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PAX East 2027 Returns to the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center Apr. 22-25, 2027
PAX East 2027 will return to the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston from April 22-25, 2027. The event, organized by ReedPop and Penny Arcade, celebrated over a hundred thousand attendees in 2026 with highlights including demos for Pokopia and Pokemon Champions, a keynote by Xalavier Nelson Jr., and a panel for IllFonic's Halloween featuring John Carpenter. The show also featured new game premieres like Wyldheart, an expo hall, and various community events.
After 6 years, The Elder Scrolls Blades is shutting down in June, and Bethesda's made everything in the RPG super easy to unlock for the remaining time: "Thank you for playing"
Bethesda announced that The Elder Scrolls: Blades will permanently shut down its servers on June 30, 2026, after six years of service. To encourage players to enjoy the game during its final months, all in-game store items are available for a minimal cost, and players will receive a free bundle of Gems and Sigils.
All PS Plus Essential April Monthly Free Games Leaked Thus Far
Leaked information suggests that Lords of the Fallen and Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream will be among the PlayStation Plus Essential free games for April 2026, with both titles being PS5-exclusive. A potential third game, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, was briefly seen on the PlayStation Store but is considered unlikely to be offered for free.
Sorcerer Ascent codes (March 2026) for Soul Points and more
This guide provides a list of active Sorcerer Ascent codes for March 2026, which can be redeemed for Soul Points to reroll character attributes like Cursed Energy color, Clan, and Innate Technique. The Jujutsu Kaisen-inspired Roblox RPG requires players to reach level 15 to redeem these codes.
Starfield PS5 Needs a Serious Chunk of Your Console Storage
Starfield will require a significant 123GB of storage space on PlayStation 5 when it launches on April 7th, matching its size on other platforms. The release coincides with the 'Terran Armada' DLC and a major update that overhauls gameplay systems. Despite a lukewarm initial reception in 2023, the game is now considered to be in its best state and is performing well on PS5 pre-order charts.
This week in PC games: an RTS inspired by Majesty, a flying city RPG from former Mass Effect writers, and one Metal Gear-affiliated octopus
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres such as RPGs, real-time strategy, and horror. Notable titles include Aether & Iron, a narrative RPG from former Mass Effect writers, and Darwin's Paradox, a side-scroller featuring a Metal Gear Solid-affiliated octopus. Several games are launching in early access, including Endalor and Bloodletter.
The Elder Scrolls: Blades, the mobile RPG you probably forgot about long ago, has been delisted and will stop working this summer
Bethesda Softworks has delisted The Elder Scrolls: Blades from digital storefronts and will shut down its servers on June 30, 2026. Ahead of the shutdown, all in-game store items are available for a single in-game currency, and players will receive a free bundle of currency. The mobile RPG, which also saw a Nintendo Switch port, will cease to function after this date.
Fantasy Roguelike Arcath Tales now available on Android
The fantasy roguelike RPG Arcath Tales, developed by R2 Games, is now available on Android and PC following a successful pre-registration phase. The game features card-based combat, team building with spirit allies, and exploration of a corrupted world beneath the World Tree.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Outperforms the First Game in Almost Every Way
Warhorse Studios lead designer Prokop Jirsa explains that Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 significantly improves upon the original due to the team's gained experience and expanded resources after becoming part of Plaion. The studio grew to around 250 employees, enhancing workflow and coordination for the sequel. The article also briefly mentions recent controversies regarding AI translation and a producer's move to CD Projekt RED.
GreedFall 2: The Dying World review – Flawed Gem Sparkles Nonetheless
GreedFall 2: The Dying World is a more ambitious RPG than its predecessor, developed by Spiders, that blends BioWare-style storytelling with choice-driven gameplay. While it offers a deep, rewarding experience with meaningful decisions and character progression, it is hampered by clunky combat and technical presentation issues.
Best New Xbox And Game Pass Games For April 2026
April 2026 will see a diverse range of new games released for Xbox and PC, with many titles also launching day one on Game Pass. Notable releases include the roguelike Hades II, the cyberpunk action platformer REPLACED, and the unique word game Beyond Words. The month offers a variety of genres, from RPGs and survival horror to simulation and fighting games, ensuring something for every player.
Crimson Desert replaces AI-generated assets left in the game by accident "as part of ongoing visual improvements," alongside improvements to loading and controls
Pearl Abyss has released a new patch for Crimson Desert that replaces AI-generated art assets with human-drawn ones, addressing player concerns about visual quality. The update also includes improvements to game controls, faster loading times for fast travel, and the addition of new summonable mounts.
10 svenska drömspel – Astrid, Palme och Bert K.
This article presents ten hypothetical game concepts inspired by Swedish culture, history, and figures. The ideas range from crime investigations and fantasy adventures to historical warfare and business simulations, with developers like Machine Games and Dennaton Games suggested for some concepts.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Replaces Human Translator With AI
Warhorse Studios has replaced the human translator for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 with AI technology to reduce costs, sparking backlash from players concerned about localization quality. The decision is criticized for potentially compromising the game's historical authenticity and cultural nuances, which are hallmarks of the series.
Coming Out in gaming this week — March 30, 2026
Several new games are set to release around March 30, 2026, across PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Titles include the cozy simulation game Hozy, the animal-led mech adventure Animalkind, and the sci-fi RPG Stellar Tactics. Other notable releases include Cooking Simulator 2, Aether & Iron, South of Midnight, GRIME II, Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, Super Meat Boy 3D, Darwin's Paradox, Fishbowl, Xenonauts 2, and ALL WILL FALL.
Something for the Weekend – 28/03/26
This week's gaming news includes Sony increasing prices for PlayStation 5 consoles and the PlayStation Portal, Epic Games confirming over 1,000 layoffs, and four Nacon-owned studios filing for insolvency. New game announcements include STALKER 2: Cost of Hope expansion, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, and Wyldheart.
Baldur's Gate 3 YouTuber discovers 'time travel' glitch that also reveals 4 nude Gales hanging out in…
A Baldur's Gate 3 player has discovered a "time travel" glitch that allows players to revisit earlier acts of the game. The exploit also reveals multiple invisible versions of the character Gale, who appear naked and clustered together in the player's camp. This glitch can potentially be used to farm experience points from respawned enemies.
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road's Fourth Major Free Update Kicks Off Next Week
Level-5 is releasing the fourth major free update for Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, titled 'The Rising Bond DLC', on March 31, 2026. This update follows previous free content additions and continues the game's long-term support plan. The game, an RPG with action on the pitch, was previously reviewed and received an eight out of ten.
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation – Chronicle of Echoes pre-registration now available in Japan
Pre-registration for the free-to-play 3D battle RPG Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation – Chronicle of Echoes has begun in Japan. The game is based on the popular Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation series.
Tribe Nine Web Story Chapter 1 "Occupational Hazards," Released in English With 28 Episodes
Aksys Games and Neo Nine Tribe have released Chapter 1 of the Tribe Nine web story, "Occupational Hazards," in English, featuring 28 episodes. Chapter 0 is also available in English, while Chapters 2 and 3 are currently only in Japanese. The Tribe Nine game, which shut down in August 2025, was a free-to-play title set in Neo Tokyo where teens battled in deadly games.