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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.
Riot Games Developing Open-World League of Legends RPG - GameHaunt
Riot Games is reportedly developing an open-world action RPG codenamed 'League Next,' set in the League of Legends universe. Leaks suggest a late 2027 launch for PC and mobile with cross-play, featuring anime-inspired graphics built on Unreal Engine 5 and a character-swap combat system. This project marks a significant departure from Riot's MOBA origins and aims to compete with titles like Genshin Impact.
Razer goes a step further than SteelSeries, offering five different speeds of its latest gaming mouse pad, and that's the kind of detail an FPS setup control freak like me wants
Razer has released its new Gigantus V2 Pro mouse pad, offering five different speed options compared to SteelSeries' previous three. The mouse pad utilizes proprietary GlideCore Foam with variations in density to achieve different friction levels, catering to specific gaming needs. The author argues that these nuanced differences in mouse pad technology can significantly impact aiming precision in various FPS titles.
Great Britain at the Esports Nations Cup 2026: British Esports, Esports Wales, Fnatic, Scottish Esports, The FA via England Gaming and UKETC unite to represent GB
British Esports, along with partners Esports Wales, Fnatic, Scottish Esports, The FA via England Gaming, and UKETC, has been selected as the Official National Team Partner to represent Great Britain at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2-29, 2026. Jeff Simpkins has been appointed National Team Manager, tasked with forming national teams across multiple game titles. The Esports Foundation is backing the event with significant funding for prize money, club incentives, and national team development.
Riot Games initiates age verification and age blocks for its titles in Brazil following new digital safety law
Riot Games is implementing age verification and age blocks for its titles in Brazil in compliance with the new ECA Digital law. Players over 18 will need to verify their age to access most games, while those under 18 will have their accounts blocked until early 2027 when Riot plans to allow access with adult permission. The law also addresses concerns about compulsive use and monetization practices targeting minors.
Brazil Now Requires Age Verification for League of Legends and All Riot Games
Riot Games has implemented mandatory age verification for all its titles, including League of Legends, VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics, and Wild Rift, in Brazil starting March 17. This new policy requires players to prove their age before accessing games, raising concerns about accessibility for younger players while aligning with global trends in digital safety for minors. The move could influence other countries and game companies to adopt similar age verification systems.
Gaming Community Goes Wild Over Adorable Skin Dialogue Between Saps & Flux
A heartwarming dialogue between two characters, Saps and Flux, about a new cosmetic skin has gone viral, highlighting the importance of social connections and self-expression in modern gaming. The interaction underscores how cosmetic items have become conversation starters and a key part of player identity. This wholesome content resonates with players seeking positive interactions and could influence future game design towards more authentic social features.
Overwatch 2 Players Launch Boycott Against Repetitive Character Skins
Overwatch 2 players are organizing a boycott against Blizzard Entertainment due to perceived favoritism in character cosmetic skins, primarily for Kiriko and Mercy. The community is urging players to "speak with their wallets" by not purchasing skins for these popular heroes, aiming to influence Blizzard's monetization strategy for live service games. This movement highlights player dissatisfaction with the distribution of in-game cosmetics and seeks a more equitable approach across all characters.
Introducing the TAG Community Safety Score: Rating Games on What Actually Matters
The TAG Community Safety Score has been introduced to evaluate multiplayer games based on their community safety infrastructure, including moderation, transparency, and player controls, rather than just traditional game quality metrics. The article details the scoring methodology across eight dimensions and provides initial scores for eight major titles, highlighting strengths and weaknesses in their approaches to online safety and player well-being.
Valorant Twitch drops and how to claim
This guide explains how to claim free in-game loot for Valorant through Twitch drops during the VCT event. Players can earn rewards by watching official streams on Twitch, with drops enabled by Riot Games.
Xbox Game Pass Adds Resident Evil 7, Final Fantasy IV, And More
Microsoft announced new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in late March and early April, including Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Final Fantasy IV, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and South of Midnight. Several other games are also being added, while a few titles will be leaving the service on March 31.
How to Report Toxic Players in Every Major Game
This guide details how to effectively report toxic players across major multiplayer games like Call of Duty, Valorant, Apex Legends, and others. It emphasizes providing specific details, timestamps, and clips to ensure reports are actionable by moderation systems, whether AI or human-reviewed. The article also covers platform-level reporting and when to escalate issues beyond in-game tools.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Disco Elysium, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Final Fantasy IV and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding a variety of games throughout March and early April, including "Disco Elysium," "Resident Evil 7: Biohazard," "Final Fantasy IV," and "South of Midnight." Several titles are available today, with others joining later in the month and early next month. "Valorant" and "Sea of Thieves" also received game updates, and "Peppa Pig World Adventures" and "Mad Streets" will be leaving the service on March 31.
Valorant Reveals New Agent Miks
Riot Games revealed the new agent Miks during the Valorant Masters Santiago grand finals. Miks will be added to the roster of the popular hero shooter.
New Valorant agent Miks is channeling pure sonic power, and he could be my next instalock
Valorant is introducing a new agent named Miks, a Croatian Controller who utilizes sonic power. His abilities are designed to support his team and potentially lead them to victory.
Valorant Reveals New Agent Miks
Valorant has revealed a new agent named Miks. The article also discusses potential conflicts between kernel-level anti-cheat software, such as Valorant's Vanguard and Battlefield 6's system, highlighting concerns about system instability and data mining.
Marathon Begins A Duos-Mode Experiment This Week?
Marathon game director Joe Ziegler announced an experimental duos mode for Bungie's shooter, allowing players to team up in pairs. This limited-time test will begin on March 18th on the Perimeter map and is intended to gather data for potential future implementation. Ziegler indicated that more experimental modes are planned as the game evolves.
SET THE TEMPO WITH MIKS, VALORANT’S NEWEST CONTROLLER
Riot Games revealed Miks, the newest Controller agent for VALORANT, during the VALORANT Masters Santiago finals. Miks, who hails from Croatia, uses sound energy and sonic powers to support his team. The agent will be released on March 18, 2026, as part of Season 2026 // Act 2, which also includes the Blackthorn Collection and a new Battlepass.
VALORANT Masters Santiago Finals Reveals New Agent: Miks
Riot Games revealed the new VALORANT Controller Agent, Miks, and the Knockout game mode during the VALORANT Masters Santiago finals. Miks features abilities focused on sound and kinetic energy, including an ultimate that can knock back, deafen, and slow opponents. The Knockout mode is a round-based elimination mode with respawns, and new cosmetic bundles and a Battlepass are also set to launch on March 18, 2026.
