Gaming News — 2026-04-11#

Top Story#

Rockstar Games has suffered another major security breach via a third-party analytics platform, with the hacker group ShinyHunters demanding a ransom by April 14. While Rockstar claims the compromised data is “non-material,” the looming threat of leaked data hangs heavy over the studio as we approach the highly anticipated November 2026 release of GTA 6.

News & Reviews#

New Crimson Desert Patch Just Dropped · IGN Pearl Abyss has surprised fans with a substantial new patch for the massively successful open-world game Crimson Desert, adding highly requested features like a weapons display toggle and making secondary characters Damiane and Oongka much more viable for open-world gameplay. These rapid, game-changing updates have helped solidify the title’s popularity, pushing it past 4 million copies sold while maintaining remarkable staying power on Steam.

The Best Budget Gaming Chairs in 2026 · IGN If you need a battle station upgrade without breaking the bank, the Razer Iskur V2 X currently stands as the best overall budget pick, offering premium materials and comfort for around $300. Other notable top contenders from our latest testing include the breathable Corsair TC100 Relaxed for a great fabric option, and the Razer Enki X if you need a sturdy big and tall model.

Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai Part 2 Details · IGN The Netflix anime adaptation is gearing up for a brutal second half, with director Toshiki Hirano teasing a “very scary” progression as the resurrected Edo period swordsman Musashi Miyamoto clashes with prehistoric fighter Pickle and Baki himself. Following a tense standoff in Part 1, the upcoming episodes promise intense, horror-tinged showdowns driven by Musashi’s damaged ego.

Darth Maul’s Lightsaber Screams in Shadow Lord · IGN In a brilliant and terrifying audio detail, Lucasfilm has incorporated actor Sam Witwer’s blood-curdling screams directly into the ignition sound of Darth Maul’s double-bladed lightsaber for the new Maul – Shadow Lord animated series. The Disney+ Clone Wars-style spinoff is already impressing fans with its focus on the darkest parts of the Star Wars universe, dropping new episodes weekly leading up to a May 4th finale.

Free Games & Deals#

It’s a fantastic day to build out your library, especially with the Resident Evil Generation Pack offering Resident Evil VII, Resident Evil Village, and Resident Evil Requiem physically on Amazon for $89.99—essentially giving you two of the games for only $10. Switch players can snag the Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 double pack for $54.99 (which importantly includes a free 4K update for the Switch 2), or grab Xenoblade Chronicles 2 for $44.99 to test out the game’s new Handheld Mode Boost. Hardware hunters can also grab a limited edition Marathon DualSense controller for $71.82, a solid 15% discount.

Also Worth Knowing#

Artemis II Splashdown Boosts Kerbal Space Program (IGN): The successful 10-day NASA Artemis II lunar flyby mission has sparked renewed public interest in space exploration, directly leading to a player boost for the space sim Kerbal Space Program.
X-Files Reboot Updates (IGN): Original Fox Mulder actor David Duchovny has spoken with Ryan Coogler about Hulu’s upcoming The X-Files reboot, though he remains completely in the dark about whether his iconic character will even exist in the new universe.
Pixar’s Canceled Be Fri (IGN): Disney reportedly scrapped a retooled female-led animated film called Be Fri in 2023 because executives felt “little boys could see themselves in the film enough” and didn’t want a “girl power movie”.
LEGO Titanic Stays Elusive (IGN): Nearly five years after its debut, the massive 10,000-piece, $679.99 LEGO Titanic set remains on continuous backorder due to its massive popularity among adult collectors and status as a LEGO Store exclusive.