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fromGameSpot
6 days ago

The Biggest New Game Releases Of April 2026

April 2026 features highly anticipated game releases including Starfield, Darwin's Paradox, and Pokemon Champions.
#video-games
Games
fromKotaku
10 hours ago

The Week In Game Releases: Pragmata, Windrose, And More

Two lesser-known game releases this week are Regions of Ruin: Runegate and Windrose, both generating interest among gamers.
Marketing
fromCbsnews
9 hours ago

Ann Arbor entrepreneur brings home $1 million award for new approach to video game ads

Max Albert's company integrates brand placements into mobile games, winning a $1 million prize for innovative advertising solutions.
Games
fromKotaku
16 hours ago

Mouse PI For Hire Review: New Classic Cartoon FPS Is Very Good

Mouse: PI For Hire features a noir story with anthropomorphic characters, blending classic animation with engaging gameplay.
Video games
fromMail Online
4 days ago

The open-world simulator game where you play as JESUS

A Polish game studio has released 'I Am Jesus Christ', an immersive game allowing players to experience the life of Jesus in an open-world format.
Games
fromGame Informer
3 weeks ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - March 20

Weekend video game recommendations include Crimson Desert, MLB The Show 26, and Ghost of Yōtei Legends.
Games
fromKotaku
10 hours ago

The Week In Game Releases: Pragmata, Windrose, And More

Two lesser-known game releases this week are Regions of Ruin: Runegate and Windrose, both generating interest among gamers.
Marketing
fromCbsnews
9 hours ago

Ann Arbor entrepreneur brings home $1 million award for new approach to video game ads

Max Albert's company integrates brand placements into mobile games, winning a $1 million prize for innovative advertising solutions.
Games
fromKotaku
16 hours ago

Mouse PI For Hire Review: New Classic Cartoon FPS Is Very Good

Mouse: PI For Hire features a noir story with anthropomorphic characters, blending classic animation with engaging gameplay.
Video games
fromMail Online
4 days ago

The open-world simulator game where you play as JESUS

A Polish game studio has released 'I Am Jesus Christ', an immersive game allowing players to experience the life of Jesus in an open-world format.
Games
fromGame Informer
3 weeks ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - March 20

Weekend video game recommendations include Crimson Desert, MLB The Show 26, and Ghost of Yōtei Legends.
Graphic design
fromKotaku
12 hours ago

Nvidia Says Pragmata Looks 'Improved' With Path Tracing, Is Wrong

Big tech's attempts to enhance art often result in visuals lacking depth and artistic intent, leading to poor comparisons and washed-out images.
#marathon
Running
fromKotaku
14 hours ago

Marathon's Biggest Update Yet Wants You To Be Less Mean

Marathon's update 1.0.5.2 introduces new social dynamics and rewards for cooperative gameplay, enhancing player interactions and experience.
Video games
fromWGB
4 days ago

Marathon Cost $250+ Million To Make

Marathon's development budget exceeds $200 million, with sales at 1.2 million copies, indicating a struggle to recoup costs.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Marathon, One Month Later - Kotaku

Marathon has received positive reviews but faces uncertainty regarding its long-term support and player engagement.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Marathon: The Kotaku Review - Kotaku

Marathon is a new PvPvE extraction shooter from Bungie, blending survival, loot, and social interactions in a vibrant sci-fi universe.
Gadgets
fromwww.engadget.com
14 hours ago

Sony Inzone's latest monitor boasts a blazing 720Hz panel for competitive gamers

Sony's new Inzone M10S II monitor features up to 720Hz refresh rate and costs $1,100, targeting dedicated gamers.
Wearables
fromCGMagazine
15 hours ago

BEACN Creates A Voice-First Headset, Releasing Spring 2026

BEACN launched a premium wireless headset focused on delivering high-quality voice and sound for online communication.
Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
1 day ago

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 4/13/26

A variety of crowdfunding campaigns for board games are presented, including cooperative adventures and strategy games.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Government doubles down on gaming with 30m funding package as sector eyes global growth

The UK government has launched a £30 million funding initiative to support the video games sector, including a £28.5 million UK Games Fund.
#crimson-desert
Pets
fromWIRED
3 days ago

'Crimson Desert' Is a Cat Dad Simulator

Crimson Desert allows players to adopt and interact with pets, enhancing gameplay through cute animal interactions and character customization.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Crimson Desert Devs Lay Out Extensive Roadmap For Updates

Pearl Abyss is implementing significant gameplay changes and quality-of-life improvements for Crimson Desert in the coming months.
Pets
fromWIRED
3 days ago

'Crimson Desert' Is a Cat Dad Simulator

Crimson Desert allows players to adopt and interact with pets, enhancing gameplay through cute animal interactions and character customization.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Crimson Desert Devs Lay Out Extensive Roadmap For Updates

Pearl Abyss is implementing significant gameplay changes and quality-of-life improvements for Crimson Desert in the coming months.
#ai
Video games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

The team behind 1000xResist is making a game about convincing an AI that it isn't human

Sunset Visitor's next game, Prove You're Human, explores themes of AI and consciousness in a narrative adventure format.
Video games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

The team behind 1000xResist is making a game about convincing an AI that it isn't human

Sunset Visitor's next game, Prove You're Human, explores themes of AI and consciousness in a narrative adventure format.
#metro-2039
Games
fromGadgets 360
1 day ago

Next Metro Game Will Reportedly Be Revealed at an Xbox Show This Week

A new Metro game titled Metro 2039 is expected to be revealed at an Xbox event this week.
Video games
fromWGB
1 day ago

Metro 2039 Announced, Gameplay To Be Shown This Week

Metro 2039 will be showcased by Xbox on April 16, with potential changes in protagonist and setting compared to previous entries.
Games
fromGadgets 360
1 day ago

Next Metro Game Will Reportedly Be Revealed at an Xbox Show This Week

A new Metro game titled Metro 2039 is expected to be revealed at an Xbox event this week.
Video games
fromWGB
1 day ago

Metro 2039 Announced, Gameplay To Be Shown This Week

Metro 2039 will be showcased by Xbox on April 16, with potential changes in protagonist and setting compared to previous entries.
#pokemon-champions
Video games
fromGameSpot
6 days ago

Pokemon Champions Players Say Content From Trailers Isn't In Game

Pokemon Champions is criticized for its limited roster and item selection, disappointing many fans despite potential future updates.
Video games
fromGameSpot
6 days ago

Pokemon Champions Players Say Content From Trailers Isn't In Game

Pokemon Champions is criticized for its limited roster and item selection, disappointing many fans despite potential future updates.
Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
18 hours ago

Solarion: Foundation of Empires Preview

The universe may be nearly 27 billion years old, and the game Solarion: Foundation of Empires allows players to explore galactic dominance.
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

"Exit 8" Is a Video-Game Adaptation That Ingeniously Subverts Its Source

The player ambles through an eerily underpopulated subway station, which gradually comes to resemble a metro-themed infinity loop—a maddeningly repetitive circle of mid-transit hell.
Film
#capcom
Video games
fromKotaku
14 hours ago

Capcom's Killing It Right Now With Pragmata And Resident Evil

Capcom has transformed from a struggling company to a leading game developer with successful titles like Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Pragmata is just OK, but it could've been great

Capcom's Pragmata merges Resident Evil's action with sci-fi elements, featuring unique combat but relying on familiar structures and tropes.
Board games
fromWGB
4 days ago

Darwin's Paradox Review - Tentacles, Trouble, and Trial-and-Error

Darwin's Paradox is an inventive indie game featuring an octopus escaping a food processing plant while unintentionally thwarting a global conspiracy.
#roblox
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Roblox has games again

Roblox is returning to using the term 'games' instead of 'experiences' to better resonate with users and reflect its platform.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Roblox has games again

Roblox is returning to using the term 'games' instead of 'experiences' to better resonate with users and reflect its platform.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Football Manager gamer helps team win in real life

Kendrick suggested a formation change to 4-4-2, inspired by his online team and football manager Sean Dyche, leading to a 3-2 victory for KPR.
Liverpool FC
fromEngadget
11 hours ago

League of Legends' new WASD control scheme will be enabled for ranked later this month

"There's still a small delta in the win-rates between the control schemes, with Point and Click having a minor advantage. We expect that difference will decrease over time as players gain more mastery with WASD, but we will continue to monitor this stat in the future."
Games
Video games
fromKotaku
17 hours ago

Slay The Spire 2, One Month Later

Slay the Spire 2 launched in early access on March 5, 2023, facing both immense popularity and significant challenges since its release.
fromGadgets 360
1 day ago

Major Story Spoilers, Ending and Footage From 007 First Light Have Leaked

Over an hour of footage, including the apparent ending of the game, has leaked due to a security flaw with the Indonesian Game Rating System (IGRS). Fans eager to experience the game without spoilers should be wary of major story revelations from the game now circulating online, six weeks ahead of First Light's May 27 launch.
Video games
#game-development
Video games
fromApp Developer Magazine
20 hours ago

Ludo.ai Unveils API and MCP Beta to Power AI Game Asset Pipelines

Ludo.ai's new API and Model Context Protocol streamline game asset creation, enhancing workflow efficiency for developers and studios.
Games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Game Devs Explain The Tricks Involved With Letting You Pause

Pausing a game involves various techniques, including manipulating time and adjusting game speed, depending on the game engine used.
Video games
fromApp Developer Magazine
20 hours ago

Ludo.ai Unveils API and MCP Beta to Power AI Game Asset Pipelines

Ludo.ai's new API and Model Context Protocol streamline game asset creation, enhancing workflow efficiency for developers and studios.
Games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Game Devs Explain The Tricks Involved With Letting You Pause

Pausing a game involves various techniques, including manipulating time and adjusting game speed, depending on the game engine used.
#overwatch
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Overwatch's Next Season Looks Dope Except For One Thing

Season 2 introduces a new hero, updated maps, and a Mythic Skin for Soldier: 76, but the skin's design disappoints fans.
Video games
fromGameSpot
6 days ago

Overwatch's Next Hero Comes With A Badass Grappling Hook (And Juicy Lore Opportunities)

Overwatch introduces a new hero, Sierra, with unique abilities and a connection to the game's lore.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Overwatch's Next Season Looks Dope Except For One Thing

Season 2 introduces a new hero, updated maps, and a Mythic Skin for Soldier: 76, but the skin's design disappoints fans.
Video games
fromGameSpot
6 days ago

Overwatch's Next Hero Comes With A Badass Grappling Hook (And Juicy Lore Opportunities)

Overwatch introduces a new hero, Sierra, with unique abilities and a connection to the game's lore.
Video games
fromKotaku
12 hours ago

YouTuber Challenges Valve To Beat His $950 DIY Steam Machine

Zac Builds created a DIY Steam Machine for $950, outperforming Valve's yet-to-be-released device.
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Hardcore Survival Sim With Deadly Twist Is A Smash Hit On Steam

Road to Vostok is a post-apocalyptic single-player survival game that has secured the entire production budget for years to come within just 24 hours of its launch.
Games
#indie-games
fromEngadget
3 days ago
Video games

Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking out

fromEngadget
5 days ago
Video games

Indie game Neverway will launch this October, just in time for spooky season

Indie game studio Coldblood's debut project Neverway is set for release in October 2026, featuring a nightmarish life-sim RPG experience.
fromKotaku
1 month ago
Games

15 Incredible Indie Games Made Computer Worlds A Must-Watch

Computer Worlds is a new showcase celebrating innovative indie games, featuring 15 trailers and 16 released titles to highlight unique games struggling for visibility in a risk-averse market.
Games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Castlevania headlines a big list of exciting indie game reveals

The Triple-I Initiative showcased new indie games, including Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and Prove You're Human, highlighting diverse genres and innovative gameplay.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game space features new releases and upcoming titles, including updates on various games and showcases.
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

15 Incredible Indie Games Made Computer Worlds A Must-Watch

Computer Worlds is a new showcase celebrating innovative indie games, featuring 15 trailers and 16 released titles to highlight unique games struggling for visibility in a risk-averse market.
Games
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Another Don't Starve game is on the way

Don't Starve Elsewhere introduces 3D terrain and new gameplay elements to the survival game series.
Video games
fromKotaku
16 hours ago

Gorgeous Pixel Art Indie Game Arrives Busted On Xbox Series S

Replaced, a 2.5D platformer, launched with significant issues on Xbox Series S, affecting gameplay and ending cinematics.
Games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

The Exit 8 movie is even better if you play the game first

Exit 8 is a new horror film adaptation of an indie game, enhancing the surreal experience for viewers who play the game first.
#sci-fi
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Pragmata Review: A Heartwarming Sci-Fi Puzzle Shooter

Capcom's sci-fi puzzle shooter offers a refreshing take on parenthood themes, featuring a positive father-daughter dynamic in a unique gaming experience.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

1000xRESIST Team Is Back With A New Sci-Fi Game

Prove You're Human is a new sci-fi adventure game exploring AI personhood through CAPTCHA puzzles and psychological horror.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Pragmata Review: A Heartwarming Sci-Fi Puzzle Shooter

Capcom's sci-fi puzzle shooter offers a refreshing take on parenthood themes, featuring a positive father-daughter dynamic in a unique gaming experience.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

1000xRESIST Team Is Back With A New Sci-Fi Game

Prove You're Human is a new sci-fi adventure game exploring AI personhood through CAPTCHA puzzles and psychological horror.
Games
fromGameSpot
5 days ago

Samson's Launch Woes Deemed "Unacceptable," Incoming Patch Aims To Beat Down Bugs

Samson: A Tyndalston Story launched with significant bugs, prompting a patch to address performance issues and enhance gameplay.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Last Of Us Team Believed Crunch Necessary For Games At Its 'Level'

Naughty Dog continues to experience crunch during game development, particularly with its upcoming title Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Project Helix Swag Has Already Begun Circulating With Influencers

Xbox is struggling with sales and leadership changes, launching Project Helix merchandise despite the console's release being years away.
#fable
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Xbox Tries To Shut Down Rumors Of A GTA 6-Fueled Fable Delay

Fable's release may be delayed to early 2027 due to concerns about competition with GTA 6.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
1 day ago

Fable Could Reportedly Be Delayed to Avoid Clashing With GTA 6 Release

Fable's release may be delayed to avoid clashing with Grand Theft Auto 6, currently set for November 19, 2026.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Video Games

Nintendo was founded in 1889, the same year the Eiffel Tower opened in Paris, starting as a manufacturer of Japanese playing cards.
Games
Video games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Epic is reportedly building an extraction shooter for Disney

Disney's $1.5 billion investment in Epic aims to create an entertainment universe, with a Disney-themed extraction shooter set for release in November.
Video games
fromGame Informer
8 months ago

Deadzone: Rogue Review - Rewarding Repetition - Game Informer

Deadzone: Rogue offers engaging gunplay and a rewarding roguelite experience, making it a standout in the first-person shooter genre.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

13 Cool Games We Just Saw At PAX East That Should Be On Your Radar - Kotaku

Grave Seasons subverts the typical farming sim aesthetic by introducing a supernatural serial killer, offering mystery and scares in a genre often seen as cozy.
Games
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Epic Is Reportedly Making A Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter

Epic is developing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, expected to launch in November.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Dragon Age: Inquisition Servers Going Offline Later This Month - Kotaku

Dragon Age: Inquisition's PS3 servers will shut down after 12 years, highlighting the contrast between enduring single-player experiences and short-lived multiplayer games.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

The in-game advertising landscape: It isn't child's play

In-game advertising integrates branded placements into game environments to reach a large, mature gaming audience, but requires data-driven strategy for effectiveness.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

I Can't Stop Playing This Terrible Game, So Maybe It's Good?

Timber Rush is about numbers going up in the crudest way imaginable, a clicker game that barely even features clicking, in which you move your woodcutter side to side as increasing numbers of increasingly silly logs fly around the screen.
Games
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

15 Big Indie Games You Should Be Paying Attention To Right Now

The Triple-i Initiative showcase revealed new games, updates, and demos, highlighting indie titles like Belmont's Curse and others from various developers.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How brands can align their interests with the interests of gamers

Brands can increase engagement and reach diverse audiences by integrating ads into interactive gaming experiences and aligning brand goals with player interests.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Ex-Bethesda Exec Says The Elder Scrolls 6 Maker Isn't Part Of Something 'Genuine' Or 'Authentic' At Microsoft - Kotaku

Pete Hines retired from Bethesda after 24 years, feeling powerless under Microsoft’s ownership to protect the studio's legacy and efficiency.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Heated Arc Raiders Debate Between PvE And PvP Players Goes Viral

A PvE player confronted a PvP player in Arc Raiders, raising questions about player expectations in PvP-enabled games.
Video games
fromInverse
5 days ago

'Project Hail Mary's' Newest Chapter Is Coming From An Unexpected Source

VR gaming offers immersive experiences that transform the player's environment, exemplified by upcoming titles like Project Hail Mary.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Early Build Of Mirror's Edge Reveals A Wonderfully Cringe Quote

An early build of Mirror's Edge reveals a more talkative protagonist and a unique time trial not present in the final release.
Video games
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

How the Gaming Market Continues to Expand

The gaming market is evolving into a mainstream, influential entertainment industry, driven by mobile gaming and diverse player demographics.
fromEngadget
5 days ago

1000xResist devs reveal their wild-looking second game about convincing an AI it's not human

"An AI dares to dream she is human. You've been hired to put her in her place."
Video games
Video games
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Jazzy stealth-action game Thick as Thieves hits PC on May 20

Thick as Thieves, a magical heist game, launches on Steam May 20, focusing on solo and co-op gameplay with dynamic stealth mechanics.
#forza-horizon-6
fromKotaku
6 days ago
Video games

Forza Horizon 6 Is On Track To Be The Best One Yet - Kotaku

Forza Horizon 6, set in Japan, continues the franchise's trend of excellence with a new character and an impressive open world.
Video games
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Xbox's new era needs games like Forza Horizon 6

Forza Horizon 6 is set in Japan and features a vast, varied open-world environment that encourages exploration.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Forza Horizon 6 Is On Track To Be The Best One Yet - Kotaku

Forza Horizon 6, set in Japan, continues the franchise's trend of excellence with a new character and an impressive open world.
Video games
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Xbox's new era needs games like Forza Horizon 6

Forza Horizon 6 is set in Japan and features a vast, varied open-world environment that encourages exploration.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Splitgate's 1047 Games is starting work on a Titanfall-style movement shooter

1047 Games is developing a new movement shooter inspired by Titanfall and Black Ops 3 while continuing to support Splitgate: Arena Reloaded.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

16 Short Stories Prove Marathon Is One Of 2026's Best Games

Marathon's high-stakes, cutthroat design creates unforgettable moments of triumph and defeat, with players forming unexpected truces and memorable encounters that extend the game's impact beyond gameplay.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

In the killer world of online gaming, there are no hits any more just survivors

Highguard's rapid failure demonstrates that modern online games face extreme pressure to deliver immediate returns, leaving no room for player learning curves or developer iteration.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Marathon is a stylishly merciless video game built for cut-throat times

Marathon is an extraction shooter from Bungie featuring visually striking alien environments and brutal gameplay mechanics, arriving after delays and controversies to prove itself as Sony's major investment.
#live-service-games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Highguard's New Mode Is All Action As It Hangs On For Dear Life

In Raid Rush, 2 teams of 5 players will take turns attacking and defending their bases with no pesky looting phase in between. Instead, select your base and use Trader Flynn to upgrade your weapons and equipment in a round based format. After each round, you'll switch sides between attacking and defending.
Video games
Video games
fromGame Informer
1 month ago

Arkheron Preview - A Promising Battle Royale (No, Seriously) - Game Informer

Arkheron is an isometric PvP battle royale where 15 three-player teams compete in a fantasy tower, blending shooter action with Hades-style loot and rotating Eternals.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The promise and peril of a new online shooter

Highguard blends FPS and MOBA mechanics in a colorful 3v3 'raid shooter' that’s fun initially but unlikely to become a Fortnite-sized hit.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

The Best New Co-Op Games From The Last 6 Months

The best new co-op games are those that do something a bit different, offering more than a single-player experience with another player thoughtlessly tacked on. These multiplayer games account for groups of friends all wanting their own role, with a shared goal in sight and plenty of chaos on the path to getting there.
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