NEKOPARA Sekai Connect Brings Rhythm Battles, Romance, and Charming Catgirls to Mobile on April 14
GOOD SMILE COMPANY announced Nekopara Sekai Connect, a social RPG launching April 14, 2026 for Android and iOS, with a PC version slated for fall. The game blends semi‑auto rhythm battles, fully‑voiced story episodes, and 2D animated catgirls, including new characters from the canceled Nekoparaiten. Developed with NEKO WORKS and Yostar Games, it continues the Nekopara romance‑adventure franchise and opens pre‑registration since June 2025. Players will compete in the global Neko Festival, managing the La Soleil patisserie.
TTRPG-Inspired Couch Co-Op Title Sunderfolk Adds Full Online PC Support and Mouse & Keyboard Controls
Sunderfolk’s 2.0 update transforms the tabletop‑style tactical RPG by adding native PC multiplayer and full mouse‑and‑keyboard controls, eliminating the need for a phone controller. The patch also introduces a new hero, Vanguard, whose knockback ability adds fresh tactical depth, and...
Donkey Kong Bananza's Satisfying Destructive Gameplay Came Together when the Devs Realized It Was More Fun to Destroy "Beautiful" Things
Donkey Kong Bananza shifts the classic franchise toward pure, physics‑driven destruction, letting players punch and pulverize everything in their path. The core mechanic was deemed flat until Nintendo’s team added visually appealing targets, making demolition feel more rewarding. Tatsuya Kurihara revealed...
Microsoft Will Soon Let You Use Any Windows 11 PC Like an Xbox
Microsoft will roll out Xbox mode on all Windows 11 PCs next month, delivering a full‑screen Xbox interface that can be navigated with a game controller. The feature, already tested in the Windows Insider program since November, aims to blur the...
5 Free Games on Steam You Can Play Right Now (that Are Actually Good)
A new roundup highlights five free games that just launched on Steam in March 2026. The list spans genres—from the PvP naval combat of Pirate Ships and the minimalist puzzle logic of Netoo, to Konami’s realistic baseball simulator eBaseball: Pro...
World of Warcraft: Midnight's Zones Strike Nostalgia and Modern Design Balance
World of Warcraft: Midnight, released March 2, 2026, revives iconic Burning Crusade zones such as Silvermoon, Eversong Woods, and Zul'Aman while adding brand‑new areas Harandar and Voidstorm. Blizzard pairs nostalgic art with high‑definition overhauls and modern mechanics like Skyriding and the Prey...
New NIS Games Include Witch and the Hundred Night, Gobble
During its March 11, 2026 stream, Nippon Ichi Software unveiled a slate of new titles, including a mobile entry in The Witch and the Hundred Knight series, the upcoming party game Prinny Sugoroku, and the action title Gobble slated for...
Numberess Is Wordle, But with Digits and Numbers, Out Now on Mobile
Numberess, a new Android puzzle, launches as a numeric twist on Wordle. Players receive six daily rounds, each requiring them to guess a hidden four‑digit number using color feedback and a higher‑or‑lower hint. The game permits repeated digits and offers...
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight "The Joker, Clown Prince of the Museum" Cinematic
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight unveiled a new cinematic titled “The Joker, Clown Prince of the Museum,” confirming its launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. The game expands the LEGO franchise with a dynamic combat system that features...
Scott Pilgrim EX Update Out Now, Patch Notes
Scott Pilgrim EX received its first post‑launch update, now live on Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch. The patch addresses a long list of bugs, including soft‑locks, crashes, collision glitches, and multiplayer desynchronisation. It also introduces balancing tweaks, loot‑drop adjustments,...
Clash Royale: How to Get All Three CHAOS Mode Badges
Supercell's Clash Royale introduced three Legendary CHAOS Mode badges that reward players for completing distinct challenges. The "Don’t lose" badge requires three consecutive wins, while the "Go for the King" badge demands a victory by destroying only the King Tower....
‘A Major Cultural Moment,’ Thanks to iHeart, For Competitive Video Gaming
iHeartMedia has signed a multi‑year production, marketing and distribution agreement to become the official audio partner of the Global Gaming League (GGL). The deal will see iHeart co‑creating original podcasts that blend competitive gaming with music, fashion, sports and reality‑TV...
Tomorrow, The First Descendant Adds New Mission Board, Several Modules, a Sharen Rework, and More
Nexon’s *The First Descendant* will roll out a major update tomorrow, adding a Descendant Mission Board that aggregates daily and weekly events, a new Legion Laboratory infiltration operation, and the Crime and Punishment ultimate weapon. The update also rebalances Sharen,...
FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE Trophies Revealed for PlayStation 5
The PlayStation 5 remake of Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly introduces a comprehensive trophy system, adding over thirty new achievements. Players can earn awards for completing any ending on Nightmare difficulty, mastering the revamped Photo Mode, and collecting in‑game items like documents...
Official: BESTIA Recall Timo, Buda Transitions to IGL, and shaRpy Takes over as Coach
BESTIA announced a major roster reshuffle, benching veteran IGL Noktse and promoting Nicolás “buda” Kramer to in‑game leader. The team recalled Cristhian “timo” Perez from Isurus to fill the vacant slot and elevated assistant Afonso “shaRpy” Bastos to head coach. The...
At Fate's End Is the Best Game at GDC 2026
Thunder Lotus Games unveiled a playable demo of *At Fate’s End* at GDC 2026, positioning it as the event’s standout title. The 2D action‑adventure blends classic Metroidvania traversal with a story‑centric investigation system that uses clue cards to unlock narrative beats....
Ahead of Tomorrow's Event Previewing the Next Update, Diablo Immortal Releases Ominous New Motion Comic
Diablo Immortal has launched a new motion comic titled "House of the Sightless," expanding the game's lore with narration by Liz Burnette as Andariel. The comic introduces the Sisters of the Sightless Eye and sets the stage for the upcoming...
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Marcel Build Guide: Best Build, Emblem and Gameplay Tips
The Decisive Moment patch adds Marcel, MLBB’s first hero with time‑stop abilities, reshaping the support role. His passive, Platinum Snap, grants shields and true damage while his ultimate, Golden Hour, freezes enemies and projectiles. The guide recommends a Tank emblem...
The Forge Map
“The Forge” map guide outlines five major regions—Stonewake’s Cross, Forgotten Kingdom, Frostspire Expanse, Crimson Sakura Isles, and a forthcoming island—detailing key locations such as forges, upgrade stations, and secret caves. Each area introduces distinct gameplay loops, from mining and rune...
Valve Posted a Statement on the New York Lootbox Lawsuit
Valve issued a detailed statement responding to the New York Attorney General’s lawsuit alleging its in‑game mystery boxes violate state gambling laws. The company reiterated that loot boxes are purely cosmetic, comparable to physical card packs, and that most players...
Xbox Future Reveal Impressions — Dev Kits Going Out in 2027
Xbox Vice President Jason Ronald announced at the GDC Festival of Gaming that dev kits for the upcoming Project Helix will be distributed in 2027. The reveal signals Microsoft’s next‑generation console strategy, extending the current Xbox Series X|S lifecycle. Ronald’s...
The Best Roguelike Games in 2026
The article lists the top roguelike and roguelite titles for 2026, highlighting handheld‑friendly games such as Balatro, Hades 2, and Vampire Survivors. It notes critical acclaim, with Hades 2 earning a perfect 10/10 on Switch and Vampire Survivors winning a BAFTA. The...
Oddish | Pokémon Guide
Oddish (Pokédex #043) is a Grass‑Poison starter that evolves into Gloom at level 21, then branches to Vileplume with a Leaf Stone or Bellossom with a Sun Stone. The guide lists its base stats, type match‑ups, and a comprehensive moveset covering...
'Xbox 25' Fanta Collab Hints At What We Might Be Getting With Call Of Duty 2026
A limited‑edition Fanta can celebrating Xbox’s 25th anniversary was spotted in Canada, featuring the Call of Duty logo and the franchise’s iconic Ghost character. The promotion, shared by CharlieIntel and Klobrille, is being interpreted as the strongest hint yet of...
The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince Is Now Available on PC Steam with a Launch Discount
NIS America has released the indie title *The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince* on PC via Steam, expanding its platform reach beyond the original PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch launch in 2019. The game is offered at a launch price...
Valve Details New Game Verification System for Upcoming Steam Frame and Steam Machine — 30 FPS at 1080p for Steam...
Valve unveiled a game verification system for its upcoming Steam Frame and Steam Machine hardware. The system requires games in a designated category to maintain a stable 30 FPS at 1080p, mirroring the performance baseline set for the Steam Deck. Valve...
Mewgenics Co-Creator Edmund McMillen Says First DLC Will Be "Small" - but It Certainly Doesn't Sound Like that to Me
Mewgenics co‑creator Edmund McMillen announced the first DLC as "small but substantial," adding four new classes and more than 300 fresh abilities—a roughly 30% increase over the current 14 classes. The expansion is slated for release by the end of...
Multiplayer Action Survival First-Person Shooter The Legend of California Announced for PC
Dreamhaven and Kintsugiyama announced The Legend of California, a multiplayer action‑survival first‑person shooter set on a mythic gold‑rush era island. The game will debut in Early Access for PC via Steam and Epic in 2026. Players can explore a dynamic...
Persona 5 Royal Joins the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog From March 17
Sony announced that Persona 5 Royal will join the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on March 17, available to both Extra and Premium subscribers. The PS5 version and a PS4 Ultimate Edition, which bundles all DLC, will be offered worldwide. This marks the latest high‑profile...
Game Pass Ultimate Subscribers Can Claim Rocket League's New Premium Pass Right Now
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members now receive the Rocket League Season 22 Premium Rocket Pass at no extra cost. The season launched on March 11, 2026 and includes a BMW M2 Racing car body as the Tier 1 reward, plus a suite of new cars,...
Valve Says 5,863 Titles Earned over $100,000 on Steam in 2025
Valve disclosed that 5,863 Steam titles earned over $100,000 in 2025, more than double the 3,000 games that reached the same threshold in 2020. The platform also reported record user activity, with 42 million peak concurrent users and 13.9 million in‑game concurrent...
Google Cloud's Vision for AI in the Game Industry
Jack Buser, speaking at GDC’s Luminaries series, outlined Google Cloud’s vision of a “Living Game” where AI augments development, business strategy, and player experiences. He highlighted how AI can streamline pre‑production, unify player data for hyper‑personalized marketing, and power smart...
Heartopia × Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf Collaboration: Every Leaked Details
Heartopia is launching a crossover with Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf, introducing four exclusive gacha banners that feature themed outfits, drivable pogo sticks, and a unique collaboration car. The event uses an all‑in‑one milestone system, rewarding players with the full set...
Fruit Piece Incremental Codes March 2026
Fruit Piece Incremental, a pirate‑themed Roblox title, relies on promotional codes to reward players with Beli, scrolls and rerolls. Current codes are expired, prompting users to monitor the game’s Discord and Roblox group for fresh drops. The game’s incremental, largely...
The New iPhone 17e Might Look Cute and Compact, but Early Benchmark Tests Suggest that It's a Powerful Gaming Phone
Apple unveiled the iPhone 17e, a $599 mid‑range handset that shares the A19 processor with the flagship iPhone 17. Early Geekbench tests recorded a 9,241 multi‑core score, essentially matching the flagship’s performance, while its four‑core GPU trails the flagship’s five‑core...
UltraDavid Releases His Final Season 3 Tier List for Street Fighter 6 Before the Big Balance Patch
UltraDavid has published his final Street Fighter 6 Season 3 tier list, ranking the 28 current fighters into three tiers ahead of a major balance patch. The list places JP, Mai, Ryu, Sagat and Blanka in the top tier, while grapplers such...
Forward to the Sky Coming to PS5, PS4 on July 9
Cosen and Animu Game announced that their 3D action‑adventure *Forward to the Sky* will arrive on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on July 9. The console versions feature graphical revisions, local and online rankings for mini‑games, and support English and Japanese voice‑overs plus...
Kuroko’s Basketball: Street Rivals Is Now Out on Mobile Globally
Japanese anime Kuroko’s Basketball has been adapted into a free‑to‑play mobile title, Kuroko’s Basketball: Street Rivals, now available worldwide on Android. The game lets players train iconic characters like Kuroko Tetsuya and Kagami Taiga, featuring their signature moves such as...
MapleStory Classic World Signups Open for April's Global Online Closed Test
Nexon opened sign‑ups for the Global MapleStory Classic World closed test, scheduled for April 16‑23. The test revisits the original MapleStory experience with revamped gameplay, balance, quality‑of‑life improvements, and modern polish. Players can apply until April 7, while Maple Con LA and Classic World...
Hono-Gurashi No Niwa Gameplay Flow Will Include Nighttime Explorations
Japanese developer Nippon Ichi Software revealed more details about Hono‑gurashi no Niwa during its March 2026 Untitled// broadcast. After a prologue, players enter a daily‑life loop in Kagatsu village, tending crops, fishing, hunting, and socializing. The game introduces mandatory nighttime...
How Azur Games Increased Retention and Doubled Revenue with Hidden Objects 2
Azur Games revamped Hidden Objects 2 with a diversified content strategy and AI‑assisted art pipeline, delivering far more levels and visual styles than its predecessor. The changes lifted day‑one retention from just above 30 % to over 40 % on both Android and iOS, and...
Maysalward Opens New Headquarters in Amman
Jordan‑based game developer Maysalward has inaugurated a new headquarters on Abdali Boulevard in Amman, marking a new phase after 23 years of development and 14 years of community building. The office will host "The Capsule," an initiative aimed at scaling...
Warhammer Blood Bowl Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and PC
Warhammer Blood Bowl, the official turn‑based tactical fantasy football game, was announced for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, with a spring 2026 digital launch. Existing Blood Bowl III owners receive the new title for free, keeping all prior accounts...
Around 70% of UK Adults Are Gaming with Increasing Focus on Social Connections
Around 70% of UK adults now engage in gaming, with more than half playing daily, according to Dentsu’s Ready Player Brand report. The study shows a clear shift of leisure time from streaming services and social media toward interactive play....
Hawked Server Closure to Discontinue All Xbox Achievements
My Games announced that Hawked’s online servers will shut down on September 7, 2026, rendering the free‑to‑play shooter unplayable. The closure also means all 29 Xbox achievements for the title will be retired. The game is being delisted from the...
After Almost Nine Years, the Fortnite Mode that Started It All Is Finally Going Free-to-Play
Epic Games announced that Fortnite's original co‑op PvE mode, Save the World, will go free‑to‑play on April 16, ending its long‑standing paywall. The shift includes removing all purchase options and launching a pre‑registration drive targeting one million sign‑ups, with a...
The Witch and the Hundred Knight Is Getting a New Mobile Smartphone Game in 2026
Nippon Ichi Software announced during its March 2026 Untitled broadcast that a new *The Witch and the Hundred Knight* title will launch on smartphones, developed in partnership with mobile studio Rudel. The move marks the franchise’s first foray onto iOS and...
Curse Warrior Demo Is Now Available for PlayStation 4&5 and Nintendo Switch in Japan
Nippon Ichi Software has released a public demo of the action‑RPG *Curse Warrior* for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, now downloadable from the Japanese PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop. A fresh promotion trailer debuted during the company’s March 2026 Untitled// broadcast,...
Final Fantasy XI Begins Trust Magic System Overhaul in Latest Update
Square Enix’s March update for Final Fantasy XI closes a third server to new characters while launching the first phase of a Trust magic overhaul. The revamp introduces an Alter Ego Points system, rewarding players for completing monthly objectives and...
DEFECT to Be Published by NC America
NCSOFT's western publishing arm NC America will publish emptyvessel's cyber‑punk shooter DEFECT across PC platforms including Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. The title blends cooperative multiplayer with a robust single‑player campaign, a rarity in today's publisher landscape. Emptyvessel, founded...