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Etheria: Restart Season SS4 Begins Today, Adding New Progression System, Characters, And More
XD Games has launched the new season for Etheria: Restart, titled SS4 Loong’s Thunder: Shattered Dawn, which will run until June 10, 2026. This update introduces the Tactical Imprint progression system, new Components, and the Hyper Kernel factory system for resource gathering. Five new characters, Xuan Chi, Rimeheart Dinah, Luvia, Qano, and Sharon, will be added throughout the season, alongside balance adjustments for existing characters. Etheria: Restart is available for free on PC, iOS, and Android.
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2 “So Laughed the Masses” Launches April 22 with Anniversary Rewards
Honkai: Star Rail's Version 4.2 update, "So Laughed the Masses," launches on April 22, coinciding with the game's third anniversary. The update introduces new characters like Silver Wolf and Evanescia, expands the main story with escalating stakes in the Phantasmoon Games, and offers a wealth of anniversary rewards including Stellar Jades and character pulls. The update will be available on PC, mobile devices, Epic Games Store, and PlayStation 5.
Epic set to release Arc Raiders-like extraction shooter with Disney characters by the end of the year
Epic Games is reportedly developing an extraction shooter similar to Arc Raiders, featuring Disney characters, with a planned release by the end of the year. Despite internal concerns about gameplay originality, Epic and Disney are committed to their long-term collaboration, which aims to build a connected universe of gaming and entertainment experiences.
Arknights Endfield “At the Wake of Spring” Update Launches April 17
GRYPHLINE announced that Arknights: Endfield will launch its "At the Wake of Spring" update on April 17, 2026, continuing the Wuling storyline and introducing the playable character Zhuang Fangyi. The update expands Wuling with new exploration content, a Test Area for restoration efforts, and puzzle-solving. It also enhances the game's industrial systems with new outposts, resources, and production options, alongside new events and quality-of-life improvements. Arknights: Endfield is available on PlayStation 5, PC, iOS, and Android.
10 Open-World Games That Actually Respect Your Time (2026) | TAG
This article ranks 10 open-world games that respect players' time by offering meaningful content, natural stopping points, and efficient traversal. Games like A Short Hike, Outer Wilds, and Assassin's Creed Mirage are highlighted for their design philosophies that prioritize player time over excessive filler. The author emphasizes that game design, not just length, determines if an open-world experience respects the player's schedule.
Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking out
This article rounds up several new and upcoming indie games, highlighting titles like the roguelite Minos, the CloverPit DLC Unholy Fusion, and the battle royale typing game Final Sentence. It also features previews for People of Note, Tamashika, Nippets, Dead As Disco, Call of the Elder Gods, and Long Gone, covering their gameplay, platforms, and release details.
New Torchlight: Infinite Season Begins Next Week, Adding Seasonal Gameplay, Permanent Mechanics, and More
XD Games is launching the new season, SS12 Lunaria, for Torchlight: Infinite on April 16, 2024, for PC and mobile platforms. This update introduces the Lunaria seasonal mechanic, a new hero named Scent Weaver Sage, the permanent Creation Engine system, and the Renewed Memories progression system. The season also coincides with the game's third anniversary and features a limited-time Midas Touch event.
Doki Doki Literature Club Removed from the Google Play Store Four Months After Its Launch
Doki Doki Literature Club has been removed from the Google Play Store due to alleged violations of Google's Terms of Service regarding sensitive topics like depression and suicide. Developers Serenity Forge and creator Dan Salvato disagree with the removal, stating the game's intent is to explore these themes constructively. The game remains available on other platforms, and the team is seeking ways to bring it back to Android without censoring its content.
Google adds E2E to Gmail for iOS and Android enterprise users
Google is rolling out end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for Gmail on Android and iOS to its enterprise users. This feature allows eligible users to compose and read encrypted emails directly within the Gmail app, enhancing privacy and data security for businesses. The functionality requires admin enablement and is available for users with specific add-ons like Assured Controls.
STEER INTO THE VEHICLES OF TAYO AND FRIENDS IN KARTRIDER RUSH+’S NEW COLLABORATION UPDATE!
NEXON Korea's mobile racing game KartRider Rush+ has launched a collaboration update with the South Korean animated series "TAYO the Little Bus." The update introduces TAYO-themed karts, items, and in-game events, allowing players to race as TAYO and his friends. The collaboration features daily and weekly missions with rewards available until April 30.
After selling over 1.5m copies and stealing most of my summer, Fantasy Life i is coming to mobile with cross-save
LEVEL-5 Inc announced that Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time will be released on iOS and Android this summer with cross-save functionality. The game, which has sold over 1.5 million copies on Nintendo Switch, combines life simulation and RPG elements. The mobile version will be a premium title and include all existing DLC and updates.
Fantasy Life i Android and iOS Mobile Ports Confirmed
Level-5 has confirmed that Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time will be released on Android and iOS mobile platforms in Summer 2026. The game will feature cross-save and cross-play functionality, similar to its previously announced versions for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2 "So Laughed the Masses" will arrive on April 22
HoYoverse announced that Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2, "So Laughed the Masses," will launch on April 22. The update introduces new characters Silver Wolf LV.999 and Evanescia, along with the Trailblazer on the Path of Elation. The version also features anniversary events with rewards like 20 free pulls and 1,600 Stellar Jades, and reruns of limited characters. The main story will focus on the complicated Phantasmoon Games where the ultimate reward is becoming the permanent Aeon of Elation.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Coming to iOS and Android This Summer
Level-5 announced that Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time will be released for iOS and Android devices this Summer. This slow-life RPG allows players to choose from 14 different jobs to improve crafting skills or engage in adventuring. The game is also available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Doki Doki Literature Club removed from Google Play over depiction of sensitive themes
Doki Doki Literature Club has been removed from the Google Play Store due to alleged violations of Google's Terms of Service concerning the depiction of sensitive themes, specifically mental health issues. Publisher Serenity Forge and developer Dan Salvato are working to have the game reinstated and are exploring alternative Android distribution methods. The game remains available on iOS.
Inazuma Eleven: Cross launches in June in Japan
The free-to-play mobile game Inazuma Eleven: Cross is set to launch in Japan in June for iOS and Android devices. Further details regarding its release were not immediately available.
FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time coming to iOS, Android this summer
LEVEL-5 announced that FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time will be released for iOS and Android devices this summer. The mobile versions will feature cross-play and cross-save functionality with existing platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game allows players to build their own city, explore a new island, and travel between past and present to uncover mysteries.
LEVEL-5 and NHN PlayArt announce ‘fusion puzzle’ game Pufflings: Journey Through a Fantasy World for iOS, Android
LEVEL-5 and NHN PlayArt have announced a new fusion puzzle game titled Pufflings: Journey Through a Fantasy World. The game is set to be released on mobile platforms including iOS and Android.
Metal Gear Solid movie adaptation finds new directors
Sony's Metal Gear Solid film adaptation has new directors, Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, replacing Jordan Vogt-Roberts. The project, first announced by Hideo Kojima in 2006, aims to bring the iconic game characters to life. Separately, Google removed the visual novel Doki Doki Literature Club from its Play Store for alleged violations of terms of service regarding sensitive themes.
After 9 years of acclaim for its depiction of sensitive themes, Google delists Doki Doki Literature Club for its…
Google has removed the visual novel Doki Doki Literature Club from its Play Store, citing a violation of terms of service due to its depiction of sensitive themes. Lead developer Dan Salvato and publisher Serenity Forge are working to get the game reinstated and are exploring alternative distribution methods for Android devices. The game, celebrated for its handling of mental health topics, remains available on PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox.
