Gaming News — 2026-04-12#

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Former Bethesda Softworks marketing lead Pete Hines has spoken out about his 2023 departure, claiming the legendary Fallout and Elder Scrolls publisher was getting “damaged and broken apart” following the Microsoft acquisition. His stark comments paint a picture of a working environment he felt was mistreated, stating that Bethesda is now part of something that is neither “authentic” nor “genuine”.

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[Kojima’s Next Villain Sounds Unhinged] · IGN Kojima Productions is actively casting for its upcoming tactical espionage game, Physint, and they are searching for a German-accented villain described as “Mads Mikkelsen in Hannibal but with flair”. The game, reportedly being developed under the codename “Shimmer,” seems to involve a bus hijacking narrative and will begin shooting motion capture with the cast in June 2026. This character breakdown sounds like peak Hideo Kojima madness, and we are absolutely here for the intense, confident psychosis it promises.

Gaming News — 2026-04-19#

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Bandai Namco has officially announced Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, nearly a decade after the release of its predecessor. Set in a vibrant new world known as “AGE 1000”, the action-RPG promises an epic story-driven journey with exciting new mysteries and characters for the legendary anime franchise.

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Windrose Celebrates 1 Million Copies Sold as Player Counts Climb · IGN The cooperative pirate survival game Windrose is dominating Early Access, sailing past 1 million copies sold in less than a week on PC. The title is seeing massive engagement, peaking at over 211,000 concurrent players on Steam, and is already earning praise for its stellar exploration and progression systems.

Gaming News — 2026-04-29#

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Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has addressed the swirling rumors regarding the price of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6, which is launching on November 19, 2026. While dodging an exact figure, Zelnick hinted that the game won’t carry a super-premium price tag, emphasizing that the company aims to charge “way way way less of the value delivery” to ensure consumers feel the price is fair for the amazing experience they receive.

Gaming News — 2026-05-01#

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Developer Focus Entertainment has officially extended live support for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 into a third year after the action game hit a massive milestone of 12 million players. Year 3 will roll over unused Year 2 content for free, and an updated roadmap promises highly requested perk loadouts, new playable classes, and grueling new challenges for the most dedicated Space Marines.

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Total War: Warhammer 40,000 Devs Reveal Huge Battle Maps Creative Assembly gave us a glimpse into Total War: Warhammer 40,000, showcasing massive, “honking” battle maps and entirely destructible environments. Players will fight across densely packed hive cities and desolate wastelands, clearing out forests and leveling buildings to drastically change line of sight strategies.

Gaming Videos — 2026-05-02#

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If you only watch one thing today, make it the official mini-documentary on KurtJMac’s incredible 14-year journey to the Minecraft Far Lands. It is a beautifully produced look at one of gaming’s most legendary community achievements that definitively proves the journey matters just as much as the destination.

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The official Minecraft channel released a phenomenal tribute, He Walked in Minecraft for 14 YEARS, documenting KurtJMac’s historic 12.5 million-block trek to the “Far Lands”. This strange, glitched edge of Minecraft’s old Java rendering system was finally reached on October 4, 2025, wrapping up a massive broadcast run that built a global community and raised over $500,000 USD for charity. The video features reflections from KurtJMac himself alongside Mojang developers like Gustav Höglund and Mikael Hedberg, making it an essential watch for anyone invested in gaming history.

Gaming News — 2026-05-02#

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Valve is finally releasing a brand new Steam Controller on May 4 for $99.99, bringing back its wildly innovative, highly customizable design for modern PC and handheld gamers. It features dual touchpads, drift-free TMR analog sticks, and capacitive grips, making it an incredibly versatile, premium choice for your setup.

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[How 007 First Light Stands Apart from Hitman] · IGN IO Interactive is taking their Hitman expertise and applying it to James Bond in 007 First Light, but with a much more cinematic, forward-momentum twist. Instead of Agent 47’s silent anonymity, players will use Bond’s charm to bluff guards, fake surrenders, and socially engineer their way out of tense, action-packed set-pieces. It’s a fresh, personality-driven take on stealth that gamifies the legendary spy’s quick wits perfectly.

Gaming News — 2026-05-03#

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Sony is preparing to pay out $7.85 million in refunds to PlayStation gamers following preliminary approval of an antitrust class-action lawsuit. If you bought digital versions of games via the PlayStation Store between April 2019 and December 2023 that were previously available as retail vouchers, you may be automatically eligible to receive PSN store credit.

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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Confirms Savage Hulk and Shuri Black Panther Arc System Works has officially added some heavyweight brawlers to the Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls roster, revealing Savage Hulk and Shuri’s Black Panther will be playable. The 2D superhero fighter hits PC and PlayStation 5 on August 6, 2026, but eagle-eyed fans pausing the new trailer have already spotted a hidden tease suggesting the bloodthirsty symbiote Carnage is next in line.

Gaming News — 2026-05-04#

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Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has officially addressed why Grand Theft Auto 6 will skip PC when it launches on November 19, 2026, stating that Rockstar Games prioritizes its core console audience first. While PC gaming is more prevalent than ever, Rockstar appears to be sticking to its traditional playbook of staggering releases to serve the console market before bringing its titles to PC.

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GameStop Makes $55.5 Billion Offer to Buy eBay In a massive industry shakeup, GameStop has offered $55.5 billion in cash and stock to acquire eBay. CEO Ryan Cohen wants to transform the combined company into a legitimate competitor to Amazon by bringing eBay’s authentication and live commerce operations directly into GameStop’s 1,600 retail locations.

Gaming News — 2026-05-06#

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Nintendo shadow-dropped a dedicated Direct to announce a gorgeous ground-up remake of Star Fox 64 for the Switch 2, simply titled Star Fox. The game retains its beloved on-rails action while adding Switch 2 mouse controls, two-player co-op, new story cutscenes, and an AR-filtered online Battle mode ahead of its June 25, 2026 launch.

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GTA 6 Estimated to Have Cost Take-Two $1 Billion to $1.5 Billion So Far Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick admitted that the upcoming GTA 6 was “expensive,” with industry analysts estimating its development budget has already hit an eye-watering $1 billion to $1.5 billion mark. With staff grinding on the title for over a decade, this staggering cost dwarfs other record-breaking AAA budgets like Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, positioning it as potentially the most expensive entertainment product ever made.

Gaming News — 2026-05-08#

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Nintendo is officially raising the price of the Switch 2 by $50 globally starting September 1, 2026, blaming long-term changes in market conditions. This pushes the base console up to $499.99 in the U.S., effectively ending the launch-pricing era much earlier than expected.

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Sony Reports $765 Million Impairment Loss Due to Bungie · IGN PlayStation’s financials took a massive hit today as Sony reported a $765 million impairment loss against Bungie’s assets. The hardcore extraction shooter Marathon has failed to meet sales expectations despite its reported $250 million budget, leaving Bungie struggling to figure out how to pull in more casual players.