![[Event News] Abragames Showcases Brazil’s Global Games Industry Ambition with Major Presence at Gamescom Latam 2026](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/braz.jpg)
[Event News] Abragames Showcases Brazil’s Global Games Industry Ambition with Major Presence at Gamescom Latam 2026
The Brazilian Game Developers Association (Abragames), together with Brazil Games and ApexBrasil, announced a major presence at Gamescom Latam 2026. The agenda features the XDev Executive Bootcamp, a Business Speed Meeting, an Industry Track of panels, and the Pitch Arena competition. Abragames will also exhibit 36 Brazilian titles, including 22 from its accelerator program, highlighting the country’s creative diversity. Backed by government funding, the effort aims to position Brazil as a leading global hub for game development and export.
SaGa Frontier Remastered, Romancing SaGa 3, 2, and Scarlet Grace Ambitions Are Now Available on GOG
Square Enix and GOG have released four SaGa titles on the platform, including SaGa Scarlet Grace: Ambitions, SaGa Frontier Remastered, Romancing SaGa 2, and Romancing SaGa 3. Three games launch with a 70% discount and SaGa Frontier Remastered at 50% off, valid through May 4....
MONGIL: STAR DIVE Cooking Guide: How to Cook, Unlock Recipes, and More
Cooking becomes available near the end of Episode 1 after completing the “Healthy Meals” side quest. Players can access the cooking menu from the pause screen, combine monster materials and gathered resources, and create dishes that grant temporary 30‑minute buffs such...
CRUELTY Scares up a Switch Release Today
CREEK & RIVER and Japan‑based 883 Maniacs released the splatter horror title CRUELTY on Nintendo Switch today for $8. The game is a third‑person 3D survival horror that eschews combat in favor of puzzle‑solving and stealth. Players navigate a nightmarish abattoir...
Throw Anything: Zombie Invaders Shambles Onto Switch Today
Visual Light announced that Throw Anything: Zombie Invaders is now available on Nintendo Switch, marking the franchise’s first release on a non‑VR platform. The game lets players hurl any object—augmented by a copy‑machine and refrigerator mechanic—at waves of zombies across...
KAZUMA KANEKO'S TSUKUYOMI Stacks the Deck on Switch Today
Colopl has launched KAZUMA KANEKO’S TSUKUYOMI on the Nintendo Switch, a deck‑building RPG that blends tower‑dungeon roguelike exploration with the famed artist Kazuma Kaneko’s visuals. The title is a rebuilt version of the 2025 mobile/PC game TSUKUYOMI – The Divine Hunters,...
Dragon Is Dead Finds New Life on Switch Today
TeamSuneat and PM Studios announced the digital release of their dark‑fantasy hack‑and‑slash *Dragon is Dead* on Nintendo Switch today, expanding the game’s reach to the console’s large portable audience. A physical Guernian Edition will follow in North America on July...
Food Truck Chef: Full Course Edition Steers Onto Switch Today
DOEDESCO and Nukebox Studios released Food Truck Chef: Full Course Edition on the Nintendo Switch today. The game puts players in the shoes of chef Emily, traveling worldwide in a customizable food truck. It features over 700 levels, 800 international...
LightFury Games Raises $11 Mn in Pre-Series A Round
LightFury Games, a Bengaluru‑based AAA game‑tech studio, closed a $11 million pre‑Series A round, led by Blume Ventures, V3 Ventures, MIXI and Times Internet, with Indian cricket stars such as MS Dhoni and Jasprit Bumrah participating. The capital, roughly Rs 103 crore, builds on an $8.5 million...
Nagi No Koi Launches on Switch and Switch 2 Today
Entergram and Nutrients have released the Japanese‑inspired visual novel Nagi no Koi on Nintendo Switch and the newly announced Switch 2. The game offers English subtitles, roughly six hours of playtime, and branching story paths split into two narrative parts. Only...
Alice in Wonder Underland AIWU Goes Down the Rabbit Hole on Switch Today
Regista announced that Alice in Wonder Underland (AIWU), an exploration‑driven adventure from Suzume Takanashi and YMCAT, launches today on Nintendo Switch. The game drops players into a surreal world where Alice, rendered voiceless, navigates over 30 uniquely themed areas guided...
Crimson Desert Version 1.04.00 Is Now Available Bringing in New Difficulty Options, UI Improvements, and More
Pearl Abyss has rolled out Crimson Desert version 1.04.00 worldwide, adding three difficulty levels, expanded storage options, new pets, weapons and outfits, and a suite of UI and control presets. The patch launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam PC, with...
Alchemy Guardians Redeem Codes and How to Use Them (April 2026)
Alchemy Guardians, the new Western‑fantasy idle SRPG from F5 Game, has launched with an active redeem code, AG2027, that grants in‑game rewards. The article outlines step‑by‑step instructions for claiming the code and notes that developers typically release new codes during...
D3 Publisher Announces CARD&CASINO for Switch 2
D3 Publisher announced CARD&CASINO, a five‑game casino collection launching on Nintendo Switch 2 on April 23. The title, known in Japan as SIMPLE Series for Nintendo Switch 2 Vol. 3, promises high‑definition graphics and seamless performance optimized for the new hardware. It features both...
Escape From Tarkov Boss Comments on ARC Raiders
Escape from Tarkov creator Nikita Buyanov publicly criticized the casual‑friendly design of ARC Raiders, emphasizing his studio’s commitment to a punishing, realistic experience. He revealed that Battlestate Games is developing a new combat simulator, Fragmentary Order, which will deepen dynamic survival events beyond...
It's Officially the End of an Era for GTA Online
Rockstar Games launched the final 420 event in GTA Online, marking the sunset of the current version of the multiplayer city. The update adds a daily Stoner Survival mode with psychedelic enemies, a rare Sasquatch Outfit and a $420,000 in‑game...
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves 1st Anniversary Live Stream
SNK will broadcast a first‑anniversary live stream for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves tonight at 8 p.m. PT/11 p.m. ET. The event will preview a major update dropping on April 24 at 12 a.m. PT, featuring the new Wolfgang Krauser character. Hosts include...
What Does the Fate of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Reveal About China’s Game Industry?
Leenzee Games’ souls‑like title *Wuchang: Fallen Feathers* sold roughly two million copies and earned about $73 million, yet the studio was disbanded after revenue only covered development costs. The game’s $36.3 price in China pushed domestic single‑player titles into blockbuster pricing territory...
Nexon Announces Dark Fantasy MMORPG Embers of the Uncrowned, Set to Release for PC via Steam
Nexon announced Embers of the Uncrowned, a dark‑fantasy MMORPG slated for PC release on Steam, though no launch window has been set. The game will launch in six languages—English, Simplified Chinese, Russian, German, Spanish and Portuguese—and a playable demo is...
Pokémon Unite Typhlosion Guide: Best Builds, Held Items, Moveset and Gameplay Tips
Pokémon Unite adds Typhlosion, an Attacker‑type Pokémon, on April 24, 2026 and makes it free during an exclusive commemorative event. The fire‑based champion builds rage to a peak, unlocking stronger Special Attacks, reduced cooldowns, and a game‑changing Unite Move, Explosive Heat Haze. Guides...
Pokopia Player Gives Rocky Ridges an Incredible Makeover
A Pokémon Pokopia player named Identikitten cleared a mountain and volcanic ash to forge a direct trail between the Pokémon Center and the museum in Rocky Ridges, adding streetlights and restored homes. The makeover was shared in a short video on...
Franchises Like MLB: The Show and Pokemon Headline March Sales | Circana
Circana reported that U.S. video game spending reached $5.3 billion in March 2026, a 12% increase over March 2025 and 5% growth in Q1 overall. Franchise titles such as MLB: The Show 26, WWE 2K26, Pokémon: Pokopia and Monster Hunter Stories 3 occupied the...
How To Expand Your Island on ‘Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream'
Nintendo’s Switch title Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream lets players grow their island as they add Miis, with expansion milestones at 8, 20 and 35 residents. Each milestone triggers a MiiNews bulletin and unlocks additional land that cannot be reclaimed...
Ingrid's Movelist and Mechanics Details Revealed for Street Fighter 6 with Her Unique Sun Crest Abilities and Tons of Attacks
Capcom released Ingrid’s full movelist ahead of her DLC debut in Street Fighter 6 on May 28. The character uses a Sun Crest resource to power a suite of projectiles, counters and teleport moves, positioning her as a technical long‑range zoner. Her...
Star Citizen Adds Nearly 100 Quests In Latest Minor Content Patch
The 4.7.2 minor update for Star Citizen introduces nearly one hundred new missions in the Nyx system, the latest star system added to the game. Players can now access 13 distinct contract archetypes, including classic Courier and Delivery Pilot jobs...
Riot Explains LoL Ranked Reset for Master, GM, and Challenger Players in Multiple Regions
Riot Games will reset the Master, Grandmaster and Challenger ladders to Master 0 LP in North America, EU West, EU Nordic & East, Brazil, Latin America North and Turkey with Patch 26.9. The move follows months of LP volatility, inconsistent gains and player...
Turkiye Enacts First Law Regulating Game Platforms
Turkey’s Grand National Assembly approved the country’s first dedicated law governing gaming platforms. The legislation targets services with more than 100,000 daily active users and imposes baseline obligations covering consumer protection, data security, licensing, reporting and content moderation. Platforms that...
Dark Fantasy Open-World RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker Gets a Reveal Stream, With Launch Date, Next Week
Rebel Wolves will host a "Road to Launch" livestream on April 28 at 9:00 a.m. PT, unveiling fresh gameplay, a new story trailer, system specs and a launch window for its open‑world vampire RPG *The Blood of Dawnwalker*. The event promises...
Ecco the Dolphin: Complete Will Combine Remasters and a Sequel Into One Package
Ecco the Dolphin: Complete will merge remastered versions of the original two titles with a brand‑new sequel, creating a single definitive package. Announced by creator Ed Annunziata’s studio A&R Atelier, the collection adds graphical upgrades, built‑in speedrun support, achievements, leaderboards,...
New Magic: The Gathering Feature Delves Into Final Fantasy XIV Cards' Design Choices
Wizards of the Coast published a new feature that pulls back the curtain on the design of Magic: The Gathering cards inspired by Final Fantasy XIV. Designer Cameron Williams, an admitted FFXIV enthusiast, explains how narrative depth guided mechanics, citing the...
Frosthaven's Final Early Access Content Update, Into the Abyss, Is Live
Frosthaven’s third and final Early Access update, "Into the Abyss," is now live on Steam and Epic. The patch introduces the Lurker storyline, taking players to the Burning Sea, and adds two new heroes—Coral and Kelp—plus the elusive Brummix pet....
Happy Chaos Can Lock Opponents Down with a Near Inescapable, Full-Screen Loop in Guilty Gear Strive as Evo Japan 2026...
Arc System Works confirmed that Happy Chaos in Guilty Gear Strive can force opponents into a near‑inescapable full‑screen block string, a mechanic that remains legal for competitive play. The issue was highlighted in the recent 2.00 patch, and a follow‑up update promises...
Final Fantasy XIV Manga Chapters Free During 2026 US Fan Fest
Square Enix is offering free access to select chapters of two Final Fantasy XIV manga series on Manga Up during the 2026 US Fan Festival. The alternate‑universe slice‑of‑life title *Eorzea Academy* (chapters 1.1‑4.1) and the realistic mahjong‑club story *Saki &...
Brazil Outlines Its Big Ambitions for Gamescom Latam Event
Brazil’s leading game industry bodies – Abragames, Brazil Games and ApexBrasil – announced ambitious goals for Gamescom Latam 2026, scheduled for April 29 to May 3. The event will showcase Brazil’s emergence as a fast‑growing global hub for game development, drawing regional studios,...
Marvel Rivals' Free Emma Frost Skin Comes Under Fire
Marvel Rivals announced a free Emma Frost Hellfire Gala skin, but players find it disappointingly similar to previous releases. The new outfit drops the thigh‑high boots but retains the signature leotard, bob haircut, and a flat, lifeless cape that diverges...
Oh No, World Of Warcraft’s Latest Patch Is Full Of Wacky Bugs And Somehow Ruins Prop Hunt, Too
World of Warcraft’s Patch 12.0.5 introduced new Void‑themed zones, bonus loot rolls, a deep‑sea fishing event, and the Decor Duels prop‑hunt mode, but the update quickly unraveled. Players reported a broken bonus‑roll system, a critical housing outage on NA servers,...
Feature: Xbox Game Pass vs PS Plus: Was Sony Right All Along?
Microsoft slashed Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $22.99 after a brief hike to $29.99, acknowledging the service’s rising cost. Internal leaks reveal the company lost roughly $300 million by bundling Call of Duty’s Black Ops 6, prompting a reevaluation of its loss‑leader strategy....
8.8 Honkai Impact 3rd Update Adds Bailu Youyun AstralOp
HoYoVerse announced the 8.8 Honkai Impact 3rd update arriving on April 30, 2026, which introduces Bailu Youyun as the sixth AstralOp character. The new unit is presented as a Data Research Institute director and professor, with teasers highlighting her custom uniform, antler accessory, and...
The Successes - and Failures - Of Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail
Final Fantasy XIV’s Dawntrail expansion delivered the largest amount of new content in the game’s history, but its reception has been sharply divided. Light‑Heavyweight raids earned praise for fresh mechanics, while high‑difficulty encounters like Chaotic Cloud of Darkness proved overly punishing....
Fragmentary Order Won't Be an Extraction Shooter, Says Escape From Tarkov Founder
Escape from Tarkov’s creator Nikita Buyanov is developing a new sci‑fi FPS called Fragmentary Order under Rant Gaming Studios. While built on Unreal Engine, the game will feature extraction mechanics but aims to transcend the traditional extraction‑shooter formula. Buyanov describes it...
Gameplay Breakdown of Wolfgang Krauser in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Wolfgang Krauser will be added to SNK’s upcoming fighting title *Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves* on April 24, 2026. SNK released a detailed gameplay breakdown highlighting Krauser’s versatile toolkit, which includes anti‑air options, a chargeable projectile, and an armored command grab....
Everything We Know About Alex Garland’s Elden Ring Movie, Including The Latest Leaks From Its Set
A24, Bandai Namco, and DNA Films have officially announced Alex Garland’s live‑action *Elden Ring* movie, slated for a March 3, 2028 theatrical release. The film’s cast includes Kit Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Ben Whishaw and eight additional actors, with production set designs leaking from London locations that mimic...
Switch 2 Is The Second-Fastest Selling Console In US History
Nintendo’s Switch 2 has become the second‑fastest selling console in U.S. history, moving an estimated 568,000 units in March 2026 alone. The surge pushes its U.S. lifetime sales to roughly 5.4 million, a 12 percent edge over the original Switch’s launch‑aligned performance. The breakout...
Temtem: Pioneers Gets Exclusive Fossil Tems, Crema Previews Solo and Co-Op Play & The Variety of Biomes
The Kickstarter for Temtem: Pioneers has hit its €250,000 ($275,000) stretch goal, unlocking six fossil‑based Tems and a new dungeon. An improved mount system was also unlocked at €300,000 ($330,000). The developers detailed solo and up‑to‑five‑player co‑op options, including offline...
FFXIV 2026 Fan Fest Keynote: Start Time and Where to Watch
Square Enix’s 2026 Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest kicks off with a keynote at 10 a.m. PDT on Friday, April 24, streamed on the game’s YouTube and Twitch channels. Producer Naoki Yoshida will lead the two‑hour presentation, which is expected to reveal details...
007 First Light Trailer Shows Off a Fan-Favorite Feature From an Old James Bond Game and a New Mission Type
IO Interactive unveiled the "Rules of Spycraft" trailer for 007 First Light, the first James Bond game in over a decade, slated for release on May 27 2026. The preview highlighted a new Tac Sim mission mode that pits agents against global leaderboards and...
Leak Suggests Solid Pricing for Steam Machine, but Even that Might Be Too High to Save It
According to a recent leak, Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine is expected to launch in the $650‑$750 range, a reduction from earlier $800‑$900 estimates driven by a recent RAM shortage linked to AI demand. The price places the device on par...
How to Enchant and Make the Enchanting Table in Windrose
Windrose players can craft an Enchanting Table once they unlock its blueprint by exploring the Cursed Swamps. The workstation requires three Mire Metal Ingots, ten Hewn Stone, ten Plant Fiber and two Essence Arborum, and must be placed under a...
Koei Tecmo Is Absolutely Killing It Right Now as Hits Like Nioh 3 Smash Sales Expectations
Koei Tecmo has upgraded its earnings outlook after a surge in quarterly sales, driven by strong performance of titles such as Nioh 3, Fatal Frame 2 remake, and Pokémon Pokopia. The publisher posted a 16.1% rise in operating profit, overturning an expected...
Ecco the Dolphin: Complete Revealed, a Mixture of Remaster and Brand New Game Spanning Every Ecco Game From the 8...
Sega and original creator Ed Annunziata announced Ecco the Dolphin: Complete, a collection that remasters the classic 1992 titles Ecco the Dolphin and Ecco: The Tides of Time and adds a brand‑new game. The set spans every 8‑bit to 16‑bit...