See the Guilty Gear Strive Jam Kuradoberi Moveset in Her Starter Guide
Jam Kuradoberi, a longtime Guilty Gear staple, returns to Strive as the first Season Pass 5 character on April 9, 2026. Arc System Works released a Starter Guide that details how her new Asanagi no Kokyuu mechanic fuels specials like Gekirin, Ryuujin, and Ryuutsui. The accompanying 2.0 patch adds her avatar, gallery items, three new tracks, and the Cradled by the Four Beasts stage, which is locked behind the Season Pass. The pass will continue adding two more fighters, including Robo‑Ky, through Spring 2027.
Introducing EGF: An Open File Format for Educational Games
An open file format called Educational Game Format (EGF) was released on Zenodo in November 2025 to simplify creation and distribution of educational video games, especially for Africa’s growing edtech market. Developed by the founder of ZakiGames, EGF packages content,...
Sony to Acquire Machine Learning Company Cinemersive Labs
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the acquisition of UK‑based machine‑learning firm Cinemersive Labs, a developer of six‑degrees‑of‑freedom 3D capture technology. The deal, disclosed on April 2, adds the startup’s portable rig and smartphone‑based generative‑AI capture system to Sony’s Visual Computing Group. Sony...
Quantic Dream's Star Wars Eclipse Is Reportedly Still 'Years Off'
Quantic Dream's Star Wars Eclipse, announced at the 2022 Game Awards, remains in development with progress described as "very slow going." Insider Gaming reports that the studio's financial health now drives the project's outlook, as NetEase may reconsider funding if...
Starfield Trophies Revealed for PlayStation 5
Bethesda’s Starfield launched on PlayStation 5 with a full suite of PlayStation Network trophies, instantly attracting the console’s achievement‑hungry community. The game offers 51 trophies, including a platinum award for collecting the other 50. TrueTrophies released the complete trophy list, providing...
AfroAnimation Summit Is Quickly Emerging As A Major Talent Pipeline
The AfroAnimation Summit, launched in 2021, has rapidly become a central hub for animation, gaming and digital media talent, especially for Black and Brown creators. Attendance surged from 1,700 in its first year to 4,700 by the second, prompting major...
Drop Duchy Complete Edition Drops April 21 on PlayStation 5
Drop Duchy Complete Edition launches on PlayStation 5 on April 21. The indie strategy title blends tile‑laying board‑game mechanics with roguelite runs, procedural building drafts, and medieval combat. The Complete Edition adds two new factions—Tribe druids and Viking North—plus extra bosses, an...
Pillars of Eternity's Turn-Based Mode Is Finally Out in Full, and Obsidian Have Also Kindly Turned Off the Invisible Treadmills
Obsidian Entertainment has officially launched the long‑awaited turn‑based combat mode for Pillars of Eternity, concluding a year‑long beta that began in November. The full release arrives alongside a comprehensive patch that addresses major combat bugs, UI quirks, and animation glitches....
Xbox Has Revealed 18 Game Pass Titles for April, Including Hades 2, Kiln and Vampire Crawlers
Microsoft announced 18 new games for Xbox Game Pass in April, launching on console, PC and cloud streaming. Highlights include the highly anticipated Hades II, indie titles Kiln and Vampire Crawlers, and a mix of RPGs, simulators and shooters. The titles...
Gothic Remake Launches Preorders with Bonus Classic Version
THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive have opened pre‑orders for the long‑awaited Gothic Remake, priced at $49.99 for PC and $59.99 for consoles. PC buyers receive an exclusive soundtrack by Kai Rosenkranz, while console pre‑orders include the original Gothic Classic as...
Weird Owl Answers Solutions in People of Note
People of Note’s Weird Owl side‑quest challenges players with 20 location‑based trivia questions. Correct answers grant Weird Owl Feathers, which can be exchanged with the NPC Ordinary Al for increasingly powerful items. Milestones at 5, 10, 15 and 20 feathers...
Introducing The Playerbase, Bringing PlayStation’s Biggest Fans Into Blockbuster PlayStation Studios Games
PlayStation announced "The Playerbase," a program that lets its most dedicated fans have their likeness scanned and appear in PlayStation Studios games, starting with Gran Turismo 7. The initiative opens in select markets across the Americas, Europe, Asia, South Africa and...
All About Grow A Garden Easter Eggfruit
Roblox’s Grow A Garden has revived its 2026 Easter event with the introduction of the Easter Eggfruit, the rarest fruit in the seasonal lineup. Players can acquire the event‑only Eggfruit from the Easter Shop using Chocolate Coins, while a Seed...
"We're Not Doing Zombie Animals", Says State of Decay 3 Studio Head, but You Can Turn a Tea Kettle Into...
Undead Labs’ studio head Philip Holt clarified that the iconic zombie‑deer shown in the 2020 State of Decay 3 teaser was never a finished feature, describing the trailer as an early concept created by a handful of developers. The upcoming sequel...
PlayStation Gameplay Chart, Week Ending April 6th, 2026
The latest PlayStation Gameplay Chart, compiled from over 2.9 million active accounts, lists Fortnite as the most‑played title for the week ending April 6, 2026. Cross‑platform powerhouses such as Roblox, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Grand Theft Auto V round out the top...
Asmongold Gets Banned on Twitch for a Week over ‘Third Worlders’ Remark
Popular Twitch streamer Asmongold received a one‑week suspension after calling viewers “illiterate third worlders” during a livestream. He claimed Twitch applied a double standard, arguing similar remarks about Americans would not be punished. The ban sparked a divided response on...
How to Break Multi-Colored Walls in Crimson Desert
The Focus Force Palm is a unique, non‑combat ability in Crimson Desert that players acquire by observing a hologram near Fort Perwin. Once learned, it lets you shatter two multi‑colored walls, opening hidden caves and mining spots. The ability is essential...
Big Fortnite Crew Changes Are Coming in June 2026
Epic Games announced that starting June 2026 the Fortnite Crew subscription will deliver only 800 V‑Bucks per month instead of the current 1,000, a 20% reduction. The monthly fee remains $11.99, and the price of individual V‑Buck packs is unchanged,...
New 5-Player Co-Op Roguelike Survival Game Pebble Knights Launches in Early Access on the 13th
Pebble Knights, a five‑player cooperative roguelike survival game from indie studio FiftyOnePercent, entered Steam Early Access on April 13, 2026. The launch adds a new “Underworld” region, co‑op‑centric bosses, expanded build options, and a progression system built from demo feedback....
Overwatch Reveals Anlan Redesign: "Capturing a Confident Personality"
Blizzard unveiled a redesigned version of Overwatch hero Anlan ahead of the 2026 Season 2, addressing fan criticism over her original in‑game model. The update refines eyes, eyebrows, cheeks, jawline, and pose to better reflect her confident, decisive personality and...
Legend of YMIR Global Version Launches on Steam on the 7th
South Korean developer WEMADE released the global PC version of its MMORPG "Legend of YMIR" on Steam on April 7, 2026. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the game previously attracted nearly 200,000 concurrent users on WEMIX PLAY, Google Play and the Apple App Store. The...
Xbox Game Pass Adds Iconic RPG as Its Second Game of April 2026
Final Fantasy 4 joined Xbox Game Pass on April 7, 2026, becoming the 54th addition this year and available across Premium, Ultimate, and PC tiers. The title is the second Final Fantasy release for the service in April, continuing Microsoft’s pattern of...
Nvidia’s DLSS 5 Video Gets Blocked After False Copyright Claim From Italian Broadcaster
Nvidia’s DLSS 5 reveal video was blocked on YouTube after Italian broadcaster La7 filed a false copyright claim, also affecting creators who reused the footage. The claim was withdrawn after several hours, restoring the video globally. Nvidia and YouTube offered no...
What Local Game Developers Really Think About Using GenAI Artworks as ‘Placeholders’
Game studios worldwide are increasingly using generative AI to create placeholder artwork, but many developers argue these AI‑generated assets hinder creative iteration and often remain in shipped products. The practice has sparked player backlash, with fans accusing studios of laziness,...
COD Mobile Reveals The Boys Crossover, with Homelander and More Skins Expected to Arrive
Activision announced that Call of Duty: Mobile will partner with Amazon’s series The Boys for its Season 5 update, slated for late May or early June 2026. The crossover is expected to feature Homelander as the flagship operator skin, along with...
ARC Raiders Devs Would Love to Add a Feature Inspired by Star Wars
ARC Raiders' machine‑learning lead Martin Singh‑Blom wants to add a Star Wars‑inspired rope‑physics takedown, but designers say it doesn’t fit the current vision. The game, now six months old, has just released the Flashpoint update and is gearing up for...
Somehow, Massive Fans Are Already 100 Percent Completing 'Crimson Desert'
Crimson Desert, Pearl Abyss’s new open‑world RPG, was released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC just 18 days ago. A Reddit user, TioZer0, posted the first documented 100 percent Platinum trophy, confirming a full completion after roughly 305 hours of gameplay....
Polls: Are You More or Less Interested to Play with Ingrid After the Divisive and Mysterious Girl's Teaser in Street...
Street Fighter 6 is wrapping its third season and Capcom has teased the final DLC fighter, Ingrid, sparking fresh debate among fans. The trailer shows her shattering dimensions and hints at a mystical, celestial aesthetic that diverges from the series’ usual...
Switch/Switch 2 Firmware Update Version 22.1.0 Now Available
Nintendo has rolled out firmware version 22.1.0 for both the original Switch and the newly announced Switch 2. The update is limited to general system stability improvements, with no new features or UI changes. Nintendo released the patch notes, emphasizing enhanced...
Cookie Run Card Game 2026 World Championship to Be Held for the First Time in Seoul Starting April 11
Devsisters will host the inaugural Cookie Run: Braverse Card Game World Championship in Seoul from April 11‑12, featuring 18 top players from ten global regions. The two‑day offline festival at the 3,300‑square‑meter S‑Factory venue offers free entry, side tournaments, interactive...
Overwatch's Anran Redesign Is a Massive Improvement From Blizzard
Blizzard unveiled a redesigned version of Overwatch hero Anran, responding to widespread fan backlash over her original 3D model. The new look features a broader jaw, raised eyebrow, freckles, and a more confident pose, bringing her visual design closer to...
Shikhondo: Blue Pieta Reveals Prologue and Game Systems
Shikhondo: Blue Pieta, the latest bullet‑hell sequel from DeerFarm and CFK, shifts the franchise to side‑scroll gameplay and introduces a sprawling urban setting. The game revamps the Soul Collect system and adds a Counter Bomb mechanic that lets players nullify...
Peaceful Fishing Story 'Tropical Island Pack' DLC Released
Peaceful Fishing Story has launched the Tropical Island Pack DLC, introducing a new tropical island setting for players. The expansion features exclusive quests, a suite of minigames, and a roster of fresh fish species to capture. The content is available...
FAITH: The Unholy Trinity Coming to PS5 on April 9
New Blood Interactive and Airdorf Games announced that the pixel‑horror anthology FAITH: The Unholy Trinity will launch on PlayStation 5 on April 9, 2026. The collection, originally released on PC in October 2022, later arrived on Switch (2024) and Xbox Series (2025). It...
RUMOR: John Paesano Handling Composer Duties on The Legend of Zelda Movie
Rumors confirmed by an updated IMDB entry suggest John Paesano will compose the score for the upcoming Legend of Zelda live‑action film, scheduled for a 2027 release. The listing also reveals that series legend Koji Kondo will serve as a score consultant,...
The League of Legends KeSPA Cup Will Air Globally on Disney+
Disney+ has secured a global streaming partnership with the Korea Esports Association, making the 2026 League of Legends KeSPA Cup and other major Asian esports tournaments available on its platform. The deal also includes live coverage of Esports Champions Asia...
10 Final Fantasy X Moments that Quietly Set It Apart
The article spotlights ten standout moments from Final Fantasy X that distinguish it within the long‑running franchise. It highlights the game’s bold genre mash‑up—starting with Tidus as a professional Blitzball athlete—and its emotionally charged set‑pieces such as the wedding rescue, Wakka’s...
AI Is Now Taking over Game Servers, and Stormgate Is the First Casualty
Multiplayer servers for the RTS Stormgate will go offline at month‑end after its hosting partner Hathora was acquired by AI firm Fireworks AI, which is repurposing the infrastructure for AI inference. Frost Giant Studios will release an offline‑only patch but...
Artemis II Is Slingshotting Around the Moon in Fortnite, and You Can Join In on the Fun
Epic Games and the European Space Agency have updated the Lunar Horizons map in Fortnite to feature a live recreation of NASA’s Artemis II lunar flyby. Players can log into the free‑to‑play title, enter the island code 3207‑0960‑6428, and watch the...
Over 10K Players Are Battling Over A Keepstar In EVE Online In What Looks To Be The Start Of A...
Over 10,000 pilots converged on the Atioth system to contest a newly anchored Imperium Keepstar, marking the opening salvo of the Imperium’s declared war against the Winter Coalition. The massive engagement pushed server capacity to its limits, causing a crash...
A Rare Nintendo Switch 2 Deal Arrives Just in Time for Mario Galaxy Fever
Nintendo is offering a $20 discount on a Switch 2 bundle that includes both Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2, available from April 12 to May 9 at major retailers. The promotion bundles physical and digital versions of the classic titles, aligning with renewed interest from...
Halo: Campaign Evolved Rating Hints at Darkest Entry Since 2014
Microsoft’s upcoming Halo remake, Halo: Campaign Evolved, has received a 19+ rating from South Korea’s Game Rating and Administration Committee, equivalent to ESRB Mature 17+. The rating, the highest for the series since 2014, hints at a return to the...
El1an on Entropiq Reunion: "We're All 90 Years Old, but Somehow Everyone Has a Ton of Motivation"
Former Entropiq core players have reunited under the SPARTA banner after a brief stint with crypto‑exchange sponsor WHITEBIRD. The lineup swapped veteran Vladislav “Krad” Kravchenko for Aleksandr “TRAVIS” Timkiv and competed at MPKBK CIS LAN Season 4, narrowly missing playoffs. El1an...
How to Get the Scorchflame Armor in Crimson Desert
The guide details how to acquire the Scorchflame armor set in Crimson Desert, a mid‑game outfit that grants fire resistance and the powerful Volcanic Eruption abyss skill. All five pieces—gloves, cloak, boots, helm and plate armor—are hidden in the Demeniss...
KT Rolster Stuns T1 and Gen.G in Opening Week of 2026 LCK Regular Season
KT Rolster opened the 2026 LCK season with a surprise 2‑0 run, sweeping reigning world champion T1 and later defeating 2026 LCK Cup champion Gen.G in a three‑game series. Top laner Lee Seung‑min “Perfect” earned Player of the Match honors against...
Apple Will Again Appeal to the Supreme Court in Battle with Epic Games
Apple has filed a petition for the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower‑court ruling that could limit the commissions it charges developers who use third‑party payment systems. The request follows a prior appeal—rejected by the Court—over Apple’s obligation to...
Monday’s Android App Deals and Freebies: Lumino City, Greak, Conquistadorio, and More
Monday’s Android app roundup features steep price cuts across a variety of games and utilities, with titles like Lumino City and Conquistario dropping to $0.50 from $5, and Hero of the Kingdom slashing 80% to $1.50. VasterClaws3 sees a 66%...
Pokémon GO Tournament Champ Sees Win Revoked Due to Supposed "Unsportsmanlike" Behavior
The Pokémon GO Championships in Orlando 2026 crowned Firestar73 as champion, but the title was later revoked for alleged unsportsmanlike behavior. Pokémon Co. has not publicly detailed the specific action that triggered the penalty, though rumors point to a headphone‑throwing...
Relive Nintendo's Wild Donkey Kong Court Case From 1983
Nintendo’s 1983 Universal vs. Nintendo lawsuit documents have been released as a complete archive, courtesy of Gaming Historian’s final YouTube upload. The trove includes design sketches, deposition transcripts of Shigeru Miyamoto and Gunpei Yokoi, and courtroom evidence that proved Donkey Kong...
Take a Deep Dive Into the Art of the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Perfect Order Expansion
The latest Pokémon TCG expansion, Mega Evolution—Perfect Order, introduces a fresh line of Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards, expanding the competitive and collector landscape. The set showcases standout artwork, notably Natsumi Yoshida’s moonlit Clefairy illustration and a pop‑art styled Meowth ex card....