Gaming News and Headlines
Gaming News and Headlines
My Games announced that Hawked’s online servers will shut down on September 7, 2026, rendering the free‑to‑play shooter unplayable. The closure also means all 29 Xbox achievements for the title will be retired. The game is being delisted from the Microsoft Store on March 11, though it remains downloadable for now. My Games extended the Renegade Pass to September 8, granting free access to the Realities Pack and unlocking in‑game shop items before the shutdown.
Epic Games announced that Fortnite's original co‑op PvE mode, Save the World, will go free‑to‑play on April 16, ending its long‑standing paywall. The shift includes removing all purchase options and launching a pre‑registration drive targeting one million sign‑ups, with a...
Nippon Ichi Software announced during its March 2026 Untitled broadcast that a new *The Witch and the Hundred Knight* title will launch on smartphones, developed in partnership with mobile studio Rudel. The move marks the franchise’s first foray onto iOS and...
Nippon Ichi Software has released a public demo of the action‑RPG *Curse Warrior* for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, now downloadable from the Japanese PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop. A fresh promotion trailer debuted during the company’s March 2026 Untitled// broadcast,...
Square Enix’s March update for Final Fantasy XI closes a third server to new characters while launching the first phase of a Trust magic overhaul. The revamp introduces an Alter Ego Points system, rewarding players for completing monthly objectives and...
NCSOFT's western publishing arm NC America will publish emptyvessel's cyber‑punk shooter DEFECT across PC platforms including Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. The title blends cooperative multiplayer with a robust single‑player campaign, a rarity in today's publisher landscape. Emptyvessel, founded...
11 bit studios and Digital Sun have rolled out the “Greed & Glory” update for Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault’s Early Access build. The headline addition is the HEX combat path, which curses enemies and spreads delayed damage, and it stacks with existing paths like Thunder....
Vietnamese studio HABBY, known for Archero and Capybara Go, has soft‑launched its newest casual roguelite, Dicero, on Android and iOS in India and the Philippines. The game centers on dice‑based combat, offering hundreds of skills and gear that evolve each...
The creator of the critically acclaimed RPG *Chained Echoes* announced he is suing publisher First Press Games over the failure to deliver promised physical editions. The 2019 Kickstarter raised €130,409 from over 4,500 backers, and while the digital version launched...
Epic Games will make Fortnite: Save the World free-to-play on Xbox starting April 16, 2026, removing the $18.49 Full Clip Pack paywall that previously blocked access to Xbox achievements. Players can now unlock the full set of Fortnite achievements without...
Pearl Abyss unveiled Crimson Desert specifications for Xbox Series X, Series S, the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X ahead of its March 19, 2026 launch. The Series X mirrors PS5 performance, offering identical Performance, Balanced and Quality modes, while the Series S provides only Performance or...
Lego is set to launch a PlayStation‑1 replica in December, priced at $159.99 and comprising 1,911 pieces. The set targets adult collectors, mirroring the company’s recent Atari 2600 and NES console kits. It joins a growing lineup of video‑game‑themed builds,...
Google Cloud unveiled a new AI‑driven game development engine at GDC, integrating Gemini 3 Pro, Flash, Gemini Enterprise and Vertex AI. The platform introduces autonomous AI agents that automate repetitive tasks such as testing, code generation, and asset pipelines, while offering a...
Intel unveiled its Core Ultra 200S Plus series, branding them as the fastest desktop gaming processors to date. The lineup includes the 270K and 250K models, which Intel says deliver up to twice the performance for creator workloads compared with competing...
Elgato, a Corsair brand, has deepened its partnership with Voicemod by embedding the voice‑changing software directly into its Wave Link and Stream Deck platforms. Streamers can now apply Voicemod’s professional voice effects as VST plugins in Wave Link without launching...
Niantic Spatial, a spin‑out of Pokémon Go creator Niantic, is turning the game’s massive crowdsourced map data into a real‑world model that can ground large language models and give delivery robots centimeter‑level navigation. The firm hopes this will enable autonomous vehicles...
Retro specialist Hamster Corporation is re‑releasing the 1996 PlayStation shooter Sonic Wings Special on modern platforms. The title will launch on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 on March 12 for $11.99, based on the original PS1 version that was a limited European...
Bungie’s first weekly Marathon patch (1.0.0.4) trims UESC enemy health and boss shields, easing ammo pressure while preserving challenge. Supply density rises with more Med Cabinets and Munitions Crates on Perimeter, plus larger Sponsored Kit ammo pools. Thermal scopes receive...
Google Cloud unveiled the next phase of its “Living Games” platform, embedding autonomous AI agents into its cloud infrastructure. The suite combines Gemini 3 Pro, Gemini Enterprise, Flash and Vertex AI to automate testing, code writing and asset generation for developers. Demonstrations...
AEW champion Kenny Omega opened Capcom Cup 12 by stepping onto the Street Fighter 6 stage in a meticulously crafted Alex cosplay, replicating the character’s original Street Fighter 3 outfit. Omega previously performed motion‑capture work for Alex, embedding his own signature move into the...
HLTV Confirmed hosted a post‑EPL groups podcast where former pros Spunj, Striker and Professeur dissected the online results and highlighted growing concerns for FaZe and Liquid ahead of the upcoming Major. The discussion covered the latest Inferno map update, the...
Super Meat Boy 3D is slated for a Q1 2026 launch on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, debuting as a day‑one Xbox Game Pass title. The platformer ramps up difficulty by demanding players finish all ten overworlds without a...
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii told Famitsu that English translations often strip away the nuanced flavour of Japanese games, citing the language’s simplicity as a core issue. He illustrated this with Japanese first‑person pronouns, which convey gender, age and formality,...
Game Hollywood Hong Kong Limited announced Victory Girls: Anime Soccer, an anime‑styled soccer manager RPG launching on Android and PC on March 26, 2026, with iOS to follow later. Players will assemble a squad from more than 60 uniquely designed...
The online gaming boom has created a new profession: live gaming dealers who host casino games from broadcast studios for remote players. Dealers combine precise game handling with on‑camera presentation, following strict procedural rules while engaging a digital audience. Training...
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Scopely celebrated its 15‑year anniversary, marking a milestone of more than $15 billion in lifetime revenue and over 150 billion hours of gameplay. The mobile‑gaming firm has expanded from a small Los Angeles office to a global workforce of 3,000+ employees operating...
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Perforce announced a suite of creator‑focused initiatives at GDC 2026, including a live podcast with Sandfall Interactive co‑founder Tom Guillermin, an open 3‑D art competition, and a partnership with AWS for a Real‑Time Workflow Survey. The company also unveiled new...
Tencent’s Honor of Kings, the world’s biggest mobile MOBA, is now officially available to Indian players on both Android and iOS. The launch follows a global rollout that achieved 50 million downloads and over $100 million in revenue within its first month....
Nintendo’s newly released life‑simulation title Pokemon Pokopia sparked a 9% jump in the company’s shares after its March 5 launch on the Switch 2 console. The game earned an 89 Metacritic score, quickly selling out stores worldwide and earning praise for bridging...
Activision’s Warzone Season 2 Reloaded mid‑season patch reshapes the battle‑royale meta with significant weapon tweaks, new perks, and economy adjustments. The REV‑46 SMG and M8A1 AutoStrike‑X8 receive the harshest nerfs, while the MXR‑17, Peacekeeper Mk1, Kogot‑7 and other SMGs see modest buffs....
Raven Software clarified why the new Warzone Black Ops Royale mode launches with a single squad size—quads only—and without weapon skins. The studio said the focus is on perfecting core gameplay before adding flexibility or cosmetic features, and that future...
Square Enix has released Octopath Traveler Arrangements Break & Boost Volume 3 as a digital album worldwide on March 11, with a physical CD already available in Japan and a Western launch scheduled for next month. The collection features ten tracks from...
Square Enix announced a North American Chrono Trigger Orchestral Concert series slated for October 2026, with performances in New York (Oct 10), Chicago (Oct 14) and Los Angeles (Oct 18). The event mirrors the 30th‑anniversary concert held in Japan earlier this year and will feature...
Activision’s Black Ops 7 and Warzone have introduced the Swordfish A1, a four‑round burst marksman rifle with rapid fire and minimal recoil. The weapon is only obtainable by completing all nine challenges in the free Counter Skies event pass during Season 02 Reloaded,...
The Future Games Show returns on March 12, 2026 with a 90‑minute Spring Showcase livestream featuring more than 40 upcoming titles across platforms, including several PS5 exclusives. Hosted by actors Devora Wilde and Shai Matheson, the event will highlight games...
Capcom Cup 12 is set to launch with a $1 million prize pool and 48 top Street Fighter 6 competitors. The in‑game Champion Prediction Street Voter placed 2G | Blaz at the forefront with 18.5% of votes, followed by Xiaohai and Leshar. For the...
Acclaim Entertainment announced Super Basketball Classics, a new arcade‑style basketball game that pairs the iconic Harlem Globetrotters license with the retro‑inspired mechanics of its 2020 title Basketball Classics. The sequel upgrades graphics with reflective courts and adds a creation suite,...
During a GDC talk, Sucker Punch revealed that Ghost of Yotei originally prototyped a full rock‑climbing system inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The team found the mechanic clashed with the game’s design, as unrestricted climbing...
AdHoc Studio’s founders Nick Hermand and Dennis Lenart pushed through investor skepticism to launch the narrative‑driven game Dispatch, citing a mix of "arrogance and stupidity" as their motivation. Investors repeatedly labeled single‑player, story‑heavy titles as niche or dead, pointing to...
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, the upcoming 4v4 Marvel fighting game, is slated for an August 6, 2026 release on PlayStation 5 and PC. A Bulgarian retailer, Ozone, briefly listed Magneto and Scarlet Witch among the 20‑character launch roster, prompting leak speculation. The retailer...
ESL Pro League Season 23 Finals bracket is set, featuring eight teams that survived the online Swiss stage. The LAN finals will take place at the Annexet in Stockholm from March 13‑15, with Spirit and MOUZ entering from opposite sides...
The article outlines ten practical hacks that let laptop gamers extract desktop‑level performance from portable rigs. It stresses using the proprietary charger, maintaining airflow with a hard surface, and installing games on an SSD to cut load times. Additional tips...
Walmart is running a video game clearance sale featuring nearly 100 discounted titles for Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X and accessories. Flagship deals include Stellar Blade for $37 (down 47%), LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga for $24.84 (58% off),...
HoYoVerse announced that the Honkai: Star Rail 4.1 Special Program stream will air on March 13, 2026, previewing the second act of the Planarcadia storyline and unveiling the new five‑star Lightning‑damage character Ashveil. The same communication confirmed a revamped five‑star...
The Marathon Lockdown event on the Dire Marsh map mandates the use of Anti‑Virus Packs to survive the corrupted field. Players can acquire these packs either by unlocking the MIDA faction and purchasing the upgrade—requiring rank 5, 23 Unstable Lead and...
Dragon Quest Builders 2, the sequel to Koei Tecmo’s block‑building title, offers a richer sandbox experience that will appeal to fans of the hit game Pokémon Pokopia. While both games task players with rebuilding fragmented worlds, Builders 2 adds a central narrative...
Dave & Buster’s unveiled its "What The Fun" platform, anchored by a 60‑day Unlimited Play Pass priced at just $1 a day for loyalty members. The pass grants unrestricted access to over 150 arcade games and food‑and‑beverage discounts, with three tiered...
In Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen, players must surf northeast from Resort Gorgeous to the Lost Cave, where a rock‑count puzzle guides navigation using clock‑face directions. Reaching the tenth room triggers a battle with Lady Selphy, a frightened NPC with two...
Bossfight Entertainment has re‑emerged as an independent studio after Netflix shuttered its operations in October 2025, leaving roughly 80 employees unemployed. The original founders—CEO David Rippy, CPO Bill Jackson and COO Scott Winsett—have re‑established the company in Dallas, Texas. Bossfight...
Nintendo announced the upcoming Switch 2 title *Yoshi and the Mysterious Book* with a worldwide launch set for May 21, 2026. The new trailer reveals a story driven by a sentient book, Mr. E, that transforms island stages into creature‑filled chapters. Gameplay will let...
