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Vampire The Masquerade Bloodhunt is officially dead. I should be sad, but instead, I'm just thankful for the memories
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt, a World of Darkness battle royale game developed by Sharkmob, has officially shut down after a four-year run. Despite its struggles with player count and balance issues, the author reflects fondly on the game's gorgeous visuals, smooth parkour mechanics, and deep character customization, highlighting the positive memories and community it fostered.
Tetris 99's New Crossover Event Celebrates Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream, Unlock A Special Theme
Nintendo is hosting a special crossover event in Tetris 99 to celebrate the release of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on the Nintendo Switch. The event, running from May 1st to May 4th, 2026, allows players with a Switch Online membership to unlock a special theme inspired by the Tomodachi Life game by earning 100 points. Nintendo also recently updated Tomodachi Life and added the Mario Tennis Aces soundtrack to its mobile music app.
Tetris 99's New Crossover Event Celebrates Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream, Unlock A Special Theme
Nintendo is hosting a special crossover event in Tetris 99 to celebrate the release of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on the Nintendo Switch. Players with an active Switch Online membership can earn 100 points between May 1st and May 4th, 2026, to unlock a free theme inspired by the new Tomodachi Life game.
Free Kit Frenzy rids Marathon of most of its stress, but risks tossing out tension and teamwork too
Bungie's new limited-time 'Free Kit Frenzy' mode for Marathon aims to reduce stress by providing players with basic starting gear, removing the risk associated with bringing personal equipment into matches. While this mode offers a more accessible experience and can facilitate certain contracts, it may also diminish the game's core tension, teamwork, and the unique appeal of its extraction shooter mechanics.
Live Service Game The Cube, Save Us Dies After Just Three Weeks | HappyGamer
The live service game 'The Cube, Save Us' has shut down after only three weeks, highlighting the rapid failures within the genre. This extraction/battle royale hybrid joins other titles like Concord and Highguard in a trend of short-lived online experiences. The article reflects on the saturation of the battle royale market and the challenges live service games face in building sustainable player bases and communities.
Epic keeps jamming more incredible shotguns into Fortnite, and it might be the best meta ever
The current Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 meta, particularly its shotgun selection, is praised for offering diverse playstyles and weapon choices. The article highlights the effectiveness of the Chaos Reloader, Iron Pump, Super Shredder, and Dual Hammer shotguns, each with unique strengths and weaknesses that influence player loadouts and strategies.
PUBG PAS1 Finals Begin Today: 16 Teams Fight for Global Series Spots
The PUBG Americas Series 1 Finals have begun, featuring 16 teams competing over three days for a chance to qualify for all Global Series events this year. The tournament format consists of fifteen matches, with the top two teams earning direct entry into future global competitions. Viewers can earn in-game rewards by watching the streams.
Dark and Darker Season 9 Revamps Rogues, Rangers, and More
Ironmace has announced that Dark and Darker Season 9 will launch on April 28th, introducing new abilities and perks for Rogues and Rangers, alongside a rework of the Forgotten Castle environment. The Squire to Riches game mode has been transformed into a battle royale experience, with quality-of-life upgrades like a ping system and Party Finder also being implemented. The game is currently available in Early Access on PC via Steam.
The Esports World Cup 2026 Sets a Record-Breaking Prize Pool
The Esports World Cup 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will feature a record-breaking $75 million prize pool across 24 games and 25 tournaments. Over 2,000 players and 200 clubs from more than 100 countries will compete in a variety of genres including battle royales, first-person shooters, MOBAs, and fighting games.
Fortnite Leaks Reveal Five Major Gaming Crossovers Coming Soon
Fortnite is reportedly planning five major gaming crossovers with titles including Minecraft, Sonic the Hedgehog, Kingdom Hearts, Masters of the Universe, and Crash Bandicoot, according to leaks. While an Overwatch collaboration has been delayed, Ben 10 content is confirmed for the item shop. These collaborations aim to attract new players and maintain engagement, though some players express concerns about brand overload and potential quality control issues.
Black Ops 7 Season 03 Reloaded: Full Intel
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone have received their Season 03 Reloaded update, introducing new content across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Battle Royale modes. The update features new maps like Onsen and Totenreich, game modes such as Freerun and Hot Pursuit, new weapons like the Siren Special Weapon and Katana, and various events and store bundles, including a RoboCop-themed pass.
RoboCop will finally bring law and order into Call of Duty in Black Ops 7’s latest update
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's latest midseason update introduces a collaboration with the classic RoboCop franchise, adding the iconic character as a new operator and a related event pass. The update also brings two new weapons, weapon balance changes, three multiplayer maps including remakes of Summit and Hacienda, and new game modes like Freerun and Freeze Tag.
Despite the negativity, Marathon was one of last month's best-selling games, though there's a catch
Despite significant negativity, Bungie's Marathon was a top seller by revenue in the US during March and has maintained a notable player count on Steam. However, the game's high development cost and Sony's acquisition of Bungie suggest it may not yet be the commercial success anticipated, especially considering its player count has dropped since launch.
CoD: Black Ops 7 And Warzone Season 3 Reloaded Adds RoboCop, New Events, And LTMs
Season 3 Reloaded for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone introduces a wealth of new content, including the Siren special weapon, Katana melee weapon, and various weapon attachments. The update features a RoboCop crossover event, a new Zombies map called Totenreich with a new Wonder Weapon, and expanded content for the Endgame mode. Additionally, new limited-time modes like Hot Pursuit and Prop Hunt Royale are added to Warzone, alongside new equipment and a return of the Free Run mode.
Poker meets battle royale in the chaotic party game One Last Hand, revealed just before the Indie Live Expo!
Turkish studio Fire Brick Games has announced One Last Hand, a chaotic party game blending poker and battle royale mechanics for 2-6 players. The game features secret auctions for cards, rule-bending relics, and two modes: High Score and Last One Standing. A demo will be available soon on Steam, where the game can also be wishlisted. Fire Brick Games also revealed their roguelike poker deckbuilder, King's Well.
Fortnite’s Biggest Week Yet: Ben 10, Miku, and 007 Hit the Shop
Epic Games is releasing a highly anticipated lineup of new content for Fortnite this week, featuring collaborations with Ben 10, the return of Hatsune Miku, and James Bond's iconic Aston Martin. This extensive drop includes various skins, emotes, and cosmetic items, aiming to appeal to diverse player demographics and create a significant cultural moment for the game.
Is Apex Legends Toxic? An Honest Answer Backed by Data (2026) | TAG
Apex Legends exhibits significant toxicity, particularly in its ranked mode and voice chat, earning a Community Safety Score of 62/100. While Electronic Arts has made strides with text moderation and anti-cheat measures, the lack of voice chat monitoring and slow human review process contribute to player frustration. The game's robust ping system is highlighted as a key tool for mitigating negative interactions, allowing players to communicate effectively without voice chat.
NARAKA Drops the Hammer on 48 Cheaters, Offers Legendary Skin Bounty
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT has publicly banned 48 cheaters and introduced a new bounty system rewarding players with legendary skins for successfully reporting hackers. This initiative aims to leverage the community for anti-cheat efforts, offering tiered rewards based on the accuracy and quantity of reports. The developers are emphasizing official reporting channels to maintain competitive integrity in the battle royale genre.
Once Human launches new gameplay modes for RaidZone and new custom server features this week
Once Human is launching new gameplay modes for its FFA PvP RaidZone servers, including casual, standard, and hardcore options with adjusted rules. The update also introduces new enemies, items, a new underground stronghold, and improved anti-cheat measures. Custom server players will receive a new battle royale-like Hyper Brawl mode and other features.
Prime Rush Launches in LATAM on iOS and Android with SUP Foundation Support
The free-to-play mobile game Prime Rush, developed by SuperGaming and LOUD, has launched in the Latin American region on iOS and Android. The game combines battle royale and extraction-shooter mechanics and is published by SUP Foundation with plans for Web3 integration. It has been optimized for mid-range mobile devices prevalent in the LATAM market.