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Jak & Daxter Turns 25: Fans Hope Naughty Dog Celebrates
SocialApr 6, 2026

Jak & Daxter Turns 25: Fans Hope Naughty Dog Celebrates

December this year will mark the 25th anniversary of the original Jak and Daxter release. What are the chances Naughty Dog has something planned for this milestone?

By PixelShaun
Get a First Look at May 24 Enhanced Games Complex
SocialApr 6, 2026

Get a First Look at May 24 Enhanced Games Complex

The @enhanced_games are coming up on May 24th - and I couldn’t be more excited. Take a sneak peek at our purpose-built competition complex 👀 https://t.co/x4CulncWL3

By Christian Angermayer
Team Liquid Wins WoW Race, Yet Most Remain Unaware
SocialApr 6, 2026

Team Liquid Wins WoW Race, Yet Most Remain Unaware

Congrats to @TeamLiquid on clearing the Race to World First in WOW just now. I find it astounding hundreds of thousands of people watch 2 weeks of competitive puzzle solving and teamwork and 99.999% of this platform has no...

By Dave Nadig
Never Bet Everything on One Trade; Diversify Risks
SocialApr 6, 2026

Never Bet Everything on One Trade; Diversify Risks

Nice to see my AI bots out here pretending to play The Game in real-time

By Keith McCullough
Twitch‑Minecraft Sponsorship Opens to Partners and Affiliates
SocialApr 6, 2026

Twitch‑Minecraft Sponsorship Opens to Partners and Affiliates

Twitch and Minecraft are teaming up for a major campaign. Twitch Partners and Affiliates can access a Minecraft Sponsorship (the first time Affiliates are eligible). Partner offers are good (~$1+/CCV/Hour). Affiliate offers are okay. > https://dashboard.twitch.tv/monetization/sponsorships

By Zach Bussey
Still Struggling to Achieve This in ARC Raiders
SocialApr 6, 2026

Still Struggling to Achieve This in ARC Raiders

I have to admit I have not yet been able to do this in ARC Raiders

By Dean Takahashi
State
SocialApr 6, 2026

State

State of Decay 3 studio head Phillip Holt recently confirmed the 2020 reveal trailer ahead of the Xbox Series X/S launch was basically fake. Kotaku reported back in 2022 that developers were caught off guard by it, including the zombie...

By Ethan Gach
Make Practice Harder Than the Game You Play
SocialApr 6, 2026

Make Practice Harder Than the Game You Play

Practice should always be harder the actual game. What game are you playing, and how hard are you practicing?

By Dan Mall
Saudi EGDC Boosts Capcom Stake to 6.04%
SocialApr 6, 2026

Saudi EGDC Boosts Capcom Stake to 6.04%

Saudi Arabia's Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC) increased its stake in Capcom from 5.03% (revealed last month) to now 6.04%, This was disclosed in a report to regulators today here in Japan (where the stock market just closed for Monday).

By Serkan Toto
New Kirby Air Ride Mirrors Classic GameCube Original
SocialApr 6, 2026

New Kirby Air Ride Mirrors Classic GameCube Original

So the new Kirby Air Ride is really a remake of the old GameCube one.

By The Space Mechanic
Path Tracing Elevates Cyberpunk—Time for a Fresh V
SocialApr 6, 2026

Path Tracing Elevates Cyberpunk—Time for a Fresh V

cyberpunk with path tracing is next level. i’m gonna just roll a fresh v and do it all over again

By Gene Park
Upcoming Game Releases Spark Excitement—What’s Your Top Pick
SocialApr 6, 2026

Upcoming Game Releases Spark Excitement—What’s Your Top Pick

Some incredible games coming out in the next year or so! What are you most looking forward to?

By PixelShaun
ThreeJS Becomes Default Game Engine for Agent Coding
SocialApr 6, 2026

ThreeJS Becomes Default Game Engine for Agent Coding

The future of game engines is ThreeJS because this is what agent coding defaults to using. Pretty amazing the kinds of things people are building now

By Andrew Chen
New FPV Sim Adds Kill Count,
SocialApr 5, 2026

New FPV Sim Adds Kill Count,

🌅 Was mostly out enjoying the sunset today with gf and @rameerez @marc et al But I did add kill count, soldiers firing back at your drone and improved heat vision (can now see through walls) to find people in my...

By Pieter Levels
Battlefield 6’s Soundtrack Delivers a Gritty, Immersive Tone
SocialApr 5, 2026

Battlefield 6’s Soundtrack Delivers a Gritty, Immersive Tone

The Battlefield 6 audio director has discussed how the game's soundtrack captures a "gritty" tone. https://t.co/8F6Cq5Kni9

By TechRadar
Razer Huntsman Signature: Premium Keyboard, Pricey Luxury
SocialApr 5, 2026

Razer Huntsman Signature: Premium Keyboard, Pricey Luxury

The Razer Huntsman Signature Edition is a stylish and powerful gaming keyboard - but it's also extremely expensive. https://t.co/RMilNqz927

By TechRadar
Sega's SuperH: The CPU Behind 32X, Saturn, Dreamcast
SocialApr 5, 2026

Sega's SuperH: The CPU Behind 32X, Saturn, Dreamcast

When Sega needed a CPU more powerful than the Zilog Z80 and the Motorola 68000, they chose the Hitachi SuperH. This new CPU powered Sega's 32X, the Saturn, and the Dreamcast. But, what was exactly the SuperH, and what's its history? Let’s find...

By Gustavo Pezzi (Pikuma)
Apocalyptic Habbo Hotel Rises in Underground Bunker
SocialApr 5, 2026

Apocalyptic Habbo Hotel Rises in Underground Bunker

Someone is building a post-apocalyptic Habbo Hotel in an underground bunker Very fitting of our time #vibejam

By Pieter Levels
GTA VI Launches Nov 19 2026, Boosting Sony’s Pros
SocialApr 5, 2026

GTA VI Launches Nov 19 2026, Boosting Sony’s Pros

Rockstar's official website: Grand Theft Auto VI is Now Set to Launch November 19, 2026 This has to be positive for Sony 6758 JP https://t.co/ma1fkebdTa

By Michael Fritzell
PS5 Price Hikes Signal Console Generation’s Longevity
SocialApr 5, 2026

PS5 Price Hikes Signal Console Generation’s Longevity

Sony’s PS5 Price Hikes Prove This Console Generation Is Far From Over. Good. https://t.co/1ymS9OYdh6 https://t.co/cGv9gyE7qa

By Eric Vanderburg
Expedition 33’s Battle System Is Addictive, Cutscene Flaws Minor
SocialApr 5, 2026

Expedition 33’s Battle System Is Addictive, Cutscene Flaws Minor

The Battle system in Expedition 33 is soooooo addictive. The only thing I dont love about the game is that the characters feel kind of stiff during cutscenes. But honestly knowing the development details of this, thats such a nitpick it...

By “The Job Father” (Jermaine)
Game and Media Production Tools Are Merging Into One
SocialApr 5, 2026

Game and Media Production Tools Are Merging Into One

there’s going to be a massive convergence between video game and media production tooling. we see this a little already with Unreal but it will go way further until the distinction becomes blurry

By Max Hodak
Kobe's 1998 N64 Debut: NBA Courtside Launch
SocialApr 5, 2026

Kobe's 1998 N64 Debut: NBA Courtside Launch

#WaybackWeekend. April 1, 1998. @NBA Courtside featuring Kobe Bryant is released on Nintendo 64. #Gaming #Technology #History https://t.co/yHQCrYQmW2

By James Gingerich
Solo Battles Teach Caution: Avoid Open Exposure
SocialApr 4, 2026

Solo Battles Teach Caution: Avoid Open Exposure

I am dying more solo, but i have also learned how to be more careful. Like don’t get caught in the open.

By Dean Takahashi
1972: Magnavox Odyssey Launches, Birthing Home Gaming
SocialApr 4, 2026

1972: Magnavox Odyssey Launches, Birthing Home Gaming

#WaybackWeekend. April 1, 1972. The Magnavox Odyssey, the first video game console, is released. #Gaming #Technology #History https://t.co/g6DC4Z1gwc

By James Gingerich
Weird Usernames Lower Chances for Compiler Beta Entry
SocialApr 4, 2026

Weird Usernames Lower Chances for Compiler Beta Entry

There are many requests to get into the compiler beta. And sometimes I am very busy, so it's a while before I add new people (this time, it's been 5 weeks). Just as a public service announcement though, on a day...

By Jonathan Blow
AI‑powered City Ruins Boost Drone Sim Development Speed
SocialApr 4, 2026

AI‑powered City Ruins Boost Drone Sim Development Speed

🚁🏚️ Okay so I asked @cursor_ai to add FBX scenery of a city in ruins, which is a bit of a cheat code because the city is not generated by AI But instantly it looks like a real drone sim...

By Pieter Levels
Virtual Red Bull Air Race Launches DCS E‑Sports League
SocialApr 4, 2026

Virtual Red Bull Air Race Launches DCS E‑Sports League

Some live Red Bull Aur Race style fun right now in #DCSWorld with the new @StrikeFtrLeague - an attempt to turn virtual flight simming into slick E-Sports with world's best DCS pilots #avgeek https://t.co/cTd1VRewNv

By Tim Robinson
Vibe Game Starter Packs Simplify Creation, No Scratch Needed
SocialApr 4, 2026

Vibe Game Starter Packs Simplify Creation, No Scratch Needed

This seems very helpful, vibe game starter packs by @chongdashu so you don't need to start from scratch #vibejam

By Pieter Levels
Early Gaming Shaped by Hacking Tribes 1 Mods
SocialApr 4, 2026

Early Gaming Shaped by Hacking Tribes 1 Mods

The founding video games for my life were highly modded. I "hacked" Tribes 1 mods in C programming language. When you connected to a server it would just download C code for the mods on the server... and run. I wanted to...

By SwiftOnSecurity
New RTX 5090 PC: AI Experiments and Heavy Gaming
SocialApr 4, 2026

New RTX 5090 PC: AI Experiments and Heavy Gaming

New PC .. and 5090… gonna be some cool AI projects … but mostly gaming on this bad boy https://t.co/W7xVXHo7fc

By Dave Kennedy
Game Awards Hits 10M+ Subs, Expands YouTube Partnership
SocialApr 3, 2026

Game Awards Hits 10M+ Subs, Expands YouTube Partnership

A great moment with @YouTube CEO @nealmohan as we celebrate 10 million+ subs for @thegameawards Our partnership with YouTube continues to evolve — with ambitious plans to scale TGA to even greater global heights in the years ahead. Can’t wait to...

By Geoff Keighley
State of Decay 3 Alpha Opens Next Month with Co‑op Gameplay
SocialApr 3, 2026

State of Decay 3 Alpha Opens Next Month with Co‑op Gameplay

State of Decay 3 Alpha playtests start next month. There will be 4-player co-op, new base building, and “a whole lot of combat” you can sign up at https://t.co/KobvVEUmYw https://t.co/M3sQnCQmn5

By Tom Warren
Celebrating Apple’s 50th with Retro Apple‑1 Games
SocialApr 3, 2026

Celebrating Apple’s 50th with Retro Apple‑1 Games

With Apple turning 50 this week, I decided there was only one way to celebrate — melt my brain by playing some of the finest games made for the Apple-1. Here's how I got on. https://t.co/d9TGedegfu

By TechRadar
Battlefield 6’s Audio Director Reveals Secrets Behind Award‑Winning Sound
SocialApr 3, 2026

Battlefield 6’s Audio Director Reveals Secrets Behind Award‑Winning Sound

Battlefield 6 audio director Jeff Wilson has discussed the game's award-winning sound in a new interview. https://t.co/QLqDtdV8nb

By TechRadar
Live Deep Dive: Notch vs DLSS and GPU Hardware
SocialApr 3, 2026

Live Deep Dive: Notch vs DLSS and GPU Hardware

I wanted to use Notch's criticism of DLSS to talk a little bit about GPU hardware, so I did an impromptu livestream last night. VOD is here if you're curious: https://t.co/rqlLnjNvmi

By Casey Muratori
Cover Art Triggers Impulse Buys Despite Low Ratings
SocialApr 3, 2026

Cover Art Triggers Impulse Buys Despite Low Ratings

Seeing a jewel case on the shelf with anime cover art for a game I've never heard of and deciding it's an absolute must-buy even though it's a 6.5/10 at best.

By Ethan Gach
Acer Predator 21X Still Impresses a Decade Later
SocialApr 3, 2026

Acer Predator 21X Still Impresses a Decade Later

Two Nvidia GTX 1080 GPUs, a 21-inch screen, and a $10K price tag - the Acer Predator 21X was a ridiculous device 10 years ago, and I fired it up to see how it fares today. https://t.co/KiQq5MlTEf

By TechRadar
Top Streamers Drop New Easter Weekend Content
SocialApr 3, 2026

Top Streamers Drop New Easter Weekend Content

Easter weekend is here — and, to celebrate, the world's biggest streamers have given us plenty to stream once more. https://t.co/uiQA3AOkSL

By TechRadar
Personalized Nutrition Boosts Esports Cognitive Performance and Wellbeing
SocialApr 3, 2026

Personalized Nutrition Boosts Esports Cognitive Performance and Wellbeing

Personalised nutrition for health and performance in esports athletes 🎮 This new review summarised data from 52 studies to establish the best nutrition, lifestyle and supplementation strategies to support… 🧠 Cognitive performance 🫀 Wellbeing …in esports athletes. Here are the key recommendations ⬇️

By Tom Coughlin, MSc (Performance Nutritionist)
Scored 8 in Globle with a 10.2 Average Guess Count
SocialApr 3, 2026

Scored 8 in Globle with a 10.2 Average Guess Count

🌎 Apr 3, 2026 🌍 🔥 5 | Avg. Guesses: 10.2 🟧🟥🟥🟧🟨🟧🟥🟩 = 8 https://t.co/2fxbqb5gWc Enjoying this game #globle

By Andy Constan
Kids' Awe at Mario Galaxy Post‑credits Scene Priceless
SocialApr 3, 2026

Kids' Awe at Mario Galaxy Post‑credits Scene Priceless

I would do anything to have recorded the pop my six-year-old daughter gave during the second post credits scene in Mario Galaxy. The gasp of a thousand suns. I was dying.

By Patrick Klepek
Post‑game Life: Gifting Friends, Farming, Crafting Gears
SocialApr 3, 2026

Post‑game Life: Gifting Friends, Farming, Crafting Gears

crimson desert postgame is lovely. after saving the world from evil, i’m now spending my days looking for gifts for my own friends so they can like me more and we can raise cows and pigs together. i’m also building...

By Gene Park
Satirical Pitch for New Game I Am Jesus Christ
SocialApr 2, 2026

Satirical Pitch for New Game I Am Jesus Christ

Do you have a moment to talk about our lord, savior, and new video game 'I Am Jesus Christ?' #kindafunny #videogames #jesus

By Greg Miller
FPV Drone Racing Meets Real‑World 3D Scenery in Web Game
SocialApr 2, 2026

FPV Drone Racing Meets Real‑World 3D Scenery in Web Game

First person view (FPV) drone racing with IRL 3d scenery like VibeSail had would also be sick as a web based game for #vibejam https://t.co/grSsVFkd10

By Pieter Levels
Game Creators Find Hope Amid Industry Gloom
SocialApr 2, 2026

Game Creators Find Hope Amid Industry Gloom

It's hard to feel optimistic about video games—at least as an "industry"—these days. So I spent PAX East talking to game creators about what they love about what they're making, and how they're looking for hope in the dark.

By Patrick Klepek
Creative Game Concepts for #vibejam: Vehicles, Retro LAN, Boat Racing
SocialApr 2, 2026

Creative Game Concepts for #vibejam: Vehicles, Retro LAN, Boat Racing

Other ideas just from the top of my head you can make for the #vibejam: - a multiplayer web based combat sim where everyone can be a different vehicle, like plane, tank, jeep with guns, drone, or even a satellite with...

By Pieter Levels
Gaming Festival Draws 800+, Funds 10 Medical Backpacks
SocialApr 2, 2026

Gaming Festival Draws 800+, Funds 10 Medical Backpacks

Ukraine's GDC Festival of Gaming side event drew more than 800 people over a couple of days. Here's my interview with the organizers, who raised money for 10 medical backpacks for Ukraine. https://t.co/gHmYaZ49i8

By Dean Takahashi
British Motor Museum to Host Forza Horizon 6 Exhibit
SocialApr 2, 2026

British Motor Museum to Host Forza Horizon 6 Exhibit

the British Motor Museum is going to hold a special Forza Horizon 6 exhibit with a selection of cars from the game and the chance to meet with some Playground Games developers https://t.co/PCDXwzu4Cu

By Tom Warren