Intel Updates Arc Graphics Driver with 'Gaming Support' For the GPU Gamers Aren't Getting
Intel released a new driver update that adds explicit gaming support for its Arc Pro B70 and B65 GPUs, which are built on the G31 silicon originally intended for gaming. The driver leverages optimisations from the Arc B580’s Xe2 architecture, but the G31’s 32 Xe2 cores and 256‑bit memory bus still fall short of Nvidia’s RTX 5070 performance by roughly 85 %. At 378 mm² the die is considerably larger and costlier than competing chips, prompting Intel to keep the G31 focused on AI workloads rather than high‑end gaming.
Pokémon Champions Nerfs Sleep and Paralysis, and Fans Are Thrilled
Pokémon Champions, the new live‑service spin on the franchise, has rolled out balance tweaks that reduce the severity of Sleep and Paralysis status effects. Sleep now lasts only one to two turns, while Paralysis’s immobilization chance drops from 1‑in‑4 to...
Superstar Baseball Codes April 2026
Metavision released a fresh batch of Superstar Baseball codes for the Roblox title, offering free spins, lucky spins, and in‑game coins. The list includes DEADEYE, SKYBOUND, SOFTBALL, 90KLIKES, BLIGHT, TUTORIAL, and SUPERSTAR, each delivering specific rewards. Players redeem codes via...
Jailbreak Codes (April 2026)
Roblox Jailbreak has four active promotional codes as of April 8, 2026, offering cash rewards of 10,000 or 20,000 and two exclusive tire‑sticker cosmetics. Players redeem codes by interacting with any in‑game ATM and confirming the entry. The article also lists expired...
A Brutal, Single-Player Twist on Escape From Tarkov, Road to Vostok Has Finally Launched
Road to Vostok, a single‑player survival shooter inspired by Escape From Tarkov, has entered Steam Early Access at $14.99 with a 25% launch discount. Developed by Finnish indie Antti Leinonen, the game features a realistic day‑night cycle, weather, and seasonal...
Logitech Superstrike vs Razer Viper V4 Pro: The Battle for the Competitive Crown
Logitech’s G Pro X2 Superstrike introduces true analogue switches, aiming to shave milliseconds off click registration for low‑time‑to‑kill shooters. Razer counters with the Viper V4 Pro, a lighter 49‑g mouse featuring a 50,000‑dpi Focus Pro sensor, up to 180 hours of battery life and a more premium...
Gunnar Optiks Collabs with CD Projekt Red on Cyberpunk Dex Glasses
Gunnar Optiks has teamed up with CD Projekt Red to launch the Cyberpunk Dex glasses, a $125 accessory inspired by the Night City fixer Dexter DeShawn from Cyberpunk 2077. The limited‑edition frames blend blue‑light filtering technology with the game’s iconic aesthetic,...
GamesBeat Reveals Nominee Shortlist for Inaugural BOSS Mode Awards
GamesBeat has released the shortlist for its inaugural BOSS Mode Awards, naming 30 women leaders across three categories: Woman of the Year, Rising Star, and Lifetime Achievement. The nominees represent a cross‑section of senior talent from EA, Riot Games, Netflix,...
Peak Co-Developer Landfall Might Finance Your Next Indie Game
Swedish studio Landfall has launched Evil Landfall, a publishing offshoot that will provide project‑based funding and advisory support to indie developers. Led by CEO Kirsten‑Lee Naidoo, the label can invest up to $1 million per year in a handful of games that...
PocketGamer.biz Podcast: Skillz, Beamable and the Live Ops Shift
Skillz announced the acquisition of Beamable, aiming to transform its competitive‑gaming platform into a full‑service business operating system for game studios. The deal will combine Skillz's tournament infrastructure with Beamable's live‑ops and backend tools, enabling developers to focus on gameplay...
Hazard Levels Launches in Early Access for PC on April 30
Wales Interactive announced that its cooperative first‑person shooter Hazard Levels will enter Early Access on PC via Steam on April 30, 2026, with a full‑release slated for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC in Q4 2026. The game blends survival‑horror and physics‑driven gameplay,...
Huge Changes Coming to VCT in 2027
Riot Games will overhaul the Valorant Champions Tour in 2027, replacing its franchise league with an open tournament structure. Teams will start in open qualifiers, progress to regional events, then to international Masters and Champions stages. The new model introduces...
Hazelight Studios Celebrates 50 Million Game Sales Milestone
Hazelight Studios announced that its three games have sold over 50 million copies worldwide, with *It Takes Two* contributing 30 million units. The milestone underscores the studio’s success in the cooperative‑gaming niche since its 2018 debut with *A Way Out*. Hazelight’s consumer‑friendly...
007 First Light Faces Another Major Delay For Nintendo Players
IO Interactive announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light is delayed indefinitely, while the game stays on track for its May 27, 2026 launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The company offered no specific reason, citing a desire...
League of Legends Patch 26.08 Is Already in Trouble, as Riot Reviews Controversial Viego Buffs
Riot Games previewed League of Legends patch 26.08 with a proposed buff to Viego’s Q damage (raising it to 30) and increased missing‑HP scaling on his ultimate. The community reacted strongly, calling the changes “insane,” which led lead designer Matt...
Pokémon Champions Shakes up the Competitive Scene with Short List of Items and Monsters
Pokémon Champions launched on April 7 as a free‑to‑play live‑service battle platform, but its day‑one roster is limited to just 186 Pokémon. The game also offers a truncated selection of held items, omitting staples like Life Orb, Assault Vest, and Choice...
How to Unlock Pocahontas in Disney Dreamlight Valley
The Whispers of the Wind update adds Pocahontas to Disney Dreamlight Valley, but she isn’t unlocked with Dreamlight currency. Players receive a letter from Moana, collect glowing algae on Dazzle Beach, and follow a multi‑step quest involving petal winds, buried...
007 First Light Release Date, Trailer, and Latest News
IO Interactive announced that 007 First Light will launch on May 27, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version arriving later that year. The game promises an original James Bond origin story presented in a third‑person...
Bungie Promises "Zero Tolerance" For Marathon Cheaters with New Reporting Tools
Developer Bungie announced a zero‑tolerance stance on cheating in its sci‑fi extraction shooter Marathon, rolling out new reporting tools and expanding telemetry to catch offenders. The latest patch, version 1.0.5.3, also rebalances gameplay by reducing melee knife effectiveness and making...
If You Hate Mobile Gaming with Touchscreen Controls, the New Android 17 Beta Update Could Be Your Saviour
Google’s Android 17 Beta introduces system‑wide controller remapping, letting users assign button layouts for any connected gamepad across the entire OS. The feature eliminates the need for per‑game configuration or third‑party companion apps, streamlining the mobile gaming experience. Android’s move...
LordKnight Releases His Winners and Losers Tier List for the Upcoming Guilty Gear Strive Version 2.00 Patch
LordKnight released a provisional Winners and Losers tier list ahead of Guilty Gear Strive version 2.00, scheduled for April 9, 2026. The list crowns Axl, Chipp and I‑No as the biggest beneficiaries, while Asuka, A.B.A. and Testament are flagged as major losers. Additional characters...
Crimson Desert: How to Solve the Hillside Manor Strongbox Puzzle
The Hillside Manor Strongbox is an early‑game puzzle in Crimson Desert, located on the second floor’s southwest corner of the manor in northeastern Hernand. Players can bypass hostile guards by slipping through a rear window, then must rotate three dials...
I Wish I Didn’t Care About 'Marathon' Player Numbers, But I Do
Bungie's new extraction shooter Marathon has sold roughly 1.2 million copies and now averages 20,000‑30,000 concurrent players on Steam. The title’s modest live‑service numbers contrast sharply with Sony’s $3.7 billion acquisition of Bungie and its desire for Fortnite‑scale revenue. Compared with failed...
Fast-Paced Action Adventure Game Koshmar: The Last Reverie Announced for Consoles, PC
Purple Ray Studio announced Koshmar: The Last Reverie, a single‑player action‑adventure slated for a 2027 release on PC via Steam and unspecified next‑gen consoles. The game follows Violet, a teen who explores lucid dreams and nightmarish realms, balancing combat, puzzle‑solving,...
Fuga: Melodies of Steel Is Bringing Its Acclaimed SRPG Experience to Mobile, Arriving in Summer 2026
CyberConnect2 announced that its tactical RPG *Fuga: Melodies of Steel* will debut on Android and iOS in summer 2026. The mobile version bundles the Deluxe Edition content and all three DLC packs at no extra charge. Optimized touch controls, multiple...
Bylina for PC Launches April 20
Bylina, a Slavic‑folklore‑inspired action RPG, launches on PC on April 20 via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. Developed by Far Far Games and published by Digital Vortex, the game follows the young bogatyr Falconet as he shares his body with...
Critics’ Week: Pocket Card Jockey’s Inevitable Hurtle Towards the Abyss
Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On, a Game Freak title, revives the delisted 3DS horse‑racing solitaire for Apple Arcade. The game pairs Golf‑style solitaire rounds with horse positioning, creating a strategic loop where card skill directly impacts race outcomes. A breeding mechanic...
The Switch 2 Version of 007 First Light Has Been Delayed Until This Summer
IO Interactive announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light will not arrive with the rest of the titles on May 27, 2026, but will be pushed to later summer. The PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC releases remain on schedule...
No Man’s Sky Xeno Arena Update Adds Pokémon-Style Battles
Hello Games has rolled out the Xeno Arena update for No Man’s Sky, introducing turn‑based creature battles that echo Pokémon. Players will explore planets, capture alien lifeforms, and recruit them as companions for strategic duels at Holo‑Arena tables in space...
Preview: We've Played Forza Horizon 6, And It's Potentially The Best Entry To Date
Forza Horizon 6’s preview reveals a massive, densely packed open‑world set in Japan, touted as the series’ most diverse map yet. The demo runs in a 30 FPS quality mode on Xbox Series S, delivering striking visuals and promising a 60 FPS performance mode...
VCT 2027 Gives More Teams a Shot at Masters and Champions with Open Qualifiers
Riot Games unveiled VCT 2027, a unified VALORANT esports tier that replaces regional leagues with open‑qualifier VCT Cups and accelerates progression to Masters and Champions. The new format offers multiple qualification windows, over 20 tournaments across 16 cities, and cash incentives for...
Forza Horizon 6 Gives Would-Be Racers Another Gorgeous Open World to Explore
Forza Horizon 6 launches May 19, delivering a stunning open‑world recreation of Japan that includes landmarks like Tokyo Tower and Shibuya Crossing. The preview build on Xbox Series X offers only the prologue, but lets players roam most of the...
Scorbit Launches Real-Money Arcade Tournaments at Bars and Arcades | Exclusive
Scorbit, a smartphone‑based tournament platform, has launched real‑money arcade, pinball and barcade competitions that award cash prizes. The feature lets players compete in physical venues while wagering through the app, merging classic arcade gameplay with a connected, monetized experience. By...
Xbox’s New Era Needs Games Like Forza Horizon 6
Forza Horizon 6, the next open‑world racing entry, arrives with a sprawling Japan‑based map that blends neon‑lit cityscapes and rural backroads. A preview shows the game delivering the series' signature arcade fun while encouraging hours of side‑road exploration. Its launch coincides...
Forza Horizon 6 Takes You on a Ride Through the Beauty of Japan | Preview
Forza Horizon 6 transports players to a meticulously crafted open‑world version of Japan, letting them experience right‑hand drive and left‑hand traffic in a high‑speed racing sandbox. The preview highlights how the studio treated the country itself as a character, delivering...
UK Games Sector Loses 1,537 Jobs as 14-Year Growth Streak Ends
The UK video‑games industry shed a net 1,537 development jobs between April 2024 and September 2025, marking a 4.5% annualised decline and ending a 14‑year growth streak. Medium‑sized studios (16‑40 staff) bore the brunt, losing 21.6% of their workforce, while very large...
Fortnite's Toy Story Skins Set for Item Shop Release with Next Major Update, Leaks Claim
Fortnite is set to add a Toy Story‑themed cosmetic lineup, featuring Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Emperor Zurg and an Alien sidekick, to the Item Shop as early as April 9, 2026. Leakers HYPEX and ShiinaBR say the bundle will include skins, emotes, a harvesting...
Forza Horizon 6 ‘Prologue’ Gameplay
Xbox Game Studios and Playground Games released a six‑minute prologue for the Japan‑set open‑world racer Forza Horizon 6. The video highlights a 2024 Nissan GT‑R Nismo beside a bullet train, a snow‑ready Polaris RZR Pro 4, a 1995 Porsche 911 GT2 on...
Tickets Now Live for Pocket Gamer Connects Nordics on October 20th to 21st
Pocket Gamer Connects rebrands as Pocket Gamer Connects Nordics and will run October 20‑21, 2026 in Helsinki, aligning with Finnish Games Week. Tickets are now on sale, with Super Early Bird discounts saving up to €425 (≈$460). The two‑day event expects over...
New Capcom Sale Features Almost Every Fighting Game You Can Think of, Including Street Fighter 6 DLC Passes
GamersGate is running a limited‑time Capcom sale that slashes prices on virtually every fighting title the publisher has released for PC. Street Fighter 6 is now $20, with Year 1 DLC passes 35% off and Year 2 passes 20% off, while the Capcom...
Open Sea For Brainrots Codes April 2026
Open Sea For Brainrots, a Roblox‑based ocean‑running game, has just released two new promotional codes: DEVIL and RELEASE. The DEVIL code grants a divine Lerulerulerule, while RELEASE awards a mythic Frulli Frula. Players can redeem the codes via the in‑game...
Pokémon Champions Is Running Gen 1 Giveaway
Pokémon Champions, a free‑to‑start battle simulator on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, is distributing a level‑50 Machamp through its Mystery Gift system. Players enter the code CHAMP10N to claim the Fighting‑type Pokémon, which features the No Guard ability and four high‑damage...
Just when You Thought Everything Had Been Simulated that Needed to Be – Hello Mom Life Simulator
Mom Life Simulator, a new niche title on Steam, debuted on April 27 with a launch‑day discount. The game tasks players with juggling childcare, household chores, and personal well‑being, positioning itself as the latest entry in the expanding "simulator" genre that...
JW Makes First MVP-Event Playoffs in Five Years as EYEBALLERS Take Down FOKUS
Veteran Swedish player Jesper "JW" Wecksell guided his own organization, Eyeballers, to a 2‑1 victory over Fokus at PGL Bucharest, securing the team’s first MVP‑event playoff appearance in over five years. The win follows a default over FaZe and strong...
Xbox Gets Two Betas in April 2026 Including One for a New Game Pass Title
Xbox is running two beta tests in April 2026, a closed beta for the upcoming Game Pass title The Expanse: Osiris Reborn and an open beta for the free‑to‑play fighter Invincible VS. The closed beta is limited to players who pre‑ordered the Miller’s...
PUBG Update 41.1 Adds Xeno Point Mode & Crossovers – Everything You Need to Know About the Latest Patch
PUBG’s 41.1 patch launches Xeno Point, a co‑op PvE roguelite mode set on a corrupted Miramar map, and adds high‑profile crossovers with Stellar Blade’s EVE and K‑pop group aespa. The update also introduces destructible terrain on Erangel, a Level 3 Jammer...
Maysalward Launches Golden Agers Workshop for 65+ Gamers
Jordanian game studio Maysalward has unveiled the Golden Agers workshop, a full‑day program aimed at adults 65 and older. The initiative teaches seniors how to use digital devices, play memory‑ and movement‑focused games, and record personal stories and cultural heritage....
Crimson Desert Fans Hate Playing As Oongka
Crimson Desert lets players switch among three protagonists—Kliff, Damiane, and Oongka—but Oongka remains unpopular. He unlocks late, after roughly 50 hours of play, and his slow, heavy attacks lack traversal abilities. A mandatory early boss fight forces players to use...
Guilty Gear Creator Says It’s ‘Very Dangerous’ for Developers to Specialise in One Area Instead of Trying New Skills
Veteran game creator Daisuke Ishiwatari cautioned that prolonged overspecialization threatens developers’ adaptability and future employability. He highlighted Arc System Works’ new top‑down RPG Damon and Baby, where staff handle entire characters to diversify skills. Ishiwatari’s warning echoes similar concerns from...
Ilkka Paananen to Be Awarded BAFTA Fellowship
Supercell co‑founder and CEO Ilkka Paananen will receive the BAFTA Fellowship at the BAFTA Games Awards on April 17. The honor places him alongside industry legends such as Hideo Kojima, Shigeru Miyamoto and Gabe Newell. Paananen’s 25‑year career includes building Supercell into a mobile‑gaming powerhouse...