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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th April)
Several Nintendo Life editors share their weekend gaming plans, including titles like Pokémon Champions, Batman: Arkham Knight, and the Double Dragon & Kunio-kun bundle. The passing of series creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto is also noted, prompting replays of his classic games.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Apr. 10: PlayStation Spring Sale (Part 2)
The PlayStation Spring Sale has entered its second phase with a new selection of featured titles. This sale continues to offer discounts on various games for PlayStation users.
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.
Evening Consolidation
Xbox Wire announced new games coming to Xbox between April 13 and 17. Separately, the Official PlayStation Podcast released Episode 538, discussing Marshes and Mollusks.
Black Desert’s 2026 Heidel Ball event for PC and console will be held in California on July 25
Black Desert has announced its 2026 Heidel Ball event will take place in Southern California on July 25th. The event will showcase upcoming updates for the MMORPG, including a new class and content for Edania, alongside esports, a cosplay contest, and in-person activities for PC and console players.
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.
Share of the Week: Resident Evil 9
This week's PlayStation Share highlights user-submitted spoiler-free moments from Resident Evil 4, focusing on Leon S. Kennedy. Players are encouraged to share their own photos using #PSshare and #PSBlog for a chance to be featured in future showcases.
Bridger Western Update Log
Bridger Western has received a significant update, introducing new content such as Rokakaka Fruit, the Stone Ocean stand, and a skin system. The update also includes a tree chopping mechanic and full support for Xbox and PlayStation players. Balance adjustments have been made, including the removal of Gold Experience Requiem and nerfs to Winchester reload speed and Derringers.
Ninjora Echoes Uses Clones In Clever Ways
Ninjora Echoes, developed by BUG-Studio and published by Ratalaika Games, is a compact platforming adventure available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £5.99. The game centers around a unique shadow clone mechanic where players can create and transfer their consciousness between multiple versions of the ninja to solve puzzles, overcome obstacles, and engage in combat.
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.
Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra Changes the Game for Multiplayer Combat
Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra launched in September 2025, blending the Dragon Ball franchise's signature style with MOBA gameplay. The four-on-four title features fast-paced matches, a unique "Divine Draw" system, and characters with transformable abilities. It supports cross-platform play across mobile, PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation, with development backed by Bandai Namco Entertainment and Google Cloud.
Darwin’s Paradox Review – Tentacles, Trouble, and Trial-and-Error
Darwin's Paradox is a charming and inventive indie game where players control an octopus escaping a food processing plant. While it features creative ideas and chaotic set-pieces, rough stealth mechanics and trial-and-error gameplay prevent it from reaching greatness. Despite its flaws, the game offers a unique and enjoyable experience within its seven-hour runtime.
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.
Google removes Doki Doki Literature Club from Play Store
Google has removed the visual novel Doki Doki Literature Club from its Play Store, citing violations of its terms of service regarding sensitive themes. Creator Dan Salvato and publisher Serenity Forge are working to get the game reinstated on the platform and exploring alternative Android distribution methods.
Tamashika Is A Neon Rush Of Focus, Flow And Fast-Paced Survival
Tamashika is a fast-paced arcade shooter available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £11.99. The game emphasizes momentum, precision, and maintaining focus in its constantly shifting, neon-infused environments. Its design encourages short, repeatable runs, offering a challenging experience for players who enjoy mastering rhythm and timing.
Tears Revolude – A Classic JRPG Journey Rooted In Art, Memory And Destiny
Tears Revolude is a new JRPG from KEMCO and WorldWideSoftware, available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The game features a story centered on a vanished artist and a journey of discovery, with classic turn-based combat and a unique progression system where abilities evolve through use. Optional boosts for experience, skill proficiency, and other elements are available in the Special Edition or as separate purchases.
Google removes Doki Doki Literature Club! from the Play Store
Google has removed the psychological horror visual novel Doki Doki Literature Club! from the Play Store, citing violations of its Terms of Service regarding sensitive themes. Developers Dan Salvato and Serenity Forge are working to get the game reinstated and are exploring alternative Android distribution methods. The game remains available on Steam, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and iOS.
PlayStation State of Play May Drop April 16th, Insider Claims
Insider NateTheHate has suggested that Sony may host a PlayStation State of Play presentation on April 16th. These events are typically used to reveal new games and provide updates on upcoming titles. The timing would align with the lead-up to the summer gaming season, and the community is eagerly anticipating official confirmation.
Nine-year-old cult visual novel Doki Doki Literature Club has been abruptly pulled from Android for its 'depiction…
Google has removed the cult visual novel Doki Doki Literature Club from the Android Play Store, citing violations of its Terms of Service related to the depiction of self-harm. The game, developed by Dan Salvato and published by Serenity Forge, remains available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and iOS. The publisher is seeking to have the game reinstated and exploring alternative Android distribution methods.
Xbox exec who brought Bungie into Microsoft says it's "weird" to see Sony own the creators of Halo: "It was so weird to launch Marathon and see a PlayStation logo"
Former Xbox executive Ed Fries expressed his surprise at seeing Bungie, the creators of Halo, now owned by Sony and developing the game Marathon for PlayStation. Fries, who was instrumental in Microsoft's original acquisition of Bungie 26 years ago, found it surreal to play Marathon on his Xbox and see a PlayStation logo. He admitted he would not have believed this trajectory for Bungie if told 25 years prior.
