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Kernel Hearts Demo Out Now on Steam and Epic Ahead of 2026 Launch
A playable demo for the action RPG roguelike Kernel Hearts is now available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game, which features co-op play, magical girl transformations, and a premise involving climbing the Tower of Babel, is slated for a full launch in 2026 on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.
Action RPG 'Kernel Hearts' Demo Now Available on Steam and Epic Games Store
A free demo for the action-RPG roguelike Kernel Hearts is now available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Developed by EPHEMERA and published by Whitethorn Games, the game features high-speed combat, a magical transformation system, and co-op multiplayer. Kernel Hearts is slated for a 2026 release on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
Bästa aprilskämten 2026
This article is a collection of April Fools' Day pranks from 2026, inviting readers to share their own discoveries. It also includes various gaming news snippets, such as leaks for The Last of Us season 3, updates on Crimson Desert, and rumors about Switch 2 titles.
'KERNEL HEARTS' DEMO NOW LIVE ON STEAM
The demo for Kernel Hearts, an action RPG roguelike with 4-player co-op, is now available on Steam and Epic Games Store. The game is set to release in 2026 for PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, featuring players ascending the Tower of Babel to dethrone God.
Vultures - Scavengers Of Death is a turn-based, extraction take on Resident Evil, and it's out next month
Vultures - Scavengers of Death, a turn-based extraction horror game with PS1-style graphics, is set to release on April 28th. The game draws heavy inspiration from the original Resident Evil titles, featuring a bio-hazard incident in Salento Valley and two playable characters with unique abilities.
We'll Hear from PlayStation Royalty Ken Kutaragi at a UK Event Later This Year
Ken Kutaragi, known as the "father of PlayStation", will be a keynote speaker at the UK's Game Republic New Horizons event in October. He will participate in an interview discussing his career, including his role in the development of the PlayStation, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation 3 consoles during his tenure at Sony. Kutaragi currently serves as CEO of Ascent Robotics and Cyber AI Entertainment.
Minecraft Gets New Deluxe And Ultimate Bundles – More Content, More Coins, More Creativity
Mojang has released two new bundles for Minecraft: the Deluxe Collection and the Ultimate Collection. These bundles offer players additional in-game content, character creator items, and Minecoins, aiming to provide a more enriched starting experience across multiple platforms including Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile.
Legendary CLUE/CLUEDO Suspects Return in CLUE/CLUEDO Digital Game
Marmalade Game Studio has released the Legacy Suspect Pack for its digital version of Clue, adding six modernized classic characters. The pack is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam, Apple App Store, and Google Play Store. This release aims to bring back fan-favorite characters and expand the game's cast for both veteran and new players.
Red Dead Online Update Brings Massive Trader Boosts, Fishing Rewards And Monthly Bonuses
Red Dead Online's latest monthly update significantly boosts rewards for Traders and fishing activities, offering triple RDO$, XP, and Role XP on Trader Sales and Call to Arms, and quintuple RDO$ on Fish Sales. The update, available until May 4th on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, also includes free items and discounts, making it a highly profitable period for players.
Love At First Flight - Illustrated Adventure “The Day I Became a Bird” Launches on 16th April
Numskull Games, PASSION Games, and Hyper Luminal Games announced that the narrative adventure "The Day I Became a Bird" will launch on April 16th for PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation. Inspired by children's literature, the game follows a child navigating first love and self-expression through exploration and light puzzles.
Mario Kart World 1.6.0 update out now, patch notes - Bob-omb Blast and much more
The 1.6.0 update for Mario Kart is now available, featuring the Bob-omb Blast mode and other additions. The article also discusses the upcoming Switch 2 console and its potential launch titles, including Mario Tennis Fever, while reflecting on the best games from the previous year across multiple platforms like Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
The Morning After: Meta tests Instagram Plus subscription service
Meta is testing a new subscription service called Instagram Plus in the Philippines and Mexico, offering features like extended Stories and the ability to see who viewed them. This move appears to be modeled after Snapchat+'s success with premium features. The article also briefly touches on other tech news, including a custom PlayStation PCB, Apple's 50th anniversary, and new Meta Ray-Ban AI glasses.
Complete ARC Raiders Flashpoint update patch notes: New enemies, weapons, and more
The Flashpoint update (version 1.22.0) for ARC Raiders is now live, introducing significant new content including new enemies, weapons like the Dolabra shotgun and Canto SMG, and deployables. The update also brings numerous gameplay and optimization tweaks, such as increased loot value, crafting improvements, and UI adjustments like hiding the HUD on consoles. Several maps have also received updates with new spawn points and improved navigation.
The Division: Resurgence Review in Progress – Mobile agents
The Division: Resurgence offers a full-fledged looter shooter experience on mobile devices, set in a familiar snowy New York City. While the core gameplay loop and tactical combat are present, the game struggles with a cluttered UI, typical free-to-play mechanics, and technical compromises in its transition to mobile platforms, despite being built in Unreal Engine.
Owlcat uses gen-AI while making The Expanse: Osiris Reborn
Owlcat Games has revealed The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, an Unreal Engine 5 Action RPG set in the universe of The Expanse novel and TV series. The game is coming soon to PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The developer confirmed the use of generative AI in its development process.
Forza Horizon 6 Hands-On Previews Go Live on April 8th
Hands-on previews for Forza Horizon 6 are set to go live on April 8th, offering an early look at the game's Japanese setting. The open-world racer, launching May 19th for Xbox Series X/S and PC, will also be available on PlayStation later this year. Recent trailers have showcased returning cars, new Showcase events, and details about Tokyo.
This Frankenstein PlayStation PCB reads games from microSD and outputs video over HDMI
YouTuber Secret Hobbyist, known as Drew, has designed and built a custom PlayStation PCB that combines components from different model revisions and adds modern conveniences. This 'Frankenstein' console can read games from microSD cards and output video over HDMI, potentially enabling it to be engineered into a handheld device.
How to Stay Safe While You Buy Games Online
This guide provides advice on how to safely purchase video games online, emphasizing the importance of reading terms, checking sellers, and using familiar payment methods with a clear transaction history. It highlights the differences in refund policies across major digital storefronts like Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, and Nintendo eShop, and stresses the need for account security measures like two-step verification to prevent fraud.
How to Stay Safe While You Buy Games Online
This guide provides advice on how to safely purchase video games online, emphasizing the importance of reading terms, checking sellers, and using familiar payment methods with a clear transaction history. It highlights the differences in refund policies across major digital storefronts like Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, and Nintendo eShop, and stresses the need for account security measures like two-step verification to prevent fraud.
Takeover 2, the Sequel to The TakeOver, Is Coming to Steam in Late 2026
Pelikan13 has announced Takeover 2, the sequel to their 2019 beat 'em up game The Takeover. The new title is scheduled to launch on Steam in September 2026, with potential console versions to follow. The original game was released on Steam in 2019 and later on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch in 2021.