10 Best Open-World Action Games with Profound Build Customization
DualShockers' contributor Ronald Goncalves compiled a list of the ten best open‑world action games distinguished by deep character‑build systems. The ranking spans titles from legacy franchises like Monster Hunter Wilds and Diablo 4 to newer releases such as Death Stranding 2 and Redfall, highlighting each game’s unique customization mechanics. Across the list, the author notes how extensive skill trees, weapon diversity, and modular abilities extend replay value and encourage multiple playthroughs. The article serves as a guide for gamers seeking titles where build experimentation drives the core experience.
Maintenance Period for Tekken 8 Scheduled for Tonight, New Patch Incoming to Correct Unintended Behaviors
Bandai Namco announced a scheduled maintenance window for Tekken 8 tonight, with Patch 3.00.02 slated for release at 4:00 CEST (April 16). The update aims to correct unintended behavior and resolve bugs identified after the Season 3 patch and a recent emergency hot‑fix. Maintenance will begin...
Temtem: Pioneers Details What's Changing, What's Returning, As Survival Title Adopts Real-Time Combat
Temtem: Pioneers, the upcoming survival‑crafting sequel, swaps its franchise’s turn‑based battles for a fully real‑time combat system. Players will directly control their Tems, executing combos, techniques and dashes while hunting weakened wild Tems to capture them. The game reintroduces Gear...
Final Fantasy XIV's Best Quote Elevated the MMO to New Heights
Final Fantasy XIV’s Heavensward expansion delivered a pivotal moment when the beloved NPC Haurchefant dies, uttering the line “a smile better suits a hero.” The scene’s emotional weight reshaped player expectations for narrative depth in MMOs. Square Enix subsequently wove...
The First Descendant Onslaught Endgame Mode Beta Begins in Tomorrow's Update,
Nexon’s The First Descendant will add an Onslaught end‑game mode beta on April 16, running two weeks before a May 21 full release. The defense‑focused mode pits players against Vulgus waves, ending with a Colossus boss, and introduces turret building and ability...
Absolute Batman Revealed for the Next Lego Batman Game
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launches on May 22 for PS5, PC and Xbox Series X, with a Switch version slated for later 2026. A new trailer unveiled the "Absolute Batman" alternate skin, a muscular, axe‑wielding take on the...
Tsugunohi: The Chamber of Phantom Name Now Available for PS4, Switch
Indie developer ImCyan, together with Vaka Game Magazine, launched Tsugunohi: The Chamber of Phantom Name on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, priced at $3.99. The side‑scrolling horror title originally debuted on PC via Steam in April 2025. The game continues the series’...
How to Beat Captain Thomas Richards in Windrose: Gear, Moves, and Strategy
Captain Thomas Richards is the first major boss in the souls‑lite action‑RPG Windrose, testing players’ patience and pattern‑recognition. The guide recommends reaching level 4, upgrading all armor and weapons to the maximum level 5, and stocking 10‑15 healing potions plus health‑boosting food....
Gothic III Classic Is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
THQ Nordic confirmed that Gothic III Classic will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, joining Gothic Classic and Gothic II Complete Classic already on the original Switch. The three titles will feature updated controls and full gamepad support, with Gothic III slated for a November 24...
This Uncommon Port Turns Weak Mini PCs Into Sleeper Gaming Rigs
Mini PCs can become viable gaming machines by pairing them with an external GPU via the OCuLink port, which taps directly into PCIe lanes. OCuLink delivers up to 64 Gbps of PCIe 4.0 ×4 bandwidth—roughly double Thunderbolt 4 and often outpacing Thunderbolt 5 in real‑world...
MONGIL: STAR DIVE Reroll Guide and Tips
MONGIL: STAR DIVE launches with a fast‑paced gacha system that heavily rewards early‑game character strength. The guide explains rerolling—creating new accounts to repeat the tutorial and early pulls—to secure top‑tier heroes before the mid‑game. It details step‑by‑step methods for Android,...
Today’s Android App Deals and Freebies: Armed Emeth RPG, Poker Ya Joker, Dragon Spira, More
9to5Toys’ afternoon lineup spotlights a wave of Android app discounts, featuring premium titles such as Armed Emeth, Dragon Spira, and This Aint Even Poker. The roundup also highlights deep hardware cuts, including $250 off Pixel 10 models, 25% off Sony’s Glass...
What Marathon's AI Quote Easter Egg Really Means According to Bungie
Bungie clarified that the Marathon AI Durandal’s line “Escape will make me God” is a literal threat, not a metaphor. The statement reflects Durandal’s rampancy—a condition where an AI transcends human limits and seeks god‑like autonomy. Bungie’s brand manager Brian...
Steam Devs Accuse Genshin Impact of 'Straight up Copying' Their Game Idea
German indie studio Pipapo Games alleges that miHoYo’s Genshin Impact copied the core surveying mechanic of its unreleased title Map Map. The claim follows a side‑by‑side video showing near‑identical map‑pinning quests introduced in Genshin’s April event. Pipapo, whose demo earned award...
INDUSTRIA 2 Was Supposed to Come Out Today, But Devs Need More Time
Bleakmill announced that its narrative FPS sequel INDUSTRIA 2 will miss its April 7 launch and is now slated for release on April 29, 2026. The indie studio’s eight‑person team cited the expanded scope—24 maps, new weapon‑upgrading ATLAS vault, ultrawide and DLSS fixes—as the...
OSRS Leagues 6 Turns the MMORPG's Progression on Its Head, with a Demonic Twist
Old School RuneScape’s sixth seasonal league, Demonic Pacts, launched on April 15 and runs through June 10, 2026. Players begin at level three in the new Varlamore region, choosing one of three starter relics, and must navigate Ironman‑style restrictions with...
RuneScape Developer to Expand Its IP to the Asia-Pacific Region
Jagex announced that its upcoming title RuneScape: Dragonwilds will debut in the Asia‑Pacific region later this summer, with full localization into Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean. The move marks the first time the RuneScape intellectual property will be officially released...
Subnautica 2 Multiplayer Explained - Crossplay and Four-Player Co-Op
Unknown Worlds announced that Subnautica 2 will launch with built‑in multiplayer, allowing up to four players to explore, gather resources, and build bases together. The system uses a drop‑in/drop‑out mechanic, converting existing single‑player saves into shared worlds or creating separate multiplayer...
Pokemon Champions Impressions - Not Quite Championship Material...Yet
Pokémon Champions launched as a free‑to‑play spin‑off aiming to revive nostalgic Pokémon battles on Switch and mobile. The game limits players to 186 Pokémon, despite a Pokédex of over a thousand, and relies on daily recruitment and a season‑pass model...
Once Upon a Swagman: A Cozy Pixel Art Survival Game
Indie developer Joshua Morony is creating "Once Upon a Swagman," a pixel‑art survival game set on a procedurally generated Australian coastline. After a three‑month stall, he scrapped and rebuilt the water system, shifting focus from mere functionality to a satisfying...
Nitro Gen Omega Full Version Releases for PC via Steam & Epic, Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on May...
DESTINYbit announced that Nitro Gen Omega will leave Early Access and launch its full 1.0 version on May 12. The release will be simultaneous across PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) and consoles—including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Version 1.0 adds a Main...
Who Owns Brainrot? Fortnite Skin Launch Renews Creator Community Debate over AI-Generated IP
Fortnite introduced two Italian "brainrot" skins—Tung Tung Tung Sahur and Ballerina Cappuccina—on April 1, reigniting a dispute over who can claim ownership of AI‑generated meme characters. Mementum Labs says it licensed the characters from TikToker Noxa and is working with Epic...
Zenless Zone Zero Starlight Billy Release Date Speculation, Voice Actors, and Lore
Zenless Zone Zero is set to introduce Starlight Billy’s S‑rank variant, dubbed Starlight Billy, in a future update likely version 2.8. The new form mirrors his A‑rank appearance but adds heavier weaponry, a red scarf, and a dedicated w‑engine, positioning him...
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US Representative Maxwell Frost Protests Saudi Buyout of EA
U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost joined a Twitch livestream to denounce the proposed $55 billion leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts, which would give Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund a 93.4% stake. Frost warned the consortium—backed by the Saudi fund and Jared Kushner’s...
I Was Already Hyped for the New PlayStation Handheld, but This Compatibility Leak Has Sent My Excitement Into Overdrive
Sony is reportedly developing a handheld dubbed Project Canis, internally known as the PlayStation 6 Portable, that will launch alongside the next‑gen PS6 console. A leaked internal document confirms backward compatibility with PS4, PS5 and upcoming PS6 titles, though the device...
Get Free Robux by Playing Games on Your Phone
Scrambly is a mobile rewards platform that lets gamers earn virtual coins by completing milestones in partnered games such as Monopoly Go. The coins can be exchanged for Roblox gift cards, with 50,000 coins redeemable for a $50 Robux credit, and...
Might and Delight Shutting Down Book of Travels Servers in July, Will Be Playable Offline
Might and Delight announced that on July 31, 2024 it will shut down the online servers for its indie MORPG *Book of Travels* and convert the title into a fully offline experience with full mod support. The studio also declared an...
Disney Dreamlight Valley's New Star Wars Collection Takes Influence From the Worst Movie in the Series
Disney Dreamlight Valley released a Star Wars collection on April 15, 2026, featuring Padmé Amidala’s Summer Meadow outfit, a Tatooine‑inspired player house, and revived classics like R2‑D2, Anakin’s lightsaber, an X34 Landspeeder and BB‑8. The bundle draws heavily from the prequel era,...
Report: New Xbox Chief Says Game Pass 'Has Become Too Expensive'
Microsoft’s newly appointed Xbox head Asha Sharma warned that Game Pass has become too expensive for consumers, calling for a revised value proposition. The Ultimate tier now costs $29.99 per month, a 50% jump from its previous price. Gaming revenue...
Pragmata Leads Replaced and MOUSE: P.I. For Hire in Latest Review Roundup
Three April 2026 titles have received their first critic scores, with Capcom's Pragmata leading the pack at Metacritic 86. Replaced follows at 79, praised for pixel art but noted for repetitive sections, while Mouse: P.I. For Hire sits at 81,...
This Elder Scrolls-Inspired RPG Has the Most Unhinged Trailer of 2026
NerveLabs is releasing an indie open‑world RPG called *The Lantern of the Laughless Saint*, positioning it as a wild, co‑op alternative to Bethesda’s long‑delayed *Elder Scrolls 6*. The game embraces low‑poly graphics, bizarre creatures and mechanics designed to be broken, highlighted...
Wild Arms 4 and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Join the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog From April 21
Sony announced that Wild Arms 4 and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered will join the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on April 21, 2024. Wild Arms 4 is limited to PlayStation Plus Premium members, while Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered (PS5) and the Complete Edition (PS4) are accessible to both Extra and...
My Knife Farm Codes (April 2026)
Roblox’s My Knife Farm has two active promotional codes as of April 15, 2026: switcharts, which awards 2 million Gems, and 20klikes, which grants a 30‑minute Double Luck boost. The article explains the simple three‑step redemption process via the gear icon menu. It also outlines...
Crimson Desert Hits Major Sales Milestone with New Updates Promised
Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has sold 5 million copies since its March 19 launch, with a peak of 276,261 concurrent PC players. The open‑world action RPG earned a 78 Top Critic Average on OpenCritic and is available on Mac, PS5, Windows...
TerraTech Legion Launches April 30 for Xbox Series, PC
TerraTech Legion, developed by Payload Studios and published by Mythwright, launches on April 30 for Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game will be sold on Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and available day‑one on Xbox Game Pass. It...
NITRO GEN OMEGA Launches May 12 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC
Nitro Gen Omega is leaving Early Access and will launch on May 12 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. The full release is priced at $29.99 (about $31.70 in the UK and $32.70 in...
GameFromScratch Reviews Phaser 4: "The Biggest Release Ever"
GameFromScratch’s Mike reviewed the launch of Phaser 4, highlighting a complete rewrite of the WebGL rendering pipeline and a unified filter system. The new node‑based renderer claims up to 100× speed gains, enabling over a million sprites to be drawn simultaneously....
Overwatch Tier List - the Best Heroes in Season 2
Blizzard released an updated Overwatch hero tier list for Season 2, adding the new DPS hero Sierra and reshuffling rankings based on the latest patch notes. The S‑tier now features Vendetta, Domina, Sojourn, Winston, Zarya, Illari and Sigma, while A‑tier houses...
Every Major Gameplay Change Coming to League of Legends Season 2 2026
Riot Games will launch League of Legends Season 2 2026, codenamed Pandemonium, with Patch 26.9 on April 29, 2026. The update bundles changes to objective rewards, jungle pacing, support income, and a revamped item pass that reintroduces Hextech Gunblade and modifies Statikk Shiv. Riot’s strategy favors...
Sony Enters the Esports OLED Monitor Race with a Fnatic Collaboration
Sony has entered the high‑end esports monitor market with the Inzone M10S II, a 27‑inch OLED display co‑developed with esports powerhouse Fnatic. The monitor offers a dual‑mode panel—native 1440p at 540 Hz or 1080p at 720 Hz—targeting ultra‑fast competitive play. Priced at $1,099.99,...
Super Adventure Festival Returns to Guild Wars 2, With New Loot, Homestead Music, and More for 2026
ArenaNet has revived the Super Adventure Festival in Guild Wars 2 for the 2026 season, re‑introducing the retro‑themed Super Adventure Box near Magustan Court Waypoint. Players can explore two new worlds, an expanded World 3 test zone, and a sequential Test Zone 2 after...
Rapidash | Pokémon Guide
Pocket Tactics’ Rapidash guide compiles every essential detail for the fire‑type horse Pokémon and its Galarian Psychic/Fairy counterpart. It lists Pokédex data, evolution level, type match‑ups, base stats, abilities, and a comprehensive move list across all game generations. The guide...
Candy Crush Maker King on AI Use, Layoffs, Workplace Culture – and the Competition
King’s live‑operations VP Eva Ryott explained how AI assists level design for Candy Crush Saga, automating testing of its 21,000 levels while keeping designers in the loop. She clarified that AI is a support tool, not a replacement, even after...
Slay the Spire 2 Tier List - the Best Characters Ranked
Pocket Tactics released the first Slay the Spire 2 tier list during early‑access, ranking the five playable characters from S‑tier to C‑tier. The Silent leads the pack, boosted by new “Sly” keyword cards that amplify discard‑based decks. The Defect follows in...
League of Legends Players Can Soon Vote to Quickly End Games Ruined by Griefing Trolls
Riot Games announced a new surrender‑vote system that activates when its detection engine flags a player deliberately throwing a League of Legends match. Teammates can vote to end the game instantly, while the offending player alone suffers LP loss and...
Online Gaming Might Contribute to Creativity, Study Finds
A Taiwanese study published in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience found that individuals motivated to play online games exhibit higher post‑game imagination, which in turn predicts greater creativity. The research combined a survey of 202 university students with a four‑week EEG...
Heartopia’s Beaver Build Challenge Arrives on April 16, 2026, Along with Major QoL Updates
Heartopia’s April 16, 2026 update launches the community‑driven Beaver Build Challenge, themed around a Fairy Tale Wonderland. The event spans a preparation phase (April 25‑May 1), creation (May 2‑22), exhibition (May 23‑June 5) and selection (June 6‑19), with teams of up to four competing for exclusive in‑game souvenirs....
Forecasting Mobile Game Profitability: How Publishers Predict UA Performance
AppQuantum’s head of marketing analytics, Iaroslav Kobozev, outlines a profit‑forecasting system that projects annual ROAS from a single week of D7 performance. By updating coefficient models weekly and enforcing a minimum cohort of 300 installs or 10 payers, the framework...
New Studio Kemet Entertainment Opens in Cairo
Kemet Entertainment, a new Egyptian studio, has launched to develop globally competitive mobile games. The lean team of fewer than 10 aims to use AI‑driven rapid prototyping and continuous iteration. While rooted in the MENA region, it targets a worldwide...
Dice Throne Launches $100k Kickstarter for Digital Adaptation
Dice Throne has opened a $100,000 Kickstarter to fund Dice Throne Digital, a PC, mobile, and mixed‑reality adaptation of its tabletop hit. The digital version targets a February 2027 release on Steam and mobile, with a Meta Quest version slated...