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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.
Playtika reported $604.6 million revenue for Q3 2025, with GAAP net income of $39.1 million and adjusted EBITDA up 30% sequentially. Direct‑to‑consumer (D2C) revenue reached a record $209.3 million, representing 31% of total revenue and moving toward a 40% target within two years. Disney Solitaire, part of the Super Play portfolio, surpassed a $200 million annualized run rate, becoming the fastest‑scaling title in company history. Conversely, Slotomania revenue fell 46.7% year‑over‑year as the firm rebalanced the game economy and trimmed marketing spend.
Whitemoon Games announced that Broken Ranks mobile early access launches March 3 for Polish players, featuring a near‑complete PC experience. All boss encounters, quests, champions, and daily/weekly challenges will be available, though drop history, Legends crafting UI, arenas, tournaments, and the faction...
The article ranks the top 25 Pokémon games, blending classic mainline releases with notable spin‑offs and recent mobile titles. It highlights how Nintendo Switch entries like Let’s Go Pikachu/Eevee and Sword & Shield dominate the contemporary list, while mobile successes such as Pokémon Go and...
At IGN's Fan Fest 2026, AEW champion Kenny Omega appeared in a behind‑the‑scenes video demonstrating Capcom’s motion‑capture workflow for the new Alex character in Street Fighter 6. Omega donned a mocap suit and performed a range of Alex’s attacks, including a...
Twitch announced it will no longer issue penalties solely for displaying combined chat overlays during simulcasts. CEO Dan Clancy clarified that the platform’s enforcement guidelines are being revised after creator backlash, citing the Gigguk warning as a catalyst. While the new...
NPC Studio’s fourth major update for *Fields of Mistria* introduced monster pet skins, starting with a Sapling‑themed look for cats and dogs. The skins are unlocked via the new Tier 5 Combat perk, Friend‑Shaped, earned by progressing through mine challenges. The...
Jagex announced a sweeping overhaul of RuneScape’s Premier Membership, beginning with the closure of the Loyalty Store in April and the removal of several micro‑transaction perks such as Auras, unlimited free bosses, Monthly Drops, Premier Tokens, and the Premier Chat...
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against Valve, accusing the company of promoting illegal gambling through loot‑box mechanics in Counter‑Strike 2 and other Steam titles. The complaint seeks an injunction, disgorgement of profits and civil penalties, arguing...
Netmarble launched Raven2’s first boost server, BURNING, to fast‑track players to level 60 within a limited timeframe. The server grants a Legendary Holy Garment to anyone who reaches level 60, with the same reward available on all servers during the...
New World: Aeternum announced a series of spring quality‑of‑life updates ahead of its planned sunset in January 2027. In March the patch will fix broken Steam achievements, unlock all transmog items, enable cross‑region transfers, extend AFK timers to 24 hours and increase...
South Korean publisher Nexon released the fourth free update, “Shrouded Sky,” for its PvPvE title ARC Raiders. The update introduces a Hurricane weather condition that slows movement, reduces visibility, and alters projectile trajectories, alongside two new enemy types—Firefly, a flamethrower‑armed flyer,...
The Devil May Cry anime’s second season released a fresh clip at IGN Fan Fest 2026, featuring Dante wielding his iconic Ebony and Ivory pistols. The visual confirms the series’ commitment to preserving core character traits while adopting a more...
Square Enix re‑released the original 1997 Final Fantasy VII on Steam on Feb. 24, immediately triggering a flood of negative reviews. Players encountered a buggy mandatory launcher, unchangeable resolution, and an initial zero‑byte upload that left the game missing. A framerate boost...
EA’s Full Circle studio is undergoing restructuring that appears to be a mass layoff after the free‑to‑play *Skate* title saw its concurrent player count drop to roughly 2 % of its launch‑day peak of 134,000. The studio says the downsizing will...
The Water Pump, a rare item in ARC Raiders, has become more valuable after the Shrouded Sky update. While it has no direct combat use, it’s required to finish the Unexpected Initiatives quest and the Weather Monitor System project’s fourth...
Limited Run Games announced the Marvel: Maximum Collection, a retro compilation featuring 13 classic Marvel video games from the 8‑bit and 16‑bit eras. Six titles, including X‑Men: The Arcade Game and Silver Surfer, are confirmed, with the remaining seven to...
Throne and Liberty’s latest patch introduces a double Archboss spawn event running through March 12, expands Battleground map features, and launches a PvP creator roundtable. The update also delivers the first major overhaul of the Tower of Greed, resetting the season...
The Gamer details how to locate the "Troll Under The Bridge" side activity in High On Life 2 and warns that the encounter frequently freezes the game. The quest becomes available after unlocking the Circuit Arcadia map and approaching the southwestern...
The article spotlights three overlooked Pokémon spin‑offs—Pokémon Ranch, Pokémon Duel, and Pokémon Magikarp Jump—each introducing mechanics that predated broader industry trends. Ranch (2008) offered a pet‑sim experience on the Wii, essentially a precursor to Pokémon Home’s creature storage. Duel (2016) translated a tabletop...
Windrose, a pirate‑era survival crafting title, offers a free demo that introduces players to its island world and resource‑gathering loops. One of the hardest materials to locate is Clay, which appears only in a few coastal‑jungle spots. The demo guarantees...
Genki’s Tokyo Xtreme Racer has arrived on PS5, delivering its final PC version as a next‑gen arcade racer. The classic 1995 title Rave Racer debuts on PS5 tomorrow via Hamster’s Arcade Archives, bringing split‑screen multiplayer and new modes. Both games...
UAE‑based Black Anvil Studio announced Hellguard: Dark Action MMORPG, a mobile‑first dark fantasy title after five years of development. The game drops players into a grim, medieval world where ancient seals fail and hostile spirits emerge. It features multiple heroes,...
GameSquare (NASDAQ: GAME) has been announced as the title sponsor of EsportsNext 2026, the premier esports trade conference scheduled for April 29‑30 in Fort Worth, Texas. The two‑day event will convene senior executives, investors, and brand leaders to discuss industry trends...
Arc System Works confirmed that Guilty Gear Strive’s version 2.00 update remains on track for a 2026 release, despite months of radio silence. Producer Ken Miyauchi reassured the community via social media, noting that development is proceeding as scheduled. The upcoming patch follows...
Deadswitch Combat, a free‑to‑play 2D multiplayer shooter from Wilkin Games, entered Steam Early Access in September 2025 and quickly earned a Very Positive rating. Built on Phaser 3, the title offers fast‑paced combat across multiple modes, including ranked matches, clans, and...
Indie studio Laps Games announced that its medieval sandbox RPG Valorborn will enter Steam Early Access on April 15. The initial build delivers a microcosm of the planned open world, featuring autonomous NPCs, factions, and fully explorable towns. Laps intends...
ConcernedApe will unveil two new marriage candidates for Stardew Valley in the 1.7 update during the game’s 10‑year anniversary video tomorrow. The reveal will raise the total number of eligible partners to 14, adding fresh romance content for long‑time players....
ESL announced the opening matchups for Pro League Season 23 Stage 1, a five‑day online event running March 1‑5 using a Swiss format. Top seed Parivision will face bottom‑ranked SemperFi, while headline games include Ninjas in Pyjamas vs Legacy, Liquid vs Passion UA, and...
SoaR Gaming, founded in 2011 as a Call of Duty trick‑shot collective, grew into a multi‑title esports organization before being acquired in 2019. After the purchase, the new ownership divested all competitive rosters, exiting esports entirely. The company redirected resources...
Supervoid’s upcoming post‑apocalyptic action MMORPG Project DNA unveiled its first gameplay trailer, showcasing fast‑paced combat, massive bosses, and a bleak 2046 Earth setting. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the game emphasizes precision dodging and strategic skill use. The narrative centers on...
2026 marks a turning point as a wave of regulations—DMCCA, the EU Digital Services Act, the upcoming Digital Fairness Act, the AI Act and others—target core game mechanics. Dark‑pattern practices, UI prompts, loot‑box disclosures, virtual‑currency pricing and player‑generated communication are...
I've played half of Resident Evil 9 and my time with it is easy to describe: incredible. (Or, how I just put it on a Remap Radio recording, fucking awesome) A truly inspired blend of horror and action, perhaps the...
Inside the @moonlake world models, just released today, for video gaming with founder @sunfanyun. We go deep about the future of video game development. Wow. https://t.co/yDg0M6yDmG
Bungie is using a Server Slam weekend to preview its upcoming extraction shooter Marathon, scheduled for full launch on March 5, 2026. From February 26 to March 2, viewers who watch Marathon streams on Twitch can earn a tiered set...
It's becoming impossible for children to avoid interacting with AI, and platforms are doing very little to give parents control. Now, Roblox now has games with AI. What can it do, and how worried should you be? I've got you...
Fun fact: Asha Sharma's appointment as CEO of Xbox is her second time working on Microsoft's gaming brand A Microsoft rep confirmed to me that she did some Xbox work back during her initial 2011-2013 Microsoft stint but didn't specify what...
Chess.com has rebranded its Global Championship as the Chess.com Open, positioning it as the largest open chess tournament of 2026. The event runs from March 14 to April 26, featuring a $250,000 prize pool and three direct berths to the...
Very different than other world models I have seen. Much more focused on gaming. Will have a video up later to dive into this.
Stormhaven Studios rolled out a dynamic weather system for Embers Adrift, adding rain and snow that react to each biome's temperature, humidity, and precipitation probability. The server‑client calculation triggers precipitation, while new footstep audio layers realism for wet and snowy...
WB really told their marketing team to FINISH HIM and so they did deliver an epic poster of #MortalKombat2, ahead of its trailer debut this weekend, confirming that it has #IMAX locked for its debut. #MortalKombatII debuts this SUMMER on MAY...
Pocket Tactics’ Jigglypuff guide details the pink Normal/Fairy Pokémon’s evolution, base stats, type match‑ups, and comprehensive move lists across every main series game. It outlines where to catch Jigglypuff from Generation 1 through Generation 9, noting its unique Moon Stone evolution into...
ESL Pro League Season 23 runs March 1‑15, 2026, featuring 24 Counter‑Strike 2 teams in online Swiss stages followed by LAN playoffs in Stockholm’s Annexet. The tournament offers a $275,000 prize pool, with the champion earning $100,000 and a spot...
Tickets for the PGL Major Singapore 2026, scheduled Dec 10‑13 at Singapore Indoor Stadium, were released on Feb 25 and have drawn sharp criticism for steep pricing. Single‑day tickets start at $144 and rise to $369 for the final day,...
Helika and Avalanche are co‑hosting a joint Accelerator Demo Day at Pocket Gamer Connects in San Francisco on March 9, 2026, concluding a 12‑week program that equips game studios with funding, mentorship, and Helika’s data‑driven publishing support. The event will debut Helika’s AI‑powered...
REVIEW: I liked Resident Evil Requiem so much that I took a break while on review deadline to play RE2 Remake through for the first time... a game I'd say is mandatory for this one See, Requiem is an excellent Resident...
Garden Horizons, a Roblox farming title, features six distinct gear items that boost planting and harvesting efficiency. The gear spans Common to Legendary tiers, priced between $5,000 and $100,000 in-game currency. Players obtain gear exclusively from Molly's Gear Shop, which...
Ponchorado, an indie title from Seal Games, is now available on Android. The game blends satirical Wild West survival‑action with roguelite mechanics, all rendered in a 1930s cartoon style. Players control Poncho, a forgotten stuntman stranded on an unfinished western...
Embark Studios' extraction shooter ARC Raiders is now officially Steam Deck verified, allowing handheld play alongside its PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC releases. Early builds strained portable hardware, but recent Server Slam optimizations have lifted performance to a playable...
The CinematicFX mod for STALKER 2 injects dramatic dust, smoke, and debris whenever bullets strike surfaces, turning previously muted impacts into visually striking events. Developed by Cazanu and available on Nexus Mods, the mod tailors particle effects to the material hit,...
Beamdog has released patch 2.7 for the Enhanced Editions of Baldur’s Gate 1, Baldur’s Gate 2, Icewind Dale and Siege of Dragonspear, currently available in the Steam beta and slated for GOG later. The update, the first since 2021, adds native Apple...
