The Battle of Polytopia World Championship Returns with a $10,000 Prize Pool
The Battle of Polytopia is launching its second official World Championship with a $10,000 prize pool and an expanded live final in Stockholm on October 10. Players will battle through 12 tribal qualifiers beginning May 11, culminating in a September 20 Face Off that selects eight finalists—up from six last year. The free‑registration tournament follows a 2025 event that drew over 10,000 sign‑ups and builds on the game’s 25 million mobile downloads. Matches will be playable on both PC and mobile platforms, reinforcing Polytopia’s cross‑device appeal.
Flexion Launches Exprexion to Help Expand Mobile Game Monetisation Beyond Apple and Google
Flexion has introduced Exprexion, an integrated suite that combines alternative app‑store distribution, creator‑led marketing, and direct‑to‑consumer sales tools for mobile game developers. The platform supports secondary stores such as Amazon, Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi and ONEstore, aiming to reduce reliance on...
Nintendo Switch Has Now Sold 155.92 Million Units
Nintendo announced that the Switch has sold 155.92 million units worldwide, putting it within five million of Sony’s PlayStation 2, the current all‑time best‑selling console. The milestone was disclosed in the company’s FY2025 financial results, which also showed an 8 % revenue increase...
Where Is The Candy Blossom Stall In Grow A Garden?
The Candy Blossom stall was removed from Grow A Garden’s Easter 2026 map after the Easter Finale, ending any new way to obtain the coveted Candy Blossom seeds. Players without a seed cannot craft the tree, and the game’s trading...
New Game Digest: New Soft Launches From Century, Take-Two and Ten Square Plus Digimon, Racing Master and More
The latest Mobile Gamer digest highlights several new soft launches and releases across mobile and console platforms. Century Games’ narrative title Just Desserts entered Android soft launch in Australia, Canada, the Philippines and the UK, while Ten Square’s PvP shooter...
Even Seven-Year-Old GPUs Will Be Able to Run Subnautica 2, According to Its Latest System Requirements
Subnautica 2 enters early access on May 14, becoming the most wish‑listed title on Steam. The developer announced system requirements that let a seven‑year‑old Nvidia GTX 1660 with an i5‑8400 achieve 30 fps at 1080p on low settings, while a top‑tier RTX 5070 Ti and i9‑14900K...
Xbox Play Anywhere and First-Person Frenzy Sales Now Live on Microsoft Store
Microsoft’s Xbox Play Anywhere and First‑Person Frenzy sales have launched on the Microsoft Store, featuring nearly 200 discounted titles across both promotions. Discounts range from modest 10% cuts to deep 95% markdowns, with marquee games like Hogwarts Legacy, Borderlands 4, and...
Proton Experimental Gets Fixes for Rocket League, Crimson Desert, Helldivers 2 and More
Valve released a new Proton Experimental update on May 7, 2026, targeting broader Windows game compatibility on Linux and SteamOS. The patch marks Konkan Coast Pirate Solutions as playable and resolves launch failures for Helldivers 2 and Rocket League, including locale and controller...
Official Xbox Dashboard Mockup Hints At Potential Changes Across Console, PC & Mobile
Microsoft showcased a mockup of a unified Xbox dashboard during the GDC 2026 Game Dev Update, illustrating a consistent UI across Xbox Series X, Series S, PC, and mobile devices. The design shifts the profile icon to the top‑right, rearranges top icons, and...
How Chinese Game Makers Leverage AI
China now commands the world’s largest games market, accounting for roughly 20% of global player spending and 38% of industry growth. A 2025 Niko Partners report shows about 60% of Chinese studios already deploy AI for assets, storytelling, live‑ops and...
Vehicle-Building Survivor-Like TerraTech Legion Adds a Steam Deck Graphics Profile and Lots More Tweaks
TerraTech Legion’s newest patch adds a dedicated Steam Deck graphics profile and multiple preset graphics options for all platforms, improving performance on handheld and desktop Linux. The update also introduces a cursor‑sensitivity slider for controller users and a suite of...
Nintendo 64 Emulator Gopher64 Adds Controller Hotkeys and Auto-Reconnect
The open‑source Nintendo 64 emulator gopher64 released version 1.1.20, adding controller hotkeys, auto‑reconnect for disconnected gamepads, and an SSAA downscaling option. The update also bundles minor bug fixes and builds on recent enhancements such as Achievements support, SDL 3 integration, VSync, and drag‑and‑drop...
How Web Gaming Is Applying Behavioral Analytics Principles That E-Commerce Pioneered
Web gaming is catching up to e‑commerce by leveraging large‑scale behavioral analytics. Traditional game testing relies on internal playtests and recruited panels, which suffer from observer bias and cannot mimic first‑time user behavior. Poki, a web‑gaming platform, reached 100 million monthly...
Forza Horizon 6 Gets Five Gamerpics for Xbox Profile Customization
Microsoft has released five new Forza Horizon 6 gamerpics for Xbox profile customization, available through console settings, the Xbox app, and the Xbox website. The set features the game’s cover art, a 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser, the Horizon Festival “H” logo, a...
Neon’s Air Mobility and Shotguns’ Accuracy to Be Nerfed in VALORANT Patch 12.09
Riot Games' upcoming VALORANT patch 12.09, slated for May 12, nerfs Neon’s air mobility and tightens her fuel regeneration, while also reducing the accuracy of the Bucky, Judge and Shorty shotguns. Neon will lose the extra speed boost during High Gear jumps and...
Nintendo Is Raising Switch 2 Prices
Nintendo announced a global price increase for its Switch 2 console, raising the U.S. price to $499.99 effective September 1, up $50 from the current $449.99. The hike also adds roughly $497 to the Canadian price, €40 to the European price (about...
ANALYSIS: PS5 Sales Drift Behind PS4, While Sony Says It’s Undecided on PS6 Release Date and Price
Sony sold about 1.5 million PS5 units in Q1 2026, bringing total shipments to 93.7 million, slightly below the PS4’s quarterly pace. The company expects flat year‑on‑year income as it ramps up investment for the next‑generation console amid component shortages and a recent...
Story-Driven RTS Game TFC2: Collapse of The Bronze Age Announced
Wield Interactive announced TFC2: Collapse of The Bronze Age, a story‑driven real‑time strategy sequel to the 2024 title TFC: The Fertile Crescent. The new game adds a narrative‑focused campaign, skirmish missions, and online multiplayer, featuring four ancient empires and a...
Sony, PlayStation Chiefs Detail AI Vision Amid Tariffs, Memory Crunch: ‘Human Creativity Must Remain at the Center’
Sony Group and PlayStation CEOs outlined an AI strategy that keeps human creativity central. Sony Pictures has poured over $50 million into AI tools for production planning, content protection and 3D conversion, while PlayStation’s AI-driven systems have generated more than $700 million...
Where to Get the Caprino Minion in FFXIV
The Caprino (goat) minion is a new cosmetic companion introduced in Final Fantasy XIV’s Dawntrail expansion (Patch 7.5). Players can obtain it by completing the level‑100 Clyteum dungeon, where it drops at a low chance, or by buying it on the marketboard...
Nintendo Hikes Switch 2 Prices, Revises Console Costs in Japan, US, Canada, and Europe
Sony announced full‑year FY25 results, showing a modest 13.4% rise in operating income to ¥1.4 trillion ($8.9 billion) while Games & Network Services sales were essentially flat. A $765 million impairment tied to Bungie’s under‑performing titles was recorded, adding to a prior $204 million...
Sony PS5 Sales Fall Off a Cliff Amid Memory Shortages
Sony’s PlayStation 5 sales plunged 46% in Q4, moving only 1.5 million units as a global memory shortage forced two price hikes, pushing the console to $650. The gaming division now projects a 6% revenue dip to $1.69 billion for FY26, yet expects...
Resident Evil Requiem Gets a Free ‘Fast-Paced’ Bonus Mode, Leon Must Die Forever, and It’s Available Now
Capcom has rolled out a free downloadable content (DLC) mini‑game for Resident Evil Requiem titled “Leon Must Die Forever.” The mode unlocks automatically once players complete the main story, offering a fast‑paced, stage‑based challenge with multiple difficulty tiers, including an...
Windows 11 Pro $23 & Office From $30 at Vip-URCDKey – Why Gamers Should Stick with Windows 11
Windows 11 continues to dominate PC gaming thanks to native DirectX 12 Ultimate support, a comprehensive driver ecosystem, and seamless integration with Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox. While Linux has grown, it still lags in game library breadth and ease of setup....
Gamefam Teams with Borussia Dortmund for FIFA Super Soccer on Roblox
Borussia Dortmund partnered with Gamefam to launch its 2026/27 Puma kits inside Roblox’s FIFA Super Soccer on May 8, 2026. The limited‑time event runs for a week, letting players compete as the German club, complete themed quests, and unlock a unique lightning‑strike...
Pokemon FireRed Version and LeafGreen Version Have Sold over 4 Million Units in Six Weeks of Launching
Nintendo reported that the Switch ports of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen have sold a combined 4 million copies within six weeks of launch. The figure aggregates sales across all languages and regions, reflecting strong demand for classic titles on the hybrid console. The...
Switch 2, Switch, and Nintendo Switch Online Price Increases Announced
Nintendo announced price hikes for its upcoming Switch 2 console and existing Switch hardware across major markets, as well as increased fees for Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions in Japan. In the U.S., the Switch 2 will rise from $449.99 to $499.99 effective...
Switch 2 Worldwide Sales Top 19.86 Million, Switch Tops 155.92 Million
Nintendo reported that its Switch 2 console has sold 19.86 million units worldwide as of March 31 2026, while the original Switch’s cumulative sales now stand at 155.92 million units. In the most recent quarter, Nintendo shipped 2.49 million Switch 2 hardware units and 10.78 million Switch 2 software...
Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Price Rises, Consoles Now $500 in the US
Nintendo announced that the Switch 2 will cost $499.99 in the United States starting September 1, 2026, a $50 increase from the current MSRP. Parallel hikes will see the console priced at €499.99 (about $545) in Europe and $679.99 CAD (≈$503) in Canada, while...
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Has Sold 12.79 Million Copies as of March 31, 2026
Nintendo reported that Pokémon Legends: Z‑A moved 12.79 million units worldwide through December 31 2025. The breakdown shows 8.85 million copies on the original Switch and 3.94 million on the new Switch 2 edition. Digital purchases of the Switch 2 version are folded into the overall Switch total,...
Valofe Launches First New Development Project, 'Last Origin 2'
Valofe, the South Korean game‑publishing platform, announced on May 8 that development has started on “Last Origin 2,” the sequel to its flagship title Last Origin. The project is the company’s first new development effort built on an existing IP, intended to...
Xbox And PS5 Exclusives Don't Matter In The Big Picture, Says Industry Analyst
Mat Piscatella, chief analyst at market‑research firm Circana, argues that console exclusives have a modest impact on overall console market share. He points to blockbuster cross‑platform titles like Fortnite and EA Sports FC as stronger drivers of hardware sales than exclusive franchises. The...
This Journalist Turned the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Into a Newsgame because Articles Don't Cut It
Polish journalist‑artist Jakub Gornicki released BOTTLENECK, a free browser game, in April 2026 that puts players in charge of maritime traffic during the Strait of Hormuz shutdown. The game simulates three transit slots for roughly 2,000 ships over a ten‑day...
Sony Records New $560 Million Loss On Bungie Acquisition As Marathon Struggles And Destiny 2 Nosedives
Sony has recorded a $560 million impairment on its 2022 $3.6 million purchase of Bungie, bringing the total 2025 loss on the deal to roughly $765 million after converting the 120.1 billion yen write‑down (≈$775 million). The impairment follows the under‑performance of Bungie's new franchise...
Nippon Ichi's New Title 'The Grim Princess and the Monster of the Library' To Launch in Korean on July 2
Nippon Ichi Software’s adventure title “The Grim Princess and the Monster of the Library” will debut in Korean on July 2, 2026. The game launches simultaneously on Nintendo Switch 2, the original Switch, and PlayStation 5, extending the studio’s multi‑platform strategy. A Digital Deluxe...
All Casino Games in Gamble with Your Friends and How to Win
Destructoid outlines the 16 casino games available in the mobile title *Gamble with Your Friends*, explaining how each game unlocks as players progress through floors. The guide pairs every game—Wheel of Fortune, Roulette, Blackjack, Crash, and more—with a concise strategy,...
Into the Dungeon: Reborn Pre-Registration Begins... Fast-Paced Bullet Hell RPG Launching in May
Reality Cubed Game has launched pre‑registration for its upcoming mobile bullet‑hell RPG, Into the Dungeon: Reborn, ahead of a May 2026 release. Players can sign up via Google Play, Apple App Store, ONE Store, or Samsung Galaxy Store and receive...
PS5 Shipments Top 93.7 Million
Sony reported that PlayStation 5 shipments have topped 93.7 million units worldwide as of the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The latest three‑month period saw 1.5 million consoles shipped, a decline of 0.9 million versus the same span a year earlier. PlayStation Network now hosts 125 million...
ZA/UM Shares Features & Gameplay Trailer for Zero Parades: For Dead Spies
ZA/UM released a new features and gameplay trailer for its upcoming psychedelic espionage RPG *Zero Parades: For Dead Spies*, highlighting 15 character skills and a novel mental‑state system of Fatigue, Anxiety, and Delirium. The game follows burnt‑out spy Hershel Wilk...
'Indie Boom': Godot Engine Sees Surge in Steam Releases
Godot Engine’s user base has exploded, with each major stable release pulling roughly two million downloads. SteamDB data shows an exponential rise in games built with Godot on the Steam platform, while indie game‑jam adoption, especially at GMTK, is targeting...
Sudden Attack Championship Finals Kick Off with Expanded ₩80 Million Prize Pool
Nexon announced the 2026 Sudden Attack Championship Season 1, kicking off its main stage on May 9 and running weekly through June 27, with finals at Jamsil DN Coliseum. The tournament’s total prize pool has been expanded to ₩80 million (about $60,000), and the...
'NTE Is Built on Human Creativity': Dev to Rework Generative AI Assets in PS5 Open World
Neverness to Everness (NTE), a PS5 open‑world gacha title, faced criticism after players identified generative‑AI art on city billboards. The developer, Hotta Studio, affirmed that AI tools were used only for a few background elements and pledged to replace the...
How Every Stat Works In Saros
The Gamer’s guide breaks down Saros’s four core stats—Resilience, Command, Drive, and Corruption—explaining how each influences health, shield capacity, currency gain, and maximum HP limits. Resilience upgrades and Integrity Augments raise your HP ceiling, while Command expands shield duration and...
Broski Analyzes the 'Leaked' Test Reports About Ingrid's Gameplay in Street Fighter 6
Capcom’s upcoming Street Fighter 6 character Ingrid was previewed in a test build at Evo Japan 2026, and fans have begun dissecting leaked gameplay. Broski’s YouTube analysis compiles these observations, noting that Ingrid can anti‑air with a light Sun Rise despite...
The Paranormal Activity Game Project Is Dead
The found‑footage horror game Paranormal Activity: Threshold has been cancelled after developer Brian Clarke and publisher DreadXP failed to secure an extension from Paramount, the franchise rights holder. Clarke announced the decision on social media, stating he would rather abandon...
Another Viral Roguelike Hit Is Coming to PS5 Very Soon
Future Friends Games announced that its solo‑dev roguelike Slots & Daggers will launch on PS5 on May 15, 2026, alongside the developer’s earlier title Summerhouse. Slots & Daggers blends slot‑machine mechanics with turn‑based combat, letting players spin to battle enemies...
Path of Exile 2 Release Date Coming Soon as Early Access Gets Final Patch
Grinding Gear Games announced that Path of Exile 2 is nearing the end of its early‑access phase, with the final major patch 0.5 “Return of the Ancients” now live. The studio indicated the full 1.0 launch will arrive between November and...
2XKO Reveals Crazy Looking New Teamfight Fuse with Both Characters Playing at Once, Coming in Season 2 Update Next Week
Riot Games unveiled the Teamfight Fuse for 2XKO, allowing two champions to be controlled simultaneously for up to seven seconds. The mechanic limits the second character to mid‑level attacks and disables ultimates, tag launchers, and assists while active. A new...
New Yakuza Prequel Game Uses The Likeness Of An Actor Who Died 12 Years Ago
Sega and Xbox unveiled the Yakuza prequel *Stranger than Heaven*, featuring a digital recreation of late Japanese actor Bunta Sugawara. The studio obtained formal consent from Sugawara’s family and used archival footage supplied by Toei Company to model the character, while...
Star Fox Artist Weighs In On Switch 2 Makeover: ‘I Prefer The Movie Version’
Veteran Nintendo artist Takaya Imamura, who created Fox McCloud’s original look in 1993, weighed in on the controversial redesign of the character in the Switch 2 remake of Star Fox 64. He noted the new, more realistic style feels “aura‑less” and admitted he...