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New Marathon update bolsters free kit meds, and solo runs are all the better for it
Bungie has released a new update for the extraction shooter Marathon that increases the stack size of depleted medkits and shield charges, and expands the number of meds found in Standard Sponsored Kits. These changes aim to improve survivability for players, especially those using free loadouts or playing solo. The patch also includes bug fixes and improves the accuracy of the radial menu selections.
Age of Mythology: Retold - Obsidian Mirror Available Now and Update 19.10195 - Age of Empires - World's
Age of Mythology: Retold has released its final Expansion Pass DLC, Obsidian Mirror, introducing the Aztec Pantheon with three new Major Gods and a 12-mission campaign. The update also includes various gameplay and balance adjustments, quality-of-life improvements, new maps, and editor enhancements. Obsidian Mirror is available on Steam, Microsoft Store, Xbox, and PlayStation 5.
Finally I can download other people's huge honkin' Enshrouded bases and live in them myself
Keen Games has released a new update for the survival game Enshrouded, introducing an adventure sharing feature that allows players to upload and share their in-game creations. This feature enables others to visit and experience these shared worlds, though progression within them is not yet possible. The update also includes a revamped skill system, new combat mechanics, and enemy awareness improvements.
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This article rounds up recent official trailers and updates for several games. It features "ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE - Strangereal Evolution Episode 2", a melee combat overview for "Blackwood", a photo mode trailer for "Blades of Fire", and a demo update for "Kaz".
Blades of Fire Version 2.0 Introduces Photo Mode Ahead of May Launch | Invision Game Community
Blades of Fire Version 2.0, launching May 14, will introduce a comprehensive Photo Mode with advanced controls for camera adjustments, depth of field, color tools, and visual effects. A playable demo featuring the new mode is available on Steam. The update will also be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox, Epic Games Store, and PC.
MX vs ATV Legends Season 5 Kicks Off Today!
MX vs ATV Legends has launched Season 5, introducing the Daytona Supercross Track Pack with the official 2026 track and five historical variants. This update also brings new vehicle packs, a Replay Mode, and promises further free updates including cross-platform multiplayer and a server browser later in the year. The Daytona Supercross Pack and new vehicle packs are available for purchase, with the former also included in the 2026 Track Pass.
MX vs ATV Legends Season 5 Kicks Off Today!
MX vs ATV Legends has launched Season 5, introducing the Daytona Supercross Track Pack with the official 2026 track and five historical variants. The update also includes eight new vehicle packs and a new Replay Mode, with further free updates and paid DLC planned throughout 2026, such as advanced replay features, cross-platform multiplayer, and new track packs.
Blades of Fire 2.0 – WeeklyFeature Spotlight: Photo Mode
Developer MercurySteam and publisher 505 Games have launched a new video series highlighting features in Blades of Fire - Version 2.0, releasing on Steam PC on May 14 and other platforms later. The first episode focuses on the new Photo Mode, which offers extensive camera controls, depth of field adjustments, color tools, and visual effects for players to capture their in-game moments.
Super Robot Wars Y Update 1.3.0 and Infinite Darkness DLC Launch This Week
Bandai Namco announced that Super Robot Wars Y will receive its Version 1.3.0 update on April 21, 2026, followed by the paid DLC Expansion Pack: Infinite Darkness on April 22, 2026. The free update includes new missions and stability improvements, while the DLC adds eight new playable units, 26 new Area Missions, a new 'MASTER' difficulty, and features several new series. Super Robot Wars Y is available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Years later, Starfield tops the US sales chart again, but all is not as rosy as it seems
Starfield has topped the US sales chart again following its release on PlayStation 5, marking its second time leading sales since its initial launch. Despite this achievement, sales figures on PS5 are considered lukewarm compared to PC and Xbox, with players also reporting significant bugs and glitches that have required hotfixes. Analysts suggest the game may have barely broken even on its decade-long development cycle.
This week's Crimson Desert update is the one I'm looking forward to the most
Pearl Abyss is preparing a significant update for Crimson Desert, scheduled for release this week. The update will introduce features such as boss rematches, difficulty settings, improved inventory management with new category tabs for food, wardrobe, gatherables, and collections, and enhanced distant scenery quality. Players will also be able to access their specialized storage directly when cooking or crafting.
Crimson Desert Is That Rare Big Game Whose First Impressions Already Feel Outdated
Crimson Desert has rapidly evolved through numerous patches since its initial release, addressing criticisms regarding clunky controls, UI issues, and story disjointedness. While early reviews highlighted these flaws, the game's swift improvements have made those initial critiques seem provisional, prompting a re-examination of its review cycle and the nature of game reviews in the face of continuous updates.
Ghost of Yōtei: Legends Update Finally Adds Raid Matchmaking and Hell Mode Difficulty for Its Bosses
Sucker Punch has released a new update for Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, finally adding matchmaking for the Raid against Lord Saito and the Dragon. The update also introduces 'Hell Mode' difficulty for boss battles, offering new class cosmetics for completion, and a 'Skip straight to the Raid Boss' option. Additionally, a 'Gear Retirement' feature has been added for players to show off their perfected gear.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Jagex has initiated an emergency rollback for RuneScape due to an unexpected in-game issue where players acquired an excessive amount of runes. The company cited this ironic reason for the server rollback.
Jagex initiates emergency RuneScape rollback for the most ironic reason possible: Too many runes
Jagex initiated a full rollback of RuneScape to restore player progression to before the latest update due to a critical bug that allowed for massive rune duplication. The developer stated that the bug threatened the game's economy with irreparable damage, necessitating the drastic measure despite player progress loss.
Nioh 3 Free Update Adds Battle Scrolls Side Missions and Rewards
Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo are releasing a free update for Nioh 3 on April 27, 2026, which adds new high-difficulty Battle Scrolls side missions with associated rewards, including new skills. The update also includes rebalancing for Graces and increases difficulty for Stone of Penance to improve accessory rarities. This follows a previous free cosmetic update celebrating sales milestones.
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Several games have received updates, including Bladesong with its Chapter 2 - The Shattered Mask, ENDLESS Legend 2 with Update #21 - Voice of the People, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire with Hotfix v1.0.5, and Reverse: 1999 with Ver. 3.4.
Black Desert adds new barter updates on PC, opens a test server for mobile, and hypes July’s Calpheon Ball
Black Desert on PC has received updates including new barter routes, UI improvements, and Altar of Blood revamps. Black Desert Mobile launched a test server for class remastering and introduced changes to its ranking and Ancient Anvil systems. Console versions also received parity updates with PC, and Pearl Abyss is hyping the upcoming Heidel Ball event.
Pokémon Go Fans Upset After New Snake Goes Extinct in Many Countries
Players of Pokémon Go are expressing dissatisfaction following the introduction of a new creature that has become unavailable in numerous countries due to a recent change by developer Niantic. This has led to criticism from the game's fanbase regarding the creature's limited accessibility.
Arc Raiders' latest Riven Tides teaser hints that the terrifying UFO we've been seeing is actually the next…
Embark Studios has released new teasers for Arc Raiders' upcoming Riven Tides update, scheduled for April 28. The update introduces a new seaside map with locations like an abandoned hotel and a stacking yard, and hints at a new large flying enemy, possibly the UFO previously seen in the game. Arc Raiders also recently won the Best Multiplayer award at the BAFTA Games Awards.
