PvE in Deadlock? Leaker Suggests It’s Right Around the Corner and It’s ‘1:1 Risk of Rain’
Valve‑developer leaker Minesweeper has revealed that Deadlock will include a player‑versus‑environment (PvE) mode, expanding the title beyond its core MOBA‑hero shooter focus. The mode is described as a "1:1 Risk of Rain" experience, where teams fend off enemy waves, collect loot, and activate a shrine to progress. According to the leak, the PvE component is tied to the game’s lore and may unlock exclusive skins, but it will not appear in the pre‑release build for several months. This addition could diversify gameplay and extend the game’s lifespan.
Sentinels Announces Collaboration with Sandisk
North American esports franchise Sentinels has entered a strategic marketing partnership with flash‑storage leader SanDisk, making the SANDISK Optimus GX and GX PRO product lines official gear for its teams, creators, and events. The collaboration places SanDisk branding on Sentinels’ jerseys in...
PUBG MOBILE Global Open Season 1 Surpasses 1m Registrations
PUBG MOBILE Esports announced that its 2026 Global Open Season 1 has exceeded one million registered participants, drawing players from over 200 countries. Registrations opened on February 5 and will feed into national and regional qualifiers running through May. The season’s Main Event...
PUBG: Blindspot Is Going Offline Forever After Just Two Months in Early Access, Despite Krafton's Record Battlegrounds Revenues
PUBG: Blindspot, a free‑to‑play tactical shooter from Arc Team and Krafton, will shut down on March 30 after just two months in early access. The developers said the project could not be sustained at the quality level they intended. Despite...
Steam Dev: Fans Have Spent a Year Bullying Me, Calling Me Racist
Milky Way Idle developer Cheze banned a high‑spending Chinese player in June 2025, sparking an organized harassment campaign that included a review bomb, slurs, and accusations of racism. The backlash, driven largely by Chinese gamers, overwhelmed the indie studio’s global...
Is It Worth Buying a Nintendo Switch 2 for Pokémon Pokopia?
Nintendo’s new Switch 2, priced at $450, launches alongside the highly praised Pokémon Pokopia, which retails for $70, bringing the total cost to $520. Pokopia is lauded as the best Pokémon title in years, offering deep life‑simulation mechanics that appeal to fans...
MaiL09: "If I Don't Make This Major I Will Probably Make the Next One, or the One After"
Liam “MaiL09” Tügel, the 16‑year‑old Alliance rifler who was six‑time Bold Prediction pick and ranked #33 in the latest prospect list, helped his team defeat GamerLegion at the ROG Journey Spring LAN to stay alive in the Major race. He discussed...
GTA VI Enters Final Development Phase as Rockstar Begins Testing Push
Rockstar Games is moving Grand Theft Auto VI into its final development stage, as evidenced by new quality‑assurance hiring. The studio is expanding testing resources, particularly in Rockstar India, where roughly 1,600 staff contribute to the open‑world title. This shift signals...
The Duskbloods Won’t Launch This Summer, Coming in “Late 2026” To Switch 2 – Rumor
FromSoftware’s upcoming PvEvP title The Duskbloods has been pushed to a late‑2026 launch, likely around October, rather than the previously rumored summer window. The game will be exclusive to Nintendo’s Switch 2 and will feature more than a dozen distinct characters...
This Ultra Rare Razer Gaming Mouse Costs $1337, but Is It Any Good?
Razer unveiled the Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition, a limited‑run collector’s mouse priced at $1,337, with all 1,337 units sold out at DreamHack UK. The mouse revives the original Boomslang silhouette in a translucent green chassis, featuring ambidextrous side buttons and...
Interactive Game Wednesdays Mobile Tells the Story of Childhood Trauma, Out Now
Wednesdays Mobile, a narrative-driven indie title by The Pixel Hunt, has launched on Android after its 2025 PC debut. The game blends management mechanics with a fragmented, multi‑perspective story about Tim’s childhood sexual abuse and its lasting effects. Written by...
This Capable Logitech G703 Lightspeed Is Down to £53/$60 in a Handy Amazon Discount
Logitech’s G703 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse is now on Amazon for $60 in the United States and £53 (about $68) in the United Kingdom, its lowest price of 2026. The mouse packs a 25,600‑DPI Hero sensor, Lightspeed 2.4 GHz zero‑latency wireless,...
Crusader Kings 3 Update 1.19, Out Now in Beta, Delivers the Ledger and an Accolade Rework - It Also Stops...
Paradox Interactive released Crusader Kings 3 update 1.19 in beta, introducing a comprehensive ledger of spreadsheets that centralizes war, finance and ruler data. The patch also adds personal character‑bound Stories to the Situations tab and expands age‑related ailments for older characters based...
Genshin Impact Luna VI Adds Linnea and Temple of Space in April
HoYoVerse confirmed the Luna VI update for Genshin Impact will drop on April 8, 2026, introducing the new Geo archer Linnea and the Temple of Space location above Dornman Port in Mondstadt. The patch launches with Phase 1 banners featuring Linnea and a Chasca...
Order of Kings Redeem Codes and How to Use Them (March 2026)
Order of Kings, DEQU’s newly launched 4X real‑time strategy, currently offers no active redeem codes. The game’s article notes that a redemption system has not yet been implemented, leaving players without in‑game code benefits. DEQU typically releases codes during milestones...
Stellar Blade's Eve Invades PUBG in Unexpected Crossover
South Korean developer Krafton announced that Eve, the protagonist of the upcoming action RPG Stellar Blade, will join PUBG as a playable character. The crossover was teased for weeks and confirmed with a new trailer, signaling a strategic partnership between...
Thomas Retires: "It's Time to Channel Everything I've Learned Into the Next Chapter: Coaching"
British in‑game leader Thomas "Thomas" Utting announced his retirement after nearly a decade competing in CS:GO and CS2. He highlighted his biggest achievement—a quarter‑final finish at the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 with ITB—and cited diminishing enjoyment as a player. At...
Clash Royale ‘Ghost Drop’ Exploit Might Be Letting Exploiting Players See Your Cards Early
A new "Ghost Drop" exploit in Clash Royale lets opponents see a faint, transparent version of a card 0.6‑0.9 seconds before it appears on the arena. The trick relies on a modified game client that reveals the hidden data packet...
Aurora Break Losing Streak Against The MongolZ to Reach Rotterdam Semis
Aurora snapped a five‑game losing streak against The MongolZ, winning the BLAST Open Rotterdam quarter‑final 2‑0 on Inferno and Mirage. The Turkish side dominated the first map with a 13‑6 victory, propelled by multi‑kill rounds from XANTARES, woxic and Wicadia....
Victreebel | Pokémon Guide
The guide breaks down everything needed to add Victreebel to a team, from evolution via a Leaf Stone to its Mega form in Legends: Z‑A. It lists locations across all generations, detailed base stats, type match‑ups, and a full moveset for...
Jmcrofts Creates Tier List that Ranks the Most Broken Characters in Fighting Game History
Content creator Jmcrofts released a video ranking the most broken characters in fighting‑game history, using a tier system from “Kusoge” to “Almost Balanced.” The list spotlights outliers such as Ivan Ooze from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Fighting Edition, whose...
New Star Fox Game Coming to Switch 2 in 2026, Leaker Says
A reliable Nintendo leaker has confirmed that a new Star Fox game will launch on the upcoming Switch 2 this summer, featuring classic on‑rails shooter gameplay and online multiplayer. The title is expected to be officially unveiled in April, following a surprise‑drop...
Inside Chaos Agents, Popularium’s Upcoming ‘Auto-Battler Royale’
Renowned game designer Richard Garfield, creator of Magic: The Gathering, launched Popularium in 2023 with veterans Skaff Elias, Arka Ray, and Jon Bankard. Their first title, Chaos Agents, is an auto‑battler royale that deliberately discourages optimal play. After a public...
CookieRun: OvenSmash Tier List March 2026
Pockettactics released a March 2026 tier list for CookieRun: OvenSmash, ranking all playable cookies from S‑ to C‑tier. The S‑tier features Dark Choco, String Cheese, Rye, Latte, Peppermint and Blue Slushy cookies, while A‑, B‑ and C‑tiers host the remaining...
Total War Medieval 3 Director Says Recreating Its Predecessors "Would Not Make a Good Game"
Creative Assembly’s game director Pawel Wojs confirmed that Total War Medieval 3 will not be a straight remake of its beloved predecessor, Medieval 2, arguing that nostalgia alone cannot sustain a modern title. The studio plans to modernize the classic by extracting...
ARC Raiders Developer Wants Players Who’ve Done Everything to “Have More to Do”
ARC Raiders' production director Caio Braga says the biggest challenge is keeping veteran players engaged once they’ve completed all existing content. The studio is using a scaled‑up triage process, assigning problems to UX, balance and other internal teams as the...
New Images Revealed of British Esports’ Major Sunderland Arena
British Esports unveiled the final design and name—British Arena—for its 15,000 sq ft Sunderland venue, slated to open in summer 2026. The multi‑use arena will feature a theatre‑style stage, a 17‑metre LED screen, 5G connectivity, broadcast studios, and space for 200 seated...
Unity Follows AppLovin, Roblox Brand Deal Controversy and Wuthering Waves' Live Ops Success | Week in Views
Unity announced it will shut down the ironSource ads network and is exploring a sale of Supersonic as its latest earnings beat guidance. Roblox revealed that starting in January 2027 it will take a cut of in‑game brand partnership revenue,...
Unity to Shut Down IronSource Ads Network and Explore Supersonic Sale as Revenue Beats Guidance
Unity reported first‑quarter revenue of $505‑$508 million, comfortably beating its $480‑$490 million guidance, and forecast adjusted EBITDA up to $135 million, a 58% year‑over‑year increase. The company announced it will shut down the IronSource Ads Network by April 30 2026 and is actively seeking a...
PS5 Console and PlayStation Portal Prices Go Up Again
Sony announced a global price hike for every PlayStation 5 model and the PlayStation Portal, effective April 2, 2026, with increases ranging from $50 to $100. The Digital Edition will rise to $599, the standard PS5 to $649, the PS5 Pro to $899, and...
Two Award-Winning Games Are Coming to Xbox Game Pass This April
Xbox Game Pass is adding two award‑winning titles in April, expanding its library with both a classic and a recent critical darling. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard joins on March 31, offering subscribers the benchmark survival‑horror reboot that revitalized the franchise in 2017....
Terraria Is Getting New Early Game Magic, as Re-Logic Puts Class Balance Under the Microscope
Re‑Logic’s upcoming Terraria 1.4.5.7 patch shifts focus from bug fixes to class balance, targeting early‑game magic as a priority. The studio has mined extensive player feedback and identified the mage archetype as under‑served. A teaser reveals a new Gem Staff...
Sources: Nintendo Is Planning a New Star Fox and a Major Zelda Remake This Year, but No 3D Mario
Nintendo insiders reveal that a classic‑style Star Fox game will launch on Switch 2 in summer 2026, while a major remake of the N64 classic *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* is slated for the holiday season. A new 3D Mario title,...
Best Necrobinder Build in Slay The Spire 2
The guide outlines a reliable Necrobinder build for Slay The Spire 2 that hinges on the new Doom mechanic, which eliminates foes when Doom stacks equal their current HP. It emphasizes a defensive‑control playstyle, pairing Doom cards with soul‑generation and block...
Ragnarok Origin Classic Codes March 2026
Ragnarok Origin Classic released a fresh set of promotional codes in March 2026, including ROOCREADY2GO, ROOC2026, ROOC888, ROOC777 and ROOC666. Each code grants a combination of Eden chests, pet blueberry and watermelon juice, butterfly wings and authoritative badges, items that accelerate...
"Rocket League Is Still a Priority" Despite Psyonix Layoffs
Epic Games reassured that Rocket League remains a core focus despite its recent mass layoffs affecting over 1,000 staff, including an undisclosed number from Psyonix. The game recently peaked at 40,000 concurrent players on Steam, its highest level since 2023,...
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic Now Available for PS5, Xbox Series
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, the remastered blend of the original RollerCoaster Tycoon and RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series. The game, originally launched on mobile in 2016 and later on PC and Switch, includes the Toolkit, Wacky Worlds,...
Sinker Sound Makes Fishing Feel Like Piloting a Gundam
Sinker Sound entered early access on March 14, 2026, redefining video‑game fishing as its primary focus. The title fuses rhythm‑game mechanics with traditional angling, requiring players to reel on the beat while tracking directional beat pulses. Each fish has a...
The First Berserker: Khazan Hits One-Year Anniversary
Nexon and its subsidiary Neople marked the one‑year anniversary of The First Berserker: Khazan, the hardcore action RPG set in the Dungeon & Fighter universe. Launched in March 2025, the title has delivered fast‑paced combat, challenging bosses, and a narrative...
Bite By Night Class Tier List
Bite By Night, the polished Roblox asymmetrical horror game, has exited early access and now offers a full roster of survivor classes. A recent tier list ranks Security Guard as the top S‑tier pick, followed by Medic in A‑tier, Fighter...
Clive Barker’s Hellriser: Revival Rated for Nintendo Switch 2
The Entertainment Software Ratings Board has given Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival a Mature 17+ rating for its Nintendo Switch 2 launch. The first‑person action‑horror title includes graphic violence, strong language, sexual content, and drug use, aligning with the franchise’s notorious reputation....
As the Nintendo 3DS Turns 15, I Feel Really Old, and Reminisce on What I Think Is the Company's Greatest...
The Nintendo 3DS celebrates its 15‑year anniversary, marking a milestone since its 2011 launch. Over its lifespan it shipped more than 75 million units and built a library that includes flagship titles such as Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Zelda: A Link...
Valve Bans a Million CS2 Accounts in One Day
Valve announced a massive enforcement action on March 27, banning roughly 960,000 Counter‑Strike 2 accounts in a single day. The crackdown focused on farming bot accounts that exploit case drops for high‑value skin profits. Most of the affected users received game...
Philips Debuts Evnia 32M2N8900X 4K 240Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
Philips has launched the Evnia 32M2N8900X, a 31.5‑inch QD‑OLED gaming monitor that delivers 4K resolution at a blistering 240 Hz refresh rate and a quoted 0.03 ms response time. The panel is VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 500 certified, reaching 515 nits typical brightness and up...
Mario Tennis Fever Version 1.0.2 Is Now Available
Nintendo released Mario Tennis Fever version 1.0.2 for the Switch 2 on March 26, 2026. The patch rebalances several characters—buffing Diddy Kong and a handful of newcomers while nerfing Donkey Kong, Petey Piranha, Rosalina and Wiggler. All Fever‑racket effect timers were shortened, with new...
Where Is Persona 6 and Why Hasn't Atlus Announced Anything in Years?
Atlus has yet to officially announce Persona 6, despite lingering fan speculation and subtle teasers in recent marketing material. The studio’s focus this year has been on Persona 4 Revival, a remake announced at the Xbox Partner Showcase, but its release window...
Forza Horizon 6’s New Rush Events Mix Showcase-Style Spectacle With a More Replayable Hook | IGN First
Forza Horizon 6 introduces Horizon Rush, a new replay‑focused event type that blends the spectacle of traditional Showcase events with timed, sector‑based obstacle courses. The mode launches with three locations – Tokyo’s dockyard, an Alpine ski resort, and a coastal spaceport...
Riot Games Reportedly Working on Next League of Legends Title to Build a Genshin-Like Game for Mobile and PC
Riot Games’ Shanghai studio is hiring for an undisclosed project that will extend the League of Legends universe into a Genshin Impact‑style open‑world experience for PC and mobile. The initiative signals a shift toward live‑service, cross‑platform titles, potentially reprioritizing work...
A Switch 2 Version of Devil May Cry 5 Has Been Rated
A Taiwanese rating board has listed "Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition" as a Switch 2 product, indicating a possible port. Capcom has not yet confirmed any official plans to bring the franchise to Nintendo hardware, although earlier titles were Switch...
Best Gaming CPU 2026
The article crowns AMD’s Ryzen 7 9850X3D as the top gaming CPU for 2026, edging out the 9800X3D by a modest clock boost and a $20 price premium. Intel’s Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is highlighted as the best value option at $299, while the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus...