15 Years on, Portal 2 Community Edition Just Breathed New Life Into Valve's Classic
Portal 2 marks its 15th anniversary, and a volunteer team has released Portal 2: Community Edition, a free, fan‑maintained mod that upgrades the game’s visual fidelity and creation tools. Built on the Strata Source engine—a heavily modified CS:GO branch—it adds physically‑based rendering, dynamic shadows, volumetric fog, and enhanced lighting. The edition improves the Steam Workshop workflow and introduces AngelScript for deeper gameplay scripting, while still requiring ownership of the original title. Multiplayer support is slated for future updates, positioning the mod as a living platform for community‑driven content.
ARC Raiders and Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Score Big at the BAFTA Games Awards, but This Indie Gem Is the...
Blue Prince, a solo‑crafted indie title by Tonda Ros, captured the BAFTA Games Award for Game Design, joining heavy‑hitters like Clair Obscur Expedition 33 and Death Stranding 2. The game’s core loop—searching a daily‑shifting mansion for a hidden 46th room—earned praise for its layered puzzles and...
Tinkerer Transforms a Filthy 1990s PlayStation Into the ‘Ultimate PS1’
Elliot Coll, a Retro Future YouTuber, bought a non‑functional 1994 PlayStation on eBay and transformed it into what he calls the “ultimate PS1.” He stripped the dusty console, removed prior hacks, and installed a PicoStation ZeroWire board for SD‑card game...
Players Are Reporting A Surprise Fire Sale on Switch 2 Games At Costco
Costco is unexpectedly discounting recent Switch 2 titles, including Kirby Air Riders, Pokémon Legends: Z‑A and Metroid Prime 4, to $30—less than half their usual $70 price. Shoppers first saw the markdowns on the Costco app, though some registers still charged full...
After 23 Years, CCP Is About to Do the Unthinkable: Add a Non-PvP Zone to EVE Online
After 23 years, CCP announced Exordium, a new non‑PvP zone in EVE Online designed to ease new players into the sandbox. The region will sit at the galaxy’s core, with a hub system called Manifest surrounded by twelve neutral starter...
I've Already Raced Through Pragmata 3 Times, and It's Cemented Capcom's Mastery of the Modern Action Game Speedrun
Capcom’s new sci‑fi action title Pragmata showcases a polished, ray‑traced world that also doubles as a speedrunner’s playground. The game’s UI, clear status cues, and optional cut‑scene skips let players shave hours off a 6‑hour run, with the author dropping...
KTC M27T6S 27-Inch QHD Mini LED Gaming Monitor Review: Affordable, Colorful, and Bright
The KTC M27T6S 27‑inch QHD Mini‑LED gaming monitor delivers a 200 Hz panel (210 Hz overclock) with Quantum‑Dot color and HDR 1000 certification for about $290. Its Mini‑LED backlight features 1,152 local‑dimming zones, achieving peak brightness of 1,300 nits and dynamic contrast exceeding 41,000:1....
Chico Releases New Ordered Post-Patch Tier List for Street Fighter 6
Chico released an ordered post‑patch tier list for Street Fighter 6 following the Alex balance update. The list ranks characters from S to C, with JP, Ed, Mai, Terry, Sagat and Blanka occupying the top tier. Alex lands in B tier,...
“A Great Pick for Budget Audiophiles” As This Xbox Gaming Headset Delivers Impressive Sound Quality at an Entry‑level Price
HyperX has slashed the price of its CloudX Xbox headset to $44.98 on Amazon, a 36% discount from the $69.99 MSRP. The wired headset packs 53 mm neodymium drivers, a 15 Hz‑25 kHz frequency range, a detachable microphone with active noise cancellation, and...
Anime Power League Codes April 2026
Anime Power League, a Roblox title, released a fresh promotional code, "CodesAreBack," awarding players 10,000 in‑game tokens. The guide explains how to redeem codes via the Extras menu and highlights that codes are case‑sensitive and may expire. The article also...
The 007 First Light PS5 DualSense Looks Cool, but Where Are the James Bond Nintendo Switch Accessories?
IO Interactive has released a James Bond‑themed 007 First Light DualSense controller for the PS5, priced at $84.99 (about $96 in the UK). The game itself launches on May 27, 2026, but its Nintendo Switch 2 version has been pushed to summer, leaving Switch owners without...
Dragon Quest Creator Hopes New Game Will Give Players a Place to "Share Their Individual Memories and Experiences" With the...
Square Enix’s new mobile title Dragon Quest Smash/Grow will debut worldwide on April 21 for Android and iOS, marking the franchise’s 40th‑anniversary push onto smartphones. The game adopts a vertical, roguelite format that mixes classic Dragon Quest character creation, vocation and...
RACE: Rocket Arena Car Extreme Heading to Nintendo Switch
Smokoko is bringing its hit mobile title RACE: Rocket Arena Car Extreme to the Nintendo Switch, launching on June 25, 2026. The game, which has already amassed over 50 million downloads on mobile, will be priced at $19.99 with a 50%...
Nvidia's Once-Tight Bond with Gamers Is Cracking over AI, 'and that Breaks My Heart'
Nvidia’s focus has shifted from its historic gaming base to AI‑driven data‑center GPUs, now accounting for the bulk of its revenue and delivering roughly 69% operating margins versus 40% in the consumer graphics segment. A memory crunch and higher‑margin AI...
There’s Nothing Like an RPG over Vacation
Annapurna Interactive and Iridium Studios released *People of Note*, a music‑centric RPG that lets players guide pop‑star Cadence through a world where battles are timed to beats. The game combines turn‑based strategy with rhythm‑based button prompts, offering customization via songstones...
As Slay The Spire 2 Continues To Dominate, Devs Outline The Future Roadmap And Confirm 49 Percent Of You Monsters...
MegaCrit’s April 2026 Neowsletter reveals a rough roadmap for Slay the Spire 2, including a Bestiary, alternate Act 2 and Act 3 versions, experimental game modes, and a teased new character. The studio deliberately omitted release dates, citing a flexible schedule that encourages...
REPLACED Review: Great Cyberpunk That Survives the Stumbles
Sad Cat Studios finally released REPLACED, an indie 2D cyberpunk platformer that had amassed nearly a million Steam wishlists since its 2021 announcement. Reviewers praise its meticulously crafted environments and a synth‑driven soundtrack that doubles as in‑game collectibles. The combat...
ARC Raiders: Secret Power Rod Door Location and Opening at Dam Battlegrounds
ARC Raiders' first map, Dam Battlegrounds, hides a secret door that can only be opened with an epic‑rarity Power Rod, bypassing the usual key‑card system. Players can acquire the Power Rod by completing the Groundbreaking Quest on the Blue Gate...
Here's that Free Fan Remake of 1999's PlayStation-Exclusive Medal of Honor You Were Looking For
A fan developer, Elber88, has released a free PC remake of the 1999 PlayStation‑exclusive Medal of Honor. The project, titled Medal of Honor: Retro Remake, rebuilds the original game logic from scratch while borrowing enemy models and animations from the...
Farfetch'd | Pokémon Guide
Pocket Tactics released a comprehensive Farfetch'd guide covering its evolution, locations, base stats, type match‑ups, and moveset across all Pokémon generations. The guide highlights that the Kantonian Farfetch'd has no evolution, while the Galarian form can evolve into Sirfetch'd after...
The Best Birthday Gifts for Gamers for Every Price Range
The article presents a curated birthday‑gift guide for gamers, covering everything from art books and cookbooks to board‑game adaptations, LEGO sets, and high‑detail weapon replicas. It highlights titles like the Elden Ring art book, the Elden Ring board game, and...
World of Warcraft Private Server Stormforge Is Shutting Down as Blizzard Builds Pressure on Fan Alternatives
Stormforge, a private World of Warcraft server hosting classic-era realms, announced it will cease all operations by May 14 2026 after receiving a cease‑and‑desist from Blizzard. The team will keep existing realms online until the deadline but will stop new account creation....
GOG Patrons Patch Notes – What’s New and What’s Coming!
GOG wrapped up Q1 2026 with a suite of community‑focused updates aimed at strengthening its Patrons program. PayPal is now supported as a payment option, and Patrons can manage their membership, hub, and settings directly from the GOG Galaxy client....
Where To Find All Chaos Cubes In Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 introduces a Dark Voyager quest line where players hunt 70 glowing Chaos Cubes across the map. The first 40 cubes are available immediately, with 30 more added every two weeks. Each cube awards 4 K XP, and completing...
All Rocket League Rivals and Rockets Rewards: How to Get Havoc Car
Epic Games’ Rivals and Rockets crossover, running from April 17 to the end of the month, links Rocket League and Fortnite with shared challenges and rewards. Players complete five Rocket League tasks for 10,000 XP each and a Drippy Player...
Asus TUF Gaming A14 (2026) Review: GPU-Less Gaming Laptop
The Asus TUF Gaming A14 replaces a traditional discrete GPU with AMD’s new Max+ 392 APU, delivering integrated graphics that can reach 71 fps at 1200p medium settings. Its 14‑inch chassis packs a 2560×1600, 165 Hz display and a robust port selection,...
How To Find And Hire NPCs In Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2
Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 2 adds a roster of sea‑faring and returning NPCs, each offering gold‑priced services such as health boosts, ammo restocks, Rift activation, or specialist hires. Players locate NPCs via the Characters screen at spots like Builder's Barracks, Squibbly Shores,...
Kanavi= "I Focused on Farming Rather Than Defending the Bottom Dive"
Hanwha Life Esports defeated Gen.G 2‑0 in the first round of the 2026 LCK regular season, improving its record to 5‑1. The team secured an early advantage in Game 1 and, despite a rough start in Game 2, used disciplined macro play...
Far Cry 7 Development Reportedly In Trouble
Ubisoft’s next flagship, Far Cry 7, is reportedly in development trouble, with insider Tom Henderson describing it as a "complete mess" and several years from release. The studio aims to shift the series toward a stronger multiplayer focus, adding a 24‑hour time‑limit...
Gen.G's 'Canyon': "The Game Flow Felt Unnatural"
Gen.G was swept 0‑2 by Hanwha Life Esports, dropping its record to 3‑3 after a dominant 29‑1 season last year. Head coach Yoo Sang‑wook called the defeat "listless" and blamed a rigid, objective‑focused approach. Star mid‑laner ‘Canyon’ echoed the sentiment,...
Slowpoke | Pokémon Guide
The Pocket Tactics guide offers a comprehensive look at Pokémon Slowpoke, covering its evolution paths, in‑game locations, base stats, and full moveset across all generations. Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro at level 37 and into Slowking via a trade holding a King’s...
All REMs Locations for Diana in Pragmata
Hardcore Gamer’s Adam Beck has compiled a comprehensive walkthrough that pinpoints every one of the sixteen Read Earth Memories (REMs) tied to Diana in the sci‑fi adventure Pragmata. The guide breaks down each hidden REM by sector, from the Globe in...
Genshin Impact Version 6.5 Stygian Onslaught Guide: Boss Mechanism, Best Teams, and Tips
Version 6.5 of Genshin Impact introduces the Stygian Onslaught, an end‑game gauntlet featuring three world bosses across six difficulty tiers. Each boss—Radiant Moongecko, Tenebrous Papilla, and Frostnight Herra—has unique shield and elemental mechanics that demand precise timing and reaction‑based damage. The...
Poll: What Would You Be Willing to Lose to Make Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Cheaper?
A recent poll asks Xbox gamers which Game Pass Ultimate perks they’d sacrifice for a cheaper price after a steep 30% hike last year. New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma’s leaked memo labels the tier “too expensive” and signals a search...
We Love the '80s Homage of 8-Bit Platformer Lovish
The Playfield column, guest‑written by Moises Taveras, reviews three current releases: Lovish, an 8‑bit‑styled platformer that pairs retro humor with modern speed; Dosa Divas, an RPG that uses a dysfunctional family storyline to deepen its emotional impact; and Raiden Fighters...
All Central Port Upgrade Component Locations in Pragmata
A new walkthrough details all 44 Central Port upgrade components in Pragmata, mapping each item to its exact block and nearest station. The guide covers locations from the Cargo Terminal entrance through the Research Sector, Lunafilament Lab, and Orbital Elevator,...
All Lunum Mines Upgrade Component Locations in Pragmata
Pragmata’s Lunum Mines sector hosts the largest collection of upgrade components in the game, with 38 items hidden across multiple platforms, crane rooms, warehouses and the Nexus Tower. The guide maps each component to a specific platform or safe box,...
Experimental Pragmatics Walkthrough in Pragmata
Experimental Pragmatics, the fifth sector of Capcom's *Pragmata*, offers no combat blocks but a deep dive into the game’s lore, especially surrounding Diana and the world’s history. Players must navigate corrupted hacking nodes that temporarily drain the hacking gauge while...
Lunum Mines 100% Sector Walkthrough in Pragmata
Capcom’s sci‑fi action‑RPG Pragmata features a fourth sector called Lunum Mines, split into five blocks—Mine Entrance, Crane Operation Yard, Warehouse, Main Excavation Site, and Nexus Tower. A community‑crafted walkthrough walks players through each block, highlighting hackable terminals, enemy encounters, and...
Will Saros Come to PC or Xbox? What We Know so Far
Housemarque’s upcoming action roguelite *Saros* is set to release on April 30, 2026, exclusively for PlayStation 5 and the new PS5 Pro. Sony has not announced any PC or Xbox versions, and promotional materials show no other platform logos. Industry insiders suggest Sony’s recent...
Fantamon: Idle RPG Beginners Guide and Tips
Fantamon: Idle RPG is a team‑based idle role‑playing game where four heroes and collectible Fantamons fight automatically, even while you’re offline. The guide breaks down core systems—team composition, idle combat, Fantamon collection, class switching, and skill upgrades—to help newcomers avoid...
Shadow of the Road Gets New Story Overview Trailer
Owlcat Games and Another Angle Games released a new story‑overview trailer for the upcoming CRPG Shadow of the Road. The video, shown at Gamestar’s Find Your Next Game showcase, outlines the rival factions and supernatural forces in an alternate 19th‑century...
Public Sentiment Remains Cold Despite Repeated Apologies
Park "Ruler" Jae‑hyuk, a top LCK star, faced a tax‑evasion scandal that erupted on April 1. He issued a second public apology two weeks later, but fans remain unconvinced, suspecting the timing aligns with an upcoming league disciplinary ruling. Both his...
Owlcat Games Reveals New Companions for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy and Rogue Trader
Owlcat Games unveiled fresh trailers for its two upcoming Warhammer 40,000 CRPGs, Dark Heresy and Rogue Trader, introducing new companions Haymar Devos and Eogunn Februs. Haymar, a hardened Catachan veteran, is already playable in the Dark Heresy alpha, while Eogunn will join the Rogue Trader...
Rainbow Six Mobile April 2026 Dev Brief Reveals Ranked Overhaul, New Features, Improvements, and Future Roadmap
Ubisoft Nova unveiled its April 2026 development brief for Rainbow Six Mobile, outlining a shift to monthly Operations that will deliver new operators, themed Battle Passes, and limited‑time Protocol events. Ranked play will be overhauled with a two‑tier system—Regular for newcomers and Legendary...
NYT Strands Hints, Answers for April 18, 2026
The New York Times Strands puzzle for April 18, 2026 challenges players to find every letter in a grid, with words linked in any direction and a “spangram” that spans the entire board. The daily theme, “Not too much,” centers on economical language,...
Dua Lipa Music Pack Dances Into PSVR2 Gem Synth Riders
Synth Riders, the flagship rhythm title for PlayStation VR2, released a new Dua Lipa Music Pack priced at $11.99. The pack adds seven of the pop star’s hits, expanding the game’s soundtrack after a recent stat and XP system update. While the...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch Win at the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards
The 2026 BAFTA Game Awards, held in London in partnership with Google Play, honored the best of 2025’s releases. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 led the night, taking three trophies including Best Game, Best Narrative and Best Audio Design. Jennifer English won Best Performance...
Gears of War: E-Day Praised By Cliff Bleszinski
The Coalition unveiled a two‑minute trailer for Gears of War: E‑Day, the first mainline entry since Gears 5 in 2019, and announced a Direct showcase on June 7 during Xbox’s Games Showcase. Original series lead designer Cliff Bleszinski praised the cinematic moments and...
Players Discover League of Legends Controller Support in WASD Input Update
Riot Games has quietly enabled native controller input for League of Legends through its new WASD input mode, which automatically maps gamepad buttons to core abilities and actions. The feature was announced in a developer blog accompanying the Ranked release...