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Subscriptions, Clouds, and Streams
Xbox Game Pass will be adding several new titles to its service, including Kiln, Hades II, and Vampire Crawlers. The announcement highlights the ongoing expansion of subscription services, cloud gaming, and game streaming options available to players.
Xbox Game Pass additions for April include Hades 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Xbox has announced its Game Pass additions for April, including the highly anticipated Hades 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Several titles are launching day-one on the service, such as The Thaumaturge and Replaced, while others like Grand Theft Auto V will be removed on April 15.
Avalanche's cancelled AionGuard 'would have been Crimson Desert' but the publisher 'broke up with us…
Avalanche Studios co-founder Christofer Sundberg revealed details about the cancelled fantasy open-world game AionGuard, which he claims would have been similar to Crimson Desert. The project was reportedly cancelled by a major publisher, later identified as Disney Interactive Studios, due to a shift in business strategy. Sundberg also discussed another cancelled project, Arcadia Rising, which was affected by THQ's financial troubles.
Line-up announced for GAConf Europe 2026 accessibility conference
The line-up for the GAConf Europe 2026 accessibility conference has been announced, featuring talks and panels on various aspects of game accessibility. The free online event, taking place April 27th-28th, will cover topics such as control complexity, VR accessibility, and AI tools for blind players, with speakers from major companies like PlayStation, Xbox, and Ubisoft, alongside indie developers and accessibility advocates.
The Best PS5 Games In 2026
This article rounds up the best PlayStation 5 games available, covering a wide range of genres and styles from AAA blockbusters to indie darlings. It highlights recent favorites and modern classics, aiming to help players discover must-play titles for the console. The list includes critically acclaimed games like Astro Bot, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, among many others.
'We Were Forced to Change': Sony CEO Outlines Shift to Entertainment, and Says PS5 Must Be the Best Place to Play
Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki outlined the company's strategic shift from consumer electronics to entertainment, which now accounts for over 60% of its revenue. He emphasized that PlayStation must remain the premier platform for both players and publishers. Despite this focus, Totoki admitted he is not a big gamer himself but enjoys music and TV dramas.
It seems PlayStation is scrubbing any mention of ‘PC’ from its websites—gee I wonder why
Sony appears to be removing mentions of PC from its PlayStation Studios website descriptions, shifting focus back to console exclusivity. This move follows rumors that the company is distancing itself from the PC market, contrasting with Xbox's strategy and Steam's expansion.
Reddit posts can be more important than data, and other lessons from maintaining Candy Crush as a forever game
Eva Ryott, King's head of live operations, discusses maintaining Candy Crush Saga as a 'forever game' by focusing on player needs and leveraging AI for content creation and workflow support. She highlights the importance of combining data-driven insights with innovation and listening to player feedback, even from platforms like Reddit, to keep the long-running mobile title engaging.
Xbox FanFest: Going on Tour for a 25th Anniversary Celebration
Xbox is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a global FanFest tour, allowing players to join in the festivities. This event aims to connect with the community that has shaped Xbox's history and will continue to influence its future.
Xbox FanFest: Going on Tour for a 25th Anniversary Celebration
Xbox is embarking on a 25th Anniversary Celebration Tour for FanFest, visiting various locations. The article touches upon the importance of story in games, using titles like Elden Ring and The Legend of Zelda as examples, but ultimately focuses on Crimson Desert's slow-paced narrative and its appeal as an exploration-based game similar to Minecraft and Valheim.
Xbox FanFest Goes on Tour in 2026 for Xbox’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
Xbox is expanding its FanFest event into a global tour in 2026 to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The tour will visit multiple cities worldwide, including Los Angeles, Cologne, London, Mexico City, Seattle, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto, with more locations to be announced. Each stop will offer unique in-person experiences for fans to connect with the Xbox community and developers.
indie.io Announces Indie Pass Subscription Platform | Console Creatures
indie.io has announced Indie Pass, a new subscription platform launching April 13th, offering over 70 indie games for $9.73 CDN per month or $77.83 CDN per year. The platform aims to provide a dedicated space for indie games, with revenue shared among developers based on playtime. Despite some developer and player skepticism, indie.io hopes this model will effectively support indie game creators.
Morning Gatherings and Events
Xbox is embarking on a global tour for its 25th Anniversary Celebration with Xbox FanFest events. The article also briefly mentions a Ukrainian Games Festival held in San Francisco in 2026.
Xbox FanFest Celebrating 25 Years With A Tour, Coming To Toronto And More | Console Creatures
Xbox is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a global FanFest tour, making stops in cities like Toronto, Seattle, London, and Tokyo. These events will feature in-person activities designed to bring Xbox game worlds to life and foster connections between players and developers.
Xbox FanFest Is Going on Tour for its Big 25th Anniversary Celebration!
Xbox is launching a global tour for its 25th anniversary celebration, named Xbox FanFest. The tour will visit multiple cities worldwide, including Cologne, London, Mexico City, Seattle, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto, in addition to the previously announced Los Angeles event. These free community events will offer a look back at Xbox's history and a glimpse into its future, with opportunities for fans to connect and experience upcoming games.
Xbox FanFest: Going on Tour for a 25th Anniversary Celebration
Xbox is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a global FanFest tour in addition to the Xbox Games Showcase 2026. The tour will visit cities including Cologne, London, Mexico City, Seattle, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto, offering in-person experiences for players to connect with each other and game developers. Each event will be unique to its location, celebrating local Xbox communities.
Tickets go on sale for consumer event IGN Live 2026, returning to LA on 6 June
IGN Entertainment is hosting IGN Live 2026 in Los Angeles on June 6-7, featuring game reveals, trailers, and playable titles like Gothic Remake. Separately, the social VR platform Rec Room, developed by Rec Room Inc., will shut down on June 1, 2026, due to profitability challenges. The article also mentions industry participants like Xbox, Sega, Ubisoft, and 2K Games, and celebrity guests including voice actors and the cast of Critical Role.
Players can 'unlock Xbox-themed interactive challenges' by buying special edition Fanta cans plus win in-game content for Call of Duty and World of Warcraft, along with console prizes
Xbox and Fanta have launched a special anniversary collaboration featuring themed drink cans and bottles inspired by franchises like Halo, Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Forza Horizon, and Diablo. Purchasing these drinks allows players to unlock interactive challenges and redeem in-game rewards for these titles, with chances to win prizes such as an ASUS ROG Ally and Xbox Series S consoles.
Leaker claims Persona 6 to debut at Xbox Games Showcase 2026 in June
A leaker claims that Persona 6 will be revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 on June 7th. This follows a pattern of Atlus announcing new titles at Xbox events over the past four years, suggesting a potential multi-year partnership between Microsoft and Atlus for game reveals.
Xbox celebrates 25 years with... Fanta cosmetics for Halo and Forza Horizon
Xbox is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a limited-edition Fanta collaboration featuring themed cans and bottles for games like Halo, Forza Horizon 6, and Diablo 4. Scanning QR codes on the packaging will unlock interactive challenges and in-game rewards, including cosmetic items and entries for prizes like an Xbox Series S and Xbox Game Pass subscriptions.
