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FIFA Heroes: Everything We Know
FIFA Heroes, a free-to-play 5-v-5 arcade football game developed by Enver Studios, is set to release on April 28, 2026, for Android, iOS, and PC (Steam), with console versions to follow. The game features a mix of real-world football legends and mythological gods, offering superpower-based gameplay and a monthly season pass for monetization. Early access is currently available in select regions.
NTE: Neverness to Everness Sets April 29 Launch Across PC, PS5, Mobile, and Mac
NTE: Neverness to Everness will launch on April 29, 2026, for PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android. Developed by Hotta Studio and published by Perfect World Games, the game features a supernatural urban setting with open-world exploration, investigation, and live-service RPG elements. Pre-orders for PlayStation 5 and a pre-registration campaign offering in-game and physical rewards are now live.
Conan Exiles seemingly getting a new update soon after going quiet for Dune Awakening
Funcom has sent out surveys to Conan Exiles players, hinting at potential upcoming updates or testing phases for the game. This follows a period of maintenance and fixes, while the company has been focused on Dune Awakening. The surveys suggest a possible significant update, with players entering an NDA for a test build.
Marathon Review - Back on the starting line
Marathon, Bungie's reimagining of their legacy franchise as an extraction shooter, offers excellent gunplay and a tense PvPvE loop on PC and PlayStation 5. While the game boasts strong fundamentals, a striking visual identity, and a generous economy, it struggles with map design, unclear objectives, and a cluttered UI, leading to limited long-term appeal and a steep learning curve for new players.
FIFA Heroes hands-on preview - an arcade style rival for EA Sports FC
FIFA Heroes is a new free-to-play, arcade-style football game from Enver Studio, branded by FIFA, that aims to revive the genre for consoles and mobile. It draws inspiration from titles like FIFA Street and MOBAs, featuring a live service model and targeting a younger demographic with accessible gameplay and microtransactions. The game will launch on iOS and Android on April 28, with PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch versions to follow.
GTA 6 Bets Show Fans Doubt Its $70 Price Tag
A significant portion of Grand Theft Auto 6 fans anticipate a price point above $70, with many betting on an $80 release. While some rumors suggested even higher prices, recent sentiment and comments from Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick suggest a price closer to $70-$80 is more likely, though the possibility of higher-priced special editions and continued microtransactions in its online component remains.
Marvel Rivals dev says monthly hero release schedule isn’t going away: ‘It’s not going to slow down’
NetEase Games has confirmed that Marvel Rivals will continue its monthly hero release schedule, with executive producer Danny Koo stating it is 'not going to slow down.' This consistent addition of new characters is a key strategy for retaining players in the live-service hero shooter. The game aims to introduce diverse play mechanics by drawing from Marvel's extensive roster of characters.
Pokemon Champions producer says it could run “forever” if the series does
Pokemon Champions producer Masaaki Hoshino stated that the game is planned to run "forever" as long as the Pokemon series continues. The free-to-start title, launching on April 8th for Nintendo Switch, features extensive customization options. Its long-term success will depend on its initial reception and solid foundations.
FIFA Returns With Free-To-Play Arcade-Style Football And An Utterly Bizarre Roster
The FIFA series is returning in 2026 with FIFA Heroes, a free-to-play arcade-style football game developed by ENVER. The game will feature a mix of football legends like Diego Maradona and Harry Kane, alongside mythological figures such as Thor and Sun Wukong. FIFA Heroes is designed for quick, unpredictable matches with special abilities and will be available on mobile and Nintendo Switch.
After months of upgrades, Eternal Tombs opens registrations for this weekend’s public test
Upcoming MMORPG Eternal Tombs, developed by Triune Studios, is opening registrations for a public test this weekend following months of upgrades. The test will showcase significant improvements to combat, the skill system, fishing, AI, UI, visuals, and performance. Registrations are available on the official site, with the test running from Friday, March 27th to Sunday, March 29th.
Pokemon Champions producer "really enjoyed" the Pokemon Stadium games, and used them as a "reference" to help more players get into PvP
Pokemon Champions producer Masaaki Hoshino discussed the game's focus on accessibility and simplifying high-level PvP battles for a wider audience, drawing inspiration from the Pokemon Stadium series. The game will serve as the official hub for the Video Game Championships, integrating various mechanics like Mega Evolution and Z-Moves, and is planned to evolve over time with new Pokemon and content.
Pokemon Champions Is Something We've Needed For A Long Time
Pokemon Champions aims to be a free-to-play, live-service battle simulator that keeps traditional turn-based Pokemon battles available indefinitely. Development director Masaaki Hoshino stated the game simplifies competitive mechanics like EVs and IVs to lower the barrier to entry. Set to release on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, the game streamlines the process of obtaining and training Pokemon for competitive play.
Pokémon Champions Is Coming To Nintendo Switch On April 8, With Free-To-Start Model
Pokémon Champions will launch on April 8 for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, featuring a free-to-start model similar to Pokémon Unite. The game focuses entirely on player-versus-player battles with various online modes, including Ranked and Casual Battles. While the base game is free, optional purchases like the Starter Pack bundle and a Premium Battle Pass will be available.
Apex Legends Aftershock Event Beginning March 31
Respawn Entertainment and EA are launching the Apex Legends Aftershock Event on March 31, running until April 21. The event introduces the Vortex Shield, a new weapon mechanic, and new cosmetic items for several Legends. Apex Legends is available as a free-to-play title on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Fortnite's Peak skin is nearly 3 times the price of Peak itself after V-Bucks price hike: "That's actually a slap in the face to the Peak developers"
Fortnite's new Peak Scout skin costs 2,000 V-Bucks, equivalent to $22.40, which is nearly three times the price of the independent game Peak itself. This price hike follows a recent increase in V-Bucks costs by Epic Games, leading to criticism from players and developers who feel the pricing is unfair to smaller studios.
KRAFTON UNVEILS PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 2026 DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP
KRAFTON has unveiled the 2026 development roadmap for PUBG: Battlegrounds, focusing on gameplay evolution and live service advancements. Key features include destructible terrain on Erangel, new tactical systems, a seasonal weapon meta rotation, and enhancements to ranked mode. The roadmap also introduces new experiences like a co-op roguelite mode called Xeno Point and a co-op heist mode in collaboration with Starbreeze for PAYDAY, alongside a full-scale expansion of User Generated Content tools and a dedicated UGC hub.
Palia New Twitch Drops for Toadstool Tales Update
Palia's Spring Spectacle: Toadstool Tales update introduces new in-game activities and story quests, alongside a limited-time Twitch Drops event. Players can earn exclusive rewards like lures, prize bags, and plushies by watching Palia streams on Twitch between March 17 and April 7, 2026, after linking their accounts.
Valve has thrown a curveball at Counter Strike 2 with a massive reloading change, forcing players to shake off old habits
Valve has significantly altered the reloading mechanics in Counter-Strike 2, forcing players to adapt old habits. Reloaded magazines are now dropped with remaining ammo, rather than being added back to the reserve count, increasing the stakes of ammunition management. This change impacts weapon reserve counts and encourages more strategic reloading.
After Infecting PCs With Malware, Gacha Game Gives Out Free Loot Boxes To Apologize
The developers of the gacha RPG Duet Night Abyss, Pan Studio, have apologized for a cybersecurity incident that infected players' PCs with malware via a game launcher update patch. The malware, identified as Trojan:MSIL/UmbralStealer.DG!MTB, is an infostealer. In response, Pan Studio is offering players 10 free gacha pulls and other in-game rewards as compensation.
White Fox joining Marvel Rivals for Season 7: The Hunt Is On, bringing some nine-tailed madness
Marvel Rivals is launching Season 7, titled "The Hunt Is On," on March 20, 2026, introducing the new hero White Fox. The update also includes a new map, Lower Manhattan, arriving April 2, an Album System for in-game snapshots, and a special duo emote featuring Deadpool and Jeff available April 1-3.
