The Best Games that Feature Darth Maul
Disney+ launched the first four episodes of *Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord*, putting the former Sith Zabrak front‑and‑center for the first time in a major series. While no new Star Wars games coincide with the debut, the show sparked a look back at Darth Maul’s extensive gaming history, which now spans more than 20 titles since his 1999 film debut. The article ranks the ten best games featuring Maul, from blockbuster shooters to surprise guest‑character slots in skate and toys‑to‑life titles. It highlights how the character’s presence bridges generations of fans across platforms.
Solo Japanese Indie Strategy RPG Balorizon Releases for PC via Steam This May
Japanese solo indie developer Renka has announced Balorizon, a new strategy RPG slated for a May release on Steam. Players assume the role of a colony ruler, juggling domestic affairs, diplomacy, and expansion wars to shape a fantasy nation. The...
Necrophosis: Full Consciousness Launches May 28
Necrophosis: Full Consciousness, a weapon‑free horror title from Dragonis Games, launches on May 28, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. A physical PS5 edition bundles the bonus game The Shore, while the console releases also include the...
OneState RP Feels Like a True Social Roleplay Experience on Mobile, Now Globally Available
OneState RP, ChillBase's social action‑adventure role‑play game, launched globally on Android and iOS with its Version 1.0 update. The release adds a reworked Los Angeles‑inspired open world, parkour mechanics, and expanded RP systems. The title has already surpassed 10 million downloads and sits...
The First Descendant’s New Mode Is Destiny 2’s Onslaught with a Few Extra Steps
Nexon's *The First Descendant* announced an Onslaught‑style mode debuting as a beta on April 16, with a full launch scheduled for May 21. The mode tasks solo or squad players with defending a target against waves of enemies, building and upgrading sentry...
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[Industry News] ESL FACEIT Group and KICK Announce Strategic Global Partnership to Accelerate Esports Growth and Audience Expansion
ESL FACEIT Group announced a strategic partnership with livestreaming platform KICK to broaden its distribution beyond traditional broadcasters. The deal will stream all major English‑language Counter‑Strike and Dota 2 events, including IEM, ESL One and the ESL Pro League, on KICK’s...
Animal Crossing's 25th Anniversary Is Here, and All We Got From Nintendo Was This Lousy Leaf
Nintendo marked Animal Crossing’s 25th anniversary with a modest in‑game leaf statue and a playlist of 158 original tracks on Nintendo Music. The leaf, a glowing green item, offers little aesthetic value for many players, and no major game re‑releases...
Tekken 8 Competitor Showcases New Tier List for Season 3 that Places Two Characters Above the Rest
Trojan, a top‑10 Tekken 8 competitor, published his early‑impressions tier list for Season 3. The list crowns Nina and Law as the sole S‑tier characters, while an A‑tier features Anna, Dragunov, King, Clive, Heihachi, Alisa and Lili. Twenty‑five fighters fall into the...
14 Tons of Steam Controllers Appear to Have Just Arrived in the US, Hinting at Imminent Release Date
A massive shipment of 12,970 kg of "wireless PC controllers" has arrived in the United States, likely destined for Valve. Based on an average controller weight of 300 g, the cargo could contain more than 40,000 units, suggesting a near‑term launch of...
Windrose Gets Off to an Early Access Flyer as Reborn Pirate Game Sets Sail on the High Seas
Windrose, formerly the PvP‑focused Crosswinds, relaunched as a PvE‑driven pirate adventure in Early Access. The redesign has resonated, earning a “Very Positive” Steam rating and drawing more than 25,000 concurrent players. While still PC‑only, the strong launch suggests the title...
Memolith: Forsaken by Light Full Version Releases for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on April 27
Webzen and Black Anchor announced that Memolith: Forsaken by Light will launch worldwide on Steam and the Epic Games Store on April 27 (US Pacific) and April 28 in Korea and Japan. The turn‑based tactical RPG has been in Early Access since...
Analyst Report: Applovin Corp
AppLovin Corp received a new BUY rating as Argus launched coverage, with senior analyst Joseph F. Bonner highlighting the firm’s mobile advertising platform. The company’s core real‑time ad auction helps game developers, publishers, and advertisers monetize global audiences. AppLovin went...
Complete Walkthrough for Life Is Strange: Reunion
Life is Strange: Reunion, released in April 2026, picks up a year after Double Exposure and lets players control both Max and Chloe. The game introduces legacy choices that shape relationships, romance routes, and achievement unlocks, while Max’s rewind powers...
Subnautica 2's Steam Page No Longer Lists Krafton as Publisher, and some Weird Tags Have Been Removed
The legal battle between Krafton and Unknown Worlds over Subnautica 2 has culminated in a court order restoring co‑founder Ted Gill full control of the early‑access launch and the Steam backend. Following the ruling, Krafton’s name was removed as publisher from...
Clicker RPG Tap Tap Loot Is Now Available for PC via Steam
Irox Games has brought its new clicker RPG Tap Tap Loot to PC via Steam, expanding the title beyond mobile platforms. The game blends mouse clicks and keyboard typing to advance a hero through six biomes, offering more than 200...
UK Games Market Hit Record £8.8bn in 2025
The UK video‑games market reached a record $11.2 bn in 2025, expanding more than 7% year‑over‑year. Digital software accounted for $6 bn of that total, with console sales alone hitting $3.2 bn, while physical game sales dropped to $405 m. Hardware contributed $2.8 bn, buoyed...
Firestar73 Challenges Pokémon GO Orlando Regional Ruling, Calls Penalty a “Clear Mistake”
Top Pokémon GO player Firestar73 has appealed a game‑loss penalty imposed after his post‑match celebration at the Orlando Regional 2026 finals. Tournament officials deemed his headset‑throwing and cheering unsportsmanlike, overturning his victory and costing him the title and prize money. In...
Bloober Team Expands Leadership, as Studio Steps up to Seven Horror Titles in Active Development
Bloober Team, known for the Silent Hill 2 remake and Layers of Fear series, has added three senior executives from Activision, CD Projekt and Klabater to its leadership team. The studio will continue running two core single‑player horror projects while co‑developing five...
FC Mobile Confirms PlayStyles Beta: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
EA Sports has confirmed that the PlayStyles system will arrive in FC Mobile via a limited beta rollout slated for around April 20, 2026 in select regions. PlayStyles expand on the existing Traits mechanic by triggering dynamic actions that mirror real‑world player...
Roguelite Action RPG Clockfall Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Radical Theory and Rever Games announced Clockfall, a roguelite action RPG for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The title will debut in Early Access on Steam for PC later in 2026 before a full launch across consoles. Clockfall combines...
Mongil: Star Dive Pre-Downloads Now Available on Mobile and PC via Standalone Launcher and Epic Games Store
Netmarble has opened pre‑downloads for Mongil: Star Dive a day before its worldwide launch, letting players fetch the game on PC via the Epic Games Store and Netmarble’s own launcher, as well as on Android and iOS. The official launch...
NiKo on Karrigan Rumors: "There Is Really No Distraction From Our Side at All"
Falcons opened IEM Rio with a dramatic comeback, overturning a 1‑9 start to beat 3DMAX. Amid the win, speculation intensified that veteran captain Finn “karrigan” Andersen will replace Damjan “kyxsan” Stoilkovski after the event. NiKo quashed lingering rumors of a...
SteamOS 3.8.2 Beta Brings Fixes for Security Issues, Trackpad on Legion Go and Borderlands 2
Valve rolled out SteamOS 3.8.2 Beta, a preview build that adds a suite of stability, security and hardware compatibility fixes ahead of the next stable release. The update patches a Borderlands 2 startup crash, restores Legion Go trackpad functionality after sleep, and upgrades Flatpak,...
Viking Rise Celebrates Its Third Anniversary With Music, Rewards, And A Massive IRL Prize
Viking Rise, IGG's Norse‑themed strategy live‑service game, marks its third anniversary, a rare feat in a market where long‑running titles are dwindling. The title now supports over 2 million active monthly users and has amassed 67 million registered players worldwide. To celebrate,...
Pokémon Unite Articuno Research Event: Here’s How to Get Articuno for Free
Pokémon Unite has launched the Articuno Research event, offering the new Defender‑type Pokémon’s Unite License, background, frame, and stickers for free. Players earn Research Coins by completing daily, weekly and special missions that grant Theses, which raise a Research Gauge to...
Mouse: P.I. For Hire Review
Mouse: P.I. For Hire, an indie 2D shooter by Fumi Games, blends 1920s cartoon aesthetics with a film‑noir detective premise starring anthropomorphic mice. The hand‑drawn black‑and‑white visuals and varied set pieces capture the era’s charm, but the story—mixing fascist satire...
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[Industry News] CodeDev Targets Triple-Digit Growth; Reunites Former MPG Leadership with Appointment of Andy Norman as COO
CodeDev, the Unreal Engine co‑development studio known as “The Unreal Guys,” announced Andy Norman as its new chief operating officer as it targets a headcount jump from 40 to 80 by the end of 2026. Norman, who previously led Keywords...
How to Save Everybody in Life Is Strange: Reunion
Life is Strange: Reunion offers two distinct endings based on Chloe's final decision to either burn a time‑travel photo or give it to Max. While the ending is technically chosen at the last moment, players can achieve a "perfect" outcome...
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection 'Mega Man Battle Network Series BGM' DLC Launches April 23
Capcom announced a free downloadable content (DLC) for the Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection that will add music from the Mega Man Battle Network series. The BGM pack launches on April 23 and can be selected in the sound settings for battles or the...
Animal Crossing Celebrates 25th Anniversary, New Horizons Updated to Version 3.0.2
Nintendo released version 3.0.2 of Animal Crossing: New Horizons on April 13, 2026, marking the series' 25th anniversary with a new Leaf logo statue delivered via the in‑game mailbox. The patch primarily addresses a suite of bugs—from hotel guest room exits to crafting...
The Best 'Legend of Zelda' Game Came Out 34 Years Ago
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past debuted on April 13, 1992 for the SNES, redefining top‑down 2D adventure gaming. Its technical leap gave Link iconic tools like the Pegasus Boots and Master Sword, establishing mechanics that would become series staples. Nintendo has re‑released...
The Wait Is Over: NVIDIA GeForce Now Is Launching in India on April 16
NVIDIA announced that its GeForce Now cloud‑gaming platform will go live in India on April 16, entering a beta phase for users who signed up on the company’s microsite. The service will run on locally hosted Blackwell‑powered RTX 5080 servers, offering the same...
Where to Find the Finest Rhinard Cannon in Crimson Desert
The Finest Rhinard Cannon in Crimson Desert is a rare two‑handed spear‑cannon found in a stone tower west of Dewhaven and north of Three Brothers' Cliff. It offers infinite ammo, a base attack of 24 that can be refined to...
Pokémon Unite Articuno Guide: Best Builds, Held Items, Moveset and Gameplay Tips
Articuno joins Pokémon Unite as a Defender‑type champion that excels at crowd control through freeze and slow effects. The guide outlines its free event acquisition, core abilities, and the Blizzard → Ice Beam combo that instantly freezes opponents. Recommended held items focus on sustain...
Shikhondo: Blue Pieta for PC Launches May 18
Shikhondo: Blue Pieta, a fantasy bullet‑hell shoot‑em‑up from DeerFarm, will debut on PC via Steam and Stove on May 18, with PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and Switch releases slated for later. The title shifts the series to a side‑scroll perspective, set in...
Arknights: Endfield Voice Actors Updated List
Gryphline’s new 3D strategy RPG, Arknights: Endfield, has released a comprehensive voice‑actor roster covering English, Japanese and Chinese dubbing for every operator currently in the game. The list features notable talent such as Kira Buckland, Yui Horie, and a mix...
After His City Builder Flopped in Early Access, Firewatch's Nels Anderson Didn't Give Up: 'Smarter People than Me … Probably...
After seven years of development, indie studio Sonderlust released Generation Exile, a solarpunk city‑builder, in early access last fall. Despite 35,000 wishlists, the game sold fewer than 300 copies, prompting designer Nels Anderson to question early‑access fatigue and market visibility....
Nimble Neuron Signs MOU with 2027 Chungcheong Universiade Organizing Committee and Daejeon Information & Culture Industry Promotion Agency
South Korean game developer Nimble Neuron has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the 2027 Chungcheong Universiade Organizing Committee and the Daejeon Information & Culture Industry Promotion Agency to integrate esports into the upcoming Summer World University Games. The pact,...
Co-Op Games that Start as Simple Adventures, But Become Incredibly Dark by the End
A growing niche of cooperative video games begins with simple, family‑friendly premises but pivots to mature, often bleak storylines by their climax. Titles like LEGO Star Wars, A Way Out, Splinter Cell: Conviction, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, and...
IEM Rio 2026 Group Stage Highlights
The IEM Rio 2026 group stage delivered a torrent of high‑impact plays as top CS:GO teams battled through a double‑elimination format. Highlights included m0NESY’s quad spraydown that secured Anubis for Vitality, ZywOo’s ace to close the first map for NAVI, and...
Over 600 Attend First Offline Meetup for NC's Aion 2
NC held its first offline meetup for the MMORPG Aion 2 in Gangnam‑gu, Seoul, drawing more than 600 players—well above the planned 400 capacity. Development PD Kim Namjoon and Business Division Head So In‑seop led a Q&A session, prompting the organizers to add...
YOReDz Is the First Player to Achieve God of Destruction 7 Rank in Tekken 8
Competitive fighting game Tekken 8 has entered its third season, adding new characters and expanding its esports calendar. Player yOReDz, long‑time leader on the online leaderboard, became the first to attain the God of Destruction 7 rank, surpassing the 400,000‑point threshold. His...
Starfield To Get Hotfix For PS5 Crashing Issues
Bethesda has acknowledged widespread crashing problems with Starfield on PlayStation 5 and announced a hotfix slated for release within the week. The crashes affect both standard PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles, prompting players to experience frequent freezes in specific game areas. As...
INDUSTRIA 2 Release Countdown: Exact Date and Time
Bleakmill confirmed that the narrative‑FPS adventure Industria 2 will launch worldwide on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The Steam release goes live at 7 am PT (10 am ET, 3 pm UTC). The sequel continues Nora’s story, adding crafting, weapon upgrades and a pre‑launch demo. A SteamDB‑based...
Utawarerumono: Lost Frag Offline Archive Version Confirmed
Aquaplus announced an offline story archive for the mobile title Utawarerumono: Lost Frag, slated to launch before the game’s service ends on April 23, 2026. The archive could feature fully voiced main and event narratives, though details remain tentative. Meanwhile, Capcom and...
Hollywood Is Making yet Another Roblox Movie Adaptation
Disney‑owned 20th Century Studios announced plans to adapt the Roblox horror hit *99 Nights in the Forest* into a live‑action feature film, marking its first game adaptation and the fourth Roblox title pursued by Hollywood. The game, launched in June 2025, has amassed 26 billion lifetime visits and...
Kirby Air Ride City Trial Map Considered for Kirby Air Riders’ Skyah
Director Masahiro Sakurai revealed that Nintendo considered reusing the GameCube’s Kirby Air Ride City Trial map for the new Skyah mode in Kirby Air Riders, but technical hurdles and high development costs made it unfeasible. The team had to redesign...
Hackers Reveal Rockstar Earns Over $1 Million A Day From GTA Online
Hackers from ShinyHunters leaked internal Rockstar data showing GTA Online pulling roughly $1.3 million per day, about $10 million a week, over the past six months. Weekly revenue averages $9.6 million, with peaks near $28 million, while Red Dead Online trails at about $0.5 million...
All Acquisitions (Weapons and Armors) in Skull Horde and How to Get Them
Skull Horde’s acquisition system ties powerful weapons and armor to specific in‑game achievements, turning each run into a strategic milestone hunt. Unlocks range from simple luck thresholds, like the Rabbit’s Foot, to demanding feats such as 999 corpuscles for Carrion...
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Details Leak Online
Ubisoft’s long‑awaited remake of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag was partially exposed after a security breach at Indonesia’s game rating agency. The leaked description confirms the addition of new characters and storylines, the removal of the modern‑day segments that have drawn...