Freedom to Play Sparks Dream, Births Minishoot' Adventures
Today, I've got the story of two cousins—one who was allowed to play games, and one who wasn't—who chased a silly dream. Their journey traveled through the world of Flash games, before delivering one of my favorite games of 2026, Minishoot' Adventures: https://t.co/zO6N9SWgtP
LLMs Still Struggle to Master Video Game Play
Large language models still have no ability to play video games well. @juliantogelius , the director of New York University’s Game Innovation Lab, talks about why. https://spectrum.ieee.org/ai-video-games-llms-togelius
Microsoft Offers Free 365, Game Pass with Student Laptops
Microsoft's response to the MacBook Neo is free Microsoft 365 Premium and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions. A bunch of discounted Windows laptops are going live today for students, with free subscriptions. All the details 👇 https://t.co/rx59ceJBQr
DC's Absolute Batman & Catwoman Debut in LEGO Game
First-look: DC's Absolute line continues to expand with the Absolute Batman & Absolute Catwoman versions of the characters to make their video game & Lego debut with game LEGO BATMAN: LEGACY OF THE DARK KNIGHT https://t.co/Qa36u8wLBG
Twitch Streamlines Prime Subscriptions to Two Clicks
Twitch is testing an easier way to Subscribe with Prime. On click, it will confirm you want to use your Prime. This effectively reduces the flow to two clicks.
Roblox: Compounding Network Effects Power Imagination at Scale
Anyone who has spent time with me in the past few years has likely heard me talk about Roblox. @mitchlasky and I finally sat down to do a real deep dive into Roblox. A story of compounding, network effects, and...
Nintendo Switch 2 Shines; Rare Asian Business Model
The Nintendo Switch 2 is such a good console. We don’t have many businesses like this in Asia. https://t.co/mwhI50a8ev
Warner Bros Unveils Luxury Mortal Kombat 2 Popcorn Bucket
WB going all in at #CinemaCon this year as one of the luxurious collectible popcorn buckets for #MortalKombat2 which will be sold in theatres has been unveiled during the convention. #MortalKombatII debuts in less than a month, on MAY 08! https://t.co/ZbbC3M1wpy
Clair Obscur Transforms Legendary Game Into Living Art
I went to Clair Obscur: A Painted Symphony, and it brought one of the greatest games ever made to life. https://t.co/hXMH0QKxJr
DLSS 4.5 Pushes RTX 5070 to 270
DLSS 4.5 made my RTX 5070 hit 270fps in Cyberpunk at 4K – but is this free update too good to be true? https://t.co/wZ4mTHLfna
Microsoft Funds Physics‑driven Dungeon Crawler Awaysis, Featuring Hip Tanaka
NEW: When I took a meeting to try out Awaysis, I was expecting to play a physics-driven dungeon crawler I did and it was cool I did not expect to learn that Microsoft fully funded its development Nor the chance connection that led...
From Second Life to Holodeck: Virtual Reality Accelerates
20 years ago when I worked at Microsoft we did a virtual world in Second Life. Couldn't even dream of something like this. But you can see the Holodeck arriving quickly now.
Director Genki Kawamura Explains Passion for Ad
Exit 8's director Genki Kawamura compared Exit 8's story as he explained why he was so interested in adapting the game. https://t.co/fCBdeIc7f4
Crimson Desert Improves With Playtime, Showcasing Pearl Abyss' Brilliance
Crimson Desert just continues to get better as my playtime increases, and it's a sign of Pearl Abyss' brilliant work. https://t.co/yPrLx21VE6
Roblox to Censor Games on Prayer, Vaccines, and More
Roblox will soon roll out "child accounts" and start filtering out games with "sensitive issues." I asked Roblox what it considers a "sensitive issue"—and they told me! Prayer in schools? Vaccination policies? The full list at @crossplayblog https://t.co/C2khI7QBP1
Rockstar Refuses Ransom, Hackers Leak Files Early
Hackers who stole confidential files from Rockstar appear to have released them early after the GTA maker refused a ransom demand https://t.co/ylRE5FvZsz
Twitch Adds Advertiser Data‑sharing Clause to Streamer Agreement
Twitch has updated the Monetized Streamer Agreement to include new language on how it shares user data with Advertisers.
15 Years of TinyBuild: Lessons From Hello Neighbor
Our interview story with Alex Nichiporchik on 15 years at TinyBuild, maker of Hello Neighbor. https://t.co/1hZS54uICe
Brendan Greene Shares Vision Beyond Single-Game Development
Enjoyed my conversation on The BIG Show with PUBG and Prologue: Go Way Back creator Brendan Greene. He's got a big plan and vision for things that are about more than doing just one more game. https://t.co/dZ8LtrYOWf
New Xbox Chief Calls Game Pass Too Pricey
scoop: Xbox Game Pass "has become too expensive," says Microsoft’s new Xbox chief in an internal memo. Asha Sharma wants a "better value equation" for Xbox players. All the details here 👇https://t.co/9WBXgl9r1T
Epic Grenade Toss Clears Eight Enemies in Asylum
Push into central staircases in the insane asylum. Nailed an insane grenade toss into the room, like 8 guys nuked by it. https://t.co/fWfnWzdD3m
Dominated Six Oppon
This weekend, got behind a team of 6 and smoked em with my smg lol. https://t.co/hISFIRbCPg
Venture Funding for Game Studios Has Basically Died
Gamecraft is back. @mitchlasky and I each brought 3 reflections and 3 predictions for our Season 4 premiere. my biggest reflection on the past year? venture financing for game studios is effectively dead. https://t.co/PBKrU1hRqV
Lenovo Legion Go 2 Joins Surge in Overpriced PC Hardware
Prices for PC hardware continue to skyrocket, and now Lenovo's Legion Go 2 handheld is placed higher up on the list of overpriced devices. https://t.co/Wc2tAxsbOK
Determined to Finish Pragmata Before Remap Radio
All I've played for the past week has been Pragmata. All I want to do right now is finish the last few sections of Pragmata. All I'm going to do before Remap Radio is try to pull that off. Capcom...
Pragmata Blends Hacking and Combat Into Spectacular Space Action
Hacking and combat combine beautifully in Pragmata, making for a satisfying and spectacular space action game https://t.co/BJfk924Ct8
Boomer Mispronunciation of Nintendo Still Drives Kids Crazy
memory jog: the mom in the flower shirt pronounces the system "intendo" (without the "N") and that was a total thing in the 80's with the older boomers. it used to drive me **crazy** as a kid that they refused...
Sensational Titles Like “It’s Over” Dominate YouTube Clicks
Why is 'it's over' the most popular video title on YouTube right now? Does Doom really get clicks?
Roblox Defends New Age Checks Amid Misclassification Worries
Roblox defends expanded age‑checks after parents raise concerns over errors Roblox is defending expanded age checks after parents warned kids are misclassified as adults. The system uses facial analysis and claims ~1.4-year accuracy for under-18s. Mistakes could weaken safeguards and expose children to...
Microsoft Tests Xbox Gamepad Cursor for Handheld Mouse
Microsoft has started testing a new Xbox Gamepad Cursor option that gives you a virtual mouse on handhelds. Full details on how it works and how to get it early, here: https://t.co/Bhe6jCzy0t https://t.co/vinTsloyNT
GamesBeat Reveals Details on Fragmentary Order Trailer
For those sharing the Fragmentary Order trailer, GamesBeat brought you that scoop. Check out the details here. https://t.co/h3Lw9vNW6W
First PC Upgrade Since 2018: Custom Build Wins
my first PC upgrade since 2018! got a good deal for a 5080-powered custom build from @PowerGPU. using the Kojima keyboard by @higround and the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro controller which is the best pro pad i’ve used so far...
Felix Schade Reveals Art Direction Behind Morbid Metal
Morbid Metal developer Felix Schade on the art direction of his new action game. https://t.co/iqIK9Zjkg9
Colorado High School Esports Qualifiers Showcase Skill and Sportsmanship
Love seeing Colorado students competing in esports 🎮 Congrats to the high school qualifiers for the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament—great teamwork, skill, and sportsmanship on display. Esports is creating new opportunities for students across Colorado. https://nationaltoday.com/us/co/pueblo-west/news/2026/04/09/colorado-high-school-esports-qualifiers-determined-for-super-smash-bros-tournament/
Excited for Fragorder: Anticipating New Gameplay Insights
Shaping up to be a banger, very excited to play @fragorder... Hoping we learn more about gameplay soon.
Our Most-Viewed, Highest-Retention Gaming Video Yet
Wasn’t sure how you guys would like this gaming video but it had our highest retention and most views in 24 hours ever lol Gonna do more chill videos like this with the boys :D https://t.co/yoEir9cEDp
Pokémon Champions Finally Delivers the VGC Experience
Pokémon Champions is the VGC game I hoped it would be, and I can't wait for the mobile launch. https://t.co/RH0dNdjVxX
Opus 4.6 Gives Researchers Super‑Human, On‑Demand Expertise
Doing comp sci research with Opus 4.6 Extended (here, in the context of an upcoming Verse programming language theory paper) is really a Flowers for Algernon moment. It's a superpower, like having a team of graduate students that can answer...
ROG Kithara Delivers Audiophile Sound, Yet Cables Complicate
Asus and HiFiMan combine to make an excellent wired audiophile gaming headset in the ROG Kithara, though a few missing features and a complex cable system hold it back. https://t.co/U9BExcuTky
Exclusive Look at Fragmentary Order, New Sci‑Fi Shooter
Check out our exclusive story on Fragmentary Order, a new sci-fi shooter game from Rant Gaming Studios and Cor3. https://t.co/S0Vcr7XfVZ @geoffkeighley @tolkoto @grubb @_Tom_Henderson_ @Wario64 @thegamebusiness @arcraideralerts @SpawnOnMe @vicious696 @godfree @fragorder @cor3copr @pcgamer @JezCorden
Galaxy S26 Ultra Crushes Genshin Impact at Max Settings
To test the gaming mettle of Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra, I spent six hours playing Genshin Impact on the highest settings. https://t.co/SxUuC8k5so
Reviving FaZe: Replace, Rebuild, or Quit CS?
If you were the FaZe GM and you were tasked with bringing the team back to its former glory what's your play? Replace 1 Replace 2 Completely rebuild Abandon Counter-Strike
Generate War‑Torn 3D Assets Directly via Cursor
✨ I can now generate 3d assets for my drone sim at https://t.co/q1vYLwMhcW directly from Cursor (sponsor of #vibejam) I need buildings that you'd see in a war torn city, like warehouses in ruins, broken down abandoned houses, bombed out bridges...
Tournament Site Sets New Standard for Media Savvy
This is some impressive media savvy. Not surprising today this tournament's website puts all others' to shame.
Inside Gaming's Future: Matthew Ball's Weekend Interview
A good read for the weekend. My interview with Matthew Ball about the state of gaming. https://t.co/qG2odUvOqC
70+ Kills on Night Mission, Fun Day Ahead
Fun day today. Still got a night mission to go. Grabbing some food. Easily over 70 kills. https://t.co/LapFl6Nrjw
Crimson Desert's Update Cycle Sparks Dating‑level Anxiety
Crimson desert updates so frequently, i start getting antsy or nervous after 5 days of no updates like the game is someone new I’m dating
Playing The Last of Us Together Reveals New Perspectives
My fourth playthrough of The Last of Us was also my friend’s first – here’s what I learned by playing it as a group. https://t.co/SBeFRatmYZ
Vitality Poised to Become First Dual ESL Grand Slam Champions
Can anyone stop Vitality from winning an extra million dollars in Rio and becoming the first team in history to win 2x ESL Grand Slams?
Monopoly Go!Chat Hits #1, Learning App Store Secrets
up to #3, coming for the crown 👑 that being said, MONOPOLY GO!Chat is now #1, so i’m learning a lot about the App Store https://t.co/Vz1pwoxdpY