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Klei to unveil new Don't Starve title on April 9
Klei Entertainment announced that a brand‑new Don't Starve game will be revealed on April 9 at 9 am PDT during the triple‑i showcase. The reveal follows a cryptic ARG puzzle that displayed a fog‑shrouded logo on the Don't Starve Together site. Klei clarified the project is an original in‑house title, not the upcoming mobile port.
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By the numbers: USA Esports raises $500k in sponsorships
Prenew, an Espoo‑based marketplace for refurbished gaming PCs, has raised €1.8 million in a round led by Antler, with participation from several European VCs and operator syndicates. The funding will finance expansion into new European markets and a hiring surge of up to 100 staff in Finland over the next 18 months. Founded in 2024, Prenew currently serves Finland, Sweden and Germany and relies on automated refurbishment to standardize complex, customized gaming rigs. The capital injection underscores confidence in niche, sustainability‑driven second‑hand tech commerce.
The Pocket Tactics guide details everything about Clefairy, the original Fairy‑type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It outlines its evolution via Moon Stone, gender ratio, catch rate, base stats, and a comprehensive moveset spanning level‑up, TM, and egg moves. The article...
Blizzard announced Overwatch Rush, a top‑down hero shooter crafted from the ground up for iOS and Android. The title is in early development and currently undergoing a limited geo test in select regions. Gameplay focuses on fast‑paced, bite‑sized sessions with...
Garden Horizons is set to add a new tool called the Trowel in its upcoming major content update, though no exact release date has been announced. The Trowel lets players pick up and relocate crops, offering a more organized and...
pash forgot to post the link idk for aura reasons but this is 100x more interesting than moltbook to me because: - single verified agent playing with 10s of 1000s of real humans* - real money involved (tho its degenerate money but...
Meta’s latest standalone headset, the Quest 3, ships with a Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, 2064 × 2208 per‑eye resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate, positioning it as the market’s most capable consumer VR device. The headset supports a growing library of exclusives such as...
The Cyprus Game Developers Association (CYGMA) has been launched to serve as a unified voice for more than 300 game studios operating on the island. Its founding members include industry heavyweights such as Wargaming, Gaijin Entertainment, Owlcat Games, My.Games, Helio...
Blizzard’s Barcelona studio is developing Overwatch Rush, a top‑down twin‑stick shooter for iOS and Android that reimagines the flagship franchise for mobile. The free‑to‑play title launches with eight familiar heroes, some receiving significant ability overhauls such as Mercy’s new blaster‑based...
Falcom and GungHo have opened pre‑orders for the Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Golden Wings Collector’s Edition. The premium package costs $274.99 on PS5, Switch and Steam, and $279.99 for the upcoming Switch 2, and includes a diorama, SteelBook, artbook, soundtrack CD, collector’s...
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The Games [4Diversity] Showcase returns on March 10, 2026 during GDC week at San Francisco’s PawnShop. The event will present an international slate of indie titles that explore identity, culture, accessibility and inclusion, including Llamalandia, Embale, Jigten: Mandala of Shadows, Heartwood, RollerGirl, Snap Quest,...
Apple is the only company with a great proposal here: let parents, who buy the devices used by kids, set up kids accounts and decide what they're allowed to do, then pass those decisions to apps through parental controls --...
New Blood Interactive has released a demo for *Dungeons of DUSK*, a retro‑style dungeon‑crawler that expands the classic FPS *Dusk* into an RPG‑like experience. The demo slots between Episodes 1‑2 and 2‑3 of the original game, offering a 30‑level campaign, skill‑tree...
Worth keeping in mind that there are entire teams of people whose job it is to curate the public image and messaging of Microsoft's top executives when you see them decide to respond at midnight to a viral claim about...
Warhorse Studios announced that longtime director Daniel Vávra is leaving day‑to‑day game development to head a new transmedia role focused on a Kingdom Come: Deliverance film adaptation. The studio confirmed a completed script and ongoing talks with production companies, positioning...
Shotgun King, a roguelike turn‑based tactics game that reimagines chess, has launched on mobile for $6.99. Developed by French studio Punkcake Délicieux and originally released on PC in 2022, the title replaces Black’s army with a lone king wielding a...
BidOn, a non‑profit open‑source ad‑tech platform, has announced a new board of senior executives from leading mobile‑gaming companies and the creation of a dedicated engineering team. The board will guide strategy, product direction, and governance, while the engineering group will...
Wanderburg is an indie roguelike that lets players build and battle mobile castles, delivering a blend of strategic construction and chaotic combat. The game has quickly risen to the top of Steam wishlists, indicating strong early interest. It runs flawlessly...
Activision announced that Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile servers will permanently close on April 17, 2026. The title‑shot mobile version launched globally in March 2024 but was pulled from iOS and Android stores in May 2025, halting new acquisitions. Linked...
Is 6 gigawatts a lot of computing power? Active Fortnite players together own around 30 gigawatts of computing power, as consoles and high end PCs range from 350W to 1KW. That's probably the largest gaming power base in existence, since...
Saga, a hyperscaling AI platform, partnered with Etermax to launch an AI‑driven version of Willy, the mascot of the Trivia Crack franchise. The new agent can converse with users across social platforms, aiming to deepen community interaction and attract fresh...
Ubisoft announced a new leadership team to steer the Assassin’s Creed franchise into an “ambitious new chapter.” Martin Schelling will serve as Head of Brand, Jean Guesdon as Head of Content, and François De Billy as Head of Production Excellence, each...
Garden Horizons introduced the Dawnfruit plant on February 22, 2026. The fruit grows in just under 13 minutes, can be harvested multiple times, and sells for $600 each, delivering strong in‑game profit. Players obtain Dawnfruit seeds by joining the Dawn Digital Roblox group...
Panzer Knights: Commander’s Edition, an anime‑styled World War II tank simulation, was announced for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series with a slated 2026 launch. The definitive console version bundles the original game with three bonus content packs, adding iconic tanks such as the...
Capcom will release the new Street Fighter 6 character Alex on March 17, 2026, alongside a sweeping balance patch aimed at calming community frustration over previous updates. Veteran player Daigo Umehara warned that the unaltered Mai Shiranui could spark player riots, calling for immediate nerfs....
Gaming journalism is pivoting from large, ad‑driven operations to lean, subscription‑focused models. Mothership reached 2,000 paying subscribers within a week of launch, while worker‑owned sites like Jank and Aftermath are gaining traction with modest fees. The contraction of legacy outlets...
Garden Horizons, a Roblox gardening simulator, closely follows the mechanics of the earlier game Grow a Garden, which featured hatchable pets with passive abilities. While developers have not confirmed any plans, community speculation suggests pets may arrive in a future...
Lucie Hennet, a cinematic animator known for polishing motion‑capture on the award‑winning *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*, has joined CD Projekt Red’s Warsaw studio. At Sandfall Interactive she refined body and facial animation pipelines, turning raw Xsens data into cinematic‑grade performances. Hennet’s move coincides with...
Indie shooter Cicadamata released a free Steam demo that runs until March 5, showcasing a neon‑bright, glitch‑laden visual style and a rabbit‑bot protagonist. The game blends fast‑paced platforming with a three‑pellet shotgun, triple‑jump and air‑dash mechanics, positioning itself as a speedrunner’s...
Epic Games launched a Fortnite × Solo Leveling crossover on February 20, 2026, introducing the Shadow Monarch Sung Jinwoo and two other characters from the popular Korean webtoon. The Solo Leveling: Arise Bundle, featuring exclusive outfits, back blings, pickaxes and gliders, appears in the...
Warhorse Studios announced that Kingdom Come: Deliverance director Daniel Vávra is leaving day‑to‑day game development to lead the creation of a Kingdom Come feature film. While he will no longer work in the office, Vávra remains attached to Warhorse as a...
The guide compiles a complete National Pokédex listing every Pokémon from Kanto through Paldea, totaling 1,025 entries across nine generations. It includes every regional variant, alternate evolution and form, and notes that the list will be refreshed when Generation 10 launches....
Valve’s latest Deadlock patch includes the configuration string “r_hlx_fsr3_min_reactiveness,” directly referencing the mysterious HLX codename. Dataminers have tied this string to AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution 3, showing that HLX is built on current graphics technology rather than legacy code. The leak...
Gaming studio Bungie announced a strict anti‑cheat policy for its upcoming extraction shooter Marathon, stating that any player caught cheating will receive a permanent ban. The policy also covers individuals who develop cheating tools, emphasizing a zero‑tolerance approach. Bungie acknowledged...
The Fallout: The New West team has set a March 5 release for the second public demo of their Van Buren remake, dropping players into the Tibbets Prison scenario. The project, formerly known as Fallout: Revelation Blues, renamed itself while pulling the...
HLTV Confirmed dissected the PGL Cluj‑Napoca results, highlighting Vitality’s second 2026 trophy and ZywOo’s 30th MVP award. The French squad leveraged Robin “ropz” Kool’s impact to dominate the finals, while underdogs PARIVISION shocked the field by eliminating both MOUZ and Falcons...
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Gaming publishers have upgraded to modern programmatic stacks—rewarded video, mediation, and in‑app bidding—but many still see flat or declining revenue. The article argues that the bottleneck is not demand scarcity but a lack of systematic monetisation governance, leading to static...
Anlife: Motion‑learning Life Evolution launched on Steam as a minimalist evolution sandbox, yet its roots trace back to Hayao Miyazaki’s 2016 condemnation of early AI animation. The game lets players observe AI‑driven creatures that learn to crawl, swim, and fly...
Radical Entertainment, famed for The Simpsons: Hit & Run and Prototype, has resurfaced under the name New Radical Games, merging with the recently bankrupt Hothead Games. The new venture is led by co‑founder Ian Wilkinson as CEO and former Hothead president Tim Bennison...
The author installed Bazzite, a Linux‑based SteamOS fork, on an Asus ROG Ally Z1E, replacing the default Windows environment. By dual‑booting, half of the 2 TB SSD runs Bazzite while the other half remains Windows for work and anti‑cheat compatibility. Bazzite’s...
Fumi Games announced that Mouse: P.I. For Hire will now launch on Xbox consoles on April 16, 2026, pushing the release back from an earlier March 2026 target. The title, originally slated for 2025, has faced multiple delays as the studio seeks extra polish in...
Imperial has benched 23‑year‑old Felipe “skullz” Medeiros after a six‑month stint, during which he posted a 1.01 rating over 110 maps. The Brazilian roster reached Stage 3 in Budapest but failed to secure an invite to larger events. Dust2.com.br reports interest...
Koei Tecmo announced a suite of organizational changes effective April 1, moving Team NINJA’s Division 1 to its sister studio Gust and renaming it Gust Division 2. The remaining Team NINJA Division 2 will be reorganized into two distinct divisions, while the IP Business and Marketing...
Acer introduced three Nitro‑branded gaming monitors built on a common platform of curved VA panels, AMD FreeSync Premium and HDMI 2.1 connectivity. The flagship ED340CURW0bmiipx offers a 34‑inch UWQHD display at 240 Hz, while the ED340CURJ0bmiipx provides the same size and resolution at...
11 Bit Studios released the launch trailer for Death Howl, a Soulslike deck‑builder arriving on Nintendo Switch this week. Players guide hunter Ro through a mythic Spirit Realm, exploring four realms, 13 regions, and confronting over 30 enemy types. The game offers...
Microsoft has introduced AI‑generation clauses into contracts for French voice actors working on World of Warcraft, prompting many to refuse and be replaced by Quebec‑based talent. The change first surfaced when the Midnight pre‑patch omitted French dubbing, revealing that human...
All Puzzles in Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 article lists every major puzzle and solution across the game’s levels. It details mechanics such as GrabPack platform building, light‑switch sequences, code lockers, and valve activation, highlighting increased difficulty for newcomers. The guide...
Dragami Games announced that Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, originally slated for March 26, 2026, has been delayed to an unspecified date. The postponement stems from significant updates required for both the new Switch 2 build and the...
Deep Snow Delivery’s demo debuted on Steam and itch.io, offering an atmospheric post‑apocalyptic cargo run using a battered tank. Players must manage limited upgrades, navigate treacherous snowy hills, and balance scrap sales with profitable deliveries. Nighttime runs add a striking...
DYPING: ESCAPE, the horror‑typing sequel from Heaviside Creations, will debut on PC via Steam on March 13 at $9.99, published by PLAYISM. The title builds on a free Unityroom hit that amassed over 500,000 plays, adding a deeper narrative and...
Nintendo Music, the new music streaming add‑on for Nintendo Switch Online, has rapidly expanded its catalog since launch, now featuring over 150 classic and modern titles across multiple consoles. The service, available on iOS and Android, adds roughly one new...
