Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds DLC Character Red Launches April 15

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Soul Kiwami
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Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Angry Birds Red

SEGA has announced that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds DLC character Red from Angry Birds will be available starting April 15 for free with the new Super Roaster vehicle. To celebrate the release of Red, the Angry Birds Festival will be live in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds from April 16 at 8:00 p.m. ET to April 19 at 7:59 p.m. ET.

Further, free DLC character Goro Majima will arrive this April, followed by Arle in May 2026, and the new DLC characters come with new vehicles.

  • Goro Majima (Captain Majima, April 2026)
    • Goro Majima (Captain Majima) as a playable character
    • Goromaru vehicle
  • Arle (May 2026)
    • Arle from Puyo Puyo as a playable character
    • Twinkle Bayoen vehicle

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Season Pass is available now for $29.99. 

The Season Pass includes the following collaborative content:

  • Minecraft
    • Playable characters: Steve, Alex, and Creeper
    • Minecraft-themed course and vehicle
  • SpongeBob SquarePants
    • Playable characters: SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick
    • SpongeBob SquarePants-themed course and vehicle
  • PAC-MAN
    • Playable characters: Pac-Man and rival ghosts
    • PAC-MAN-themed course and vehicle
  • Mega Man Pack
    • Playable characters Mega Man and Proto Man
    • Mega Man-themed course and vehicle
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
  • Avatar Legends

Final Weapon previously reviewed Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and gave it a 4.5/5 score, noting that “there is very little in the way between the player and the game’s content, making for a refreshing pick-up-and-play experience that will satisfy players of all ages and skill levels. CrossWorlds is a kart racer that deeply understands the appeal of the genre and manages to finish in first place because of that.”

PRAGMATA Trailer Introduces Character ‘Eight’

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PRAGMATA Eight Trailer

Capcom has released a new trailer for PRAGMATA highlighting character Eight, a Pragmata who’s just like Diana. The Eight trailer also gives fans another sneak peek into the main story of PRAGMATA before launch later this week.

Launching one week earlier than its previous release date, PRAGMATA releases on April 17 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. As an exclusive bonus, players who pre-order will receive Hugh’s samurai-styled Neo Bushido outfit and Diana’s ninja-inspired Neo Kunoichi costume. The full game has exceeded 2 million wishlists across all platforms.

Alongside the standard version (MSRP $59.99), a Deluxe Edition (MSRP $69.99) will be available, which includes the Shelter Variety Pack. This bundle offers an assortment of alternate cosmetic outfits for Hugh and Diana, a weapon skin, emotes for Diana, extra background music for the Shelter, and an in-game library with 75 pieces of digital artwork. 

The PRAGMATA Sketchbook demo provides a look at the gameplay mechanics of the upcoming game. It’s designed to emphasize replayability, as each time you play the demo, you may notice some “hidden features” that only become apparent later. So far, the “Sketchbook” demo exceeded a total of 2 million downloads across all platforms. 

Further, a new PRAGMATA Diana amiibo figure will be available for Switch 2. Six songs from the original soundtrack, including “Memories Are You,” are now streaming on major music services, including Spotify. 

Final Weapon reviewed PRAGMATA and gave it a 4.5/5 score, noting that the game “dreams big with inventive hacking-shooting gameplay, and Capcom has hit a home run.”

Dragon Quest Smash/Grow Launches April 21 Worldwide

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Square Enix has announced that mobile roguelite RPG Dragon Quest Smash/Grow will launch on April 21 worldwide for Android via Google Play Store and iOS via App Store. To celebrate the announcement, a new trailer was released featuring the Dragon Quest Smash/Grow opening, which was animated by Kamikaze Douga. Fans can also pre-register to earn various rewards at launch, including 10 Premium Transmuter Vouchers.

Here’s an overview of the game, via Square Enix:

Experience fast-paced action in this new roguelite Dragon Quest RPG!

Dragon Quest with fast, intuitive combat!
Embark on a new roguelite RPG adventure!

Smash your way through hordes of monsters, then blow them away with Dragon Quest’s signature Coup de Grâce attacks! Grow your character with random Blessings and adapt your battle strategy to match an ever-changing tactical situation. No quest is ever the same in this unique Dragon Quest experience!

Game Features:

      • Blessings – Mix and match Blessings for a unique experience every run! Blessings reshuffle every stage. Race through rifts with luck and strategy!
      • Vocations – Forge your party from a variety of classic vocations! Beyond levelling up, unlock vocation tree nodes to enhance each vocation’s abilities!
      • Main Story – Embark on a grand adventure to restore order to the world! Navigate dungeons known as rifts that have appeared all over the land with your trusty mechanical ally Roly in tow!
      • Co-Op Quests – Join forces with up to 3 other players for exciting co-op quests! Bring your characters together and crush hordes of monsters!
      • Packed With Content – Bring your best party to bear in even greater challenges! Smash through swarms of monsters in the Gauntlette, take on formidable bosses in Shrines, and dive into a wealth of content waiting to be explored!

Godzilla Minus Zero First Look Teaser Trailer Released

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Saras Rajpal
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Godzilla Minus Zero First Look Teaser Trailer Released

TOHO has released the “first look” teaser trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero during CinemaCon 2026. It will premiere in North America on November 6 and in Japan on November 3.

The trailer confirms that Ryûnosuke Kamiki and Minami Hamabe will reprise their roles as Kôichi Shikishima and Noriko Ôishi, respectively. It also hints at Godzilla’s increased size, his presence in New York, and the inclusion of a potentially new Kaiju. Further, it takes place two years after the event of Godzilla Minus One. More details about the film will release at a later date. Check out the first teaser trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero below:

Takashi Yamazaki will return to direct the sequel, with TOHO producing it. Shirogumi will be in charge of the VFX. The logo for Godzilla Minus Zero depicts a different variation of the “G” in the key art, with many speculating that it is depicting a woman praying, or that it could be alluding to the beloved monster, Hedorah.

An article from The Hollywood Reporter reports that “the new film is being positioned not just as a sequel but as a statement piece.” The company will reveal more details about the cast and story at a later date.  Godzilla Minus One is available now for streaming on Netflix. The black and white version, Godzilla Minus Color, is also accessible on the service.

Additionally, a sequel to the equally beloved Shin Godzilla is in development. Last year, GKIDS re-released the movie in theaters. The official website of the film describes Shin Godzilla as follows:

Something has surfaced in Tokyo Bay. As the Prime Minister of Japan pleads with the public to remain calm, a horrific creature of tremendous size makes landfall in the city, leaving death and destruction in its wake. Then it evolves. The government assembles a motley task force to combat the monster when an envoy from the US Department of State delivers a folder of classified documents. On its cover is written: “GODZILLA.”

 

The Legend of Zelda Movie Officially Wraps Filming

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Saras Rajpal
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The Legend of Zelda Movie Officially Wraps Filming

During Sony Pictures Entertainment’s CinemaCon panel, the company revealed that filming for The Legend of Zelda movie has wrapped. The film will release in theaters on May 7, 2027.

While the panel didn’t reveal any new details about the film’s story, nor did it confirm any new cast members, more news will likely surface soon considering that it will soon start post-production. It will star Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link. Previously, Shigeru Miyamoto showcased the official designs for both characters via a social media post. 

Link’s design features his iconic green tunic, minus the classic hat. He also has blonde hair, which separates him from previous designs in the franchise. Zelda has her blue outfit from Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom, as well as her brown-haired look from Twilight Princess. The reveal came after set leaks that hinted at the designs for Link and Zelda, plus the inclusion of a figure who appears to be Impa, played by Dichen Lachman. 

Wes Ball directs the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie. In the past, Ball directed The Maze Runner franchise and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. The movie is produced by Arad Productions, known for its work on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Kraven the Hunter, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Uncharted, and the upcoming Metal Gear Solid film. Nintendo is co-financing the film with Sony Pictures Entertainment. 

Lastly, according to new reports from Video Games Chronicle and credible leaker Natethehate, a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will release in 2026. The most recent Nintendo film adaptation, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, is available to watch now in theaters. 

Yoko Shimomura Composes Vampire Crawlers Main Theme Song

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Vampire Crawlers main theme song

Vampire Survivors developer poncle has announced that renowned composer Yoko Shimomura composed the main theme song of dungeon crawling spin-off Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors. The main theme song of Vampire Crawlers is titled “Il Cuor non si Spaura.”

Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors will launch on April 21 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Windows, Steam, and Epic Games Store for $9.99. The Android and iOS versions of Vampire Crawlers will launch at a later date.

Here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:

In a dark world, a new adventure begins. Explore maps, level up powers, kill monsters. Find treasures.

From the somehow triple-BAFTA‑winning creators of Vampire Survivors, Vampire Crawlers: the turbo wildcard from Vampire Survivors turns the snowballing thrill of Vampire Survivors into a turbo turn‑based, card‑driven BLOBBER with rogue-lite elements. Build busted decks, explore familiar dungeons from a new perspective, and unleash world‑ending combos. Either take your time and be tactical, or play turns as fast as you humanly can: the outcome is always accurate!

What is Vampire Crawlers about?

      • Snowballing, turn‑based carnage: Play cards in ascending mana order to land combos; each step multiplies the next card’s effect. Use Wilds to extend the stack and keep going to 10, 20, 30… Can you reach infinite?
      • Pick your pace: Either take your time and be tactical, or play turns as fast as you humanly can: the outcome is always accurate!
      • Deck-Building: Accumulate experience and level up to gain new cards, headbutt chests for customization gems and power‑ups; chase weapon evolutions and summon survivors to trigger cascade of effects and break the game.
      • Dungeon Crawling: Explore dungeons packed with something seldom seen in Vampire Survivors: functioning walls. And then all sorts of unique treasures and interactions. Find the shovel to dig into the next floor, that will most likely take place in the clouds!

Wishlist now and get ready to Master the Turboturn!

Marathon Mid-Season 1 Update Now Live

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Saras Rajpal
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Marathon Mid-Season 1 Update Now Live

Bungie has released a mid-season 1 update for Marathon, available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The update adds major adjustments to several Runners, including Recon, as well as new cosmetics and features. 

In an overview trailer, Bungie provides details on the major new additions to Marathon:

  • Earnable Arachne Faction Reward Shell Styles
  • New Season Pass Rewards
    • Premium Track
      • Thief Style
      • Destroyer Style
      • Assassin Style
      • Profile Emblem
    • Free Track
      • Recon Style
      • WSTR Shotgun Style
  • C.A.R.R.I. Protocol
    • Earn CyberAcme commendations by playing collaboratively (solos included).
  • Added New Implants and Weapon Chips That Provide Crew-Wide Buffs
  • Recon Changes
    • Echo Pulse visuals reduced to make it harder to track Recon with them.
    • Echo Pulse pings identify targets as UESC or Runner.
    • Tracker Drone chasing logic improved. 
  • Thief Changes
    • Pickpocket Drones are louder and have less health.
    • Pickpocket Drone loot highlight decreased from 50 meters to 35 meters.
    • Pickpocket Drones can only carry 1 claymore.
  • Thermal Scopes no longer drop at Deluxe (Blue) rarity.
    • Superior (Purple) Thermal Scope now decreases aim assist and range.
    • Superior (Purple) Thermal Scope highlight range decreased from 100 meters to 80 meters. 
  • Longshot Rate of Fire Decreased; Accuracy When Rapid-Firing Improved
  • New Consumable: Mercy Kit
    • Revive a downed runner. 
  • 11 Deluxe (Blue) Tier Weapon Drops Added to Perimeter and Dire Marsh Encounters
  • Self-Revives Are Now Superior (Purple) Tier
    • Depleted Self-Revives added to solo lobbies.
  • Increased Standard Contract Faction Reputation Rewards
    • Increased runner level XP and in-run faction reputation gains for solos.

Check out the Mid-Season 1 overview trailer for Marathon below:

The full patch notes for the latest update to Marathon are now live on Bungie’s website. Lastly, we recently had a chance to interview Erica Lindbeck, where we discussed her work in Marathon and the joys of being a voice actor. 

Anime-Style Survival Adventure Game Castaway Diary: Portal to the Unknown Isles Announced for PC

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Castaway Diary Portal to the Unknown Isles key art

Seoul-based developer REMIMORY has announced Castaway Diary: Portal to the Unknown Isles, a new anime-style survival adventure game for PC via Steam. Castaway Diary: Portal to the Unknown Isles will launch in Steam Early Access later in 2026.

Here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:

Stranded on a mysterious, unknown island, a young girl must learn to navigate an unfamiliar world. But life here is far from dark or gloomy! Fueled by positivity and bright spirits, these girls refuse to give up, always looking forward to a better tomorrow.

Whether you choose to enjoy the island’s freedom solo or team up with others to overcome challenges, a heartwarming and vibrant adventure awaits. Hold onto the hope of returning home and begin your journey today!

A World of Activities

From gathering and fishing to cooking and tailoring—use the island’s natural resources to craft essentials and enjoy a bountiful lifestyle. With a reliable mount by your side, you can roam every corner of the vast island with ease.

Uncharted Island and Dungeons

Discover new lands and venture into mysterious dungeons hidden across the archipelago. Experience the thrill of the hunt as you take on a variety of adorable monsters.

Build Your Dream Home

Go beyond simple survival and create a space that is uniquely yours. Decorate your home inside and out, tend to a flourishing farm, and fully embrace the peaceful rhythm of island life.

Customize Your Style

Craft a wide array of stunning and vibrant costumes. While the girls are already charming, your personal touch and fashion sense will make your character truly shine.

More Fun Together in Multiplayer

A quiet solo getaway is wonderful, but the joy is doubled when shared with friends! Build houses together, conquer challenging dungeons, and create unforgettable memories as a team.

Start your very own special island adventure with the girls right now!

Marvel Rivals Releases Black Cat and Season 7.5 on April 17

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Saras Rajpal
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Marvel Rivals Releases Black Cat and Season 7.5 on April 17

NetEase has announced that Black Cat will release as a new character in Marvel Rivals alongside season 7.5 on April 17. Erica Lindbeck will voice the upcoming duelist. 

Black Cat utilizes her abilities to quickly attack enemies from far away. Further, after every kill, she collects a currency that can be used to temporarily purchase/steal skills from her opponents. Season 7.5 will also bring new costumes for Spider-Man and Black Cat herself when it starts this Friday.

On April 23, the PvE Blood Hunt mode will return with new features, alongside new Hellfire Gala costumes for Gambit, Magik, Emma Frost, Jean Grey, and Moon Knight. On April 30, the previously announced “Path to Doomsday” event will kick off with a new mode themed around the original Avengers movie. 

Check out the trailer for Black Cat and a new Dev Vision for season 7.5 of Marvel Rivals below:

Black Cat Trailer

 

“Season 7.5 Begins” Dev Vision

Recently, in a new interview with IGN, Marvel Games executive producer Danny Koo confirmed that a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Marvel Rivals is in development. The announcement comes just over a year after the game initially released in December 2024. When asked about the Switch 2 version, Koo stated that “We’re working on it, but when we have news, we’ll announce that one.” When asked once again, he reconfirmed that “We will do it.” Only time will tell when exactly the port will release. 

Lastly, Marvel Rivals is available now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Be sure to check out our interview with Erica Lindbeck, where she discussed her roles in Marathon and Cyberpunk 2077, and teased her at the time unannounced role as Black Cat in Marvel Rivals. 

Fire Emblem Shadows Adds Book 3 Chapters 3 & 4 and Ananke: Ms. Popular

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Saras Rajpal
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Fire Emblem Shadows Adds Book 3 Chapters 3 & 4 and Ananke: Ms. Popular

Nintendo has released a new update for Fire Emblem Shadows, which adds Book 3 Chapters 3 & 4. It also features a new disciple, Ananke: Ms. Popular.

Madeline Dorroh voices Ananke. She wields Dual Invigorate EX, Dark Tetraregen, Cross Regen, and Dark Poison +. New battle rewards are also available, which will grant souls that can be used to unlock Ananke: Ms. Popular. The new Book 3 Chapters continues the game’s narrative, and highlights characters such as Rusty, Perenna, and Ananke herself. Check out the trailer showcasing the new update for Fire Emblem Shadows below:

Lastly, Fire Emblem Shadows is available now on iOS and Android. Here’s an overview of the game, via Nintendo and the game’s respective store pages (Google Play, App Store):

The gameplay of Fire Emblem Shadows combines real-time strategy and social deduction. One of the three allies participating in each battle is secretly a treacherous disciple of shadow. Players choose to take on the role of either a disciple of light, aiming to find their way through the labyrinth, or a disciple of shadow.

After the initial battle, players vote to determine who they believe is the treacherous disciple of shadow. The outcome of the vote affects whether the next battle is more favorable or more challenging. Whether the disciples of light can correctly discover the traitor—or the disciple of shadow can successfully deceive the others—holds the key to how the next battle unfolds.

Consider the ally to your left and the one to your right. One of the three of you will betray the others. Can you manage real-time strategy and social deduction at the same time?

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