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Game Pass Is Adding Five Day-One New Releases In The Next Few Weeks
Microsoft announced new day-one releases coming to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass in late April and early May 2026. Titles include Kiln, Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, Aphelion, Trepang2, and Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era. Additionally, Final Fantasy V will be available on May 5.
Microsoft Gaming CEO Plans to Introduce Game Pass Tier With Only First-Party Games – Rumor
Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma is reportedly planning a new, more affordable tier for the Game Pass subscription service that would exclusively feature first-party Xbox Game Studios titles. This move comes as Sharma has stated the current Game Pass model is "too expensive for players." Discussions are also underway with Netflix for a potential bundled subscription.
EA Sports NHL 26 is Now on EA Play
EA Sports NHL 26 is now available to EA Play subscribers, offering unlimited access to features like a revamped Be A Pro mode and HUT Season updates. Members can also receive monthly rewards and a Supercharge Bundle with double XP until May 16. Other EA titles like Apex Legends, F1 25, FC 26, Madden NFL 26, and Battlefield 6 also have ongoing member rewards.
April 2026 PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Games Announced
Sony Interactive has revealed the games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers in April 2026, with all titles available starting April 21. The lineup includes The Crew Motorfest, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, Football Manager 2026 Console, Warriors: Abyss, Squirrel with a Gun, The Casting of Frank Stone, Monster Train, and the PS2 classic Wild Arms 4.
Tomodachi Life Nintendo Switch Online icons now available
Nintendo is releasing Tomodachi Life-themed profile icons for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. The first wave is available now, with more to follow in the coming weeks. These icons can be customized using Platinum Points earned through My Nintendo missions.
PlayStation Plus April 2026 Game Catalog Adds Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, Wild Arms 4, and More
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the April 2026 PlayStation Plus Game Catalog additions, featuring Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, The Crew Motorfest, and Football Manager 2026 Console for Extra and Premium subscribers starting April 21. The lineup also includes classic title Wild Arms 4 for Premium members, alongside other games like Warriors: Abyss and The Casting of Frank Stone.
Here are our PS Plus Premium and Extra games for April
Sony has announced the games coming to PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra tiers for April, including Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, The Crew Motorfest, and Squirrel with a Gun. PlayStation Plus Premium members will also gain access to Wild Arms 4. The Casting of Frank Stone, an interactive game set in the Dead by Daylight universe, is also highlighted.
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for April: The Crew Motorfest, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, Football Manager 26 Console, Warriors: Abyss and more
Sony has announced the April lineup for the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, featuring titles like The Crew Motorfest, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, and Football Manager 2026 Console. PlayStation Plus Premium members will also gain access to the PS2 JRPG Wild Arms 4. These games will be available starting April 21.
Human: Fall Flat is Europe’s next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial
Nintendo has announced that Human: Fall Flat will be the latest game available through its Nintendo Switch Online Game Trials in Europe. Active subscribers can play the full game for free from April 16 to April 22. The physics platformer is also currently on sale for 50 percent off until April 29, 2026.
PS Plus Extra, Premium April Games Leak Reveals Returning Title
A leak suggests that Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, The Crew Motorfest, and Football Manager 2026 Console will be added to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in April 2026. Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is noted as a returning title to the catalog. The official lineup is expected to be revealed around a potential PlayStation State of Play event.
PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For April 2026 Revealed
PlayStation has announced the lineup of games coming to the Game Catalog for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers in April 2026, available starting April 21. Titles include Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, The Crew Motorfest, Football Manager 2026 Console, and the PS2 classic Wild Arms 4. Additionally, Lords of the Fallen, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, and Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream are available as freebies until May 4.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, The Crew Motorfest and More Coming to PS Plus Extra/Premium Next Week
Sony Interactive Entertainment is adding several new titles to its PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog starting April 21st. Headlining the additions are Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, The Crew Motorfest, and The Casting of Frank Stone. The service will also include Football Manager 2026 Console, Warriors: Abyss, and the retro title Wild Arms 4 for Premium subscribers.
Support Shacknews with the new Shackpass subscription
Shacknews has launched a new subscription service called Shackpass, offering users an ad-free experience on Shacknews.com and FileShack for $50 per year or $5 per month. Subscribers will also receive downloadable ePub versions of the site's Long Reads.
Xbox boss reportedly says Game Pass "has become too expensive for players"
Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma reportedly stated in an internal memo that Xbox Game Pass has become too expensive for players and requires a better value proposition. The company plans to evolve the subscription service into a more flexible system over time, following a price increase last year. Specific regions will maintain current pricing for existing auto-renewing plans.
Xbox Game Pass is too expensive, new Xbox boss reportedly says: 'we need a better value equation'
New Xbox boss Asha Sharma has indicated in an internal memo that the Game Pass subscription service has become too expensive for players. Sharma stated that the current model is not final and that Xbox needs to find a better value equation, with plans to evolve Game Pass into a more flexible system over time.
Indie Pass Launches
Indie.io has launched its Indie Pass subscription service globally for PC. The service is available for $6.99 per month, offering access to a curated selection of independent games.
indie.io Launches Indie Pass, a New Home for Discovering Indie Games
Indie Pass, a new subscription platform exclusively for indie games, has launched globally on PC. Created by indie.io, the service features over 70 titles and aims to improve discoverability for developers while offering players a curated selection for $6.99 per month. Revenue for developers is based on player time spent in their games, with a flexible, non-exclusive participation model.
Xbox CEO called Game Pass 'too expensive for players' in a leaked memo
A leaked internal memo from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reveals that Microsoft considers the current pricing of Game Pass to be too expensive for players. Sharma stated that the company needs to find a better value proposition and plans to evolve Game Pass into a more flexible system over time. This comes after Microsoft increased the subscription price twice in the past 15 months.
Roblox unveils new subscription service Roblox Plus
Roblox has launched a new monthly subscription service called Roblox Plus for $5, offering discounts on in-game items and avatars, with Roblox covering the discounts to ensure creators earn the same amount. The service also rewards creators for users engaging with paid private servers and for new subscribers acquired through an in-game API. Roblox Plus will replace the existing Roblox Premium subscription.
Indie Pass, the brand new indie game subscription service, is out now
Indie Pass, a new subscription service from indie.io games, has launched on PC for $6.99 per month. The service aims to increase visibility for indie games by offering over 70 titles at launch, with new games added regularly. Developers can participate in a non-exclusive model with revenue distributed based on player time.
