Samson, an open-world action game reminiscent of genre heavyweights such as GTA and Sleeping Dogs, launches on Steam on April 8. Despite the clearly recognizable parallels, developer Liquid Swords wants to give the title its own identity.

Google is apparently continuing work on AluminiumOS: A new leak shows eye-catching wallpapers with neon colors, abstract shapes, and both light and dark variants. The images could offer an early indication of how the new laptop platform is meant to stand out visually from ChromeOS.

YAR: Forgotten Throne, an open-world RPG with strong Slavic influences, has climbed into the top ranks of SteamDB. The indie title from Honor Games launched on April 3, 2026 and appears to be going down well with the community: 93% of Steam reviews are positive.

Nvidia’s own promotional video for DLSS 5 was blocked on YouTube because of a third-party copyright claim. Although the clip is now back online, the case is still causing frustration in the community – and raises questions about the reliability of YouTube’s copyright system.

According to Bloomberg, Apple is planning a major Siri upgrade: in the future, the voice assistant could execute multiple commands within a single request. Apple’s Shortcuts app is also said to become much smarter.

Deal | Although it takes a different path than its predecessor, Frostpunk 2 remains a very good city-building game. Anyone who has not yet had the chance to see that for themselves can now pick up the title on Steam with a 50% discount for the first time.

Pokémon Champions is about to launch, and experienced players have already prepared their teams in Pokémon Home. However, anyone who is not bringing their own Pokémon and does not want to spend money on the game may have to brace for a rather slow start.

According to insiders, a new Star Fox game for Switch 2 could launch as early as summer 2026 – and apparently turn out quite differently than expected. Rumors from last year were revisited on the VGC podcast, including hints at a more humorous tone, which could point to a noticeable shift in direction for Star Fox.

Deal | Anyone in the mood for some uncomplicated co-op shooting can currently pick up Killing Floor, one of the best-known survival shooters, at its best price on Steam. The game also includes a single-player mode and still feels almost tailor-made for a quick shooter session on the go.

The maiden flight of China’s Tianlong-3 has ended in failure. The rocket from private space company Space Pioneer lifted off successfully on April 3, 2026, but did not reach its planned orbit. The debut mission therefore marks a technical setback for one of China’s most ambitious private space projects.

Pokémon Champions launches on April 8, and anyone who wants to stay competitive from day one should start preparing now. One useful starting point is an unofficial list of available Pokémon compiled by Bulbagarden.

Deal | Nova Roma launched in Early Access on Steam on March 26 and is available with a 20% introductory discount until April 9. The city builder takes players to antiquity, where they build a Roman island settlement as the empire falls into decline.

At GTC 2026, Nvidia presented a possible answer to the VRAM crisis in modern games: with Neural Texture Compression, memory usage in a demo drops from 6.5 GB to 970 MB while maintaining nearly identical image quality. The technology is giving the community hope, but it is also fueling criticism of Nvidia’s past VRAM strategy.

In Turkey, McDonald’s is offering a quirky “Pro Gamer Menu” that includes a Big Mac, fries, Coke, onion rings and the anti-AFK tool “Archie.” While Reddit users see the promotion as a funny marketing gimmick, many think the price of around $12 is too high.

Deal | Just in time for Easter, Subnautica is free: the acclaimed underwater survival game with 97% positive Steam reviews can be played for free until April 6 and will then be available at a 75% discount.

Valve is overhauling Steam: the new homepage brings a more modern design, personalized offers and infinite scrolling for the first time. Users can already try out the new design in the beta client.

With the free Pokopia Garden, Berlin has had a new Pokémon-themed photo spot featuring plants, terrariums, PokéStops and a Gym for Pokémon GO since March 31, 2026. For local Pokémon fans, it should be a real must-visit. A longer trip just to see the Pokopia Garden is probably not worth it, but similar themed areas are also planned for other parts of Germany and for Paris.

With RAM prices having risen sharply in recent months, YouTuber PortalRunner set out to try an unusual hardware experiment: He wanted to find out whether a PC could somehow run with RAM replaced – or even with no RAM at all. The result is certainly interesting, but still far from anything practical for everyday use.

Deal | The dark stealth spin-off Dishonored: Death of the Outsider is currently available on Steam for just $6 instead of $30. Players can expect an atmospheric steampunk adventure with plenty of freedom in how they approach each mission.

According to insider reports, the new stars of HBO’s Harry Potter series are expected to earn a combined £500,000 in season 1, which is a very strong payday for young actors in a new series. Daniel Radcliffe, however, was reportedly paid even more for the first Harry Potter film.

A new Olaf robot at Disneyland Paris suddenly collapsed during a performance and even lost its carrot nose in the process. On TikTok, the awkward but funny incident is already being celebrated as a viral fail.

Deal | Old World takes players into an ancient world full of political intrigue and dynastic power struggles. The 4X strategy game is currently 90% off on Steam and costs just under $4 until April 13.

The ARC Raiders update "Flashpoint" goes live on March 31 and expands the extraction shooter with new ARC threats, fresh equipment, a new map event, convenience improvements for crafting and additional cosmetic rewards, among other things. Insider Gaming also ranks Flashpoint as the third biggest update on the roadmap to date.

YouTube finally appears to be coming to Android Auto – but not in the way many had hoped. According to early user reports, the app offers audio only rather than video on the car’s display, and it also seems to require YouTube Premium.

Pokémon Champions is meant to become more than just a new PvP spin-off: according to producer Masaaki Hoshino, the game is designed as a long-term platform that, in the best-case scenario, could keep running “forever.” To achieve that, The Pokémon Works and Game Freak are relying on a live-service model with rotating Pokémon pools so that the battle system remains manageable even with thousands of possible pocket monsters. The free-to-start title launches on April 8, 2026 for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.

Deal | FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake is a remake of the 1995 strategy classic and throws players into a futuristic war fought with heavy combat mechs. The game is currently available on Steam at an 80% discount for $6.99, making it cheaper than ever before.

A long-haul truck driver shows on Reddit just how far gaming in a truck can go: instead of a simple console in his cab, he has installed a complete SimRacing station. The setup, which costs around $6,000, may seem a little over the top, but it could be entirely justified in the monotonous day-to-day life of a trucker.

Google wants to make it much easier to switch from ChatGPT, Grok and other AI apps to Gemini. New import tools can transfer memories, preferences and complete chat histories so users no longer have to start from scratch.

A new study by Anker based on real usage data from Germany shows that balcony solar systems are economically worthwhile in most cases. The equation becomes more complicated when storage solutions are involved because of higher costs and shorter warranty periods.

A new leak is giving Xbox fans hope for a cheaper Game Pass option. The possible new tier is said to focus on first-party titles and could include games such as Halo 5, Fallout 76 and DOOM Eternal. Not everyone in the community would be happy about that, however.

Developer MegaCrit is responding to the massive criticism of the latest changes in Slay the Spire 2 and is rolling them back with beta patch v0.101.0. Specifically, the patch reverses changes to cards such as Prepared, Borrowed Time and Capture Spirit, as well as frustrating encounter and difficulty adjustments.

Volkswagen appears to be responding to criticism of its touch-heavy interiors. According to TopGear, brand boss Thomas Schäfer has said that real buttons and proper door handles will once again play a bigger role in future models.

Rockstar is recruiting new game testers in India. Since QA roles like these become especially important in the final phase of development, that could be a good sign for the release of GTA 6.

When it comes to HBO’s new Harry Potter series, most people are looking first at the cast, the sets and the script. But one crucial factor in its success is often overlooked: the music. Why the new score by Hans Zimmer and Bleeding Fingers could become the series’ biggest nostalgia hurdle.