Ubisoft finally announces Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced reveal event Ubisoft has announced an official reveal event for its self-admitted "worst-kept secret", Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced.

Ubisoft has announced an official reveal event for its self-admitted "worst-kept secret", Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced. @assassinscreed.ubisoft.com @ubisoft.com

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Replaced Review - R.E.A.C.H for the skies The gritty cyberpunk adventure REPLACED boasts an incredible visual style, but that enough to redeem the mediocre gameplay?

REVIEW: Replaced

"REPLACED’s repetitive gameplay holds back the gorgeous aesthetics, but there’s still a charming core underneath the grime that may just win you over."

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Gecko Gods Review - Small tracks in the sand Featuring a cute lizard protagonist and an imaginative archipelago of puzzles, Gecko Gods is too rough around the edges to earn its stripes.

REVIEW: Gecko Gods

"Featuring a cute lizard protagonist and an imaginative archipelago of puzzles, Gecko Gods is just too rough around the edges to earn its stripes."

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Disney Lorcana: Wilds Unknown exclusive card reveal - Milo Thatch Checkpoint Gaming is pleased to reveal an exclusive card from the next Disney Lorcana set, Wilds Unknown - Milo Thatch: Courageous Explorer.

EXCLUSIVE CARD REVEAL: Disney Lorcana: Wilds Unknown – Milo Thatch

We're excited to reveal a new card from the Wilds Unknown set from Disney Lorcana - Milo Thatch: Courageous Explorer!

#DisneyLorcana #Wildsunknown #disneyaunz

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Samson Review — A Goliath undertaking Samson is an open world beat em' up where you play as Samson who needs to complete daily criminal tasks to pay off a huge debt.

Review: Samson

"I've seen the good and the ugly side of this open-world beat em’ up."

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Dosa Divas Review — Spicy, tasty RPG goodness Dosa Divas is a superb and emphatic RPG from Outerloop Games, delivering a brief albeit memorable adventure to the turn-based space.

Review: Dosa Divas by @outerloopgames.bsky.social !

"Dosa Divas just works and lights a fire in the soul. This remains true whether you’re at its humble opening or emotional climax."

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Clair Obscur and Dispatch triumph at the BAFTA game awards The annual British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Game Awards has just concluded its twenty-second ceremony.

The annual British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Game Awards has just concluded its twenty-second ceremony. @baftagames.bsky.social

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Head back to the tunnels in Metro 2039 Developer 4A Games has revealed Metro 2039, the next game in the Metro game series based on Dmitry Glukhovsky's book series.

Developer 4A Games has revealed Metro 2039, the next game in the Metro game series based on Dmitry Glukhovsky's book series.

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Kiln Hands-on Preview - Throwing clay and throwing hands Kiln is a very casual experience with a lot of fun elements that create a vibrant picture and a lot of multiplayer fun.

HANDS-ON: Kiln

We went to an actual Pottery Shed to check out this multiplayer pottery brawler!

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OPUS: Prism Peak Review - Home is where your friends are OPUS: Prism Peak is a heartfelt exploration of remembering the important things in life and learning to truly see those you love.

REVIEW: OPUS: Prism Peak

"...a heartfelt journey about the human condition and the importance of friends and family... It’s hard not to fall in love with the charismatic cast of characters."

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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Review - I feel a bit more like myself Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is lots of fun, though much like its predecessor, it’s a game best absorbed in small bursts.

REVIEW: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream

"Additions like little quirks and pronunciation tool do so much to improve upon the original formula, and it’s great to finally see these little guys return to the forefront. I’ve missed them."

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New Xbox CEO reportedly acknowledges Game Pass has become too expensive Incoming Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has reportedly acknowledged in a memo that Xbox's signature Game Pass service has become too expensive.

Incoming Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma has reportedly acknowledged in a memo that Xbox's signature Game Pass service has become too expensive. @xbox.com

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MOUSE: PI For Hire Review - A Gouda time MOUSE is a rollercoaster of a throwback first-person shooter that is only minorly brought down by uneven pacing and plot that never quite coalesces to be more than a box of well worn tropes.

REVIEW: MOUSE: PI For Hire

"A mechanically solid albeit mostly average FPS wrapped in a beautifully realised stylistic package with incredible commitment to the bit."

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Sony announces animated Bloodborne movie adaptation A gory animated Bloodborne movie adaptation has been announced at Cinemacon 2026, with YouTuber JackSepticEye attached as producer.

A gory animated Bloodborne movie adaptation has been announced at Cinemacon 2026, with YouTuber JackSepticEye attached as producer. @playstation.com

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Koshmar: The Last Reverie revealed with a nightmarish trailer Koshmar: The Last Reverie is a gothic-inspired RPG where you battle nightmares and make choices that affect how the story ends.

Developer Purple Ray Studio has revealed its upcoming game, an intriguing action-RPG called Koshmar: The Last Reverie, where you fight the nightmarish creatures dwelling inside peoples' nightmares.

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Pragmata Review - Fly me to the moon Pragmata is a new action adventure from Capcom that doesn't quite reach all its ambition but is a fun romp nevertheless.

REVIEW: Pragmata

"Though we’ve seen plenty of hacking in games before, its intrinsic link within the combat makes for some juicy action-packed and tactile fights that feel satisfying to pull off."

@capcomusa.com

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Fishbowl Review – No matter what, you got through the day Fishbowl is the debut game from imissmyfriends about a recent graduate named Alo, who is understanding her grief and place in the universe.

REVIEW: Fishbowl

"Fishbowl is a narrative-heavy story dealing with grief, the loss of a loved one, isolation and even depression; a touching game that will have me thinking about it for years to come."

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Epic Games is reportedly working on an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters as part of Disney's $1.5 billion investment in the studio in 2024.

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SAROS Hands-on Preview – Be ready to be humbled Three hours with SAROS at PlayStation HQ in Sydney was enough to get its hooks deep in me.

We got our sweaty hands on 3 hours of SAROS thanks to @playstation.com and now they are EVEN SWEATIER☠️ Read about our first impressions below.

#SAROS #Housemarque #PS5 #Preview

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REVIEW: Minos

"Crafting deadly labyrinths to make waves upon waves of human meat victims feels truly devious, thanks to the diverse set of traps and creative building abilities you can experiment with."

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PlayStation invites fans to get their likeness scanned in its latest initiative PlayStation announced The Playerbase, an opportunity to scan player's likeness into the game, starting with Gran Turismo 7.

PlayStation has announced The Playerbase, an opportunity for fans to have their likeness scanned into iconic games, starting with Gran Turismo 7. @playstation.com

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#saros #playstation #housemarque

We're playing 3 hours of SAROS today at PlayStation HQ... @gregorylouden.bsky.social and @rahulkohli13.bsky.social please send us luck ❤️❤️❤️

Forza Horizon 6 Hands-on Preview - Big in Japan Ahead of its launch next month, we got to take Forza Horizon 6 out for a spin, and racing around Japan is already quite the treat.

HANDS-ON: Forza Horizon 6

"Japan is a setting that allows for so many gorgeous locations and a lot of creativity, and driving around is gratifying as a racing fan and a Japan-lover in general."

@forzahorizonmirror.bsky.social @xboxanz.bsky.social

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People of Note Review - A spectacular performance People of Note is a musical turn-based RPG by Iridium Studios that spectacularly mixes together its RPG and rhythm game mechanics.

REVIEW: People of Note

"I ended my time with People of Note with a huge smile on my face, and if you fall into the specific Venn diagram of “turn-based RPG fan” and “musical fan”, then you probably will as well."

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State of Decay 3 was initially revealed when game didn't really exist, says developer State of Decay 3's developer has acknowledged that the 2020 initial reveal trailer was released while the game was "in a Word document".

The head of State of Decay 3's developer Undead Labs has acknowledged that the elaborate 2020 reveal trailer was released while the game was still essentially in the concept phase. @undeadlabs.com

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Super Meat Boy 3D Review - Fails to meat expectations A little lacklustre and lame, Super Meat Boy 3D is a not so smooth transition to 3D for the beloved indie mascot platformer hero.

REVIEW: Super Meat Boy 3D

"Though there’s competent level design and plenty to do with challenges and unlockable characters, it quickly goes back into old habits, be it with its immature and dated humour or its penchant for the 2D."

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Former Halo Studios employees accuse studio of harrassment and retaliation Former longtime Halo Studios art director Glenn Israel and other employees have accused Halo Studios of covering up harassment and bullying.

The studio is under fire for "...numerous incidents witnessed from January 2025 to August, including harassment, blacklisting, fraud and cronyism."

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10 amazing indies to check out in April 2026! 10 amazing April 2026 indies to check out! This month we have action adventures, RPGs where you battle the food industry and deck builders!

There are some incredible-looking indies coming out this month - here's the rundown on our picks for April 2026!
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Darwin's Paradox! Review — Sneaky slippery cephalopods Slither your way through a dystopian industrial wasteland in Darwin's Paradox!, a cephalopod-focused adventure platformer.

REVIEW: Darwin's Paradox!

"There’s a charm in its expressive character designs and over-the-top dystopian world that mostly holds your attention through the few hours it takes for a playthrough."

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