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Tideheart Demo Dives Onto itch.io Today

Start Your Underwater Adventure in Tideheart Broken Tail Interactive has released a free playable demo for its upcoming story-driven title Tideheart on itch.io, giving players an early look at the studio’s underwater adventure. Previously known as The Azure Project, the game now carries a new name and visual identity, both crafted by co-founder and creative lead Jamie McNeill. The rebranding highlights the game’s focus on myth, mystery, and emotional storytelling set beneath the ocean’s surface.

COGconnected • Deepak ChongthamMay 26, 2026 at 10:50 PM

Lumentale: Memories of Trey Launched Today on Steam and Switch

Begin Your Journey in Lumentale: Memories of Trey LumenTale: Memories of Trey has officially launched today on PC via Steam and on Nintendo Switch, marking the arrival of a colorful new monster-collecting RPG from Beehive Studios and publisher Team17. Additionally, the team has also revealed a new trailer that you can check out right below.

COGconnected • Deepak ChongthamMay 26, 2026 at 10:41 PM

Hela: of Mice & Magic Unveiled a New Deep Dive Video

Enjoy 3 Hours of Ambience From Hela: of Mice & Magic Knights Peak and Windup Games have shared a fresh deep dive for Hela: of Mice & Magic, offering a closer look at its serene natural world and the animals that shape the experience. Set in a handcrafted landscape inspired by Northern Sweden, the game continues to build anticipation ahead of its 2026 launch across Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.

COGconnected • Deepak ChongthamMay 26, 2026 at 10:31 PM

Try One of 2026’s Best PS5 Games in New Resident Evil Requiem Demo

Play the game's early stages. Capcom swore it wouldn't put out a Resident Evil Requiem demo in the lead-up to its February 2026 launch, but now we are a few months removed from its debut, the publisher is open to the idea. A demo containing "part of the game's early stages" is now available on the PS Store. Any save data from the demo will not transfer to the main game if you buy it afterwards, so simply treat the demo as a chance to work out if the title is for you or not.

Push Square | Latest Updates • Push SquareMay 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM

PSA: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Adds Another Free Character This Week

Arle drops in. Since its arrival on the Switch and Switch 2 last year, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has continued to update the game with all sorts of DLC characters. This included the announcement of three more free characters not long ago, and now that Red and Captain Majima have been added to the game, Arle from Sega's Puyo Puyo series is dropping in. This character is out this week, and there's also a themed Festival event to celebrate.

Nintendo Life | Latest Updates • Nintendo LifeMay 26, 2026 at 9:55 PM

Russian censors target yuri VN titles on Steam

Game developer and writer ebi-hime became the recent target of Russian censors who had her games pulled from the country’s version of Steam. According to a message she received on Steam, several of the games ebi-hime has released were made inaccessible to Russian buyers.

Niche Gamer • Brandon LyttleMay 26, 2026 at 9:35 PM

With PS5 at Its Highest Ever Price, There’ll Be No Console Discounts for Days of Play

Damp squib. Days of Play has been a really positive sales window for PS5 in the past, coming right in the middle of the year, and giving Sony’s consoles a boost before Black Friday and Christmas. This year, while I anticipate there will be a decent amount of software sold through the PS Store, there’ll be no console deals at all.

Push Square | Latest Updates • Push SquareMay 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM

Capcom Releases Resident Evil Requiem Demo On Switch 2

Experience the game's early stages. Months after Resident Evil Requiem's arrival on the Switch, Capcom has now announced a demo for the latest entry in the long-running survival horror series. Once you've downloaded it from the Switch 2 eShop, you'll be able jump into the latest story starring Leon S. Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft. The demo allows you to experience the game's early stages. Unfortunately, save data can't be transferred across to the full version.

Nintendo Life | Latest Updates • Nintendo LifeMay 26, 2026 at 8:55 PM

Yelena Rider: Hells & Shells (Godot Retro FPS) — Volunteer Recruitment (Artists & Composer)

Here’s a video from the game: View TweetYelena Rider: Hells & Shells is a retro-inspired 3D FPS built in Godot, mixing PSX-style low-poly visuals, infernal punk aesthetics,

GameDev.net • Dex RavenholdMay 26, 2026 at 8:48 PM

Otome VN ‘Birushana: Winds of Fate’ Out Now on Nintendo Switch

Today, developer and publisher IDEA FACTORY announced that their latest otome visual novel title ‘Birushana: Winds of Fate’ is now available digitally and physically for Nintendo Switch.

XboxEra • Genghis HusameddinMay 26, 2026 at 8:21 PM

PS Store Days of Play Sale Live Now with 2,000+ PS5 Game Deals

RE Requiem! Ghost of Yotei! Dispatch! Sony has started rolling out its range of Days of Play discounts and deals for 2026, with the PS Store its first stop. More than 2,000 PS5, PS4 games have been put on sale, all available until 10th June 226. The sale is now live in the UK and across Europe, with the USA gaining access later in the day. Below we've highlighted some of the standout digital offers for PS5, PS4 titles on the PS Store.

Push Square | Latest Updates • Push SquareMay 26, 2026 at 8:15 PM

Cosy Dress Up ‘Cottonville’ Out Now on Xbox Consoles

This week, developer RedDeer.Games launched their cosy dress up with farming and life sim mechanics title ‘Cottonville’ on Xbox consoles. First launched on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch consoles,

XboxEra • Genghis HusameddinMay 26, 2026 at 8:13 PM

Fallout: New Vegas director’s hopes for the RPG were shaped by how little time Obsidian had to work on it: “We can’t set our sights on anything crazier than this”

16 years since its release, Fallout: New Vegas is widely considered an RPG masterpiece, but when looked at from within the context of Bethesda's notoriously tight 18-month development turnaround demand, it's even more of a monumental achievement. According to director Josh Sawyer, there was even more they wanted to do with the game but had to cut due for time.

GamesRadar+ • Jordan GerblickMay 26, 2026 at 8:10 PM

All MI6 Intel in 007 First Light and how to find them

Let the secrets unfold!

Destructoid • Arka SarkarMay 26, 2026 at 8:02 PM

Can Season 2 Turn Bungie’s Marathon Around?

Suited and looted. While it certainly hasn’t been a Concord-esque disaster by any stretch of the imagination, it would demand an extremely optimistic outlook to say Marathon has been a success. Sales have been soft on console, and even on PC – where the extraction shooter has performed best – it’s struggled to retain player numbers on par with other live service titans.

Push Square | Latest Updates • Push SquareMay 26, 2026

Acclaim Brings “Nostalgic Roguelike Action-Platformer” Kidbash To Consoles In 2027

Update: Switch 1 & 2 locked in. : Acclaim's comeback continues with the announcement Kidbash: Super Legend will be releasing "early" next year.

Nintendo Life | Latest Updates • Nintendo LifeMay 26, 2026 at 7:55 PM

‘OPUS: Prism Peak’ In Development for PlayStation 5

Over the weekend, developer SIGONO informed us that their recently released and critically acclaimed narrative photography adventure ‘OPUS: Prism Peak’ is now officially in development for PlayStation 5 consoles.

XboxEra • Genghis HusameddinMay 26, 2026 at 7:52 PM

‘The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero’ Vinyl Announced

Today, music label Streaming Arrow Records announced that they will be publishing a vinyl for developer Nihon Falcom’s hit Japanese role-playing game title ‘The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero’.

XboxEra • Genghis HusameddinMay 26, 2026 at 7:37 PM

Kidbash: Super Legend announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch

Kidbash: Super Legend is planned for release on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, Acclaim has confirmed to Nintendo Everything. The project is currently targeting an early 2027 launch window. Kidbash: Super Legend is a nostalgic roguelike action-platformer coming from Indonesian studios Authentic Remixes and Fat Raccoon. The game, which pays homage to the likes of Kirby and Mega Man,

Nintendo Everything • BrianMay 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM

007 First Light Tech Analysis Reveals Just How Far Ahead PS5 Pro Is

60fps and much better image quality on PS5 Pro. With the title now available in a very short stint of early launch access, Digital Foundry has published its 007 First Light technical deep dive, focusing first on the base PS5 and PS5 Pro. It sounds like, across the game's Performance and Quality Modes on the original system, 007 First Light is perfectly playable. However, if you're after a considerably enhanced experience, then you will want to be playing on a PS5 Pro.

Push Square | Latest Updates • Push SquareMay 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM

15 years later, the Steam dev behind a failed Minecraft killer won’t give up

Before No Man's Sky, there was Cube World. If you haven't heard of it, that's not surprising. The voxel exploration game began development back in 2011 and footage of its blocky paradise stole the internet's collective heart back in 2013. Cube World receded back into obscurity after a controversial Steam alpha in 2019. As I write this, there are a mere 19 people playing Cube World. The game is still in an unfinished alpha state and has a "mostly negative" review score on Steam.

Polygon • Patricia HernandezMay 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM

PS5 Exclusive Destruction AllStars Has Been Delisted And Is Shutting Down This Fall

Destruction AllStars, the multiplayer vehicular arena combat game, was among the PlayStation 5’s first exclusive titles, and now it’s time to bid it farewell. The game is shutting down this Fall and has already been removed from sale.

Game Informer • Marcus StewartMay 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM

One Small Season 2 Change Will Completely Change Marathon

Season 2 is turning the whole game upside down with one simple change

Kotaku • Ethan GachMay 26, 2026 at 6:26 PM

Deus Ex and Marathon actor wants to quit Twitter because he’s tired of hearing Destiny 2 diehards hate on Bungie’s new FPS: “How do you hope something fails?”

Elias Toufexis, a prolific actor known for playing Adam Jensen in the Deus Ex series, is having a hard time staying on social media site X, formerly Twitter, while doing VA work for Bungie's new FPS, Marathon.

GamesRadar+ • Jordan GerblickMay 26, 2026 at 6:08 PM

Sony Pulls The Plug On PS5’s First Live-Service Flop 5 Years Later

The PS5 launch year exclusive is the latest first party online game to get nuked

Kotaku • Ethan GachMay 26, 2026 at 5:58 PM

The first, cinematic look at Marathon season 2 paints it as the horror game it always should have been

Marathon is a horror game. Well, it should be, anyway (or I suppose in some ways it already is). The ever under-respected genre is not where Bungie's take on an extraction shooter currently sits, even if there are still qualities to be found in the likes of jump scares, a clingy, sticky tension, hints of something that went catastrophically wrong. I want more of these elements of horror, and oh lucky me, the first trailer for the game's second season looks like it will deliver on that front.

Rock, Paper, Shotgun • Oisin KuhnkeMay 26, 2026 at 5:56 PM

Review: Drop Duchy - Complete Edition (Nintendo Switch)

Finally, someone found a new application for the classic Tetris gameplay mechanics. Welcome to Drop Duchy, where everything is passed ’pon the left hand side;

Pure Nintendo • David TempleMay 26, 2026 at 5:50 PM

Platoon (NES Review)

Platoon Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System Released December,

Indie Gamer Chick • Indie Gamer ChickMay 26, 2026 at 5:40 PM

Epic Games Removes Porsche “Concept Image” That Sure Looks Like AI

This week, Epic Games published a concept-art image showing what appeared to be a Porsche vehicle dropping into Fortnite. However, it was quickly removed after players theorized it had been made with the use of generative AI. And while Epic has since offered an explanation for what happened, something still seems ... off.

GameSpot - All News • Gabe GurwinMay 26, 2026 at 5:36 PM

007 First Light PC Settings Guide

While 007 First Light is the first actually good James Bond game in quite some time, developer IO Interactive has been making well-optimized PC games for years. It’s not surprising, then, that 007 First Light runs extremely well, at least once you clear its somewhat steep system requirements.

IGN Articles • Jacqueline ThomasMay 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Sony shuts down another PS5 live-service failure

Destruction AllStars was one of the first PlayStation 5 games announced by Sony Interactive Entertainment back in 2020 at the company's "Future of Gaming" event, where the current-gen PlayStation was officially unveiled. Developed by Lucid Games, Destruction AllStars was pitched as "an action-packed sports event that pits drivers against one another in an intense competition."

Polygon • Michael McWhertorMay 26, 2026 at 5:07 PM

Warframe leads join fans mourning Destiny 2: “There is no Warframe without the legacy of Bungie games”

Warframe creative director Rebb Ford and design director Pablo Alonso joined Destiny 2 fans mourning the game following the end of development announced last week by Bungie.

GamesRadar+ • Austin WoodMay 26, 2026 at 5:07 PM

Denshattack preview: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater but with TRAINS

If David Jaumandreu is sure of one thing, it’s this: Nothing in the world beats riding high-speed rail for the first time.

Polygon • Ari NotisMay 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Uber Boss Seems Unsure About All Those Billions Spent On AI Slop

After years of telling investors and customers that AI was the future,

Kotaku • Zack ZwiezenMay 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Marathon goes full sci-fi horror in trailer for season 2, Nightfall

Everyone online is free to say a lot of critical or negative things about Bungie and its extraction shooter Marathon, but the quality of its cinematics are tough to debate.

Destructoid • Scott DuweMay 26, 2026 at 4:57 PM

River City Saga: Journey to the West getting Nintendo Switch physical release in Asia with English support, pre-orders open

River City Saga: Journey to the West is fast approaching its release date, but ahead of the launch, fans should be aware that a Nintendo Switch physical release is in the works. River City Saga: Journey to the West will be digital-only in the west. However, in Asia, Arc System Works will also be offering a physical version.

Nintendo Everything • BrianMay 26, 2026 at 4:45 PM

Steam’s New Sims Competitor Is Killing It And Fully Of Funny Bugs

Eerie access

Kotaku • Amelia ZollnerMay 26, 2026 at 4:45 PM

Yerba Buena, out today, is a Portal-esque puzzle platformer where your weapon of choice is copying and pasting physics

The problem with Portal is that Valve only made two of them. Those are some dang good puzzle games! And they're not very long. I don't necessarily need more Portal exactly per se, I just want more of that style of puzzle platforming that's equal parts physical as it is clever. Hopefully, Yerba Buena, a puzzle platformer where you can copy and paste the physics and movement of one object to another, can deliver on that front.

Rock, Paper, Shotgun • Oisin KuhnkeMay 26, 2026 at 4:41 PM

After 7 years in development, an amazing single-player FPS just hit Steam and consoles: “We were heavily inspired by titles such as Nier Automata, Metroid Prime, Destiny, Halo”

On May 21, developer Kwalee Labs released Luna Abyss on PC (Steam and Epic), PS5, and Xbox Series X, quickly racking up very positive user reviews across all platforms and reaching 80 on Metacritic.

GamesRadar+ • Austin WoodMay 26, 2026 at 4:40 PM

007 First Light Ending Teases A Sequel

007 First Light, the new James Bond game, releases on May 27, but people who paid extra got to start playing today. Some have already beaten the game and posted all of the game's cutscenes on YouTube, including the final sequence.

GameSpot - All News • Eddie MakuchMay 26, 2026 at 4:38 PM

Lego Batman’s museum mission includes a tribute to an overlooked Batman creator

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is filled to the brim with Easter eggs, like a tribute to the iconic Kevin Conroy, the voice actor behind the Dark Knight's animated adventures for three decades. It’s also full of in-jokes, like Alfred quoting Michael Caine’s infamous “Batman Begin” tweet.

Polygon • Austin ManchesterMay 26, 2026 at 4:30 PM

Teamfight Manager 2 game stuck in a loop fix

Teamfight Manager 2 is now available on PC, and we can fulfil our ambitions of managing our esports team. Despite being in early access, the game already includes plenty of changes and new features compared to the first part.

Destructoid • Arka SarkarMay 26, 2026 at 4:28 PM

PlayStation confirms shutdown of early PS5 exclusive

Destruction AllStars is now only available offline – and most modes will be gone by November

VGC • Andy RobinsonMay 26, 2026 at 4:24 PM

Forza Horizon 6 players can’t escape Bowie Knife99

If you’ve spent enough time racing online or against Drivatars in Forza Horizon 6, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered this aggressive virtual racer. Known for smashing into vehicles, ruining clean racing lines, and causing complete chaos during events, Bowie Knife99 has become something of a celebrity among the community.

Niche Gamer • Ivan KatićMay 26, 2026 at 4:23 PM

PlayStation Delists and Shuts Down Servers for Destruction AllStars

PlayStation has unexpectedly pulled the plug on Destruction AllStars, a live-service game released during the PS5's launch window. The game is no longer available for sale and its servers have been shut down. Those who still own the game can still play the game's arcade mode, going up against bots offline.

IGN Articles • Cade OnderMay 26, 2026 at 4:14 PM

Fortnite-Themed Porsche AI Concept Image Causes Online Ruckus

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Kotaku • Lewis ParkerMay 26, 2026 at 4:07 PM

Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi is playing the Elden Ring DLC as we speak, it appears, and he’s using the king of all shields

A random Twitter post from original Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi has stowed away on my brain for days now, and I'm writing this in an attempt to excise it. Sakaguchi appears to be playing through the Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, and he's doing so with impeccable fashion.

GamesRadar+ • Austin WoodMay 26, 2026 at 4:03 PM

Luna Abyss is quietly one of the best shooters of 2026

We’re less than halfway through 2026, but it’s already been a killer year for shooters. Pragmata’s hack-and-shoot twist is an inventive spin on the formula, Marathonis a killer extraction shooter once you get the taste for it, Mouse: P.I. for Hire is a cartoon delight on the indie side, and Sarosdelivers a fast-paced bullet hell spectacle on par with 2021’s excellent Returnal. Now you can add another great game to that growing list: Luna Abyss.

Polygon • Giovanni ColantonioMay 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced removed loading screens “between naval gameplay” thanks to “modern hardware,” Ubisoft says

The Black Flag remake is also adding autopilot as a hands-off way to explore the open world

GamesRadar+ • Jordan GerblickMay 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM

PS Plus Is Doing Something I’ve Never Seen Before with June’s Games

Time extension. I’ve been covering PlayStation since before PS Plus rolled out in 2010, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen this before. Sony has announced that EA Sports FC 26, part of the May 2026 monthly games, will be made available to claim for an additional two weeks, pushing it into June 2026’s lineup as well.

Push Square | Latest Updates • Push SquareMay 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Star Citizen Passes $1 Billion In Funding, As Dev Launches $5,000 Ship That You Can’t Use

Roberts Space Industries and Cloud Imperium Games have announced a massive new funding milestone for the PC space sim Star Citizen--the game has now exceeded $1 billion in crowdfunding since the campaign launched in 2012.

GameSpot - All News • Eddie MakuchMay 26, 2026 at 3:50 PM

One Of Sony’s First PS5 Exclusives Is Now Delisted, Multiplayer Shutdown

Destruction AllStars, the multiplayer-focused vehicle combat game and Sony first-party exclusive originally slated to be a PlayStation 5 launch title before instead becoming a PlayStation Plus freebie, is now offline and no longer available on the PlayStation Store.

GameSpot - All News • Cameron KochMay 26, 2026 at 3:42 PM

007 First Light’s Training Montage Is One Of The Best Tutorials I’ve Ever Played

I don't like video game tutorials. They're important, don't get me wrong – I'd rather be told how to play a game than stumble through a complex control scheme – but it always feels like a chore. It is remarkable, then, that I can't stop thinking about a tutorial montage in the early moments of 007 First Light. It's one of the most engaging and effective tutorials I've ever played, and it's all thanks to what it pulls from popular action movies.

Game Informer • Charles HarteMay 26, 2026 at 3:36 PM

Official Metal Gear Solid 4 Remaster Retains Classic Real-World Brands and Meta Jokes

The remaster of Metal Gear Solid 4 is finally coming to current gen consoles this August as part of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol 2. A recent reveal of gameplay not only showed off the enhanced graphics, but also suggests that many in-jokes and brand tie-ins from the 2008 original will still be found in MGS4’s wartorn future.

IGN Articles • Wesley Yin-PooleMay 26, 2026 at 3:35 PM

One bizarre Mandalorian and Grogu scene reveals Star Wars’ best possible future

Every Star Wars movie is defined by a single sequence. Whether it’s the Death Star battle at the end of A New Hope or Obi-Wan and Anakin’s emotional fight at the end of Revenge of the Sith, these epic moments often tie the movie’s themes and biggest emotional scenes into setpieces that have since become ingrained into the fabric of pop culture.

Polygon • Tomas FranzeseMay 26, 2026 at 3:31 PM

Take-Two Forcing Another Popular GTA Roleplay Multiplayer Platform To Shut Down

Rage: MP was the largest fan-created competitor to the officially-owned FiveM multiplayer mod platform

Kotaku • Zack ZwiezenMay 26, 2026 at 3:15 PM

Marvel Tōkon Raises Questions About MvC’s Post-Infinite Future

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is a new Marvel superhero tag fighter, but is it a threat to the Capcom series’ post-Infinite future?

Kotaku • Kenneth ShepardMay 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Going Platinum: This Gorgeous Game About a Dying World Is an Easy Plat

Do you have a Minute? ...of Islands?

Push Square | Latest Updates • Push SquareMay 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Upcoming Witcher 3 stream could mean DLC announcement is imminent, according to fans

Could this finally be the reveal for the rumored DLC?

Destructoid • Joey CarrMay 26, 2026 at 2:57 PM

Pokémon cards stolen by a Florida man with a chainsaw

Why wait in line at Target for hours for Pokémon cards when revving a chainsaw would work? This appears to be the conclusion reached by a 33-year-old West Palm Beach man, Clayton Warren, who allegedly broke into a store with a portable power saw to steal valuable cards.

Polygon • Patricia HernandezMay 26, 2026 at 2:56 PM

Entrepreneurial Cosplayers Sell ‘Feet Juice’ At Anime Convention

The mysterious red liquid is $10 direct from the foot

Kotaku • John WalkerMay 26, 2026 at 2:44 PM

Alan Wake and Control 'Should Have Sold More,' New Remedy CEO Says, as He Accepts Skepticism of His Former EA Background

Remedy franchises such as Alan Wake and Control "should have sold more", the company's new CEO has said.

IGN Articles • Tom PhillipsMay 26, 2026 at 2:41 PM

MLB The Show Mobile Is Out Now So You Can Hit Dingers Anywhere

Today's not opening day for the MLB season, but it is opening day for a new MLB game. Sony has officially launched MLB The Show Mobile, so now you can keep hitting absolute bombs even if you had to take a bathroom break from the console versions.

GameSpot - All News • Gabe GurwinMay 26, 2026 at 2:37 PM

Paralives’ Camera Is A Mess, But A Well-Known Sims Modder Is Here To Save The Day

The latest attempt to dethrone The Sims from its lofty perch as the unquestioned monarch of life sim games is Paralives, an indie game looking to provide much more depth of personality than we see from The Sims or InZoi. Things seem to be going well so far, with the Early Access title selling hundreds of thousands of copies and earning Very Positive reviews on Steam since it launched on May 25. But there's one thing pretty much everyone playing so far dislikes about it: that jerky and inconsistent camera.

GameSpot - All News • Phil OwenMay 26, 2026 at 2:31 PM

PS5’s Destruction AllStars Delisted, Servers Officially Disabled Without Notice

But they've basically been down since 2024. Here’s the curious thing about Destruction AllStars: its servers have been offline since 2024, although Sony’s never officially acknowledged it. Well, until today that is – the game is now 100% disabled, and has been delisted from the PS Store without prior notice. If you already own it, Arcade Mode will remain available to play.

Push Square | Latest Updates • Push SquareMay 26, 2026 at 2:30 PM

Helldivers 2’s Next Update Is “Just The Opening Salvo”

Helldivers 2's next update is one players have been vocal about wanting for quite some time, and it's not new content--it's an optimization and performance update, which developer Arrowhead Studios said is "just the opening salvo" of more improvements to come.

GameSpot - All News • Cameron KochMay 26, 2026 at 2:13 PM

‘MLB The Show Mobile’ Now Live Across iOS & Android

Today, publisher PlayStation Mobile announced that ‘MLB The Show Mobile’ is now available across Android via Google Play and iOS as a free-to-play baseball simulation title.

XboxEra • Genghis HusameddinMay 26, 2026 at 2:07 PM

The Witcher 3 Stream This Week Has Players Demanding New DLC

This week marks the 10th anniversary of Blood and Wine, the second and final DLC for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Prior to its release in 2016, CD Projekt Red was very clear that this DLC was the end of the story for Geralt of Rivia. But now that the developer has announced a new Witcher 3 stream coming this week, players are getting their hopes up and asking for more new DLC.

GameSpot - All News • Blair MarnellMay 26, 2026 at 2:02 PM

1950s manga gets brand new adaptation as The Ribbon Hero

We get a first look at the anime film The Ribbon Hero as Netflix unveiled the lead cast, a stunning key visual, and a teaser trailer today. Produced by Outline Studio, the project is set to release in August 8, 2026 exclusively on Netflix.

Niche Gamer • Ryuuga Wai LeongMay 26, 2026 at 2:01 PM

007 First Light PS5/PS5 Pro Review - Performance, Features, Mode + More

Digital Foundry [YouTube] • Digital FoundryMay 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Unsanctioned GTA Online modding platform Rage:MP is shutting down thanks to a cease and desist from Take-Two

As it currently stands, it's a bit unclear how Rockstar are planning to approach multiplayer with GTA 6. It seems that GTA Online will continue to run even after the impending sequel launches, but beyond that who really knows. What is clear is that Rockstar and their publisher Take-Two are still pretty committed to GTA Online and its ecosystem, given that they've now apparently sent a cease and desist to the popular modding and roleplay platform Rage:MP.

Rock, Paper, Shotgun • Oisin KuhnkeMay 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Capcom Is Sitting on a Goldmine of PS5 Announcements - But When Are They Coming?

Capgod. Capcom's currently sitting on a veritable goldmine of game-related announcements, and I'm just wondering when we're going to get them. The Japanese company's obviously on an incredible run — a run that arguably started back with Resident Evil 7 in 2017. We've basically had a full decade of Capcom being one of the best publishers on the planet.

Push Square | Latest Updates • Push SquareMay 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Best 007 First Light graphics settings for no lag and max FPS

007 First Light is now out in early access, and you can harness the power of your PC to bring out the best possible performance. So far, the general performance appears to be satisfactory, but I have encountered some mini stutters.

Destructoid • Arka SarkarMay 26, 2026 at 1:53 PM

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is FREE on Steam Yet Again

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is an exciting turn-based strategy game set in the grim darkness of the Warhammer 40,000 universe - and now it's free on Steam for a limited time!

Free games – Indie Game Bundles • TonciMay 26, 2026 at 1:50 PM

‘Echoes of Aincrad’ Systems Trailer Goes Over Abilities, Weapons, Partner System

Last week, publisher BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment dropped a new “Systems Trailer” showcasing some of the many gameplay mechanics players will be able to use to their advantage in their coming

XboxEra • Genghis HusameddinMay 26, 2026 at 1:47 PM

Is Bungie making Destiny 3?

Destiny 2, a once-shining example of the modern live-service game, gets its final update on June 9. So, if Bungie is ending active development on its seminal multiplayer first-person shooter, is a sequel in the works?

Polygon • Patricia HernandezMay 26, 2026 at 1:46 PM

CoD: Black Ops 7 And Warzone Season 4 Release Date And Details

A new batch of content is set to arrive in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone with Season 4. New seasons of Call of Duty typically add more maps, new weapons to unlock, and limited-time events. With Season 4 set to arrive next month, we already have a few hints of what to expect. Here, we'll highlight all the rumors and announcements for Call of Duty Season 4 so far.

GameSpot - All News • S.E. DosterMay 26, 2026 at 1:42 PM

Two Brilliant-Looking Indie Games Come Out This Week

School's almost out

Kotaku • Ethan GachMay 26, 2026 at 1:38 PM

“Yujiro Hanma” Comes to ‘TEKKEN 8’ Early 2027

Over the week, during COMBO BREAKER 2026, publisher BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment revealed that the last character to grace the Season 3 Pass roster would be none other than guest character

XboxEra • Genghis HusameddinMay 26, 2026 at 1:32 PM

MLB The Show Mobile launches globally today

MLB The Show now goes with you on your phone with MLB The Show Mobile.

PlayStation.Blog • Steve PeerMay 26, 2026 at 1:30 PM

Pokémon Criminal Uses Chainsaw To Steal $12,000 Of Cards

You get one guess at which state this occurred in

Kotaku • John WalkerMay 26, 2026 at 1:20 PM

House of the Dragon season 3’s opening battle is “arguably the craziest episode of television ever made” and HotD’s Helm’s Deep, says showrunner

House of the Dragon season 3 is less than a month away, and it's set to open with an all-timer Game of Thrones episode in The Battle of the Gullet, if showrunner Ryan Condal is to be believed.

GamesRadar+ • Jordan FarleyMay 26, 2026 at 1:14 PM

‘Asdivine Knot’ Pre-registration Live on Google Play

This week, publisher KEMCO announced that their coming turn-based role-playing game title ‘Asdivine Knot’ is now available for pre-registration on the Google Play storefront.

XboxEra • Genghis HusameddinMay 26, 2026 at 1:10 PM

LumenTale: Memories of Trey launch trailer - monster-collecting RPG adventure released on Nintendo Switch

Team17 and Beehive Studios shared a new launch trailer for LumenTale: Memories of Trey. The game, a colorful monster-collecting RPG adventure, has now come to Nintendo Switch.

Nintendo Everything • BrianMay 26, 2026 at 1:10 PM

CD Projekt announces Witcher anniversary live stream, amid reports new DLC is on the way

A new Witcher live stream will mark the 10th anniversary of Blood and Wine

VGC • Andy RobinsonMay 26, 2026 at 1:08 PM

Remedy’s new CEO doesn’t want to “change the DNA” of the Control studio, but he does still think their games “could give a lot more”

Back in February, Remedy appointed Jean-Charles Gaudechon as its new CEO following last year's FBC: Firebreak flop. This quickly raised some eyebrows given Gaudechon's tenure at EA, a game studio that's had its fair share of controversies over the years thanks to its business practices. After all, Remedy are meant to be this quirky, Finnish game studio that does things their own, weird way, such an appointment felt out of step.

Rock, Paper, Shotgun • Oisin KuhnkeMay 26, 2026 at 1:06 PM

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 trailer sets up Season 4

A new trailer has been released for Call of Duty Black Ops 7, which sets up the storyline for the upcoming season 4 and features the return of a fan-favorite

XboxEra • Jesse NorrisMay 26, 2026 at 1:03 PM

Reggie Fils-Aimé says NES and SNES Classic consoles helped Nintendo survive the Wii U era

According to former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé, NES and SNES Classic consoles served a much bigger purpose behind the scenes.

Niche Gamer • Ivan KatićMay 26, 2026 at 1:01 PM

Life Below is a life-affirming take on tales beneath the ocean, and a refreshing antithesis to the concrete jungle of the urban city builder

The ocean is dying-but with your help, there's hope that it can recover before it really withers. Life Below is a new take on the city builder genre: one that's as fresh as the sea breeze above the vast ocean floor you're about to become the custodian of.

PCGamesN • PCGamesNMay 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM

The game that could be a Forza Horizon killer

It's amazing how far the series has come since 2012, when it launched as a spinoff of Xbox circuit-racer Forza Motorsport — itself chasing the tails of PlayStation's Gran Turismo — and a humble challenger to EA's then massively popular Need for Speed. All those games now lie in Forza Horizon's rear-view mirror.

Polygon • Oli WelshMay 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Book Review: Fatal Fury / Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History - Another Bitmap Beauty

Oh Mai. Over the years, the Switch has become home to several Fatal Fury ports, including a couple of cheeky additions to the SNES Switch Online library. So if you’re someone who has yet to dive into the series or perhaps fancy picking up an entry or two, it might be wise to brush up on your Fatal Fury history to really appreciate what it is you’re getting into.

Nintendo Life | Latest Updates • Nintendo LifeMay 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Epic Reveals Unreal Engine 6 With Rocket League Teaser

This weekend, Unreal Engine 6 was unexpectedly revealed during the Rocket League Paris Major. The announcement coincided with a teaser for what was described as the future of Rocket League.

Game Informer • Marcus StewartMay 26, 2026 at 12:58 PM

We might finally get another look at Dragon Quest 12 tomorrow

It's almost time for some cheerful slimes! Square Enix has announced a streaming event to mark the 40th anniversary of Dragon Quest. The first installment of the beloved role-playing series made its debut in Japan on May 27, 1986. While the series has long had a devoted following outside Japan, the release of 2017's Dragon Quest 11saw its popularity explode internationally.

Polygon • Jen GlennonMay 26, 2026 at 12:47 PM

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag’s Edward Kenway is “a really bad assassin,” says Resynced’s game director, so Ubisoft had to recapture his “spirit” in the remake

We're back on the high seas for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced this coming July, putting us back in the boots of one Edward Kearney in his quest for treasure. Naturally, he gets to do all the killing you've come to expect, but he's not quite the hero prior protagonists are, at least at the start, and the devs worked to enhance those aspects of his journey.

GamesRadar+ • Anthony McGlynnMay 26, 2026 at 12:46 PM

‘EA SPORTS F1 25’ “2026 Season Pack” Sees Deep Dive

Today, publisher Electronic Arts dropped a brand-new “Deep Dive” into its coming 2026 Season Pack for its Formula 1 racing title ‘EA SPORTS F1 25’.

XboxEra • Genghis HusameddinMay 26, 2026 at 12:41 PM

World of Tanks Heat is here, and the hero shooter-esque spin-off has five free tanks in it for you

When World of Tanks Heat was revealed at Gamescom last year, I was pleasantly surprised. No, it wasn't just the trailer's score, The Prodigy's 'The Day Is My Enemy,' that caught my attention. The concept itself: a blend of hero shooter and vehicular fighting game, is nothing special, but the presentation was nonetheless captivating. Now, the free PC game's exploded into life, though it may have broken a few things in the process.

PCGamesN • Aaron DownMay 26, 2026 at 12:37 PM

After 8 years, Subnautica beats its all-time Steam player peak with over 50,000 fans dipping their toes back into Unknown Worlds’ OG survival game

Now that Subnautica 2 has made waves among survival game fans, some are evidently going back to Unknown Worlds' first entry to explore its dangerous depths – so much so, in fact, it's broken its all-time player peak record on Steam.

GamesRadar+ • Anna KoselkeMay 26, 2026 at 12:34 PM

Some of the greatest JRPGs of all time are on sale now on GOG

It’s a great time to be a PC gamer whose primary gaming storefront is GOG, particularly if you’re a fan of Japanese role-playing games. Head on over to GOG now, and you’ll see that the storefront is offering some steep discounts on JRPGs.

Polygon • Aimee HartMay 26, 2026 at 12:26 PM

Frieren just officially dethroned One Piece in a totally unexpected metric

One Piece might be one of the biggest names in manga, but a new report from Oricon suggests newer series are increasingly capable of challenging its dominance. Tracking half-year manga sales from November 2025 through May 2026, Oricon lists Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End as the top-selling manga in Japan, beating One Piece by around 20,000 copies.

Polygon • Ryan EppsMay 26, 2026 at 12:19 PM

Yu-Gi-Oh Voice Actor Sues TikTok Over Alleged AI Deepfakes

No matter what, I'm TikTok-ing out by six

Kotaku • Lewis ParkerMay 26, 2026 at 12:12 PM

Take-Two Boss Knows You’re Paying More For Gas, Groceries–Says You’ll Buy GTA 6 Anyway

Strauss Zelnick, the head of Rockstar owner Take-Two, has commented on the price of new video games, and while he did not reveal how much GTA 6 will cost, he said people are going to line up to buy it because it will be so compelling.

GameSpot - All News • Eddie MakuchMay 26, 2026 at 12:11 PM

Yerba Buena – Portal By Way Of 1970s San Francisco?

Yerba Buena launches on Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and PC, blending surreal puzzle-platforming with reality-bending physics and a 1970s San Francisco setting.

TheXboxHub • Neil WattonMay 26, 2026 at 12:10 PM

Red Dead Online wasn’t a “missed opportunity,” Take-Two CEO insists, and has been “immensely successful and long-lasting” despite fans feeling like it lives in GTA Online’s shadow

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has pushed back against the suggestion that Red Dead Online was a missed opportunity due to its lack of support in comparison to GTA Online.

GamesRadar+ • Scott McCraeMay 26, 2026 at 12:10 PM

At long last, Dead by Daylight welcomes Friday the 13th’s Jason Voorhees, and he’s now available for some beta slashing

With all of the iconic horror villains Dead by Daylight has featured over the years, the one character's absence has stuck out like a bit of a sore thumb: Jason Voorhees of Friday the 13th fame. That'll be in no small part due to the fact that the horror series was in licence limbo for many years, resulting in the amusing fact that Nicolas Cage (National Treasure, Ghost Rider) made it in before Jason did. But now, as we await his own game, Mr.

Rock, Paper, Shotgun • Oisin KuhnkeMay 26, 2026 at 12:09 PM

New leak reveals Lego version of Cities: Skylines

A new rating from The Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea suggests Lego and Paradox Interactive are working on a Lego version of Cities: Skylines. The unannounced game showed up in a new batch of ratings from the board that Gematsu first spotted, alongside Persona 4: Revival and a Nintendo Switch 2 port for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. And while Lego Skylines might not have "Cities" in the name, with Paradox as the publisher, it's undeniably a take on Cities: Skylines.

Polygon • Josh BroadwellMay 26, 2026 at 12:07 PM

Largest Japanese web novel platform mandates AI-usage disclosure

The official Syosetsuka ni Narou (Let’s Become a Novelist) platform has announced an AI-usage disclosure will become mandatory for works created on the site. The new policy is mandating that beginning September 1, 2026, works will no longer be updatable unless this setting is applied. Syosetsuka is Japan’s largest web novel submission platform.

Niche Gamer • Ryuuga Wai LeongMay 26, 2026 at 12:01 PM

Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle launches in July

Publisher 15Industry and developer Digitalis Publishing announced a release date for Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle, their “neo-classical digital gamebook RPG.” Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle is in development for Windows PC (via Steam) with a global release set for July 9th.

Niche Gamer • Brandon OrselliMay 26, 2026 at 12:01 PM

Current PS Plus Subscribers Screwed Again by Days of Play Discounts

No option to extend your current tier membership. Sony really does not want you to pay less for your active PS Plus membership at its current tier, because it's once again restricted its Days of Play offers for the service to new and upgrading users. The platform holder has been doing this for a number of years now, and it never goes down well. From tomorrow, 27th May, the annual Days of Play promotion will discount 12-month subscriptions to PS Plus by as much as 33%.

Push Square | Latest Updates • Push SquareMay 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM

The Sims 4’s colorful new competitor Paralives celebrates 250,000 sales and “Very Positive” reviews, with fans saying they’ll “probably never go back” to EA’s own life sim

Paralives is finally here, gracing fans of The Sims 4 with a viable competitor – one that folks already can't get enough of, apparently.

GamesRadar+ • Anna KoselkeMay 26, 2026 at 11:59 AM

007 First Light includes a very random Khaby Lame cameo

007 First Lighthas the kind of star-studded cast you'd expect from a James Bond game. Patrick Gibson, Gemma Chan, and even Lenny Kravitz lead IO Interactive's cinematic adventure. There are a few surprise cameos in there, too, but they're almost certainly not the Hollywood stars you're probably expecting. In fact, one is downright bizarre.

Polygon • Giovanni ColantonioMay 26, 2026 at 11:56 AM

Sebastian Stan teases he will “many roles” in The Batman 2, and DC fans think he might not be playing Two-Face after all

Sebastian Stan has teased his upcoming role in The Batman 2, and it has DC fans wondering if he's actually playing another character in the film.

GamesRadar+ • Molly EdwardsMay 26, 2026 at 11:56 AM

Florida Man Accused of Using Chainsaw to Steal $12,000 of Pokémon Cards

A Florida man has been arrested after $12,000 of Pokémon cards were stolen from a local store, during a break-in that involved a battery-powered chainsaw.

IGN Articles • Tom PhillipsMay 26, 2026 at 11:55 AM

Take-Two Boss Insists Red Dead Online ‘Has Been Immensely Successful And Long Lasting’

The head of Take-Two has stated that Red Dead Online “has been immensely successful and long lasting” in wake of suggestions that Red Dead Redemption 2‘s online companion was something of a missed opportunity.

PlayStation Universe • Michael HarradenceMay 26, 2026 at 11:48 AM

Another major GTA Online RP server struck down “at Take-Two’s request” as Rockstar parent prepares for GTA 6 multiplayer

As we continue to get closer to GTA 6, Rockstar and Take-Two have taken another step in reducing how many multiplayer servers players have access to. Another's been taken down by the company, with the sunsetting process already underway.

GamesRadar+ • Anthony McGlynnMay 26, 2026 at 11:47 AM

Every LEGO Game You Can Play on the Nintendo Switch 2

Every LEGO game released for the Nintendo Switch between 2017 and 2026, from original LEGO worlds to collaborations with Fortnite.

IGN Articles • Jordan SiraniMay 26, 2026 at 11:47 AM

CD Projekt Announces Official The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine Special Anniversary Stream as DLC Rumors Swirl

CD Projekt has announced an official special anniversary stream for The Witcher 3’s much-loved expansion, Blood and Wine, sparking speculation the studio may tease more DLC for the game.

IGN Articles • Wesley Yin-PooleMay 26, 2026 at 11:45 AM

Pokémon Go 'Blanche's Quest for Knowledge' event guide

Pokémon Go is hosting three events based on the team leaders for the next few weeks. Up first is Blanche, with "Blanche's Quest for Knowledge," which runs from May 26 until June 1.

Polygon • Julia LeeMay 26, 2026 at 11:40 AM

Headlines | 007 First Light is the Best Bond Game Ever Made

Welcome back, and hello Tuesday!

XboxEra • Jon "Sikamikanico" ClarkeMay 26, 2026 at 11:32 AM

007 First Light – Bond’s New Era Starts Here

For years we’ve wondered what an entirely fresh take on James Bond from IO Interactive would actually look like. Now we finally have our answer, as 007 First Light launches on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC.

TheXboxHub • Neil WattonMay 26, 2026 at 11:29 AM

Lego City Skylines Leaks Ahead Of Big Summer Gaming Event

Also: Activision might be making an RPG

Kotaku • Ethan GachMay 26, 2026 at 11:25 AM

One line in The Mandalorian and Grogu may have set up a heartbreaking Star Wars theory about Baby Yoda

The Mandalorian and Grogu is out in theaters now as it takes Star Wars back to the big screen for the first time in seven years. The film follows Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu on an adventure around the galaxy, but there's one moment that fans think could be setting up the little green guy's future.

GamesRadar+ • Fay WatsonMay 26, 2026 at 11:19 AM

Porsche Fortnite collab concept art is clearly AI, and for some odd reason it even added the Riot Games logo

Hey, it's me, the guy that yammers on about how awful gen AI art is all the time. Well, I'm back, and this time Porsche has fallen foul of the controversial practice. Recently, Porsche teamed up with Epic Games to bring a Fortnite-themed background to its on-site car configurator, which runs on Unreal Engine. It's actually a pretty fun collab, and it certainly isn't the first gaming crossover Porsche has been a part of. There's just one teeny tiny issue though: the concept art is clearly AI-generated.

PCGamesN • Aaron DownMay 26, 2026 at 11:19 AM

Rather than stressing about Steam Machine performance, I’d start thinking about your TV’s specs

The right TV could make or break your Steam Machine couch experience.

GamesRadar+ • Phil HaytonMay 26, 2026 at 11:17 AM

We could’ve been playing GTA 6 today

May 26, 2026 is a loaded date for Grand Theft Auto fans. At one point, it was supposed to be the release date for Grand Theft Auto 6. Ahead of the company's annual earnings call last week, Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed the game is on track to launch on Nov. 19. Today's date has prompted fans on social media to reflect on the long, long wait for the sequel — and share their hopes for the final product.

Polygon • Jen GlennonMay 26, 2026 at 11:13 AM

China Executes Man Who Poisoned Billionaire Boss Behind Game of Thrones Video Game, 3 Body Problem Netflix Series

China has executed a man who murdered his billionaire boss after a disagreement over the management of Netflix's 3 Body Problem series.

IGN Articles • Tom PhillipsMay 26, 2026 at 11:11 AM

8BitDo opens up pre-orders for its new Ultimate 3E controller, which refines one of this brand’s most beloved peripherals for Xbox players - just brace yourself for the price

8BitDo has finally made its Ultimate 3E pro controller, shown off at the start of the year, available for pre-orders. Here's what sets it apart from the crowd.

GamesRadar+ • Duncan RobertsonMay 26, 2026 at 11:10 AM

007 First Light review: young Bond proves himself worthy of the name

That's partly because having a new developer behind the character, combined with a slight genre switch to something we've not seen before in Bond, feels like a reboot of the franchise from a gaming perspective, but also because it retcons much of what we know about 007 from a storytelling angle. First Light is set in the present day, but Bond — played by Patrick Gibson (The OA, Shadow and Bone) — is young.

Polygon • Ford JamesMay 26, 2026 at 11:09 AM

Poetic Trio announced for Nintendo Switch

Publisher and developer Sometimes You has announced that its new title, Poetic Trio, is coming to Nintendo Switch on June 9. Described as a pure and slow-paced walking simulator, the game has players simply wandering through the wilderness far away from civilization. Players will experience three different climates throughout the journey: rain (Pluviophile), snow (Chionophile), and wind (Loverowind).

Nintendo Everything • CarlosMay 26, 2026 at 11:06 AM

Disney Says We Haven’t Seen The Last Of Star Wars Jedi’s Cal Kestis Yet

Speaking during an interview with GameRant, LucasFilm representatives have confirmed that we haven’t seen the last of Cal Kestis, the lead protagonist of the Star Wars Jedi video games.

PlayStation Universe • Michael HarradenceMay 26, 2026 at 11:03 AM

Remedy Wants To Fix Alan Wake And Control’s Biggest Problem: Not Enough Players

Remedy Entertainment has developed several critically acclaimed games over the years, but that hasn't always translated into blockbuster sales. Alan Wake 2 is a notable example, as the horror-mystery game only became profitable after achieving 2 million sales in February 2025, over a year after it was first released. That's an area that Remedy's new CEO, Jean-Charles Gaudechon, is aiming to improve on, as the former EA Games executive aims to preserve Remedy's identity for producing off-the-wall games while maximizing the potential of its IP.

GameSpot - All News • Darryn BonthuysMay 26, 2026 at 11:03 AM

Algolemeth combines dungeon crawling and stunning 1-bit art

Developed by solo creator Medium-Rare Games, Algolemeth combines classic dungeon crawling with programming and automation mechanics. Despite using an extremely limited 1-bit pixel art visual style, Algolemeth manages to create some remarkably detailed and atmospheric environments that stand out.

Niche Gamer • Ivan KatićMay 26, 2026 at 11:01 AM

League of Legends ranked guide - LoL ranks in order, distribution, and MMR

There's only one real way to challenge yourself in League of Legends: ranked. If you want to become the next Unkillable Demon a la King Lee 'Faker' Sang-hyeok, you'll want to know everything about MMR, how rank decays at high level, and the general rank distribution - yes, it's okay if you're sitting in either silver or gold. So, without further ado, here are all of the LoL ranks in order, as well as some explainers of key terms.

PCGamesN • Lauren BerginMay 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM

In an Alternate Universe, We’re All Playing GTA 6 on PS5 Now

Game was originally due out today. Today was supposed to be the day, readers. In an alternative universe, we’re all sitting down with a hot cup of green tea and a copy of GTA 6. Okay, maybe it’s a bit too warm for anything but an iced drink, but who knows what the weather’s like in a parallel world, huh?

Push Square | Latest Updates • Push SquareMay 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Marvel’s Wolverine, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and New God of War: What to Expect From PlayStation’s State of Play June 2026

Every game, reveal, and surprise that we could see at PlayStation's State of Play on June 2.

IGN Articles • Simon CardyMay 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM

007 First Light Fireplace Puzzle Solution

Complete the fireplace puzzle in 007 First Light with this guide

VGC • Jordan MiddlerMay 26, 2026 at 10:54 AM

007 First Light’s Metacritic score might make the James Bond romp IO Interactive’s highest-rated game yet, but GoldenEye remains king

The first reviews for 007: First Light are in, and IO Interactive's latest is its highest-rated game to date.

GamesRadar+ • Scott McCraeMay 26, 2026 at 10:53 AM

Anime Limitless Tier List - Best Sword, Soul & More [UPD1🔮]

Check out our Anime Limitless Tier List of best Swords, Guns, Souls, Melee, Races and Traits so that you can make the best possible build.

Destructoid • Gordan PerisicMay 26, 2026 at 10:47 AM

PlayStation Plus: Xbox’s Grounded Leads The Charge This Month Alongside Warhammer 40,000: Darktide And More

PlayStation has revealed the Plus games lineup for June, and it includes Xbox's Grounded, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, and Nickelodeon's All-Star Brawl 2. All three of these games will be available to download for PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium subscribers starting Tuesday, June 2, and you have until Monday, July 6, to do so.

Game Informer • Wesley LeBlancMay 26, 2026 at 10:47 AM

How to get the Whiplash Exotic in The Division 2 - Y8S1 Rise Up Scout Climax mission walkthrough

Cracks like a whip!

Destructoid • Arka SarkarMay 26, 2026 at 10:45 AM

LumenTale crafting guide - All cooking recipes and ingredients

Buon appetito!

Destructoid • Rachel SamplesMay 26, 2026 at 10:44 AM

AMD Ryzen 7 price drops on 9800X3D and 9850X3D are making these flagship gaming CPUs affordable at last

If you're looking to make a serious CPU upgrade, right now is a great time to buy either the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D or Ryzen 7 9800X3D. In the last few weeks, prices for AMD's flagship gaming CPUs have steadily dropped, making them both nearly the lowest price they've ever been. The 9850X3D is the single best gaming CPU around at the moment, and has only been available for three months. However, despite that, it has already seen its price drop significantly, with it currently $41, or 8%, cheaper than at launch.

PCGamesN • Edward ChesterMay 26, 2026 at 10:34 AM

007 First Light Manager’s Office Safe Code

Unlock the safe in the Manager's Office in 007 First Light

VGC • Jordan MiddlerMay 26, 2026 at 10:33 AM

Xbox Reveal Limited Edition ‘Team Spirit’ Controller

It’s not long until one of the biggest global sporting events of the year starts and Xbox are celebrating the occasion with a brand-new limited-edition controller.

XboxEra • Kat MortonMay 26, 2026 at 10:33 AM

Critical Role Campaign 4's first arc explained

Critical Role has been doing things a little differently in Campaign 4. After a four-episode overture that introduced Critters to the history, people, and lore of Aramán, Dungeon Master Brennan Lee Mulligan split the 13-player cast into three tables. The Soldiers, Seekers, and Schemers have been off on their own adventures, but on May 21, the three groups converged in episode 26, “Council of Heroes.”

Polygon • Aimee HartMay 26, 2026 at 10:33 AM

Xbox Just Gave PS Plus Its Biggest Free Game For June

June has four games to grab, including Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, Warhammer 40K: Darktide and uh...EA Sports FC again?

Kotaku • Zack ZwiezenMay 26, 2026 at 10:30 AM

Unannounced City Builder LEGO Skylines Could Be Something Special

Build it up. You can always count on the Korean or Taiwanese ratings boards for a leak or two, and we covered the big news regarding Persona 4 Revival arlier today. But the sudden emergence of LEGO Skylines from Paradox Interactive could also be big, assuming it’s exactly what I’m imagining.

Push Square | Latest Updates • Push SquareMay 26, 2026 at 10:30 AM

Destiny 2 joins PlayStation Plus as development ends at Bungie

Sony Interactive Entertainment's Days of Play kicks off Wednesday. It's a two-week event that includes discounts on PlayStation games and accessories, new game trials, PlayStation Tournaments, and more.

Polygon • Austin ManchesterMay 26, 2026 at 10:17 AM

Solo Dev’s Train Sim Created Is Being Called The Best Ever Made

Steam reviews are blowing up for gorgeous Japanese train driving simulator Running Train

Kotaku • John WalkerMay 26, 2026 at 10:15 AM

Life Below sees you restoring a dying sea floor, yet it makes for a surprisingly cosy city builder filled with touches of vibrant life

For people who don't play city builders, it may be easy to look at them as something mechanical and bureaucratic. Grids of streets, well-ordered manufacturing production lines, and carefully tailored catchment areas to ensure residential zones will efficiently staff nearby businesses, don't scream the stuff of life. Though, play enough of them and you will often see there can be a good deal of living going on at street level.

Rock, Paper, Shotgun • Julian BensonMay 26, 2026 at 10:12 AM

Cult 16-bit football platformer Soccer Kid is getting a re-release in time for the World Cup

Soccer Kid Collection brings the SNES and PC versions to modern platforms

VGC • Chris ScullionMay 26, 2026 at 10:11 AM

Disney Dreamlight Valley “A Hero’s Journey” update announced

Disney Dreamlight Valley is still pumping out updates, and the latest one has been revealed – titled “A Hero’s Journey”. Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch players can access it on June 3, 2026. The update is highlighted by the addition of the kind-hearted and brave Hercules from Disney’s Hercules. His legendary mentor, Phil, will be appearing as well.

Nintendo Everything • BrianMay 26, 2026 at 10:08 AM

Remedy’s new CEO says Alan Wake and Control ‘should have sold more’ – and movie/TV deal will ‘help us do that’

Remedy's new boss wants to turn its critical hits into commercial ones

VGC • Andy RobinsonMay 26, 2026 at 10:03 AM

Avalanche Studios Job Listings Reveal Development Of Multiplayer Live Service Game Using Unreal Engine

Avalanche Studios, the developer behind the Just Cause franchise, has revealed in a new series of job listings that the company is developing a live service multiplayer game powered by Unreal Engine.

PlayStation Universe • Michael HarradenceMay 26, 2026 at 10:01 AM

The Florist gets new “Gardens of Death” trailer

Publisher and developer Unclear Games shared a new trailer for The Florist, their new throwback survival horror game with fixed camera angles. Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus the new trailer: The Florist tells the story of Jessica Park, who arrives in the lakeside town of Joycliffe to make a last-minute delivery.

Niche Gamer • Brandon OrselliMay 26, 2026 at 10:01 AM

NVIDIA driver 610.43.02 arrives for Linux with Vulkan upgrades, DRM colour pipeline API support

A fresh new feature release of the NVIDIA driver has arrived for Linux with version 610.43.02 now available.

GamingOnLinux • Liam Squires-HandMay 26, 2026 at 10:01 AM

The worst X-Men movie did one thing perfectly

For the 20th anniversary of X-Men: The Last Stand

Polygon • Brian VanHookerMay 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM

007 First Light Is Fully Playable on PS5 Now If You Pre-Ordered from PS Store

Time to earn the number. Those of you who pre-ordered 007 First Light from the PS Store can play the game in its entirety right now, 24 hours ahead of the game’s official release date. That’s because Danish dev IOI has upgraded all digital pre-orders to the Deluxe Edition, at no extra cost.

Push Square | Latest Updates • Push SquareMay 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Obsession box office numbers just broke a wild Hollywood record

The first time I saw Obsession, I had two immediate thoughts: 1) This movie rules, and 2) This movie is so disturbing that most people I know will hate it. Turns out, I was right about that first thing, but wrong about the second, because not only is Obsession a verified box office smash, but it's breaking Hollywood records that I didn't even know existed.

Polygon • Jake KleinmanMay 26, 2026 at 9:55 AM

Twitch Streamer Hit With Ban For Playing Dark Souls On Her Feet

Morgpie’s ‘Dark Soles’ stream is exactly what it sounds like

Kotaku • Kenneth ShepardMay 26, 2026 at 9:54 AM

Linux and open source getting age checking exemptions could be problematic

You've seen the news about various US states (and even a US-wide bill!) for operating systems to implement age checking - but exemptions could cause headaches.

GamingOnLinux • Liam Squires-HandMay 26, 2026 at 9:50 AM

How to look at the community center ruins memorial in Paralives

Track down a key point of interest.

Destructoid • Kacee FayMay 26, 2026 at 9:48 AM

Round Up: The Reviews For 007 First Light Are In

Well, some of them. 007 First Light is, according to IO Interactive, coming to the Switch 2 at some point in the Summer. So while we wait, a bunch of reviews have now gone live for the game on other platforms, so we thought it would be good to see what folks make of it so far. Now, our understanding is that outlets received codes for this one quite late, and so a lot of the go-to sites have posted in-progress reviews for the time being.

Nintendo Life | Latest Updates • Nintendo LifeMay 26, 2026 at 9:45 AM

PlayStation Plus June 2026 games lineup announced

PlayStation Plus subscribers’ free Essential games for June 2026 are Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, Nickelodeon All Star Brawl 2, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced Tuesday. Players can download the trio of PlayStation games beginning Tuesday, June 2.

Polygon • Michael McWhertorMay 26, 2026 at 9:36 AM

PS Plus Extra and Premium Get Destiny 2 on the Same Day Its Final Content Update Is Released

Sony has announced plans to put Destiny 2 Legacy Collection, including The Final Shape expansion, into PlayStation Plus Extra and Premier tiers on the day it receives its final update.

IGN Articles • Wesley Yin-PooleMay 26, 2026 at 9:36 AM

New Street Fighter 6 Skins Include the Subtlest of DarkStalkers Nods

Midnight bliss. At this point, I think we can safely say Street Fighter 6’s next PS5 update is going to be huge. Due out on 28th May, this will include the addition of Ingrid as a playable character, as well as a new mode themed around user created characters.

Push Square | Latest Updates • Push SquareMay 26, 2026 at 9:30 AM

Cities Skylines may get the Lego treatment, as Korean ratings for new Paradox game, Persona 4 Revival, and more appear online

The Cities Skylines series has been in a strange spot for a while now. While developer Colossal Order nailed its first installment, the follow-up landed in a miserable state, with Ed Smith giving it a generous 7/10 in our Cities Skylines 2 review. Publisher Paradox Interactive shifted dev duty over to Iceflake Studios at the start of the year, and it's beginning to show signs of recovery. What better way is there to tide players over in the meantime, then, than giving them a bunch of Lego to play with?

PCGamesN • Aaron DownMay 26, 2026 at 9:28 AM

All LoL skins tiers, how to get them on sale

What are all of the League of Legends skin tiers, and how do you get cosmetics cheap? As Riot's MOBA continues to expand, it's a legitimate question to ask. I remember the good ol' days when there were only Deluxe, Epic, Legendary, and Ultimate skins; now there's Transcendent, Mythic Variants, Exalted - the list feels like it goes on and on. If you're a returning player who's wondering what the heck has happened, or a brand new one confused by all of the jargon, don't worry: this LoL skins guide has you covered.

PCGamesN • Lauren BerginMay 26, 2026 at 9:27 AM

007 First Light review roundup: the best James Bond game since GoldenEye

Appropriately, perhaps, for a game about a secret agent who loves to defuse bombs with seconds left on the clock, 007 First Light is coming in hot. The James Bond game from Hitman developer IO Interactive is out tomorrow, May 27, but review copies only arrived in journalists' inboxes at the last moment before the long holiday weekend, with the result that many sites missed today's review embargo or posted reviews-in-progress.

Polygon • Oli WelshMay 26, 2026 at 9:22 AM

Broken Blade codes (May 2026)

For those eager to fix up a sword and make it great, we have the new Broken Blade codes below. This Nordic-inspired ARPG gives you - as the name suggests - a broken blade to start off, but you can forge it into something fantastic using the freebies below. You'll need it to fight off enemies in boss rush and regular modes, so make sure to attach some thunder, bleed, and more modules.

PCGamesN • Joshua BrownMay 26, 2026 at 9:20 AM

PlayStation Days of Play 2026 Starts Soon

PlayStation’s annual Days of Play festivities are running this year from May 27 up until June 10th.

XboxEra • Kat MortonMay 26, 2026 at 9:16 AM

Destiny 2 Joins PS Plus Library Of Free Games For Final Update

The most popular expansions will still be paywalled

Kotaku • Ethan GachMay 26, 2026 at 9:10 AM

Mago: Hyperdelicious Edition announced for Nintendo Switch, physical release included

Dream Potion Games, Abonico Game Works, Resistance Studios, Selecta Play, and Hidden Trap today shared plans to bring Mago: Hyperdelicious Edition to Nintendo Switch, complete with a physical release. This version launches in Q4 2026. Mago: Hyperdelicious Edition is a retro-styled 2D platformer with RPG elements.

Nintendo Everything • BrianMay 26, 2026 at 9:08 AM

PlayStation Plus games for June 2026 announced

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the PlayStation Plus games for June 2026, free games coming to PlayStation Plus subscribers.

Niche Gamer • Brandon OrselliMay 26, 2026 at 9:05 AM

One of the greatest manga ever made is finally coming to English readers

Manga collectors rejoice: one of the most requested Naoki Urasawa projects is finally getting its long-overdue English debut. First serialized in Kodansha’s Morning magazine in October 2008, Billy Bat is among Urasawa’s most prized works, yet it has long gone without an official English translation — until now.

Polygon • Ryan EppsMay 26, 2026 at 9:01 AM

Review: Tears Revolude (Nintendo Switch)

Role-playing offerings from KEMCO not only release consistently on the Nintendo Switch, but they also tend to offer consistent quality.

Pure Nintendo • Trevor GouldMay 26, 2026 at 9:01 AM

Dragon Quest’s 40th Anniversary Show Confirmed, But It’s Only 10 Minutes Long

Short and hopefully sweet. As promised, Square Enix will host a broadcast in celebration of Dragon Quest's 40th anniversary this week. It's happening on the 27th May at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm BST / 3pm CEST, so the good news is that I won't be staying up all night to catch it.

Push Square | Latest Updates • Push SquareMay 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Another Throwback To Classic Pokémon Arrives On Switch Today

LumenTale as old as time. The Pokémon Company is showing no signs of returning to the series' classic formula any time soon, so indie devs have stepped up to fill the gap. We've seen a whole host of games set out to capture those early-gen vibes on the eShop in recent years, and today, another is joining the party. Team17 and Beehive Studios have today released LumenTale: Memories of Trey, a creature-catching RPG that instantly put us in mind of some Gen IV or V good times.

Nintendo Life | Latest Updates • Nintendo LifeMay 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Review: Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (Nintendo Switch 2)

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a brand-new platforming adventure for the Nintendo Switch 2. It’s been a long time since Yoshi’s last solo outing, 2019’s Crafted World,

Pure Nintendo • Jemma CassonMay 26, 2026 at 8:53 AM

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for June 2026 Includes One of the Best Warhammer 40,000 Games Around

IGN Articles • Wesley Yin-PooleMay 26, 2026 at 8:52 AM

007 First Light Preload Now Available on Xbox Series X|S

If you’ve been eager to get your Bond on in the latest game in the franchise in over a decade, then good news.

XboxEra • Jon "Sikamikanico" ClarkeMay 26, 2026 at 8:51 AM

June’s three PlayStation Plus ‘free’ Essential monthly games include Xbox Game Studios’ Grounded

There are three games for subscribers to claim next month

VGC • Chris ScullionMay 26, 2026 at 8:45 AM

All death types in Paralives

Plenty of ways for things to go wrong.

Destructoid • Kacee FayMay 26, 2026 at 8:43 AM

BitSummit 2026 attendance breaks records, increases 17% to 68,208

Bitsummit 2026 set a new attendance record this weekend, rising 17% to 68,208 visitors at Miyako Messe in Kyoto, in Japan.

Gamesindustry News Feed - Gamesindustry.biz • Sophie McEvoyMay 26, 2026 at 8:41 AM

PlayStation Plus | June 2026 Monthly Games Lineup

Sony have revealed which titles will be available next month for PlayStation Plus subscribers.

XboxEra • Kat MortonMay 26, 2026 at 8:41 AM

‘Kenshi 2 when’ website goes up as Kenshi surpasses 3 million copies sold, Beep plushie announced

Lo-Fi Games, creators of hit indie title Kenshi, have been reluctant to share just about anything on the development of Kenshi 2. We know that it’s in development and that it will run on UE5, but we might be closer to more info than we’d hoped.

Destructoid • Kyle FerreiraMay 26, 2026 at 8:35 AM

Living Hell is a horrifying indie game built around multiplayer

Living Hell is a cooperative indie horror game developed by Joe Fender of Devour fame.

Niche Gamer • Calvin BarrettMay 26, 2026 at 8:35 AM

The Division 2 Y8S1 Rise Up Week 9 HVT Manhunt: Scout 9 solutions

Final showdown.

Destructoid • Arka SarkarMay 26, 2026 at 8:32 AM

Green Lantern’s HBO creator addresses backlash: ‘expect’ superpowers

When the first trailer for HBO's Lanterns arrived, most superhero fans had the same puzzled reaction. Sure, the new show from James Gunn's DC Universe looked cool in a gritty, True Detective kind of way, but it didn't really look like a Green Lantern show. After all, for a story ostensibly about two guys who use sci-fi alien rings to create any object they can imagine out of green light, the Lanterns didn't feature a single instance of those iconic green light constructs.

Polygon • Jake KleinmanMay 26, 2026 at 8:31 AM

PlayStation Days of Play Sales Start Tomorrow with Physical and PS Store Offers

Deals live from 27th May to 10th June. Sony has now confirmed its Days of Play promotion will return for 2026 from tomorrow, offering discounts and deals on a variety of PS5 accessories and games, both physically and digitally. The sale lasts from 27th May to 10th June, and as was previously rumoured, there are not any PS5 console discounts in the Days of Play promotion this year. This is off the back of a recent spree of system price rises.

Push Square | Latest Updates • Push SquareMay 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM

PS Plus Essential June 2026 Free PS5, PS4 Games Announced

PS Plus Essential June 2026 Free Games, PS Plus Essential PS5 PS4 Games, PS Plus Essential June 2026 PS4 PS5 Free Games. Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed the latest PS Plus Essential free games that will be going live on June 2, 2026. The announcement comes as part of the format holder’s annual Days of Play sale and community event. Check out the PS Plus Essential June 2026 free games below!

PlayStation Universe • Michael HarradenceMay 26, 2026 at 8:27 AM

Lego Batman 4: Solve the Planet Puzzle in Legacy of the Dark Knight

VGC • Dave AubreyMay 26, 2026 at 8:23 AM

First look at Metal Gear Solid 4 in Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, new details

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots fans can get a very first look at the game that will be a part of the port that will be included in Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. The title has been stuck on the PlayStation 3 for many years.

Nintendo Everything • BrianMay 26, 2026 at 8:18 AM

Review: Collector’s Cove (Nintendo Switch)

Collector’s Cove is the coziest of cozy games. It’s an adventure title developed and published by VoodooDuck. If you enjoy a good collect-a-thon type of game and seek chill vibes,

Pure Nintendo • Rachel PoliMay 26, 2026 at 8:11 AM

PS Plus Essential, Extra Games for June 2026 Announced

Hope you've got friends. The PS Plus Essential games for June 2026 have been announced early, as part of Sony's Days of Play 2026 campaign reveal. As usual, three titles are up for grabs.

Push Square | Latest Updates • Push SquareMay 26, 2026 at 8:10 AM

Paralives tops 250,000 sales in just 8 hours on Steam

Paralives has officially arrived in early access and life simulation fans wasted no time jumping in as it sold very well immediately. The life sim game managed to sell an impressive 250,000 copies within its first eight hours of being available on Steam.

Niche Gamer • Ivan KatićMay 26, 2026 at 8:05 AM

Persona 4 Revival receives new rating as fans hope for Summer Game Fest reveal

The highly anticipated remake, Persona 4 Revival, recently got a new rating – giving fans hope new details are coming. The new rating appeared on South Korea’s Game Rating and Administration Committee, a routine but often significant step in the road to release.

Niche Gamer • Ivan KatićMay 26, 2026 at 8:02 AM

LEGO Skylines surfaces with new rating

An unexpected leak of sorts has put a potential new LEGO game firmly on the radar. The currently unannounced title will apparently be called LEGO Skylines – news confirmed via a new rating on South Korea’s rating board.

Niche Gamer • Ivan KatićMay 26, 2026 at 8:01 AM

007 First Light best settings for PC

007 First Light is finally here, and despite a little bit of scepticism leading up to its launch, it really does deliver on the globetrotting, spying adventure that you'd hope for from a James Bond game. Graphically, it's not setting new standards, but this is still a great-looking game that you'll want to push to its limits to get the most cinematic experience. To find out just how best to do that, we've put the game through its paces to find the best settings with which to run it.

PCGamesN • Edward ChesterMay 26, 2026 at 8:01 AM

007 First Light review: IO nails the James Bond fantasy with a globetrotting epic

IOI's latest is no Hitman game with a James Bond skin,

VGC • Jordan MiddlerMay 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM

I Can’t Believe We’re Getting A New Rhythm Heaven Game

Wubadubadub, is that true?!

Kotaku • Rebekah ValentineMay 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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