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April 17, 2026

Pragmata review – nostalgic aesthetics, S-tier combat

Pragmata is a linear third-person shooter that offers approximately 12 hours of gameplay focused on action rather than storytelling. The protagonist, Hugh, and his android companion, Diana, navigate challenges on the moon, utilizing Diana's hacking abilities to exploit enemy vulnerabilities. The game features a dual-control system that balances shooting and hacking, with players solving real-time puzzles while engaging in combat. Hugh's arsenal evolves from a basic pistol to more powerful weapons, and combat encounters reward players with upgrade materials for enhancing their abilities. Boss battles present unique tactical challenges. However, the narrative struggles with character development and emotional depth, resulting in a less impactful story. Despite these shortcomings, the innovative gameplay mechanics and nostalgic elements make Pragmata an engaging experience.

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April 17, 2026

Death By Scrolling Out Now on Consoles and PC

April 16, 2026 marks the launch of Death By Scrolling, an action roguelite game set in Purgatory™, available on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. The release includes a significant update featuring a new playable character, a new biome, and various gameplay improvements. Players navigate a vertically scrolling world filled with monsters and hazards, avoiding the Reaper while collecting gold and unlocking upgrades. Key features include a varied cast of characters, relentless pursuit by the Reaper, loot and progression mechanics, optional challenges, diverse monsters, quirky lore, and leaderboards for competition.

AppWizard

April 16, 2026

Pragmata PC performance tested: 18 GPUs take us to the Moon

Capcom's new sci-fi shooter, Pragmata, features a narrative centered on Hugh, the last survivor of a lunar rescue mission, and Diana, an android with hacking abilities, as they navigate a 3D-printed lunar facility. The game has locked out Radeon support, which has raised concerns about business motivations over technical limitations, despite the Radeon RX 9000-series cards performing well. AMD users can access FSR 3 upscaling, with FSR 4 available for RX 9000-series cards, while older RX 7000- and RX 6000-series cards are limited to FSR 3. The game supports various rendering modes, including rasterization, ray tracing, and path tracing. At 1080p, ray tracing performs well on most hardware, but at 1440p and 4K, higher VRAM cards show better performance. Path tracing requires upscaling and frame generation for optimal playability, with DLSS Frame Generation providing significant benefits for Nvidia users. The RTX 3070 lacks DLSS frame generation support, necessitating FSR 3 for testing, which results in lower image quality compared to DLSS. Overall, Pragmata is designed to leverage advanced graphics technologies, particularly for GeForce RTX 40- and 50-series card owners, while also offering a solid experience for AMD users, albeit with some limitations.

AppWizard

April 16, 2026

There’s a dog that can play League of Legends better than you

Pea, a small, brown, long-haired sausage dog, is a streamer and aspiring professional League of Legends player under the guidance of her owner, PooperNoodle. Pea has been learning to support in the game using programmed buttons to activate her in-game abilities, currently mastering the champion Yuumi. During her initial stream, she transitioned from a spectator to an active participant, successfully using her abilities with surprising finesse. Pea's current record in Swiftplay is two wins and three losses. The response to her gameplay has been positive, with the official League of Legends TikTok account humorously acknowledging her presence. Pea's journey highlights the joy and camaraderie that gaming can offer.

AppWizard

April 16, 2026

Yes, technically you can play World of Warcraft with hot dogs

Addison2k uses hot dogs as unconventional controllers to play World of Warcraft, navigating the game with a setup that includes 3D-printed controllers housing four hot dogs wired for touch input. One hot dog controls movement while another manages abilities, but limitations arise, such as the inability to control camera movement. During gameplay, he occasionally resorts to traditional keyboard controls for specific actions. His fellow players support him with humor, teasing about the absurdity of the situation. Addison2k successfully completes the game, but notes that his hands smelled like hot dogs afterward.

AppWizard

April 13, 2026

Capcom’s new game has reminded me how good ray-tracing can look on PC

Pragmata is a new game by Capcom that features a protagonist named Hugh and a robotic companion named Diana, enhancing gameplay through traditional third-person shooting mechanics and on-the-fly hacking. The combat system involves navigating a grid maze to exploit enemy weaknesses, creating a strategic challenge. The game also emphasizes exploration with intricately designed levels filled with collectibles and resources. Visually, Pragmata is impressive, utilizing ray-traced lighting and running on an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, achieving around 90fps at maximum settings and potentially up to 150fps with frame generation. Capcom has successfully created a visually stunning game that may become a cult favorite.

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April 13, 2026

Todd Howard says Starfield’s NG+ was misunderstood and defends Bethesda’s new U-turn on how it works: ‘You can tell us if we’re done our job right’

Starfield's Free Lanes update enhances the New Game Plus (NG+) mode by allowing players to retain up to 50 items when entering The Unity, a multiverse nexus that resets the game while keeping character skills and abilities. This change addresses player concerns about losing hard-earned possessions, which was previously seen as a daunting sacrifice. The update also introduces X-Tech for further upgrades to existing gear, aiming to reward players without frustrating them by losing progress. Bethesda's director, Todd Howard, and creative producer, Tim Lamb, emphasize the importance of evolving the gameplay experience and encouraging players to engage with the game's NG+ features.

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April 12, 2026

They finally made an action figure of Star Wars’ most evil and nasty grandma but it’s already sold out

Hasbro has launched preorders for an exclusive action figure two-pack on Amazon featuring Darth Nihilus and Kreia from Star Wars RPG, Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords. The set sold out almost immediately. The Darth Nihilus figure includes a blend of cloth and plastic elements, while the Kreia figure showcases her character's essence with a disdainful expression and three displayable lightsabers. Despite Kreia losing a hand in the game, the figure features both hands for customization. There is potential for additional figures if demand continues.

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April 11, 2026

PC Limited Time Freebie Is A Day One Party Game To Enjoy With Friends

Prop Sumo is a party game launched on April 9, 2026, available for free until April 16, 2026, on the Epic Games Store. Developed by Barrel Roll Games, it features nine dynamic and destructible maps where players use props and items to be the last 'prop' standing. The game supports 2 to 6 players in lobbies and offers public servers for global competition. After the free access period, there will be a 25% discount on Steam for purchasing the game.

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April 11, 2026

Overwatch Season 2 is “modernizing” old heroes, and I’m ready for a Pharmercy revival

The Overwatch Season 2 update will feature significant changes, including the return of the 'Pharmercy' duo with revamped abilities for original heroes. Mercy will receive a Flash Heal ability, enhancing her healing capabilities, while Pharah will gain Drift Thrusters to improve her maneuverability during Barrage. Reaper will have Dire Triggers as a standard ability to better engage distant targets. The post-match experience will be revamped with a new accolades system for player recognition and a shared lobby voice chat during the Play of the Game. Competitive play will see reduced ranking penalties for losses on new or reworked maps, and a system for automatic map selection based on player votes. Blizzard is also considering improvements to the hero bans system for future updates. Overwatch Season 2 is set to launch on April 14, introducing new character Sierra.