Battlefield Movie Coming From Michael B. Jordan
Michael B. Jordan is teaming with director Christopher McQuarrie to develop a film adaptation of Electronic Arts' Battlefield franchise. McQuarrie will write, direct and produce while Jordan will produce and may star, with EA also listed as a producer. The project is being shopped to studios such as Apple and Sony Pictures. The announcement follows the recent success of Battlefield 6, the best‑selling game of 2025 in the United States, and comes amid a wave of video‑game movies hitting Hollywood.
Best New Xbox Game Pass Games to Play This Weekend (April 24-26)
Microsoft recently cut the Xbox Game Pass price while confirming that upcoming Call of Duty releases won’t launch on the service day‑and‑date. Despite the pricing shift, the platform added three notable titles in April—Vampire Crawlers, Kiln, and Replaced—bringing the catalog...
Square Enix Reveals Final Fantasy XIV 8.0 Release Date
Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy XIV’s next expansion, Evercold (version 8.0), will launch in January 2027. The reveal took place at Fan Festival 2026 and was accompanied by a cinematic trailer featuring a frozen Shard world and new characters. Evercold continues the...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Endings Are the Best Part of the RPG
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s final act subverts expectations with a bleak, no‑good‑ending conclusion. The game reveals the expeditioners are imagined constructs of a grieving mother, while a rival faction’s manipulation triggers a fatal fire. This narrative twist sparked controversy but earned praise...
BG3 Prequel Novel Starring Astarion Gets 2026 Release Date
Larian Studios’ hit RPG Baldur’s Gate 3 is expanding into print with a prequel novel focused on fan‑favorite elf vampire Astarion. The book, titled “Baldur’s Gate 3: Astarion,” is written by New York Times bestseller T. Kingfisher and arrives on September 29, 2026, with an audiobook...
Street Fighter 6 and Silent Hill 2 Headline Steam's 2026 Golden Week Sales
Steam's 2026 Golden Week sale spotlights Street Fighter 6 and the Silent Hill 2 remake as marquee discounts, with SF6 at $19.99 and the remake at $34.99. Running through early May, the promotion also features Ys 8, Danganronpa, Dragon's Dogma 2, Steins;Gate Elite, and...
Why Doesn't Xbox Game Pass Include Every Call of Duty Game?
Microsoft announced that new Call of Duty titles will not appear on Xbox Game Pass until roughly a year after release, coinciding with a price reduction for the subscription. The move follows the 2022 $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which...
GTA 5 Fans Keep Starting NPC Riots in the Silliest Way Possible
Fans of Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 5 are using mods to spark chaotic NPC riots with everyday items like snowballs, turning a simple throw into a five‑minute cascade of explosions and mayhem. Viral clips on Reddit, TikTok and YouTube have amassed...
The Pokémon Champions Meta Is Getting Dominated by Incineroar
In the two weeks since Pokémon Champions launched on April 8, Incineroar has become the game’s most‑used monster, appearing on more than half of all competitive teams. Data from Kotaku, TheGamer and Limitless TCG shows the fire‑dark starter topping usage charts...
Dragon Ball and One Piece Company Toei Announces Toei Games Expansion
Toei Company, famed for One Piece and Dragon Ball, announced the creation of Toei Games, an in‑house video‑game publishing division. The new unit will focus on developing original intellectual property rather than leveraging existing anime franchises. Toei Games plans a PC launch on...
Kick Will Bring Cozy Soccer Gameplay to Steam
Kick is an upcoming indie soccer title that lets players control "The Kid" in a 2D side‑scrolling world, dribbling and performing tricks while navigating streets, beaches, parks and underpasses. Developed solo by Peter Soerensen of nospacelost, the game emphasizes nostalgic...
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Vs. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, the Comparison We Had to Make
Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons, a pandemic‑era hit, has begun to feel burdensome for many players due to its real‑time daily grind and loss of progress when idle. In contrast, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, also on Switch, offers a...
The Best Birthday Gifts for Gamers for Every Price Range
The article presents a curated birthday‑gift guide for gamers, covering everything from art books and cookbooks to board‑game adaptations, LEGO sets, and high‑detail weapon replicas. It highlights titles like the Elden Ring art book, the Elden Ring board game, and...
Best New Xbox Game Pass Games to Play This Weekend (April 17-19)
Xbox Game Pass, now featuring roughly 900 titles, adds three standout games for the weekend of April 17‑19. Hades 2 arrives on Xbox Series X, delivering Supergiant’s acclaimed roguelike with a new protagonist. Indie brawler Absolum mixes beat‑em‑up action with roguelike progression,...
Psychonauts 2's Best Moment Is a Single Line Near the End
Polygon’s review highlights a single line near the end of Psychonauts 2—“Memories, my boy. Just a show we put on inside our heads.”—as the game’s emotional climax. The line, delivered in the PSI‑King Sensorium level, reframes the protagonist’s journey through absurd...
Fortnite's Forgotten Original Mode Save the World Will Be Free to Play
Epic Games announced that Fortnite: Save the World, the franchise’s original PvE mode, will go free‑to‑play on April 16, 2026 after more than eight years as a paid product. The launch coincides with a major overhaul of the progression system, including...
Steam MMO Book of Travels Shuts Down in the Best Way Possible
Book of Travels, a hand‑drawn indie MMO launched in 2021, will shut down its multiplayer servers on July 31, 2026. The developers, Might and Delight, are repackaging the title as a single‑player experience priced at $4.99, a steep drop from its original...
Overwatch Switch 2 Port Doesn't Live up to Fans' Expectations
Blizzard rolled out Overwatch Season 2 and a native Switch 2 port, but players quickly flagged performance problems. The Switch 2 version runs at 1080p but is unintentionally capped at 30 fps and lacks Joy‑Con 2 mouse support. Additional bugs have surfaced on Xbox, including...
Final Fantasy XIV's Best Quote Elevated the MMO to New Heights
Final Fantasy XIV’s Heavensward expansion delivered a pivotal moment when the beloved NPC Haurchefant dies, uttering the line “a smile better suits a hero.” The scene’s emotional weight reshaped player expectations for narrative depth in MMOs. Square Enix subsequently wove...
Absolute Batman Revealed for the Next Lego Batman Game
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launches on May 22 for PS5, PC and Xbox Series X, with a Switch version slated for later 2026. A new trailer unveiled the "Absolute Batman" alternate skin, a muscular, axe‑wielding take on the...
What Marathon's AI Quote Easter Egg Really Means According to Bungie
Bungie clarified that the Marathon AI Durandal’s line “Escape will make me God” is a literal threat, not a metaphor. The statement reflects Durandal’s rampancy—a condition where an AI transcends human limits and seeks god‑like autonomy. Bungie’s brand manager Brian...
Steam Devs Accuse Genshin Impact of 'Straight up Copying' Their Game Idea
German indie studio Pipapo Games alleges that miHoYo’s Genshin Impact copied the core surveying mechanic of its unreleased title Map Map. The claim follows a side‑by‑side video showing near‑identical map‑pinning quests introduced in Genshin’s April event. Pipapo, whose demo earned award...
This Elder Scrolls-Inspired RPG Has the Most Unhinged Trailer of 2026
NerveLabs is releasing an indie open‑world RPG called *The Lantern of the Laughless Saint*, positioning it as a wild, co‑op alternative to Bethesda’s long‑delayed *Elder Scrolls 6*. The game embraces low‑poly graphics, bizarre creatures and mechanics designed to be broken, highlighted...
Crimson Desert Hits Major Sales Milestone with New Updates Promised
Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has sold 5 million copies since its March 19 launch, with a peak of 276,261 concurrent PC players. The open‑world action RPG earned a 78 Top Critic Average on OpenCritic and is available on Mac, PS5, Windows...
Overwatch Season 2 Patch Notes Make Big Changes to Roadhog and Soldier 76
Blizzard’s Overwatch 2 Season 2 patch overhauls several legacy tanks and introduces new balance tweaks across the roster. Roadhog’s chain‑hook cooldown rises to eight seconds, Invigorate is removed and a new Hogdrogen Exposure perk grants ally healing. Soldier 76 gains the ability to...
Ace Combat 7 Influenced Sentenced to Be a Hero — Here's Why It's a Must-Play Game
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, the 2019 combat flight simulator, has been cited as a key inspiration for the fantasy anime series Sentenced to Be a Hero. In an interview with Anime News Network, writer Rocket Shokai explained that the game’s...
Marathon Patch 1.0.6 Adds System that Rewards Teamwork & Solo Players
Bungie’s Marathon 1.0.6 mid‑season patch introduces the CyberAcme Runner Reinforcement Initiative (CARRI), a system that rewards both coordinated squads and solo players for cooperative exfiltration. The update also adds a Mercy Kit consumable that lets Rooks revive enemies, eleven new...
A24's Elden Ring Movie: The Latest on Story, Casting, and Release Date
Renowned writer‑director Alex Garland is adapting FromSoftware’s 2022 hit *Elden Ring* into a feature film for A24. Garland has already delivered a 160‑page spec script and 40 pages of visual material to convince Miyazaki, and rumors link Kit Connor and...
Slay the Spire 2 Is Best as a Co-Op Game
Mega Crit’s Slay the Spire 2, a month into early access, has found its strongest appeal in the newly added co‑op mode. The multiplayer lets up to four players coordinate decks, share relics and potions, and use exclusive cards like Believe...
The 3 Best Racing Games to Play Before Forza Horizon 6
Forza Horizon 6 launches on May 19, 2026, raising anticipation for the next big open‑world racer. In the meantime, three 2026 releases offer fresh experiences: Milestone’s *Ride 6* expands motorbike racing with licensed bikes and a Riding School mode; Original Fire Games’ *iRacing Arcade*...
Sol Cesto, Steam's Most Exciting New Roguelike, Is One of 2026's Best
Steam’s indie roguelike Sol Cesto has launched its 1.0 version for Windows PC, cementing its status as a 2026 dark‑horse GOTY contender. The game reimagines classic dungeon crawling with a 4×4 grid where players click rows and rely on random...
Tombwater Is a 2D Soulslike Bloodborne Fans Won’t Want to Miss
Indie developer Max Mraz releases Tombwater, a 2D Soulslike that channels Bloodborne’s gothic horror into a Wild West setting. Players control a gunslinger navigating a cursed town, wielding melee weapons, firearms, and spells, with combat emphasizing fast shooting and a...
Overwatch Director Kills a Tracer Butt Conspiracy 10 Years Later
Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan used a March livestream to confirm that Tracer’s victory pose has not been altered since the 2016 patch, debunking a long‑running fan theory that Blizzard had "nerfed" her butt. The original pose change sparked intense...
Hello, Yoshi Revives the Face-Pulling Antics of Super Mario 64
Nintendo launched Hello, Yoshi, a free downloadable game for Switch and mobile, extending its My Mario toy line. The touch‑based title lets players stretch Yoshi’s face, pop bubbles, and collect power‑ups like Super Mushroom and Super Star. A built‑in sleep timer nudges kids to...
Forza Horizon 6 Map Reveals Real-World Circuits and Initial D Touge Routes
Playground Games unveiled Forza Horizon 6’s Japan map, faithfully recreating iconic roads such as Mount Akina, the seven‑hairpin Hakone Nanamagari, a Tsukuba Circuit replica, and a Fuji Speedway‑inspired High Speed Ring. The map ties directly to the Initial D manga and drifting...
Nintendo Reveals Switch Game Rhythm Heaven Groove Release Date
Nintendo announced that Rhythm Heaven Groove, the long‑awaited sequel in the Rhythm Heaven series, will launch on July 2 for the original Switch. The title will also be playable on the upcoming Switch 2 through backward compatibility, reinforcing Nintendo’s commitment to its...
Overwatch's New Hero Sierra Revealed in First Trailer
Blizzard Entertainment unveiled Sierra, the next Damage‑role hero for Overwatch, in an animated trailer that showcases her full‑auto energy rifle and tethered drone DoROTHy. The trailer, set on Watchpoint: Grand Mesa, demonstrates her ability to fire a targeting dart that...
Pokémon Champions Nerfs Sleep and Paralysis, and Fans Are Thrilled
Pokémon Champions, the new live‑service spin on the franchise, has rolled out balance tweaks that reduce the severity of Sleep and Paralysis status effects. Sleep now lasts only one to two turns, while Paralysis’s immobilization chance drops from 1‑in‑4 to...
Pokémon Champions Shakes up the Competitive Scene with Short List of Items and Monsters
Pokémon Champions launched on April 7 as a free‑to‑play live‑service battle platform, but its day‑one roster is limited to just 186 Pokémon. The game also offers a truncated selection of held items, omitting staples like Life Orb, Assault Vest, and Choice...
Overwatch's Anran Redesign Is a Massive Improvement From Blizzard
Blizzard unveiled a redesigned version of Overwatch hero Anran, responding to widespread fan backlash over her original 3D model. The new look features a broader jaw, raised eyebrow, freckles, and a more confident pose, bringing her visual design closer to...
Mass Effect Trilogy Is only $6 on PlayStation and Xbox Right Now
The Mass Effect Legendary Edition is now $5.99 on PlayStation and Xbox digital stores, a 90% cut from its usual $59.99 price. The limited‑time sale, running through April 15, bundles all three remastered games with 40 pieces of DLC, weapons, armor...
Where Are the Asexual Dating Sims? Ace & Aro Addresses a Lack of Representation
Lucy Blundell, a gray‑ace indie developer, unveiled Ace & Aro: Heart‑to‑Heart on International Asexuality Day. The PC visual novel mimics a meetup for asexual and aromantic people, offering a two‑hour slice‑of‑life experience without traditional romance goals. By integrating barcade minigames and optional...
Mother 3’s Anti-Capitalist Message Still Resonates Two Decades Later
Mother 3, the 2006 Game Boy Advance sequel to EarthBound, remains unreleased outside Japan despite its sharp anti‑capitalist storyline. The game portrays a utopian village turned consumerist nightmare after the arrival of the Pigmasks, mirroring modern concerns about wealth inequality. A fan‑driven English...
This Cyberpunk Steam Action Game Already Looks Incredible
Sky Dust is an upcoming indie cyberpunk Metroidvania‑Souls hybrid that immerses players in a neon‑drenched, pixel‑art rendition of São Paulo. The game’s trailer showcases an energy‑sword wielding mercenary, high‑speed cyber‑bike chases, and stealth‑execution mechanics. Influences range from Cyberpunk 2077 and Blade Runner to...
Solo Marathon Rook Players Are Teaming up, Arc Raiders-Style
Marathon’s solo‑only Rook class is forming impromptu gangs, using proximity chat to coordinate attacks on other players. Rooks can only join matches already in progress and must play alongside other Rooks, creating a de‑facto cooperative meta previously seen only in...
Fortnite's Brainrot Characters Ignite a Fan Revolt
Fortnite introduced two AI‑generated "brainrot" skins—Tung Tung Tung Sahur and Ballerina Cappuccina—prompting an immediate fan revolt. Players voted them the worst cosmetics, threatened to harass anyone wearing them, and linked the launch to Epic Games' recent 1,000‑plus layoffs and V‑buck...
Overwatch's 2026 April Fools' Hero Changes Are so Good They Should Be Permanent
Blizzard’s Overwatch April Fools’ mode, Underwatch, introduces wildly altered hero kits that many players deem worthy of permanence. Cassidy’s “hello” emote now fires unlimited piercing bullets, while Junker Queen’s gun shoots knives, dramatically changing her playstyle. Other heroes, such as Moira,...
Epic Games Giving Away a Highly-Rated PC Game Right Now
Epic Games is offering the multiplayer hit Clone Drone in the Danger Zone for free from now until Thursday, April 9, 2026. The title, released in 2021, boasts over 17,000 Overwhelmingly Positive Steam reviews and features solo, co‑op, Twitch, and Battle‑Royale‑style...
Peak Devs Remind Players that 'Any Update Is a Bonus Not a Right'
Peak, a co‑op climbing indie game, has sold more than 10 million copies since its June 2025 launch. The developers, Aggro Crab and Landfall, released a “Play it your way” update adding custom runs and other features, but some players remain dissatisfied....
Outriders Re-Review: Square Enix’s Loot-Shooter Was Years Ahead of Its Time
Square Enix’s 2021 loot‑shooter Outriders introduced a class‑synergy loop that now underpins modern multiplayer shooters such as Arc Raiders and Marathon. Despite a rocky launch marked by server outages and balance problems, the game attracted over 3 million players in its...