Starfield’s Free Lanes Update Adds Real-Time Planet-Hopping
Fly planet-to-planet in real time, keep 200 items through Unity loops, and recruit a Milliwhale when Free Lanes hits April 7.
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Borderlands 4’s New Vault Hunter Is a CasinoBot Who Broke the House and Your Build
C4sh the Rogue brings slot-machine chaos to Borderlands 4 on March 26—no capstones, just four stacked Augments and a grin that steals your cash.
Microsoft’s Project Helix Promises 10× Ray-Tracing Leap, Xbox Mode Hits Windows in April
Project Helix aims for 10× ray-tracing speed, Xbox Mode lands on Windows 11 in April, and Play Anywhere hits 1,500 games.
Rocket League Season 22 pulls back the curtain on your MMR and gives flip resets a glow-up
Rocket League Season 22 adds an optional MMR toggle, random training, flip-reset cues, new cars, and Fortnite loot.
Fortnite's V-Bucks Got a Sneaky Nerf - Players Are Losing Their Minds
Epic Games slashed Fortnite V-Bucks value by 33% on March 19, 2026, sparking player backlash over "free-to-play" integrity.
Phobies Invites You to a 4th Anniversary of Terrifying New Phobies
Phobies celebrates its 4th anniversary with new Phobies, the VIP Event Pass, and 7-day login rewards to keep players engaged in its subconscious card battles.
Mirage 7: Drakkar Dev’s Desert Fairy Tale Swaps Robots for Sand and Story
Mirage 7 transforms Drakkar Dev’s mecha roots into a desert fairy tale inspired by Sicilian-Arabic culture. Co-founder Manlio Greco discusses the game’s narrative shift and cardboard-prototyped temple.
Sony's PC Port Timing is Costing Them Gamers – Data Shows the Delay Dilemma
Sony's delayed PC ports are losing 70% of players to consoles, with data showing simultaneous releases capture 44% of audiences.
Midnight Season 1 Unleashes New Raids, Mythic+ Dungeons, and PvP Tiers Starting March 17
Midnight Season 1 drops March 17 with new raids, Mythic+ dungeons, and PvP tiers. Top 0.1% players earn the 'Umbral Hero' title.
Nintendo Switch 2’s GameShare: Play Co-Op Without the Pricey Split
Nintendo Switch 2’s GameShare lets co-op players join sessions without purchasing games. Host on Switch 2, invite friends locally or online, and play compatible titles from the eShop.
Marathon’s March 5 Launch: A New Era of Grindy Sci-Fi Survival
Bungie’s Marathon launches March 5 with a seasonal system, Cryo Archive, and ranked mode. PlayStation 5 and other platforms get sci-fi survival gameplay.
Gaming’s Hidden Threat: How Cyberbullying Invades Kids’ Playtime
Cyberbullying in gaming is a hidden danger for kids. Learn the warning signs and how ESET's tools can help protect young gamers online.