Title: Nintendo Reveals A New Mario Galaxy Switch 2 Bundle Deal That Could Be Way Worse Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:46:05 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/switch-2-mario-galaxy-bundle-discount-deal-2000685176 The Mario Galaxy games are over a decade old

Title: God Of War Actor On Whether The Sex Minigames Will Come Back In The Remakes: ‘I Think So’ Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:32:43 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/god-of-war-remake-ps5-sex-scenes-minigames-tc-carson-2000685177 T.C. Carson is reprising the role of Kratos as the series goes back to Greece

Title: Nvidia’s Controversial DLSS 5 Video Gets Caught In A Bizarre YouTube Copyright Mess Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:22:47 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/nvidia-dlss-5-youtube-video-taken-down-copyright-strike-2000685149 News network La7 has issued a copyright claim against Nvidia and several content creators after its own upload featured footage from Nvidia's DLSS 5 announcement

Title: Nintendo Hits Another Home Run In Hollywood As Mario Galaxy Movie Tops $350 Million Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:05:52 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/mario-galaxy-box-office-record-halo-ce-date-2000685153 Also: the Halo: CE remake could arrive earlier than some expect

Title: Competitive Pokémon Player Stripped Of Win After Celebrating Too Hard Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:49:49 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/pokemon-go-orlando-tournament-firestar-unsportsmanlike-2000685161 Firestar73 was named second place in an Orlando tournament for ‘unsportsmanlike’ behavior

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: 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: Super Mario Galaxy Movie Helped Break A 106-Year Record Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:06:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/super-mario-galaxy-movie-helped-break-a-106-year-record/1100-6539225/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f The Super Mario Galaxy Movie put up some impressive figures at the box office this weekend, and one beneficiary of that success in the movie theater chain AMC. The company reported today that the April 1-5 five-day period was the best Easter weekend in the company's 106-year history in terms of revenue for combined ticket sales and food and beverage.More than 6 million people went to an AMC theater in the US or ODEON Cinema location internationally between April 1-5, and that was the highest global attendance for a Wednesday through Sunday period so far in 2026 at AMC locations.Merchandise was also a huge hit for AMC this past weekend, with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's merch now ranking No. 2 all time for sales and grosses, only behind merch for the Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour movie in October 2023.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Anya Taylor-Joy Did Not Actually Barf When Voicing Peach For The First Time In Mario Movie Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:50:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/anya-taylor-joy-did-not-actually-barf-when-voicing-peach-for-the-first-time-in-mario-movie/1100-6539224/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Actor Anya Taylor-Joy did not actually barf the first time she voiced Princess Peach for The Super Mario Bros. Movie. She recently clarified her earlier comments, saying she did in fact vomit when doing voice over for the first time, but not for Princess Peach.She told Entertainment Tonight, "I never said it was Princess Peach. I said it was the first time I ever did voice acting."The confusion came from an interview with Seth Meyers prior to the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Taylor-Joy recalled a story of a time when she threw up while doing voice acting, but in that interview, she never said it was when she voiced Peach. Despite that, the YouTube video from Meyers was titled, "Anya Taylor-Joy Threw Up the First Time She Voiced Princess Peach in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie."Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Zelda Movie Filming At Same Locations As The Lord Of The Rings, And People Are Excited Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:22:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/zelda-movie-filming-at-same-locations-as-the-lord-of-the-rings-and-people-are-excited/1100-6539223/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f It has come to light that the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie is filming at some of the same locations that Peter Jackson's Oscar-winning The Lord of the Rings trilogy shot at in New Zealand. The island country is known for its gorgeous natural beauty, and the live-action Zelda movie is going to tap into that, with scenes filmed near Queenstown, New Zealand.Specifically, some of the recent filming has taken place in actual Paradise, which is where many iconic scenes from Jackson's movies were filmed, including depictions of Lothlorien, Isengard, and Amon Hen.No doubt some of the Zelda movie is being filmed on sound stages, like Jackson's movies were as well, but local Reece Reilly said the Zelda film is "being shot predominantly on location."Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Star Wars Actor Sam Witwer Says A Darth Maul Game Could Be Something Special Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:11:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/star-wars-actor-sam-witwer-says-a-darth-maul-game-could-be-something-special/1100-6539222/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f With a new spin-off animated series coming out this month, Maul is back in the Star Wars spotlight. Since his first appearance in 1999's Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, the former Dark Lord of the Sith has become one of the series' most popular characters and has appeared in several video games over the years. Even though Maul has never starred in his own game, his current voice actor believes there is a chance to tell an "incredible" story if given the chance.In an interview with Discussing Film, actor Sam Witwer shared that he would love to see a Maul video game happen someday. "I've become convinced we could do an incredible story, yeah," Witwer said. "If you asked me, maybe two years ago, I don't know. Yeah, probably, I would have said yes anyway. But now I'm like, 'I know what we can do with him,' for sure."Witwer is very familiar with both Star Wars and video games. His voice and likeness were used for Darth Vader's secret apprentice, Galen Marek, in 2008's The Force Unleashed and its 2010 sequel. Since then, Witwer has often voiced Maul in TV shows and games, including major roles in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars: Rebels, and Solo: A Star Wars Story. In Solo, Maul's original actor Ray Park returned to play him in live-action scenes.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: You probably don't remember Taika Waititi's stop-motion short Save Ralph, but it's impact was massive Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:00:19 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/save-ralph-5th-anniversary-taika-waititi/ When director Taika Waititi reinvented the character of Thor Odinson with Thor: Ragnarok, he also made the choice to cast himself as the voice of Korg, a friendly alien made of rock. Since then, Waititi has leant his distinct, New Zealand accented-voice to a number of animated and computer-generated characters. In addition to a role in the Pixar film Lightyear, he’s appeared on both The Simpsons and Rick and Morty. He also voiced the assassin droid IG-11 in The Mandalorian.

Title: Where are the asexual dating sims? Ace & Aro addresses a lack of representation Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:10:10 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/ace-and-aro-heart-to-heart-interview/ If you’re a player like Lucy Blundell, that experience can be very different. Blundell is the developer behind One Night Stand and Videoverse, a pair of visual novels that touch on dating culture in different ways. She also identifies as gray-ace, a nuanced identity within the asexual spectrum. For her, dating in games that treat sexual intimacy as the end goal can be more alienating than fun. Communicating that discomfort can be challenging, though, because asexuality is an often misunderstood identity that’s underrepresented in media.

Title: Mark Hamill reveals Lego Star Wars plans, truth about Luke toys Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:31:17 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/mark-hamill-interview-lego-hq/ Star Wars went from scrappy popcorn-movie gamble to the most merchandised story ever told in 12 parsecs. It’s easy to forget that toy distributors and tie-in retailers had zero clue what George Lucas had cooking in 1977 — but a lack of merch supply only exacerbated demand for the movie. Mark Hamill will never forget that explosive moment.

Title: New Diablo 4 book reveals an early look at the game's next expansion, Lord of Hatred Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:00:17 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/diablo-4-lost-horadim-novel-excerpt/ Diablo 4’s Lord of Hatredexpansion launches on April 28, bringing the game’s Age of Hatred saga to a close as players work with Lilith to stop Mephisto. The campaign takes place in the new game region of Skovos, an island chain plagued by both volcanic eruptions and vicious storms. Along with previewing its new Warlock class and giving players who pre-purchase the expansion the chance to build a Paladin, Blizzard Entertainment is also providing an early taste of what’s in store through the tie-in prequel novel, The Lost Horadrim.

Title: One line in Maul Shadow Lord reveals a mind-bending truth about Star Wars Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:30:18 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/star-wars-darth-maul-shadow-lord-laser-sword/ From the very start, Star Wars has always been about Jedi and Sith, the Force and lightsabers, Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker. So it’s easy to forget that for most characters living in that galaxy far away, the endless power struggle between two warring sects of an ancient religious cult has little impact on day-to-day life. As Star Wars continues to expand, we keep meeting more people who have no idea what the Rule of Two is, and the latest entry in this 49-year-old saga offers a clever reminder of just that.

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: (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: PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for April: Lords of the Fallen, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream Date: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:30:02 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/04/01/playstation-plus-monthly-games-for-april-lords-of-the-fallen-tomb-raider-i-iii-remastered-sword-art-online-fractured-daydream/ April’s PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup features three games available to all PlayStation Plus members*. Battle your way to a demonic god in Lords of the Fallen, relive (or discover) Lara Croft’s first adventures with Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, and battle foes solo or together in co-op action game Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream.  These titles will be available to all PlayStation Plus members from Tuesday April 7 until Monday May 4.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Lords of the Fallen Overthrow a resurrected demon god in this all-new adventure set in an interconnected world five times larger than the original game. In Lords of the Fallen, you play as one of the fabled Dark Crusaders, who must journey through the realms of the living and the dead to disrupt the reign of Adyr, a cruel tyrant who has ushered in a new age of devastation for humanity. Along the way, you’ll endure colossal boss battles and get to grips with a fast and challenging combat system. With nine character classes and hundreds of weapons to choose from, you’ll customize your hero and develop your own play style as you set out to defy the gods. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Play the original three Tomb Raider adventures: for the first time ever, play the complete experience with all expansions and secret levels on modern platforms in this definitive collection. Experience the classics boasting upgraded graphics, with the option to switch to the original polygon look at any time. The collection includes a new Challenge Mode: replay levels with customized modifiers and complete achievements to unlock 10 New Outfits that enhance Lara’s abilities. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream Galaxia, a new system allowing players to relive the past, has been added to ALfheim Online; however, Galaxia spins out of control causing players from all over time and space to be displaced! To set the timeline back on track, Kirito must work with fallen friends…and foes. True to the Sword Art Online series, join a raid party and prepare for a fight with high difficulty bosses together! How you prepare for the fight is the key to victory. Each with their own specific role on the battlefield, 21 SAO characters from various arcs are gathered to fight. Team up with a total of 20 players from around the world in one of five parties comprised of 4 players each for multiplayer co-op action! View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Last chance to add March’s PlayStation Plus Monthly Games to your library  PlayStation Plus members have until Monday April 6 to add PGA Tour 2K25, Monster Hunter Rise, Slime Rancher 2, The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road to their game library.  *PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day for more information. 

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