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Baldur’s Gate 3. GameInformer reports that Patch 8 went live on April 17th. The final patch for the game includes crossplay between consoles, Mac, and PC, photo mode, and a new subclass for every class in the game: College of Glamour, Path of Giants, Death Domain, Circle of Stars, Oath of the Crown, Arcane Archer, Drunken Master, Swarmkeeper, Swashbuckler, Shadow Magic, Hexblade, and Bladesinging.

Dreadmoor. IGN reports that Polish developer Dream Dock Games has announced a first-person fishing/apocalyptic horror game that is heavily inspired by Dredge. It is currently available to wishlist on Steam.

Greater Than Games. The makers of Sentinels of the Multiverse and Spirit Island have drastically reduced their workforce and canceled all new projects due to tariffs. More info to come regarding existing Kickstarter projects.

Legend of Zelda. GameInformer reports that the Switch 2 Edition of Breath of the Wild will not include the Expansion Pass DLC. Meanwhile, IGN reports that both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will have a randomized daily bonus through the companion app. Bonuses include meal effects, health and stamina recovery, and equipment repairs.

PlayStation. GameInformer reports that Sony has increased the price of the PS5 in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, and Africa.

Star Wars Zero Company. GameInformer reports that Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment are developing a turn-based tactical Star Wars game. More details will be unveiled at Star Wars Celebration on Saturday, though it will launch on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Switch 2. Nintendo announced on their website that retail preorders for the Switch 2 will open in the US on April 24th. The console’s price will remain unchanged for now, though the price for accessories will go up $5-10 due to tariffs.

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Jeremy Crawford. ScreenRant reports that D&D’s Lead Rules Designer will be retiring this month.

Lorcana. Ravensburger announced that Hiram Flaversham and Fortisphere are banned from Organized Constructed Play, marking the first bans in the game since Bucky’s errata. The bans are effective immediately.

Piranha Plant Camera. NintendoLife reports that the Hori Piranha Plant Camera will only offer up to 480p resolution, while the official Switch 2 camera offers up to 1080p.

Switch 2. Nintendo of Canada announced that preorders for Switch 2 are also delayed in Canada, while The Verge reports that, according to Doug Bowser, the Switch 2’s current price tag does not factor in tariffs.

Vampire Survivors. NintendoLife reports that a new SaGa-themed expansion is out now, and it’s free!

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Chris Perkins. Wizards of the Coast reports that after 28 years with the company, Lead Creative Designer and Acquisitions Incorporated DM Chris Perkins announced his retirement.

Piranha Plant Camera. The Verge reports that Hori is launching a Piranha Plant camera for the Switch 2. Technical specs are currently unavailable, but the mouth can open and close as a privacy function.

Stardew Valley. IGN reports that Wizards of the Coast issued a DMCA takedown for the popular Baldur’s Village mod, then later apologized and claimed the takedown request was issued mistakenly. Of note, Larian CEO Swen Vincke is a fan and supporter of the mod.

Switch 2. Nintendo showcased another Nintendo Direct this week. This time, it focused on the Switch 2 and games launching on it.

Tariffs. IGN reports that due to market instability and tariffs, Nintendo has delayed preorders of the Switch 2 in the US. No date has been given yet for when it’s rescheduled, and the US may see a price hike as well.

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Game Informer. Game Informer has returned, with a letter from the editor that Gunzilla Games has secured the rights to the magazine from GameStop and reopened it as an independent company, with its entire staff returning.

Monster Hunter Wilds. Capcom revealed a content update trailer showing a new endgame hub, Mizutsune, Arc-Tempered Rey Dau, and Zoh Shia for Content Update 1, releasing next week. Content Update 2 will release this summer, and features Lagiacrus.

Nintendo Direct. Nintendo released a Switch-focused Direct, showcasing upcoming titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and Tomodachi Life.

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Lorcana. Polygon reports that Ravensburger has revealed the next two sets: Archazia’s Island, featuring Bolt, and Reign of Jafar.

Path of Exile 2. IGN reports that Grinding Gear Games’s sequel to its smash hit ARPG has launched in Early Access, and is receiving some tuning to its loot drop rates to make it feel less punishing.

The Game Awards. Polygon reported the list of winners. Notable titles include Astro Bot for winning Best Game, Best Game Direction, Best Action/Adventure Game, and Best Family Game (notably winning over Princess Peach Showtime, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom). Balatro won Best Mobile Game and Best Indie Game, and Frostpunk 2 defeated Unicorn Overlord for Best Strategy Game. Baldur’s Gate 3 won Best Community Support.

Witcher 4. Polygon reports that CD Projekt Red is making Cirilla the protagonist of the next title in the series.

Wyrmwood. Rascal reports that the gaming-aligned woodworking company has laid off 50% of its workers and filmed both the management discussions leading up to it and the ensuing discussions with the remaining workers.

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Civilization 7. Gamesindustry.biz reports that Firaxis has shifted its development and release strategies due to the surprising number of Civ 6 units sold on Switch.

EA. Gamesindustry.biz reports that EA has added 23 new patents to its library of free accessibility tools for developers. Patents include photosensitivity analysis plugins, intelligent personalized speech recognition, and generating expressive speech audio from text.

GOG. Ars Technica reports that per its new policy, GOG will still provide support and maintenance for games that have been delisted from its store, such as Warcraft and Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness.

Haunted Chocolatier. ConcernedApe posted a blog update regarding his next title, noting that he doesn’t always share notes when there’s progress and will not release the game into Early Access.

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Azurite Sea. Lorcana’s latest set is now available, featuring themes around pirates, inventors, aliens, and robots.

Never Stop Blowing Up. Polygon reports that Dropout’s absurd action film TTRPG based on Kids With Bikes is now available and it’s free.

Warcraft. Blizzard detailed a roadmap of upcoming content for World of Warcraft, including the Siren Isle, Undermine, a customizable car mount, Midnight, player housing, and a return of Plunderstorm. Additionally, Warcraft and Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness have been remastered and are available in a bundle with Warcraft 3: Reforged, which also received a big overhaul.

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Activision Blizzard. Gamesindustry.biz reports that QA staff at Activision Blizzard’s Eden Prairie, Minnesota office walked out in protest against the firm’s return-to-office mandate.

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete. Nintendo Life reports that the mobile title is getting a pay-to-play offline version when the current online version shuts down. The Complete version costs $10 through 1/31/25, after which it will cost $20.

Nintendo Music. Nintendo Life reports that Nintendo has released a music streaming app for mobile devices.

World of Warcraft. Polygon reports that Warcraft’s next content patch will feature the Siren Isle, a pirate/naga-themed island reminiscent of the Forbidden Reach.

Xenoblade Chronicles X. IGN reports that the spinoff Xenoblade title from the Wii U era will get a definitive edition for Switch in March.

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