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Resident Evil Requiem launches free demo after 7 million copies sold
Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem, which has sold over 7 million copies since its release three months ago, is now offering a free demo on Steam, Epic, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Switch 2. The demo lets players experience early chapters with protagonist Grace Ashcroft, though progress cannot be transferred to the full game.
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Weak Job Security Risks an Industry Brain Drain | Opinion
Skillsearch’s latest Salary and Satisfaction report reveals that roughly 40% of game‑industry workers have faced layoffs, with 22% experiencing them in the past year. The survey shows 44% of respondents are now contemplating exiting the sector, and more than 70% of programmers would consider jobs outside gaming. While remote work has become a norm, back‑to‑office mandates are meeting pushback. The report also flags growing unease about AI’s role, suggesting it may erode job satisfaction among senior talent.
METRO 2039 Gets Revealed for Release This Winter
4A Games and Deep Silver unveiled METRO 2039, slated for a winter 2026 release on PC. The sequel returns to post‑apocalyptic Moscow, introducing a new fully voiced protagonist, The Stranger, and a unified Novoreich faction led by a new Fuhrer. Development was...
Supercell’s “Neo mo.co” Update Set for the Summer of 2026 and This Might Save the Game
Supercell announced the "Neo mo.co" overhaul slated for May‑June 2026, replacing the current build system with weapons that have distinct abilities. The update introduces a weapon‑mastery progression, Upgrade Cores, and a monster‑tracking log to give players long‑term goals. Crucially, the...
Hero Esports to Stage Second Asian Champions League in Shanghai, with $365K Prize Pool and EWC Berths at Stake
Hero Esports announced the second Asian Champions League (ACL) in Shanghai, running May 1-24, featuring Dota 2, Counter‑Strike 2, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang with a total prize pool of $365,000. The event offers direct qualification slots to the 2026 Esports World...
Fortnite's Forgotten Original Mode Save the World Will Be Free to Play
Epic Games announced that Fortnite: Save the World, the franchise’s original PvE mode, will go free‑to‑play on April 16, 2026 after more than eight years as a paid product. The launch coincides with a major overhaul of the progression system, including...
Roblox Expands AI Assistant with Agentic Tools for End-to-End Game Development
Roblox has upgraded its Roblox Assistant within Roblox Studio by adding agentic AI tools that guide creators from concept to launch. The new Planning Mode can analyze code, ask clarifying questions, and produce structured development roadmaps. Integrated mesh generation and procedural...
KRAFTON Launches Third Cohort of Its KIGI Incubator Programme
KRAFTON India has opened the third cohort of its KIGI incubator, selecting four Indian studios from 900 applications. Each studio will receive a grant of $50,000 to $150,000 and 6–12 months of mentorship from KRAFTON’s global development network. The program...
Where to Use the Patrol Car Key in Arc Raiders
Arc Raiders’ Blue Gate map rewards players who secure a Patrol Car Key, either by completing the Prime Specimen quest or scavenging checkpoint security booths. The key unlocks one of eight static armoured patrol cars in the Traffic Tunnel, each...
Wuthering Waves, Angry Birds, and Resident Evil's Leon Kennedy Walk Into a Bar - and Come Out with a Collaboration
Wuthering Waves announced a fresh set of crossover bike skins featuring Leon Kennedy, the red Angry Bird, and Resident Evil motifs during its version 3.3 livestream celebrating the game’s second anniversary. The new designs arrive in the Crossworld Sync Part 1 and Part 2 events, expanding...
Magnemite | Pokémon Guide
Magnemite, the Electric‑Steel Pokémon introduced in Generation I, evolves into Magneton at level 30 and can further transform into Magnezone with a Thunder Stone. The guide details its base stats—highlighting a 95 Special Attack and 70 Defense—type immunities, weaknesses, and a comprehensive...
A Game Built Through Four Years of Solitude Finds Success
Solo developer Cakez launched the pixel‑art tower‑defense game Tangy TD on Steam after four years of solo work. The game earned $31,942 on launch day and quickly grew to $245,000 in revenue within a week, eventually surpassing $600,000 in net...
Roblox Launches Agentic AI Tools to Speed up Game Development Workflows
Roblox unveiled a suite of agentic AI tools designed to streamline the entire game‑development pipeline, from concept to testing. The new Planning Mode turns a single prompt into a structured, editable roadmap, while mesh generation and procedural‑model tools let creators...
Disney Solitaire Celebrates First Anniversary with $230.9m in Player Spending
Disney Solitaire, launched on April 17, 2025, has generated $230.9 million in gross player spending during its first year. The game’s monthly revenue kept rising through early 2026, reaching a record $34.1 million in March and $1.5 million on April 11, its most lucrative...
Almedia Responds After Freecash Removal From App Store and Google Play
Almedia’s flagship rewarded‑play app Freecash was pulled from both Apple’s App Store and Google Play after media reports alleged data harvesting. The Berlin‑based adtech firm says it has paid out more than $300 million to its users and now serves over...
Highrise Partners with Neopets for a Limited-Time Mobile Crossover
Highrise is launching a limited‑time crossover with the classic virtual‑pet brand Neopets, beginning April 17 and running through mid‑May. Players will be able to collect and customize iconic Neopets such as Kacheek, Xweetok and Aisha, explore familiar Neopia locations, and participate...
New Release Roundup: Jetpack Joyride Racing, Mongil: Star Dive, Chill with You: Lo-Fi Story, and More
A wave of fresh mobile titles hit the market, ranging from action‑packed racers to soothing puzzle experiences. Halfbrick Studios expands the Jetpack Joyride brand with a 3D racing spinoff featuring Discord voice chat, while Nestopi introduces Chill with You, a...
MONGIL: STAR DIVE Team Composition Guide and Tips
MONGIL: STAR DIVE rewards balanced three‑character teams more than raw character power. The game defines four core roles—Fighter, Assassin, Destroyer, and Support—and players must blend them to cover damage, stagger, burst, and utility. The guide outlines how elemental synergy amplifies...
Beastmaster PvP Content Might Come to FFXIV
Square Enix’s Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida hinted that PvP for the upcoming Beastmaster limited job may be added after player feedback on patch 7.5, slated for April 28, 2026. The proposed mode could let players field up to three summoned monsters...
Wuthering Waves Events Schedule April 2026
Wuthering Waves, the gacha‑mobile title from Kuro Games, rolls out a packed April 2026 calendar featuring three active events—Knights of the Wild, Speed up! F.U.E.L., and Soar to the Beat—each offering distinct gameplay modes and reward tracks. The upcoming version 3.3...
Panic Won't Release Playdate Titles that Use Certain Forms of Generative AI
Panic announced that its Playdate storefront, Catalog, will no longer accept new titles that use generative AI for art, audio, music, text, or dialog, while still permitting AI-assisted coding tools with mandatory disclosure. The policy follows the inclusion of Wheelsprung—a...
Global Esports Federation Names Trivandi as Operational Partner for Global Esports Games
The Global Esports Federation (GEF) has selected Trivandi as the operational delivery partner for the Los Angeles 2026 Global Esports Games, scheduled for Dec 2‑10. Trivandi will manage end‑to‑end event logistics, from planning through execution, for a tournament expected to feature participants from...
Truly, a Land of Gentlemen
Qureate’s *Bunny Garden 2* surged to Steam’s number‑one spot within a day of its April 16 launch, briefly overtaking *Pragmata* before the latter reclaimed the lead. The hostess‑dating simulation now sits second in Japan, 21st globally and 34th in Korea, highlighting its...
What Egosoft's Three Decades of Making Space Sims Tells Us About Serving 'Niche' Audiences
Egosoft’s 2018 space‑sim X4: Foundations has become a live‑service‑style franchise through a series of high‑attach‑rate expansions. The first two DLCs saw 70‑80% of players purchase them, and a third still achieved a 50% attach rate, turning annual content updates into...
Microsoft Names Asha Sharma Xbox Chief, Targets Game Pass Revamp
Microsoft has appointed Asha Sharma, formerly of the CoreAI division, as head of Xbox. Sharma immediately signaled a shift in Game Pass pricing and a brand reset, aiming to restore subscriber growth and refocus the console experience.
Roblox Pays $12 Million to Nevada, Rolls Out New Child‑Safety Measures
Roblox has agreed to pay more than $12 million to the state of Nevada and implement stricter safety features after the attorney general accused the platform of failing to protect children. The deal includes $10 million for youth programs, new age‑verification tech,...
Super Meat Boy 3D Is the Best Possible Execution of a Fundamentally Bad Idea
Super Meat Boy 3D, developed by Sluggerfly, brings the beloved 2D indie platformer into a three‑dimensional space with polished visuals and fluid controls. While the game captures the original’s fast‑paced, metal‑driven aesthetic and offers satisfying early levels, its core premise—3D...
Lumenia: A Minimal Game About Light and Black Holes
Lumenia is a minimalist browser game where players control a light orb, gathering light pixels while avoiding black holes that can halve the score. Developed by Billy Wilcosky—who had no prior game‑development experience and was job hunting—the title ships with a...
How to Recreate Valve’s Delayed Steam Machine at Home Today
Valve’s Steam Machine remains indefinitely delayed, prompting gamers to build DIY equivalents. Guides outline three hardware tiers—mini PCs for 1080p, small‑form‑factor PCs with mobile GPUs for 1440p, and boutique builds with desktop GPUs for 4K. Installing Linux‑based operating systems such...
GG.BET to Expand and Enhance Esports Betting Coverage with Popular Bets
GG.BET is expanding its esports betting coverage through a partnership with SBC News, introducing the Popular Bets feature that offers ready‑made wagering combos based on live platform activity. The collaboration emphasizes market intelligence, product analysis, and linking game updates—especially in...
Meta Raises Quest 3 Prices Amid RAM Shortage
The Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S are getting more expensive as Meta blames the RAM crisis. https://t.co/MHeugLfyc7
Newzoo: Top Roblox Games in 2025
Roblox outpaced the broader gaming market in 2025, posting a 36% year‑over‑year revenue increase to $4.9 billion and a 55% jump in total bookings to $6.8 billion. Users logged 123.8 billion hours in games, with daily active users rising to 126.5 million. New titles...
Fortnite May Get Another Invincible Wave as Season Four Wraps Up
Fortnite is preparing a third wave of Invincible‑themed cosmetics as season four concludes. Leaked screenshots suggest new skins for characters such as Anissa, Cecil, and Tech Jacket, with fans also requesting Thragg. The previous two waves, released in 2023 and...
Fortnite Showdown Act II Adds Another Event to the Competitive Calendar
Fortnite Showdown Act II drops Thursday as the mid‑season update for Chapter 7 Season 2, adding new weapons, map tweaks, and a structured progression system. The act pits players on Team Ice King or Team Foundation, with rivalry kills unlocking four fresh milestones...
Counter-Strike 2 Toxicity Study Highlights Player Behaviour Concerns
FACEIT’s latest Counter‑Strike 2 toxicity report reveals that 28‑year‑old players have the highest ban rate per 1,000 accounts, while the 13‑17 age group records the lowest. The analysis covered 155,680 bans issued over the past year and adjusted for the size...
Sheo’s Future in Focus as Report Explores Extension or Exit Scenario
Yoon “Sheo” So‑hwan has left Team Heretics after internal disagreements stalled his contract extension, prompting the organization to promote Daglas as his jungle replacement. The breakdown highlights a misalignment on role expectations, financial terms, and the team's strategic direction. Sheo,...
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"You Can't Buy a BAFTA." Why Commercial Influence Is a Red Line for the BAFTA Games Awards
BAFTA announced that the 2026 Games Awards will be presented under the headline sponsorship of Google Play, marking the first full‑event sponsor in its history. CEO Jane Millichip stressed that while the partnership funds a higher‑budget ceremony, the awards’ judging...
Here's What Pragmata And Mouse: PI For Hire Look Like On Xbox Series X|S
Capcom’s sci‑fi title Pragmata launches on Xbox Series X and S, delivering near‑60 FPS on the flagship console with occasional dips and a stable 60 FPS on the less powerful Series S, though its visual fidelity trails the Switch 2 port. Indie shooter Mouse: PI for Hire offers two...
MONGIL: STAR DIVE Character Tier List
MONGIL: STAR DIVE’s latest tier list ranks characters by PvE performance, boss viability, and team synergy. The Overpowered (SS) tier features Esther, Jiwon, Ophelia and Flare, while the Strong (S) tier includes Penny, Gabi, Francis and Benjamin. The guide highlights...
Battlefield 6 Will Have Big Maps up the Wazoo by the Time 2026 Is Done, Including Ones Aimed at Naval...
EA unveiled Battlefield 6’s 2026 roadmap, promising a wave of oversized maps and the series’ first naval combat. The July release will introduce Tsuru Reef, a massive island map with carriers and dynamic waves, alongside a refreshed Wake Island. Earlier in...
Pragmata Launches Today on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and PC
Capcom’s long‑delayed sci‑fi adventure Pragmata launched today across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The game drops players onto a silent lunar research station where astronaut Hugh Williams teams with a childlike android, Diana, to survive a hostile...
Roblox's Age Verification Checks Are "Unpopular," But Chief Safety Officer Matt Kaufman Says They're Worth the Cost
Roblox announced mandatory age‑verification checks and new publishing criteria that require a Roblox Plus subscription to release games for users under 16. Chief Safety Officer Matt Kaufman acknowledged the changes are unpopular but argues they are essential to meet parental...
Nvidia's 'New' Budget Gaming GPU Has 12GB VRAM, Arrives in June, According to Leak
A new leak indicates Nvidia will restart production of the GeForce RTX 3060 on Samsung’s fab, targeting a June 2026 release. The refreshed card is expected to ship with 12 GB of GDDR6 VRAM and be priced around $300‑$350, filling the gap...
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Is "Not an RPG", Ubisoft Assure Level-Up Haters in Alleged Leak that Also Spills the...
Ubisoft’s leaked presentation reveals that Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced will launch on July 9, 2026 as a "solo adventure and character‑driven experience," explicitly distancing itself from the RPG‑heavy formula of recent titles. The company emphasizes a return to the original’s pirate‑focused gameplay,...
Slowbro | Pokémon Guide
The guide details Slowbro’s evolution, stats, and regional variants, including the standard Water/Psychic form, Galarian Poison/Psychic form, and Mega Slowbro via Slowbronite. It lists catch rates, gender ratios, and EV yields, and provides exhaustive location data spanning every main‑line Pokémon...
Steam Shown Running on Nintendo Switch Thanks to Latest Proton Beta — FEX 2604 Translates X86 to ARM-Friendly Instructions on...
Valve released Proton 11.0‑Beta1, introducing native ARM64 support for Steam on Linux. The beta bundles FEX 2604, a translator that runs x86 Windows games on ARM hardware, and users have already demonstrated the Steam UI and titles like Hades 2 on a Nintendo...
Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5 - Trail to the Heavens Trailer Showcased Ahead of Part 1 Launching April 28
Square Enix released the full “Trail to the Heavens” trailer for Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5, confirming Part 1 launches on April 28. The update will be split, with Part 2 arriving in early September, extending the game’s content calendar. New features include the Echoes...
’83 Early Access Launch Date Confirmed with 40v40 Battles Coming Our Way
Blue Dot Games announced that its large‑scale tactical FPS *‘83* will enter Steam Early Access on April 23, offering 40‑versus‑40 multiplayer battles set in an alternate Cold War scenario. The title is marketed as a spiritual successor to *Rising Storm 2:...
Ghost of Yotei Star Erika Ishii Says She’d ‘Jump’ at the Chance to Play Atsu Again
Erika Ishii, the voice behind Atsu in Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Yotei, has been nominated for Performer in a Leading Role at the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards. The nomination places her alongside notable actors such as Troy Baker and Aaron Paul. Ishii told...
Sony Confirms Saros Will Use PSSR 2 on PS5 Pro for Sharper 60 Fps Gaming
Sony has confirmed that Housemarque's upcoming title Saros will run on the PlayStation 5 Pro using the new PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution 2 (PSSR 2) upscaling technology. The upgrade boosts base render resolution and delivers a clearer image at a steady 60 fps, though story...
1997 Japanese MS-DOS RPG Amel Broat Is Getting a Remake for Nintendo Switch on April 30
PLiCy announced a full remake of the 1997 Japanese MS‑DOS RPG Amel Broat for Nintendo Switch, slated for release on April 30. The game is now available for digital pre‑order on the Japanese eShop at ¥3,980 (about $29), with an introductory...