Nvidia's 'New' Budget Gaming GPU Has 12GB VRAM, Arrives in June, According to Leak
A new leak indicates Nvidia will restart production of the GeForce RTX 3060 on Samsung’s fab, targeting a June 2026 release. The refreshed card is expected to ship with 12 GB of GDDR6 VRAM and be priced around $300‑$350, filling the gap left by the delayed RTX 5050 9G. By using Samsung’s older‑generation GA106 silicon, Nvidia aims to bypass TSMC capacity constraints and keep prices low. The move could alleviate current budget‑GPU shortages and offer gamers a more memory‑rich option.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Is "Not an RPG", Ubisoft Assure Level-Up Haters in Alleged Leak that Also Spills the...
Ubisoft’s leaked presentation reveals that Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced will launch on July 9, 2026 as a "solo adventure and character‑driven experience," explicitly distancing itself from the RPG‑heavy formula of recent titles. The company emphasizes a return to the original’s pirate‑focused gameplay,...
Slowbro | Pokémon Guide
The guide details Slowbro’s evolution, stats, and regional variants, including the standard Water/Psychic form, Galarian Poison/Psychic form, and Mega Slowbro via Slowbronite. It lists catch rates, gender ratios, and EV yields, and provides exhaustive location data spanning every main‑line Pokémon...
Steam Shown Running on Nintendo Switch Thanks to Latest Proton Beta — FEX 2604 Translates X86 to ARM-Friendly Instructions on...
Valve released Proton 11.0‑Beta1, introducing native ARM64 support for Steam on Linux. The beta bundles FEX 2604, a translator that runs x86 Windows games on ARM hardware, and users have already demonstrated the Steam UI and titles like Hades 2 on a Nintendo...
Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5 - Trail to the Heavens Trailer Showcased Ahead of Part 1 Launching April 28
Square Enix released the full “Trail to the Heavens” trailer for Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5, confirming Part 1 launches on April 28. The update will be split, with Part 2 arriving in early September, extending the game’s content calendar. New features include the Echoes...
’83 Early Access Launch Date Confirmed with 40v40 Battles Coming Our Way
Blue Dot Games announced that its large‑scale tactical FPS *‘83* will enter Steam Early Access on April 23, offering 40‑versus‑40 multiplayer battles set in an alternate Cold War scenario. The title is marketed as a spiritual successor to *Rising Storm 2:...
Ghost of Yotei Star Erika Ishii Says She’d ‘Jump’ at the Chance to Play Atsu Again
Erika Ishii, the voice behind Atsu in Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Yotei, has been nominated for Performer in a Leading Role at the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards. The nomination places her alongside notable actors such as Troy Baker and Aaron Paul. Ishii told...
1997 Japanese MS-DOS RPG Amel Broat Is Getting a Remake for Nintendo Switch on April 30
PLiCy announced a full remake of the 1997 Japanese MS‑DOS RPG Amel Broat for Nintendo Switch, slated for release on April 30. The game is now available for digital pre‑order on the Japanese eShop at ¥3,980 (about $29), with an introductory...
FC Mobile Could Be Bringing Back a Shard-Like System with New Star Signings Feature as per Leaks
FC Mobile is rumored to introduce a "Star Signings" feature that uses a new currency called Star Shards to let players directly sign desired athletes. Shards can be earned by releasing players, completing events, quests, or purchasing offers in the...
Xbox Game Pass Adds Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Today
Xbox Game Pass will add Call of Duty: Modern Warfare on April 17, 2026. The title launches across Premium, Ultimate, and PC Game Pass tiers, delivering both the console and the newly released PC version. Players can complete the 14‑mission single‑player campaign...
Firaxis Reveal Civilization 7's Not Good Enough at Building Attack Maths, Tanking Its Late-Game Performance - a Patch/Tutor Is Here
Firaxis released Civilization VII Update 1.3.2, fixing a late‑game performance drop caused by costly calculations for attackable buildings. The patch also resolves a crash that could occur during AI turn processing. In parallel, 2K introduced teen accounts that let parents restrict online...
Blizzard Will Talk About Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred One Last Time Before the Expansion's Launch Next Week
The Sims 4 Marketplace, a hub for paid mods and user‑created content, has launched on PlayStation and Xbox, bringing console players up to speed with PC. The new system relies on EA’s premium currency, Moola, to purchase Kits, which sparked backlash...
New Game Digest: Racing Master, Dragon Quest, Puzzle Panic, Barbie, Fantasy Life, More
The weekly digest highlights a wave of new mobile releases and notable shutdowns. Racing Master arrives in North America, Europe and the Middle East on May 8, while Square Enix’s Dragon Quest Smash/Grow debuts on iOS and Android on April 20. Limit...
2026 CDL Major 3 Qualifiers: Schedule, Results, Teams, Standings, and How to Watch
The Call of Duty League launches its Major 3 Qualifiers on April 17, kicking off the second half of the 2026 season. Twelve teams, including defending champion FaZe Vegas and two‑time runner‑up OpTic Texas, will play five best‑of‑five matches each across three...
Roblox Releases Agentic AI Tools for Creators, Promising Ability to "Build a Game with a Single Prompt"
Roblox unveiled an agentic AI suite for its Roblox Studio, featuring a Planning Mode that converts natural‑language prompts into a detailed, editable game design document and then builds the game automatically. A beta playtesting agent will run QA checks by...
Code Wizards Announced as Key Sponsor of MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026
Code Wizards has been announced as a key sponsor of the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026, a ceremony that has celebrated the UK games industry for over two decades. The awards recognize achievements across game creation, recruitment, public relations, retail and media....
Alternative App Store Aptoide Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google, Alleges "Anticompetitive Chokehold"
GamesIndustry.biz has relaunched its weekly podcast after strong listener demand, debuting an alpha‑release episode timed with the close of London Games Week. The show recaps the week’s biggest stories, including new UK government funding for the games sector, alleged revenue...
Replaced Review – Nostalgic Cyberpunk Tribute Has Few Ideas of Its Own
Sad Cat Studios, a Belarusian indie developer, launched "Replaced," a 2D action‑platformer that fuses classic cyber‑punk visuals with warm sepia tones. Players control Warren, a scientist whose AI experiment fuses with his body, prompting a frantic escape through rain‑soaked Los Angeles‑style...
Brawl Stars X Electric Callboy Drops an Explosive New Music Video HYPERCHARGED to Reveal New Brawler Damian
Brawl Stars teamed up with German electronic‑metal band Electric Callboy to launch the music video “HYPERCHARGED,” which unveils the new Brawler Damian. The video drops on April 24, 2026, adding Damian to the Madevil Manor trio alongside Lumi and Draco. The track...
Riot Considered Acquiring Ashes of Creation Studio for Its MMO Title, Says Co-Founder
Riot Games co‑founder Marc Merrill confirmed the company once considered investing in or acquiring Intrepid Studios, the developer behind Ashes of Creation, with a potential valuation between $250 million and $500 million. Ultimately Riot decided not to proceed, citing misalignment of goals....
Pragmata Is Now Steam Deck Verified by Valve
Capcom’s new action‑RPG Pragmata launched today and received Steam Deck Verified certification from Valve. The game runs acceptably on the handheld’s default settings, though players can unlock smoother frame rates with AMD’s FSR 3 and improve control precision by enabling gyro...
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Launches on September 17 Worldwide
Falcom and GungHo announced that Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter will launch worldwide on September 17, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. Japanese console pre‑orders will bundle a digital copy of the original Trails in the Sky, a bonus not...
Resident Evil 0 Remake to Include an Online Co-Op Mode, According to Capcom Leak
Capcom’s upcoming Resident Evil 0 remake may feature an online co‑op mode, according to a recent leak that uncovered code labeled “Invite Friend for Co‑op.” The original 2002 title relied on a dual‑character system where the unused character was AI‑controlled, a...
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Details Age of Magic
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales introduces the Age of Magic, a golden era where magical technology fuels societal prosperity in the nation of Weyzn. The story follows Elliot and Faie as they traverse four distinct ages, confronting threats...
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Details Age of Magic
Square Enix has unveiled new details for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, focusing on the Age of Magic era. The reveal describes the magical nation of Weyzn, its research institutes Forthewor and Formanit, and key characters driving the...
How to Complete the Behind the Nuts Side Job in Mouse: P.I. for Hire
The "Behind the Nuts" side job in Mouse: P.I. for Hire becomes available after completing the main mission "One Flew." Players must revisit Tammy Tumbler, photograph a movie star‑like captive named Gloria in the Curdsville Nuthouse, and solve a piano...
Save My Scrap Launches April 22 for PC, April 30 for PS5 and Switch, and May 28 for Xbox Series
Save My Scrap, an upgraded visual‑novel/puzzle hybrid derived from the free title Fix My Junk, is set to launch on multiple platforms this spring. The PC version arrives on Steam on April 22, followed by PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on April 30,...
Metro 2039
Metro 2039, the anticipated sequel to Metro Exodus, was unveiled through a forum post that included its first gameplay footage. The teaser drops players into the ruined Moscow Metro tunnels where the few remaining survivors scavenge for life after a...
The Dev of This GTA-Style Anime Open World Really Understood Its Assignment
The upcoming free‑to‑play title NTE: Neverness to Everness will debut on the PS5 on April 29 as a console‑exclusive. The game offers a GTA‑style anime open world set in the fictional city of Hethereau, a detailed replica of Japan’s most famous...
‘Mouse: PI for Hire’ Star Troy Baker on Jack Pepper’s Narration Quirk, Why He Keeps Taking on New Video Game...
Troy Baker, famed for roles in "The Last of Us" and "Indiana Jones," stars as Jack Pepper in the newly released black‑and‑white first‑person shooter "Mouse: P.I. for Hire" from PlaySide Studios and Fumi Games. In a Variety interview, Baker explains...
How to Find the People of Tortuga Faction in Windrose
The guide explains how to locate the People of Tortuga faction in the procedurally generated world of Windrose. Players must first obtain the Buccaneers quest, which becomes available at level 3. After delivering 50 bags of gunpowder to Henri Boucher, the...
Altar of Blood Revamp And New Bartering Routes Arrive In Black Desert's Latest Update
Black Desert Online's latest PC patch introduces a long‑awaited revamp of the Altar of Blood PvE mode and major overhauls to the bartering and trade route systems. The Altar now features 21 waves, weekly guaranteed and chance‑based rewards, and scaling...
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[April 17 News Brief] 'Pragmata,' The Sci-Fi Action Adventure Starring Hugh and Diana
Capcom released its new IP Pragmata on April 17, debuting with 94 critic reviews and an 86 Metacritic score. The sci‑fi action‑adventure blends puzzle‑solving with shooter mechanics, aiming to diversify combat experiences. Meanwhile, Mirae Asset’s research on Krafton projects Q1...
Fairgame$ Is Getting an Extraction Shooter Mode – Rumor
A new rumor suggests Haven Studios’ multiplayer heist shooter *Fairgame$* will feature a dedicated extraction‑shooter mode called Cargo Heist. The mode tasks players with finding vault codes, breaching safes, looting cash to upgrade skills, and reaching an extraction point while fending...
Phasmophobia Is Getting an Alan Wake 2 Crossover Event Next Month, Which Would Be Cool if It Wasn't One Time...
Kinetic Games announced a limited‑time Alan Wake 2 crossover for its co‑op horror title Phasmophobia. The event launches on May 12 and ends on June 2, 2024, and will not return after that window. Players will explore Alan Wake‑themed locations, hear voice‑over from Matthew Porretta, and...
Here's Everything in Next Week's World of Warcraft 12.0.5 Update
Blizzard will roll out World of Warcraft patch 12.0.5 on April 21, introducing a suite of new activities such as Void Assaults, Ritual Sites, and the Abyss Anglers fishing event. The update adds the Voidforge, allowing players to transmute Nebulous...
Tekken 8 Receives Yet Another Major Patch
Bandai Namco released Patch 3.00.02 for Tekken 8, the first major update since Season 3, targeting balance issues around Heat‑Dash combos and high‑reward Heat moves. The patch follows a wave of community criticism that saw the game earn a "Mostly Negative" rating on Steam...
How Romance Works in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream lets players pair Miis for marriage, break‑ups, and children, but romance is driven largely by random interactions. Frequent Mii encounters increase the odds of crushes forming, and players can influence outcomes by encouraging or discouraging...
Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Remake Launches July 9
Ubisoft announced that Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Remake, titled Black Flag Resynced, will launch on July 9, 2026. The remake has been fully reworked with new content and visual upgrades, though Ubisoft confirmed it remains a solo adventure rather than...
Once Human's PvP Mode Will Get 'Casual' And 'Hardcore' Mode, Plus New Enemies and Items
Once Human’s next biweekly patch revamps its RaidZone PvP mode with three new server markers—Casual, Standard and Hardcore—each altering loot‑drop rules and raid windows. Casual offers 14‑ and 28‑day cycles with limited penalties, Standard runs 7‑day competitive raids, and Hardcore...
Arc Raiders Hits A ‘Dead Game’ Spiral Other Live Shooters Would Kill For
Arc Raiders, the surprise hit extraction shooter of 2025, has seen its Steam concurrent player count plunge from a peak of 466,000 in January to just 90,000 today, an 80% drop. Analysts cite a weak season, persistent cheating, and a...
All Weapons and Tier Upgrades in Mouse P.I. For Hire
Mouse P.I. For Hire offers a comprehensive arsenal that players can fully unlock by completing every mission. Each weapon—ranging from the rapid‑fire Micer to the explosive Kiss Kiss—features three tiered upgrades that boost damage, ammo capacity, and special effects such...
Albion Online's Latest Dev Talk Takes Us Behind the Controller and UI Changes in Time for Next Week's Xbox Launch
Albion Online is set to debut on Xbox Series X|S on April 21, marking the game’s first console release. The dev team overhauled controller support and redesigned the UI to streamline menu access and combat actions. A cross‑platform, cross‑progression system...
Infamous Keepers Is a Reverse Dungeon Crawler Where You Have to Survive After Mass Layoffs and Oh No Is This...
Infamous Keepers, a reverse‑dungeon‑crawling roguelite from Goblinz Studio, is set for early 2027 release. It expands on Legend of Keepers with isometric tactical planning, letting players deploy traps and assign employees to fend off hero raids. The Steam page is...
Phasmophobia Is Getting Its First-Ever Collab—And It’s a Perfect Fit
At the Galaxies Showcase on April 16, Kinetic Games announced that Phasmophobia will host its first-ever collaboration, teaming up with Remedy Entertainment’s Alan Wake. The limited‑time event drops on May 12 and introduces the Dark Place, a signature Alan Wake location that will overlay...
Battlefield 6 Will Introduce a Server Browser, Proximity Chat, and More Updates in 2026
EA released a 2026 roadmap for Battlefield 6, outlining new content through Seasons 3‑5, including Battle Royale solo, ranked play, naval warfare, and core features like a server browser and proximity chat. The first two seasons fell short, delivering limited maps, weapons,...
How Narrative-Driven Puzzles Shape Causal Loop’s World and Progression, Out April 23
Causal Loop, launching on PlayStation 5 on April 23, intertwines its narrative and puzzle design from the ground up. The developers shifted from separate prototyping to a unified approach where each puzzle serves a clear story purpose, using a diegetic interface that...
‘The Sims 4’ Marketplace Launches on PlayStation, Xbox, Making UGC Available for the First Time on Consoles (Gaming News Roundup)
EA announced that The Sims 4 Marketplace is now available on PlayStation and Xbox as of April 16, letting console players browse, purchase, and download community‑created Maker Packs and Kits directly in‑game using Moola. The launch removes the need to restart a...
Construction Simulator: Evolution Introduces New Demolition and Manual Labor Gameplay
Construction Simulator: Evolution marks the series' biggest leap, adding demolition and hands‑on manual labor to the core construction experience. Players can now equip excavators with hydraulic breakers, steel shears, and concrete crushers, while avatars wield hammers, shovels, and nail guns...
It Blows My Mind That The Division Used To Look Like A World Of Warcraft-Style MMORPG
Ubisoft’s Massive Entertainment revealed that *The Division* began as a World of Warcraft‑style MMORPG, complete with hotbars, cartoonish visuals, and even a dog companion. A new “Devs Playing” video shows developers discussing the original MMO design before the project pivoted...