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The opening round of the DraculaN Season 6 playoffs saw all marquee teams survive except fnatic, who dropped to the lower bracket after a 1‑2 loss to Sashi. Liquid, Alliance, Monte and Passion UA each secured 2‑0 victories, while FaZe comfortably beat local underdogs aimclub 2‑0 to lock in a Cologne slot. The results eliminated INFINITE, Lazer Cats, aimclub and Basement Boys, setting up high‑stakes Day‑2 matchups that could shape VRS points and Major invitations.
Better xCloud is an open‑source Tampermonkey script that injects advanced controls into the Xbox Cloud Gaming web client on Windows 11. It lets users manually adjust bitrate, resolution, and server region, while displaying real‑time ping and FPS counters. The tool also unlocks...
U.S. Soccer announced a partnership with Gamefam to bring the U.S. Men’s National Team into Roblox’s FIFA Super Soccer as a limited‑time event. The virtual integration, set to launch ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, will feature official kits,...
Blizzard’s World of Warcraft April Trading Post launches a spring‑themed lineup featuring four new mounts—including the Emerald Snail and Vicious Snapvine—plus a Grumpy Mandrake pet and multiple transmog ensembles. Players start the month with 500 Trader’s Tender and can earn...
Square Enix announced that the April 6, 2026 version update for Final Fantasy XI will overhaul the game’s tutorial, adding a dedicated quest that introduces the Records of Eminence system. The update also lets every player reset and replay the...
Supercell announced it is searching for a new Head of Research and Development to steer Clash Royale, a game it describes as being at an "inflection point" after years of incremental updates. The job posting emphasizes a "creative bar" and a...
Ubisoft announced that Billie Eilish’s new single “Birds Of A Feather” will be added to the Just Dance+ streaming catalog on March 31, 2026. The track will be available through Just Dance+ subscriptions tied to the 2023, 2024 and 2025...
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launched on Nintendo Switch 2 this week, earning strong critical scores after a pre‑launch demo generated buzz. The game returns players to the Rider role, letting them raise and bond with iconic Monsties while navigating...
Voca captured the Fragadelphia York 2026 trophy, defeating Fisher College 3‑1 and pocketing an $8,250 grand prize. The win propelled the American squad four places up the VRS, placing them in the Cologne Major invite range according to HLTV. Voca’s...
Embark Studios released a free Flashpoint update for ARC Raiders on Tuesday, adding new mission arcs, higher‑level challenges, and fresh enemy types to address the escalating ARC threat. The patch targets players who have reached the game’s maximum level of...
The upcoming Throne and Liberty live‑service update has been pushed from April 2 to April 9. The patch will still deliver a new Battlegrounds map, a Brooch accessory slot, and two co‑op dungeons, but the week‑long delay is intended to ensure a...
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale entered Day 6, featuring deep discounts on a slate of Android games and apps such as DREDGE, Death Road to Canada, and Fairy Knights. The promotion also includes an all‑time‑low price on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ and...
HoYoVerse announced two new S‑Rank agents for Zenless Zone Zero’s 2.8 update, debuting on May 6, 2026. The lineup includes a revamped "Starlight" Billy Kid alt that switches from Attack to Rupture, and a fresh ice‑type Anomaly named Promeia from...
Diablo Immortal's latest patch, rolling out globally by Wednesday, reintroduces combat rating into matchmaking for players at Legendary rank and above, aiming to improve queue quality. The update also launches the Spring into Action event (April 1‑16) and revives the Winds...
Aurora announced that head coach Sezgin "Fabre" Kalaycı will miss the upcoming DraculaN Season 6 tournament due to family reasons. The Turkish organization confirmed the team will enter the competition from the double‑elimination playoffs bracket without Fabre’s on‑site guidance. Aurora...
Aniimo, Pawprint Studio’s first public project, was unveiled at PAX East 2026 as a free‑to‑play MMO with creature‑collecting roots. The demo showcased a capture system using Aniipods that mirrors Pokémon’s mechanics, while combat mixes real‑time action and a “Twine” transformation...
The IGDA Foundation has launched its second annual Download for Charity (DLC) event on Steam, running from March 27 to April 6, 2026. More than 100 developers are participating, pledging to donate between 5% and 20% of their sales proceeds....
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin introduces cooking once players reach Level 3 of the Book of Stars, a milestone most achieve early in Act 1. Cooking requires Flint to ignite campfires, after which players combine ingredients to create dishes. Successful attempts unlock...
Jack Black announced his desire to join a live‑action adaptation of Sega’s Yakuza series, specifically targeting the eccentric side character Gondawara, famed for a diaper‑fetish side quest. The actor believes his over‑the‑top comedic style fits the role’s absurdity. The article...
Bae “Knee” Jae‑min won the South Korean national Tekken 8 selection tournament, securing his spot as the country’s representative for the sport’s debut at the 2026 Aichi‑Nagoya Asian Games. The double‑elimination event featured 64 top players, and Knee’s dominant performance in...
Wave Browser launches as a gaming‑focused web browser that bundles multitasking tools such as a sidebar, picture‑in‑picture streaming, and a Memory Saver mode to keep RAM usage low during heavy gaming sessions. The browser embeds utilities like ad blocking, translation,...
PCGamesN released a fresh batch of Tiny Empires codes for the Roblox city‑building game in March 2026. The active codes—SECRETSHOPCODE, 1MILVISITS, UPDATE2, Update1, and Release—grant up to three Super Farms and a 5 k gold bonus. Players redeem them via the...
Manchester City clinched the 2026 ePremier League title, defeating Leeds United in the Grand Final. The EA SPORTS FC 24 duo Matias “Bonanno” Bonanno and Joao “Jafonso” Vasconcelos secured the $38,000 first‑place prize from a $127,000 pool, marking the club’s third...
RuneScape’s spring event, Blooming Burrow, returns today and runs through April 20, 2026, featuring the new “Corporate Egg‑spionage” quest that grants the Blooming Spycatcher outfit and unlocks the Eggstraction skilling activity. Players can earn spring tokens by gathering intel from corporate...
Target is offering a limited‑time promotion for its Circle members: buy any two Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 games and receive a $30 discount. The deal, which runs until April 5 at 2:59 a.m. EST, includes high‑profile Switch 2 titles such as Pokémon Pokopia and Mario Kart World,...
Rare announced that its long‑awaited Custom Seas feature will launch during Season 20 and will be free for all Sea of Thieves players, reversing an earlier plan to lock it behind a premium subscription. The toolset lets users create private sandboxes, adjust...
2K Sports rolled out version 1.07 for WWE 2K26, revamping the Ringside Pass battle‑pass and the stamina system after player criticism. All four Premium‑tier DLC wrestlers now unlock at Tier 1 of Season 2, and new players receive enough RXP to cover the first...
The guide explains how to unlock the coveted Draco race in Blox Fruits, requiring players to reach the Third Sea, obtain a black dojo belt, and trade a dragon egg. Each race stage (V2‑V4) demands specific quests, items, and in‑game...
Microsoft announced the April Xbox Game Pass lineup, kicking off with the low‑profile title Barbie Horse Trails, a $40 horse‑training simulator. The game has virtually no critical reception, lacking a Metacritic score and averaging only two players on Steam. The...
Fortnite OG is reviving Chapter 1 Season 8 on April 1, 2026. Two days later, the fan‑favorite Marvel Endgame limited‑time mode, originally released in 2019, will be reintroduced. The mode pits Avengers against Chitauri with unlimited spawns and Infinity‑Stone objectives. While details remain...
Pixelberry Studios, the creator of the popular Choices mobile series, has reportedly laid off staff, though the company has not issued an official statement. Layoffs were disclosed by former employees on LinkedIn at the end of last week. The studio...
Fishbowl, an indie life‑simulation game from imissmyfriends.studio, launches on April 2 for PlayStation 5 and Windows PC. The title recreates pandemic lockdown by tasking players with daily chores and emotional choices that affect the protagonist’s mood. Its narrative‑driven design uses simple minigames...
Hoyoverse unveiled a Yae Miko‑themed electric mosquito swatter, slated for sale on China’s TMall platform on April 1. The quirky functional merch is priced at 69 CNY (approximately $10) and features the kitsune character’s aesthetic. While the product is limited to the...
Riot Games unveiled Teamfight Tactics Set 17, titled “Space Gods,” drawing heavy visual and mechanical inspiration from Supergiant’s *Hades 2*. The upcoming set replaces the traditional carousel with selectable god boons, introduces new verticals, Prismatic augments, and a Dark Star Jhin unit,...
KEMCO has opened pre‑registration for its retro‑style RPG Dragon Ruins on Android and iOS, targeting a launch on April 2, 2026. The game, previously released on PC and consoles, brings a classic grid‑based dungeon‑crawling experience to mobile, featuring pixel art visuals and a...
NVIDIA released GeForce NOW version 2.0.83, targeting Linux users and premium members. The update fixes UI scaling in the Linux beta, aligning streaming resolution with the display. It also adds 90 FPS VR streaming for Ultimate members, new network‑adaptation controls, customizable overlay shortcuts,...
Arc Raiders exploded onto the scene in late 2025, briefly topping 500,000 concurrent players and thrusting the niche extraction‑shooter genre into mainstream awareness. By March 2026 the Steam player count has slipped more than 50%, stabilising around a quarter‑million users....
Pax Dei’s spring update rolls out a suite of quality‑of‑life upgrades, most notably the introduction of 1v1 duels that let players dip their toes into PvP without risk. A new helmet‑visibility toggle gives creators more control over character appearance, while expanded...
Genshin Impact’s Luna 6 update drops on April 8, expanding Mondstadt northward with the new Dornman Port and the floating Temple of Space. The update introduces a new 5‑Star Geo bow character, Linnea, who unlocks a Lunar‑Crystallize reaction system, and adds the...
Capcom has released a free, nine‑hour VOD covering the entire Capcom Cup 12, from the top‑16 bracket through the grand finals. The video includes full commentary, addressing earlier complaints about the low‑quality Battle Hub stream that required a copy of...
Lenovo has reaffirmed that it will support the Legion Go 2 handheld through October 2029, but it has not provided a release date for the next graphics driver. The most recent major driver update arrived in December 2023 for the 32.0.21030 branch that...
Epic Games partnered with Esports and Gaming Agency MENA to launch Lantern Fest in Fortnite during Ramadan, featuring the iconic character Peely in Saudi‑themed scenes. The hero video went viral, resonating with regional gamers and spilling over to global audiences....
A hobby streamer reports that modern software like OBS makes live broadcasting virtually cost‑free, allowing an hour‑long session of games such as CS2 and Stardew Valley with minimal setup. The streamer highlights recent equipment upgrades, noting that even basic accessories...
The Games Growth Summit announced two new speakers for its June lineup: industry veteran Jason Avent and HR specialist Emma Smith. Avent brings over 20 years of experience with major publishers and founded Boss Alien, the studio behind CSR Racing....
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s Advanced Server received Patch 2.1.68, delivering a wave of hero reworks that both buff and nerf dozens of characters, including notable adjustments to Beatrix, Dyrroth, and several marksmen. The update also tweaks core equipment—buffing Dominance Ice and...
Google Play’s March 4 update lowers headline fees but adds a 5% billing surcharge in the US, UK and EEA and reduces subscription fees to 10%. The change is bundled with the Games Level Up program, which requires deeper integration with Google...
OldUnreal has released UT2004 Patch 3374 – Preview 17, delivering full Linux support—including powerpc64le binaries—and updated SDL 3.4.2 for both Linux and macOS clients. The update refines AntiDrv lighting, adds extensive crash logging, and resolves a host of rendering, mod compatibility, and server‑browser...
Epic Games’ Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 adds an Ice King quest that requires players to check the monitoring reports at Frigid Fortress. The station sits on the west side of the throne room, marked by a white‑diamond icon on a grey...
Pearl Abyss’s open‑world action‑adventure Crimson Desert recorded a new Steam concurrent player high of 276,261 after its latest patch, surpassing the 239,045 peak at launch. The update introduced five permanent mounts, new storage chests, stamina tweaks, cooking shortcuts, and removed...
Skybound Entertainment and its Quarter Up studio are gearing up for the open beta of Invincible VS, a 3v3 fighting game based on Robert Kirkman's Invincible comic and TV series. The beta launches on April 9, giving players a two‑week...
