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Go Home Annie: An SCP Game is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on March 31, 2026, accompanied by a free update that aligns the PC version with the console build. The title originally debuted on PC in December 2024 and is developed by Misfit Village with publishing duties handled by Nordcurrent Labs. Players assume the role of Annie, a low‑level SCP Foundation employee, navigating a first‑person horror investigation filled with anomalous puzzles. The release marks the first console entry for this SCP‑inspired franchise, expanding its audience beyond PC gamers.
A 2017 PLOS ONE study found that performance in the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games League of Legends and DOTA 2 strongly correlates with traditional IQ test scores. Researchers observed that players’ strategic abilities improve with age, while proficiency in...
Mouse: P.I. For Hire blends classic FPS action with a rubber‑hose cartoon aesthetic, delivering fast‑paced combat and twitchy boss battles. Players control private eye Jack Pepper, using dash, slide and double‑jump to navigate vertical arenas while upgrading a varied arsenal...
The official Reverse: 1999 YouTube channel was hijacked, displaying unauthorized cryptocurrency scam videos and phishing links. Developer Bluepoch promptly reported the breach to Google, resulting in a protective freeze of the account. The channel was taken offline while recovery procedures...
Mistplay has introduced Playtime Events, a hybrid reward system that blends time‑based incentives with event‑driven milestones to extend mobile gameplay sessions. Early testing in North America showed a 30% increase in average playtime and a 20% lift in D30 return...
Witchcraft has reassembled the former Los Ratones roster for the upcoming EMEA Masters, preserving the core lineup that attracted strong viewership during LEC Versus 2026. The only roster change is top‑lane veteran Gabriël “Bwipo” Rau replacing Simon “TheBaus” Hofverberg, who will...
Players of Roblox’s Bizarre Lineage are struggling to locate the neutral civilian NPCs needed for the An Ancient Evil quest. Civilians normally appear near Bus Stop 1 and the Kira Raid, but they wander off and despawn quickly, resulting in extremely...
Epic Games filed a lawsuit in North Carolina against former contractor Hayden Cohen, known as “AdiraFNInfo,” accusing him of leaking unreleased Fortnite content. Cohen allegedly breached a September 2025 NDA by posting confidential details about upcoming collaborations with brands such...
Pearl Abyss’s upcoming open‑world title Crimson Desert introduces a fast‑forward dialog feature, allowing players to accelerate cutscenes at 1.5‑2× speed while retaining comprehension. The tool sparked debate: some view it as a concession that the story may be weak, others...
GameRant explains how to locate and use the 27 randomly placed Mysterious Slates in Pokémon Pokopia. Players must equip the Dowsing Machine and a Search‑specialty Pokémon, such as Pidgey, to detect the yellow sparkles that mark each slate. Correct placement requires...
Reikon Games unveiled RUINER 2, a cooperative action‑RPG sequel to its 2017 title, targeting PC gamers on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game expands the original’s top‑down shooter with a novel Shell system, allowing players to control up to...
Players can obtain Aerodactyl in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen by first acquiring the Old Amber fossil from a scientist in Pewter City, which requires the HM01 Cut ability. After securing the fossil, the player must travel to Cinnabar Island and...
A leaker identified as V Scooper claims BioShock 4 will be a choice‑driven, semi‑open world immersive sim, featuring a dense, interconnected city and realistic physics. The leak adds that player decisions could genuinely shape the narrative, a departure from the series'...
Highguard’s final patch, released ahead of its March 12 shutdown, adds account progression, a four‑branch skill‑tree system, a new support Warden named Koldo, and the versatile Switchback shotgun. XP gains are dramatically increased, allowing players to reach level 40 and fully allocate...
The Bizarre Lineage Anubis Stand is a purple‑glowing katana that stands out among the game’s other Stands. Players obtain it by using a Stand Arrow, which drops frequently in chests, missions and raid shops. Despite a recent nerf, its AOE...
In Pokopia, Onix is trapped in a cave north of the Withered Wasteland’s western beach. Players must raise the island’s humidity by assisting Slowpoke, whose yawn creates rain that softens the surrounding rocks. Once the rocks are softened, the Rock...
Epic Games Store is giving away two titles for free this week. The idle D&D title Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms receives the Raistlin’s Renown Pack, a DLC bundle valued at over $100, available until March 12. The comedic...
Nintendo announced the first limited‑time Pokemon Pokopia event, "More Spores for Hoppip," running March 9‑24 2026 on Switch. Players must create a habitat, befriend Hoppip, then locate Skiploom and Jumpluff to collect cotton spore materials for exclusive furniture. All event rewards persist if...
Epic Games Store is offering the indie heist title Turnip Boy Robs a Bank for free from March 5‑12, 2026. The sequel expands the original’s quirky charm into an action‑focused roguelike, drawing gameplay cues from Enter the Gungeon while retaining its...
Baltoro Games announced that Moto Rush Reborn will launch on Nintendo Switch on March 20, 2026. The title is an indirect sequel to the 2019 hit Moto Rush GT, which moved over one million units worldwide. It features 45 neon‑lit, handcrafted tracks set in a futuristic...
Pokopia lumber is a refined material essential for early‑game crafting and building in Pokémon Pokopia. Players obtain it primarily by giving small logs to Chop‑specialty Pokémon such as Scyther or Pinsir, which convert each log into five lumber over real‑time. Alternative...
Bungie confirmed that Marathon’s eerie moth loading screen draws on the historic 1947 Harvard Mark II computer bug, using the insect as a visual metaphor for debugging. Creative director Julia Nardin explained the clip functions as a “sense‑mem,” an abstract dream‑like...
Human Fall Flat has launched a free Viking‑themed crossover level featuring Dave the Diver, adding two themed outfits and a frozen mountain environment. The update is live on Steam for PC, with mobile and console versions slated for later release....
IGN released nine minutes of exclusive Forza Horizon 6 gameplay, showcasing the series’ first open‑world map set in Japan. The footage follows a Saleen S7 through rural countryside, Tokyo streets, and mountain foothills, highlighting new cars, a refreshed progression system, and deeper...
VR developer nDreams announced a sweeping restructuring that could eliminate 78 positions and shut two internal studios, Near Light and Compass. The Elevation studio, housing roughly 120 staff, will become the nucleus of the leaner organization, while a smaller XR...
Marathon’s limited‑edition DualSense controller launched on March 5, 2026 for PS5, PC and Xbox Series X. The controller mirrors the standard DualSense in feel and functionality, featuring Marathon‑themed lime‑green and black decals baked into the plastic. Reviewers note the design is tasteful, though...
UK communications regulator Ofcom has announced a virtual focus group for small video‑game studios to discuss regulatory challenges. The workshop aims to collect real‑world feedback on current guidance and identify ways the regulator can better support early‑stage developers. Interested companies...
Pokémon TCG Pocket logged its highest daily spend in six months on Pokémon Day, generating $4.7 million—up 57% from the previous day and 486% week‑over‑week. The surge coincided with the franchise’s 30th anniversary and the launch of the Paldean Wonders card...
Former Sony PlayStation and Xbox Game Studios talent leader Fiona Cherbak has founded Rocket Game Talent, a boutique fractional talent firm. The company targets indie developers, startups, and growing studios that lack the hiring infrastructure of major publishers. It will...
AppHarbr’s in‑app network quality index reveals that mobile games display malicious ads at a rate of 58 per 165 ads, nearly three times the frequency seen in non‑gaming apps. The report links weaker ad‑quality controls and formats such as rewarded...
Nintendo’s weekly download roundup highlights the rollout of several Switch 2 exclusives, including Pokémon Pokopia and the upcoming Monster Hunter Stories 3 and WWE 2K26. An Indie World Showcase adds titles like Blue Prince, Minishoot’ Adventures, and Rotwood, while the Digital Spotlight celebrates...
Nexon’s classic MMORPG MapleStory will launch a One‑Punch Man collaboration on March 18. The event adds themed quests, skills, limited‑time storylines, and collectible cosmetics tied to the anime’s hero Saitama. Nexon plans a series of reveals and a dedicated minisite...
The Relic: First Guardian, a dark‑fantasy action RPG from Project Cloud Games and Perp Games, will debut on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026 after its initial launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on May 26. The announcement highlights the title...
Pokémon Pokopia currently does not feature any shiny Pokémon, as each creature can only be encountered once per save file, making the traditional shiny‑hunt mechanics impossible. The game does offer alternate visual variants for several species, such as Snorlax, Pikachu,...
CRG Studio announced that its free‑to‑play online steampunk action RPG Crystalfall will enter Steam Early Access on March 20, 2026. The title, which previously secured a spot among the Top 50 most‑played demos at Steam Next Fest, will launch with three playable classes,...
Blackstorm unveiled Fairy Twins, a tag‑team action RPG developed by the creators of Rememento‑White Shadow. The game lets two characters switch instantly mid‑battle, leveraging a bond system that creates exclusive skill synergies. An Android beta ran recently in the United...
More than 100 students from ten West Country schools competed in the second Southwest Schools Showcase esports tournament at Teignmouth Community School on February 26, 2026. The event expanded from six schools and a single title last year to four games—Rocket League,...
Rogueside announced that its metal‑themed roguelike Devil Jam will launch on Nintendo Switch on March 26, 2026. The upcoming version adds a brand‑new story, four extra challenges, and two fresh battlegrounds—The Overgrowth and Thorns of Crimson Death. Composer Deon van Heerden returns...
The Xbox Series version of Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator is set for a March 26 launch, bringing the full PC experience—including five extra campaigns, eight scenarios, and daily challenges—to console players. Publisher Frosty Pop and developer Strange Scaffold announced the release alongside...
Open World, the marketing consultancy division of Loaded Holdings, has acquired influencer platform Drope.me to add automation and performance‑tracking tools to its gaming creator campaigns. The acquisition enables Open World to scale activations from dozens to thousands of creators simultaneously....
Pokopia players can unlock a dedicated jump ability by completing a quest for Magikarp in the Withered Wastelands. The quest requires the Rock Smash skill, obtained from Hitmonchan, to break a rock wall and access a hidden beach. Players must...
Urban Games released a new trailer that finally showcases the core tycoon mechanics of Transport Fever 3, highlighting its growth‑centric gameplay and 125‑year historical span. The video confirms a day‑one launch across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, as well as Mac and...
Kevin Joyce, veteran XR marketer, launched Evolution Publishing to back indie VR studios amid a market downturn. The publisher uses a revenue‑share model without taking equity, aiming to nurture innovative titles until VR reaches a mainstream breakout. Joyce cites Meta’s...
ReadyCode, a gametech startup, unveiled ReadyM, a sandbox platform that converts existing single-player titles into community‑driven multiplayer worlds. The service draws inspiration from grassroots ecosystems that propelled Minecraft, Roblox, and GTA V’s FiveM to cultural prominence. By overlaying a multiplayer layer,...
Ember Lab announced that its award‑winning action‑adventure Kena: Bridge of Spirits will debut on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 in spring. The Switch 2 version will be feature‑complete, bundling the Anniversary DLC and the newly added New Game+ mode. This...
Cheer Games, a mobile puzzle studio with Turkish roots operating out of Barcelona, secured a $4.5 million funding round to develop next‑generation puzzle titles. The raise follows a $4 million round by fellow Turkish‑based Vento Games, highlighting regional investor enthusiasm. Cheer plans...
Co‑founder Chance Glasco claims Activision pressured Infinity Ward to craft a Call of Duty campaign depicting Iran invading Israel, a proposal the development team rejected. The allegation resurfaced after the White House shared a parody video overlaying real‑time Iran strike footage...
Epic announced that the MetaHuman Creator web application will be fully retired on November 5, 2026, after a staged removal of version selections earlier in the year. The transition follows the integration of MetaHuman creation directly into Unreal Engine, first introduced in...
Pokémon Pokopia, a new Switch spin‑off from Game Freak and Omega Force, casts players as Ditto, a shapeshifting blob tasked with rebuilding a deserted town alongside Pokémon. The game replaces traditional battling with environmental restoration, letting players learn abilities like...
Microsoft’s Xbox Free Play Days this weekend feature four titles: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Black Desert are free for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members until March 8, while FBC: Firebreak and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 are free for...
