Microsoft is adding a new Xbox Game Pass perk in the form of special bonuses for a number of free-to-play titles from World of Tanks studio Wargaming.

Game Pass subscribers for any tier of the membership program will be able to get in-game perks for titles like World of Warships, World of Warships: Legends, World of Tanks: Modern Armor, and World of Tanks Blitz. The upcoming World of Tanks: Heat will also get the new Game Pass perks.

The Game Pass bonuses are coming over the next 12 months, Microsoft said, and they begin with a range of perks for World of Warships across Xbox and PC on April 9. You can see a rundown of the perks for World of Warships below, as shared by Microsoft.

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In the Clamoring for Attention quest in Arc Raiders, Tian Wen seems to think that some well-timed distractions can assist in pulling ARC out of position. She wants you to test this theory around Blue Gate, so be prepared to make some noise.

For this quest, you'll need to bring a Battery and Wire x3 into the match with you to make some repairs. Alternatively, you can find these items in the match, but that seems like an unnecessary hassle if you have some in your stash already.

When you're ready to set off to Blue Gate to complete the Clamoring for Attention quest, we've got you covered below.

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Microsoft's upcoming Halo game, Halo: Campaign Evolved, has no in-game shop. Halo Studios community director Brian Jarrard confirmed this on social media.

"There is no shop," he wrote.

Jarrard said this in response to a fan who was wondering if the fact that Halo: Campaign Evolved will have a special skin for people who buy soda meant there would be an in-game shop. There is no in-game shop, so it seems people will need to drink soda to get the "Fantastic Spartan Armor," which makes Master Chief look like a can of Fanta. That is currently the only known way.

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While Resident Evil Requiem has had a monopoly on survival-horror talk since it launched, fans of old-school Resident Evil might want to check out Ground Zero. Developer Malformation Games has announced an April 16 release date for the retro-inspired survival horror game, and it'll be launching for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Set in South Korea, Ground Zero takes place two months after a devastating meteor impact. An elite Korean operative, Seo-Yeon, and her Canadian partner are sent to investigate the city of Busan, and they quickly discover that strange growths have infested the metropolis and hordes of mutant survivors prowl the streets. It's up to players to discover the truth of what really hit Busan by shooting, stabbing, and roundhouse-kicking their way through danger.

If you're getting PS1 vibes from Ground Zero, that's by design. A love letter to classic PS1-era survival horror games, Ground Zero features pre-rendered backgrounds and fixed camera angles alongside its nostalgic graphics, as well as puzzles, custom difficulty modifiers, and even tank controls for an extra layer of nostalgia. Combat is inevitable, but players who can fight back with skill will be rewarded with more Genome Points, which can be traded for powerful gear upgrades.

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If you like when Arc Raiders sends you on quests to collect items for Tian Wen, then Outstanding Balance is right up your alley. This time, you'll be heading to Blue Gate to track down Dodger's Stash for Speranza's favorite gun-shop owner. Be prepared to visit more than one spot, though.

Dodger's Stash will need to be brought back to Tian Wen, meaning you'll have to extract with it in your inventory. With this in mind, we highly recommend bringing an augment that offers a safe pocket.

When you're ready to tackle Outstanding Balance, follow the steps below.

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Gearbox Software has announced a new Borderlands-themed art print with profits going to a charity that helps promote positive mental health for military veterans.

At PAX East recently, Gearbox showed off the one-of-one oil-on-wood painting from artist Erik Thor Sandberg depicting the Borderlands 4 bad guy, the Timekeeper. Gearbox also created prints of the art that anyone can buy, with 100% of the profits from sales going to the Stack Up charity.

The 18 x 24 prints are available exclusively through GameStop for $50. It releases on May 25.

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After launching in 2010--and again in 2016 with the Warmastered Edition for PC, PS4, Wii U, and Xbox One--the original Darksiders is riding onto PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles on May 19. Publisher THQ Nordic has announced a new port of the action-RPG, and a few more details on how the PS5 version will differ from the PS4 edition have also been revealed. Physical and digital editions will be available, priced at $30, but there has been no mention of an upgrade path yet for owners of the last-gen version of the Warmastered Edition.

On PS5, Darksiders will be presented in a native 4K resolution and at a "stable" 60fps. DualSense and Activities Cards support has been added, and the game now features a photo mode. It's likely that these graphical upgrades will also be present in the Xbox Series X version, and just like the 2016 release, the Warmastered Edition includes all previously released content.

The debut game from developer Vigil Games, Darksiders followed the horseman of the apocalypse, War, and his steed Ruin as they battled across the wastelands and demon-infested dungeons of a post-apocalyptic Earth. The game featured a unique art direction led by popular comic book artist Joe Madureira, and the game is best described as a blend of Devil May Cry's action with the exploration of The Legend of Zelda.

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An official Pokemon Pokopia and Ikea collaboration starts tomorrow--and no, that's not an April Fool's joke--to celebrate Ikea's 20th year in Japan. The event involves both real-world and in-game furniture, though honestly, Pokopia's adorable furniture seems like the vastly superior product here.

"Over its 20 years in Japan, Ikea has believed that a home you truly love grows with you. This belief led to a special collaboration between Ikea Japan and Pokémon's new game, Pokemon Pokopia." reads a statement on Ikea Japan's website (via machine translation). "The message we want to convey is that, just like in the Pokemon Pokopia game, everyone can create a home that reflects their own personality in real life."

So, how exactly is that happening? Starting tomorrow, April 1, a new, Ikea-themed Developer Island will go live in Pokopia, where players can visit in-game versions of Pokemon-themed rooms that will also be on display in Ikea locations in Japan. Players will need to use the Mysterious Goggles and enter a code (which Nintendo will presumably release tomorrow) to get to the island. As for exactly what lies within the island--and what players can get out of visiting it--we're not entirely sure. We do know it will feature some adorable in-game versions of Ikea furniture. According to Pokemon fansite Serebii, the event will last from April 1-30.

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Musician and Game of Thrones actor Ed Sheeran has revealed that he rejected a Fortnite collab, saying he doesn't play the game and didn't want to lend his name to something he doesn't care about. Instead, Sheeran worked with The Pokemon Company on a Pokemon song because he loves Pokemon.

"[My record label] asked me to do something for Fortnite. I was like, 'I don't play Fortnite.' I feel like whenever you see my face near any product, I want it to be something I actually do," he told Jackson Warne recently (via ShiinaBR).

"It has to be real. So when my record company was like, 'We can put you in Fortnite, I was like, 'I don't really want to do that.' But, I do play Pokemon. We contacted Pokemon and that's why we did the song. I love Pokemon."

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A significant part of the Arc Raiders experience is collecting materials, whether it's to craft weapons and parts, or to invest in projects back in Speranza so you can gain additional rewards. That second option is what you'll be doing if you engage with the new High-Gain Antenna project, which sees you completing an antenna by contributing a variety of materials you find during raids. Doing so will earn you rewards, including usable items and Raider Tokens.

As with past projects you may have completed already, the High-Gain Antenna project can be found in the Projects section of the Raider tab. This is where you'll contribute items towards the rewards you want as you work on completing the full project. It won't be a straightforward process, and there's even a chance you may have to do a bit of killing along the way if you want to get all that sweet loot back home with you.

In the guide below, we'll detail every step of the High-Gain Antenna project and the rewards you'll earn for completing each one.

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This year marks the 25th anniversary of Xbox, and as part of its celebrations, Microsoft's gaming brand is collaborating with Fanta to offer a very 2001-coded celebration. Nothing is more 2000s than consuming soft drinks with high levels of sugar, and this team-up with the brands will feature a special-edition collection of Fanta cans and bottles that have special QR codes printed on them. Once the code has been scanned, you'll gain access to three Xbox-themed interactive challenges, and completing them will unlock Xbox in-game rewards for the following titles:

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 -- Tactical Orange Calling Card and 1-Hour 2XP Level Token
• Call of Duty: Warzone -- Tactical Orange Calling Card and 1-Hour 2XP Level Token
• Diablo IV -- Citron Whirl Town Portal
• Forza Horizon 6 -- 1966 Toyota Sports 800 Fanta Edition (Can be redeemed after the game launches)
• Halo: Campaign Evolved -- Master Chief Fantastic Spartan Armor (Can be redeemed after the game launches)
• World of Warcraft -- Fantastical Goblin Wave-shredder Mount and more WoW rewards

Several other prizes like Xbox Series S consoles, ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, Xbox wireless controllers, and Xbox Game Pass subscriptions will also be given away, and Fanta is introducing a brand-new special-edition flavor, called Fanta Crimson. Xbox and Fanta's partnership will continue through May with an interactive experience inspired by Diablo's world of Sanctuary, and the prizes for facing off against the Lord of Hatred, Mephisto, include a trip to BlizzCon, Xbox hardware, and downloadable game codes.

The last couple of months have been a busy time for Xbox following the departure of Phil Spencer, with his role as Microsoft Gaming CEO being filled by Asha Sharma. Developer Direct and Partner Preview livestreams have already been held, and the annual Xbox Games Showcase will once again be held in June. Following the broadcast, Xbox will host a deep dive on Gears of War: E-Day, shedding more light on the game since it was first announced in 2024.

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Mario Kart World's newest update just added a chaotic battle mode and made some changes to a couple of items that already have players celebrating.

The Ver. 1.6.0 patch of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch game includes Bob-omb Blast, a battle mode first introduced to the series in Mario Kart: Double Dash for GameCube. It's similar to the standard Balloon Battle mode, where you score points by hitting other players with items, except that players can only use Bob-ombs--and they can carry up to 10 at a time. Expect pandemonium on the battlefield.

Bob-omb Blast has come to #MarioKartWorld on #NintendoSwitch2! Use nothing but Bob-ombs to burst the balloons of your rivals, racking up points along the way. Score the most points to win in this returning battle mode! pic.twitter.com/HF5q9pvCOh

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 31, 2026

Earlier this month, fans spotted a Bob-omb icon in an image shared by Nintendo, leading many to believe that the company had accidentally let slip that the mode was on its way. Bob-omb Blast joins Balloon Battle and Coin Runners as one of three battle modes in World--fingers crossed that Nintendo will add Shine Thief from Double Dash and Renegade Roundup from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe down the line.

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Weapons and Barbarian director Zach Cregger has further teased his upcoming Resident Evil movie, saying he's making a movie that's unlike anything he's ever seen. He also addressed how he expects there to be fan blowback for what he's doing with the Resident Evil franchise.

"I love the idea of being pitted against a world that is hellbent on annihilating you," Cregger told The New York Times. "It just feels fun and I haven't seen a movie that offers that sort of experience."

He went on to say that if his movie deviates from popular Resident Evil lore, he would expect that some part of the fandom to "crucify" him.

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Production on the third season of HBO's The Last of Us series is now underway, and videos and images from the set have emerged, showing the characters Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) and Lev (Kyriana Kratter).

Filming is taking place in Vancouver, and with some shoots taking place in public places, people took out their phones and starting filming the production. In this video, we see Abby walking across the top of a building, holding a long rifle, surrounded by production crew. Lev can be seen as well, wielding a bow and arrow. Close-up images of Abby and Lev were also snapped from the set.

As in the game, Lev will be depicted in the TV as a 13-year-old transgender boy. Kratter, who is 15 and played breakout character KB in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, is understood to be cisgender. This has prompted discussion and debate.

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Zero Parades: For Dead Spies--a spiritual succesor to Disco Elysium from that game's studio, ZA/UM--is arriving sooner than you might have expected. GameSpot can exclusively reveal that Zero Parades launches on May 21, initially as a PC exclusive.

At launch, Zero Parades will feature full English voice acting as well as text localization for English, Russian, Spanish (Latin America), Simplified Chinese, and German, with later updates also adding text localization for Traditional Chinese, French, Italian, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, and Turkish.

In a press release announcing the news, ZA/UM studio head Allen Murray emphasized that it took too long for full localizations to come to Disco Elysium.

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Perfect Blue: Steelbook Edition (4K Blu-ray)

$36 | Releases June 16

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Anime covers many genres, and if you're in the mood for psychological suspense, check out this preorder for the cult-classic thriller Perfect Blue. A stylish new steelbook edition of Satoshi Kon's landmark film releases June 16, and you can preorder the 4K Blu-ray for $36 through Gruv. It's also available at Amazon, though the price is much higher at $50. We expect Amazon's price to drop to match Gruv's ahead of launch, and preordering at Amazon means you're entitled to any price drops and don't pay until your order ships.

Perfect Blue: Steelbook Edition (4K Blu-ray) $36 | Releases June 16

The Perfect Blue Steelbook Edition 4K Blu-ray is a complete 4K restoration of the original film. It includes both the English dub and the original Japanese voice track with English subtitles. The 4K disc comes with a standard Blu-ray copy of the film. Special features include a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the "Angel of Your Heart" music video, cast and crew interviews, several trailers, and almost two hours of lectures by Kon discussing the film's themes.

Perfect Blue Collector's Edition Bonus Materials

• Interviews with the cast and crew
• Angel of Your Heart Recording Session
• Theatrical trailers and TV spots
• Director Satoshi Kon's lectures
• Perfect Blue promotional video

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Perfect Blue was Kon's directorial debut and was first released in 1997. Set in the cutthroat world of Japan's entertainment industry, the film follows pop idol Mima Kirigoe and her efforts to break into acting. Under pressure from work, obsessive fans, stalkers, and gruesome murders around her, Kirigoe finds herself caught in a nightmare as her reality begins to crack. Considered one of the best anime films of all time, Kon followed it with the influential Millennium Actress, Tokyo Godfather, and Paprika, but his career was cut short by his death in 2010.

A Perfect Blue 4K Collector's Edition was released in December 2025. Amazon still has it in stock for $66.84 (was $100). While it is pricier than the steelbook edition, it includes all the same bonus materials plus extras like a 128-page art book, 10 art cards, a poster, and a slipcase cover with alternate art.

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The First Berserker: Khazan has been out for one year now, and to mark the occasion, developer Neople has shared some in-game statistics, thanked players in a heartfelt statement, and offered an anniversary loot haul.

Creative director Junho Lee shared his thoughts in a note to the community, stating that the game's release "feels like just yesterday." He also notes, "I poured my heart into making Khazan, telling myself that this would be the game I stake my entire career on." Despite feeling like he had given "every last ounce of energy" to the game's development, Lee says that the player engagement and feedback have spurred him on to "create something even better."

To that end, Khazan's story is far from over. "We're pouring ourselves into it with genuine excitement, truly hoping from the bottom of our hearts that you'll love what's to come," Lee added. To thank players, developer Neople has granted everyone a first anniversary armor and weapon set. Everyone who has purchased the game, even if you haven't logged in yet, will receive the Immortal Fury set.

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In Pokemon Pokopia, you're not only tasked with building habitats for Pokemon, but sometimes you'll be requested to provide them with specific food items. Cooking up some recipes can also be beneficial to you and power up Ditto's moves. In this guide, we'll explain all of the different food items and recipes found in Pokopia, as well as how to cook them and the benefits they provide.

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• How to unlock cooking in Pokopia

How to unlock cooking in Pokopia

You unlock the ability to cook after you reach the Great rank in your Pokedex and open the gate to Rocky Ridges. From there, you'll need to start the main questline for Rocky Ridges and meet Chef Dente.

Chef Dente will explain the basics in a tutorial for cutting leaves for a salad and baking bread in an oven. There are some more complex recipes the Pokemon will request from you, but don't worry, we'll guide you through cooking each one.

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A Grand Theft Auto 4 devkit for the Xbox 360 was sold out of the boot of a car over the weekend, according to a report from Kotaku. Even crazier? It contains the remains of the game's abandoned Zombies mode.

"I go to car boot sales quite often, partly to get stuff to resell and partly to get stuff for my personal collection," the buyer, known only as Jan, explained. "When doing my rounds, I saw what I immediately recognised as a Phat Xbox 360, with what I first thought looked like a 'tumour' sticking out of it, later turning out to be the Sidecar.”

The Sidecar is an extra bit of hardware attached to Xbox 360 devkits, though Jan assumed it was just a modded console. The truth didn't hit until he picked it up and noticed the Rockstar North sticker on the side of the devkit. Jan lives in Edinburgh, home of Rockstar North, so the devkit's appearance at the sale isn't entirely inexplicable.

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Blizzard has teamed up with Lodge to create a cast iron skillet themed around World of Warcraft, and it comes with an in-game pet.

The 10.25-inch, 5.66-pound skillet features the World of Warcraft logo on the bottom, and like other Lodge cast iron skillets, it comes pre-seasoned. The skillet costs $37, which is a premium over the same generic 10.25-inch skillet that sells for $30 (but you can regularly get it for less if you look around for a deal).

Everyone who buys the WoW skillet also gets the Cinder Kitten companion pet for use in the MMO. The pet sells for $10 separately, so if you want this skillet and the pet, it's a good deal.

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