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Whether you’re a career criminal from the PAYDAY 2 glory days or a newcomer looking for your first big score, the news from The VR Showcase just changed the game. Starbreeze Entertainment and Fast Travel Games have officially pulled the mask off PAYDAY: Aces High, a brand-new, built-from-the-ground-up VR heist experience coming to Meta Quest…
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If you spent the early 2010s hunched over a Flash player or a mobile screen trying to slide wooden blocks apart, you likely remember Interlocked. Today, the franchise makes a massive leap from 2D screens to a fully immersive 3D world. Developer Puzzle Dev and publisher Armor Games Studios have officially launched Interlocked: Puzzle Islands…
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The rhythm gaming scene is about to get a serious adrenaline shot. After making a name for itself on PlayStation VR2, the high-energy boxing-rhythm hybrid Beat the Beats is officially expanding its reach. Developer Parallel Circles has confirmed that the game will punch its way onto Meta Quest (2, 3, 3S, and Pro), SteamVR, and…
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Get your spatulas ready, because the most delicious battle in virtual reality is about to begin. Hallucinations Studio has officially announced that their vibrant “magical girl” brawler, Crêpe Master!, is launching on Meta Quest 3 and 3S on May 7, 2026. Revealed during the Spring 2026 VR Games Showcase, this indie gem from the Lyon-based…
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Since its debut in 2017, Albion Online has carved out a unique niche in the MMORPG landscape. Developed by Berlin-based Sandbox Interactive, it eschews the “themepark” treadmill of quests and levels for a true sandbox experience where the players—and the economy—run the show. As we hit the spring of 2026, Albion is currently undergoing its…
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We’ve all seen the headlines about AI becoming more “human.” We talk to ChatGPT, we ask Gemini for life advice, and some even find companionship in digital avatars. But what happens when that digital bond becomes a digital cage? Japanese developer Gamincat, Inc. is preparing to answer that question with their upcoming title, ERROR:Ai.lien, a…
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Buckle up, because the 1930s just got a lot more vertical. Seismic Squirrel has officially confirmed that their highly anticipated decopunk narrative RPG, Aether & Iron, is set to launch for PC and Mac via Steam on March 31, 2026. If you’ve ever wondered what Mass Effect would look like if it were directed by…
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If you thought RoadCraft was just about laying tarmac and fixing bridges, think again. Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment have just dropped the Reclaim Expansion, and it’s shifting the gears of the disaster-recovery sim into something much more destructive—and satisfying. Released on March 24, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, this second major…
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Ubisoft is taking a trip back to its tactical roots with the latest Elite set for the Portuguese defender, Tubarão. While recent seasons have leaned heavily into flashy, futuristic crossovers (like the Ghost in the Shell or Nier bundles), the new Tubarão Elite is a grounded, historically inspired tribute that has the community talking. Released…
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If you’ve ever looked at your overflowing inbox and thought, “This is literally Hell,” Team17 and Piraknights Games are about to give you a promotion. Mark your calendars for April 16th, 2026, because that is your official start date as the newly appointed Administrator of Hell in the quirky god-sim management hybrid, Sintopia. Forget pitchforks…
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As PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS charges into its ninth year, Krafton isn’t just celebrating a massive milestone of 1.3 million peak concurrent users—it’s declaring war on those trying to ruin the fun. The newly released 2026 Anti-Cheat Roadmap highlights a significant pivot in strategy: moving beyond simple detection to a holistic, high-tech defence system. If you’ve ever…
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London-based publisher Kinephantom Games and solo developer Erik Rempen (the mind behind the acclaimed strategy title Kainga) have officially announced that their upcoming project, ShantyTown, has been hand-selected for the prestigious PAX Rising Showcase at PAX East 2026. Taking place from March 26th to 29th at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Centre in…
