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Hades II and Date Everything leading the charge at the 2026 Gayming Awards nominations
Hades II and Date Everything! lead the nominations for the sixth annual Gayming Awards, with each title receiving three nods. The awards celebrate games representing the LGBTQIA+ community. Other nominated games include Hollow Knight: Silksong and South of Midnight.
Evening Esports and Competitions
Erika Ishii and Dawn are set to host the Gayming Awards 2026, with Hades II and Date Everything! leading the nominations. The article also mentions a marathon challenge involving defeating 500 million UESC robots.
The Steam Spring Sale is here with discounts on Arc Raiders, Hades 2 and much more
The Steam Spring Sale is now live, featuring discounts on a wide range of games until March 26. Notable deals include Arc Raiders for $32, Hades 2 for under $23, and Ghost of Tsushima on PC for $36. Several titles are available at 90 percent off, such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate and Fallout New Vegas.
Hades 2 and Date Everything lead Gayming Awards 2026 nominations
The nominations for the sixth annual Gayming Awards have been revealed, with Hades 2 and Date Everything leading with three nominations each. Hades 2 is nominated for Game of the Year alongside other titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Ghost of Yōtei. The awards ceremony will take place on June 8, 2026, and will be hosted by Erika Ishii and Dawn.
Alpha Nomos Is A Rhythm Roguelike That's Part Hades and Part Hi-Fo Rush | Console Creatures
Alpha Nomos is a new rhythm roguelike from RibCage Games that blends elements of Hades 2 and Hi-Fi Rush. The game features beat-driven combat where instruments are weapons, synchronized to the music. A demo is currently available on PC via Steam.
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.
Have Gamers Become Too Comfortable With Sequels and Remakes?
The article discusses the increasing prevalence of sequels and remakes in the gaming industry, questioning if gamers have become too comfortable with familiar titles. While acknowledging that some sequels and remakes push innovation, the author notes a decline in the number of new intellectual properties being developed and risks taken by major publishers due to rising development costs and the desire for guaranteed audiences.
Mailbox: Senran Kagura Mysteries, First-Party Indies, Miyamoto Tragedies - Nintendo Life Letters
This Nintendo Life Mailbox feature discusses Shigeru Miyamoto's shift towards non-gaming projects like movies and theme parks, with one reader lamenting it as a potential tragedy for interactive masterpieces. The article also touches on the perceived decline in first-party published indie titles on the Nintendo Switch and the surprising popularity of Senran Kagura Burst on the site.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several individuals share their weekend gaming plans, with mentions of Resident Evil 4 remake, Marathon, and Hades 2. Others are focused on setting up new offices, reading comics, or contemplating factory automation games like Factorio Space Age and Shapez 2.
Top 7 Games for Nintendo Switch 2
This article lists the top 7 games available for the Nintendo Switch 2, highlighting its hardware improvements and diverse game library. The selection includes titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Mario Kart World, Hades II, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A, all optimized to take advantage of the console's capabilities for enhanced performance and visual fidelity.
The BAFTA Games Awards 2026 nominees have been announced: here are the front-runners for the most awards, including Clair Obscure: Expedition 33, the game we called 'staggeringly beautiful' and 'wonderfully stylish'
The nominations for the 22nd BAFTA Games Awards 2026 have been announced, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading with 12 nominations. Dispatch, Ghost of Yotei, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach also received multiple nominations. The awards ceremony will take place on April 17, 2026.
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.
The impossible question: will the director general of European age-ratings body PEGI allow his teenage son to play Grand Theft Auto 6?
PEGI director general Dirk Bosmans discussed the challenges of age ratings for games like Grand Theft Auto 6, especially with his own 15-year-old son. He emphasized that PEGI provides advice for parents to make informed decisions, highlighting the importance of conversation over strict adherence to ratings. The article also touches on upcoming changes to PEGI's rating system, which will factor in in-game purchases.
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.
Games Inbox: Who will win out of PS6 vs. Project Helix?
Readers discuss the potential competition between the upcoming PlayStation 6 and Microsoft's Project Helix (likely the next Xbox console), with concerns raised about pricing, naming conventions, and the potential impact of simultaneous releases. Other topics include the effectiveness of game age ratings, the future of the Battlefield franchise, and the perceived arrogance of Microsoft's console strategy.
Full List Of 2026 BAFTA Game Awards Nominees
The nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards have been announced, recognizing 42 games across various categories. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads with 12 nominations, followed by Dispatch with nine and Ghost of Yōtei with eight. The awards ceremony will be streamed on the BAFTA YouTube channel on April 17th, 2026.
Genre-hopping Hades 2 studio doesn't want to make a game that's bigger and better than the last: "We're trying to make a game that has the potential to be someone's favorite game from us"
Supergiant Games studio director Amir Rao stated that the studio's focus is not on making games bigger, but on creating titles that have the potential to become a player's favorite. While Hades was a major hit, previous games like Bastion and Transistor are also highly regarded, and Supergiant aims to create unique experiences with each release, as seen with Hades 2.
BAFTA Games Awards 2026 Nominees Revealed with Clair Obscur Leading the Pack
BAFTA has revealed the nominees for the upcoming BAFTA Games Awards, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the pack with numerous nominations across various categories including Artistic Achievement, Debut Game, and Best Game. Other nominated titles include Dispatch, Ghost of Yotei, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The winners will be announced on April 17th.
Tabletop-RPG SOLASTA II startet ab sofort im Early Access
The tactical role-playing game Solasta II has launched in Early Access on Steam, featuring a deep love for traditional pen-and-paper RPGs. The initial release includes a substantial portion of the campaign's first act, tactical turn-based combat based on D&D 2024 rules, and extensive character customization with multiple classes and subclasses. Tactical Adventures plans to add multiplayer and increase the level cap based on community feedback.
