Latest Gaming News

📅April 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Starfield launches on PS5, 2XKO adds Akali and Local Duos, Honor of Kings esports finals, Solana P2E games thrive, My Hero Academia mobile game announced.
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Starfield Launches on PlayStation 5 Today

Bethesda's sci-fi RPG Starfield arrives on PS5 on April 7, 2026, expanding from its PC and Xbox exclusivity.Source 1 This version leverages PS5 hardware for enhanced performance, marking a major release for the week of April 6-12.Source 1 PlayStation users can now access the game originally launched for other platforms.Source 1

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2XKO Patch 1.1.5 Introduces Akali Champion

Riot's 2XKO receives patch 1.1.5 on April 7, adding the Rogue Assassin Akali with teleportation and smoke bomb abilities.Source 2 Akali is purchasable with KO Points or unlockable via a three-week event.Source 2 The patch coincides with Evo Japan, featuring showstopper skins.Source 2

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2XKO Launches Local Duos Mode

Local Duos mode debuts in 2XKO on April 7 across all platforms, allowing couch co-op with online play.Source 2 Matches in Local Duos double account experience and Credits earned.Source 2 Champion Mastery and missions progress for both players' selected champions.Source 2

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Honor of Kings KPL Growth League Upper Bracket Final: LT Gaming vs WST

LT Gaming faces WST in the KPL Growth League Spring 2026 upper bracket final BO7 on April 7.Source 3 LTG advanced 4-2 over Undefeated United Gamers, while WST upset SYGaming 4-3 in semis.Source 3 Both teams showed strong group stage records under the latest patch meta.Source 3

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My Hero Academia: United Survival Mobile Game Revealed for 2026

KLab reveals My Hero Academia: United Survival, a new mobile game set for global launch in 2026.Source 5 The license was first announced in 2022.Source 5 This title expands the franchise into mobile survival gameplay.Source 5

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Top 5 Solana Play-to-Earn Games Paying Players in April 2026

Solana blockchain hosts leading play-to-earn games actively rewarding players this April.Source 4 Highlights include pixel-art MMORPGs among options stacking serious blockchain gaming opportunities.Source 4 These titles are at the forefront of Solana's growing gaming ecosystem.Source 4

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Gaming Emerges as Advertising's Top Ecosystem in 2026

Microsoft highlights gaming as advertising's most powerful ecosystem for 2026 and beyond.Source 6 Platforms sustaining player attention at scale will dominate.Source 6 Gamers expect value, choice, and consistency in experiences.Source 6

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Slay the Spire 2 Announces New Characters and Modes

Slay the Spire 2 is trending with expansions featuring new characters and experimental modes.Source 1 This update builds excitement amid other weekly gaming news.Source 1 Details position it as a hot topic in current releases.Source 1

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Resident Evil Requiem Gains Traction with Discounts

Resident Evil Requiem is featured prominently with deals like $39.84 on Kinguin amid April releases.Source 1 It appears in trending now sections alongside major launches.Source 1 The title contributes to the week's lighter but notable game drops.Source 1

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2XKO Akali Launch Bundle Available Now

The Akali Launch Bundle in 2XKO includes Silverfang Akali skin and more, purchasable from April 7.Source 2 Limited-time offer ties into the new champion release.Source 2 Spirit Blossom event also launches with the patch.Source 2

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Honor of Kings Semifinal Stand-ins Impact Final Match

LT Gaming's QingJian replaces JingYun, and WST's BaiLian subs for XingYun in the April 7 final.Source 3 WST previously beat LTG 4-2 in last summer's playoffs.Source 3 Patch meta favors heroes like Chicha and Shen Mengxi.Source 3