Far Far West Is the Rare Multiplayer Game that Respects Your Time
Far Far West, a new co‑op shooter on Steam, blends Helldivers‑style missions with a Wild West aesthetic of ghosts and skeletons. Players choose a single‑objective mission, battle waves of enemies, and face a boss before hopping back on a flying train. The game’s design lets rounds run as short as ten minutes or stretch to thirty, giving players full control over session length. A blueprint system and "Joker" modifiers add progression without forcing grind, positioning the title as a rare multiplayer experience that respects players' time.
Resident Evil Village’s Lady Dimitrescu Paved the Way for Leon Thirst
Resident Evil Village’s Lady Dimitrescu exploded into a viral pop‑culture icon after her teaser debut in early 2021, eclipsing the game’s core narrative. Capcom admitted the character’s meme‑driven hype far exceeded expectations, turning a brief in‑game appearance into a massive...
Stephen Root's Forgotten '90s Slasher Night of the Scarecrow Deserves a Modern Remake
Stephen Root, known for comedic roles, recalls his 1995 slasher Night of the Scarecrow, a little‑seen R‑rated horror that never reached streaming services. The film, priced at roughly $94 for a used VHS, is only available via scattered YouTube uploads....
How to Beat the King Boss in Saros
The King is the final three‑phase boss in the action‑RPG Saros, located in the Yellow Shore biome. Players can dramatically simplify the encounter by equipping an annihilator shotgun with the Recuperate enhancement, which heals on damage dealt. The guide recommends...
Chainsaw Man, Hoppers, and Every New Movie on Netflix, HBO, and More This Weekend
Two high‑profile titles debut on streaming this weekend as Crunchyroll launches the Chainsaw Man – Reze Arc movie and Pixar’s blockbuster‑derived animated comedy Hoppers becomes available for rent. The releases sit alongside a slate of genre titles—including HBO Max’s Wuthering...
Nintendo Direct Has Been Around for 15 Years — It May Not Last Forever
Nintendo Direct, the company’s flagship video‑announcement format that launched in 2011, may be nearing its end, according to former employees Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang. They argue that the increasingly complex production and shifting fan dynamics are prompting Nintendo to...
Best New Xbox Game Pass Games to Play This Weekend (May 1-3)
Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass added three fresh titles—Aphelion, Inkonbini, and Sledding Game—over the May 1‑3 weekend, expanding its catalog to more than 900 games. The additions arrive after the company lowered subscription prices and hinted at a reassessment of its exclusive‑first...
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Follows a New Protagonist on the Periphery of Resident Evil 2
Director Zach Cregger revealed his upcoming Resident Evil film will unfold alongside the iconic events of Resident Evil 2, using Raccoon City’s night of chaos as a backdrop. Rather than starring series hero Leon Kennedy, Cregger created a brand‑new, gun‑inept protagonist...
Chainsaw Man Reze Arc Is Finally Streaming on Crunchroll
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is now streaming on Crunchyroll, arriving six months after its theatrical debut. The film adapts the manga’s emotionally brutal Reze storyline, focusing on Denji’s conflicted love between Makima and the new character Reze....
5 New PS5 Games to Play in May 2026
May 2026 brings five diverse PS5 releases, ranging from narrative adventure Mixtape to horror Directive 8020. Supermassive Games returns with a space‑horror sequel, while Lego Batman offers a blocky open‑world take on the Dark Knight. New James Bond origin game 007 First Light...
How to Beat the Legion Boss in Saros
The Legion boss in Housemarque’s sci‑fi shooter Saros appears as a swarm of red octopus‑like enemies, with a single glowing core that must be targeted to deal damage. Players are advised to equip an autohit weapon such as the smart...
What Is Proficiency in Saros?
Proficiency in Saros determines the level and trait count of weapons you start with and find during runs. The level appears in the bottom‑left of the screen and rises as you collect lucenite dropped by enemies or unlock nodes in...
MindsEye's Controversial Blacklisted DLC Is a Desperate Publicity Stunt
Build a Rocket Boy released the free Blacklisted DLC for its flopped shooter MindsEye, promising in‑game proof of alleged sabotage. The DLC instead delivers a short, linear stealth mission that feels like a re‑skinned Hitman level, complete with technical hiccups...
Ex-Witcher Devs' New RPG Blood of Dawnwalker Gets 2026 Release Date
Ex‑Witcher veterans at Rebel Wolves announced their new vampire RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker, slated for release on September 3, 2026 across PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. The game follows Coen, a half‑vampire Dawnwalker who can walk in daylight, navigating a...
'Safe Harbor' Quest Walkthrough in Arc Raiders
The "Safe Harbor" quest is the first single‑round mission in Arc Raiders’ Riven Tides update, set in the map’s bottom‑left sector. Players must locate a restaurant clue inside Hotel Panorama Azzurro, follow a sketch to a buried site, dig up...
Marathon Update Just Made Cryo Archive Sponsored Kits a Weekly Freebie
Bungie’s Marathon update 1.0.6.2 now lets players claim a free Cryo Archive Sponsored Kit each week, turning a once‑only perk into a recurring benefit. The kit bundles roughly 5,000 credits of blue‑tier gear, including powerful heals and weapons, to smooth...
Diablo 4. Lord of Hatred Gives Us First Korn Song in 4 Years
Korn has released "Reward the Scars," its first new music in four years, timed with Blizzard’s Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred expansion. The nu‑metal band adapted an unreleased track, adding lyrics that echo the game’s loot‑chasing grind, and partnered on a...
Pokémon Would Never Try the Things This Steam Clone Game Does
Olympus Rangers, an upcoming indie Steam creature battler, pushes the monster‑collecting genre beyond Pokémon’s formula with extensive customization and multiplayer depth. The game lets players tweak damage values, ban moves, and import custom monsters, items, and stages through robust mod...
Saros Release Time in Your Time Zone
Housemarque’s upcoming title Saros will enter early access 48 hours before its official launch for players who pre‑ordered the deluxe edition, starting at 9 p.m. PDT on April 27 on the West Coast and rolling out across time zones through midnight EDT...
Dressed to Kill: The Provocative Thriller Hidden on Prime Video
Prime Video’s catalog now includes Brian De Palma’s 1980 erotic thriller Dressed to Kill, starring Michael Caine and Nancy Allen. The film blends classic Hitchcockian suspense with a controversial trans‑panic twist, using De Palma’s signature split‑diopter shots and meticulous framing. Though its gender politics feel...
Kiln Is a Blast, No Matter How Many People Play It
Double Fine Productions and Xbox Game Studios released the quirky multiplayer title Kiln on April 23, 2026. The game lets players sculpt pottery vessels that become weapons in the team‑based mode Quench, blending creative crafting with low‑stakes combat. SteamDB showed...
Netflix Is Getting a Stacked List of Anime for Its May Slate — Here’s 5 You Can't Miss
Netflix is bolstering its May 2026 slate with five new anime titles, ranging from returning fan‑favorites to fresh adaptations. The lineup includes Devil May Cry Season 2, One Piece’s Whole Cake Island Part 4 and the start of the Elbaf arc, Jujutsu...
Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You Could Be the Best Rom-Com of 2026
"Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You" is an upcoming anti‑work anime noir set to debut on Crunchyroll in July 2026. Adapted from a Twitter‑originated manga, the series follows over‑worked salaryman Sasaki and teenage cashier Yamada as they bond over smoking...
Free Steam Horror Game Is Perfect for Paranormal Activity Fans
Indie horror hidden‑object game 8AM is available for free on Steam until April 27, 2026. The 2024 title, normally $3.99, has earned a “very positive” rating from over 100 user reviews. Players monitor a family’s midnight activities through security cameras, blending...
Will GTA 6 Have GTA Online? Here's Everything We Know so Far
Grand Theft Auto 6 is slated for a November 19, 2026 release, but Rockstar has not confirmed whether it will include a new online component. A recent leak shows GTA Online still pulling about $1.3 million per day, underscoring its profitability. Analysts see two likely...
Andy Serkis Defends His Animal Farm Movie as What Orwell Wanted
Andy Serkis has launched an animated version of George Orwell’s *Animal Farm*, injecting rap verses, sci‑fi visuals, a pronounced fart joke and a markedly happier third act. Early reviews are sharply divided, with some critics applauding the bold reinterpretation while...
Well-Reviewed Steam PC Game Nocturnal Is Free Right Now
Steam is offering the indie action side‑scroller Nocturnal completely free to PC users until April 26, 2026. The game, originally priced at $16.99, has earned a Metacritic score of 81 and a very positive Steam rating from over 420 reviewers. Developed...
Studio Ghibli's Next Film Arrives in July, as a Ghibli Park Exclusive
Studio Ghibli will debut a new short film, "Night in the Valley of Witches," on July 8, 2026, screening exclusively at Japan's Ghibli Park. The 12‑minute piece, directed by Akihiko Yamashita and Goro Miyazaki, showcases more than 800 original background art panels....
FFXIV 2026 Fan Fest Keynote: Start Time and Where to Watch
Square Enix’s 2026 Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest kicks off with a keynote at 10 a.m. PDT on Friday, April 24, streamed on the game’s YouTube and Twitch channels. Producer Naoki Yoshida will lead the two‑hour presentation, which is expected to reveal details...
Toho 'Godzilla Officer' Announces New Godzilla Cinematic Universe
Toho announced plans for a new "Godzilla World" cinematic universe, unveiled by Chief Godzilla Officer Keiji Ota. The initiative will sit alongside existing Toho titles such as *Minus One* and *Shin Godzilla* while allowing original concepts and spin‑offs. Ota emphasized...
Kit Connor's Elden Ring Casting Makes Perfect Sense if You've Seen His Underrated War Movie
The Elden Ring movie, slated for an IMAX release on March 3, 2028, casts Kit Connor—fresh from Alex Garland’s war drama ‘Warfare’—as a sword‑wielding lead. Connor endured a rigorous boot‑camp regimen to embody the physicality of a Special Forces operative, mirroring the...
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Can’t Repeat Xenoverse 2’s Mistakes
Bandai Namco announced Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, positioning it as the sequel to the decade‑long hit Xenoverse 2. The new title must retain beloved features like Conton City and the character‑creation system while fixing core flaws such as stiff combat and exploitable stamina breaks. Critics...
How to Unlock the Secret Ending in Pragmata
Pragmata's secret ending requires completing the game, unlocking the Unknown Signal, and finishing a series of sector 100% completions, Hidden Chamber challenges, and defeating the upgraded boss Eight with the Black Box mod. Players must then defeat the Moon's dead...
How Dave the Diver’s Dev Built a Better Fortnite
Mintrocket’s indie hit Dave the Diver is evolving into a live‑service platform by adding high‑profile crossovers. The studio secured deals with Godzilla and Yakuza, integrating the IPs into new content packs, and later partnered with Dredge after a direct Discord...
50 Years Ago, Lynda Carter Saved Wonder Woman From DC Comics
The 1975 *Wonder Woman* TV series starring Lynda Carter rescued the character after a troubled comic run and a failed 1974 TV movie. By moving the setting from World War II to contemporary 1970s America, the show modernized Diana Prince while re‑emphasizing her...
Windrose Proves We Don't Need Black Flag yet as Steam's Trending #1 Game
Windrose, a pirate‑themed survival‑crafting game from Kraken Express, surged to the top of Steam's trending list within days of its Early Access launch on April 14. The title logged a peak concurrent player count of 200,162, placing it sixth among...
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Continues to Avoid Streaming Services
Aniplex announced that the *Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle* movie will receive a Japan‑only Blu‑ray and DVD release on July 29, 2026, after a brief theatrical re‑run earlier this year. Pre‑orders have opened, giving Japanese fans a chance to own the...
World of Warcraft Patch 12.0.5 Release Time in Your Time Zone
Blizzard announced the release of World of Warcraft patch 12.0.5 on April 21 for North America and April 22 for Europe. The minor update adds Void Assaults, Ritual Sites, the Voidforge loot hub, a whimsical PvP mode called Decor Duels, and a...
Metal Slug, a '90s Run-and-Gun Classic, Is Set for a Reboot
SNK confirmed a full reboot of the classic run‑and‑gun series Metal Slug as part of its 30th‑anniversary celebrations. The announcement came via a new trailer that ends with the slogans “Mission Reboot” and “A New Mission Awaits,” hinting at broader...
When Will Hoppers Come to Streaming, Blu-Ray, and DVD?
Pixar’s "Hoppers" has become a 2026 box‑office powerhouse, pulling in $355 million and ranking among the year’s top five grosses. Disney typically follows a two‑month gap between theatrical and digital releases, putting the VOD launch in May 2026. Physical media –...
All Central Port Upgrade Component Locations in Pragmata
A new walkthrough details all 44 Central Port upgrade components in Pragmata, mapping each item to its exact block and nearest station. The guide covers locations from the Cargo Terminal entrance through the Research Sector, Lunafilament Lab, and Orbital Elevator,...
All Lunum Mines Upgrade Component Locations in Pragmata
Pragmata’s Lunum Mines sector hosts the largest collection of upgrade components in the game, with 38 items hidden across multiple platforms, crane rooms, warehouses and the Nexus Tower. The guide maps each component to a specific platform or safe box,...
Experimental Pragmatics Walkthrough in Pragmata
Experimental Pragmatics, the fifth sector of Capcom's *Pragmata*, offers no combat blocks but a deep dive into the game’s lore, especially surrounding Diana and the world’s history. Players must navigate corrupted hacking nodes that temporarily drain the hacking gauge while...
Lunum Mines 100% Sector Walkthrough in Pragmata
Capcom’s sci‑fi action‑RPG Pragmata features a fourth sector called Lunum Mines, split into five blocks—Mine Entrance, Crane Operation Yard, Warehouse, Main Excavation Site, and Nexus Tower. A community‑crafted walkthrough walks players through each block, highlighting hackable terminals, enemy encounters, and...
How Romance Works in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream lets players pair Miis for marriage, break‑ups, and children, but romance is driven largely by random interactions. Frequent Mii encounters increase the odds of crushes forming, and players can influence outcomes by encouraging or discouraging...
Track Review: Lana Del Rey’s “First Light”
Lana Del Rey has unveiled “First Light,” a James Bond‑style single that will serve as the theme for the upcoming video game *007 First Light*, slated for release on May 27, 2026. The track reunites her with veteran Bond composer David Arnold,...
Highlander Returns to Theaters This May
The 1986 cult classic *Highlander* is getting a 4K restoration that will play in a limited theatrical run this May, marking the film’s 40th anniversary. A new poster and a collector’s‑edition UHD/Blu‑Ray set are scheduled for release on June 16. The...
Expedition 33 Star Charlie Cox Has Finally Played the RPG
Charlie Cox, the voice of Gustave in the acclaimed RPG *Expedition 33*, spent a year fielding fan jokes about never playing the game. After recording just four hours of dialogue, he repeatedly dismissed his gaming credentials, even calling himself a “fraud.”...
Dungeon Crawler Carl TTRPG Raises over $5.5 Million on BackerKit
Renegade Game Studios’ Dungeon Crawler Carl tabletop RPG has raised over $5.5 million on BackerKit, becoming the fastest‑funded role‑playing game in the platform’s history. The campaign launched with a record‑breaking 65,000 followers, unlocking its first 13 stretch goals within minutes. The...
Lord of the Rings Stars Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood Return for Hunt for Gollum
Warner Bros. announced that Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood will return as Gandalf and Frodo in the upcoming live‑action film *The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum*. The movie, directed by Andy Serkis, is slated for a worldwide theatrical release...