Daily Game News Digest - 2026-04-01

www.gamerant.com has a new write-up worth a look.

Hasbro Reveals New Figure Based on *That* Scene from Deadpool & Wolverine [EXCLUSIVE]

Hasbro is adding a new 6-inch Marvel Legends Wolverine figure to its Deadpool & Wolverine line, modeled after the shirtless Logan seen in the film's climax. The figure-featuring five accessories, four interchangeable hands and a rugged-style window box-will retail for $27.99, with Target-exclusive pre-orders opening on April 1, 2026 (1 p.m. ET) and a slated release in July 2026.

Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/deadpoo-and-wolverine-figures-marvel-legends-exclusive-line/

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www.gameinformer.com has a new write-up worth a look.

Game Infarcer: Xbox Project Helix Patent Reveals Potential DNA Splicing Technology: 'Now You Are An Xbox'

Author: Darth Clark

A recently discovered Microsoft patent for the upcoming Project Helix console describes an AI-driven system that would use a controller-based finger prick to verify a Game Pass subscription and then inject synthetic polynucleotides intended to splice the user's DNA so they physically become an Xbox console. The filing, which the article treats as a satirical exaggeration, includes mock statements from Microsoft and references to internal leadership changes, but no credible evidence that such DNA-splicing technology is being pursued.

Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/parody/2026/04/01/game-infarcer-xbox-project-helix-patent-reveals-potential-dna-splicing-technology

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www.polygon.com has a new write-up worth a look.

Raccoin, the coin-pusher roguelike, sold 100K copies in just 24 hours

Author: Jen Glennon

Raccoin, a coin-pushing roguelike builder that blends number-go-up mechanics with special coins and items, launched on Steam on March 31. Within its first 24 hours the game sold roughly 100,000 copies, marking a strong debut for the genre-bending title. Fans of similar games such as Balatro have taken notice of its rapid sales success.

Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/raccoin-steam-sales/

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www.ign.com breaks down the latest details.

Crimson Desert Estimated to Have Made Over $200 Million Already - and PS5 Is a Big Contributor

Author: Wesley Yin-Poole

Official figures show Crimson Desert sold 4 million copies in under two weeks, and analyst Rhys Elliott estimates the game has generated about $200 million in revenue across PC, PS5 and Xbox, with roughly $75 million coming from PS5 sales alone. The title cost Pearl Abyss around 200 billion won (≈$133 million) to develop, and while the company does not retain the full amount due to platform fees, the strong launch suggests the game is on track to surpass 5 million units sold and become increasingly profitable.

Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/crimson-desert-estimated-to-have-made-over-200-million-already-and-ps5-is-a-big-contributor