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Pokémon Pokopia launched with a day‑one patch, bumping the title to version 1.0.1. The update primarily delivers a series of bug fixes aimed at stabilizing core gameplay. Nintendo requires the new version for any online functionality, while local multiplayer sessions must share the same patch level. The patch notes are brief, indicating a focus on polishing rather than adding new content.
Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue will debut in Singapore at Green Canvas, Mandai Wildlife Reserve from April 24 to September 13, 2026. The one‑hour, family‑friendly adventure features eight themed rooms, large‑scale projections, motion‑tracking gameplay and a handheld Orb of Interaction. Tickets...
Activision’s Raven Software is beta‑testing Iron Gauntlet, a duos‑only Warzone mode launching March 5 on Verdansk. The mode doubles base health to 300, slows time‑to‑kill and makes Mountaineer the default perk, emphasizing positioning over raw firepower. Free loadout drops are disabled...
Capcom has redirected many Street Fighter 6 artists to focus on the Monster Hunter franchise, limiting new costume development for SF6. Despite the shortfall, SF6 has sold over 6.36 million copies, indicating strong market performance. The company plans to introduce additional high‑resolution costumes...
The Gamer’s walkthrough details how to complete the Survival Directive contract in Marathon, a contract offered by the Nucal faction. Players must locate specific computers in the Station and Overflow zones to download geological survey data and a botany report....
indie studio releases inKONBINI: One Store, Many Stories, a PS5 simulation set in 1990s Japan. Players assume Makoto Hayakawa, assisting her aunt in a konbini, blending visual‑novel dialogue with light management minigames. The game showcases iconic Japanese convenience‑store foods, like...
DoubleDown Interactive reported Q4 2025 revenue of $95.8 million, a 17% year‑over‑year increase, driven by social casino growth and a 78% surge in iGaming revenue from SuperNation. Adjusted EBITDA rose 16% to $40.6 million, while net operating cash flow reached $42.6 million, bringing...
War Robots: Frontiers celebrates its first anniversary with a limited‑time event running through March 17, featuring an “Infinite Fuel” modifier, a new pilot Bruno Lantoni, and three exclusive cosmetics in the Anniversary Vault. The Infinite Fuel mechanic removes boost and dash...
Capcom released the official Street Fighter 6 character guide for Alex, detailing his move set and new mechanics. Alex is positioned as a power character with long‑range pokes and a forward‑pressure playstyle, featuring the Flash Axe and its Prowler Stance that...
Ubisoft’s The Division 2 introduces a limited‑time Realism mode during the Anniversary season, offering a hyper‑realistic experience that strips away HUD elements and dramatically lowers time‑to‑kill. Players must rely on precise aiming, with headshots becoming the most efficient kill method, while...
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Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered was announced for both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, promising updated HD graphics, a camera toggle, photo mode, alternate skins, and previously unreleased levels. The title originally targeted a March 3, 2026 launch, but a March 3...
HoYoverse, the creator of Genshin Impact and Honkai series, has posted job listings for a new 3D multiplayer online battle arena built on Unreal Engine 5. The undisclosed title is slated to feature PvP, PvE, and co‑op modes, indicating a full‑scale...
Bethesda has added Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) to the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup, offering the Gold Road Collection free to all PS Plus subscribers. The bundle includes the June 2025 Gold Road expansion plus every prior DLC, effectively delivering the full ESO...
Wildlight Entertainment announced that its PvP raid shooter Highguard will permanently shut down on March 12, following a final content patch. The last update will introduce a new Warden character, a fresh weapon, expanded skill trees, and account‑level progression. The studio...
Ubisoft celebrates The Division 2’s ten‑year anniversary with a fresh set of Twitch Drops, offering free in‑game items to viewers. Players earn five distinct rewards—caches, a patch, a weapon skin, and a backpack trophy—by accumulating watch time on partnered streams. The...
Square Enix introduced a new Variant Dungeon in Final Fantasy 14’s Patch 7.45, but players quickly criticized its reward structure. The base version lost its signature mount, which was reassigned to the Advanced version, and now only offers an eye mask. Meanwhile,...
Funcom is using the next Public Test Client for Dune: Awakening to trial a server‑migration system that will combine closing worlds into new destinations. Servers marked “Closing” will give players 24 hours to gather resources before a forced transfer at 3 p.m. UTC...
Square Enix released the first character trailer for its upcoming mobile fighting game Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, spotlighting Prompto from Final Fantasy XV. The preview highlights Prompto’s long‑range gunplay, showcasing abilities such as Alea Bazooka and Trigger‑Happy, and confirms Japanese...
Game industry layoffs reached 48 events, affecting 2,579 jobs in 2026, a slower pace than analysts predicted. Despite the overall deceleration, 17 of the last 20 layoff incidents occurred in North America, highlighting a regional concentration. Industry observers attribute the...
Highguard, Wildlight's ambitious live‑service shooter, announced its permanent shutdown for March 12, ending just over a month of operation. The title debuted at The Game Awards but faced widespread criticism and mixed reviews, leading to a rapid decline in player numbers....
Amazon Prime announced the casting of Tatum Grace Hopkins and Maisy Stella as Max Caulfield and Chloe Price for its live‑action adaptation of the 2015 game Life Is Strange. Hopkins, a Broadway veteran, makes her TV debut, while Stella brings...
Marathon launches worldwide on March 5 with pre‑load options for Steam, PlayStation and Xbox. Pre‑loading lets users download the bulk of the game ahead of launch, saving time on day one. File sizes differ slightly: 15 GB on PlayStation, 17 GB on Steam,...
Paradox Interactive announced a free patch for the original Cities: Skylines on Xbox Game Pass, arriving March 10 and adding roadside fences and an Employment Info View. The update coincides with new paid expansions for the 2015 title. Meanwhile, Cities: Skylines 2...
Apex Legends is launching a full‑scale collaboration with the Gundam franchise on March 10. The Broken Moon map will be transformed into a Gundam battlefield, complete with mobile‑suit wreckage and Wing Gundam statues. New weapons, wildcards and exclusive Gundam‑themed skins give...
Istanbul: Digital Edition has launched the Mocha & Baksheesh expansion, adding coffee as a new commodity and four fresh locations that reshape ruby‑collecting routes. The update is now live on Android, iOS, and Steam, and coincides with a version 1.2.3 patch...
Netmarble has rolled out StoneAge Idle Adventure worldwide on iOS and Android, extending its StoneAge franchise that boasts over 200 million players. The title retools classic pet‑capturing and mounting mechanics for idle, on‑the‑go play, letting users assemble decks of up to...
Håvard “rain” Nygaard has taken over as in‑game leader for 100 Thieves, guiding the newly formed roster to a win over Ninjas in Pyjamas and a second‑place finish at DraculaN Season 5, propelling the squad into the top‑40 of the VRS. In...
Indie publisher Raw Fury announced that its critically acclaimed puzzle‑mystery Blue Prince has launched on Nintendo’s new Switch 2 console. The title, originally released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Mac, now supports handheld play, extending its audience to Nintendo’s growing...
PAX East 2026 announced its full exhibitor roster, featuring Nintendo, Blumhouse Games and Double Fine Productions among more than 300 companies. The convention runs March 26‑29 at Boston’s Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center. The floor will host publishers, developers, hardware brands...
Antti Tiihonen, co‑founder of Almost Human and Grimrock designer, has released a limited‑access Steam playtest for *Reconfigure*, a puzzle‑RPG‑FPS hybrid set aboard an accelerating starship. The game blends block‑placement mechanics, magnetic cubes for circuitry, and light first‑person combat against guardbots. Early...
Krafton announced that 271 employees left the group in January 2026 through a voluntary resignation program tied to its new “AI First” initiative. The program, which offered up to 36 months of salary as a severance package, will cost roughly KRW 40 billion...
Lost Ark announced server merges for North America and Europe slated for May, requiring players to pause Powerpasses during the transition. The March update will launch Paradise Season 3, which removes the 1580 Hell Keys as the new Rimeria Powerpass pushes...
Sumo Group, now owned by Tencent, has shed roughly 15% of its workforce, closed its Timbre Games studio and sold several subsidiaries to concentrate exclusively on co‑development and work‑for‑hire services for external IP. The co‑CEOs, Gary Dunn and Andy Stewart,...
Bandai Namco announced it will unveil an unnamed new role‑playing game on Friday, March 5, at 3 p.m. PST. A teaser clip shows an anime‑style character wielding a sword and shield, accompanied by the tagline “A serenity soon to be disturbed.” This marks...
The new Nioh 3 guide catalogs every one of the 81 bosses, detailing their era, location, and basic combat tactics. It distinguishes mandatory main bosses from optional, secret, and master foes that appear throughout the game’s open world. The guide notes...
Atlus announced the Metaphor: ReFantazio Orchestra Concert world tour, launching October 9, 2026 in Dallas and covering eight cities across North America, Asia, and Europe. The performances will feature a 45‑piece orchestra, choir, and vocal soloists delivering reimagined scores by...
9to5Toys’ afternoon roundup spotlights a wave of Android game and app discounts, featuring titles like Skul: The Hero Slayer, Bud Spencer & Terence Hill, and Defenchick. The same list bundles aggressive pre‑order incentives for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series, with...
Blumhouse Games is set to publish Grave Seasons, a cozy farming simulator with a horror twist, slated for a summer 2026 release following a Nintendo indie showcase. The title has already amassed roughly 400,000 Steam wishlists, indicating strong pre‑launch interest....
The Resident Evil Requiem guide catalogs every File, Antique Coin, Pouch, and Mr. Raccoon collectible across the game’s sprawling maps. Over 200 items are spread among Wrenwood, Rhodes Hill, Raccoon City, and the ARK, many of which are missable without...
Ubisoft announced that The Division Resurgence will launch on March 31, 2026 for both iOS and Android, marking the franchise's first full‑scale mobile entry. The game continues the post‑Dollar Flu storyline in a recreated New York City, offering shared open‑world looter‑shooter gameplay with...
Operation Silent Hunt has launched for Rainbow Six Siege, introducing the Black Ice Pack cosmetic line. The packs are exclusive to Year 11 Season 1’s battle pass and require players to reach Tier 2 for the first pack and Tier 100 for the second, with the...
Ratatan, the rhythm‑strategy spiritual successor to Patapon, is set for a July 16, 2026 launch on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The title is built by the original Patapon team and originated from a highly successful Kickstarter campaign, spending several years in...
The Aurora Awards Europe is now accepting nominations for women working across the European games industry, with submissions due by May 14. Winners will be revealed live at Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona 2026, a two‑day conference that gathers over 1,000 global...
Pocket Tactics’ Sailor Piece sword guide outlines the game’s 14 unique blades, from starter katanas to high‑end weapons like the Shadow Monarch and Ragna Sword. It explains how swords serve as the primary combat tool, detailing acquisition routes through NPCs,...
Team Liquid kept their ESL Pro League Season 23 campaign alive by edging SemperFi 2‑1, taking Dust2 and Inferno but dropping Mirage. EliGE delivered the standout performance with a 1.40 rating, while the rest of the roster showed patchy output. The...
The PG Connects Summit Malmö × MeetToMatch, powered by Xsolla, will run on May 27‑28, 2026 alongside Nordic Game 2026. Hosted in the MeetToMatch Publisher Lounge at the Comfort Hotel, the two‑day event offers pre‑arranged, high‑value B2B meetings for developers, publishers, investors...
The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has launched a 62‑question consultation titled “Growing up in the online world” to gather evidence on child safety across the internet, with a particular focus on gaming platforms. It probes legal age...
Evan Wells, a longtime Naughty Dog veteran, received the lifetime achievement award at the recent DICE Summit. He joined the studio in 1998, contributed as lead designer on Crash Bandicoot: Warped, and rose to co‑president in 2005 before becoming sole...
Legacy defeated PARIVISION 2‑0 (Inferno 13‑11, Dust2 13‑10) to qualify for ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2 with a perfect 3‑0 record. The Russian squad showed resilience in tight maps, overcoming PARIVISION’s late‑round lapses. The win also reinforces the league’s growing...
Capcom disclosed during its Q3 FY2025 earnings call that future Street Fighter 6 updates will be coordinated with the live‑action Street Fighter film releasing October 2026. The company plans to introduce new characters and themed content—potentially drawing from the movie’s roster such...
