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Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Open Beta Announced for April 24th to 27th
Cygames announced an open beta for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, running from April 24th to 27th. This beta will test the new Summon mechanic and feature the playable character Beatrix, who will be part of the July 9th expansion. The open beta will be available for free on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is Adding Wolfgang Krauser to Its Roster Next Week
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is adding Wolfgang Krauser, the antagonist from Fatal Fury 2, to its playable roster next week. Krauser's moveset features a mix of attacks and grappling, though his animations may be slower. He will also receive his own chapter in Episodes of South Town and joins other Season Pass 2 additions like Nightmare Geese and Kenshiro. The game is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
FFXIV Fan Fest 2026 Twitch Chat Badges Revealed
Square Enix revealed six Twitch chat badges that will be available during Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest 2026 events. Viewers can earn these badges by watching official Square Enix streams or participating streams for an hour during the North American, European, and Japanese festivals. Final Fantasy XIV is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Adds Shinobu Kocho Infinity Castle DLC; New Trailer Streaming Now
Shinobu Kocho, based on her Infinity Castle appearance, will be added to Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 as paid DLC on April 16 for $4.99. The sequel, developed by CyberConnect2, features an arena fighter format with over 40 characters and continues the anime's story arcs. The DLC includes Shinobu as a playable character in Versus Mode, along with profile customization items.
Granblue Fantasy Relink: Endless Ragnarok Open Beta Starts Next Week
Cygames announced an open beta test for Granblue Fantasy Relink: Endless Ragnarok will run from April 24-27, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game's full release is scheduled for July 9, 2026. Additionally, the opening movie for the game debuted, and parts of the Granblue Fantasy: The Animation anime and the first volume of the manga are temporarily available for free.
PS5 Remake of Popular PS3, PS4 Adventure Game Out in July 2026 – Report
A report suggests that the remake of Assassin's Creed Black Flag, titled Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, is slated for release on July 9, 2026, for PlayStation 5. Ubisoft reportedly postponed the official reveal and plans to present reworked content and updates, confirming it will not include RPG elements. The remake is expected to feature visual and gameplay enhancements, with potential additions of new story content and removal of some original sections.
FFXIV Jollibee Crossover Starts Next Week
Square Enix and Jollibee have announced a crossover event for Final Fantasy XIV, set to begin on April 21, 2026. The collaboration will feature special meals, merchandise including t-shirts and hoodies, and an in-game emote. The event will be available in the US and Canada, with specific details on meals and items provided.
Le contenu gratuit pour Angry Birds officiellement disponible dans Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
SEGA has released free Angry Birds themed content for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Players can now race as Red and unlock exclusive items by earning festival points until April 20. The update includes Red's Super Roaster vehicle, special emotes, sounds, and new music tracks.
Wolfgang Krauser Coming to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves April 24
Wolfgang Krauser, voiced by Patrick Seitz, will be added to SNK's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on April 24 as part of Season Pass 2. The character will bring new content to Arcade and Episodes of South Town modes. The game is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
EdenSpark unveils monthly game jams with $250,000 total prize pool
Gaijin Entertainment has launched EdenSpark, a new open development platform featuring monthly game jams with a total annual prize pool of $250,000. Participants have 14 days each month to create games using the EdenSpark tools, with opportunities to publish directly to consoles. The initiative aims to empower creators and foster game development without requiring registered companies.
Legend of Mana “Hometown of Domina” Guitar Cover Released by Square Enix
Square Enix has released a new guitar cover of the track “Hometown of Domina” from the game Legend of Mana on their official YouTube channel. The music was arranged and performed by Toru Tabei, with recording and mixing by Junichiro Ojima. Legend of Mana is available on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC, iOS, and Android.
Beastmaster PvP Content Might Come to FFXIV
Final Fantasy XIV Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida stated that PvP content for the Beastmaster limited job might be implemented based on player feedback after its release in patch 7.5. The development team has considered ideas like having players pit their raised monsters against each other, similar to Pokemon 3v3 singles. The decision will depend on whether players prefer monster raising or monster battling content.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Adds Wolfgang Krauser as DLC on April 24
SNK announced that Wolfgang Krauser will be added as DLC to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on April 24, 2026, voiced by Patrick Seitz. The game, available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, features a new REV System and multiple control schemes. A mystery character and Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star are also slated for later DLC releases.
PS5 Remake of Hit Adventure Game 60% Off on PS Store, Lowest Price
Ubisoft's remake of the 2013 adventure game Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is currently 60% off on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5, priced at $7.99 until April 23. The remake features rebuilt assets, improved graphics, and a re-recorded soundtrack. The original game was released for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4.
PS Plus Extra, Premium April 2026 Games Playable Early
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers can now access early game trials for two upcoming April titles: The Crew Motorfest and Football Manager 2026 Console. The Crew Motorfest offers a five-hour trial for all PS5 and PS4 players, while Football Manager 2026 Console's 10-hour trial is exclusive to Premium members. Progress from these trials will carry over when the games officially join the catalog on April 21.
Open Beta Test Confirmed for Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok
Cygames, Inc. has announced an open beta test for Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok, running from April 24-27, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam. The beta will include new Summons and Primal Burst mechanics. Additionally, the Granblue Fantasy anime and manga will be available for free viewing for a limited time to onboard new players.
Reminder: Save the World in Fortnite's Original Co-Op Mode, Now Free-to-Play on PS5, PS4
Fortnite's original Player vs Environment co-op mode, Save the World, is now free-to-play on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and other platforms. Epic Games has overhauled progression, simplified resources, and made the Homebase an explorable environment to encourage players to engage with the mode that originated Fortnite's building mechanics.
The Sims 4's Controversial Marketplace Arrives on PS4 in Major Update for Console Players
EA has released update 2.31 for The Sims 4 on PlayStation 4, introducing the controversial in-game Marketplace for community-made content. This update requires players to purchase a new premium currency, Moola, to access Maker Packs and Kits, which are no longer available on the PlayStation Store. While this brings console players closer to the PC experience, it has drawn criticism from players and creators who believe it primarily benefits EA financially.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok to host open beta test next week, introductory movie released
An open beta test for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok will be held from April 24-27, allowing players to experience the new Summon mechanic and test network performance. The full game is scheduled for release on July 9, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, and PC. Cygames has also released an introductory movie for the game.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink Endless Ragnarok Open Beta Set for April 24
Cygames announced an open beta for Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok will run from April 24 to April 27 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The beta will feature a new Summon system and playable characters, with preloading starting April 23. Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok is set to release on July 9, 2026.