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This post on Steam puts out the call for beta testers for Warborne Above Ashes, an MMORPG in a postapocalyptic science fiction setting. You can request access on Steam, where testing begins on April...

Fireshine Games announces Duskfade, an action/platformer said to be inspired by classic platformers "of times gone by," coming next year to PC and consoles. The Steam Listing is live, and the game...

Coldblood announces Neverway, a life sim described as "nightmarish," despite a charming old school art design shown off in the World Premiere Trailer. This will be coming to Steam with a to be...

Bohemia Interactive and Enjoy Studio announce Everwind is the new title of the open-world adventure formerly known as SkyVerse. Word is: "Everwind's new identity marks the beginning of an exciting...

Escape Simulator 2 on Steam (Windows). "Sequel to the best-selling escape room game, brings a fresh take on first-person puzzles with a variety of new rooms to explore solo or with friends. Solve...

As it rolls out a new Epic Savings Sale, the Epic Games Store also now offers this week's installments in its regular giveaway series. As promised, these are 2D co-op brawler River City Girls, as...

Blue Prince is now available for PC, Game Pass, and consoles, and the Windows edition of this puzzle game from Dogubomb and Raw Fury is on Steam with a 10% launch discount for the next 10 days....

As mentioned above, hype for Blue Prince is at a fever pitch. Some are calling this an all-time great, if you like that sort of thing. Here's a roundup of reviews: The Blue Prince Review: A Unique...

Promise Mascot Agency is now available for PC and consoles, offering an open-world action game in a world populated by mascots for some reason. The Windows edition is on the Epic Games Store and...

A report on LBC details the removal of a game called No Mercy from Steam in the U.K., Canada, and Australia, due to its graphic depictions of sexual violence (thanks GamesIndustry.biz). This includes...

Palworld Communications Director Says Developer Unlikely to Be Acquired- Our CEO Would Never Allow It' - IGN.

58% Of PC Gaming Revenue Came From Microtransactions In 2024 - Insider Gaming.

We never give up'- Remaster kings Nightdive on saving gaming's past - VGC.

Commandos: Origins is now available for PC and consoles, offering a prequel that takes players back to the earliest exploits of the elite unit of operatives in this World War II tactical combat...

Steam now features Early Access to Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days, a zombie survival game played from a side-scrolling perspective. This features combat, stealth, and parkour, all of which are on...

All in Abyss: Judge the Fake is now available for Windows, PlayStation 5, and Switch, offering a new poker RPG that doesn't always play it straight. The PC edition is on Steam with a 10% launch...

SAG-AFTRA announces the reintroduction of the NO FAKES (Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe) Act to the U.S. Senate. This is a bill the union supports as part of its ongoing...

Gladiator Heads Will Roll on April 17 - GORN 2 Release Date Trailer.

Latest Titanfall 3 Rumors "Not Real", According To Jeff Grubb - Insider Gaming. Rumor Mill War!

Diablo 4's 2025 Roadmap Hasn't Gone Down Well With Hardcore Fans - and Even the Former President of Blizzard Isn't Sure Where the Game Is Going - IGN.

London Games Festival 2025 Sale on Steam. Save 90% on Endzone - A World Apart on Steam. Save 60% on Atlas Fallen- Reign Of Sand on Steam. Save 80% on Biped on Steam. Neon Lights (pay what you want...

An updated Diablo IV 2025 Roadmap lays out the path forward for Diablo IV, showing plans that extend into next year for the action/RPG sequel. 2026 is when to expect a new expansion, a new ranking...

Steam now features Early Access to Asgard's Fall - Viking Survivors, a bullet hell roguelite that's already survived the rise and fall of gaming's Viking craze. The game's relentless onslaught and...

Dlala Studios announces Disney Illusion Island Starring Mickey and Friends is coming to PC and consoles, following the success of the action/platformer on Switch. This Reveal and Gameplay Trailer...

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate on Steam (Windows). "'Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate' is a side-scrolling beat-'em-up with the heart of a fighting game, showcasing nostalgic pixel...

Xbox Games Showcase Followed by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct Airs June 8 - Xbox Wire. INDIE Live Expo 2025.4.13 Teaser Video [EN].

Equity calls on video game bosses to improve conditions for performers at BAFTA Games Awards - Equity. 'The end of an era:' The Molasses Flood has been absorbed into CD Projekt Red - Game Developer.

A Minecraft Movie sequel discussions are already happening - Eurogamer.net. Cinemas threaten Minecraft Movie audiences over chicken jockey' TikTok trend - The Guardian. Apparently, Jack Black wasn't...

The First Berserker- Khazan - Hotfix Update - April 9. Forecursed - The one with the trains in it - Update 01. Palworld - v0.5.3- Autosave and server bug fixes. Official patches. Unofficial...

South of Midnight is now available for Windows, Game Pass, and consoles, and the PC edition of this visit to the steamy deep south is available on Steam. The Launch Trailer is here to show off the...

Sandwalkers is out of Early Access and this turn-based roguelite set in a silicon valley of sorts is officially available for Windows, macOS, and Linux on GOG.com* and Steam. Shake out your shoes...

The 21st BAFTA Games Awards Winners are now unveiled, following a ceremony in London. The British Academy Film Awards are considered the British equivalent of the Oscars, and since the Academy of...

METAL EDEN - Demo on Steam (Windows). "The demo contains the first two missions from the game. METAL EDEN is an adrenaline-rush sci-fi FPS. The advanced HYPER UNIT ASKA is sent on a suicide mission...

Tower Dominion - Release Date Announcement Trailer. May 8th.

Balatro creator LocalThunk is throwing his weight around to make sure Blue Prince gets some love at The Game Awards- 'Geoff my man I better see Blue Prince as a GOTY nominee' - PC Gamer.

Map Making MEGA Bundle (pay what you want and help charity) - Humble.* Epic Adventures Asset Mega Pack (pay what you want and help charity) - Humble.* *Blue's News may receive a commission on sales...

How Trump's Tariff Policies Will Impact the Gaming Industry - Rolling Stone.

A post on X by John Carmack has thoughts from the former id Software co-founder and technical director on the Quake II AI tech demo on the Microsoft Copilot Website from the other day. His words seem...

The Last of Us Part II Remastered for Windows landed on Steam on Friday as promised, so apologies for not mentioning it at the time. The sort-of good news is there's no launch discount, so nothing...

Steam now features Armored Brigade II, the tactical wargame sequel from Veitikka Studios and Slitherine that once again turns up the heat on the Cold War. This first launched late last year on the...

Wolcen Studio is now accepting signups for a second closed alpha test of Project Pantheon, its upcoming extraction (written ExtrAction in marketing materials) RPG. The game promises a seamless blend...

Glowfish Interactive and Rangatang announce a May 15th release date for Nubs!: Arena, saying this multiplayer brawler, announced as simply Nubs! will launch on Steam with a 100% discount for the...

Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing is now once again available on Steam, having made its promised "triumphant return." This has a 20% launch discount and there's also a free YOU'RE WINNER DLC. As noted...

Belgian independent developer Rogueside announces Devil Jam, an upcoming survival action/RPG with musical rhythm gameplay, despite sounding like a new Underwood Spread. This will feature throwback...

Modulus on Steam (Windows). "Modulus is a factory automation game where you cut, color, stamp, and assemble 3D building blocks. Design and optimize sprawling factories with creative freedom to...

Far from ebbing, the tide is rising for Inspector Schmidt - The Ebbing, as this detective RPG from Active Fungus Studios is now available for Windows and Linux on Steam. This puts you on the hunt for...

Leila is now available for Windows on GOG.com* and Steam debuting a point-and-click adventure from Ubik Studios. This allows players to escape their everyday lives by stepping into someone else's...

Mini Cozy Room: Lo-Fi is available for Windows on Steam, offering a small casual desktop productivity gamelet from Tesseract Studio and Nugem Studio. This allows you to set up a little "room" on your...

Cursed Dawn on Steam (Windows). "Cursed Dawn is a wave survival FPS featuring complex maps packed with secrets, dynamic spawns, and hordes of zombies to turn into gory mulch. Plan your defense, stay...

Lost Skies - Official Release Date Trailer. April 18th.