Novel Minecraft-Targeting Stealer Tapped by Reemergent LofyGang
Brazilian threat group LofyGang resurfaced after a three‑year lull, deploying the LofyStealer (GrabBot) malware against Minecraft players. The attack begins with the “Slinky” hack, which mimics the official game icon and runs a JavaScript loader to inject the stealer. LofyStealer harvests passwords, authentication tokens, cookies, payment‑card data and IBANs from browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Brave and Edge. Researchers note the campaign reflects a shift toward a malware‑as‑a‑service business model.
Free Play Days Has Four Free Xbox Games to Play This Weekend
Xbox’s Free Play Days runs April 30‑May 3, offering four titles—Predator: Hunting Grounds, NBA Bounce, Railway Empire 2, and Dragon Ball Fighter Z—at no cost. None of the games are on Xbox Game Pass, giving players a chance to explore titles they might otherwise skip....
Subnautica 2 Early Access Starts in May, in the Wake of Its Publisher and Fired Leads’ Legal Dispute
Unknown Worlds announced that Subnautica 2 will enter early access on May 14, 2026, priced at $29.99 USD. The launch follows a Delaware Chancery Court order that reinstated co‑founder Ted Gill as CEO and forced publisher Krafton to restore his Steam access. Krafton...
Blood: Refreshed Supply for Switch 2 Launches May 7
Nightdive Studios announced that the Switch 2 version of the horror FPS Blood: Refreshed Supply will ship on May 7, extending the title’s multi‑platform rollout that began on Dec 4 2025. The game, originally released on PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and...
No, Sony Isn't Forcing Gamers to Connect to the Internet Every 30 Days
A rumor spread that Sony would force PlayStation owners to reconnect their consoles to the internet every 30 days to keep digital games active. After weeks of backlash, Sony clarified that the new requirement is a one‑time online license verification...
Culdcept The First Saturn Tribute Gets Nintendo Switch Release Date in the West, Physical Release, New Trailer
Culdcept The First Saturn Tribute, a remastered version of the 1997 SEGA Saturn classic, will launch on Nintendo Switch in the West on September 8, 2026, following its July 30 Japanese release. The game will be available both digitally and...
Roblox Adds Photorealistic Graphics in Massive Visual Upgrade
Roblox announced "Roblox Reality," an AI‑powered update that overlays photorealistic lighting and textures onto existing games, promising near‑real‑time video‑grade visuals. CEO David Baszucki says the tool can enable a three‑person team to craft a high‑fidelity narrative experience within a week....
Star Wars: Galactic Racer From Ex-Burnout Devs Comes Out October 6
Star Wars: Galactic Racer, built by former Criterion and Burnout veterans at Fuse Games, is slated for release on October 6, 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles, and PC. The title promises high‑fidelity, sci‑fi tracks that swing between tight tunnels and...
Apex Legends Season 29 Patch Notes: New Legend Axle, Deathbox Respawns, Buffs and Nerfs
Respawn released Apex Legends Season 29 “Overclocked” on May 5, introducing the hyper‑mobile Legend Axle, a new Deathbox Respawn mechanic, and the Twin Razors mythic melee weapon. Existing Legends Conduit and Vantage receive mobility and utility upgrades to fit the faster meta....
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Nintendo Switch 2 Is a Treat for the Eyes, but Not for the...
Indiana Jones and The Great Circle arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 with striking visuals and snappy load times, delivering a cinematic adventure in both handheld and docked modes. The game maintains a steady frame rate and benefits from HDR, though cutscene...
007: First Light Hands-On Report — Using Stealth, Action, and Charm to Become a Legendary Spy
IO Interactive's 007: First Light, previewed across three missions, blends Hitman's stealth DNA with James Bond's cinematic action. The game follows a young Bond in Iceland, Malta, and London, offering Q‑gadgets, fist‑fighting, and wide‑linear levels that reward improvisation. Players can...
Scholastic and BlushCrunch Studio Announce Dandy’s World Book Partnership | Exclusive
Roblox creator BlushCrunch Studio has teamed with Scholastic to turn its hit horror game Dandy’s World into a series of books. A guidebook and novel are slated for spring 2027, followed by a graphic novel in fall 2027, with Scholastic...
Japan Physical Charts: Tomodachi Life Holds Onto Top Spot as Pokémon Pokopia Nears 1 Million Physical Sales
Nintendo’s comedy life‑sim Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream held the top spot on Japan’s physical software chart for a second consecutive week, moving 178,533 units and pushing its lifetime total to nearly 744,000 copies. Pokémon Pokopia, the latest Switch 2 title, sold...
Wuthering Waves' 3.3 Update Celebrates Second Anniversary in Style with 60 Free Pulls, Cool New Characters, and a Concert Tour
The 3.3 “Reverbs From the End of Galaxies” update marks Wuthering Waves’ second anniversary. It adds the Dimmr Plains area, introduces new characters Hiyuki and later Denia, and grants 60 free gacha pulls plus additional event rewards. The update also...
Roblox Reveals Hybrid Architecture for Photorealistic Multiplayer Worlds
Roblox unveiled "Roblox Reality," a hybrid architecture that merges its hyperscale multiplayer engine with AI‑driven, photorealistic rendering. The system keeps core world state server‑authoritative while offloading visual upscaling to edge‑based video models, promising low‑latency gameplay with higher fidelity. An early...
Pokémon TCG Pocket Makes $1.6bn in 1.5 Years
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has amassed over $1.6 billion in player spending within its first 18 months, becoming the fastest mobile Pokémon title to hit the $1 bn milestone. The game launched globally on October 30 2024 and earned Game of the Year...
Understanding Residual Cohort Value: The Hidden Asset in Mobile Gaming and Apps
Residual cohort value captures the future revenue locked in a mobile game’s existing user base, yet most finance teams omit it from balance sheets and P&L statements. By stacking the revenue decay curves of multiple acquisition cohorts, firms can estimate...
Pokémon Go Teams up with LEGO for Go Fest 2026 in Copenhagen
Niantic’s Pokémon Go is teaming with the LEGO Group for Go Fest 2026 in Copenhagen, running June 12‑14 at Fælledparken. LEGO stores across the city will host temporary PokéStops and a dedicated LEGO Play Zone, while a city‑wide stamp rally offers a special Pikachu...
Resident Evil Teaser Trailer “Kind Of” Takes Place in Resident Evil 2‘s World, Says Zach Cregger
A first teaser for Zach Cregger’s upcoming Resident Evil film shows Austin Abrams as Bryan breaking into an empty house, hinting at a survival‑horror narrative. Cregger confirms the movie loosely inhabits the world of Resident Evil 2, though with dramatic tweaks....
Invincible Vs Launches as Brutal 3v3 Tag Fighting Game
Skybound Entertainment’s new in‑house studio Quarter Up released Invincible VS, a brutal 3v3 tag‑team fighting game set in the Invincible universe. The title launches worldwide on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC with Standard, Digital Deluxe and PS5 Collector’s Editions....
People Are Selling Kills of Marathon’s Hardest Boss on eBay
A seller on eBay is offering to kill the Compiler, Marathon’s most challenging end‑game boss, for real‑money fees ranging from $125 for the kill alone to $400 for three Biotoxic Disinjector weapons. The service includes options to play on the...
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Is A "Different Side" Of Naughty Dog
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, the next title from Naughty Dog, is being positioned as a departure from the studio’s traditionally linear design. Lead actor Tati Gabrielle told IGN the game will showcase a “different side” of Naughty Dog, hinting at broader world‑building and...
GTA 6 Marketing Will Heat Up "Soon"
Take‑Two Interactive’s CEO Strauss Zelnick told Variety that marketing for Grand Theft Auto VI will kick off "soon," likely aligning with the company’s May 21 earnings call. The comment follows a year‑long silence since the last trailer and aims to reassure fans...
Tencent
Tencent is accelerating its AI ambitions, integrating the open‑source OpenClaw agent into WeChat and pledging to more than double AI product spending in 2026 under new chief AI scientist Yao Shunyu. The move comes as the Trump administration debates forcing...
The HyperX Clutch Talon Is a Super Configurable Multi-Platform Gaming Controller
HyperX unveiled the Clutch Talon, a highly modular gamepad that rivals Microsoft’s Xbox Elite with Hall‑effect joysticks, magnetic hot‑swap components and dual 2.4 GHz/Bluetooth connectivity for PC, Android and Xbox Series X|S. The controller is paired with the Ngenuity app, now at...
Just Hours After Closing Its RPG Studio, Nacon Confirms Showcase Date for Next Week
French publisher Nacon announced that its Nacon Connect 2026 showcase will take place on May 7, just hours after it shuttered its flagship RPG studio, Spiders. The event will feature exclusive gameplay from upcoming titles such as The Mound, Edge of...
Beyond Play: How Gaming Became a Cultural Platform in the Middle East
Gaming in the Middle East has evolved into a cultural platform, with penetration near 80% in the UAE and 377 million players across MENA, 40% of whom are women. Brands find that simple translation fails; authentic localization must reflect regional rituals...
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Launches on Xbox in October
Secret Mode announced that Star Wars: Galactic Racer will debut on Xbox Series X|S on October 6, 2026. The sci‑fi racing title, developed by Fuse Games, offers single‑player campaigns and multiplayer pods with customizable repulsocraft and classic podracers. Pre‑orders are...
Marathon’s Lack of Marketing by Sony Indicates Lack of Faith, Says Former Square Enix Exec
Bungie's PvPvE shooter Marathon has sold roughly 1.2 million copies and generated about $55 million in gross revenue, but its PS5 performance lags behind Steam and Xbox. Former Square Enix exec Jacob Navok highlighted a 2,000‑player drop in peak concurrent users, blaming...
Dave The Diver Studio Reveals Exclusive New Details About Its In The Jungle DLC
Dave the Diver is set to launch its first major expansion, In The Jungle, on June 18, 2026. The DLC introduces a new Bancho Grill restaurant that shifts from side‑scroll to isometric gameplay, letting players move forward and backward while...
Silent Hill Composer Akira Yamaoka Signs Up to Score New PS5 Horror Game
Akira Yamaoka, the legendary Silent Hill composer, will score the third Remothered entry, Red Nun’s Legacy, slated for a PS5 launch by the end of 2026. Stormind Games touts the partnership as a turning point that will shape the franchise’s sonic...
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Is Now Available in Early Access for PC Steam and Xbox PC Game Preview
Unfrozen Studio has launched Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era in early access on Steam and Xbox PC Game Preview, pricing it at $39.99 with a 25% launch discount through May 13. The title, the first new entry in the...
Best VR Headsets of 2026: My Favorite Hardware Right Now
The 2026 VR roundup highlights Meta’s Quest 3S ($350) and Quest 3 ($600) as the best value choices despite Meta’s recent price hikes and service cutbacks. Apple’s Vision Pro remains a premium, $1,800 mixed‑reality device aimed at professionals, while Sony’s PSVR 2 and Samsung’s...
Fortnite’s Official Star Wars Experiences Feature Expanded Voice Lines
Epic Games and Disney are launching three official Star Wars islands in Fortnite on May 1, built with top creators JOGO Studios, Future Trash, and Beyond Creative. These islands feature exclusive assets, including authentic Darth Vader voice lines and iconic Star Wars...
'One Of My Favourite Games Of 2026' - InKonbini Arrives On Xbox To Excellent Reviews
InKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories debuted on Xbox Game Pass today, offering a cozy, 1990s‑Japan‑inspired convenience‑store simulation. Early critics on Metacritic have awarded it 8‑9 out of 10, praising its heartfelt storytelling and relaxing gameplay despite minor text errors. The...
'ShowMaker' = "Gen.G Is Still Playing Well... I'm Looking Forward to Our Round 2 Matchup"
Dplus KIA swept BNK FearX 2‑0 on April 30, lifting its LCK regular‑season record to 6‑3 and solidifying a top‑tier position. Mid‑lane star ShowMaker highlighted the effective Annie‑Lee Sin combo in Game 1 and an Ignite‑Electrocute Ahri in Game 2, citing strategic flexibility and...
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Confirms Release Date and $160 Physical Collector’s Edition
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is set for an October 6, 2026 launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with pre‑orders now live. The game offers a Standard digital edition at $59.99, a Deluxe digital bundle for $79.99, and a limited physical Collector’s...
Dplus KIA Extends Winning Streak to 4 Behind 'Lucid' And 'ShowMaker'
Dplus KIA defeated BNK FearX 2‑0 in the first round of the 2026 LCK regular season, extending its winning streak to four matches and improving its record to 6‑3. Mid‑lane star Lucid dominated with a Lee Sin performance that secured a...
Roblox to Require Facial Scans for Children Under 16 in Indonesia Due to New Social Media Rules
Roblox announced that all Indonesian users under 16 will be required to submit a video selfie for facial‑age verification, complying with new government rules that ban minors from unrestricted digital platforms. The company will automatically reclassify roughly 23 million accounts into...
STAR WARS: Galactic Racer Releases October 6
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is slated for launch on October 6, 2026 via Steam for PC. The standard edition retails for $59.99, roughly $63.5 in the UK and $65.4 in the EU, and pre‑orders include an exclusive vehicle livery and a player‑banner...
Tales of Eternia Might Be Next PlayStation-Exclusive RPG to Hit Xbox
Tales of Eternia, originally released on the PS1 in 2000 and later ported to PSP, has remained a PlayStation‑only title. A recent PEGI rating leak suggests a remastered version is in development, with early hints pointing to a Nintendo Switch...
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Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Hits Early Access Today with the Start of a Narrative Campaign, Six Factions,...
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era entered early access on April 30, offering a narrative campaign, six playable factions, a map editor, and multiplayer modes. Developed by Unfrozen with backing from Ubisoft and Hooded Horse, the title revives the...
Take-Two Interactive’s Strauss Zelnick on ‘GTA 6’ Jitters, Zynga’s Turnaround and Investing in Original Properties
Take‑Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick admitted nervousness ahead of the November launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, the company’s most anticipated title since 2013. He highlighted the recent turnaround at Zynga, which has become a hit‑making engine after a costly $12.7 billion...
All Launch Rewards And How To Get Them In NTE
Neverness To Everness (NTE) launches with a suite of free rewards designed to boost early player engagement. Players can earn characters, premium currency, and S‑class selectors by completing pre‑registration milestones, livestream events, daily logins, and city‑building tasks. Most rewards are...
New Golf Game Lets You Build Your Own Course And Then Play Your Horrible Ideas
Under Par Golf Architect launched today on PC, PlayStation and Xbox, offering a quirky blend of golf‑course design and tycoon management. Players must balance fun‑factor, difficulty and profitability while hiring staff, managing snack stands and maintaining facilities. A standout feature...
Rogue Reigns Is a New Brazilian Dark Fantasy Roguelike Deckbuilder Coming in September to PC, Consoles
Brazilian indie studio Venn Studios announced its debut title, Rogue Reigns, a dark fantasy roguelike deck‑builder slated for a September 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam. The game centers on managing a party...
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy Won’t Bring Large Changes to Story, Says Director
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the third installment of the remake trilogy, will not overhaul the original story. While the narrative remains intact, the team is tweaking scene order and timing to match the dramatically higher...
‘Pragmata’ Is a Great Robot-Fighting Game That Online Creeps Can't Stop Being Weird About
Capcom’s new sci‑fi shooter Pragmata has moved over one million units in its first two weeks, a rare breakout for a non‑franchise title in a market dominated by established IPs. The game combines third‑person shooting with a grid‑based robot‑hacking puzzle,...
Anime Waifu Card Collection Codes April 2026
Roblox’s Anime Waifu Card Collection has released two fresh promotional codes: "500K" awards 30 grade tokens, and "FIRST" grants a random rainbow pack. The article outlines a step‑by‑step redemption process via the in‑game Market > Codes stand. It also notes...
Atomfall Is Getting A TV Show
British studio Rebellion Developments announced that its post‑apocalyptic survival game Atomfall will be adapted into a live‑action television series produced by Two Brothers Pictures. The game, which launched in March 2025, earned the 2026 BAFTA award for Best British Game,...