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First Break Labs Games Now Available on the Humble Store
First Break Labs has announced that its catalog of indie titles, including Warside and Entropy Survivors, is now available on the Humble Store. The company also plans future Humble Bundle promotions featuring its games, offering players value while supporting charity. First Break Labs aims to support indie developers with funding and marketing.
Sony Addresses PS Store Games License Issue Amid Backlash
Sony has confirmed a mandatory one-time online license check for all games purchased from the PlayStation Store, impacting titles on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. This change, implemented without prior announcement, has caused significant backlash among consumers concerned about future access to their digital libraries. Sony stated that after the initial check, no further online verification will be required for purchased content.
Nintendo Download – April 30, 2026 (Europe)
Nintendo has released its European download list for the week of April 30, 2026, featuring a mix of retail and digital titles for the Nintendo Switch. The list includes new releases such as Bandit Trap and Amnesia: Rebirth, alongside a variety of indie games and simulators.
These 6+ PS5, PS4 Games Will Be Delisted in May and June
Several PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games are scheduled for delisting or have their online services disabled in May and June. Titles affected include Pinball FX3, Rec Room, Battlefield Hardline, Pinball FX, Pinball M, and Horizon Chase Turbo. Some games will be hidden from the PlayStation Store, while others will see in-game purchases or online functionality removed.
First Break Labs Launches Its Own Online Indie Games Store with Reduced Prices on Select Titles
First Break Labs has launched its own digital storefront at firstbreaklabs.com, offering Steam keys for its catalog of indie games. To celebrate, the company has reduced prices on select titles including Particle Hearts, Warside, and ILA: A Frosty Glide. The new store aims to provide a direct way for players to support indie developers.
OPUS and MLB join this week’s Nintendo eShop roundup
This week's Nintendo eShop update includes the game OPUS and other titles. The author expresses a long-standing passion for Nintendo products, citing ownership of a Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS, and Wii U, and reminiscing about classic games like Super Mario World and The Legend of Zelda.
Indie Game Trox Charges $5 for 15-Minute Demo on Nintendo Switch
The indie game Trox is facing criticism on the Nintendo Switch eShop for selling a 10-15 minute demo for $5, which is more than some complete indie games. This situation has led to player confusion and raised questions about digital storefronts' handling of preview content and the need for clearer labeling and quality control by Nintendo.
SaGa Games Arrive on GOG with Up to 70% Launch Discounts
Square Enix and GOG have announced the addition of several SaGa franchise titles to GOG's digital storefront, including Romancing SaGa 2, Romancing SaGa 3, SaGa Frontier Remastered, and SaGa Scarlet Grace Ambitions. These games are available with launch discounts of 50% to 70% until May 4, 2026. The article highlights improvements in SaGa Scarlet Grace Ambitions and the unique features of the other titles.
Nintendo Download – April 23, 2026 (Europe)
Nintendo has released its latest download list for Europe for the week of April 23, 2026. The list includes retail titles for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, such as Pragmata, and a variety of digital-only games for the Nintendo Switch.
Delisted PS5 Adventure Game Makes Surprise Return to PS Store
The PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 adventure game Gylt has returned to the PlayStation Store after being delisted. The game, originally developed by the defunct studio Tequila Works, is now published by Parallel Circles Ltd., a U.K. and Spain-based studio composed of ex-AAA developers. Gylt is available for purchase at $19.99.
Nintendo Download – April 16, 2026 (North America) – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Pragmata, more
The North American Nintendo Download report for the week of April 16, 2026, highlights new releases on the Nintendo eShop, including Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Pragmata for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The article also provides a comprehensive list of other digital titles and ongoing eShop sales.
2023 PS5 Game Being Delisted From PS Store, Last Chance to Buy
The PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 adventure game Star Trek: Resurgence is being delisted from digital storefronts due to an expired license. Publisher Bruner House announced the removal, with the game already gone from the Xbox store and soon to be unavailable on the PlayStation Store and Steam. Physical copies remain an option for interested players.
Valve's Steam price history feature could be extended to all regions — but it needs one big change before the…
Valve is reportedly planning to extend its price history feature to all Steam users globally, a feature currently limited to certain EU regions. While this would bring Steam closer to third-party tools like SteamDB, the current plan suggests a 30-day low price history, which may be insufficient for users seeking comprehensive price tracking.
Epic Games Store Users Only Grab Free Games Then Return to Steam
Former Epic Games employees have revealed that many users primarily engage with the Epic Games Store to claim free titles before returning to Steam for regular gaming. Despite Epic's large monthly active user base, Steam maintains significantly higher concurrent player numbers, indicating a stronger user habit and community integration. This pattern suggests that while free games attract users, they do not foster the same level of sustained engagement or loyalty as established platforms like Steam, which has become deeply integrated into PC gaming culture.
Amazon Luna rips out game stores, game purchases and third-party subscriptions
Amazon Luna is removing direct game purchases, third-party subscriptions like Ubisoft+, and third-party game stores from its cloud gaming service. While previously purchased games will remain playable until June 10, 2026, no refunds will be issued. This shift consolidates the service's offerings to a curated catalog controlled by Amazon, similar to the direction taken after the retirement of the Prime Gaming brand.
PS Store Got a Cool Stealth Update Alongside New PS5 UI
Sony has stealthily updated the PlayStation 5's PlayStation Store with changes to the 'Browse' tab, now featuring large playable video icons and brief descriptions for games. These updates, which began rolling out alongside the new PS5 UI, are not part of a beta and are being made available to select users globally.
Epic Employees Spill the Tea: Users Only Want Free Games, Then Dip Back to Steam
Former Epic Games employees have revealed that many users primarily engage with the Epic Games Store to claim free titles before returning to Steam. Despite significant investment in giveaways like Grand Theft Auto V and Control, the strategy appears to foster transactional behavior rather than long-term platform loyalty. This analysis explores the challenges Epic faces in competing with Steam's established ecosystem and user habits.
PS5's PS Store Is Getting a Netflix-Style Makeover Soon
Sony is reportedly redesigning the PlayStation Store on the PlayStation 5 with a new layout featuring large, Netflix-style tiles and enhanced filtering tags. This update, seen in the system's beta program, aims to improve game discoverability by adding descriptive tags and auto-playing trailers on hover.
Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service is ending support for game purchases and subscriptions from third-party stores, and users will lose streaming access to purchased third-party games in June
Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service is ending support for purchasing games from third-party stores like EA, Ubisoft, and GOG, and will discontinue Ubisoft+ and Jackbox Games subscriptions. Previously purchased third-party games will remain streamable until June 10, 2026, after which access will be removed.
Nintendo Download – April 9, 2026 (Europe)
Nintendo has released its latest European download list for the week of April 9, 2026. The update includes new titles for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, featuring a variety of genres from puzzle games to simulators.
