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SteamWorld Heist 2 headlines Nintendo’s loaded Indie World Showcase

Thunderful unveiled SteamWorld Heist 2, a pirate-themed sequel to a fantastic strategy game, at Nintendo's April 2024 Indie World Showcase.
Emi shoots a robot in Yars Rising.

Atari classic Yars’ Revenge is getting a modern Metroidvania revival

Atari 2600 classic Yars' Revenge is getting a modern reimagining with Yars Rising, a new Metroidvania by WayForward, the studio behind the Shantae franchise.
Key art for Eiyuden Chronicle Hundred Heroes.

April’s most anticipated RPG is coming to Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass subscribers will get Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Another Crab's Treasure, and more new games this month.
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Nintendo Indie World 2024: How to watch and what to expect

Nintendo will host an Indie World showcase that could shine a light on some long-anticipated games.
A lineup of gods in Smite 2.

Smite 2 Founder’s Editions available now, closed alpha coming in May

Although the Founder's Editions can be purchased right away, you won't be able to play Smite 2 until the closed alpha weekend goes live sometime this May.
Two versions of the PS5 next to each other.

The PS5 Pro may be coming even sooner than we thought

A new report indicates that the PlayStation 5 Pro may be even closer to release than expected.
Sonic swings on a bar in Sonic Dream Team.

Sonic Dream Team’s next free update adds a new zone and ranking system

Sonic Dream Team is getting a free major update this week as developer Sega Hardlight continues its support for the mobile title following layoffs.
Ella Purnell in Fallout.

Amazon’s Fallout series is crossing over with two Fallout games

Fallout 76 and Fallout Shelter are both getting new content based on the new Amazon Prime TV show adaptation of the franchise.
New Fallout 4 Creation Club mod content coming with the Xbox Series X and PS5 launch.

Fallout 4 is finally getting free Xbox Series X and PS5 upgrades

PS5 and Xbox Series X/S native versions of Bethesda's Fallout 4 will finally launch this month in the wake of the premiere of Amazon's Fallout show.
Elgato's limited edition Fallout products.

Elgato’s Fallout-themed products let you stream from the Wasteland

If you've got Fallout fever thanks to the new Amazon Prime show, check out Elgato's new line of Fallout-themed streaming companions.
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Avowed: release date window, trailers, gameplay, and more

Avowed is the latest and greatest RPG from Obsidian, and will be arriving in 2024. Here is everything you need to know about it, from the story to how it plays.
Key art for Animal Well

Animal Well will be part of the PS Plus Game Catalog from day one

Animal Well will be coming to PS Plus Premium and Extra's game catalog when it launches on May 9.
Key art for Slay the Spire 2.

Slay the Spire 2 is coming to early access next year with a new hero

Slay the Spire 2, a sequel to one of the best roguelikes of all time, was revealed during the Triple-i Initiative Showcase.
Key art for SaGa: Emerald Beyond.

Square Enix just set a new bar for video game demos with its latest RPG

Square Enix released not just one, but three demos for its upcoming RPG SaGa: Emerald Beyond. That was the right call.
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Destiny 2: The Final Shape’s new subclass combines light and dark

Destiny 2: The Final Shape's latest gameplay preview highlighted its Prismatic subclass and exotic weapon changes.
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Star Wars Outlaws: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more

If you're ready to take on the role of an outlaw in the grimy Outer Rim, you'll need some intel. Here's everything we know about the new Star Wars Outlaws.
Crawford shoots enemies with a turret he place in Battlefield 2042.

The next Battlefield game is in development with help from Dead Space studio

EA confirmed that Dead Space remake developer EA Motive will help make the next Battlefield game and that support for Battlefield 2042 is winding down.
Kay Vass joined by her small alien companion called Nix in a futuristic city.

Star Wars Outlaws’ summer release date leaks ahead of official reveal

It looks like Ubisoft Japan has accidentally leaked the release date for the highly anticipated Star Wars Outlaws a bit early.
A boat sails through a passage in Dredge.

Horror indie game hit Dredge is getting a surprise film adaptation

The media production company behind the Sonic the Hedgehog movies wants to make 2023 horror indie game hit Dredge into a film.
A fight in Hyper Light Breaker.

Hyper Light Breaker publisher has new name after Gearbox shake-up

The video game publisher formerly known as both Perfect World Entertainment and Gearbox Publishing now has a new name: Arc Games.
Xavier Woods stares menacingly during WWE Raw.

WWE’s Xavier Woods has an ‘amazing’ Steam Deck travel hack

Ahead of Wrestlemania XL, The New Day's Xavier Woods shares the portable monitor setup he's using to soup up the Steam Deck during travel.
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Sega lays off 240 workers and sells Company of Heroes 3 studio

Sega is letting Company of Heroes 3 developer Relic Entertainment go independent, but is also laying off 240 from its European studios.
Team up abilities in Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals: release date speculation, trailers, gameplay, and more

All the biggest Marvel heroes and villains will collide in Marvel Rivals. Before you suit up, here's everything you need to know about the latest PvP shooter.
Hatsune Miku sings in Crypt of the NecroDancer DLC trailer.

Hatsune Miku’s Crypt of the NecroDancer crossover is a perfect fit

Hatsune Miku's latest crossover is with the PC, PS4, and Nintendo Switch versions of rhythm dungeon crawler Crypt of the NecroDancer, and it's a blast.
Parvati fights in The Outer Worlds.

Don’t miss this great sci-fi RPG while it’s free on the Epic Games Store

Make sure you pick up The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition while its free on the Epic Games Store.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong: release date speculation, trailers, gameplay, and more

Things have gone mostly silent since the announcement of Hollow Knight: Silksong, but there have been morsels of info. Here's everything we know about the game.
A custom car built drives around Lego 2K Drive.

Xbox Game Pass loses some horror greats, but gains a kid-friendly racing game

Xbox Game Pass is getting a heap of new games this month, but losing a handful of good horror games.
The main character of Tales of Kenzera: Zau stands with two elemental items.

PS Plus Extra subscribers can try two of the month’s biggest PS5 games for free

Sony has confirmed that two of April's biggest PS5 game releasers will be available as part of PS Plus Premium and Extra's Game Catalog from day one.
A Pikachu sleeps on a bed.

Pokémon Sleep April Fools’ Day joke is surprisingly funny

If you only watch one gaming April Fool's Day joke today, check out this hilarious Pokémon Sleep gag.
Mordecai in Borderlands 1.

Embracer Group finally sells Gearbox Software, but keeps Gearbox Publishing

Embracer Group may have sold Gearbox Software and Borderlands, but it retains control of Remnant II by keeping Gearbox Publishing San Francisco.
Four players stand together in the 4v4 PvP mode of Minecraft Legends.

PlayStation Plus’ most notable free April offerings come from Microsoft

Two of PS Plus Essential's free offerings this April are Minecraft Legends and an Overwatch 2 bundle, both of which come from Xbox maker Microsoft.
Castlevania's Simon Belmont in V Rising.

V Rising – Legacy of Castlevania crossover will let you fight Simon Belmont

V Rising will launch with Castlevania crossover content that lets players' vampires fight Simon Belmont.
A character with a bow and arrow in Dragon's Dogma 2.

Dragon’s Dogma 2’s first updates will tackle its PC performance issues

Capcom revealed the fixes coming to Dragon's Dogma 2 in its first few updates, including the ability to set a frame rate limit on console.
Eve kneeling with her sword.

PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade is getting a free demo later this week

You can check out the opening of Stellar Blade for free after its demo hits the PlayStation Store later this week.