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100 Days to Go: Astana Prepares to Host Games of the Future 2026
With 100 days remaining, Astana, Kazakhstan is preparing to host the Games of the Future 2026, an event blending physical and digital sports, gaming, and entertainment. Over 900 participants from more than 50 countries will compete in eight disciplines, with a significant prize pool and a city-wide festival including Comic Con Astana. The event aims to set a new benchmark for sports and entertainment experiences.
The death of video game VR is a crying shame - Reader’s Feature
A reader laments the apparent decline of virtual reality gaming, citing the limited support for PlayStation VR2 and the closure of Meta's VR developers as evidence. Despite initial excitement and impressive experiences like Resident Evil Village VR, the high cost of headsets and the isolating nature of VR are seen as major barriers to its widespread adoption.
What Is LVL UP Expo: Las Vegas' Largest Annual Fandom Event
LVL UP Expo is Las Vegas' largest annual multi-genre fandom event, encompassing gaming, anime, trading card games, and entertainment. The three-day convention features panels, cosplay contests, exhibitor activations, and celebrity guests. Originally held in 2013, the event has grown significantly and is now a major attraction at the Las Vegas Convention Center, drawing tens of thousands of attendees.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (18th April)
Several Nintendo Life staff members share their weekend gaming plans, including playing Pragmata, Pentiment, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II, and Tomodachi Life. Discussions also touch on the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie, Seamus Blackley's thoughts on Nintendo's next console, and the passing of voice actor Jock Blaney.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 629
Several Push Square staff members share their weekend gaming plans, including Saros, Spica Adventure, Pragmata, and Ni no Kuni. The article also touches on the decision between digital and physical releases for games like Parasol Superstars.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several gaming outlets discuss their weekend gaming plans, with titles like Pragmata, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, and various racing games being mentioned. Some staff are also working on guides for games such as Mouse: PI For Hire and Pragmata.
What we've been playing - "I started with maple trees behind the bank"
Several individuals share their recent gaming experiences across various titles. Connor details a deep grind in Old School RuneScape, Victoria discusses a 25th-anniversary item in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Bertie recounts a successful run in Slay the Spire 2 on a Steam Deck, and Kelsey describes the chaotic start of their island in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.
What We Played – Pragmata, Dosa Divas & Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss
Several writers share their recent gaming experiences, including Pragmata on Nintendo Switch 2, Crimson Desert, Starfield, and Ghost Master. Other titles mentioned include Mouse PI for Hire, Spider-Man 2, DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, Dosa Divas, and Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
Fortnite Adds Karaoke Mode, and Laufey
Fortnite has introduced a new karaoke feature within its Festival mode, allowing players to use microphones for vocals. The latest season also features a collaboration with jazz pop singer Laufey.
Police visit 91-year-old woman who missed check-in calls only to find her "playing video games in her bedroom"…
A 91-year-old woman in Ohio was found by police engrossed in a video game after missing her daily welfare check-in calls. The incident highlights how gaming can captivate individuals of all ages, leading to unexpected situations.
I’ve finally played the five best games of 2025 - Reader's Feature
A reader shares their top five games from 2025, despite the year being over. While games like Assassin's Creed Shadows and Star Wars Outlaws were honorable mentions, Dispatch, Ghost of Yōtei, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Sword of the Sea made the final list. The reader also discusses games they did not enjoy, such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Metroid Prime 4.
Federal Aviation Administration targets gamers in this bespoke and not at all cringeworthy recruitment ad
The US Federal Aviation Administration is targeting gamers in a new recruitment ad to address a shortage of air traffic controllers. The ad, which features esports clips and mentions the Xbox One logo, aims to attract young adults with skills transferable to the role. While acknowledging gaming experience can be an advantage, officials also stress the importance of aptitude, discipline, and decision-making under pressure.
What we've been playing - "I do not have three thumbs, Nintendo"
Several individuals share their recent gaming experiences. Kelsey finds Pokémon Champions disappointing due to performance issues, while Marie celebrates a speedrun record for Jak and Daxter and enjoys Lego Batman: The Videogame. Bertie is focusing on Slay the Spire and warming to Luigi's Mansion 3 despite control scheme complaints. Matt is impressed by No Man's Sky's new creature-battling update, comparing it to Pokémon.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several gaming news staff members share their weekend gaming plans, ranging from continuing playthroughs of games like Atomfall and Starfield to starting new experiences with Skull Horde and Neverway. Some are revisiting classic Pokémon titles with Nuzlockes, while others are preparing for upcoming releases or enjoying driving simulators.
US government wants gamers to become air traffic controllers
The US government is launching a recruitment campaign targeting gamers to encourage them to become air traffic controllers. Videos featuring popular games like Fortnite and League of Legends aim to attract young adults to the career, highlighting a significant staffing shortage within the US Federation Aviation Administration.
Of course 1440p is your favorite gaming res, but I'm kinda stunned there are as many 4K gamers as 1080p ones in PC…
A poll conducted by PC Gamer reveals that 1440p is the most popular gaming resolution among PC players, with 36% of respondents favoring it. Surprisingly, 4K and 1080p tied at 22% each, with the article suggesting that upscaling technologies like DLSS and FSR contribute to the prevalence of 4K gaming. Ultrawide resolutions also garnered significant interest.
The House of Hikmah Review - Thumb Culture
The House of Hikmah has been reviewed, offering players a new experience. The article is part of a larger network of gaming news and discussion sites.
Xiaomi Unveils Redmi K Pad 2 With 165Hz Display and Flagship Chip
Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi K Pad 2, a compact tablet featuring an 8.8-inch 165Hz LCD display and powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 flagship chip. The device includes a 9,100mAh battery and is set to launch in China in April 2026, aiming to compete with devices like the iPad mini.
NFT Projects Confront Survival Challenges
The NFT sector is facing survival challenges, with projects now divided between those with viable business models and those lacking purpose. Scarcity alone is no longer sufficient, shifting focus to utility, integration into gaming, and sustainable revenue streams. The gaming NFT space is moving from 'play-to-earn' to 'play-to-own', though successful implementation remains difficult.
WRUP: Our Chicken Vindaloo Contains A Normal Amount Of Tungsten Edition
The Massively OP staff and community share their weekend gaming plans, including Lord of the Rings Online, Marvel Heroes Project TAHITI, Monster Hunter Wilds, MechWarrior 5, Warframe, Final Fantasy XIV, 30XX, Sunderfolk, and World of Warcraft. They also discuss discontinued sodas like Sun Drop, Slice, Crystal Pepsi, and Mountain Dew Game Fuel.