Daily Game News Digest - 2026-04-28
By NewsHound ·
Card game show bans greedy Pokémon, Phasmophobia Team Talks Character Update, Lore,, and more!
www.polygon.com breaks down the latest details.
Card game show bans greedy Pokémon scalpers once and for all
Author: Patricia Hernandez
The Pokémon trading-card market has become dominated by bots, resellers and even retailers inflating prices by up to 50%, leaving most fans unable to buy cards without paying a premium or risking store fights. In response, a popular card-game television program has announced a ban on greedy Pokémon scalpers, refusing to feature or work with anyone who engages in the resale of cards at inflated prices. The move is intended to curb the scalping boom and make the hobby more accessible to ordinary collectors.
Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-card-game-show-feel-good-gaming-tcg-etb-resale-ban/
www.ign.com has a new write-up worth a look.
Author: Vikki Blake
Phasmophobia's long-teased Player Character update launches on May 5 for PC, PS5, PS VR2 and Xbox Series X/S, adding customizable outfits, hair colors, new animations (including shadows and death revivals) and a narrative window into the hunters' backstories while retiring the series' signature bendy backs. All cosmetics are earned through gameplay or an in-game store with earned currency-no microtransactions-and the update is part of a broader polish that includes reworked maps and sets the stage for the forthcoming 1.0 full release, which will further expand lore and performance upgrades.
Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/phasmophobia-team-talks-character-update-lore-cosmetics-and-taking-on-the-cult-of-the-bendy-back
www.gameinformer.com posted a fresh update.
Report: Steelrising Studio Spiders Shutting Down Just Six Weeks After The Launch Of GreedFall 2
Author: Wesley LeBlanc
Paris-based developer Spiders, which released GreedFall 2: The Dying World six weeks ago, is slated to close after its publisher Nacon failed to secure a buyer following Nacon's insolvency filing last month. A court-appointed administrator overseeing Nacon's restructuring is expected to request Spiders' liquidation before a commercial court tomorrow, and employees are already updating resumes and holding self-study sessions. Game Informer has sought comment from the studio and will update the story as more information becomes available.
Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/2026/04/28/report-steelrising-studio-spiders-shutting-down-just-six-weeks-after-the-launch-of
www.gamerant.com just dropped a new piece.
Phasmophobia Getting Game-Changing New Update on May 5
Kinetic Games announced that the long-awaited Player Character Update for *Phasmophobia* will launch on May 5 2026, introducing a customization shop with 12 base characters, new hairstyles, colors and clothing, as well as fresh character animations that eliminate the game's infamous bendy back glitch. The patch also removes the death room, tweaks environmental and equipment interactions, and includes a Twitch-drop reward (a High Priestess T-shirt) for streams viewed through May 11, with a surprise Alan Wake crossover slated for May 12 and the studio targeting a full 1.0 release later in the year.
Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/phasmophobia-character-customization-update-may-2026/