Latest Gaming News

📅April 11, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Major gaming sales milestones for Crimson Desert, Marathon, and Death Stranding 2 dominate; Roblox tops playtime charts, Fortnite OG event today, new trailers announced.
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Roblox Overtakes Fortnite as Most-Played Game by Playtime

Roblox became the most-played franchise by playtime, up 52% YoY, surpassing Fortnite (-29% YoY) and Call of Duty (-33% YoY).Source 1 This shift highlights Roblox's growing dominance in gaming engagement.Source 1

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Crimson Desert Sells Over 4 Million Copies in 13 Days

Pearl Abyss's Crimson Desert has sold more than 4 million copies since launch, leading to full stock recovery from pre-release dip.Source 1 The game's rapid success underscores strong market demand for action RPGs.Source 1

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Bungie's Marathon Reaches 1.2 Million Sales in Three Weeks

Marathon sold 1.2 million copies post-launch: 800k on Steam, 217k on PS5, 133k on Xbox, generating $55 million revenue.Source 1 A Forbes source confirmed the figures' accuracy.Source 1

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Death Stranding 2 Hits 2 Million Copies Sold

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach reached 2 million sales, with 1.6M on PS5 and 425k on Steam, exceeding $150 million revenue.Source 1 The March 2026 PC release boosted console sales.Source 1

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Cairn Climbing Simulator Sells 500,000 Copies in Two Months

The Game Bakers' Cairn has sold over 500,000 copies shortly after launch.Source 1 Developers announced the milestone, reflecting positive reception for the unique climbing sim.Source 1

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MENACE Crosses 250,000 Copies in Early Access

Overhype Studios' MENACE surpassed 250,000 sales in Early Access, available on Game Pass from day one, expanding its audience.Source 1 This marks strong early performance for the title.Source 1

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Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Nears Early Access with 1.8M Wishlists

The game enters Early Access on April 30 with around 1.8 million Steam wishlists per Gamalytic.Source 1 High anticipation signals potential blockbuster status.Source 1

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Fortnite OG Mini Event Launches Today April 11

Epic Games teases a Fortnite OG Mini Event starting 3 PM ET (12 PM PDT, 8 PM BST), sparking community speculation.Source 4 Data miners HYPEX and ShiinaBR confirmed timings ahead of Power Hour.Source 4

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MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Amasses 1.4 Million Wishlists

Fumi Games' MOUSE: P.I. For Hire has over 1.4 million wishlists across platforms, shared by developers.Source 1 This wishlist count indicates massive pre-launch hype.Source 1

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Sandbox VR Surpasses $300 Million Cumulative Revenue

Sandbox VR hit $300 million revenue, available at 80 global locations with 5 million visitors and 150,000 monthly players.Source 1 Growth reflects rising VR arcade popularity.Source 1

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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Announced for 40th Anniversary

New Castlevania trailer reveals gameplay and story for PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC release in 2026, celebrating the series' 40th anniversary.Source 5 The title promises intense action with bloody combat.Source 5

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Alkahest Fantasy Melee Game Trailer Drops

Alkahest announcement trailer showcases powerful melee combat, atmospheric graphics for PS5, Xbox Series, PC.Source 5 No release date yet, but trailer generates excitement.Source 5