18 April 2026
Platform & Hardware
- 'Are monitors anti-inflation?': AOC argues monitors are a better upgrade than graphics cards or memory right now, which seems like the kind of thing a monitor manufacturer would say
- 'I've read your reviews': AOC says its software is 'one of the most highlighted' problems and it's 'finally, finally' updating its OSD
- "Is there a better introduction to PC gaming?" This incredible LEGO PC build shows how far creativity can go — I'm inspired to build my own
- "This is arguably the best 'entry-level' gaming headset in terms of sound reproduction": this Xbox headset is ample for budget-saving audiophiles
- “Looking into this” as Xbox’s new CEO steps in after an Insider update reportedly bricks a Series S and raises fresh concerns
- “Yeah… it’s not so good,” as Microsoft confirms major Rewards changes in May and what it means for anyone who relies on daily point earning
- 10 best manga you can read on Crunchyroll Manga
- 5 anti-AI sci-fi movies Tubi’s new chatbot would never recommend you
- I found out the hard way that Linux is not a dad-friendly gaming OS, and maybe neither is the PC
- It's Your Last Chance to Play Dave the Diver, Disaster Report 4, and More on PS Plus Extra
- Microsoft doesn't know what it's going to do with Xbox Game Pass
- Philips is bringing its 5K dual-mode gaming monitor to the West, and it comes in a neat white shell
- Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for April 2026?
- Xbox Players Can Soon Spend Microsoft Rewards Points on Console
- Your old Windows laptop is worth more than you think: I found 5 projects that can replace cloud subscriptions
Publishers, Studios & Industry
- Charles Dance in Talks to Join The Batman Part 2 as Harvey Dent's Father 2
- Gears of War film director insists "that movie will happen"
- Kevin Feige on Casting Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom: 'It's Our Universe'
- Metroid Prime Remastered Studio 'Iron Galaxy' Announces More Layoffs
- Pragmata star reveals the top secret process he 'had to mourn' alone
- Random: Lana Del Rey Papped Buying a PS5 Ahead of Her 007 First Light Appearance
- Turtle WoW classic server announces shutdown after Blizzard wins injunction
- We owe Fallout to an admiral and his officers teaching its designer to play D&D in 1979
Game Coverage
- Slay the Spire 2 roadmap suggests we won't get matchmaking but does promise "whimsy" – here's what's new 3
- Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (18th April) 3
- Crimson Desert's Next Major Patch Adds Difficulty Settings and Inventory Tabs Next Week 2
- 'Enthusiastic About Eventually Coming To Consoles' - Windrose Developer On Potential Xbox Version
- 007 First Light Opening Sequence Channels Traditional Bond Style
- 15 Years Later, Games Still Can't Nail What Portal 2 Perfected
- 5 anime like Pragmata that explore AI, humanity, and sci-fi survival
- A ludicrous Doom mod which adds 28 pilotable mechs just released after 2 years in development
- After 23 years, CCP is about to do the unthinkable: add a non-PvP zone to EVE Online
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons vs. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, the comparison we had to make
- Arc Raiders switches up Expeditions and now skill points are earned from damage dealt, not stash value
- Call Of Duty Movie Sets Its Sights On A 2028 Release
- Community: 31 Switch Games We Missed, As Recommended By You
- Dedicated nature watchers are combing every millisecond of GTA 6 trailer footage to exhaustively catalogue all of its animals
- Embark Publishes Preview Post For ARC Raiders Riven Tides Map
- Feature: Going Platinum: I Didn't Want This Clever, Cosy PS4 Game to End
- Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 20-24)
- Ghost of Yotei Actor Would ‘Jump At’ Chance to Play Atsu Again
- Guide: These 15+ New PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (20th-26th April)
- Here's that free fan remake of 1999's PlayStation-exclusive Medal of Honor you were looking for
- I've already raced through Pragmata 3 times, and it's cemented Capcom's mastery of the modern action game speedrun
- Last Flag, the debut game from the studio founded by Imagine Dragons' lead singer, becomes the latest multiplayer shooter struggling to find an audience
- Long Before Friendslop, Portal 2 Made Co-Op Cool
- NYT Strands #776 Hints and Answers for Today, April 18, 2026
- One Last Fight TTRPG drops players straight into a final boss battle
- Pokémon Pokopia Bulbasaur's jump rope contest event guide
- Portal 2: Community Edition promises to take the game's modding potential to new heights, and it's out in open beta now
- PRAGMATA Is One of Capcom’s All-Time Top-Rated Steam Games
- Pragmata’s hero dad is the antithesis of God of War’s Kratos
- Resident Evil Requiem Mercenaries Rumors Heat Up After Alleged Leak
- Review: Death Stranding 2 PC: The Last Big Sony Single-Player PS5 Port?
- Talking Point: What Are Your First Impressions Of Replaced On Xbox Game Pass?
- There’s nothing like an RPG over vacation
- This wildly ambitious total conversion mod for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas lets you explore the setting of 2003's Manhunt
- Two Long-Awaited Xbox Indies Have Sadly Been Delayed Out Of April
Other
- “A solid list from the community,” as Reddit users highlight 10 open‑source apps that run great on Windows 11 and deserve more attention
- “A surprise BAFTA result lands” as South of Midnight outperforms expectations and a new winner takes the spotlight
- A lost fantasy book might finally get an animated movie adaptation
- BAFTA pulls game trailer over 'themes that may be a trigger' even after developer revision
- Bryan Fuller's surreal hitman fairy tale Dust Bunny debuts on HBO Max
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 takes Best Game award at 2026 BAFTA Games Awards but shares spotlight with Dispatch with 3 wins each
- Dashy Explains Why Competing in the United Kingdom Hit Differently
- In defense of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood
- Invincible Season 4 Animation Error Sparks Debate Amongst Fans
- The 8 greatest video game quotes voted on by fans
- The best birthday gifts for gamers for every price range
- The Pitt: The Video Game parody will brighten up your weekend
- Trump Teases Impending Release of 'Very Interesting' UFO Documents
- When will Hoppers come to streaming, Blu-ray, and DVD?
- Zorin OS 18.1 adds guided migrations, stronger app compatibility and wider hardware support, making switching from Windows far more practical for millions [clone]