Gaming News and Headlines
Gaming News and Headlines
Shotgun King, a roguelike turn‑based tactics game that reimagines chess, has launched on mobile for $6.99. Developed by French studio Punkcake Délicieux and originally released on PC in 2022, the title replaces Black’s army with a lone king wielding a shotgun. Players alternate between moving the king and shooting, managing reload costs while white pieces shift en masse. The game offers random upgrade pairs per floor, forcing strategic trade‑offs as players climb the board.
BidOn, a non‑profit open‑source ad‑tech platform, has announced a new board of senior executives from leading mobile‑gaming companies and the creation of a dedicated engineering team. The board will guide strategy, product direction, and governance, while the engineering group will...
Wanderburg is an indie roguelike that lets players build and battle mobile castles, delivering a blend of strategic construction and chaotic combat. The game has quickly risen to the top of Steam wishlists, indicating strong early interest. It runs flawlessly...
Activision announced that Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile servers will permanently close on April 17, 2026. The title‑shot mobile version launched globally in March 2024 but was pulled from iOS and Android stores in May 2025, halting new acquisitions. Linked...
Saga, a hyperscaling AI platform, partnered with Etermax to launch an AI‑driven version of Willy, the mascot of the Trivia Crack franchise. The new agent can converse with users across social platforms, aiming to deepen community interaction and attract fresh...
Ubisoft announced a new leadership team to steer the Assassin’s Creed franchise into an “ambitious new chapter.” Martin Schelling will serve as Head of Brand, Jean Guesdon as Head of Content, and François De Billy as Head of Production Excellence, each...
Garden Horizons introduced the Dawnfruit plant on February 22, 2026. The fruit grows in just under 13 minutes, can be harvested multiple times, and sells for $600 each, delivering strong in‑game profit. Players obtain Dawnfruit seeds by joining the Dawn Digital Roblox group...
Panzer Knights: Commander’s Edition, an anime‑styled World War II tank simulation, was announced for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series with a slated 2026 launch. The definitive console version bundles the original game with three bonus content packs, adding iconic tanks such as the...
Capcom will release the new Street Fighter 6 character Alex on March 17, 2026, alongside a sweeping balance patch aimed at calming community frustration over previous updates. Veteran player Daigo Umehara warned that the unaltered Mai Shiranui could spark player riots, calling for immediate nerfs....
Garden Horizons, a Roblox gardening simulator, closely follows the mechanics of the earlier game Grow a Garden, which featured hatchable pets with passive abilities. While developers have not confirmed any plans, community speculation suggests pets may arrive in a future...
Lucie Hennet, a cinematic animator known for polishing motion‑capture on the award‑winning *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*, has joined CD Projekt Red’s Warsaw studio. At Sandfall Interactive she refined body and facial animation pipelines, turning raw Xsens data into cinematic‑grade performances. Hennet’s move coincides with...
Indie shooter Cicadamata released a free Steam demo that runs until March 5, showcasing a neon‑bright, glitch‑laden visual style and a rabbit‑bot protagonist. The game blends fast‑paced platforming with a three‑pellet shotgun, triple‑jump and air‑dash mechanics, positioning itself as a speedrunner’s...
Epic Games launched a Fortnite × Solo Leveling crossover on February 20, 2026, introducing the Shadow Monarch Sung Jinwoo and two other characters from the popular Korean webtoon. The Solo Leveling: Arise Bundle, featuring exclusive outfits, back blings, pickaxes and gliders, appears in the...
Warhorse Studios announced that Kingdom Come: Deliverance director Daniel Vávra is leaving day‑to‑day game development to lead the creation of a Kingdom Come feature film. While he will no longer work in the office, Vávra remains attached to Warhorse as a...
The guide compiles a complete National Pokédex listing every Pokémon from Kanto through Paldea, totaling 1,025 entries across nine generations. It includes every regional variant, alternate evolution and form, and notes that the list will be refreshed when Generation 10 launches....
Valve’s latest Deadlock patch includes the configuration string “r_hlx_fsr3_min_reactiveness,” directly referencing the mysterious HLX codename. Dataminers have tied this string to AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution 3, showing that HLX is built on current graphics technology rather than legacy code. The leak...
Gaming studio Bungie announced a strict anti‑cheat policy for its upcoming extraction shooter Marathon, stating that any player caught cheating will receive a permanent ban. The policy also covers individuals who develop cheating tools, emphasizing a zero‑tolerance approach. Bungie acknowledged...
The Fallout: The New West team has set a March 5 release for the second public demo of their Van Buren remake, dropping players into the Tibbets Prison scenario. The project, formerly known as Fallout: Revelation Blues, renamed itself while pulling the...
HLTV Confirmed dissected the PGL Cluj‑Napoca results, highlighting Vitality’s second 2026 trophy and ZywOo’s 30th MVP award. The French squad leveraged Robin “ropz” Kool’s impact to dominate the finals, while underdogs PARIVISION shocked the field by eliminating both MOUZ and Falcons...
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Gaming publishers have upgraded to modern programmatic stacks—rewarded video, mediation, and in‑app bidding—but many still see flat or declining revenue. The article argues that the bottleneck is not demand scarcity but a lack of systematic monetisation governance, leading to static...
Anlife: Motion‑learning Life Evolution launched on Steam as a minimalist evolution sandbox, yet its roots trace back to Hayao Miyazaki’s 2016 condemnation of early AI animation. The game lets players observe AI‑driven creatures that learn to crawl, swim, and fly...
Radical Entertainment, famed for The Simpsons: Hit & Run and Prototype, has resurfaced under the name New Radical Games, merging with the recently bankrupt Hothead Games. The new venture is led by co‑founder Ian Wilkinson as CEO and former Hothead president Tim Bennison...
The author installed Bazzite, a Linux‑based SteamOS fork, on an Asus ROG Ally Z1E, replacing the default Windows environment. By dual‑booting, half of the 2 TB SSD runs Bazzite while the other half remains Windows for work and anti‑cheat compatibility. Bazzite’s...
Fumi Games announced that Mouse: P.I. For Hire will now launch on Xbox consoles on April 16, 2026, pushing the release back from an earlier March 2026 target. The title, originally slated for 2025, has faced multiple delays as the studio seeks extra polish in...
Imperial has benched 23‑year‑old Felipe “skullz” Medeiros after a six‑month stint, during which he posted a 1.01 rating over 110 maps. The Brazilian roster reached Stage 3 in Budapest but failed to secure an invite to larger events. Dust2.com.br reports interest...
Koei Tecmo announced a suite of organizational changes effective April 1, moving Team NINJA’s Division 1 to its sister studio Gust and renaming it Gust Division 2. The remaining Team NINJA Division 2 will be reorganized into two distinct divisions, while the IP Business and Marketing...
Acer introduced three Nitro‑branded gaming monitors built on a common platform of curved VA panels, AMD FreeSync Premium and HDMI 2.1 connectivity. The flagship ED340CURW0bmiipx offers a 34‑inch UWQHD display at 240 Hz, while the ED340CURJ0bmiipx provides the same size and resolution at...
11 Bit Studios released the launch trailer for Death Howl, a Soulslike deck‑builder arriving on Nintendo Switch this week. Players guide hunter Ro through a mythic Spirit Realm, exploring four realms, 13 regions, and confronting over 30 enemy types. The game offers...
Microsoft has introduced AI‑generation clauses into contracts for French voice actors working on World of Warcraft, prompting many to refuse and be replaced by Quebec‑based talent. The change first surfaced when the Midnight pre‑patch omitted French dubbing, revealing that human...
All Puzzles in Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 article lists every major puzzle and solution across the game’s levels. It details mechanics such as GrabPack platform building, light‑switch sequences, code lockers, and valve activation, highlighting increased difficulty for newcomers. The guide...
Dragami Games announced that Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, originally slated for March 26, 2026, has been delayed to an unspecified date. The postponement stems from significant updates required for both the new Switch 2 build and the...
Deep Snow Delivery’s demo debuted on Steam and itch.io, offering an atmospheric post‑apocalyptic cargo run using a battered tank. Players must manage limited upgrades, navigate treacherous snowy hills, and balance scrap sales with profitable deliveries. Nighttime runs add a striking...
DYPING: ESCAPE, the horror‑typing sequel from Heaviside Creations, will debut on PC via Steam on March 13 at $9.99, published by PLAYISM. The title builds on a free Unityroom hit that amassed over 500,000 plays, adding a deeper narrative and...
Nintendo Music, the new music streaming add‑on for Nintendo Switch Online, has rapidly expanded its catalog since launch, now featuring over 150 classic and modern titles across multiple consoles. The service, available on iOS and Android, adds roughly one new...
The Sims 4 now offers a suite of cheat commands that let players instantly award Satisfaction Points and unlock Rewards Store traits without grinding. By enabling testingcheats, users can type sims.give_satisfaction_points followed by any amount, up to the hard‑coded maximum of 2,147,483,647. Each...
A fan team led by developer Shafox has released a free, browser‑based SNES‑style demake of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, letting PC users experience the 2023 Switch hit with pixelated graphics and classic sound. The demake includes six playable levels, a Bowser Jr. boss fight,...
The fourth major update (0.15.0) for Fields of Mistria introduces an Auto Feeder tool that automates daily livestock feeding. Players must reach Ranching Level 45 to unlock the device, and it can only be placed in Large Barns or Large Coops,...
Nioh 3 hides three secret bosses—Demon of Pride, Demon of Envy, and Demon of Obsession—each located in a distinct era and shrine. Access requires unlocking specific Guardian Spirit skills and navigating unmarked paths across Iinoya, Hachijo, and Nijo Castle. The guide...
Honkai: Star Rail’s 5‑star support Yao Guang amplifies Elation damage through a 3‑turn zone and Punchline generation, while also granting All‑Type RES penetration. The guide recommends the Diviner of Distant Reach relic set for speed and crit bonuses, and the 5‑star...
Resident Evil Requiem is projected to require 10‑16 hours for an average playthrough, while completionist runs can exceed 40 hours. The game features two protagonists, Leon and Grace, whose screen time is roughly split 50/50. Capcom has hinted at a...
Night Street Games announced that its debut title, Last Flag, will launch on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on April 14. The game is a 5v5, team‑based capture‑the‑flag shooter featuring 20‑minute, low‑pressure matches set in a retro...
Skate is set to launch Season 3 in March, reintroducing the Isle of Grom as a larger, fully featured area with new terrain, spillway sections and hill‑bombs. Premium Pass holders receive unlimited Grom access for the first month, while all players...
The NAACP Image Awards introduced an Outstanding Digital Content Creator – Gaming/Tech category for the first time, nominating five creators including Gerard Williams, known as HipHopGamer. Williams highlighted the NAACP’s intent to engage Black audiences in gaming, tech, and AI conversations....
God of War: Sons of Sparta, a 2‑D Metroidvania developed by Mega Cat Studios, returns the franchise to its Greek roots by placing players in the role of a young Kratos. The game serves as a narrative prequel, exploring Kratos’ early...
NCSOFT will rebrand to “NC Corporation” and file an amendment at its March 26 shareholders’ meeting. The change updates the trade name, English name, head‑office location and website address. It also amends the articles of incorporation to clarify issuance of stock...
The Grass (Green) Roll Cake in Heartopia requires two Green Sugars sold by the weather‑dependent NPC Doris. Doris appears only during rain, snow, or rainbow conditions, and the game’s weather changes randomly every six hours. Players must either monitor forecasts...
PlaySide Publishing and indie studio Fumi Games have pushed the launch of their noir‑style first‑person shooter MOUSE: P.I. for Hire from March 19 to April 16, 2026. The title will ship on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The companies cite the need for extra...
NEXUS and PLAYWITH KOREA report 1.33 million global pre‑registrations for Seal M on CROSS, a mobile MMORPG that launched its registration window on February 11. The title adapts Seal Online’s cartoon‑style visuals and combo‑based combat for smartphones while integrating with the CROSS on‑chain full‑stack ecosystem....
Sony Interactive Entertainment is offering deep discounts across its PlayStation ecosystem, targeting both physical and digital PS5 games, accessories, and the PSVR2 headset. Prices on flagship titles such as God of War Ragnarök and Marvel’s Spider‑Man 2 have dropped to $19.99‑$29.99, while...
The latest EVE Pulse video from CCP Games recaps the CSM 20 summit in Reykjavik and highlights the surge of large‑scale capsuleer battles shaping New Eden in 2026. It showcases the first look at the EVE Forever visual overhaul, including revamped asteroid mining...
