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10 Best open world RPGs to play in 2026, from Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 to Elden Ring
This ranking highlights the 10 best open-world RPGs available on modern platforms, emphasizing games that create immersive worlds players won't want to leave. The list includes titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Elden Ring, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with descriptions of their unique 'vibes' and gameplay experiences.
Le contenu gratuit pour Angry Birds officiellement disponible dans Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
SEGA has released free Angry Birds themed content for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Players can now race as Red and unlock exclusive items by earning festival points until April 20. The update includes Red's Super Roaster vehicle, special emotes, sounds, and new music tracks.
Dragon Snack: From Ice to Ember Review | TheXboxHub
Dragon Snack: From Ice to Ember is a puzzle game where players guide a dragon through levels by rotating and shifting pathways to collect coins and reach an egg. While the early levels are straightforward, later stages introduce more complex layouts and fixed tiles, including those with coins or hazards. The game offers options like scattering tiles or a direct hint system, and provides an easily obtainable 2000 Gamerscore.
EdenSpark unveils monthly game jams with $250,000 total prize pool
Gaijin Entertainment has launched EdenSpark, a new open development platform featuring monthly game jams with a total annual prize pool of $250,000. Participants have 14 days each month to create games using the EdenSpark tools, with opportunities to publish directly to consoles. The initiative aims to empower creators and foster game development without requiring registered companies.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 20 to 24
This weekly feature highlights new games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between April 20 and 24. The list includes titles like Kiln, Vampire Crawlers, Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch, and many more, with details on their release dates and platforms.
Void Blasters Hits Xbox – No-Frills Arcade Chaos In Space
Void Blasters, an arcade space shooter developed by MarlinDev and published by RainForest Game Studio, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One for £3.79. The game focuses on fast-paced, no-frills combat, challenging players to survive waves of enemies and collect upgrades to face boss encounters.
Inhuman Resources: A Literary Machination – This Job Might Break You
Inhuman Resources: A Literary Machination, a narrative-driven horror experience blending choose-your-own-adventure storytelling with puzzles and RPG elements, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One for £12.49. Developed by Finnegan Motors and published by Dolores Entertainment, the game challenges players to make difficult choices that branch the narrative, leading to hundreds of possible routes and multiple endings within the unsettling corporate world of SMYRNACORP.
Word Quest Fantasy Casts A Spell On Xbox – But Is It One Worth Breaking?
Word Quest Fantasy is a budget-friendly word puzzle game with a light fantasy theme, available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One for £1.69. Developed by Gametry, it offers a familiar word search experience similar to previous titles like Word Quest Pirates and Word Quest Medieval. While relaxing and undemanding, the game may suffer from repetition if players are seeking depth or innovation.
Curious Copy Cats Launches On Xbox, PC – And It’s Not Quite What It Seems
Curious Copy Cats, a new puzzle game from Jolly Lobster Interactive, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC for £3.29. The game features a unique mirrored "spot the difference" mechanic that challenges players' observation skills. It includes a Casual Mode for relaxed play and a Challenge Mode with a time limit.
Decollate Decoration Drops A Haunting Love Story To Xbox, PlayStation, Switch And PC
Decollate Decoration, a visual novel exploring themes of obsession and loss, has been released on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by KANEKODO and published by KEMCO, the game offers a short, replayable narrative experience with multiple endings, focusing on a ghost's attempts to stay connected to their living loved one.
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.
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.
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.
Warp Into Retro-Futuristic Mayhem — ZPF Soars onto Steam and Consoles Today
The shoot 'em up game ZPF has launched today on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S for $9.99. Developed by ZPF Team and published by Mega Cat Studios, the game features retro-futuristic visuals, challenging bosses, and a high-energy soundtrack. ZPF is also Steam Deck verified and includes updates from its acclaimed Genesis debut.
Save On Video Games, Tech, Trading Cards, And More In Best Buy's Ultimate Upgrade Event
Best Buy's Ultimate Upgrade Sale features significant discounts on a wide range of video games, PC hardware, and tech accessories until April 19. Notable deals include titles like Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Assassin's Creed Shadows, alongside prebuilt gaming PCs, monitors, and headsets. The sale also extends to collectibles and trading card game products, with rare discounts on some first-party Nintendo physical games.
PEPPERED: An Existential Platformer Arrives On Console And It Only Gives You One Shot
PEPPERED: An Existential Platformer, developed by Mostly Games and published by LynxByte Games, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The game challenges players with a "one shot" philosophy where every decision and action has permanent consequences, integrating successes and failures into the narrative. This unique approach to platforming and narrative adventure aims to create a different kind of tension and player experience.
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.