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Board game harassment: Japanese firefighter suspended for forcing coworkers to play homemade board games for six months

A Japanese firefighter sergeant faced suspension for forcing colleagues to play handmade board games during duty hours for six months. What he called team-building was deemed coercive, especially after reports of pressure. The incident, involving falsified logs and a cover-up attempt, highlights workplace power dynamics and blurred boundaries, leading to…

The Times of India

Splatoon Raiders pre-orders have landed, and the discounts are already making a splash

Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are already making a splash at US and UK retailers, and here's where to buy your copy.

GamesRadar

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 actor Ben Starr says live-action Street Fighter or God of War adaptations aren't necessary, since "I don't think video games need to justify their existence by being TV shows"

But if they create more games fans, all the better

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Cross an iPod and a Game Boy and this is what you get – a retro gaming handheld with a difference

The Anbernic RG Rotate is a hybrid retro games handheld and digital music player – and it's coming soon

The ‘wizards’ behind the online version of Magic: the Gathering are unionizing

Developers at the studio Wizards of the Coast cited AI and layoff protections as some issues driving unionization effort

The Guardian - US

'Roblox Spin a Anime' Codes April 2026: Unlock All Available Characters to Grab Cash

Redeem the latest "Spin a Anime" codes to get free Gems and Lucky Blocks, helping "Roblox" players unlock rare anime characters faster.

Player One

New 'Warframe' Update Revealed: Jade Shadows Continues Stalker's Story in 2026

"Warframe" 2026 update Jade Shadows Constellations brings Stalker story expansion, new quest, Railjack missions, Protoframes, and major gameplay upgrades.

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Crimson Desert turns into Diablo? Some clever PC gamers have discovered an isometric camera tweak in a top-down style

Players have discovered a camera settings tweak in Crimson Desert that creates a top down perspective similar to Diablo, offering a new way to experience the game.

Windows Central

Best Medieval Video Games in 2026: Open-World, Sword Fighting, and Kingdom Building

Best medieval video games in 2026 featuring open-world combat, kingdom building, medieval RPG games, and strategy titles for every playstyle.

Player One

Directive 8020's glossy, late-’90s sci-fi aesthetic gives it an edge

My hands-on shows how smart art direction can reshape familiar horror tropes.

Creative Bloq

Until Dawn dev's new sci-fi horror builds on Alien and The Thing's coworker paranoia: "It's a different, more mature way of viewing relationships"

Hands-on | Directive 8020 is a stealthy, tense survival horror in space, where only coworkers can hear you scream...

GamesRadar

A leaked Steam Controller review claims Valve will charge you $99 for it, which is both too expensive and good value for money, depending on who you ask

A leaked Steam Controller suggests it'll be priced at $99. Is that too much for Valve's new gamepad, or is it the perfect midway point?

GamesRadar

Crimson Desert is still reaching impressive player numbers on Steam over a month after launch, despite being a single-player game

It's reached a level of continued popularity we don't see all that often with single-player adventures

GamesRadar

Don't sleep on 'MOUSE: P.I. For Hire,' a new and fantastic boomer shooter on Xbox — Mickey Mouse, it ain't!

Allow me to introduce you to one of the best artistic creations since Cup Head.

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The Last of Us Part 2's major death "was controversial internally too," says former Naughty Dog dev: "The studio was pretty split"

You know the one

Windows Central

"Memory costs will impact pricing, availability": Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has concerns over the next-gen 'Project Helix' console rollout

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma highlights how rising memory costs could impact pricing and availability for the next-generation Xbox, Project Helix, while confirming development kits are planned for next year.

GamesRadar

Valve could sell the Steam Machine at a loss, and that would be a win for everyone

Valve is reportedly considering selling the Steam Machine at a loss "in the short term," but it's currently unclear whether decisions on MSRP have been made.

Tom’s Hardware

Developer creates a basic first person shooter game using Gaussian splats, and you can play it for free in your browser

It's not much of a game, but it's an impressive proof of concept for the novel technology.

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Far Cry showrunner believes "games are built in a way that doesn't make for the best drama," so he's not adapting a specific game

The Far Cry show won't adapt a specific game

Player One

'The Legend of Zelda' Leak Claims New Game Will Be Revealed Soon—Is It Coming by 2027?

The Legend of Zelda is reportedly getting a new game, according to leaks, and a source claims it will be revealed soon.

International Business Times UK

'Not Convinced the One Piece Exists?' Luffy‑Dressed Logan Paul Questions Truth While Flexing His Rare Japanese Manga Grail

Logan Paul ignites controversy among One Piece fans by questioning the existence of the series' legendary treasure while dressed as Luffy, sparking debates on authenticity and celebrity influence.

The Times of India

Fortnite players can now refund D4vd items as Epic responds to growing backlash

Fortnite players can now secure refunds for D4vd-linked items following player outcry over criminal case details. Epic Games announced a self-service refund option starting April 28, with immediate support available. While V-Bucks can be reclaimed, the future of D4vd's in-game cosmetics remains uncertain, leaving players awaiting a final decision on…

GamesRadar

Nintendo had the Zelda timeline planned out in an "enormous document" as far back as 2003, but Shigeru Miyamoto said it's actually "not that important to us"

"We care more about developing the game system"

GamesRadar

Waiting to play games is better than playing at launch, and Crimson Desert proves it

Opinion | You don't have to wait years to be a patient gamer

Windows Central

Smart move as Valve’s new Steam Deck tools aim to boost handheld performance with developer tuning and user‑submitted framerate data

Valve has added new developer tools to help dial in performance on the Steam Deck. Users will now be able to submit data to help identify average framerates, as well as provide feedback on Verified game status.

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