Roblox Launches AI-Powered Chat System that Automatically Rephrases Inappropriate Messages
Roblox has introduced an AI‑powered chat feature that automatically rephrases profanity in real time. Instead of masking words with asterisks, the system rewrites them into respectful equivalents while keeping the original intent. Early rollout data shows the tool improves moderation accuracy, cutting missed personal‑information leaks by a factor of 20. Roblox says the approach aims to steer user behavior rather than simply block communication.
Pitchify Launches Pitch Direct to Make Pitching to Publishers More Transparent
Pitchify has introduced Pitch Direct, a new service that lets game developers browse detailed publisher requirements and submit pitches directly to suitable partners. The platform displays criteria such as budget, timeline, platform and genre, and includes built‑in CRM tools, search...
Diablo 4’s Warlock Looks Like an Unhinged Necromancer with Sorcerer Energy in First Look at Gameplay
Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon launched on PC with a peak of 88,337 concurrent players on Steam, roughly half the 143,621 peak recorded during its pre‑launch Server Slam. While the numbers have dipped since launch, the game holds a Very Positive...
Next-Gen Xbox Console, Codenamed Project Helix, Will Play PC Games
Game Republic New Horizons has created an international advisory board of more than 20 industry veterans to shape its 2026 conference. The board includes leaders from Kickstarter, Revolution Software, Double Eleven and other key players. The three‑day event will run...
EFootball 2026 Epic Italian League Attackers (Del Piero, Adriano, Pato) Pack Review: For the Goal Poacher Lovers
Konami’s eFootball 2026 released the Epic Italian League Attackers pack, spotlighting three Goal Poacher legends—Alessandro Del Piero, Adriano, and newcomer Alexandre Pato. The review highlights Del Piero’s revamped Momentum Dribbling and Blitz Curler combo, positioning him as the pack’s premier SSS‑tier card. Adriano retains...
The Artist Whose Work Was Used in Marathon without Permission Has Been Credited as Visual Design Consultant
Scottish artist Fern "4nt1r34l" Hook discovered Bungie used her artwork in the Marathon alpha without permission, prompting an investigation that confirmed the claim. Bungie identified a former staff member as the source of the breach and subsequently removed the infringing...
Valve Gives Steam Developer and Publisher Pages a Lot More Customization Options
Valve announced major enhancements to Steam developer and publisher pages, giving creators extensive visual and structural customization. Developers can now modify colors, images, and game lists, and choose from pre‑built templates or build bespoke homepages that update automatically or for...
Diablo 4's Next Season Is Short, but It Lets You Become The Butcher, and It Has Doom: The Dark Ages...
Blizzard announced Diablo 4’s Season of Slaughter, launching March 11 and running until April 28, just before the Lord of Hatred expansion. The season lets players temporarily become the iconic boss The Butcher, introduces a kill‑streak system and new Bloodied item tier, and adds...
Emiru Responds to Mizkif Defamation Lawsuit, Claims Her Allegations Are ’Emotional Truth’
Emily "Emiru" Schunk filed a motion to dismiss Matthew "Mizkif" Rinaudo's defamation lawsuit, asserting her abuse and sexual assault allegations are protected as her "emotional truth" rather than factual statements. The case, filed in the Western District of Texas, also...
TCL Unveils Dual-Mode 1040Hz Mini-LED and 4K OLED Gaming Monitors
TCL launched two premium gaming monitors in China, targeting opposite ends of the enthusiast market. The 27‑inch 27P2A Ultra Mini‑LED panel offers a native 1440p resolution at 550 Hz and a dual‑mode 1,040 Hz mode at 720p, emphasizing ultra‑fast motion clarity. The...
Shoppable Content Meets Cloud Gaming on CTV
At Streaming Media Connect 2026, Fuse Media’s CRO Karl Meyer and Spaceback co‑founder Joe Hall discussed how shoppable content is converging with cloud gaming on connected‑TV platforms. Samsung’s early integration of on‑demand gaming into its smart TVs set the stage,...
GreedFall: The Dying World Showcases a Deadly Continental Conflict in a New Story Trailer
GreedFall: The Dying World, a prequel to the original RPG, drops its story trailer revealing a continent‑wide conflict and a deadly Malichor plague. Players assume the role of a Teer Fradee native forced into war, with choices shaping diplomatic or...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Gets a New Trailer at the Capcom Spotlight
Capcom released a three‑minute overview trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword during its March 5, 2026 Spotlight event. The footage showcases an early Edo‑period Kyoto setting, fast‑paced sword combat, and hints at environmental interaction. The game is slated for a 2026...
Meg's Monster Launches This May for iOS and Android
Odencat announced that its retro‑styled turn‑based RPG Meg’s Monster will launch on iOS and Android on May 7. The mobile version will be free‑to‑play, supported by ads, with optional in‑app purchases to remove ads and unlock exclusive perks. It includes the...
Setting Out Into New Destructible Worlds With Dysplaced Launch Trailer
The indie studio behind Dysmantle has launched its thematic sequel, Dysplaced, in Early Access. Set in a semi‑medieval world littered with modern debris, players craft tools to break down objects and gather resources while fending off the Eternals. Combat is...
Rockstar Is Gearing Up To Turn GTA+ Into The Next Gaming Super Bundle
Rockstar Games announced that NBA 2K26 will join the GTA+ library from March 10 to April 20, offering subscribers a 5,000‑VC content pack and a 20% discount if they keep the game after removal. GTA+ originally launched in 2022 as a GTA Online perk...
Arc Raiders Rushes Out Emergency Fix After Its Discord Accidentally Spied On Players
Embark Studios released an emergency hotfix for Arc Raiders after its Discord SDK unintentionally logged all Discord activity, including private direct messages, on players' machines. The SDK created a full Discord gateway connection and stored events locally, prompting privacy concerns....
Helldivers 2 Charity Challenge Leads To Death Threats
Sony Interactive Entertainment and Arrowhead Game Studios responded after the creator of Helldivers 2’s D10 Dev Challenge reported receiving death threats and being doxxed at work. The challenge, which promised a $1,000 charity donation if developers completed the game’s hardest difficulty,...
MS Exec: Microsoft's Next Console Will Play "Xbox and PC Games"
Microsoft Executive Vice President Asha Sharma announced Project Helix, the next‑generation Xbox console that will run Windows and allow players to launch both Xbox and PC titles. The plan hints at a unified ecosystem, potentially leveraging PC Game Pass streaming...
Devsisters Bringing CookieRun Card Game to Roblox in 2026, Expanding TCG IP Ecosystem
Devsisters announced a 2026 launch of "Roblox CookieRun Card Game," extending its CookieRun: Braverse TCG onto the Roblox platform. The TCG has already moved 50 million physical cards and entered the North American market earlier this year. Development is co‑led with...
FalleN to Miss ESL Pro League Playoffs
Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo announced he will miss the ESL Pro League playoffs if FURIA qualifies, citing a personal commitment in Brazil. Head coach Sid “sidde” Macedo will step in as the in‑game leader for the duration. FURIA, currently ranked #2...
Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story Joins Apple Arcade
Apple Arcade has added the full version of *Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story*, a Kairosoft‑styled restaurant simulation that previously launched on Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, PC and mobile. The game lets players run a dorayaki shop alongside iconic Doraemon characters, using secret...
WEMADE Successfully Wraps Up YMIR Cup World Championship
WEMADE wrapped up the inaugural YMIR Cup World Championship, the first global esports tournament built around Legend of Ymir’s Server Battle mode. Hosted in Singapore on Feb. 28‑Mar. 1, the event featured 35 clans from six regions and saw up to 1,200...
ASL Season 21 StarCraft: Remastered Qualifiers Begin March 7–8, Flash Returns
The AfreecaTV StarCraft League (ASL) Season 21 qualifiers will take place online on March 7 and 8, with 22 players earning spots in the 24‑player main event. Google Play returns as the official sponsor, reinforcing the league’s commercial backing. Veteran Lee Young‑ho, known...
Riot Games Reveals Riftbound: Vendetta and Radiance Sets for League of Legends TCG
Riot Games announced two new expansions for its League of Legends Trading Card Game, Riftbound: Vendetta and Radiance. Vendetta arrives on July 31, adding over 160 cards, new rival‑themed mechanics, and the first two‑player Showdown Decks featuring Zed versus Shen....
What’s Gone Wrong at Ubisoft
Ubisoft, once famed for delivering multiple blockbuster franchises annually, now faces a barren release calendar, with its last major PC/console launch over a year ago. Recent titles such as Skull & Bones and Star Wars Outlaws received lukewarm reviews and...
2XKO Already Falls Off PlayStation's Top Downloads Chart in First Full Month, Even Below the Shuttering Highguard
After nearly a decade in development, Riot Games' free‑to‑play fighting game 2XKO launched at the end of January and briefly hit third on PlayStation's free download chart. In February, the title fell out of the top‑10 in both North America...
Steam Buckles Under the Weight of Marathon, a Long-Awaited Roguelike Sequel, and the Revival of an Iconic Poker Game
Steam is experiencing checkout problems as three titles launched simultaneously: Bungie’s multiplayer shooter Marathon, the highly anticipated sequel Slay the Spire 2, and the revived Telltale‑style card game Poker Night at the Inventory. Marathon opened with roughly 55,000 concurrent players, while...
Slay the Spire 2 Is Out Now in Early Access with Online Co-Op
Slay the Spire 2 entered Early Access on March 5, 2026, offering solo play and online co‑op for up to four players. The launch adds native Linux support and Steam Deck compatibility, and the game runs on the open‑source Godot engine. Developers project a...
Teaser Shared for GigaBash's Next Round of DLC
Developer Bandai Namco announced a new teaser for the next GigaBash downloadable content, slated for a reveal on March 26, 2026. The cryptic snippet posted alongside the teaser features fragmented phrases such as “…ake up… have to wake…” and “…hero…...
2 More Kirby Air Riders Amiibo Ready to Race
Nintendo announced two additional Kirby Air Riders amiibo—Sword Kirby on the Dragoon Machine and Noir Dedede on the Hydra Machine—bringing the line to seven figures. The dual‑figure packs follow the series’ established format and are expected to retail at $49.99,...
Wonder Flowers Arrive for a Super Mario Run Special Event
Nintendo’s Super Mario Run launches a limited‑time event from March 4 11 p.m. PT to April 3 12 a.m. PT. Players fill a rally meter in Toad Rally to summon Wonder Flowers, which turn all coins into Gold Goombas. Defeating 30 Gold Goombas awards a stamp;...
Earn Mega Shards in a Special Season of Pokémon Legends: Z‑A Ranked Battles (Season 8) Starting March 11th, 2026
Pokémon Legends: Z‑A Ranked Battles launches Season 8 on March 11, 2026, running until April 1. The season restricts teams to Pokémon with Mega Evolutions introduced in the base game or Mega Dimension DLC, and all participants battle in real‑time four‑player matches. Players earn...
Theme Park Building Game Parkitect Gets Its First Ever Steam Free Weekend
Parkitect, the indie theme‑park builder from Texel Raptor, is offering its first ever Steam Free Weekend starting March 5, with a steep 66 % discount—the deepest price cut in its history. The promotion also includes the Booms & Blooms DLC for free until March 9, and...
War Thunder Adds Rank IX Jets and World War II Legends Like USS Helm
Gaijin Entertainment’s ninth‑wave “Ninth Wave” update pushes War Thunder into Rank IX, unlocking a new tier of modern combat aircraft and historic naval vessels. Players gain access to generation‑4+ jets such as the F‑16C Block 5 with AESA radar and AIM‑120D missiles,...
These Video Games Promote Childlike Wonder, Boost Happiness & Cut Burnout Risk (M)
Psychologist Jeremy Dean argues that mainstream video games act as daily resilience tools, fostering childlike wonder and elevating happiness. He cites research showing that colorful, low‑stakes games trigger dopamine release and reduce perceived stress. Regular, short gaming sessions can lower...
Old School Runescape's New Brutus Boss Is the Perfect Gateway Into Bossing, and I'll Protect Beef with My Life
Jagex introduced Brutus, a level‑30 bovine boss designed for beginners in Old School RuneScape. The fight features a modest three‑hit maximum, relies on simple food‑only tactics, and offers straightforward mechanics with telegraphed special attacks. Brutus drops useful items such as...
Viral Iran Conflict Footage Is Actually Just Gameplay From War Thunder
A widely shared video claiming a U.S. warship shot down an Iranian fighter jet has been debunked as gameplay from the free combat game War Thunder. The clip features the USS Tennessee, a 1910s dreadnought retired in 1947, and a Messerschmitt...
Europa Universalis 5 Will Now Punish Your Empire for Living the Easy Life
Paradox Tinto has launched Europa Universalis 5 update 1.1, dubbed the Rossbach overhaul, introducing a new complacency mechanic that penalizes empires lacking active rivals. The patch adds AI aggression sliders, an army and navy builder for rapid unit templating, and a revamped...
Black Desert Mobile Adds O'dyllita Region, Console Versions Get Free Play Event
Black Desert Mobile’s latest patch introduces the O’dyllita region, a new high‑level area that unlocks at 85,000 CP and removes the need for exploration consumables. The update adds fresh monsters, a weekly Dark Fissure event featuring six sequential bosses, and...
Top Player Ulsan Unveils His Tekken 8 Season 2 Tier List
Ulsan, two‑time Tekken 8 Esports World Cup champion, released his Season 2 tier list ahead of the upcoming Season 3 balance overhaul. The list crowns Asuka as the top‑tier character, a dramatic rise from Season 1 where she was low‑tier. S‑tier also includes Bryan,...
Pikmin Bloom Brings Back Afternoon Tea Decor and Reverse Valentine’s Day Sticker Decor Pikmin Alongside the Festival of Colors
Niantic’s Pikmin Bloom is running a March 3‑31, 2026 event that revives Afternoon Tea Decor Pikmin, Reverse Valentine’s Day Sticker Decor Pikmin, and Spring Sticker Decor Pikmin. Players complete 600‑pigment missions to earn seedlings that grow these themed Pikmin, which...
How to Get a Lucky Egg Chansey in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen
In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, the only source of a Lucky Egg is a Chansey holding the item in the Fuchsia City Safari Zone. Chansey appears at a 4% rate in Area 2, and only 5% of those individuals carry a...
Overwatch's Jetpack Cat Has a Hidden Weakness You Can Never Counter
Jetpack Cat, the newest Overwatch hero, boasts a tiny, fast-moving hitbox and a powerful Catnapper ultimate, but she can be instantly killed by moving map traffic such as trains and cars. Players on Busan's Downtown map have reported the hero...
Go Home Annie: An SCP Game for PS5, Xbox Series Launches March 31
Go Home Annie: An SCP Game is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on March 31, 2026, accompanied by a free update that aligns the PC version with the console build. The title originally debuted on PC in December 2024 and...
2 Video Games Linked To High Intelligence
A 2017 PLOS ONE study found that performance in the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games League of Legends and DOTA 2 strongly correlates with traditional IQ test scores. Researchers observed that players’ strategic abilities improve with age, while proficiency in...
Mouse: PI For Hire Hands-On Report — Classic FPS Action Meets Rubberhose Animation
Mouse: P.I. For Hire blends classic FPS action with a rubber‑hose cartoon aesthetic, delivering fast‑paced combat and twitchy boss battles. Players control private eye Jack Pepper, using dash, slide and double‑jump to navigate vertical arenas while upgrading a varied arsenal...
Reverse: 1999’s Official YouTube Channel Hacked in Crypto Scam Incident, Temporarily Taken Offline
The official Reverse: 1999 YouTube channel was hijacked, displaying unauthorized cryptocurrency scam videos and phishing links. Developer Bluepoch promptly reported the breach to Google, resulting in a protective freeze of the account. The channel was taken offline while recovery procedures...
Mistplay Launches Playtime Events to Deepen Engagement in Rewarded Ads
Mistplay has introduced Playtime Events, a hybrid reward system that blends time‑based incentives with event‑driven milestones to extend mobile gameplay sessions. Early testing in North America showed a 30% increase in average playtime and a 20% lift in D30 return...
Witchcraft Signs Former Los Ratones Roster for EMEA Masters with Bwipo
Witchcraft has reassembled the former Los Ratones roster for the upcoming EMEA Masters, preserving the core lineup that attracted strong viewership during LEC Versus 2026. The only roster change is top‑lane veteran Gabriël “Bwipo” Rau replacing Simon “TheBaus” Hofverberg, who will...