Much Like the Game’s Zombies, State of Decay 3 Is Somehow Still Alive
State of Decay 3, announced six years ago, is still in development despite recent Microsoft Xbox layoffs. Undead Labs revealed that an Alpha playtest will launch in May, featuring four‑player co‑op, new base‑building, and expanded combat mechanics. The studio emphasized that community feedback from Discord and YouTube has shaped the game's direction. The title is slated for release on both Xbox consoles and PC, with playtest registration now open.
Help the EverQuest II Team in This Month's Rise of Kunark Origins Servers Beta
EverQuest II’s Origins servers will host a Rise of Kunark beta from April 14, 12:00 p.m. Pacific to April 27, 11:00 a.m. Pacific. Only All‑Access members can play on the classic Anashti Sul and Dozekar servers, which recreate the game’s original PvE‑ and PvP‑centric experience. The test aims...
This Cyberpunk Steam Action Game Already Looks Incredible
Sky Dust is an upcoming indie cyberpunk Metroidvania‑Souls hybrid that immerses players in a neon‑drenched, pixel‑art rendition of São Paulo. The game’s trailer showcases an energy‑sword wielding mercenary, high‑speed cyber‑bike chases, and stealth‑execution mechanics. Influences range from Cyberpunk 2077 and Blade Runner to...
State of Decay 3 Springs Back to Life to Announce Alpha Tests in May
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Battlefield 6's Transformative New Creation Tool Makes Portal Much More Powerful: "No More Compromises"
Battlefield 6’s upcoming Hunter/Prey update, arriving April 14, introduces the Portal Gadget—a new tool that lets creators trigger custom events with precise control. The gadget replaces clunky workarounds, enabling dynamic, immersive experiences within the game’s Portal creation suite. The update also revamps...
Morbid Metal Launches This Month via Early Access
Ubisoft and indie studio Screen Juice announced the early‑access launch of *Morbid Metal* on April 8 for Windows PC via Steam, offering a 25% discount for a limited time. The hack‑and‑slash roguelite promises over 10 hours of content, Steam Deck compatibility, and support...
Solo Marathon Rook Players Are Teaming up, Arc Raiders-Style
Marathon’s solo‑only Rook class is forming impromptu gangs, using proximity chat to coordinate attacks on other players. Rooks can only join matches already in progress and must play alongside other Rooks, creating a de‑facto cooperative meta previously seen only in...
Ingrid Erases a World in a Street Fighter 6 Trailer
Capcom announced that Ingrid, the enigmatic Code Holder from Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max, will join Street Fighter 6 as the final Year 3 DLC character in spring 2026, with a new trailer showcasing her world‑erasing powers but no moveset details. The trailer also...
My Play Watch Brings Mega Man Gaming to Your Watch
Today My Play Watch unveiled Mega Man: My Play Watch, a dedicated gaming watch that lets players experience classic Capcom platforming directly from their wrist. The device is a standalone, collectible unit featuring retro‑styled stages and simple jump‑and‑shoot controls. It aims...
Rust Is Getting Hydro Power Through Water Wheels that Can Also Be Powered by Humans: 'Before You Ask, Yes, You...
Facepunch Studios’ Spring Clean update for Rust introduces water wheels, a new hydro‑power generator that can be placed in rivers or oceans and even pedaled by players. The wheels can also be used to force handcuffed opponents into a giant...
Beyond Nostalgia: How the Creators of Sacred Are Breathing New Life Into the 20-Year-Old Series
After an 11‑year hiatus, the Sacred franchise is set to return with Sacred: Last Pixel of Ancaria, announced in December 2025. Development is being handled by SparklingBit, a studio that includes several veterans from the original series, and the IP...
Several Rage Arts Get Seamlessly Merged Together Into One Cutscene that Plays Out Against Heihachi in Tekken 8 Thanks to...
A fan‑made video by BuffGigas seamlessly merges several Tekken 8 Rage Arts into a single, fluid cutscene that targets Heihachi Mishima. The edit strings together attacks from Jin, Azucena, Nina, Steve, Eddy Gordo, Asuka, and even a panda, making it appear...
State of Decay 3 Alpha Tests Starting in May
Xbox Game Studios and Undead Labs announced a series of alpha tests for State of Decay 3, slated to begin in May 2026. The tests will feature full four‑player co‑op, new base‑building and resource strategies, and expanded combat. Registration is open now,...
Starfield Gets New Trailer and Details for PS5 Features
Bethesda announced that Starfield will debut on PlayStation 5 on April 7, arriving alongside the Free Lanes update and the Terran Armada story DLC. The new trailer highlights PS5‑specific enhancements, including a Pro Visual mode delivering 4K at 30 fps and a Pro...
PlayStation Store: March 2026’s Top Downloads
In March 2026 the PlayStation Store saw MLB The Show 26 claim the top spot on the US download chart, while Crimson Desert led the European rankings and also placed in the US top three. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin...
Cover Will Pull Back and End Some Holostars Male Vtubers Support
Cover Corp announced it will scale back support for its Holostars male Vtuber division in Japan, citing an executive decision to optimize overall business. While the company says it will continue to back individual activities on a case‑by‑case basis, projects...
After 36 Years at the Legendary FPS Studio, Raven Software Co-Founder Brian Raffel Is Retiring
Brian Raffel, co‑founder and longtime studio head of Raven Software, announced his retirement after 36 years. He guided Raven from its 1990 inception through its 1997 acquisition by Activision and oversaw its evolution from early RPG shooters like Heretic to...
NIP's Cologne Hopes Stamped Out by HEROIC
Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) saw their slim hopes of qualifying for the IEM Cologne Major evaporate after a 16‑14 overtime loss to HEROIC, leaving them in 5‑6th place in the Stake Ranked event. HEROIC’s victory not only secures their likely...
Report: Take-Two Lays Off the Head of AI and Multiple Team Members
Take‑Two Interactive announced the departure of its head of AI, Luke Dicken, along with several other AI team members. The layoffs were attributed to shifting upper‑management priorities despite the company’s recent public endorsement of generative‑AI tools. In the same period,...
Apex Legends System Requirements 2026
Apex Legends’ 2026 system requirements remain modest, with a minimum GPU of Nvidia GTX 950 or AMD Radeon HD 7790 and an Intel i3‑6300 CPU, while the recommended tier steps up to a GTX 970 or Radeon R9 290 and an Intel i5‑3570K. Both...
New Apex Legends Update Aftershock Brings Us a Shield to Catch and Return Enemy Fire
Respawn’s Apex Legends Wildcard mode received the Aftershock update, adding two universal abilities—vortex shield and EMP blast—to every legend. The vortex shield can absorb incoming fire and return it, while the EMP stun damages enemies and placeables, both recharging through...
Starward Coming to PS5 on April 16
Century Games and Game Blender Studio announced that the 3D fighting title Starward will debut on PlayStation 5 on April 16, adding the console to its existing PC, iOS, and Android releases. The game, which features mecha‑girl combatants and classic Gundam‑style mechanics,...
Persist Online's Next Alpha Is Coming Next Week With A Big Tutorial Revamp
Persist Online, the zombie‑survival MMORPG, will host a public playtest from April 7‑12. The highlight is a revamped, progressive tutorial that starts solo, then opens to guided open‑world quests, both skippable after a player’s first character. New content includes expanded zones,...
Boombl4: "We Want to Meet G2 in the Grand Final and Play a Best-of-Three of Best-of-Threes"
BetBoom’s in‑game leader Kirill “Boombl4” Mikhailov said the team is comfortable playing with two stand‑ins, which he believes eases pressure compared with full rosters. After beating 9INE in the lower bracket of Stake Ranked Episode 1, BetBoom remains in contention for...
GTA 6 Team “Probably Rebuilt the Entire RAGE Engine,” Says Former Rockstar Audio Engineer
Former Rockstar audio engineer Rob Carr says Rockstar North likely rebuilt the entire RAGE engine for Grand Theft Auto 6, reflecting a development timeline that began in early 2019 rather than the publicly‑stated 2020. UK public records suggest the project’s budget...
All New Exotic Weapon and Gear Talents in The Division 2 Y8S1 Rise Up
Ubisoft has launched Year 8 Season 1 (Rise Up) for The Division 2, introducing two new exotic weapons—Agitator assault rifle and Whiplash pistol—and a new exotic mask called Investor. Each exotic comes with unique talent trees that modify threat generation,...
Alone in the Dark’s Creator Is Crowdfunding a New Mega Drive / Genesis Game with a Unique Controller
Survival‑horror pioneer Frédérick Raynal is crowdfunding a remake of his 1988 brick‑breaker PopCorn for the Sega Mega Drive, now titled PopCorn: Duel. The Kickstarter aims to fund both the game and a bespoke “PopCorn Spinner” controller, a first for the console. The project...
WorldBuilder Summit Debuts as First Dedicated Event for UGC Creators Across Roblox, Fortnite, and Beyond
The WorldBuilder Summit will launch its inaugural conference on April 23, 2026, at The London West Hollywood in California, positioning itself as the first in‑person event dedicated to user‑generated‑content (UGC) creators across platforms such as Roblox, Fortnite, Rec Room and others....
GameStop Thought Buying Games Online Was A ‘Passing Phase,’ Says Former Business Developer
Former Stardock business developer Larry Kuperman revealed that GameStop viewed digital game distribution as a temporary trend, leading the retailer to acquire the Impulse platform in 2011 but treat it as a low priority. Impulse was shuttered by April 2014,...
8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller Review - the Best Way to Play Nintendo 64 Games on Your Switch
The 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth controller offers a nostalgic Nintendo 64 experience for Switch 2 users at roughly $45, half the price of the official Pro Controller. Its Hall‑effect analog stick delivers authentic feel without drift, and the battery can stretch to 30 hours...
Rec Room Runs Out of Road and Fire Emblem Shadows' Paltry Earnings | Week in Views
Social‑gaming platform Rec Room announced its shutdown after failing to turn its 150 million‑user base into profit, citing soaring costs and a shifting VR market. Meta’s recent $80 billion loss in Reality Labs and the layoff of 1,500 VR staff underscore the...
Fans Reckon PS Studios Website Adjustments Hint at Sony's Move Away From PC
PlayStation’s corporate PS Studios webpage has been subtly edited, removing references to PC development for partners like Valkyrie Entertainment and emphasizing exclusivity for XDEV. The changes arrive amid earlier reports that Sony may be scaling back its PC port strategy...
Xbox Relists Multiple Backwards Compatible Games, And Then Quickly Delists Them
Xbox has been briefly relisting several previously delisted backward‑compatible titles—Armed and Dangerous, Aegis Wing, and Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time—only to remove them again within days, while Mars: War Logs was quietly delisted. The pattern was highlighted by...
Pixel Art Horror Adventure Two Realms: Whispers From the Rift Gets a Demo
Two Realms: Whispers from the Rift, a pixel‑art horror adventure, has released a 30‑minute demo showcasing its hand‑animated visuals and narrative-driven gameplay. The demo features full voice acting, an original soundtrack, native Linux support, and controller compatibility. Localisation is available...
Disney Dreamlight Valley Whispers of the Wind Update Countdown: Exact Start Time and Date
Disney Dreamlight Valley’s major "Whispers of the Wind" update drops on April 8, with a launch window of 8 am Central Time (9 am ET). The update introduces Pocahontas as the newest playable character, alongside new companions Meeko and Percy. Players also...
Slay the Spire 2 Nerfs Card Removal, Buffs Shivs, and Adds a New Reward System
Mega Crit released Slay the Spire 2 patch 0.102.0, adding a Badges system that records unique run achievements and introducing an Inflation modifier that raises card‑removal costs at merchants. Card removal now starts at 100 gold and climbs by 50 per use,...
Uncharted Fans Think Naughty Dog Director Is Hinting At New Game
Nearly a decade has passed since Naughty Dog released *Uncharted: The Lost Legacy*, and the series has been largely silent aside from a 2022 collection and rumors of a *Drake’s Fortune* remake. Co‑director Shaun Escayg recently posted a cannon photo...
All Achievements in Crusader Quest: Hero Town and How to Complete Them
The Destructoid guide enumerates all 52 achievements in Crusader Quest: Hero Town, providing step‑by‑step instructions for each milestone—from defeating monsters and collecting heroes to amassing in‑game gold and arena battles. Most tasks are straightforward, requiring regular play rather than hidden...
Wall Run and Slice up Massive Machines in the Upcoming MotorSlice Arrives in May
MotorSlice, an indie action‑adventure, is slated for a May 2026 launch on Steam. The game blends high‑speed parkour with chainsaw‑based combat as players scale and slice massive machines. It draws aesthetic and mechanical inspiration from titles like Prince of Persia,...
Chill with You: Lo-Fi Story Coming to Smartphones
Japanese developer Nestopi announced that its relaxing anime‑girl game Chill with You: Lo‑Fi Story will launch on iOS and Android on April 8, 2026. The title, originally released for Windows PC via Steam in November 2025, offers a work‑focused sound novel experience with...
Chiaki-Ng the Open-Source PlayStation Remote Play App Gets Better Streaming Quality and Stability
Chiaki‑ng v1.10.0, the open‑source PlayStation Remote Play client, has been released, delivering higher streaming quality and greater stability across Linux, macOS, and handheld devices. The update introduces an OpenGL renderer, libplacebo fixes, VSync support, spatial upscaler presets, and improved network...
Quantic Lab Exits Embracer Group to Operate as an Independent Company Under Founder Ownership
Quantic Lab has exited the Embracer Group and is now an independent studio owned by its founder and CEO, Stefan Seicarescu, effective April 1 2026. The spin‑out gives the outsourcing specialist greater operational flexibility and the ability to respond more quickly to...
Ufotable and Production I.G. to Celebrate Tales Of 30th Anniversary with a New Concert and Anime Illustrations
Ufotable announced a two‑part celebration for the Tales Of series’ 30th anniversary, featuring a massive illustration project and a live concert in Tokushima. The illustration effort will produce 188 new anime‑style images—including regular and chibi versions—starting with Tales of Phantasia and Tales of Xillia, with...
OpenGOAL Project Adds the Naughty Dog Classic Jak 3
The OpenGOAL project has released a native x86‑64 port of Jak 3, completing its PC and Linux support for the entire Jak & Daxter trilogy. Unlike emulators, the games run directly on modern hardware, offering better performance and compatibility. Users must provide their...
Steam Beta Adds Remote Downloads Management
Valve's Steam Beta introduced Remote Downloads Management, enabling users to oversee game downloads and updates across multiple devices, including desktops and Steam Decks, from a single downloads page. The feature also integrates with the Steam Deck's screen‑off download mode, ensuring continuity...
PlayDucky Rolls Out Volcano and Lava Pool Maps in New Melon Sandbox Update
PlayDucky has released two new lava‑themed maps—a volcano and a lava‑pool—for its mobile‑first sandbox game Melon Sandbox. The update adds lava tiles to the in‑game editor, letting creators design hazardous environments and sell them on the storefront using the virtual...
Discover Barcelona's Thriving Games Ecosystem on June 15th to 16th
Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona 2026 will take place on June 15‑16, gathering over 1,200 games professionals for two days of networking, deals and insight. The event builds on a successful 2025 debut and features a multitrack agenda with speakers from...
New Release Roundup: The Division Resurgence, Dredge+, Toy Command, and More
A wave of new mobile titles hit the market this week, highlighted by Ubisoft’s free‑to‑play *The Division Resurgence* launching globally on iOS and Android. Apple Arcade adds *Dredge+*, bundling all DLC for its fishing‑horror sequel, while indie releases like *Mochi‑O*,...
Switch 2 Mod Enables SSD Support but Requires microSD Express Trick
A Japanese modder demonstrated that the Nintendo Switch 2 can technically run an NVMe SSD, but the console’s firmware only accepts devices that pass a microSD Express authentication handshake. By using a custom hybrid adapter that houses both a microSD Express card and...
Marathon Interactive Maps
Polygon’s latest guide introduces interactive maps for Bungie’s Marathon, covering the four launch zones—Perimeter, Dire Marsh, Outpost, and Cryo Archive. Each map highlights key hotspots, loot routes, and difficulty tiers, from beginner‑friendly tunnels in Perimeter to the swamp‑laden Algae Ponds...