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PONCLE KEYNOTE LEADS EXPANDED B2B PROGRAMME AT LONDON GAMES FESTIVAL
The London Games Festival has expanded its B2B program, featuring a keynote from Poncle, the studio behind Vampire Survivors. The event includes a two-day Games Finance Market with £247 million in potential investment, a Self-Publishing Toolkit live session, and the first Games For Change London Summit focused on social impact through games. A 'Games meets film' convergence event, Screen Play, will also explore collaborations between creative industries.
The Biggest New Game Releases Of April 2026
April 2026 is set to be a busy month for game releases, featuring highly anticipated titles across various genres. Notable releases include Starfield and Saros for PlayStation 5, the tactical stealth game Darwin's Paradox, and the fighting game Invincible VS. The month also offers a diverse range of indie titles and niche genres, ensuring something for every player.
Best New Xbox And Game Pass Games For April 2026
April 2026 will see a diverse range of new games released for Xbox and PC, with many titles also launching day one on Game Pass. Notable releases include the roguelike Hades II, the cyberpunk action platformer REPLACED, and the unique word game Beyond Words. The month offers a variety of genres, from RPGs and survival horror to simulation and fighting games, ensuring something for every player.
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors arrives April 21
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, a deck-building spin-off of Vampire Survivors, will launch on April 21st for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation, with mobile versions planned for 2026. Developed by poncle and Nosebleed Interactive, the game features turn-based combat, rogue-lite elements, and a higher price point than its predecessor due to its more traditional production.
Vampire Crawlers gets April release date
Poncle announced that the Vampire Survivors spin-off will be released in April. The game is a roguelike with a focus on survival.
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard Release Date Set
The new Vampire Survivors spin-off, Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, is set to release on April 21, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, with mobile ports planned for a later date. The game will cost $9.99 and will be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch. A new trailer showcases gameplay, and product pages are available on the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and Steam for wishlisting.
Vampire Crawlers invites you to an average Italian countryside with an April release date
poncle's follow-up to Vampire Survivors, Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, is set to release on April 21st. This dungeon crawler spin-off incorporates deckbuilding mechanics and will be available for PC at a price of $9.99. A demo is also available on Steam.
Vampire Survivors' Crazy Dungeon Crawler Spin-Off Launches Next Month
Poncle has announced that Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, a deckbuilding dungeon crawler spin-off of Vampire Survivors, will launch on Nintendo Switch on April 21st for $9.99. The game features turn-based combat, deck-building mechanics, and roguelike elements, allowing players to explore dungeons and trigger card combos.
Vampire Crawlers Release Date Brings Deckbuilding Goodness Next Month
Indie developer Poncle announced that the roguelike deckbuilder Vampire Crawlers will release on April 21st for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, with mobile versions to follow. The game is a spinoff of Vampire Survivors and features turn-based deckbuilding mechanics with roguelite elements.
Vampire Survivors' deck-building spin-off Vampire Crawlers arrives next month
Vampire Crawlers, a deck-building spin-off of Vampire Survivors, will be released on April 21st for PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game will also be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one, with mobile versions planned for later in the year. This first-person card-slinging game aims to translate the fast-paced action of its predecessor into a new genre.
Vampire Survivors spinoff Vampire Crawlers is coming to PC and consoles on April 21
Vampire Crawlers, a spinoff of Vampire Survivors developed by Poncle and Nosebleed Interactive, will launch on PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch on April 21 for $10. The game will also be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one, with mobile versions for iOS and Android planned for later in the year. This roguelike deckbuilder features a first-person perspective and card-based combat.
Vampire Crawlers release date is in for Nintendo Switch, new trailer
Vampire Crawlers, the turn-based, card-driven roguelite follow-up to Vampire Survivors, will launch on April 21, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and other platforms. Developed by Poncle and Nosebleed Interactive, the game features deck-building, dungeon crawling, and snowballing turn-based combat.
Vampire Crawlers Launches April 21, Coming to Game Pass Day One
Developer poncle announced that Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard will launch on April 21, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game will be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one, with mobile versions to follow. Vampire Crawlers is a roguelike deckbuilder featuring grid-based dungeons and a unique turn-based combat system.
Clair Obscur and Dispatch lead BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch lead the BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations with 12 and nine nods respectively. A total of 42 titles received nominations across various categories, with Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Arc Raiders also securing multiple nominations. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17, 2026, in London.
BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations revealed, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads in nine categories
The nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards have been revealed, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading with 12 nominations, including Best Game. Other notable nominees for Best Game include Dispatch and Ghost of Yōtei. The awards ceremony will take place on April 17, 2026, in London.
Bafta Games 2026 nominees announced and it’s another Clair Obscur sweep
The nominations for the Bafta Games Awards 2026 have been announced, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the pack with 12 nominations, matching its record at The Game Awards. Dispatch and Arc Raiders also received multiple nominations, including for Best Game. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17.
Vampire Crawlers turns Vampire Survivors into a dungeon-crawling card game with mixed success
Vampire Crawlers attempts to translate the addictive gameplay of Vampire Survivors into a first-person dungeon-crawling card game. While it captures some of the spirit and offers familiar nods, the turn-based card combat mechanics create a stop-start experience that lacks the real-time, overwhelming enemy swarm feel of its predecessor. Developed by Nosebleed with input from Vampire Survivors creator Poncle, the game shows promise but feels somewhat fractured between its two genres.
Vampire Crawlers from the Vampire Survivor dev is promising but not quite there yet
Vampire Crawlers, a spin-off from Vampire Survivors, is available as a demo during Steam Next Fest. While the card-based combat and potential for overpowered combinations are engaging, the core dungeon crawling aspect is described as boring and lacking discovery. The game is easy to pick up, but its current state may not appeal to all players, though future development could change this.
The Best Nintendo Switch Games In 2026
This guide highlights the best games available on the Nintendo Switch and its successor, the Switch 2, covering a variety of genres and including both first-party and third-party titles. The list aims to showcase the diverse and high-quality catalog of games on Nintendo's hybrid systems, with a focus on titles that offer unique experiences or represent the pinnacle of their respective genres.
The Best Co-Op Games To Play Right Now
This guide highlights the best co-op games available now, featuring a wide range of genres and platforms. It emphasizes the unique social enjoyment and replayability that cooperative gameplay offers, distinguishing itself from single-player experiences by focusing on current, widely accessible titles rather than an all-time ranking.