The 20 Best Games Like BOTW
The article curates a list of twenty titles that capture the exploratory spirit of *The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild*, ranging from ambitious newcomers like *Crimson Desert* to genre‑blending experiments such as *Palworld*. It highlights each game’s unique twist on open‑world design, noting mechanics, visual style, and platform availability. Updates include two fresh entries—*Crimson Desert* and *Donkey Kong Bananza*—and a brief pros/cons snapshot for each. The piece serves as a guide for gamers seeking alternatives that deliver freedom, discovery, and varied combat experiences.
Destiny Rising Elemental Condensate Guide: How to Get Any Character for Free
Season 4 of Destiny: Rising adds Elemental Condensate, a currency that lets players unlock any released Lightbearer without spending real money. Two variants exist—Universal Condensate for any character and Mythic Condensate tied to specific heroes. Players can earn up to 15...
2XKO Announces Additional Character, Fuse and Content for 2026, but We're Not Sure if It's a Good or Not so...
Riot Games announced that its free‑to‑play fighting title 2XKO will deliver six new champions in 2026, up from the originally promised five, including three still undisclosed characters. The update also introduces a new Fuse mode in May, a duo‑partner matchmaking...
Demeniss Interactive Map - Crimson Desert
GameRant released an interactive Demeniss map for Pearl Abyss’s open‑world RPG Crimson Desert, covering fast‑travel points, quests, and collectibles in the game’s second region. The map highlights key features such as Belltowers, Abyss Nexus plates, and vendor locations, helping players...
Hernand Interactive Map - Crimson Desert
GameRant released an interactive map for the Hernand region of Crimson Desert, the game’s opening area that houses the bulk of early story content. The map categorizes story quests, faction missions, locations, loot, encounters, and vendors, letting players pinpoint belltowers,...
Pokemon GO Confirms Gen 9 Pokemon Debut for April Event
Niantic confirmed that Gen 9 Steel‑type Orthworm will debut in Pokémon GO’s Steeled Resolve event from April 28 to May 4, appearing in 3‑Star raids with a shiny version at launch. The event also highlights Meltan, offering shiny Meltan via Mystery Boxes and...
'Who on Earth Would Want This?': Almost 90% of PS5 Fans Not Interested in New 'Playerbase' Program
Sony announced a new "Playerbase" program that would place fans inside PS5 games, beginning with Gran Turismo 7, requiring a video interview for a single winner. A Push Square poll of 1,000 PS5 owners revealed 62% disinterest and 27% security concerns,...
King’s Raid Second CBT Is Now Live on Mobile and PC, Bringing Expanded Content and Refined Gameplay
Masangsoft has opened the second closed beta test for its strategy‑RPG King’s Raid on Android, iOS, and PC, running until April 24 2026. The beta expands playable content to Chapter 6, introduces the Soul Weapon system and 31 unique heroes, and adds PvP...
Mortal Kombat 1 Reaches Big Sales Milestone Despite DLC Support Stopping over a Year Ago
Warner Bros. and NetherRealm announced that Mortal Kombat 1 has surpassed 8 million copies sold, reaching the milestone in roughly two and a half years. The surge includes an additional 1.8 million units after the studio halted DLC support a year ago. The...
Warframe Releases Voruna Prime, the Wolven Queen Ready for the Hunt
Digital Extremes has added Voruna Prime, a new Prime Warframe, to Warframe. The feral queen can sprint on all fours, pounce, apply status effects and summon a wolf companion, while featuring gold trim, higher armor, energy and speed. Voruna Prime...
Sky: Children Of The Light's Annual Partnership With Ocean Cleanup Returns With Earth Day Event
The “Days of Nature” Earth Day event returns to Sky: Children of the Light from April 8 to April 23, re‑introducing its Ocean Cleanup partnership and adding a new bottle‑digging activity that contributes to a community sculpture. Players can clean virtual beaches,...
Tonight, Throne and Liberty Adds New Battlegrounds Map, New Co-Op Dungeons, New Brooch Accessory, & More
Throne and Liberty is rolling out a major patch tonight, adding the Floating Elf Garden Battleground map, two new co‑op dungeons, and a brand‑new Brooch equipment slot. The update also introduces three difficulty levels for co‑op content, a limited‑time double...
Dev Behind Busted GTA IV-Like Steam Release Puts Out Apology Letter
Open‑world action title Samson launched on Steam on April 8, 2026 to mixed reviews marred by game‑breaking bugs, performance drops, and broken animations. Creative director Christofer Sundberg, a co‑founder and former Just Cause developer, posted an apology letter acknowledging the "unacceptable" state...
Netflix’s Virtual Game Controller App Just Topped the iOS U.S. App Chart
Netflix’s virtual Game Controller app, which turns iPhones and iPads into controllers for its streamed multiplayer games, surged to the top of the U.S. free iOS chart, hitting #1 on April 5 after entering the top 25 a few days earlier. The...
Freighters, Miners And More Industrial Ships Highlighted In Star Citizen's Newest Expo And Free Fly Event
Star Citizen is launching a "Captains of Industry" mini‑expo that spotlights cargo, hauler, and miner vessels rather than combat ships. The event includes a Free Fly period through April 20, allowing anyone—including non‑pledgers—to test these industrial ships without spending real money...
Gaming and Nerd Culture Are Having a Crowdfunding Moment
In 2026, indie game developers and nerd‑culture creators are turning to crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and BackerKit at unprecedented levels. Projects such as Sacred: Last Pixel of Ancaria, Axis Saga, Neon Odyssey, and a revival of Felicia Day’s web series...
17-2026 5th Planet Games A/S - Annual Report for 2025
5th Planet Games A/S announced the publication of its 2025 annual report on April 8, 2026. The report, filed with the Oslo Stock Exchange, provides audited financial statements and governance information for the fiscal year ending 2025. A link to...
Despite Good Reviews, The First Berserker Khazan Development Team Reportedly Dissolved over Disappointing Sales Just Days After Nexon CEO Praised...
The First Berserker: Khazan received strong critical reviews but fell short of Nexon's sales expectations, prompting the parent company to reassign the Neople development team. Nexon CEO Junghun Lee had recently touted the title as a strategic entry point for...
Lost Ark Sets End Date For Kazeros the First After Race Event, and When We'll See the April-June Roadmap
The Lost Ark team released a new update to calm community concerns after recent layoffs, announcing a roadmap video for April‑June that will drop tomorrow. The preview hints at expanded Shadow Raids, a Shadow event shop, and the June launch of...
Dastan: "Some Levels of Mistakes Are Unacceptable. We Have the Major, I Can't Kick Them Right Now, but if They...
Parivision survived the PGL Bucharest group stage after a shaky start, edging Wildcard in a tight 2‑1 win. The Kazakh coach Dastan "dastan" Akbayev publicly warned that repeated basic mistakes could lead to roster cuts before the upcoming Major. The...
New and Upgraded Bosses, Gear, Challenges and More in Latest Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis Update
Sega released a major update for Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis, adding a new Mission Pass, fresh gear, a limited‑time quest, and a tougher boss, Malignant Ruine Luther. The update also introduces the Legend 4 Lexio gear series, which grants follow‑up attack stocks and increased...
Pokémon GO and MLB Extend Collaboration for 2026 Season
Niantic’s Pokémon GO will continue its partnership with Major League Baseball through the 2026 season, bringing Official Routes, club‑branded PokéStops, and themed in‑stadium games to every MLB ballpark. Selected clubs will host special events featuring Pikachu raids, hour‑long lure bonuses, timed...
Devolver Digital Celebrates Enter the Gungeon's 10th Anniversary with Merch, Giveaways & More
Devolver Digital is marking the 10th anniversary of the hit indie title Enter the Gungeon with a new line of official merchandise now available for pre‑order. The drop includes glow‑in‑the‑dark shirts, beanies and other apparel, and fans can enter a...
EFootball’s Master League Gets a Wild Manga Twist with “That Time I Got Reincarnated in PES”
Konami announced a manga titled “That Time I Got Reincarnated in PES,” adapting its eFootball Master League into an isekai‑style story. The series follows a protagonist reborn inside the Master League world, playing for the nostalgic “We United” club alongside...
Take Down An Old Foe In Pirate101's New Skeleton Key Boss Encounter, Plus Pick Up A New Companion
Pirate101 has launched the “Shadow of Mictlan” update, introducing a new Aztec‑themed Skeleton Key boss, Ch’ok Ak’ab, in the Kingdom of Mictlan. Defeating the boss rewards players with weapons, equipment and a mount, with higher success yielding greater loot. The...
Jame: "At This Tournament I've Run Into a Problem Where I'm Not Sure What to Call, because I Know There...
Parivision secured a Bucharest playoff berth by edging Wildcard 2‑1, finishing the group stage with a modest 3‑2 record despite entering as the top‑ranked favorite. Captain Dzhami “Jame” Ali admitted the squad’s youth and inconsistent aim‑training (CS) are limiting their...
EverQuest and EverQuest II Are Both Getting Server Merges Soon
DayZ? No. EverQuest and EverQuest II are both slated for server merges. EverQuest will combine the Rizlona and Aradune realms on April 15, with up to 12 hours of downtime starting at 6 a.m. PT and a free transfer option for affected players. EverQuest II...
Street Fighter 6 Director Claims Shigeru Miyamoto Left a Lasting Impression While Working on The Legend of Zelda: The Minish...
Street Fighter 6 director Takayuki Nakayama says his time working on The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap left a lasting imprint, thanks to advice from Shigeru Miyamoto. Although Capcom developed the 2004‑05 Game Boy Advance title, Nakayama’s experience there shaped his...
HuNter- to Miss IEM Rio Due to Injury
G2 Esports announced that star rifler Nemanja “huNter‑” Kovač will miss IEM Rio after sustaining a cracked foot bone and severe ligament strain. Lithuanian stand‑in Vilius “tAk” Keserauskas, who posted a 1.11 rating on the G2 Ares academy squad, will fill...
Umamusume Smart Falcon Top Umadol Project Goals Reduced
Cygames announced that the Community Fan Total goals for the global "Umamusume" Smart Falcon All Together: Top Umadol Project have been reduced, allowing every player to receive the exclusive Support Card and two ticket rewards on April 9, 2026. The...
'The Expanse: Osiris Reborn' Has Lots of 'Mass Effect' DNA, but Its Developers Are Teasing a Far More Grounded Sci-Fi...
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, developed by Owlcat Games, is shaping up as a third‑person cover shooter that fuses Mass Effect‑style tactical abilities with deep narrative choices. Set parallel to the TV series’ first two seasons, the game will feature six...
Xbox Achievements System Gets First Overhaul in Years
Microsoft announced a 2026 overhaul of the Xbox achievements system, the first major update in years. The test rollout for Xbox Insiders introduces highlighted completed games, a filter for finished titles, the ability to hide games from a profile, and...
Cursed Tower Defense Codes April 2026
Izacky Games released a fresh batch of promotional codes for the Roblox title Cursed Tower Defense, offering players a range of in‑game rewards such as Easter crates, cash, and premium crates. The list includes codes like EasterEvent, 1000actives, and UPDATE,...
Cursed Tower Defense Codes April 2026
Roblox’s Cursed Tower Defense has released a fresh batch of promotional codes, offering players in‑game cash, coins, and crates. The list includes EasterEvent for five Easter crates, 1000actives for 20 k cash, and several others that reward up to 10 k cash...
When Is the Next Clash Royale Update
Season 82 of Clash Royale, launched in April 2026, is celebrating the game’s 10th anniversary with the Balloon Festival. Supercell follows a predictable cadence, and the next major update—Season 83—is slated for the first week of May, specifically May 4, 2026. The update...
Find Your Words Now Available
Capybara Games released *Find Your Words*, a short adventure that lets players explore a vibrant summer‑camp setting while communicating without speech. The title is available as a free download on Steam for PC, with an optional $5.99 supporter edition that...
ESL Announce IEM Rio Talent List
ESL has released the full English-language broadcast roster for the IEM Rio tournament, which will take place April 13‑19 and feature a $1 million prize pool. The lineup mixes veteran analysts like Freya Spiers and Jacob “Pimp” Winneche with newcomers, notably Martin...
Corner Cutter: Building an HTML5 Racing Game with Phaser
Developer Frank of Happy Coder built Corner Cutter, a browser‑based racing game using Phaser and TypeScript. The game models the optimal racing line with a physics‑based tether system, turning tire grip into a rope that players swing around pylon anchors....
Chris Pratt Got Confirmation About a Long-Rumored Super Mario Glitch
Chris Pratt, the voice of Mario in the new Super Mario Galaxy film, confirmed a long‑rumored glitch in the original 1985 Super Mario Bros. on the NES. The level‑3 exploit lets players repeatedly kick a Koopa shell on a staircase, creating an...
PUBG and Stellar Blade Come Together in the Unlikeliest Collab, and It'll Make Your Wallet Cry
PUBG Studios and Shift Up have teamed up to introduce Eve, the protagonist of Stellar Blade, as the third Contender skin in PUBG Battlegrounds’ Update 41.1. The new skin bundle includes a Nano Suit, War Dress, Comfort Force outfits and interchangeable hair options,...
Dark Fantasy Tactical Game Annulus Lands on Android with Tons of Login Rewards
Annulus, a dark‑fantasy tactical RPG from Nirvana Game, has debuted on Android as a free‑to‑play title, joining its existing Steam release. Players assume the role of a mercenary captain on the war‑torn continent of Novisess, recruiting and training units across...
PGL Bucharest Playoff Bracket Set
The PGL Bucharest 2026 playoffs are now set, with quarter‑final matchups featuring pre‑tournament favorites PARIVISION versus The MongolZ, FUT against B8, Astralis versus EYEBALLERS, and MIBR taking on 3DMAX. Both FUT and Astralis entered the bracket unbeaten after five rounds...
Overwatch's New Hero Sierra Revealed in First Trailer
Blizzard Entertainment unveiled Sierra, the next Damage‑role hero for Overwatch, in an animated trailer that showcases her full‑auto energy rifle and tethered drone DoROTHy. The trailer, set on Watchpoint: Grand Mesa, demonstrates her ability to fire a targeting dart that...
Best Buy Is Giving Away a Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary Collectible Game Case for Free — How to Claim
Best Buy is offering a free Super Mario Bros. 40th‑anniversary collectible game case, a $20‑valued accessory, to customers who buy any two eligible Mario titles for Nintendo Switch or Switch 2. The promotion launched on April 8 and adds the case automatically at checkout once the...
From the C: To the /Mnt/S, Linux Is Better than Ever for PC Gaming – and Easier to Switch to...
The author switched from Windows 11 to the Arch‑based CachyOS after growing frustrated with AI‑heavy updates and performance slowdowns. Recent advances in Proton and tools like ProtonUp‑QT now let Linux run most Windows games with little hassle, making the platform a...
Rhythm Games Hit a New High Note Thanks to Independent Developers
Rhythm games have shifted from mainstream console hits like Guitar Hero to a vibrant indie‑driven renaissance. Small studios such as Beat Hazard, Crypt of the Necrodancer, and the upcoming People Of Note are fusing rhythm mechanics with RPG, shooter and...
Esports Foundation Confirms 16 Games for Esports Nations Cup 2026
The Esports Foundation announced a 16‑game lineup for the 2026 Esports Nations Cup, a nation‑based competition slated for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2‑29. The tournament mirrors the Olympic model by pitting countries against each other rather than club teams. This...
PARIVISION Slog Past Wildcard to Secure Final Bucharest Playoffs Berth
PARIVISION clinched the final PGL Bucharest 2026 playoff spot with a 2‑0 win over Wildcard. The victory hinged on a marathon 54‑round Mirage map—the third‑longest LAN match in CS2 history—followed by a tight 13‑11 Dust2. The North American roster, now...
PUBG: Battlegrounds' New PvE Mode Is All About Fighting Off an Alien Invasion, And/Or Hiding in a Big Man-Made Dirt...
Krafton has launched Xeno Point, a new four‑player co‑op PvE mode for PUBG: Battlegrounds that pits squads against waves of alien robots and boss encounters. The mode features three difficulty levels—normal, hard and impossible—and uses a difficulty‑amplifier system to unlock...
Pokemon Champions Review: An Unfinished Battle Sim with Huge Potential
Pokemon Champions launches as a free‑to‑play competitive battling simulator that excels at onboarding casual players, streamlining team‑building mechanics that were once labor‑intensive in the mainline titles. The game offers a modest roster of roughly 200 Pokémon and removes the grind...