Latest Gaming News

đź“…April 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Gaming industry faces layoffs, studio closures, and PS5 price hikes amid new updates for NARAKA: BLADEPOINT, Pragmata gold status, and upcoming releases.
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NARAKA: BLADEPOINT Servers Under Maintenance for Major Update

Servers suspended from March 31, 23:00 UTC to April 1, 04:00 UTC for a new Showdown Mode: Nirriti's Ruins Innerworld with global effects like Golden Ticket and Soaring Tiers.Source 1 New effects include upgraded Rapid Cooldown (28% skill cooldown reduction) and PlayStation tournaments starting April 1.Source 1 PlayStation Sky-high Racing #25 event runs until April 28.Source 1

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Mass Layoffs Hit Eidos Montreal: 124 Roles Cut

Embracer-owned Eidos Montreal cuts 124 roles and studio head David Anfossi exits.Source 2 Polyarc, developers of Moss VR games, lays off staff after failing to secure funding.Source 2 Wanderstop studio Ivy Road closes due to lack of funding for next game.Source 2

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Epic Games CEO Apologizes for Layoff of Terminally Ill Employee

Tim Sweeney apologizes for handling of programmer with terminal brain cancer layoff, who lost life insurance.Source 2 Epic is now contacting the family to resolve insurance issues.Source 2

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Krafton Shuts Down PUBG Spin-off Blindspot After 53 Days

PUBG Blindspot, a top-down tactical spin-off, shut down just 53 days after early access launch.Source 2 Similar to Highguard, pulled 45 days after launch, highlighting short lifespans for 2026 releases.Source 2

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Nexon Announces Fewer Bets with More Conviction on Projects

Publisher of MapleStory and Arc Raiders tells investors it will take fewer bets but invest more conviction in each.Source 2 Part of capital markets presentation.Source 2

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Capcom's Pragmata Goes Gold, Ready for Shipment

Sci-fi action-adventure Pragmata has gone gold, confirming production complete and physical copies prepared.Source 4 Announced in Twin Galaxies daily digest for March 31.Source 4

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Sony Raises PS5 Prices by at Least $100 Starting April 2

All PS5 models increase by at least $100 from April 2, 2026, as announced in Sony blog post.Source 6 Impacts pricing across models.Source 6

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Starfield PS5 Port Launches April 7 with Updates

Bethesda's Starfield, once Xbox/PC exclusive, releases on PS5 on April 7 alongside updates.Source 2 Part of weekly game release highlights.Source 2

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New Releases: People of Note and ChainStaff This Week

Musical RPG People of Note releases April 7 on PC, PlayStation, Xbox.Source 2 Visually intense side-scroller ChainStaff and Pokémon Champions launch April 8.Source 2

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RAM Prices Drop as OpenAI Deal Collapses, Benefits PC Gamers

DDR5 and DDR4 prices falling due to collapsed OpenAI RAM deal and AI bubble bursting.Source 5 Google's Turboquant reduces AI RAM needs; advice for gamers on buying now or waiting.Source 5

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SHIFT UP Teases Upcoming Announcement on April 1

SHIFT UP official channel announces upcoming reveal on 2026.04.01.Source 8 Video highlights the event timing.Source 8

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ESO Seasons Direct Reveals Guild Housing and More

Elder Scrolls Online Seasons Direct covers guild housing, exciting fans for community features.Source 3 Highlights how guilds sustain player engagement.Source 3