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Shinobu Kocho (Infinity Castle) Joining Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2
Shinobu Kocho (Infinity Castle) has been added as DLC to Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2. The character pack includes the playable character, profile photo, quotes, and decorations. The game is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Daily Video Game Deals Apr 17 – Lil Gator Game: Gator of the Year, Wars: The Skywalker Saga – Currently Under $20 at the Time of This Posting via Amazon, MindsEye, IMMORTALITY, Let’s Sing 2026 + 2 Mics, Loop8: Summer of Gods & More
Daily video game deals for April 17, 2026, include significant discounts on titles such as Lil Gator Game: Gator of the Year, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and IMMORTALITY across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Several other games are also available at reduced prices via Amazon and other retailers.
Monster Crown: Sin Eater Needs to Be on Your Retro RPG Radar, Rides to PS5 This Month
Monster Crown: Sin Eater, the follow-up to the 2022 retro-styled RPG Monster Crown, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on April 30th. This creature-taming adventure features old-school art direction, turn-based combat, a branching storyline, and promises over 1,000 unique monsters that can be found, bred, or fused. The game will also include multiple difficulty settings.
Fortnite Save the World is now free to play, and on Switch 2 for the first time
Fortnite Save the World, the original co-op horde mode, is now free to play on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, GeForce Now, Amazon Luna, and Nintendo Switch. This move aims to give the mode a broader audience, with new crossover quests planned between Save the World and Fortnite Battle Royale. Existing players will receive several in-game items as a thank you.
ArtooSC & the D-Squad Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guests of Honor
ArtooSC & the D-Squad, known for their screen-accurate Star Wars droid builds, will be Guests of Honor at Fire & Ice RGX 2026. The event will also feature updates and releases for Persona 5: The Phantom X, The Sims 4, Yooka-Replaylee, Grand Theft Auto Online, and the theme song for 007 First Light. Several other guests and an after-party have also been announced for the convention.
The Sims 4 Marketplace Live on Consoles
The Sims 4 Marketplace is now available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, allowing players to download community creations directly within the game. To celebrate the launch, The Sims 4 Country Kitchen Kit is available for free until May 29. The update also includes fixes for marketplace packs and gallery improvements.
Yooka-Replaylee on Nintendo Switch 2 gets Performance Mode but visuals take a hit
PlayTonic has introduced a Performance Mode for Yooka-Replaylee on the Nintendo Switch 2, allowing the game to run at 60fps with a visual downgrade. The original Nintendo Switch version runs at 30fps. The article also briefly mentions Digital Foundry's analysis of Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
RIG R5 SPEAR PRO-SERIES GAMING HEADSETS LAUNCH IN NORTH AMERICA
NACON, parent company of the RIG audio brand, has announced the North American availability of its new RIG R5 SPEAR PRO Series gaming headsets. The R5 PRO HX, R5 PRO HC, and a white R5 PRO HS are officially licensed for Xbox and PlayStation consoles, featuring 40mm graphene drivers and a new SNAP+LOCK mod system for customization. The headsets are tuned for first-person shooters and include features like Dolby Atmos for Headphones on select models.
Here are my top 10 best single-player RPGs as a life-long fan whose spent thousands of hours with the genre
This article ranks the top 10 best single-player RPGs for players who prefer to adventure solo. The list includes a variety of titles such as Baldur's Gate 3, Mass Effect 2, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, highlighting their strengths in storytelling, world-building, and player choice.
Morning Consolidation
Several video game releases and details have been announced for current and last-generation consoles. The Gothic Classic trilogy is set to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Additionally, a launch trailer was released for Ereban Shadow Legacy on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, and features for the PlayStation 5 Pro were detailed.
April 2026 PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Games Announced
Sony Interactive has revealed the games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers in April 2026, with all titles available starting April 21. The lineup includes The Crew Motorfest, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, Football Manager 2026 Console, Warriors: Abyss, Squirrel with a Gun, The Casting of Frank Stone, Monster Train, and the PS2 classic Wild Arms 4.
Strange Antiquities coming to PS5, Xbox Series, and PS4 on April 30
Publisher Iceberg Interactive and developer Bad Viking announced that Strange Antiquities will be released on April 30 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PlayStation 4. The game is described as a standalone sequel.
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II Announced – A New Flagship For Elite Gaming Audio?
Turtle Beach has announced the Stealth Pro II, a new flagship wireless gaming headset launching on May 17th, 2026, for £299.99. It features Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Dolby Atmos, ANC, and a CrossPlay 2.0 system for seamless multi-platform switching across Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and mobile devices. The headset also boasts dual swappable 40-hour battery packs and a unidirectional microphone with AI noise reduction.
Strange Antiquities Opens Its Doors to Xbox and PlayStation!
Iceberg Interactive and Bad Viking announced that Strange Antiquities will be released on Xbox Series X & S and PlayStation 4 & 5 on April 30th, 2026. The game allows players to explore the town of Undermere, identifying mysterious artifacts in a cozy, deduction-based experience.
Street Fighter film gets new trailer full of roundhouses and explosions, plus a spot of mournful karaoke
A new trailer for the upcoming Street Fighter movie, set in 1993, has been released, featuring Jason Momoa and Roman Reigns. The film, directed by Kitao Sakurai, follows Ryu and Ken Masters as they are recruited by Chun-Li for the World Warrior Tournament amidst a deadly conspiracy. The trailer showcases high-energy fights, character interactions, and a brief karaoke scene from Ken. The latest game in the series, Street Fighter 6, was released in June 2023.
'Formula E: Electric Evolution' Expansion announced for PC and Console Simcade Racer ‘Formula Legends’
An expansion titled 'Formula E: Electric Evolution' has been announced for the sim-cade racer 'Formula Legends'. Developed by 3DClouds in partnership with Formula E, the DLC will feature GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3 EVO cars, drivers, teams, and tracks from the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. It is set to launch on April 30th for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms, with Nintendo platforms to follow later.
Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S+ Update and Sakura Miku DLC Arrive April 21
KOMODO and Crypton Future Media announced that Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S+ will receive a free update and the Sakura Miku DLC on April 21, 2026, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC. The DLC, priced at $4.99, includes a Sakura Miku costume, additional outfits, and 24 themed room items. A free update will also add more puzzles and a Favorites List feature for background music.
THE EXPANSE: A TELLTALE SERIES NOW AVAILABLE ON THE NINTENDO SWITCH
Telltale has released The Expanse: A Telltale Series Deluxe Edition on the Nintendo Switch, with the game also available on PC, PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox One/Series X|S. Developed in partnership with Deck Nine, this narrative-driven sci-fi adventure is set before the popular television series and features players as Camina Drummer making critical decisions that impact the Artemis crew's fate. The Deluxe Edition includes a bonus episode starring Shohreh Aghdashloo as Chrisjen Avasarala.
The Expanse: A Telltale Series now available for Switch
The Expanse: A Telltale Series Deluxe Edition has been surprise-released for the Nintendo Switch, nearly three years after its initial launch. The game, developed by Deck Nine Games and published by Telltale Games, is available for $29.99 and includes a bonus episode. It was originally released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Free Angry Bird Content Drop Officially Available
SEGA has released a free Angry Birds content drop for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, allowing players to race as Red and use his Super Roaster vehicle. This limited-time event, running until April 19, offers exclusive decals and gadgets. The content is available for all owners of the Standard and Digital Deluxe versions across PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch platforms.