Deep down we like to think everyone did.

That's one heck of a birthday gift to be honest. Jealous!

10 of the weirdest retro video game console accessories Seriously, who was out there buying these weird video game console accessories? The Resident Evil 4 chainsaw controller was super cool, though.

Who in the world would buy these retro video game accessories?

Us. It's us. We would buy them.

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Lana Del Rey drops James Bond ‘007 First Light’ song American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey is the latest vocalist to collaborate with the iconic James Bond franchise. The dramatic new track isn’t for a new spy flick; the atmospheric and aptly-named si...

American melancholy-pop performer Lana Del Rey surprised fans on Thursday with an all-new song for IO Interactive's upcoming James Bond game, '007 First Light' 🎮 Listen now:

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Lana Del Rey - First Light (Lyric Video) YouTube video by Lana Del Rey

Okay, Lana Del Ray's 007 First Light song is fantastic.

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12 of the best video game soundtracks ever composed These are the best video game soundtracks that help elevate a good game to something unforgettable. Get ready to relive your favorite gaming earworms!

These gaming soundtracks are certified no skips, all bangers.

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Crimson Desert sells 5m copies in four weeks South Korean video game studio Pearl Abyss' open-world hit, Crimson Desert, has sold more than 5 million units worldwide in less than one month. The game's team thanked fans in a new post on X, shared...

Despite its controversial release, Pearl Abyss' action-adventure RPG, 'Crimson Desert,' has sold over 5 million units since launching globally on March 19 🎮 Read more:

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Sol Cesto celebrates 100K units sold in four days Frenetic fantasy roguelike Sol Cesto has surpassed 100,000 digital copies sold, a feat its achieved after launching on Steam. The indie up-and-comer departed Early Access on April 10 after almost a ye...

Surreal indie roguelike Sol Cesto has sold more than 100k units in the four days since it departed Early Access, the team announced in a heartfelt post on Steam 🎮 Read more:

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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream devs open up in new Nintendo interview In Nintendo's new Ask the Developer interview, devs behind the upcoming life-sim sequel 'Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream' share behind-the-scenes details.

In Nintendo's new 'Ask the Developer' interview, five 'Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream' devs talk behind-the-scenes details, including the 12-year wait between series releases 🎮 Read more:

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Hacker group ShinyHunters targets GTA studio Rockstar Games After a tumultuous weekend, Grand Theft Auto studio Rockstar Games has confirmed that hacker group ShinyHunters breached its cloud servers. As part of the cyberattack — the second to affect Rockstar i...

"Pay or leak," hacker group ShinyHunters' threat reads. "This is a final warning to reach out by 14 Apr 2026 before we leak, along with several annoying (digital) problems that’ll come your way." Read more:

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'Sol Cesto,' Goblinz Publishing's surreal roguelike, is now available on Steam for just $13.99 🎮

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We got the chance to get our hands on new Invincible cards in OverPower at #PAXEast 🎮🕹️

They all but had to drag us away from the booth because we couldn't stop playing.

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Nintendo reveals Rhythm Heaven Groove release date 🎮 (tr.ee/DHflfr)

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007 First Light has been delayed for Nintendo Switch 2 While 007 First Light is still slated to release on May 27th for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, the Nintendo Switch 2 version is delayed until later this summer.

While 007 First Light is still slated to release on May 27th for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, the Nintendo Switch 2 version is delayed until later this summer.

#007FirstLight #NintendoSwitch2 🎮🕹️

Cyberpunk 2077 gets free PlayStation 5 Pro update Polish game studio CD PROJEKT RED's blockbuster RPG, Cyberpunk 2077, received a free PlayStation 5 Pro update on Wednesday, bringing enhanced visuals, advanced ray tracing, performance enhancements, a...

CD PROJEKT RED's blockbuster RPG, 'Cyberpunk 2077,' received a free PlayStation 5 Pro update on Wednesday, bringing advanced ray tracing and other performance enhancements —

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These indie roguelikes on Steam are already on my GOTY list Only three months into 2026, and you're already writing a "best-of" list? I realize how this looks, but when we're this deep in an indie renaissance, keeping these irresistible new roguelikes to myself feels borderline negligent. As digital game platforms like Steam, Nintendo's eShop, and others increasingly showcase independent developers' works — often more affordable,

Can't stop thinking about these bangers. Now, I'm making it your problem. Check out my favorite indie roguelikes of 2026, all available on Steam now —

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New Xbox Game Pass arrivals for April 2026 Microsoft announced its latest wave of Xbox Game Pass titles for April 2026, and as always, the varied selection offers a little somethin' for everyone. Xbox Game Pass subscribers will find "a whole p...

Double Fine's pottery party game, 'Kiln,' and Supergiant's super-sequel 'Hades II' will hit Xbox Game Pass this month 🎮 Check out which other games are joining the platform —

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Saudi Arabia acquires Capcom shares — again Saudi-based investment firm Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC) has reportedly acquired additional shares of Japanese video game publisher Capcom, the studio behind IPs like Street Fighter, R...

Opponents of Saudi Arabia’s media takeover call its lofty investments “sportswashing,” arguing the country is trying to rehab its image by buying into globally beloved entertainment brands —

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New and Upcoming Horror Games from Dread XP Last week at PAX East 2026, the Outrun Gaming team was able to catch up with our friends at Dread XP to check out new releases and play some demos for upcoming horror games. Dread XP, an independent h...

At PAX East 2026, Outrun Gaming's Kayla Yaden spent time with independent horror game publisher Dread XP (@dreadxp.bsky.social), exploring the studio's latest and upcoming releases. Read more —

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Cozy indie games coming to Steam in April 2026 Spring has officially sprung, and despite blooming wildflowers, busy bumblebees, and rising temps, I'm still called to the comforting embrace of my bed and blanket. Still no spring in your step, eithe...

Cozy gamers can finally catch these cute downloads when they launch on Steam this month 🎮 Check out five cozy indie games we're excited about right now —

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RATATAN Preview: A remarkable rhythmic roguelike Action-packed rhythm roguelike RATATAN is different, and it isn't afraid to embrace it. In the musical world from PATAPON developer Ratata Arts, players journey to the Everafter to meet "The Goddess."...

"Action-packed rhythm roguelike RATATAN is different, and it isn’t afraid to embrace it," writes Outrun Gaming's Mikey Yaden. Check out his full preview of Ratata Arts' upcoming beat-based battler 🎮 (outrungaming.com/ratatan-prev...)

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Valor Mortis is a first-person Soulslike we loved at PAX East Looking for a unique Soulslike? Look no further than Valor Mortis, the first-person action game where you play an undead soldier from Napoleon's army.

Looking for a unique Soulslike? Look no further than @valormortis.bsky.social, the first-person action game where you play an undead soldier from Napoleon's army from @omlgames.com and @lyricalgames.bsky.social

Read our thoughts from #PAXEast 🎮🕹️

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Slay the Spire 2: New patch adds Badges, fixes bugs Mega Crit, the indie game studio behind roguelike deckbuilder blockbuster 'Slay the Spire 2,' announced a new beta patch alongside slick new gameplay features.

Slay the Spire 2's latest patch does more than fix bugs; the game's new update buffs abilities, remedies multiple translation errors, adds Badges, and more —

#gaming #news #indiegames #gamedev #games #videogames 🎮 (@megacrit.com)

Coin-pusher roguelike RACCOIN rakes in 100K sales in one day Leave it to Balatro publisher Playstack to push another blockbuster our way. RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike, the new Doraccoon-developed pixel-art game inspired by arcade coin-pushers, surpassed 100,0...

Dopamine-dispensing indie roguelike RACCOIN (@raccoingame.bsky.social) hit the jackpot on Wednesday, surpassing 100,000 units sold in a single day —

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Best tabletop games and TCGs from PAX East 2026 Big deck-builders, challenging word puzzles, fantastical RPGs, and more — these are our five standout tabletop games and trading card games from PAX East 2026.

At PAX East 2026, indie video games weren't the only stars. Some of the globe's foremost tabletop/TCG creators and publishers brought their very, very best. Check out five of our personal faves —

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