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YouTube Is Now Letting Those Outside Of The US Donate Gifts On Livestreams
YouTube is expanding its 'Gifts' creator monetization tool to allow mobile viewers outside of the United States to send gifts during livestreams. This update aims to increase creator earnings by removing the previous limitation of only being able to donate via desktop. The feature is rolling out to markets including Canada, Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand, with more countries to follow.
FFII Firion and FFXII Balthier Join Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Tomorrow
Square Enix announced that Firion from Final Fantasy II and Balthier from Final Fantasy XII will join the Dissidia Duodecim Final Fantasy roster on April 14, 2026. Players will need to use Character Tickets or participate in events to unlock them. The game is available on mobile devices.
Arknights: Endfield Deepens the Wuling Storyline in ‘At the Wake of Spring,’ Arriving April 17
GRYPHLINE announced that the free update 'At the Wake of Spring' for Arknights: Endfield will be available on April 17, 2026. This update introduces major story developments in the Wuling storyline, including the first direct battle against Nefarith and the playable debut of Zhuang Fangyi. It also expands exploration content and factory-building systems on PC, PlayStation 5, and mobile devices.
NTE Sets April 29 Launch Date with Special Preview Event This Week
Neverness to Everness (NTE) is set to launch on April 29 across all platforms, including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and mobile. A special preview event, the Launch Preview Special Program, will air on April 18 to offer a final look at the game before release. The developers are engaging players with pre-launch activities like the Hethereau Residents Guide event to build anticipation for its supernatural city setting.
All Free Mystery Gifts In Pokemon Champions
Pokemon Champions is offering several free in-game gifts for players on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. These include Dragonite, Machamp, and Raichu, along with Mega Stones and Quick Coupons, available through Mystery Gifts and online competitions until various dates in August and September 2026. Players can also obtain Mega Stones by transferring specific Pokemon from Pokemon Home.
Version 4.2 Honkai: Star Rail Includes 3rd Anniversary Events
Version 4.2 of Honkai: Star Rail, launching April 22, 2026, will introduce the Planarcadia storyline, new characters like Silver Wolf, and extensive 3rd-anniversary events. HoYoVerse has also opened an official site detailing upcoming merchandise and worldwide celebrations, including a Honkai: Star Rail anime concept trailer by Mappa. The update will feature new character banners, freebies such as Special Passes and Stellar Jades, and expanded character options in the Stellar Convergence Store.
Round Up: Everything Announced In The Level-5 Vision 2026 April Showcase
Level-5 held its Vision 2026 April showcase, providing updates on several upcoming titles. While many games remain in development with vague release windows, new information was shared for Pufflings, Yo-kai Watch Series: The Great Detective Nekomata, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Snack World: Reloaded, Inazuma Eleven RE, DECAPOLICE, Holy Horror Mansion, Inazuma Eleven: Cross, Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, and Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. The showcase also featured composer Joe Hisaishi's involvement in the new Professor Layton theme.
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2 Celebrates the RPG's Anniversary Later This Month
HoYoverse has announced that Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2 will launch on April 22nd, celebrating the turn-based RPG's anniversary with new characters like Silver Wolf Lv.999 and Evanescia. The update will also feature reruns of existing characters, expanded game modes like Currency Wars, and arrives on PC, PlayStation 5, and mobile devices.
Chills.gg soft launches - browser-based party games for everyone
Independent studio Part Time Monkey has soft-launched Chills.gg, a browser-based platform featuring multiplayer party games and daily puzzles playable on desktop and mobile. The platform requires no downloads or accounts and is free to play with no ads or in-app purchases. Chills aims to provide a frictionless social gaming experience for up to 10 players per room.
Work Companion Game Chill with You: Lo-Fi Story Is Out Now with a Special Pomodoro Timer!
Nestopi has released Chill with You: Lo-Fi Story on mobile platforms, expanding from its original PC launch. The game combines productivity features, including a Pomodoro timer and ambient soundscapes, with a narrative that unfolds as players spend time with the character Satone. A free tier with ads is available, with a paid upgrade unlocking the full experience and cross-platform synchronization.
Esports Nations Cup confirms 16 titles for inaugural edition; over 100,000 qualifier participants across 100 nations and territories including India to compete
The Esports Foundation has confirmed a 16-game lineup for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Over 100,000 players from 100 nations will compete in titles including Apex Legends, Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and VALORANT. NODWIN Gaming will serve as India's National Team Partner.
Umamusume Smart Falcon Top Umadol Project Goals Reduced
Cygames has reduced the Community Fan Total goals for the Umamusume Smart Falcon All Together: Top Umadol Project event in the global version of the game. This change ensures players will receive exclusive Support Cards and tickets for new trainees and SSR cards, which were previously unattainable due to high fan requirements. The rewards will be distributed on April 9, 2026 UTC.
Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Character Global Popularity Poll 4 Opens
Shift Up has launched the Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Global Popularity Poll 4, allowing players to vote daily until April 14, 2026. Winners will be revealed during the 3.5th anniversary live stream on April 18, 2026, with the top character receiving in-game prizes, a new costume, and a theme song. Players who vote can also earn rewards, and the top five characters will inspire avatar frames.
Exit 8 Movie The Walking Man Will Be in New York
To promote the upcoming North American release of the Exit 8 movie on April 10, 2026, actor Yamato Kochi, who plays The Walking Man, will make appearances in New York City on April 8, 2026. Attendees who spot him and say "Turn back" can receive a prize, a callback to the game and novelization.
Dive Into “Undersea Mystery”: Free Fire’s Latest Update Brings Ocean-Themed Gameplay and New Features
Free Fire's latest update, 'Undersea Mystery,' introduces ocean-themed gameplay with new environments like the Undersea Realm and Hydro Zone. The update also adds new character Ray, a login streak system featuring mascot Pyro, and various ocean-inspired collectibles and premium rewards.
Players are apparently spending 'tens of hours' building factories in Arknights: Endfield as dev says the…
Developer Hypergryph reports that players are spending significant time, even tens of hours, building factories in Arknights: Endfield, exceeding expectations. This unique blend of factory management and action RPG combat, described as Factorio meets Genshin Impact, is credited for players spending more time in the game compared to similar titles.
KPop Demon Hunters x CookieRun: Kingdom Collaboration Live
Devsisters has launched a collaboration event in CookieRun: Kingdom featuring KPop Demon Hunters. The event, live until May 6, introduces new playable characters like Rumi Cookie, Mira Cookie, and Zoey Cookie, along with a new special episode and limited-time gameplay modes. The update is available on mobile devices via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Lineage W to Be Published by NCV Games as the Premier MMORPG in Southeast Asia - GameHaunt
NCV Games, a joint venture between NCSoft and VNGGames, will publish Lineage W as its flagship MMORPG for Southeast Asia in 2024. The game will feature a fixed isometric view and focus on guild warfare, with custom adjustments planned for the region. Pre-registration is expected to open soon for mobile (iOS/Android) with PC cross-play anticipated.
New Mortenax Blade Alt Debuts in Honkai: Star Rail 4.3
HoYoverse has revealed that a new "Mortenax" alternate version of the character Blade will be introduced in the upcoming Honkai: Star Rail 4.3 update as a five-star Nihility unit dealing Fire damage. Prior to this, the 4.2 update will feature an alternate version of Silver Wolf. Honkai: Star Rail is currently available on PlayStation 5, PC, and mobile devices.
EvoCreo 2 Released
EvoCreo 2, a sequel in the monster capture RPG genre, has been released by Infinity Studios on Steam for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The game is also available on mobile platforms and allows players to catch and raise monsters.