Title: Over 1,000 Mario Maker Levels Have Been Deleted, And It May Be Just One Person’s Fault Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:02:44 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/super-mario-maker-levels-deleted-reported-team-shell-2000685211 Nintendo Switch accounts are being suspended and thousands of Super Mario Maker levels are being wiped, potentially due to reports from one sour cheater

Title: Main Character Of Rockstar’s Cancelled Agent Found By Dataminer Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:11:22 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/main-character-of-rockstars-cancelled-agent-found-by-dataminer-2000685214 GTA V's source code leak provides some new info about the canned spy game first teased 20 years ago

Title: One Of The Best Gaming Trilogies Ever Is On Sale For Less Than A Sandwich Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:59:29 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/mass-effect-legendary-edition-sale-playstation-xbox-2000685209 Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is three games for an insane price for the next few days

Title: State Of Decay 3 Trailer Was Basically Fake As Dev Dashes Fan Hopes For Zombie Deer Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:21:29 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/state-decay-3-zombie-dear-trailer-fake-2000685190 A 2020 Xbox reveal trailer was a hype video for a game that didn't even sort of exist yet

Title: Double Dragon, River City Creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto Passes Away At 64 Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:52:29 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/double-dragon-river-city-creator-yoshihisa-kishimoto-passes-away-at-64-kunio-kun-2000685183 Inspired by his own troublemaking youth, Kishimoto’s arcade hit Renegade redefined video game beatdowns

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: Resident Evil fans have adopted a Love & Deepspace character as the son of Leon S. Kennedy and one of his potential spouses Date: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:47:36 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/resident-evil-fans-have-adopted-a-love-and-deepspace-character-as-the-son-of-leon-s-kennedy-and-one-of-his-potential-spouses In an intersection of my particular interests that I most certainly didn't have on my 2026 bingo card, fans of the Resident Evil franchise – and in particular its recently-released ninth main entry, Resident Evil Requiem – have suddenly become obsessed with a very different favourite of mine: sci-fi otome gacha mobile game Love and Deepspace. Read more

Title: Caleb's third Myth has finally arrived in Love and Deepspace, and it's good news for all the husbandbro fans out there Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:46:11 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/love-and-deepspace-caleb-third-myth Love and Deepspace’s latest update is here, adding a new Memory Pair for Caleb. The event is dubbed Ghosts' Final March, and it’s available now as part of a new Limited Wish Pool, as it has always worked. Read more

Title: Never one to lag behind HSR and ZZZ, Genshin Impact will introduce its own new pink-haired animal-themed girl in Version Luna 6 Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:25:30 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/genshin-impact-luna-6-new-mondstadt-area Today’s Genshin Impact Special Program has wrapped up, and it’s brought us some big news about the next major update. Luna 6 is the next phase in the action RPG’s story, titled Song of the Welkin Moon: Rondo - Augured Homecoming. Read more

Title: Starfield Free Lanes And Terran Armada Release Date And Times Confirmed Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:04:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/starfield-free-lanes-and-terran-armada-global-launch-times-confirmed/1100-6539229/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Since it first launched in 2023, Starfield has received numerous expansions and upgrades, and this month is a big one for Bethesda's sci-fi adventure game. Not only is it coming to PS5 consoles, but Starfield is also getting two updates--Free Lanes and Terran Armada. Both of these will be launching on April 7. If you're looking to jump into the new content--or you're planning to get Starfield for PS5--here's when it unlocks around the world:Starfield Free Lanes and Terran Armada launch times USAContinue Reading at GameSpot

Title: State Of Decay 3's Announcement Trailer Wasn't Actually The Game Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:21:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/state-of-decay-3s-announcement-trailer-wasnt-actually-the-game/1100-6539230/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Undead Labs' studio head Philip Holt has explained the six-year gap between when State of Decay 3 was announced and its re-reveal this past week.Holt told Sunny Games that State of Decay 3's announcement trailer from 2020 was not actually of the game. "There really wasn't a game or game team when we were working on that trailer, like, it was so early," he said, adding that only about four or five people were working on the game then."The game was in a Word document," he added, as reported by GamesRadar.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Steven Spielberg Is A Big Fan Of Resident Evil Reboot Director Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/steven-spielberg-is-a-big-fan-of-resident-evil-reboot-director/1100-6539227/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Legendary movie director Steven Spielberg has heaped praise on Zach Cregger, the director of the upcoming Resident Evil video game movie based on Capcom's iconic gaming franchise.Speaking to Empire, the E.T. and Jurassic Park director said he hasn't made a horror movie before and he may never, in part because Cregger's horror movie Weapons was so good."I haven't directed a horror film yet, and I've always wanted to, and someday I may. But there have been some great horror films out already that satisfy that itch. When I see a great horror film like Weapons, I don't have an itch I need to scratch," he said. "I see Weapons, and it doesn't make me want to make a horror film that's as scary or scarier than Weapons. It satisfies me so completely, it actually arrests my desire to someday make a really, really scary movie."Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Crimson Desert Patch Tries To Make Storage Less Frustrating Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:53:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/crimson-desert-patch-tries-to-make-storage-less-frustrating/1100-6539228/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Crimson Desert has received another patch that brings several important and welcome changes to the open-world action-adventure RPG. This includes addressing the game's biggest headache: storage space. However, there's a caveat this time.As part of Patch Version 1.02.00, which is available now on all platforms (with the Mac App Store version currently "in progress"), South Korean developer Pearl Abyss has expanded the number of storage slots you have access to in Crimson Desert. These storage slots, though, are found in Kliff's private storage chest in the Greymane's camp, which you unlock at the start of Chapter 3. You previously started with 240 slots in this lockbox, but now, depending on how much you build upon the camp, you can increase the number of storage slots to a maximum of 1,000.Greymanes, Patch Version 1.02.00 is rolling out. This patch adds the Headgear Visibility option, private storage capacity increase of up to 1000 slots depending on the Greymane camp expansion level, and more.The patch is available on Steam and EGS. PlayStation, Xbox, and Mac… pic.twitter.com/b4SbaHeE80 — Crimson Desert (@CrimsonDesert_) April 4, 2026 This is a welcome addition, particularly considering how frustrating storage has been since the game's March 19 launch on consoles and PC. Across reviews, including GameSpot's 7/10 Crimson Desert review, the common refrain has been that inventory management is "aggravating" and "tedious" due to item abundance and space limitations. Pearl Abyss released a patch on March 29 that increased the number of storage slots on Kliff, but players still found the inventory-management system irksome. While this patch doesn't add more slots to Kliff's personal bag, the additional space to his private chest should help assuage some of the concerns regarding the amount of storage you have access to.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: It's Not A Switch 2 Mario Galaxy Bundle, But This Deal Is The Next Best Thing Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:13:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/its-not-a-switch-2-mario-galaxy-bundle-but-this-deal-is-the-next-best-thing/1100-6539226/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Nintendo has announced a new limited-time Switch 2 deal. Anyone who purchases the console can save $20 on the physical or digital version of Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 when bought together, and the special runs April 12 through May 9. Participating retailers include Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart. Normally $70, both games will cost just $50 with this offer.Arriving in the wake of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie--which is taking the global box office by storm--Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 includes both of the classic Wii games in one package. Considered to be two of the best 3D Mario games ever made, these interstellar adventures have also received a big update for Switch 2. In addition to an enhanced 4K resolution and improved user interface, players can also jump into extra storybook chapters, and a new Assist Mode makes them more accessible.The first Super Mario Galaxy game followed Mario on a journey across the cosmos to recover the stolen Power Stars from Bowser, and it introduced the fan-favorite character Rosalina. In Super Mario Galaxy 2, the adventure expanded to the distant reaches of space, and Yoshi joined Mario on his quest.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Andy Serkis' Animal Farm just got a new trailer, but you shouldn't watch it Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:04:44 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/andy-serkis-animal-farm-trailer-comparison/ If you weren't already aware that Andy Serkis, star of the Lord of the Rings and Planet of the Apes franchises, was making a new animated adaptation of George Orwell's classic allegory Animal Farm, you may have been surprised to run across the new trailer for the film. Released Monday, it showcases a version of the story that looks a lot like Orwell's, except with modern kid-movie pacing, chase sequences, goofy gags, and a celebrity cast, including Seth Rogen and Glenn Close.

Title: Liar Game review: The long-awaited anime reels us in with its opening episodes Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:00:18 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/netflix-squid-game-inspiration-liar-game-anime-review/ Kaitani’s Liar Gamewas serialized between 2005 and 2015, and has been adapted into a Japanese tele-drama and two live-action films so far. Now, Madhouse, the production studio behind Parasyte: The Maxim and Perfect Blue, has finally given us a long-awaited anime adaptation. While only episode 1 of Liar Game has premiered on Crunchyroll so far, critics were given the first two episodes for review consideration.

Title: When does The Super Mario Galaxy Movie come to streaming, Blu-ray and DVD? Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:48:54 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/super-mario-galaxy-movie-streaming-release-home-video/ The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a certified box office hit, on par with its 2023 predecessor, The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Nintendo and Illumination's new animated Super Mario adventure is sure to have long legs during its theatrical run, and could score another $1 billion showing for the franchise — which is almost assured to get a third entry.

Title: When will George Washingtoad start appearing in the Super Mario movies? Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:02:44 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/george-washingtoad-super-mario-movies/ In a recent interview with Polygon, voice acting legend Eric Bauza talked all about his character in The Super Mario GalaxyMovie, the Toad General, whose adorable appearance is offset by his deep, commanding voice. Bauza also mentioned how, while people have been supportive of his portrayal, many Nintendo fans wish the character had actually been Toadsworth, Princess Peach’s longtime top Toad beginning with 2002’s Super Mario Sunshine. I, however, would like to advocate for another commanding Toad to get some respect as well: I’m talking about George Washingtoad, who’s been around more than a decade longer than Toadsworth.

Title: The announcement for this Xbox exclusive was kinda fake, dev reveals Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:16:26 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/state-of-decay-3-xbox-pc-cgi-trailer-undead-labs/ When a game is announced, it's common to witness CGI trailers that don't accurately represent what you end up playing. If that announcement is closer to a tease than a full-on reveal, one can reasonably assume that the game isn't ready to be shown or is still early in development. In those cases, I wouldn't blame anyone for wondering if there's really much of any game at all behind the scenes. But it's pretty rare for a studio to just come out and say that their hands were kind of empty when a game was unveiled.

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: 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: Wrath: Aeon of Ruin VR – Brutal Edition launches on PS VR2 April 9 Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:00:03 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/04/06/wrath-aeon-of-ruin-vr-brutal-edition-launches-on-ps-vr2-april-9/ In just a few days, Wrath: Aeon of Ruin VR – Brutal Edition comes to PlayStation VR2. Ahead of this week’s launch, we wanted to give PS VR2 players a closer look at what this project really is, what makes Brutal Edition different, and why this version of Wrath feels so at home on PlayStation. We’re also debuting our new gameplay trailer today, making this the right moment to step inside the Old World before the hunt begins. Play Video Wrath has always carried the bloodline of classic shooters. It was conceived in the same Quake engine lineage that played a major role in Team Beef’s formation, which made the project feel like a natural fit from the start. The speed was there. The old-school structure was there. The sense of pressure, movement, and hostile space was already there. In that sense, it feels fitting that Wrath has become Team Beef’s first officially licensed VR game, rooted in the very same shooter DNA that has defined so much of their work. But what emerged from that foundation has become far more than a straight VR Adaptation. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. Why this is the Brutal Edition This is not just a port of the existing game. Before Team Beef could truly make Wrath feel right in VR, they first had to fix and refine the version they inherited, then rebuild it around the things VR does best: speed, physicality, pressure, and presence. That is what Brutal Edition means. Wrath was not simply moved into a headset. It was sharpened, rebalanced, and rebuilt until it felt like it belonged there. A lot of that comes down to how the game moves and fights now. Wrath is built around momentum, and Brutal Edition leans into that harder than ever. A new slide mechanic keeps you low and aggressive without killing your speed. Blade dash has been turned into a real combat tactic, letting you cut lines, reposition under pressure, and stay on the attack instead of treating movement like a break between fights. Dual wielding is now a major part of the rhythm, giving players tighter control, reduced recoil, and access to alt-fire where it matters. Flick reloads keep the pace intact so the action never loses its bite. The rest of the experience has been rebuilt with the same philosophy. Artifacts are no longer simple screen prompts. They are physical objects you throw, break, deploy, and use under pressure. The UI has been moved onto the hand. The journal is now a physical book you pull over your shoulder and navigate in-world. The Shepherd now speaks, giving the world more presence and atmosphere. Blood, gore, and impact have all been pushed much further, because subtle was never going to be the goal here. Even new additions like slow motion and the way-point guidance system are in service of the same idea: make Wrath feel faster, clearer, more tactile, and more violent in VR. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. Why PS VR2 is the best way to experience it If Brutal Edition is the definitive version of Wrath, then PS VR2 is where that brutality hits hardest. It starts with performance. Wrath is a fast game, full of crowd pressure, violent movement, and split-second reactions, so clean native performance is not optional. On PS VR2, it runs at a smooth native 90Hz, with eye-tracked dynamic foveated rendering helping make that frame rate possible and built-in super-sampling keeping the image razor sharp. The result is combat that stays readable and immediate, even when fights turn into a blur of projectiles, dashes, and close-range chaos. Then there is the way Wrath feels in your hands. Adaptive triggers give every shot more mechanical tension, making each weapon feel closer to a real trigger pull. The refined HD haptics in the DualSense controllers go even further. Each gun has its own feel and pattern, which gives the arsenal more identity the second you pick it up. The haptics here are simply on another level, and in a shooter this physical, that matters. Headset rumble adds to that bodily feedback, making every close-range exchange feel heavier and more present. PS VR2 also gives Wrath the kind of screen it deserves. This is a world of black skies, ruined stone, deep shadows, and decaying atmosphere. HDR OLED visuals give those spaces the contrast and depth they need, making the Old World feel even darker and more oppressive. Sound matters just as much. Wrath uses highly immersive 3D audio, powered by Sony’s Tempest 3D AudioTech, to make threats feel like they are closing in from every direction. In a game where awareness can mean the difference between controlling a room and getting swallowed by it, that kind of spatial sound is not just atmospheric. It is survival. And because this is PlayStation, Brutal Edition also includes a full trophy roster with a Platinum Trophy for players who want to see the hunt through to the bitter end. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. Wrath: Aeon of Ruin VR – Brutal Edition comes to PS VR2 on April 9, which means your time is almost up. In just a few days, you’ll be stepping into a world that does not slow down for you, where the air changes the moment a fight begins and every room can turn hostile in a heartbeat. The Old World is cruel, fast, and very good at draining the life from the unprepared. If that sounds like your kind of pressure, you won’t have to wait much longer.

Title: (For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: March 2026’s top downloads Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:45:03 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/04/05/20260406-top/ It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In March, MLB The Show 26 led the US charts, while Crimson Desert took the top spot in the Asia and ranked among the top three in the US. Meanwhile, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin dominated the free-to-play charts. Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month? PS5 Games US/CanadaAsiaMLB The Show 26Crimson DesertCrimson DesertResident Evil RequiemResident Evil RequiemEA SPORTS FC 26WWE 2K26It Takes TwoNBA 2K26Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted ReflectionMarathonMLB The Show 26ARC RaidersNBA 2K26Grand Theft Auto VGran Turismo 7Call of Duty: Black Ops 7Forza Horizon 5EA SPORTS FC 26Resident Evil 3MinecraftGrand Theft Auto VEA SPORTS Madden NFL 26UFC 5Resident Evil 4Hogwarts LegacyJohn Carpenter’s Toxic CommandoGhost of YōteiUFC 5Split FictionGhost of YōteiGod of War RagnarökREANIMALSniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2EA SPORTS College Football 26FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKEReady or NotTEKKEN 8Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted ReflectionREANIMAL *Naming of products may differ between regions*Upgrades not included PS4 Games US/CanadaAsiaRed Dead Redemption 2Red Dead Redemption 2RESIDENT EVIL 5Marvel’s Spider-Man Game Of The Year EditionGang BeastsAssassin’s Creed UnityResident Evil 6Watch Dogs 2Call of Duty: Black Ops IIIShadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive EditionDying LightSEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICEMortal Kombat XResident Evil 6Batman: Arkham KnightMetal Slug 3A Way OutGod of War RagnarökThe ForestEA SPORTS FC 26Resident EvilA Way OutMinecraftGod of War III RemasteredTom Clancy’s The Division 2METAL SLUG XXGrand Theft Auto VOvercooked! 2Need for Speed HeatNeed for Speed HeatGod of War III RemasteredDying LightCall of Duty: Modern WarfareBatman: Arkham KnightCupheadTomb Raider: Definitive EditionSTAR WARS Battlefront IIThe Last of Us RemasteredResident Evil 0Bloodborne *Naming of products may differ between regions  PS VR2 Games* US/CanadaAsiaBeat SaberBeat SaberJob SimulatorHorizon Call of the MountainAmong Us 3D: VRMoss: Book IIThe Walking Dead: Saints & SinnersAlien: Rogue Incursion VRAlien: Rogue Incursion VRHubrisSynapseAngry Birds VR: Isle of PigsCreed: Rise to Glory – Championship EditionMaestroArizona Sunshine 2MossCooking Simulator VRArizona Sunshine RemakeDrunkn Bar Fight 2 VRMetro Awakening *PlayStation Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included Free to Play (PS5 + PS4) US/CanadaAsiaThe Seven Deadly Sins: OriginThe Seven Deadly Sins: OriginFortniteWhere Winds Meet (F2P)RobloxDelta Force (F2P)Rocket LeagueeFootballCall of Duty: WarzoneRobloxTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege – Free AccessPUBG: BATTLEGROUNDSApex LegendsAsphalt LegendsMarvel RivalsArknights: EndfieldFall GuysGenshin ImpacteBaseball: PRO SPIRITFall Guys

Title: Share of the Week: Sidekick Date: Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:13 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/04/03/share-of-the-week-sidekick/ Last week, we asked you to share gaming sidekicks using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: RhodWulfLeon shares Freya looking fierce in God of War Ragnarök  ​​ Themarkplumb shares Kliff with his bear bud in Crimson Desert baranselyekta shares Venom Snake with his trusted partner D-Dog in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Elizado_ shares a somber moment with Lev in The Last of Us Part II. _muhdfarezwan_ shares Cloud kicking it with the people he’s closest to in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. KintsugiRonin shares the majesty of the wolf in Ghost of Yōtei. Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme, or be inspired by other great games featuring Photo Mode. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? THEME: Resident Evil RequiemSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on April 8, 2026  Next week, share some great (spoiler free) moments from Requiem using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Title: PlayStation Store: March 2026’s top downloads Date: Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:00:08 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/04/03/playstation-store-march-2026s-top-downloads/ It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In March, MLB The Show 26 led the US charts, while Crimson Desert took the top spot in the EU and ranked among the top three in the US. Meanwhile, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin dominated the free-to-play charts. Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month? PS5 Games US/CanadaEUMLB The Show 26Crimson DesertCrimson DesertEA SPORTS FC 26Resident Evil RequiemResident Evil RequiemWWE 2K26Grand Theft Auto VNBA 2K26MinecraftMarathonWWE 2K26ARC RaidersUFC 5Grand Theft Auto VResident Evil 4Call of Duty: Black Ops 7Call of Duty: Black Ops 7EA SPORTS FC 26ARC RaidersMinecraftMarathonEA SPORTS Madden NFL 26NBA 2K26Resident Evil 4It Takes TwoJohn Carpenter’s Toxic CommandoPoppy Playtime: Chapter 2UFC 5Forza Horizon 5Ghost of YōteiF1 25REANIMALAmong UsEA SPORTS College Football 26Ghost of YōteiReady or NotMonster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted ReflectionMonster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted ReflectionPoppy Playtime: Chapter 3 *Naming of products may differ between regions*Upgrades not included PS4 Games US/CanadaEURed Dead Redemption 2Red Dead Redemption 2RESIDENT EVIL 5A Way OutGang BeastsEA SPORTS FC 26Resident Evil 6Assassin’s Creed UnityCall of Duty: Black Ops IIIGang BeastsDying LightDying LightMortal Kombat XThe ForestBatman: Arkham KnightRESIDENT EVIL 5A Way OutBatman: Arkham KnightThe ForestResident Evil 6Resident EvilHouse FlipperMinecraftMinecraftTom Clancy’s The Division 2Need for Speed HeatGrand Theft Auto VGrand Theft Auto VNeed for Speed HeatUnravel TwoGod of War III RemasteredUncharted: The Nathan Drake CollectionCall of Duty: Modern WarfareThe Last of Us RemasteredCupheadMortal Kombat XSTAR WARS Battlefront IIResident EvilResident Evil 0Assassin’s Creed Origins *Naming of products may differ between regions  PS VR2 Games* US/CanadaEUBeat SaberBeat SaberJob SimulatorJob SimulatorAmong Us 3D: VRAlien: Rogue Incursion VRThe Walking Dead: Saints & SinnersAmong Us 3D: VRAlien: Rogue Incursion VRMetro AwakeningSynapseCreed: Rise to Glory – Championship EditionCreed: Rise to Glory – Championship EditionPavlovArizona Sunshine 2The Walking Dead: Saints & SinnersCooking Simulator VRArizona Sunshine 2Drunkn Bar Fight 2 VRHubris *PlayStation Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included Free to Play (PS5 + PS4) US/CanadaEUThe Seven Deadly Sins: OriginThe Seven Deadly Sins: OriginFortniteFortniteRobloxRocket LeagueRocket LeagueRobloxCall of Duty: WarzoneCall of Duty: WarzoneTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege – Free AccessTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege – Free AccessApex LegendseFootballMarvel RivalsWar ThunderFall GuysAsphalt LegendseBaseball: PRO SPIRITFall Guys

Title: (For Southeast Asia) SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance DLC “SEGA Villains Stage” Launches Today! Date: Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:41:00 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/04/02/20260403-shinobi/ 　SEGA and Lizardcube, the team behind the hit brawler Streets of Rage 4, have released the SEGA Villains Stage DLC for SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance! In this blog, we’d like to share some highlights from the DLC and the free update that went live today, as well as some words from the developers. ■About SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance DLC “SEGA Villains Stage” Face off against legendary SEGA bosses Goro Majima (Like a Dragon & Yakuza series), DeathAdder (Golden Axe series) and Dr. Eggman (Sonic series) in a journey across dimensions! View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Contents 5 crossover stages 3 bosses (Goro Majima, DeathAdder, Dr. Eggman,) 2 Boss Rush modes featuring the DLC bosses 3 additional Ninpo 3 new outfits 6 new music tracks *This DLC is included in the SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Digital Deluxe Edition and the Digital Deluxe Upgrade. *To use this product, you must own the SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance base game. *You can access this stage after completing the fourth zone of the base game, which includes The Desert, Mad Train, and ENE Corp Laboratory. *Some depictions in this DLC may be reminiscent of tsunamis and other natural disasters, which can potentially cause stress or anxiety. Player discretion is advised. SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Free Update A brand-new free update is now available for all players! Update Overview  Hardcore Mode A high-difficulty mode featuring changes in enemy placement and stronger boss attacks.  – Additional Combat Settings New options let you adjust recovery frames, the flash effect when taking damage, and camera shake during combat. – Various other quality-of-life improvements. Special Message From the SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Development Team Takaharu Terada, SEGA’s Senior Director, and Ben Fiquet, Lizardcube’s Art Director and CEO, share insights into the new DLC along with a message for players. Message from Takaharu Terada (SEGA Senior Director View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Thank you all for playing SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance. The game has been nominated for numerous awards and received widespread acclaim for its action gameplay. Its success is a testament to Lizardcube’s uncompromising commitment to quality. We can’t thank you enough! When we first began work on the SEGA Villains Stage DLC, the plan was simply to create a few stages focused on boss battles, but since Lizardcube’s so dedicated to quality, we ended up filling the DLC with tons of features, including Hardcore Mode, new Ninpo inspired by the bosses, and customizable combat settings. Incorporating player feedback, we’ve packed the game with challenging content inspired by many of your requests. Whether you’re just starting out or have already spent countless hours playing, we hope you enjoy this exciting new wave of content. Message from Ben Fiquet (Lizardcube’s Art Director and CEO) View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Since the launch of SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, the community’s energy has been electric. We are incredibly grateful for the passion you’ve shown for Joe Musashi’s return. From the amazing combo reels to the fans of the franchise embracing this new adventure and aesthetics, we are very proud to be part of SHINOBI’s legacy. I believe this is one of 2025’s best action games for sure (but I may be biased :) ) Reimagining SHINOBI was a unique bridge between cultures. Our production process combined SEGA’s legendary history with Lizardcube’s own craft and sensibility. This collaboration was a dream come true, SEGA’s expertise and Lizardcube’s strengths proved to be a glorious match. As we expand the universe, this DLC is also a love letter to SEGA. You’ll be facing DeathAdder, the ultimate boss from Golden Axe, Goro Majima from Yakuza and of course Dr. Eggman, who embodies one of the coolest villains ever. Each victory will grant you a new ninpo, like the infamous Golden Axe or the clone ability from Majima that you’ll be able to use at will in the DLC and the main game. This will bring some new and amazing combos from the community. Thank you for walking the path of the ninja.  We can’t wait for you to face these new threats! Digital Deluxe Edition and Digital Deluxe Upgrade Available Jump into SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance with all its DLC by picking up the Digital Deluxe Edition! If you already own the standard edition, grab the Digital Deluxe Upgrade to get all of the bonus content. 【Digital Deluxe Edition Contents】 – Starter Pack（Ghost Outfit, Medic Lite Amulet, and 2,000 Gold） *Gold is collected during gameplay and cannot be purchased separately.  – SEGA Villains Stage DLC  – the Digital Art Book and Soundtrack 【Digital Deluxe Upgrade】 Grants owners of the SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance base game access to the contents of the Digital Deluxe Edition. SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Product Information Release Date: August 29, 2025 (Fri) Platforms: PlayStation 5 /PlayStation 4 *No physical version available for PlayStation®4 Languages：Japanese, English, Korean, Chinese (Traditional, Simplified) SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance – DLC “SEGA Villains Stage” Product Information Release Date：April 3,2026 (Fri) Platforms：PlayStation 5 /PlayStation 4 Languages：Japanese, English, Korean, Chinese (Traditional, Simplified) Product Website

Title: "Keeping teams together doesn't seem to matter to people, but for us it did": Star Wars Zero Company's director on what the industry can learn from XCOM 2 Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/keeping-teams-together-doesnt-seem-to-matter-to-people-but-for-us-it-did-star-wars-zero-companys-director-on-what-the-industry-can-learn-from-xcom-2 It seems that every week we're reporting on news of another wave of layoffs at a big game studio. In March alone, we saw 1000 staff let go at Epic Games, 124 at Eidos Montreal, and over 100 at Ubisoft's Red Storm Entertainment. And those are just the ones I can name without needing to rack my brain. In some cases, these "reorganisations" are to keep investors happy, in others they're painted as necessary for a studio to keep the lights on until its next paycheck. But every time a team loses members, they lose something that can't be replaced if the money ever begins to flow again. The shorthand and trust that develops between staff who work together for a long time, the institutional knowledge of what's been tried in the past and worked (or didn't), these only come from teams that remain intact. Many have sung the praises of institutional knowledge and holding a team together before, but in the wake of layoffs like we're seeing at the moment, it seems worth providing an example of why letting a team mature together makes for better games. Read more

Title: The best videogame characters who came back from the dead Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-best-videogame-characters-who-came-back-from-the-dead Greetings, loyal Treehouse tenders and Horace huggers! Today is a bank holiday in the UK, which means we are probably asleep, but we've scraped together a little themed conversation piece article to comfort you in our absence. Specifically, it is Easter Monday, which isn't a bad time to talk about resurrection - for 'twas on Easter that the worshippers rolled back the chocolate egg from the Cave of Character Creation and discovered that the Easter Bunny had started New Game Plus. I hope the faithful among you will tolerate this attempt at humour and proceed immediately to discussing your favourite reborn, resurrected, or revived videogame character. No, you are not allowed to object that technically, every videogame character who isn't subject to permadeath counts as resurrected, providing the player fails at least once. Pac-Man is not the Messiah, he's a very naughty boy! Read more

Title: The Sunday Papers Date: Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-sunday-papers-804 Assuming I haven't gotten torn apart by wild boars, Sundays are for navigating the wooded valleys around Cadair Idris. I'm on a hiking holiday in Eryri till Tuesday 14th April, tramping up slopes and wading through lakes of heather without a care for the depressing world of 'high' technology. I am Going Primitive, living as my Celtic ancestors did, with naught but a smartphone and a Crunchyroll subscription to ward me against Nature's ravages. Still, I have a few moments to scurry under yon dripping crag, eat a squashed flapjack, and tell you about some things I've read this week. Read more

Title: Crimson Desert's latest update makes sure you can always look at Kliff's generic mug and makes running much less annoying Date: Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:55:54 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/crimson-deserts-latest-update-makes-sure-you-can-always-look-at-kliffs-generic-mug-and-makes-running-much-less-annoying Crimson Desert appears to be changing quicker than a musical theatre actor that has 90 seconds to put on a new outfit before their next number is up. A new update arrived in the action RPG earlier today, bringing with it nothing particularly revolutionary, but several tweaks that'll probably make you say something to the effect of "oh nice, that'll be handy." Read more

Title: Have a gander at this cut Elden Ring scene showing a smidge of DLC boss Miquella's past Date: Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:27:02 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/have-a-gander-at-this-cut-elden-ring-scene-showing-a-smidge-of-dlc-boss-miquellas-past FromSoftware has an obvious penchant for secrets, their games are just littered with them. This is probably best exemplified in Elden Ring for the simple fact that the game is unapproachably massive, you're more than likely to find at least one secret somewhere along the line even just by accident. And four years on, the secrets continue to manifest, albeit on this occasion thanks to known FromSoft dataminer Lance McDonald, who's managed to uncover a cutscene involving Miquella. You know, that guy that Malenia mentions almost every time she kills you, and also features prominently in Shadow of the Erdtree. Read more