Game News Digest

🖥 PC & Steam 10 items

01 PCPragmata director appreciates Xbox 360-era comparisons and developers urge players to test the demo to determine optimal control setup. 02 PCPragmata's hacking mechanics combine with third-person shooting to create a cohesive action experience with giant robot kaiju boss battles. 03 PCStarfield's Free Lanes update will reduce loading screens for intrasystem space exploration, making planetary travel more seamless. 04 PCSlay the Spire 2 is now available in early access, offering roguelike deckbuilding sequel with major features already implemented. 05 HardwareAntec Flux Pro Noctua Edition review provides an enthusiast PC case option for Noctua-themed builds. 06 AIGame developers express mixed reactions to Nvidia's DLSS 5, with concerns about AI-generated assets replacing human creativity. 07 DevFormer Sims 4 developer reveals he completely rewrote the AI system mid-development, a risky decision made before alpha. 08 EmulationA native PC port of the GameCube version of Animal Crossing has been released, bringing the classic cozy game to modern PC. 09 HardwareNvidia's new Vera CPU targets extremely high single-core performance but won't arrive on PC in the near term. 10 ShooterArc Raiders update 1.20.0 nerfs the Il Toro shotgun and energy clips to balance gameplay following player feedback.

🎮 Console 22 items

11 FortniteFortnite's next season will feature cosmetics based on Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Bugs Bunny. 12 RPGStarfield launches on PS5 on April 7 alongside the Free Lanes update and Terran Armada DLC, marking the game's biggest update since launch. 13 RPGBethesda's Starfield PS5 release will include the Free Lanes update with improved intrasystem travel and a pet Milliewhale alongside story DLC. 14 RPGStarfield producer Tim Lamb admits Bethesda was surprised by player demand for more freedom in space travel, leading to the Free Lanes update. 15 RPGBethesda promises Nvidia's DLSS 5 AI filters will be optional in Starfield, with lighting and effects adjustments planned. 16 RPGBethesda teases long-term support plans for Starfield, indicating the game will receive content updates for years following its PS5 launch. 17 RacingForza Horizon 6 will bring back Horizon 4's dynamic seasonal changes across its game world. 18 ActionDeath Stranding 2's PC release includes PS5 updates with harder difficulty, replayable boss fights, and new live-action cutscenes. 19 ActionPragmata delivers a throwback sci-fi experience with nuanced characterization alongside solid third-person shooter gameplay and hacking mechanics. 20 ActionPragmata combines hacking and third-person shooting in a moon-based sci-fi adventure launching April 17 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. 21 ShooterArc Raiders issues statement and resolution after players using accessibility controllers were accidentally banned. 22 ShooterHelldivers 2's 'Uncover the Truth' update makes the Illuminate enemy faction scarier and introduces a new galaxy-wide mystery storyline. 23 ShooterMarathon is testing an experimental duo queue feature later this week as Bungie experiments with alternative team composition options. 24 HorrorDead by Daylight's All-Kill: Comeback update includes new music and an original song by KPop Demon Hunters star Kevin Woo. 25 RPGCrimson Desert finally shows base PS5 gameplay footage, confirming the open-world title will run on standard console hardware. 26 RPGCrimson Desert's PS5 trophy list has been revealed with cryptic descriptions that read like riddles. 27 RPGCrimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss releases base PS5 gameplay footage after fan concerns about performance on standard hardware. 28 RPGFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth drops to $24.99 at Amazon, representing a 64% discount from its original $69.99 price. 29 AdventureLEGO The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time - The Final Battle set recreation shows the iconic Link versus Ganon battle. 30 RPGKingdom Come: Deliverance 2 includes a romance option with Katherine that players can pursue during the game. 31 RPGPersona 4 Revival remake may open pre-orders very soon, according to reports encouraging fans of the Atlus series. 32 SandboxEverwind is a new fantasy-themed Minecraft-like sandbox survival RPG entering early access with airship mechanics similar to Wind Waker.

⚙ Hardware & Updates 7 items

33 PS5PlayStation Portal receives a 1080p High Quality Mode and refined streaming experience in latest system update. 34 PS5PlayStation Portal gets High Quality 1080p mode and improved streaming in latest update. 35 PS5New PS5 firmware update 26.02-13.00.00 enhances PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) with additional features across all console models. 36 NintendoNintendo Switch 2 firmware 22.0.0 adds Handheld Mode Boost to improve performance and visuals for original Switch games. 37 NintendoNintendo Switch and Switch 2 now support adding notes to friends lists, a standard feature that should apply across platforms. 38 NintendoNintendo Switch app updated to support Switch 2's new friend list note feature and other fresh functionality. 39 PlayStationPlayStation Portal Remote Player adds 1080p high-quality mode in March 18 system update for smoother, sharper visuals.

🏢 Industry & Dev News 12 items

40 BethesdaTodd Howard expresses frustration about repeated Elder Scrolls 6 questions, joking that people should pretend it was never announced. 41 BethesdaTodd Howard discusses Elder Scrolls 6 progress and Creation Engine 3 development in IGN interview alongside Starfield's PS5 port details. 42 AIIGN opinion piece argues Nvidia's DLSS 5 AI upscaling replaces human artistic craftsmanship with algorithm-generated content. 43 AINvidia's DLSS 5 reveal sparks widespread internet mockery over AI-powered graphics upscaling and concerns about the growing AI bubble. 44 DLSS MemesDLSS 5 memes circulate online following controversial AI upscaling reveal. 45 DevEmbark Studios parts ways with co-founder Rob Runesson following sexual misconduct allegations from a popular streamer. 46 PreservationLimited Run Games announces major changes following years of complaints about product quality and potential damage to vintage hardware. 47 PublisherSaudi Arabia's EGDC acquires additional 5% stake in Capcom, increasing total ownership to 10% of the publisher. 48 SubnauticaKrafton responds to court ruling favoring Unknown Worlds CEO, stating they are evaluating options regarding Subnautica 2's future. 49 Take-TwoTake-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick rejects the idea that AI can create games of GTA 6's magnitude, emphasizing the need for human creativity. 50 XboxMicrosoft's Project Helix console/PC platform is positioned as a make-or-break moment, with developer shipments beginning in 2027. 51 OverwatchFormer Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan criticizes players for criticizing his new game without playing it, opposing the trend of premature judgment.

📺 Media & Entertainment 11 items

52 MoviesDune: Part 3 character posters reveal first looks at Timothée Chalamet, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, and other cast members. 53 Spider-ManSpider-Man: Brand New Day's official first trailer clips are released early, with the full trailer coming the next day. 54 AnimeSekiro: Shadows Die Twice anime adaptation receives a new trailer showcasing handcrafted art style from producers Arch. 55 AnimeFromSoftware's upcoming Sekiro anime will face intense scrutiny from passionate fans, according to the director. 56 TVBuffy the Vampire Slayer reboot was canceled due to poor timing and an executive who was 'not a fan of the original,' per Sarah Michelle Gellar. 57 InvincibleInvincible Season 4 recap provides essential story reminders before Prime Video's adult-animated series continues. 58 FrierenFrieren Season 2 Episode 9 will focus on a beloved character following the action-packed previous episode. 59 Assassin's CreedNetflix's Assassin's Creed series announces four more high-profile cast members including actors from Mission Impossible and Indiana Jones. 60 HitmanHitman live-action TV series from John Wick creator Derek Kolstad is 'dead in the water' and won't be moving forward. 61 ComicsIDW Publishing announces The Rocketeer: Infiltrator series, raising questions about whether characters have become Nazi collaborators. 62 ConcertJapanese singer Kanako Wada will perform a themed concert celebrating 1980s anime Kimagure Orange Road on April 10 in Taipei.

🎯 Gaming Updates & Services 8 items

63 Game PassXbox Game Pass receives new games including Resident Evil 7, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Disco Elysium, and others in late March 2026. 64 Game PassXbox Game Pass officially confirms 8 new games for March and April 2026, with the Wave 2 lineup extending into early April. 65 Game PassOnly two more games are leaving Xbox Game Pass in March 2026, including an anthropomorphic pig character game. 66 Star WarsCanceled Star Wars: First Assault is now playable again through fan efforts to restore the closed beta online. 67 SonicSonic Racing Crossworld will receive free updates adding collaboration racers including Angry Birds Red, Kiryu Kazuma, and Aru. 68 PokemonThe Pokemon Company announces collaboration with Grind coffee brand, featuring a new product range with Pokemon characters. 69 RPGOne Piece games with the best combat systems reflect the anime's distinctive fighting style. 70 Monster HunterMonster Hunter Stories 3 Mirror Lake area contains all available Monsties, including hidden creatures.

🇯🇵 Japanese Gaming News 2 items

71 StarfieldStarfield PS5 version announced for April 8 launch alongside major update, bringing Bethesda's space RPG to PlayStation. 72 StarfieldStarfield's Free Lanes update and Terran Armada DLC launch April 8, introducing intrasystem planetary cruises and extensive new content.