As they say, “in April, a thousand video games”. This month arrives with an especially intense schedule that combines highly anticipated triple-A games with independent projects that stand out for their creativity. We review, in chronological order, the most notable releases.

The ambitious Crimson Desert is an open-world video game that has ended up becoming one of the most anticipated of the year, but also a source of discussion. During the preview campaign, Pearl Abyss's new title showed an endless list of mechanics and possibilities. This catapulted it to social media and made it one of the most talked-about games of the moment. With a giant proposal and impressive graphics, but also with an infinity of unrealistic promises, the debate was served.

A butterfly that travels from Canada to Mexico to hibernate and reproduce, a whale that holds its species' record with 22,500 kilometers of travel across the oceans, or the arctic tern, a bird that -attention, spoiler- holds the longest migration in the animal kingdom. Now that spring is beginning and with it many species are on the move, we explain the main migratory routes of planetary fauna. The highways of wildlife.

Pokémon, the well-known pocket monster saga, continues to explore new paths, after venturing into some action-packed fights last OctoberAlmost coinciding with its 30th anniversary, a new Pokémon video game arrives exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 with the intention of breaking the mold. Pokopia It is not part of the main saga, but rather a spin-off This game departs from one of the franchise's historical cornerstones: combat. The new title falls within the life simulator genre, boasting a welcoming tone and more creative and intriguing gameplay—an experience designed for all ages and packaged within the Pokémon universe.

This month we highlight several major releases spanning a wide variety of genres, platforms, and age groups. At the end of the list, however, we also detail a number of expansions. ports and early access releases significant enough to warrant mentioning. To round things off, February ended with a surprise release in CatalanBut March brings us two more studies. indie Catalans.

Requiem, also known as Resident Evil 9, is the next major installment in the survival horror saga from Japanese company Capcom, also known for other great series such as Monster Hunter,Street Fighter or Dragon's Dogma. This new title coincides with the franchise's 30th anniversary, which began with the development of Resident Evil (1996) for the original PlayStation. The saga has endured and matured to become one of the genre's greatest benchmarks, as they have taken risks with new mechanics and have sought to adapt to the times.

3Cat doubles down on video games in Catalan with the release of a title for all current platforms: it's Manairons, a three-dimensional action and platformer game that brings these fantastic beings from popular culture to life. The project was carried out alongside JanduSoft, a Barcelona-based studio with extensive experience that, in addition to developing, also publishes video games. Founded in 2011 by José Antonio Andujar, the studio has dozens of published titles, some with international recognition.

According to the OECD and Cornell University, for every 100-word text or each conversation with between 10 and 40 prompts (Instructions), up to 0.5 liters of fresh water are consumed, or the equivalent of 14 LED bulbs turned on for one hour.

Vladimir Putin's Russian expansionism and Donald Trump's threat to abandon Europe in the face of new geopolitical challenges have triggered a surge in defense spending by European states. US demands on NATO have forced allies to allocate more resources to security, and, simultaneously, the European Union has launched an unprecedented plan to rapidly rearm the continent.

The easiest way to represent our planet is as it is: with a globe—a sphere. But things get complicated when we need to represent it on a flat surface—a sheet of paper or a screen—to create what we know as a map. The answer to "Which is the most accurate map of the world?" or "Which world map is most similar to reality?" is confusing: all of them or none. Any cartographic projection of our planet is a simulation, a tool for a specific purpose.

2025 has been a year full of great video gamesBut 2026 is already shaping up to be a great year if we take a look at what we know is coming. Some dates are already confirmed; others have been delayed and are now expected in the coming months. There are also titles announced with very little information released, but they all have in common that they have generated a lot of excitement among millions of players worldwide. Let's review the most anticipated video games of this year.

Where do they live?

The boats that fish for red shrimp are the ones that go the furthest and return to port the latest, because they have to go very far out to cast their trawls and catch them. They are fished throughout the Mediterranean, although in recent years it has been said that, due to ocean currents and climate change, they might have spread to other seas. However, the red shrimp has only one homeland: the Mediterranean.

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The video game industry is unstoppable in terms of the number of titles released, but unfortunately, this growth is not guaranteed at the business level, with layoffs and closures becoming commonplace. Nevertheless, 2025 was a spectacular year, with a significant number of video games standing out for their quality. This list includes major productions, but also independent titles that have garnered attention and international acclaim.

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After decades of history and having become one of Nintendo's most influential sagas, Metroid It's back in full force with Metroid Prime 4: BeyondThe release comes after a long and complex development process, having been announced at the now-defunct E3 2017 trade show. During this time, the title has undergone various internal redesigns and processes, showing very little sign of life; a prolonged silence that has also fostered a certain anticipation for its launch.

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A new edition of SAGA, an event promoted by Plataforma per la Llengua and supported by the Generalitat de Catalunya, has begun. After exceeding 8,000 attendees... last yearThe event returns to La Farga in L'Hospitalet, but expands its reach to occupy the entire 8,000 square meters of the exhibition space, aiming to offer a wider variety of activities and accommodate a larger audience. During the three days of SAGA, there will be nearly seventy exhibitors, including studios, training centers, associations, and clubs. New activities have been added, and some exhibitors have increased their space compared to previous editions. SAGA 2025 returned today, Friday, with tickets sold out. It is geared towards a more professional audience and, above all, students, as the event also expands its educational offerings and features informative talks about video games. Over the weekend, the fair kicks off with official competitions and also opens its doors to a more family-oriented audience, with a diverse program full of recreational and educational activities. In short, the event aims to establish itself "as a benchmark for Catalan-speaking communities connected to video games," according to the organizers.

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The first edition of BCN Game FestThe event, organized by the IndieDevDay team, was a resounding success. Attendance grew to over 17,000, and the event showcased the community's international expansion with the participation of numerous studios from abroad. On the business side, more than 1,200 business meetings took place, and up to 40 events were held. publishersBoth local and international attendees were able to interact with the 180 independent studios present at the fair.

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The video game was published four decades ago. Super Mario Bros. and that players share games and adventures with the well-known character.

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After almost three decades of experience, Pokémon continues to reinvent itself without losing its essence. Since the arrival of the first games for Game Boy in 1996, the saga has evolved with new regions and ways to play, but always maintaining the same premise: capture, train, and battle pocket monsters. Beyond the countless spin-offs Existing Pokémon titles, Game Freak and Nintendo opened a new line within the world's most valuable multimedia franchise with Pokémon Legends: Arceus (2022). The series Legends It opts for a more open and narrative adventure, in addition to adding innovative mechanics that break away from the main titles. Three years afterArceus And with the first rumors of a new generation of Pokémon leaked on the Internet, it arrives Pokémon Legends: ZA with a fresh proposal.

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It has been five years since the publication of Ghost of Tsushima, a title that consolidated Sucker Punch as one of the major labels of the current PlayStation Studios conglomerate. The story of Jin Sakai in his fight to defend the island of Tsushima from the Mongol invasion captivated the hearts of players around the world and has already sold over thirteen million units. The creators of other relevant series such as Sly Cooper either Infamous They have decided to make a sequel to the title but conceiving the saga Ghost as an anthology series. That's why the new Ghost of Yōtei changes time and space with respect to its predecessor, while also having a new protagonist.

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Spain's most attended video game industry fair, IndieDevDay, is evolving and becoming the new BCN Game Fest. The event is consolidating its position as a benchmark in the sector, with greater projection and international presence. "The fair is no longer just a local meeting point; it's the new benchmark in southern Europe," states the organizers. The eighth edition, the most ambitious to date, expects to attract more than 17,000 attendees over the three days. The formula of dedicating Friday exclusively to professionals and students is repeated, while the general public has access throughout the weekend.

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