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Claim Resident Evil 30th Anniversary PS5, PS4 Freebies for PSN
PlayStation is offering free digital avatars to celebrate the Resident Evil franchise's 30th anniversary in 2026. Players on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 can claim these avatars by wishlisting or purchasing Resident Evil Requiem and downloading the Sony Pictures Core app. Voucher codes will be delivered via email and console notifications by late June 2026.
GTA Online Gets A Law Enforcement Overhaul With Neighborhood Watch Event
The Grand Theft Auto Online Neighborhood Watch Event is live, offering players a law enforcement-themed experience with new vehicles like the Bravado Buffalo Cruiser and Buffalo STX Pursuit. The update provides boosted rewards on Dispatch Work, Pursuit Races, and Wildlife activities across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms until April 15th.
FFXIV Online Store Gets Buy for a Friend Item Gifting Again
Square Enix has reinstated the "Buy for a Friend" gifting option on the Final Fantasy XIV Online Store for several item categories, including emotes, face paint, fashion accessories, minions, mounts, and orchestrion rolls. This feature was previously removed in October 2022 due to concerns over fraud and item reselling. The gifting option is now available for single-character items, with account-wide items marked as unavailable.
Poll: Do You Think PS5 Can Outsell PS4 with Its New Price Point?
This article discusses whether the PlayStation 5 can ultimately outsell the PlayStation 4, considering its increased price point and global economic challenges. Despite strong upcoming titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 and Marvel's Wolverine, the PS5's higher cost makes its sales trajectory uncertain compared to the PS4's historical performance.
Canceled The Last of Us multiplayer game failed as a product of the COVID-19 pandemic, former director says
Former director Vinit Argawal stated that the canceled The Last of Us multiplayer game was a product of the COVID-19 pandemic, which initially boosted funding for online games. Despite being nearly 80% complete, the project was canceled in late 2023 due to shifting market conditions and Naughty Dog's decision to prioritize single-player narrative experiences.
Grab These Resident Evil PSN Avatars for Free This Month
Capcom is offering free Resident Evil-themed PlayStation Network avatars to celebrate the series' 30th anniversary. To obtain these avatars, users must wishlist or purchase Resident Evil Requiem, download the Sony Pictures Core app on PS5 or PS4, and then sign up on a specific webpage. The avatars feature iconic characters like Leon S. Kennedy, Jill Valentine, Chris Redfield, Claire Redfield, and Ada Wong.
Japanese Charts: Pokémon Pokopia Sales Slow, But It's Still On Top
Pokémon Pokopia remains the top-selling game in Japan for the week of March 23-29, despite a decrease in sales from the previous week. Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection and Super Mario Bros. Wonder also debuted in the top ten, while the Nintendo Switch continues to dominate hardware sales despite a slight dip.
Mission briefing for second Commandos: Origins DLC incoming: No Man Left Behind
The second DLC for Commandos: Origins, titled 'No Man Left Behind,' will be released on April 28th, 2026, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4|5. This DLC bridges a gap in the main campaign by detailing the capture of the Green Beret and the subsequent rescue mission undertaken by the rest of the Commandos squad. Players will experience new missions involving sabotage and intelligence gathering against a new enemy type, the Radio Operator.
Assassin's Creed Unity's PS5 Patch Is Put to the Test, with Some Surprising Results
A recent patch for Assassin's Creed Unity has significantly improved its performance on current-generation consoles, particularly the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. While not achieving native 4K, the update boosts resolution and removes the frame rate cap, offering a much smoother experience. Digital Foundry's analysis highlights that the Xbox Series X provides the best overall performance due to its VRR support, though frame rate fluctuations are still present.
Skautfold Moonless Knight Console Release Date Set for April 9
Publisher Red Art Games and developer Pugware have announced that their metroidvania action RPG Skautfold: Moonless Knight will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on April 9, 2026. The game, which follows previous titles in the series, features a semi-open-world structure and a combat system centered around precise timing.
Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition Coming to Switch 2 on May 29
Bandai Namco Entertainment, Tarsier Studios, and Supermassive Games have announced that Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition will be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 on May 29, 2026. This version will feature higher resolution and improved visual effects compared to the original Nintendo Switch release.
Grand Theft Auto 5 is leaving Xbox Game Pass in April, as well as two other fantastic RPGs
Grand Theft Auto 5, along with Ashen, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery, will be removed from Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass on April 15th. Terra Invicta is also leaving PC Game Pass on the same date. New titles like Clair Obscur Expedition 33 and Final Fantasy IV are being added to the service in April.
Elder Scrolls Online - Previewing Season Zero’s Tome of Dawn and Dusk Rewards
The Elder Scrolls Online is previewing rewards for Season Zero's Tome of Dawn and Dusk. A 2026 Seasons Direct from ZeniMax Online Studios will detail upcoming adventures, stories, challenges, and systems for the MMORPG, with a first look at each Season arriving in 2026.
Acclaimed 2023 PS5 Adventure Game Under $5 on PS Store
The 2023 adventure game Killer Frequency is available for under $5 on the PlayStation Store as part of a limited-time deal ending April 9. This cross-buy title for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 normally costs $24.99. The horror comedy game tasks players with solving puzzles to save callers from a serial killer in 1987.
New Behind-The-Scenes Video Reveals The Process Behind Planet of Lana II’s Acclaimed Visuals and Sound
A new behind-the-scenes video details the art, animation, and sound design processes behind Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf. The game has received critical acclaim for its visuals and music since its release on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms.
Famitsu sales (3/23/26 – 3/29/26) – first week sales for Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, more
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese sales data for the week of March 23-29, detailing both hardware and software performance. The Nintendo Switch family of consoles continues to dominate hardware sales, while Pokemon Pokopia leads the software charts. Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection debuted at number two on the software chart.
Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition coming to Switch 2
Bandai Namco, Tarsier Studios, and Supermassive Games announced that Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition will be released for the Nintendo Switch on May 29th. This version will feature higher resolutions and improved visual effects, similar to the Enhanced Edition released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2021.
Review: Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Preserves More Classics
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection is a commendable compilation that preserves the trilogy with all its original content, including previously Japan-exclusive elements and online functionality. The collection offers numerous quality-of-life improvements and display options, making it a strong offering for fans of the series and a good example of Capcom's game preservation efforts, despite minor UI and filter quibbles.
PS5, PS4 Games Including Sega Title Quietly Delisted From PS Store
Sega's Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – The Official Video Game and Richman 10 have been delisted from the PlayStation Store for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The delistings occurred without prior notice, impacting players' ability to purchase the digital versions of these titles.
Bratz: Rhythm & Style Runway Ready DLC Brings Fresh Fits And Fierce Fashion Battles
The Runway Ready DLC for Bratz: Rhythm & Style is now available for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch for £2.99. This expansion adds new outfits, accessories, hairstyles, and a new 2-player competitive styling mode to the game.
