This Week's Epic Games Freebie Includes Two Gorgeous Cozy Games that Will Hook You in No Time
Epic Games Store’s weekly giveaway this week features two indie titles—puzzle‑driven adventure Arranger and cozy shop‑keeping game Trash Goblin—both available for free from May 7 to May 14. Arranger boasts a 92% Steam rating and challenges players with tile‑sliding mechanics reminiscent of classic Zelda. Trash Goblin, with an 88% Steam rating, offers a low‑pressure up‑cycling shop experience that can extend beyond its 20‑hour main story. Claiming the games adds them permanently to users’ libraries.
Age of Empire 4's New DLC Drops Today, and the Jin Dynasty Is a Beautifully-Realized Civ
Age of Empires 4’s latest DLC, "Yue Fei’s Legacy," launches today, introducing the Jin Dynasty as a brand‑new civilization and an eight‑mission campaign centered on the Song‑Jin conflict of the 12th century. The expansion adds unique gameplay mechanics such as horse‑mounted villagers,...
Grab a Free 360Hz Alienware OLED Gaming Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse, Thanks to Fanatical
Fanatical is running a $1 mystery‑egg giveaway that can net winners a high‑end Alienware gaming bundle, including the AW2725DF 27‑inch 1440p 360 Hz QD‑OLED monitor, the Pro Wireless mouse, and the Pro Wireless 75% keyboard. The monitor retails for about $600,...
Dota 2 Patch 7.41c Is Awful News for Batrider and Puck, and Keeps Roshan Under Wraps
Valve’s Dota 2 7.41c patch rolls out 81 hero tweaks and several item adjustments, targeting high‑impact picks. Notable nerfs hit Batrider’s Firefly and Flaming Lasso, while Puck loses Dream Coil’s debuff‑piercing talent. Vision mechanics change as Roshan pits now block flying...
If You Didn't Get a Chance to Play League of Legends' Demacia Rising Minigame, Now You Can
League of Legends’ Demacia Rising minigame, a turn‑based strategy and city‑builder starring Lux, suffered technical glitches at launch and was temporarily disabled. After weeks of instability, Riot made the full experience available through the official LoL Wiki, where it can...
Fanatical's Legendary Bundle Makes Frostpunk 2, The Alters, and Chernobylite 2 Cheaper than Ever
Fanatical’s new Legendary Bundle lets gamers purchase top‑tier Steam titles such as Frostpunk 2, The Alters, and Chernobylite 2 at dramatically reduced rates. Individual games drop to $11.50 (≈£11.50) each, with two‑for‑$24.99 options, undercutting standard Steam sales. The bundle also includes Killing...
The Latest Rust Update Is an Absolute Nightmare for Roof Campers, but I Welcome It with Open Arms
The latest Rust "Upgrade Hard, Raid Harder" update launches May 7, introducing a mortar that fires explosive projectiles over long distances. The new weapon directly counters the common roof‑camping tactic, forcing raiders to adapt their strategies. Additional changes include a reworked...
Overwatch Has a New Custom Zombies Mode, so Crack Open a Cold Jugger-Nog, Lock in, and Go Wild
Overwatch community creator Kanzuki has released a new custom PvE mode called Overwatch: Zombies, supporting up to four players on classic maps. The mode blends Overwatch’s hero abilities with Call of Duty‑style power‑ups such as Jugger‑Nog, Stamin‑Up and Speed Cola,...
I've Reviewed over 100 Gaming Headsets, and Steelseries' Latest Is the Most Exciting One in Ages
SteelSeries unveiled the Arctis Nova Omni, a wireless gaming headset positioned between its Nova Pro and Elite models. The headset adds true console‑agnostic connectivity, Hi‑Res Audio certification (96 kHz/24‑bit), and an AI‑enhanced omnidirectional mic. It ships with a GameHub dongle that...
You Have Just Four Days Left to Grab Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Seven Other Steam Deck Games for Just $14.99
Steam’s handheld‑focused Humble Choice subscription is offering an eight‑game bundle for $14.99, featuring Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, and six other Steam Deck‑verified titles. The combined retail value of the games is roughly $232, delivering more than...
007 First Light Devs Accidentally Gave Bond "Magic Powers" When Creating His Arsenal of Gadgets
IO Interactive’s senior combat designer Tom Marcham explained that the gadget system in *007 First Light* went through more iterations than any other component. The team deliberately scrapped concepts that granted James Bond “magic‑like” powers, opting instead for tools that...
My Favorite Gaming Chair Just Got a New Mandalorian Edition to Celebrate Star Wars Day
Secretlab has unveiled the Titan Evo Mandalorian Edition, a limited‑edition gaming chair released on Star Wars Day. The design mimics Din Djarin’s beskar armor with chrome leatherette, a helmet‑shaped backrest, and embossed “this is the way” script. The model is...
I Love Everything About Valve's Steam Controller Except This One Major Flaw
Valve’s new Steam Controller impresses with trackpads that double as a mouse and keyboard, long battery life, and virtually no input lag, making it a strong candidate for TV‑PC setups. However, the accompanying Steam software is unintuitive: the default desktop...
Hytale Boss Doesn't Want Its Mod Browser to Feel Like "a Shopping Mall," But Is Exploring Ways to Support Creators
Founder Simon Collins‑Laflamme said Hytale’s upcoming in‑game mod browser will stay free to install, with no price tags displayed. While the studio is not committing to a paid‑mod model, it is brainstorming optional creator‑support mechanisms, such as a Patreon‑style system...
New World of Warcraft Midnight Update Throws Hunters an Essential Lifeline, with Warriors and Shamans Also on the Rise
Blizzard’s upcoming World of Warcraft Midnight update, slated for May 5, delivers a sweeping class‑tuning overhaul. Marksmanship Hunters see damage spikes of up to 30% on core abilities, while Warriors gain significant boosts to Execute, Reap the Storm, Slayer’s Strike, and Ground...
An Internet Anonymity Ban Is Being Considered - Looks Like It's Almost VPN O'clock
Greece’s Minister of Digital Governance, Dimitris Papastergiou, is proposing legislation that would ban anonymous online activity, targeting the perceived link between anonymity and toxic discourse. The proposal aims to curb hate speech, radicalisation, and misinformation by forcing users to reveal...
Caedrel Says that, While Los Ratones Was Profitable, the League of Legends Team "Wasn't Really Sustainable Long Term"
Marc "Caedrel" Lamont revealed that his European League of Legends squad Los Ratones turned a profit, largely thanks to a sponsorship‑heavy revenue model and modest merch sales. The team allocated 60% of earnings to players, with 50% split among its...
Diablo 4 Update Removes Lord of Hatred's Loot-Snatching Portals, with War Plans Fixes to Come
Blizzard’s hotfix 3.0.1 for Diablo 4’s Lord of Hatred expansion removes the auto‑exit portal that was unintentionally stealing loot, patches an infinite Nemesis lair farming exploit, and resolves a quest‑blocking bug in co‑op play. The update also corrects War Plans reward...
Battlefield 6 Season 3 Completely Transforms Vehicle Damage and Repairs, in the Name of "Calculated Risks"
Battlefield 6’s Season 3, launching in May 2026, overhauls vehicle gameplay with a suite of balance and UI tweaks. Anti‑tank weapons now require three hits to destroy a tank, while damage variance is reduced for more predictable outcomes. Repairs start strong but...
Massive Valve Shipment Rumor May Hint at the Steam Machine's Launch Window, but I Have My Doubts
A rumor circulating on X suggests Valve has received a large shipment of "Game Consoles" to its U.S. distribution warehouse, which some interpret as a sign that the long‑awaited Steam Machine could launch soon, possibly aligning with Valve's early 2026 target....
This New Deep-Sea Roguelike Turns Mining Into a Survival Horror Grind
Yogscast Games' new title The Subminer turns underwater exploration into a tense roguelike set on Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus. Players control a bio‑droid that alternates between a heavily‑armed submarine and a tethered diver to scavenge resources from procedurally generated, breakable...
Overwatch Events - All Active Events in 2026
Blizzard is running two live Overwatch events in late April 2026: Hatred's Reckoning, a Diablo 4‑themed crossover, and Operation: Grand Mesa, which introduces the new hero Sierra and pushes the roster to 51 characters. Both events run from April 28 and end...
Apex Legends' Axle Is Another Movement Character, but Other Playstyles Are "Viable and Important," Devs Say
Respawn introduced Axle, a new movement‑focused Legend for Apex Legends Season 29, featuring Nitro Gates that let any teammate slide for a speed boost. The team rejected a motorbike ultimate to keep Axle useful in squad play, emphasizing coordinated movement over...
This Week's Epic Games Freebie Blends Factorio's Automation with High Fantasy Exploration
Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure is this week’s free title on the Epic Games Store, blending Factorio‑style factory building with high‑fantasy exploration reminiscent of Stardew Valley. Players command pet‑like Sparks to transport resources, construct buildings, and defend against creatures across procedurally...
EA's CEO Claims AI Isn't Costing People Their Jobs, Instead It's Helping Them
Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson told investors that artificial intelligence is a productivity tool, not a job killer, emphasizing that roughly 85% of the company’s quality‑assurance work now runs on AI‑driven algorithms. He added that EA is hiring more QA...
Battlefield 6 Is Bringing Back a 13-Year Old Map, and It Looks Incredible
Battlefield 6’s Season 3 will reintroduce the iconic Golmud Railway, now the franchise’s largest map. The redesign moves the setting from China to Tajikistan and expands the terrain, adding verticality, aerial combat zones, and more infantry cover. Leveraging modern technology and the...
Coding Simulator 2 Codes April 2026
Roblox's Coding Simulator 2 released new promotional codes in April 2026, including "500kvisits" and "1000diamonds", granting players free diamonds, cash potions, and luck boosts. The article outlines redemption steps via the in‑game shop and highlights the community Discord for updates....
Forget GTA 6, Take-Two's CEO Just Gave Us a Hint of an L.A. Noire Sequel
Take‑Two Interactive’s CEO Strauss Zelnick hinted that a sequel to the 2011 detective hit L.A. Noire remains a possibility, even as the company’s spotlight stays on Rockstar’s upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI. Zelnick said the studio’s legacy IPs are constantly evaluated, but...
Total War Warhammer 3 Overhauls Mod Manager, so You'll No Longer Have to Fight Chaos Before Even Starting the Game
Creative Assembly has rolled out a major overhaul of the Total War Warhammer 3 mod manager, addressing performance bottlenecks and usability complaints from the 2025 redesign. The update speeds up bulk activation, cuts startup times for users with hundreds of mods,...
Resident Evil Requiem Devs Explain Ada's Absence, and Remain Coy on Who Leon's Mystery Wife Is
Resident Evil Requiem’s developers confirmed Ada Wong was left out because the Leon‑Grace storyline offered no natural fit for her. Director Koshi Nakanishi and producer Masato Kumazawa said the game’s narrative was already satisfying without adding extra scenes. While Ada’s...
One of Warframe's Most Beloved Quests Is Getting a Sequel, and There's Two New Protoframes in It for You
Digital Extremes announced the June release of Jade Shadows Constellations, a sequel to the fan‑favorite 2024 Jade Shadows quest. The update introduces two new Protoframes, Ryoku and Vena, who can be recruited for Ash and Garuda after completing Railjack missions....
Ex-Blizzard Boss Says World of Warcraft's Devs Are "Accountable" For Its Struggles, as Patch 12.0.5 Woes Persist
Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra, now CEO of a sports‑betting firm, publicly rebuked the World of Warcraft team after the buggy 12.0.5 patch, urging greater dedication and suggesting a “reset” of the game. He praised the original WoW crew’s extreme...
The New Arc Raiders Update Gives Us a Glimpse Into the Beforetimes, and It Turns Out People Were Rude Then,...
Arc Raiders' latest patch adds the Riven Tides map, a sun‑soaked resort turned combat zone, and introduces the floating Arc Turbine threat. The new environment is rich with visual storytelling, from abandoned hotels to everyday objects that hint at life...
This Brutal 95%-Rated Postal Spin-Off Is One of Steam's Greatest Boomer Shooters, and It's Just $1 Right Now
Postal: Brain Damaged, the latest spin‑off from Running with Scissors, is a Quake‑style boomer shooter that trades the series’ open‑world satire for focused, retro‑inspired combat. The game is currently listed on Steam for $1 (about £1), with bundle options pushing...
Here's How the Minecraft Subreddit Banded Together to Help a Father Find His Distraught Daughter's Lost Animal Sanctuary
A father posted on the Minecraft subreddit seeking help to locate his daughter's missing zoo in the game. Community members downloaded the save file, converted it from Bedrock to Java, and used the MCA Selector tool to pinpoint the sanctuary’s...
This New Skyrim Mod Is Unashamedly Vibe-Coded, but It Lets You Swing NPCs Into Each Other with Ragdoll Physics, so...
Today's release of the Drag and Drop mod brings ragdoll physics to Skyrim Special Edition, letting players grab, swing, and hurl NPCs with comedic effect. The mod was largely generated using AI, with the developer reverse‑engineering Skyrim’s Havok physics, SKSE...
Lord of the Rings Online Now Lets You Follow in Bilbo's Hairy Footsteps by Buying up Property and Retiring to...
Lord of the Rings Online will debut player housing in Rivendell on April 30, marking the game’s 19th anniversary. The new Rivendell Steadings allow 64‑bit players to buy plots through in‑game brokers, with additional neighborhoods unlocking automatically once existing homes sell...
The Pragmata Mods Are Starting to Roll in, and Thank the Stars They're Largely Focused on the Dad Bod
Modders are rapidly adding new skins to Capcom's sci‑fi title Pragmata, focusing on protagonist Hugh rather than the popular android daughter. The first wave includes Isaac Clarke from Dead Space, Doom Guy from Doom: The Dark Ages, and Master Chief,...
Lineage Piece Codes April 2026
Roblox’s action‑RPG Lineage Piece has released a fresh batch of promotional codes, including TYFOR1KLIKES, TYFOR300CCU, TYFOR100LIKES, Release and LineageIsHere. The codes provide both rerolls and in‑game currency, but they disappear rapidly, urging players to redeem them promptly. The game also...
SCP Architect X Codes April 2026
SCP Architect X is the newest Roblox‑based tycoon game built on the SCP franchise, where players construct containment facilities and earn in‑game cash. The game relies on promotional codes to grant extra resources, but as of April 2026 no active codes...
Train Sim World 6 and a Bunch of DLCs Are 89% Off in This New Humble Bundle
Humble Bundle is offering Train Sim World 6 with seven DLCs at an 89% discount, pricing the package at $15 (≈£13.40, about $17 USD). The bundle adds new routes such as the Exeter‑to‑Plymouth line, a US Morristown route, and a refreshed...
This Beautifully Colorful New Factory Building Game Just Released with Mod Support to 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Reviews
Shapez 2 - Factory, the long‑awaited sequel to the minimalist production game, has left early access after 18 months and launched to a 94% positive rating on Steam. The title sold 150,000 copies in its first three days of early access and now...
Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred Release Times and Pre-Load - when Is It Coming Out?
Blizzard announced that the Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred expansion launches globally on April 27 at 4 pm PDT (7 pm EDT) and continues into early April 28 for Europe and Asia. The 3.0.0 patch and expansion are available for pre‑load now via Battle.net or Steam. Full‑resolution...
Zenless Zone Zero Is Finally Coming to Steam, and It Could Pave the Way for More HoYo Games
HoYoverse announced that its action‑RPG Zenless Zone Zero will debut on Steam during Q2 2026, expanding the game’s PC distribution beyond the company’s own launcher and the Epic Games Store. The title, originally released in July 2024 on PS5, iOS...
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Celebrates First Anniversary with New Cosmetics, and It's Shipped over Eight Million Copies
Sandfall Interactive’s RPG Clair Obscur Expedition 33 marked its first anniversary by launching a cosmetic update that adds new hairstyles for its main characters. The studio announced the game has shipped over eight million copies worldwide, a notable achievement for an indie...
Overwatch System Requirements
Overwatch’s system requirements remain modest despite a decade of visual upgrades. The minimum spec calls for a Windows 10 64‑bit OS, an Intel i3 or AMD Phenom X3 CPU, 6 GB RAM, and a GTX 600/HD 7000‑class GPU, while the recommended tier upgrades to an i7/Ryzen 5, 8 GB...
Escape From Tarkov's New Sister Shooter Will Have Maps that Are 4x EFT's Size
Escape From Tarkov creator Nikita Buyanov unveiled Fragmentary Order, a sci‑fi shooter being built by Rant Gaming Studios on Epic’s Unreal Engine. The game’s maps will be four to five times larger than Tarkov’s, with vehicles to aid navigation across the...
As World of Warcraft 12.0.5 Hotfixes Come Thick and Fast, Blizzard Admits the Patch "Wasn't up to Standard"
World of Warcraft’s 12.0.5 patch rolled out riddled with bugs that disrupted core gameplay, from housing errors to broken class rotations and a faulty Voidforge bonus‑roll system. Blizzard publicly admitted the launch fell short of its standards and launched a...
League of Legends Booster Puts Out Post Offering "10k per Month." Riot Absolutely Cooks Them
League of Legends booster “Little Peter” posted an offer of €31 (≈$34) per boost for Diamond‑plus accounts, touting potential earnings of $10,000–$20,000 a month. Riot’s Director of Product Drew Levin responded publicly on X, warning that anyone involved would be banned....
New Crimson Desert Update Brings New Difficulty Options and, Most Importantly, a Pet Bird
Pearl Abyss rolled out Crimson Desert’s 1.04.00 patch, introducing three selectable difficulty settings, expanded housing features, and a new avian companion system. The update also adds bulk furniture retrieval and direct storage access for crafting and cooking. Additional UI tweaks...