Gaming News — 2026-04-13#

Top Story#

Hackers known as ShinyHunters have breached Rockstar Games’ data through a third-party application, demanding a ransom and threatening to leak sensitive company information ahead of the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6. Rockstar has actively downplayed the breach, insisting that only “non-material” company info was accessed and that development on their highly-anticipated open-world crime epic remains entirely unimpacted.

News & Reviews#

Pragmata Review · IGN Capcom’s Pragmata delivers a brisk, 12-hour campaign that feels ripped straight out of the Xbox 360 era, focusing on highly satisfying, gimmick-driven combat rather than deep storytelling. The core loop—using real-time grid-based hacking to expose robot weak spots while blasting away with punchy weapons—is incredibly engaging and easily makes up for the somewhat generic sci-fi plot. This is definitely worth a playthrough for anyone who misses punchy, straightforward, old-school action shooters.

New Metro Sequel Revealed as ‘Metro 2039’ · IGN Following significant gameplay leaks over the weekend, reports indicate that developer 4A Games will officially unveil Metro 2039 at an upcoming Xbox showcase. It has been six years since Metro Exodus wrapped up its incredible survival-horror journey, making this the perfect time to gear up for a return to Dmitry Glukhovsky’s haunting subterranean apocalypse.

Fable Reaffirms Fall 2026 Release Window · IGN Despite swirling rumors that Microsoft pushed Playground Games’ Fable reboot internally to avoid clashing with the upcoming behemoth Grand Theft Auto 6, the official social media accounts have stepped in to confidently restate the “Autumn 2026” release plan. We should get definitive answers regarding Microsoft’s exact schedule during the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on June 7, but for now, expect a holiday trip to Albion.

Marathon Players Debate Raid Difficulty · IGN Bungie’s Marathon is facing an intense community debate regarding its ultra-hardcore endgame raid, “Cryo Archive,” which requires a hefty 5,000-credit loadout just to enter. Players are currently suggesting features like free weekly loadouts to make the elaborately designed, high-stakes mode more accessible to casual players rather than exclusively catering to the elite extraction shooter crowd.

Pickmon Rebrands to ‘Pickmos’ Following Clone Backlash · IGN After intense criticism that its monster designs blatantly plagiarized Pokémon and fan-made creations, developer PocketGame has changed the game’s title to Pickmos. While the studio claims the name change represents a “grand Cosmos,” it doesn’t appear they have actually altered the controversial, heavily derivative in-game creature designs, further frustrating the gaming community.

Free Games & Deals#

We don’t have any Epic Games Store freebies dropping in the sources today, but there are some absolutely stellar hardware and software discounts to grab. A massive standout is the Alienware Aurora RTX 5080 Gaming PC, which just saw a $580 discount, dropping to $2,249.99 for a prebuilt rig capable of pushing high-framerate 4K gaming. On the console side, Star Wars Outlaws for the PS5 has hit its lowest price ever at a steal of $19.99. Also, if you’re holding out for new hardware, there’s a fresh Nintendo Switch 2 Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 Bundle that saves you $20, which pairs perfectly with a discounted 10% off Nintendo eShop gift card deal.

Also Worth Knowing#

New Xbox CEO Considers Game Pass Tweaks (IGN): Asha Sharma has reportedly shared an internal memo stating Game Pass has “become too expensive” for players, hinting at a more flexible model in the future.
Classic Warhammer Games Hit Steam (IGN): The new “Warhammer Classics” initiative from SNEG has restored and released over 20 beloved older Warhammer titles on Steam, complete with modern hardware compatibility.
Former Naughty Dog Dev Discusses Crunch (IGN): Benson Russell opened up about the intensive crunch culture at the studio, noting that leadership eventually viewed 12-to-14-hour days as a strict requirement to make ambitious blockbusters like The Last of Us.
James Bond 007: First Light Story Leaks (IGN): Major story spoilers for IO Interactive’s upcoming James Bond origin game have leaked online due to an hour of footage being mistakenly made public by the Indonesian ratings board.
Indie Pass Launches for PC Gamers (IGN): A new $6.99 per month subscription service exclusively dedicated to indie games has launched, granting players instant access to a catalog of over 70 titles.