Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta Is Now Available for Nintendo Switch
XSEED Games announced that Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta is now available on Nintendo Switch, bringing the action‑RPG to the console with enhanced visuals and a choice between the original and a newly rearranged soundtrack. The title, originally released on PS Vita and later ported to PC and PS4, arrives in the West after a Japanese Switch launch that bundled it with Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana. A Day One Edition includes a 3‑D acrylic keychain, a two‑disc 36‑track OST, art cards and a cloth map for a MSRP of $59.99. The release expands the Switch’s growing library of premium RPG experiences.
Clean up Rebel Scum in the Upcoming Star Wars DLC for PowerWash Simulator 2
Lucasfilm Games and FuturLab have announced a Star Wars‑themed DLC for PowerWash Simulator 2, slated for release this summer across PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and the upcoming Switch 2. The pack will let players clean iconic locations such as Hoth, Tatooine, and...
Silent Whispers Is a Time Loop Otome Game
Archosaur and Vvanna have unveiled *Silent Whispers*, a new otome title that blends time‑loop mechanics with first‑person exploration. The game targets PC, Android, and iOS and will adopt a free‑to‑play model, though specific monetization details remain undisclosed. Players will navigate...
The Blood of Dawnwalker PC Specifications Revealed, RTX 5090 Required for Ultra 4K/60 FPS
Rebel Wolves announced that The Blood of Dawnwalker will launch on September 3, 2026 and disclosed its PC hardware requirements. The game mandates 16 GB RAM, a 60 GB SSD and a range of CPUs and GPUs depending on resolution and settings. Ultra 4K/60 FPS...
All Main Season Challenges and Rewards in Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred Season 13
Season 13 of Diablo 4 launches worldwide alongside the Lord of Hatred DLC, introducing a nine‑rank challenge ladder that drives players through both new story content and high‑level endgame zones. Each rank must be completed sequentially, unlocking progressively richer rewards such...
'We've Been a Little Bit Too Romantic:' Ustwo CEO Says Lowering Development Costs Is Now Paramount
Ustwo Games is abandoning its mobile‑first strategy to focus on PC and console releases after Netflix dropped Monument Valley 3, prompting a strategic pivot. The studio’s development budgets, previously £7‑£10 million ($9‑$13 million) over three‑to‑four‑year cycles, are deemed too high for sustainable profitability....
Dead By Daylight Studio ‘Emphatically Refutes’ Rumor That Layoffs Were Related To Union Activity
Behaviour Interactive announced layoffs affecting roughly 40 employees, about 3% of its global staff. The cuts targeted mobile and casual external development teams, but also included 8‑10 members of the flagship Dead by Daylight studio. The company issued a statement...
GreedFall Studio Confirms It's Shutting Down Following Nacon Financial Struggles
Spiders, the French studio behind GreedFall and Steelrising, announced its liquidation after Nacon, its parent company, filed for insolvency. The studio confirmed it will cease operations immediately, with the pending GreedFall DLC to be released by Nacon. No buyer emerged...
Guild Wars Reforged Launches This Summer for iOS and Android
ArenaNet announced that Guild Wars Reforged will debut on iOS and Android this summer as a free, ad‑supported client. Players can purchase standalone add‑ons—$6.99 for Prophecies, $9.99 for Eye of the North, and $5.99 for the Bonus Mission Pack—to unlock...
12 Things To Know Before You Start Playing Saros
Housemarque’s roguelike shooter Saros launched on April 30, with a Digital Deluxe edition available early on PS5. The game blends fast‑paced combat with a narrative that unfolds through repeated deaths and returns to the Passage hub. Players benefit from exploring alternate...
'This Doesn't Have RAM in It, and It's Not as Complicated to Start Getting Out the Door for Us' —...
Valve announced that the Steam Controller will launch on May 4, 2026 for $99, ahead of the delayed Steam Machine. The controller’s release is possible because it contains no RAM, allowing it to bypass the industry‑wide memory shortage. Valve’s hardware engineer...
What Do Marathon and The Lord of the Rings Have to Do with Each Other? PvPvE Gameplay, Apparently
Game director Joe Ziegler of Marathon explained that the title’s appeal hinges on mixing PvE’s predictable challenges with PvP’s unpredictable player actions, a balance he likens to the tension in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. He argues that the “golden...
Love and Deepspace May Have Competition with a New Sexy Escapade Game Offering More Handheld Hunks
Archosaur Games announced Project Silent Whispers, a free‑to‑play otome adventure launching on iOS, Android and PC. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the title showcases high‑end graphics, fast cars, bikes, and a time‑loop narrative. Players will choose among three suitors—Theron, Valen and...
Marathon’s Controversial WSTR Shotgun Receives Further Changes in Latest Update
Marathon’s April 28 patch (1.0.6.2) revises the controversial WSTR combat shotgun, boosting its base damage to 85 while lowering the critical multiplier to 1.05×. The update also adds a 75% damage bonus against AI enemies, making the weapon more viable for...
"We've Heard a Clear Frustration": Arc Raiders Update Adds a Beach Holiday Map While Patching the Gun Balance to Ensure...
Arc Raiders' Riven Tides update launches a beach‑themed map featuring a collapsing hotel, slide, tennis courts and a dockyard, while adding the defensive Arc Turbine enemy and new mobility tools. The patch also overhauls weapon durability, repairing 25% on upgrades...
Garry's Mod Devs Facepunch Will Be Taking Action to "Push Obviously AI-Created Slop Off" Sequel S&box's Main Page, Garry Newman...
Facepunch Studios released S&box, the open‑source successor to Garry’s Mod, on April 28 and immediately flagged a surge of low‑quality, AI‑generated user content. Founder Garry Newman said the studio will actively remove obvious AI‑created “slop” from the game’s main page...
Jiro Ishii Revealed Shibuya Scramble Stories to Have 5 Playable Protagonists
Jiro Ishii announced his next project, Shibuya Scramble Stories, a live‑action adventure set in Tokyo’s Shibuya district. The game expands on the 428: Shibuya Scramble formula by featuring five selectable protagonists, each with a distinct storyline. Skeleton Crew Studio updated...
NetherRealm Studios Considered Adding Cole Young to Mortal Kombat 1 but They Had to Move on to the Next Game
NetherRealm Studios wrapped post‑launch development for Mortal Kombat 1 about a year ago, ending new content aside from balance patches. The studio had planned a Cole Young Kameo fighter to bridge the game and the upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 movie, but ran...
Total War Warhammer 3 Overhauls Mod Manager, so You'll No Longer Have to Fight Chaos Before Even Starting the Game
Creative Assembly has rolled out a major overhaul of the Total War Warhammer 3 mod manager, addressing performance bottlenecks and usability complaints from the 2025 redesign. The update speeds up bulk activation, cuts startup times for users with hundreds of mods,...
A Gamer Who Lost His Arm Built a One-Handed Controller After Existing Hardware Failed Him
Reddit user Joe, who lost his right arm, created the ERCHAM MK1, a one‑handed gaming controller that fuses mouse and keyboard functions into a single device. The prototype features an optical sensor, a 28‑key programmable keypad, thumb‑operated joysticks or D‑pads, and...
Xenosaga: Pied Piper Switch Release Date Set
G-Mode has confirmed that its G-Mode Archives+ port of *Xenosaga: Pied Piper* will launch on Nintendo Switch on April 30, 2026, at midnight Japan Standard Time. The game, originally a 2004 Japanese flip‑phone prequel featuring a young Ziggy, is being...
Ukrainian Police Detain Hackers Suspected of Stealing Thousands of Roblox Accounts for Resale
Ukrainian police have detained a group of hackers accused of stealing more than 610,000 Roblox user accounts and reselling them for cryptocurrency on Russian‑hosted sites. The operation, allegedly run by a 19‑year‑old who recruited accomplices via gaming forums, generated roughly...
Resident Evil Requiem Devs Explain Ada's Absence, and Remain Coy on Who Leon's Mystery Wife Is
Resident Evil Requiem’s developers confirmed Ada Wong was left out because the Leon‑Grace storyline offered no natural fit for her. Director Koshi Nakanishi and producer Masato Kumazawa said the game’s narrative was already satisfying without adding extra scenes. While Ada’s...
Noob Tower Defense Codes April 2026
Roblox’s Noob Tower Defense has released a fresh promotional code, UPD2, which awards players 300 gems when redeemed. The guide outlines a step‑by‑step redemption process that requires completing the tutorial and entering the code via the in‑game settings menu. Developer...
Finally, I Found an Ergonomic Office Keyboard That's Just as Good for Gaming
Razer has launched the Pro Type Ergo, its first ergonomic keyboard aimed at both office productivity and casual gaming. The split, wave‑shaped design features a plush vegan‑leather wrist rest, adjustable tilt, and a low‑profile scissor switch that feels more like a...
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[Event News] Games Done Quick Brings a Speedrunning Spectacle to Gamescom
Games Done Quick (GDQ) announced its first European live event, gamescom GDQ, to be held August 28‑30, 2026 at Germany’s gamescom. The three‑day speedrunning showcase will stream on Twitch and YouTube while offering on‑site attendance for gamescom visitors. Proceeds will benefit the Gaming...
Like a Dragon's Majima Brings Another Yakuza Icon to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on PS5, PS4
Sega’s kart‑racing title Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will receive a free update on April 29 2026, adding Goro Majima from the Like a Dragon (Yakuza) series. Majima appears in his Pirate Yakuza guise, piloting a whimsical ship‑on‑wheels kart called the Goromaru, along with...
The Hundred Line Manga and Stage Play Announced
To mark the one‑year anniversary of *The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy*, Too Kyo Games announced a stage‑play adaptation slated for August 8‑16 2026 and a manga serialization launching in Winter 2026 on Manga Up. The stage play will feature ten branching routes, offering...
LoL Patch 26.9 Notes: Riot Pushes Bruiser Shyvana, Tweaks Zeri and Nerfs Ambessa Ult
League of Legends Patch 26.9, rolling out on April 29, 2026, concentrates on champion‑centric balance ahead of the MSI 2026 splits. Riot pushes Shyvana toward a bruiser archetype with higher attack speed, AD growth, and reworked abilities, while Zeri receives range and AP...
Nintendo Has Discounted a Bunch of Its Switch Games in New Rare Sale
Nintendo has launched an unprecedented digital‑only sale on Amazon, slashing prices on roughly a dozen first‑party Switch titles. Most games are now $40, with select entries like Bayonetta 2, Emio, and Live A Live priced at $30, a notable dip from typical eShop...
Despite Crimson Desert's Popularity, Almost 80% of Steam Players Haven't Made It Halfway Through the Story yet, Proving How Massive...
Pearl Abyss's open‑world RPG Crimson Desert has become a 2026 hit, yet only about 22% of Steam players and 20% of PS5 users have progressed past the halfway point of the main story. The data, sourced from Steam achievements and...
I Love Slay the Spire 2, I Hate Slay the Spire 2
Joe Chivers’ column dives into the love‑hate relationship many players have with Slay the Spire 2. He argues that the sequel’s deep build‑centric gameplay is both its greatest strength and its biggest source of frustration, as random card draws can instantly...
All Collectible Locations in REPLACED
The guide details every one of the 111 collectibles hidden across the nine chapters of REPLACED, a narrative‑driven action game released on April 14, 2026 by Sad Cat Studios. Players use the in‑game Walkman to scan lore items, music tracks, health upgrades and...
ARC Raiders Is Making Big Changes to Competitive Trials
ARC Raiders is overhauling its competitive Trials for Season 4, introducing a randomized weekly‑challenge system unlocked at level 15 and removing double‑progress map conditions. The new format launches a day after the Riven Tides update, allowing players to earn points immediately instead...
Valve's Latest Steam Deck 2 Update Is Cause for Optimism, Even if It Is a Little Vague
Valve confirmed that work on a second‑generation Steam Deck is underway, but it withheld pricing and a launch window. The announcement coincided with the upcoming Steam Controller release, suggesting hardware learnings will feed into the new handheld. Valve’s comments come...
Attack On Titan Revolution Ackerman Guide
Attack on Titan Revolution, a Roblox adaptation of the popular anime, features a family system that determines player abilities. The guide highlights the Ackerman family, a Legendary rarity with only a 0.05% chance to roll, offering substantial combat bonuses such...
10 Horror Games Where Everything Goes Wrong
DualShockers' Elena Chapella curates a list of ten horror titles that embody Murphy’s Law, where escalating obstacles turn gameplay into relentless tension. The roundup spans indie gems like The Mortuary Assistant to major franchises such as Silent Hill 2 remake, Resident...
Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred Expansion Launches on Xbox with Ten Achievements
Blizzard released the Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred expansion today on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC, priced at $39.99 (≈ $46 GBP, ≈ $43 EUR). The premium DLC adds a new campaign centered on Mephisto, two playable classes – Paladin and Warlock – and a...
JRPG Fans Don't Want to Miss Out on May 28's New Event
Indie Quest, the indie‑focused JRPG showcase hosted by The Gaming Shelf, returns on May 28, 2026 at 5 PM PT/8 PM ET. The event will feature over 35 new trailers and six world‑premiere indie RPGs, spanning turn‑based, action, and experimental hybrids. Organized...
What Computer Simulations Reveal About the Evolutionary Purpose of Gaming
A new study in Evolution and Human Behavior tests the competition‑for‑allies hypothesis, proposing that gaming evolved to help early humans identify skilled partners for risky tasks. Laboratory experiments with 40 strangers found no faster bonding from a board‑game session compared...
Resident Evil Requiem's New Mini Game Update Seemingly Imminent
Capcom confirmed a new single‑player mini‑game for Resident Evil Requiem will drop in early May, timed with Japan’s Golden Week. The add‑on unlocks only after players finish the main campaign, emphasizing combat scenarios from the core story. A story‑focused DLC...
One of Warframe's Most Beloved Quests Is Getting a Sequel, and There's Two New Protoframes in It for You
Digital Extremes announced the June release of Jade Shadows Constellations, a sequel to the fan‑favorite 2024 Jade Shadows quest. The update introduces two new Protoframes, Ryoku and Vena, who can be recruited for Ash and Garuda after completing Railjack missions....
How to Make the Insect Gatherer’s Pack in Crimson Desert
The Insect Gatherer’s Pack in Crimson Desert automatically captures insects, streamlining the Tiny Citizens of Grasslands Challenge that requires all 76 insects. Players must first obtain the Kuku Pack Blueprint from Elowen after Chapter 5 by cleansing the Sanctum of Penitence,...
Helldivers 2 Isn't a Cosy Game, but the Tranquil Forests and Beefed up Exosuits of Its Latest Patch Might Convince...
Arrowhead Studios released patch 6.2.2 for Helldivers 2, introducing two tranquil forest biomes and a major overhaul of the game’s exosuits. The new EXO‑51 Lumberer and EXO‑55 Breakthrough arrive alongside a health boost that raises suit pools from 850 to 1,600 points....
Facepunch Launches S&box, the Highly Anticipated Successor to Garry's Mod
Facepunch has officially launched s&box, a Source 2‑powered successor to Garry's Mod that doubles as a full game‑creation platform. The open‑source service lets developers publish games through its own launcher and, soon, as standalone titles on Steam with no royalties. Features...
Microsoft Introduces Shader Model 6.10 Preview, Legacy GPU Support Questioned
Microsoft unveiled a preview of Shader Model 6.10 as part of the DirectX Agility SDK 720 update, focusing on incremental refinements rather than a wholesale redesign. The new model enhances wave‑level operations, resource access patterns, and compiler behavior to better match the...
T-Pain's Cosplay Has Him Looking Like the Spitting Image of Tekken 7's Leroy Smith
Rapper T‑Pain, a known gaming enthusiast, recently cosplayed as Tekken 7’s Leroy Smith, complete with the character’s signature cane. Leroy, who debuted as a DLC fighter in Tekken 7 in December 2019, earned a polarized fan reaction but proved popular enough to become...
Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta Updated to Fix Issues with the EA App
Valve released a minor update for Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta that upgrades Xalia to version 0.4.9, addressing lock‑ups in the EA App on Linux/SteamOS. The patch also resolves a low‑FPS regression in *They Are Billions* and incorporates the latest builds of vkd3d‑proton,...
HLTV Confirmed with Stavn: Return to Action, AWPing, and NIP
HLTV Confirmed hosted a special episode featuring Martin “stavn” Lund, who has just signed with Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) to assume his first full‑time AWP role. The panel discussed his recent break, his LAN debut in the new CS2 environment,...
That Rumoured Subway Surfers Movie Is Still in the Pipeline, Sort of – and so Are More Spin-Off Games
Sybo’s CEO Mathias Gredal Nørvig confirmed the long‑rumoured Subway Surfers movie is still in early development, but the studio is waiting for the right format before moving forward. Meanwhile, the sequel game Subway Surfers City launched worldwide on Feb 26, showing...