Last Epoch Tweaks Omen Windows, Adds Helpful QoL Improvements, and Updated VFX and Sound
The latest Last Epoch patch focuses on player experience, balance, and bug fixes. Omen Windows in the Omen’s Veil Woven Echo now overlap within a larger space, simplifying the encounter flow. Quality‑of‑life upgrades include stat conversion data on character sheets, auto‑completion of the level‑15 forging quest, and chat access for dead players. Rogue and Sentinel abilities receive visual and conversion tweaks, and a suite of new VFX and sound effects round out the update.
Even The Lead Singer Of Imagine Dragons Can Barely Get Anyone To Play His Live-Service Game
Last Flag, a $15 5v5 hero shooter developed by Night Street, launched on Steam in April 2026. The game is backed by Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds and his brother Mac, who promoted it across the band’s massive social channels....
Echoes of Elysium Revamps New Player Experience And Expands High-Flying Movement Options In New Patch
Echoes of Elysium, the early‑access sky‑flying survival title, rolled out a major patch that overhauls the new‑player onboarding, adds a Power Jump and glider progression, and partners with Imperium Hosting for more stable servers. The update also speeds crafting, refines...
Anime Vanguards Update 12 Codes
Roblox’s Anime Vanguards has rolled out its Update 12 “Painful Memories” content, accompanied by three active promotional codes. The ExtraWeek code grants 100 Trait Rerolls and 100 Memoria Shards, Shinobi offers 20 Trait Rerolls plus 2,000 Gems, and HeIsComing provides 20...
Clash Of Clans Decides To Sell Feet Pics
Supercell has added a "Foot Tribute Bundle" to Clash of Clans, selling ceramic planter decorations that depict the Barbarian character's feet for $2 each. The bundle launched shortly after April Fool's Day, offering a buy‑six‑get‑one‑free promotion. Player reaction is mixed,...
Soulframe Preludes 14: The Duelo Adds New Pirate-Esque Pact, New Weapons & Armor, Progression Path, & More
Soulframe Preludes 14: The Duelo introduces a pirate‑themed Duelo pact, new weapons, armor, and a fresh progression path. Players can wield a flintlock pistol that fires explosive piercing shots and summon a ghost clone with Grace Arcanic: Duo Duelo. The update...
Crimson Desert, One Month Later
Pearl Abyss released the open‑world RPG Crimson Desert on April 19, 2026, sparking massive hype but mixed early reviews that left it with a 78 Metacritic score. Within 24 hours the company’s share price fell roughly 30%, dropping from about...
Sh1ro on Why Spirit Struggle Vs. Falcons: "Right Now, I Can Genuinely Say I Have No Fucking Idea"
Spirit advanced to the IEM Rio semi‑finals by beating MOUZ 2‑1, setting up a rematch with the historically dominant Falcons. The Russian roster highlighted recent improvements in fundamentals after stand‑in coach S0tF1k joined, noting better micro‑play and reduced robotic tendencies....
Wuthering Waves 3.3 Revealed, With New Quests, a New Region, and Motorbike Collab for the Second Anniversary
Chinese developer Kuro Games announced the Wuthering Waves 3.3 update, titled “Reverbs From the End of Galaxies,” scheduled for April 30. The patch introduces a new region, Dimmr Plains, three main quests, two new Resonators—Hiyuki and Denia—and a Tactical Hologram called...
How to Get Tumbaga Ingots in Windrose
Windrose players can obtain the rare Tumbaga Ingot only by looting chests inside Ancient Ruins, which appear at random locations on the procedurally generated map. The ingot cannot be smelted or crafted, making it a scarce resource tied to weapon...
Daredevil: Born Again Actor Who Played Gustave in Expedition 33 Says He’s Finally Played the 2025 Game of the Year
Charlie Cox, known for his role as Daredevil on Disney+, finally sat down to play the 2025 award‑winning JRPG *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*, the game in which he voiced the character Gustave. He discussed his early impressions during a GamesRadar interview...
Pragmata Debuts to “Overwhelmingly Positive” Steam Rating and Nearly 57,000 Peak Players
Capcom’s new IP Pragmata launched to an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating on Steam, with 97% of 1,042 user reviews recommending the game. The title peaked at 56,905 concurrent players, outpacing recent releases like Monster Hunter Stories 3 and Resident Evil 7. While modest...
How to Get Faction Reputation Points in Windrose
Windrose’s early‑access campaign introduces four factions, each with a reputation meter that unlocks gear and bonuses. Players must first locate and unlock a faction’s base, then trade specific items with its Bounty Agent for reputation points. Items include four tiers...
Fortnite X The Boys Crossover Reportedly in the Works, Could Arrive This Season
Epic Games is reportedly preparing a Fortnite crossover with the Amazon series *The Boys*, slated for release later this season. Leaked information suggests the collaboration will feature character skins for Homelander, Billy Butcher, Starlight and A‑Train, as well as themed...
Best New Xbox Game Pass Games to Play This Weekend (April 17-19)
Xbox Game Pass, now featuring roughly 900 titles, adds three standout games for the weekend of April 17‑19. Hades 2 arrives on Xbox Series X, delivering Supergiant’s acclaimed roguelike with a new protagonist. Indie brawler Absolum mixes beat‑em‑up action with roguelike progression,...
Point and Click Escape Mystery Aurora Hills: Chapter 2 Is Now Out
NovaSoft Interactive has launched Aurora Hills: Chapter 2 on Android, extending the narrative of the 1981 West Virginia mystery introduced in Chapter 1. Priced at $3.99, the sequel places park ranger Ethan Hill in a race against time to locate missing...
Psychonauts 2's Best Moment Is a Single Line Near the End
Polygon’s review highlights a single line near the end of Psychonauts 2—“Memories, my boy. Just a show we put on inside our heads.”—as the game’s emotional climax. The line, delivered in the PSI‑King Sensorium level, reframes the protagonist’s journey through absurd...
Pikmin Bloom MINI WALK Chiayi City, Taiwan Announced
Niantic’s Pikmin Bloom is teaming with Taiwan’s Chiayi Arts Festival for a month‑long, free MINI WALK in Chiayi City. The AR event runs from May 1 to May 31 2026, letting players explore eight in‑app Special Spots to collect Gold Seedlings and exclusive postcards. Physical...
Content Warning Updated to Ver. 1.23.0
Content Warning released version 1.23.0, delivering a suite of usability and stability improvements. The update refines mute behavior, adds inverted control options, and clarifies room‑code instructions. It also prevents the lobby from reopening after quota failures and enhances the selfie‑mode tooltip....
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Now Available (UPDATE - Demo Added)
Marvel Cosmic Invasion, a tag‑team beat ’em up celebrating classic Marvel storylines, launched today on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 at $29.99. The game features 15 playable heroes, a Cosmic Swap tag‑team system, and both local and online co‑op for up...
Persona PSP Soundtrack Will Be Available on Streaming Services From April 18
Atlus announced that the original soundtrack from the 2009 PSP remake of Shin Megami Tensei: Persona will be added to major music streaming services on April 18. The release coincides with the franchise’s 30th anniversary and is being promoted with...
Co-Op Survival FPS Frostrail's First Bigger Playtest Is Happening Now
FakeFish and Shiro Unlimited have opened the first public playtest for Frostrail, a co‑op survival first‑person shooter set on a steam‑powered train traversing a post‑apocalyptic winter. The test runs on Steam from April 16 to 27 and includes a tutorial plus...
Valve's Proton 11 Beta Boosts Linux Gaming with Better Performance and Classic Game Support
Valve has launched Proton 11.0‑beta1, the latest iteration of its Windows‑to‑Linux compatibility layer. Built on Wine 11, the beta introduces the NTSync kernel driver to lower CPU overhead and smooth frame‑rate consistency. It also expands support for classic 1990s titles such as...
Mario Tennis Fever Wristband Now Available via My Nintendo
Nintendo has expanded its My Nintendo loyalty store with an embroidered Mario Tennis Fever wristband. The accessory, crafted from 84% cotton, 14% polyester and 3% elastique, measures 3 × 3 inches and is machine‑washable. It can be redeemed for 600 Platinum Points through...
Pokémon Timeless Adventure Merch Line Revealed for Japan
The Pokémon Company unveiled a new merchandise line called Pokémon Timeless Adventure, timed for the franchise’s 30th anniversary. The collection, featuring characters such as Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Meloetta, Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile, will debut at Pokémon Centers across Japan on April...
An Official GTA 6 Release Date Update Is Coming Soon
Rockstar’s long‑awaited Grand Theft Auto 6 is slated for a November 2026 launch, but the game has already been delayed twice. Take‑Two Interactive will hold its next earnings call in May, a meeting many analysts view as the venue for confirming...
Wuthering Waves Gives Away Free Rewards and Resident Evil Collab Items for PS5
Wuthering Waves celebrates its second anniversary on April 30 with a major v3.3 update. Players receive 20 free pulls and a top‑up reset that doubles in‑game currency, while new licensed motorcycle liveries from Resident Evil, Pragmata, Kaiju No 8 and Haikyu...
Granblue Fantasy Relink: Endless Ragnarok Open Beta Starts Next Week
Cygames will launch a four‑day open beta for Granblue Fantasy Relink: Endless Ragnarok from April 24‑27, 2026 on Switch 2, PS4, PS5 and PC, featuring four quests, cross‑play and new combat mechanics. The beta serves as a network‑load test, while the...
Epic Games Store Users Have Until April 23 to Get Bonus Game Completely Free of Charge
Epic Games Store is giving away the early‑access title *Undead: Rise of the Betrayed King* for free until April 23, a game normally priced at $20. The offer runs alongside the weekly free game rotation, which will switch to *Doomblade* on...
Persona 5 Royal Joker LIMEPIE Series 1/8 Scale Figure Available to Pre-Order
APEX TOYS has announced a 1/8‑scale pre‑painted figure of Joker from Persona 5 Royal, part of its LIMEPIE series. The PVC/ABS statue measures roughly 23.5 cm tall, including a dedicated base, and faithfully reproduces Joker’s signature Phantom Thief costume. Priced at $38, the...
Bee Garden Codes for Roblox
A fresh batch of Bee Garden promo codes was released on April 17, 2026, adding the new codes “EASTER” and “DEVSAREBACK” that grant extra spins. Existing codes “beegarden” and “release” now provide double daily spins, a silver charm, and a...
ASTRONEER Updated to Ver. 1.39.5
Astroneer has rolled out version 1.39.5, a maintenance‑focused patch that resolves several persistent bugs in megastructures and the Dynamic Landing System (DLS). The update corrects hologram orientation for megastructures, removes the Mega‑Deconstructor from the Aeoluz creative catalog, and fixes DLS anchor...
Hela Title Changed to Hela: Of Mice & Magic; ‘In Tune with Nature’ Deep Dive Trailer
Scandinavian‑folklore‑inspired open‑world adventure Hela has been retitled Hela: of Mice & Magic by Knights Peak Games and developer Windup Games. A new deep‑dive trailer showcases vibrant nature, a magical froggy backpack, and a dynamic soundtrack composed by Frida Johansson and...
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Developer Feels ‘Shut Down And Silenced’ After BAFTA Awards Pulled Her Game Over Its Subject Matter [Update]
Silver Script Games founder Alyx Jones announced that BAFTA pulled the trailer for her autobiographical game *The Quiet Things* at the last minute, citing insufficient time to add audience warnings. The game explores Jones’s personal experiences with childhood trauma, mental...
It's Official: Pokopia Is No Longer the Highest-Rated Game of the Year
Pokémon Pokopia, previously the highest‑rated new game of 2026 with a 90 score, has been overtaken by OPUS: Prism Peak, which earned a 91 overall rating on OpenCritic. OPUS, a narrative‑driven adventure released on April 16, 2026, edged out Pokopia despite...
Capcom’s Pragmata Debuts to Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews on Steam: ‘Most Fun I’ve Had in a AAA in Forever’
Capcom’s new IP Pragmata launched today and instantly earned an "overwhelmingly positive" Steam rating, with 96% of roughly 1,800 early reviews praising the title. Reviewers highlight the game’s hybrid hack‑and‑shoot mechanic and the emotional story of protagonists Hugh and Diana....
This Gorgeous Underwater City-Builder Just Got a Release Date. Here’s Why I’m Already Hooked
Life Below, a coral‑reef‑themed city‑builder from Kasedo Games and Megapop, is slated for a May 26 PC release on Steam. The game tasks players with restoring a devastated marine ecosystem, managing fish populations, and confronting real‑world threats like oil spills and...
PC Gaming Is Growing, but It Isn't because of Dota 2 and Fortnite
The 2026 Newzoo PC and Console Gaming Report predicts PC gaming will overtake consoles in revenue by 2028, driven largely by a booming long‑tail of titles. In 2025, 56% of PC revenue originated from games outside the top‑20, a sharp...
Torchlight Infinite's New Season Is the High-Speed ARPG's Most Popular Yet
Torchlight Infinite’s third season, titled Lunaria, launched to a record 26,618 concurrent players, the highest ever for the free‑to‑play title. The update introduces a high‑output farming loop centered on statue combos, new Creation Engine loot nodes, and a potion‑slinging hero,...
BLAST Rivals S1 Talent Revealed
BLAST announced the on‑air talent for its Rivals Season 1 event in Fort Worth, scheduled for April 29 through May 3. The nine‑person crew features arena host Mike “DarfMike” Winnick, desk host Eefje “sjokz” Depoortere, show host Iain Chambers, analysts Alex “Mauisnake” Ellenberg and Dustin...
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen Previews the Mail System, Coming in Their Combat and Progression Update
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is rolling out a Combat and Progression update that introduces a new mail system. The system enables players to send items, gold, and developer rewards to other characters—even when recipients are offline—via kiosks in major...
Best Steam Deck Accessories 2026 - Our Top Gear for Any Gaming Handheld
The 2026 guide ranks the top Steam Deck accessories, from a sub‑$25 Jsaux 5‑in‑1 docking station to a budget‑friendly LG 24‑inch 144 Hz monitor. It highlights upgrades such as the TeamGroup MP44S NVMe SSD, Samsung Pro Plus microSD cards, and an Anker...
The Studio Behind Last Year’s Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Remasters Hit With More Mass Layoffs As It...
Iron Galaxy, the Chicago studio known for high‑profile ports, announced a second wave of layoffs that could affect up to 90 employees. The cuts follow the positive‑reviewed release of the *Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4* remaster, but come after a prior...
Slay The Spire 2 Is Getting a Card That Will Directly Heal You
Slay the Spire 2 receives its first major Early Access update, adding the series‑first unconditional healing card “Not Yet.” The new card reshapes deck‑building by providing reliable health restoration, while the patch also tweaks elite difficulty and overall balance based on...
Mini Review: Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege (PS5) - A Strong Action Platformer That Celebrates Classic Castlevania
Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege, an indie title from Lillymo Games, revives the side‑scrolling spirit of the original Castlevania on PS5. The game delivers a 21‑stage campaign packed with inventive set‑pieces—carriage rides, gondola battles, and boat chases—while expanding the hero’s...
Twin Shot Deluxe Remaster Brings Back the Classic with Fresh Content and Nostalgic Vibes, Arriving on Multiple Platforms This Month
Nitrome Limited is releasing a full remaster of its arcade platform‑shooter Twin Shot Deluxe on Android, iOS, PC and Nintendo Switch on April 30, 2026. The game runs at 60 FPS, adds over 200 new levels across four worlds, and introduces...
Xbox's Recent Battery Issue Was A Reminder To 'Earn Every Hour' With Players, Says Boss
Xbox recently discovered that new controllers were shipped without AA batteries, prompting the company to send free rechargeable batteries to affected customers. CEO Asha Sharma praised her team for the swift resolution and used the incident to stress the need...
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Remake Arrives in September
Gungho and Falcom announced that the remake of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter will launch worldwide on September 17, 2026 for Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and PC. The reveal includes a fresh English voice‑actor roster for characters appearing for...
TN1R Tops the Board as Spirit Cruise Into Rio Semis over MOUZ
Spirit breezed past MOUZ 2‑0 in the IEM Rio quarter‑final, winning 13‑5 on Dust2 and 13‑8 on Mirage. The victory moves the team into a semifinal clash with Falcons. Belarusian tN1R posted a 1.86 rating, the highest on Spirit after...
A Four-Day Steam Freebie Turned Into $250,000 for an Indie Game
tinyBuild gave away *Graveyard Keeper* on Steam for four days, then earned about $250,000 as new players bought its DLC. The promotion lifted peak concurrent users from roughly 1,000 to over 46,000, dramatically increasing the game’s visibility. The surge also...