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April 13, 2026

Check out the internet’s best gaming videos from March—including one of the coolest custom gaming rigs we’ve ever seen

In March, notable PC gaming releases included the extraction shooter Marathon, the roguelike deckbuilder Slay the Spire 2, and the game Crimson Desert. The PC gaming community also engaged with a new initiative called PC Gamer Clips, allowing players to share videos of memorable gaming moments from both new titles and classic games.

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April 13, 2026

Anno 117’s first DLC will let you disregard history by building your Roman city next to a massive volcano

Ubisoft is set to release a DLC for Anno 117 titled Prophecies of Ash on April 23. This expansion introduces Cinis, the largest island in the series, featuring a volcano that adds risk and strategy to city-building. Cinis extends the Latium province and offers various resources, including a new resource called Obsidian for crafting unique items. The DLC will include volcanic mechanics such as eruptions and a bloom phase that affect agricultural productivity. Players can also build a temple dedicated to Vulcan, enhancing mining productivity and fire safety. Anno 117 has received a 'Mixed' rating on Steam due to issues like the use of AI art and perceived incompleteness at launch, but it has achieved the highest launch in the series' history.

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April 13, 2026

Far Cry 2 review (2008)

Far Cry 2 is a free-roaming first-person shooter developed and published by Ubisoft, released on October 24, 2008, with a score of 94%. The game is set in Africa and revolves around the mission to find and eliminate an arms dealer known as The Jackal. It features an open-world experience that emphasizes player choice and procedural storytelling, allowing for dynamic narrative outcomes based on player decisions. Players encounter a variety of challenges that require strategic thinking and quick reflexes, and the game is noted for its stunning visuals and captivating soundtrack. Critics have pointed out some character depth issues and generic factions, but the overall immersive experience remains engaging.

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April 13, 2026

‘Single-player Tarkov’ Road to Vostok’s solo dev admits its huge popularity is “running away from me,” but he has a plan

Antti Leinonen, a Finnish soldier turned solo developer, launched his survival shooter game, Road to Vostok, which sold around 140,000 copies and has over 25,000 daily active users five days post-launch. He faces challenges managing player feedback, with over 11,000 unread emails, and plans to hire additional support next month. Leinonen is pleased with the game's launch performance and believes it debuted in a solid state for early access. He intends to take a break for personal recovery before implementing hotfixes and enhancing the game, including improvements to enemy AI and new features.

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April 13, 2026

One of our favorite games of 2025 is just $16 on GOG this week, and the dev says ‘if it’s still too expensive just pirate it honestly’

Skate Story is a game that combines skating and supernatural elements, allowing players to experience the perspective of a demon made of glass and pain. It was released in 2020 and is currently available on GOG with a 20% discount. The creator, Sam Eng, has openly encouraged players to pirate the game if they find it too expensive. The game has received critical acclaim for its unique premise and stylistic execution, with PC Gamer's Lincoln Carpenter praising its "stylish lunicidal skater" vibes. Skate Story is also available on Steam, but the promotional pricing is exclusive to GOG. Eng aims for the game to resonate with players.

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April 13, 2026

Modder turns Sekiro into Tony Hawk-style skateboarding sim ‘Jet Set Sekiro’

Modder Ionian-MikiriyAKATotallyNotShinobi created a custom skateboarding level for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice called Jet Set Sekiro, allowing players to skate through the Fountainhead Palace. The mod features a new movement system that integrates skateboarding mechanics into the game. The Mod Server on YouTube showcases this mod, highlighting its creative gameplay. Previous skateboarding mods have existed for FromSoftware titles, such as a Firelink Shrine map for Tony Hawk's Underground 2. Additionally, the game Skate Story is currently on sale on GOG.

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April 12, 2026

Open-world crime game Samson beats up a bunch of bugs in a new patch, as developer admits it ‘released a game with flaws’

Liquid Swords is developing an open-world crime game called Samson, which incorporates a roguelike element similar to Grand Theft Auto. The studio, led by Christofer Sundberg, faced significant changes last year, resulting in the layoff of half its team and a shift in the game's design to a more streamlined experience. Samson currently has a 53% Mixed rating on Steam, with many negative reviews citing bugs and technical issues.

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April 12, 2026

DayZ creator Dean ‘Rocket’ Hall has over 2,000 hours in Kerbal Space Program and played the original XCOM at Mount Everest base camp: ‘I think when I die, I will still be playing that game’

Dean Hall, the founder of RocketWerkz, began his gaming journey with a Commodore 64 and developed a passion for computers after a challenging five-hour gaming session. He is currently developing Icarus, a space survival game that has recently become profitable after a difficult launch. Hall has logged 1,400 hours in RimWorld, where he has released two popular mods. He enjoys playing Ostranauts, accumulating at least 150 hours per playthrough, and is looking forward to its upcoming update. Hall has also played the original XCOM for around 600 hours over the past year. He has nearly 5,000 hours in Stationeers, a game developed by his studio, and over 2,000 hours in Kerbal Space Program. His favorite game is Space Station 13, where he plays a character named Colton Murphy. For non-gaming software, he relies on Rider for programming development. Hall maintains a very clean desktop, regularly organizing it for security and efficiency in his game development process.

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April 12, 2026

Clover Origins codes April 2026

Clover Origins codes provide various benefits, including stat resets, race, broom, and Grimoire rerolls, and in-game currency. The latest codes are: - 1KLIKES!: 10k yen, three stat resets, ten Grimoire spins, six broom spins, and six race spins. - SHUTDOWNSORRY!: 5k yen, three stat resets, ten Grimoire spins, and three broom spins. - BETARELEASE!: 5k yen, three stat resets, ten Grimoire spins, and three broom spins. - 500LIKES!: a stat reset. To redeem codes, players must join the Funzy Labs community group, open Clover Origins in Roblox, access the menu, enter the code, and hit enter. Additional codes are released irregularly, and players can stay updated by bookmarking the page. There is also a Clover Origins Discord server for community engagement and updates.

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April 12, 2026

Steam Giving Away PC Game From 2024 for Free for Few Days Only

GGTech Studios will transition their 2024 3D platformer, eWorlds, from a free-to-play model to a paid option on April 16, 2024, with a price set at .99. Players can add eWorlds to their Steam libraries for free until that date. The decision to charge is aimed at maintaining the game's multiplayer servers. eWorlds has received Steam Deck Verified status, ensuring smooth gameplay on the device, and currently holds a “Very Positive” rating on Steam, with 87% of 325 user reviews being favorable. The game is compared to Super Mario Odyssey and has a runtime of a few hours, with mixed feedback on its latter half.