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The Funniest Gaming Reactions To The KitKat Heist, If That's Even Possible
Following the theft of 12 tons of KitKat bars in Europe, numerous video game developers and content creators have joined in on the meme-fueled reactions. Companies like Strinova, Running With Scissors, Dead by Daylight, and Evil Genius Rebellion, along with creators and fan accounts for games such as Pokemon, Counter-Strike 2, and World of Warcraft, have posted humorous responses to the incident.
Kingdom Builder RAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores Closed Beta Test Live
RAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores, a kingdom builder from RAVINE Games and V Publishing, is currently in a closed beta test on PC via Steam, running until March 30. The beta allows players to develop settlements into cities, manage governance, and send out expeditions. The article also briefly mentions other game releases and updates, including Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage for Nintendo Switch, GRIDbeat!, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS' 2026 roadmap, a Call of Duty: Warzone charity stream, and Johnny Gioeli's upcoming tour.
Mega Man and Proto Man Now Available in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Mega Man and Proto Man, along with the Rush Roadstar Vehicle, are now playable characters in SEGA's Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. The Mega Man Pack includes a new Wily Castle Course and six emotes per character, with music tracks also featured. The pack is available for $5.99 or free for Digital Deluxe Edition owners. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 2026 Development Roadmap Released
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has unveiled its 2026 development roadmap, introducing features like destructible terrain, a new roguelite mode called Xeno Point, and a co-op heist collaboration with Starbreeze's PAYDAY. The updates aim to enhance gameplay with evolving weapon metas, interactive environmental elements, and refined ranking systems.
Nytt Payday släpps i år – till VR
A new virtual reality iteration of the bank-robbing game Payday, titled Payday: Aces High, is set to release in the third quarter of 2024 for Steam VR and Meta Quest. The game will feature up to four players in co-op, with different character archetypes focusing on stealth, gadgets, power, or strategy. This VR entry follows the legacy of Payday: The Heist and Payday 2, as Payday 3 has seen significantly lower player counts.
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Starbreeze Studios is focusing on the Payday franchise, with a co-developed virtual reality game set to be released. Further details about the VR title are expected to be revealed soon.
Hands Up! PAYDAY: Aces High Revealed, Bringing PAYDAY’s Heist Chaos to Meta Quest and SteamVR in 2026
Fast Travel Games has revealed PAYDAY: Aces High, an officially licensed VR co-op heist game set in Starbreeze Entertainment's PAYDAY universe. The game will launch in 2026 for Meta Quest and SteamVR, allowing up to four players to team up for daring heists using black-market technology and weaponry. The announcement was made at The VR Showcase, with a global reveal trailer also released.
There's a new Payday game, this time in VR
Payday: Aces High, a new virtual reality installment of the co-op heist franchise, is set to release for Meta Quest and SteamVR later this year. Developed by Fast Travel Games, it features four-player co-op, role specialization, and the series' signature gameplay loop of planning heists and upgrading gear. This release marks another major franchise experimenting with VR, following titles like Half-Life, Assassin's Creed, and Horizon.
VR spinoff game PAYDAY: Aces High announced
Fast Travel Games and Starbreeze Entertainment have announced PAYDAY: Aces High, a virtual reality spinoff of the PAYDAY franchise. The game is set to release in 2026 for SteamVR and Meta Quest platforms. PAYDAY: Aces High will allow players to plan and execute heists in VR with up to three partners, featuring a variety of weapons, gadgets, and character roles.
The Newest Payday Game Is Unexpected, And I Hope It's Better Than Payday 3
Starbreeze Entertainment has announced Payday: Aces High, a new four-player co-op heist game for virtual reality platforms Meta Quest and SteamVR, developed by Fast Travel Games. This announcement follows the disappointing launch of Payday 3 and aims to rebuild goodwill for the franchise. The VR title is described as a true Payday experience built from the ground up for its medium.
KRAFTON UNVEILS PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 2026 DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP
KRAFTON has unveiled the 2026 development roadmap for PUBG: Battlegrounds, focusing on gameplay evolution and live service advancements. Key features include destructible terrain on Erangel, new tactical systems, a seasonal weapon meta rotation, and enhancements to ranked mode. The roadmap also introduces new experiences like a co-op roguelite mode called Xeno Point and a co-op heist mode in collaboration with Starbreeze for PAYDAY, alongside a full-scale expansion of User Generated Content tools and a dedicated UGC hub.
The Payday games are being adapted for the screen, and Starbreeze boss wants it to "own the heisting genre"
Starbreeze Entertainment is partnering with VICE Studios to create film and TV adaptations of the Payday video game franchise. The goal is to expand Payday into a full entertainment platform and "own the heisting genre." Both companies aim to capture the tone and energy of the games while introducing new audiences to the universe.
Starbreeze lands new partner to adapt Payday series for film and TV
Starbreeze Entertainment has partnered with VICE Studios to develop film and television adaptations of its Payday series, aiming to expand the franchise into new entertainment formats. CEO Adolf Kristjansson stated the goal is to grow Payday into a full entertainment platform. This announcement comes as Payday 3 has underperformed expectations since its September 2023 launch, while Payday 2 continues to perform well.
Payday Movie And TV Show Deal Announced, Again
Starbreeze has announced a new partnership with Vice Studios to adapt the Payday game series into film and television. This deal aims to expand Payday into a broader entertainment platform, leveraging the franchise's existing mythology. Starbreeze retains full ownership of the Payday intellectual property.
Tacticool x PAYDAY Collaboration Event Live Through March 25
Tacticool is hosting a collaboration event with PAYDAY, running until March 25. The event introduces a new Operator inspired by PAYDAY's Wolf and a heist-themed Bank Robbery mode. This collaboration aims to blend the heist vibes of PAYDAY with Tacticool's tactical action gameplay.
Tacticool x Payday Crossover Kicks Off with the Robbery Rush Event
The Tacticool x Payday collaboration has launched on Android with the Robbery Rush event, running until March 25th, 2026. This event introduces Payday's heist experience into Tacticool's top-down format within a revamped Bank Robbery mode, featuring new mechanics, rewards, and the introduction of the Payday character Wolf as an Epic Operator.
