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How to Beat the Reed Devil in Crimson Desert
NewsMar 19, 2026

How to Beat the Reed Devil in Crimson Desert

The guide outlines how to defeat the Reed Devil boss in Crimson Desert, starting with navigating Glenbright Manor and clearing ambushes by destroying scarecrow effigies. It breaks the encounter into three phases, emphasizing parrying, timed attacks, and the importance of...

By PCGamesN
Duskhill Ruins Puzzle Solution in Crimson Desert
NewsMar 19, 2026

Duskhill Ruins Puzzle Solution in Crimson Desert

The Duskhill Ruins puzzle in Crimson Desert requires players to clear vine‑covered pillars before aligning their heights. Two methods—arrow + flame or sword‑mode light—remove the vines, revealing a three‑step rotation sequence. Players must rotate pillar 3, then 2, then 4 clockwise to match the fixed...

By Hardcore Gamer
How to Unlock the Camp Fast Travel Point in Crimson Desert
NewsMar 19, 2026

How to Unlock the Camp Fast Travel Point in Crimson Desert

The guide explains how to repair the Abyss Nexus fast‑travel point located under vines near the base camp in Crimson Desert. Players must first clear the vines using Blinding Flash or fire arrows, then retrieve a missing platform piece from...

By DualShockers
Weapon Crafting Books Locations in Crimson Desert
NewsMar 19, 2026

Weapon Crafting Books Locations in Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert’s open‑world RPG requires players to locate weapon‑crafting books to unlock new gear. There are 67 equipment‑crafting books in total, with 19 dedicated to weapon categories such as one‑handed, two‑handed, bows and guns. The guide highlights the first one‑handed...

By DualShockers
Where to Pack and Sell Trade Goods in Crimson Desert
NewsMar 19, 2026

Where to Pack and Sell Trade Goods in Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert players can turn looted trade goods into a steady income by packing them at camp and delivering them to trading posts. After stealing items such as Calligraphic Paintings, Tobacco, Red Ginseng, or Ceramics, you speak with Carl to...

By DualShockers
Crimson Desert: 8 Best Skills to Unlock First
NewsMar 19, 2026

Crimson Desert: 8 Best Skills to Unlock First

Crimson Desert, Pearl Abyss’s new open‑world RPG, drops players into the vast continent of Pywel with a complex skill tree. A recent guide pinpoints eight early‑game abilities that dramatically improve exploration, combat efficiency, and puzzle solving. Unlocking Flight, Forward Slash,...

By DualShockers
Crimson Desert Bustling Hill Guide: How to Complete the Dispatch the Howling Hill Expansion Mission
NewsMar 19, 2026

Crimson Desert Bustling Hill Guide: How to Complete the Dispatch the Howling Hill Expansion Mission

Crimson Desert’s early main‑story mission “Dispatch the Howling Hill” requires players to expand the Howling Hill camp by sending recruited freeswords on resource‑gathering missions. The guide explains how to locate the camp on the world map, open the Mission List,...

By RPG Site
Brollan: "It Was Just a Lot of Details; We Were Not on the Same Page"
NewsMar 19, 2026

Brollan: "It Was Just a Lot of Details; We Were Not on the Same Page"

MOUZ fell 0‑2 to The MongolZ in the lower bracket of BLAST Open Rotterdam, ending a ten‑map winning streak and exposing coordination gaps. Captain Ludvig “Brollan” Brolin cited poor defaults, missed trades, and mid‑round execution as key issues. The loss...

By HLTV.org (CS)
Vitality Crush 9z to Kick Off Rotterdam Campaign
NewsMar 19, 2026

Vitality Crush 9z to Kick Off Rotterdam Campaign

Vitality opened the BLAST Open Rotterdam with a decisive 2‑0 victory over 9z, showcasing a dominant performance after a month‑long break following their PGL Cluj‑Napoca win. ZywOo led the charge with a 37‑15 kill‑death ratio and a 1.91 rating, while...

By HLTV.org (CS)
Xbox’s ‘Starfield’ to Launch on PlayStation 5 in April (Gaming News Roundup)
NewsMar 19, 2026

Xbox’s ‘Starfield’ to Launch on PlayStation 5 in April (Gaming News Roundup)

Bethesda’s flagship space‑explorer Starfield will debut on Sony’s PlayStation 5 on April 7, ending its Xbox‑only window. The launch coincides with the game’s biggest free update, “Free Lanes,” and the new Terran Armada story DLC, both rolling out across all platforms. Sony...

By Variety (Digital)
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Drops New Launch Trailer Ahead of Release
NewsMar 19, 2026

Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Drops New Launch Trailer Ahead of Release

Square Enix released a new launch trailer for Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, the sixth entry in its mobile spin‑off series. The game will debut on Android and iOS on March 24, 2026, featuring 3‑vs‑3 team boss battles set against a...

By DroidGamers
Star Citizen To Launch Long-Awaited Crafting System Plus New Combat Missions In Alpha 4.7
NewsMar 19, 2026

Star Citizen To Launch Long-Awaited Crafting System Plus New Combat Missions In Alpha 4.7

Star Citizen’s upcoming Alpha 4.7 patch introduces the first iteration of a crafting system, allowing players to fabricate and upgrade weapons via an Item Fabricator. The update also adds “Operation: Breaker” missions, a PvPvE extraction mode where crews clear derelict stations...

By MMORPG.com
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Reveals Details for Their Flashy New Supers Using All 4 Characters, but only in Certain Situations
NewsMar 19, 2026

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Reveals Details for Their Flashy New Supers Using All 4 Characters, but only in Certain Situations

Arc System Works unveiled the Tokon Assemble mechanic for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a team‑wide Super that can only be triggered as a comeback when a player has already lost a round or would lose the match. Activation demands all...

By EventHubs
Blight: Survival, a Medieval Horror Title From Behaviour Interactive, Drops New Trailer After Reaching 1.5 Million Wishlists
NewsMar 19, 2026

Blight: Survival, a Medieval Horror Title From Behaviour Interactive, Drops New Trailer After Reaching 1.5 Million Wishlists

Behaviour Interactive and Haenir Studio released a new trailer for the medieval zombie title Blight: Survival, celebrating 1.5 million Steam wishlists. The two‑minute video highlights brutal melee finishers and hints at co‑op multiplayer set in a plague‑ravaged no‑man’s land. Developers disclosed...

By Dot Esports
Goritaire Is a Single-Player Gorilla-Multiplying Card Game, Out Now on Android
NewsMar 19, 2026

Goritaire Is a Single-Player Gorilla-Multiplying Card Game, Out Now on Android

Arc System Works has released Goritaire, a free single‑player gorilla‑multiplying card game now available on Android, consoles, and PC. Players manage bananas as the sole resource while expanding a troop of gorillas, aiming to line up seven or more to...

By DroidGamers
Mabinogi Turns 18 with New Milestones for Nexon Online Game
NewsMar 19, 2026

Mabinogi Turns 18 with New Milestones for Nexon Online Game

South Korean publisher Nexon America announced the 18th anniversary of its flagship MMO Mabinogi, marking nearly two decades of online fantasy gameplay. To celebrate, the company will run a three‑week series of in‑game events featuring exclusive rewards and community‑driven statistics...

By GamesBeat
Meta Backtracks on Decision to End Horizon Worlds VR After Fans Speak Up
NewsMar 19, 2026

Meta Backtracks on Decision to End Horizon Worlds VR After Fans Speak Up

Meta reversed its plan to shut down Horizon Worlds on Quest headsets after fan backlash, announcing that existing VR worlds will stay live for the foreseeable future. CTO Andrew Bosworth clarified that no new VR games will be added, while...

By CNBC Technology
Windows Central Collab
NewsMar 19, 2026

Windows Central Collab

Windows Central Replay invites gamers to submit short clips showcasing the best of Xbox, PC, and handheld gameplay, from clutch Halo victories to indie ID@Xbox creations. Submissions are reviewed under clear terms, and top highlights are featured across Windows Central’s...

By Windows Central
Off the Road 2 (OTR 2) Set to Raise the Bar with a Massive Open-World and Next-Gen Driving, Arriving on...
NewsMar 19, 2026

Off the Road 2 (OTR 2) Set to Raise the Bar with a Massive Open-World and Next-Gen Driving, Arriving on...

DogByte Games announced Off the Road 2, a mobile open‑world off‑road racing simulator launching on Android and iOS in spring 2026. The sequel features a seamless map thirty times larger than the original, multi‑vehicle support—including cars, jets, and boats—and next‑gen physics...

By GamingonPhone
Today’s Android App Deals and Freebies: FrogBoy, Full Pipe, Afterplace, Mystic Vale, More
NewsMar 19, 2026

Today’s Android App Deals and Freebies: FrogBoy, Full Pipe, Afterplace, Mystic Vale, More

Google Play’s Thursday roundup featured over seventy Android games and apps discounted up to 80%, including titles like FrogBoy, Mystic Vale, and Full Pipe at $1. The list also highlighted deep discounts on board‑game adaptations and a range of free...

By 9to5Google
In April, Throne and Liberty Gets a Brooch Accessory, New Battleground Map, and Two Co-Op Dungeons
NewsMar 19, 2026

In April, Throne and Liberty Gets a Brooch Accessory, New Battleground Map, and Two Co-Op Dungeons

Throne and Liberty’s April 2 update introduces a new accessory slot—brooches—tailored for PvE and PvP, two co‑op dungeons (Hellfire Crucible and Deathless Queen’s Lair), and a fresh Battleground map featuring bridge‑building mechanics. Brooches will be earned through the new dungeons or...

By MMORPG.com
Alex Can Push 7,000 Damage as a Punish Counter in Street Fighter 6 but You Have to Use a Unique...
NewsMar 19, 2026

Alex Can Push 7,000 Damage as a Punish Counter in Street Fighter 6 but You Have to Use a Unique...

Alex has been added to Street Fighter 6 alongside a comprehensive balance update, positioning him as a grappler with a mix‑up‑heavy toolkit rather than pure single‑hit power. Community creator Fuso Tsuk4i showcased a punish‑counter combo that pushes Alex’s damage to roughly 7,007...

By EventHubs
Tales of Berseria Remastered 1.0.4 Is Now Available Adding 120fps Support on PC, Steam Deck Fixes, and More
NewsMar 19, 2026

Tales of Berseria Remastered 1.0.4 Is Now Available Adding 120fps Support on PC, Steam Deck Fixes, and More

Bandai Namco released version 1.0.4 for Tales of Berseria Remastered, adding selectable 120 fps on PC while keeping cutscenes at 60 fps, and fixing several Steam Deck resolution bugs. The patch also resolves subtitle display, slide‑puzzle, and various graphical glitches that could halt...

By RPG Site
A Blockbuster Video-Simulator Game Is Flying Off the Shelves
NewsMar 19, 2026

A Blockbuster Video-Simulator Game Is Flying Off the Shelves

Independent studio Blood Pact Studios launched Retro Rewind, a Blockbuster‑style video‑rental simulator that debuted at number one on Steam and quickly entered the platform’s top‑10. The game lets players manage a 1990s‑era store with 14,000 procedurally generated movie titles, handling...

By The Hollywood Reporter (Business)
Hall of Fame: Cogu
NewsMar 19, 2026

Hall of Fame: Cogu

Raphael “cogu” Camargo, Brazil’s seminal AWPer, was inducted into the Counter‑Strike Hall of Fame in January 2026. He helped launch Brazil’s competitive scene in the early 2000s, leading MIBR to an ESWC 2006 world title and delivering iconic plays such as...

By HLTV.org (CS)
Seven Knights Idle Adventure Marks 2.5th Anniversary with New Hero Update
NewsMar 19, 2026

Seven Knights Idle Adventure Marks 2.5th Anniversary with New Hero Update

Seven Knights Idle Adventure celebrated its 2.5‑year anniversary on March 19 with a major update that introduced the Legendary hero On Stage Dellons, who can later Awaken into Frontman Dellons. The patch also launched a suite of limited‑time events—including a 14‑day check‑in, Lucky Seven Festa,...

By Inven Global
Marathon's Ranked Mode Homework Explains Holotags, Score Targets, and Penalties
NewsMar 19, 2026

Marathon's Ranked Mode Homework Explains Holotags, Score Targets, and Penalties

Marathon’s ranked mode launches on March 21, introducing a point‑based competitive system that hinges on holotag tiers and loot performance. Bungie released a one‑page Ranked Calculation Worksheet to clarify score targets, overperformance capacity, and penalties for under‑achievement. Players must meet gear‑ante...

By Polygon (Gaming)
Riot Games Unveils VALORANT Agent Miks and New Elimination Mode for Act 2
NewsMar 19, 2026

Riot Games Unveils VALORANT Agent Miks and New Elimination Mode for Act 2

Riot Games launched the second major update for VALORANT’s 2026 Season Act 2, introducing a new Controller agent named Miks and a limited‑time Elimination mode. Miks, the 29th agent, uses sound‑based abilities to provide smokes, buffs, and a disruptive ultimate that...

By Inven Global
Mattel Announces Mattel Match, a Match-3 Game Starring Childhood Favorite Brands
NewsMar 19, 2026

Mattel Announces Mattel Match, a Match-3 Game Starring Childhood Favorite Brands

Mattel, in partnership with Uken Games, has launched Mattel Match, a free‑to‑play match‑3 puzzle game available on iOS and Android. The title incorporates iconic Mattel properties such as Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Fisher‑Price, and blends classic match‑3 mechanics with modern...

By GamesBeat
Basketball Classics Now Available for Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch
NewsMar 19, 2026

Basketball Classics Now Available for Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch

Basketball Classics, an 8‑bit styled basketball title, has launched on Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch at a $9.99 price point with a 10 percent launch discount. The game, originally released on PC in 2018 and fully launched in 2019,...

By Gematsu
Hades 2 and Date Everything Lead Gayming Awards 2026 Nominations
NewsMar 19, 2026

Hades 2 and Date Everything Lead Gayming Awards 2026 Nominations

The sixth annual Gayming Awards announced their nominees, with Supergiant Games' Hades 2 and Sassy Chap Games' Date Everything each earning three nods across 14 categories. Hades 2 joins five other titles—Ball x Pit, Blue Prince, Ghost of Yōtei, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and South...

By GamesIndustry.biz
‘Star Wars’ Launch Marks Fortnite’s Most In-Depth Creator IP Integration Yet
NewsMar 19, 2026

‘Star Wars’ Launch Marks Fortnite’s Most In-Depth Creator IP Integration Yet

Epic Games announced on March 19 that Fortnite creators now have access to a suite of Disney‑licensed Star Wars assets, including characters, force powers, sound effects, and vehicles such as droid battle tanks. Creators can begin building and testing experiences immediately, but...

By GamesBeat
PlanetPlay Rallies Games Industry for Global “Battle for the Habitats” Campaign
NewsMar 19, 2026

PlanetPlay Rallies Games Industry for Global “Battle for the Habitats” Campaign

PlanetPlay has unveiled the "Battle for the Habitats" biodiversity campaign, running from Earth Day (April 22) to World Environment Day (June 5). Partnering with the Rainforest Alliance and Oceana, the initiative targets over 100 PC, console and mobile titles and aims to...

By PocketGamer.biz
Spirit Spoil malbsMd's Liquid Debut 2-0 in BLAST Rotterdam Opening Round
NewsMar 19, 2026

Spirit Spoil malbsMd's Liquid Debut 2-0 in BLAST Rotterdam Opening Round

Spirit defeated Liquid 2‑0 in the BLAST Open Rotterdam opening round, marking the debut of Mario “malbsMd” Samayoa for the Czech squad. Danil “donk” Kryshkovets led Spirit with a 1.99 rating on Mirage and continued his dominance on Ancient. Liquid’s...

By HLTV.org (CS)
Free Play Days Has Five Free Xbox Games to Play This Weekend
NewsMar 19, 2026

Free Play Days Has Five Free Xbox Games to Play This Weekend

Microsoft’s Free Play Days weekend (March 19‑22) makes five titles free to play. Game Pass subscribers can access Totally Reliable Delivery Service and Hell Let Loose, while Sea of Thieves, Trailmakers and Firefighting Simulator: Ignite are free for all Xbox...

By TrueAchievements
Bee Garden Codes March 2026
NewsMar 19, 2026

Bee Garden Codes March 2026

Pocket Tactics released the latest Bee Garden promotional codes for March 2026, including TRADING, DEVSAREBACK, BEEGARDEN, and RELEASE. Each code grants two daily spins, a luck fountain, and either arcade tickets or a silver charm. The article outlines a three‑step redemption...

By Pocket Tactics
The Last Caretaker’s New Major Update, Curiosity Wakes, Adds Sharks with Laser Beams on Their Heads
NewsMar 19, 2026

The Last Caretaker’s New Major Update, Curiosity Wakes, Adds Sharks with Laser Beams on Their Heads

The Last Caretaker’s third major update, Curiosity Wakes, is now live on Steam and the Epic Games Store. It introduces a space‑contact Council of Humanity, new enemy types such as Ram Sharks, Laser Sharks and ArchAngels, and cooperative tools like...

By Video Games Chronicle
Daybreak and The Heroes Journey Creators Settle Lawsuit, $3.5 Million in Damages Possible if Deal Violated
NewsMar 19, 2026

Daybreak and The Heroes Journey Creators Settle Lawsuit, $3.5 Million in Damages Possible if Deal Violated

Daybreak Games settled its lawsuit against the EverQuest emulator The Heroes Journey and its creators, Kristopher Takahashi and Alexander Taylor. The agreement bars the developers from distributing or promoting any EverQuest‑related emulator, with a $3.5 million damages clause if they breach...

By MMORPG.com
LinkedIn Launches New Logic Puzzle Game Patches
NewsMar 19, 2026

LinkedIn Launches New Logic Puzzle Game Patches

LinkedIn has introduced Patches, a spatial‑logic puzzle game launching on March 19 2026. The title builds on the success of Zip and draws inspiration from the Japanese Shikaku puzzle, offering simple mechanics that grow harder throughout the week. LinkedIn Games reports millions...

By PocketGamer.biz
To Make Video Games for Gen Z, Be Authentic
NewsMar 19, 2026

To Make Video Games for Gen Z, Be Authentic

Sharon Tal Yguado of Astrid Entertainment warned that studios aren’t losing Gen Z—they’re simply engaging with games differently. The younger cohort favors social, sandbox‑style titles like Roblox and Fortnite over high‑priced AAA releases, and they consume gaming content on TikTok and...

By Game Developer (formerly Gamasutra)
UGCon Wants to Be the Definitive Conference for User-Generated Content Creators
NewsMar 19, 2026

UGCon Wants to Be the Definitive Conference for User-Generated Content Creators

UGCon is debuting on May 21‑22 at Topgolf Las Vegas, targeting the fast‑growing user‑generated content (UGC) sector in gaming. The conference will spotlight UGC on platforms such as Roblox, Fortnite and Minecraft, emphasizing brand and intellectual property integrations within virtual...

By GamesBeat
Easy Delivery Co. Coming to PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, iOS, and Android on March 26
NewsMar 19, 2026

Easy Delivery Co. Coming to PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, iOS, and Android on March 26

Easy Delivery Co., a quiet‑driving indie title from Oro Interactive and Sam C, will debut on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android on March 26. The game originally launched on PC via Steam in September 2025 and has sold over...

By Gematsu
Starbreeze Lands New Partner to Adapt Payday Series for Film and TV
NewsMar 19, 2026

Starbreeze Lands New Partner to Adapt Payday Series for Film and TV

Starbreeze Entertainment announced a partnership with VICE Studios to develop film and television adaptations of its Payday franchise. The deal follows an earlier, now‑unclear collaboration with Stockholm Syndrome and retains full IP ownership for Starbreeze. While Payday 3 underperformed, Payday 2 outshone...

By Game Developer (formerly Gamasutra)
Human Fall Flat Is Coming to Switch 2 Today
NewsMar 19, 2026

Human Fall Flat Is Coming to Switch 2 Today

Human Fall Flat arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 today, priced at $19.99, marking the game’s 10th‑anniversary push onto the new console. Existing Switch owners can upgrade for $4.99, gaining five previously unavailable stages and full access to future updates. The Switch 2...

By Video Games Chronicle
Assassin's Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji Switch 2 Review - Stunning Views and a Stifled Storyline
NewsMar 19, 2026

Assassin's Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji Switch 2 Review - Stunning Views and a Stifled Storyline

Assassin’s Creed: Shadows – Claws of Awaji, the Switch 2 DLC, expands the feudal‑Japan setting onto the island of Awaji. The expansion delivers gorgeous scenery, aggressive combat with both Yasuke and Naoe, and introduces a bo staff weapon. Storywise, it follows...

By Pocket Tactics
“A Tale of Two Halves”: The Mobile Mavens Weigh in on GDC 2026
NewsMar 19, 2026

“A Tale of Two Halves”: The Mobile Mavens Weigh in on GDC 2026

GDC 2026 rebranded as the Festival of Gaming and recorded noticeably lower attendance, a trend linked to heightened U.S. political tensions and travel restrictions stemming from conflicts in Iran and the broader Middle East. The Expo floor contracted, leading many...

By PocketGamer.biz
Kena: Bridge of Spirits for Switch 2 Launches March 26
NewsMar 19, 2026

Kena: Bridge of Spirits for Switch 2 Launches March 26

Ember Lab announced that the Switch 2 version of Kena: Bridge of Spirits will launch on March 26, with pre‑orders now live via the Nintendo eShop. The port bundles the Anniversary DLC, adds accessibility features, and introduces a New Game+ mode featuring...

By Gematsu
Embers Adrift Servers Are Back Up After Outage and Server Migration
NewsMar 19, 2026

Embers Adrift Servers Are Back Up After Outage and Server Migration

Embers Adrift’s servers were down Tuesday after a catastrophic hardware failure, prompting the team to accelerate a planned migration. A brief 15‑minute rollback restored service, though activity between 3:00‑3:15 PM Central was lost. Players now need a small Steam patch to...

By MMORPG.com
Shenmue 3 Enhanced Gets Its First Trailer and Collector’s Edition Information
NewsMar 19, 2026

Shenmue 3 Enhanced Gets Its First Trailer and Collector’s Edition Information

The first trailer for Shenmue 3 Enhanced has dropped, confirming a Q4 2026 launch on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC. A physical Switch 2 cartridge will ship alongside three editions – Standard, Special and a fully loaded Collector’s Edition. The Enhanced version adds...

By Video Games Chronicle