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Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors arrives April 21
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, a deck-building spin-off of Vampire Survivors, will launch on April 21st for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation, with mobile versions planned for 2026. Developed by poncle and Nosebleed Interactive, the game features turn-based combat, rogue-lite elements, and a higher price point than its predecessor due to its more traditional production.
MLB The Show 26 Active Codes Guide - Full Updated List
This guide details the active codes available for MLB The Show 26 and how to redeem them on The Show Codes website. Currently, only two codes, JOMBOY and ON, are known to provide in-game packs. The article notes that code availability may change as the game progresses.
PlayStation Cloud Gaming Adds Another 107 Games
PlayStation cloud gaming has significantly expanded its library by adding 107 new titles. This marks one of the largest single additions of games to the service, enhancing its growing collection.
Director of One of 2024's Best Games Says, "Expect the Unexpected" Ahead of Upcoming Reveal - IGN
Sunset Visitor, the developer behind the acclaimed 2024 game 1000xResist, has announced a new project reveal at the Triple-I Showcase on April 9. Studio founder Remy Siu hinted that the new game will continue the team's tradition of unexpected and unconventional design, drawing inspiration from theater and games like NieR:Automata. The showcase will feature announcements for several high-profile indie titles.
Basketball Classics Brings Backboard-Breaking Retro Hoops To All Modern Consoles Today | Console Creatures
The retro arcade basketball game Basketball Classics has been released on Xbox and PlayStation consoles, following its PC debut. Developed by Namo Gamo and supported by Acclaim, the game aims to capture the spirit of classic 8-bit and 16-bit sports titles with streamlined controls and modern presentation. A follow-up title, Super Basketball Classics, is planned for release later this year.
Crimson Desert Day One Update Goes Live in Full on PC, in Part on Console — Check Out the Patch Notes - IGN
Crimson Desert has received its day one update, version 1.00.02, which is fully available on PC and will be released in two parts for PlayStation and later for Xbox and Mac. The update includes improvements to usability, balance changes for bosses, and fixes for animations, lip-sync, and voice acting. Pearl Abyss recommended players download the patch for the best experience.
How to fly in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to unlock and use the flight ability in Crimson Desert. Players can obtain crow wings, which grant the Flight skill, by completing the 'Woman in White' main quest and speaking with White Crow the Witch. The flight skill is activated mid-air by pressing the Square/X button and controlled with the LS button.
This $27.99 Switch 2 headset already costs less than my lunch, but it somehow just got even cheaper
The Turtle Beach Airlite Fit wired headset, originally priced at $27.99, is now available for $19.99 at Amazon, marking a significant price drop. This budget-friendly accessory is suitable for Nintendo Switch owners, particularly for children, offering decent audio quality and comfort for its price point. A special 'Mario Star' edition is also available for pre-order.
Tomb Raider 1-3 Remaster Team Says New Outfits Aren't AI, Promises Fixes for Disastrous Update
Aspyr Media has denied using AI-generated assets for new outfits in Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered, stating they were created by their artists. The developer acknowledges texture issues and bugs introduced by a recent patch are a top priority for fixes. The update has been met with community criticism, with many fans requesting the game be reverted to its previous stable state.
All Crimson Desert Twitch Drops and how to get them
This guide details how to obtain free in-game items for Crimson Desert through Twitch Drops. Two separate campaigns run from March 19 to April 2, offering various cosmetic and utility items for watching participating streams and linking accounts. Rewards are claimed via Twitch Inventory and redeemed through a website, with specific instructions for Steam, Epic Games, and console players.
Build Your Own Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Sprite Keychains
Square Enix is releasing customizable Build Charm keychains featuring Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster character sprites. The first volume, with characters from the first six Final Fantasy games including Paladin Cecil and Terra Branford, launches March 21, 2026, with a second volume following July 3, 2026. These keychains are sold individually or in random sets, with previous merchandise like non-customizable charms and badges also released.
Visual stunner Kena: Bridge of Spirits gets a Switch 2 release date, and it's coming very, very soon
The award-winning indie game Kena: Bridge of Spirits is set to release on Nintendo Switch on March 26th. This version is feature-complete, including the Anniversary DLC and New Game Plus mode. The article also briefly mentions the upcoming sequel, Kena: Scars of Kosmora.
Surreal RPG 'Dread Delusion' Now Available For Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation and Xbox
The surreal RPG Dread Delusion is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. The game offers a psychedelic journey through a shattered land filled with magic, monsters, and mystery, eschewing traditional fantasy tropes.
Lies of P Sales Hit 4m as Sequel Info Remains Elusive
Neowiz announced that its Soulslike game Lies of P has sold over four million copies worldwide. While the game's DLC, Overture, has been released, details regarding the sequel remain scarce, with the development team reportedly focused on its creation.
Death Stranding 2 review: Catharsis in the age of the algorithm
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach offers a compelling blend of mechanics and narrative, exploring themes of grief, connection, and humanity's relationship with artificial intelligence. The PC port is visually stunning and runs well, though some performance issues persist. The game's unique dualities, from deliberate locomotion to bombastic action sequences, ultimately coalesce into a meaningful experience.
Crimson Desert Review - Open-World Overload - Game Informer
This review of Crimson Desert notes its open-world nature and discusses player concerns about difficulty and progression systems, comparing it to games like The Elder Scrolls and The Witcher 3. Despite a Metacritic score of 78, some players intend to keep their pre-orders.
IGN Crimson Desert Review So Far
This article discusses player anticipation and concerns regarding Crimson Desert. One user preordered the game, planning to play on PlayStation while using PC for secondary accounts due to security worries. Others expressed interest in its open-world design, comparing it to The Elder Scrolls and The Witcher 3, while also raising concerns about potential difficulty and leveling systems.
World Premiere Stellar Freight: Endless Horizon
Two Cakes Studio and Satellite235 have announced Stellar Freight: Endless Horizon, a sci-fi roguelike with tactical turn-based combat set for release in Q3 2026. Players will manage a freight ship and crew, engage in strategic battles, explore space, and navigate a story-driven adventure across multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
Xbox vs PlayStation vs Nintendo: Which Platform Is Actually Safer?
This analysis compares the online safety infrastructure and transparency of Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo platforms. Xbox is highlighted for its comprehensive, documented safety measures and detailed transparency reports, while PlayStation shows progress with its first report but lacks data depth. Nintendo employs a restrictive-by-default model, prioritizing child safety but offering no public data, creating an accountability gap.
'Apparently Not Good Enough for Investors' — Crimson Desert Publisher Stock Price Plunges Nearly 30% Amid 78 Metacritic Score - IGN
Pearl Abyss, the publisher and developer of Crimson Desert, experienced a nearly 30% drop in its stock price following the release of review scores for the game, which fell short of investor expectations. Despite the stock market reaction, early sales data for Crimson Desert on Steam is strong, and the game is performing well on the PlayStation sales chart.
