Title: Northernlion Cancels Streamer Supercruise Just Three Days After Announcing It, Surprising No One But Disappointing Everyone Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:22 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/northernlion-supercruise-streamer-twitch-canceled-why-2000688303 'I think this has illuminated for me that I actually do have an anxiety disorder,' Northernlion said

Title: Sony’s Fairgames Is Somehow Still Alive And Reportedly Competing In The Extraction Shooter Space Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:12:14 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/sonys-fairgames-is-somehow-still-alive-and-reportedly-competing-in-the-extraction-shooter-space-2000688285 The multiplayer heist game hasn't officially resurfaced since its 2023 reveal

Title: Metro 2039 Looks Stunning In First Gameplay, Launching Later This Year Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:56:59 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/metro-2039-looks-stunning-in-first-gameplay-launching-later-this-year-2000688279 4A also explained what it has been like developing the game while living through Russian's invasion of Ukraine

Title: Wizards Of The Coast’s New Critical Role-Style Show Is A Mini Baldur’s Gate 3 Reunion Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:45:03 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/baldurs-gate-3-dungeon-masters-critical-role-show-episode-2000688278 The voices of Astarion and Lae’zel will star in the new actual play series

Title: Chinese Esports Host Accused Of Blackface Following On-Stream Stunt Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:15:46 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/naraka-bladepoint-esports-host-blackface-china-zha-zha-2000688216 Naraka: Bladepoint eSports commentator Zha Zha covered herself in black body paint for a recent stream during the 2026 NBPL Spring Tournament

Title: Metro 2039 goes back to its Metro underground roots, with a story shaped by the war in Ukraine and the people who suffer it Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:16:17 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/metro-2039-reveal-early-details The Metro series is finally, officially back with a new installment. 4A Games has just unveiled Metro 2039 to the world, the follow-up to the outstanding Metro Exodus, released all the way back in 2019. Read more

Title: Animal Crossing: New Horizons gets a new item to celebrate 25 years of the series Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:15:30 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/animal-crossing-new-horizons-new-update-series-anniversary Animal Crossing: New Horizons has received a surprise patch today to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the life sim series. The update, version 3.0.2, is available across the Switch and Switch 2 versions of the game. Read more

Title: Honkai: Star Rail players are eating good, with Version 4.2 and third anniversary celebrations kicking off later this month Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:26:50 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/honkai-star-rail-version-4-2-anniversary-celebration HoYoverse just wrapped up a stacked Honkai: Star Rail Special Program, delivering the one-two punch of revealing the game’s next major update, and detailing what you can expect from its third anniversary celebrations. Read more

Title: Heartopia celebrates 30 million downloads with new outfits, permanent price cuts Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:41:05 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/heartopia-30-million-downloads-whimsical-tea-party Heartopia has kicked off a new event to celebrate passing 30 million downloads. Just a couple of weeks after delivering the vintage Hollywood-themed Dreamlight Cinematics event, developer XD Games has revealed The Whimsical Tea Party, a limited-time Gilded Acorn Exhibition. Read more

Title: The Petit Planet beta is coming back with new updates, but you still need to hope for an invite Date: Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:32:03 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/petit-planet-stardrift-test-details It’s been quite a while since we’ve heard anything about Petit Planet, the upcoming game from Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail developer HoYoverse. By most accounts, Petit Planet is the studio’s take on Animal Crossing, though with a few interesting ideas of its own. Read more

Title: Here's This Week's Free Game From The Epic Games Store On Mobile Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:50:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/free-games-epic-games-store-mobile/1100-6530257/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f For the last couple of years, the Epic Games Store has given away free games every week through its PC storefront. With the company having launched its own mobile store, it has also started a second free games program on iOS and Android devices, kicking things off with a curated library of titles and weekly freebies. The app also features mobile versions of Fortnite, Fall Guys, and Rocket League Sideswipe.To access these games you will need to create a free Epic account and install the free Epic Games Store mobile app and log in with your account, but once you do, you can start claiming your free games every Thursday through it. One other thing to note is that Android users can access the app via Android-based emulation devices like Retroid Pocket, as they aren't limited to just smartphone and tablets. Download the Epic Games Store Mobile app For now, only iOS users in the European Union can install the app, but the app is available worldwide to Android device users and they have a wider selection of games to choose from in comparison. Like its PC counterpart, you'll have one week to grab each game that's offered. Here's a closer look at what you can grab this week, and what the current mobile games library has to offer. You can also explore what the free PC games are this week on the Epic Games Store.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: 007 First Light Is Bringing Back One of James Bond's Best Traditions Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:45:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/007-first-light-is-bringing-back-one-of-james-bonds-best-traditions/1100-6539456/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Hitman developer IO Interactive is aiming to put its own spin on James Bond in 007 First Light, but one longstanding tradition is making its way into this adventure: a Bond song. From Shirley Bassey to Chris Cornell, Bond movies have always attracted some of the best performers of their era, and for 007 First Light, IO Interactive recruited award-winning performer Lana Del Rey to perform and create the title track, which shares the same name as the game. You can listen for yourself in the video embedded below.And overall? It's a pretty great song! Del Rey's First Light track sounds like it'd fit right in with a modern-day Bond movie, and that's no surprise, as composer David Arnold also worked on the track. Arnold was the composer for five consecutive James Bond movies, starting with Tomorrow Never Dies in 1997 and continuing through to 2008's Quantum of Solace. "The music of James Bond has always been a huge part of its identity," Arnold said in a press statement. "A title song has to tell us about the world we are about to enter into. It has to intrigue, excite, and beckon us in. This song joins a long line of genre-defining songs, each one creating a benchmark of style that adds to the magnificent heritage that is The Bond Song. That's why I was so excited to work with Lana, an artist who brought elegance, atmosphere, and her totally unique character to this piece, which I hope will open the world of Bond to a whole new audience."Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Call Of Duty Movie Gets A 2028 Release Date, But We Still Don't Know Much Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-movie-gets-a-2028-release-date/1100-6539455/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f The live-action Call of Duty movie officially has a release date: It arrives in theaters on June 30, 2028, Paramount announced at CinemaCon today.No further details on the movie have been shared as of yet, but the project has been in the works for some time. As previously announced, Taylor Sheridan (best known for Yellowstone) is writing the movie's script, while Peter Berg (Lone Survivor, Battleship, Deepwater Horizon) will direct and co-write. The two will also serve as producers alongside Yellowstone's David Glasser and Activision president Rob Kostich.The movie is being produced by Paramount in conjunction with Activision. The two describe the movie as "a live-action feature film based on Call of Duty, designed to thrill its massive global fan base by delivering on the hallmarks of what fans love about the iconic series, while boldly expanding the franchise to entirely new audiences."Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Metro 2039 Will Feature A New Protagonist, Out This Winter Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:15:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/metro-2039-will-feature-a-new-protagonist-out-this-winter/1100-6539454/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f It has been more than seven years since the launch of Metro Exodus, but 4A Games has finally returned with an all-new mainline entry: Metro 2039. Once again developed in partnership with author Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro 2039 promises to be even darker than its predecessors, if such a thing is possible, and it's coming this winter.As with the majority of previous Metro games, Metro 2039 will take place in the Moscow metro system, above which there has been massive nuclear devastation. It has become something of a graveyard for its inhabitants, who have little option but to survive underground."It appears that the devastation we brought upon ourselves was complete: Heaven, hell, and purgatory were atomized as well," we hear in a trailer. "So, when a soul leaves the body, it has nowhere to go, and must remain here, in the metro."Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Microsoft Considering These Major Changes To Game Pass After CEO Said It's Too Expensive- Report Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:11:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-considering-these-major-changes-to-game-pass-after-ceo-said-its-too-expensive-report/1100-6539449/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Microsoft Gaming's new CEO, Asha Sharma, has said Xbox Game Pass is "too expensive" for players, but what is she going to do about that? According to The Verge, Microsoft is kicking around a few ideas for how to shake up the Xbox Game Pass service, including by introducing a new tier that only includes first-party Xbox games made by studios that Microsoft owns.The Verge also published another line from Sharma's memo to staff recently. It said Game Pass is "central to gaming value on Xbox," but also that it's become clear that "the current model isn't the final one." The memo added, "Player behavior, content economics, and markets vary too much for a single approach to work everywhere." The other parts of the memo, which were published previously, included a mention from Sharma that she wanted to evolve Game Pass to become a "more flexible system."Beyond a new Game Pass tier for first-party games, The Verge said Microsoft is also considering more bundling of third-party services. Currently, Game Pass Ultimate also includes subscriptions to Fortnite Crew, Ubisoft+ Classics, and EA Play. There's no word on what other third-party services could be added to Game Pass, but Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters said in March that he and Sharma had "kicked around ideas" in regards to bundling.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Call of Duty movie gets 2028 release date from Paramount Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:50:34 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/call-of-duty-movie-2028-paramount-taylor-sheridan/ Paramount Pictures' new movie based on Activision's Call of Duty franchise is coming to movie theaters on June 30, 2028, the company announced Thursday at CinemaCon. The summertime release will arrive just before the Call of Duty franchise's 25th anniversary.

Title: Dungeon Crawler Carl TTRPG raises over $5.5 million on BackerKit Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:48:10 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/dungeon-crawler-carl-board-game-ttrpg-backerkit/ In the world of Matt Dinniman’s post-apocalyptic literary RPG series Dungeon Crawler Carl, the last survivors of Earth have to attract the attention of sponsors and patrons in order to receive the resources they need to advance in a brutal alien reality TV show. Getting that sort of support doesn’t seem to be a problem for Renegade Game Studios, which has racked up more than $5.5 million to create tabletop games based on Dinniman’s books in a BackerKit campaign that went live on April 14.

Title: Spaceballs 2's new title is actually an outrage. Here's why. Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:37:33 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/spaceballs-sequel-title/ Yesterday at CinemaCon, 99-year-old comedy legend Mel Brooks revealed the title to the upcoming sequel to his 1978 sci-fi parody Spaceballs. Unfortunately, it’s not the one we were promised.

Title: Metro 2039 trailer reveals the darkest game in the series yet Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:15:18 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/metro-2039-reveal-video-trailer-darker-tone-war/ According to Jon Bloch, executive producer at 4A Games, Metro 2039 (revealed earlier this week via Xbox) will have a "much darker tone" than any of the earlier games in the series. The Metro games have frequently featured psychological horror and tense, ominous environments, so for the next entry to take that even further is a statement.

Title: Lana Del Rey revealed as new James Bond game theme song singer Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:34:50 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/lana-del-rey-007-first-light-theme/ IO Interactive confirmed Thursday that Lana Del Rey is the musical artist behind the theme for its upcoming James Bond game, 007 First Light. An official lyric video for Del Rey's "First Light" hit music streaming platforms this morning, and you can take a listen below.

Title: Strength and Destiny Collide: ‘Samson: A Tyndalston Story’ Arrives in the Cloud Date: Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:57 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-samson-a-tyndalston-story/ A timeless story of grit, faith and rebellion takes center stage as Samson: A Tyndalston Story joins the GeForce NOW library today.  The highly anticipated release from Liquid Swords can now be streamed on nearly any device with GeForce NOW bringing cinematic intensity and mythic storytelling to the cloud. Catch it as part of four new games in the cloud this week. Stream the Power A new legend rises. Tyndalston is a city built on debt, muscle and memory. Samson: A Tyndalston Story from Liquid Swords follows Samson, a former enforcer pulled back to the streets that made him. Violence is currency as every fight is personal, every hit carries history and every escape feels earned in a city that never forgives. Gameplay blends cinematic melee action with choice-driven narrative progression. Every confrontation — from shadowed alley brawls to large-scale set pieces — feels purposeful, reflecting Samson’s internal struggle between vengeance and redemption. Brawls hit fast and close. Cars aren’t set pieces — they’re weapons. Momentum and terrain decide if the player walks away or falls harder. Every job, debt and decision cuts toward freedom or collapse. The game takes full advantage of ray-traced global illumination, reflections and shadows, creating a city that feels cinematic and alive. NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 boosts performance, while NVIDIA Reflex technology cuts down latency to keep controls razor-sharp during split-second fights. With GeForce NOW, the experience streams instantly at maximum fidelity, even without the latest hardware. No waiting around for downloads or worrying about system specs, just dive straight into the grit and glow of Tyndalston. Celebrate New Games No arms, no problem. Celebrate three decades of Rayman with the definitive edition of the platforming classic in Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition, featuring five versions from iconic consoles, over 120 additional levels and an exclusive documentary that explores the creation of the limbless hero. Stream it on GeForce NOW without having to wait around for downloads or updates.  In addition, members can look for the following: Samson (New release on Steam, April 8, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Morbid Metal (New release on Steam, April 8, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) DayZ (New release on Xbox, available on Game Pass, April 9)  Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition (Steam and Ubisoft) GeForce RTX 5080-ready game this week, in addition to Samson and Morbid Metal: Starfield (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. Who's the most iconic animal from a video game? Drop a pic or gif! (this post isn't just to farm cute animal pics, no idea what you're talking about). — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) April 7, 2026

Title: Press Start on April: GeForce NOW Brings 10 Games to the Cloud Date: Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:09 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-april-2026-games-list/ No joke — GFN Thursday is skipping the tricks and heading straight into the games. April kicks off with ten new titles, bringing fresh adventures to GeForce NOW, including the launch of Capcom’s highly anticipated PRAGMATA. A dozen new games are available to stream this week, including Arknights: Endfield, which expands the acclaimed series into a full 3D real‑time strategy adventure. On GeForce NOW, every battle flows with precision and every mission looks sharper than ever. So gear up, grab a controller or gaming device of choice, and get ready to stream — another month of great gaming is now underway. Command the Frontier Reclaim the frontier using cloud technology. Arknights: Endfield from Hypergryph expands the acclaimed Arknights universe into a full, 3D, real‑time strategy role-playing game. Blending tactical planning with sleek sci‑fi aesthetics, the title invites players into a world featuring terraformed settlements, advanced technology and looming threats beneath the planet’s surface. Set on the perilous planet Talos‑II, Endfield follows a group of pioneers uncovering lost secrets and battling hostile factions. The game seamlessly merges base‑building, exploration and combat — with squads of operators coordinating in real time to overcome environmental hazards and powerful enemies. Every decision impacts survival, progress and the unfolding mystery of the world. On GeForce NOW, Arknights: Endfield can be played at the highest settings from virtually any device, enabling crisp visuals and high performance without compromise. GeForce RTX rendering brings the game’s metallic skylines and glowing wastelands to life, while ultralow-latency streaming ensures every tactical command lands with precision.  Spring Into April He’s back. Capcom’s Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection includes seven games and additional features, including a gallery of illustrations and music. Eleven‑year‑old Geo Stelar is a grieving boy who isolates himself after the mysterious disappearance of his astronaut father. His life changes when he encounters an extraterrestrial being named Omega‑Xis, granting him the power to become Mega Man. The collection streams instantly with GeForce NOW, turning any device into a Star Force terminal ready to save the world once more. Check out what else is available this week: Hozy (New release on Steam, March 30) Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together (New release on Steam, March 31) Legacy of Kain: Ascendance (New release on Steam, March 31) Subliminal (New release on Steam, March 31) Super Meat Boy 3D (New release on Steam, March 31) I Am Jesus Christ (New release on Steam, April 2) ALL WILL FALL (New release on Steam, April 3, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Arknights: Endfield (Official Site) Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection (Steam) Nova Roma (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) RuneScape: Dragonwilds (Steam) Way of the Hunter 2 (Steam, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) And look forward to the games coming throughout the month: Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors (New release on Steam, April 21) Samson (New release on Steam, April 8) Replaced (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, April 14) Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss (New release on Steam, April 16) PRAGMATA (New release on Steam, April 17) Outbound (New release on Steam, April 23) Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era (New release on Steam, April 30) Bus Bound (New release on Steam, April 30) More of March In addition to the 15 games announced last month, a dozen more joined the GeForce NOW library: 1348 Ex Voto (Steam, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) BATTLETECH (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together (Steam) Despot’s Game (Xbox, available on Microsoft) Diablo II: Resurrected (Steam) Hozy (Steam) King’s Quest (Ubisoft) Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (Steam, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Super Meat Boy 3D (Steam) Warcraft I: Remastered (Ubisoft) Warcraft II: Remastered (Ubisoft) Way of the Hunter 2 (Steam) What are you planning to play this weekend? Check out Crimson Desert on GeForce NOW in Anytime Anywhere Gaming’s YouTube review.  

Title: Game On: Five New Titles Now Streaming on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:47 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-screamer/ That gaming backlog won’t clear itself — GeForce NOW is here to help. Stream the latest titles straight from the cloud across a variety of devices. This week, five new titles are ready to play instantly in the cloud gaming platform’s library. Screamer drifts onto the scene with retro‑racing attitude and pixel‑perfect speed. Plus, Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.1, “Unraveled for Daybreak,” touches down. Hit the Gas The ‘90s called — it wants the cloud. Screamer from Milestone roars back onto the track as a blistering arcade racer that thrives on speed, precision and pure retro attitude. Tight corners and neon‑soaked straights define a style built for thrill seekers who crave the rush of classic ‘90s racing action. The mix of sharp visuals, snappy handling and roaring engines creates an experience that’s equal parts vintage energy and modern muscle. Running on GeForce NOW, Screamer puts pedal to the metal with ultralow latency and buttery‑smooth streaming. In the cloud, every race launches instantly, every drift hits with full force and every victory feels just a little louder. Let’s Play Today All aboard the Astral Express. Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.1, “Unraveled for Daybreak,” is available now, bringing new adventures aboard the Astral Express. The crew touches down at Star Rail FEST, a grand interstellar celebration packed with new zones, characters and challenges. Detective Ashveil joins as a new five-star Lightning hunter, chasing conspiracies hidden behind the glitz of the Phantasmoon Games. Dive into the new Wispae War Saga, enjoy free Warps and explore fresh Divergent Universe content filled with rewards and events. Play the latest Honkai: Star Rail update instantly on GeForce NOW — no installs, just starlight and action. Members can also look for the following: Screamer (New release on Steam, March 26, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) King’s Quest (New release on Ubisoft, March 25) BATTLETECH (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Despot’s Game (Xbox, available on Microsoft) Diablo II: Resurrected (Steam) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. You get a magic wand that can save any character from their death in a video game. But you can only choose one. Who do you save? Beware spoilers in the replies and choose wisely. — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) March 25, 2026

Title: Smooth Moves: 90 Frames-Per-Second Virtual Reality Arrives on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:00:09 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-virtual-reality-update/ It’s a double feature on GFN Thursday. This week, GeForce NOW offers smoother sights in virtual reality (VR) and a sprawling new land to conquer. Streaming at 90 frames per second (fps) comes to supported VR headsets. And Crimson Desert, which recently surpassed 3 million wishlist additions on Steam, debuts in the cloud with GeForce RTX 5080‑class power. Catch it as part of four new games on GeForce NOW VR, but Make It 90 FPS Power levels rising … to 90 fps. VR in the cloud is getting a smoothness upgrade. GeForce NOW is boosting support for Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest devices and Pico devices to stream at up to 90 fps for Ultimate members, bringing crisper motion and more responsive gameplay straight from the cloud. The app update is starting to roll out to members starting today. Members can transform the space around them into a personal gaming theater with GeForce NOW, playing favorite PC titles on a massive virtual screen. With support for up to 90 fps for Ultimate members, gameplay feels smoother, movement more natural and action more comfortable. All premium members can continue to enhance their experiences with NVIDIA RTX and DLSS technologies in supported titles. Just fire up GeForce NOW on supported VR platforms, step into a virtual big screen and let the cloud handle the heavy lifting. From chill sessions in a virtual theater to high‑octane firefights, 90 fps helps keep every moment looking sharp and feeling responsive. A Storm Brews Into the cloud with “Crimson Desert.” Pearl Abyss’ Crimson Desert, a stunning, open‑world action adventure set in a war‑torn fantasy land, pairs large‑scale exploration with cinematic storytelling and hard‑hitting, combo‑focused combat. One moment is a quiet ride across windswept plains, the next is a chaotic clash against towering foes with mystical power effects lighting up the battlefield. Follow Kliff, a mercenary whose close‑knit group is destroyed in a sudden ambush. The journey centers on exploring a massive, detailed world, taking on story missions, riding mounts, finding supplies and facing dangerous enemies as Kliff works to bring his scattered companions back together. GeForce NOW brings 5080-class power to the game across supported devices, delivering high settings, smooth action and lush visuals without the need to worry about system specs. Members can jump into its cinematic battles and sweeping landscapes on the device of their choice, from low‑spec laptops to compatible TVs and mobile devices. Joining the Family It’s time to make an offer no tank can refuse. World of Tanks is rolling out the red carpet for Battle Pass Special: Mafia from March 19-29, welcoming the respectable family from the fine city of Lost Heaven and bringing their signature mix of loyalty, ambition and firepower to the battlefield. Recruit iconic characters from 2K’s original Mafia game, unlock stylish 2D looks like Little Italy and Lost Heaven Noir, and command the Italian Predatore tank to make sure every deal ends with a bang. Respect is earned — and it’s best earned playing on GeForce NOW, where the action hits fast and smooth — powered by the cloud. In addition, members can look for the following: Everwind (New release on Steam, March 17, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Retro Rewind – Video Store Simulator (New release on Steam, March 17) Crimson Desert (New release on Steam, March 19, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Fallout 3 (Steam) Cyberpunk 2077, Forza Motor Sport, Icarus and Ark Survival Ascended — currently available to all GeForce NOW members — will no longer be available on the free tier starting Wednesday, April 1, as the basic rig type does not meet the game’s updated minimum system requirements. Premium members can continue to play these games uninterrupted. For some icing on the cake, the GeForce NOW Reddit community is running a giveaway for a VR headset. Find details on how to enter. Plus, check out GeForce NOW creator Airie Summer’s gaming giveaway on X much love to nvidia for the community giveaways ♡@logitechg pro grade performance gears https://t.co/lRpSTKhQHJ @nvidiagfn entries open @ channel during the following times xoxomarch 12, 19, & 26 from 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. ethttps://t.co/q67SOJNpbO #nvidiapartner pic.twitter.com/uQ6L1rcVcj — airie (@airiesummer) March 12, 2026 . 

Title: GeForce NOW Raises the Game at the Game Developers Conference Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:00:53 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-gdc-2026/ GeForce NOW is bringing the game to the Game Developers Conference (GDC), running this week in San Francisco. While developers build the future of gaming, GeForce NOW is delivering it to gamers. The latest updates bring smoother performance, easier game discovery and a fresh lineup of blockbuster titles to the cloud. Game discoverability gets a boost with new in‑app labels for connected accounts for Xbox Game Pass and Ubisoft+. It’ll be easier than ever to see titles already available through linked subscriptions, so members can seamlessly jump into games they already own. Virtual reality gets a smooth upgrade — supported devices now stream at 90 frames per second (fps), up from 60 fps, delivering more responsive and immersive virtual reality (VR) experiences. Account linking is also leveling up. Following Gaijin single sign-on announced at CES in January, GOG account linking and game library syncing are coming soon. The GeForce NOW library continues to grow with new releases joining the cloud at launch: CONTROL Resonant and Samson: A Tyndalston Story. Plus, select Xbox titles will join the Install-to-Play library. In addition, there’s a lineup of five new games to catch this week, including Capcom’s Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, on top of the latest update for Fortnite. Gaming Is Buzzing GeForce NOW is rolling into GDC with an easier way to keep track of titles, as well as performance upgrades and a growing lineup of major titles ready to stream at launch. Keeping track of which game lives on which service can be tricky. In‑App labels — coming soon to GeForce NOW for connected subscriptions — will help make it simple for members to know exactly what games they can play on GeForce NOW. Once a member connects their Xbox Game Pass Account or Ubisoft+ account, clear labels will appear directly on the game art inside the GeForce NOW app — eliminating guesswork and making it easy to see exactly what’s available to play from their game subscription services. Set it and forget it. Account linking is expanding too. On top of Gaijin single sign-on, GeForce NOW is adding GOG account linking and game library syncing in the coming months.               Smooth moves. Virtual reality is also getting an upgrade. Starting Thursday, March 19, VR devices that GeForce NOW supports, including Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest and Pico devices, will stream at 90 fps for Ultimate members, an increase from 60 fps. The higher frame rate enhances smoothness, responsiveness and realism across every session — whether gamers are chasing enemies through neon-lit streets or exploring far‑flung alien worlds. GeForce NOW’s Install‑to‑Play library is also expanding with select Xbox titles, including Brutal Legend from Double Fine Productions and Contrast from Compulsion Games. These additions bring more flexibility for members to download and install their owned games alongside streaming favorites. That’s just the start. Highly anticipated games are headed to the cloud at launch: Bending reality. CONTROL Resonant — Remedy’s upcoming action‑adventure role-playing game (RPG) that blends supernatural powers with a warped Manhattan facing a reality-bending cosmic threat. Unravel a family story steeped in myths. Samson: A Tyndalston Story — the game from Liquid Swords is a gritty action brawler, set in the city of Tyndalston, launching on PC. Free to Save the World Chaos in the cloud. Fortnite’s original adventure is back in the spotlight — and soon, it’ll free to play. Fortnite first launched in 2017 as a story-driven co‑op experience, and on Thursday, April 16, the “Save the World” update will officially be free to play for all players. Pre-registration begins on Thursday, March 12. Join forces against hordes of husks, solo or with the squad, in a player vs. environment action-packed story, complete with gathering, crafting and collecting. Pick a favored playstyle with four distinct classes to choose from, over 150 heroes and weapons to upgrade, and loadout customization options to hone builds even further. With hundreds of updates since its original launch and over 100 hours of content, squads can build, grind gear and engineer elaborate homebase defenses to keep the Storm King at bay. “Save the World” isn’t available on mobile devices, including tablets. On GeForce NOW, Fortnite “Save the World” streams straight from the cloud — no waiting around for updates or patches. Low‑latency streaming keeps building, shooting and trap placement feeling snappy across supported devices. Stay in the action with GeForce NOW. Gear Up for Glory The cloud makes it easy to suit up in style. From chaotic infantry clashes to roaring jet dogfights, every match is an unpredictable explosion of strategy and mayhem in EA’s Battlefield 6.  This week, GeForce NOW Ultimate members can drop into the action with serious style — a new reward, the Advancing Gloom Soldier Skin, gives soldiers a sleek, battle-hardened look fit for the frontlines. Members can claim it in their GeForce NOW account portals, redeem it at EA.com/redeem, then show up ready in true Ultimate fashion. It’s available through Sunday, April 12, or while supplies last. Being a GeForce NOW member pays off. Whether streaming on the go or maxing out graphics in the cloud, members get exclusive rewards to keep and flaunt. Start the Games Twin monsters, one cloud. Twin Rathalos, born in a twist of fate, set the stage for the third entry in the Monster Hunter Stories RPG series, launching on GeForce NOW. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is an RPG series set in the Monster Hunter world, where players can become a Rider, and raise and bond with their favorite monsters. Play it instantly on GeForce NOW and take the adventure anywhere, on any device. In addition, members can look for the following: Warcraft I: Remastered (New release on Ubisoft, March 11) Warcraft II: Remastered (New release on Ubisoft, March 11) 1348 Ex Voto (New release on Steam, March 12, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando (New release on Steam, March 12, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (New release on Steam, March 12, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) This week’s additional GeForce RTX 5080-ready game, on top of the addition of John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, 1348 Ex Voto and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection: Greedfall: The Dying World 1.0 (Steam, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: Metro 2039 revealed as the post-apocalyptic shooter series returns  Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:20:51 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/04/16/metro-2039-revealed-as-the-post-apocalyptic-shooter-series-returns/ On behalf of 4A Games and Deep Silver, we’re excited to reveal Metro 2039, the fourth mainline entry in the iconic series of post-apocalyptic first-person shooters.  Today, we’re showing off a first look at the game, its story, and gameplay in an extended video presentation. Play Video Set six years after the original game and written in collaboration with Metro author Dmitry Glukhovsky, this new entry builds on our vast experience creating handcrafted, story-driven single-player campaigns with a claustrophobic atmosphere of tense, psychological horror.   Welcome to Metro 2039.   The darkest Metro chapter yet  While Metro Exodus saw us leaving Moscow, Metro 2039 sees players going back to the tunnels and leaning into what makes Metro special.  In the series, survivors of a nuclear war have been forced to live underground in the Metro tunnels of Moscow.  Now, the underground factions and station communities have all been united under one banner – the Novoreich, led by a new Fuhrer; the legendary Spartan, Hunter.  Fuhrer promises a new life for the people but in reality, the Metro is flooded with propaganda, misinformation, and fear. The people suffer under his authoritarian regime and the brutal belief… if it’s hostile, you kill it.  Our new, voiced protagonist is The Stranger, a recluse plagued by violent nightmares and forced to undertake a harrowing journey back into the Metro, a place he swore to never return. Today’s reveal trailer took us into one of his frequent nightmares, dragged through layers of increasingly disturbing scenes where violence and trauma collide.  When he finally wakes, he finds himself in the real nightmare: post-apocalyptic Moscow, on a mission to face the ghosts of his past.  Metro 2039 promises to be the darkest chapter in our saga that once again provides a tragic view on what humanity must do to survive.  First gameplay and hand-crafted details  Our presentation includes a tease of Metro 2039’s gameplay and cinematics, to give you a taste of what you can expect deep in the tunnels.   You’ll see that environmental storytelling is key to Metro 2039, as we bring what we call “frozen stories” to our level design.  Each area is thoughtfully staged, meaning observant players can piece together micro-narratives as they explore and witness items, bodies and props suggesting a horrific past.  In the tease, after a heart-pounding encounter with a ferocious mutant Nosalis, the Stranger escapes into a populated station, providing a quick look into the types of bleak settlements you can expect in the Metro, filled with communities living, fighting and surviving.   4A’s custom game engine  As with our previous games, Metro 2039 has been built using our own custom game engine, purpose-built for the games we want to make.  This not only means we can build on everything we’ve learned in the past, but we can take advantage of new developments too.  With Metro Exodus we were early pioneers of ray-tracing to enhance the game’s desolate atmosphere.  With Metro 2039, we’re once again pushing the boundaries of video game visuals using our engine with a focus on rebuilding our implementation of this technology to bring a more tuned and performant experience that is still nothing short of stunning and hauntingly beautiful.  PlayStation fans can expect Metro 2039 to deliver astonishing visuals on PS5.  Ukrainian pride  We are so proud to have a new Metro game to reveal to you today.  As a Ukrainian studio, we’ve spent the last few years developing Metro 2039 with many of our team having to shelter from drone strikes and use batteries and generators to complete our work. What’s more, original author Dmitry Glukhovsky is living in exile from his native Russia after being sentenced to eight years in prison (in absentia) for criticising the invasion of Ukraine.   Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has had a direct impact on our approach to the next Metro. The series has always been about preventing war but our new reality meant we needed to take a different approach. While this is still an authentic Metro story, set in the Metro universe, it’s told from our uniquely Ukrainian perspective. The themes you’ll see in this next chapter are focused on the consequences of war – the cost of silence, the horrors of tyranny, and the price of freedom.   We can’t wait to show you more of what we’ve been working on, as we head towards the release this winter. 

Title: LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight – Batcave revealed Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:01:20 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/04/16/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-batcave-revealed/ The Batcave has been presented in various shapes and sizes over the past 85 years of Batman history, so when it came to creating our unique version in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, we knew how important it was. Not only did we want to pay homage to the different iterations that came before us, but we also wanted to give players a whole new experience, one that makes the most of the creative power of LEGO bricks. Play Video Throughout the course of the game, the Batcave evolves, just like Bruce Wayne does, from humble beginnings to a high-tech base of operations. What begins as Alfred’s old storage unit is transformed by technological breakthroughs courtesy of Lucius Fox at Wayne Industries. Players can use studs collected throughout the game to get items and props to furnish and build out new areas of the environment, bringing opportunities for fun and customization. Your Batcave, your way No Batcave is complete without a science lab, training center, and garage, but why stop there? Players can personalize and customize the Batcave to make it their own. Want an American diner in your cellar? Order’s up, Batman. Seeking a quiet life in a cozy library? Pull up a seat. Need a space-age command center? Houston, we’re ready for takeoff.  As Batman moves through the eras, your collection of digital screens grows, displaying art found around Gotham City throughout the course of the story. Like some awesome Black Canary Tour posters from inside the Iceberg Lounge. One of the most memorable aspects of the Batcave over the years has been Batman’s numerous trophies, and all the classics are present here in LEGO brick form – including the mechanical T-Rex, a giant playing card of The Joker, the famous giant U.S. penny, and a few surprise callbacks to our earlier video games.  A new personal favorite of mine is the absurdly named Polka-Dot Man’s polka dot ball pit, because sometimes you just want to dive headfirst into a ball pit. Trophies come in various forms, and as the World’s Greatest Detective, players will need to scour the open-world Gotham City to find them all. Collect the Legacy As LEGO collectors and Batman fans, we’re passionate about displaying as much of Batman’s equipment as possible in the Batcave. The only real option in our minds was to go big and showcase everything in the grandest way possible. The suit vault has wall-to-wall suits, allowing players to browse a range of playable outfits before equipping them.  No Batcave would be complete without a place to store the iconic Batmobiles. In the garage, players will house numerous vehicles that, when displayed all together, look very impressive. It’s a great way to celebrate the multitude of Batmobiles and Batcycles from across the Dark Knight’s history of high-speed chases. Gadgets and training What is Batman without his gadgets? In LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, players can upgrade gadgets to improve their crime-fighting capabilities, enhancing various aspects of stealth, combat, and puzzle solving. Gadget upgrades are available for every playable character, providing ways to level up Batman or his crime-fighting allies. Using the furnishing customizer, players can combine a selection of training equipment and a traversal apparatus, allowing them to test their upgrades before heading into the crime-riddled alleys of Gotham City. Grapple posts, balance beams, practice dummies, wall climbs, and many more are at the player’s disposal. What better way to test abilities than an overelaborate training course. Gameplay challenges Alongside the new difficulty settings, we also have an accompanying ‘challenge terminal’ which rewards players with studs to purchase new outfits, collectible Red Bricks to unlock additional options, and more. Challenges include defeating 10 enemies with only a single heart, smashing 60 objects within a minute, or using Jim Gordon’s foam sprayer to turn an enemy into a ball and using them to attack other enemies.  We’re excited for players to dive into the Batcave we’ve created, and hope players get as much fun out of it as we put into it. And please show us what your custom Batcave looks like! LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will be available on May 22 for PlayStation 5 and is available for pre-order now. Players who pre-order the Deluxe Edition will receive 72-hour early access to the game beginning May 19, and all pre-orders will receive The Dark Knight Returns Batsuit, inspired by the legendary DC comic book series.

Title: Saros: PS5 and PS5 Pro features detailed Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:51 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/04/16/saros-ps5-and-ps5-pro-features-detailed/ Our goal with Saros has been to push the hardware and be a showcase for PlayStation 5. So we are thrilled to finally share more details about our PS5 Pro enhancements and PS5 features in Saros, launching April 30 (Wishlist or pre-order Saros here).   Play Video Updated PSSR for PS5 Pro  Our fantastic rendering team has upgraded the PSSR support in Saros to the new version of the PSSR upscaler that was released in March. This update provides an even sharper image; you can barely tell it apart from native 4K as you explore Carcosa. Since 1995, our goal at Housemarque has been to push the hardware, and with Saros we continue this drive thanks to this PSSR update.  Increased Base Render Resolution on PS5 Pro  Seppo Halonen, our technical director at Housemarque, wanted to share more specificity on how we have increased our base render resolution for Saros on PS5 Pro.  “On PlayStation 5 Pro we also increased our base render resolution, which is the resolution before upscaling. This means on PS5 Pro, you will have an even clearer higher resolution image at 60 fps. While we use dynamic resolution to ensure stable frame rate even in the middle of hectic combat, PS5 Pro always delivers a sharper image in a scene-to-scene comparison.  Saros on PS5 already looks incredible and runs at rock solid 60fps, but for PS5 Pro we push our graphics even further. Furthermore, there are many small adjustments in reflections and overall quality, ensuring that the increase is not only more pixels, but also the content we render scales up to match. The only place where we switch to 30fps is in key story cinematics where we go quality over quantity and render the high quality characters, lighting and postprocessing at peak resolution – which again is higher on PS5 Pro.” Precision 3D Audio evolved  Building on our success from Returnal, we have evolved our 3D audio to allow an even more immersive experience on PlayStation 5 with its Tempest 3D AudioTech. You can hear the lost Carcosa, hostiles and even our music all around you when playing with 3D Audio enabled headphones or a 3D audio sound setup. Our amazing sound and music team from PlayStation Creative Arts have created a phenomenal sounding experience. I can’t wait for you to experience it.  Advanced weaponry with adaptive triggers   Similarly we wanted to take things to the next level with how we use the DualSense wireless controller’s adaptive triggers in Saros. When using the adaptive trigger on L2, if you pull it half way down you will activate your main weapon’s alt fire. This allows for alternative attacks, ranging from grenade launchers, slower-firing heavy rounds, ricochet projectiles and much more. If you pull the L2 adaptive trigger all the way down, you will activate your Eclipse driven Power Weapon. This allows you to hit back hard using collected projectiles from your Soltari Shield. These options elevate the rhythm and flow of combat, making the action of Saros even more thrilling.  Immersion driven haptic feedback  We love the DualSense wireless controller’s haptic feedback and how it brings you closer to a physical experience in our games. For Saros, we have once again put so much detail, thought and nuance into our haptics. We want you to feel every bit of action, worldbuilding and our haunting story to pull you into our world. If you loved what we did in Returnal, I feel we’ve evolved this even further. I don’t want to spoil it, but there’s very special haptics for you to experience during your time in Saros.  Near instant fast loading  With Saros we also make the most of the PS5’s ultra high-speed SSD, letting you quickly return to the action after death, or escalate the gameplay, audio and visuals when you activate an eclipse, which creates a new experience.  Pre-order Digital Deluxe for 48-hour early access  Those who want the deluxe Saros experience: you will be able to play Saros 48 hours before the launch on April 30, 2026 with our Digital Deluxe Edition and PlayStation Studios celebration suits, featuring Returnal, God of War and Ghost of Yotei.   Players who pre-order Saros or Saros Digital Deluxe before launch can unlock the Hands of Shore Armour too. The Digital Deluxe version upgrade can also be purchased separately for players who buy the physical edition of Saros.  Come back stronger April 30 2026   We cannot wait for you to play Saros. Saros is the next gameplay-first, single-player action game from Housemarque and our amazing collaborators. A dream project made by a dream team.   Thanks for reading!

Title: PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for April: The Crew Motorfest, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, Football Manager 26 Console, Warriors: Abyss and more Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:30:10 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/04/15/playstation-plus-game-catalog-for-april-the-crew-motorfest-horizon-zero-dawn-remastered-football-manager-26-console-warriors-abyss-and-more/ This month, burn rubber across Hawaii in The Crew Motorfest, step into a far-future world of machines and mystery in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, lead your club to victory in Football Manager 26 Console or battle through the merciless trials of hell in Warriors: Abyss. All these titles and more are available in April’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup*. Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus Premium members can enjoy PlayStation 2 JRPG Wild Arms 4.. The full lineup will be available to play on April 21.   *Digital PS5 games available to stream from your library will vary over time, region, and country. PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The Crew Motorfest | PS5, PS4  Race legendary vehicles in a never-ending festival of car culture. Explore the breathtaking Hawaiian archipelago, transformed into a premiere racing destination. From Honolulu’s city streets to rainforest trails, mountain roads and volcanic slopes, discover a wide variety of environments. Experience this motor paradise solo or with your crew, as you take the wheel of hundreds of iconic vehicles and participate in thrilling races, themed events and unique challenges. Whatever aspect of car culture you enjoy, there’s something here for you. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered | PS5, PS4*  Experience the critically acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn with stunning new visuals and upgraded features. In a far future where colossal machines roam and rule the Earth, pockets of humanity survive in unique tribes among the lush, overgrown ruins of our long-lost civilization. Take up bow and spear as Aloy, a young machine hunter and outcast of her tribe, as she discovers her origins, the truth of this mysterious world, and her own destiny to save it from impending doom. *Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered will be available to PS5 players, and Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition will be available to PS4 players to download. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Football Manager 26 Console | PS5 In Football Manager 26 Console, football belongs to you and your vision. Savour the richest Match Day experience in series history with gloriously upgraded visuals and on-pitch details, from lighting to cutscenes and stadiums, that bring new levels of depth and drama. Every attack has more personality thanks to fresh motion capture and volumetric animations, while new controller shortcuts between highlights better empower you to tinker from the touchline. Immerse yourself in football’s most-watched league with the Premier League fully-licensed for the first time. It’s time to change the game. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Warriors: Abyss | PS5, PS4Take command of historic and masterful warriors in Koei Tecmo’s action roguelite, Warriors: Abyss. Challenge countless swarms of enemies and traverse the merciless trials of hell through victory and defeat. With over 100 heroes to choose from, summon allies and combine their unique traits to create your own powerful parties. Engage in impressive battles, rout endless hordes of enemies, and fight your way through the dead souls of hell. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Squirrel with a Gun | PS5 Squirrel, meet gun. As the neighborhood’s most obnoxious rodent, develop a knack (and a love?) for crime and mayhem in pursuit of golden acorns in this nutty sandbox shooter and puzzle platformer. Fight tooth, claw, and gun to escape a secret underground facility and defeat the Agents. Discover what an erratic squirrel is capable of with a gun in its paws (or just its paws) and how far how far this fuzzy fiend will go to collect its acorns.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The Casting of Frank Stone | PS5  The storytelling prowess of Supermassive Games meets the Dead by Daylight universe. The shadow of Frank Stone looms over Cedar Hills, a town forever altered by his violent past. As a group of young friends are about to discover, Stone’s blood-soaked legacy cuts deep, leaving scars across families, generations, and the very fabric of reality itself. Every decision you make shapes the story and impacts the fate of the characters within it. Brimming with emotional gut-punches and high-stakes horror, discover how a simple decision can become a truly heart-wrenching dilemma. Filled with spine-chilling twists, this dark original tale is certain to haunt you long after it’s over. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Monster Train | PS5  Monster Train brings a new strategic layer to roguelike deckbuilding, with a tactical twist: defend not one, but three vertical battlegrounds simultaneously as you fight to protect the final pyre against the forces of heaven. To take back hell, you’ll need to power up. Upgrade your champion, gain Pact Shards, recruit powerful units, upgrade cards, gain passive bonuses, or duplicate any card in your deck. With six monster clans (each with their own distinct gameplay and 10 levels to unlock), 25 covenant difficulty levels, and over 280 cards, you’ll never build the same deck twice. Only you can protect the final burning pyre from the forces of heaven and restore the inferno. PlayStation Plus Premium View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Wild Arms 4 | PS5, PS4 Their meeting was fate. Filgaia, a world left in ruins by a brutal war, stands still. Ten years have passed since peace was won — yet true healing has never come. Now, on these scarred lands, a new journey begins. Experience Wild Arms: 4 originally released on PlayStation 2, now enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. *PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe lineups may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day.

Title: An upgraded version of Roblox launches on PS5 today Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:00:03 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/04/14/an-upgraded-version-of-roblox-launches-on-ps5-today/ Roblox is getting a serious upgrade today with the launch of our native app for PlayStation 5. Built specifically for PS5, this version of Roblox is smoother and more responsive, with up to 30% faster load times. To celebrate the release, we sat down with the creators behind some of the most popular games on Roblox to learn about everything they’ve done to give you the best possible experience on PS5.  Designed for console Even though Roblox makes it easy to publish across different platforms, every creator we spoke to wanted to make sure their games felt as fun to play on a controller as they do anywhere else. That meant tweaking things like menu navigation to button layouts, and in some cases, it even inspired the creation of entirely new systems. Just ask Wingboy0, creator of the competitive 3D melee fighter Dueling Grounds. In a game where a perfectly-timed parry can mean the difference between victory and defeat, getting the controls right was top priority. “When Dueling Grounds was early in development, I spent a lot of time playtesting other console games on Roblox to better understand what players want from a high-quality action game,” said Wingboy0. “That led me to build the camera lock system so you never have to constantly readjust where you’re facing. You can focus purely on fighting your opponent.” Just as important as the controls is also figuring out clever ways for cross-platform players to communicate with each other. Take for example BlushCrunch Studio’s hit roguelike, mascot-horror game Dandy’s World. When a Twisted is closing in on a fellow Toon, the last thing you want is to be scrambling for a way to warn them. That’s where stickers come in handy. “Typing quickly on a console isn’t easy, so we created a way for players to chat and emote using stickers,” said Dandy’s World lead engineer KingMobMedia. JoeyStix, president of BlushCrunch, continued, “[The sticker system] was a huge win for us, since it meant console players could now communicate with mobile and PC players just as easily as they could on a keyboard.” Those are just a couple of ways Wingboy0, KingMobMedia, and JoeyStix have been approaching console development. And that’s just the start—now that Roblox is available natively on PS5, they have even more opportunities to add an extra layer to your immersion thanks to the DualSense controller’s cutting-edge haptics. We can’t wait to see what they come up with. A new level of detail The DualSense is just one part of what makes PS5 an exciting platform for studios, indie teams, and solo creators alike on Roblox. Visually speaking, PS5 is also a chance to show off their games in a new light. Case in point: NFL Universe Football. If you haven’t played, it’s the only officially licensed arcade football game on Roblox where you can join your friends and hit the gridiron together as any of your favorite NFL teams. We asked Voldex, the studio behind the game, to tell us what they’re looking forward to most now that Roblox offers native PS5 support. “NFL Universe Football already feels incredible on console, so being able to scale it up with the added power and performance of PS5 is really exciting,” said clxr, lead engineer at Voldex. itsjtech, Senior Product Manager at Voldex, agreed, noting they can add more content to the game without worrying about major performance hits: “The door is wide open for us to test the boundaries on what’s possible. I’m excited to see how we can push our visuals even further.” If you’re looking for something on the spookier side, Scary Shawarma Kiosk’s got you covered. It’s a cult-favorite horror game where you work a night shift serving increasingly strange and disturbing customers, all while keeping a lookout for any creepy anomalies. That eerie atmosphere feels even more palpable on PS5, creators kharbor_ykt and Graizorko tell us. “We finally have a platform that lets players experience the game as we envisioned it,” they said. “The atmosphere comes through much more clearly on more powerful hardware.” ​​ Something for everyone For many players on PS5, this will be their first real look at how much Roblox has evolved over the years. And all the creators we spoke to are ready to make a lasting impression. “Dandy’s World is really accessible for casual players, but there’s a lot of depth for hardcore players too,” said JoeyStix. “We have over 40 original characters to collect and master, each with their own unique abilities. And with procedurally generated floors and other gameplay elements, each run is different from the last.” “I think everybody who hasn’t tried Roblox yet will be very surprised by what’s been built on the platform,” said itsjtech. “The characters in NFL Universe Football may look blocky, but the quality of the gameplay speaks for itself. People are shocked when they realize this is on Roblox.” “We expect to reach players who enjoy atmospheric horror and console gaming but who didn’t previously think of Roblox as a platform for them,” the creators of Scary Shawarma Kiosk told us. Dueling Grounds creator Wingboy0 said, “The animations, the effort that went into every detail… I think PlayStation players are going to be genuinely impressed by what they find.” There’s never been a better time to find out for yourself. Download the Roblox app from the PlayStation Store today and start playing these great games, and more, on PS5 for free.

Title: "War is our reality": 4A reveal Metro 2039, a horror FPS inspired by Russia's invasion of Ukraine Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:15:20 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/war-is-our-reality-4a-reveal-metro-2039-a-horror-fps-inspired-by-russias-invasion-of-ukraine As teased earlier in the week, Metro 2039 has been fully unveiled as a "harrowing" singleplayer horror-shooter that – following the roaming Metro Exodus – takes the FPS series back to the ruins of a nuclear-ravaged Moscow. Per Kyiv-based developers 4A Games, however, it will be "told from a distinctly Ukrainian perspective," exploring the threat of autocratic tyranny with very much intentional parallels to Russia’s ongoing invasion of 4A’s home country. Set for release this Winter, Metro 2039 casts you as The Stranger, a mentally troubled (and, unlike original protagonist Artyom, fully voiced) survivor forced back down into the metro’s depths. Besides mutated monsters, he’ll also find himself up against the Novoreich, a new Fuhrer-led regime that’s seemingly managed to unite the underground’s warring factions – but with a campaign of "propaganda and misinformation" keeping everyone in line. Read more

Title: Cyber Knights: Flashpoint's latest update lets you two-time a pair of warring factions or ignore them completely Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:13:53 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/cyber-knights-flashpoints-latest-update-lets-you-two-time-a-pair-of-warring-factions-or-ignore-them-completely Don't you just love the smell of free stuff in the morning? That's exactly what developer Trese Brothers is offering up with the latest update for Cyber Knights: Flashpoint. The new update for the RPG is more of a wholesale expansion, or a new era as the devs describe it, called Ward War. It's all about territorial disputes, leaving you with the choice to pick a side, pick both sides, or just fob it off for something else entirely. Read more

Title: YouTuber who showcases "adult-oriented" Resident Evil Requiem and Stellar Blade mods claims Capcom's laywers asked him to take down over 1,000 videos Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:57:50 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/youtuber-who-showcases-adult-oriented-resident-evil-requiem-and-stellar-blade-mods-claims-capcoms-laywers-asked-him-to-take-down-over-1000-videos A YouTuber who showcases mods which stick characters from games like Resident Evil Requiem and Stellar Blade into skimpier costumes claims Capcom's legal team have sent him an email asking him to to pull over 1000 videos featuring "adult-oriented" mods for the publisher's games offline. Read more

Title: Even with ray tracing to buff out its bots, Pragmata performs a treat on PC Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:30:36 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/pragmata-pc-performance-best-settings Capcom’s hardware redemption continues with fatherly hack o’ shooter Pragmata, a smooth and low-end-friendly PC performer that’s far more Resident Evil Requiem than Monster Hunter Wilds. It’s maybe not quite on Requiem’s level of framerate abundance, and Pragmata struggles a teeny bit more on underpowered handheld PCs – which we both know means the Steam Deck – during its tougher stretches of polished moonbase corridors and electricity-spewing robofoes. But it does run well, especially by AAA standards, and matches Resi’s feat of producing a ray tracing setting that looks nice without pulverising your graphics card with a thousand gleaming hammers. Progress! Read more

Title: The Outer Worlds and Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag share an unlikely lesson: we make our own pirates Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-outer-worlds-and-assassins-creed-black-flag-share-an-unlikely-lesson-we-make-our-own-pirates “Let’s call this round a draw,” says Coach Stilley, his amiable New York drawl soothing what could have been a tense standoff. “You head back to your end of the field. I’ll regroup my team, and we’ll see where things take us in the second half. What do you say?” We’re several star systems away from New York, in the Halcyon colony set up by The Outer Worlds’ megacorps. And Coach Stilley’s team, the Firefly Freebooters, haven’t played tossball in a decade. Instead, they’re pirates-for-hire – carrying out raids for the highest bidder. What’s more, the players that made up Coach’s offensive line are lying dead at my feet – sizzled by my spaceship’s self-defence system during an attempted boarding. Read more