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🖥 PC & Steam 3 items
01 PCRust is receiving a major update featuring water wheels for hydroelectric power generation that can also be powered by handcuffed players, alongside armored ladder hatches, colored buttons, and Easter bunny costumes. 02 PCBungie has detailed upcoming buffs for Marathon's Recon character, including an improved Echo Pulse ability and a more aggressive tracker drone that can distinguish between AI and human enemies. 03 PCEpic Games Store is currently offering three free games with limited-time availability for users to claim and add to their digital libraries.
🎮 Console 12 items
04 ConsoleState of Decay 3 has resurfaced after years of absence from Xbox showcases, with developer Undead Labs announcing an upcoming alpha test that players can sign up for now. 05 ConsoleSony Interactive Entertainment has acquired UK-based machine-learning company Cinemersive Labs to help enhance gameplay visuals using their AI technology in preparation for the PS6. 06 ConsoleA former Nintendo retail lead suggests that a Nintendo Switch 2 price increase is inevitable due to rising production costs across the industry. 07 ConsoleMultiple Mario, Pokémon, and Resident Evil games are confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 release in 2026. 08 ConsoleAccessory maker Genki has released the Covert Dock 3 and ShadowCast 3, compact mobile dock and capture solutions designed for Switch 2. 09 ConsoleBest Buy is offering a Super Mario Bros. 40th anniversary game card case with the purchase of two Mario games as part of the milestone celebration. 10 ConsoleSuper Meat Boy 3D has launched on Nintendo Switch 2, bringing the challenging platformer franchise to the new console. 11 ConsoleA former Rockstar developer predicts that Grand Theft Auto 6 will likely borrow mechanics and ideas from Red Dead Redemption 2 based on the company's design philosophy. 12 ConsoleGears of War actor Liam McIntyre has shared fan fiction story ideas for a potential Gears of War 6, despite the franchise moving forward with the prequel Gears of War: E-Day. 13 ConsoleDeveloper Behaviour Interactive has confirmed there are no plans for a numbered Dead by Daylight 2 sequel, instead continuing to support the original as a live-service game. 14 ConsoleActor Jack Black expressed disappointment that Rockstar Games has not made a Red Dead Redemption film, arguing the games have cinematic qualities suitable for adaptation. 15 ConsoleBattlefield 6 developers have shared updates on upcoming improvements and additional content planned for the near future.
📱 Mobile 1 items
16 MobileTMNT: Empire City, the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles VR game, will launch on April 30 for $25 on Meta Quest, Steam VR, and Pico, featuring activities like weightlifting and eating pizza.
🎨 Indie 6 items
17 IndieHoYoVerse's cozy galactic life sim Petit Planet is accepting signups for a new beta test happening later this month, with a release date still to be announced. 18 IndieA Minecraft player has created a redstone circuit capable of rendering 3-dimensional graphs, a project that took five years to complete and was inspired by a university class. 19 IndieSlay the Spire 2's 'Writhing Mass' enemy has received unexpected buffs in a beta update, becoming a high-durability elite that attacks every turn. 20 IndieEverQuest Legends is reimagining the classic 1999 MMORPG with comprehensive solo and squad-oriented gameplay options alongside quality-of-life improvements. 21 IndieGameRant readers voted on the best video games of all time, with nearly 80,000 votes determining the final top 10 list. 22 IndieVideo game remakes are experiencing a modern renaissance with major releases including entries from Resident Evil and Final Fantasy franchises.
🏢 Industry 7 items
23 IndustryRaven Software co-founder Brian Raffel is retiring after 36 years leading the legendary FPS studio behind Heretic and Call of Duty. 24 IndustryTake-Two has laid off an unspecified portion of its AI team, including Luke Dicken, the Head of Artificial Intelligence who previously spent a decade at Zynga. 25 IndustryCall of Duty Black Ops 7 Endgame features Operation Poison Pill with Glitch Step: Link Forger as the final stage, offering free cosmetics and rewards. 26 IndustryBorderlands 4 features C4SH Legendary Class Mods with various special effects that can be found throughout the game for powerful character builds. 27 IndustryThe Slow Mo Guys' Gavin Free, a Rooster Teeth alumni, discussed his career in gaming, Hollywood film production, and his YouTube channel's longevity in an interview. 28 Industrysprite has announced the November 24 release date for the visual novel '小金井荘と金色の揚羽蝶' (Koganei-sou to Kiniro no Agehachou), featuring voice acting including Suzushiro Sayumi. 29 IndustryThe Idolmaster: Gakuen (学マス) is running another 'every day is Wednesday' event called 'Final Season' until May 3 at 4:59 AM, creating chaos in the game's calendar.
🏆 Esports 0 items
📝 Daily Summary
This week's gaming news covers significant updates to live-service games like Rust and Marathon, major corporate moves including Sony's acquisition of Cinemersive Labs and Take-Two's AI team layoffs, and the resurgence of anticipated titles like State of Decay 3 and GTA 6 speculation. Nintendo and PlayStation dominate console coverage with Switch 2 pricing discussions, accessory announcements, and upcoming game releases, while indie developers continue creating innovative experiences from visual novels to VR titles. The industry shows signs of consolidation and technology advancement, with machine learning becoming increasingly important for future gaming experiences.
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