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Retro RPG The Concrete Sutra #1 Announced
NewsApr 13, 2026

Retro RPG The Concrete Sutra #1 Announced

Indie developer yeo, known for Friends of Ringo Ishikawa and Fading Afternoon, unveiled The Concrete Sutra #1, an episodic action JRPG starring a post‑apocalyptic biker gang. The game targets Windows PC via Steam with a planned launch in March 2027. It...

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Warhammer Classics Announced, 20+ Re-Releases From 90s Onward
NewsApr 13, 2026

Warhammer Classics Announced, 20+ Re-Releases From 90s Onward

SNEG and Games Workshop have launched Warhammer Classics, a Steam‑based program that re‑releases more than 20 classic Warhammer video games from the 1990s onward. Seven titles make their Steam debut while twelve return, each patched for modern hardware and original...

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Bunny Garden Producer: Making Games with “Very Restrained Expression Wouldn’t Make Anyone Happy”
NewsApr 13, 2026

Bunny Garden Producer: Making Games with “Very Restrained Expression Wouldn’t Make Anyone Happy”

Bunny Garden 2, the sequel from qureate, is slated for release on April 16 for Windows PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch 2. Producer Yujiro Usuda told Famitsu that balancing sexual content with marketability forces developers to walk a tight line, as overly...

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Metro 2039 Announced
NewsApr 13, 2026

Metro 2039 Announced

Publisher Deep Silver and developer 4A Games have unveiled Metro 2039, the next installment in the post‑apocalyptic shooter series. The game will receive its full reveal during Xbox’s First Look showcase on April 16, streamed live on YouTube. Metro 2039 marks...

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Everwind Gets First Major Post-Launch Update in May
NewsApr 13, 2026

Everwind Gets First Major Post-Launch Update in May

Bohemia Interactive and Enjoy Studio announced the First Ascent update, the first major post‑launch patch for their voxel sandbox survival title Everwind. The update, slated for May 2026 on Windows PC, introduces new enemies, challenges, customization options, and powerful gear...

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Gothic Remake Launches Preorders with Bonus Classic Version
NewsApr 7, 2026

Gothic Remake Launches Preorders with Bonus Classic Version

THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive have opened pre‑orders for the long‑awaited Gothic Remake, priced at $49.99 for PC and $59.99 for consoles. PC buyers receive an exclusive soundtrack by Kai Rosenkranz, while console pre‑orders include the original Gothic Classic as...

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Shikhondo: Blue Pieta Reveals Prologue and Game Systems
NewsApr 7, 2026

Shikhondo: Blue Pieta Reveals Prologue and Game Systems

Shikhondo: Blue Pieta, the latest bullet‑hell sequel from DeerFarm and CFK, shifts the franchise to side‑scroll gameplay and introduces a sprawling urban setting. The game revamps the Soul Collect system and adds a Counter Bomb mechanic that lets players nullify...

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Frostpunk 1 Coming to Switch
NewsApr 6, 2026

Frostpunk 1 Coming to Switch

11 bit studios announced that the original *Frostpunk* will be ported to the Nintendo Switch, adding the city‑building survival game to the hybrid console’s catalog. The move comes alongside news of a re‑imagined version, *Frostpunk 1886*, slated for a later release. No specific...

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Frostpunk 2 DLC “Breach of Trust” Announced
NewsApr 6, 2026

Frostpunk 2 DLC “Breach of Trust” Announced

11 bit Studios announced the second post‑launch DLC for Frostpunk 2, titled “Breach of Trust,” slated for June 23, 2026. The expansion transports players to the volcanic colony of New Edinburgh, introducing new environmental hazards, a Vote of Trust approval system, and an independent...

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Dread Delusion Review
NewsApr 6, 2026

Dread Delusion Review

Lovely Hellplace's Dread Delusion launched March 17, 2026 across PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch 2 at $22.79. The game blends low‑poly, PS1‑era visuals with a deliberate, slow‑paced combat system reminiscent of King’s Field, while offering an open‑ended story and branching...

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My Hero Academia: United Survival Announced
NewsApr 6, 2026

My Hero Academia: United Survival Announced

KLabGames and gumi have announced My Hero Academia: United Survival, a free‑to‑play smartphone spinoff of the popular anime series. The game will launch on iOS and Android later this year for a global audience, with China excluded from the initial...

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Morbid Metal Launches This Month via Early Access
NewsApr 3, 2026

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...

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State of Decay 3 Alpha Tests Starting in May
NewsApr 3, 2026

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,...

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Starfield Gets New Trailer and Details for PS5 Features
NewsApr 3, 2026

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...

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