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April 19, 2026

Windrose sails past 1 million copies sold in six days as it hits 200,000 concurrent players

Windrose has sold over 1 million copies in less than a week since its launch on Steam. The game reached a peak of 200,000 simultaneous players. The developers, Kraken Express, expressed gratitude to the gaming community for their support and patience while working on fixes. The game features engaging naval battles, which have been positively received by players and critics alike.

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April 19, 2026

International transport tycoon game Worldwide Rush gets multiplayer, and it’s an impressive achievement

Worldwide Rush has introduced full multiplayer gameplay, allowing players to compete or collaborate in building an international transport empire. This feature is part of the game's third major update, which also improves rival AI, late-game balance, and adds eleven new vehicles. The game combines various transport modes, including trains, planes, automobiles, and ships, to maximize profits by optimizing routes between cities. The default map is based on real-world geography, with unique challenges generated procedurally. The update enhances single-player experiences with new vehicles and improved AI logic. Players can enjoy a 33% discount on Steam until May 2, and desync protection has been added to improve multiplayer stability. There are currently no plans for dedicated servers, but future developments may occur based on player feedback.

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April 19, 2026

Roblox Elementalism codes April 2026

Elementalism is a Roblox game inspired by the Avatar franchise, previously known as Elemental Legacy. Players can explore cultures of the Fire Nation, Air Nomads, Water Tribe, and Earth Kingdom. The latest update introduced new codes that offer rewards, including accessories celebrating Brazil and resources like Aureus. The new codes are: - WBrazil - Brazilian Fedora accessory - WBrazil2 - Brazilian Cap accessory - UPD14 - 750 Aureus - FreeMastery - five Mastery - FreeSpirituality - five Spirituality To redeem codes, players must join the Elementalism Studios group, launch the game, log in, access the main menu, select the 'redeem codes' option, enter a code, and press enter. Elementalism codes provide various rewards, and new codes are typically released with updates. Players can stay informed about new codes by participating in the game and following the Elementalism Discord channel.

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April 19, 2026

A new Project Zomboid update could make multiplayer servers much more deadly

The upcoming update for Project Zomboid, build 42.17, will enhance the sandbox experience and multiplayer gameplay with various improvements. Players can choose any 'Exclusion Zone' town as their starting point in sandbox mode, although occupational spawns are limited to four 'canon' towns. The update introduces a new selection of VHS tapes for skill training, which can be found throughout the game world. Balancing adjustments include increased points for the Smoker and High Thirst traits, a reduced cost for the Nutritionist trait, and changes to how Chefs and Farmers function. Loot drop rates for 'other loot' have been increased, and vehicles in Apocalypse mode are more likely to contain fuel. Stendo's Firearms Emporium is being updated for better consistency in store loot. A prototype feature allowing players to enable sprinters in multiplayer has been introduced, adding urgency to gameplay. The Indie Stone is also working on improving controller support based on player feedback.

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April 18, 2026

15 years on, Portal 2 Community Edition just breathed new life into Valve’s classic

Portal 2: Community Edition is a fan-driven initiative developed by a team of 29 developers to enhance the experience of creating and playing custom content within Portal 2. It introduces technical upgrades including physically based rendering, more detailed textures, improved lighting, clustered shading, dynamic shadows, specular highlights, and volumetric fog. The edition focuses on providing robust tools for custom content creation, currently offering single-player gameplay with plans for multiplayer support. It utilizes the Strata Source engine, a modified version of the CS:GO engine, which enhances performance and expands creative possibilities for modders. New modding tools include adhesive gel, a paint gun, Schrödinger cubes, and colored lasers, along with the 'AngelScript' scripting framework for unique game modes. Full Steam Workshop support is integrated, allowing players to share their creations. Portal 2: Community Edition is now available on Steam as a free download, requiring ownership of the original Portal 2.

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April 18, 2026

Here’s that free fan remake of 1999’s PlayStation-exclusive Medal of Honor you were looking for

Medal of Honor: Allied Assault is a pioneering title in the first-person shooter genre, released before Halo and initially on the PlayStation. The game has been revived with Medal of Honor: Retro Remake, developed by Elber88, which faithfully reconstructs the original 1999 title and is available for free on itch.io. The remake offers a simple installation process for players to easily access the game.

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April 17, 2026

Torchlight Infinite’s new season is the high-speed ARPG’s most popular yet

A new season of Torchlight Infinite, titled 'Lunaria,' has launched, achieving its most successful debut on Steam with a peak of 26,618 players. The update introduces new features such as an endgame farming system, a character focused on potion mechanics, and temporary alliances with bosses. Key gameplay mechanics include awakening statues in the Netherrealm to spawn monsters and collect rewards, alongside random events that enhance loot opportunities. The update also adds Rhapsodies for variability in farming, a Creation Engine for converting Creation Crystals into loot, and a new character, the Scent Weaver Sage, who uses elixirs in combat. Quality-of-life improvements include visual upgrades for characters and monsters, enhanced user interface, and a re-arranged main theme for the game's third anniversary. The 'Lunaria' season is available for free on Steam, along with a 'Midas Touch' event for additional rewards.

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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.

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April 17, 2026

Android 17 hits a major milestone as Google releases its last ‘scheduled’ beta

Google has released Android 17 beta 4, the final beta version before the anticipated mid-2026 launch. This update, with build number CP21.260330.008, is available for Pixel devices from Pixel 6 to Pixel 10 and focuses on stability rather than new features. A key addition is 'App memory limits' to manage RAM usage and improve performance, particularly for foldable phones and tablets. Developers are required to optimize apps for Android 17, ensuring compatibility with new features. The beta update is rolling out via the Android Beta Program, with stable Android 17 expected later this year. Users can sideload the update or manually flash the factory image if they haven't received it.

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April 15, 2026

Musk’s XChat Is Coming to App Store, Meta, Apple and Finance World Are Trembling

Elon Musk's XChat will launch on the App Store on April 17 as a standalone encrypted messaging application focused on privacy, featuring end-to-end encryption, no advertisements, and a no-tracking policy. Initially part of the X platform, XChat was developed to compete with messaging services like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal. The app allows global communication using X accounts without requiring phone numbers, offering cross-platform capabilities unlike iMessage. XChat utilizes a Rust-based architecture with advanced security features and plans to incorporate peer-to-peer transfers and cryptocurrency payments with X Money in 2026, potentially disrupting traditional payment systems. Additionally, it may leverage Grok AI to provide users with various lifestyle services, posing challenges to Google's advertising and search traffic.