Fairplay Studios’ Nightmare Circus is a cute-yet-creepy action adventure where you use puppet strings to fight, explore, and escape a twisted world. Shown during a Southeast Asian Xbox developer session, the game is still early in development but is a promising title to keep an eye on.

A haunting 2D Soulslike with striking hand-drawn visuals, Vapor World: Over the Mind blends precise, parry-based combat with a grim steampunk world. Developed by Korea’s ALIVE Inc., the game stood out in Xbox’s Southeast Asia showcase and is heading to Steam Early Access soon.

Hogwarts Legacy leads April’s PS Plus update with two day-one launches—Blue Prince and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage – Tape 2.

Nintendo’s new GameCube controller for the Switch 2 won’t work with regular Switch 2 games — it's locked to the upcoming GameCube Classics collection. While previous retro controllers can be used on Switch games with limitations, this one’s limited will likely frustrate fans. Here's what we know so far.

Kriegsfront Tactics is a new mecha strategy game from the makers of Coffee Talk, inspired by classics like Front Mission and XCOM. Set in an alternate 1970s Southeast Asia, it blends tactical mech combat, mental state mechanics, and bullet-based accuracy. A playable demo is available now on Steam.

Blizzard has updated the Diablo IV 2025 roadmap with new content and quality-of-life features, including Belial’s return, revamped Nightmare Dungeons, and console keyboard support. Season 8 kicks off on April 29—here are the global launch times and what to expect next.

Agni: Village of Calamity is an Indonesian survival horror game that channels the spirit of Silent Hill and Resident Evil. From cinematic fixed camera angles to a terrifying unkillable stalker, this title highlighted by ID@Xbox is shaping up to be a chilling standout from Southeast Asia.

13Z: The Zodiac Trials is a stylish roguelike from Singapore’s Mixed Realms, featuring fast-paced hack-and-slash action with co-op chaos and expressive gameplay. We got a closer look during an Xbox developer session spotlighting Southeast Asian indie talent.

NetEase has revealed season 2 of their hit online team-based hero game Marvel Rivals. The new season will go live on April 11 and is themed all around the Hellfire Gala. New Hero Emma Frost will be available at the start of the new season while Ultron will be joining the game soon after.

Nintendo Switch 2 Game Key Cards won’t contain full games but will require a download instead. Here’s what you need to know, including how to tell which games come with full cartridges.

FromSoftware shocked fans by revealing The Duskbloods during the Nintendo Direct for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. While it’s not Bloodborne 2, its gothic atmosphere and level design feel eerily familiar. With PvPvE gameplay and up to eight-player sessions, this could be FromSoftware’s most unique project yet. More details will be revealed in a developer diary on April 4.

The Nintendo Switch 2 launches globally on June 5, 2025, but its official Southeast Asian release—including the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia—is set for Q3 2025. Nintendo also confirmed that Nintendo Switch Online and the eShop will finally be available in these regions, bringing localized pricing and improved services.