Saros Pre-Order Guide: All Editions, Bonuses, Release Date, and Game Details
Housemarque's next PS5 action title Saros launches on April 30, 2026, with two digital editions available via the PlayStation Store. The Standard Edition is priced at $69.99 and includes the base game plus the Hands of Shore pre‑order armor. The $79.99 Digital Deluxe adds 48‑hour early access and three exclusive Enforcer suits, with early access beginning April 28 depending on region. Saros expands the Returnal formula with a narrative‑driven, hub‑based experience on the hostile planet Carcosa.
How to Earn XP in Windrose: Fastest Way to Level Up
Windrose diverges from typical RPGs by awarding experience points (XP) only through quest completion and looting points of interest (POIs), not combat or crafting. Main and side quests provide the first XP boost, but the bulk of progression comes from...
How to Beat Captain Thomas Richards in Windrose: Gear, Moves, and Strategy
Captain Thomas Richards is the first major boss in the souls‑lite action‑RPG Windrose, testing players’ patience and pattern‑recognition. The guide recommends reaching level 4, upgrading all armor and weapons to the maximum level 5, and stocking 10‑15 healing potions plus health‑boosting food....
Pragmata Leads Replaced and MOUSE: P.I. For Hire in Latest Review Roundup
Three April 2026 titles have received their first critic scores, with Capcom's Pragmata leading the pack at Metacritic 86. Replaced follows at 79, praised for pixel art but noted for repetitive sections, while Mouse: P.I. For Hire sits at 81,...
How to Unlock the Alchemy Table and Make Healing Potions in Windrose
Windrose players can unlock the Alchemy Table by completing the tutorial, acquiring a boat, and gathering Misty Orchid on a night‑lit island. The table lets them craft Minor Healing Potions immediately and larger Healing Potions after upgrading with a Stove...
Everything in League of Legends Season 2: Arena Overhaul, Classic Keystones Return, and WASD Ranked
League of Legends Season 2 introduces a sweeping Arena overhaul that replaces standard matches with three rotating event formats—3×6, Bravery, and Swift—plus a new map, Petricite Grove, and upgraded augments. Fan‑favorite classic keystones such as Deathfire Touch return, widening build diversity...
Riot Reinvents LoL Arena with Events, Augment Leveling, and New Maps
Riot Games launches Arena Season 2, overhauling League of Legends’ fast‑paced mode with rotating Events, a new augment‑leveling system, fresh maps, and expanded Guests of Honor. Events such as 3×6, Bravery and Swift replace the static 2v2 format, while the new...
League of Legends’ WASD Controls Pass Balance Test, Headed to Ranked
Riot Games announced that its experimental WASD control scheme has cleared internal balance tests and will debut in League of Legends Ranked play with Patch 26.9, kicking off Season 2. After months of large‑scale playtesting, the new movement system now sits at...
How to Get Plant Fiber in Windrose to Kickstart the Early Game
Windrose players need Plant Fiber for early‑game construction, armor, and quest items. The resource drops only from bushes and ferns, yielding roughly two fibers per bush, and a sword is the fastest tool for collection. Experts recommend stockpiling about 200...
How to Host and Join Servers to Play Co-Op in Windrose
Windrose, a pirate‑survival crafting game, now supports seamless co‑op play through an in‑game host or join menu and a free dedicated‑server tool on Steam. Players can host up to eight participants, though the developer advises keeping crews to four for...
The First Descendant’s New Mode Is Destiny 2’s Onslaught with a Few Extra Steps
Nexon's *The First Descendant* announced an Onslaught‑style mode debuting as a beta on April 16, with a full launch scheduled for May 21. The mode tasks solo or squad players with defending a target against waves of enemies, building and upgrading sentry...
Firestar73 Challenges Pokémon GO Orlando Regional Ruling, Calls Penalty a “Clear Mistake”
Top Pokémon GO player Firestar73 has appealed a game‑loss penalty imposed after his post‑match celebration at the Orlando Regional 2026 finals. Tournament officials deemed his headset‑throwing and cheering unsportsmanlike, overturning his victory and costing him the title and prize money. In...
All Confirmed and Leaked Future Characters in Destiny Rising
Destiny: Rising will launch its first character rerun with Gwynn on April 16, paired with an Efrideet companion banner expected to run 20‑30 days. The Void‑offense hero returns after being outclassed by newer Lightbearers, marking a potential shift toward revisiting legacy...
Can Anyone Stop Vitality? IEM Rio 2026: Everything You Need to Know
The Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Rio 2026 CS2 tournament kicks off with a $1 million prize pool and a stacked field that includes world‑number‑one Vitality, NAVI, G2 and other elite squads. Vitality stands just one event win away from clinching a...
Karrigan Reportedly Set to Join Falcons After FaZe’s IEM Cologne Major Heartbreak
Finn "karrigan" Andersen, the long‑time IGL of FaZe, is set to join Team Falcons as its new in‑game leader, replacing Damjan "kyxsan" Stoilkovski. The move follows FaZe’s disastrous attempt to qualify for the IEM Cologne Major 2026, where the squad...
FUT Defeat Astralis to Win First LAN at PGL Bucharest 2026
FUT Esports captured the PGL Bucharest 2026 trophy by defeating Astralis 4‑0 in a best‑of‑five final. Astralis managed only 13 rounds across three maps, while FUT dominated on Ancient, Mirage, and Dust2, highlighted by dem0n’s 25‑6 KD on Dust2. The...
Is 007 First Light Coming to Xbox Game Pass?
James Bond’s origin story, 007 First Light, will launch on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC on May 27, 2026 after a brief delay. The title will support Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing a single purchase to be used on both console and Windows PC, but it...
Machine Party Is Buckshot Roulette’s More Violent Co-Op Successor
Machine Party, the latest title from the creators of Buckshot Roulette, was unveiled at the Triple‑i Initiative 2026 showcase. The game expands the brutal co‑op formula with 2‑4 player "illegal" party mini‑games that punish losers with shotgun blasts and other...
VCT 2026 Americas Stage 1: Schedule, Results, Teams, Format, More
The VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) 2026 Americas Stage 1 launches on April 10 and runs through May 25, featuring 12 partnered teams in a two‑phase league split. A single round‑robin group stage (April 10‑May 11) determines the top four from each group, who advance to...
Sentinels Sign Victor as Stand-In for Jerrwin in VCT Americas Stage 1
Sentinels announced on April 10 that former OpTic star Victor “Victor” Wong will serve as a stand‑in for Gurjiwan “Jerrwin” Gill during VCT Americas Stage 1. The move comes without public explanation for Jerrwin’s absence, but gives Sentinels a world‑champion‑level player for the...
LoL Patch 26.8 Preview: Mel Gets a Nerf, Viego Changes Not Happening
Patch 26.8 for League of Legends zeroes in on Mel, delivering a notable nerf to her Q damage, longer W cooldown and a halved reflect window after her recent mini‑rework failed to curb her ban rate. The update also adds...
Tyler1 and Ludwig Will Face Off in a Live Street Fighter 6 Showmatch at Evo 2026
At Evo 2026 in Las Vegas, Twitch personalities Tyler “Tyler1” Steinkamp and Ludwig Ahgren will headline a live Street Fighter 6 exhibition match. The bout, dubbed “Modern vs. Classic,” will showcase Tyler1’s modern auto‑combo control scheme against Ludwig’s traditional button inputs. Both have...
Best Strider 300 Loadout in Black Ops 7 for Deadly Quickscoping
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s Season 3 introduces the Strider 300, the franchise’s fastest‑firing bolt‑action sniper, aimed at quickscoping enthusiasts. Dot Esports outlines a loadout that leverages the Gunfighter Wildcard to equip eight performance‑boosting attachments, including the Redwell 2× optic, Quick Bolt fire mod,...
Destiny Rising Elemental Condensate Guide: How to Get Any Character for Free
Season 4 of Destiny: Rising adds Elemental Condensate, a currency that lets players unlock any released Lightbearer without spending real money. Two variants exist—Universal Condensate for any character and Mythic Condensate tied to specific heroes. Players can earn up to 15...
VCT 2027 Gives More Teams a Shot at Masters and Champions with Open Qualifiers
Riot Games unveiled VCT 2027, a unified VALORANT esports tier that replaces regional leagues with open‑qualifier VCT Cups and accelerates progression to Masters and Champions. The new format offers multiple qualification windows, over 20 tournaments across 16 cities, and cash incentives for...
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...
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...
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...
How to Unlock 1911 Pistol in Black Ops 7 & Warzone
The classic 1911 pistol returns in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 3, offering the highest damage per shot among handguns. It is not part of the Battle Pass but unlocks through completing six Season 3 weekly challenges across any...
All Abilities and Skill Tracks in Black Ops 7 Endgame
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Endgame, a new 32‑player PvE mode, becomes permanently accessible after completing the first eleven campaign missions. Players can equip one major and one minor ability, then advance through exposure zones while their Combat Rating climbs...
The First Descendant Teases Raven, Turning Into Colossus, and Details Long-Term Roadmap
The First Descendant’s developers held a livestream to counter low‑retention concerns, unveiling a three‑phase "Completing the Game" roadmap that will overhaul core loops, improve accessibility, and expand end‑game content by Season 4. They teased a new Descendant, Raven, wielding a ghostly...
Best MK35 ISR Loadout in Black Ops 7
The MK35 ISR, added in Black Ops 7 Season 3, is a lightweight assault rifle prized for its controllability and mid‑range consistency. The optimal multiplayer loadout pairs the Fang Hoverpoint Elo optic with a 19″ MFS Nightfall suppressed barrel, LTI Missive grip,...
PRAGMATA System Requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC Specs
Capcom’s upcoming sci‑fi adventure PRAGMATA lists PC requirements that position it among 2026’s most demanding titles. The minimum spec calls for an Intel i5‑8500 or Ryzen 5 3500, 16 GB RAM, and a GTX 1660/RX 5500 XT GPU, delivering roughly 45 fps at 1080p. The recommended configuration...
IllFonic’s Halloween: The Game Looks Exciting, but Will It Last?
IllFonic announced *Halloween: The Game*, an asymmetrical multiplayer horror title slated for September 8, 2026 on Steam, Xbox and PlayStation. The game expands on the genre’s formula by giving both Michael Myers and survivors multiple objectives beyond simple kill‑or‑escape mechanics. It follows...
Vitality’s 22-Map Win Streak Puts Them Second only to NIP
Team Vitality extended its map‑win streak to 22 consecutive maps at major Counter‑Strike 2 events after clinching the BLAST Open Rotterdam title, tying Astralis' record of four top‑four finishes in a single year. The streak, which began at PGL Cluj‑Napoca...
PGL Bucharest 2026: Teams, Prize Pool, Schedule, and More
PGL Bucharest 2026 returns to Romania with 16 teams competing for a $1.25 million prize pool, split evenly between players and organizations. The field combines eleven VRS‑ranked invites and five qualifiers, with several late replacements after initial drop‑outs. The tournament uses...
How to Unlock VST in Black Ops 7 & Warzone
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 3 introduce the VST submachine gun, a lightweight, full‑auto SMG reminiscent of the classic MP7. The weapon is available as a free tier reward on Battle Pass Page 6, unlocked with Battle Pass Tokens...
VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 1: Schedule, Teams, Format, More
The 2026 Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) EMEA Stage 1 begins on April 1, featuring twelve teams split into Alpha and Omega groups. The group phase runs through May 1, followed by playoffs from May 7 to May 17, with the finals held at Riot Games...
Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 8 Release Date Countdown
Epic Games is re‑launching Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 8 on April 1, 2026, reviving the pirate‑themed content that originally debuted in 2019. The update adds three classic points of interest—Volcano, Lazy Lagoon and Sunny Steps—plus new remix skins and a suite of returning...
Hytale Update 4: Biggest Content Drop yet Brings 500+ Blocks and Proximity Voice Chat
Hytale’s fourth early‑access update drops more than 500 new blocks, the largest content addition since launch, and introduces proximity voice chat alongside an emote wheel. The patch also adds a “Revolve” creative tool, new hairstyles, and extensive crafting and farming...
Apex Legends Finally Removes Three Pointless Storm Point POIs in Ranked
Apex Legends has eliminated three small, unnamed points‑of‑interest from the drop‑ship pool on Storm Point for Ranked matches, affecting only Diamond rank and above. The map’s physical layout remains unchanged, but players will no longer be forced to start in...
Two Award-Winning Games Are Coming to Xbox Game Pass This April
Xbox Game Pass is adding two award‑winning titles in April, expanding its library with both a classic and a recent critical darling. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard joins on March 31, offering subscribers the benchmark survival‑horror reboot that revitalized the franchise in 2017....
THE FINALS Takes the Gameshow to the World of Myths and Monsters with Season 10, Fantasy League
Embark Studios released Season 10 of THE FINALS, introducing a fantasy‑themed map called Starlight Hollow for the Point Break 8v8 mode. The update also adds a new Medium Aerialist playstyle with the Chimera‑XB Crossbow, a Hover Pad gadget, and a Shockwave specialization. Technical...
Jynxzi’s Steam Account Gets Hit with 3-Day Cooldown During Case Opening Stream
Nicholas “Jynxzi” Stewart’s live CS2 case‑opening stream was abruptly stopped when Steam imposed a 72‑hour suspension. The ban was triggered after he exceeded the platform’s $2,000 24‑hour spending limit and tried to bypass it with a friend’s gift‑card. The cooldown...
Vitality Tie Astralis’ Record with 19 Straight Top-Four Finishes
Team Vitality has tied Astralis' record of 19 consecutive top‑four finishes at major Counter‑Strike events, achieving the milestone at BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026. The French‑led roster went undefeated in the group stage and posted an average player rating of 1.29,...
LoL MSI 2026 and Worlds 2026: Schedule, Venues, Format Changes, and Ticket Details
Riot Games announced that the 2026 Mid‑Season Invitational will be held in Daejeon, South Korea from June 28 to July 12, featuring eleven teams and a new four‑team double‑elimination play‑in. The 2026 World Championship returns to North America, spanning Los Angeles, Allen (Texas)...
Best Crosshair for Emre in Overwatch
Overwatch’s specialist damage hero Emre relies on precise three‑round burst fire, making crosshair choice pivotal. The article recommends a minimalist green dot reticle, sized around 5.0 with full opacity, to enhance headshot accuracy across hip‑fire and ADS modes. It also...
G2 Flip the Script, Sweep Gen.G 3-0 to Reach FST 2026 Finals
G2 Esports stunned the First Stand Tournament 2026 by sweeping undefeated LCK powerhouse Gen.G 3‑0 in the semifinals, overturning pre‑match expectations. The European squad leveraged aggressive drafts and early macro pressure to dominate every game, handing Gen.G its first loss...
All Team-Up Abilities in Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals has rolled out a comprehensive set of Team‑Up abilities, pairing iconic heroes such as Doctor Strange with Invisible Woman and Deadpool with Jeff the Land Shark. The new powers grant health boosts ranging from +50 to +150, damage increases...
First Stand 2026 Day 4 Recap: Monstrous Gen.G, Perfection From JDG
Day 4 of First Stand 2026 featured dominant sweeps as Gen.G dismantled LYON in three 25‑minute games, securing a playoff berth. JDG delivered an equally overwhelming performance, blanking LOUD with Vampire posting zero deaths across the series. Both victories set the knockout...