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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch lead at BAFTA Awards 2026Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch each won three awards at the BAFTA Awards 2026. Clair Obscur secured Best Game, Debut Game, and Performer in a Leading Role for Jennifer English, while Dispatch won for Animation, Audio Achievement, and Performer in a Supporting Role for Jeffrey Wright. Ilkka Paananen, CEO of Supercell, received a BAFTA Fellowship.- Persona5: The Phantom X Version 3.4 Featuring P5R’s Kasumi YoshizawaPersona 5: The Phantom X Version 3.4 is now available on PC and mobile, introducing the "Crossroads of Fate: Laboratory Arc Part 1" event and featuring Kasumi Yoshizawa from Persona 5 Royal. The update includes new palaces, boss battles, and collaboration rewards from other SEGA titles during the SEGA Spring Sale.
HD-2D RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Launching June 18Square Enix announced that the HD-2D action RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales will launch on June 18 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game features a story spanning four ages and various gameplay mechanics including item and accessory equipping. The article also briefly mentions other upcoming game releases and updates.- MapleStory X One-Punch Man Collaboration Live Through April 14MapleStory is currently hosting a limited-time collaboration event with the One-Punch Man series, allowing players to control Saitama and unlock special rewards. The article also briefly mentions updates for LEGO Party!, positive Steam wishlists for Samson: A Tyndalston Story, pre-orders for Elden Ring Nightreign vinyl, the upcoming Triple-i Initiative Showcase, Funko pop releases for Metaphor: ReFantazio, and the reveal of the space RPG Solar Echoes: Star Fated.
- LEGO Party! Introduces Bonus Bricks and More in Update 1.4SMG Studio, The LEGO Group, and Fictions have released update 1.4 for their multiplayer party game, LEGO Party!. The update introduces new features such as Bonus Bricks, 2v2 minigame versions, new dance moves, interactable objects, and over 15 new minifigures. Additionally, Brazilian Portuguese has been added as a supported language.
New LEGO Party! Update Brings Bonus Bricks and MoreThe latest update for LEGO Party!, developed by SMG Studio, LEGO Group, and Fictions, introduces "Bonus Bricks" to Challenge Zones and a new "Bonus Brick Zone" for voting on Golden Bricks. The update also adds over 15 new Minifigures, new 2v2 Minigames for Brick Battles and Minigame Rush, and supports cross-platform play on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
LEGO Party Update 1.4 Adds Bonus Bricks, New 2v2 Minigames, and 15+ MinifiguresSMG Studio, in collaboration with LEGO Group and Fictions, has released Update 1.4 for LEGO Party. This update introduces new features like Bonus Bricks for Challenge Zones, new 2v2 minigames, over 15 new minifigures for customization, and Brazilian Portuguese language support.
Clair Obscur and Dispatch lead BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominationsClair 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 categoriesThe 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 sweepThe 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.
Clair Obscur wins Game of the Year at DICE Awards 2026Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive won Game of the Year at the 29th annual DICE Awards, alongside four other accolades including Role-Playing Game of the Year. Ghost of Yōtei received four awards, including Adventure Game of the Year. The event also saw Evan Wells inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame.