FNCS Major 1 Second Chance Qualifier, Düsseldorf Summit Expansion Announced Following DQ Backlash
Epic Games announced a Second Chance Qualifier for FNCS Major 1 on April 28‑29, open to Division 1 duos not already qualified, offering 25 spots across six regions. The Düsseldorf Summit LAN expands from 50 to 75 duos and runs three days, increasing Grand Finals berths to 15 duos. The changes follow backlash after mistaken disqualifications of top players for using drop calculators. Epic also tightened its rulebook to ban all real‑time game‑state tools, aiming to restore competitive integrity.
All Abilities in Pokemon Champions
Pokemon Champions introduces a comprehensive ability system that functions continuously in battle, making each ability a pivotal factor in matchups. The guide catalogs every ability, from classic staples like Adaptability and Intimidate to new mechanics tied to Mega Evolutions and...
Gray Zone Warfare: How to Unlock All Camouflage Weapon Skins
Gray Zone Warfare’s new Range & Rifle magazines let players unlock camouflaged weapon skins across six map zones. Each magazine is tied to a specific vendor, price point and location, from the $5.7k AKMN in Ban Pa to the $18.2k SVD...
Here's How the Minecraft Subreddit Banded Together to Help a Father Find His Distraught Daughter's Lost Animal Sanctuary
A father posted on the Minecraft subreddit seeking help to locate his daughter's missing zoo in the game. Community members downloaded the save file, converted it from Bedrock to Java, and used the MCA Selector tool to pinpoint the sanctuary’s...
22 Uneven Hours with Saros
Housemarque’s newest PS5 exclusive, Saros, drops players into a relentless loop where a lone hero repeatedly awakens on the alien world of Carcosa, battles wave after wave of bullet‑laden foes, dies, and respawns. The game mirrors the core loop mechanic...
Alibaba Algorithm Engineer Makes History as Sole Female Player at Honor of Kings Challenger Cup
The $1.46 million Honor of Kings Challenger Cup, which began on April 25, featured Alibaba PKQ—a team of Alibaba employees ranging from algorithm engineers to product managers. The squad qualified through the company’s internal tournament, showcasing a novel “Corporate‑to‑Pro” pathway into esports....
SINNERS Clinch Victory at LORGAR RANKINGS S1
SINNERS captured the LORGAR Rankings Season 1 title in Barcelona, defeating Gentle Mates 2‑1 after a dramatic comeback on Mirage and Nuke. The win secured a Stage 1 spot for the IEM Cologne Major and marked the Czech team’s second trophy of...
Monte Beat HEROIC 3-1 to Win CCT Global Finals
Monte secured the CCT Global Finals 2026 title, beating HEROIC 3‑1 in the $75,000 grand final. The Ukrainian organization’s victory follows an undefeated upper‑bracket run at DraculaN Season 6 and a recent loss to M80 in that event’s final. The win...
This New Skyrim Mod Is Unashamedly Vibe-Coded, but It Lets You Swing NPCs Into Each Other with Ragdoll Physics, so...
Today's release of the Drag and Drop mod brings ragdoll physics to Skyrim Special Edition, letting players grab, swing, and hurl NPCs with comedic effect. The mod was largely generated using AI, with the developer reverse‑engineering Skyrim’s Havok physics, SKSE...
Celebrating 27 Years of Super Smash Bros.: A Game That Revolutionized Crossovers
On April 26, 1999 Nintendo released Super Smash Bros. for the Nintendo 64, marking the birth of a franchise that would redefine multiplayer gaming. The original title featured a modest roster of twelve characters, eight of which were playable from...
21 Years Ago Today, Capcom Released 'Resident Evil Outbreak: File 2'
Capcom marks the 21st anniversary of Resident Evil Outbreak: File 2, the 2004 PlayStation 2 title that introduced cooperative multiplayer to the franchise. The game suffered from limited online infrastructure and clunky AI, earning a modest 58 Metacritic score. Despite its flaws,...
Nintendo eShop File Size Round-Up for April 26th, 2026 (Amnesia: Rebirth, MotoGP 26 and More)
Nintendo’s eShop update for April 26 2026 lists file sizes for both the upcoming Switch 2 and the current Switch. The largest Switch 2 titles, Amnesia: Rebirth and MotoGP 26, top 20 GB, while the biggest Switch releases stay under 10 GB. Over 40 titles are detailed,...
Famitsu Review Scores for April 26th, 2026
Famitsu’s April 26 2026 issue released its weekly review roundup, using its traditional four‑critic, 1‑to‑10 scoring system that totals a maximum of 40 points. The action‑adventure title Pragmata received the highest aggregate, 37/40 (9/9/10/9), signaling strong critical approval. Two niche releases—Shinigami Hime to...
Lord of the Rings Online Now Lets You Follow in Bilbo's Hairy Footsteps by Buying up Property and Retiring to...
Lord of the Rings Online will debut player housing in Rivendell on April 30, marking the game’s 19th anniversary. The new Rivendell Steadings allow 64‑bit players to buy plots through in‑game brokers, with additional neighborhoods unlocking automatically once existing homes sell...
Final Fantasy XIV Director "Can't Imagine" The Game Ending, Talks About the Next Decade of Support
Final Fantasy XIV will debut on Nintendo Switch 2 in August 2026, extending the long‑running MMO to a new console generation. Director Naoki Yoshida told fans at a recent Fanfest that he envisions at least another decade of story and content updates....
10 FPS Games Coming in 2026 That You Should Pay Close Attention
The 2026 FPS slate is shaping up as one of the genre’s most vibrant years, with legacy franchises like Overwatch 2 receiving major updates and a wave of new titles slated for release. Highlights include Bungie’s extraction‑shooter Marathon reboot, the dinosaur‑themed...
Dark Souls 3 Remains a Work of Art that Refuses to Fade, a Decade Later
A decade after its 2016 launch, Dark Souls 3 still shines as a masterwork of game design, offering a bleak yet vibrant world that outshines even Elden Ring’s hype in tone. The title refined the series’ deliberate combat by adding speed, while...
Nintendo Had the Zelda Timeline Planned Out in an "Enormous Document" As Far Back as 2003, but Shigeru Miyamoto Said...
Nintendo kept an extensive internal document mapping the entire Legend of Zelda chronology as early as 2003, but series creator Shigeru Miyamoto has repeatedly emphasized that the timeline is secondary to gameplay. The secret "enormous document" was only publicly disclosed...
The Capcom Golden Week Sale Features Awesome Deals for Street Fighter 6 and Other Capcom Fighting Games
Capcom’s Golden Week Sale, running through May 5, 2026, offers deep discounts across its catalog, most notably Street Fighter 6 for $19.99—about 50 % off. Year 1 and Year 2 Character Passes for Street Fighter 6 are reduced to $19.49 and $23.99 respectively, while legacy titles like...
The Funkiest Video Game Soundtracks Of All Time
The article ranks the ten video games with the most iconic funk soundtracks, from the 1994 classic Sonic the Hedgehog 3 to modern hits like Persona 5. It highlights how titles such as Streets of Rage 2, Jet Set Radio and Dance Dance...
Dragon Is Dead Launch Trailer – Dark Fantasy Hack-and-Slash Title Comes to Nintendo Switch
PM Studios and TeamSuneat released Dragon is Dead, a dark‑fantasy hack‑and‑slash, on Nintendo Switch. The game offers three distinct classes—Spellblade, Berserker, and Hunter—with deep skill‑tree and rune customization. A recent Rift update introduces a 10‑wave end‑game mode, seasonal leaderboards, and...
The Pragmata Mods Are Starting to Roll in, and Thank the Stars They're Largely Focused on the Dad Bod
Modders are rapidly adding new skins to Capcom's sci‑fi title Pragmata, focusing on protagonist Hugh rather than the popular android daughter. The first wave includes Isaac Clarke from Dead Space, Doom Guy from Doom: The Dark Ages, and Master Chief,...
The Most Anticipated RPGs Coming in 2026 Prove the Genre Has Never Been Stronger
The RPG genre is entering a renaissance, with ten high‑profile titles slated for release throughout 2026. Recent years have seen three Game of the Year winners come from RPGs, underscoring the genre’s commercial clout. The lineup spans major publishers—from Microsoft’s...
First Teaser for Alien: Isolation's Long-Awaited Sequel Is Here
Sega and Creative Assembly unveiled the first teaser for the long‑awaited sequel to Alien: Isolation on Alien Day 2026. The short video, titled “False Sense of Security,” shows a disheveled alien base, an emergency save phone, and an unsettling atmosphere,...
"I'm Mostly Interested in Solving Impossible Problems" – Brian Bucklew Discusses Caves of Qud's Development, the Switch Port, Expansions, Coffee,...
Brian Bucklew, co‑founder of Freehold Games, details the 17‑year evolution of *Caves of Qud* from a tabletop sci‑fantasy concept to a component‑based roguelike built on a Unity‑compatible engine. The team’s early decision to use a menu‑driven UI, rather than traditional...
Crimson Desert Is Just More Proof that Waiting to Play Games Is the Best
Austin Wood argues that delaying the first playthrough of new releases, such as Pearl Abyss’s Crimson Desert, leads to a more enjoyable experience. He notes that the March 19 launch was riddled with AI‑generated assets, control issues and storage limits that...
Star Support Keria Stays with T1 Until 2029 After Contract Renewal
T1 announced that support star Ryu “Keria” Min‑seok has signed a three‑year extension, keeping him with the organization through 2029. The renewal was revealed at a fan event in Incheon and cements Keria as one of League of Legends’ most...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Cast Reacts to Disturbing Nintendo Lore
The cast of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie—Donald Glover, Charlie Day and Chris Pratt—were startled when they learned that Nintendo's original 1985 Super Mario Bros. manual described power‑up blocks as cursed residents turned into bricks and ?‑blocks. Both the Japanese and English...
Indie MMO Spotlight: So Many Events
The weekly Indie MMO Spotlight highlights a flurry of updates across the niche market. Palia celebrates 10 million players and rolls out the Royal Highlands expansion on May 12. Loftia’s closed beta launched with an 18‑page guide, while Reign of Guilds slashes...
Gameplay Featuring some of the Top Players of the World Playing Alex in Street Fighter 6
Alex was added as the third DLC character for Street Fighter 6’s Season 3 on March 17, 2026, launching alongside a comprehensive balance patch that tweaked every existing fighter. Early high‑level replays show the character being tested by elite competitors, including Nowar, the top‑ranked...
Age of Empires 2: The Age of Kings Retrospective – The Millennial Medieval Masterwork Proves that There's More to RTS...
Age of Empires II remains a benchmark RTS thirty years after its 1999 launch, offering a stripped‑down design with only four resources and a straightforward upgrade tree. The game’s blend of combat, city‑building, and richly detailed historical campaigns creates a "cosy"...
I Built a Retro Gaming PC for Less than $500 — Complete Guide to Hardware, Software, and How to Start...
The guide shows how to assemble a retro‑gaming PC for under $500 using an AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT APU, integrated graphics, and a curated parts list that totals $490.42. It highlights the suitability of the build for 8‑, 16‑ and 32‑bit emulators,...
CODM Wants to Give You a Free Godzilla X Kong Weapon Blueprint Right Now
Activision is offering Call of Duty Mobile players a free LAG 53 “New Empire” weapon blueprint themed after the Godzilla‑Kong crossover. The blueprint can be claimed through the CODM webstore by entering a player ID, and it arrives in the in‑game...
A Detailed History of Every Video Game to Feature Darth Maul
Darth Maul has been a recurring figure in Star Wars video games for over two decades, debuting as the final boss in the 1999 PlayStation 1 tie‑in to *The Phantom Menace*. The character transitioned from occasional boss fights to a playable hero...
Capcom Throws Resident Evil Party Featuring Geoff Keighley, as Requiem Clears 7 Million Sales
Capcom marked Resident Evil Requiem’s 7 million‑copy milestone with a staff celebration that featured Game Awards producer Geoff Keighley. The title sold 5 million units in its first week and 6 million within weeks, making it the fastest‑selling entry in the franchise. Capcom hinted at...
It’s Time to Bring Back Xbox Avatars While the Going Is Good
Microsoft’s Xbox division, under Asha Sharma, has recently overhauled achievements, cut Game Pass prices and refreshed its branding. Despite these moves, the platform discontinued its customizable Avatar system in 2025 after low engagement. The opinion piece argues that reinstating Avatars—especially...
Lineage Piece Codes April 2026
Roblox’s action‑RPG Lineage Piece has released a fresh batch of promotional codes, including TYFOR1KLIKES, TYFOR300CCU, TYFOR100LIKES, Release and LineageIsHere. The codes provide both rerolls and in‑game currency, but they disappear rapidly, urging players to redeem them promptly. The game also...
SCP Architect X Codes April 2026
SCP Architect X is the newest Roblox‑based tycoon game built on the SCP franchise, where players construct containment facilities and earn in‑game cash. The game relies on promotional codes to grant extra resources, but as of April 2026 no active codes...
Can the Steam Controller Justify the Price Hike Over Sony's DualSense?
Valve’s upcoming Steam Controller has leaked at a $100 price tag, roughly $25 more than Sony’s DualSense. The controller’s standout trackpads fail to offset the premium cost in a market saturated with cheaper options. Simultaneously, Valve’s broader Steam Machine initiative...
Train Sim World 6 and a Bunch of DLCs Are 89% Off in This New Humble Bundle
Humble Bundle is offering Train Sim World 6 with seven DLCs at an 89% discount, pricing the package at $15 (≈£13.40, about $17 USD). The bundle adds new routes such as the Exeter‑to‑Plymouth line, a US Morristown route, and a refreshed...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Charts – April 26, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia Dominates Again
Nintendo’s Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of April 26, 2026 show Pokemon Pokopia holding the top spot for a second consecutive week. New releases Mouse: P.I. For Hire and Pragmata entered strongly, landing at #2 and #3 respectively, with Pragmata’s Deluxe edition also appearing at...
'Mandate Order': A City-Builder and War Simulator Set in the Spring and Autumn Period
Mandate Order, an ancient Chinese fortress simulator set in the Spring and Autumn period, is being developed by a Chengdu studio and will launch in early access this July. The game blends city‑building, resource logistics, and deep single‑player warfare, drawing...
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Hits Switch and Switch 2 July 10th, 2026 (UPDATE)
Bandai Namco announced Digimon Story: Time Stranger will launch on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on July 10, 2026, following a successful debut on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC that sold over 1 million units. The RPG lets players collect more than 450 Digimon...
Spoit Carried Team Marlon to Jynxzi’s 5v5 Streamer-Only Rainbow Six Siege Tournament Win
Team Marlon captured Jynxzi’s 5v5 streamer‑only Rainbow Six Siege tournament, propelled by pro William “Spoit” Löfstedt’s standout play. Spoit posted a 22‑kill, 22‑1 performance on the final map, helping Marlon sweep Team Jason 2‑0 in the championship. The event featured 40...
NYT Strands Hints, Answers for April 26, 2026
The New York Times Strands puzzle for April 26, 2026 challenges players to find every word in a linked‑letter grid, with each letter used at least once. The daily theme, hinted as “Get into it,” centers on disagreements, and the spangram—a full‑grid phrase—runs vertically as...
Epic Games Reverses FNCS Major 1 Disqualifications, but Affected Players Can’t Rejoin the Tournament
Epic Games reversed a wave of FNCS Major 1 disqualifications that stemmed from the use of real‑time drop calculators, acknowledging the penalties were a mistake and erasing them from player records. However, the company said the tournament lobbies are already full,...
How Gems Work In Vampire Crawlers
Vampire Crawlers introduces a robust Gem system that enhances cards with permanent boosts and perks. Players can slot Gems into any card using the Blacksmith, unlocking over 50 distinct effects such as damage multipliers, extra draws, and stat increases. Gems...
South Korea Currently 2nd in PUBG Mobile, Behind Vietnam
South Korea’s national squad placed sixth on Day 1 of the PUBG Mobile competition at Esports Championships Asia 2026, while Vietnam secured the top spot among national teams at third overall. The Korean Esports League (KEL) fielded ten teams to fill the 16‑team...
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Got Rid of Denuvo Before the Game Even Launched, and I Hope More Publishers Take Note...
Star Wars: Galactic Racer will ship without Denuvo anti‑tamper protection, as confirmed by SteamDB’s removal of the DRM label before launch. The decision sparked enthusiastic chatter on Reddit, with many users saying they’re more likely to buy the game now...
Xbox CEO Discusses Whether Project Helix Will Have PC Storefronts
Microsoft confirmed Project Helix as the next Xbox console, a hybrid device that will run both Xbox and PC games. CEO Asha Sharma announced the platform’s dual‑play capability but left the question of third‑party PC storefronts like Steam or Epic...