokémon Winds and Waves, the next‑generation mainline titles, were unveiled in a striking trailer and confirmed as exclusive launches for the upcoming Switch 2, slated for 2027. The footage showcases dramatically upgraded visuals, including detailed environments, water effects, and underwater exploration,...
The Pokémon Company announced the tenth‑generation titles, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, slated for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. Set in a tropical locale, the games feature dramatically improved water visuals that outshine previous entries. The first trailer revealed three new starter Pokémon—Browt,...
The British Esports Federation signed the Armed Forces Covenant on December 4, 2025, committing to support serving personnel, veterans, and their families. The pledge includes discounts on facilities, work‑experience opportunities, and access to supply‑chain partners. British Esports will collaborate with...
MOUZ has extended its strategic partnership with gaming hardware leader Razer for an additional two years, marking the longest‑standing collaboration in the German organization’s history. The renewal emphasizes joint local engagement initiatives, leveraging both companies’ Hamburg headquarters for smoother operations....
Nintendo announced that Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness will join the Switch 2 GameCube library next month as part of the Switch Online + Expansion Pack. The title becomes the ninth GameCube game available through the service, following a lineup that already includes classics like The Legend of Zelda:...
Resident Evil Village arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 as a flawless port, delivering PS5‑level graphics and stable frame rates in both docked and handheld modes. The launch coincides with two other Resident Evil titles—Resident Evil 7 and the new Requiem—making three games...
Running With Scissors unveiled Flesh & Wire, a horror‑first‑person shooter set in the POSTAL universe. Players control Angel, a college student navigating a surreal Dreamscape while hunting the Postal Dude across Arizona. The game blends conventional firearms with otherworldly artifacts...
The Fourth Major Update (0.15.0) for *Fields of Mistria* introduces the Apiary and Terrarium, new farm structures that turn captured insects into honey, bait, and pheromones. Players unlock them by completing a Luc‑issued quest that requires Town Rank 30 and shipping...
Sony announced that the PlayStation 5 Pro is receiving an upgraded PSSR upscaling engine, built on AMD’s FSR 4, starting with the launch of Resident Evil Requiem. The new PSSR promises 4K resolution at 60 fps without sacrificing frame rate, addressing earlier complaints about image...
CHERRY XTRFY has appointed Counter‑Strike legend Emil “HeatoN” Christensen as a brand ambassador. In his new role HeatoN will represent the company at events, contribute to product development, and test upcoming gaming gear. The partnership builds on earlier collaborations, including...
The Fisch Pinions Aria rod has become the current meta weapon in Roblox's fishing game, thanks to its extreme 142% lure speed and 242% luck. Its passive suite includes a 42% Harmonized mutation that multiplies fish value 4.2‑fold and a...
Tokyo Revengers UNLIMITED launched on Android and iOS in Japan, offering real‑time fighting battles that blend narrative arcs with competitive team combat. Players assemble squads from the Tokyo Manji Gang, Valhalla, Black Dragon, Tenjiku and other factions, leveraging timing‑based special...
Hanjin BRION announced the signing of former Cloud9 mid laner Lee “Loki” Sang‑min on a two‑year contract lasting through 2027. The 20‑year‑old will vie for a starting spot alongside incumbent Roamer as the team prepares for the 2026 LCK regular...
Indie developer releases Gambonanza, a chess‑roguelike hybrid demo debuting at Steam Next Fest. The game condenses chess onto a tiny board where players spin a wheel for three starting pieces and must capture all enemy units within limited turns, with...
Emanuele Feronato’s new tutorial demonstrates how to recreate the rotating‑gravity and perimeter‑based movement from the platformer *Be Brave, Barb* using pure geometry in Phaser. By extracting a shape’s outer loop from a Tiled map and assigning a simple terrain direction...
