Dead by Daylight Board Game Auris Box Announced, Gamefound Campaign Begins June 16 Dead by Daylight: The Board Game is getting a major expansion with the newly announced Auris Box, a storage-focused release that also introduces new content and gameplay formats. Developer Level 99…

Dead by Daylight Board Game Auris Box Announced, Gamefound Campaign Begins June 16

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INDIE Live Expo April 25 Showcase to Feature 200+ Games and World Premieres INDIE Live Expo is set to return on April 25, 2026, with a massive showcase of 200+ indie titles, along with world premieres, updates, and announcements from developers around the globe. The digital…

INDIE Live Expo April 25 Showcase to Feature 200+ Games and World Premieres

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THYSIASTERY Interview: DIRGA Team Talks Roguelike Design, Difficulty Feedback, and Post-Launch Plans THYSIASTERY arrives with a clear point of view, combining traditional roguelike ideas with a striking low-palette presentation. In this interview, the DIRGA team explains how it came together.…

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Arknights: Endfield At the Wake of Spring Update Launches April 17 Arknights: Endfield will receive its new At the Wake of Spring update on April 17, 2026, publisher Gryphline announced. The free update pushes forward the Wuling storyline with a major new chapter, a…

Arknights: Endfield At the Wake of Spring Update Launches April 17

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Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2 “So Laughed the Masses” Launches April 22 with Anniversary Rewards Honkai: Star Rail is gearing up for its Version 4.2 update, “So Laughed the Masses,” launching on April 22, bringing new characters, story content, and a wave of anniversary rewards as the game…

Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2 “So Laughed the Masses” Launches April 22 with Anniversary Rewards

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Town of Zoz Review – A Charming Action RPG With Frustrating Fights Town of Zoz has a lot of great ideas and incredible presentation, but the overall stilted flow of combat stymies what could be a top-notch indie gem. Regardless, the positives are numerous here and…

Town of Zoz has a lot of great ideas and incredible presentation, but the overall stilted flow of combat stymies what could be a top-notch indie gem. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social

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Mouse: P.I. For Hire Reveals Voice Cast Ahead of April 16 Launch Mouse: P.I. For Hire has revealed its main cast of characters in a new “Meet the Cast” trailer ahead of the game’s April 16, 2026, launch. Developer Fumi Games and publisher PlaySide Studios used the…

Mouse: P.I. For Hire Reveals Voice Cast Ahead of April 16 Launch

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Mouse: P.I. For Hire Review: Rubber Hose Style Meets Fast-Paced Shooting Mouse: P.I. For Hire is a game I’ve been eagerly anticipating since its initial reveal, and can you blame me? You show me a noir shooter with a rubber hose style, and you’ve got my attention. Now was…

There’s a lot to love with Mouse: P.I. For Hire, from its frenetic gunfights to its endearing characters and wonderful rubber hose animation. - @diegoescala.bsky.social

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Xbox First Look: Metro 2039 Set for April 16 With World Premiere Reveal Metro 2039 will be officially unveiled during Xbox First Look: Metro 2039 on Thursday, April 16, Microsoft announced. The digital-only broadcast will feature a world premiere look at the next entry…

Xbox First Look: Metro 2039 Set for April 16 With World Premiere Reveal

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I think Pragmata has the most engaging third-person shooting I've experienced in the last twenty years. - @jamesthecarr.bsky.social

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Opus: Prism Peak Gets New Trailer Ahead of April 16 Release Opus: Prism Peak has received a new trailer ahead of its launch on April 16, 2026, for PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Released by Shueisha Games and Sigono, the new video…

Opus: Prism Peak Gets New Trailer Ahead of April 16 Release

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Windrose Enters PC Early Access on April 14 Windrose will launch in Early Access on April 14 for Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Stove, developer Windrose Crew announced during the Triple-i Initiative showcase. The co-op pirate…

Windrose Enters PC Early Access on April 14

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Crop Announced as a New Farming Thriller Published by 11 bit studios Crop has been announced as a new single-player farming thriller from Carbonara Games, with 11 bit studios taking on publishing duties for the project. Developed by a three-person team in Norway, Crop…

Crop Announced as a New Farming Thriller Published by 11 bit studios

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Alabaster Dawn Enters Early Access on May 7 Alabaster Dawn will launch in Early Access on May 7, developer Radical Fish Games announced alongside a new trailer and post-show segment. The action RPG is the studio’s next project following…

Alabaster Dawn Enters Early Access on May 7

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Valor Mortis Gets New Trailer, Sets Fall 2026 Launch for PS5, Xbox, and PC Valor Mortis appeared at the Triple-i Initiative with a new gameplay trailer and a confirmed Fall 2026 release window for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Published by Lyrical Games…

Valor Mortis Gets New Trailer, Sets Fall 2026 Launch for PS5, Xbox, and PC

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Lost Castle 2 Launches June 11 as It Exits Steam Early Access Lost Castle 2 will leave Steam Early Access and launch its full 1.0 version on June 11, 2026, developer Hunter Studio announced. The beat ’em up roguelite has sold more than 700,000 units since…

Lost Castle 2 Launches June 11 as It Exits Steam Early Access

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Anno 117: Pax Romana Prophecies of Ash DLC Launches April 23 Anno 117: Pax Romana will receive its first gameplay DLC, Prophecies of Ash, on April 23, Ubisoft announced during the latest Anno Day livestream. Developed by Ubisoft Mainz, the DLC will be…

Anno 117: Pax Romana Prophecies of Ash DLC Launches April 23

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Thick as Thieves Launches May 20 on PC Thick as Thieves will launch on PC on May 20, publisher Megabit and developer OtherSide Entertainment announced during the Triple-i Initiative showcase. Set in an alternate-history version of the…

Thick as Thieves Launches May 20 on PC

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Warhammer Survivors Coming to PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC Later This Year Warhammer Survivors is expanding beyond PC, with Auroch Digital confirming the fast-paced roguelite survivors game is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and…

Warhammer Survivors Coming to PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC Later This Year

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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Gets New Gameplay Trailer and Developer Insights Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse has received a new gameplay trailer, offering a closer look at the upcoming 2D action-exploration title from Konami and Evil Empire ahead of its planned 2026 release. The…

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Gets New Gameplay Trailer and Developer Insights

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Prove You’re Human Revealed by the Creators of 1000xResist Prove You’re Human has been officially revealed as a new sci-fi narrative adventure from sunset visitor 斜陽過客, the team behind 1000xResist, with Black Tabby Publishing handling publishing duties. The…

Prove You’re Human Revealed by the Creators of 1000xResist

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Neverway Gets October Release Window as Free Steam Prologue Launches Neverway is set to launch in October 2026 for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch, developer Coldblood Inc. announced alongside a new trailer and a free playable prologue now available on Steam. The…

Neverway Gets October Release Window as Free Steam Prologue Launches

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Town of Zoz Out Now on Steam Town of Zoz is now available on PC via Steam, with Balor Games and Studio Pixanoh launching the narrative RPG today. Set in a village shaped by Latin American culture, Town of Zoz follows Ito, a…

Town of Zoz Out Now on Steam

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World of Tanks: Heat Closed Beta Begins April 16 Across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam Deck World of Tanks: Heat will enter closed beta from April 16 through April 20, Wargaming announced. The new standalone free-to-play tactical vehicle shooter will be playable across PC via Steam and…

World of Tanks: Heat Closed Beta Begins April 16 Across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam Deck

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OneState Launches Globally on iOS and Android With Version 1.0 Update OneState has officially launched its Global Launch Version, with the Day One update (Version 1.0) now available on iOS and Android. The mobile social roleplay game’s global release brings a major…

OneState Launches Globally on iOS and Android With Version 1.0 Update

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Industria 2 Launches April 15 on Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG Industria 2 will launch on April 15, 2026, on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG, with developer Bleakmill and publisher Headup announcing it alongside a new release date trailer. The narrative…

Industria 2 Launches April 15 on Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG

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Annulus Out Now on Steam, iOS, and Android Annulus is out now on Steam, the App Store, and Google Play, bringing its art-driven take on the tactical RPG genre to PC and mobile. The new strategy RPG combines a dark fantasy setting with a…

Annulus Out Now on Steam, iOS, and Android

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Koshmar: The Last Reverie Revealed for PC and Consoles Koshmar: The Last Reverie has been officially revealed, with Purple Ray Studio announcing a new third-person action-adventure game in development for PC and consoles. The newly announced title…

Koshmar: The Last Reverie Revealed for PC and Consoles

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