Title: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Studio Head Defends DLSS 5’s Slop Filter: ‘No Way Haters Will Stop This’ Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:06:13 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/dlss5-daniel-vavra-kingdom-come-deliverance-ai-slop-2000681874 Daniel Vávra leaps to the defense of the despised Nvidia tech, says it's just the 'uncanny beginning'

Title: Nintendo Will Charge More For Physical Games Starting With New Yoshi Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:17:09 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/nintendo-switch-2-yoshi-mysterious-book-physical-digital-2000681888 Digital versions of Nintendo-published games will be cheaper than the hard copies

Title: 6 Wild And Overdesigned Details Hidden In Crimson Desert Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:58:02 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/6-wild-and-overdesigned-details-hidden-in-crimson-desert-2000681849 From clumsy NPCs picking up after themselves to the sun being able to cook meat, here are some wonderful little details hidden in the massive RPG

Title: 91-Year-Old ‘Game Grandpa’ Crushes Resident Evil 9 Without A Walkthrough Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:55:01 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/91-year-old-game-grandpa-crushes-resident-evil-9-without-a-walkthrough-2000681862 Also: Sony walks away from its cool PlayStation concept car

Title: Epic CEO Tim Sweeney Pisses Everyone Off With ‘Out of Touch’ Response To Putting 1,000 Game Makers Out Of Work Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:17:35 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/tim-sweeney-epic-fortnite-layoffs-ceo-resign-2000681859 The pile-on includes some people calling on Sweeney to resign

Title: Crimson Desert's first patch aims at fixing controls, but it mostly affects mouse and keyboard Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:47:46 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/crimson-desert-patch-1-00-03-first-mouse-keyboard-ui-fixes Crimson Desert has been out for a few days now, and as positive as its been received by many players, the game suffers from several fundamental issues that anyone who’s played it has called out. Read more

Title: All the hype has already made Crimson Desert one of the biggest launches on Steam this year Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:49:30 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/crimson-desert-steam-launch-numbers Crimson Desert, the open-world action RPG off-shoot from Korean MMO Black Desert Online, has officially launched, nearly six years after it was initially revealed. The game has been building up a lot of momentum over the years, which recently coalesced to turn it into one of 2026’s most anticipated titles. Read more

Title: Crimson Desert Review: Story Buried in the Sandbox Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/crimson-desert-review Crimson Desert is a champion bodybuilder of a video game. Its gigantic world bulges with incredible scale, with shining graphical fidelity and a muscular combat system which excels at pulling poses with an undeniably impressive wealth of options. Read more

Title: Heartopia goes to the movies with its next event Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:53:56 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/heartopia-dreamlight-cinematics-festival-details Heartopia’s next in-game event has been announced, and it’s one you may not have seen coming. Developer XD Games revealed Dreamlight Cinematics Festival, an upcoming limited-time event that celebrates cinema and movie-making. Read more

Title: Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.7 brings Angels of Delusion to the battlefield with playable Nangong Yu Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:39:19 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/zenless-zone-zero-update-2-7-nangong-yu-hollow-champion-competition HoYoverse has delivered another Special Program for the second day running, this time for Zenless Zone Zero. The developer revealed the full details of Version 2.7, subtitled Champions Never Fall to the Past. Read more

Title: This Mario-Themed Switch Controller Is Only $30 Right Now Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:55:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/this-mario-themed-switch-controller-is-only-30-right-now/1100-6539013/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Amazon's Big Spring Sale is underway, and there are numerous offers available on all manner of products. One nice deal you can grab right now is for PowerA's Mario-themed Switch controllers.The PowerA wireless Switch controller featuring a Mario design and red color is discounted now from $50 to $30, for a savings of 40%. Prime members can get free shipping within two days. Get on Amazon This is an officially licensed gamepad that works with the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, though it does not have the C button that launches video and voice chat with GameChat. These features are going to be put behind a paywall starting April 1.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Is the Next Crossover Set, and You Can Preorder It Now Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:21:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/magic-the-gathering-marvel-super-heroes-is-the-next-crossover-set-and-you-can-preorder-it-now/2900-7636/ 2026 is an unprecedented year in Magic: The Gathering's history, with a record seven mainline sets dropping before year's end. After Secrets of Strixhaven launches in late April, Marvel Super Heroes is this summer's next big Universes Beyond crossover set after Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. You can preorder each item from Amazon and Best Buy before the set comes out in full on June 26. And like all other mainline Magic sets, Marvel Super Heroes includes plenty of sealed products for both new and veteran players alike to pad out their collections. Everything from booster packs, Commander decks, and Bundles are available, and this set also brings back the Jumpstart and Beginner Box products to help onboard newer spell slingers.Marvel Super Heroes is the next Marvel-centric mainline set after last year's Spider-Man, but will explore the much broader universe. Fans of both Magic and Marvel Comics will find something to love here, as the set promises to feature many of our favorite heroes, villains, locations, and story moments from throughout the comics' vast lore and history. From a card design perspective, it will be very interesting to see how many of these characters will translate to Magic mechanics, but if successful Universes Beyond releases like Final Fantasy are anything to go off of, Wizards of the Coast might have another hit on their hands.We've aggregated all the available sealed products launching alongside Marvel Super Heroes below, so be sure to browse through and find the deck or box you're interested in. Play Booster Box (30 Packs)$190 (was $210) | Releases June 26Play booster boxes are boxes of 30 Play booster packs. These are the best way for new players to build out their collection, or for hosting 8-player draft pods. Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Jumpstart Booster Box (24 Packs)$167.76 | Releases June 26Jumpstart booster packs are a much more unique way to play Magic while also cracking packs. Marvel Super Heroes Jumpstart booster packs each have a 1 of 51 possible themes, and opening two 20-card packs to combine into one Limited deck is the quickest way to get a game of Magic going. Preorder at Amazon Marvel Super Heroes Bundle$70 | Releases June 26Magic Bundles are the perfect gift for new players or a loved one. The boxes are relatively small, and the art on the storage boxes are great ways to store your collections. You'll receive:9 Play Booster Packs1 Collector Booster Pack15 Traditional Foil Basic Lands15 Nonfoil Basic Lands10 Full Art Basic Lands1 Spindown Life CounterRules InsertStorage Box Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Gift Bundle$90 | Releases July 17Gift Bundles are very similar to regular Bundles in that they include a handful of booster packs and come with a nice storage box for your collection, but have a few extra exclusive goodies. Each Marvel Super Heroes Gift Bundle comes with: 9 Play Booster Packs1 Collector Booster Pack1 Traditional Foil Alternate Art Promo Card15 Traditional Foil Basic Lands15 Nonfoil Basic Lands10 Full Art Basic Lands1 Oversized Spindown Life CounterFoil Storage Box Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Draft Night Kit$130 | Releases June 26Draft Night kits are best enjoyed by fans of Magic's Limited formats. Specifically, you'll use this kit to play a 4-player Pick-Two Draft pod, as it contains everything you'll need to run the tournament straight out of the box. Here's what you'll receive: 12 Play Booster Packs1 Collector Booster Pack90 Basic Lands10 Double-Sided Tokens Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Beginner Box$35 | Releases June 26The Marvel Super Heroes Beginner Box is designed for younger players and those new to Magic as a whole. It's focused on two players complete with decks and guides to help you through your first real match of Magic. Included in the box is:2 20-Card Tutorial Decks (Captain America and Iron Man)8 20-Card Half-Decks2 Playboards2 Spindown Life Counters2 Learn-to-Play Guides5 Double-Sided Tokens1 Rules InsertStorage Box Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Heroes United Scene Box$42 | Releases June 26Scene Boxes have been around since the Lord of the Rings crossover set. They make their return here with Marvel Super Heroes, and feature some of the most iconic characters we've grown to love over the years. Each one comes creates a massive collage using the included card arts. Here's what the box has inside:6 Traditional Foil Borderless Scene Cards6 Art-Only Scene Cards3 Play Booster Packs1 Paper Display Easel Preorder at Amazon Villains Unleashed Scene Box$42 | Releases June 26The Villains Unleashed Scene Box is exactly like the Heroes United Scene Box, but it features art of some of the most iconic Marvel supervillains to every grace our comic book pages and TV screens. You'll get:6 Traditional Foil Borderless Scene Cards6 Art-Only Scene Cards3 Play Booster Packs1 Paper Display Easel Preorder at Amazon Avengers Assemble Commander Deck$75 | Releases June 26Marvel Super Heroes launches with four different Commander decks, each featuring iconic characters from throughout Marvel's History. Avengers Assemble fittingly uses red, white, and blue mana, and focus around attaching equipment to your creatures and flooding the board with tokens. In each Commander deck you'll receive:100-Card Preconstructed Commander Deck30 Brand New Cards Exclusive to the Deck1 Legendary Creature Commander Card with Borderless art and Traditional Foil Treatment10 Double-Sided Tokens1 Deck BoxStrategy GuideRules Insert Preorder at Amazon Wakanda Forever Commander Deck$75 | Releases June 26The Wakanda Forever Commander deck is green and white, focusing on the King of Wakanda himself, Black Panther. You'll use Artifacts to power up your creatures and fight to become the Monarch for some extra card draw throughout the game. Here's what's included:100-Card Preconstructed Commander Deck30 Brand New Cards Exclusive to the Deck1 Legendary Creature Commander Card with Borderless art and Traditional Foil Treatment10 Double-Sided Tokens1 Deck BoxStrategy GuideRules Insert Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy The Fantastic Four Commander Deck$75 | Releases June 26The Fantastic Four Commander deck is unique in that features four different Legendary Creature cards you can pick as Commander, each representing the different members of the team. The deck itself emphasizes the use of noncreature spells to control the board and protect your Commanders. You'll receive:100-Card Preconstructed Commander Deck30 Brand New Cards Exclusive to the Deck4 Legendary Creature Commander Cards with Borderless art and Traditional Foil Treatment10 Double-Sided Tokens1 Deck BoxStrategy GuideRules Insert Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Doom Prevails Commander Deck$75 | Releases June 26The only Marvel Super Heroes Commander deck to focus on villains, Doom Prevails uses the Grixis shard (blue, black, and red) to take advantage of the Connive mechanic, which allows you to draw cards and fill your graveyard for overall deck synergy. Inside the box is:100-Card Preconstructed Commander Deck30 Brand New Cards Exclusive to the Deck1 Legendary Creature Commander Card with Borderless art and Traditional Foil Treatment10 Double-Sided Tokens1 Deck BoxStrategy GuideRules Insert Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Commander Deck Bundle$320.67 | Releases June 26If you're wanting to check out all four of Marvel Super Heroes' Commander decks, Amazon allows you to buy all four in one convenient bundle, potentially saving you a bit of money on shipping costs in the long run. Preorder at Amazon Collector's Edition Commander Deck Bundle$639.96 | Releases June 26You can also get each Marvel Super Heroes Commander deck in a premium Collector's Edition. You'll get everything you would in the regular Commander decks, but this time the included cards and tokens are printed using the beautiful Surge foiling. Preorder at Amazon Collector Booster Box (12 Packs)$450 | Releases June 26Collector Booster boxes are collections of 12 Collector booster packs. These are for the hardcore collectors and investors, which explains the premium price tag. With Collector boosters, you'll have a much higher chance of cracking chase cards, foils, and alternate art cards that could be quite expensive on the secondary market. See at Best Buy Play Booster Pack (15 Cards)$7 | Releases June 26Play booster packs are the meat and potatoes of any Magic: The Gathering release. While Play booster boxes are the quickest way to build a collection, you can purchase Play booster packs individually. Each 15-card pack comes with 6 to 9 common cards, 3 to 5 uncommons, and 1 to 4 rare or Mythic Rare cards, with one card of any rarity guaranteed to be a traditional foil. See at Best Buy Collector Booster Pack (15 Cards)$42 | Releases June 26Just like Play booster packs, Collector booster packs can be purchased individual, but at a significantly higher price due to the expected value from any given pack. While these also contain 15 cards, the rarity breakdown is bit different compared to Play boosters. Each one comes with the chance for 9 to 13 traditional foil cards, with 5 rare of Mythic Rare cards. There's also the chance for your cards to sport the Borderless, Special Guest, or Serialized Headliner cards, and you have a less than 1% chance to open a Headliner Mythic card. See at Best Buy

Title: Nintendo Switch 2 Digital And Physical Games Will Soon Differ In Price Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:10:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-2-digital-and-physical-games-will-soon-differ-in-price/1100-6539011/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Nintendo has announced that starting in May, digital versions of games it releases exclusively for the Switch 2 will have a different price tag than the physical version.The company shared the news on its official website on March 25. Beginning with preorders for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, a side-scrolling platformer that launches on May 21, digital Nintendo Switch 2 games "will have a [Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price] that is different from physical versions." This means that, from May onward, any Nintendo game that's exclusive to the Switch 2 will have two difference prices between the digital and physical versions."Nintendo games offer the same experiences whether in packaged or digital format, and this change simply reflects the different costs associated with producing and distributing each format and offers players more choice in how they can buy and play Nintendo games," the company said in the news release. "As always, retail partners set their own prices for physical and digital games, and pricing for each title may vary."Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: CoD: Black Ops 7 And Warzone Season 3 Adds New Maps, More Guns, And New Verdansk POI Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/cod-black-ops-7-and-warzone-season-3-adds-new-maps-more-guns-and-new-verdansk-poi/2900-7638/ Activision has revealed the full roadmap and details for Season 3 of Black Ops 7 and Warzone on April 2. This new season of Call of Duty brings a new battle pass, more guns to unlock, additional maps, and more. Warzone's Verdansk gets a new point-of-interest at launch, Endgame goes free-to-play, and a new Zombies map arrives at the midseason update. All the major highlights of the new season can be found below. New weapons to unlockSeason 3 is loaded with six free DLC weapons to unlock. Some weapons will be available in the battle pass and others will arrive later in the season.The Season 3 arsenal includes:MK35 ISR assault rifle (Battle pass)VST submachine gun (Battle pass)Strider 300 sniper rifle (In-season challenge or event)1911 pistol (In-season challenge or event)Siren special weapon (In-season challenge or event)Katana melee weapon (In-season challenge or event)Additionally, the update will include new attachments such as an underbarrel shotgun for the Shadow SK sniper rifle and a spear gun for the X9 Maverick assault rifle. New battle pass and BlackCellAs to be expected, there's a new battle pass to level up in Season 3. The battle pass features 119 pieces of unlockable content (excluding BlackCell) and includes three base weapons to unlock.Cole "Javelin" Donovan is the headlining operator for the standard Season 3 battle pass. For BlackCell, the season's exclusive operator is a winged Valkyrie soldier. One Valkyrie is unlocked with the purchase of the BlackCell pass, and two additional Valkyrie variants are available to earn with in-game challenges. All three can be seen in the image above.The paid $10 pass is needed in order to unlock all the standard pass rewards, and the $30 BlackCell bundle returns for those wanting even more cosmetics to unlock.Purchasing the battle pass will offer the following instant-unlock rewards:10% Battle Pass XP boostThe "Grasp" operator skin for the new Javelin operator plus a BlackCell variant for those who purchase BlackCellThe "Tally" legendary blueprint for the AK-27 assault rifleThe "High Altitude" weapon charmThe "Corvo" large decalPlayers who purchase and complete the Season 3 battle pass will earn the following completion rewards:The "Riven" ultra operator skin for Javelin plus a BlackCell variant for those who purchase BlackCellThe "Kinetic Demise" legendary blueprint for the Maddox RFB assault rifle200 CoD PointsThe "Aerial Drop-In" animated calling cardThe "Regeneration" animated emblem"Near Death Experience" GobbleGums (x2) New seasonal eventsZombies mode gets the Survivors of Ash challenge event, which allows players to earn new cosmetic rewards while playing the season's new Ashwood survival map. The rewards include camos, a weapon charm, shotgun blueprint, and more.The Lost Outpost event is available to participate across all modes. Players will collect trophies dropped by eliminated enemies to earn new event rewards. The rewards include several cosmetics and the season's new Strider 300 sniper rifle.Additional events will arrive with the midseason update. New seasons of Ranked PlayNew seasons of Ranked Play arrive in both multiplayer and Warzone. There are new seasonal rewards to earn for both modes.For Warzone, Season 3 introduces map rotation for Ranked Play Resurgence. Players will be able to compete on both Haven's Hollow and Rebirth Island, and the map is randomly assigned each match. Black Ops 7 multiplayer mapsSeason 3 will introduce several multiplayer maps. Some of these are brand new and others are familiar classics from past Black Ops games.The following maps are included with the launch of the season:Beacon (Brand-new 6v6 map)Abyss (Brand-new 6v6/2v2 map)Trident (Brand-new 20v20 Skirmish map)Plaza (BO2 remastered 6v6 map)Gridlock (BO4 remastered 6v6 map)More maps arrive with the midseason update. This includes Onsen as a brand-new small map, and Hacienda and Summit arrive as remastered maps from past Black Ops games. Free Run returnsIn addition to the standard multiplayer maps, a special obstacle map arrives to Black Ops 7 with the midseason update. Ascent is an obstacle map designed specifically for the return of the Free Run mode from Black Ops 3.Free Run is all about traversing an obstacle course as quickly as possible, and players will be able to test their movement skills across 10 zones within the Ascent map. More multiplayer modesA few familiar game modes return in Black Ops 7. Demolition arrives at launch, while Snipers-Only and the headshot-themed Aim High mode return later in the season.The midseason update also includes two brand-new game modes with Heat Wave Havoc and Freeze Tag.The Heat Wave Havoc limited-time mode challenges players to raise their "Heat Level" by supporting the team with non-lethal cooperative actions in a moshpit playlist of Team Deathmatch, Kill Confirmed, Domination, and Hardpoint. Cooperative actions include revealing enemies, scrambling enemy radars, capturing objectives, and more.Raising the Heat Level will provide players with the following bonuses:Low Heat: Faster Field Upgrade recharge.Medium Heat: Faster movement, sprint-to-fire speed, and mid-air mobility.Hot: Faster weapon reloads, ADS speed, and swap speed.Extra Hot: Equipment refills after eliminating enemies.Extra Extra Hot: Increased damage and score for headshots.For Freeze Tag, players will now become frozen instead of being eliminated when dealt lethal damage. Freezing rival players will earn score points. Fellow teammates can save their incapacitated allies by reaching and defending their frozen forms, helping to unthaw them in time to rejoin the fight. The first team to reach the score limit wins. Zombies gets more contentSeason 3 launches with the Ashwood area of Ashes of the Damned as a new Survival map experience. Directed Mode is added for Season 2's Paradox Junction map.Zombie Battle also arrives as a new mode for 2-4 players. This mode takes place in the starting arenas for each round-based map, and players can face off against up to three other players in a free-for-all where players share the same space while fighting off their own hordes.Unlike the Grief mode in Black Ops 6, players can't hurt each other or use any equipment to affect them. Door Buys, Exfil, and GobbleGum features are restricted, and the last player standing wins. New Zombies map at the midseason updateA new round-based Zombies map arrives with the midseason "Reloaded" update. The map is called Totenreich, and it's briefly teased as a remote Norwegian fishing town trapped in time after experiments warped the entire island into the Dark Aether. Endgame goes free-to-play and adds new contentBlack Ops 7's campaign Endgame mode goes free-to-play for a limited time. Endgame mode will be accessible from the Warzone menu. Activision didn't detail how long this free access will last, but players can squad up for Endgame without any purchase necessary for a limited time.By default, players who do not own Black Ops 7 will have four Endgame operators to choose from: Mason, Anderson, 50/50, and Samuels.Operations is a new feature added into Endgame, which is a series of strict objectives designed to be cleared across multiple matches. Season 3 kicks off with Operation Poison Pill, and there are Operation rewards for each objective completed. These rewards include a new weapon blueprint, emblem, double XP token, loading screen, and more.A new skill track and abilities are also included with Season 3. Warzone's Verdansk gets a new POILaunch Pad arrives as a new major point-of-interest for Verdansk with the launch of Season 3. Launch Pad is a massive complex with multiple structures, and it's located near the shoreline just south of Promenade. Big map rotation for WarzoneFinally, players can experience a rotation of maps for big map battle royale. Avalon, the Black Ops Royale map, will be added into a map rotation with Verdansk. For standard battle royale, Avalon will feature Warzone's Gulag to give players a second chance in the fight. There will be a rotation of three different Gulag variants. New movement mechanics and equipmentPreviously limited to Black Ops Royale, the grapple-hook and wall-jump mechanics are being added to both standard battle royale and Resurgence modes.Black Ops 7's EMP grenades arrive at the launch of Season 3, while the cluster grenades will be added with the midseason update.The midseason also includes a new equipment type for Warzone called Spikes. Spikes are described as experimental military stimulants that enhance a player's operator, and these are purchased from Buy Stations.Players can from three types of Spikes:Armor Salvaging: Immediately gain an equipped armor plate after eliminating an enemyProne Firing: Greatly reduce weapon recoil while crouched or proneHandicraft: Regenerate equipment over time

Title: Lego Lord Of The Rings Book Nook Is On Sale For A Nice Price Right Now Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:10:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lego-lord-of-the-rings-book-nook-is-on-sale-for-a-nice-price-right-now/1100-6539005/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Amazon's Big Spring Sale is going on now, and one of the best deals we've found is for a popular Lego Lord of the Rings item. It's a fitting day for a discount, too, as March 25 is Tolkien Reading Day.Amazon is currently selling the Lego Icons The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook Kit for a nice discount. It's marked down from $130 to only $109, which represents a savings of 16%. See at Amazon Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: The best board games to buy in Amazon's Spring Sale Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:38:55 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/amazon-spring-sale-board-games-2026/ Amazon sales can yield some screaming deals, but you'll often have to scrounge through a mountain of duds to find the true gems. Whether you're looking for something for your next family game night, or looking to dip a toe into some more complex tabletop strategy games, if you haven't picked up these iconic board games yet, now's your best chance.

Title: Nintendo plans to price digital and physical Switch 2 games differently Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:26:17 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/physical-vs-digital-switch-2-games-pricing/ Starting with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book in May, Nintendo will start implementing a new pricing strategy for its first-party games, the Japanese publisher announced. From then on, physical and digital Nintendo games will have a "different" manufacturer's suggested retail price, Nintendo said in a press release.

Title: 'Kiln repair at the Kilnden Workshop' quest walkthrough in Crimson Desert Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:24:50 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/crimson-desert-kiln-repair-at-the-kilnden-workshop-quest-walkthrough-mysterious-pot/ Kiln repair in Crimson Desert is more complex than you might think, as it involves fuel orbs, broken cables, mysterious symbols, and lots of rubble. At the start of Chapter 4, "The Price of Knowledge," you'll go on a mission to get a "Mysterious Pot" at the Kilnden Workshop. Here, a dwarven craftsman will ask you to repair the broken kiln, or rather kilns, as you must fix three kilns in total, plus a broken generator.

Title: Star Wars needs to fix the sequels the way it did the prequel trilogy Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:19:23 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/star-wars-sequel-trilogy-fixed-like-clone-wars/ "I think the sequels are no more polarizing than the prequels were when they came out," Brian Herring, actor and operator behind the Star Wars sequel trilogy’s most beloved droid, BB-8, said in an interview with Gamereactor. It’s an opinion that, in and of itself, is pretty controversial, depending on where you stand on either the prequels or the sequels. But there's one thing standing in the way of Herring’s prediction coming to pass: Lucasfilm needs to be brave enough to give the sequels exactly what saved the prequels in the minds of fans.

Title: Two Steam games had a similar idea, but only one is a top seller Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:14:30 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/retro-rewind-99-steam-video-store-sims/ One of the biggest surprises on Steam this March was Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator, a management game harking back to the golden age of Blockbuster. The indie game, which was developed by two people in Canada, recently celebrated its 100,000 copies sold milestone, a figure that immediately catapults it into a rare echelon of successful Steam games. Even now, amid Steam's Spring Sale, the lighthearted simulator sits comfortably between games like Resident Evil Requiem and Marathon on the PC storefront's top sellers.

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: NVIDIA Virtualizes Game Development With RTX PRO Server Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:30:07 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/gdc-2026-virtual-game-development/ Game development teams are working across larger worlds, more complex pipelines and more distributed teams than ever. At the same time, many studios still rely on fixed, desk-bound GPU hardware for critical production work. At the Game Developers Conference (GDC) this week in San Francisco, NVIDIA is showcasing a new approach to bring together disparate workflows using virtualized game development on NVIDIA RTX PRO Servers, powered by NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs and NVIDIA vGPU software. With the RTX PRO Server, studios can centralize and virtualize core workflows across creative, engineering, AI research and quality assurance (QA) — all on shared GPU infrastructure in the data center.  This enables teams to maintain the responsiveness and visual fidelity they expect from workstation-class systems while improving infrastructure utilization, scalability, data security and operational consistency across teams and locations. Simplifying Complex Workflows As game development studios scale, hardware can often sit underutilized in one location while other teams wait to access it for production work. QA capacity is hard to expand quickly. Over time, workstation hardware, drivers and tools diverge, making bugs harder to reproduce. AI workloads are often isolated on separate infrastructure, creating more operational overhead.  The NVIDIA RTX PRO Server helps studios move from workstation-by-workstation scaling to centralized GPU infrastructure. Studios can pool resources, allocate performance by workload and support parallel development, testing and AI workflows without expanding physical workstation sprawl. Centralized GPU infrastructure enables studios to run AI training, simulation and game automation workloads overnight, then dynamically reallocate the same resources to interactive development during the day, improving overall utilization and reducing idle capacity. The NVIDIA RTX PRO Server supports virtualized workflows for 3D graphics and AI across the game development lifecycle for: Artists: Providing virtual RTX workstations for traditional 3D and generative AI content-creation workflows. Developers: Powering consistent, high-performance engineering environments for coding and 3D development. AI researchers: Offering large-memory GPU profiles for fine-tuning, inference and AI agents. QA teams: Enabling scalable game validation and performance testing using the same NVIDIA Blackwell architecture used by GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs. This allows studios to support multiple teams — including across sites and contractors — on one common GPU platform, improving collaboration and reducing debugging issues that can arise from disparate hardware. Supporting AI and Engineering on Shared Infrastructure AI is becoming a core part of everyday game development, spanning coding, content creation, testing and live operations. As these workflows expand, studios need infrastructure that can support AI alongside traditional graphics workloads without introducing separate, siloed systems. With the RTX PRO Server, studios can support coding agents, internal model experimentation and AI-assisted production workflows without spinning up a separate AI stack for every team. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPU features a massive 96GB memory buffer, enabling developers to run multiple demanding applications simultaneously while supporting AI inference on larger models directly alongside real-time graphics workflows. NVIDIA Multi-Instance GPU (MIG) technology partitions a single GPU into isolated instances with dedicated memory, compute and cache resources. Combined with NVIDIA vGPU software, MIG can help studios securely allocate GPU capacity across users and workloads. In combined MIG and vGPU configurations, a single RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPU can support up to 48 concurrent users, maximizing utilization while maintaining performance isolation. Enterprise-Ready Deployment for Game Studios NVIDIA RTX PRO Servers are designed for enterprise-grade data-center operations. Studios can deploy virtual workstations on RTX PRO Servers via NVIDIA vGPU on supported hypervisor and remote workstation platforms. That means RTX PRO Servers can fit into studios’ existing infrastructure and IT practices, rather than requiring one-off deployments. Major game publishers already use NVIDIA vGPU technology to scale centralized development infrastructure and improve efficiency at studio scale. ​Learn more about the NVIDIA RTX PRO Server. See these workflows live by joining NVIDIA’s booth 1426 at GDC or attending NVIDIA GTC, running March 16-19 in San Jose, California.  See notice regarding software product information.

Title: March Into the Cloud With 15 New Games Coming to GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:00:30 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-march-2026-games-list/ March is in full bloom, and that means a fresh wave of games heading to the cloud. 15 new titles are joining the GeForce NOW library this month. Leading the March lineup is Pearl Abyss’ Crimson Desert, an open‑world action‑adventure set in a war‑torn fantasy land, alongside plenty of other games to explore. Whether looking to shake off the winter blues or jump into some bracket‑worthy gaming action, there’s something for everyone in the cloud. March into the cloud and see what’s new — and keep an eye on GFN Thursdays all month for more updates. This week kicks off the month with eight new games. March Gaming Madness In LORT we trust. LORT dials chaos up to 11 and snaps the knob clean off. Big Distraction’s off‑the‑rails adventure hurls players into a world where every corner hides a bad idea waiting to become a great story, powered by wild weapons, weirder characters and “Did that just happen?” moments. Catch every glorious disaster in full fidelity and play it on GeForce NOW, available this week. Here’s are this week’s eight new additions: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (New release on Xbox, available on Game Pass, March 3, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered (New release on Steam, available March 3) Esoteric Ebb (New release on Steam, available March 3) The Legend of Khiimori (New release on Steam, available March 3, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Slay the Spire 2 (New release on Steam, available March 5) Docked (New release on Steam, available March 5) Death Stranding Director’s Cut (Steam, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) LORT (Steam) And look forward to the games coming throughout the rest of the month: John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando (New release on Steam, March 12, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Everwind (New release on Steam, March 17) Crimson Desert (New release on Steam, March 19) Screamer (New release on Steam, March 23) Nova Roma (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, March 26) Legacy of Kain: Ascendance (New release on Steam, March 31) Subliminal (New release on Steam, March 31) February in the Books In addition to the 24 games announced last month, 18 more joined the GeForce NOW library: Anno: Mutationem (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Blizzard Arcade Collection (Ubisoft Connect) Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle (Steam) Capcom Fighting Collection (Steam) Diablo (Ubisoft Connect) Diablo + Hellfire Expansion  (Ubisoft Connect) Diablo II: Resurrected (Ubisoft Connect) Galactic Civilizations 3 (Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store) KILLER INN (Steam) Mega Man 11 (Steam) MotoGP22 (Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store) Spellcasters Chronicles (Steam, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) STALCRAFT: X (Epic Games Store) Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection (Steam) Torment: Tides of Numenera (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) TCG Card Shop Simulator (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Trine Enchanted Edition (Epic Games Store) Trine 2: Complete Story (Epic Games Store) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below, then see what Blue Thunder Gaming thinks of GeForce NOW.  

Title: The Nightmare Returns in the Cloud: GeForce NOW Unleashes Capcom’s ‘Resident Evil Requiem’ Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:48 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-resident-evil-requiem/ GeForce NOW’s anniversary celebration reaches a chilling crescendo as Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem creeps into the cloud — and the horrors look better than ever on a GeForce NOW Ultimate membership. To mark the occasion, a special launch bundle rises from the shadows, pairing the game with a yearlong Ultimate membership for a limited time. It’s not a celebration party without treats. GeForce NOW is also offering members a new reward to use in Delta Force. Suit up and grab it alongside 11 new games joining the cloud this week. The Nightmare Returns in the Cloud A new era of survival horror arrives with Resident Evil Requiem, the latest and most immersive entry yet in the iconic Resident Evil series. Experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft and dive into pulse-pounding action with legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Their journeys and unique gameplay styles intertwine into a heart-stopping, emotional experience that will chill gamers to their core. Requiem for the dead. Nightmare for the living. With GeForce RTX 5080-class power in the cloud, experience Requiem with lifelike lighting, full path tracing, ray‑traced reflections and cinematic realism at up to 5K resolution with high dynamic range, plus NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation for maximum performance. The Ultimate membership keeps every encounter smooth and immersive when streaming from powerful GPUs in the cloud. To celebrate GeForce NOW’s sixth anniversary, a special launch offer emerges from the fog: For a limited time, Resident Evil Requiem is included with the purchase of a 12‑month Ultimate membership. It’s the perfect way to return to the city of disaster and despair, now more haunting and beautiful than ever. Priority Package GeForce NOW marks six epic years in the cloud, and the party lands on the Delta Force frontline with a new reward drop. What a drop. Being a GeForce NOW member is rewarding. All members can get an edge in the Delta Force extraction and warfare game modes with a reward bundle packed with standard gear tickets, premium weapon XP tokens and armament vouchers to fine-tune loadouts and push every op further. Performance and Ultimate members gain even more battlefield muscle with an early unlock of the PP‑19 Bizon, a weapon that brings close-quarters stopping power to every mission. This special sixth-anniversary reward is available through Thursday, March 26, while supplies last. Redeem now and deploy. Ready, Set, Stream This week, members can look for the following: TCG Card Shop Simulator (New release on Xbox, available on Game Pass, Feb. 24) Blizzard Arcade Collection (New release on Ubisoft Connect, Feb. 25) Diablo II: Resurrected (New release on Ubisoft Connect, Feb. 25) Spellcasters Chronicles (New release on Steam, Feb. 26, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Resident Evil Requiem (New release on Steam, Feb. 27, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Anno: Mutationem (Xbox, available on Game Pass) ARC Raiders (Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) DEVOUR (Steam) Galactic Civilizations 3 (Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store) MotoGP22 (Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store) Torque Drift 2 (Steam) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. What's your bragging rights? Share the latest achievement you got in a game. — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) February 23, 2026

Title: Elevate your mission in Directive 8020 with PlayStation 5 Pro enhancements, out May 12 Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:00:20 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/03/25/elevate-your-mission-in-directive-8020-with-playstation-5-pro-enhancements-out-may-12/ Hi everyone, I’m excited to share how we’ve enhanced Directive 8020 for PlayStation 5 Pro, and how these upgrades help deepen the tension, clarity, and emotional impact at the heart of the game. Play Video From the very beginning, Directive 8020 was built around cinematic storytelling, player choice, and atmosphere you can feel onboard the deadly mission to Tau Ceti f. Hunted by an alien organism capable of mimicking its prey, the crew of the Cassiopeia must outwit their pursuers to make it home alive. Sharper visuals powered by PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution  One of the most noticeable enhancements comes from PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), Sony’s AI-driven upscaling technology. PSSR intelligently enhances image detail and clarity frame by frame, allowing environments, character models, and subtle environmental storytelling to appear crisp and well-defined. The metallic corridors of the Cassiopeia, the frost forming across a freezing medical lab, the distortion in a reflective visor, all of these details benefit from the added sharpness. Discover cinematic fidelity with PlayStation 5 Pro Directive 8020 is a cinematic narrative experience at its core. With the additional rendering power available, we’re able to present scenes with enhanced visual fidelity that supports the emotional weight of each moment. Character performances, subtle facial animations, and environmental detail all contribute to immersion. When you’re trying to decide who to trust, especially when two identical faces are staring back at you, those visual nuances matter. Face your fears with advanced ray tracing Lighting is one of the most powerful storytelling tools in horror. With advanced ray tracing, light behaves more realistically, bouncing naturally through corridors, reflecting off metallic surfaces, and casting shadows that feel grounded in physical space. Emergency strobes flare against bulkheads. Firelight flickers dynamically across a character’s face. Ice refracts light in a way that feels cold and unforgiving. Realistic lighting heightens tension in every corridor. You’re never quite sure what’s hiding just beyond the glow. Dynamic shadows reveal, and conceal, the threat Shadows aren’t just visual dressing in Directive 8020. They’re part of the language of fear. Dynamic shadow detail adds depth and movement to scenes, making environments feel less static and more unpredictable. A shifting silhouette might be nothing… or it might be an alien hunter watching. The added richness in shadow rendering enhances atmosphere in subtle but powerful ways, reinforcing the unease that runs through the entire experience. Smooth performance where every decision counts Performance isn’t just about numbers on a spec sheet, it’s about emotional timing. Directive 8020 is built around split-second decisions that permanently shape your story. When Anders is freezing in a failing medical lab and Mitchel is trapped in an inferno elsewhere on the ship, you don’t have time to deliberate forever. Your instinct takes over. Or when you’re faced with two identical versions of the same crew member, both claiming to be real, who do you trust? Smooth, consistent performance ensures those moments land exactly as intended. Inputs feel immediate. Camera movement remains fluid. Cinematic transitions hold their impact. The tension builds naturally, without technical friction pulling you out of it. In a choice-driven narrative game, responsiveness is part of storytelling. Designed with PlayStation 5 in mind Beyond visual enhancements, Directive 8020 was designed to make full use of PlayStation 5 features, particularly the DualSense controller. Especially due to the Supermassive legacy from Until Dawn in those tense “Don’t Move” moments from the PlayStation 3. We wanted interactions to feel instinctive in Directive 8020: You’ll instinctively reach for your flashlight in a pitch-black corridor. You’ll scan a room before entering a hatch. You’ll grab the wedge tool at the last possible second. All without taking your eyes off the danger around you. Haptic feedback puts the fear in your hands during choices and while using tools. The DualSense’s audio output crackles as a way for distant characters to communicate to you from across the vast ship through the messenger tool. Our goal was simple: make the controller your tool for survival and fully immerse you in the world, to keep you on the edge of your seat. Step aboard We’re incredibly proud of how Directive 8020 plays and feels on PlayStation 5 Pro. The enhancements refine the cinematic presentation, elevate lighting and shadow detail, and ensure smooth performance in the moments that matter most. If you’re ready to confront what’s waiting in the dark abyss of space, you can pre-order now on PlayStation 5 before Directive 8020 launches May 12. We can’t wait for you to board the Cassiopeia and face the choices that define your story.

Title: The Spring Sale comes to PlayStation Store March 25 Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/03/24/the-spring-sale-comes-to-playstation-store-march-25/ PlayStation Store’s Spring Sale begins tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25. For a limited time* you can enjoy deep discounts of up to 75% on a vast range of games that include iconic blockbusters, acclaimed classics, and more. *PlayStation Store Spring Sale promotion runs from Wednesday, March 25 at 00:00 AM PDT/BST/JST and finishes Wednesday April 22 at 11:59 PM PDT/BST/JST**. Each title may have different sale periods. Please refer to the information in the title details page.  **The promotion’s start and finish time may differ in certain regions. Game selection may differ by region.

Title: Virtual Hunter brings the pursuit to PS VR2 on May 27 Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:46:28 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/03/24/virtual-hunter-brings-the-pursuit-to-ps-vr2-on-may-27/ I’m Jesse Passoja from Korpi Games, lead designer on Virtual Hunter. Virtual reality is a lightning rod for all the things that make simulation games like ours click with the genre’s audience: Slower-paced, highly immersive experiences with a great range of freedom. However, the hunting genre was almost completely missing from VR when we started working on Virtual Hunter. Play Video We put all of our passion and knowledge from the past decades into the design to deliver the best game in the genre, and I’m honored to be able to give the PlayStation community some insight into what to expect when Virtual Hunter launches for PlayStation VR2 on May 27. I’ll also include some insight from Jaakko Asikainen, CTO over at VRKiwi, with whom we have the pleasure of working with as we deliver the game for this community. The PS VR2 version has been requested for years and, with his team, we gathered feedback from players so we could make the best use of things like the adaptive triggers, foveated rendering, and headset haptics while delivering the best port we can. Building the hunt from the ground up We focused on delivering a hunting experience in VR that players have wanted and more with Virtual Hunter. From realistic hunting mechanics and true-to-life weapon ballistics all the way to the massive open-world with day/night cycle and dynamic weather filled with animals meticulously designed to mimic their real-life counterparts. Core to the impact of these different systems intersecting and complementing each other is total player freedom in how they want to approach a hunt. Do you want to climb on a stand early in the morning and scan the tree line as you go? Or do you want to take a relaxing hike to the top of the mountain you spotted on the horizon? It is all up to the player and, since there’s a fresh spawn of animals, each hunt will be different. You’ll never know when the trophy of a lifetime shows up. That freedom extends to accessibility as well. Players can approach at their own pace with three different difficulty options, which affect animal senses and rewards. They’re easier to approach in Casual mode, and in Realistic, they are highly aware of their surroundings but yield higher monetary rewards. We also have a feature that gives you space to reflect and admire the progress you make on your many hunts: the trophy lodge. With our best-in-the-genre trophy mount system, players can freely place their favorite trophies around the lodge. There are several mount types available, varying from full body mounts to hanging ceiling mounts for pheasants, and players can add, change, and move them however they want.  Outside the lodge, you can find a shooting range and a 3D archery course where you can master your shooting skills. The trophy lodge brings a narrative layer unique to each player, serving as a blank canvas for players to paint their virtual hunting story, one trophy at a time. PS VR2 takes it to the next level Virtual Hunter includes specific settings that are crucial to players shaping their VR experience. There’s a dedicated seated mode, a variety of settings for weapon handling, and more. Further, coming to PS VR2 gives us a selection of options we didn’t have in the original version of Virtual Hunter that we’re excited to take advantage of. “PS VR2’s specific features are always exciting to work with. They’re fairly easy to implement but with great payoffs for players,” says Asikainen. “For example, we use the headset haptics to simulate branches and leaves going by your head while in the brush.” ”The main show, however, is the adaptive triggers, and we aimed for ultimate realism with them,” he continues. “It helps when there are lots of hunters and other hobbyists in the fan base who can give us feedback on things like the resistances we applied to the triggers for the different guns.” The bows in the game are draw-and-release, so they are very straightforward when pulling the triggers. The revolver, however, has a realistic double-action where a partial pull cocks the weapon and pulling further fires it. “All in all, the adaptive trigger feature is a must-have for any developer trying to do some kind of weapon simulation,” Asikainen concludes.  A trophy worth the wait Virtual Hunter is a technical and design feat that was challenging to accomplish with a small team and limited resources. It took a lot of time, research, and mistakes to succeed and we’re very proud of what we’ve accomplished. When the PS VR2 community gets their hands on Virtual Hunter, we want them to feel the thrill when they spot the first animal and successfully harvest it. It’s not always about the trophy, but the experience of the hunt as well. There is a lot to explore, new skills to master, and personal goals to achieve. Patience is a skill in immersive simulation experiences, and getting your first trophy is a feeling that will make it all worth it. We’re always open to hearing about our players’ experiences, so don’t hesitate to reach out with feedback or questions. Happy hunting! Virtual Hunter launches May 27 for PS VR2.

Title: Damon and Baby: hands-on with the ridiculous twin-stick shooter, out March 26 Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:00:26 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/03/23/damon-and-baby-hands-on-with-the-ridiculous-twin-stick-shooter-out-march-26/ Arc System Works and Executive Director Daisuke Ishiwatari are known for fighting games, and their upcoming game, Damon and Baby, is a huge shift. It’s an action-adventure game that’s defined by an overhead viewpoint, twin-stick shooter mechanics, a lighthearted, cartoonish art style, and a wry, satirical wit — a departure from series like Guilty Gear and BlazBlue. Damon and Baby is an expansive game that packs a surprising amount of depth and challenge. I recently played through the first 10 hours of Damon and Baby ahead of its release to get a first-hand feel for its blend of action mechanics and comedy stylings. You take on the role of Damon, a demon with aspirations for greatness, who has what turns out to be an unfortunate friendship with a priest. At the start of the tale, the priest shows up mortally wounded and entrusts Damon with a baby. Little does Damon know that, through supernatural shenanigans, the two have become inseparable, and if Damon wanders too far away from the baby, he’s instantly teleported back to her. Stuck with putting his demonic plans on hold to care for a cute child, Damon sets out to find a way to separate himself from the baby. But he quickly discovers that while he wants to get rid of the kid, there are demonic forces, led by Death, who will do anything to claim her. And while Damon is a curmudgeonly demon, it turns out he has a heart of gold, so he grabs some guns and sets about fighting through hordes of supernatural enemies. Fast, furious twin-stick combat And you will fight a lot of enemies in Damon and Baby, using a close-range melee strike and four different types of weapons: pistols, shotguns, machine guns, and rocket launchers. Each of the gun archetypes comes in all sorts of variations, sporting different stats and nuanced capabilities. Some guns might add additional bullets to their spread, pierce through enemies, or fire in powerful, short bursts rather than continuously. Each weapon is good for specific situations, encouraging you to change them up often as you fight all kinds of enemies. From easily-defeated knife-wielding spirits, to giant, flying, shield-wielding fiends, there’s a huge number of threats to deal with and you’ll have to constantly shift strategies in order to stay alive. Toss that baby! Damon and Baby gives you a few interesting tools to help you, as well. Before long, Damon realizes he can use that whole baby curse thing to his advantage, giving you the ability to throw the baby, which causes Damon to teleport to wherever she is and catch her. That move allows you to cover big gaps that you couldn’t normally jump over, and it serves as your primary dodge to escape enemy attacks. You’ll need to use that baby throw ability a lot, because enemies hit hard. While Damon and Baby might look cartoonish on the surface, it packs some serious challenges. Even normal enemies can be huge and powerful, but the bosses take things up a notch — like a giant, katana-wielding wolf dressed like he belongs in Kill Bill, or a moth who uses a massive sniper rifle against you in a grocery store. They’ll clobber you if you’re not on your game. Throwing the baby is also just one of the many abilities that help you explore its sprawling areas. As Damon earns a double-jump and wall jump, and “ultimate” abilities that let him do things like smash through certain kinds of objects, you can revisit earlier areas to discover secrets and power-ups, or earn money for buying new weapons. Damon and Baby’s levels are huge, and offer almost as many nooks and crannies to check as demons to shoot. Heaven and Hell have bureaucrats, too The thing I liked most in my preview of the game, though, was Damon and Baby’s comedic sensibility. It’s set in a world where demons, angels, and monsters are old hat for normal folks, and dealing with Heaven and Hell is mostly a bureaucratic annoyance, and it’s a paperwork snafu that costs Damon his powers at the start of the game. Damon’s ultimate goal is to get to Sedona — as in, Arizona — and he’s helped out by a demonic insurance agent, a vampire mafioso who transforms into a bat to help you in combat, and an angelic cook, among other weirdos. It’s a game that imagines a goofy supernatural world that’s full of spirits and creatures trying to help you save the world, but who still have to work within a society full of mundane tasks and arbitrary rules. The absurdity leads to a lot of good jokes, especially as Damon complains his way through the journey. You’ll get a chance to explore the enormous, ridiculous world of Damon and Baby when it launches on PS5 and PS4 on March 26.

Title: Peni Parker revealed for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls  Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:56:49 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/03/22/peni-parker-revealed-for-marvel-tokon-fighting-souls/ Hello everyone, I’m Takeshi Yamanaka, Producer of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Earlier today at the Arc World Tour 2025–2026 Finals in Korea, we revealed the second team to appear in the game: the Amazing Guardians. If you haven’t seen the latest Team Reveal Trailer yet, be sure to check it out below. Play Video A new team takes the stage: The Amazing Guardians View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The Amazing Guardians are a team made up of heroes from a new generation. Leading the group is your friendly-neighborhood Spider-Man (voiced by Josh Keaton), who answers the call with both great power and great responsibility. He’s joined by the up-and-coming Ms. Marvel (voiced by Dalia Rooni), the profit-seeking space pirate Star-Lord (voiced by Scott Porter), and the interdimensional gadget whiz Peni Parker (voiced by Risa Mei).   How did these four heroes come together? How will they face an overwhelming threat? Can they work as a team despite their differences? You’ll find out in Episode Mode, where their story unfolds! New playable character: Peni Parker View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image One of the newly announced characters is Peni Parker. A Japanese-American student, Peni is a brilliant (and maybe a little eccentric) young scientist. She pilots SP//dr, a powerful mech suit created by her father, and fights as the spider hero of a parallel universe. In MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, Peni brings SP//dr into battle, using a wide range of gadgets and unique tools to improvise strategies on the fly. Though she grew up in the United States, Peni occasionally slips into speaking Japanese. Keep an ear out for how this detail is brought to life across different language voiceovers. Our Master of Ceremonies appears: The Promoter View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The trailer also introduces a mysterious new figure known as the Promoter (voiced by Sabrina Fest). Her true name is Xirena Awhina, and she’s an Elder of the Universe — an ancient alien race that has existed across the cosmos since time immemorial. True to her title, Xirena travels the galaxy organizing entertainment on a supernova scale. The Promoter invites our heroes to a high-stakes tournament that will determine the fate of planet Earth. How will our heroes, and villains, rise to the challenge? And is the Promoter acting alone? Stay tuned… more will be revealed soon. New feature: Automatic Team Name Generation View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image We know players love building their own four-character dream teams—and giving them a name to match. Starting with the latest build, we’ve added a fun new feature: Automatic Team Name Generation. (No, we didn’t patent it!) Based on your selected characters, the game automatically creates a team name that references Marvel lore. The name appears on screen and is even announced by a ring announcer. Try out different combinations to discover cool, surprising, or just plain fun team names. Improvements based on the Closed Beta tests feedback Based on feedback from our two Closed Beta tests last year, we’ve made a number of refinements and improvements to the game. Watch this video for an overview of the latest gameplay changes. Detailed patch notes are available on the Discord Server. To everyone who played the demo and shared their thoughts—thank you! Our development team is continuing to fine-tune the experience right up until launch. Play the latest demo at EVO Japan 2026 Next, we’ll be bringing the latest hands-on demo to EVO Japan 2026, taking place in Tokyo from 1- 3 May. This build will feature Peni Parker as a playable character, along with the Knowhere battle stage, which is closely tied to the Amazing Guardians team, bringing the total of playable characters to 12 and 4 stages to choose from at EVO Japan. If you’re attending EVO Japan, we’d love for you to stop by and give it a try. See you at EVO Japan 2026!

Title: Coexist with a capricious, rusty moon in Amberspire, the new isometric city-builder from the creator of The Banished Vault Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:36:08 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/coexist-with-a-capricious-rusty-moon-in-amberspire-the-new-isometric-city-builder-from-the-creator-of-the-banished-vault I am shocked to discover that this is the first time we've written about Amberspire, the new sci-fi city builder from Nic Tringali, developer of starfaring monastic strategy game The Banished Vault. Shocked, I tell you! It's set on a gas giant moon, looks a bit like isometric Sable, features dice with arcane symbols, and challenges you to "cohabit" with an ecology of ooze, silica and rust, rather than turning everything into a mall. It's the kind of speculative fiction racket an eco-vibing hipster like myself goes crackers over, and here I am announcing Amberspire to you with the release barely a month away on 6th May. I can only hang my head in shame, and offer you this trailer. Read more

Title: I was the untitled goose in Big Walk, the balmy new open world co-op puzzler from House House Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/i-was-the-untitled-goose-in-big-walk-the-balmy-new-open-world-co-op-puzzler-from-house-house House House were kind enough to keep a video of my hands-on session with Big Walk, filmed by one of the participating PRs. Generally, a full video of a preview event including player audio is a lifesaver for a journalist, struggling to keep notes while pushing buttons. But in this case, I don't want to watch the Big Walk video, because then I would hear what the other players were saying when I wasn't there. You see, I fell down a cliff midway through Big Walk, and spent the night floundering about in the ocean. Eventually, a developer armed with a big, ball-shaped lamp tracked me down and ushered me back up, hoisting me onto his shoulders so that I could leap to a rock. Nights in Big Walk last moments. I was gone for the length of a luxurious toilet break. But still, those were moments in which the others were gathered, waiting for me. Perhaps they were making fun of me. I don't want to know. Read more

Title: Crimson Desert might be an open world jumble of loose ends, but I can't resist its sexy towers and ghost trains Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:04:25 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/crimson-desert-might-be-an-open-world-jumble-of-loose-ends-but-i-cant-resist-its-sexy-towers-and-ghost-trains Phwoar, look at that striking steeple on the horizon, I thought after arriving in Crimson Desert’s first town. I was playing a man I was fairly sure I couldn’t give a toss about, embroiled in a conflict I also couldn’t give a toss about, but that tower. Man, it took my breath away. Who could dwell within it? Who first built it? Can I climb it? Where did they get all of that stone? These questions buzzed around my belfry-addled brain. ‘Hey, stay on track,’ argued another bit of my grey matter, ‘you’ve got a train to find’. ‘Train can wait,’ I replied, ‘must take in the visual majesty of this faraway tower and maybe visit it to see if there’s anything interesting to do there’. Read more

Title: This SSD enclosure is one of my most-used PC gadgets, and you can get it for 30% off Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:45:28 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/this-ssd-enclosure-is-one-of-my-most-used-pc-gadgets-and-you-can-get-it-for-30-off One of my most useful tech purchases in recent times hasn't been anythng big or flashy, but a humble Ugreen SSD enclosure. It essentially takes any spare M.2 drive you might have laying around and turns it into a fast external SSD, with minimul fuss and for a lot less cash than just buying a whole new portable drive. I've done this with a 2TB Crucial P310 I had left over, and it's worked a treat for the last year. At Amazon, it's down to £16 in the UK and $16 in the USA. The latter is for Amazon's Spring Sale in the States, while the one in the UK is more of a cyclical discount, judging by the price history. Read more

Title: The Asus ROG Strix XG27UCG, one of the dual-mode gaming monitor pioneers, has hit its lowest-ever price Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:14:09 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-asus-rog-strix-xg27ucg-one-of-the-dual-mode-gaming-monitor-pioneers-has-hit-its-lowest-ever-price High-resolution monitors have become a lot cheaper over recent years, in contrast to a most internal component types, which are currently in a race to see who can plunge us into financial destitution the fastest. It wasn’t that long ago that the 4K, 160Hz, 27in panel of the Asus ROG Strix XG27UCG would put it out of reach for anyone who didn’t have access to a sovereign wealth fund, yet here it is, discounted to just £319 / $299. That’s only about half what it would cost to buy a new graphics card capable of actually running 4K games. Read more