PlayStation 3 Emulator RPCS3 Gets Easier to Use with Steam
The open‑source PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 now lets users add games directly to Steam, creating shortcuts that launch titles via Steam without opening the RPCS3 UI. The new “Create Steam Shortcut” option appears in the Manage Game menu, allowing seamless launches from the Steam library. Screenshots show Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time running through Steam, demonstrating the workflow. The update also brings performance tweaks for handheld PCs such as the Steam Deck.
Marathon Dev Proves That Halo Devs Are Still Working At Bungie
Marathon UI designer Elliot Grey countered online claims that Bungie no longer employs Halo veterans by tweeting a list of dozens of developers who worked on Halo and remain at the studio. Former Destiny VP Mark Noseworthy praised the list...
Best Players for FC 26 Party in the Middle Evolution
EA Sports’ FIFA 26 introduces the Party in the Middle Evolution, a new midfield‑focused upgrade path that unlocks for 60,000 coins. The evolution applies five progressive upgrade levels, each adding sizable boosts to passing, defending, vision and stamina while imposing specific...
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Is a Free-to-Play Open World Anime RPG with Flying Pigs and Minecart Levels
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin launched on Steam as a free‑to‑play open‑world anime RPG. The game features whimsical elements like flying pig mounts, mine‑cart levels, and side activities such as fishing and cooking. Combat is real‑time with tag‑team moves and...
I Refuse to Upgrade My PC This Year — Here's What I'm Doing Instead
Tanveer Singh, a PC‑building entrepreneur, is shelving his planned AM5 platform and RTX 50 GPU upgrade due to a prolonged DRAM shortage that has driven component prices to record highs. Instead, he will allocate roughly $550‑$650 each to three alternative gaming...
Hololive English Vtubers 4th Concert Set for July 2026
Cover announced the Hololive English 4th Concert, titled "Serendipity," for July 3‑4, 2026. The two‑day event will take place at Los Angeles' historic Shrine Auditorium and will feature a roster of the agency's English‑speaking VTubers. Ticket sales have not yet...
Ghost of Yōtei: Legends Review – In the Presence of a Legend
Ghost of Yōtei: Legends, the latest free co‑op expansion for Ghost of Tsushima, builds on the original Legends mode with four distinct classes, a gear‑grind system, and story chapters centered on the Yōtei Six. The mode retains the series’ tight...
Best The Seven Deadly Sins Origin Graphics for Less Lag and Max FPS
The Seven Deadly Sins Origin launched on PC and consoles, delivering solid baseline performance but occasional lag and stutter. A Destructoid guide outlines optimal graphics configurations for mid‑range and low‑end systems, using an AMD Ryzen 5600G, RTX 3060, and 16 GB DDR5 as...
Zenless Zone Zero Physical PS5, Xbox Series X Collector’s Edition Shared
HoYoVerse has opened pre‑orders for physical Collector’s Edition copies of Zenless Zone Zero on both PS5 and Xbox Series X, priced at $59.99 each. The editions ship on September 17 2026 and are currently limited to North America, with international sales planned later....
Persian | Pokémon Guide
Persian, the Normal‑type feline introduced in Generation I, evolves from Meowth at level 28, while its regional Alolan form— a Dark‑type—requires high friendship to evolve. Both variants share a blistering 115 Speed stat but differ in offensive distribution, with Persian favoring Attack...
AI Takes on Robotron: 2084, the Original Robot Uprising Simulator
Former Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer, known for Task Manager, is training an AI model to dominate the 1982 arcade classic Robotron 2084 after previously teaching a system to master Atari’s Tempest. The project challenges the AI with split‑joystick controls, endless enemy waves...
Former Microsoft Dev Trains AI to Survive the Arcade's Most Chaotic Stress Test
Former Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer is training an AI model to master the 1982 arcade shooter Robotron: 2084. After previously teaching AI to dominate Atari’s Tempest, Plummer uses Robotron’s dual‑joystick, high‑velocity gameplay as a stress test for real‑time decision‑making. He has...
Yes, Your Pokémon Are Disappearing In Pokopia And It’s Really Annoying To Get Them Back
Pokopia features 300 town‑dwelling Pokémon, but the engine only renders about 30 at a time, causing many creatures to despawn. This technical limitation means players often cannot locate a specific Pokémon when needed. The game offers a workaround: using the...
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Moves Its Release Date A Week Earlier
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, the first new Lego Batman title since 2018, will launch on May 22, 2026—one week earlier than initially announced. The shift also grants deluxe‑edition buyers early access starting May 19, along with all...
Biggest GTA Wiki Leaves Fandom Over Censorship And Annoying Ads Ahead Of GTA 6 Launch
The GTA Wiki, the largest community‑run Grand Theft Auto encyclopedia with over 20,000 articles, has left the Fandom platform and launched an independent website. Editors cited Fandom’s aggressive pop‑up ads, intrusive video embeds, and tightening censorship policies as primary reasons...
Krafton Ordered To Reinstate Ousted SEO And Hand Over Control Of Subnautica 2's Early Access
U.S. District Court ruled that Krafton must reinstate Ted Gill as CEO of Unknown Worlds Entertainment and restore full operational control, including the right to release Subnautica 2 in early access. The judge found the ousting of Gill, Charlie Cleveland, and...
Riftbound Reveals New Unleashed Mechanics In Massive Development Update
Riot Games unveiled a video preview of Riftbound’s third set, Unleashed, showcasing new gameplay mechanics and five fresh champion legends. The update introduces Token Battlefields, the Ambush keyword, and an experience‑based leveling system that modifies card effects. Additional champions such...
"We Don't Reuse Enough": Far Cry 4 Director Says Developers Need to Stop Doing "Pointless Work" And Learn Lessons From...
Alex Hutchinson, known for directing Far Cry 4 and Assassin’s Creed 3, argues that studios waste resources re‑creating assets like gun sounds and animations. He cites successful reuse practices at FromSoftware, RGG Studios, and the Like A Dragon series as models for efficient development....
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Adds Goro Majima and More
Sega is rolling out a free update for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds that introduces three new guest characters—Red from Angry Birds, Goro Majima from Yakuza, and Arle from Puyo Puyo—along with dedicated vehicles for each. The characters arrive in April 2026 (Red and Majima)...
Voidwrought Console Ports Launch This Month
Voidwrought, the 2D action‑platformer from Kwalee and Powersnake, is set to debut on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on March 19. The title, already available on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch, expands its reach to the next‑gen console market. Featuring...
All Charm Effects And How To Get Them In Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake
Rowan Jones’ guide details every Charm in Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake, listing their in‑game locations and specific effects. Players can acquire Charms through exploration, side‑story completion, or the Point Exchange, where Charm Bags cost 100,000 points each. The guide...
The Best Extraction Shooters on PC Or: How I Learned There Are Other Games Like Arc Raiders
Extraction shooters have evolved from a niche genre into a diverse PC gaming segment, with seven standout titles highlighted. The list includes Arc Raiders’ beginner‑friendly matchmaking, Bungie’s Marathon with innovative thief mechanics, and top‑down solo experience Escape from Duckov. Veteran...
2D Retro Haunted Lands Is One of 2026's Hardest Video Games
Polygon’s Random Select column spotlights *Haunted Lands*, a 2D retro shoot‑em‑up platformer that quickly earned a reputation as 2026’s hardest game. Players navigate tight platforming corridors with only four hit points, learning enemy patterns and environmental hazards through trial and error....
How to Get Inducted Into the Hall of Fame in BitLife
In BitLife, players can be inducted into the Hall of Fame only after becoming a professional athlete and building a long, successful career. The Hall of Fame invitation appears as a random pop‑up, typically after a decade of high performance....
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[Industry News] PLAION Signs Global Physical Distribution with Secret Mode for Star Wars: Galactic Racer
PLAION announced a global physical distribution agreement with Secret Mode for the upcoming title Star Wars: Galactic Racer, developed by Fuse Games. The partnership assigns PLAION responsibility for logistics, retail sales, and distribution across all major international markets ahead of...
Marathon’s Endgame Map May Be on the Verge of Unlocking as Its Community Bands Together to Solve Complex ARG
Bungie's new extraction shooter Marathon has added its fourth map, Cryo Archive, which is currently shown as a redacted, selectable option. The map's release is tied to a community‑driven alternate reality game (ARG) where Discord groups decode in‑game terminals to...
Silent Hill F Won Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2026
Konami’s Silent Hill f captured the top honor at the Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2026, taking home Game of the Year and two additional trophies, including Best Voice Actor for Konatsu Kato. The title led the ceremony with three wins,...
Maintenance Period for Alex's Release and the Major Balance Patch for Street Fighter 6 Revealed
Capcom will add the Alex fighter to Street Fighter 6 on March 17, 2026, coinciding with a sweeping balance patch that touches every character. The update will be deployed during a four‑hour maintenance window starting tonight at 8 p.m. PDT (11 p.m. EDT). It...
Hollow Knight: Silksong Patch 5 Brings Many More Bug Fixes and Improved Translations
Team Cherry released Patch 5 (v1.0.29909) for Hollow Knight: Silksong, adding Traditional Chinese support and refining German translations. The update addresses numerous bugs, including out‑of‑bounds enemy behavior, Hornet displacement, and incorrect damage calculations. Gameplay mechanics such as Silk Soar exits and Magma Bell...
Gotham Knights Studio Warner Bros. Games Montréal Appear to Have Laid Off Staff
Warner Bros. Games Montréal, the studio behind Gotham Knights, appears to have laid off an unspecified number of employees late last week. At least three senior staff members—associate narrative director Ceri Young, level designer Camille Olivier Paquette, and associate producer...
New DriveTech Wear Outfits in Development for All Characters in Street Fighter 6, to Be Distributed to Players for Free
Capcom announced that a new "DriveTech Wear" outfit line will be created for every Street Fighter 6 character and distributed to players at no cost. The first glimpse featured Luke and Kimberly in blue‑yellow‑white tracksuits, and the outfits are expected to...
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[Industry News] Pim Holfve Appointed CEO of Combined Effect While Continuing Leadership of Raw Fury
Combined Effect announced that Pim Holfve, currently CEO of Raw Fury, will also serve as its chief executive while continuing to lead Raw Fury. In 2025 Holfve guided Raw Fury to launch Blue Prince, ROUTINE and The Seance of Blake...
NODWIN Gaming Ropes In MTG’s Arnd Benninghoff To Board Amid Fundraise Plans
Indian esports platform NODWIN Gaming has appointed Modern Times Group EVP‑Gaming Arnd Benninghoff to its board as it prepares a pre‑IPO funding round. The round will combine fresh primary capital for global expansion and acquisitions with a secondary component to...
Everybody Fights, No-One Goes AFK in Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War, the New FPS From the Makers of Warhammer 40K...
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War launched today on PC, created by Auroch Digital, the studio behind Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. The title blends a retro‑styled first‑person shooter with a hybrid RTS mode that lets players control Arachnid units. Its graphics and level...
Kevuru Games Outlines the Shift Toward Flexible Art Production in the Games Industry
Kevuru Games asserts that art outsourcing has evolved into a core component of modern game development, driven by larger project scopes, longer production cycles, and heightened visual expectations. The global games market, valued at $188.8 billion in 2025, is projected to...
Fallout Chicago, a DLC-Sized New Vegas Mod About the Brotherhood of Steel Fighting a Union Mob, Has a First Demo...
Fallout Chicago, a large‑scale expansion for Fallout: New Vegas, released its first demo featuring the entire first act, side quests, and a train‑based player home. The mod transports the courier to a ruined Chicago, pitting the Midwest Brotherhood of Steel...
PlayStation Gameplay Chart, Week Ending March 15th, 2026
The PlayStation Gameplay Chart for the week ending March 15 2026, compiled from over 2.9 million active accounts, shows Fortnite maintaining the #1 position. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II rose, while Roblox slipped, and Grand Theft Auto V climbed back up. EA’s sports titles...
Bliss Breaks Xbox One Security with a Hardware-Level Glitch Attack
At RE//verse 2026, security researcher Markus “Doom” Gaasedelen unveiled "Bliss," a double‑voltage‑glitch exploit that compromises the original Xbox One at the hardware level. The technique injects precise voltage faults into the CPU power rail during early boot, bypassing ARM Cortex memory...
Dune Awakening Just Got a Spicy Major Update, and an Even Spicer Major Discount, Making It Cheaper than Ever Before
Dune Awakening has launched a substantial Chapter 3 update that introduces new story missions, weapons and quality‑of‑life tweaks, all free for existing and new players. At the same time the game is on sale for $26.49 (£22.25), a 47% discount that...
Canalta Timberland Poogie Locations in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Monster Hunter Stories 3 hides 27 of its 100 collectible Poogies in the Canalta Timberland region, excluding the two found in Mt. Canalta’s Narrow Passage. Players must explore winding paths, waterfalls, and a frozen grotto to locate each creature. Unlocking Thea’s side...
Profane Delays Multi-Region Playtest, Launches Monthly Fight Pub Combat Event
Profane announced a delay to its multi‑region playtest after encountering technical snags, opting to refine the experience before a wider release. To keep momentum, the studio is launching a monthly community event called Fight Pub, kicking off on March 26....
Social Deduction RPG Gnosia Is Now Available for iOS and Android Worldwide
Playism has released the social deduction RPG Gnosia on iOS and Android, priced at $24.99 with no in‑app purchases. The mobile launch follows earlier releases on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC, completing the game's presence on all major platforms. The...
Street Fighter 6 X Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Collab Detailed
Capcom revealed a Street Fighter 6 collaboration that drops free Mega Man Star Force and Battle Network items on March 17 2026, alongside a Street Voter event and a Battle Hub makeover. The partnership celebrates the 20th anniversary of Mega Man Star Force, coinciding with the Mega Man Star Force...
Fate/EXTRA Record Delayed to Unspecified Date, Bandai Namco No Longer Publishing (UPDATE)
TYPE-MOON announced that the highly anticipated remake *Fate/EXTRA Record* for Nintendo Switch, originally slated for Spring 2026, has been pushed back to an unspecified date. In addition, Bandai Namco has withdrawn as the game's publisher, leaving the title without a...
‘Futuristic Parallel-Universe MMORPG’ Prism 2033 Announced for PC, iOS, and Android
CyberNest Entertainment, a China‑based studio, unveiled Prism 2033, a futuristic parallel‑universe MMORPG built on Unreal Engine 5. The title will launch on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store and on iOS and Android, with pre‑registration already open. Players assume the role...
Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Expansion Finally Features Mega Floette
The Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising expansion drops worldwide on May 22, 2026, with prerelease events from May 9‑17 and a digital launch on Pokémon TCG Live on May 21. The set packs over 120 cards, including more than 20 Trainer cards and 35+ special‑illustrated cards....
Nintendo Switch eShop Deals – Lowest Prices Ever for Hob, The Last Spell, Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered, More
Nintendo’s North American Switch eShop launched a sweeping sale on March 15, 2026, featuring deep discounts across more than 60 titles. Flagship reductions include Hob at $1.99, The Last Spell at $7.49, and Tomb Raider 4‑6 Remastered at $14.99, each representing roughly 90%...
EFootball 2026 Epic Italian Midfielders (Platini, Donadoni, Albertini) Pack Review
The Epic Italian Midfielders pack for eFootball 2026 reintroduces Michel Platini, Roberto Donadoni and Demetrio Albertini with refreshed builds. Platini emerges as a potential 109‑rated creative playmaker with strong dribbling and finishing, while Donadoni performs best as a wide attacker and Albertini offers...
NIP Re-Enter Major Invite Range with Roman Imperium Cup VI Trophy
Ninjas in Pyjamas captured the Roman Imperium Cup VI title, reverse‑sweeping OG 13‑10 on Dust2 after a shaky start. The victory awards NIP 97 VRS points, propelling them eleven spots to 17th in the global rankings. It marks the organization’s second...
5 Gadgets That Will Instantly Upgrade Your Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo’s Switch 2 accessory lineup adds ergonomic, social, and portable upgrades to the handheld console. The official Pro Controller retails for $89, earns a 4.8‑star rating, and offers HD Rumble 2, motion controls, and an audio jack. A dedicated USB‑C camera, a budget‑friendly...