Daily Game News Digest - 2026-04-12

This just in from www.gameinformer.com.

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - April 10

Author: Kyle Hilliard

The article highlights four games worth checking out this weekend: the free-to-play competitive-focused **Pokémon Champions**, the music-themed turn-based RPG **People of Note**, the early-access 3D roguelite **Morbid Metal** with its shapeshifting melee combat, and the GTA-style open-world title **Samson**, which blends debt-paying missions with a gritty city setting. Each game receives a brief assessment of its strengths and current shortcomings, offering readers a quick guide to what to play (and what to watch for) over the weekend.

Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/opinion/2026/04/10/the-video-games-you-should-play-this-weekend-april-10

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This just in from www.gamerant.com.

Borderlands Mobile Trick Gets You Infinite XP and Loot

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A player has uncovered an in-game exploit in the newly released Borderlands Mobile (launched on the Apple App Store on April 9) that dramatically boosts XP gains and loot drops, effectively granting infinite progression rewards. The mobile title, a limited-time release lacking multiplayer features, may have the exploit patched before a full version is launched, especially if 2K plans to add online play.

Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/borderlands-mobile-infinite-xp-loot/

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This just in from www.polygon.com.

Magic's new Welcome Decks include a Monster Hunter card that was previously canceled

Author: Lloyd Coombes

Magic's latest Welcome Decks for *Magic: The Gathering* feature a Monster Hunter crossover card that had been announced earlier but was scrapped due to licensing complications. The card, now included as a limited-time Secret Lair insert, marks the first time the previously canceled artwork has been released to players. The move highlights both the popularity and the occasional controversy surrounding Secret Lair's frequent pop-culture collaborations.

Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/monster-hunter-secret-lair-drakuseth-strixhaven/

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www.ign.com takes a closer look at the latest development.

Euphoria Returns for Season 3 - Here's When You Can Watch New Episodes

Author: Blythe Dujardin

Euphoria's third season will debut on HBO Max with eight episodes airing weekly on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET, beginning April 12 and concluding May 31, 2026. The new season jumps five years forward, following the main characters into early adulthood and featuring storylines such as Cassie and Nate's engagement and Rue's fallout, while also marking the final performances of Angus Cloud and Eric Dane.

Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/euphoria-season-3-episode-release-schedule