⚡ Quick Hits• PlayStation Plus April games leak again, with Lords of the Fallen and Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream seemingly confirmed. [IGN] • GTA 4 dev kit leaked 18 years after launch, revealing beta weapons and cut cutscenes to hungry fans. [Kotaku] • Super Meat Boy 3D finally hits console and PC this week with mixed reviews calling it both "infuriating" and "begging to be conquered." [Kotaku] • South of Midnight gets PS5 and Switch 2 ports this week after last year's successful action-adventure debut. [Kotaku] • Morkull: Ascend to the Gods launches this week as developer Disaster Games doubles down on edgy Metroidvania humor. [Cheat Code Central] • Temtem: Swarm hits 1.0 launch this week, bringing bullet hell survivor gameplay to the creature collecting franchise. [Cheat Code Central] • Vitality sweeps NAVI 3-0 at CS2 BLAST Open Rotterdam, extending their three-event winning streak in dominant fashion. [esports.gg] • Manchester City Esports wins record-breaking third successive ePremier League title with thrilling 8-6 victory over Leeds United. [Manchester City] • Leaked Esports World Cup partner list reveals wild absences from the 40-organization Club Partner Program roster. [Esports.net] • ESL One Birmingham 2026 becomes the second most popular Dota 2 tournament of the year by viewership metrics. [Esports Charts] • Xbox Partner Preview showcased 19 games with 14 hitting Game Pass day-one, focusing heavily on indie and mid-budget titles. [BreezyScroll] • Double Fine's Kiln launches April 23rd followed by Playground Games' Forza Horizon 6 on May 19th as Xbox's spring lineup. [Gaming Bolt] • Starfield, Hades II, and Pragmata confirmed for April 2026 across PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch platforms. [Times of India] • Sad Cat Studios finally locks April 14th launch for their E3 2021-announced title after relocating from Belarus to Cyprus during the war. [Gaming Amigos] • One developer told Kotaku that after seeing DLSS 5, "it feels like there is no future for me" in the video game industry. [Kotaku] • Blue Prince and Slay the Spire 2 headline the best indie games worth playing in 2026 according to new roundup lists. [Explosion] • War Thunder was review bombed in May 2023 over controversial economic changes, adding to the platform's bombing incident catalog. [Wikipedia] • Hyper Light Drifter maintains 93% positive rating on Steam with over 10,000 user reviews praising its atmospheric design. [Steam] • Wallpaper Engine remains a "must-have for most Steam users" with mind-breaking wallpaper selection and utility tracking features. [Steam Community] • LEC Spring 2026 opening weekend takes viewership hit without Los Ratones, proving no party without the fan-favorite team. [Esports Charts] |