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April 24, 2026

Bilibili Games to release Lumi Master for mobile Android and iOS worldwide this Summer

Bilibili Games has announced the global release of their new mobile game, Lumi Master, which is a monster-capturing & raising RPG set to launch in summer 2026. Players can capture over 100 Lumis into cards, raise and evolve them through battles, and participate in multiplayer versus modes or trading with other players. The game will be available in multiple languages and a pre-registration campaign is ongoing with the chance to win a Nintendo Switch 2 sweepstake if 1 million registrants are reached.

AppWizard

April 24, 2026

Garry’s Mod’s “spiritual successor” s&box finally makes a profit after five years in development

Facepunch has revealed that its upcoming title, s&box, has turned a profit after five years of development. The game, described as the "spiritual successor to Garry's Mod," is built on the Source 2 engine and focuses on community-driven creations. In April 2026, Facepunch recorded a profit of 8,400, with a gross income of .1 million, largely due to successful item sales. The company faces ongoing expenses such as staff salaries and server maintenance. S&box is set to launch globally on April 28, and players can wishlist it on Steam.

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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.

AppWizard

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.

AppWizard

April 24, 2026

Former PlayStation head isn’t sure how Sony can recoup those big budgets without first-party games coming to PC

A report suggested that Sony might change its strategy regarding the release of first-party titles on PC, except for online games like Marathon. Shuhei Yoshida, former head of Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios, stated he has not seen evidence of a change in PlayStation's approach during this console generation. He noted that historically, PlayStation was not allowed to bring AAA games to other platforms, but the rising costs of game development have led to a reevaluation. Yoshida mentioned that releasing first-party titles on PC after a couple of years could help recoup investments. Despite discussions, he does not believe a fundamental strategy shift is occurring. Recent leaks indicated that Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has a budget of 0 million, making it one of the most expensive games ever developed. If certain titles remain absent from PC by the end of 2027 without official communication from Sony, it may clarify the company's strategic direction.

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April 24, 2026

Everything announced for Xbox and PC at the ID@Xbox and IGN April 2026 Showcase — new indie games on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, and more

Microsoft's ID@Xbox program supports indie game development and recently showcased new titles in collaboration with IGN. - Beastro: A roguelike RPG where players are chefs for heroes, releasing on May 21 for Xbox Series X|S and PC, available on Xbox Game Pass. - Deep Dish Dungeon: A survival exploration game set for Fall 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud, with Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere support. - Albion Online: A free-to-play PvP MMO now available on Xbox consoles, offering perks for Xbox Game Pass members. - Lofsong: An audio-based game with no announced release date, available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, supporting Xbox Play Anywhere. - Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School: A puzzle adventure game set for 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Cloud, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Kalanoro: An action-adventure game featuring lemurs, releasing this summer on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Play Anywhere support. - Vapor World: Over the Mind: A narrative-driven platformer launching on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud, with a demo in June and Xbox Game Pass support. - inKONBINI: A management simulation game releasing on April 30, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Game Pass availability. - Echo Generation 2: A sci-fi deckbuilder RPG launching on May 27, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Starseeker: A spinoff of Astroneer, available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PS5, and Switch 2, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Tears of Metal: A co-op roguelike hack-and-slash game for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Play Anywhere compatibility. - Crashout Crew: A co-op game centered around forklifts, releasing on May 28, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam, with Xbox Game Pass support. - RV There Yet?: A comedic co-op adventure expected to launch in May for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Solo Leveling Arise Overdrive: An action game set to launch on Xbox Series X|S in Q3 2026. - There Are No Ghosts at the Grand: A musical-themed hotel and ghost hunting game for Xbox Series X|S, PC, Cloud, and other platforms, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Golf With Your Friends 2: The sequel to the party golfing game, releasing on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch this fall. - Mistfall Hunter: An extraction RPG launching in July on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Totopia: A free-to-play party game supporting Xbox Play Anywhere. - SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed: A competitive racing platformer scheduled for July on multiple platforms, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Vampire Crawlers: A deckbuilding spinoff from Vampire Survivors, now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Screenbound: An action-adventure game where players control a character in both 3D and 2D, available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud, with Xbox Game Pass support.

AppWizard

April 24, 2026

‘The exhaustion on screen is 100% real’: the solo dev of this ‘live-action’ survival game spent 40 grueling days alone in the wilderness to create it

Wordless Forest is a Full Motion Video (FMV) survival game developed by Dogus Cagrici, who spent weeks hiking alone in nature to capture the game's footage. The game aims to provide a more authentic experience compared to traditional survival games, which often feature fantastical elements. Cagrici recorded all the video content himself and stars in the game. Wordless Forest is set to be released on Steam in August after nearly three years of development.

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April 24, 2026

Peter Molyneux has made a proper game again rather than a monetization experiment, and I really hope he finishes it

Masters of Albion is a new game by Peter Molyneux, set in a whimsical version of Albion that features British humor and art reminiscent of the Fable series. The game includes unexpected tonal shifts, such as a humorous exclamation during a zombie attack. It is currently in early access and is Steam Deck ready, but players may experience frame rates around 22 fps on low settings. The game allows players to interact with the environment in amusing ways, such as picking up subjects and dropping them into the ocean. The writing is noted as superb, and the visuals are appealing on high settings. The development cycle is projected to be 12 months by 22cans, with hopes for the game to become a notable title since the Fable era.

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April 24, 2026

Former PlayStation head explained why games are released on PC

Shuhei Yoshida discussed the challenges in the gaming industry, particularly the rising budgets of AAA games, which he describes as increasingly unsustainable. He advocates for developing high-quality projects with shorter gameplay durations of 10 to 20 hours. Yoshida emphasized the importance of releasing PlayStation titles on PC post-console release as a strategic move to recoup investments and fund new projects, while expressing concerns about simultaneous releases on both platforms, which could dilute the value of the PlayStation ecosystem.

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April 24, 2026

Intel VP says PC games would run up to 30% faster if they were properly optimized for its CPUs

AMD has gained a larger share of the CPU market with its Ryzen series and X3D lineup, leading to perceptions that Intel is falling behind in CPU performance. Intel's Vice President Robert Hallock stated that a significant part of the performance gap may be due to software optimization rather than just hardware limitations. He noted that many games are not optimized for specific CPUs, resulting in untapped performance potential of 10 to 30 percent. Hallock indicated that game developers often focus on optimizing for mainstream graphics cards and may prioritize AMD hardware, affecting the performance of Intel's Core Ultra 200 Series CPUs.