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Nippon Ichi Software unveiled *Disgaea Mayhem*, an action‑RPG spin‑off that abandons the franchise’s traditional turn‑based strategy roots for fast‑paced brawler combat. A playable demo at PAX East let players control the mercenary N.A. with a variety of weapons, three difficulty tiers, and flashy special moves. The game promises additional systems such as companion monsters, a bribable Dark Assembly, and item‑world dungeons. Early impressions suggest the title will appeal to both longtime fans and newcomers seeking high‑energy gameplay.
Former Nippon Ichi Software veteran Yoshitsuna Kobayashi, known for creating the original Disgaea, has launched his first new title in two decades: Cosmic Galaxy Wars. The indie shooting RPG, co‑produced with ex‑NIS president Sohei Niikawa’s SuperNiche LLC, went live on Steam...
Blaze Entertainment unveiled the Evercade Nexus, a premium handheld retro console slated for October 2026 with pre‑orders beginning April 1. The device upgrades to a 5.89‑inch IPS screen, adds twin analog sticks, wireless headphone support, and a new EverSync local‑multiplayer feature, while...
Lucid Blocks, an indie first‑person sandbox, centers its gameplay around a mysterious crafting system called Apotheosis, where players combine items in a six‑socket circle to produce unpredictable results. The system can yield anything from trivial leaves to a bottled sun,...
South of Midnight, a 12‑hour PS5 adventure from Compulsion Games, dazzles with stop‑motion claymation visuals and a Southern‑folklore‑infused soundtrack, but its linear structure and rudimentary combat quickly lose steam. The port mirrors the Xbox Series X|S and PC versions, offering...
REDMAGIC has refreshed its 11 Air gaming phone with a new Trace colorway that blends subtle orange highlights into a light‑grey chassis. The handset retains a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, up to 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage, and now boasts a battery larger...
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate’s subscription price rose to $29.99 per month, prompting gamers to seek cost‑saving tactics. A $25 Xbox gift card is being sold on Newegg for $22 using promo code SSF5465, a discount that expires at midnight on...
Warhorse Studios, known for the realistic RPG "Kingdom Come: Deliverance," is rumored to be developing an open‑world Lord of the Rings title. The project is linked to Embracer Group, which holds the Tolkien adaptation rights, and is reportedly receiving a...
The Ninth Circuit unanimously rejected Apple’s requests for both a panel rehearing and an en banc rehearing in its ongoing dispute with Epic Games. The denial upholds a lower‑court order that forces Apple to allow developers to direct users to alternative...
Nintendo’s latest mobile title, *Fire Emblem Shadows*, has earned only $578,000 in its first six months after launching on September 25 2025. By contrast, the decade‑old *Fire Emblem Heroes* posted $20.6 million in the same window and $150 million during its initial half‑year in...
Grand Theft Auto IV shattered sales records in 2008, pulling in $310 million on day one and roughly $500 million within a week. A British collector unearthed a 2007 development kit, releasing 130 GB of unfinished assets that reveal a prototype zombie mode never...
Bungie released Marathon update 1.0.5.2, primarily a bug‑fix slate, but it delivers a significant nerf to the Thief class’s slide‑cancel technique using the Grapple Device. The exploit allowed Thief players to retain momentum while swapping equipment, effectively granting unlimited rapid...
Double Fine Studios’ latest title Keeper topped the April 2026 TA Playlist, securing more than twice the votes of runner‑up Unravel. The game, a wordless narrative about a lighthouse and a seabird, offers 13 achievements that take roughly 5‑6 hours...
The Esports Foundation announced the 2026 Club Partner Program, selecting 40 esports clubs and allocating a $20 million pool that can grant up to $1 million per club. The initiative, now in its third edition, builds on more than $100 million already distributed...
Chinese indie studio 1up announced that its text‑based narrative RPG *Finale of Aeons: Lillia* will launch worldwide on Steam, though no release date has been set. The game blends choice‑driven storytelling with tabletop‑style stats, skills, and equipment, allowing deep character...
![[Event News] Google Play Confirmed as the New BAFTA Games Awards Headline Partner](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://hixhlmpcokxhartfkpyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/images/thumbnails/37d71b3d393a9f813685d02115643ef8.webp)
Google Play has been named the headline partner for the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards, cementing a year‑long collaboration between the two organisations. The partnership will fund BAFTA’s masterclass series, networking events and the Young Games Designers competition, aiming to nurture...
Riot Games has postponed the Northern League of Legends Championship (NLC) Spring Split to late April. The delay follows the exit of League ApS, the previous tournament operator, after it admitted delayed payments to casters and staff. Riot is now seeking...
Mertai “Mersa” Sari, a 23‑year‑old former LEC support, has signed with French LFL franchise Joblife on a contract running through 16 November 2026. The move follows his recent departure from Solary and appears in Riot’s Global Contract Database. Joblife, which...
![[Industry News] Dave School of Digital Arts Named Unreal Engine Academic Partner by Epic Games](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/daveschool.jpg)
The Dave School of Digital Arts at Northbridge University has been named an Unreal Engine Academic Partner by Epic Games, recognizing its robust real‑time 3D curriculum and experienced faculty. The partnership grants the school enterprise‑grade Unreal Engine licenses, Marketplace credits,...
Cai “milkyway” Zi‑Jun has been cleared of match‑fixing allegations after Chinese police determined no evidence supported the claims. The accusations, based on fabricated chat logs suggesting he leaked draft information during the 2024 Demacia Cup, led FPX to suspend him...
Former Valve developer Chet Faliszek publicly criticized Microsoft’s plan to roll out Copilot AI on Xbox consoles after the GDC 2026 showcase. He argued the feature, demonstrated assisting players in Sea of Thieves, would dilute immersion, remove meaningful challenges, and erode...
Apple’s latest M5 Pro and M5 Max chips are closing the performance gap with dedicated gaming PCs. Benchmarks by YouTuber Andrew Tsai show the M5 Pro delivering roughly 60 fps in upscaled 1440p on titles like Cyberpunk 2077, while the 40‑core M5 Max sustains similar frame rates...
Robin Heymann of Burson outlines a fundamental shift in esports and gaming marketing, noting that a new generation of fans—primarily Gen Z and mobile‑first users—now dominates viewership. He stresses that traditional TV‑style advertising is losing relevance, replaced by data‑driven, community‑centric approaches....
A leak from Dealabs reveals that Sony's April PS Plus lineup will include *Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream*, a PS5‑only, free‑to‑play JRPG. The game drops players into the Galaxia system where five teams of up to four compete to defeat...
PlayStation’s Spring Sale, running through April 22, features more than 50 fighting‑game titles at deep discounts. Flagship releases like Tekken 8 are cut 60% to $24, while Mortal Kombat 1 drops to $10 and its full Elder God Bundle sells for $32. SNK’s King of...
He Who Watches, a new first‑person gravity‑defying puzzle game, was announced by indie publisher Draknek & Friends. Developed solo by Bobby Vanden, the title challenges players to navigate walls and ceilings while solving over 100 core puzzles using a magical bow mechanic....
Boxroom is a home‑decorator simulation that transforms a player’s Steam library into tangible‑looking game boxes. Using Steam metadata, the game creates virtual boxes with cover art and in‑game screenshots, letting users arrange them on shelves, walls, and furniture. Players can...
ARC Raiders received the Flashpoint update, its most substantial patch since launch, adding a powerful flying ARC, new weapons, a map condition, and expanded map‑ping for all parties. Custom loadout entry now starts near the match beginning, key rooms scale...
![[Industry News] Award-Winning Games Industry Mentorship Scheme, Limit Break, Launches 2026 Program](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/limit.jpg)
Limit Break, the UK’s premier mentorship scheme for diverse game‑development talent, has opened applications for its 2026 cohort. The free six‑month program pairs under‑represented professionals with seasoned mentors for monthly one‑on‑one sessions, events, and resources. Since its 2019 launch, the...
Disney has invested $1.5 billion for an equity stake in Epic Games and is reportedly weighing a full acquisition, though senior executives are split on the idea. The move would extend Disney’s work on a persistent "games and entertainment universe" inside...
Neil Druckmann, co‑creator of The Last of Us, revealed during a 2024 making‑of documentary that he finally has a concept for a third mainline game, sparking fan speculation that Part 3 is imminent. He also announced his departure from the HBO...
Skyblivion, the fan‑made remake of The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion for Skyrim’s engine, announced a recruitment drive for veteran modders to complete its final development phase. The team is targeting specialists in quests, navmeshing, interior design, 3D art, implementation, and sound design,...
![[Event News] Develop:Brighton – Ustwo Announced as First Keynote](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/edve.png)
Develop:Brighton has announced its opening keynote, featuring ustwo executives Maria Sayans, Daniel Gray and Peter Pashley. The trio will present "ustwo games: A Positively Playful Business," tracing the studio’s evolution from a 2012 East‑London design shop to a certified B‑Corp...
Seattle‑based VR developer Polyarc Games announced on April 1 that 30 employees were laid off after the company failed to secure funding following the cancellation of a major project. The studio, founded in 2015 and backed by a $3.5 million seed round...
The MCV/DEVELOP Awards are set for June 18, 2026 at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel, and the new Player’s Choice Award is now open for public voting. The category invites gamers to select the best mobile, PC or console game released in 2025,...
Seattle‑based Rec Room, once valued at $3.5 billion during the 2021 metaverse boom, announced it will cease operations of its virtual‑world platform on June 1. The decision follows a broader cooling of investor enthusiasm for immersive social gaming and mounting cost pressures....
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 3 introduce the VST submachine gun, a lightweight, full‑auto SMG reminiscent of the classic MP7. The weapon is available as a free tier reward on Battle Pass Page 6, unlocked with Battle Pass Tokens...
Jennifer English, the voice behind Maelle in the award‑winning RPG *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*, nearly missed her audition after forgetting to record it. Despite the last‑minute, bed‑side take, she secured the role and later won Best Performance at The Game Awards 2025, a...
Animal Crossing: New Horizons received a Version 3.0 update in January, adding the Slumber Islands and a Resort Hotel. The update introduced ten new music tracks—four for the hotel and six for the islands. These tracks are now available through the...
Developers have ported the classic Doom shooter to run entirely from DNS, encoding the game into 1,964 Cloudflare TXT records that a PowerShell script reassembles in memory. The approach compresses the original 8.4 MB shareware version to about 1.9 MB and requires...
A Pokémon Pokopia player named carlycalamity has meticulously recreated a Taco Bell restaurant inside the sandbox game, complete with neon signage, self‑ordering kiosks, and a functional drive‑thru. The build showcases the depth of Pokopia’s construction tools, which have already enabled fans...
BetBoom captured the Roman Imperium Cup VII trophy, defeating BESTIA 2‑0 in the grand final and securing vital VRS points toward a Cologne Major berth. The team navigated a grueling playoff run, including a comeback win over G2, despite fielding...
Nintendo announced the 52nd Tetris 99 Maximus Cup, running from April 3 12:00 a.m. PT to April 6 11:59 p.m. PT, with a Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2‑inspired visual theme. Players must earn at least 100 event points—awarded based on battle rank—to unlock the new theme. Participation requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership,...
Com2uS unveiled a series of combat trailers for Gachiakuta: The Game, a survival‑action RPG adapted from the popular manga and anime. The footage highlights the four Team Akuta fighters—Zanka, Enjin, Rudo and Riyo—demonstrating fast‑paced, character‑driven battles. The title is slated for...
Netmarble unveiled a fresh gameplay trailer for Solo Leveling: Karma at AnimeJapan 2026, showcasing both real‑time combat and animated sequences produced by A‑1 Pictures. The roguelike action RPG expands the popular web‑novel universe with an original "Dimensional Gap" storyline, depicting...
The Play Nintendo channel has launched a new family‑friendly video series that pairs mothers with their children to play *Super Mario Galaxy 2* on the Nintendo Switch 2 console. Each episode showcases cooperative gameplay, from navigating planetary levels to battling Bowser, while...
Super Meat Boy 3D’s first world culminates in a showdown with Sawhalanthropus, a massive chainsaw‑wielding robot boss. The fight emphasizes precise routing, timed jumps, and staying centered in missile zones rather than raw combat. Players must navigate a series of...
Albion Online’s Rites of Spring event has launched on the Asia server and will roll out to the Americas and Europe servers tomorrow at 6 am ET. Over two weeks, players collect chocolate, eggs and bunnies, earning a 15% fame boost for...
Nintendo has released a comprehensive list of Present Codes for Kirby and the Forgotten Land on Switch, allowing players to redeem in‑game items such as Star Coins, Rare Stones, and consumables. The list separates active codes—some permanent, others time‑limited— from...
Invincible VS will host an open beta from April 9‑11 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, offering the top 20 ranked participants a permanent credit in the game’s end‑roll as “Beta Beasts.” The promotion follows the recent reveal of Conquest as the...
