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I highly recommend these 3 must-play games this weekend across the PS5, Xbox, and PC
This weekend offers a diverse gaming lineup including Tomb Raider I-III Remastered for PlayStation Plus subscribers, Crimson Desert with its improved open-world and combat, and Grand Theft Auto V, which is leaving Xbox Game Pass soon. These titles cater to different tastes, from classic puzzle-platforming to modern open-world epics.
MindsEye is a glitchy, incoherent mess I wouldn't recommend to anyone—and it might also be my favorite game…
MindsEye is described as a glitchy, incoherent, and objectively bad game, yet the reviewer found it to be a surprisingly fun experience. Despite numerous flaws like a lack of reactivity, a nonsensical story, and technical issues, the game's outrageous and fast-paced nature made it an engaging, albeit baffling, playthrough. The reviewer ultimately recommends it for those who enjoy 'so bad it's good' titles, especially at a lower price point.
Crimson Desert Review | TheXboxHub
Crimson Desert offers a vast and engaging open world with diverse activities and a chaotic but enjoyable combat system. Despite some narrative disjointedness and minor bugs, the game's exploration and emergent gameplay make it a worthwhile, albeit massive, time investment. The visuals and sound design are impressive, contributing to an ambitious and immersive experience.
Jack’s 510 Racing – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Jack's 510 Racing is an open-world arcade racer featuring street racing, alien invasions, and vehicular mayhem across nine islands. The game includes four modes: street races, death races, alien chases, and free drive, with over fifty upgradeable vehicles. It boasts a dynamic day-night cycle, weather effects, and support for force feedback steering wheels, developed as a passion project by a solo developer.
'There are times when you want to put GTA down and pick up something else,' Samson studio founder says:…
Liquid Swords co-founder Christofer Sundberg discussed how their upcoming game Samson draws comparisons to Grand Theft Auto, acknowledging the open-world crime genre similarities while highlighting their smaller scale. He also noted that Grand Theft Auto competes with all forms of entertainment. Samson is set to launch on April 8, following significant development changes including layoffs.
Game of the Month: Crimson Desert (March 2026)
Crimson Desert has been named Game of the Month for March 2026 by Push Square readers, selling over four million copies since its late March launch. Despite a mixed review score for the PlayStation 5 version, developer Pearl Abyss has released significant updates addressing performance and quality-of-life issues. The open-world fantasy adventure was the clear favorite among voters, significantly outpacing other notable March releases like Marathon and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection.
Poll: Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Month (March 2026)
Push Square is holding a poll for PlayStation 5 Game of the Month for March 2026, featuring titles like Crimson Desert, Marathon, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Screamer, and South of Midnight. Players can vote for their favorite release from the month, with voting closing on April 6th, 2026.
Outbound Preview: An Open-World, Van-Life Crafting Adventure That Understands the Value of Taking Life Slow
Outbound is an upcoming open-world cozy crafting adventure from Square Glade Games that emphasizes freedom and a relaxed pace of life. Players can explore untethered from society, choosing their own path and enjoying a van-life experience.
Red Dead Redemption 2 dev would "be surprised" if GTA 6 doesn't feature any ideas from Rockstar's…
A former Rockstar Games developer, Rob Carr, believes Grand Theft Auto 6 will likely incorporate ideas from Red Dead Redemption 2, similar to how Grand Theft Auto 5 borrowed mechanics from earlier titles. Carr suggests features like the Dead Eye system or slow-motion driving could be re-imagined for the upcoming sequel.
Open-world crime game Samson had to be pared back mid-development, which led to its unusual structure: 'It's…
The open-world crime game Samson, developed by Liquid Swords, has undergone significant changes due to mid-development layoffs and budget constraints, shifting from a larger action RPG to a more focused experience with roguelike elements. Director Christofer Sundberg discusses the challenges faced by the studio and the game's unique structure, which emphasizes daily debt reduction and strategic planning. Samson is set to launch on Steam and Epic Games Store on April 8.
Something Stirs in Smalland: Survive the Wilds with the Wyrdweaver Update
Maximum Entertainment has released the free Wyrdweaver Update for their open-world survival adventure game, Smalland: Survive the Wilds. This update introduces a new boss called The Wyrdweaver, expanded underground caverns, new gear, spells, and a new building tier. The update also includes quality-of-life improvements such as an expanded field of view and journal fixes.
Space Control Comes in for Landing
Trebuchet, the studio behind Prison Boss, has announced its new virtual reality game, Compass. This open-world adventure will allow players to experience flight mechanics in VR.
After five hours with highly anticipated pirate survival game Windrose, I can see why it's one of Steam's most wishlisted games
The highly anticipated pirate survival game Windrose, developed by Windrose Crew and published by Pocketpair Publishing, is generating significant buzz on Steam. The preview highlights its engaging survival mechanics, satisfying third-person combat, and streamlined resource gathering, all set within a procedurally generated archipelago. The game aims to offer a polished and respectful player experience, with a focus on accessible sailing and ship combat that evolves from castaway survival to full-blown piracy.
Mortal Shell II Gameplay Reveal Gets New Trailer
Publisher Playstack and developer Cold Symmetry have released a new gameplay reveal trailer for Mortal Shell II, showcasing combat, bosses, and environments. The sequel to Mortal Shell will feature expanded combat, deeper weapon design, and an interconnected open world. Mortal Shell II is slated for release in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
Bonus Stage to Publish Arctic Drive!
Bonus Stage Publishing has announced a partnership to publish Arctic Drive, a co-op survival game developed by Clément Marthe and Martin Skovrup. The game features immersive physics, procedural generation, vehicle customization, and survival mechanics set in a harsh arctic environment. It will support 1-4 player online co-op and is slated for a global release on April 2nd, 2026.
Crimson Desert Sales Surpass Four Million Units
Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has sold over four million units worldwide. The open-world action-adventure game is set in the continent of Pywel and follows the journey of Kliff rebuilding the Greymanes. The game will launch with Collector's, Deluxe, and Standard editions, with pre-orders including the Khaled Shield bonus.
Crimson Desert has made around $200 million on its 4 million copies sold, analyst estimates, and PlayStation 5 sales…
Crimson Desert has achieved significant commercial success, selling four million copies and generating an estimated $200 million in revenue within its first two weeks. PlayStation 5 sales alone contributed $75 million to this figure, placing it among the top-selling titles on the platform. The game's positive reception on Steam, with a 'Very Positive' rating, indicates a strong recovery after a challenging initial launch.
Mortal Shell 2 reveals first look at gameplay
Publisher Playstack and developer Cold Symmetry have revealed the first gameplay for Mortal Shell 2, a standalone sequel to their action RPG. The game will feature expanded combat, deeper weapon design, and an emphasis on free exploration within an interconnected open world. Mortal Shell 2 is set to release in 2026 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
Where Winds Meet "Liangzhou" Update Available today, introducing the Legendary Heng Blade to the Snow-Swept Frontier
Everstone Studio has released the "Liangzhou" update for their free-to-play open-world Wuxia ARPG, Where Winds Meet. This update introduces the new Heng Blade weapon with a unique deflect-and-counter combat mechanism, a new snow-swept frontier region, and two new narrative arcs. Players can also join the new "Raging Tides" sect and face new bosses.
90s’-Era Finnish Action-Adventure Last Drop Details Revealed
Lohkare Games has revealed details for their upcoming open-world action-adventure game, Last Drop, set in 1994 Finland. The game features a narrative focused on flawed characters and includes voice acting from notable Finnish actors. Last Drop will not feature a minimap, encouraging player exploration, and is available to wishlist on Steam.