Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Celebrates First Anniversary with New Cosmetics, and It's Shipped over Eight Million Copies
Sandfall Interactive’s RPG Clair Obscur Expedition 33 marked its first anniversary by launching a cosmetic update that adds new hairstyles for its main characters. The studio announced the game has shipped over eight million copies worldwide, a notable achievement for an indie developer. The update also includes minor bug fixes and coincides with a 20% discount on Steam. The milestone underscores the title’s strong community engagement and commercial success.
Overwatch System Requirements
Overwatch’s system requirements remain modest despite a decade of visual upgrades. The minimum spec calls for a Windows 10 64‑bit OS, an Intel i3 or AMD Phenom X3 CPU, 6 GB RAM, and a GTX 600/HD 7000‑class GPU, while the recommended tier upgrades to an i7/Ryzen 5, 8 GB...
MapleStory Launches Maple University Event to Celebrate 21st Anniversary
Nexon America has unveiled Maple University, a live‑in‑game campus celebrating MapleStory’s 21st anniversary. Players can explore the new environment, complete skill‑learning quests, and earn academic credits that translate into a wide array of in‑game rewards. The event is active now...
Pixel Art Action-RPG DROVA – Forsaken Kin Is Now Out on Mobile
Deck13 Spotlight and Just2D have brought the pixel‑heavy action‑RPG DROVA – Forsaken Kin to Android, following its October 2024 debut on PC and consoles. The full game costs $9.99 and includes more than 250 characters, with the first area offered...
Select Activision and Blizzard Games Now Streamable on Blacknut Service
Blacknut, the cloud‑gaming platform bundled with Ubisoft+ Premium, has added a slate of Activision Publishing and Blizzard Entertainment titles, including Diablo III, Warcraft I: Remastered, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, and Spyro Reignited Trilogy. The partnership expands Blacknut’s catalogue...
Game Pass Price Cuts and Super Mario Galaxy’s Box Office Dominance | Week in Views
Microsoft’s Xbox division announced a price cut for Game Pass and the removal of day‑one access to new Call of Duty titles under new CEO Asha Sharma. The shift aims to boost subscription value while restoring traditional sales for the...
Tie Yourself up in Wriggling Loveknots in This Graceful and Silly Merpeople Sex Game
Coalescent || Tidal Rapture, an indie Steam title, blends underwater exploration with erotic Shibari‑style mechanics. Players swim, sing, and control a sinuous organ to tie knots across four intimacy phases. Developed by Hatim Benhsain and Hanwen Xu, the game is funded by...
Zenless Zone Zero Promeia Release Date, Voice Actors, and Lore
HoYoverse’s action RPG Zenless Zone Zero will add Promeia, an S‑rank ice anomaly agent, on May 6 2026. She debuts in the first half of the 2.8 update banner alongside the Frostfall Sickle w‑engine. Promeia’s combat style combines Vortex and Freeze anomalies,...
Nextorage Unveils Fresh New Gaming SSDs, but They only Come with a One-Year Warranty
Nextorage has launched a new line of QLC gaming SSDs, offering capacities from 1 TB to 8 TB with write endurance ranging from 400 TBW to 4,000 TBW. The 1 TB model is priced at ¥44,550 (about $280), positioning it as a premium‑priced option in...
Crimson Desert Receives Largest Update yet with Patch 1.04
Pearl Abyss rolled out Patch 1.04 for Crimson Desert, the most extensive update since the game’s March 19 launch. The patch delivers a suite of gameplay enhancements, expanded crafting and combat systems, and numerous quality‑of‑life tweaks. Crimson Desert has sold...
Escape From Tarkov's New Sister Shooter Will Have Maps that Are 4x EFT's Size
Escape From Tarkov creator Nikita Buyanov unveiled Fragmentary Order, a sci‑fi shooter being built by Rant Gaming Studios on Epic’s Unreal Engine. The game’s maps will be four to five times larger than Tarkov’s, with vehicles to aid navigation across the...
WorldBuilder Summit Draws 260 Visitors for Inaugural User-Generated Content Conference
The inaugural WorldBuilder Summit convened at The London in Los Angeles on April 23, drawing roughly 260 attendees despite a 200‑seat capacity. The standing‑room‑only event highlighted the surge of interest from brands, agencies, and creators in user‑generated content (UGC) platforms....
Fortnite Players Demand D4vd Is Fully Removed From the Game
Fortnite players are urging Epic Games to strip singer‑songwriter D4vd from the game after prosecutors disclosed that his devices contained a "significant amount" of child sexual abuse material. D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke, has been charged with first‑degree murder,...
Microsoft Says Xbox Mobile Store “Not Dead” Despite Stalled Rollout
Microsoft reaffirmed that its Xbox mobile storefront is still in development, despite the test site going offline and the project appearing stalled. The initiative, first announced in 2022 with a July 2024 launch target, has not progressed in the past year....
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[Industry News] Ubisoft Backs IG50 Awards as Into Games Opens Applications for 2026 Cohort
UK charity Into Games has opened applications for its IG50 2026 programme, which spotlights 50 emerging game developers from working‑class or low‑income backgrounds. Ubisoft has stepped in as headline sponsor, underscoring the publisher’s commitment to diversifying talent pipelines. The initiative...
New Release Roundup: Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, Dicero, MapleStory R- Evolution, and More
A fresh wave of mobile titles hit the market this week, spanning roguelites, idle RPGs, action‑RPGs, puzzles and a virtual world. Habby’s Dicero offers over 100 unlockable skills and deep character‑build options, while Square Enix adds Dragon Quest Smash/Grow to...
Solo Blox Leveling Reborn Codes (April 2026)
Solo Blox Leveling Reborn released two active redemption codes on April 24, 2026: GROUP_CODES and PUBLIC_TEST. The codes award a mix of Emeralds, Pumpkins, Mystery Boxes, and Change Class Cards, each worth thousands of in‑game resources. Players must complete the...
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally Is Defying the Trend of Rising Prices and Is Now Cheaper than when It Launched
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally has slipped to $539.99 on Amazon, undercutting its original $599 launch price and the £499.99 (~$635) it debuted at in the UK. This price reduction runs counter to a broader surge in handheld console costs...
MangoHud 0.8.3 Brings New Features and Fixes to the Popular Linux Gaming Performance Monitor
MangoHud 0.8.3 has been released, bringing a slew of bug fixes and several new capabilities to the leading Linux gaming overlay. The update resolves Wayland detection issues, AMDGPU metric glitches, Vulkan swap‑chain handling, and crashes tied to GL and ImGui...
Ash Parts Ways with GamerLegion
British coach Ashley “ash” Battye has left GamerLegion after more than five years at the helm. He joined mid‑2020, helped lift the team to a 25th world ranking and guided them to the BLAST.tv Paris Major final in 2023. Ongoing...
Genshin Impact's New Major Region, Snezhnaya, Launches on August 12
HoYoverse announced that Genshin Impact’s next major region, Snezhnaya, will launch on August 12. The update adds visual upgrades for characters, new story quests that resolve long‑running plot threads, and introduces Cryo‑themed gameplay mechanics. Snezhnaya will be available across PlayStation 5, Xbox...
As World of Warcraft 12.0.5 Hotfixes Come Thick and Fast, Blizzard Admits the Patch "Wasn't up to Standard"
World of Warcraft’s 12.0.5 patch rolled out riddled with bugs that disrupted core gameplay, from housing errors to broken class rotations and a faulty Voidforge bonus‑roll system. Blizzard publicly admitted the launch fell short of its standards and launched a...
Second Wind Games Showcase Presented Lots of Games - Here's 12 World Premieres
The Second Wind Games Showcase streamed live on YouTube and featured 12 world‑premiere indie titles across a range of genres, from deck‑building roguelites to co‑op horror investigations. Each game received a Steam store link and a dedicated trailer, giving developers immediate...
Noah Hawley Won't Be Adapting Any Specific Far Cry Game for FX Show
Noah Hawley confirmed to the FX network that his upcoming Far Cry series will not be a direct adaptation of any existing game. Instead, he will craft original, anthology‑style stories that echo his work on Fargo and Legion, treating the...
Playcast Teams with FarBridge to Bring PC Game RWBY Grimm Eclipse to Mobile with Zero Developer Work | Exclusive
Playcast has partnered with FarBridge to launch RWBY: Grimm Eclipse on its instant‑play platform, allowing the PC title to run on mobile browsers without downloads or app‑store approval. The game streams directly inside social feeds, Discord and Twitch, marking the...
Inside Housemarque's Improved Narrative Process for Saros
Finnish studio Housemarque, now under Sony, is gearing up to launch Saros, a dark sci‑fi action title that evolves its "bullet hell" roots into a "bullet ballet" experience. To support the game’s larger cast and deeper story, the studio expanded...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Has Sold 8 Million Copies Worldwide
Kepler Interactive and Sandfall Interactive announced that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has reached 8 million copies sold worldwide, a notable jump from the 5 million milestone reported in October 2025. The surge follows the game’s one‑year anniversary update, which introduced a new set of collectible hairstyles....
‘SpongeBob Tower Defense,’ Highest-Earning IP-Based Game on Roblox, Launches 2.0 Version in Partnership With Paramount (EXCLUSIVE)
SpongeBob Tower Defense 2.0 launched on Roblox, cementing its status as the platform’s highest‑earning branded game. Since debuting in December 2024, the title has logged more than 633 million visits, peaked at 9.6 million monthly active users and 191,984 concurrent players. The 2.0...
The Most Underrated Metal Gear Solid Game Turns 26, but You've Probably Never Played It
Metal Gear: Ghost Babel, the 1999 Game Boy Color entry from Hideo Kojima’s team, turns 26 this year. Though it never entered the main Metal Gear canon, the title introduced diagonal movement, smooth scrolling and a memorable Norihiko Hibino soundtrack,...
Swing Shot: Arcade Game Now on YouTube Playables
Swing Shot, a physics‑based browser arcade game where a cat swings from anchor points, is now available on YouTube Playables. The game challenges players to master momentum, chain movements, and beat time‑ranking leaderboards across increasingly difficult levels. Its quick‑session design...
Why Xbox Took Call of Duty Out of Game Pass
Xbox announced that Call of Duty will no longer launch on Game Pass Ultimate, postponing its addition by about a year. At the same time, Microsoft reduced Game Pass pricing to $22.99 per month for Xbox and $13.99 for PC....
ENC 2026: India Confirm Coaching Staff for Esports Nations Cup Debut in Riyadh
India has confirmed a nine‑coach lineup covering DOTA 2, BGMI, VALORANT, League of Legends, PUBG, Rocket League and other titles for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC) in Riyadh. The competition runs from 2 to 29 November 2026 and features a $20 million prize pool backed...
Atari Has Acquired Retro Emulation Studio Implicit Conversions, Which Specialises in PS1 Ports
Atari announced the acquisition of Implicit Conversions, a Delaware‑based studio that built the Syrup Engine for emulating 8‑, 16‑ and 32‑bit games, including PlayStation titles. The move adds 32‑bit, especially PS1, expertise to Atari’s retro portfolio, which already includes Digital...
Xbox Is Reevaluating Its Approach to Launching Exclusive Games on PlayStation
Xbox leadership announced a reassessment of its exclusivity strategy after a wave of high‑profile first‑party titles launched on PlayStation. In a letter to staff, CEO Asha Sharma and EVP Matt Booty said Microsoft will reevaluate windowing, AI, and exclusivity decisions....
Bilibili Games to Release Lumi Master for Mobile Android and iOS Worldwide This Summer
Bilibili Games announced that its new monster‑capturing RPG, Lumi Master, will launch worldwide on Android and iOS in the summer of 2026. The game lets players collect and evolve over 100 creatures called Lumis, trade them, and battle other players...
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Is a 40v40 Combat Game that Rewards Teamwork
Team17 has expanded its critically acclaimed Hell Let Loose franchise with Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, a large‑scale first‑person shooter set during the Vietnam War. The game pits 40 players against 40 in fully human‑controlled battles, emphasizing coordinated teamwork rather than...
Xbox Will Reevaluate Exclusivity and Target Daily Active Players Under New Leadership
Xbox has appointed Asha Sharma as president and Matt Booty as chief content officer, rebranding Microsoft Gaming as Xbox. The new leadership will review platform exclusivity, windowing and AI, while shifting the primary success metric to daily active players. They...
New Xbox Game Pass Tier 'Starter Edition' Leaks with 50+ Games for Discord Nitro Users
Microsoft is set to launch an Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition tier exclusive to Discord Nitro subscribers, as revealed by a recent leak. The new tier will cost $9.99 per month—matching the price of Game Pass Essential—and grant access to...
Incremental Strategy RPG Clicker Tactics: Memorian Is Coming to PC via Steam
R.N.Studio has opened a Steam store page for its upcoming incremental RPG, Clicker Tactics: Memorian, though a launch window remains undisclosed. The game places units on a 3×3 grid where they auto‑battle, using skill cards and a Rebirth system that...
Xbox Free Play Days Has Acquired MLB The Show 26, Age of Mythology: Retold, and More for All Xbox Players...
Microsoft’s Xbox Free Play Days runs April 23‑26 2026, letting Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members download and play four premium titles at no extra charge. The lineup includes MLB The Show 26, Age of Mythology: Retold, Anno 117: Pax Romana and The Survivalists....
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor Is Getting a Free Endless Mode, Optimizations and a Big Expansion
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor will receive a free update on April 30 that adds a highly requested Endless Mode, Mastery Milestones, and a suite of performance upgrades. The patch also upgrades the game to Unity 6, delivering KD‑tree physics, VFX enhancements,...
5 Surprising Reasons Online Card Games Are Gaining Popularity Among Gen Z Players
Online card games are experiencing a surge among U.S. Gen Z players as mobile gaming dominates daily digital habits. The format’s instant start‑up, short session length, and low‑pressure environment align with the generation’s preference for micro‑break entertainment. Familiar titles such as...
Build A Rocket Boy Facing Legal Action, Behaviour Interactive Cuts Jobs, and Xbox Has a New 'North Star' - Patch...
Build A Rocket Boy is being sued by a UK union over alleged privacy violations and mishandled redundancies. Behaviour Interactive announced layoffs affecting its external development team shortly after acquiring The Fun Pimps. Microsoft cut Xbox Game Pass prices and...
Inspired by Classic Hong Kong Action Comedies and Action Games - Knuckle Paradise Looks Fun
Knuckle Paradise, a hand‑drawn open‑world beat ’em up from Flying Oak Games and ARTE France, is slated for a 2027 release. The game follows Jane, a fighter forced into an underground tournament inside an abandoned amusement park, aided by a fighting...
All Corrupted Lantern Locations in The Division 2 Cherry Blossom Event
Ubisoft’s Cherry Blossom seasonal event in *The Division 2* tasks players with locating 40 Corrupted Lanterns hidden throughout Washington, D.C. Each lantern triggers a Kitsunebi ambush followed by a Ronin showdown, rewarding event keys upon defeat. Accumulated keys can be...
New Game Digest: Monopoly Match, Dicero, Control, Honor of Kings World, New Indie Titles and More
A wave of new mobile and cross‑platform games rolled out this week, ranging from established franchises to indie experiments. Remedy’s Control Ultimate Edition debuted on iOS and macOS for $4.99, while Tencent launched Honor of Kings World in China. Australian...
Diablo 4's Next Season Won't Have Any New Mechanics or a New Theme because All the Focus Is on Lord...
HoYoverse announced that its action‑RPG Zenless Zone Zero will soon debut on Valve’s Steam platform, marking the company’s first title on the store. The upcoming Version 2.8 update, dubbed New Eridan Sunset, is slated for May 6 and adds two S‑Rank agents—Promeia...
Leaked Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition Looks to Bundle a Small Library of Games with Your Discord Nitro Membership
Microsoft is testing a new Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition that pairs the Essential tier with a Discord Nitro subscription. Leaked code suggests the bundle will grant access to over 50 games, including titles like Stardew Valley and Fallout 4, plus...
Classic 90s Platformer Moon Child Gets the Source Code Released and a Modern Port
Moon Child, a 1997 Dutch PC platformer that never left the Netherlands, has resurfaced after its source code was released under an MIT license. Original developer Metin Seven posted the code on Bitbucket, and fellow indie creator "mors" quickly built...
COUNTERSIDE Concludes Season 3; New Updates to Cease on April 29
STUDIOBSIDE announced that COUNTERSIDE will stop receiving new content after an April 29 update that adds a free Awakened Employee, and it will also end its monthly subscription service. The final update will rotate legacy content and fully refund any remaining...