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April 25, 2026

PC Free Game Offer Saves You $15, Perfect Hollow Knight Alternative

Doomblade is a Metroidvania title released in 2023 that has gained popularity following the release of Hollow Knight: Silksong. It has a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam and an 83 score on Metacritic. The game features fluid controls, fast-paced action, and an intricate map that encourages backtracking. The protagonist, Gloom Girl, resembles Hornet from Silksong. Doomblade is currently available for free on the Epic Games Store until April 30 and is exclusive to PC, not available on consoles.

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April 25, 2026

Mass Effect devs have been practically radio silent for over 5 years because there’s ‘not a lot of time for tease’

The next installment in the Mass Effect series, referred to as "Mass Effect 5," was announced during The Game Awards in 2020, but updates have been limited over the past five years. Project director Mike Gamble confirmed that BioWare is currently focused exclusively on the game, despite concerns following EA's downsizing of the developer. He noted that the team is busy working on the project, which has resulted in a lack of teasers for fans. N7 Day on November 7 and The Game Awards 2026 on December 10 are potential opportunities for BioWare to share updates. Some fans express concern about the franchise's future and suggest that BioWare may need to explore new creative directions to regain its former success.

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April 25, 2026

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 celebrates first anniversary with new cosmetics, and it’s shipped over eight million copies

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 has celebrated its first anniversary, surpassing eight million players. Sandfall Interactive has released an update introducing new hairstyles for characters, available at specific merchants in the game. The update also fixes minor bugs, including an issue with character outfits and allows players to open rest points without interruptions. Official merchandise featuring characters is now available, and there is a 20% discount on Steam.

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April 24, 2026

This composer just remade the entire soundtrack of the first Elder Scrolls game: ‘It really gives you a sense of wonder and adventure’

The Elder Scrolls: Arena was released in 1994 on MS-DOS, featuring a soundtrack by Eric Heberling, who faced technological limitations of the time. He used General MIDI instruments and a Roland Sound Canvas for composition, which led to compromises in the audio quality. In 2011, Heberling reflected on these challenges. A modern artist named Martin has reimagined the entire original soundtrack, making it available on platforms like Spotify. Martin has a personal connection to Arena, describing it as a cherished part of his gaming history, and emphasizes the importance of providing a modernized version of the music. He appreciates the original soundtrack's thematic similarities to Daggerfall and its retro-RPG vibe, noting its grandiose and varied nature. Martin takes pride in his remakes, particularly the character creation track and the intro theme, aiming to capture the essence of the original while using contemporary software.

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April 24, 2026

FF14 Evercold will “unite the stars” in January – here’s everything Yoshi-P said in his massive Fanfest keynote

FF14 Evercold, the upcoming expansion for Final Fantasy 14, is set to launch in January 2027, marking the start of "The Godless Realms Saga." Players will explore the Fourth realm, dealing with ice-related challenges. The gameplay structure will shift to a weekly-based system, allowing more flexible engagement. New character customization options will be introduced, along with improvements in public field content and questing, including a new difficulty level for eight-player raids and same-region player matching. Two new jobs—a tank and a physical ranged DPS—will be added, along with a level cap increase to 110, new enemies, dungeons, and an eight-player raid series. There will also be a crossover alliance raid with Evangelion.

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April 24, 2026

GOG Giving Away PC Game For Free for Limited Time

GOG is offering a free download of the 2022 point-and-click horror game, The Whispering Valley, until April 28, after which it will return to its regular price of .99. This is the first time the game has been available for free on any PC platform. Developed by Studio Chien d’Or, the game has a rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars on GOG and an 89% approval rating on Steam, where it is rated as "Very Positive." The game is set in the village of Sainte-Monique-Des-Monts, Quebec, in 1896, featuring a haunting narrative and atmospheric gameplay. User reviews praise its atmosphere and story but mention long loading times and simplistic gameplay mechanics. The game has a playtime of approximately two to three hours.

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April 24, 2026

Vinland Saga creator’s Minecraft struggles go viral as his kids take over

Makoto Yukimura, the creator of Vinland Saga, has been playing Minecraft with his wife and son as a way to unwind before bed. Despite being inexperienced gamers, they have encountered challenges such as motion sickness and confusion while playing. Their son has taken on the role of guide, helping them navigate the game. Yukimura humorously noted the role reversal, stating that their sons are the adults while he and his wife are the children. One of their son's creations, a building filled with the sounds of zombies, has left Yukimura feeling confused and scared. Online fans have reacted positively to this glimpse into Yukimura's family life, expressing delight at the familial bond formed through gaming.

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April 24, 2026

New Slay the Spire 2 update reworks Ironclad’s most unpopular card and makes lower Ascensions easier

Developer Megacrit has released beta patch notes for Slay the Spire 2, focusing on refining the Ascension difficulty scaling. Changes include reduced HP for Scrolls of Biting, Owl Magistrate, and Slimed Berserker at lower Ascensions, while making them stronger at higher levels. The Vantom Act 1 boss has been nerfed, and the Waterfall Giant elite heals less in low-difficulty encounters. The team is monitoring the performance of the Act 3 boss, Doormaker, but is hesitant to make further changes. Card updates feature new artwork and significant reworks for Conflagration and Drum of Battle for Ironclad, with Conflagration now dealing two damage to all enemies four times at base. Regent's Parry has been adjusted to align better with Dexterity and Frail mechanics. Neow's blessings have seen some improvements, with Booming Conch providing additional energy and Neow's Fury allowing players to choose cards from the discard pile. Tezcatara's Nutritious Soup relic has been buffed to grant Strikes additional damage and cost nothing. The patch also includes various smaller balance changes, user interface enhancements, and bug fixes.

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April 24, 2026

This indie developer is making Titanfall 3 because EA won’t do it, and even in ‘pre-pre-pre alpha’ it’s one of the most fun shooters in years

Titanfall is a celebrated first-person shooter series that was halted by EA at its peak, largely due to its release timing between Battlefield 1 and Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. A spiritual successor called ShatterRush has been developed by Tetra Studios, a two-person team, and is available as a pre-alpha build on Steam. The game features a speed-running tutorial, fluid movement mechanics, and allows players to pilot mechs with combat capabilities similar to Titanfall. ShatterRush introduces environmental destruction, enabling players to demolish surroundings and create new pathways. The developers plan to release updates approximately every two weeks to enhance the game.

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April 24, 2026

Black Ops 7 is finally getting one of Call of Duty’s most iconic maps

Summit, a popular map from Call of Duty, will return in Black Ops 7 as part of the Season 3 Reloaded patch. Originally introduced in Black Ops 1, it features a research facility on a snowy mountain with narrow corridors and a central research room. Summit has been updated with visual enhancements and advanced technology while retaining its iconic cable cars. Additionally, Hacienda from Black Ops 4 will also return, alongside new maps like Onsen and Ascent Freerun. The update includes new weapons such as the Siren special weapon and a Katana melee option, as well as a new Zombies map called Totenreich. Black Ops 7: Season 3 Reloaded launches on April 30, 2026, at 9am PST.