I Got to Play Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Early, and Sorry Pokopia, but It Might Be My GOTY Already
Nintendo’s upcoming Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream preview shows a polished sequel that expands the original’s quirky life‑sim formula onto a deserted‑island setting. The game introduces robust Mii creation tools, including non‑binary gender options and detailed clothing choices, while retaining the series’ signature humor and minigames. Gameplay revolves around satisfying Miis’ needs, managing island facilities, and boosting happiness to unlock traits, all with minimal grind. Early impressions suggest the title could become a flagship cozy‑sim and a strong contender for the year’s best Switch release.
Snapchat Adds AI Clips for Lens Studio so You Can Put Yourself on the Red Carpet
Snapchat has introduced AI Clips in Lens Studio, a new format that turns a single Snap or Camera Roll photo into a five‑second cinematic video based on a text prompt. The AI‑powered tool lets creators place users in settings ranging...
"The Thing We Are Trying to Stop Keeps Happening": Highguard and Other High-Profile Demises Keep Making the Argument for Stop...
Stop Killing Games, a grassroots coalition, has taken its case to the European Parliament, urging legislation to prevent online‑only games from disappearing when servers shut down. Recent high‑profile closures such as the shooter Highguard illustrate the emotional and cultural loss...
New Rumor Suggests OnePlus Is Working on an Android Gaming Handheld for Fans of Call of Duty Mobile and Delta...
A new leak suggests OnePlus is developing an Android handheld specifically tuned for first‑person shooter titles like Call of Duty Mobile and Delta Force. The rumor, traced to Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station and reinforced by a concept image shared...
Appcharge Reaches $1 Billion in Annualized DTC Transaction Volume | Exclusive
Appcharge announced that its customers’ direct‑to‑consumer (DTC) transaction volume has reached $1 billion as of March 23, 2026, up from $500 million in July 2025. The Tel‑Aviv‑based firm raised a $58 million Series B round in August 2025 to expand its web‑store and revenue‑pipeline tools for game developers....
Top Pikachu Competitor Releases New Tier List for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate that Shows a Favorable Opinion of the Electric...
Top SSBU competitor ShinyMark, renowned for his Pikachu play, released a new unofficial tier list ahead of the fourth official ranking. The list places Pikachu in the top tier alongside Steve, Sonic, Mr. Game & Watch and R.O.B., while Steve retains the top...
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[Event News] Expo Gamers 2026 Announces Powerhouse Lineup for Opatija Summit
Expo Gamers 2026 will take place on May 29‑30 in the coastal city of Opatija, positioning itself as the “Gamescom of south‑east Europe.” The boutique B2B2C event expects more than 3,000 attendees, ranging from developers and publishers to investors and...
Indika Forced Me to Confront some of Life's Toughest Questions, and I Think It's Made Me a Better Person
Indika, the latest release from indie developer Odd Meter, is a dark narrative‑driven game that intertwines puzzle‑platforming with retro arcade sequences while confronting religious hypocrisy and personal faith. Set in an Eastern Orthodox convent, the four‑hour experience follows a nun...
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[Industry News] UK Games Dev Sector Has Suffered Its Sharpest Recorded Decline – TIGA Data
TIGA reports the UK games development sector suffered its steepest decline, losing 1,537 development jobs—a 4.5% drop—in the year to September 2025, ending 14 consecutive years of growth. Including supply‑chain effects, total job losses reach 4,347, while the number of studios...
Nintendo Reportedly Adjusting Switch 2 Production After Weak Holiday Sales
Nintendo is scaling back Switch 2 production to 4 million units this quarter, down from an initially planned 6 million, after weaker-than-expected holiday sales in the United States. The console’s US sales lagged despite strong performance of the lower‑priced variant, causing the stock...
Dota 2 Returns to The Games of the Future Esports Event
The Games of the Future (GOTF) esports festival is staging Dota 2 in Astana, Kazakhstan from July 31 to August 5, 2026. The tournament will feature the world’s elite Dota 2 squads competing for a $1 million prize pool. GOTF positions the event as a showcase...
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[Event News] SAGA Barcelona Game Fest Is Born
Organizers of BCN Game Fest, RetroBarcelona and SAGA Saló del Gaming have launched SAGA Barcelona Game Fest, a three‑day convention scheduled for October 9‑11, 2026 at Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc. The event will split its program, dedicating October 9 to industry professionals and...
All Sanctum Locations In Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert’s world of Pywel hides twelve sanctums, each guarded by a distinct witch and overrun by cultists. Players must locate these sites—ranging from Hernand’s Grace Estate to Tashkalp’s Drywind Valley—and collect fusion cores to cleanse them. Cleansing not only...
Wartales DLC Contract: Fires in the Capital Launches on April 30
Shiro Games announced the Wartales DLC “Contract: Fires in the Capital” will launch on April 30, 2026 for PC via Steam at $12.99 (≈€10.99, £12.99). The expansion shifts gameplay to the imperial capital Isandrin, offering urban combat, a reactive Chaos...
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Soundtrack Is Now Available Digitally Worldwide on iTunes, Amazon, and More
Square Enix has launched the Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Original Soundtrack alongside the mobile game’s server activation. The album contains 33 tracks composed by Takafumi Imamura and is now purchasable on iTunes, Amazon, and other digital retailers. While the soundtrack can be streamed...
Invasive Monster List for Monster Hunter Stories 3
Monster Hunter Stories 3 features nine Invasive Monsters that block access to endangered species eggs. Each monster appears in a specific region and demands a unique combat condition—such as elemental attacks, hammer skills, or defensive gear—to force a retreat into an...
The Unwritten Rules of Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Explained
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen, classic Gen III titles now available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, continue to attract both veteran and new players. The article highlights hidden mechanics such as gender‑specific TV references, a Select/Y shortcut for faster PC actions, and...
How to Apply Clipart to Furniture in Heartopia (Painted Furniture Quest)
Heartopia’s Painted Furniture quest teaches players to apply custom clipart to Joinery furniture after unlocking the painting feature via the Brushstroke Whimsy quest. Players must acquire a drawing board—costing 2,000 in‑game Gold—from the NPC Ka Ching, create a design, and then...
Lucian Bastier Boss Guide in Crimson Desert
The guide walks players through the Chapter 8 boss fight against Lucian Bastier in Crimson Desert, now forced to be tackled with the newly introduced character Damiane. It outlines essential consumables, skill load‑outs like Shield Throw and Smiting Bolt, and a...
Jynxzi’s Steam Account Gets Hit with 3-Day Cooldown During Case Opening Stream
Nicholas “Jynxzi” Stewart’s live CS2 case‑opening stream was abruptly stopped when Steam imposed a 72‑hour suspension. The ban was triggered after he exceeded the platform’s $2,000 24‑hour spending limit and tried to bypass it with a friend’s gift‑card. The cooldown...
Sakurai Talks Motion Sickness Considerations, Customization and Gummies in Kirby Air Riders
Masahiro Sakurai’s team tackled motion‑sickness concerns for Kirby Air Riders by locking the screen and offering visual adjustments. They emphasized player self‑expression through extensive License and My Machine customization, including a Machine Market for trading. The game introduced Gummies as...
Voice Actor Behind Resident Evil Requiem's "The Girl" Gurgled Gallons of Milk to Create the Monster's Unique Sound
Delanie Nicole Gill, the voice behind Resident Evil Requiem’s monster The Girl, revealed she drank roughly two gallons of milk during two four‑hour recording sessions to achieve the creature’s thick, gurgling vocal texture. The technique involved spitting milk onto a...
Fighting Game Players and Returning Competitors Face Extensive Travel Wait Times Amid TSA Crisis with ICE Agents Sent to Airports
Fighting‑game competitors traveling to events like Texas Showdown 2026 face severe airport delays as a TSA staffing crisis deepens amid a partial DHS shutdown. Hundreds of agents have quit, pushing wait times at hubs such as George Bush Intercontinental to over four...
'Grand Theft Auto VI' Price Window Confirmed — and Fans Are Divided
Take‑Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch without in‑game ads and is expected to retail between $70 and $80, a notable increase from GTA V's $59.99 launch price. The announcement sparked a heated debate among gamers,...
Playnance Introduces Participation-First Model for Social Gaming with New Protocol Launch
Playnance launched its Democratic Social Gaming Protocol, a participation‑first system that links player activity to economic outcomes via the GCOIN token. The blockchain‑backed architecture promises transparent, verifiable reward distribution, moving away from traditional profit‑centric models. Over one million users now...
Brew Day Is Back in EverQuest, With New Quests and Returning Content
EverQuest’s annual Brew Day event has returned, running through April 5, and celebrates the game’s 27th anniversary. The celebration adds four brand‑new quests centered on Andy Littlefoot’s missing beer, decorations, and pony, alongside a fresh Pony Bridle Parts collection. Returning content...
Soulframe Removing Fey Pact XP in Preludes 14, Which Gets a Preview Devstream This Week
Digital Extremes announced that XP earned from the discontinued Fey Pact in Soulframe will be stripped from player accounts in the upcoming Preludes 14 update. The company promises new equipment in the next patch to help players recover the lost progression....
Vitality Tie Astralis’ Record with 19 Straight Top-Four Finishes
Team Vitality has tied Astralis' record of 19 consecutive top‑four finishes at major Counter‑Strike events, achieving the milestone at BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026. The French‑led roster went undefeated in the group stage and posted an average player rating of 1.29,...
Mojang Partners with Merlin Entertainments for the World's First Minecraft Theme Park, Minecraft World
Jest, the first marketplace for SMS and RCS messaging apps, has launched the Jest Games Fund to accelerate developers creating games for the RCS ecosystem. The fund offers three progressive tiers—Explore ($40,000), Scale (up to $200,000) and Flagship (up to...
"Gabe Cannot Buy Yachts with Wishlists": Steam Expert Begs Devs to Make the Most of Their Hit Games, because to...
At GDC, indie advisor Chris Zukowski defined “golden goose” Steam titles as games that generate at least $150,000 in sales and roughly 500 user reviews within six months, earning what he calls “real Steam” status. He warned that once a...
Slay the Spire 2's Worst Card Has Become an Explosive Debate
Polygon reports that the Silent’s Snakebite card has ignited a heated debate among Slay the Spire 2 players. The card applies 7 poison, costs 2 energy and is retained, while its upgraded form adds 10 poison for the same cost. Critics...
The Elder Scrolls Online Team Will Outline Update 50's Player Experience Improvements This Week
ZeniMax Online Studios will stream a detailed briefing on March 26 at 2 p.m. ET to unveil the player‑experience changes slated for Elder Scrolls Online Update 50. The session, led by player‑experience director Kira Schlitt, follows Update 49’s rollout of visual upgrades, customizable difficulty,...
Arc Raiders Flashpoint Update Tease May Confirm an Unpopular Fan Theory
Arc Raiders' upcoming "Flashpoint" update appears set to release Shredders from the Stella Montis facility, confirming a long‑standing fan theory about the map’s underground connections. The teaser hints that the Shredders will also spread to the Blue Gate map via tunnels, making...
Tales of Series Video Feature Brings in the Dev Team to Look Back on the Franchise's 30 Years
Bandai Namco has unveiled a new video feature celebrating 30 years of the Tales of Series, featuring developers Anabuki and Higuchi discussing design choices from Phantasia to Vesperia. The release coincides with the launch of Tales of Berseria Remastered, an...
Boundary Break Explores Out of Bounds in Resident Evil Requiem
Boundary Break released a new video that pushes the camera beyond Resident Evil Requiem’s intended boundaries, exposing hidden geometry and assets never meant for players. The game introduces FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft alongside veteran agent Leon S. Kennedy, intertwining their...
Midnight's Magic and Mayhem: WoW's Latest Expansion Is a Wild Ride
Blizzard released the Midnight expansion for World of Warcraft three weeks ago, introducing the Abundance event that let players farm a new currency for gear and cosmetics. Early solo runs were praised for chaotic fun, but recent changes slowed orb...
Persona 3 Soundtrack Streaming Event Announced
ATLUS announced a 30‑hour Persona 3 Sound Station live‑stream on March 27, 2026, kicking off at 3 AM ET. The marathon will showcase music from the original game, the upcoming Persona 3 Reload, and various arrangement albums, accompanied by live concert footage. ATLUS emphasized that...
Neverwinter Adds Shoulder Cats and Brings Back April Fowls, With a New Mount and Chicken Outfit
Neverwinter’s April Fowls event returns through April 2, featuring the mischievous Earl the Chickenmancer and a suite of new rewards. Players can earn Bird Feathers and Bird Feed to purchase the Mechanical Goose mount and a year‑round Chicken Onesie costume. The...
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[Industry News] Testronic Strengthens Its US Center of Excellence with Key Senior Appointments
Quality‑assurance specialist Testronic announced senior hires for its U.S. Center of Excellence, adding Kevin Frazier as Regional QA Director, Nicole Closson as Business Development Manager, and Paul Todkill as Senior Client Marketing Manager. The moves follow the recent appointment of Mike Wallen as...
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Hero Wars Is Dropping Its Most Exciting New Hero Yet, and She Brought a Bear [Sponsored]
Hero Wars: Dominion Era, celebrating its 10th anniversary, has added a new hero named Byrna, an orc shaman empowered by the Bear Spirit Ursa. Byrna functions as a hybrid support, delivering sustained healing, health‑based damage boosts, and a 50 percent damage‑splitting...
StarSavior: How to Contact Customer Support Service
StarSavior, the newly launched mobile RPG from STUDIOBSIDE, provides multiple avenues for players to reach customer support. Users can submit tickets directly from the game via a headphone icon, entering their email, UID and relevant details. An alternative web‑based portal...
League of Legends and the Future of AI-Driven Competitive Gaming Platforms
League of Legends has become a showcase for AI‑driven competitive gaming, using machine‑learning to power real‑time matchmaking for over 150 million monthly users. Its automated anti‑cheat and behavioral analysis systems curb toxic play while scaling moderation. Third‑party AI coaching tools dissect...
Battlefield Hardline Is Getting Delisted and Its Servers Are Getting Shut Down
EA announced that Battlefield Hardline will be delisted from Xbox One and PS4 on May 22, 2026, with all associated DLC removed from digital stores. The game’s online servers will be shut down a month later on June 22, 2026, ending multiplayer functionality on those...
CoinPoker Levels Up High-Stakes Scene with Rake-Free $10,000 World Championship
CoinPoker announced its 2026 Heads Up Cash Game World Championship, running from April 6 to May 3, 2026. The tournament features both No‑Limit Hold’em and Pot‑Limit Omaha formats with $50/$100 minimum blinds, a $10,000 buy‑in and a 50% contribution match on player...
Worshippers of Cthulhu for Xbox Series Launches March 27
Crytivo and Crazy Goat Games announced that the Xbox Series X|S version of the Lovecraft‑inspired city builder Worshippers of Cthulhu will launch on March 27, 2026. The title first entered Early Access on PC in October 2024 and received a...
STALKER 2 DLC Reveals Its Main Characters
The upcoming STALKER 2 DLC reintroduces the fan‑favorite character Zulu, the hard‑drinking Duty mercenary first seen in STALKER: Call of Pripyat. Alongside Zulu, the expansion will spotlight Mavka, a Freedom faction stalker whose backstory remains largely untold. Early footage reveals new...
PDP’s Wireless Guitar Controller Has Returned to Its Best Price to Date
PDP's Riffmaster wireless guitar controller, originally priced at $129.99 and later $149.99, is now on sale for $99.99 across major retailers. The discount applies to Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2 versions. The controller features color‑coded fret buttons, a built‑in...
Apex Legends Patch Adds New Vortex Shields After Player Does 2 Million Damage in a Single Match, and I Don't...
Respawn’s Aftershocks patch for Apex Legends introduces Vortex Shields that bounce incoming fire back at attackers, powered by collected EVO, alongside new EMP blast and nine Wildcards. The update also shifts the Elysium landing zone to Olympus’ northeast corner and...
Exclusive — Dying Light: The Beast Adds 7 Xbox Achievements with Free Restored Land Version
Techland is releasing a free “Restored Land” mode for Dying Light: The Beast on March 26, 2026, adding a persistent map, a permadeath option, and a Roadkill Rallies mini‑game. The update introduces seven new Xbox achievements, including a 100‑point “Unbeatable”...
Here's What ICARUS: Console Edition Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S
ICARUS: Console Edition, the survival PvE title from the DayZ creators, launches on Xbox Series X and Series S on March 26. The Xbox Series X version offers two graphics modes—4K at 30 fps or 1512p at 60 fps—while the Series S runs at 1440p 30 fps. Early...