Masterionship Candies 2 Launches on Android, Bringing Colourful Candies Once Again
Finnish studio Huippee Heroes has launched Masterionship Candies 2 on Android, expanding the colourful candy franchise first introduced in October 2025. The title departs from classic match‑3 puzzles, offering a tap‑and‑clicker experience that generates virtually limitless candy combinations. Players manage a struggling candy factory, crafting sweets, earning power‑ups, and competing on leaderboards. A follow‑up, Masterionship – Diamonds, is slated for a Q1 2026 release.
Palworld Collaboration With Idle RPG Legend of Mushroom Has Begun
Palworld has launched a cross‑promotion with the idle RPG Legend of Mushroom, kicking off on March 7 to mark the game’s second anniversary. The event runs for 14 days and introduces collaboration‑specific Pals, two new mounts (Jetragon and Quivern), a boss...
Capcom Warns Against Unauthorized Co-Streaming of Capcom Cup 12's Pay-per-View
Capcom has confirmed all 48 competitors for Capcom Cup 12, with a $1 million prize for the champion, and the finals will run from March 11‑14 2026 (JST). The event will be a pay‑per‑view offering, though a free, commentary‑less stream will be available inside...
Discord’s Plans for Acquisition, Retention and Monetisation
Discord reports over 90 million daily active users, with gamers accounting for 90% of its monthly activity and 5 billion hours of gameplay logged in a single month. At Pocket Gamer Connects, senior developer advocate Anthony Tešija highlighted the Social SDK, which...
Crusader Kings 3 Is Getting a Roblox Adaptation
Paradox Interactive has teamed up with Magic Spark to create a Roblox‑based adaptation of Crusader Kings III, dubbed “Crusaderblox.” The untitled spin‑off will launch in early access later this year, focusing on medieval intrigue and role‑play rather than a full recreation...
Shock Layoffs Hit Battlefield Studios Despite Recent Success, Incoming Acquitision
Electronic Arts announced layoffs across all Battlefield studios, citing a realignment despite the franchise’s recent commercial success. Battlefield 6 has sold roughly 20 million copies, with an initial surge of seven million in the first three days and a mostly positive Steam...
"If We Love This Work, We Have to Protect It" - Hyper Light Studio Heart Machine Is Now a "Wall-to-Wall"...
Heart Machine, the LA‑based indie studio behind Hyper Light Drifter, Solar Ash and Possessor(s), has voluntarily recognized a union with the Communications Workers of America. The “wall‑to‑wall” unit represents all frontline employees after a super‑majority voted for representation. The move...
Retro Pixel Art Dungeon RPG Dungeon Antiqua 2 Is Out Now
Japanese indie studio Shiromofu Factory has launched Dungeon Antiqua 2, a retro‑styled 2D pixel‑art dungeon RPG, worldwide on Google Play for $1.99. The sequel builds on its December 2024 predecessor with six procedurally explored dungeons, a vision stat that reveals...
Three Pokémon Pokopia Upgrades You Should Buy Immediately
Pokémon Pokopia, the life‑simulation spin‑off from The Pokémon Company, offers a suite of purchasable upgrades that streamline crafting and exploration. The article highlights three priority upgrades—PP Up, Packing Tips, and the Handy Bag—that enhance attack stamina, inventory capacity, and quick‑access...
JL to Play for Liquid at Roman Imperium Cup VI
Natus Vincere bench player Justinas “jL” Lekavicius will serve as a stand‑in for Team Liquid at the Roman Imperium Cup VI, filling in for absent AWPer Guy “NertZ” Iluz. jL, who has been on a competitive break since July and worked as...
The Xbox Full Screen Experience Is Coming to Lenovo Legion Go Handhelds, but Can It Really Take on SteamOS?
Microsoft announced that the Xbox Full Screen Experience will be tested on Lenovo Legion Go handhelds, offering a streamlined gaming interface on top of Windows 11. Lenovo is currently recruiting users for a limited‑time trial, with only 29 hours left...
Razer’s VP of Software Quyen Quach Unveils ‘Fully Agentic’ Version of AI Companion AVA, Which Runs on Cloud and...
Razer announced that its AI companion AVA will become fully agentic, capable of running both on a user’s PC and in the cloud. The new version adds multi‑step task planning, third‑party app integration, and a proprietary inference control plane that...
PRS Sues Gaming Platform Giant Steam for Copyright Infringement
UK collecting society PRS has filed a lawsuit against Valve’s Steam platform, alleging that Steam distributes games containing music by PRS members without securing the required "making available" licences. PRS argues that while game publishers obtain sync licences for in‑game...
Pre-Launch or Post-Launch: Influencer Timing Explained for Gaming Brands
Influencer marketing is poised to shape the $386 billion gaming market in 2026, but timing determines its effectiveness. Pre‑launch campaigns generate hype, build wishlists, and educate audiences, leading to higher launch‑day conversions. Launch‑day influencer pushes capture peak attention, driving 20‑50% of...
The MongolZ Earn Playoff Berth over 3DMAX
The MongolZ clinched an ESL Pro League playoff berth by defeating 3DMAX 2‑1, taking Dust2 (13‑10) and Inferno (13‑10) while dropping Ancient (4‑13). 3DMAX rallied on Ancient but faltered on the decisive Inferno map, squandering low‑buy rounds and a critical...
R-Type Tactics I·II Cosmos Trophies Revealed for PlayStation 5
R-Type Tactics I·II Cosmos for PlayStation 5 now features a comprehensive trophy list, including over 30 achievements ranging from early mission completion to high‑level commander milestones. The roster mixes visible goals—such as resource mining, unit development, and base construction—with numerous hidden...
Samsung’s Mario-Themed microSD Card for Switch 2 Is 35 Percent Off
Samsung’s 256GB microSD Express card for the Nintendo Switch 2 has been slashed from $59.99 to $39.99, a roughly 35 percent discount available at major retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and GameStop. The card is the only microSD Express model that...
ProbablyMonsters Expands Leadership Team and Shows Off Nekome: Nazi Hunter Gameplay
ProbablyMonsters announced a major expansion of its executive team, adding Jonathan Lander as Chief Publishing Officer and David Reid as Chief Marketing Officer while promoting Mark Subotnick to Chief Product Officer. The new C‑suite structure aligns publishing, marketing, and product...
Epic and Google’s New Play Store Deal Is Not the Decisive Victory They Claim It Is
Epic Games and Google have settled their long‑running dispute, introducing a flat 20% commission for new game installs on the Play Store and uncoupling Google Play billing from the store. Existing titles, however, still incur an additional 5% billing fee,...
Streamers Valkyrae, Squeex Announce NYU Game Center Scholarship During Surprise Guest Lecture
Popular streamers Valkyrae and Squeex announced the Squeex Scholarship at NYU’s Game Center during a guest lecture filmed for Valkyrae’s “Touching Grass” series. The scholarship provides professional‑development funding for travel, conferences, internships, and mentorship, linking students with industry professionals. Squeex’s...
Shinji Mikami’s New Studio, ‘Unbound’, Is Building a ‘AAA Original IP’ for Consoles and PC
Shinji Mikami’s newly founded Unbound Games is quietly assembling a high‑end original IP for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and PC, powered by Unreal Engine 5. The studio, which launched in May 2023, currently employs about 50 developers and plans to triple its headcount...
A Guide to Identifying Cheating in Online Video Games in 2026
The 2026 cheating landscape in online games has been reshaped by generative AI, allowing virtually anyone to build sophisticated cheating tools. Traditional hacks such as wallhacks and memory manipulators persist, but new AI‑driven bots and "humanized" models now mimic realistic...
Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta Heads to Switch Next Month
XSEED announced that *Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta* will debut on Nintendo Switch on April 28, 2026, joining its existing PS4, Vita, and PC releases. Digital copies are priced at $29.99, while a Day One physical edition retails for $59.99 and...
Gaming Websites See Traffic Surge From Google Discover | Exclusive
Google Discover has become a critical traffic source for gaming publishers as search declines. Raptive’s analysis of 197 gaming sites shows a 138% surge in Discover traffic from Q4 2025 to Q1 2026, with roughly half of tech and gaming...
FFXIV Exhibit Focuses on Warrior of Light
Square Enix and partner Movic announced the "Adventurer's Chronicle" exhibit, a physical showcase of Final Fantasy XIV’s Warrior of Light narrative. The exhibit opens in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro Sunshine City from April 25 to May 10, 2026, before moving to Osaka’s...
Atlas Rolls Out Multi-Agent AI System to Automate Game Asset Production
Atlas has launched a multi‑agent AI system within its AI Studio, now available globally on Google Cloud Marketplace. The platform lets developers generate 2D, 3D, textures, environments and full game worlds using natural‑language prompts, while fleets of specialized agents handle...
Samsung Shows Off Support for Glasses-Free 3D on Monitor
Samsung Electronics announced that its Odyssey 3D gaming monitor will support glasses‑free, autostereoscopic 3D gameplay. The company demonstrated the feature at the GDC Festival of Gaming 2026, showcasing titles Hell is Us and Cronos: The New Dawn optimized for the...
You Can Grab the Mafia: Trilogy, Far Cry Primal, Pentiment and More in This Game Bundle
The ESA All‑Star Alliance Humble Bundle launched at £16.21, offering more than ten titles ranging from the Mafia Trilogy to Far Cry Primal and Pentiment. Each game’s Steam rating and ProtonDB compatibility are highlighted, with many achieving Gold or Platinum status for...
What Does the Lantern Key Do in Slay the Spire 2?
The Lantern Key is a rare quest item in Slay the Spire 2 that appears during a random knight encounter. After defeating the knight, the key acts as an unplayable curse until the next act, where it triggers a choice event...
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[Industry News] Battlefield 6 Dev Director Anna Norrevik to Headline NG26 Spring
EA’s Battlefield 6 development director Anna Norrevik will headline Nordic Game Spring 2026 in Malmö, delivering a main‑stage session on how four studios collaborated to create the franchise’s biggest launch. Titled “Battlefield 6 – How Four Studios Created a Turning Point for the Iconic...
DG2: Defense Grid 2 - Aftermath DLC Finally Comes to PC
Defense Grid 2’s first expansion, Aftermath, finally lands on Steam, arriving twelve years after the original game’s launch. The DLC adds five advanced, story‑driven levels, new co‑op and PvP modes, and extensive language localisation. It also brings back Steam Workshop support...
5 Soulslike Games With Just As Good Or Better Lore Than Elden Ring
The article spotlights five Soulslike titles—Bloodborne, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Nioh 2, Black Myth: Wukong and Dark Souls 3—whose lore rivals or surpasses Elden Ring’s. Each game is praised for deep world‑building, hidden narratives, and thematic richness that keep players returning....
PRAGMATA From Capcom Has the Release Date Moved Closer in April
Capcom has accelerated the launch of its new sci‑fi action‑adventure PRAGMATA, moving the release from April 24 to April 17, 2026. The shift gives players a full week earlier access and coincides with the rollout of a fresh trailer that...
Arcadia Fallen 2 Heading to Nintendo Switch Next Month
Galdra Studios announced that Arcadia Fallen 2 will launch on the Nintendo Switch on April 9, 2026. The visual‑novel sequel follows a mage student at the Seven Winds Academy, blending school life with a political magic crisis. Players can select from three magical...
GameRant Daily Crossword (March 10, 2026)
GameRant launched its Daily Crossword for March 10, 2026, alongside a collection of nine other video‑game themed puzzles. The offerings range from silhouette character quizzes to emoji‑based title hunts and cover‑art math challenges. Each puzzle is timed, encouraging quick recall...
PGL Wallachia Season 7: Schedule, Results, Standings, Teams, and More
The PGL Wallachia Season 7 Dota 2 tournament kicked off in Bucharest with sixteen elite teams competing for a $1 million prize pool. A modified Swiss‑system group stage ran from March 7‑11, producing unbeaten records for Team Liquid, Team Spirit, HEROIC and PARIVISION. Visa complications forced...
How to Get Doggie Canteen Achievement in Heartopia
The Doggie Canteen achievement in Heartopia requires players to feed three distinct dogs their favorite foods, granting the “Dog Food” title. Progress is measured per dog, so feeding the same dog multiple times does not increase the count. Both adoptable...
PGL Pledges $22 Million for 2027-2028 Circuit
PGL unveiled its “PGL CS2 Tier 1 Program” for 2027‑2028, committing $22 million in incentives. The plan guarantees at least $11 million per year to teams, up from $5 million in 2025‑2026, with $6 million allocated to prize pools ($3 million each for players and organizations)...
Grab Crimson Desert at a Pre-Order Discount and Get a Free Game or Coupon, Too
Pearl Abyss is offering a pre‑order discount for its upcoming action‑RPG Crimson Desert, priced at $59.49 (£54.99) on Fanatical. Each purchase comes with a “Bonus Box” that adds a free game or coupon, a perk not available on Steam. The...
Jobs Digest: Moves at Scopely, Small Giant, Lego, Miniclip, PlaySide, Voodoo, Supercell, More
The mobile gaming sector saw a wave of senior hires, with Scopely adding a senior VP to steer its live‑game portfolio and Lego appointing Space Ape Games founder John Earner as an advisor for its new digital play division. Krafton...
Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo and The Mermaid's Curse Soundtrack Releases on March 18 in Japan
Square Enix announced a two‑disc soundtrack album for its Paranormasight series, covering both The Seven Mysteries of Honjo and The Mermaid's Curse. The CD set, featuring 39 tracks, will launch in Japan on March 18, 2026, with pre‑orders now open globally....
Falcom Announces Dragon Slayer Project for Console
Falcom announced the "Dragon Slayer Project," a tentatively titled console effort to mark its 45th anniversary. The company provided no details on genre, platform, or release schedule, directing fans to a teaser website instead. The announcement revisits the historic Dragon...
How to Complete the Bugged Sunwalker Path Quest in WoW Midnight
World of Warcraft: Midnight’s main‑campaign quest “The Sunwalker Path” suffers a portal glitch that prevents players from accessing Hammerfall, halting progress in the Silvermoon storyline. The bug persists despite standard troubleshooting steps, forcing players to abandon the quest or seek...
Spike Chunsoft North American eShop Sale Live Until 3/17/26
Spike Chunsoft announced a limited‑time Publisher Sale on the Nintendo eShop for North America and Europe, running from March 7 to March 17, 2026. The promotion offers discounts of up to 90 % on more than 35 titles, including flagship series such as Danganronpa,...
Arc Raiders 2026 Roadmap – What to Expect This Year
Arc Raiders, the breakout multiplayer shooter, has unveiled its 2026 first‑quarter roadmap. The March "Flashpoint" update will introduce a new map condition, a fresh arc, a player‑project feature and an upgrade to Scrappy. In April, "Riven Tides" adds a brand‑new...
G-MODE Archives+ Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: A’s TEST Server Announced for Switch, PC
Japanese publisher G‑MODE announced that its Archives+ line will re‑release the 2006 mobile RPG Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: A’s TEST Server on Nintendo Switch via the eShop and on PC via Steam in Japan. The title, originally a feature‑phone...
JAKKS Pacific Partners with Ironmouse for the First Major US Line of Official Merch
JAKKS Pacific announced a licensing partnership with VTuber Ironmouse to launch the first major U.S. line of officially branded merchandise. The collection will span figures, plush toys, collectibles, tech accessories, and cosplay gear, sold through direct‑to‑consumer sites, Ironmouse’s own storefront,...
Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 "Giyu Tomioka (Infinity Castle)" DLC Launches March 12th, 2026
CyberConnect2’s Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 will drop its Giyu Tomioka (Infinity Castle) DLC on March 12, 2026, available either as part of the Infinity Castle – Part 1 Character Pass or as a standalone purchase. The sequel builds on the original title, which has...
Marathon Runner Shell Tier List: All Runner Shells Ranked
Marathon’s latest tier list ranks its Runner Shells for solo and squad play, placing Assassin and Recon in the top S‑Tier for solos and squads respectively. The list highlights each Shell’s strengths—such as Assassin’s invisibility, Recon’s intel, and Destroyer’s firepower—while...
Last Oasis Launches Season 6 Chapter One With Weekly Map Burns and Event Tiles
Donkey Crew has launched Last Oasis Season 6 Chapter One, a "transformative" update that re‑centers the game on its original survival roots. The season runs on a seven‑week map rotation, with tiles burning each week to balance populations and keep the world...