Xbox Isn't Ditching Mobile Games, Says New CEO
Microsoft appointed Asha Sharma as Xbox CEO, promptly retiring the "This is an Xbox" campaign. Sharma clarified that the previously hinted Xbox mobile games store is still in development, underscoring a more open, cross‑platform vision. The move follows a recent legal filing defending mobile competition and signals a shift toward broader audience engagement while preserving core gamer loyalty.
Kitty Stroll Is a Japanese Idle Game Where You Watch Your Cat Go for a Walk
Team Moko App has launched Kitty Stroll, a free‑to‑play idle cat game for Android. Set in a pixel‑art world, players watch a cat wander, eat, sleep and discover treasures, with minimal taps to affect mood or direction. Stars earned from...
The Delta Force Season Echo Update Has Reworked Its Most Iconic Map, with the Perfect Counter to Campers
Team Jade’s Season Echo update revamps the flagship Zero Dam map in Delta Force, adding a second elevator entrance, wider attack angles, and stripped‑down defender cover to encourage movement. New reed marshes populated by birds expose players who camp, while the...
Best Players for FC 26 Columbus Creator Evolution
EA Sports' FIFA 26 introduces the free Columbus Creator Evolution, allowing players to upgrade a CDM card that meets specific caps—overall 88, defending 98, playstyle 10, and not a World Tour Silver Star. The evolution unfolds over five levels, each...
Where Winds Meet’s Hexi Expansion Launches Its Final Chapter, Qinchuan, on April 29th
The free Hexi Expansion for the MMORPG *Where Winds Meet* reaches its climax with the final chapter, Qinchuan, launching on April 29 (Pacific Time). The update adds nearly 20 new sub‑regions, fresh bosses, and the counter‑oriented Heng Blade weapon introduced...
Dinkum – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Now Available; ‘The Great Bite’ Update Now Available for PC
KRAFTON and indie creator James Bendon have launched a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the farming‑sim game Dinkum, offering a free upgrade for existing Switch owners and bundling the “Animal Tracks” update for both Switch platforms. Simultaneously, the PC version on...
Elden Ring Movie Set Photos Inspire Hope with Physical Scenery and some Loathsome Dung Eating
Filming for the Elden Ring movie is underway in London, and recent set photos reveal that A24 is building physical locations rather than relying solely on CGI. The images showcase Raya Lucaria Academy cages, Erdtree banners, and a gallows that...
GT7 Is Getting the Renault Twingo and Some Other Cars People Probably Care About
Gran Turismo 7’s April 1.69 patch adds three new cars—a classic Renault Twingo, a rare Porsche 964 Leichtbau, and the electric hyper‑car Yangwang U9—plus a Muscle Car Extra Menu and Power Pack Challenges. The Twingo marks the first appearance of...
Xbox Is Reportedly Taking a ‘Pick Your Own Plan’ Approach to Game Pass
Microsoft is reportedly redesigning Xbox Game Pass with a “pick your own plan” model that lets subscribers customize which features they pay for. The change follows a recent price cut that removed Call of Duty from the service, lowering the...
How To Defeat The Stone Giant In Crimson Desert
The Stone Giant quest in Crimson Desert tasks players with defeating Cubewalker Lithus at the Southern Quarry to complete Count Felix’s House Felix mission. Lithus attacks with slams, stone barrages, and a whirlwind form, but its red‑glowing head becomes vulnerable...
Meet The People Making A New GTA Game Inside The World Of Manhunt
A fan‑driven team has released a demo of GTA: Carcer City, a GTA: San Andreas mod that fully reimagines the game inside Manhunt’s Carcer City. The mod blends original Manhunt levels with 85% newly created assets inspired by Detroit‑style industrial decay. Developers say...
I Was Eyeing up the New Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5, but the Android Tablet's Price Is Wrong
Lenovo has launched the Legion Tab Gen 5 in the UK, pricing it at £699.99 (about $946). The Android gaming tablet boasts a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and an 8.8‑inch PureSight display, but its cost exceeds many rivals. Competitors such...
World of Warcraft's Latest Midnight Update, 12.0.5, Is Live, Bringing More Void Advances, and New Challenges
Blizzard released World of Warcraft patch 12.0.5, the "Midnight" update, adding a suite of new end‑game activities. Players can now tackle rotating Void Assaults in Eversong Woods and Zul’Aman, disrupt Ritual Sites for greater rewards, and use the Voidforge to...
Grab a Free The Traveller Skin in Fortnite when You Buy Cronos The New Dawn
Fortnite is offering a Cronos: The New Dawn outfit for 1,500 V‑Bucks (about $15) and a free version for players who buy the game on the Epic Games Store after April 21. The skin replicates the Traveler’s helmet, armor, and Sword MK‑1615,...
A New Hearts of Iron 4 DLC Just Gave a Pivotal WW2 Nation the Chance to Change History
Paradox Interactive released the "Peace For Our Time" DLC for Hearts of Iron 4, adding a deep focus tree that lets players rewrite Czechoslovakia's fate from 1936 onward. The expansion offers five political branches—democratic, monarchist, communist, fascist and military dictatorship—each with...
How To Get And Use Ozen In Tides Of Tomorrow
In Tides of Tomorrow, Ozen is a scarce resource that mitigates the plastemia disease affecting the player. Health is displayed as HP bars, and each story segment reduces two HP bars while a single Ozen bottle restores one. Players can...
Dynasty of the Sword Is a Digital Gamebook Born From an Old Tabletop RPG
Dynasty of the Sword, an interactive gamebook from French indie studio Lhad, has launched exclusively on Android. The title blends classic choose‑your‑own‑adventure storytelling with lightweight RPG mechanics, offering 1,750 paragraphs, five possible endings, and a reputation system that shapes guild...
Shooter Delayed Indefinitely for Game Pass Resurfaces After Years of Silence
Small Impact Games broke its silence with a fresh update on the sci‑fi shooter Marauders, which was indefinitely delayed for a PC Game Pass launch in 2022. The studio says it is undertaking a full overhaul of core systems rather...
Full Stake Ranked Circuit Revealed
Stake and StarLadder unveiled the full 2026 Stake Ranked circuit, adding five LAN events to the schedule after G2 clinched the inaugural title on April 4. Episode 2, slated for May 27‑30, will host a $100,000 prize pool and feature six pre‑invited elite...
Project Helix’s AMD GPU Features Zero Customization by Microsoft – Rumor
Industry insider KeplerL2 claims Microsoft’s upcoming Project Helix console will ship with an off‑the‑shelf AMD GPU that receives zero custom modifications. The GPU, based on AMD’s RDNA 5 architecture, will support Neural Arrays and deliver roughly 3,000 TOPS of AI throughput dedicated...
If You Like Metal Slug, Xbox Is Having A Massive Sale On Nine Of Its Games Right Now
Xbox is running a limited‑time promotion that slashes the price of nine Metal Slug games by up to 80%. The ACA NEOGEO ports now cost $3.99 each (originally about £3.19, ≈ $4.10), while the Xbox 360 backward‑compatible titles are $1.99 and $2.99, an 80%...
Next New FuRyu Game Dubbed Project Alice
FuRyu has launched a new X account for an upcoming title dubbed “Project Alice” and posted a cryptic teaser video. The company announced a full reveal on April 25, 2026 at 8:30 pm JST (4:30 am PT/7:30 am ET). The teaser shows a...
Round Up: The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Really Does Sound Like the PS5 Mass Effect Successor We Need
OwlCat Games’ *The Expanse: Osiris Reborn* entered a closed‑beta demo on PC and PS5, showcasing a third‑person sci‑fi RPG that echoes the feel of *Mass Effect*. Early previews highlight strong world‑building, dynamic environmental hazards, and narrative choices that dramatically alter...
Roblox Build a Farm Factory Codes April 2026
Roblox’s Build a Farm Factory has released a new promotional code, BUZZBUZZ, which awards players a nature bee. The code can be redeemed through the game’s settings menu and is part of a broader strategy of periodic rewards to boost...
Govt Notifies New Online Gaming Rules to Boost to Esports
The Indian government has issued the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026, effective May 1, establishing the Online Gaming Authority of India and a statutory registration regime for esports and social games. The framework clearly distinguishes permissible esports from...
The Elder Scrolls Online PTS Updates With New Sheogorath Story Content and Updated Whitestrake's Mayhem
The Elder Scrolls Online public test server (PTS) has been updated with a six‑quest Sheogorath storyline and a revamped Whitestrake’s Mayhem event. "Sheogorath Takes a Holiday" sends players across Tamriel on a cheese‑centric quest, while Mayhem is now a one‑week,...
Game Pass Might Get “Pick Your Own Plan” Options – Rumor
Microsoft recently cut prices on all Xbox Game Pass tiers and is now rumored to introduce a flexible, "pick your own plan" model. Codenames Duet and Triton suggest users could mix and match benefits such as cloud gaming, early‑access titles,...
11 Bit Studios Are Totally Remaking This War of Mine
Polish developer 11 bit studios announced a full re‑imagining of its cult classic *This War of Mine*, designated project P15, built from the ground up on Unreal Engine 5. The remake is part of a broader roadmap that also includes the Frostpunk 1886 remake (project P13)...
Troy Baker Says We Haven’t Seen The Last Of Joel, Who Is Dead
Actor Troy Baker, the voice of Joel in The Last of Us games, told Eurogamer that the dead protagonist could still appear in future installments across media. He expressed openness to other performers, citing Pedro Pascal’s HBO portrayal as an example....
Pragmata Guide – How To Farm Lunafilment And All 30 Pure Lunum Locations
Pragmata’s economy hinges on two core resources: abundant Lunafilament and the finite Pure Lunum, both required to unlock weapons, mods, and hacking nodes. The guide outlines a repeatable Shelter‑loop method for mass‑collecting Lunafilament and reveals a trigger‑based respawn trick for...
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred DLC – Everything You Need to Know
Diablo IV’s Lord of Hatred DLC launches April 28, adding the new Skovos region, Paladin and Warlock classes, and sweeping itemisation and progression overhauls. All buyers receive the Vessel of Hatred expansion, while universal updates introduce a loot filter, skill‑tree...
Transport Fever 3 Will Choose the Best Modders for New Program
Urban Games announced a Curated Mods Program ahead of Transport Fever 3’s 2026 launch, inviting top modders to create high‑quality, developer‑supported content for day one. Participants will receive early game access, dedicated support, financial grants, and a chance to shape the final...
Control: Ultimate Edition Is Out for the iPhone and iPad
Remedy’s *Control: Ultimate Edition* has arrived on iPhone, iPad and Mac for $5, bundling the original game and its two DLC expansions. The port features a rebuilt touchscreen UI and retains full controller support, though the sprint mechanic behaves differently...
Kingdom's Return From Inti Creates Is Now Available, Gal*Gun Skin Pack Announced for May 14
Inti Creates released Kingdom’s Return: Time‑Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster across Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, pricing the hybrid 2D action‑strategy title at $14.99 with a 10% launch discount on Steam and Switch for two weeks....
Monster Hunter Stories 3 and NieR Replicant Soundtracks Streaming
Capcom and Square Enix have made the soundtracks for Monster Hunter Stories 3 and NieR Replicant available for streaming worldwide. Capcom’s album is limited to Deezer, Spotify and Tidal, while Square Enix distributes its OST across five services, including Amazon, Apple Music...
Project Helix Speculation Sparked by Hideo Kojima Posing for a Photo at Xbox Offices
Hideo Kojima posted a photo from the Xbox offices alongside new Gaming CEO Asha Sharma and Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty, holding a box labeled “Xbox for Kojima.” The image has ignited speculation that Kojima Productions may be involved...
All Windrose Trophies and How to Get Them
Windrose, an early‑access survival title, offers a set of animal‑themed trophies that grant buffs to a player’s base Comfort Level. Each trophy requires hunting specific creatures—such as 20 Azure Dodos, 20 goats, 40 wolves, and up to 200 crocodiles—and collecting...
Sony’s PlayStation 5 Is $200 Off for the First Time Since December
Sony’s PlayStation Direct site is offering the slim PS5 Digital Edition for $399, a $200 cut from the $599.99 retail price. The bundle includes a DualSense controller, power and HDMI cables, plus exclusive Fortnite cosmetics. An optional disc‑drive add‑on is...
How Many Pampered Hikers Can You Freeze in Alpine Tycoon Game Above the Snow?
Above the Snow, an alpine‑themed resort tycoon, launches on Steam on April 23. Developed by Above the Desk, the game mixes cozy management with hazardous trail design, letting players lure adventurous climbers for higher profits. It features a quirky cast,...
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Gets New Conversion Rates Following Price Decrease
Microsoft announced a price cut for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and introduced new conversion ratios for prepaid tiers. The updated rates give 45% of Essential, 60% of PC Pass, 65% of Premium, 50% of Console, and 25% of EA Play...
Final Fantasy’s Tifa Looks Headed for Street Fighter 6 – Unconfirmed, but Looking Likely
Leaked information suggests Capcom will add Final Fantasy’s Tifa Lockhart as a downloadable character in Street Fighter 6’s upcoming season, alongside veterans Vega, Gouken and former Final Fight star Mike Haggar. The rumor, sourced from a reputed leaker and corroborated by...
Nintendo Isn't Responsible For All The References In The Mario Galaxy Movie
Shigeru Miyamoto told Famitsu that the plethora of Nintendo Easter eggs in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was driven by Illumination, not Nintendo itself. The animated sequel, released on April 1, 2026, runs 98 minutes and is directed by a quartet including...
Vampire Survivors’ Developer Is Working on over 15 Projects, Including IP Collaborations
Poncle, the studio behind the breakout hit Vampire Survivors, reports it is juggling over 15 projects ranging from DLC and spin‑offs to original IPs. The company just launched a deck‑builder spin‑off, Vampire Crawlers, and announced a Warhammer 40k‑themed Survivors title built...
US Hardware Sales Rose 69% in March 2026 Following Strong Switch 2 Performance | US Monthly Charts
U.S. consumer spending on video games jumped 12% to $5.3 billion in March 2026, with hardware sales surging 69% to $500 million driven by Nintendo's Switch 2. The Switch 2 led both unit and dollar sales, posting 12% higher unit volume than the original...
I Tried Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Early, and It Has the Potential to Be a Cozy Classic for the...
Nintendo previewed Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, showcasing a new Tail Flick ability and a creature‑cataloguing system that blends puzzle solving with exploration. The game’s cozy art style, whimsical soundtrack, and built‑in hint feature aim to attract both younger players...
Alienware Area-51 Gaming Desktop Now Available with AMD’s Flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition — Top CPU Config Starts at...
Alienware has launched the Area‑51 gaming desktop featuring AMD’s flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, marking the first time the chip appears in a pre‑built system. The base configuration, equipped with a 1 TB SSD, 32 GB DDR5, an RTX 5070 and a 240 mm liquid...
I Played the Expanse: Osiris Reborn's Beta. It Trims the Fat Off Mass Effect
Owlcat Studios released a closed‑beta for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, accessible only to players who pre‑ordered the $80 Miller’s Pack or the $289 Collector’s Edition. The hour‑long demo showcases third‑person shooter combat, RPG‑style decision making, and zero‑g encounters that echo...
After an Hour in the Beta, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Is Both a Limp Mass Effect and a Leaden Interpretation...
Owlcat Games’ beta for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn attempts a third‑person sci‑fi RPG set alongside the TV series’ first season, but after an hour the experience feels more like a limp Mass Effect copy than a fresh adaptation. The game...
What Are Refinement Items in Disney Dreamlight Valley?
Disney Dreamlight Valley’s “refinement items” are a set of 36 craftable materials that players use to satisfy Star Path quests and museum projects. After the Pocahontas Whispers of the Wind update, the former Refined Materials category was removed and renamed...
Capcom Provides a First Look at Ingrid's In-Game Render Before the Debut of Her Gameplay Trailer Tonight for Street Fighter...
Capcom unveiled the first in‑game render of Ingrid, the upcoming DLC fighter for Street Fighter 6, ahead of her gameplay trailer debut tonight. The artwork shows Ingrid floating upside‑down, clutching an illuminated star and accompanied by a chibi “Monoid” companion. The...