Labyrinth.os Is a Dungeon Crawling Ode to Late '90s and Early 2000s Uncanny CGI
Labyrinth.os is an indie Windows title that revives classic grid‑based, turn‑based dungeon crawling. The game blends retro Japanese CGI aesthetics with surreal storytelling, drawing on influences like Shin Megami Tensei, Alice in Wonderland, and Angel’s Egg. Available on itch.io, it positions itself as a nostalgic yet fresh experience for players craving obscure, atmospheric RPGs. Early footage shows tactical combat and a lore‑rich world built around a mysterious "World Egg" device.
How to Fast Travel in Windrose
Windrose introduces a fast‑travel system in its early‑access build, letting players zip between discovered locations. To unlock it, players must complete the opening quest, craft a Fast Travel Bell from 10 copper ingots and three ropes, then build Fast Travel...
The Week In Games: Pixel-Art Dwarves And The Ghost Of Skull & Bones
Kotaku’s weekly roundup highlights two indie titles that are generating buzz in April 2026. *Regions of Ruin: Runegate* returns as a pixel‑art fantasy RPG sequel, offering upgraded graphics but receiving mixed early Steam feedback. *Windrose* launched in early access and...
How to Handle Your Zenless Zone Zero Top-Up
Zenless Zone Zero players are turning to third‑party platforms for faster, more flexible top‑ups, with UID‑based services leading the shift. BuffBuff, a prominent reseller, offers a streamlined process that requires only a user ID, server selection, and payment method. The...
Next God of War Could Feature Chinese and Japanese Mythological Elements – Rumor
Rumors suggest the next God of War title will move beyond Norse lore, introducing Chinese and Japanese mythological elements alongside previously reported Mayan influences. The game may center on Faye, Kratos’ wife, and feature characters such as the Norse god...
New Lorcana Illumineer's Quest Stars Popular Hunny Wizard Winnie The Pooh
Disney Lorcana is set to release a new Illumineer’s Quest product in October 2026 featuring the beloved Hunny Wizard Winnie the Pooh card from the Fabled set. The $59.99 box will offer a solo or co‑op adventure that expands the Hundred Acre Wood lore,...
How to Get and Use Silver Ingots in Windrose
Windrose players can acquire Silver Ingots, a mid‑tier crafting material, either by purchasing them from the Tortuga Goods Seller for 20 Piastre (approximately $0.20) or by looting them after finishing the “Revenge is Best Served Cold” quest. The ingots are...
Data and Player Sentiment Highlight the Value of Authentic LGBTQ Narratives
At GDC Festival of Gaming 2026, GLAAD presented its 2024 Gaming Report showing that 17 percent of gamers identify as LGBTQ and that inclusive narratives can boost sales. The data indicates 62‑70 percent of non‑LGBTQ players are indifferent to queer content, while...
League of Legends' New WASD Control Scheme Will Be Enabled for Ranked Later This Month
Riot Games is adding an official WASD keyboard control scheme to League of Legends, rolling it out to ranked matches in patch 26.9 later this month. The feature was announced last August and has been tested to keep win‑rate differences...
Windrose Might Have Cemented Its Place Among Standout Indie Survival Games with a Jolly Opening Day, Matey
Windrose, a pirate‑themed survival indie, launched early access in February 2026 and immediately logged just under 70,000 concurrent players on Steam, more than triple its demo peak of 22,000. The launch was amplified by marquee streamers such as Asmongold and...
PC Gaming Tinkerer Throws Down The Gauntlet With $950 DIY Steam Machine
YouTuber Zac Builds unveiled a DIY Steam Machine priced at $950, featuring a Ryzen 5 5600X, Radeon RX 9060 XT, 16 GB RAM and a 2 TB SSD. The system can deliver 4K gaming at 60 fps in titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Spider‑Man 2 using FSR upscaling, positioning it...
Nvidia Says Pragmata Looks ‘Improved’ With Path Tracing, And It Most Certainly Doesn’t
Nvidia claimed that enabling RTX path tracing in Capcom’s upcoming sci‑fi shooter Pragmata improves visual fidelity, showcasing side‑by‑side comparisons that emphasize more accurate shadows and reflections. Independent reviewers, however, say the RTX version looks washed out, with reduced depth and...
Falcons Breeze Past Spirit Into Rio Playoffs
The Falcons secured a playoff berth at IEM Rio 2026 by sweeping Spirit 2‑0, winning Anubis 13‑4 and Mirage 13‑5. Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov led the charge with a 1.87 rating, while Nikola “NiKo” Kovač added a 1.52 rating. Spirit’s Danil...
Did You Hear About Awaysis?
Indie studio 17‑Bit is preparing Awaysis, a top‑down sword‑fighting dungeon crawler that emphasizes physics‑driven momentum. The game draws inspiration from classics like Chrono Trigger and Super Mario 64 and debuted with a demo on Xbox after a Day of the Devs...
Why Brands Are Turning to Video Games for Creative Inspiration
Brands are increasingly borrowing retro video‑game aesthetics to make ads more emotionally resonant. Coinbase’s Oscar‑season spot uses early PlayStation graphics to illustrate financial freedom, while Met‑Rx, Skittles and Jack in the Box have launched Nintendo‑style videos and even a playable game. With over...
3DMAX Eliminate Liquid in Rio
At the Rio Major, 3DMAX eliminated Team Liquid after a dramatic overtime on Nuke, overturning an 11‑4 deficit. French rifler Lucas “Lucky” Chastang anchored the win with a dominant 54‑29 K/D on Ancient, securing a 1.78 rating. Liquid squandered a 4v2...
Overwatch Season 2 Patch Notes Make Big Changes to Roadhog and Soldier 76
Blizzard’s Overwatch 2 Season 2 patch overhauls several legacy tanks and introduces new balance tweaks across the roster. Roadhog’s chain‑hook cooldown rises to eight seconds, Invigorate is removed and a new Hogdrogen Exposure perk grants ally healing. Soldier 76 gains the ability to...
Hades 2's Second Post-Launch Patch Adds in More Prophecy Conclusions and Flirtier Friends
Supergiant Games released Hades 2's second post‑launch patch, adding narrative closures and relationship depth. Prophecies for Odysseus and Arachne now feature narrated conclusion scenes, while most Crossroads characters can receive unlimited gifts after bonding. Melinoë’s non‑platonic ties unlock extra dialogue and...
Free Content for All STALKER 2 PS5 Players in Newest Update
GSC Game World released a free PS5 update for STALKER 2, adding a story‑driven X‑Lab questline and new loading screens. The patch also fixes a mutant overpopulation bug and a mission‑cancellation issue in long campaigns. This content arrives ahead of the...
Lohen of the Favonius Knights Joins Genshin Impact
HoYoVerse announced Lohen of the Favonius Knights as the latest playable character in Genshin Impact's Luna VII update. Lohen is a Cryo‑type who wields a polearm, reflecting his role as vice captain of the Knights' ranged company, though he rarely uses...
7 Years of Development, a Focus on User-Generated Content and a Huge Debate About Farts: Nintendo Details Tomodachi Life: Living...
Nintendo revealed that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, the long‑awaited sequel, will launch on Switch and Switch 2 on April 16, 2026 after a seven‑year development cycle that began in 2017. The team leveraged the Switch’s greater processing power to expand the Mii...
Roblox Is Changing the Eligibility to Upload Games on the Platform
Roblox is tightening its game‑publishing rules to protect its young user base. Developers targeting all ages must now subscribe to Roblox Plus, complete ID verification, enable two‑factor authentication, and keep their accounts in good standing. For titles aimed at players...
Parasol Superstars Now Available on Switch
ININ Games and Taito have launched Parasol Superstars, a digital bundle for Nintendo Switch that pairs the newly worldwide console debut of Spica Adventure with the classic Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III. The bundle is priced at $19.99...
How to Get Gunpowder in Windrose
In the open‑world action‑RPG Windrose, gunpowder is a scarce but vital resource for ranged combat and ship cannons. Players can acquire it quickly by looting Blackbeard Camps encountered during the early crew‑gathering quest, as well as by exploring islands and...
Roblox Launches Natively on PlayStation 5
Roblox announced on April 14 that a native PlayStation 5 app will launch at 2 p.m. PDT, replacing the 2023 launcher. The updated app promises roughly 30 percent faster load times and full support for DualSense haptic and adaptive triggers. This marks the biggest...
How Capcom's Pragmata Blends Puzzle-Solving with Sci-Fi Combat
Capcom’s upcoming title Pragmata blends third‑person shooting with real‑time, Snake‑style hacking puzzles, requiring players to juggle two characters, Hugh and Diana, simultaneously. Set on a lunar base overrun by rogue AI, the game’s combat‑puzzle hybrid aims to keep players engaged...
7 PS3 RPGs Still Locked on Original Hardware
A niche list of seven role‑playing games that debuted on the PlayStation 3 remain confined to their original hardware, with no official ports or remasters. The titles span licensed Western titles, Japanese hack‑and‑slash hybrids, and experimental survival games such as Tokyo...
Dune: Awakening's Deep Desert Instances & PvE Changes, Plus More Improvements, Hit the Test Client
Funcom released a public test client patch that reworks Dune: Awakening’s Deep Desert, adding separate PvE and PvP instances while making PvE the dominant mode. The update also converts Hagga Basin to a fully PvE area and boosts non‑combat unique...
Everything in League of Legends Season 2: Arena Overhaul, Classic Keystones Return, and WASD Ranked
League of Legends Season 2 introduces a sweeping Arena overhaul that replaces standard matches with three rotating event formats—3×6, Bravery, and Swift—plus a new map, Petricite Grove, and upgraded augments. Fan‑favorite classic keystones such as Deathfire Touch return, widening build diversity...
Ponyta | Pokémon Guide
Ponyta is a fire‑type Pokémon from Kanto that also appears as a Psychic‑type in Galar, spanning nine game generations. It evolves into Rapidash at level 40, with the Galarian form following the same evolution path. The guide details its base stats,...
Dosa Divas Now Available on Switch 1 & 2
Outerloop Games has released its narrative‑driven turn‑based RPG *Dosa Divas* on Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 at a launch price of $19.99, with a limited‑time 10% discount. The game follows sisters Amani and Samara as they travel through vibrant villages, cooking meals...
A Storied Life: Tabitha Now Available on Switch
Lab42 Games’ narrative puzzle title *A Storied Life: Tabitha* is now available on Nintendo Switch, published by Secret Mode. The game invites players into the former home of the late Tabitha, where they must sort, pack, and preserve items to reconstruct her memoirs....
Riot Reinvents LoL Arena with Events, Augment Leveling, and New Maps
Riot Games launches Arena Season 2, overhauling League of Legends’ fast‑paced mode with rotating Events, a new augment‑leveling system, fresh maps, and expanded Guests of Honor. Events such as 3×6, Bravery and Swift replace the static 2v2 format, while the new...
League of Legends’ WASD Controls Pass Balance Test, Headed to Ranked
Riot Games announced that its experimental WASD control scheme has cleared internal balance tests and will debut in League of Legends Ranked play with Patch 26.9, kicking off Season 2. After months of large‑scale playtesting, the new movement system now sits at...
Gamer Census ‘25-’26 Shows Pokémon, Splatoon, and Smash Bros. As Japan's Most Popular Games
The 2025‑2026 Gamer Census surveyed 11,850 Japanese players, revealing Nintendo’s dominance on consoles. Pokémon Scarlet/Violet claimed the top spot, followed by Splatoon 3 and Pokémon Legends: Z‑A. Nintendo exclusives filled the majority of the top‑15 list, with titles like Donkey Kong Bananza and Animal...
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Rated for Switch Release
The Indonesian Game Rating System (IGRS) has listed Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred for a Nintendo Switch release, indicating the expansion – and likely the base game – will arrive on Switch or its successor, Switch 2. The rating suggests a near‑certain...
I've Seen Skate's New Nike SB Event Early, but EA Still Isn't Talking About Its Mobile Version
EA’s Full Circle studio launched a high‑profile Nike SB collaboration for Skate, running a free‑gear event through May 5, 2026. The event showcases classic and modern Nike sneakers while expanding the game’s battle‑pass cosmetics. Full Circle cites over 30 million players since Season 3’s...
"I Wanted You to Feel Bad": Former Battlefield Audio Designer Recalls Punching Himself to Record More Realistic Gunshot Screams
Former DICE audio designer Bence Pajor revealed on the Game Makers Notebook podcast that he once punched himself under a blanket to capture realistic gun‑hit screams for Battlefield 3/4. The raw, painful recordings impressed him but triggered panic attacks in a fellow...
How to Increase Your Inventory in Windrose
Windrose lets players expand their limited inventory by building a workbench early in the game. The workbench unlocks two backpack options—a torn sailcloth bag and a more spacious sailor backpack—both equipped in the accessories slot. Crafting the sailor backpack requires...
How to Increase Stamina in Windrose
Windrose players often struggle with low stamina, which limits combat, movement, and exploration. The guide outlines four primary methods to boost stamina: cooking specific recipes, allocating Endurance stat points on level‑up, investing talent points in Agile and Marathon Runner, and...
Ace Combat 7 Influenced Sentenced to Be a Hero — Here's Why It's a Must-Play Game
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, the 2019 combat flight simulator, has been cited as a key inspiration for the fantasy anime series Sentenced to Be a Hero. In an interview with Anime News Network, writer Rocket Shokai explained that the game’s...
Capcom’s Killing It Right Now
Capcom has entered a period of critical and commercial resurgence in 2026, highlighted by strong early reviews for Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem. After a decade of missteps—including the poorly received Resident Evil 6 and Street Fighter V—the company has revitalized its...
How to Level Up Crafting Stations in Windrose
Windrose requires players to upgrade crafting stations by building specific add‑on structures within a Bonfire’s area of influence, rather than using a simple UI button. Each station—such as the Workbench, Weaponsmith, or Alchemy Table—has its own set of required add‑ons,...
No Man's Sky Gets New Update for April 2026
Hello Games released the Xeno 6.32 update for No Man's Sky, addressing six bugs identified after the Xeno Arena expansion launched on April 8. The patch resolves an NPC unresponsiveness issue near Holo Arena tables, underwater visual flicker, Corvette upgrade loss, item duplication, a...
Hades 2 Update 2 Out Now, Patch Notes – Bonus Content and More
Supergiant Games has rolled out Hades 2 Update 2 for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, introducing a suite of new narrative content, quality‑of‑life tweaks, and extensive bug fixes. Players now see narrated conclusion scenes for character prophecies and can gift Bath Salts, Twin...
Vitality Survive G2 Scare to Secure Playoffs in Rio
Team Vitality secured a playoff berth at IEM Rio by defeating G2 Esports 2‑1 in a three‑map series. The win halted G2's momentum after a dominant 13‑5 Mirage victory but extended Vitality's series win streak to 18 consecutive matches, a...
How to Get Plant Fiber in Windrose to Kickstart the Early Game
Windrose players need Plant Fiber for early‑game construction, armor, and quest items. The resource drops only from bushes and ferns, yielding roughly two fibers per bush, and a sword is the fastest tool for collection. Experts recommend stockpiling about 200...
Replaced Dev Warns Of Issue For Xbox Series S Players At Launch, Fix Planned For This Week
Sad Cat Studios announced that the new Xbox Game Pass title Replaced experiences a memory‑related hang on Xbox Series S when transitioning from Chapter 4 to Chapter 5 after a continuous play session. The issue can cause loss of progress, but a temporary...
Metro Author Teases New Detail About Upcoming 2039 Game
Xbox officially confirmed Metro 2039 at its First Look event on April 16, signaling the long‑awaited continuation of the post‑apocalyptic shooter franchise. Author Dmitry Glukhovsky teased that the title will be the series’ darkest installment, drawing heavily on the Russo‑Ukrainian war’s grim realities....
Disney Yank a Bunch of Games From Steam, Including Bonafide Classics Star Wars: Dark Forces, Outlaws and High School Musical...
Disney removed 15 of its linked titles from Steam on April 14, including classic shooters Star Wars: Dark Forces and Outlaws. The purge follows a January wave that saw 14 more Disney‑related games disappear. Most of the delisted titles are...