Ahead of the fifth and final season of “The Boys” premiering on Prime Video Wednesday, Sony Pictures Consumer Products has unveiled an expansive global licensing initiative tied to the satirical superhero television series, including an upcoming “Call of Duty: Mobile” collaboration.
Launching in the summer, the in-game integration will feature three playable characters from “The Boys,” themed bundles and rewards and show-inspired weapons and content.
While a high-profile collab, the “Call of Duty” crossover isn’t “The Boys” IP’s first foray into video games. Last month, Sony launched VR title “The Boys: Trigger Warning,” and the Amazon show has previously teamed up with “Mortal Kombat 1” for DLC featuring the character Homelander.“’The Boys’ has become a fearless cultural force, known for pushing boundaries and redefining the superhero genre,” said Jamie Stevens, EVP, Worldwide Consumer Products, Sony Pictures Entertainment. “For the final season, we focused on partnering with brands that authentically align with the series’ bold tone and devoted fan base, creating products and experiences that extend the world of Vought and our fan-favorite vigilantes, ‘The Boys,’ in ways that feel immersive, unexpected and globally resonant.”
See more gaming news from this week in the roundup below.
Gameloft is expanding its publishing lineup with “Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next!,” a new arcade-style sports title set to launch May 28 on consoles and PC.
Developed by Old Skull Games in partnership with Nickelodeon, the game reimagines the original mobile title for a broader gaming audience, with enhanced mechanics and refined controls tailored for platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC.
Designed as a “couch co-op” experience, the game emphasizes local multiplayer, allowing players to compete in fast-paced matches and arcade-style challenges. Multiple modes aim to encourage social play, with intuitive, pick-up-and-play controls geared toward players of all ages.
The roster features 15 Nickelodeon characters drawn from across the brand’s franchises, including SpongeBob SquarePants from “SpongeBob SquarePants,” CatDog from “CatDog” and Aang from “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” Each character comes with unique abilities and customizable outfits, adding variation to gameplay.
“Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next! is a major step forward for the franchise,” said Gameloft chief sales officer Guilherme Lachaut. “In close collaboration with Old Skull Games, we helped shape a richer version of the game for console and PC players worldwide, with more robust gameplay and a strong focus on playing together.”
Pre-orders for the title are now live across major platforms ahead of its late May release.
A new video game based on the hit kids franchise “PAW Patrol” is headed to consoles and PC this summer.
Publisher Outright Games, in collaboration with Nickelodeon, has announced “PAW Patrol: Dino World,” a story-driven adventure launching July 31 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Set on Dino Island, the prehistoric setting introduced in recent seasons of the series, the game allows players to control fan-favorite pups including Chase, Marshall and Skye as they complete rescue missions and assist dinosaurs in need. Each character brings unique abilities to gameplay, from Chase’s gadget-based interactions to Skye’s aerial exploration and Marshall’s water cannon mechanics.
Designed with younger players in mind, the game emphasizes accessible controls, light puzzle-solving and exploration, with optional co-operative play for up to two players. Users can switch between characters and traverse the island on foot or in signature vehicles.
The title ties into the expanding “PAW Patrol” universe, arriving ahead of the upcoming feature film “PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie,” which is set to debut in theaters Aug. 7.
Game designer Richie Branson and All For America have partnered up to create “Tax Evaders,” a new web-based game which aims to blend “retro arcade game play with sharp social commentary.”Inspired by Space Invaders, the 8-bit experience allows players to take on the personas of Donald Trump, JD Vance, Mike Johnson and John Thume as they’re tasked with destroying healthcare, education, housing, and food access, while “revealing the real-world consequences behind those actions and shedding light on economic inequality in the U.S”.According to the creators, the game is meant to inspire curiosity and direct voters to visit JoinAllForOne.com as a place where people can engage in productive conversation.
Disney Dreamlight Valley’s latest free update, “Whispers of the Wind,” will be available on all platforms on April 8. The new update features Pocahontas from Disney’s animated film of the same name, a new Grand Exhibition from Olaf, an “Elements of Nature” Star Path alongside a new Star Path Vault Rewards feature, and new items in Scrooge’s Store.Pocahontas will arrive with her very own Yehakin and help unravel the mystery behind a strange phenomenon affecting the Moon and the tides around the Valley. Players can complete her unique friendship quests to unlock goodies like her signature clothing set and the new Meeko companion. Olaf’s Grand Exhibition will feature three distinct displays: a central Diorama to showcase major storyline achievements, an Aquarium to host all aquatic creatures and Gems, and a Habitat to care for all companions and collectable Biome food.The new Star Path includes decorative items, the Hermit Garden Turtle companion, a Flower Crown Nala Dream Style, and more. Past rewards can now be obtained with the new Star Path Vault Rewards feature as players complete routine duties. A new quality-of-life update also went live, alongside Scrooge’s Store, which is getting a new shipment of brand-new clothing and decoration items.
Annapurna Interactive has launched “People of Note,” a new RPG musical game available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC.
In “People of Note,” gamers will play as the young pop singer Cadence. “After being shut out of the noteworthy song contest, Cadence realizes that her solo act might not be enough for the judges,” reads the official logline. “As she travels across Note to the Rock City of Durandis, the EDM City of Lumina and more, Cadence fills out her band with eclectic and powerful musicians from lands afar.”
Players will be able to switch battle track genres and create mashups, play puzzles and explore dungeon adventuring mechanics. The game retails for $24.99.
Ilkka Paananen, the CEO and co-founder of Supercell, will be honored with the BAFTA Fellowship at the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards, the organization’s highest accolade recognizing outstanding contributions to the screen arts.
The Fellowship will be presented on April 17 at London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall as part of the London Games Festival, with the ceremony streamed on BAFTA’s Twitch and YouTube channels.
Paananen is widely credited with shaping the modern mobile gaming landscape through Supercell, the studio behind global hits including “Clash of Clans,” “Clash Royale,” “Hay Day” and “Brawl Stars.” Since co-founding the company in 2010, he has championed a “small team” development philosophy that emphasizes creative independence, collaboration and long-term innovation.
“Receiving the BAFTA Fellowship is an incredible honour,” Paananen said in a statement. “Looking at the names of previous Fellows, I see so many of my personal heroes… This award truly belongs to each and every one of [the developers].”
Jane Millichip, CEO of BAFTA, praised Paananen as “a visionary leader in games,” citing his commitment to fostering talent and advancing creative collaboration across the industry.
Beyond Supercell, Paananen has supported emerging developers through his investment and mentorship work, as well as philanthropic initiatives focused on youth well-being and education.
Previous BAFTA Fellows in games include Hideo Kojima, Tim Schafer and John Carmack.
“Call of Duty: Black Ops 7” now supports Cephable, a platform that enables players to control games using alternative inputs such as voice commands, face expressions or head movement, and customized buttons.The new integration aims to help more people experience “Call of Duty,” especially players with limited mobility or those who may require more than a traditional controller or keyboard and mouse setup.Cephable inputs will be processed the same way as controller or mouse and keyboard inputs, but may include differences in latency compared to traditional inputs and are not designed for competitive play.Players can download the Cephable companion app on their PC or mobile device and link it to their “Call of Duty” account to map their preferred inputs and start playing.The integration was implemented and tested in collaboration with Treyarch, Beenox, and the Ricochet Anti-Cheat team in preparation for potential future expansion to new modes.
“Warhammer Survivors” will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, and Steam later this year.
The fast-paced roguelite survivors game allows players to act as characters from “Warhammer 40,000” and “Warhammer: Age of Sigmar,” collect and evolve iconic weapons and destroy endless swarms of enemies.The game now includes the new playable characters of Chaplain Fo’Baran of the Salamanders Space Marine Chapter; Knight-Commander Pask, a Tank-ace and the largest Warhammer Survivors character so far; the Legend of Catachan, a feared veteran of the Catachan Jungle Fighters; Marneus Calgar, Chapter Master of the Ultramarines; and Commissar Sebastian Yarrick, the old man of Armageddon and bane to Orkoid.A cache of new weapons will also be introduced, including a D6 dice, a giant fist, the Gauntlets of Ultramar, Orbital Bombardment, and the blazing aura of the Emperor’s Wrath.New game villains include grots, Ork Boyz, Warbikers, Bomb Squigs, Ork Lootas, Big Mek with Shokk Attack Gun, and Ghazghkull Mag Uruk Thraka – Warhammer Survivors’ first Extremis Boss.
Fumi Games and PlaySide Studios have released a trailer for the new game, “Mouse: P.I. For Hire,” a black-and-white first-person shooter set for release on April 16.
“Starring the iconic Troy Baker as Private Investigator Jack Pepper, players must clear the streets of Mouseburg from crooked cops and heavily armed gangs in order to get to the bottom of the corruption, kidnapping and murder plaguing the city,” reads the official logline.
The retro-vibed game is set to feature fully hand-drawn cutscenes, weapon upgrades, collectibles and a baseball card minigame.
Pre-orders are now open on Steam and Xbox. The standard edition of the game will release digitally on April 16th across PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 for $29.99.