April 2026 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
Sony announced that eight new titles are now downloadable for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members in the UK and Europe, with a US rollout slated for later today. The April lineup includes Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, The Crew Motorfest, Football Manager 26, and others across PS5, PS4, and classic platforms. Titles remain playable while they stay on the service, typically for at least a year. A recent poll shows mixed subscriber sentiment, with most rating the selection as “just okay.”
Beyond the Classroom: How Esports Spaces Double as Learning Hubs
Esports facilities in K‑12 schools are being promoted as dual‑purpose spaces that can host graphics design, cybersecurity and other digital curricula during the day and esports competitions after hours. Jason Bond of Extron says the investment’s ROI hinges on this...
MAUschine Given Lifetime Ban by ESIC for On-Stage Assault
The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has imposed a lifetime ban on Maurizio “MAUschine” Weber, prohibiting him from all ESIC‑sanctioned events. The decision follows a physical assault he committed on stage at the CAGGTUS Leipzig LAN party, adding to a prior...
Registration Open for Korea Championship 2026 'Kung-Tak' Console Online Qualifiers
Bandai Namco Entertainment Korea has opened registrations for the console division of the 2026 Taiko no Tatsujin Korea Championship, dubbed “Kung‑Tak.” Competitors must record gameplay of two designated songs on the Nintendo Switch title “Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival” and...
PlayStation Has Started Telling UK and Ireland Players to Verify Their Age by June to Keep Certain Features
Sony announced that PlayStation users in the UK and Ireland must verify their age by June 2026 to retain access to communication tools such as messaging, voice chat, and party functions. A dashboard alert and QR code let players complete...
Blizzard Adds New Major and Minor Perks in Overwatch Season 2
Blizzard rolled out a mini perk refresh for Overwatch Season 2, introducing three new Major Perks—Trigger Finger, Agility Training, and Double Dose—and two Minor Perks targeting tanks and DPS heroes. The Major Perks adjust Reaper’s reload‑based cooldowns, boost sprint speed for...
Gaming’s Real Rival in 2026 Isn’t TV, It’s TikTok
Gaming remains the world’s largest entertainment sector, but its biggest competitor in 2026 is no longer TV—it’s TikTok. SimilarWeb data shows the average TikTok user spends 97 minutes per day on the app, compared with roughly 30 minutes of daily...
Chaos Zero Nightmare to Host Offline Cafe for Half-Anniversary on the 25th
Smilegate will celebrate the six‑month milestone of its dark‑fantasy roguelike, Chaos Zero Nightmare, with an 11‑day offline cafe in Hongdae’s Crema Cafe from April 25 to May 5. The "Nightmare Garden Tea Party" offers themed dessert sets, holographic photo cards, and a raffle...
'I Want to Keep Making Games Like 'Sohee',' Says Park Young-Min, CEO of 2D Pix
South Korean indie studio 2D Pix released *Sohee*, a two‑hour narrative adventure that follows a girl raised by a single parent. CEO Park Young‑min emphasized that the story draws from his grandmother’s real‑life hardships, aiming for realistic, hopeful emotions rather than...
Xbox VP Quickly Steps In To Silence Third-Party Project Helix Leaks
Microsoft’s Xbox division has confirmed that its upcoming next‑generation console, codenamed Project Helix, will be released as a first‑party device, dispelling recent rumors of an ASUS‑built third‑party version. The clarification came from Xbox Vice President Jason Ronald, who responded to...
Toei Company Launches Publishing Label Toei Games
Microsoft announced a price reduction for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, dropping the monthly fee from $29.99 to $22.99, and cutting PC Game Pass from $16.49 to $13.99. The company also removed day‑one inclusion of new Call of Duty releases, postponing...
Ubisoft Is Reportedly Looking For Developers Qualified In Using Gen-AI
Ubisoft announced a Technical Art Director opening that initially required solid scripting skills and familiarity with generative AI models such as Claude, Copilot and ChatGPT. The AI qualification was later removed from the public listing, suggesting internal uncertainty about the...
H2 Interactive Launches New 'Crusader Kings III' Chapter 5 Season Pass
H2 Interactive released the Crusader Kings III Chapter 5 season pass on April 21, adding four new content packs to the popular strategy RPG. Two packs – Couture of the Capets cosmetics and Songs of the Realms music – are available immediately, while...
AMD FSR 4 Multi-Frame Generation Nears Release With SDK Changes
AMD is preparing an upgrade to its FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4) that introduces Multi‑Frame Generation, allowing multiple AI‑generated frames to be inserted between native renders. The FidelityFX SDK now includes parameters for developers to control frame‑generation levels, signaling a...
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Trailer Leaks Hours After Official Announcement
Ubisoft officially announced Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced and scheduled a worldwide showcase for April 23, 2026. Hours later, leaked screenshots and a ten‑second trailer clip revealed dramatically upgraded ship graphics and naval combat scenes. The footage compares the original 2013...
Xbox Project Helix Leak Suggests Shift to Standard PC Hardware Design
A leak suggests Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox Project Helix will forgo a custom APU in favor of a PC‑like architecture built from off‑the‑shelf AMD components. The platform is rumored to pair RDNA 5 graphics with Zen 6 or Zen 6c CPU cores, mirroring modern gaming...
PlayStation To Require Age Verification For Messages and Voice Chat
Sony announced that PlayStation will require users to verify their age later this year to continue using messaging and voice‑chat features. The verification will be applied globally and is presented as a safety measure for families while preserving privacy. Players...
YouTuber Copyright Struck After Others Layer AI Voiceovers On Video Game Music
YouTuber Nubzombie’s Silent Hill 2 playthrough was hit with two copyright strikes after AI‑generated voiceovers were layered onto Akira Yamaoka’s original track. The claims came from separate entities—"Agro memos" and "詹姆斯.K"—both using the same underlying music and filing automated takedowns. Evidence suggests...
Hello Kitty Creator Sanrio to Make Nintendo Switch 2 Party Game
Sanrio is launching Sanrio Games, a new brand that will embed its iconic characters into party titles for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. The first game is slated for a fall 2026 console release, and the company aims to...
Wild Arms 4 Returns on PS Plus Premium, But Its PS2 Reviews Were Ruthless
Wild Arms 4, the 2005 entry in the long‑running JRPG series, is arriving this week on PS5 and PS4 via PlayStation Plus Premium. The re‑release marks a rare first‑party addition to Sony’s emulation lineup, which has recently leaned on Bandai Namco and Disney libraries....
Saros' PlayStation Trophies Reference Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Housemarque’s next PlayStation exclusive, Saros, arrives on April 30, 2026, expanding Sony’s high‑budget lineup after Ghost of Yotei. The game’s trophy list reveals a striking "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" reference, alongside nods to the studio’s history such as Bullet Paradise and...
All FC 26 Premier League TOTS Players and Release Countdown
EA Sports announced that Premier League Team of the Season (TOTS) cards will drop in FC 26 Ultimate Team on Friday, April 24, 2026. Leaked data reveals a roster of 22 players, featuring stars such as Erling Haaland, Bruno Fernandes and Virgil van Dijk. The...
Chess Mate On PlayStation Has An Easy Platinum Trophy
Chess Mate, a free-to-play chess simulator on PlayStation, has attracted trophy hunters with its easy-to‑earn Platinum. The game features 20 trophies—eight gold, nine silver, two bronze, and a Platinum that can be unlocked by simple actions such as playing five...
The Lenovo Legion Go S Is RAMageddon’s Latest Victim
Lenovo’s 8‑inch Legion Go S handheld has seen its price nearly double since launch, with the SteamOS Z1 Extreme version climbing from $830 to $1,580 at Best Buy. The Windows Z1 Extreme model now lists at $1,680, though a sale price...
How to Complete Fate of the Prophets in Windrose
The Destructoid guide walks players through the advanced "Fate of the Prophets" side quest in Windrose, recommending a minimum player level of 14. It details three observatory locations, puzzle solutions, and the final showdown with the boss Chick Chan. Completing...
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Can’t Repeat Xenoverse 2’s Mistakes
Bandai Namco announced Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, positioning it as the sequel to the decade‑long hit Xenoverse 2. The new title must retain beloved features like Conton City and the character‑creation system while fixing core flaws such as stiff combat and exploitable stamina breaks. Critics...
All Foothills Discoveries in Windrose and How to Get Them
The Foothills biome in the action‑adventure game Windrose introduces a higher difficulty tier and a rich cache of discoverable resources. Players can mine Fertile Soil, Iron Ore, Hardwood, Tree Bark, Flax Fiber, Corn, and Silver Ingot, each unlocking specific crafting...
Almost Every PlayStation 5 Reveal Game Has Been Released
Nearly six years after the PlayStation 5 launch, every game shown at the original PS5 showcase has landed on market—except indie title Little Devil Inside. The showcase featured a mix of first‑party and third‑party hits such as Kena, Deathloop, and Pragmata,...
How To Get The Thorn Of Dark Pursuit In Crimson Desert
The guide outlines how to locate and defeat Antumbra’s Spear, a fast‑moving boss in Crimson Desert’s Sanctum of Revelation. Players must first clear Antumbra Zealots, solve a puzzle, and then engage the boss with high‑refinement gear and optimized stats. Recommended...
15 Tips To Know Before Starting Windrose, That New Pirate Game On Steam Everyone Is Playing
Windrose, an open‑world survival RPG now on Steam, lets players command pirate ships, battle foes, and explore hostile islands. The game emphasizes resource gathering, tent building for respawn points, and a flexible difficulty system via damage‑output and health sliders. Players...
Ghost of Yōtei: Legends Update Finally Adds Raid Matchmaking and Hell Mode Difficulty for Its Bosses
Sucker Punch rolled out Patch 1.601 for Ghost of Yōtei: Legends, introducing matchmaking for raid missions and a new Hell Mode difficulty for the Lord Saito and Dragon bosses. The update also adds a “skip to boss” option, a Gear Retirement prestige feature,...
All Windrose NPCs and How to Recruit Them
Windrose’s early‑access launch features six distinct NPC companions, each offering unique gameplay benefits. Galen Skelton joins automatically after completing the tutorial quest, while John Doe must be rescued in the Needle in a Haystack quest before he can be recruited....
The 'Gun God' Controller Turns One Plus' New Smartphone Into a Sleek Handheld Gaming Console
OnePlus unveiled the "Gun God" gaming controller, a slim case for its upcoming Ace 6 Ultra smartphone. The accessory features L1/R1 triggers with a 1,000 Hz polling rate and 1.8 ms response, plus a magnetic detachable cooling fan. It includes USB‑C pass‑through for charging...
NTE: Neverness to Everness Will Get Persona 5 Music
Hotta Studio and Perfect World revealed that the upcoming gacha title NTE: Neverness to Everness will feature two iconic tracks from Atlus' Persona 5—“Beneath the Mask” and “Wake Up Your Hero.” The music will be accessible through an avatar’s walkman or...
Starfield Was The Best-Selling Game In The U.S. During The Week It Finally Arrived On PS5
Starfield finally launched on PlayStation 5 last week, moving it to the top of Circana’s U.S. best‑selling list for the week. Approximately 140,000 copies were sold, with 95% of those sales coming from PS5 hardware. The release coincided with the free...
How to Unlock the Secret Ending in Pragmata
Pragmata's secret ending requires completing the game, unlocking the Unknown Signal, and finishing a series of sector 100% completions, Hidden Chamber challenges, and defeating the upgraded boss Eight with the Black Box mod. Players must then defeat the Moon's dead...
How Dave the Diver’s Dev Built a Better Fortnite
Mintrocket’s indie hit Dave the Diver is evolving into a live‑service platform by adding high‑profile crossovers. The studio secured deals with Godzilla and Yakuza, integrating the IPs into new content packs, and later partnered with Dredge after a direct Discord...
All Discoveries in Windrose in Cursed Swamps and How to Get Them
The latest Cursed Swamps region in the action‑RPG Windrose expands the game with a tiered set of discoveries, split into Key, Major and Other categories. Players can mine Ancient Scraps, harvest Crocodile hides, and smelt Plague Wood to unlock crafting...
A Better Look at Captain America's Classic Costume for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a new fighting‑game title, is scheduled for release on August 6 2026. It will debut with a base roster of 20 characters, with four additional fighters planned as post‑launch DLC, and the latest addition is Peni Parker. The...
Official Xbox Podcast – Kiln: The Pottery Brawler About Creation and Destruction
The Official Xbox Podcast released an episode spotlighting "Kilk," an indie title dubbed “The Pottery Brawler.” In the interview, developers explain how the game blends creative pottery crafting with combat‑style destruction mechanics. The episode reveals that Kilk will launch on...
World of Warcraft Midnight: Dreamrift Raid Lore Explained
Season 1 of World of Warcraft: Midnight introduces the Dreamrift raid, a single‑boss encounter centered on Chimaerus, an "Undreamt God" born from the collapse of the Rift of Aln after the dream‑goddess Aln’hara vanished. The raid’s mechanics—Alndust Upheaval, Cannibalized Essence, and...
Roblox on the Hook for $12.5M in Nevada Online Child Safety Settlement
Roblox has agreed to a $12.5 million settlement with the state of Nevada, resolving a probe into alleged failures to protect child users. Ten million of the payout will fund mandatory age‑verification tools, including facial‑age estimation or government‑ID checks, while $1 million...
Best Windrose Talents to Level Up
Destructoid’s guide breaks down the most effective Windrose Talents, highlighting five that consistently boost performance from early to late game. Marathon Runner adds a full stamina pip, extending combat endurance, while Surgical Cuts dramatically raises one‑handed weapon crit chances. Bone...
Mass Effect TV Series Writer Claims They Were ‘Caught Off Guard’ by Rewrite Rumors
Prime Video’s upcoming *Mass Effect* series is in active development, with screenwriter Daniel Casey—known for *F9* and *10 Cloverfield Lane*—leading the script. A report from The Ankler claimed the show was being rewritten to appeal to non‑gamers, sparking fan concern. Casey responded...
Granblue Fantasy: Relink's Expanded PS5, PS4 Re-Release Adds an Actual Story Intro
Cygames announced that the upcoming re‑release of Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok for PS5 and PS4 will include a proper story introduction. The new intro recaps the events from the mobile game and anime, giving newcomers a clear entry...
The Internet Archive Makes 758 Classic PC Gamer Demo Discs Available to the Public
The Internet Archive has uploaded a collection of 758 classic PC Gamer demo discs, covering titles from the 1990s and early 2000s. The archive includes popular games such as Soldier of Fortune, Left 4 Dead, Need for Speed: High Stakes, and...
Desperate GTA Fans Are Using ChatGPT to Generate Fake, AI Slop GTA 6 Screenshots
With the seven‑month countdown to Grand Theft Auto 6 ticking, some fans have turned to ChatGPT to fabricate realistic‑looking screenshots of the unreleased title. The AI‑generated images have been circulating on Reddit, sparking excitement and debate among the community. Rockstar Games...
The New Roku City Screensaver Game Has Me Hooked - and It's Free to Play
Roku introduced Roku City Dash, a free, remote‑controlled game embedded in the Roku TV home screen. The title lets users pilot a spaceship through the iconic Roku City screensaver, with gameplay that mirrors the Flappy Bird craze and speeds up...
Best Players for FC 26 Express Delivery Evolution
The Express Delivery Evolution, now live in FC 26, is a free upgrade chain for full‑backs that boosts passing, pace and stamina. It requires a max 88 overall player, LB or RB position, and excludes World Tour Silver Stars. The...
That’s Much Better, Overwatch On Switch 2
Blizzard released a patch for Overwatch on Nintendo Switch 2 that lifts the game from a stuttering 30 fps to a smoother near‑60 fps experience, making handheld play viable again. The update adds gyro aiming but still omits mouse support, a feature many...