Kioku: Last Summer Launches May 28
Kioku: Last Summer, a cozy adventure game with 90s‑style animation, will launch on Steam for PC on May 28. The title is published by Assemble Entertainment and developed by Norway’s indie studio Lugn Games. Players control Asti, a young newcomer to the island of Kioku, as she uncovers friendships, mysteries, and hidden wonders through story‑driven quests. The game blends exploration, creature‑team combat, marble mini‑games, and crab‑fishing, targeting fans of Wanderstop, Spiritfarer and Oxenfree.
BNK FearX Bench Diable, Cite Missed Fan Event and Repeated Internal Issues
BNK FearX announced the benching of 18‑year‑old ADC Diable after he missed a scheduled fan meeting and repeatedly violated internal rules. The organization demoted him to its youth squad and promoted academy mid‑laner Kim “Slayer” Jin‑young to the LCK roster....
Xbox Continues To 'Actively Investigate' Issue With Backwards Compatible 360 Titles
Microsoft confirmed it is actively investigating a widespread problem affecting Xbox 360 games played on Xbox Series X. Players encounter an error that blocks sign‑in to Xbox Live, rendering many backward‑compatible titles unplayable. The issue surfaced in late April, sparked a Reddit thread...
Ex-Blizzard Boss Says World of Warcraft's Devs Are "Accountable" For Its Struggles, as Patch 12.0.5 Woes Persist
Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra, now CEO of a sports‑betting firm, publicly rebuked the World of Warcraft team after the buggy 12.0.5 patch, urging greater dedication and suggesting a “reset” of the game. He praised the original WoW crew’s extreme...
Microsoft Working on Dynamic Background of New Xbox Logo After Fan Demand
Microsoft unveiled a glass‑like Xbox logo and released four static wallpapers spanning every console generation. After fans urged a dynamic background, Xbox’s social‑media lead Asha Sharma confirmed the feature is under development. The animated version is expected to add subtle...
What Happened to Hypercasual? The Market’s Evolution over the Past Year
The hyper‑casual mobile game market is not collapsing but reshaping, with revenue staying flat or modestly rising despite a decline in overall downloads. Growth is coming almost entirely from a wave of new titles launched in 2025, many of which...
The New Arc Raiders Update Gives Us a Glimpse Into the Beforetimes, and It Turns Out People Were Rude Then,...
Arc Raiders' latest patch adds the Riven Tides map, a sun‑soaked resort turned combat zone, and introduces the floating Arc Turbine threat. The new environment is rich with visual storytelling, from abandoned hotels to everyday objects that hint at life...
India Launches First Official F1 Sim Racing Championship with Mumbai Falcons
Formula 1 and Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited have launched India’s first official F1 Sim Racing Championship, the F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026, to be contested on the official F1 25 game. Registrations begin on 30 April 2026 via the MFRL App, with qualifiers leading...
What Is Hot Pursuit in Warzone? Release Date and Gameplay Explained
Call of Duty: Warzone’s newest limited‑time mode, Hot Pursuit, arrives with the Season 3 Reloaded update on April 30, 2026. The 100‑player, squad‑based map Avalon pits Police squads against Thieves in a vehicle‑centric showdown. Respawns follow Resurgence rules, allowing eliminated players to rejoin as...
‘We’re Hard at Work on It’: Valve Says Steam Deck 2 Is Still in Development, Acknowledges Ongoing Steam Deck Stock...
Valve confirmed that work on a Steam Deck 2 is ongoing, though no launch timeline has been set. The company also acknowledged persistent stock shortages for the current Deck, citing global RAM and storage component constraints. Valve’s hardware team is expanding...
Neverness to Everness Fadia Build Guide: Kit, Best Arcs, Console, Teams and More
Fadia is a new S‑rank Psyche Synthesis support in Neverness to Everness, featuring damage‑redirect and Nova reaction buffs. Her kit includes the Wordless Rejection basic attack, an AoE skill that applies Destructive Experience, and an ultimate that enters Lilith state,...
Denuvo Has Been Cracked in All Single-Player Games It Previously Protected — 2K Games and Denuvo Reportedly Retaliate with Mandatory...
All single‑player games that used Denuvo’s DRM have now been cracked or bypassed, according to the MKDev collective and the hacker known as voices38. The breakthrough relies on a hypervisor‑based bypass that installs a kernel‑level driver, sidestepping Denuvo’s protection without...
Xbox Game Pass Adds New Day-One Game Aphelion
Xbox Game Pass added Don’t Nod’s sci‑fi adventure Apollion as a day‑one title, making it instantly playable for Ultimate and PC Game Pass members on Xbox Series X|S, PC, handheld devices, and the cloud. The game drops players on the frozen ninth...
Modern Times Group Confirms PlaySimple IPO Filing Targeting up to $335m in Mumbai
Modern Times Group (MTG) confirmed that its Indian subsidiary PlaySimple has filed for a Mumbai IPO, targeting a valuation of up to $335 million. The offering will be a secondary sale of MTG’s shares, with no new equity issued and no...
Bigger than Ever Big Indie Zone and Career Zone Coming to Barcelona with Support From Gameloft
Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona 2026 will take place on June 15‑16, featuring an expanded Big Indie Zone and a newly scaled Careers Zone. The Indie Zone adds more showcase tables, giving independent developers heightened exposure to publishers and investors. The...
"Just Got Hit with Xbox One Flashbacks": Did PlayStation Just Adopt Bits of the Hated Xbox DRM Policy From 2013?...
Sony PlayStation is rolling out a mandatory 30‑day online check‑in for digitally purchased games, a move that echoes the controversial Xbox One DRM policy of 2013 but with a longer grace period. The requirement, announced in a March 2026 system update,...
Castle-on-Wheels Medieval Roguelike Battler Wanderburg Arrives This Summer
Wanderburg, a minimalist medieval roguelike where castles roam on wheels, is slated for a summer 2026 launch on Steam. The game lets players attach cannons, arcane modules, and even wizards to a modular moving fortress, creating chaotic, strategic battles. Developed...
Resident Evil Requiem Producer Says Players Should Try to Beat the Game Next Week to Prepare for DLC
Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem has moved beyond launch, selling over 7 million copies in its first two months. Producer Masato Kumazawa and director Koshi Nakanishi announced a mini‑game DLC slated for May, which will unlock only after players finish the main...
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Makes $6.7m in First Month
Square Enix’s new mobile title Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy earned $6.7 million in its first month, with Japan accounting for 69% of that revenue. The United States contributed $1.4 million, representing 22% of global earnings. Launch‑day sales hit $393,000 and peaked at...
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[Event News] TIGA Awards Open for Nominations
The Trade Association (TIGA) has opened nominations for its 2026 Games Industry Awards, with entries accepted from developers, publishers, educators, and service providers until midnight on July 24. The ceremony, slated for November in London, will honor achievements across 30+ categories...
Aphelion Review: A Cinematic Game That Feels Like an Interactive Movie
Don’t Nod’s latest release, Aphelion, is a cinematic adventure‑thriller set on the alien world Persephone. The game prioritizes narrative, delivering strong writing, striking visuals, and an evocative soundtrack, while gameplay consists mainly of exploration and occasional set‑piece tension. At under ten...
EFootball 2026 Epic Mokhtar Dahari Pack: Review, Best Progression Builds, and Skills
eFootball 2026 releases an Epic Mokhtar Dahari pack, a 50‑player draw that costs fewer coins and offers improved odds. The upgraded Dahari card arrives as a Center‑Forward with Goal Poacher style, featuring Showtime skills Phenomenal Finishing and Willpower. Stat distribution favors...
Clever Engineering Roguelike Rogue Voltage 1.0 Arrives May 1st
Rogue Voltage, a modular‑based roguelike deck‑builder, exits Early Access on May 1, 2026. Players assemble over 160 distinct modules to create chain‑reaction attacks, with a turn‑based system that lets them manipulate time via Gravitonics. The game launches natively for Linux, a rare...
Schedule I Dev Confirms They're Working on Gamepad Support and Steam Deck Certification
Schedule I, a drug‑simulation game still in Early Access, announced an art‑heavy update slated for June‑July. The developer TVGS said they are adding full gamepad support and are working toward Steam Deck certification, with the certification work expected to finish within...
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[Industry News] Tropic QA Enters Next Stage of Growth as Female-Led Gaming QA Company Rebrands
Tropic QA, a female‑founded gaming quality assurance firm based in Barbados, has rebranded from its original name Test Tropic as it enters a new growth stage. The rebrand reflects expanded client relationships, broader service capabilities, and a strategic focus on...
This Brutal 95%-Rated Postal Spin-Off Is One of Steam's Greatest Boomer Shooters, and It's Just $1 Right Now
Postal: Brain Damaged, the latest spin‑off from Running with Scissors, is a Quake‑style boomer shooter that trades the series’ open‑world satire for focused, retro‑inspired combat. The game is currently listed on Steam for $1 (about £1), with bundle options pushing...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Demo Now Available on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox
Square Enix released a demo of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth today for Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S. The demo includes the first two chapters and weighs 45.1 GB on Switch 2 and 91.17 GB on Xbox, with save data that carries over to the full...
Neverness to Everness Redeem Codes and How to Use Them (April 2026)
Hotta Studio’s new urban‑themed open‑world RPG *Neverness to Everness*, published by Perfect World Games, has released four verified redeem codes valid through May 13, 2026. The codes grant in‑game items such as Annulith, Hunter Guides, DYE packs and Beetle Coins. Players must...
All Guide & Walkthrough for Crimson Desert
Pearl Abyss' upcoming open‑world RPG Crimson Desert boasts a sprawling map and dozens of intertwined systems, prompting many players to seek guidance. Hardcore Gamer’s Adam Beck has assembled a comprehensive guide that aggregates how‑to articles, quest walkthroughs, and puzzle solutions...
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Original Soundtrack Is Now Available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and More
Blizzard has launched the Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Original Soundtrack on major streaming services, coinciding with the expansion’s live release. The album features 32 tracks spanning more than 2.5 hours, composed by Ted Reedy and Ryan Amon. Fans can stream it via...
RAIDOU Vs. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Special Live Concert Announced
Japanese game publisher ATLUS announced a special live concert titled “RAIDOU vs. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance,” scheduled for August 23 at Yokohama Bay Hall, with a fan‑meeting later that evening. The performance will feature music from the newly remastered RAIDOU game and the...
MapleStory R: Evolution Activation Codes and How to Use Them (April 2026)
Nexon’s MapleStory R: Evolution has published a master list of activation codes as of April 26 2026, covering seasonal, event‑based, and generic codes that unlock exclusive in‑game rewards. The article details the redemption workflow—accessing the Profile icon, navigating Settings, entering the code,...
PLAYISM Game Show Set for May 10
PLAYISM announced a live‑streamed PLAYISM Game Show for May 10, airing at 6 a.m. PT/8 a.m. ET on YouTube. The event coincides with the publisher’s 15th anniversary, which is celebrated on May 11. During the broadcast, PLAYISM will unveil new details on eleven upcoming...
Aphelion Can't Stay in Orbit
Don’t Nod’s new sci‑fi title Aphelion drops players into a 2062 climate‑crisis Earth and follows ESA’s Hope‑01 mission to the distant, icy world Persephone. Players alternate between astronaut Ariane Montclair, a skilled climber, and Thomas Cross, an injured survivor racing...
Free-to-Play Unreal Engine 5-Powered Cinematic Love Adventure Game Silent Whispers Announced for PC, iOS, and Android
Archosaur Games and its studio VVANNA STUDIO have unveiled Silent Whispers, a free‑to‑play cinematic love‑adventure built on Unreal Engine 5. The title will launch on PC, iOS and Android, though a release date remains unannounced. It promises 4K visuals, first‑person intimate interactions,...
A Major Nintendo Franchise May Be Getting a Movie Soon
Nintendo is actively pitching a Metroid film to Sony and Universal, following the blockbuster success of its recent Super Mario movies that together have earned over $2 billion. The Legend of Zelda movie is slated for May 2027, and the Metroid franchise has...
Action Roguelite Arms of God Coming to Nintendo Switch
Dark Jay Studio announced that its action roguelite Arms of God will arrive on Nintendo Switch in 2027. The game blends auto‑shooter mechanics with Doom‑style gore, metal soundtrack, and the ability to wield up to five weapons simultaneously. Players can...
G-MODE Archives+ Xenosaga: Pied Piper Launches April 30 in Japan
G‑MODE Archives+ announced that the classic Namco title *Xenosaga: Pied Piper* will launch on Nintendo Switch via the eShop and on PC via Steam on April 30 in Japan, priced at 1,800 yen (about $12.5). The game, originally released for feature phones...
‘Stop Killing Games’ Got Its EU Parliament Hearing
The Stop Killing Games movement, founded by YouTuber Ross Scott, secured a European Parliament hearing to address the forced shutdown of online games. Advocates presented a proposal requiring publishers to provide offline functionality or release server code as open source...
Side-Scroller "MELTMARE" Announced for Switch 2
Developer //commentout announced MELTMARE, an action‑adventure side‑scroller for Nintendo Switch 2. The game follows Lua, a heteromorphic girl, as players guide her through a monster‑filled facility while live‑streaming the experience. Dialogue uses Live2D avatars and a desktop UI; combat is rendered...
'REPLACED' Review: Striking Visuals Hamstrung by Middling Gameplay
Sad Cat Studios’ debut *REPLACED* launches in April 2026 with eye‑catching 16‑bit cyberpunk visuals that evoke a neon‑soaked alternate 1980s America. The game follows the AI R.E.A.C.H. on a linear 10‑hour quest through Phoenix City, blending combat, platforming, and text‑driven...
Win Cash and Touch Grass at NorCal Knockout in May - EventHubs Sponsored Tournament
The NorCal Knockout: Round Two tournament will take place on May 16, 2026 in Redding, California, with EventHubs as the title sponsor. Six fighting‑game titles—including Street Fighter 6, 2XKO and Guilty Gear Strive—will compete for prize pools ranging from $250 to $1,000,...
Neverness to Everness: Complete Currency Guide and Tips
Neverness to Everness (NTE) features a ten‑currency system that separates character pulls, material purchases, and cosmetic spending. Annulith is the core pull token, convertible into Solid Dice for limited banners and Fabricated Dice for standard banners. Materials such as Lost...
TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity Developer Announces Side-Scrolling Action Adventure Game MELTMARE for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity creator, a one‑man studio, announced MELTMARE, a side‑scrolling action‑adventure for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2 and PC. Development is roughly 45% complete, and a playable demo will appear at Tokyo Game Dungeon 12 on May 3. The game...
CS Returns to Texas in 2026! BLAST Rivals Fort Worth: Everything You Need to Know
BLAST Rivals Spring 2026 will bring Counter‑Strike 2 back to Texas, staging an eight‑team tournament in Fort Worth from April 29 to May 3. The event boasts a $1 million prize pool split 35:65 between players and clubs. French squad Vitality heads the field as the...
All VALORANT Skirmish: Ascension Rewards and How to Earn Them
Riot Games has launched Skirmish: Ascension, a 1v1/2v2 limited‑ability mode for VALORANT Season V26 Act Three, running from April 29 to June 22. Players must register on the FTW platform to track progress and claim rewards. The mode features a ranked leaderboard...
Major 'Final Fantasy 14' Update Releases Tomorrow: Everything You Need to Know About Patch 7.5
Final Fantasy XIV is set to launch Patch 7.5 on April 27, delivering the final major content for the Dawntrail expansion. The update, titled “Trail to the Heavens,” adds five new story quests, a level‑750 Clyteum dungeon, the Unmaking trial with an...
Full List of The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Cheats with Skills, Perks, and Hidden Reward Traits
Electronic Arts’ The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies expansion adds two new skill tracks—Pottery and Tattooing—and a suite of cheat codes that let players instantly max these skills, toggle the Idealist or Shady traits, and adjust small‑business rank and reputation. The cheat list also...
Sailor Piece Anti Magic Update Codes
Roblox’s Sailor Piece game rolled out the Anti‑Magic update on April 28, introducing a new Crystal Defence mode, a fresh sword, additional bloodlines, clans, and a revamped shop. The update also launched ten free redemption codes such as SPECBUFFS and ANTIMAGICUPDATE,...
With Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, Creative Studio 3 Is Preparing the MMORPG's Most Significant Expansion Yet
Creative Studio 3 unveiled Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, the most ambitious expansion since the game’s 2.0 overhaul, slated for a January 2027 release on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Mac and PC. The update promises a radical redesign...