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As the wicked Hollow Hearts spread Woe across the world, the Heroes of Heart rally to confront the troublemakers. But with two of their teammates gone, the heroes find themselves terribly outmatched. Can they reclaim the friends they’ve lost? Or should they seek a new champion?

Join Xanthe Huynh, the voice actor behind Juno, for a reading of our newest comic, ‘DokiWatch: The Heart of Hope.’

Learn more about DokiWatch in Overwatch, Season 16. All you have to do is close your eyes, open your heart, and believe!

> Read by Xanthe Huynh as Juno
> Written by Joshi Zhang
> Art & Cover by Manda Schank
> Letters by AndWorld Design

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The final update of Sea of Thieves Season 15: Wild Things has surfaced, introducing wild boars, new Hunter’s Call Voyages to track down rampaging Megalodons, fresh Commendations and cosmetics to earn and more!

Release notes: https://seaofthieves.com/release…​

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We’re unleashing a new episode of Minecraft Monthly! And this one is packed with exciting updates, including Vu’s first look at Minecraft! Yes, you read that right. Other highlights include:

  • Vibrant Visuals is out in testing

  • Spring to Life is officially released

  • A Minecraft Movie is now in theaters

  • Journey into the Aotearoa New Zealand DLC for free

  • Play the free A Minecraft Movie DLC

  • Grow, saddle up, and test the happy ghast

  • Test the new leashing functionality

See more of Vibrant Visuals: https://www.minecraft.net/articl…​

Explore the Spring to Life drop: https://www.minecraft.net/articl…​

Enter the arcade in A Minecraft Movie DLC: https://www.minecraft.net/articl…​

Journey to New Zealand: https://www.minecraft.net/articl…​

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From the ink-splashed style of the Skin Scriber range to the wacky wiggling of the Waltzing Worm Emote Bundle, the Pirate Emporium’s latest wares have arrived!

:worm: https://seaofthieves.com/pirate-…​

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On this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we sit down with McLaren and Trisha from Stoic to talk about all things Towerborne right before it’s Xbox Game Pass and Early Access release on 4/29!

00:00​ Introduction
02:10​ Early Access Learnings
09:38​ More Changes
16:21​ Narrative Addition
20:30​ Feedback, Couch Co-op, and Play Anywhere
26:00​ What’s Next
30:32​ Final Thoughts

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Delve into the deep lore of ESO’s development and history in The Elder Scrolls Online Podcast. In this second episode of the four-part limited series, Game Director Rich Lambert and Studio Director Matt Firor continue their conversation about the behind-the-scenes of ESO’s early development with Kinda Funny’s Greg Miller and SnowBikeMike. The pair also share stories about the game’s launch including the initial obstacles confronted by the development team and how they overcame them to create the Tamriel we’ve come to love.

Delve into the deep lore of ESO’s development and history in The Elder Scrolls Online Podcast. In partnership with Kinda Funny, this first episode of the four-part limited series features ZeniMax Online Studio’s Game Director Rich Lambert and Studio Director Matt Firor. Together with the Kinda Funny lads, they discuss the game’s new direction and recent reveals announced in the recent 2025 Direct and share the surprising story behind ESO’s early years of development.

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Take a Behind the Scenes listen into the making of the enchanting official Towerborne soundtrack with Austin Wintory.

The Pyroclast brandishes the Warclub , favoring deliberate, earth-shaking swings that reward patience with explosive payoff. Charge the Heat Gauge to ignite every strike, bathing foes in lingering fire while a built-in Grit frame lets you shrug off interruptions and finish each colossal arc. With sweeping crowd control and escalating Burn damage the Pyroclast embodies methodical devastation—perfect for Aces who relish turning raw force into a blazing battlefield.

Rockbreakers unleash relentless power through the Gauntlets , chaining rapid jabs into precise uppercuts that culminate in the devastating Powderkeg Punch . Their combat rhythm hinges on landing high-impact Enders : complete a ground combo, detonate a charged haymaker, then juggle targets for sustained single-target melt. Vulnerable during the wind-up yet unmatched when it lands, the Rockbreaker rewards calculated aggression and mastery of timing to dominate bosses and brawls alike.

Shadowstrikers dance across the field with Dual Daggers, weaving blinding multi-hit flurries and seamless Aerial Juggles into a relentless assault. The hallmark Shadow Feint teleport hurls a dagger, blinking you instantly to its mark—perfect for gap-closing bursts or evasive retreats. High mobility, precision hit-count scaling, and stylish combo routes make the Shadowstriker the weapon of choice for Aces who thrive on speed, fluid repositioning, and “death-by-a-thousand-cuts” finesse.

The Sentinel is Towerborne’s sturdy, Sword and Shield swinging all-rounder—combining disciplined defense, precise attacks, and seamless combo transitions to transform incoming attacks into decisive counters. Master precise Blocks & Parries to charge Valor Mode —or nail a perfect parry to stun foes and turn defense into instant offense. Seamless ground-and-air combos, reliable damage, and effortless crowd control make the Sentinel ideal for newcomers who want staying power and veterans chasing frame-perfect counters.

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Race to win in the new-to-Motorsport 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R. With its water-cooled, six-cylinder, naturally aspirated boxer engine, this brilliantly light and highly effective race car produces up to 565 horsepower, which makes it the perfect choice for success on the track.

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Scott C received a BIG envelope in the mail filled with print outs of the recent Psychonauts 20th anniversary fan art. Come along for a chill art experience and unexpected test of Scott’s Psychonauts knowledge!

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Daryl Ogden, co-founder of Valued Cultures—a startup focused on cultivating healthy, sustainable, and innovative workplace cultures in the gaming industry—spoke with Guillaume Provost, founder and studio head of Compulsion Games.

In this interview, the two discuss Guillaume’s personal and professional journey, tracing his unconventional path into the game industry from founding Compulsion Games as a small indie studio to its eventual acquisition by Microsoft in 2018.

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Tune in to Overwatch 2 x Gundam Wing Gameplay Trailer premiere on Apr 28.

And join your favorite Mobile Suit warriors on the battlefield when Overwatch 2 x Gundam Wing launches on Apr 29.

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The most dangerous lies are those we tell ourselves.Immerse yourself in the tragic and terrifying Diablo short story, All Who Lie, by Matthew J. Kirby. Illustrated by Alex Maleev.

A desperate family would do anything to bring their daughter back from death. But is it the soul of the child they are summoning . . . or something far more foul?

In this tale about the lies we tell the world—and the ones we tell ourselves—no one can be trusted. Short story narrated by Belial, voiced by Ray Porter.

Read the written version here: https://news.blizzard.com/articl…​

Belial’s Return comes to #DiabloIV​ on April 29.

Let your art be a vessel for Belial’s will :smiling_imp:

Post your Belial-inspired artwork by May 6 11:59PM PT on Instagram and tag us @playdiablo with #BelialStyle​ + #DiabloContest​ for a chance at a unique #Berserk​ + #DiabloIV​ Xbox controller, a Beast in Black vinyl with an exclusive track, and a premium cosmetic bundle.

Details and entry rules here: https://news.blizzard.com/articl…​

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To celebrate the launch of Oblivion Remastered we re-edited all of the Oblivion-related clips (and added some new ones) from our 2018 Bethesda interviews into a single video. Links to the full videos used are below. (Noclip)

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Welcome to Forza Horizon 5! We asked a few Forza creators from the community to put together this beginner’s guide full of tips for playing Forza Horizon 5 and all the things you can do: finding and obtaining rare cars, customizing the look and sound of your car, earning points on the Festival Playlist to unlock cars and clothes, and so much more!

In the late 1980s, Porsche continued its legacy in endurance racing with the 1987 Porsche #203​ Porsche AG 961.

Unfortunately, during the 1987 big race, driver Kees Nierop got into an accident in the eighteenth hour which set the car on fire. It never had the opportunity to race again, due to both the fire and lack of similar class competitors following the event.

Experience an alternate history for the 961 as it races against other race cars of the era in the Porsche Endurance series.

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Now available in Game Preview! Play now with Game Pass.

The Belfry stands as a beacon of hope and safety amongst the ruins of humanity, where monsters lurk outside the tower’s walls. You are an Ace, born anew from the spirit realm with special skills, grit, and determination. Unite with other Aces* in a thrilling venture into a new world to protect the people of the Belfry.

Can you become the Ace humanity needs to survive? Join us in Towerborne, a fast-paced, hope-filled, action RPG. In this vibrant world with exhilarating combat, you’ll take on malevolent forces solo or alongside your companions* and fight as one.

Adventure Together – Venture out of The Belfry solo or with up to three other Aces* to vanquish the looming terror that surrounds the tower. Either way, you won’t be alone. Aces can recruit Umbra companions to join them in battle, gaining access to enhanced skills and unique abilities tied to each spirit. After fighting your way through enemies, return to The Belfry to turn in quests, reforge gear, and more.

Brave the Wilds – Towerborne is all about player choice. Create your Ace and customize your looks, gear and weapons.** Switch up your gameplay experience at any time by changing the danger level as you venture into the wilds. Find and wield powerful weapons with unique special moves. Mix and match to make your Ace your own!

Continue the Fight – With an evolving world map and ongoing content updates , your Ace will never run out of areas to explore and enemies to defeat. Keep the adventure going with new enemies to battle, regions to discover, abilities to master, and lore to uncover (available as released).

*‎ Game requires online multiplayer subscription to play on console (Game Pass Core or Ultimate, sold separately). ** This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items

Towerborne is live NOW on Xbox Game Pass and Game Preview!

Towerborne is a new kind of Looter Brawler, combining side-scrolling combat with action RPG loot progression and endless customization.

You are an Ace, born anew from the spirit realm with special skills, grit, and determination. Unite with other Aces and fight as one to defend the Belfry, humanity’s last refuge, from the dark forces outside its walls. Explore the Wilds, grow stronger, and forge your legend together.

Explore Together / Venture solo or with up to three other Aces across an evolving world map filled with new enemies, regions, rewards, and story updates. Recruit Umbra allies with unique abilities and return to the Belfry to reforge your gear and prepare for the next challenge.

Fight Your Way / Towerborne delivers satisfying, pick-up-and-play brawler combat that’s easy to learn and hard to master. Wield powerful weapons, sharpen your skills, and face bigger challenges as you progress.

Endless Customization / Customize your Ace’s appearance, gear, and weapons. Set your danger level, wield unique weapons with special moves, and combine gear and Umbra companions to craft your own playstyle.

// Towerborne is a work in progress—some content and features may change before full release.

Learn more at https://www.Towerborne.com​.

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Let’s Play Towerborne (Parris)

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Played Towerborne for 9 hours straight. What a great freaking beat em up!! Playing as the Shadowstriker class. Player level 25. Ace level 11. Difficulty level 2. So damn good. Been waiting for this game for almost two years. I almost want to put Expedition 33 on hold for a while but I will get back to that tomorrow and once I complete it, I will then play Towerborne while waiting for Doom: The Dark Ages!!

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Wow, that was really good and insightful ! Tim is the best. New creative ideas coming from misunderstanding is so true.

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