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The Epic Games Store is not very good. This is not a controversial thing to say, I’m fairly certain, as the lack of features available within it feels a bit odd also eight years into the thing existing. Sure, there’s some free games every now and then (like Citizen Sleeper, right now), but there’s a lot of basic things missing. But it seems much of that, including simple things like patch notes, will be coming within the next 12 months. Over on the EpicGamesPC subreddit, a series of photos from a talk Epic held regarding the storefront’s future…

An employment tribunal in the UK has ruled against striking blacklisting claims levied against Rockstar Games by staff the GTA 6 studio abruptly fired last year from ongoing legal proceedings between the two sides. The staff were let go in autumn last year, with Rockstar subsequently claiming that they were fired due to the leaking of “confidential information” via a public forum. The IWGB Game Workers Union, representing the ousted workers, have accused Rockstar of union busting over the firings.

Our series Inside XR Design examines specific examples of great XR design. Today we’re looking at the game Electronauts and what it can teach us about smart VR interface design. Editor’s Note: Electronauts was released seven years ago this week! It was featured in the pilot episode of Inside XR Design four years ago to the month. Incredibly, Electronauts still has a lot to teach when it comes to VR interface design. In celebration of these dual anniversaries, we’re bumping this episode of Inside XR Design back up to our front page to highlight the game’s cleverly designed interface and what it…

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Spain’s gambling regulator blocked local users from Polymarket and Kalshi “as a precautionary measure” as authorities there address allegations the prediction markets platforms were in violation of gambling laws. On Tuesday, Spain’s Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) said the country’s Ministry of Social Rights, Consumption, and Agenda 2030 had opened legal proceedings against the two companies, as they appeared to be operating without necessary licensing. The DGOJ issued an order blocking Spanish users from Kalshi and Polymarket until the proceedings were resolved, expected in three to four months.“The DGOJ wishes to remind the public that, in Spain —…

Obsession breakout star, Inde Navarrette, is going viral for her gaming livestreams, including Sony hit The Last of Us.Last month, a brand new horror movie known as Obsession was released, and it has been one of Hollywood’s biggest success stories. The film was made for just $750,000 before being picked up by Focus Features for distribution. It has since gone on to make over $200 million at the box office, making it one of the most profitable movies ever made. The film also catapulted the careers of first-time director Curry Barker and star Inde Navarrette. The actress plays a young…

Our series Inside XR Design examines specific examples of great immersive design. Today we’re looking at the clever design of Stormland’s weapons, multi-modal locomotion, and open-world. Editor’s Note: Stormland was released six years ago today! In celebration of the its release anniversary, we’re bumping this episode of Inside XR Design back up to our front page to highlight the game’s clever approach to weapons, multi-modal locomotion, and its unique open-world architecture. Despite its age, there’s still lots to learn from Stormland’s thoughtful design. You can find the complete video below, or continue reading for an adapted text version. Stormland is an open-world action-adventure…

FIFA has unveiled a significantly expanded digital football strategy ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, moving away from a single-game approach and towards a broader ecosystem spanning multiple partners, platforms, and experiences. The announcement highlights FIFA’s ambition to create a year-round digital football ecosystem that reaches fans across mobile games, esports, social experiences, and emerging technologies. Rather than relying on a single flagship title, FIFA is now pursuing what it describes as a multi-partner model designed to engage different audiences in different ways. For blockchain gaming company Mythical Games, the most notable detail is that FIFA disclosed that FIFA…

Here’s the list of new video game releases in week 10 of 2026; the week starting Monday, March 9, 2026. The most popular video games released this week include: Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, WWE 2K26, Timberborn, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake & R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos. Some anticipated new games arrive in this second week of March 2026. Remember, often the new video game releases this week will have a demo / prologue available for you to try before you buy. The new video game releases this week are: Monday March…

MapleStory Universe developer Nexpace and AI game creation platform Verse8 are launching Vibe Camp, a collaboration that provides one of the clearest examples of what Nexpace means when it talks about turning MapleStory into an Infinite IP Playground. Vibe Camp is a creator program in which participants use Verse8’s text-based AI-powered development tools to build experiences connected to the MapleStory Universe ecosystem. It will launch on Monday 8th June, running until 29th June. This will be followed by a judging process, with the winner announced on 22th July. The overall prize pool will be worth $60,000. For the past year,…