Game News Digest

🖥 PC & Steam 5 items

01 PCSteam Spring Sale begins with hundreds of games discounted, including Resident Evil 3 at 90% off and other major titles at significant reductions. 02 PCCrimson Desert launches on Steam with over 230,000 concurrent players but receives mixed reviews despite strong initial numbers. 03 PCMultiple Crimson Desert guides provide walkthroughs for quests, mechanics, and boss encounters in the new open-world action game. 04 PCWuthering Waves banner schedule and history information available for players tracking character pulls and future releases. 05 PCThe Ninth Opus roguelite puzzle game receives 1.1.0 update with timer-free mode and soundtrack release on Steam.

🎮 Console 8 items

06 Switch 2Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake receives a new patch on Switch 2 this week, adding various improvements. 07 Switch 2Switch 2 kiosks in North America now feature demos of Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park for customers to try. 08 Switch 2Approximately 300 games added to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 eShop sales, including Dragon Quest I & II Switch 2 version. 09 NintendoThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Switch version achieved strong sales performance, ranking second best-selling year, with Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 version also selling well. 10 NintendoSwitch games receive enhanced visuals with Switch 2's handheld performance boost, making older titles look like remasters. 11 PokemonPokemon FireRed and LeafGreen receive strategy guides covering Cinnabar Island location, physical/special attack type split, and Professor Oak's Aide locations. 12 PokemonA new RTA technique discovered 23 years after Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen release allows skipping Pokemon capture fanfare, saving approximately 2.7 seconds per capture. 13 NintendoKoei Tecmo's games including Nioh 3 debut in Steam Spring Sale with significant discounts during the promotional period.

📱 Mobile 19 items

14 MobileMonster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launches on Switch 2 and multiple platforms; Capcom requests player feedback via survey. 15 MobileHonkai: Star Rail announces three-year anniversary run event 'Run to Joy' with simultaneous running activities across four major cities. 16 MobileGambling Maiden ALL IN launches March 23, 2026, as a Monopoly-style strategy game based on the anime adaptation. 17 MobileKILLER INN receives update addressing inequality between solo and party players through information gap reduction. 18 MobileArknights: Endfield players discover and exploit a farming technique using cultivators for endgame content. 19 MobileNo, I'm not a Human horror game surpasses 1 million sales; developer announces concentrated new content in early development. 20 MobileDRAPLINE roguelike receives update adding affinity events that grant skills upon relationship progression. 21 MobileStardew Valley player experiences rare prismatic shard drop but passes out before collecting it. 22 MobileLily's Town celebrates opening of theatrical 'Dream Light Shadow' festival with new stage-themed furniture. 23 MobileAnnulus tactical RPG launches April 8-9 with pre-registration open; players lead mercenary companies in medieval fantasy warfare. 24 MobileLily Sword of Sword Flowers releases 'Ice Heart of the Frozen Wastes' story chapter exploring Lucia Empire origins. 25 MobileDiablo Immortal releases major 'Doom's Calamity' update featuring new equality-focused PvP mode and seasonal content. 26 MobileNew Hot Blood Rivers: World opens closed beta and player meetup recruitment under new title 'New Hot Blood Rivers: World'. 27 MobileThe Seventh Epic announces new moon hero Notos, a mechanical god appearing as final boss in new story pyramid tournament. 28 MobileThree Kingdoms Overlord launches new season 'Do Your Best' with new LR generals Yan Liang and Wen Chou. 29 MobileLight and Night Chinese version releases 'Golden Brilliance' themed merchandise, with exclusive limited products available. 30 MobileCao Cao's Chatter launches new Shu general Huang Zhong and 'Battle of Red Cliffs' alliance warfare mode. 31 MobileSUPERSTAR THE BLACK LABEL K-pop rhythm game opens pre-registration showcasing artists from The Black Label. 32 MobileG9: Special Operations Alliance collaborates with Meteor Butterfly Sword.net, adding classic Meteor costume for Assassin Lance.

🏢 Industry & Business 7 items

33 IndustryActivist investor Oasis Management Company acquires 8.86% stake in Kadokawa, parent company of FromSoftware and Elden Ring developer. 34 IndustryBethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard confirms The Elder Scrolls VI development prioritizes quality over speed. 35 IndustryMeta reverses decision to shut down Horizon Worlds VR version within days of announcement, citing player feedback. 36 IndustryPUBG Studios collaborates with street fashion brand Thug Club for global pop culture integration at ComplexCon Hong Kong 2026. 37 IndustrySega releases updated DLC roadmap for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds with enhanced game demo on select platforms. 38 IndustryCapcom opens first official overseas CAPCOM STORE TAIPEI in Taiwan with exclusive Taiwan-limited and Japan-sourced merchandise. 39 IndustryUSERJOY celebrates 30th anniversary with new brand identity emphasizing geometric language and focus on core values.

🎲 Game Releases & Updates 5 items

40 ReleaseAirborne Empire sky city building game releases April 17 with new frozen northern region and survival mode additions. 41 ReleaseHoarder, a fusion horror game combining apartment cleaning with deep sea exploration, announced by Darkwood developer. 42 ReleasePomoTrain: Rabbit Town adds spring-themed update with cherry blossom effects during Steam Spring Sale. 43 ReleaseCoffee Talk Episode 1 launches on iOS and Android platforms with faithful recreation of original PC/console experience. 44 ReleaseSultan's Game marks one-year anniversary with major update adding new endings; spring sales active on Steam.

📰 Features & Guides 3 items

45 GuideComprehensive guide covers Crimson Desert tips, puzzle solutions, bosses, and UI explanations for the open-world game. 46 GuideRPG recommendations provide titles perfect for players averse to grinding, balancing progression with accessible gameplay. 47 GuideBest FPS games featuring weapon building and customization systems allowing players to craft personalized loadouts.

🃏 Trading Card Games 1 items

48 TCGRiftbound Unleashed League of Legends TCG reveals exclusive new Kha'Zix card before gallery addition.

📺 Media & Collaborations 7 items

49 CollaborationKanehara's Small Animals 'Berry Festival' pop-up store launches in Taichung featuring six berry-themed photo zones. 50 CollaborationUltraman ULTRA HEROES FESTIVAL opens in Taipei Underground Street with exclusive merchandise and special exhibition space. 51 CollaborationBeautiful Men Series mafia-themed collaboration restaurants launch across Taiwan with immersive dining experiences. 52 AnimeMadoka Magica latest film 'Walpurgis Turns Backwards' releases September 4 in Taiwan. 53 AnimeTaiwan Kadokawa announces 2026 Taichung International Animation Festival debut titles including Death Game Mix and other series. 54 Anime2026 Spring anime season features JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Wild Stallion, Streamer Girl Addiction, and other new series. 55 MerchandisePokemon Lego minifigure scale set leaks online showing Eevee figure, suggesting future Lego Pokemon products.

⭐ Highlights & Unboxing 1 items

56 UnboxingCrimson Desert collector's edition unboxing reveals PS5 physical release details; Steam concurrent players reach nearly 240,000.