The PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog and Classics will be available from Tuesday, April 21.

The PlayStation Plus monthly games for April were made available earlier this month and include Lords of the Fallen for PS5, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered for PS5 and PS4, and Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream for PS5.

Check out the latest information below:

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog 

The Crew Motorfest | PS5, PS4 

Race legendary vehicles in a never-ending festival of car culture. Explore the breathtaking Hawaiian archipelago, transformed into a premiere racing destination. From Honolulu’s city streets to rainforest trails, mountain roads and volcanic slopes, discover a wide variety of environments. Experience this motor paradise solo or with your crew, as you take the wheel of hundreds of iconic vehicles and participate in thrilling races, themed events and unique challenges. Whatever aspect of car culture you enjoy, there’s something here for you.

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered | PS5, PS4* 

Experience the critically acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn with stunning new visuals and upgraded features. In a far future where colossal machines roam and rule the Earth, pockets of humanity survive in unique tribes among the lush, overgrown ruins of our long-lost civilization. Take up bow and spear as Aloy, a young machine hunter and outcast of her tribe, as she discovers her origins, the truth of this mysterious world, and her own destiny to save it from impending doom.

*Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered will be available to PS5 players, and Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition will be available to PS4 players to download.

Football Manager 26 Console | PS5

In Football Manager 26 Console, football belongs to you and your vision. Savour the richest Match Day experience in series history with gloriously upgraded visuals and on-pitch details, from lighting to cutscenes and stadiums, that bring new levels of depth and drama. Every attack has more personality thanks to fresh motion capture and volumetric animations, while new controller shortcuts between highlights better empower you to tinker from the touchline. Immerse yourself in football’s most-watched league with the Premier League fully-licensed for the first time. It’s time to change the game.

Warriors: Abyss | PS5, PS4

Take command of historic and masterful warriors in Koei Tecmo’s action roguelite, Warriors: Abyss. Challenge countless swarms of enemies and traverse the merciless trials of hell through victory and defeat. With over 100 heroes to choose from, summon allies and combine their unique traits to create your own powerful parties. Engage in impressive battles, rout endless hordes of enemies, and fight your way through the dead souls of hell.

Squirrel with a Gun | PS5

Squirrel, meet gun. As the neighborhood’s most obnoxious rodent, develop a knack (and a love?) for crime and mayhem in pursuit of golden acorns in this nutty sandbox shooter and puzzle platformer. Fight tooth, claw, and gun to escape a secret underground facility and defeat the Agents. Discover what an erratic squirrel is capable of with a gun in its paws (or just its paws) and how far how far this fuzzy fiend will go to collect its acorns. 

The Casting of Frank Stone | PS5 

The storytelling prowess of Supermassive Games meets the Dead by Daylight universe. The shadow of Frank Stone looms over Cedar Hills, a town forever altered by his violent past. As a group of young friends are about to discover, Stone’s blood-soaked legacy cuts deep, leaving scars across families, generations, and the very fabric of reality itself. Every decision you make shapes the story and impacts the fate of the characters within it. Brimming with emotional gut-punches and high-stakes horror, discover how a simple decision can become a truly heart-wrenching dilemma. Filled with spine-chilling twists, this dark original tale is certain to haunt you long after it’s over.

Monster Train | PS5 

Monster Train brings a new strategic layer to roguelike deckbuilding, with a tactical twist: defend not one, but three vertical battlegrounds simultaneously as you fight to protect the final pyre against the forces of heaven. To take back hell, you’ll need to power up. Upgrade your champion, gain Pact Shards, recruit powerful units, upgrade cards, gain passive bonuses, or duplicate any card in your deck. With six monster clans (each with their own distinct gameplay and 10 levels to unlock), 25 covenant difficulty levels, and over 280 cards, you’ll never build the same deck twice. Only you can protect the final burning pyre from the forces of heaven and restore the inferno.

PlayStation Plus Premium

Wild Arms 4 | PS5, PS4

Their meeting was fate. Filgaia, a world left in ruins by a brutal war, stands still. Ten years have passed since peace was won — yet true healing has never come. Now, on these scarred lands, a new journey begins. Experience Wild Arms: 4 originally released on PlayStation 2, now enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467551/playstation-plus-game-catalog-and-classics-for-april-2026-announced/

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A world ruled by machines.

Humanity has lost the war. The wastelands are now crawling with rogue AI and scavenging war machines. You and your mercenary crew fight to survive, taking on contracts from the last remaining cities built high above the wasteland.

Explore the Wasteland

• Fly across a massive open world filled with settlements, machine lairs, quests, and unexpected events.
• Take on contracts, recruit new pilots, and shape your crew’s legend one battle at a time.

Cinematic Turn-Based Battles

• Plan your moves during the Planning Phase, then watch your strategy unfold in fully animated, anime-inspired combat sequences.
• Injuries, panic, and breakdowns can strike at any moment—but so can heroism.

Create and Command Your Crew

• Create and recruit your crew. Command a four-pilot squad, each controlling a different Mech subsystem.
• Dodge, fire, deploy coolant, or unleash special tactics using the game’s unique Timeline System, where every second counts and every action shapes the flow of battle.

Life Aboard the Airship

• Between missions, your airship becomes home.
• Cook, train, or relax as your pilots bond, form rivalries, and grow through their experiences.
• Each relationship influences how they fight—and how they survive.

Customize and Evolve

• Collect and assemble Mech parts to build your perfect war machine.
• Balance protection, heat, and ammo to match your playstyle, and unlock new Mech frames with unique strengths and loadouts.

Every Decision Matters

• Your Mech can be rebuilt—your pilots cannot.
• Manage morale and fatigue, face the consequences of your choices, and discover who you and your crew truly are in a world on the brink.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467550/nitro-gen-omega-launches-may-12-for-ps5-xbox-series-switch-and-pc/

The showcase will feature updates on games from Top Hat Studios. This includes new trailers, publishing announcements, release dates, demo launches, and other surprises.

Confirmed games includes MOTORSLICE, Well Dweller, and BECROWNED, as well as several unannounced projects and debuts.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467549/top-hat-studios-showcase-set-for-april-21/

The Nintendo Switch 1 sold an estimated 97,544 units to bring its lifetime sales to 36.76 million units. The PlayStation 5 sold an estimated 76,989 units to bring its lifetime sales to 7.50 million units. The Xbox Series X|S sold 2,380 units to bring their lifetime sales to 0.70 million units.

Switch 2 sales compared to the same month for the Switch 1 in 2018 are up by nearly 222,000 units as the Switch 1 sold 226,987 units in Japan in March 2018.

PS5 sales compared to the same month for the PS4 in 2019 are down by nearly 64,000 units, while the Xbox Series X|S compared to the same month for the Xbox One are up by nearly 2,000 units. PS4 sold 140,518 units for the month of March 2019 and Xbox One sales were at 501 units.

Nintendo Switch 1 sales compared to the same month a year ago are down by 64,300 units (-39.7%). PlayStation 5 sales are down by 44,909 (-36.8%) and Xbox Series X|S sales are up by 854 units (56.0%).

Looking at sales month-on-month, Nintendo Switch 2 sales are up by nearly 165,000 units, Nintendo Switch 1 sales are up by over 11,000 units, PlayStation 5 sales are up by nearly 29,000 units, and Xbox Series X|S sales are down by over 1,000 units.

2026 year-to-date, the Nintendo Switch 2 has sold an estimated 1.05 million units, the Nintendo Switch 1 has sold 0.26 million units, the PlayStation 5 has sold 0.17 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S has sold 0.01 million units.

Monthly Sales:

Japan hardware estimates for March 2026 (Followed by lifetime sales):

1. Switch 2 - 448,494 (5,150,270)
2. Switch 1 - 97,544 (36,759,194)
3. PlayStation 5 - 76,989 (7,500,001)
4. Xbox Series X|S - 2,380 (698,261)

Weekly Sales:

Japan March 7, 2026 hardware estimates:

1. Switch 2 - 132,608
2. Switch 1 - 23,805
3. PlayStation 5 - 16,859
4. Xbox Series X|S - 489

Japan March 14, 2026 hardware estimates:

1. Switch 2 - 100,827
2. Switch 1 - 19,978
3. PlayStation 5 - 12,917
4. Xbox Series X|S - 299

Japan March 21, 2026 hardware estimates:

1. Switch 2 - 84,779
2. Switch 1 - 18,798
3. PlayStation 5 - 14,155
4. Xbox Series X|S - 212

Japan March 28, 2026 hardware estimates:

1. Switch 2 - 68,354
2. PlayStation 5 - 19,460
3. Switch 1 - 18,578
4. Xbox Series X|S - 444

Japan April 4, 2026 hardware estimates:

1. Switch 2 - 61,926
2. Switch 1 - 16,385
3. PlayStation 5 - 13,598
4. Xbox Series X|S - 936

VGChartz Methodology: Hardware estimates are based on retail sampling and trends in individual countries, which are then extrapolated to represent the wider region. This typically allows us to produce figures that end up being within 10% of the actual totals.

This data is regularly compared against official shipment figures released by the console manufacturers and figures estimated by regional trackers with greater market coverage than ourselves. We then update our own estimates to bring them into line with those figures. This can result in frequent changes often within a short space of time, but we feel it's important to prioritise accuracy over consistency.

Note that our estimates are based on sell-through data (units sold to consumers). In almost all cases the figures released by console manufacturers are based on shipment data (sell-in), where as soon as a device has left the factory and entered the supply chain for delivery it is considered a sale. This is why there is always a difference between the companies’ figures (sell-in) and VGChartz estimates (sell-through), even after we’ve made adjustments. The one exception to that is when a console has been discontinued and the remaining stock has finally sold out – at that point the figures will match.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467501/switch-2-sales-jump-due-to-pokemon-pokopia-japan-hardware-estimates-for-march-2026/

PS5 had its best week of sales of 2026 in the US for the week ending April 4th and US spending on video game hardware for the week were nearly double compared to the same week in 2025.

"Unsurprisingly, US weekly unit and $ sales of PlayStation 5 hardware reached 2026 highs during the week ending April 4th, as price increases loomed," said Piscatella. "US spending on video game hardware for the week nearly doubled when compared to the same week a year ago."

Sony on March 27 announced it would be increasing the price of the PS5 worldwide on April 2. In the US the price increased by $100 for the two main PS5 models to $600 for the PS5 Digital Edition and $650 for the PS5 with a disc drive. The PS5 Pro increased $150 to $900.

This price increase matches the price of the two main Xbox Series X consoles in the US. However, the PS5 is now more expensive than the Xbox Series X in the UK and Europe.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467547/ps5-sales-reached-best-week-of-2026-in-the-us-ahead-of-100-price-increase/

This figure is up four million units as of April 1, three million units as of March 24 and two million units as of March 20.

"Crimson Desert has sold through over 5 million copies worldwide!" said Pearl Abyss. "Thank you to every Greymane who has joined us on this journey, experienced the world of Pywel, and supported the game. Reaching this milestone would not have been possible without your support and we are truly grateful."

Crimson Desert released for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on March 19.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467546/crimson-desert-sales-top-5-million-units/

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Ishin no Arashi was released by Koei in 1990 for an 8-bit home console.

Step into the role of a Bakumatsu-era patriot in this historical simulation game, where you engage in fierce debates with feudal lords and key figures across Japan to win them over to your ideology and lead the nation toward a new dawn.

Experience the thrill of moving history not just with swordsmanship, but through intellect and passion! Prevail in the clash of opposing ideals and survive the chaotic upheaval of the shogunate’s final days!

The Console Archives series is developed with the concept of faithfully reproducing masterpieces released on various home game consoles, allowing players to easily enjoy them on the latest hardware.

The series is packed with convenient features, including customizable button layouts and screen settings, as well as the ability to save and load at any point.

Whether you played them back in the day or are experiencing them for the first time, please enjoy the masterpieces that shaped the history of console gaming!

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467545/console-archives-ishin-no-arashi-launches-april-16-for-switch-2-and-ps5/

The game is currently available for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Microsoft Store.

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Total Chaos is a pulse-pounding, atmospheric nightmare that blends hallmarks of different eras of survival horror. It pulls players into the abyss of Fort Oasis, a desolate wasteland once considered paradise by its coal-mining community. A shadow looms over the island, evoking a sense of madness that can only be described as the feeling of being constantly watched. Monstrosities lurk around every corner of the island’s heart, trapping anybody daring enough to enter the void. While shooting and bludgeoning through these twisted foes, players will unearth fragments of forgotten lives to piece together the chilling mystery of Fort Oasis’ demise (and their connection to it) before their sanity runs dry.

What began as an award-winning total conversion mod of DOOM II has now evolved into a fully standalone title, boasting a spine-tingling atmosphere and an aggressively uneasy tension throughout. Developer Sam Prebble leveraged his game (Turbo Overkill) and Hollywood (Avatar, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Rise of the Planet of the Apes) visual effects talents to deliver a full-scale survival horror experience that gnaws away at players’ sense of safety.

Total Chaos on Nintendo Switch 2 runs at 1080p in docked mode and 720p in handheld mode, with selectable performance and unlocked-framerate modes targeting 60 frames per second. The game supports Joy-Con 2 mouse and gyro controls. Total Chaos on Nintendo Switch 2 will also launch with the latest game content introduced with the recently released New Game+ update, including an alternate ending, a new stalker enemy type (The Hunter), and more.

Immersive Atmosphere

Explore the decayed ruins of Fort Oasis across nine harrowing chapters, each drenched in dread, plunging you deeper into its oppressive, decaying world.

Environmental Storytelling

Uncover the island’s darkest secrets and confront your own fractured past through cryptic notes, haunting visuals, and unsettling encounters.

Crafting for Survival

Build and upgrade weapons using scavenged materials to stand a chance against the relentless terrors stalking you.

Face Freakish Foes

Engage against horrific creatures, each with their own deadly behaviors and strategies.

Resource Management

Navigate a deep inventory system where every item matters—your survival hinges on careful choices, crafting the perfect weapon, and quick thinking on the fly.

A Haunting Original Soundtrack

Total Chaos features an original theme and end credits track by legendary Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka, joined by original Total Chaos mod composers Jason Dagenet and William Braddell, and Apogee’s music team, Chipper Hammond, Tim Stoney, and Mathieu Hallouin. Together, they’ve crafted an ambient, nightmare-inducing soundscape that blurs the line between music and madness.

New Game+

Upon completing the game, start over to experience expanded story content, an alternate ending, new death animations, and unexplored locations—all while a persistent stalker, The Hunter, tracks your every move.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467544/total-chaos-launches-april-29-for-switch-2/

"We’ve had to make the difficult decision to delay Outbound to May 14," said Square Glade Games. "Late in the process, an issue has been identified that could negatively impact your enjoyment of the game. Unfortunately, there wasn’t enough time to still guarantee a release across all platforms on the originally planned date. Please be assured that our team has worked extremely hard to address this and did everything possible to stay on schedule. We know that you may be disappointed by this news, but appreciate your understanding and believe the delay will result in a more polished, bug-free experience."

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Outbound is an open-world exploration game set in a utopian near future. You start with an empty camper van and turn it into the home of your dreams. Build and explore at your own pace. Scavenge materials, craft, automate production, and build in and on top of your vehicle with modular parts. Advance in technology and efficiently use energy to power your home. Adjust your strategy to adapt to new landscapes and changing environmental conditions.

Features:

• Source Energy – Fuel your electric camper van with energy from the sun, wind, or water.
• Build – Build your moving base with a modular building system. Customize your vehicle with paint, decorations, and furniture to create your own perfect cozy place.
• Grow – Create gardens to nurture delicate and delicious plants and mushrooms. Eat them raw or cook them first to refill your needs.
• Craft and Automate – Craft workstations and tools from resources around you. Upgrade, connect, and automate to produce more complex parts.
• Explore – Explore a colorful open world with a variety of biomes, resources, and secrets to uncover.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467543/outbound-delayed-to-may-14/

The three games are Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, The Crew Motorfest, and Football Manager 26 Console.

The PlayStation Plus monthly games for April were made available earlier this month and include Lords of the Fallen for PS5, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered for PS5 and PS4, and Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream for PS5.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467548/3-games-for-aprils-playstation-plus-game-catalog-and-classics-have-leaked/

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Top-down action adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.

Amend your actions. Restore the Elements!

The Elements have gone wild and the world is now in danger. Driven by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore them all and conquer the temples where each Element resides. Solve puzzles, fight foes and find secrets using the Elements you’ve gathered.

Real-Time Combat

Fight enemies using the Elements, alongside your sword and shield. Combine Fire, Water, Electricity, and more to exploit their weaknesses and overcome tough encounters.

Challenging Temples

Prove your worth in the eight unique temples, full of puzzles, secrets, dangerous foes and fun boss battles.

Explore and Discover

Travel and explore the eight unique biomes. They are full of secrets, upgrades and inhabitants in need of your help.

Elemental Progression

Restore the Elements and unlock their abilities to open up new locations, solve puzzles and access previously inaccessible areas.

Overcome Guilt

Experience a story of self-discovery and the journey to heal a broken world and a broken self.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467542/elementallis-launches-april-28-for-ps5-xbox-series-switch-ps4-xbox-one-and-pc/

The game has been available on the PlayStation 4, which has been playable on the PS5 via backwards compatibility. The new PS5 version will have "smoother gameplay" and "faster load times."

Roblox is also available on the Xbox One, PC, iOS, Android, and Quest.

Read details on the PS5 version via the PlayStation Blog below:

Designed for console

Even though Roblox makes it easy to publish across different platforms, every creator we spoke to wanted to make sure their games felt as fun to play on a controller as they do anywhere else. That meant tweaking things like menu navigation to button layouts, and in some cases, it even inspired the creation of entirely new systems. Just ask Wingboy0, creator of the competitive 3D melee fighter Dueling Grounds. In a game where a perfectly-timed parry can mean the difference between victory and defeat, getting the controls right was top priority.

“When Dueling Grounds was early in development, I spent a lot of time playtesting other console games on Roblox to better understand what players want from a high-quality action game,” said Wingboy0. “That led me to build the camera lock system so you never have to constantly readjust where you’re facing. You can focus purely on fighting your opponent.”

Just as important as the controls is also figuring out clever ways for cross-platform players to communicate with each other. Take for example BlushCrunch Studio’s hit roguelike, mascot-horror game Dandy’s World. When a Twisted is closing in on a fellow Toon, the last thing you want is to be scrambling for a way to warn them. That’s where stickers come in handy.

“Typing quickly on a console isn’t easy, so we created a way for players to chat and emote using stickers,” said Dandy’s World lead engineer KingMobMedia.

JoeyStix, president of BlushCrunch, continued, “[The sticker system] was a huge win for us, since it meant console players could now communicate with mobile and PC players just as easily as they could on a keyboard.”

Those are just a couple of ways Wingboy0, KingMobMedia, and JoeyStix have been approaching console development. And that’s just the start—now that Roblox is available natively on PS5, they have even more opportunities to add an extra layer to your immersion thanks to the DualSense controller’s cutting-edge haptics. We can’t wait to see what they come up with.

A new level of detail

The DualSense is just one part of what makes PS5 an exciting platform for studios, indie teams, and solo creators alike on Roblox. Visually speaking, PS5 is also a chance to show off their games in a new light. Case in point: NFL Universe Football. If you haven’t played, it’s the only officially licensed arcade football game on Roblox where you can join your friends and hit the gridiron together as any of your favorite NFL teams. We asked Voldex, the studio behind the game, to tell us what they’re looking forward to most now that Roblox offers native PS5 support.

“NFL Universe Football already feels incredible on console, so being able to scale it up with the added power and performance of PS5 is really exciting,” said clxr, lead engineer at Voldex.

itsjtech, Senior Product Manager at Voldex, agreed, noting they can add more content to the game without worrying about major performance hits: “The door is wide open for us to test the boundaries on what’s possible. I’m excited to see how we can push our visuals even further.”

If you’re looking for something on the spookier side, Scary Shawarma Kiosk’s got you covered. It’s a cult-favorite horror game where you work a night shift serving increasingly strange and disturbing customers, all while keeping a lookout for any creepy anomalies. That eerie atmosphere feels even more palpable on PS5, creators kharbor_ykt and Graizorko tell us.

“We finally have a platform that lets players experience the game as we envisioned it,” they said. “The atmosphere comes through much more clearly on more powerful hardware.”

Something for everyone

For many players on PS5, this will be their first real look at how much Roblox has evolved over the years. And all the creators we spoke to are ready to make a lasting impression.

“Dandy’s World is really accessible for casual players, but there’s a lot of depth for hardcore players too,” said JoeyStix. “We have over 40 original characters to collect and master, each with their own unique abilities. And with procedurally generated floors and other gameplay elements, each run is different from the last.”

“I think everybody who hasn’t tried Roblox yet will be very surprised by what’s been built on the platform,” said itsjtech. “The characters in NFL Universe Football may look blocky, but the quality of the gameplay speaks for itself. People are shocked when they realize this is on Roblox.”

“We expect to reach players who enjoy atmospheric horror and console gaming but who didn’t previously think of Roblox as a platform for them,” the creators of Scary Shawarma Kiosk told us.

Dueling Grounds creator Wingboy0 said, “The animations, the effort that went into every detail… I think PlayStation players are going to be genuinely impressed by what they find.”

There’s never been a better time to find out for yourself. Download the Roblox app from the PlayStation Store today and start playing these great games, and more, on PS5 for free.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467541/roblox-is-out-now-on-ps5/

Gothic Classic will launch on July 28 for $29.99 / €29.99. Gothic II Complete Classic will launch on September 29 for $29.99 / €29.99. Gothic 3 Classic will launch on November 24 for $29.99 / €29.99.

Users who pre-order Gothic Remake can get Gothic Classic now as a free bonus.

Read details on the games below:

Gothic Classic

The Kingdom of Myrtana has been invaded by an implacable horde of orcs. King Rhobar II, in need of a large quantity of magical ore in order to forge powerful weapons, operates the Khorinis mines with all available prisoners. To prevent them from escaping, the monarch asks his best magicians to create a magical barrier. But something goes wrong. The magic gets out of control and a mutiny turns the mines into a wild territory now controlled by the most violent prisoners. The King is forced to negotiate with the new owners, while the tension between the different factions of the mines increases. What no one expects is that the arrival of an unknown prisoner will change absolutely everything.

• A big RPG experience with over 50 hours of gameplay.
• A large variety of weapons and spells for your character.
• A unique character development systems that is tied to teachers that can be found in the world.
• A simulated living world where people go to work, sleep, eat and fight to survive.
• Make a choice between three different camps that all have their unique perspectives on the main story.

Gothic II Complete Classic

The iconic sequel to a cult classic RPG. Continue the story of the Nameless Hero in Gothic II Complete Classic, the award-winning sequel that improved on its predecessor in every way. Experience it now for the first time on Nintendo Switch. Gothic II Complete Classic brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on “Night of the Raven” to your fingertips for the first time on a console. You have torn down the magical barrier and released the prisoners of the Mine Valley. Now the former criminals of the forests and mountains are causing trouble around the capital of Khorinis. The town militia is powerless due to their low amount of force, outside of the town, everyone is helpless against the attacks of the bandits.

• Massive Adventure: Complete over 100 thrilling missions across varied environments.
• Immersive World: Interact with over 500 unique NPCs, each with their own dialogue and daily routine.
• Branching Narrative: Shape the story through your choices and determine your own fate.
• Dynamic Combat: Fight using more than 200 weapons and magical spells.
• Fully Voiced: Enjoy over 12 hours of complete English voice acting.

Gothic III Classic

A nameless hero becomes a legend! Myrtana, a world in upheaval: overrun by orcs from the dark lands in the north, King Rhobar is defending Vengard, the former stronghold of the humans, with his last troop of followers. Chaos reigns without: rebels are offering resistance, and the Hashishin of the south are openly collaborating with the orcs. Rumours that the nameless hero of Khorinis is on his way to the mainland spawn both hope and worry. Whose side will he take? Who will feel his wrath, who enjoy his favor? Only one thing is sure: his deeds are going to change Myrtana forever… Liberation or annihilation—the fate of the world of Gothic lies in your hands!

• Huge free-roaming world, virtually no boundaries.
• Advanced human behavior AI for hundreds of individual characters with full audio dialogues.
• Unique class-free character development.
• Over 50 different monsters and animals and dozens of different human enemies.
• Over 50 different spells and over 100 different weapons for close and ranged combat.
• Dynamic, action-packed combat system: choose between Fast Attacks, deadly whirlwind close combat, or shooting from a distance.
• Shape the fate of a war-torn Myrtana mainland through choices on the clearly defined main story objectives.
• Countless side quests for additional depth.

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Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467540/gothic-classic-trilogy-release-dates-revealed-for-ps5-xbox-series-ps4-and-xbox-one/

The developer has acknowledged the crashes and are working on a hotfix that it is aiming to release later this week as it has narrowed down the cause to a small number of causes.

"Thanks for sharing your adventures across the Settled Systems this weekend — we’ve loved reading them!" reads the social media post from Bethesda.

"We’re aware of some reported PS5 crashing issues and have narrowed them down to a small number of causes. We’re addressing these in a hotfix we’re aiming to release this week. Thanks for flagging, and we’ll keep you posted."

Starfield first released for the Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Microsoft Store, and Xbox Game Pass in September 2023.

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Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467539/bethesda-to-release-starfield-update-on-ps5-to-fix-crashes/

Update Ver. 3.0.2 adds a commemorative item for the 25th anniversary of the Animal Crossing series that players will get in their in-game mailbox. The update also fixes a bunch of issues and bugs.

Read the patch notes below:

The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch:

General updates

• A commemorative item for the 25th anniversary of the Animal Crossing series has been added. Please check the in-game mailbox to receive it.
• Fixed an issue in hotel guest rooms where furniture placement or guest behavior could prevent exiting the room.
• Fixed an issue where crafting multiple items at once using a DIY recipe requiring six types of materials could sometimes be completed even without sufficient materials.
• Fixed an issue where a dung beetle appearing on a snowball could remain on-screen after the snowball disappeared.
• Fixed an issue where items could pop out of a rock before the shovel made contact when hitting it.
  • This issue was addressed in Ver. 3.0.1, but could still occur under certain conditions, so it has been fixed again.
• Fixed an issue where bringing custom designs created by the player to a Slumber Island could prevent them from being displayed at Able Sisters or uploaded to the Custom Design Portal.
• Fixed an issue where glowing spots on the island would not appear lit when viewing the island from the plane while returning from another island.
• Fixed an issue where villagers who had promised to visit the player’s home could sometimes appear in unnatural locations inside the house.
• Other adjustments and corrections were made to improve the game play experience.

Changes to DLC

The following issues related to the paid DLC “Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise” have been fixed.

• Fixed an issue where animals requesting vacation homes would stop appearing on the beach even when some animals still do not have vacation homes.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467538/animal-crossing-turns-25-new-horizons-update-adds-commemorative-item/

There was two new releases in the top 10 this week with Road to Vostok debuting in seventh place and Soulmask debuting in eighth place.

Slay the Spire 2 remained in second place, while the pre-orders for Forza Horizon 6 raced up to third place. Resident Evil 4 dropped one spot to fourth place and GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- re-entered the charts in fifth place.

EA Sports FC 26 is in sixth place, Dead by Daylight is in ninth place, and ARC Raiders rounds out the top 10.

Here are the Steam Weekly Top Sellers by revenue for the week (excluding free games):

1. Crimson Desert
2. Slay the Spire 2
3. Forza Horizon 6 - Pre-orders
4. Resident Evil 4
5. GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
6. EA Sports FC 26
7. Road to Vostok - NEW
8. Soulmask - NEW
9. Dead by Daylight
10. ARC Raiders

Here are the Steam Weekly Top Sellers by revenue for the week (including free games):

1. Counter-Strike 2
2. PUBG: Battlegrounds
3. Warframe
4. Apex Legends
5. Crimson Desert
6. Slay the Spire 2
7. Marvel Rivals
8. Forza Horizon 6 - Pre-orders
9. Resident Evil 4
10. War Thunder

The Steam charts are ordered by revenue, include pre-order numbers, and hardware. If a game appears multiple times it is because it has multiple editions.

Previous week - Week 15, 2026

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Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467537/road-to-vostok-and-soulmask-debut-on-the-steam-charts-forza-horizon-6-pre-orders-take-3rd/

"Most horror games give you a weapon, a gun, an axe, something to fight back with. Necrophosis doesn’t," said Dragonis Games founder Ares Dragonis. "That’s intentional. This isn’t about killing or surviving. It’s about facing entities you cannot fully understand, exploring worlds your mind could never imagine."

View the release date announcement trailer below:

Read details on the game below:

Necrophosis is the next step for Dragonis Games after The Shore, combining Lovecraftian mythology with the dark, surreal aesthetics of Beksinski into a world far darker and more complex.

Central to Dragonis Games’ founder Ares Dragonis’ vision is a deliberate design choice that sets Necrophosis apart from almost every other horror game on the market: there are no weapons. The art direction draws heavily from the surreal paintings of Zdzislaw Beksinski, an influence Ares has returned to for years. His work, which finds beauty and decay existing side by side in dreamlike, otherworldly landscapes, became the visual soul of Necrophosis: Full Consciousness. Built over three years and comprising more than 400 handcrafted assets, the game is the most ambitious project Dragonis Games has undertaken

In Necrophosis, players are Consciousness, a being trapped in a decaying vessel, lost in a world consumed by eternal rot. Navigating grotesque landscapes and Lovecraftian darkness, every puzzle and encounter pulls them deeper into the macabre.

The included downloadable content “Subconsciousness” takes the experience further still. Players become the mind that moves without thought, navigating new surreal locations and forgotten spaces, with poetic narration woven directly into the puzzles themselves. It uncovers truths that Consciousness could never reach.

Players explore decaying environments, gathering fragments of narrative poetry that piece together the world’s lore and solving puzzles that grow increasingly unsettling. The tension comes entirely from what surrounds you.

The base game Necrophosis and downloadable content “Subconsciousness” are included in full in the console versions of Necrophosis: Full Consciousness, making this the definitive way to experience the complete world of Necrophosis on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467536/necrophosis-full-consciousness-launches-may-28-for-ps5-xbox-series-and-pc/

View the reveal trailer below:

Read details on the game below:

Your village has fallen, razed by the hordes of Destiny. But its downfall is only the beginning. A mystical clock now looms amidst the ruins, forcing you to relive the massacres from the past in a relentless loop. In these dreams, time is short and always runs out. Will you seize this cycle to defy fate and save your kin?

Escape the Nightmare Before the Clock Hits Zero

In Clockfall, players are plunged into the heart of an infinite nightmare loop. To escape, they must traverse lethal dungeons, slay fearsome enemies, and defeat colossal bosses.

But here, brute force isn’t enough. Time is your most precious resource. Every second spent in the dungeon is counted. To extend their exploration and hope to reach the exit, players must make heart-wrenching choices:

• Invest resources to upgrade combat stats.
• Sacrifice immediate progress to “buy” extra time.
• Optimize every movement to reach the depths of the nightmare before the fatal end.

A Strategic Twist: The Village Defense Phase

The originality of Clockfall lies in its dual rhythm. The adrenaline of exploration is interspersed with intense Village Defense phases.

Everything acquired during your dungeon runs—resources, upgrades and experience—must be put to use to protect your settlement. Faced with increasingly massive waves of enemies, your ability to hold the line will determine the acquisition of permanent stats, weapons, spells and bonuses, essential to getting stronger for your next run and eventually breaking the time loop.

Master the Clock, Break the Loop

The clock is ticking. Fight through the dungeons of your memories before time runs out. Danger is everywhere: prepare for fast-paced, visceral combat against the servants of Destiny. Master the land to optimize your runs, gather resources, and unlock powerful weapons, spells, and lethal defenses to protect your village from the coming invasion.

As you get stronger, dive back into the fight against Destiny and defend your village once more. Your surviva—measured in time—will unlock permanent time bonuses OR devastating powers.

Time is your ultimate resource, but your hero’s lethality is just as vital. Every choice matters: forge your character and sharpen your strategy. You must strike a balance between gaining time and boosting your firepower. Master the synergy between dungeon crawling and village defense to finally break the loop and save your kin.

Features:

• Experience a unique hybrid of dungeon crawler and action RPG, featuring intense village defense phases.
• Time is your ultimate resource. Master the clock and bend it to your will to survive both the depths of the dungeons and village invasions.
• Engage in visceral, fast-paced combat blending steel and magic, where roguelite elements constantly shift the rules and balancing.
• Deep character progression and evolution directly shape your playstyle and overarching strategy.
• Explore, learn, adapt, die, and repeat—master the synergy between dungeon crawling and village defense to finally break the loop.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467535/roguelite-rpg-clockfall-announced-for-ps5-xbox-series-and-pc/

The film will be co-produced by PlayStation Productions, Lyrical Animation, and Sean McLoughlin (better known as YouTube content creator jacksepticeye).  Sony Pictures is co-financing the film with the Lyrical Animation parent company Lyrical Media.

Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group president Sanford Panitch during the studio's CinemaCon presentation will be "very true" to the gory spirit of Bloodborne.

The video game Bloodborne released for the PlayStation 4 in March 2015. It was developed by FromSoftware and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Thanks, Variety.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467534/sony-announces-r-rated-bloodborne-animated-movie/

The Switch 2 version of the game will feature better visuals and higher fidelity audio when compared to the Switch version. It will also run up to 60 frames per second in both docked and handheld modes.

Overwatch is available for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Battle.net.

Reign of Talon - Season 2 of Overwatch called Summit will start on the same day of the Switch 2 release and feature the following content:

New DPS Hero: Sierra

Sierra hits the roster and she’s built different. As Head of Security at Watchpoint: Grand Mesa, she defended against Talon, bridging her fight into the present story.

She's also carrying an impactful past—her mother was the first test subject in the Soldier Enhancement Program. Sierra has spent years searching for answers, and the trail leads directly to Jack Morrison and Gabriel Reyes. She joins Overwatch under one condition: tell her everything they know.

Sierra is upbeat and proud while staying positive, passionate, and able to adapt under pressure. Her driven energy keeps things moving and people rally behind her, on and off the battlefield. Armed with her rifle, a combat drone called Dorothy, and sharp wit for days, you'll help push Overwatch onward to victory.

Operation: Grand Mesa Event

Sierra's arrival comes with a dedicated three-week event set in the aftermath of her stand against Talon. Rather than just showing you her story, Operation: Grand Mesa lets you earn the journey for a stronger sense of who Sierra is and why the location matters. You’ll play your matches and complete curated challenges to unlock lore as you go. And of course, there’s loot to chase.

The event unfolds across four distinct beats that you can track through a unique UI, so you always know how far you are and what's yet to come. Rewards include Voice Lines, an Icon, a Name Card, a rare Title, a Spray, Battle Pass Tier Skips, and Loot Boxes.

Join Operation: Grand Mesa and step into Sierra’s story from season launch tomorrow until May 4!

Post Match Accolades

Get ready to give credit where it’s due; Post Match Accolades are back!

Post Match Accolades let you recognize impact beyond the battle. After Play of the Game, you’ll have a short window to vote for the teammate or opponent who really stood out, with the MVP getting a dynamic, animated spotlight before the match wraps. You can even choose to join voice chat once the victory lineup appears, for a communal handoff into that MVP moment. Vote for things like great sportsmanship, team player, clutch saves, game-changing pressure… the little things that win matches but don’t always show up in the raw stats and deserve some time to shine too.

It's a unique feature that makes matches feel more personal, prestigious, and more than a score screen.

Antarctic Peninsula Map Rework

The Antarctica Peninsula has been reworked to create cleaner engagements, smooth out team pushes, and make meaningful flank routes throughout the arctic tundra.

• Icebreaker now features stronger ship theming, streamlined flanks, and new alternate paths that move naturally toward the point.
• Research Station opens its main choke and adds a new backside flank, for better options to push and apply pressure.
• Underground has been updated with higher ceilings, simplified layouts, and clearer staging areas to improve visibility and overall fight flow.

Mythic Skins

Volted Overdrive Soldier: 76 Hero Skin

Enter a high-voltage future fantasy with Soldier: 76’s first Mythic skin! Volted Overdrive gives you some grit along with sleek cybernetic upgrades across four tiers of customizable effects that let you choose exactly how electric you want to look.

• Level 1 unlocks an Ability VFX Toggle that adds a biotech feel to your arsenal.
• Level 2 adds two additional hairstyles, for you to dispense justice in style.
• Level 3 introduces red/black and white/blue colorways, augmenting your cybernetic details so you can glow with dangerous intent or bright appeal.
• Level 4 unlocks the Ambient VFX Toggle, making sparks fly to solidify your Mythic battlefield presence.

Sumi-ichimonji Genji Weapon Skin

Wield ink and steel with Genji’s Mythic Sumi-ichimonji Weapon Skin, the ultimate symbol of strength to cut down your enemies! Blending traditional ink-calligraphy influence with Genji’s classic dragon identity, you'll flaunt a style that feels disciplined and deadly. Four levels will deepen the Mythic, adding movement and reactivity as you become a battlefield blade master.

• Level 1 unlocks the weapon, establishing your Mythic presence through unique ink and dragon details.
• Level 2 adds reactivity, bringing your weapons to life with flowing splatter effects.
• Level 3 unlocks two flourish animations to celebrate your eliminations, by spinning your shuriken into two variations.
• Level 4 lets you master the blade with a kill VFX where ink follows your command as you slash through enemies.

Stadium Report

Stadium will keep its evolution going as Ramattra punches in, and Juno gets reworked for better balance and reliability. Plus, Lijiang Night Market lights things up as a new Control map, full of sharp angles to shake up your strategies. Seasonal resets are being replaced with a decay system for smoother competitive transitions that should feel a bit better overall.

And… Jetpack Cat will be flying into Stadium at midseason, ready to dfjab%srwe8#b$eg!

(you know, as cats do)

Perks Mini Refresh

A handful of Heroes will pick up new Perk options this season, giving you a few more ways to play, with a little more flexibility and some fresh options to explore:

• Ramattra gains Prolonged Barrier, a Minor Perk that increases Void Barrier’s size and duration by 25%.
• Pharah gains a new Minor Perk that lets Concussive Blast deal up to 50 explosion damage.
• Reaper gains Trigger Finger, a new Major Perk that refreshes Dire Triggers cooldown when using an ability and reloading.
• Soldier: 76 gains Agility Training, a Major Perk that increases Sprint speed by up to 60% after two seconds of sprinting.
• Mercy gains Double Dose, a Major Perk that gives Flash Heal an additional charge.

Sakura Collection

The battlefield is in full bloom with soft looks and sharp outcomes from April 14 – May 4. Sakura Hanzo, Genji, Freja, Juno, Emre, and Junker Queen are draped in traditional designs inspired by the beautiful cherry blossoms that mark the end of winter. With a range of style options from light and whimsical to something sharper, the Sakura Collection will see you blossom into Spring however you’d like.

Overwatch x LE SSERAFIM

Third time’s the charm! Overwatch x LE SSERAFIM are back on tour, bringing their energy, attitude, and bold aesthetic to the fight once more! Featuring vibrant colors and standout details — like Ashe's dynamite with RGB effects — this collection is a perfect pick for Overwatch and LE SSERAFIM fans. The returning crossover packs all 15 dazzling Legendary skins, including the FEARLESS, Blue Flame, and original collab skins. They’re available individually or in bundles, for you to have full control over your spotlight looks.

Hit the Shop stage for your FEARLESS battlefield encore with Overwatch x LE SSERAFIM from April 14 – 27.

Spring Loaded Battle Passes

The Season 2 Battle Passes are spring loaded with rewards that will have you flourishing on the battlefield. It’s in air and in the tiers, filled with seasonal cosmetics, Legendary and Epic skins, currencies, and more. Plus, earn up to 80 Mythic Prisms to unlock the new Mythic Volted Overdrive Soldier: 76 or Genji's Sumi-ichimonji Weapon Skin!

Magic also emerges from the blooming wild into the Premium Battle Pass, combining beauty and a spark of mischief through Legendary Spring Fairies Ashe, Lifeweaver, Moira, Wuyang, and Echo.

Add more glow and some colorful grit to the season with Spring Fairy Illari and Painter Sierra from the Ultimate Battle Pass, plus get 20 Tier Skips and 2,000 Overwatch Coins.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467533/overwatch-launches-april-14-for-switch-2/

Grand Theft Auto Online has had nearly 10 million weekly active users across all platforms, while Red Dead Online has averaged a little below one million weekly active users. 

Grand Theft Auto Online averages $1.32 million in revenue per day and $9.59 million on average each week for the period from September 2025 to April 2026. Red Dead Online from June 2024 to April 2026 has averaged $0.51 million per week. This comes out to an average of just below $500 million per year for Grand Theft Auto Online and about $26 million for Red Dead Online.

The PlayStation 5 version of Grand Theft Auto Online has 3,474,021 weekly active users, followed by the PlayStation 4 with 1,889,729 users, the Xbox Series X|S with 1,129,023 users, the Xbox One with 1,026,695 users, and PC with 894,621. This does mean that about 35 percent of Grand Theft Auto Online users are still playing on a PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Here is the leaked data via ResetEra:

Grand Theft Auto Online and Red Dead Online Revenue:

Grand Theft Auto Online Revenue by Stream:

Grand Theft Auto Online and Red Dead Online Player Activity:

Grand Theft Auto Online Platform Breakdown (avg/week):

Grand Theft Auto Online Top Countries by Total Bookings:

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Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467532/gta-online-has-nearly-10-million-weekly-active-users-and-earns-nearly-13-million-daily/

"Game Pass is central to gaming value on Xbox. It’s also clear that the current model isn’t the final one," said Sharma. "Short term, Game Pass has become too expensive for players, so we need a better value equation. Long term, we will evolve Game Pass into a more flexible system which will take time to test and learn around."

Microsoft in October 2025 increased the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from $20 per month to $30 per month with some added benefits that included Ubisoft+ Classics and Fortnite Crew. 

Game Pass Core was rebranded to Game Pass Essential and Game Pass Standard was rebranded to Game Pass Premium. These two tiers now includes games on PC and cloud gaming, and have in-game benefits that includes Riot Games. 

There have been reports that reason price for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate increased by 50 percent was due to the lost money of having Call of Duty available on the service day one.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467531/xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-game-pass-has-become-too-expensive/

Warhammer Classics will see over 20 Warhammer games released on Steam. This includes seven new games on Steam and 12 returning games. Each title has been updated to run on modern PCs.

"Warhammer Classics is more than a collection of re-releases," said SNEG director Oleg Klapovskiy. "It’s a clear statement of intent: that Warhammer‘s foundational games matter, and that they are worth preserving, celebrated, and reintroduced to a global PC audience.

"With so many titles lost to time and outdated hardware, Warhammer Classics was created to safeguard this legacy for future generations. Warhammer has a long history on PC, and we’re committed to ensuring the platform remains central to its long-term stewardship, giving these games renewed life for years to come."

View the PC launch trailer below:

Here are the seven games coming to Steam for the first time:

• Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat
• Final Liberation: Warhammer Epic 40,000
• Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate
• Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War
• Warhammer: Dark Omen
• Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior
• Warhammer: Mark of Chaos - Gold Edition

Here are the 12 returning games to Steam:

1. Space Hulk
2. Space Hulk: Ascension
3. Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon
4. Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach
5. Talisman: Horus Heresy
6. Talisman: Origins
7. Man O' War: Corsair – Warhammer Naval Battles
8. Warhammer Quest
9. Warhammer Quest 2: The End Times
10. Legacy of Dorn: Herald of Oblivion
11. Chainsaw Warrior
12. Chainsaw Warrior: Lords of Night

All of these titles are available today with a limited time discount and bundles for one week.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467530/warhammer-classics-to-restore-over-20-warhammer-games-on-steam/

The INDIE Live Expo is set for Saturday, April 25 at 2:00 am PT / 5:00 am ET / 10:00 am UK / 18:00 JST. You will be able to watch it on YouTube and Twitch.

Here are some of the confirmed games:

• .45 PARABELLUM BLOODHOUND – The lo-fi cyberpunk action RPG from VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action developer Sukeban Games
• moorestech – Japanese studio sakastudios’ five-year automation-sim-meets-anime-RPG project.
• Magical Princess – A child-rearing simulator based on the beloved Magical board game series, developed by Neotro and published by MAGI Inc.
• No Mortal Space – Chinese developer Stellia Games‘s science-fiction sandbox action RPG.
• Pain Pain Go Away! – The counseling-themed typing adventure from developer Lorebard.
• The Second Reality Room: Unspoken Truths – A reality-bending visual novel developed by Shadow Glove and published by FINE.
• SHIKA-Q – A player-versus-player puzzle action game, developed and published by AgniFlare.
• WELL DWELLER – A dark fantasy Metroidvania, developed by Kyle Thompson and published by Top Hat Studios.
• Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis – The insane rhythm adventure from publisher Alliance Arts and developer WHO YOU.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467529/indie-live-expo-on-april-25-2026-to-feature-over-200-games/

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467522/fatal-frame-ii-crimson-butterfly-remake-ns2/

The Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, and GOG stores will no longer be available on Luna.  Ubisoft+ and Jackbox Games subscriptions through Luna will also come to an end.

The Bring Your Own Library will also be removed. It allowed users to play purchased games on other stores on Luna. Players can access these titles starting June 10 through their linked third-party accounts. Amazon will not issue refunds.

"We are always looking for ways to better serve our customers," Amazon told PCMag. "Luna's library continues to expand, and a growing portion of that content is available to Prime members at no additional cost. As we evolve how we deliver third-party content, we are transitioning away from certain subscription, game store, and a-la-carte purchasing models in favor of approaches we believe work better for our customers long term."

Read details and a Q&A on the changes via Amazon below:

At Amazon, we're always looking for ways to better serve our players. Your feedback has been clear: you want easy access to great games, more social experiences, and a steady flow of new content from developers you know and love. As our library continues to grow, more of that content is available to Prime members-and that's where we're focusing our future.

Starting April 10, 2026, Amazon Luna will no longer offer game stores, individual game purchases or third-party subscriptions.

This page explains what is changing, when it's happening, and what it means for you.

What's Changing?

I haven't used Luna in a while. Does this affect me?

If you previously purchased a-la-carte titles, used the Bring Your Own Library benefit, or had an active Ubisoft+ or Jackbox Games subscription through Luna, these changes apply to you.

Will I lose the games I've already purchased?

What will happen to my Ubisoft+ or Jackbox Games subscription?

What is happening to the Bring Your Own Library benefit?

Bring Your Own Library allows you to play supported games you purchased from third-party platforms including EA, GOG, and Ubisoft directly on Luna. After June 3, 2026, this benefit is being discontinued, and these games will no longer be playable on Luna.

Can I download my game save data?

Yes. Save data for affected titles will be available to download for 90 days after June 10, 2026 from your Settings page (https://luna.amazon.com/settings?subNav=game_save_data).

Will I be charged for my Ubisoft+ or Jackbox subscription after it's cancelled?

No. Once your subscription is automatically cancelled (after its final billing cycle), you will not be charged again. You'll receive at least one final period of access before cancellation.

Can I get a refund for games that I had previously purchased?

All purchases of a-la-carte titles through Luna are final, and we do not accept returns, except as expressly stated in the Digital Products Return Policy. However, you can continue to access your purchased titles through your linked third-party platform account. If you have questions about a specific purchase, please contact Amazon Customer Service.

How do I claim my complimentary Luna Premium offer?

If eligible, you will receive an email on or after June 10 with details about the offer and how to claim it.

What is Luna Premium?

Luna Premium gives you unlimited access to a curated library of top-tier games, all included with your subscription - no individual purchases required. Learn more about Luna Premium.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467528/amazon-luna-to-end-support-for-3rd-party-games-stores-and-subscriptions/

"We can confirm that a limited amount of non-material company information was accessed in connection with a third-party data breach," said a Rockstar spokesperson. "This incident has no impact on our organization or our players."

Hacker group ShinyHunters, which claims to be the ones who stole the information, is asking Rockstar for a digital ransom to be paid by April 14 or it will leak the data. The hacking group told the BBC it will leak the data has their demands have not been met.

Law enforcement advice worldwide is to not pay cybercriminal ransoms as there are no guarantees the hackers would delete the stolen data.

The next game from Rockstar, Grand Theft Auto VI, is set to launch for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467527/rockstar-has-been-hacked-again-hacking-group-to-release-stolen-data/

Hardware sales increased three percent to £2.17 billion. The growth can be attributed to the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 in June 2025.

Software sales grew seven percent to £6.03 billion. This includes a 9.2 percent growth in digital game console sales £2.49 billion.

Mobile gaming grew 7.9% to £2 billion. Despite lower downloads there was growth in monetization for all business models and app stores. 

Sales of video game related film, TV, and soundtracks jumped 70 percent to £159 million, while toys and merchandising increased 43 percent to £333 million.

The highest grossing film in the UK was A Minecraft Movie with £56.8 million. The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie also performed well as film based on video game IPs generated £77.9 million.

The report also states London is the third largest hub worldwide for video game developers after Los Angeles and San Francisco.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467526/uk-video-game-market-hit-pound87-billion-in-2025/

Fable is currently set to launch for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Game Pass in Autumn 2026. Autumn 2026 starts on September 22 and ends on December 20.

"I’ll say that I’ve heard that Fable has been pushed internally," said Grubb via  VideoGamesChronicle.. "[But] that doesn’t mean that it’s coming out next year."

He added, "Apparently, they’re still trying to get it out this year, but they are worried about the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, and so if it’s getting delayed beyond the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, that could push it into December, which might make it a prime candidate to get delayed into 2027.

"So while Xbox will have a lot of games coming out this year, that’s one that there’s still a big question mark around."

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467525/rumor-fable-potentially-delayed-due-to-grand-theft-auto-6/

"This Thursday, April 16, we’ll be debuting Xbox First Look: Metro 2039 with 4A Games & Deep Silver – a digital-only broadcast offering a world-premiere look at the next title in the beloved post-apocalyptic first-person shooter series," reads the announcement on Xbox Wire.

"This will be the fourth mainline entry from 4A Games in the series based on the iconic novels of Dmitry Glukhovsky, following Metro 2033 (2010), Metro: Last Light (2013), and Metro Exodus (2019), all of which tell the stories of survivors of nuclear devastation living in the Moscow subway tunnels and the world that surrounds them.  

"Xbox has always been a home for the franchise, and we’re honored to continue that relationship by bringing you a first look at this next exciting chapter.  "

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467524/metro-2039-to-be-unveiled-on-april-16-during-xbox-first-look-showcase/

EA Sports FC 26 has remained in second place, while Mario Kart World fell from first to third place. Resident Evil Requiem is up one spot to fourth place, while Crimson Desert fell two spots to fifth place.

1. Pokémon Pokopia
2. Mario Kart World
3. Super Mario Bros. Wonder

PlayStation 5

1. Resident Evil Requiem
2. Crimson Desert
3. EA Sports FC 26

Xbox Series X|S

1. Crimson Desert
2. EA Sports FC 26
3. Assassin's Creed Shadows

1. Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2
2. Minecraft
3. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467523/pokemon-pokopia-tops-the-french-charts/

Twisted Reflection takes place 200 years after a civil war split one kingdom into two rival nations: Azuria and Vermeil. You play as Azuria's crown prince, who also happens to be the captain of the Rangers, an elite squad of researchers and adventurers who study monster habitats and live in symbiosis with adopted monsters, or monsties. Both Azuria and Vermeil are dealing with a similar problem: the Crystal Encroachment, an environmental calamity gradually petrifying forests, destroying once flourishing ecosystems, and turning monsters feral. Vermeil, which has the worst of it, decides war with its northern neighbor is the only way out. In this time of chaos and loss, you, along with a royal representative from Vermeil, journey far north into forbidden ground in search of the legendary Sacrosanctum, which hopefully holds a solution to the Encroachment, as well as answers to a mystery two centuries in the making.

Weirdly, despite its name, the Monster Hunter Stories series has never been particularly adept at weaving a good story. That all changes with Twisted Reflection, which takes its narrative component more seriously, with excellent results. The story here is engaging, rousing, and moving. The geopolitical tension between Azuria and Vermeil is a big part of it, but not the only one. There's also plenty of personal drama. Indeed, the protagonist carries around a lot of baggage related to his past. As a child, his mother, the queen, brought back to the kingdom a crystalized egg, which cracked open to reveal twin Rathalos, an inauspicious sign. I won't reveal what happened afterward — it's explained via flashbacks later in the game — but suffice it to say that the prince's mother was branded the "Turncoat Queen", a mark of ignominy that affects how others see our hero. 

Twisted Reflection doesn't only improve significantly upon the narrative piece; it also greatly enhances the overworld. The world here is richer, fuller, and more alive than ever. In Monster Hunter Stories and its sequel the open-air zones existed mostly as places to grind, collect monster eggs, and complete fetch quests, but in this third installment the open areas are places in which you can truly lose yourself. At times I delayed the main quest for hours while I poked around the world — something I never did in previous games. Now, there are some confined areas that are less open to exploration and focused more intently on funneling you toward your goal (I'm looking squarely at you, Muddled Marsh), but there are plenty of huge open-ended regions to make up for it.

Perhaps the best part of the new and improved overworld is the inclusion of camps. Whenever you defeat a feral monster in one of the bigger maps, you'll erect a campsite on its former hunting grounds. From here you can cook meals, chat with your companions, manage your monsties, and, importantly, restore the habitat around you. Habit restoration is a big piece of the puzzle in Twisted Reflection; it's certainly the most addictive piece.

By hatching eggs and then returning the fully-grown adult monster into the wild, you can establish and/or increase its Ecosystem Rank in a designated area. This unlocks a few things: it will be possible to encounter that monster in the field (if it wasn't already); eggs from that monster type will be easier to obtain; monsters can hatch with higher-level genes; and, most interesting of all, hatched monsters may be born with elemental abilities unique to the region. For example, a Tobi-Kadachi, a lighting-element monster, born in Sunpetal Plains, a fire-element region, could take on both elements at birth, resulting in a very powerful and flexible ally. In the end, habitat restoration may be the game's single best contribution to the Monster Hunter Stories framework. It adds an element of strategy and incentivizes experimentation. And it creates the impression you're leaving your mark on the land, not simply moving through it on your way to the next goal.

While exploration and habitat restoration are important in Twisted Reflection, they ultimately take a backseat to the main event: turn-based combat. This is yet another area where the development team at Capcom has made meaningful improvements, although more subtly. The classic Monster Hunter Stories rock-paper-scissors system — whereby speed beats power, power beats technical, and technical beats speed — remains intact, but it's been tweaked in a few important ways. For one, each character now has a stamina bar, which determines the special skills they can deploy. In previous games, you had to deplete the all-important kinship gauge to use a skill, which meant you could be efficient with skills or efficient at building your gauge, but not both. Now you can manage the two things independently.

For another, the game adds a new tactical element by way of the Wyvernsoul Gauge. This represents a beast's fighting spirit. If you reduce the gauge to zero, you will stagger the monster, cause it to lose Wyvernsoul stock, and send it into a fatigued state, which makes its attacks easier to dodge. And once it loses all Wyvernsoul stock, it will be toppled, opening it up to an explosive Synchro Rush. Thus, the game offers up several avenues for the player. Do you prioritize wearing down Wyvernsoul to weaken the monster's spirit? Do you focus on breaking off monster parts, to protect against a particularly vicious attack (and to collect crafting components)? Or do you attempt to deal as much damage as possible, and end the battle early? In earlier Stories games, it sometimes felt like you were fighting on auto-pilot. In Twisted Reflection, conversely, you must mix up your tactics and make more decisions in the heat of battle.

Finally, the game adds a new tactical weapon type, the long sword. This slashing-type weapon immediately became my favorite, despite a fairly steep learning curve. When the weapon is first drawn, you can charge the spirit gauge by winning head-to-head match-ups or by using specific skills. Once the gauge is charged, you can then activate a Stance Skill, which could trigger a counter-attack or follow-up attacks to each of your allies' offensive moves. If you get the timing right, you can do a ton of damage to your opponent and even negate damage to yourself. It's a great addition, although it comes at the expense of  the sword & shield combo from previous games.

Overall, Twisted Reflection improves upon its predecessors when it comes to combat. If a small flaw remains, it's this: you can't fully control every member of your party. For the majority of the game, you'll enter each fight alongside another rider and their loyal monstie. While you can issue commands to your own monstie, you can't do the same with your other partners. Yes, you can set certain high-level strategies, e.g. prioritize the same monster, but you can't micromanage all their moves and synergies, meaning you don't have total control over the battlefield. 

That said, you can influence your allies in other ways. At certain junctures in the campaign, you'll find the option to complete side stories with each of your friends. These optional escapades are separate from the main quest line, but they're absolutely worth doing. For starters, they add color and texture to the narrative. The side story with Ogden, for example, reveals he lost his son, who was married to another Ranger. What's more, the stories yield tangible rewards. After I completed the second part of Eleanor's story, she gained the ability to wield hammers in battle. And her Anjanath, Angie, developed new skills.

Thanks to all these side stories, in addition to hundreds of battles, multiple opportunities for habitat restoration, and the vastness of the game world, Twisted Reflection is a massive game. It should take you about 60 hours to complete the main quest, and well over 100 to do and see everything. One thing to note for long-time fans: while the main campaign is meatier than in previous titles, the traditional post-game experience is absent, which is a little disappointing. For those looking for an additional challenge, there's hope on the horizon. Capcom has promised a free update this summer featuring Royal Monsters; extremely powerful beasts that require player characters of level 90 or above.

The developer doesn't need to lift a finger, though, when it comes to graphics and sound. This is, by far, the best-looking, best-sounding Monster Hunter Stories game yet. It's less cartoony than previous entries, although far from photo-realistic. It leans on cel-shaded, stylized realism, which works incredibly well with the subject matter. And it's only enhanced by jaw-dropping, balletic combat animations, immersive ambient sound, and exceptional, emotional voice performances.

With Twisted Reflection, Monster Hunter Stories finally gets over the hump. Thanks to significant improvements in storytelling, world design, combat, and visuals, it's the first genuinely great game in the sub-series. It's so good, in fact, that it can go toe-to-toe with the best installments of the mainline Monster Hunter series. It will be interesting to see where Capcom takes Stories, and the franchise at large, from here.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467205/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection-ps5/

This week saw the release of Starfield on the PlayStation 5, which pushed the game up to third place.

Pokémon Pokopia is up six spots to second place, while Mario Kart World dropped two spots to fifth place. Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 is up five spots to seventh place and Pokémon Legends: Z-A is up two spots to eighth place.

Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate is up 10 spots to fourth place and Mortal Kombat 1 is up from 16th to sixth place. Donkey Kong Bananza is up from 17th to ninth place and Sonic Racing: Crossworlds is up one spot to 10th place.

Here are the best-selling titles for the week in the UK at retail:

1. Resident Evil Requiem
2. Pokémon Pokopia
3. Starfield
4. Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate
5. Mario Kart World
6. Mortal Kombat 1
7. Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2
8. Pokémon Legends: Z-A
9. Donkey Kong Bananza
10. Sonic Racing: Crossworlds

Previous week - Week 14, 2026

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Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467521/starfield-races-up-to-3rd-on-the-uk-retail-charts-following-ps5-release/

Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 is up four spots to second place and Minecraft is up one spot to third place. Super Mario Bros. Wonder fell two spots to fourth place, while Pokémon Legends Z-A is up two spots to fifth place and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is up three spots to sixth place.

Crimson Desert fell two spots to seventh place Pokémon Pokopia fell from third to 10th place. Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Nintendo Switch Sports re-entered the top 10 in eighth and ninth places, respectively.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467520/ea-sports-fc-26-tops-the-swiss-charts-super-mario-galaxy-12-takes-2nd/

"It was really hard to walk away from [my team] and not get to see them on a regular basis," said Hines (via VideoGamesChronicle). "At the same time, I also hit a point of realizing I could not spend the rest of my life doing something that wasn’t for me. It was for everybody else, which is what I was doing.

"I was staying there because this place still needs me. I just hit a point of yes, it needs me, and I am powerless to do what I think needs to be done to run this place properly, to protect these people, to maintain what we worked so hard to create, which is an incredibly efficient, well run video game developer and publisher.

"And when I couldn’t protect it, and I saw how it was getting damaged and broken apart and frankly mistreated, abused, whatever word you want to use, I said I am not going to sit here and watch this happen right in front of me.

"I think I’ve done everything I can do. This is not when I wanted it to end or how I wanted it to end, but that’s not really up to me. And at a certain point, truthfully, my mental health was so deplorable that I just said I cannot."

Hines added he was waiting until the release of Starfield before leaving Bethesda.

"Every time Todd delayed Starfield, I thought, fuck, I’m here another eight months," he said. "And Todd was the only one who knew."

He was at first excited for Bethesda to become part of Xbox as he was a fan and held them in high regard until he saw how it actually worked.

"That was the worst part," said Hines. "Yeah, that was the worst fucking part. It was to join a place that I genuinely was a fan of and people there I genuinely held in high regard and esteem, and then to get there and see how it actually worked.

"To talk is something, right? But I’m very much about what is the follow up to that? Do you mean what you say? Or are you just saying shit that sounds good and then as soon as you leave this room that’s completely forgotten? Because that is not how we ever operated at Bethesda.

"And that’s not to say everything we said, we did. Yeah, we probably didn’t fucking come close to that, but that was absolutely our intention. We are going to do what we say and say what we do and be genuine and be authentic.

"And truthfully, I still think Bethesda is just part of something that is not authentic and is not genuine. And that shouldn’t be a surprise to you."

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467519/pete-hines-bethesda-is-part-of-something-that-is-not-authentic-and-is-not-genuine/

Enter the Gungeon has sold over 13 million units, Cult of the Lamb has sold over seven million units, and Quarantine Zone: The Last Check has sold over one million units.

Enter the Gungeon released for the PlayStation 4 and PC in April 2016, for the Xbox One in April 2017, for the Nintendo Switch in December 2017, and for iOS and Android in August 2025.

Cult of the Lamb released for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in August 2022, and for iOS and Android in December 2025.

Quarantine Zone: The Last Check released for PC in January 2026.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467518/enter-the-gungeon-sales-top-13-million-cult-of-the-lamb-tops-7-million-quarantine-zone-tops-1-million/

View a new trailer of the game below:

Read details on the game below:

One year after the events of Professor Layton and the Unwound Future, a new story begins.

The setting is Steam Bison, a town in America—a wondrous new world that has surpassed even London in its rapid development, all powered by revolutionary steam technology.

A mysterious incident in Steam Bison soon draws Professor Layton and Luke into their next great adventure.

Puzzles by QuizKnock

Led by Quiz King of Tokyo University, Takuji Izawa, QuizKnock is a media platform that brings together entertainment and knowledge. Guided by the concept of “Learning Starts with Fun,” it shares daily articles and videos designed to spark curiosity and open the door to new discoveries. Its YouTube channel has over 2.34 million subscribers as of September 2024.

Voice Actors

Professor Hershel Layton (voiced by Yo Oizumi)

Professor of Archaeology at Gressenheller University. A leading authority on puzzles, he’s widely known across London for solving countless mysteries. Until a year ago, he was rarely seen without his assistant, Luke.

Luke Triton (voiced by Mio Imada)

A boy who has stood by Professor Layton’s side through countless mysteries. Currently lives in America due to family circumstances. His love of puzzles remains as strong as ever, and his knack for solving everyday mysteries around town has earned him the nickname “Great Detective Luke.”

Elinora Allinston (voiced by Riho Yoshioka)

The younger of the twin sisters from the wealthy Allinston family. Though gentle and refined, she has a deep passion for invention and is a skilled mechanic in her own right, capable of repairing all manner of machinery.

Elida Allinston (voiced by Riho Yoshioka)

The elder of the twin sisters from the wealthy Allinston family. Wise and dependable, she carries herself with greater maturity than Elinora. She is studying to become a stage actress, and her talent is already well regarded throughout the town.

Eggmuffin Sonder (voiced by Mahiro Takasugi)

He is the town’s leading inventor and has been instrumental in Steam Bison’s rapid growth. Fully devoted to his craft, he spends his days tinkering away on useful inventions that have earned him the town’s trust.

Bolt Allinston (voiced by Shinya Kote)

The wealthiest man in Steam Bison and an ambitious figure driving its rapid development. A major landowner and effectively the town’s mayor, he also serves as chairman of its governing body—the Gilded Council.

Sheriff Bobsley (voiced by Koichi Yamadera)

The town’s justice-driven sheriff, fully devoted to keeping it safe. Quick to act and slow to think, he often charges headfirst into trouble. He rides a steam bike around town and likes to play up a slightly rough-around-the-edges persona.

Falcon (voiced by Akio Otsuka)

An eagle named Falcon who takes offense at being mistaken for a vulture. He spends his days soaring over Steam Bison, gathering treasures.

Mystella (voiced by Michaela Wako Sato)

A cheerful, fashion-forward girl who runs the town’s fortune-telling house. She keeps track of the puzzles that Layton and his companions have yet to solve. Never seen without her crystal ball, the true extent of her fortune-telling abilities remains a mystery.

New Features:

• Mode: Coin Radar
• World Map
• Updated Movement
• Puzzles That Help the Town Grow
• New Companion Characters
• Cutscenes in Full 3D
• Mouse Support (excluding Nintendo Switch)

Game Features:

• Puzzles Meet Invention
• Solve Puzzles to Progress the Story
• Interactive Puzzle Solving
• A Town Fueled by Invention
• Set in America
• The Town Hides a Great Mystery
• Layton and Luke Reunite
• A Host of Unique Characters

Puzzles:

• Puzzle Design by QuizKnock
• The Most Puzzles in Series History
• Puzzle Hints
• Hint Coins
• Touch Controls
• Memo for Puzzle-solving

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467517/professor-layton-and-the-new-world-of-steam-launches-in-late-2026-for-switch-2-switch-ps5-and-pc/

View the announcement trailer below:

Read details on the game below:

Enhanced graphics bring the world to life like a beautifully crafted diorama!​ Enjoy refined gameplay and controls, with a brand-new mode planned that will let you step into the role of Chup, the anime’s protagonist!​

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467516/snack-world-reloaded-announced-for-switch-2-ps5-and-pc/

The game first released for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in October 2021. The Switch version is cloud-only.

Read details on the game below:

Fire up a wild ride across the cosmos with a fresh take on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. In this third-person action–adventure game, you are Star-Lord, and thanks to your bold yet questionable leadership, you have persuaded an oddball crew of unlikely heroes to join you. Some jerk (surely not you) has set off a chain of catastrophic events, and only you can hold the unpredictable Guardians together long enough to fight off total interplanetary meltdown.

Use Element Blasters, tag-team beat downs, jet boot-powered dropkicks, nothing’s off-limits. If you think it’s all going to plan, you’re in for a world of surprises, with the consequences of your actions guaranteed to keep the Guardians on their toes. In this original Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy story, you’ll cross paths with powerful new beings and unique takes on iconic characters, all caught in a struggle for the galaxy’s fate. It’s time to show the universe what you’re made of. You got this. Probably.

Lead the Guardians of the Galaxy

You play as Star-Lord, so nothing’s off-limits with your bold combat style, from Element Blasters and jet boot-powered dropkicks to tag-team beat-downs. With the Guardians fighting at your side, call the shots and overwhelm your opponents with signature attacks. Meanwhile, the consequences of your decisions will range from light-hearted to downright unexpected as your journey unfolds.

All-New Story

Your newly-formed band of legendary misfits is set to save the universe in this fresh but faithful take on the Guardians of the Galaxy. Somehow, you set off a chain of catastrophic events, leading to a wild ride through mind-blowing worlds inhabited by iconic and original Marvel characters. Turn up the all-star 80s mixtape and get ready to kick it.

From Misfits to Heroes

You’re the only thing holding the unpredictable Guardians together, so you’ll have to get better at this leadership thing fast. With this offbeat approximation of a family at your side, there will be tears and laughter as you set about tearing into the cosmos together. Whatever’s waiting around the next corner, you know it’s going to be a riot.

Thanks, Gematsu.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

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The game first released for PC via Steam in October 2025.

View the console release date trailer below:

Read details on the game below:

Welcome to Death by Scrolling, a roguelike vertically scrolling RPG set in the chaotic depths of Purgatory, now under new management! Choose your character—each with unique perks and abilities, and race upward through endless levels. Battle bizarre monsters, dodge death itself, and collect gems to pay the Ferryman’s exorbitant fee: 10,000 gold! With each screen inching upward, time is never on your side. Outsmart the Grim Reaper, grab power-ups, complete quirky side quests, and shop from vendors mid-run. Stay alive, pay your dues, and maybe, just maybe, you’ll cross that river.

Key Features:

• Varied Cast of Characters: Select from multiple playable characters, each offering distinct abilities and perks to suit your playstyle.
• Vertically Scrolling Mayhem: Constant upward movement means no time to rest—let the fiery bottom of the screen catch you, and it’s game over.
• Relentless Pursuit: The Grim Reaper is always close by—stun, dodge, and outmaneuver, but never kill him!
• Loot & Progression: Collect gold and precious gems to unlock upgrades, power-ups, and abilities from quirky vendors.
• Bonus Runs & Side Quests: Discover extra challenges and side quests at the top of each level for extra rewards.
• Monster Mash: Battle quirky underworld creatures, from hellish pests to demonic bosses, all in a wild vertical sprint.
• Quirky Lore & Humor: A tongue-in-cheek take on afterlife bureaucracy, with cheeky dialogues and playful narration.
• Leaderboards: See how your purgatorial performance stacks up against other trapped souls.

Choose your hero. Outsmart death. Outrun scrolling. Earn your passage. Are you ready to survive Purgatory?

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467514/death-by-scrolling-launches-april-16-for-ps5-xbox-series-and-switch/