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The Asus ROG Xbox Ally price just dropped $100 making it cheaper than the Steam Deck
The Asus ROG Ally handheld gaming PC has received a $100 price cut on Amazon, bringing its price down to $499, making it cheaper than the Steam Deck OLED. This unofficial discount positions the Ally as a more powerful alternative to the Steam Deck with a higher resolution screen and broader Windows game compatibility. While the Ally X offers superior performance, the discounted standard Ally still provides a capable gaming experience.
EA Play Sweetens Apex Legends Deal with Monthly Weapon Charms
Electronic Arts is offering monthly exclusive weapon charms for Apex Legends to EA Play subscribers, enhancing the value of its subscription service. This move aims to appeal to cosmetics collectors and players focused on in-game identity. EA Play also provides subscribers with discounts on EA digital purchases and early access trials for new releases.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Bungie has implemented a significant nerf to a powerful weapon in Marathon, aiming to reduce its dominance within the game. Additionally, EA unexpectedly removed a map from Apex Legends without prior notice.
EA just cut Apex Legends map without warning, but there is a good reason
Electronic Arts has temporarily removed the Storm Point map from Apex Legends due to a crash bug affecting specific devices. Developer Respawn Entertainment replaced it with E-District (daytime) and is working on a permanent fix. The map rotation change occurred midway through Season 28, deviating from the usual twice-per-season update schedule.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: March 2026’s top downloads
PlayStation has revealed the top downloaded games for March 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. MLB The Show 26 led in the US and Canada, while Crimson Desert topped the charts in Asia. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin dominated the free-to-play category.
Board Games for Video Gamers: Tabletop That Feels Like Your Favorite Games
This guide matches board games to popular video game genres, suggesting titles like Slay the Spire: The Board Game for roguelike fans and Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion for action RPG players. It emphasizes that many board games offer similar strategic depth and satisfying loops to video games, often with a lower time commitment and a unique social element.
5 dead games I still can’t stop thinking about
This article discusses five 'dead games' that, despite player abandonment or functional abandonment, remain memorable due to their strong core concepts or communities. Games like Anthem, Deceive Inc., Gigantic, Titanfall 2, and Paladins: Champions of the Realm are examined for their initial appeal and the reasons for their decline, often citing issues with live-service models, market timing, or lack of sustained support.
Apex Legends Players Still Discovering Movement Secrets After All These Years
Players continue to discover new movement techniques in Apex Legends years after its release, highlighting the game's deep mechanics and the community's dedication to mastery. These discoveries, while exciting for veterans, can create a skill gap for newer players, but Respawn Entertainment has embraced this emergent gameplay as a core feature.
Apex Legends Pulls Storm Point Map, Brings Back April Fools Mode
Respawn Entertainment has temporarily removed the Storm Point map from Apex Legends due to crashes affecting specific devices, replacing it with E-District (daytime). Concurrently, the April Fools Limited Time Mode has been reactivated for players to enjoy. The developers are working on a permanent fix for the Storm Point issue, impacting map rotation and player experience.
Apex Legends Drops the Hammer: 73K Cheaters Banned in Season 28 Crackdown
Respawn Entertainment announced that over 73,000 Apex Legends accounts were banned for cheating during Season 28, with the vast majority on PC. The bans targeted various infractions, including hardware-level devices like XIM and Titan, as well as DMA devices and HWID spoofers. This crackdown highlights Respawn's ongoing commitment to competitive integrity and suggests a move towards more continuous anti-cheat monitoring.
PlayStation Store: March 2026’s top downloads
The PlayStation Store has revealed its top download charts for March 2026 across PS5, PS4, and PS VR2. MLB The Show 26 led in the US/Canada, while Crimson Desert topped the EU charts. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin dominated the free-to-play category.
Apex Legends Back Online After Brief Matchmaking Outage
Apex Legends experienced a brief matchmaking outage on April 2nd, preventing players across all platforms from joining multiplayer games. Respawn Entertainment quickly acknowledged the issue and resolved it, restoring normal service. The incident highlights the importance of rapid communication and fixes in the live service game model.
Game Devs Fire Back: ‘Updates Are a Bonus, Not a Right’
Indie developers Peak and Aggro Crab have pushed back against player demands for constant game updates, stating that such updates are a bonus, not a right, especially for non-live service studios. The article highlights the disconnect between player expectations, fueled by live service games like Fortnite and Apex Legends, and the realities faced by smaller development teams who risk burnout from unrealistic demands.
Naraka: Bladepoint Unveils Hearthstone Collaboration and New Season 20 Content - GameHaunt
Naraka: Bladepoint is launching a collaboration with Hearthstone during its Season 20 update, introducing Murloc-themed cosmetics and a new campus-themed Battle Pass. Developer 24 Entertainment also announced the return of the Vegetable Fairy event with new weapon skins. This partnership marks Hearthstone's first major crossover into the melee battle royale genre.
GIGABYTE MO27Q2A: A 280Hz QD-OLED monitor built for the games you actually play
GIGABYTE has launched the MO27Q2A, a 27-inch QHD QD-OLED gaming monitor featuring a 280Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time. Designed for PC gamers, it aims to enhance gameplay across various genres, from competitive shooters to AAA titles, by focusing on clarity, responsiveness, and visual immersion. The monitor includes features like Tactical Switch, AI OLED Care for burn-in protection, and versatile connectivity options.
TAG Community Safety Score: Final Fantasy XIV, Sea of Thieves, Apex Legends & Destiny 2
This analysis details the TAG Community Safety Scores for Final Fantasy XIV (71/100), Sea of Thieves (66/100), Apex Legends (62/100), and Destiny 2 (54/100). The scores evaluate games based on moderation infrastructure, response, communication controls, transparency, guidelines, appeals, parental controls, and proactive design. The article highlights how community culture can compensate for infrastructure gaps, the importance of platform integration, and the fixable issue of transparency reporting.
Best Free PS5 Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best free-to-play games available on PlayStation 5 in 2026, offering a variety of genres from battle royales to tactical shooters and sandbox worlds. These titles provide polished experiences without mandatory purchases, making them accessible for all players. The list includes enduring favorites like Astro's Playroom and Fortnite, alongside newer additions and evolving live-service games.
Best Free PS5 Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best free-to-play games available on PlayStation 5 in 2026, offering a variety of genres from battle royales to tactical shooters and sandbox worlds. These titles deliver polished experiences without any upfront cost, with optional in-game purchases typically being cosmetic or convenience-based. The list includes popular titles like Astro's Playroom, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Fortnite, among others, showcasing the breadth of quality free gaming options for PS5 owners.
"0.63 is the perfect default delay": Bungie, Respawn and Firaxis game developers talk NPC barks, grenade timing and other questions of craft
Game developers from studios like Firaxis, Bungie, and Respawn shared practical advice on various aspects of game development, including NPC dialogue, UI animation timing, and combat design principles. The discussion, initiated on Bluesky, highlighted the importance of small details in creating satisfying player experiences.
Gundam Epyon Apex Legends Alter Version Color Scheme Pops
Bandai Namco has released the RG 1/144 Gundam Epyon Alter Version model kit, featuring a color scheme inspired by the Apex Legends character Alter. This intricate kit requires careful assembly and offers a transformation into mobile armor mode. The crossover event also includes model kits based on Crypto and Valkyrie, with all three releasing in September 2026.
