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Coming Out in gaming this week — April 20, 2026
This week's gaming releases include "Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch," a beat 'em up for multiple platforms, and "Vampire Crawlers," a deckbuilder roguelite. "Masters of Albion" launches in Early Access on PC, while "Tides of Tomorrow" offers a narrative adventure with player-influencing choices. Other notable releases include "Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster," "Kiln" from Double Fine Productions, "Titanium Court," and the rhythm adventure "Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis."
These 15+ New PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (20th-26th April)
Over 15 new games are launching for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 between April 20th and 26th, including Vampire Crawlers, Tides of Tomorrow, and Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch. Additionally, several titles will be available on PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers, such as Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered and The Crew Motorfest.
These 15+ New PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (20th-26th April)
This week sees a variety of new game releases for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, including Vampire Crawlers, Tides of Tomorrow, and Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege. Additionally, several titles are being added to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers, such as Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered and Wild Arms 4.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 20 to 24
This weekly feature highlights new games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between April 20 and 24. The list includes titles like Kiln, Vampire Crawlers, Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch, and many more, with details on their release dates and platforms.
One Key Part Of Fable Is Getting Outside Help
Blizzard Entertainment's cinematic team is assisting Playground Games with the cinematics for the upcoming Fable reboot. Microsoft's chief content officer Matt Booty highlighted this collaboration as an example of internal studio synergy. The Fable reboot is slated for release this fall, with recent speculation suggesting a potential delay to 2027 to avoid launching alongside Grand Theft Auto 6.
Kiln Open Beta is Now Available on Steam
The online pottery brawler Kiln, developed by Double Fine Productions, is now available in an Open Beta Throwdown on Steam until April 11th. The game features 4v4 battles where players use crafted clay pots to douse opponents' kilns. Kiln officially launches on April 23rd for Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PC, with preorders including cosmetic bonuses and a promise of no microtransactions locking gameplay content.
NEW GAME PLUS RETURNS NEXT WEEK WITH 100 PLAYABLE GAMES, INDUSTRY TALKS, INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASES, AND MUCH MORE
New Game Plus, a major games showcase and industry event, will take place on April 16-17, 2026, at Exhibition White City in London. The event will feature 100 playable games from independent developers and publishers, alongside talks from industry leaders like King, CCP Games, and Larian Studios. It also includes international showcases from Japan and Italy, and educational programming for students.
Double Fine throws down and fires up a Kiln release date for April
Double Fine Productions has announced that their pottery party brawler, Kiln, will be released on April 23rd for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Game Pass. An open beta will be held exclusively on Steam from April 9th to April 11th. The game features a unique mechanic where players create anthropomorphic pots that battle each other in various modes, including the 4v4 objective-based mode 'Quench'.
Double Fine’s Kiln Launches April 23, Open Beta Set for April 9–11 on Steam
Double Fine Productions announced that its multiplayer brawler Kiln will launch on April 23, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam, with full Game Pass Ultimate support. An open beta will be available on Steam from April 9-11, and pre-orders will go live then, offering standard and a "Fired Up" edition with extra customization options.
Kiln Launch Next Month; Playtest Signups
Xbox Wire announced that Kiln, a multiplayer pottery-party brawler from Double Fine Productions, will launch on April 23rd for PC and consoles. The game will also feature an open beta prior to its release.
Double Fine’s Kiln Launches on April 23rd, Open Beta Announced
Double Fine Productions' multiplayer brawler Kiln is launching on April 23rd for $19.99 on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with cross-play support. An open beta for the PC version will run from April 9th to 11th on Steam. The game features a unique sculpting system for players to create pots that engage in 4v4 objective-based battles.
Indie är mer än retro och pretto – det är allt!
The article argues that indie games are more than just retro or pretentious titles, encompassing a wide range of genres and ambitions. It highlights how crowdfunding and digital distribution platforms like Steam have fostered independent creation, leading to innovative titles that challenge traditional gaming norms and expand the definition of what an indie game can be.
Expedition 33 Wins Yet Another GOTY--See All The Winners From The 2026 Game Dev Awards
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was the big winner at the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards, taking home Game of the Year, Best Visual Art, Best Narrative, Best Audio, and Best Debut. Blue Prince also received multiple awards, including Best Design and Innovation. Don Daglow was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and Rebecca Ann Heineman received the Ambassador Award posthumously.
2026 Game Developers Choice Awards winners announced
The winners for the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards have been announced. Several titles were recognized across various categories, including Best Audio, Best Debut, Best Design, Innovation Award, Best Narrative, Best Technology, Best Visual Art, Social Impact, and Audience Award. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Blue Prince were among the most nominated games.
Phil Spencer Was Good for Xbox, but His Legacy Is Complicated - IGN
Phil Spencer is retiring after 38 years with Microsoft, concluding a 12-year tenure as Head of Xbox. His legacy is viewed as complicated, with shareholders seeing massive stock growth while some hardcore gamers point to increased subscription prices, fewer exclusives, and studio closures. Despite these criticisms, the article argues Spencer was a net positive, crediting him with saving Xbox during the Xbox One era, championing features like backwards compatibility and cross-play, and building a strong portfolio of studios and games.
GeForce NOW Raises the Game at the Game Developers Conference
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is introducing several updates at the Game Developers Conference, including smoother virtual reality streaming at 90 fps and improved game discovery with labels for Xbox Game Pass and Ubisoft+ subscriptions. New titles like Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection and CONTROL Resonant are being added to the library, with Fortnite's "Save the World" mode becoming free-to-play. Account linking with GOG is also planned.
GeForce Now adds GOG syncing and 90fps game streaming in VR headsets
NVIDIA's GeForce Now cloud gaming service has received several updates, including 90fps streaming for VR headsets like Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro for Ultimate members. The platform is also adding GOG syncing, in-app labels for Xbox and Ubisoft accounts, and expanding its Install-to-Play library with select Xbox titles and new cloud-native games.
Highlights from Day of the Devs 2026
Day of the Devs 2026, organized by Double Fine Productions and iam8bit, showcased a variety of indie games at The Midway in San Francisco as a prelude to the Game Developers Conference. Featured titles included the spy thriller For Dead Spies, the musical beat 'em up Dead as Disco, the arcade space combat game Rogue Eclipse, and the chaotic party game Pro Jank Footy. The event also served as a networking opportunity for developers and attendees.
Nintendo, Blumhouse Games, Double Fine Productions Join PAX East 2026 Lineup
PAX East 2026 has revealed its full exhibitor lineup, featuring over 300 companies including Nintendo, Blumhouse Games, and Double Fine Productions. The event will take place from March 26-29, 2026, at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston. The expo floor will showcase video games, technology, and tabletop industries, with special panels and events planned.
