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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Confirmed to Feature Drunk Load Screen After Ubisoft Post Confuses Fans
Ubisoft has confirmed Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will still let Edward Kenway get drunk and stumble around the Animus load screen, despite concerns to the contrary.
23/05/2026
The Boys Actor Antony Starr Says Goodbye to Homelander With Spoiler-Heavy Behind-the-Scenes Photos
Now that The Boys is finally over, actor Antony Starr has taken to Instagram to bid farewell to his time as Homelander with a very spoiler-y photo gallery.
23/05/2026
Kingdom Come Dev Confirms Next Installment Is an 'Open-World RPG' Set to Launch Next Fiscal Year
Warhorse Studios has confirmed its next Kingdom Come game will be an "open-world RPG," and it's expected to launch next fiscal year.
23/05/2026
Dead by Daylight Players React After 'Traumatizing' Cabin Stream Confirms Jason Voorhees as New Killer
Developer Behaviour Interactive has said the name Dead by Daylight players have waited 10 long years and one 13-hour livestream to hear: Jason Voorhees.
23/05/2026
Paralives continues to sound promising with a roadmap outlining free updates The Sims would normally charge for
While I've never really played all that much of The Sims (does maybe four hours of My Sims Kingdom from when I was 11 count?), my partner certainly has, expositing all of the surprisingly deep lore to me from time to time. Yet nothing shocks me more than hearing both the cost of expansions and the contents ...
23/05/2026
Say goodbye to birds and hello to dragons in Wyrmspan, a scalier take on beloved strategy card game Wingspan
Birds, as we all know, are dinosaurs. Yet there exists a higher being above birds that answer the question "what if dinosaurs really were birds?": dragons. I can only assume the exact same logic I've laid out here was used during the design process for the board game Wyrmspan, the dragon-oriented follow-up to the bird-focused
23/05/2026
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Deathwatch picks up where Daemonhunters' XCOM-ish gorefest left off
All roads lead to, and sometimes return to, XCOM. In this case, it's more of a return, as a sequel to Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters was announced this week, replacing its demonic subtitle with an equally gloriously edgy "Deathwatch." This one's apparently a dir...
23/05/2026
Resident Evil Movie Director Says Fans Would Be 'Bummed' If He 'Just Did the Story of the Games'
Resident Evil director Zach Cregger has seen the calls for his movie to stick closer to the video games, but he's got a few good reasons for why he's choosing to tell his own story.
23/05/2026
Poll: So, Is Forza Horizon 6 Your Favourite Game Of 2026 So Far?
And do you see anything topping it?Forza Horizon 6 is finally here, and well, we can't stop playing it. Despite having access to the game for weeks before launch, we're still hopping on every day - crashing through Tokyo and exploring Japan's quaint countryside locales to our hearts' content. Honestly, what a game!Forza Horizon 6 feels like it's setting the tone for what could be...
23/05/2026
Vampyros Lesbos/She Killed in Ecstasy Review
Vampyros Lesbos/She Killed in Ecstasy review: Two key films from Jess Franco's filmography get a stunning 4K treatment.
23/05/2026
Feature: 15+ Xbox Games To Buy In The Microsoft Store's Late May 2026 Sales
Some handpicked highlights from the latest Xbox sales.The Xbox / Microsoft Store (whatever you want to call it!) is constantly packed with hundreds if not thousands of Xbox deals, and we've seen a lot of sales over the past few weeks in particular — it seems there are at least six separate promotions going on right now, all with end dates that correspond to around late May 2026.With that in mind, and considering
23/05/2026
The Mandalorian and Grogu: Did the New Republic Commit War Crimes?
For most of the running time of The Mandalorian and Grogu, the first Star Wars movie to hit theaters in seven years, it’s a romp with the titular characters… right up until the New Republic maybe commits a massive war crime.
23/05/2026
Warhammer 40,000 Is an Accessibility Battle
The world of Warhammer 40k offers many ways to play, but getting into the tabletop hobby poses many challenges for disabled players, from rolling dice to painting miniatures.
23/05/2026
Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 25-29)
Including five more Game Pass titles!The big release of the next few days is definitely 007 First Light, but don't forget about the likes of Mina The Hollower and Yerba Buena, along with five Xbox Game Pass additions such as Echo Generation 2 and Crashout Crew!Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:Read the full article on purexbox.com
23/05/2026
5 RPG-Inspired Anime Series That Will Scratch That Gamer Itch
5 RPG-inspired anime series that will scratch that gamer itch: Time for a quest?
23/05/2026
Take-Two Boss Believes in the Pull of GTA 6 Even Amid Rising Cost of Console Gaming
Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick acknowledges "economic challenges" people are facing amid the rising cost of console gaming, but insists fans will still come out for GTA 6.
23/05/2026
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 23-24)
It's Forza Horizon 6, isn't it?Welcome to another weekend! It's going to be a warm one here in the UK - perfect for closing the curtains, staying indoors, and I don't know, cruising around open-world Japan?Here's what we're playing this bank holiday weekend:Read the full article on purexbox.com
23/05/2026
Xbox Ships Its First Mini-Feature In Response To Player Voice Feedback
Playtime is switching from days to total hours.Back at the start of the week, we highlighted the initial top 10 requests from fans in the new XBOX Player Voice program. The lineup has changed since then, and one of the new top 10 requests has just been implemented by Xbox!Sitting in ninth place in the list yesterday was a requ...
23/05/2026
What are we all playing this weekend?
Ah, it's a Saturday and the start of a heat wave. What to do? What to do? Pull out the plastic storage box and fill it with cold water and ice cubes for a nice chilling foot bath. Get some damp flannels in the freezer to become an ice pack ready to be deployed at a moment's notice. And get a nice hot cup of tea on, because tea doesn't stop for a poxy heat wave. (T...
23/05/2026
I Found the Most Interesting Shrek Merch Hidden in the Internet’s Swamp
Ahead of Shrek 5 and just because I love Shrek still 25 years later, here are the most fascinating Shrek items you can get on the internet.
23/05/2026
Rick and Morty Returns for Season 9 - Here's When You Can Watch New Episodes
New episodes will be available to stream sooner than ever.
22/05/2026
The iBuypower Gaming PC With AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU and 5090 GPU Drops Below $5,000
This is a decked out config with 32GB of DDR5-6000MHz RAM, massive 4TB SSD, and 3 year warranty.
22/05/2026
Spartacus: House of Ashur Reportedly Canceled After Just 1 Season
Steven S. DeKnight's Spartacus: House Of Ashur has reportedly been canceled at Starz after just one season.
22/05/2026
Destiny Players Review Bomb Marathon Only to Be Met With Countercampaign from Bungie Fans
Destiny players have taken to the Marathon Steam page to voice their frustrations with negative reviews, but Bungie fans have already started fighting back with their own countercampaign.
22/05/2026
Final Fantasy 11 Team Explores Adding New Areas as Player Count Explodes
Although Final Fantasy 11 turns 24 this year, the MMORPG enjoyed a big boost in concurrent player count thanks to the successful Final Fantasy 14 crossover event. In light of this unexpected rise in popularity, FF11’s current director Yoji Fujito talked about what’s next for the online game, suggesting that a brand new area and story could be in the pipeline.
22/05/2026
Dawn of War IV Dev Doesn't See Total War: Warhammer 40,000 as Direct Competition, Reckons Fans Will Play Both Games
Warhammer 40,000 fans will play Dawn of War IV and Total War: Warhammer 40,000, King Art tells IGN in a new interview.
22/05/2026
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Xbox Preload Now Live, And The Download Is Absolutely Massive
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is coming to Xbox in just two weeks' time, and ahead of its June 2026 launch, the game's Series X|S download size has been revealed - and it's absolutely massive.Heading over to the Microsoft Store right now, FF7 Rebirth's preload has gone live, and you'll need roughly 170GB of Xbox Series X|S storage space to download it.Yep, you read that right, the upcoming Final Fantasy release takes up about half of the storage space on a base Xbox Series S SSD once it's all set up and ready to go.
22/05/2026
Riot Games Says It 'Would Not and Cannot' Use Vanguard Anti-Cheat to Brick PCs After Rumors Spread
Riot Games has stepped in to squash rumors that it is using its Vanguard anti-cheat to "brick" the PCs of players who get caught cheating in its games.
22/05/2026
Save $2,400 Off the Alienware 16X Aurora RTX 5070 Gaming Laptop Loaded With 64GB of RAM and 4TB SSD
Premium build quality and strong gaming performance at a discounted price
22/05/2026
The TSA-Approved 20,000mAh 200W Power Bank Drops to $38.49 During Amazon's Memorial Day Sale
Features a unibody aluminum alloy design and a 2ft long retractable USB-C cable.
22/05/2026
Four 'Areas Of Improvement' Are Already Being Worked On For Forza Horizon 6
Three related to PC, and the fourth related to Drivatars.We're only a few days into the life of the ultra-successful Forza Horizon 6, and the development team have already outlined four areas of improvement they're working on!The big one here relates to Drivatars. There's been feedback from fans over the past few days that Drivatars are too difficult on higher settings and too aggressive,...
22/05/2026
The Secretlab Memorial Day Sale Has Great Deals on Limited Edition Themed Gaming Chairs
Officially licensed IPs include Genshin Impact, One Piece, League of Legends, and more.
22/05/2026
Tom Hardy Might Be Dropped from MobLand After Reportedly Clashing With Cast and Crew
Tom Hardy may not return for MobLand Season 3 after reportedly butting heads with cast and crew behind the scenes.
22/05/2026
Today’s Top Deals: Logitech G920 Racing Wheel, LEGO The Starry Night, and a MacBook Air
Plus, save on Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, a Sonos Bluetooth speaker, a Ryzen CPU, and more.
22/05/2026
Save 20% Off the Apple AirPods Pro 3 Earbuds During the Amazon Memorial Day Sale
The best noise canceling earbuds for iPhone.
22/05/2026
LEGO Batman Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S
How the Xbox versions stack up.Happy LEGO Batman day! May 22nd marks the official release of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight following its early access launch on Tuesday, with the game now available to buy for £59.99 / $69.99 ...
22/05/2026
Shards of Creation Trick-Taking Game Review
The Cosmere Universe gets an approachable new card game.
22/05/2026
Pokémon TCG: Most Valuable Chaos Rising Cards
Pokémon TCG's new set has some awesome new cards, and we've ranked the most valuable cards.
22/05/2026
Half-Life: Alyx is convincing me I don't have the knees for VR gaming, or perhaps I should stop cowering behind cars quite so often
I know I don't have the best knees. My body informed me of this during a drunken dance-off in a Leeds night club when one of them popped out of place and tore a line through the back of my knee cap. It told me again a year later when I did the same thing playing frisbee. And a third time when I slipped on some grass while walking Jeremy Peel's dog on a rainy day. Put kindly, they're shoddy...
22/05/2026
Save $600 Off the Asus ROG Flow Z13 Gaming Ultra-Portable Laptop and Tablet Hybrid with 128GB of RAM
This tiny 2.65lb convertible is more powerful than many full-sized gaming laptops.
22/05/2026
Fable Gets Rated In Multiple Regions Ahead Of 2026 Xbox Release
Another huge Xbox release is inbound.Playground currently has Fable planned out for a late 2026 release right now, but ahead of the Xbox Games Showcase next month, we don't have any launch information beyond that. However,
22/05/2026
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 – The First Preview | IGN First
With a fourth player added, a new completely open-ended Specialist class, new special Xenomorph types, and a totally new campaign, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 may not be reinventing the PvE Alien-game wheel, but it doesn’t need to. It’s adding seemingly everything we’d reasonably want in order to take the already well-executed concept from the first Fireteam Elite to the next level.
22/05/2026
Crimson Desert Update 1.08.00 Adds a Pond to Your Camp, a Cute Baby Wyvern as a Pet, and a Lot More
Crimson Desert update 1.08.00 is out now, and it makes some major improvements and changes. Check out the patch notes.
22/05/2026
Vought Rising Teaser Takes Soldier Boy to 1950 as The Boys Spin-off Explores the World's First Supes
Just as fans come down from the excitement of The Boys series finale, Prime Video has officially unveiled the first teaser for its new 1950s spin-off, Vought Rising.
22/05/2026
Yes, The Mandalorian and Grogu Gladiator Scene Pulls From an Iconic Star Wars Moment
When The Mandalorian fights alongside Rotta the Hutt in a gladiator arena in the latest Star Wars movie, the event is called a “dejarik match.” And yes, it's exactly what you thought it might be...
22/05/2026
Your allies in turn-based tactics game Menace can now be completely wiped out by the [REDACTED], but at least the new patch gives us battle tanks
The latest update for Menace, the turn-based tactics game where you play as space police in a system overrun with aliens and rebels, brings good news and bad news. On the one hand, it gives us two kinds of tank, letting us finally take some heavy armour into battle, but on the other, the cost of your failure just got significantly higher. If you lose a planet to Menace's main enemy, the ...
22/05/2026
Xbox's South Of Midnight Wins Big At CGA 2026 Following PS5 & Switch 2 Release
Six awards in total!!Another lesser-known award show took place this week in the form of the Canadian Game Awards 2026 (CGA), and Xbox Game Studios' South of Midnight utterly swept the show following its re...
22/05/2026
LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter Designer Interview
IGN interviews César Soares, the designer behind LEGO Star Wars UCS The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter set.
22/05/2026
Spider-Noir: Season 1 Spoiler-Free Review
Spider-Noir is a highly entertaining swing through a vividly reimagined corner of the Spider-Verse, one where private dicks and femme fatales overlap with science fiction and body horror. It’s a sharp, often funny binge-show anchored by Nicolas Cage’s go-for-broke performance as Ben Reilly, aka The Spider.
22/05/2026
Dang, I can't hang with the Wang in Zero Parades, so ZA/UM's thought violation gun won't stop going bang
I’ve been a super sorry spy again. THAT’S AGAINST YOUR AGREEMENT, Mr Wang shouts in text form, subsequently yanking away the bonuses afforded to me by my decision to adopt the Wang way. I didn’t think working the Wang into my thang would be this stressful, to be honest.
22/05/2026
ENDIX, the Fully Free, Digital Gaming Expo, Is Now Live With Playable Demos, Panels, and Much More
IGN will be the official streaming partner of ENDIX, the fully digital gaming expo that is now live (May 23 - 24) on Steam and the Epic Games Store for free. This unique expo features playable games in immersive booths, exclusive trailers, panels, a dedicated horror section called Theatrum Obscurum, and so much more.
22/05/2026
You Can (Not) Outgrow Neon Genesis Evangelion
You can (not) outgrow Neon Genesis Evangelion: A look back at the evolution of an anime legend.
22/05/2026
Two More Games Quietly Added To June's Xbox Game Pass Lineup
New XGP titles confirmed for next month.With May's Xbox Game Pass lineup now coming to a close, you may be looking ahead for what's landing on the service in June - and while we covered an early look at next month's lineup just a week or so ago, two more titles are now due to enter the library next month as well.One of those is the delayed RV There Yet?, which has just gotten a fresh update from the developer, who now says that the title is aiming for an early June release date on Xbox.
22/05/2026
"You build a little squad of allied characters": Warhammer Survivors' spin on bullet heaven brings a lovely touch of chaos to the battlefield
Bullet heaven games can already be fairly chaotic. Starting with Vampire Survivors, it's a genre that joyously fills your screen with thousands of enemies and tasks you with somehow killing them all before they reach your character in the centre. While Warhammer Survivors treads much of the same ground of ...
22/05/2026
Xbox's New Chief Strategy Officer Is Planning To 'Revive Storied Franchises'
In addition to strengthening the console side.Earlier this week, we covered the news that Xbox had hired a new executive to "strengthen the console side of the business" in the form of Matthew Ball, who has joined as Chief Strategy Officer.And now, a new interview with
22/05/2026
Netflix's The Boroughs Showrunners Explain the End of Season 1, and What May Happen in Season 2
Netflix's The Boroughs showrunners explain the ending of Season 1, including Mother, that weird tree, and their plans for the future of the show. Plus, what was their 'loving homage to Stranger Things'?
22/05/2026
These LEGO Batman Sets Unlock DLC Vehicles in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Buy these physical LEGO Batman sets, and you'll unlock gold variant skins of Batmobiles or Batman himself, in the new game LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.
22/05/2026
Destiny 2 Is Reaching End-Of-Life Status, And There's No Sign Of Destiny 3 Yet Either
"Thank you, and we'll see you in the stars".As you may have seen last night, it was officially announced that Bungie is ending active development on Destiny 2 after June 9th, with the game's final live-service content update set to arrive on that date.In a blog post, the team simply stated that they have "reached the time" to move...
22/05/2026
30 Years Ago the Mission: Impossible Franchise Kicked Off With a Massive Fan Betrayal (But a Very Cool Movie)
On May 22, 1996, Tom Cruise's first Mission: Impossible movie opened, and it included a twist that would've driven most fans crazy if it happened today.
22/05/2026
Why Ubisoft Returned to Black Flag: ‘There’s Great Value With the Classic Assassin’s Creed Experience’
Black Flag's director believes there's "great value" in the classic Assassin's Creed formula, but it required completely new ground, naval, and underwater tools to recreate on modern hardware.
22/05/2026
Call Of Duty 2026 Is A 'Visceral, Immersive' Modern Warfare Game From Xbox
"We are making the definitive Modern Warfare".After odd teases here and there — often from strange third-party sources like Fanta — Call of Duty developer Infinity Ward has officially confirmed that it's making a new
22/05/2026
Destiny 2 is getting its final update in June, and the team reportedly face "significant" layoffs as soon as it's out the door
Bungie have announced that they are putting together the final update for Destiny 2, bringing to an end the live service shooters 12-year run. The game itself will continue to exist for players to replay the content that already exists but nothing new will be added. Behind the announcement, as told to Bloomberg b...
22/05/2026
"If they turn off, they might not be able to turn them on again": The charming reason behind Dawn of War 4's excitable, dancing mech
If you watch the Dawn of War 4 trailer showing off the Adeptus Mechanicus faction, you might have spotted a mech that's practically dancing on the spot. The excitable little thing looks to be itching to get into the fight. It turns out, it's not channeling the spirit of a warmongering puppy, it's got to keep moving for very serious lore reasons. "They can nev...
22/05/2026
For All Mankind Season 5, Episode 9 Review — "Sons and Daughters"
“Sons and Daughters” delivers a messy penultimate episode in an overall rocky season of For All Mankind.
22/05/2026
Save Over 50% Off the Sonos Sub Wireless Subwoofer During the Memorial Day Sale
Certified refurbished with the same 1 year warranty as buying new.
22/05/2026
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 for PC Drops to $17.99 (or Less)
My pledge is eternal service.
22/05/2026
The Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar Just Dropped to the Lowest Price Ever During the Sonos Memorial Day Sale
Certified refurbished with the same 1-year Sonos warranty as buying brand new means big savings this weekend on a new soundbar.
22/05/2026
Bungie Is Reportedly Planning 'Significant' Layoffs, Destiny 3 Not in the Works
A new report from Bloomberg claims that Bungie will suffer "significant" layoffs in the near future and that Destiny 3 is not actively in the works.
22/05/2026
The Odyssey's Runtime Has Been Revealed and It's One of Christopher Nolan's Longest Films
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey won't be three hours long... but it will be pretty dang close.
21/05/2026
The Recertified Sonos Memorial Day Sale Is Now Live, With Huge Savings on Subs, Speakers, and Soundbars
The Sonos Arc Ultra and Sonos Sub 4 have dropped to the lowest prices of the year.
21/05/2026
Star Wars: What Is the Future of the Mando-Verse After The Mandalorian and Grogu?
The future of the Star Wars Mando-verse is looking pretty murky after The Mandalorian and Grogu. Here's what we know about what's next for the franchise.
21/05/2026
Destiny 2 Fans React to Bungie Ending Support for the Game
Bungie announced earlier today that Destiny 2 support is coming to an end as its next update will be its last and natrually, fans are pretty upset.
21/05/2026
Sony Files Trademark for a Mysterious New Game Called Break In
It seems like PlayStation is preparing to announce a game called Break In.
21/05/2026
Anime Awards 2026: How to Watch and What to Expect From the Ceremony
Crunchyroll's 10th annual Anime Awards ceremony is this weekend. Here's how you can watch it, plus everything we know about the hosts, performers, and nominees.
21/05/2026
Red Dead Redemption 2 Overtakes Wii Sports in Best-Selling Games of All Time List
All eyes are on GTA 6, but Red Dead Redemption 2 continues its remarkable success, selling more copies in the last year than during any 12-month period since its launch year back in 2018.
21/05/2026
Xbox Game Studios Now Has An Official Shop, Featuring Merch For Major First-Party Games
Forza, Halo, Sea of Thieves and much more!Fancy grabbing some merch for your favourite first-party Xbox games?Well, Microsoft has set up an official Xbox Game Studios Shop today, with the intent of selling merchandise from the likes of Halo, Gears,
21/05/2026
Take-Two Says All Entertainment Properties Need Pre-Release Marketing, as the Wait for GTA 6 Trailer 3 Goes On
Does GTA 6 even need a Trailer 3 to be successful? Is GTA 6 uniquely positioned to get away with not showing gameplay footage before launch? We asked Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick.
21/05/2026
GTA 6 November 2026 Release Date Is Happening, Take-Two Boss Says, Pouring Cold Water on Delay Fears
GTA 6 will launch on November 19, 2026, Take-Two has said, reaffirming the announced release date and putting to bed delay fears.
21/05/2026
Save 50% Off the Wolfbox X3 Pro 2.5K Dashcam Bundle During Amazon's Memorial Day Sale
Equipped with the highly rated Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensor for low-light video recording
21/05/2026
Two Huge Free Demos Have Just Gone Live On Xbox This Week
Both available to play right now on Xbox Series X, S and PC!We're always tracking the new free demos being added to the Xbox / Microsoft Store, and to be honest there hasn't been that much to talk about recently, but we've now got two huge free demos that have just been added this week.On Tuesday, Square Enix treated us to a brand-new demo for the upcoming action-RPG
21/05/2026
This Iniu 20,000 Power Bank Quadruples Your Nintendo Switch 2 Play Time For $17
You can also play and charge at the same time without ever running out of juice.
21/05/2026
Bungie Walks Away From Destiny 2, Final Content Update Coming in June
Bungie has announced the end of content updates for live service shooter Destiny 2, nearly nine years after launch.
21/05/2026
Brandon Sanderson's Skyward Adaptation Would Be Perfect as a Netflix Series
Apple TV may seem like the obvious choice, considering they are already working on Cosmere adaptations with Sanderson, but personally I'd love to see this adaptation come to Netflix.
21/05/2026
Warhammer 40,000 Boltgun 2 Takes the Ultraviolent ‘90s FPS to the Great Outdoors | IGN Preview
I've only played a couple hours of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2, blasting through the 45-minute demo as both playable characters, but I've had a rousing time with it. Both characters feel different and exciting with punchy and satisfying weapons. The new level designs – particularly the icy one – have me intrigued to see what else they've cooked up. It's still very much what I'd expect when you say "Warhammer 40K" and "boomer shooter." But that remains a glorious combination.
21/05/2026
The Big Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV Interview: Year 1 Roadmap, New Playable Factions, and More
IGN interviews the developer of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV to find out more about its post-launch plans and DLC.
21/05/2026
Today’s Top Deals: Borderlands 4 for PS5, LOTR Illustrated Box Set, Steelcase Gesture Office Chair
Plus, save on a sneaker-shaped PC case, Pokémon TCG preorders, Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones, and more.
21/05/2026
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch Announced at Warhammer Skulls 2026
Fresh from Warhammer Skulls comes confirmation that the well received strategy game Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters is getting a sequel all about the Deathwatch.
21/05/2026
Helldivers 2 Is Getting a Warhammer 40,000 Legendary Warbond
Helldivers 2 is getting a Warhammer 40,000 Legendary Warbond later this year, which finally makes one of its most-requested crossovers a reality.
21/05/2026
Everything Announced at Warhammer Skulls 2026
Check out all the game announcements, updates, trailers, and reveals from Warhammer Skulls 2026.
21/05/2026
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Shadowdrops Purgation Update, Patch 13 Adds New PvE Mission and a Lot More
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Purgation Update out now, check out the patch notes.
21/05/2026
Roundup: All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From The Warhammer Skulls Showcase 2026
New announcements, updates, trailers!The Warhammer Skulls Showcase 2026 has just finished! This annual event always treats us to the latest happenings in the world of Warhammer, and as usual, there were plenty of Xbox-related announcements in this year's show.Some of the biggest highlights here include a Helldivers 2 x Warhammer 40k reveal, a new Purgation Update for
21/05/2026
Avatar: Fire and Ash’s 4K Is Already 50% Off at Amazon
Avatar: Fire And Ash's 4K is already 50% off at Amazon just two days after its release. Pick it up now for just $25.
21/05/2026
Baldur's Gate 3's Wyll gets "the autonomy he deserves" in deciding whether to break his pact with Mizora, thanks to a chunky companion quest overhaul mod
Back in 2024, I wrote about a group of Baldur's Gate 3 modders who were dead set on giving Wyll the same level of depth and attention Larian's RPG dotes on the likes of Shadowheart and Astarion. They dubbed their efforts the "Wyll Cinematic Universe", and kicked off by addin...
21/05/2026
New ‘Paradox Drive’ Expansion Coming to Pokémon TCG Pocket
The next Pokémon TCG Pocket expansion is all about the Scarlet and Violet generation.
21/05/2026
Epic Games Boss Calls New Xbox Leadership Team 'World Class', Asha Sharma Responds
"Foreshadows serious dedication to the future of gaming".Yesterday, we brought you the news that Xbox had made even more leadership hires to take the team into a new era - and now Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has heaped praise on what Asha Sharma is building within Microsoft's gaming division.Taking to social media shortly after yesterday's news, ...
21/05/2026
After months of leaks and building expectations, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a surprisingly clumsy remake, with bugs and parkour missteps marring my three-hour preview
Remakes are very much in vogue these days, providing developers the opportunity to return to an old favourite and enhance, expand, and correct the wrongs of the past. Some of the best, such as Mafia: Definitive Edition, redraw the edges of an old story, elevating and embellishing ...
21/05/2026
Splinter Cell veteran says realistic modern lighting has screwed up stealth games: "it gets very hard to tell what’s light, what’s shadow, what’s dark, what’s safe"
Finally, a game developer who agrees with my fervently held view that new technology makes everything worse. Celebrated designer Clint Hocking – him wot worked on Far Cry 2, Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory,
21/05/2026
Warhammer Skulls 2026 Live Updates: All the Biggest Game Reveals
Warhammer Skulls is back! The showcase event for all things Warhammer video games promises to deliver big news on everything from Space Marine 2 to Darktide, and we'll be reporting live on all the announcements, reveals, and updates.
21/05/2026
48 Brilliant Details in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
From a Joaquin Phoenix minifig to deep DC Comics cuts and internet memes, here are 48 brilliant little details we spotted in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.
21/05/2026
Blizzard Admits It Messed Up Overwatch’s 10th Anniversary Event, but Insists It’s ‘Happy With Where the Game Is Today’
Blizzard responds to Overwatch 10th Anniversary event backlash.
21/05/2026
Dragon Age: Inquisition's lead narrative designer is making an adventure game world "where the ordinary starts to feel like it is hiding something"
Efforts to start a blaze by huffing on the embers of BioWare's legacy continue with the announcement of Studio Reset - a new Canadian independent whose members include veterans of Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Anthem. The key personalities are Kaelin Lav...
21/05/2026
'We Don't Want It At All' - Playasia Hates The Idea Of An Xbox Disc-To-Digital Program
Is it in the works? Who knows...If we go back to last week, you may recall that we highlighted a "pinch of salt" rumour that Xbox might be working on some kind of disc-to-digital program to compensate for the next-gen Project Helix console being a "fully digital" system.<related ids="201135">Read the <...
21/05/2026
Stop Killing Games petition on game server switch offs will get a reply "before the summer", European Commission promise during latest debate
Following a public hearing at the European Parliament in Brussels last month, European politicians have debated the Stop Killing Games campaign's petition to put more consumer protections around
21/05/2026
Fallout 4 on Consoles Will Soon Let You Add More Mods
Fallout 4 maker Bethesda has confirmed that an increase in storage for mods on the console versions is on the way, giving players more space to download and use Creations.
21/05/2026
The Pokémon Company Considers Government ID Check to Combat Trading Card Scalping in Japan
The Pokémon Company announced today that it is considering introducing an ID verification system in Japan to tackle scalping and cheating related to Pokémon Trading Card Game products and events. The system will utilize Japan’s “My Number” card, a government-issued social security card.
21/05/2026
Bethesda Sets Release Date For Massive Fallout 4 'Creations' Update On Xbox Consoles
Series X and S are getting up to 100GB storage!If you're a fan of playing Fallout 4 on Xbox consoles, you're probably aware that the storage limit for Creations — modded content that you can add to your game — has always been extremely low on Xbox One, Series X and Series S.That's all about to change with a massive update on May 27th though, as Bethesda has confirmed that Creations storage will jump from 2GB to a whopping 100GB (!) on Xbox Series X and S on that date, allowing for not only more space to download extra content, but also for "larger, more ambitious creations" on Xbox consoles.
21/05/2026
Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 Trailer Shows Toph Mentoring Aang
Netflix has released the official trailer for Season 2 of Avatar: The Last Airbender, which premieres June 25, 2026. The streamer also unveiled five new photos from their live-action reimagining of the acclaimed Nickelodeon animated series.
21/05/2026
The 10 Best Sci-Fi Anime Series of All Time
The 10 best sci-fi anime series of all time: Nothing but bangers here.
21/05/2026
Squabble over Disco Elysium's legacy continues as Hopetown studio recruit another ex-ZA/UM dev while dropping a new trailer on Zero Parades' release day
Today, May 21st, marks the release of ZA/UM's Zero Parades, the studio's Disco Elysium follow-up arriving following years of drama and turmoil surrounding the original game and the people who made it.So, naturally, one of numerous Disco-like games which have sprung up over the past few years has chosen that day to put out a new trailer, while also shouting about having recruited another former Disco Elysium developer.Read more
21/05/2026
Xbox Reporter Sheds Light On Why Game Pass Family Plan Might Have Been Cancelled
It's suggested EA had something to do with it.It's been multiple years now since Xbox teased us all with multiple tests for an Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family Plan back in 2022 and 2023, but then at the end of 2023, it was suggested that the program was being put on hiatus.In an update from Phil Spencer at the time, he advised that his team needed to find a way to make the Friends & Family offer work for both creators and players, and that there was still a roadmap to try and put it together in the future.
21/05/2026
Former Splinter Cell Creative Director Says Realistic Graphics Are Causing Problems for Modern Stealth Games
The former creative director of one of gaming's most influential stealth franchises, Splinter Cell, has suggested that advancements in lighting and shadow have made it more difficult than ever for the fans — and creators — of the genre.
21/05/2026
Prophet Margin is a holy city-builder that combines the joy of trade routes with the terror of God
Many fantasy games deal in the prospect of sacrificing things to gods, but few dramatise the associated exciting logistical pressures.Fine: sell the steel wire to the villages on the coast, that they may haul in a big catch and sell it to the inlanders, so they can flog their spare virgins to you.What happens when the other villagers run out of virgins?
21/05/2026
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 21-24)
A Warhammer takeover!Xbox Free Play Days is back again for the next few days, and as always, we've got a few titles that are free to play throughout its duration, with Warhammer being the name of the game this week.Yep, to tie in with the 'Warhammer Skulls' event this month, a batch of grimdark Xbox games are free to play over the coming weekend - a lovely juxtaposition to some red hot sunshine we're supposed to be getting here in the UK over the bank holiday!
21/05/2026
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds' Deep Discount Makes Them Finally Worth the Price
With a new version out, the first-gen Bose QC Ultra Earbuds can be found on deep discount, making them an excellent choice for anyone looking for quality ANC and fantastic sound without paying full price.
21/05/2026
New York's case that Steam lootboxes are "gambling" is a free speech violation that "will have an impermissible chilling effect on protected videogame design", argue Valve
Valve have moved to dismiss a New York attorney general lawsuit accusing them of facilitating illegal gambling by way of lootboxes on Steam, after first seeking to try it in the court of public opinion.In a memo filed this week, the company offered a largely familiar defence against the New York AG lawsuit, hinging on the idea that randomised lootbox rewards can't be defined as gambling under state law, because they are bought with virtual currency (which can be used for other purposes) and have no 'real' value as cash or property.They also position the lawsuit as an attack on free speech, while - to my eye, anyway - skirting around the claim that lootbox design and presentation can be inherently manipulative.
21/05/2026
The Boys Showrunner Explains Queen Maeve No-Show in Series Finale
The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke has said he wanted a Queen Maeve cameo in the finale, but actress Dominique McElligott turned him down.
21/05/2026
'Luna Abyss' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What The Reviews Are Saying
Another day one release on XGP!Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update!Today, single-player 'bullet hell' shooter Luna Abyss joins the library as the latest day one release for the service across Xbox Series X|S, PC and Cloud.
21/05/2026
Splitgate Dev Announces Titanfall-Inspired Shooter Empulse
Splitgate developer 1047 Games has announced Empluse, a "Titanfall-inspired movement shooter" expected to release into early access later this year.
21/05/2026
New Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry and Ghost Recon games will release by early 2029 say Ubisoft, who're also dumping cash into a "first playable generative AI experience"
While in the midst of not great financial times at the moment, Ubisoft have revealed plans to have new Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Ghost Recon games out at some point between now and early 2029.Boss Yves Guillemot is touting this to investors as signifying an incoming turnaround following "one of the most ambitious transformations in the company’s history", which is corpospeak for taking a bunch of money from Tencent to rearrange some corporate chairs, delaying or cancelling a bunch of games, and laying off staff.Read more
21/05/2026
Sony Quietly Increased the Price of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Subscriptions, Too
Sony has quietly increased the price of the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscription tiers as well as the Essential tier, having suggested only the Essential tier would get more expensive.
21/05/2026
The Boroughs Episode 1 Review
The Boroughs Episode 1 review: Alfred Molina moves into a mysterious retirement community.
21/05/2026
Here's What Time You Can Play 007 First Light
IO Interactive has confirmed the exact second you can start playing 007 First Light next week.
21/05/2026
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Is Recasting its Protagonist After Negative Fan Feedback
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will be recasting its male protagonist and his twin brother, according to developer Owlcat Games.
21/05/2026
Forza Horizon 6 Players Are Using Exploits to Farm Easy Credits and Unlock Every Car
Forza Horizon 6 players are exploiting certain parts of the game so that they can quickly and easily unlock every vehicle in the game.
21/05/2026
Who Died (and Who Lived) in The Boys Finale
After five seasons, The Boys wrapped up this week with the series finale, “Blood and Bone.” And as you might expect, not everyone made it out alive after the climactic showdown between Homelander (Antony Starr) and Billy Butcher (Karl Urban).
20/05/2026
The Powerful MSI Vector 16" RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Laptop Drops to $1399 for Memorial Day
I haven't seen this kind of pricing since Black Friday.
20/05/2026
Brandon Sanderson Says He'll Start Working on His Mistborn Era 3 Book Again in July
Ghostbloods is due to release in December 2028.
20/05/2026
Save an Extra $400 Off the Compact 18-Liter Cooler Master NR2 RTX 5070 Miniature Gaming PC
Also includes the upcoming 007 First Light game.
20/05/2026
Walmart Still Has the Lowest Price on an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12GB Graphics Card in 2026
Amazon has it for a little bit more, but you get a free copy of 007 First Light.
20/05/2026
Supergirl Confirmed for Man of Tomorrow as a "Major Part" of the DCU Going Forward
Supergirl will appear in Man of Tomorrow, as she will be a key piece of the DC universe going forward. In a new interview, DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran emphasized that Supergirl is "a major part of what we’re doing."
20/05/2026
The Boys Is Officially Over, and the Internet Has Plenty of Thoughts
Late last night, Amazon released the long-awaited series finale for The Boys, and it has led to a wide variety of reactions from fans.
20/05/2026
The Adventures of Cliff Booth Lands IMAX Release Date Ahead of Netflix Debut
David Fincher's sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is coming to IMAX theaters this fall. Netflix has announced that The Adventures of Cliff Booth will get a two-week exclusive run in IMAX starting November 25th before eventually making its way to Netflix on December 23rd.
20/05/2026
The $23 Lisen 10,000mAh MagSafe Power Bank Can Charge Both Your iPhone and Apple Watch
Over 50% off during Amazon's Memorial Day Sale
20/05/2026
The Gamesir G7 Pro Is My Favorite Gaming Controller for PC, and It's on Sale for Memorial Day
AliExpress has it for $20 less than everyone else.
20/05/2026
I Love Boosters Review
A cheeky takedown of capitalism served up in signature Boots Riley bizarre fashion, I Love Boosters is equal parts romp and political statement.
20/05/2026
The Samsung S90F 4K OLED TV Drops to the Lowest Price of the Year During Samsung's Memorial Day Sale
Our highest rated gaming TV of 2026 (yes, higher than LG)
20/05/2026
Expand Your Home Gym With This Yoleo Weight Bench for Just $39 During Amazon's Memorial Day Sale
30% cheaper than the best deal I saw during the previous Amazon Spring Sale.
20/05/2026
Sony's Summer State Of Play Takes Place Within A Week Of The Xbox Games Showcase 2026
Head-to-head.Microsoft has had the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 locked in for months now, but as is the norm these days, the PlayStation equivalent event has been up in the air - until now. Yep, Sony...
20/05/2026
The Legion RTX 5090 Gaming PC Drops to the Lowest Price of the Year During the Lenovo Memorial Day Sale
The RTX 5090 GPU is paired with a whopping 64GB of RAM.
20/05/2026
Xbox Hires New Exec To 'Strengthen The Console Side' Of The Business
A new technology officer has also been appointed.Coming by way of both The Game Business and The Verge (paywalled) this evening, Microsoft has hired a pair of new Xbox executives - including a Chief Strategy Officer to "strengthen the console side of Xbox"; as The Game Business puts it.That new CSO is called Matthew Ball; an industry analyst who produces the annual 'The State of Video Gaming' report.
20/05/2026
Michelle Pfeiffer Reveals the Hilarious Wardrobe Challenges Behind Her Margo's Got Money Troubles Character
Michelle Pfeiffer reveals the hilarious behind-the-scenes prosthetic secrets behind her Apple TV role, shocking co-star Greg Kinnear in this exclusive interview.
20/05/2026
Ubisoft Promises New Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Ghost Recon Games All by March 2029
Ubisoft has promised to release new Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry and Ghost Recon games all by the end of March 2029.
20/05/2026
The Top 22 Rick and Morty Episodes
From "Pickle Rick" to "Rixty Minutes," these 22 episodes are why Rick and Morty has become one of the best comedies on TV.
20/05/2026
Microsoft Appears To Have Made A Small Revision To The Xbox Series X|S Controller
Spotted on the latest LE pad.Amidst reports of a new Xbox Elite Controller and a new Xbox Cloud Gaming pad circulating recently, it looks as though Microsoft has made a small revision to the standard Xbox Series X|S controller - and it's probably not what you're expecting to see.As spotted by an avid fan on
20/05/2026
Roguelike FPS offshoot Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core launches into early access with its own dangers, its own dwarves, and at last, its own identity
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core – Ghost Ship Games’ attempt at plunging the co-op FPS spelunkery of Deep Rock Galactic into an even deeper, darker pit of roguelike tension – is out today in early acc...
20/05/2026
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 – Specialist Class Overview | IGN First
Get a detailed look at the new Specialist class in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, the upcoming four-player, third-person PvE shooter sequel where you'll be blasting hordes of Xenomorphs. The Specialist class must be unlocked be leveling up the other classes, and once you do you'll be able to build almost any Specialist character you want. Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 will be released this summer for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
20/05/2026
The Boys Series Finale Review: "Blood and Bone"
The Boys’ final episode may be a bit overly predictable at times, but the strong execution and big character moments make for a satisfying send-off to the series. Read our full review.
20/05/2026
'People Enjoy Surprises' — Valve Is Trying to Dismiss New York's Counter-Strike Loot Box Lawsuit
Valve has moved to dismiss the New York Attorney General’s lawsuit against the company, which claims loot boxes in its games such as Counter-Strike 2 promote illegal gambling and threaten to addict children.
20/05/2026
SNK's New NEOGEO AES+ Console Is Up for Preorder Ahead of Its November Release
The NEOGEO AES+ console, as well as a wealth of games and accessories, are coming in November. Preorders are live now.
20/05/2026
It's not you, would-be Subnautica 2 fish murderers, it's our creature encounters not feeling "fair, readable, and engaging" enough, say Unknown Worlds
We get you, Subnautica 2 players who're desperate to kill some fish. That's what Unknown Worlds have said in an open letter to the survival game's community following days worth of debate over the
20/05/2026
Detroit: Become Human Dev Quantic Dream Kills Live Service Game 3 Months After Early Access Launch, Insists Star Wars Eclipse ‘Continues as Planned’
Detroit: Become Human developer Quantic Dream has canceled its live service game, Spellcasters Chronicles, just three months after its early access launch. Star Wars Eclipse, however, remains on track.
20/05/2026
How Arkham Asylum Changed Everything for Batman (and Superhero) Games Forever
Before Arkham Asylum, Batman games followed the template of everything from Mortal Kombat to Monkey Island. After Arkham Asylum, other superhero games followed in The Dark Knight's footsteps.
20/05/2026
Embracer Follows Ubisoft In Splitting Off New Publisher To Handle Huge IP, Tomb Raider & LOTR Included
Say hello to Fellowship Entertainment.Embracer Group has today announced plans to create a secondary publishing label called Fellowship Entertainment, in order to "capture the full potential of the high-quality assets" that the group currently owns.The Swedish game publisher says that it hopes to spin off Fellowship Entertainment in calendar year 2027, and that the new label will become "an IP-led entertainment company" and "the stewards of
20/05/2026
The Hoppers 4K Steelbook Is Back in Stock at Amazon Ahead of Its June Release
The Hoppers 4K steelbook is back in stock at Amazon. Preorder it today for $44.99 before it's officially released on June 2 this year.
20/05/2026
Subnautica 2 Outlines Changes Coming to the Game in Response to No Killing Fish Debate
Subnautica 2 developer has issued an open letter to the game’s community, apologizing for some of the comments staff made recently on the killing fish debate, but ruling out ever adding actual weapons to the game.
20/05/2026
New Lord Of The Rings Game In Development By Kingdom Come: Deliverance Devs
"We're excited to tell you more...".Warhorse Studios — the team behind the Kingdom Come: Deliverance series — has publicly announced that they're making "an open world Middle-earth RPG".This project is now in the works alongside another KCD adventure following the recent and successful launch of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
20/05/2026
EXCLUSIVE: Monopoly F1 Edition Board Game Revealed With Its Own Monopoly Grand Prix
IGN is proud to exclusively reveal the Monopoly F1 Edition Board Game, an adventure where each player chooses their favorite Formula 1 team, competes in the Monopoly Grand Prix, fights for the Drivers' and Constructors' Championships, and much more.
20/05/2026
Gender Queer: The Annotated Edition Expands America's Most Banned Graphic Novel
Gender Queer: The Annotated Edition is a brand-new, must-read version of one of America's most banned graphic novels.
20/05/2026
How Witch Hat Atelier Uses Dubbing as World-Building
How Witch Hat Atelier uses dubbing as world-building: One of the best shows of the season uses its English dub to portray the divide between the characters.
20/05/2026
Romestead Lets You Play the Supernatural Fall and Rise of Rome | IGN Preview
With Romestead, developer Beartwig's wild blend of Ancient Rome with souls-style exploration and cozy community builder has the makings of one of the most original genre mash-ups in some time.
20/05/2026
Hellraiser: Revival Continues to Look Absolutely Disgusting in New Gameplay Trailer
We’ve been given a brand-new look at the ultraviolent survival horror game, Hellraiser: Revival, and, yes, it still looks disgusting.
20/05/2026
Sony Confirms State of Play June Date, Teases Fresh Look at Wolverine and More Games for PS5
Sony has confirmed a State of Play showcase for June 2 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm UK time / 11pm CEST. Here's what to expect.
20/05/2026
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed: Season 1 Review
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed Season 1 review: Tatiana Maslany's struggling mom finds out who's zoomin' who after a sex worker tries to ruin her life.
20/05/2026
Subnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 1 Released, 'Adjustments' to Controversial Terms of Service Promised
Subnautica 2 has its first early access hotfix, which makes a small number of changes to the game. But the big news is the promise of changes to its controversial Terms of Service amid a backlash to the End User License Agreement (EULA).
20/05/2026
Forza Horizon 6 Smashes Concurrent Player Record For Xbox Game Studios On Steam
In fact, Playground's new racer has now become the most-played Xbox Game Studios title on Steam in terms of concurrent players;Taking a look the very useful SteamDB stats page, Forza Horizon 6 managed a peak player count of 273,148 on launch day, May 19th.With that number, it's shot to the top of the list for concurrent players on an Xbox Game Studios title - beating out the previous record holder — Halo Infinite — by about 500 players.
20/05/2026
BioShock Will Never Escape Ken Levine, and Levine Will Never Escape BioShock
BioShock director Ken Levine has worked with the same themes and ideas for decades, so it's no wonder Judas looks so much like it... and that the next BioShock has struggled without him.
20/05/2026
Deus Ex, Saints Row and TimeSplitters might be lent out to external partners, Embracer say, possibly paving the way for new entries
Fresh off splitting themselves into a not at all confusing selection of companies rather than just the one (something they've got form for doing) the publishers have noted that as part of forming a new IP & licensing business, they'll be "more actively" exploring licensing out well-known series like Deus Ex, Saints Row, TimeSplitters, and Thief to external partners.In theory, that could mean new games in said series made by studios that aren't directly under Embracer's thumb.Read more
20/05/2026
"Roguelike can be anything": Krafton exec is very tired of being pitched "Balatro with different cards"
At Digital Dragons this year I somehow found myself attending a panel about games industry investment and publishing deals, featuring various senior M&A people gathered under the dread banner of "Capital Reality".The best practice when you are stranded on a strange new world is to bond with local lifeforms in the most elementary and primordial terms.In this case, I established a point of connection with Victor Lee, director of Europe investments for Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton.
20/05/2026
'Let's Do the Protestant Reformation Inside Star Wars' — Damon Lindelof Reveals New Details on His Canceled Version of Daisy Ridley's New Jedi Order Movie
Screenwriter Damon Lindelof has revealed new details on his canceled Star Wars movie, saying it would have been about the fight between nostalgia and reinvention.
20/05/2026
Five Games Are Available Today Across Multiple Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (May 20)
Lots of new titles on XGP.Today, five games are coming to the service across multiple tiers;with three moving over to Premium alongside two new additions to Ultimate, Premium and PC.
20/05/2026
The rumours were true, Warhorse are making an open-world Lord of the Rings RPG alongside a new Kingdom Come game
You may climb down from those hooks: Warhorse have confirmed they are creating an open-world RPG set across Tolkien's Middle-earth.Not only that, the studio announced they are also making a new Kingdom Come game at the same time.Read more
20/05/2026
Open-World Lord of Rings RPG and New Kingdom Come Game Confirmed in Development at Warhorse Studios
Warhorse Studios has revealed what it’s working on: a Lord of the Rings role-playing game and a new Kingdom Come game.
20/05/2026
Hasbro cancel Dungeons and Dragons action game helmed by Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order director, leaving studio hunting for new publishing deal
Hasbro have opted to pull the publishing plug on the Dungeons and Dragons action game they and developers Giant Skull announced last June.Said plug was reportedly pulled at some point earlier this year, leaving the studio headed by former Star Wars Jedi series director Stig Asmussen hunting for a new publishing deal.Read more
20/05/2026
Embracer 'Actively Exploring' External Partnerships for the Likes of Saints Row, Deus Ex, TimeSplitters, and More
Embracer Group is spinning off Fellowship Entertainment, a new business unit designed to expand The Lord of the Rings and Tomb Raider, as well as breathe new life into some of the company’s dormant video game franchises.
20/05/2026
"Seven or eight years is not that unusual": Diablo 4 lead says AAA games are taking longer to make, which is bad news for junior applicants
The biggest videogames are taking longer to make, according to Diablo 4 lead engine engineer Marcin Undak, and one consequence is that there are fewer junior openings at industry dreadnoughts like Blizzard and CD Projekt, because companies prefer to hire juniors right at the start of development.This isn't ideal, Undak suggested, because "the best teams" have a healthy mixture of crabby old wizards and sparky bantlings.Read more
20/05/2026
Hasbro Cancels Dungeons & Dragons Game from Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Director
Hasbro has pulled the plug on a brand new Dungeons & Dragons game from Star Wars Jedi: Survivor director Stig Asmussen.
19/05/2026
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Shows Off No-HUD Option
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, the upcoming remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, will give players the option to completely disable the HUD at will.
19/05/2026
Save 30% Off the Bluetti AC70 768Wh 1,000W LiFePO4 Power Station During the AliExpress Memorial Day Sale
$80 cheaper at AliExpress than on Amazon (sold by Bluetti, the original manufacturer)
19/05/2026
The long awaited Civilization 7 Test of Time update is here, bringing a huge suite of changes with it
The day that all of you Civvers have been hoping for is here. Firaxis have been promising Civilization 7's Test of Time update for a while now, and as I write these words into existence, that very update is available for you to download, complete with the most requested feature, the ability to play as on...
19/05/2026
Get a 48V 500W Adult Electric Scooter With 22-Mile Range and a Top Speed of 22mph for $165
The most powerful e-scooter I've seen for under $200.
19/05/2026
This Iniu 20,000 Power Bank Quadruples Your Nintendo Switch 2 Play Time For Less Than $20
You can also play and charge at the same time without ever running out of juice.
19/05/2026
The Tiny Aoostar Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H Mini PC with 24GB of DDR5 RAM and USB 4 Ports Drops to $313
A Mac Mini sized PC that's more powerful than the Rasbperry Pi for nearly the same cost.
19/05/2026
Johan is like if Sekiro were about a medieval manuscript of a rabbit came to life that's on a quest for revenge
Oh I do love a good bit of silliness, I do. Does the heart wonders! Today my daily dose of it comes in the form of a game called Johan, a very Sekiro-esque action game where you play as a rabbit that has leapt from the pages of a medieval manuscript into the ...
19/05/2026
Take a nice long look at some Paralives gameplay ahead of its early access launch next week
Paralives, originally slated for release in 2025, is now right around the corner with an early access launch slated for May 25th next week. So what better a way to whet the appetite than with a nice lengthy look at the game in action, right from making your own Sims- sorry, Paras, through to overseeing their entire lives.
19/05/2026
VITURE XR Glasses Are 10% Off with This Exclusive Promo Code
Use this exclusive promo code to save 10% off VITURE XR Glasses, including the Beast and Luma Ultra.
19/05/2026
Today Only, Save $900 Off the Asus ROG Flow Z13 Gaming Ultra-Portable Laptop and Tablet Hybrid
This tiny 2.65lb convertible with 64GB of RAM is more powerful than many full-sized gaming laptops.
19/05/2026
Plex Announces Massive Price Hike on Lifetime Subscription Plans
The price of Lifetime Plex Pass plans will be increasing to $749.99 on July 1.
19/05/2026
Official Xbox Wireless Controllers Start at Just $39 During the Lenovo Memorial Day Sale
Still one of the best controllers for PC and Xbox
19/05/2026
Rick and Morty Season 9 Review
While not every episode is a winner, Rick and Morty proves that it’s still a fresh and raucously entertaining animated sitcom in its ninth season. Check out our full review.
19/05/2026
Star Wars 'Isn't Resonating With Younger Moviegoers Like It Did for Older Generations'
The Mandalorian and Grogu enters theaters under intense box office scrutiny as the first new Star Wars movie since 2019. But Lucasfilm reportedly believes next year’s Star Wars: Starfighter has a better chance of reviving the franchise.
19/05/2026
Today’s Top Deals: $15 Resident Evil PS5 Games, Xbox Core Controller, LEGO Batman for PC, and More
Don’t miss the Switch 2: Choose Your Own Game Bundle and a MicroSD Express card deal.
19/05/2026
Sea Scroll Card Game Review
Sea Scroll is easy to learn, quick to play, and lovely to look at, while offering plenty of opportunities for subterfuge.
19/05/2026
The 2.8lb Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Ultraportable Laptop Drops to $600 After a Massive $840 Off Discount
The ultimate laptop for students and road warriors.
19/05/2026
Broken Sword Movie in the Works, Creator Charles Cecil Will Produce
Broken Sword is coming to the big screen, courtesy of Story Kitchen.
19/05/2026
Darksiders Warmastered Edition Upgrade Is Free For Existing Owners On Xbox
PS5 players have to pay $10!Right at the tail end of March, we covered the announcement of Darksiders Warmastered Edition for Xbox Series X|S — which is out today — and it's now been revealed that existing owners will get the current-gen upgrade completely free on Xbox.Yep, THQ Nordic has talked about this in its ...
19/05/2026
Final Fantasy Creator Hironobu Sakaguchi Addresses Backlash for Sharing AI Final Fantasy 6 Remake Video
Final Fantasy series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi has addressed the backlash against his positive reaction to an unofficial, AI-generated video for a Final Fantasy 6 remake.
19/05/2026
Subnautica 2's EULA is causing a bit of a ruckus, but Unknown Worlds say they're "looking into" the current terms
It wouldn't be Subnautica 2 if there wasn't a little bit more controversy to be found, would it? This time it comes in the form of the game's EULA which, as roughly collated by a post over on...
19/05/2026
Sacha Baron Cohen Says Borat May Never Return, But Gives Hope for Mephisto's Future
Sacha Baron Cohen appears to be putting one of his most famous characters, Borat, to bed while preparing for a future in Marvel.
19/05/2026
Outward 2 lines up a July release date with the promise that even your dusty old potato of a PC can run it
There is no denying that plenty of RPGs, purposefully designed so or not, are some kind of power fantasy. You're the destined hero, the chosen one, you've heard it all before. Outward 2, like its predecessor, doesn't position you as such a figure. You are simply just a re...
19/05/2026
Urbance Preview: Inside the Stylish New Cyberpunk Manga Series
We've got an exclusive look at Urbance, a manga-style cyberpunk series based on the viral animated short film.
19/05/2026
Digital Foundry Labels Sony's PS5 Exclusivity Pivot As A 'Defensive Move Against Project Helix'
"It's impossible to view this as good news...".You may have seen some recent reports that Sony has decided to stop porting its big single-player PS5 exclusives over to PC, via the ever-reliable Jason Schreier.Recent analysis on the news from DF even goes as far as saying the decision feels like a "defensive move against Project Helix".
19/05/2026
The Marvel Art of Mike Zeck: New Career-Spanning Hardcover Revealed
Clover Press is celebrating Secret Wars and Kraven's Last Hunt artist Mike Zeck with a new at book showcasing his legendary Marvel career.
19/05/2026
Subnautica 2 Players Are Discovering Ways to Defend Themselves From Predatory Fish
Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds is still talking internally about what to do in response to the game’s big killing fish debate, but players have taken the matter into their own hands, diving deeper to uncover ways of actually defending themselves.
19/05/2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Hits Digital After Dominating the 2026 Box Office
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which currently stands as the highest-grossing movie of 2026, is now available on digital with a slew of bonus features.
19/05/2026
How Batman Games Endured The Dark Knight’s Toughest Era
Lego Batman is a joyful celebration of the entire history of Batman, but during the late '90s the Dark Knight's games had to contend with living up to the reputation of The Animated Series and working with the woeful Batman and Robin film. This is how Batman endured his darkest video game era.
19/05/2026
Thick as Thieves Review
There's not a lot to it, but it’s hard to find much fault with these stealthy co-op heists.
19/05/2026
Sam Raimi’s The Evil Dead Is Getting a 4K Steelbook to Celebrate Its 45th Anniversary
Preorders are live for a brand new 4K steelbook for Sam Raimi’s The Evil Dead. Here's where you can preorder a copy and what bonus features are included.
19/05/2026
Two New Xbox Series X|S Backgrounds Added To Celebrate The Launch Of Forza Horizon 6
Display your love for FH6 on launch day!Loving a bit of launch day Forza Horizon 6 on your Xbox Series X|S console?Well, you can now show that love off via a pair of beautiful new dynamic backgrounds that animate some of the game's gorgeous key art.
19/05/2026
Nintendo's New 'Choose Your Game' Switch 2 Bundle Is Now Available
Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle is available now, giving you a choice between Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Pokémon Pokopia.
19/05/2026
South Park Co-Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone Confirm Season 29 Release Date
South Park will return to Comedy Central this September with Season 29, co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have confirmed.
19/05/2026
How Marvels: The Novelization Reinvents the Classic Graphic Novel
One of the greatest superhero comics of all time is being reinvented in Marvels: The Novelization, and we've got an exclusive preview of the book.
19/05/2026
Arc Raiders turns to Denuvo Anti-Cheat in hopes of curbing foul play, Embark say they're "working to ensure minimal impact on performance"
Arc Raiders devs Embark have announced that they're going to be rolling out Denuvo anti-cheat software as part of efforts to limit the amount of dodgy behaviour going on the shooter...
19/05/2026
Jurassic World Evolution 3 and The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition Headline Xbox Game Pass May 2026 Wave 2 Lineup
Microsoft has confirmed the lineup of games coming to Xbox Game Pass during the second half of May as well as the early part of June. Here's what to expect.
19/05/2026
These 13 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (May 20 - June 2)
May going out with a bang!Microsoft has today unveiled another 13 games coming to Xbox Game Pass later this month and into June 2026, featuring some newly-announced additions such as Jurassic World Evolution 3
19/05/2026
The Mandalorian and Grogu Review
If you’re looking for a Star Wars movie that thrills, surprises, challenges, or demonstrates a vested interest in seeing its characters grow and change… The Mandalorian and Grogu is not the way.
19/05/2026
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Review
The most charming video game bubble wrap you’ll ever pop, and not much more.
19/05/2026
The 10 Best Fantasy Anime Series of All Time
The 10 best fantasy anime series of all time: Let’s go on an adventure.
19/05/2026
Steam Adds, Edits, and Removes Dozens of Store Tags
Steam has changed the official tags you'll find attached to games on Valve's digital storefront.
19/05/2026
Fortnite Is Back on the App Store Across the World
Fortnite is back on the App Store, with Epic boss Tim Sweeney declaring "the beginning of the end of the Apple Tax worldwide."
19/05/2026
PC Gamers React to Sony Making Its Narrative Single-Player Games PlayStation Exclusive
PC gamers are reacting to Sony making its narrative single-player games PlayStation exclusive.
19/05/2026
Steam's NSFW and Mature tags ditched by Valve in favour of "more descriptive" ones like Sexual Content and Gore, as part of wider revamp
Valve have revealed a round of changes to the tags which can be applied to games on the Steam store. The ones designed to give you a brief idea of the genres or themes you're in for if you opt to give any specific game a go, as well as grouping together similar works. 17 new tags have been added as a result of this rather substantial revamp, while 28 have been consigned to the scrapheap,...
19/05/2026
Doom Soundtrack Inducted Into the National Recording Registry
The soundtrack of the original 1993 Doom has been inducted into the National Recording Registry.
19/05/2026
Games Workshop Had a Cheeky Response to One of the Most-Asked Warhammer 40,000 Lore Questions From Fans
One of the biggest — if not biggest — questions from fans of Warhammer 40,000 lore is: who will be the next returning loyalist primarch? In a rare Q&A video, Games Workshop actually addressed the question — but failed to provide a meaningful answer.
19/05/2026
Shelve your hopes to play Ghost of Yōtei or Saros on PC, as PlayStation boss reportedly confirms plan to stop porting narrative-driven singleplayer games
They've come around to get their gigantic collection of Ratchet and Clank plushies. Their dad's in the car, so you don't want to cause a fuss. Still, as they hastily pack a cuddly Clank away in a carrier bag, you can't help but ask. Was it something I said? They turn to you, tears welling in their eyes. I just want to keep my big singleplayer games exclusiv...
19/05/2026
Nintendo Announces Pictonico, a New Mobile Game That Turns Photos Into Mini-Games
Surprise! Nintendo has announced free-to-start Pictonico, a new mobile game that uses your phone's photo library to generate mini-games.
19/05/2026
"It was chaos": How The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2 are learning from decades of CD Projekt's documentation mistakes
The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2 have gotten ample attention for their whizbang Unreal Engine features and
19/05/2026
Microsoft Launches Xbox Player Voice to Gather Feedback, Fans Immediately Demand a Return to Exclusives
Microsoft is continuing its drive to revamp brand Xbox with the launch of a feedback platform that gives fans the chance to vote on community requests. Predictably, the request with the most votes is a return to exclusives.
19/05/2026
Forza Horizon 6 Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What's Coming In Season 1
Details on the first Festival Playlist & Car Pass.Forza Horizon 6 is officially available worldwide, including a day one Xbox Game Pass release! Yep, the Standard Edition of Playground's new racer is out now for all after
19/05/2026
First F1 25: 2026 Season DLC Details Coming This Week
The current 2026 F1 season is coming to last year’s F1 25 as a new update.
19/05/2026
Save 49% Off This Iniu 10,000mAh 45W Power Bank with Built-In AC Plug and USB Cable
Fewer items to forget to bring along.
19/05/2026
Forza Horizon 6 Features a Cheeky Pokémon Easter Egg
Forza Horizon 6 managed to slip in a sly reference to Pokémon.
19/05/2026
Save $600 off the 3.5-Pound Acer Swift X 14.5" OLED Laptop with RTX 4060 Discrete Graphics
A lot of power in a compact and, above all, budget friendly package
19/05/2026
Xbox Fans Share Their Top 10 Requests After Day One Of Player Voice Feedback
Exclusives, backwards compatibility & more.As we mentioned a few hours ago, Microsoft has officially set up a new XBOX Player Voice feedback system over on the MS Feedback Portal website, providing an all-in-one destination for Xbox fans to s...
18/05/2026
Save $100 Off the Asus ROG Xbox Ally Handheld Gaming PC During Amazon's Memorial Day Sale
Access your entire library of PC games anytime, anywhere.
18/05/2026
PlayStation Reportedly Tells Developers That It Is Returning to Console Exclusives for Single-Player Games
PlayStation seems to be waving the white flag on its PC strategy, at least when it comes to single-player titles.
18/05/2026
PlayStation Console Owners Launch Class-Action Lawsuit Against Sony Over Tariff Refunds
PlayStation fans have launched a new class-action lawsuit in an effort to claim refunds after Sony initiated price increases for the PS5 in response to tariffs last year.
18/05/2026
Stranger Things Creators Did a Half Day of Reshoots Just to 'Milk' Steve's Fake-Out Death
Stranger Things creators the Duffer Brothers have admitted they put extra effort into Steve's fake-out death because they were "f**king with the audience."
18/05/2026
Amazon Has Dropped Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Switch 2 Preorders in Price To Match Argos — Still With Free MTG Card
Amazon has cut Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Switch 2 preorders to £43.99, matching Argos and still including a free Zack Fair MTG card
18/05/2026
Hope Review
Hope review: The Wailing director Na Hong-jin returns with a blast of an alien action thriller.
18/05/2026
Get a 36V 500W Adult Electric Bike for Just $233 Shipped During the AliExpress Memorial Day Sale
This electric assisted bike can go up to 23mph with a range of up to 45 miles.
18/05/2026
Microsoft Announces Fan Feedback Program 'XBOX Player Voice', And It's Now Live
"A simpler way to share feedback".Since stepping into the role, Xbox boss Asha Sharma has been keen to gather more fan feedback as she begins to shape the future of the brand - and that's now resulted in a new 'XBOX Player Voice' program being announced by Microsoft.Unveiled today via Xbox Wire, XBOX Player Voice is "a new place to collect your feedback and make it more visible".
18/05/2026
The New 2026 Apple iPad Air with M4 Chip Drops to a New All-Time Low Price Ahead of Memorial Day
Save $80 off compared to buying it from the Apple Store.
18/05/2026
Stranger Things Creators Say Controversial Season 2 Episode Spin-Off Rumors Are 'Bulls**t'
Stranger Things creators the Duffer Brothers have said they would love to redo the show's notorious Season 2 episode "The Lost Sister" but the rumors that it was supposed to be a backdoor pilot for a spin-off are "bulls**t."
18/05/2026
Actor Tom Kane, Voice of Yoda in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Has Died at 64
Prolific voice actor Tom Kane has died at age 64.
18/05/2026
Feature: Xbox Invited Us To A Real Forza Horizon Festival, And There's Another One This Weekend
A fun time, even despite the rain!Last week, Xbox UK invited us to a special event to celebrate the launch of Forza Horizon 6, and so I decided to head over to Caffeine & Machine in Stratford-upon-Avon to see what kind of surprises they had in store.The event was open to the public (it was on Saturday), and so there was a nice buzz about the place — lots of people enjoying the game, photographing cars, having a drink-or-two and just embracing the vibe.
18/05/2026
Today’s Top Deals: Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU, ASUS ROG Xbox Ally, Alan Wake 2 for PS5, and More
Plus, save on Forza Horizon 6 and a racing wheel ahead of its release tomorrow.
18/05/2026
Best Buy Is Giving You a Whole Week to Shop Its Memorial Day Sale
We highlight some of our favorite deals in Best Buy's Memorial Day sale 2026, including video games, TVs, and more.
18/05/2026
Don't Miss This Phenomenal Price Drop on the FlashForge AD5X Multi-Color 3D Printer at AliExpress
You won't find a better built and more feature-rich multi-material 3D printer for well under $250.
18/05/2026
The AMD Radeon 9070 XT Graphics Card Creeps Ever Closer to MSRP During Amazon's Memorial Day Sale
Nearly matches the performance of Nvidia's now-$1,000 GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
18/05/2026
Stranger Things Creators Promise They'll Reveal Eleven's Fate in 20 Years
Don't worry, the Duffer Brothers will be happy to tell you what happened to Eleven in the Stranger Things finale…if you're willing to wait 20 years.
18/05/2026
Poll: What Do You Think Of Subnautica 2 On Xbox Game Pass?
Liking what you've played so far?With Forza Horizon 6 dominating a lot of the attention last week (and let's be honest, it's going to happen this week as well), we didn't get much chance to talk about Subnautica 2, which is now playable with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.To be honest, we didn't think it was going to release...
18/05/2026
Confused Retailers Receive Mysterious Shipments Containing One of the PS4's Rarest Games, Poop Slinger
A bunch of mom-and-pop video game stores have received mysterious shipments of one of the PS4's rarest games, Poop Slinger.
18/05/2026
Buy One Board Game or Puzzle, Get One 50% Off Through This Stellar Offer at Target
Target has a ‘Buy One, Get One 50% Off’ deal live at the moment on select board games, card games, and puzzles until May 25.
18/05/2026
Sony Announces PlayStation Plus Price Increases 'Due to Ongoing Market Conditions'
Sony has announced price increases for its subscription service, PlayStation Plus.
18/05/2026
'Xbox Presents' Was The Most-Viewed Livestream Ever On Xbox's YouTube Channel, And By Some Distance
Even beating out old E3 shows!Earlier this month, you may remember that Microsoft tested out a new show format in the way of Xbox Presents featuring Stranger than Heaven - but you may not have guessed that it's now become the team's most-viewed YouTube livestream ever, by a country mile.Read the full article on purexbox.com
18/05/2026
Dread the Hall H Reveals the True Horror of Comic-Con
Before you head to Comic-Con this summer, be sure to check out this exclusive preview of the horror satire book Dread the Hall H.
18/05/2026
New Lanterns Trailer Has a Lot More Green — and a Quick Look at Nathan Fillion's Guy Gardner
HBO Max has released a new trailer for DC Studios series Lanterns — and this time there’s plenty of green.
18/05/2026
Cancelled Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake's voiced protagonist and naked robo-person bums bared in this reportedly leaked cinematic
Our bare bottoms will never survive in the lethal void of space!Thanks to some quick thinking, we'll make it out of what appears to be an early-in-production cinematic from the first interation of the Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic remake, which has been in relative development limbo for a while now.Read more
18/05/2026
People Are Betting Thousands of Dollars on Who Will Die at the End of The Boys Season 5
People are betting thousands of dollars on who will die at the end of the The Boys, which concludes with the Season 5 finale this week. But Chace Crawford, who plays The Deep, is keeping his mouth shut.
18/05/2026
Xbox Execs Congratulate Forza Horizon 6 Dev On 'Exceptionally Rare' Success
"Very proud of the teams...".And now, even some of the Xbox bosses are congratulating the development team before the game's Xbox Game Pass launch this week.Over the weekend, both Chief Content Officer Matt Booty and Xbox CEO Asha Sharma took to the internet to congratulate Playground Games for their early success with Forza Horizon 6.
18/05/2026
Batman Games Begin: The Origins of the Dark Knight in Video Games
Batman has starred in video games for 40 years, and his early years were much weirder than a Gotham made of Lego bricks. We take a closer look at the strange origins of Batman games.
18/05/2026
Spider-Noir Star Nicolas Cage Hopes the Show Will Inspire Teens to Seek Out the Great Black and White Films of American Cinema
Spider-Noir star Nicolas Cage has said he pushed for the Prime Video superhero series to be shot in color as well as black and white in a bid to appeal to teenagers, who he hopes will be inspired to seek out the great black and white films of American cinema.
18/05/2026
"That lore terrifies me": Ex-Valve writer Chet Faliszek isn't interested in writing a Half-Life 3, as he wouldn't touch a sequel "with with a 10-foot pole"
Former Valve writer Chet Faliszek doesn't reckon it would be.The mythical sequel's also not something he'd be interested in penning, because he's not a fan of having to deal with a tonne of established lore.Read more
18/05/2026
Warhammer 40,000 Confirms Ready-Painted Terrain for 11th Edition, but Games Workshop Rules Out Ready-Painted Miniatures
Games Workshop has shocked Warhammer 40,000 fans by confirming a leak of plans to sell ready-painted terrain for the upcoming 11th Edition of the tabletop wargame, dubbed Armageddon. But after a significant amount of speculation that the company was also set to sell ready-painted miniatures, Games Workshop has now ruled that out.
18/05/2026
Sure, a new GTA 6 trailer would be nice, but it doesn't have a hope of matching the cultural significance of GTA 4's second reveal
There are whispers on the wind that a new trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 will be out this week. There were whispers it would be last week, too. Whenever the next look at Rockstar’s open world crime-’em-up arrives, it's unlikely it will have the cultural impact of
18/05/2026
Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight
Another classic LEGO game?Yes, the big focus for us here at Pure Xbox this week is obviously Forza Horizon 6, but we've also got another game releasing in early access on the same day as the FH6 launch — LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.With just a few hours to go until the early access ...
18/05/2026
The Hunt for Ben Solo Fan Campaign Takes the Fight to The Mandalorian and Grogu Premiere in Hollywood
The Hunt For Ben Solo fan campaign is still going, and its latest stunt saw a truck circle the Mandalorian and Grogu premiere in Hollywood.
18/05/2026
GTA 6 Pre-Order Rumor Looks Like a Bust
GTA 6 pre-orders were rumored to go live today, May 18, but it looks like those reports were inaccurate.
18/05/2026
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Early Access and Full Release Times Confirmed
Warner Bros. Games has confirmed the LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight early access and full release times globally. Here's when you'll be able to play in your timezone.
18/05/2026
Extraction shooter spinoff EVE Vanguard will let you salvage ships destroyed in EVE Online, then flog the parts back to their owners
EVE Vanguard, the latest attempt by Fenris 'I Can’t Believe It’s Not CCP Games' Creations at crafting a first-person shooter counter...
18/05/2026
ASUS Shows Off One-Of-A-Kind ROG Xbox Ally X Based On Cyberpunk 2077
"This Ally X case mod is insane!".Shared by the folks over at ASUS, the "master craftsman" known as AK Mod has created a "one-of-a-kind" ROG Xbox Ally unit based on the ever-popular Cyberpunk 2077.You can catch a glimpse of this beauty in the video up above, or in these images down below:Read the full article on purexbox.com
18/05/2026
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Review
A strong open-world Gotham and trademark slapstick humour powers a fantastic plastic parody of the Caped Crusader's greatest hits. Our review of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.
18/05/2026
Subnautica 2 Dev Gives Players Hope Amid the Game's First Hot Topic Following Launch
Fresh from its huge early access launch, underwater survival and crafting adventure game Subnautica 2 has sparked a significant debate among fans: to kill or not to kill the fish.
18/05/2026
Subnautica 2 mod makes creatures killable, despite its devs' desire to convince players to "use non-violent and more creative solutions"
Subnautica 2 is deliberately designed to nudge you away from seeking violent solutions to your 'oh lordy there's a giant leviathan chasing me' problems, with devs Unknown Worlds having been clear that strong feelings have propelled them down that path. Yet, as they've also acknowledged, not every Sub 2 ...
18/05/2026
This week in PC games: Tokyo-drifting in Forza Horizon 6, communist grifting in Disco Elysium follow-up Zero Parades, or dystopia tifting in puzzle game Phonopolis
Have no fear, dear reader. Yes, I am once standing in for Edwin to battle The Maw and bring forth its tidings of upcoming PC games. But the beast has not eaten our news editor. Not this time. Instead, Edwin's been called away to Krakow where he will be using his creature-wrestling skills to tussle with a dragon.
18/05/2026
Take-Two Boss Says Borderlands' Last-Minute Art Style Change Cost $50 Million, but Without It the Game Would Have Flopped
Borderlands’ well-documented 11th hour art style change cost Take-Two an extra $50 million in development costs and delayed the game by a year, but without it the now successful franchise would have flopped straight out the gate.
18/05/2026
Forza Horizon 6 'New Zealand' Trick Is Going Viral For The Full Xbox Launch
Yes, it'll be playable early on XGP via New Zealand.We've known for years now that Xbox has a "New Zealand trick" that allows you to change your region and get access to loads of new games at the same time as everyone in New Zealand — a trick that's become very popular over time.If you want to risk it, Forza Horizon 6 buyers and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members should be able to access the game starting today, and it's not a process that's difficult to set up.
18/05/2026
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies is both bootleg Disco Elysium and a spirited interrogation of fake culture in all its guises
For many players, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies will never be anything other than a seedy clone of ZA/UM's reputation-making Disco Elysium – a soul-sucking forgery of a doomy leftist masterpiece, whose original lead writers and designers have been
18/05/2026
Terraria Marks 15 Years and 70 Million Players With a Promise to Continue Updates Beyond 1.4.6 and Crossplay Patch
Terraria developer Re-Logic has confirmed that updates will continue "beyond" the 1.4.6 update and the upcoming crossplay patch, and will share "other plans and ideas [...] when the time is right."
18/05/2026
Skyrim now runs on Fallout 4's Pip-Boy and computer terminals, as modder delivers the one port Bethesda haven't thought of yet
It had to happen. After getting the original Fallout and Morrowind running as a holotape on Fallout 4's Pip-Boy and terminals, the same modder has now...
18/05/2026
Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Late May 2026
Here's what's leaving soon.Microsoft has revealed the next five games leaving Xbox Game Pass in late May 2026, with all of these being highlighted as "leaving soon" on the official Xbox mobile app.The most notable departure here is definitely Metaphor: ReFantazio; the very...
18/05/2026
GTA 6 Release Date About 18 Months Behind Original Target, Take-Two Boss Reveals, Suggesting Spring 2025 Was Once the Goal Internally
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has said GTA 6 is about 18 months behind its original release date, suggesting spring 2025 was once the internal target.
18/05/2026
Iron Lung Will Be Available to Watch on YouTube This Month
The horror game adaptation grossed over $50 million at cinemas earlier this year.
18/05/2026
The Godfather Book Series to Continue With New Story About Connie Corleone in 2027
The story of the Corleone family is turning to the next page, as The Godfather is now set to continue with a new book called Connie that is set to release in 2027.
17/05/2026
Wake Up Samurai — Keanu Reeves Carves Out Lead Role in Japanese Stop-Motion 'Wood Sculpture' Film Hidari
Keanu Reeves is set to play the lead role in Hidari, a Japanese stop-motion "wood sculpture" samurai film whose proof of concept video blew up on YouTube three years ago.
17/05/2026
Ghost of Yotei Legends Received Its Final Major Update in April, Dev Confirms
Ghost of Yotei developer Sucker Punch Productions has confirmed its Legends multiplayer mode will not receive any additional major updates in the future.
17/05/2026
If You’re on Xbox, Grab 10 Months of Game Pass Ultimate for Only £77 With This Favourite Trick
Use this EA Play conversion trick to get 10 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for £76.96, saving £92.94 versus the monthly rate.
17/05/2026
Man of Tomorrow Brainiac Actor Compares His Superman Villain to 'an Incarnation of Satan'
Man of Tomorrow actor Lars Eidinger has described his live-action take on Superman villain Brainiac as something that is like "an incarnation of Satan."
17/05/2026
Seth Rogen Tells Filmmakers Using AI to Write Scripts to 'Go Do Something Else'
Seth Rogen has pushed back on the use of AI in movies, telling writers using the technology for their scripts to "go do something else."
17/05/2026
The Boys Season 5, Episode 8 Teaser Sets Up Showdown for Starlight and the Deep as Butcher Goes Scorched Earth
Prime Video has published a The Boys Season 5, Episode 8 teaser trailer, revealing one last look at Butcher, Hughie, Starlight, and the rest of the crew before they set off to go "scorched earth" on Homelander.
17/05/2026
Xbox Takes #1 Spot In Metacritic's Top 10 Video Games Of 2026 So Far
But bizarrely it doesn't top the Series X and Series S list.Yes, Xbox tops the list here, although it should be noted that due to how Metacritic works, FH6 isn't actually the highest-rated game for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.The multiplatform list is made up of technically new releases (so Hades 2 isn't eligible), and the average score for each game is made up of the platform with the most reviews.
17/05/2026
50+ Games Are Reduced By 90-95% In The Latest Xbox Sales, Including Some Unlikely Gems
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in the latest round of Xbox sales?There are actually well over 50 titles that fit this category at the moment, and a lot of them arrive as part of the massive ID@Xbox Mega Sale that began a few days ago.There are some unlikely gems in the mix as a result — titles that never normally get discounted to 90% off (or at least very rarely) — with examples including Golf With Your Friends, Zombie Army Trilogy & 4, TMNT: Splintered Fate, Soulstice and The Shadow Warrior Trilogy.
17/05/2026
I didn’t think Forza Horizon 6’s custom garages would lead me to miss mucking about with my motor on Mexican driveways, but they have
There’s something about prying open the door of your majestic Ferrari 250 California or Reliant Supervan as waves gently lap against the shore off to your right and a blazing sun beats down on you from above that you don’t truly appreciate until it’s gone.Or, at least, that’s what I’ve found playing Forza Horizon 6.Read more
17/05/2026
'Xbox Or XBOX?' - Asha Sharma Hints At Rebrand Based On Poll Results
Earlier this week, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma took to social media to poll fans on the branding of the word "Xbox" — she wanted to know whether people preferred the current version, or whether they wanted to see it in all capitals.Her tweet racked up 2.1 million views, although only 19,000+ people actually ended up voting.The final results were significantly in favour of the all caps version, with just under 65% of fans choosing this option:Read the full article on purexbox.com
17/05/2026
The Sunday Papers
Sundays are for rooting out clothes moths. The wool-devouring bastards have started cropping up all over my flat. I've put traps down but that's only dealing with the ones which have already hatched and taken flight. I need to work out where they're coming from. Read more
17/05/2026
James Cameron Wants to Make Avatar 4 and 5 'in Half the Time and Two-Thirds the Cost' But Will Take 1 Year to Figure It Out
James Cameron said he's "looking at some new technologies" to try and get Avatar 4 and 5 made "in half the time for two-thirds of the cost," but it's going to take a year just to figure it out.
16/05/2026
Palestinian pseudo-stealth game Dreams on a Pillow paints a difficult, poetic picture in its first look at gameplay
Back in late 2024, Palestinian developer Rasheed Abueideh announced Dreams on a Pillow, a "pseudo-stealth adventure game."It's set during the Nakba, the 1948 ethnic cleansing that saw Israel violently displacing Palestinians and dispossessing their land and homes, serving as Abueideh's emotional response to the attacks on Gaza that began in 2023.And now, as a second round of funding continues, a first look at gameplay has been offered up.
16/05/2026
Mixtape will be safe from a music licensing related delisting, ensured by its developer paying extra for the privilege
Music licensing is notoriously a pain in the ass, and considering how embedded into the story every song that's in the game is, it certainly seemed like Mixtape was doomed.But according to its devs, there's nothing to worry about. Read more
16/05/2026
Mixtape Publisher Refutes Claim That Expired Music Licenses Will Cause the Game to Be Delisted
Mixtape is packed with licensed music from artists like Devo and The Smashing Pumpkins, but Annapurna Interactive and Beethoven and Dinosaur have told fans not to worry about the game potentially being delisted down the road.
16/05/2026
Sleepover is a cosmic horror visual novel about the last person on earth and the stranger who shows up at their front door
A concept that quite genuinely keeps me up at night is the idea of waking up one day and every other person on Earth disappearing.Enter Sleepover, a post-apocalyptic cosmic-horror visual novel that sees in that exact fear of mine, the key difference being that its protagonist isn't alone after all. Read more
16/05/2026
Fence off a free-spirited horse that can't stop eating grass in the daily puzzle game enclose.horse
There is a horse in the middle of the field.The horse knows not of the dangers of the outside world, for it is simply a horse.We must put up enclosures to form a pasture for the horse, yet we only have so many walls to use, so we must be choosy.
16/05/2026
John Rambo Prequel Movie Casts James Franco in Small Role
Upcoming action movie prequel John Rambo has reportedly added James Franco to its cast.
16/05/2026
For its 24th anniversary, Final Fantasy 11 is getting a free trial upgrade that lets you play it for as long as you like
It's the game's 24th anniversary today, which still isn't old enough to make it the longest running MMO, but does make it old enough for those of you that played it when it came out to have grandkids.The game isn't just still running either, but getting new updates too, with a livestream held on the Japanese Square Enix YouTube channel yesterday marking the anniversary with details of what's still to come.Quite notably is the fact that the free trial is getting massively expanded.
16/05/2026
In the Grey: Jake Gyllenhaal Says He Was 'Rooting' for Henry Cavill to 'Remember His Next Line' in Guy Ritchie’s Improv-Heavy Film
Jake Gyllenhaal reveals he and Henry Cavill didn't meet until day one of filming Guy Ritchie’s improv-heavy action thriller In the Grey.
16/05/2026
Talking Point: So, Did You Cave And Buy Early Access For Forza Horizon 6?
Taking an early flight to Japan.Today is Saturday, May 16th, which means Forza Horizon 6 is out now in early access and has been for more than a full day at this point.Getting in via early access comes at quite the cost, we must admit, but the team at Playground is offering up some good stuff as part of its Premium Upgrade - including a pair of future expansions.
16/05/2026
The Boys Showrunner Says Season 5 Vought Rising Nods Were Not the Result of 'Craven Commercialism'
The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke has said that the recent nods to the upcoming Vought Rising spinoff in Season 5 were never meant to "feel like it's just a commercial."
16/05/2026
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Director Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at Metal Sonic as Filming Wraps
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 director Jeff Fowler has published a first look at Metal Sonic as filming on the latest movie comes to an end.
16/05/2026
Five Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In June 2026 So Far
An early look at what's to come.As we always do around this time of the month, we're taking an early look today at what's ahead for June 2026's Xbox Game Pass selection, with five games currently scheduled to arrive next month.Now, a few of these titles currently don't have a nailed-on release date, but they're scheduled for some point in June, so we're going to include them in our summary down below.
16/05/2026
Subnautica 2's no-killing ethos "will be a continued point of resistance" among players, say Unknown Worlds, but they have no plans to change it
With the early access release of otherworldly diving sim Subnautica 2, developers Unknown Worlds are dealing with some familiar criticisms about the new survival game's absence of weaponry or outright combat elements.Speaking to RPS among other journalists in a roundtable interview, design lead Anthony Gallegos acknowledged that Subnautica 2's emphasis on living with, rather than confronting larger, dangerous organisms will be "a continued point of resistance" for some players, while reiterating that it's the heart of the game. Read more
16/05/2026
Want an Easy TV Villain? Give Them a Cybertruck
How did the Tesla Cybertruck become television shorthand for sucky characters? Here's a brief, incomplete history of the vehicle on TV.
16/05/2026
Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 18-22)
Including two more Game Pass titles!Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for May 18-22!We've got two massive releases over the next few days in the form of Forza Horizon 6 (the Standard Edition) and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, but there's plenty of other good stuff in this list, including a second Xbox Game Pass title in Luna Abyss!
16/05/2026
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 16-17)
Who's jumping into FH6 early access?Welcome to another weekend!It's a bit of a special one this week because Forza Horizon 6 is out now in early access - we've been waiting for this so that lots of you fine folks can hop in and join us on the streets of Japan!
16/05/2026
What are we all playing this weekend?
It's my old friend, a retinal migraine.I'm hoping by the time this article goes live it will have dispersed entirely and I can get back to a walk in the park.Here's what the rest of the team are up to.
16/05/2026
The Just-Released Hisense UR9 RGB Mini-LED TV Might Just Give OLED a Run for Its Money
The new 2026 TV boasts richer colors, a brighter picture, and wider viewing angles than ever before.
15/05/2026
Sam Raimi Set to Direct Magic Remake With Script from Send Help Writers
Sam Raimi has been tapped as director for a remake of the 1978 puppet horror movie, Magic, and some of the crew behind Send Help is coming with him.
15/05/2026
Save 50% Off the Logitech G923 Racing Wheel, Just in Time for the Forza Horizon 6 Release
Amazon Resale has "Like New" models for about $185.
15/05/2026
In the Grey Review
Director Guy Ritchie has hit a career low point with his new film In the Grey, featuring Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal.
15/05/2026
EVE Online's Cradle of War expansion wants to make the space MMO more welcoming to new players, before killing them in galaxy-wide omniconflict
Many are enticed by the MMORPG’s purely player-spun tales of espionage and military adventure, only to bounce off its dense hull of complex economic spacemaths and a sandbox occupied by oft-unpunished pirates and con artists.Perhaps the game’s next big expansion, Cradle of War, will have more luck when it launches on June 9th.Read more
15/05/2026
Don't Buy a Marked-Up Steam Deck When Cheaper Options Exist
While the Steam Deck is still one of the best handheld gaming PCs, it isn't worth these marked-up prices.
15/05/2026
Alienware's Flagship Area-51 18" Gaming Laptop With RTX 5080 GPU Drops to the Lowest Price of the Year
Amazon Resale has "Like New" models for $1,500 less than Dell's official outlet store.
15/05/2026
Hitman: The Board Game Hands-On Preview - Bringing a World of Assassination to the Tabletop
We go hands on with Hitman: The Board Game, coming to tabletops next year.
15/05/2026
Sony Seems to Be Testing a New Feature That Reveals PS5 Player Counts to the Public
Sony has seemingly started testing a new PlayStation 5 feature that will allow users to see player counts for games like Call of Duty, Battlefield 6, Minecraft, and more.
15/05/2026
Star Wars: The Fall of Kylo Ren Concludes Marvel’s Epic Comic Trilogy
Marvel Comics will cap off an epic trilogy about the life and struggles of Ben Solo with the new series Star Wars: The Fall of Kylo Ren.
15/05/2026
Beloved VR Game 'Moss' Is Finally Getting The Xbox Treatment In 2026
"One of the most celebrated modern indie adventure franchises".A few years ago, one of the games that was all the rage in the VR space was an indie fantasy adventure title known as Moss, and after eight years, it's just been revealed that it's finally making its debut on Xbox Series X and S.This version will be known as Moss: The Forgotten Relic, combining both Moss and Moss: Book 2 into one standalone title.
15/05/2026
Save Over $700 Off the 3.6-Pound Razer Blade 14 OLED RTX 5070 Ultra-Thin Gaming Laptop
"Like New" models are priced under $2,000 for a limited time at Amazon Resale
15/05/2026
Today’s Best Deals: Save on Forza Horizon 6, Traeger Wood Pellet Grill, Persona 3 Reload, and More
Plus, grab the Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising ETB preorder while it’s in stock on Amazon.
15/05/2026
For All Mankind Season 5, Episode 8 Review — "Brave New World"
“Brave New World” locates the pulse of For All Mankind in Season 5’s best episode so far, hands down.
15/05/2026
Amazon Launches Its Memorial Day Sale a Full Week Earlier Than Expected
Memorial Day weekend isn't this weekend; it's next weekend. But that hasn't stopped Amazon from launching its official sale anyway.
15/05/2026
NFL's Los Angeles Chargers Reveal 2026 Schedule Using Halo
NFL teams have been coming up with creative ways to announce their season schedules in recent years, from using memes to parodies to celebrities. For 2026, the Los Angeles Chargers have turned to Halo in order to tell everyone who they'll be playing in the upcoming season.
15/05/2026
Warhammer 40,000's Most Famous Player, Henry Cavill, Presented With a Gift Fit for the Emperor Himself While Filming Highlander in Poland
No matter where Henry Cavill goes, Warhammer 40,000 seems to follow. The former Superman actor, who is a huge fan of Games Workshop’s tabletop wargame and is set to star in the Warhammer 40,000 Cinematic Universe for Amazon, was chatting with fans during a break from filming Highlander in Poland, when he was presented with a special gift from a local store owner: a Custodes box.
15/05/2026
Xbox 'Investigating' Issue With Passwords Not Working On Consoles
“The password is incorrect.If you've run into an issue this week where your correct password isn't being accepted properly on your Xbox console, you're not alone — Xbox Support has issued a statement today confirming that the problem is being investigated.The statement mentions that you can use a couple of workarounds in the meantime, including resetting your password and going passwordless entirely, so it sounds like they're going to need at least a few days to get to the bottom of it.
15/05/2026
Save Nearly $200 off Steelseries' Flagship Arctis Nova Elite Wireless Gaming Headset
Truly an endgame headset for PS5, Xbox, and PC
15/05/2026
The Powerful AMD Radeon 9070 XT Graphics Card Drops to $680 During Amazon's Early Memorial Day Sale
Nearly matches the performance of Nvidia's now-$1,000 GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
15/05/2026
Best Buy Is Offering Great Discounts on a Selection of Switch and Switch 2 Games Right Now
Best Buy has dropped deals on a select few Switch and Switch 2 games, including Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment on Switch 2, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on Switch, and more.
15/05/2026
Forza Horizon 6 Is Only Officially Playable Now to Those Who Bought Its Pricier Premium Edition, but It's Still Putting Up Big Numbers on Steam
Forza Horizon 6 has already reached an impressive player count on Steam despite its official launch still being days away.
15/05/2026
Forza Horizon 6 Dev Explains Why Shrines, Temples, and Cherry Blossom Trees Are Indestructible
Forza Horizon 6 makes cherry blossom trees and shrines indestructible — here's why.
15/05/2026
'Dear Asha...' - Xbox Fan Desperately Wants New CEO To Remove Irrelevant Ads From Dashboard
"Please remove these types of ads off my screen.".Xbox's dashboard ads have long been a bit of a sore point amongst the fanbase.We see complaints about them crop up in waves — especially if a particularly annoying advert keeps appearing for various folks — and today, one particular fan has begun pleading to new boss Asha Sharma to be rid of these irrelevant Xbox adverts.
15/05/2026
Save 50% Off the Wolfbox X3 Pro Front and Rear Dashcam Bundle During Amazon's Memorial Day Sale
Equipped with the highly rated Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensor for low-light video recording
15/05/2026
Forza Horizon 6 will unleash the Wankel-powered Furai to kick off its Festival Playlist car additions
Forza Horizon 6 is out in full next week, so naturally Playground Games have already started to spool up the motors of its live-service events and car rewards.The Festival Playlist gets going on May 21st, and fittingly its first series will offer a chance grab one of the funkiest concept cars Japan have ever produced.Read more
15/05/2026
Bit Bot Reveals Incredibly Detailed Chamberlain Mask From The Dark Crystal
If you want to terrify your friends next Halloween, then feast your eyes on this incredible Skeksis Chamberlain mask based on Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal.
15/05/2026
Batman: Arkham Knight Joins Xbox Play Anywhere, And More Major Titles Could Be On The Way
Possibly even BG3.We've had another massive legacy addition to the Xbox Play Anywhere program this week!Batman: Arkham Knight, which first released all the way back in 2015, now gives you a free copy on PC if you buy it on console.
15/05/2026
Lego 2K Drive Set to be Delisted Next Week With Multiplayer Shutdown Scheduled for 2027
2K has announced its brick racing game Lego 2K Drive will be delisted from digital storefronts on PC and console starting May 19, 2026.
15/05/2026
The Complete History of James Bond Games
The suave, smashing – and sometimes positively shocking – 40-year history of James Bond Games.
15/05/2026
Subnautica 2 User Outs Themselves as Having Pirated the Game After Contacting the Developer for Support
The owner of a leaked copy of Subnautica 2 appears to have accidentally revealed themselves — after contacting the game's developer for support.
15/05/2026
Subnautica 2 Dev Reveals Early Access Roadmap, Teases New Region, New Vehicle, and Next Chapter of the Story
Fresh from its huge launch, underwater survival and crafting adventure Subnautica 2 now has an early access roadmap detailing the updates players can expect to see over the next few months.
15/05/2026
Monster Hunter Outlanders Preview: Hunting on Mobile…Is Actually Fun?
Monster Hunter Outlanders will take some effort to learn–a lot of things are hidden in really weird spots in menus, and though there are a lot of “how to’s,” there isn’t always a good explanation of the why. But, I find the things I need to put effort into to be the most rewarding, which is absolutely the case with Monster Hunter in general.
15/05/2026
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Finally Brings Another Vietnam-Themed FPS To Xbox Next Month
We need more Vietnam-themed FPS games on Xbox, don't we?Thankfully, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is going to change that very soon - and the team has just announced an Xbox release date!Yep, the Hell Let Loose series is jumping forward in time to the Vietnam War on June 18th, 2026, and the upcoming sequel is bringing a whole host of era-appropriate environments, weapons and gadgets to Xbox players next month.
15/05/2026
Lego 2K Drive is being delisted in a matter of days despite only being a few years old - grab it before it's bricked over
Lego 2K Drive is set to be delisted from storefronts next week, an update to its various pages by publishers 2K has revealed.The brick-heavy racer's listings are biting the dust three years on from its release in 2023, with its online servers set to follow around this time next year.Read more
15/05/2026
Game of Thrones Star Emilia Clarke Feared She'd 'Cheated Death' Living Through Her Brain Aneurysms, and Thought She'd Collapse Live on MTV
Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke has discussed her fears in the aftermath of having multiple brain aneurysms — and her belief that she might experience another just as she was giving a live interview on MTV.
15/05/2026
Come dribble with me over this pitch for Total War: Redwall, in which Shrimp 'n' Hotroot soup is a vital strategic resource
Total War: Redwall is not an actual Total War game, unfortunately, nor even a mod like Mossflower TW.It's an evolving pitch from Reddit user BuildingAirships, one among many thousands circulating on yonder internet, like logboats riding the rapids of Noonvale.The latest update is about a potential cooking and feasting system, with all of the comestibles sourced from the groaning banqueting tables of the Brian Jacques books.
15/05/2026
Five Xbox Games Are Set To Be Delisted In May & June 2026
Update: LEGO 2K Drive added to the mix.As the new month begins, it's time once again to look at the delistings for both May and June 2026, and there's actually quite a lot going on even beyond the four games, so bear with us — this might get a little confusing.EA's 2015 shooter is officially being delisted on May 22nd, but the good news is that it's really cheap on the Xbox Store until the middle of May, so you may as well add it to your Xbox library if you have any interest.
15/05/2026
These Lord of the Rings Bookends Are Perfect for Your Book or Blu-ray Collection
We are always on the lookout for good Lord of the Rings gifts, and these bookends check all the right boxes.
15/05/2026
Forza Horizon 6 Is Immensely Popular Already, Even In Early Access
It's well-documented at this point that Microsoft first-party games such as Forza Horizon 6 launch day one for Game Pass on Xbox and PC - yet despite that, some releases still perform very well outside of the subscription service.Taking a quick look at SteamDB — the database that tracks sales numbers and player counts for PC titles — Forza Horizon 6 has just surpassed 150,000 concurrent players on the platform.Right now, you have to pay for a whopping £109.99 / $119.99 fee to be able to play the game on Steam, making this an even more impressive feat.
15/05/2026
Dutton Ranch: How the Yellowstone Spin-off References Kevin Costner’s John Dutton
The first two episodes of the new Yellowstone spin-off series Dutton Ranch have premiered on Paramount+ and the show almost immediately addressed the Kevin Costner-sized elephant in the room.
15/05/2026
Avengers: Infinity War Star Reveals How Marvel Hid the Movie's Mass Character Deaths From Its Actors
Marvel star Paul Bettany has said the cast of Avengers: Infinity War only discovered the movie's heart-breaking ending as it was shot, and their beloved MCU characters were turned to dust.
15/05/2026
Expendabelles, the All-Female Spinoff of The Expendables, Is Officially Back On
Expendabelles, the “female-driven” spinoff of The Expendables, is officially back on a decade after the first attempt to get it off the ground crashed and burned.
15/05/2026
"This is gonna break your mods": Stellaris is getting nomad empires, aka "moving planets", despite Paradox previously deeming this "impossible"
Sci-fi 4X strategy game Stellaris is getting a Nomads expansion on June 15th that lets you jettison traditional ideas about territory and play as a wholly mobile civilisation - travelling around the galaxy in Arkships that serve as colonies, shipyards, and military or science vessels.The expansion will launch alongside free Stellaris update 4.4, named Pegasus.Developers Paradox have put together a choice of nomadic lifestyles, with inspirations that appear to range from the Mongolian Empire through Eldar Craftworlds to the work of Douglas Adams.
15/05/2026
'It's a Real Shame' — Peter Jackson, Architect of the Much-Loved Lord of the Rings Extended Edition DVDs, Laments the Decline of Physical Media
The Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson has lamented the decline of physical media, saying “they’re almost a niche product for aficionados now.”
15/05/2026
Star Wars: The Old Republic Director James Ohlen Discusses BioWare Exit After EA Killed New Republic Reboot
James Ohlen, the former director of Star Wars: The Old Republic, has discussed his exit from BioWare in 2018, after an attempt to reboot the game that was squashed by publisher EA.
15/05/2026
California bill pushing to keep games playable after server shutdowns passes key hurdle, paving way for full assembly vote
A Californian bill aimed at game preservation and backed by the Stop Killing Games campaign has been voted through by a state committee focused on the fiscal cost of proposed legislation - thereby taking a key step closer to becoming a proper law.The bill, as we've previously reported would require that studios either take action to keep games running after server shutterings, or provide full refunds if it passes in its current form, and faces opposition from the Entertainment Software Association.Read more
15/05/2026
Subnautica 2 Is Already Making Waves, Selling 2 Million Copies in Just 12 Hours
Subnautica 2 has sold 2 million copies within 12 hours of its early access launch, developer Unknown Worlds has announced. It’s a huge start for the underwater survival and crafting adventure game after a turbulent road to release.
15/05/2026
Peter Jackson Compares The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum to Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker: 'You Have to Get Inside His Head'
Peter Jackson has compared The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum to Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker, saying the movie will “get inside” the character’s head and tell the story from an internal perspective.
15/05/2026
Subnautica 2's first update will add a sprint button, because players are building their bases too big: "they might want to go a little bit faster"
Subnautica 2 splashed into Steam early access yesterday, sending tidal waves of money into the bank accounts of developers Unknown Worlds and publishers Krafton.Now that the game has been on sale for a whopping 17 hours – roundabouts how long it takes to clean out the current early access build - it's time to start squawking like seagulls for patches, updates and expansions.After that, there's a co-op-focussed update with proximity voice chat, emotes, and player revives.
15/05/2026
Shang-Chi Actor Tony Leung Says He 'Argued With the Director' About the Film Just Copying 'Typical Kung Fu in the '70s'
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star Tony Leung says he learnt quickly not to question Marvel while on the set of the 2021 blockbuster, after initially complaining about the film's fight choreography.
15/05/2026
Crimson Desert Gets Yet Another Major Patch, Adds Blinding Flash Finisher for Unarmed Combat So You Can Live Out Your Batman Fantasies
Crimson Desert update 1.07.00 is out now. Check out the patch notes.
15/05/2026
Forza Horizon 6 makes a viable Steam Deck game, assuming you can find room to park it
Forza Horizon 6 is already Steam Deck Verified, which I’m forced to concede makes much of this article surplus to requirements.FH6 may follow Forza Horizon 5 down the smoothly tarmacked road of full Deck compatibility, but it still requires some extensive quality-lowering to escape sluggishness – its brisk pace on desktop PCs being much harder to match on handheld hardware.At the same time, sticking the Very Low preset on and being done with it robs the game of most of its Forza-standard lustre, at least traces of which can be kept without sending framerates off a cliff like a confused satnav.
15/05/2026
Forza Horizon 6 is lightweight enough to perform on just about any PC - though its new ray tracing modes slam on the brakes
DLSS 4 and FSR 4?A resounding hai, those souped-up lighting and reflection effects escaping FH6’s car-ogling mode and adorning its open world for the first time in the series.On standard settings this is most definitely a smooth-running game, one that’s capable of scooting along on budget builds and handheld PCs while zooming through frames on powerful graphics cards.
15/05/2026
Xbox Elite 3 Controller Leaks Online
Xbox's Elite 3 controller has leaked ahead of its summer showcase event.
15/05/2026
The Batman Part II: Matt Reeves Reveals Full Cast Including Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan
Director Matt Reeves has revealed the full cast for The Batman Part II, confirming several rumored actors and announcing surprise additions like Brian Tyree Henry.
14/05/2026
The UrLife E20 1,000W Peak 48V Adult Electric Bike Drops to $315 with Free Delivery
This electric assisted bike can go up to 28mph with an impressive 80 miles max range.
14/05/2026
Two New Xbox Controllers Have Leaked, Seemingly Including The Elite Series 3
We've been waiting so long for Microsoft to unveil the Xbox Elite Series 3 Controller, and it appears to have leaked accidentally today via a Brazilian regulator, along with a second controller geared around Xbox Cloud Gaming.This is being shared by Tecnoblog (thanks to The Verge for the spot as well), and you can see a look at the Elite Series 3 Controller down below.Note how the bottom contains two apparent scroll wheels:Read the full article on purexbox.com
14/05/2026
Marathon Reveals New PVE Mode and Big Plans for the Future
Marathon is attempting to broaden its playerbase with new offerings, such as a PVE-only mode.
14/05/2026
Xbox's Cloud Gaming Controller Leaks and It's Pretty Small
The design of Xbox's upcoming cloud gaming controller has leaked online and it looks pretty different from your average Xbox controller.
14/05/2026
The Rare 77" LG Evo M3 4K OLED TV With Wireless Connectivity Drops to a New Price Low
Features a premium Gallery-series OLED panel and no cables to the TV except for power.
14/05/2026
Exodus' former studio head James Ohlen touches on why he left Archetype Entertainment: "I was running on fumes"
Back in December of last year, despite being the head of the studio, James Ohlen left Archetype Entertainment, also leaving his role as producer on Exodus behind.It was a bit of a surprise, given that he co-founded the studio after having retired from BioWare in 2018.Now, in a recent interview, Ohlen explains why he made the call, coming down to potentially the most unifying experience in game dev: burnout.
14/05/2026
The Next James Bond: Casting Director of Game of Thrones and Star Wars Sequels Leading the Search for Daniel Craig’s Replacement
The casting search for the next actor to play James Bond is officially underway. Nina Gold has reportedly been hired as the casting director for James Bond 26, which is said to be looking for a "fresh face" to play 007. Gold is responsible for Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Emilia Clarke, Claire Foy and Eddie Redmayne's big breaks.
14/05/2026
This $1,800 Power Lift Recliner and Massage Chair Is Just $375 During the Wayfair Memorial Day Sale
I'm thinking of getting one for dad for Father's Day.
14/05/2026
Moss: The Forgotten Relic is a shinier, VR-less fusion of the two beloved puzzle platformers that's out this summer
There's always a twinge of sadness when a game designed for VR later gets ported to be played on a regular screen, primarily because it's just not technically the realm the game was made for.On the other hand, I do not own a VR headset, so I do win in those instances as well.Like today, for instance, as the Moss series is getting a VR-less version, with both games combined into one neat package.
14/05/2026
DC’s Absolute Universe Dominates the 2026 Eisner Award Nominations
DC Comics dominates this year's list of nominees for the 2026 Eisner Awards, with a lot of help from the Absolute Universe.
14/05/2026
Get an Apple Watch Ultra for Just $299 at Amazon, Plus an Extra 10% Cashback With Prime Visa Card
Save $450 off by getting a renewed "excellent condition" unit
14/05/2026
We Build LEGO Jurassic Park Jeep Wrangler, the Most Intricate Set I’ve Ever Built
The iconic Jurassic Park Jeep Wrangler gets a worthy LEGO set, complete with a Dennis Nedry minifigure.
14/05/2026
For Control: Resonant's creative director, the series has always been "the Remedy version of an RPG experience"
I wouldn't label Remedy's Control as being much else outside of a shooter.Then the sequel, Control: Resonant, got announced and turned out to be an action RPG.The bones of the original game are still evidently there in some ways, though in a recent interview, creative director Mikael Kasurinen shared that right from the series' early days, he's long thought of it as an RPG.
14/05/2026
Brandon Sanderson Confirms a Connection Between Apple TV's Murderbot and His Stormlight Archive Series
The Cosmere author confirms that an exec that worked on Murderbot is part of the Stormlight Archive adaptation.
14/05/2026
Poll: Are You Planning To Buy 007 First Light Later This Month?
The release is creeping up on us!We're obviously in the thick of talking about Forza Horizon 6 right now, and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is around the corner as well (along with plenty of other great games), but we've also got one eye on 007 First Light - a James Bond game we've been anticipating for years, and one that releases on May 27th, 2026.Everything we're seeing of this latest Bond adventure from the team behind the Hitman games (IO Interactive) suggests that it's going to be one of the better 007 titles we've seen — it could even end up being better than the likes of Nightfire and Blood Stone if we're lucky (probably not GoldenEye though, let's be honest!).
14/05/2026
Save an Extra $400 Off the Compact 18-Liter Cooler Master NR2 RTX 5070 Miniature Gaming PC
Also includes the upcoming 007 First Light game.
14/05/2026
Today’s Top Deals: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Xbox Gift Card, and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds for Switch 2
Don’t miss the Humble Indie Icons Bundle, DJI drone discount, Pokémon Character Guide price cut, and more.
14/05/2026
Subnautica 2 Lures In Nearly Half a Million Concurrent Players on Steam Within First Hour of Release
Subnautica 2 has attracted almost half a million concurrent players on Steam in its first hour of release.
14/05/2026
More gorgeous laser puzzles await you in The Talos Principle 3, the "final chapter" in the series
"What differentiates a story from the real world, or a simulation?" ask developer Croteam in a very Baudrillardy way in their announcement post for The Talos Principle 3."The real world goes on and on, but a story must have a clear beginning, middle, and end.And so the Talos Principle, a story we have worked on for more than a decade, must also come to an end."
14/05/2026
Xbox Has Just Discounted Another 1000+ Games On The Microsoft Store
As part of two new sales.We've been treated to a couple of big new sales on Xbox today, amounting to over 1000 discounts on the Xbox Store!These are made up of an ID@Xbox Mega Sale and a Publisher Spotlight Series sale, featuring deals for some pretty massive games such as Baldur's Gate 3, Cronos: The New Dawn, Hollow Knight: Silksong and a whole lot more.
14/05/2026
"We will probably get some flack": Subnautica 2 may feel polished for an early access game, but it was important for the team it launched unfinished
The deep sea survival game spent four years there as developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment added new features, biomes, and polished the whole thing up with the game's players.It may be difficult to remember just how incomplete it was in 2014.As Subnautica 2 releases into early access today, its developers are very aware that players may be expecting a game much closer to completion than they'll get their diver's gloves on.
14/05/2026
Doctor Who Lands New AMC+ Streaming Home Following Collapse of Disney Deal
Veteran British sci-fi series Doctor Who will have a new streaming home on AMC+ from next month onwards.
14/05/2026
Bungie set a date for Marathon season 2 and ramp up the challenge for the end of the current one
In the blink of an eye, Marathon season 2 is almost upon us.Bungie have shared more concrete words of what to expect in the upcoming season, titled Nightfall, mostly related to how the big reset will work, but also how this season will be wrapping up too. Read more
14/05/2026
EC Comics Explores the Horrors of War in New Shellshock Anthology
Oni Press and EC Comics are teaming up again for Shellshock, a chilling new anthology book that explores the horrors of war.
14/05/2026
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 – Full-Mission Gameplay (Prologue) | IGN First
Get your first look at work-in-progress gameplay from Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, the upcoming four-player PvE Xenomorph-hunting third-person shooter sequel, showcasing the entire Prologue mission from the first campaign.
14/05/2026
Moss: The Forgotten Relic Announced for PC and Consoles – No VR Headset Needed
Polyarc, a studio founded by ex-Bungie developers that's made a name for itself with two stellar VR games in its Moss series, is bringing both games to PC and consoles – no VR headset needed – in the form of Moss: The Forgotten Relic. The puzzle-platformer/action-adventure is due out this summer.
14/05/2026
Canned Lord of the Rings MMO now formally cast aside, Amazon claim they've still got a game "that does justice to Tolkien's world" in the works
Amazon's Lord Of The Rings MMO, previously thought dead amid mass layoffs, is now very much conclusively deceased.Though, the coporation say they're still exploring "a compelling new game experience that does justice to Tolkien's world".Read more
14/05/2026
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director 'Very Aware' Square Enix Needs to Figure Out How to Get the Next-Generation of Fans Into the Franchise
The director of the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy, Naoki Hamaguchi, recognizes that there is challenge with getting younger players interested in the franchise.
14/05/2026
Forza Horizon 6 Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S
How the Xbox versions stack up.Forza Horizon 6 news is dropping all over the place today (including our review!), and therefore we've finally got some official footage from both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions to share with you.As we often do, we're looking to Fuzion Xbox Testing on YouTube for this early comparison, which is a channel that does a great job at sharing early looks for the Xbox Series X and S versions of lots of games.
14/05/2026
Fortnite Nerfs Lethal Fall Damage in Big Gameplay Shakeup as Overwatch Update Arrives
Fortnite's big Overwatch update is here, bringing Tracer, Genji and the gang to Epic Games' battle royale Island. But the changes only begin there — with a major shakeup to gameplay, in Zero Build mode in particular.
14/05/2026
After seven hours in early access, Subnautica 2 feels more like a remake than a sea-quel, but it has plenty of room to grow
Like the original Subnautica, released into early access an unnecessarily long time ago in 2014, Subnautica 2 pumps fresh life into the often-grindy survival genre by depriving it of air.Out in early access today, it's a familiar but engrossing meditation on ocean exploration, with a backstory that inclines towards the abyssal dread of SOMA.You begin the game as a crash-landed space colonist, downloaded into a 3D-printed body by "Noa", a softly overbearing corporate AI.
14/05/2026
Subnautica 2 Early Access Review
This sequel is still in the shallows when it comes to content, but what’s there is well worth the dive.
14/05/2026
I've cruised from St Louis to Chicago in American Truck Simulator's Illinois DLC, out today, and visiting the Windy City doesn't disappoint
I can't confirm whether American Truck Simulator's version of Chicago - famously nicknamed the Windy City - is authentically blustery.For one, you can't get out of your lorry in ATS.What I can confirm, having hauled some pickups from St Louis to Chicago in ATS' Illinois DLC - out today, May 14th - is that driving into the latter for the first time is as memorable an experience as the best of the truck sim's other motoring metropolises.
14/05/2026
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Behind the Scenes Footage Shows Off Movie's Practical Effects
Sony and Marvel have today revealed just a little bit more of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with just over two months left to go until the movie's arrival in theaters.
14/05/2026
Rock, Paper, Severed Announced for PC
Introducing Rock, Paper, Severed – a dark new horror game for 1-4 players that takes the classic game Rock, Paper, Scissors and dials it up to deadly levels. It's all presided over by the mysterious Entity. It's in development for PC and due out later this year.
14/05/2026
Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Forza Horizon 6
The verdict is in.With the Forza Horizon 6 embargo lifting earlier today, it's no surprise that an absolute ton of reviews are flooding in for Xbox's first-party title, including here at Pure Xbox where we gave it a 9/10 in our review:<related ids="201047">Read the full article on purexbox.com
14/05/2026
Feature: Four Things I Love About Playing Forza Horizon 6 On The ROG Xbox Ally X
Horizon on the go.While Ben has been busy playing on his Xbox Series S for the official Pure Xbox review of Forza Horizon 6, I've also been playing the game on a mix of the Xbox Series X and the ROG Xbox Ally X, and it's been a great experience so far!In fact, I've ended up using the Xbox Ally more than I'd expected for Forza Horizon 6, and even though the Xbox Series X is where I'd prefer to play it overall (simply for the best-quality visuals and improved loading times), it's a game that feels really well suited to the Ally X for multiple reasons.
14/05/2026
'Rest in Peace' — Party Animals Review-Bombed Over AI Video Contest
Co-op game Party Animals has been spammed with hundreds of negative reviews after it announced a $15,000 AI video contest.
14/05/2026
Arc Raiders Hits 16 Million Sales, Publisher Has High Hopes for October Update
Arc Raiders has hit 16 million sales, an incredible result for the extraction shooter that has proven so successful for developer Embark and publisher Nexon.
14/05/2026
Forza Horizon 6 Review
The new standard in open-world racing is here, and it’s a gundamn masterpiece.
14/05/2026
Forza Horizon 6 review - the king is dead, long live the drift king
I blast out of Tokyo, off into the countryside.Wide alpine roads sweep past green hills offering a spectacular view of Tokyo far to the south, the snow-capped peaks to the north, and Mount Fuji sitting stoically to the west.For a moment, it reminds me of the fabled alpine spaghetti you can find if you tour central Europe’s most breathtaking regions.
14/05/2026
Review: Forza Horizon 6 (Xbox) - Playground Delivers Another Exceptional Open-World Racer
Heading to Tokyo and its surrounding areas was the no-brainer, the banker, the one that couldn't fail - and Xbox & Playground Games have indeed delivered a Japanese car culture extravaganza with Forza Horizon 6.This is the most accomplished Forza Horizon experience to date, complete with the largest and most varied map in franchise history.Look, I'll be honest, I reckon I'll always have a place in my heart for Forza Horizon 4's take on Britain and its inherent real-world familiarity to me, but UK-tinted goggles aside, Horizon 6 has the best map in the series' history.
14/05/2026
Amazon Confirms It's Working on a 'Compelling' New The Lord of the Rings Video Game, but Its MMO Is Dead
We can safely say that Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings MMO is dead, although the mega corp has insisted it’s still working on a new Middle-earth video game.
14/05/2026
"It's a UGC platform, there is always going to be dog s***" Garry's Mod creator says as S&box's latest update aims to punish AI-generated thumbnails
S&box, Facepunch Studios' open source game development platform/spiritual successor to Garry's Mod continues to fight a battle against AI-generated games early doors.After Facepunch founder Garry Newman was quick to confirm the studio would be "taking action to promote human creativity and push obviously AI-created slop off the main page" following S&box's launch to mixed reviews, the game's latest update has taken aim at punishing creations with AI-generated thumbnails.Read more
14/05/2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Digital Download Available Next Week, Here's All the Special Features
After seven weeks in theaters, Nintendo's The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will become available to own at home next week, via digital download, DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD.
14/05/2026
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 14-17)
A particularly good selection this week!Xbox Free Play Days is back again for the next few days, and as always, we've got a few titles that are free to play throughout its duration, including a game that might whet your appetite for Forza Horizon 6!JDM: Japanese Drift Master is that game, which first arrived on Xbox in November of 2025, and generally seems to have been received pretty well.
14/05/2026
GTA 6 Fans Go Into Overdrive Once Again Amid Potential Leaked Pre-Order Date and More Trailer 3 Rumors
GTA 6 fans have gone into overdrive — as they have done so many times recently amid the wait for Trailer 3 — after reports emerged online that Best Buy had potentially leaked the game’s pre-order date.
14/05/2026
Assassin's Creed Hexe Image Allegedly Leaks, Alongside Word of a Major Returning Character
Another day, another set of Assassin's Creed leaks — this time for the series' upcoming witchcraft-inspired blockbuster Assassin's Creed Hexe.
14/05/2026
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II releases next week, strategically spicing up Warhammer Skulls' barrage of battletool bignumber news
In good news for fans of little painted fellas who stand about menacingly, Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II finally has a proper release date.It's out on May 21st, arriving alongside the annual Warhammer Skulls showcase that typically offers a range of updates on games you have to decide whether to write out the number 40,000 in full when covering.Read more
14/05/2026
Two Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (May 14)
Here's what's coming to XGP Premium & Ultimate today.Today, we've got two games joining various tiers of the service - one of which is a brand-new "day one" title for Ultimate and PC members, while the second is moving over to XGP Premium.If you're interested in Subnautica 2 specifically, that game doesn't release until a little later in the day - we've covered all the launch times and other key details in our big Subnautica 2 release guide elsewhere on Pure Xbox:Read the full article on purexbox.com
14/05/2026
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls' 10-Hour Story Mode Will Feature Gameplay After All
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls developer Arc System Works recently revealed that the fighting game will have an Episode Mode — a story mode aimed at casual players — told in an interactive comic book style. Various outlets originally reported that this Episode Mode wouldn't have any actual gameplay. But recent updates have confirmed that this is not the case.
14/05/2026
Marathon Season 2 Detailed
Marathon developer Bungie has unveiled what, exactly, will change as Season 2 begins, teasing "liberated chaos" as players "know a fresh start is just around the corner" when update 1.0.9 drops next Tuesday (May 19).
14/05/2026
Arc Raiders will get major updates every six months going forwards, with the next one set to roll out the shooter's largest map yet
Arc Raiders is switching up its update cadence, with developers Embark having decided that dropping a major set of additions every six months is better for the shooter's long-term health than sticking to a monthly update grind.The first update set to be released under this new modus operandi's also been revealed: it's called Frozen Trail and will include the game's biggest map to date.Read more
14/05/2026
Nintendo Shifts The Legend of Zelda Live-Action Movie Release Date
Nintendo has announced a change to the release date of its live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, which will launch earlier than previously expected.
14/05/2026
Forza Horizon 6 Global Release Times, Early Access, and Preload Details Confirmed
Forza Horizon 6 developer Playground has confirmed the global release times for the hotly anticipated racing game, both for its early access release and the full launch.
14/05/2026
Battlefield 6's New Map Fixes One of the Game's Biggest Issues
Battlefield 6 has received a new map and it fixes one of the biggest issues with the game: a lack of airspace.
14/05/2026
Arc Raiders Will Only Get Two Major Updates a Year Going Forward and Fans Aren't Happy
Arc Raiders has announced that it will only have two big content updates every year, much to the dismay of players.
14/05/2026
This Week's Episode of The Boys Features a Foul-Mouthed Marvel Studios Actor Cameo
Prime Video's The Boys is coming to a close soon, and in this week's episode, "The Frenchman, the Female and the Man Called Mother's Milk," Chace Crawford's The Deep runs into a very familiar character, judging by the voice at least...
13/05/2026
Humble's $10 Indie Showcase Bundle Is Absolutely Stacked for PC and Steam Deck Gamers
Includes Celeste and The Witness, both IGN Rated 10/10 Masterpiece Games, among others.
13/05/2026
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma Review
I Saw the TV Glow director Jane Schoenbrun’s latest, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, is a sexy, silly, sweet, sincere, and stellar horror gem.
13/05/2026
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment for Nintendo Switch 2 Is $20 Off at Best Buy
Save $30 if you're a My Best Buy Plus member.
13/05/2026
Flawed Victory: The Long Road to a Good Mortal Kombat Movie Sequel
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation’s place in the annals of video game adaptation history has calcified into a cautionary tale for what not to do. But there have been a lot of video game movies since then and we’ve gotta say: What Annihilation lacks in quality, it compensates for with the right instincts… instincts which the just-released Mortal Kombat II largely share.
13/05/2026
Grown Ups 3 Is Officially in the Works at Netflix With Adam Sandler Returning
Netflix has confirmed that it is developing Grown Ups 3 with Adam Sandler, over a decade after the previous film. Netflix announced the news at its upfront presentation and revealed that Grown Ups 3 will be directed by Kyle Newacheck, who directed Sandler in last year's Happy Gilmore 2. The script will be penned by Sandler and Tim Herlihy, who has been a frequent writing partner for Sandler since the 90s.
13/05/2026
Netflix to Adapt Vault Comics’ Fantasy Series Barbaric
Grab your talking axe and start swinging, because Netflix has just ordered a series based on the popular Vault Comics title Barbaric.
13/05/2026
The Highly Rated LG Evo C5 4K OLED TVs Have Dropped to a New Monthly Low Price on Amazon
The best TV for both gaming and watching the World Cup.
13/05/2026
We Build the LEGO Jurassic Park Triceratops Fossil Set, an Impressively Realistic Skeleton
We put together the upcoming Jurassic Park Triceratops Skeleton LEGO set.
13/05/2026
'Judas Is A Huge Amount Of Work' - BioShock Creator Opens Up About Making New Xbox FPS
Ken Levine's next game is still coming...While the game's upcoming Xbox launch still hasn't been dated (we're remaining patient, Ken), Levine has slowly begun opening up about the project - and a lengthy new interview with IGN goes into its development process, and why Judas is taking so long to make.Early in the interview, Levine touches on just how much work is going into Judas, particularly from a narrative perspective:Read the full article on purexbox.com
13/05/2026
The Punisher: One Last Kill 'CGI' Shot Was Mocked for Looking Like a GTA Cutscene, but It Turns Out It Was Done for Real
The Punisher: One Last Kill has been the subject of mockery following a wonky-looking shot that many believed was CG, but it was actually done for real.
13/05/2026
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II Finally Has a Release Date, Timed to Launch Alongside the Warhammer Skulls Reveal Show
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II has a release date timed for the Warhammer Skulls showcase. Here's what to expect.
13/05/2026
Alabaster Dawn is the kind of 2.5D action-RPG spectacle that makes you question the need for "true" 3D
Sometimes, however, the Heroic Videogames Journalist takes a Valiant Stand against Inconstant Fashion, and decides to write about a videogame that came out in the Dark Ages of Last Week.On which note: have you played action-RPG Alabaster Dawn?It launched in early access on 7th May and still has a demo.
13/05/2026
Star Fox, Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Leaks Are a 'Worst-Case Scenario' for Nintendo, Former Staff Say
'If You're Nintendo, You're Obviously Pulling Your Hair Out': Former Staff Say Star Fox, Zelda Switch 2 Leaks Are a 'Worst-Case Scenario'
13/05/2026
Lenovo’s most powerful RTX 5090 gaming PC just dropped to a record-low price
Lenovo's highest-spec variant of its Legion Tower 7i Gen 10, gaming PC packs in some real top-tier components to the point it reads more like a veritable wishlist for most folks - an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processsor and an RTX 5090, plus 64GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB SSD, which probably make up more of the cost of this machine than you might expect in the current climate.Usually, this powerful PC carries a hefty $6899.99 retail price, although with coupon code GAMEON10, it knocks over $2000 off the list price, making it $4657.49 from Lenovo directly.It is still a hefty cost in any case, but if you want to configure a PC yourself using similar components, than you're looking at nearly $6000 - the 5090 and the RAM make up around two-thirds of the price of the configured spec here, and cost nearly as much as the entire pre-built PC.
13/05/2026
Today’s Best Deals: Final Fantasy I-VI Collection, Shell Oil Gift Card, and Yakuza Kiwami 1+2
Plus, save on other PS5 & Switch games, LOTR bookends, MTG Secrets of Strixhaven, and more.
13/05/2026
New Console Start-Up Animation Rolling Out To Xbox Insiders, Gamerscore Badges Also Detailed
Say hello to a new Series X|S boot animation!After Asha Sharma first teased the news last week, Microsoft has today revealed that the new console start-up animation is rolling out to Xbox Insiders today, with a full rollout to come to all Series X|S players in the coming weeks.Read the full article on purexbox.com
13/05/2026
The Punisher: One Last Kill Has the Most Disturbing Scene in Any Marvel Production Ever
About four minutes into the new one-shot special The Punisher: One Last Kill, writer-star Jon Bernthal and writer-director Reinaldo Marcus Green deliver the short film’s first kill... and it is a doozy.
13/05/2026
"I dunno if I'm cooking or becoming cooked": Iron Lung and Dusk dev David Szymanski is making a giant ant shooter set inside mountains of trash
Earlier today I discovered an ant in my bathroom.Dusk and Iron Lung developer David Szymanski is making a new isometric shooter called B.U.G.B.I.T.E.He hasn't formally announced the game yet, but he's been quietly blogging about the thing for several months, and the new game appears to involve ants.
13/05/2026
Capcom Lists Dead Rising as One of Its 'Leading Brands' That It's 'Nurturing' — but Does That Mean Dead Rising 5?
Capcom is planning for Dead Rising's future. In its latest earnings report, the Japanese games company said it plans to nuture a handful of franchises for growth, with one of them being Dead Rising.
13/05/2026
IDW's Killer Influences Satirizes the World of True Crime Podcasts
Check out an exclusive preview of IDW's Killer Influences, a twisted new crime series about an aspiring serial killer who joins forces with an ambitious podcaster.
13/05/2026
Score 5 Fun Graphic T-Shirts for Just $29 Through This Deal at Woot
Woot's offering a deal on T-shirts where shoppers can grab 5 options for just $29.
13/05/2026
Garfield Is Getting A New 3D Platformer On Xbox, And People Seem Hyped For It Already
From the team behind the recent Smurfs games.Anyone fancy a new 3D platformer based around Garfield on Xbox?Well, that's exactly what we're getting in the form of Garfield: Escape from Monday for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with various other platforms) on September 24th, 2026.
13/05/2026
Baldur's Gate 3 modders remaking the original Baldur's Gate show off a revamped Candlekeep as a taste of how their work's evolving
A group of Baldur's Gate 3 modders taking on the task of remaking the original Baldur's Gate as a custom campaign have shown off one of the first major milestones since their ambitious quest kicked off in earnest.They've gone back and revamped Candlekeep, the library-fortress that served as the location of an inital demo published last year.Read more
13/05/2026
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for May Includes Star Wars Outlaws and Red Dead Redemption 2
PlayStation Plus subscribers have several blockbuster games to look forward to this month, as Sony has revealed its Game Catalog additions for May 2026.
13/05/2026
Mineru’s Construct Amiibo From Tears of the Kingdom Is Up for Preorder
Nintendo has announced a Mineru’s Construct amiibo, and it's available for preorder now.
13/05/2026
Xbox Adding New Feature for Achievement Hunters
Xbox is adding a new Gamerscore-tracking feature for your console, allowing you to show off your achievement-hunting prowess to others.
13/05/2026
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Debut Trailer Is Packed With Big Bang Theory Party Members and Movie References
HBO Max has released the debut trailer for Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, its upcoming Big Bang theory spinoff that revolves around comic book store owner Stuart Bloom.
13/05/2026
Subnautica 2 is Steam Deck Verified, as is Forza Horizon 6, Mina the Hollower, and Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
An unusually busy May for game releases is turning into an unusually bounteous month for the Steam Deck, with Valve granting their seal of handheld PC approval – Steam Deck Verified status – to a wave of new and upcoming games.Among these are the early access version of Subnautica 2 , which finally launches this week after what feels like eons of legal sniping, as well as open-world racer Forza Horizon 6 and caped minifig crusade Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.Read more
13/05/2026
Steelseries Aerox 3 Gen 2 Review
The Aerox 3 Gen 2 upgrades an already excellent mouse with a better sensor and battery – but its "ultra-lightweight" label is stuck in the past. It's 68g despite its distinctive honeycomb design, which is heavier than modern competitors, and customization software feels years out of date.
13/05/2026
Guide: Subnautica 2 Release Date, Release Times & Preload Details On Xbox Game Pass
Coming day one on XGP!The sequel to Subnautica has been a long time coming, but the follow-up is finally launching this week, and it's going to be included with Xbox Game Pass on day one!From the exact launch times to Xbox download sizes and more, here's what you need to know about Subnautica 2 on XGP.
13/05/2026
The Boroughs Is More Spielberg Than Stranger Things Despite the Duffer Brothers’ Involvement
The new series The Boroughs strives to recapture the feel-good, scary-fun qualities of 1980s Amblin-produced movies such as The Goonies and Gremlins. While a Netflix show going for Steven Spielberg vibes understandably makes one think of Stranger Things – the Duffer Brothers even serve as executive producers here – The Boroughs isn’t merely Stranger Things with old people instead of kids, as creators/showrunners Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews recently explained to IGN.
13/05/2026
Peter Jackson Has Explained Why He's Not Directing Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
The Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson has explained why he's not in charge of the franchise's next chapter — The Hunt for Gollum — and why he thinks Gollum actor Andy Serkis will do a "more exciting" job.
13/05/2026
EarFun Air Pro 4 Plus Review
EarFun's Air Pro 4 Plus buds are some of the best mid-range earbuds for gaming. They sound rich and vibrant, they're comfy to wear, and their "game mode" cuts latency when you're playing. The only real letdown is mediocre noise cancelling – but hey, you can't have everything at this price.
13/05/2026
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Demon’s Souls Lead Massive PS5 Game Discounts at Amazon
A selection of PS5 games are getting big discounts at Amazon.
13/05/2026
Overwatch's Most Iconic Heroes Join Fortnite This Week
Four of Overwatch's most iconic heroes will cross over into Fortnite, via a major game update set to go live tomorrow.
13/05/2026
Forza Horizon 6 Teams Up With Crunchyroll to Gift Subscribers a Free Car
Find out how to claim a free Forza Horizon 6 car voucher through the new Crunchyroll crossover event.
13/05/2026
Talking Point: What Dream Reveal Would You Like To See At The Xbox Games Showcase 2026?
We've just checked the calendar and realised that we're less than a month away from the big Xbox Games Showcase 2026!For those who aren't aware, this typically marks Xbox's most important event of the year, putting a spotlight on tons of upcoming games from both first and third-party developers.Details are limited on what we'll be seeing in this year's showcase, but we do know that Gears of War: E-Day will be getting its own lengthy section at the end of the event, while the likes of Fable and Halo: Campaign Evolved are bound to show up (along with plenty of surprises).
13/05/2026
Fight Club's 4K Steelbook Is Finally Here
David Fincher's 1999 masterpiece Fight Club has finally gotten a 4K Blu-ray release, in a stylish steelbook case. It's out now.
13/05/2026
"If David Lynch made shooters" is Black Ops veteran David Vondehaar's catchphrase for his new game that isn't a "Call of Duty killer"
Former Call of Duty: Black Ops designer David Vondehaar is making some kind of shooter for GreaterThan Group - the holding company recently founded by a former NetEase executive, who are also funding development of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic.Well, Vondehaar is making allusions to the work of David Lynch - the beautiful crackpot behind such films and shows as Eraserhead, Twin Peaks and Lost Highway, whose impact on videogames extends from Silent Hill to Kentucky Route Zero, but who never, I think, developed a game himself.Read more
13/05/2026
Mina the Hollower Preview: Kinda Like Bloodborne as a Cute 8-Bit Adventure Game
If you grew up playing NES games, Game Boy games, or similar games from that era — if you remember spending an entire afternoon stuck on a single screen until you figured out the trick to moving forward — Mina the Hollower is aimed squarely at you. I've still got plenty of questions about the back half of this thing, but after several hours with the early game, I'm fully hooked and am prepared to blast through the rest without stopping to ask when it drops on all platforms on May 29.
13/05/2026
PS5 Exclusive Saros Gets Off to 'Lukewarm' Start With Around 300,000 Copies Sold, According to Analyst Data
PlayStation 5 exclusive Saros has sold around 300,000 copies in its opening fortnight, generating over $22 million in revenue, according to analyst data.
13/05/2026
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Has a Real-Life $500,000 Treasure Hunt You Can Pay $41 to Try and Solve
Ubisoft has announced a real-life Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced treasure hunt with a $500,000 prize, which will be buried somewhere in the Caribbean.
13/05/2026
The Top Two Best-Selling Games On Steam Right Now Are Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Titles
Making bank on Steam too.SteamDB recently shared sales data for the week of May 5-12 (thanks, Windows Central), and it shows that Forza Horizon 6 and Subnautica 2 took up the top two spots on the list for best-selling games on the platform.Both titles are also set to launch on Xbox Game Pass in the coming days.
13/05/2026
Inside The Boys' Profane, Prophetic, Penultimate Musical Number
We go inside The Boys' profane, prophetic, penultimate musical number with Daveed Diggs (Oh Father), who brings his historic stage presence to the super-series.
13/05/2026
"Unofficial builds of Subnautica 2 are currently circulating online," Unknown Worlds confirm, just days before the ocean survival game's early access release
With just a day or two to go till Subnautica 2's early access launch, "unofficial builds" of the ocean survival game have leaked onto the internet.Picture a punctured Cyclops submarine slowly filling with illicit video files and screenshots, while Unknown Worlds staff wade around with their repair tools, shrieking "Nothing to see here".Read more
13/05/2026
New Steam Controller Has a Hidden Easter Egg That Screams When Dropped
Your new Steam Controller screams if you drop it.
13/05/2026
Japanese Police Arrest Man After Threat to Blow Up Nintendo's Headquarters
Japanese police have arrested a 27-year-old man after bomb threats were sent to Nintendo's Kyoto headquarters.
13/05/2026
Rumour: Project Helix Unlikely To Include Disc Drive, But Xbox May Have A Digital Solution
"Take this with a huge pinch of salt and a healthy dose of speculation".We've been pondering for a while now about whether Xbox might choose to avoid including a disc drive in the next-gen Project Helix console, and a new report suggests that might indeed be the case.Windows Central's Jez Corden has mentioned that based on "hints" he's received about the nature of Xbox Project Helix, it will be "a fully digital system, similar to today's gaming PCs, laptops, and most modern devices".
13/05/2026
The Steam Controller is actually a scream controller, because Valve couldn't resist making it cry out in memey pain when you drop it
The infamous Wilhelm scream, famous for cropping up whenever a game or film sound designer fancies a bit of inside jokery.Or, in this case, when Valve want to work an easter egg into their new Steam Controller.Yep, if you drop it in the right way, the controller Wilhelm screams in pain.
13/05/2026
Here's When VisionQuest Will Launch on Disney+, Concluding the WandaVision Trilogy
Disney has finally set a date for VisionQuest, its upcoming Paul Bettany-starring series it describes as a conclusion to the WandaVision trilogy.
13/05/2026
Silent Hill 2 Remake Reaches 6 Million Players as Silent Hill f Hits New Sales Milestone
Konami's recent relaunch of its long-dormant Silent Hill series continues to pick up speed, with Silent Hill 2 Remake topping 6 million players, and Silent Hill f topping 2 million sales.
13/05/2026
Forza Horizon 6 Progression Methods Detailed, Including A New 'Horizon Play' Feature
Three main ways to progress.In the build up to Forza Horizon 6, much has been said about the game's progression after concerns about campaign structure following Forza Horizon 5 - and just ahead of launch, the team at Playground Games has gone into more specifics about how you'll progress at Horizon Japan.The studio has split progression into three main areas: Wristbands, Stamps and Horizon Play.
13/05/2026
Star Fox Preorders are £41.99 at Amazon UK, Price-Matching the Digital Edition
Secure a physical copy of Star Fox for Switch 2 without paying the standard premium. Amazon UK is surprisingly price-matching the cheaper £41.99 digital edition.
13/05/2026
UK MPs claim GTA 6 studio Rockstar "refused to properly engage with staff" during legal wranglings over dev firings
Several UK politicians have called on Rockstar Games to be more transparent and co-operative in their legal dealings with GTA 6 developers fired last year.The staff were let go in autumn last year, with Rockstar subsequently claiming that they were fired due to the leaking of "confidential information" via a public forum, while the IWGB Game Workers Union have accused Rockstar of union busting.Read more
13/05/2026
Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2 Won't Arrive Until Early 2027, More Than 3 Years After Season 1
The second season of Star Wars Disney+ series Ahsoka won't arrive until early 2027 — at least three and a half years after its first episodes aired.
13/05/2026
Ex-Call of Duty: Black Ops Design Director David Vonderhaar Teases New Original FPS: 'If David Lynch Made Shooters'
Former Call of Duty: Black Ops multiplayer design director, David Vonderhaar, has teased his next game and it sounds nothing like Call of Duty.
13/05/2026
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Developer Teases Game's Length and Development Time
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic won't be another bloated single-player game that takes over half a decade to develop, claims game director Casey Hudson.
13/05/2026
"Everyone would hate you": Stardew Valley creator is "open" to adding adultery and NPC divorces, but he's against it "on a moral level"
The first thing I read this morning was a lifestyle headline about how humans simply aren't "built" for monogamy.The second thing I read was Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone toying with the idea of introducing adultery and, by extension, divorces to cosy life sim Stardew Valley.Read more
13/05/2026
The Boys Season 5, Episode 7 Review: "The Frenchman, the Female and the Man Called Mother's Milk"
Strong character work and a stunning musical number help The Boys Season 5, Episode 7 stand out, even if the series' penultimate episode isn't flawless. Read our full review.
13/05/2026
The Punisher: One Last Kill Ending Explained - How Does the Movie Set Up Spider-Man: Brand New Day (If At All)?
How does The Punisher: One Last Kill end, and how does the one-shot set the stage for Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Daredevil: Born Again Season 3? Here's what you need to know.
13/05/2026
The Punisher: One Last Kill Review
The Punisher: One Last Kill doesn’t do anything particularly new with Jon Bernthal’s Frank Castle, but it strips down the Netflix series’ formula into a lean, mean, and entertaining short story. Read our full review.
13/05/2026
The FlashForge AD5X Is One of the Best Multi Material and Multi Color 3D Printers Priced Under $300
Feature-rich 3D printer for both beginners and intermediate enthusiasts.
13/05/2026
The Acmount P100 5,000A 12V Cordless Car Jump Starter Drops to $29.99 on Amazon
Doubles as an emergency 20,000mAh power bank.
12/05/2026
Conan O’Brien Will Return to Host the Oscars for Third Consecutive Year
Guess they weren’t kidding with that “Oscars host for life” sketch at last year’s show. Conan O’Brien is officially back to host next year’s Oscars, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced Tuesday. The 99th Annual Academy Awards will be the third time that O’Brien has hosted the ceremony’s broadcast.
12/05/2026
Valve's next Steam UI target is the Community Market, with more details and, yes, a wider layout
"Bigger," Gabe Newell chants incessantly at Steam's Valve UI and UX team at Valve.Never stop making it bigger!"Today, another UI change is on the way, this time for the Steam Community Market.
12/05/2026
Christopher Nolan Confirms Casting Twist for The Odyssey, With One Actor Playing Dual Roles
Christopher Nolan has confirmed a casting twist for his upcoming "mythic action epic," The Odyssey.
12/05/2026
"I just find AI to be creatively soulless": Casey Hudson on the controversial tech and Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic
It is, obviously, way too early to know anything that's worth anything about Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic just yet.The KOTOR spiritual successor was only revealed last December, and it was one of those CG trailers that exist to build hype and to tell prospective hirees that they can apply for a job without having to worry about breaking several thousand NDAs.There won't be any AI (the bad kind) found within it.
12/05/2026
Save Up to $1,000 Off the Asus ROG Flow Z13 Gaming Ultra-Portable Laptop and Tablet Hybrid
This tiny 2.65lb convertible is more powerful than many full-sized gaming laptops.
12/05/2026
Head beneath the waves and pull up "corpses from an oil-drenched nightmare" in the ocean-fear inducing KEROGEN
I do not trust the ocean.There's too much going on in that thing and oh how I pray and pray for the day that James Cameron stops messing around down there.Makes for a good horror setting though, as evidenced by the likes of BioShock, SOMA, and Iron Lung, and now KEROGEN is entering the fray for the title of "I'm not sure I can keep my eyes open while I play this" that SOMA currently holds in my heart.
12/05/2026
Save 70% Off the Premium Harman Kardon Go + Play Portable Speaker, Now Just $132
Hands down the best sounding portable speaker under $200.
12/05/2026
'NBA The Run' Brings Its NBA Street Vibes To Xbox This June
Releasing in just a few short weeks.If you were a fan of NBA Street back in the original Xbox era, you'll want to keep your eye on an upcoming game known as NBA The Run, which is landing on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on June 9th, 2026.NBA The Run is a primarily online-based 3v3 street basketball game complete with Solos and Squads modes, fast gameplay, rollback netcode and online crossplay.
12/05/2026
UK Politicians Say GTA 6 Developer Rockstar 'Refused to Properly Engage' With Appeal Processes After Firing Staff Last Year
UK politicians have strongly criticized GTA 6 developer Rockstar for its firing of 34 workers last October, as legal wrangling continues over the staff dismissals.
12/05/2026
The Massive 77" Panasonic Z8BA 4K OLED Fire TV Drops to $1,299.99 on Amazon
Updated 2025 model with a Master OLED PRO panel and 144Hz refresh rate
12/05/2026
The LEGO Star Wars AT-AT Walker Has Hit Its Lowest Price So Far at Amazon
The LEGO Star Wars AT-AT Walker set has dropped to its lowest price so far of $51.99 at Amazon, 20% off its list price of $64.99.
12/05/2026
Christopher Nolan Defends The Odyssey From Historical Accuracy Complaints After Some Said Agamemnon Looks Like Batman
Christopher Nolan has defended his upcoming movie, The Odyssey, from complaints about historical accuracy, after some said Agamemnon’s armor looks like Batman’s.
12/05/2026
Today’s Top Deals: Metroid Prime 4, LEGO Diagon Alley, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Plus, save on the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro, MTG Edge of Eternities, a Ghost in the Shell 4K UHD Blu-ray, and other can’t-miss deals.
12/05/2026
Talking Point: One Year Later, What Do You Think Of DOOM: The Dark Ages?
As we prepare for the release of Forza Horizon 6 later this week / next week, we're also marking the one-year anniversary of yet another major Xbox first-party title in DOOM: The Dark Ages, which first launched on May 13th, 2025.Back then, we described the game as "another absolutely stellar offering from id Software", awarding it a 9/10 score and stating that it was "a slightly different death-dance, but still a gloriously great one".Read the full article on purexbox.com
12/05/2026
Marvel’s Midnight Line Reinvents the X-Men, Spider-Man, and Fantastic Four via Horror
Marvel has revealed a brand new universe called Midnight, one that completely reimagines the X-Men, Spider-Man, and Fantastic Four through a horror lens.
12/05/2026
New Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide Book and Limited Edition Box Set Releasing This August
The Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide and its Limited Edition Box Set Collection are up for preorder. Both are set to be released later this year on August 25.
12/05/2026
KingFish is a co-op roguelike where one of you gets to play a city builder while the other plays an action game
We all love a little city builder around here, right?KingFish, then, might present a pleasant opportunity to bring you and said friend together, for it is both a city builder and an action game, where one of you gets to do the building, while the other gets to do the fighting. Read more
12/05/2026
Subnautica 2 Gameplay Appears to Have Leaked, Just Days After Forza Horizon 6 and LEGO Batman
The early access launch of Subnautica 2 appears to be the latest game hit by pre-release leaks in a matter of days, after players managed to access both LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight and Forza Horizon 6.
12/05/2026
Star Wars Battlefront 2's Resurgence Day Aims To 'Make History' On Xbox & Beyond This Month
Almost 10 years since it first released.It's crazy to think that the latest version of Star Wars Battlefront 2 released all the way back in 2016!That game has long since stopped adding new content, of course (it was marked as "complete" by the developer in April of 2020), but it continues to have its fans, and they're aiming to keep it alive in a big way.
12/05/2026
Hark! Sega's mysterious and vague "Super Game" is dead, though its Jet Set Radio and Crazy Taxi reboots live on
Sega's mysterious and vague "Super Game" is… dead?This Super Game has been a part of Sega's long-term strategy for a while now, in fact it was even meant to be out by the end of the last fiscal year.Except as of the studio's latest financial results, this is all coming to a head, as the game has been cancelled.
12/05/2026
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 – Meet the Xenomorphs and Other Enemies You'll Be Up Against | IGN First
We'd like to introduce you to nine enemy types – and no, they're not all Xenomorphs – who will look to have you screaming "Game over, man!" as you fight together with up to three friends in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, the upcoming four-player PvE third-person shooter due out this summer for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
12/05/2026
Former Tekken Lead Katsuhiro Harada Sets Up Own Company, VS Studio
Former Tekken director, Katsuhiro Harada, has established his own game development company, VS Studio.
12/05/2026
"It's expensive and it doesn't age": Why Ken Levine didn't aim for realistic graphics in BioShock, and won't for Judas either
While there has always been a portion of the games industry that's pushed and pushed for the cutting edge of graphics, using only the prettiest polygons and most verdant vertices in their games, Bioshock director Ken Levine hasn't got much time for graphical realism: "It's expensive and it doesn't age".That's not to say Judas, his narratively-flexible immersive sim follow up to Bioshock, will look like a dog's dinner, rather he's making an argument for style over photorealism.Read more
12/05/2026
Guide: Forza Horizon 6 Release Date, Release Times & Everything You Need To Know On Xbox & PC
Microsoft's biggest release of the year so far!Forza Horizon 6 is about to mark Xbox's biggest release of 2026 thus far, with the sixth iteration of the Forza Horizon series taking players to open-world Japan later this month.It's been a long and winding road to get here, but our trip to Horizon Japan is upon us!
12/05/2026
As GTA 6 Trailer 3 Hype Intensifies, Rockstar Tweets About Red Dead Online — And The Internet's Reaction is Exactly as You'd Expect
Fans expecting Rockstar to drop Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 3 today have reacted in dismay at a new social post from the company — advertising a new event in Red Dead Online.
12/05/2026
GTA 6: The Billion-Dollar Behemoth That Could Crash the Industry
Rockstar could leave a decimated industry in its wake.
12/05/2026
New Nintendo Switch 2 Bundles Will Let You Beat the Console's Price Rise and Get a Cheaper Game
Nintendo has announced a new "Choose Your Game" Switch 2 console bundle, which will launch in early June, priced at $499.99.
12/05/2026
I've walked the waterlogged streets of The Sinking City 2, and we might finally have a Cthulhu survival horror game to rival Resident Evil and Silent Hill
Frogwares' The Sinking City was rough around the edges, but it shone with a genuine appreciation for its Lovecraftian lore, despite a cosmic horror-style litigation fracas which saw the developer fighting their publisher over control of the game.The Sinking City 2, due to release later this year, is free of these legal travails, though as a game developed by a Ukranian team in the midst of Russia's invasion, real-world politics have once again provided a backdrop for eldritch horror.Read more
12/05/2026
Nothing Phone 4a Pro Review
While otherwise fairly modest, the Nothing Phone 4a Pro excels with its photography, competing in another league from $499 devices.
12/05/2026
The Sinking City 2 Preview: A Promising but Inconsistent Eldritch Horror Adventure
The Sinking City 2 has made big changes in the hopes of capitalizing on the untapped potential left to float in the void in the first game.a revamped and easier to parse investigation system;and better-paced missions might help this eldritch sequel rise above clever curiosity for fans of tentacle-tinged horror and into must-play territory for everyone this time around, so long as it’s not held back by the underwhelming combat and puzzles that nagged the previous game and don’t seem to be fully solved here just yet.
12/05/2026
"Let's finish it": After a 20-year wait, Nightdive would complete the SiN Episodes shooter series if its upcoming remaster is a success
Instead, it's the opening chapter in a story that has remained unfinished for 20 years.The studio known for its remaster work now owns the rights to the SiN series and is currently working on SiN Reloaded, a re-release of the 1998 shooter that started the series.Kick says they could even go further than remaking SiN Episodes: Emergence.
12/05/2026
Project Hail Mary Lands on Digital After Massive Box Office Run
Journey among the stars from the comfort of your own couch.
12/05/2026
Xbox Game Preservation Adds New Tool To Vote For Delisted Games, Initial Top 10 Revealed
Hopefully some of these will return eventually.Over the weekend, we highlighted the top 10 most-requested Xbox backwards compatibility games courtesy of the Xbox Game Preservation website, which had reached 350k votes at the time and has almost passed the 400k mark.The reason it's getting so many votes is due to a tweet from Xbox's VP of next-gen, Jason Ronald, back at the start of May.
12/05/2026
Bioshock creator Ken Levine Reveals Why Judas Took a Decade to Develop: 'We Kissed Many Frogs'
In a recent interview with IGN, Ken Levine explained why his next game Judas has been 10 years in the making.
12/05/2026
Ken Levine Explains Why Judas Isn't Focused on Cutting-Edge Tech
IGN recently spoke to Bioshock developer Ken Levine about his new game Judas and his thoughts on the ever-changing world of game development. He explained why cutting-edge tech and ultrarealism weren't appealing to him as a creator.
12/05/2026
LEGO Announces Minas Tirith, the Biggest Lord of the Rings Set Yet
A massive Lord of the Rings Minas Tirith LEGO set is coming in June.
12/05/2026
One of Magic’s Most Underrated Sets Just Hit Its Lowest Price Ever For A Play Booster Box
Save big on an Edge of Eternities booster box, including 30 packs at the lowest price we've seen it yet.
12/05/2026
Preorders for the Star Fox Remake on Switch 2 Are Live at My Nintendo Store UK — With Exclusive Bonuses
Preorder the Star Fox remake on Switch 2 at My Nintendo Store UK now, with digital and physical editions plus exclusive bonus items.
12/05/2026
LEGO’s Super Mario Piranha Plant and a Selection of Other Nintendo Sets Are on Sale at Amazon
The LEGO Super Mario Piranha Plant set and a selection of other Nintendo-themed LEGO sets are on sale right now at Amazon.
12/05/2026
Subnautica 2 Global Release Times, Preload Details Confirmed
It's been quite the journey, I know, but it's almost here — Subnautica 2 is dragging us back down beneath the waves on May 14. Here are the global release times as well as preload details.
12/05/2026
Xbox Racks Up 2M Views With Comment That Appears To Address Mixtape's Review Backlash
Not everyone thinks it's a 10/10.When new indie adventure Mixtape released on Xbox Game Pass late last week to fantastic reviews, including many 10/10 scores from the likes of IGN and DualShockers, it inevitibly attracted a lot of attention.<related ids="200901">Read the full article on purexbox.com
12/05/2026
Microsoft Israel boss leaves after investigation into whether IDF contracts broke Microsoft's code of ethics
The general manager of Microsoft Israel, Alon Haimovich, has left his role following an investigation into the regional branch's contracts with the Israeli Defense Forces' intelligence units.According to a report by Globes, Microsoft's global management launched the investigation because they were concerned that the company's code of ethics had been breached by the branch's work with the IDF.While Microsoft have not revealed the results of the investigation they announced in August, Globes reports that it is behind Haimovich's exit from the company, along with several other senior members of Microsoft Israel's governance department.
12/05/2026
Dead Space Producer Doubts Dead Space 4 Will Ever Be Made: 'The Numbers Just Aren't There'
I have bad news for fans of EA's unsettling horror series, Dead Space — former writer and producer, Chuck Beaver, thinks a fourth instalment of the acclaimed sci-fi series is unlikely due to low sales despite its "fervent fan base."
12/05/2026
Wordle's getting a TV adaptation made in partnership with Jimmy Fallon’s Electric Hot Dog, please pray for our guides writers
A lot of people play it.In turn, a lot of guides writers at sites across the internet have to play it as part of their jobs, so that they can provide that big bunch of players with answers and helpful hints.It's relentless work that's invaluable in helping keep the likes of us full-time newsers and critics in jobs and one that might now end up leading these talented folks to have to bravely do something you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy - watching a TV show about regular people solving word puzzles that's being made in partnership with Jimmy Fallon’s production company.
12/05/2026
Forza Horizon 6 Dev Bans Pirate Who Leaked Gameplay Footage Until the Year 10,000 — but Faces Uphill Battle Plugging the Leak
Forza Horizon 6 developer Playground Games is following through on its threat after the game was leaked online ahead of the official release date, with one pirate reporting a hardware ban until the year 10,000.
12/05/2026
The Lord of the Rings Star Ian McKellen Sounds as Surprised as Anybody That The Hunt for Gollum is Being Made
Lord of the Rings actor Ian McKellen has spoken of his surprise at new Middle-earth movies being made, as he prepares to return to his role as legendary wizard Gandalf in The Hunt for Gollum.
12/05/2026
SEGA Lists 10 Upcoming Titles On New Roadmap, But Cancels 'Super Game' In The Process
Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio all remain on the list.SEGA has shared its FY2026/3 "Full-year Results Presentation" today, and it includes lots of interesting information about the company's plans, including a new roadmap of upcoming titles (most of which should land on Xbox!).The roadmap is specifically focused on "only announced titles", so there's inevitibly going to be more to come, but here's a look at all the games mentioned in the "Upcoming Plans" section of the roadmap:Read the full article on purexbox.com
12/05/2026
eBay Rejects GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen's $56 Billion Offer to Buy the Company, Calls It 'Neither Credible nor Attractive'
eBay has officially rejected GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen’s $56 billion offer to buy the company.
12/05/2026
Crimson Desert Dev Pearl Abyss Confirms Plans to 'Broaden the Game to the Next Level' — Including DLC
Crimson Desert developer and publisher Pearl Abyss has issued its latest financial results, revealing just how much money the breakout hit adventure game has made for the company, while also confirming plans to explore DLC.
12/05/2026
Forza Horizon 6 leaking early was "not the result of a pre-load issue", developers Playground say, while threatening "franchise-wide and hardware bans"
Following news of Forza Horizon 6's PC version leaking online ahead of release, developers Playground Games have said the leak was wasn't the result of a Steam pre-load issue.They've also made clear that anyone playing a pirated copy risks a serious ban.Read more
12/05/2026
Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 12)
Including two day one releases!two day one releases and one older title that's joining both Game Pass Premium and Ultimate.Here's a closer look at your three new Xbox Game Pass titles for May 12:Read the full article on purexbox.com
12/05/2026
Nintendo Confirms The Legend of Zelda Amiibo Due Later This Year, Featuring Tears of the Kingdom Character
As expectation mounts of an Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake later this year, Nintendo has announced the release date of a new Legend of Zelda amiibo, due to arrive on September 17, priced $34.99.
12/05/2026
War is coming to Whiskerwood: the city builder's next patch brings ship construction, naval combat, and island defences
The city builder puts you in charge of a small colony on a distant island of the cat empire.After six months of living under the yolk of feline oppression in early access, Whiskerwood's developers think it's time we got some tools to push back against our overlords.Whiskerwood's next patch will add full ship construction, naval battles, and ability to construct island defences, such as towers and fortresses to fight back against your masters.
12/05/2026
Reacher Renewed for Fifth Season Ahead of Season Four Premiere
You do not mess with the special investigators.
12/05/2026
Lord of the Rings Star Ian McKellen Says Obi-Wan Actor Alec Guinness Told Him to Drop Support for Gay Rights Charity
Years before his starring roles in The Lord of the Rings and X-Men, Ian McKellen met with Star Wars' original Obi-Wan actor Alec Guinness, who advised him to drop support for a gay rights charity.
12/05/2026
Lies of P Sequel 'Enters Full Production Phase'
Neowiz and Round8's Lies of P sequel has now "entered full production phase."
12/05/2026
Sega Cancels Mysterious 'Super Game' 5 Years After It Was Announced, Amid Pull Back From Underperforming Free-to-Play
Sega has confirmed it has canceled its mysterious "Super Game" as part of a company-wide pull back from free-to-play following weak sales.
12/05/2026
Devil May Cry Season 2 Review
In Netflix's Devil May Cry Season 2, Vergil proves that two human-demon hybrids are better than one.
12/05/2026
The X-Files Reboot Adds Steve Buscemi, Amy Madigan, Ben Foster, and More to Its Cast
Ryan Coogler's The X-Files reboot show has reportedly added Steve Buscemi, Amy Madigan, Ben Foster, and more actors to its cast.
12/05/2026
Highly-Recommended Wolfbox Cordless Electric Air Dusters Start at Just $35 Shipped at AliExpress
Sold through Wolfbox's official storefront with full warranty and ships from the United States.
11/05/2026
Save Over 50% Off the Perlegear UL-Listed Full Motion TV Wall Mount, Now Under $35
This fully articulating mount supports TVs up to 97" and 132 pounds.
11/05/2026
The Rings of Power Season 3 Premiere Date and New First-Look Photo Revealed
The third season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will premiere on November 11, 2026, Prime Video announced Monday at Amazon’s annual Upfront presentation. The streamer also released a new image from Season 3
11/05/2026
The Boys Season 5, Episode 7 Teaser Finally Brings Back Gen V Heroes as Homelander Takes the Oval Office
Prime Video has published a The Boys Season 5, Episode 7 teaser trailer, revealing that some members of the Gen V cast will soon return, as a refreshed Homelander takes the Oval Office.
11/05/2026
Uncharted 4 Video Finally Reveals Details About Amy Hennig's Scrapped Version
A new video has revealed a ton of exciting new information on the original, scrapped version of Uncharted 4 by Amy Hennig.
11/05/2026
Universal Invites Audiences on a Digital Odyssey for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey via Discord
Universal Pictures is inviting audiences to embark on a “digital odyssey” for director Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey by joining the movie’s official Discord server.
11/05/2026
The New Dungeon Crawler Carl Book Releases Tomorrow on All Formats
It's off to the races in the eighth Dungeon Crawler Carl novel.
11/05/2026
The 77" LG Evo C5 4K OLED TV Drops to the Lowest Price Ever for My Best Buy Plus Members
Coincidentally, MyBestBuy Plus membership is 40% off (now just $29.99).
11/05/2026
007 First Light Will Run at 60fps on PS5 Pro
007 First Light have addressed the frame rate concerns for the game an confirmed the game can hit 60 FPS with certain settings/hardware.
11/05/2026
Fast & Furious Has 4 TV Shows Coming to Peacock, According to Vin Diesel
The Fast & Furious universe is getting not one, but a whopping *four* shows at Peacock.
11/05/2026
Gamble With Your Friends Dev Celebrates 1 Million Sales, Says 'Friendslop' Is No Longer a Derogatory Term
Gamble With Your Friends has reached 1 million copies sold just one week after its launch on PC, so we checked in with developer TENSTACK to talk about why it's not treating its 'friendslop' game as a "live service."
11/05/2026
The Tiny Firebat AM02 Ryzen 5 6600H Mini PC Is a Complete Windows 11 System for Just $225
A complete kit preinstalled with the Radeon 660M iGPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD, and Windows 11.
11/05/2026
The Crunchyroll Store Is Having a Massive Manga Sale This Week
It's like a double BOGO deal.
11/05/2026
Forza Horizon 6 Dev Vows 'Strict' Action Against People Playing The Leaked Version
Playground Games issues a statement.As you may have heard, Forza Horizon 6 has already started to leak across the web, with initial reports suggesting the leak was caused by an accidental release of unencrypted files by FH6 developer Playground Games.However, Playground Games has issued a statement this evening that claims the leak was "not the result of a pre-load issue" — and most importantly, they're vowing strict action against those who choose to access it.
11/05/2026
Wordle Game Show Hosted by Savannah Guthrie Gets the Green Light at NBC
NBC has greenlit a Wordle game show hosted by Today anchor Savannah Guthrie.
11/05/2026
Fallout Season 3 Adds Breaking Bad Star Aaron Paul to Cast
Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul has been tapped to join the next season of the highly successful video game adaptation in an undisclosed role.
11/05/2026
The Powerful Lenovo Legion RTX 5090 Gaming PC Drops to the Lowest Price of the Year
The best-in-class RTX 5090 GPU is paired with an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and a whopping 64GB of RAM.
11/05/2026
This TSA-Compliant 28,000mAh 100W LiFePO4 Power Station Drops to Just $45.59
This diminutive power station weighs less than 3 pounds.
11/05/2026
Today’s Top Deals: MTG Edge of Eternities, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection, and Pragmata
The Resident Evil Generation Pack is back in stock, plus deals on a streaming mic, Pokémon’s Perfect Order ETB, and more.
11/05/2026
We Build the LEGO Toy Story Slinky Dog Bookends: Both Fun and Practical
Tag along as we build the LEGO Toy Story Slinky Dog Bookends set.
11/05/2026
Nintendo Sent a Cease and Desist to WWE Champion Cody Rhodes
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes has revealed a love of Zelda so deep that it got him into trouble with Nintendo’s lawyers.
11/05/2026
Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Say About New Sci-Fi Horror Game Directive 8020
The Dark Pictures heads to space.Well, Directive 8020 brings its sci-fi horror experience to Xbox tomorrow, and the reviews are now in for what is Supermassive Games' next entry in the Dark Pictures franchise.We're going to round up some of these reviews, then, so you can get a good picture of what you'd be in for with this latest big-budget horror game on Xbox.
11/05/2026
Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes review - an iffy take on the sci-fi series that had me contending with Cylons, sabotage, and STDs
The Gunstar Scimitar, one of the few battleships to escape the Cylon attack on Caprica, has a problem.The colonial marines crewing the gunship are riddled with them.Step in with condoms and talk of birds and bees and your relationship with the now-chastened military will deteriorate.
11/05/2026
Nintendo Confirms It Has Under-Wraps Switch 2 Games Due Later This Year, as Share Price Drops Following Console Price Hike
Nintendo has confirmed it has multiple unannounced Switch 2 games set for launch later this year, as the company responds to questions about its decision to raise console prices.
11/05/2026
Oblivion's persuasion wheel has spawned another wacky gamejam, cue sentient cheese struggling to three-point turn gracefully past dancing French rats
The giant cheese wheel I'm trying to roll past them to the safety of a fellow named the Mouseman isn't small.That's probably why its sheer girth is being conveyed by a handy circular status indicator which draws its form from The Elder Scrolls 4's infamous persuasion wheel.This is just one way the devs taking part in the latest Wheeljam have managed to shoehorn Oblivion's unique minigame interfaces into their own little projects.
11/05/2026
Call of the Elder Gods Review
A Lovecraft-inspired first-person puzzle adventure with emotionally gripping mysteries and characters.
11/05/2026
The strange parade of Stardew-style horror farming games continues with Besmirch, in which there is far too much smiling
It's the only rational explanation for today's strange glut of creepy ploughing simulators.The latest to catch my eye is Besmirch, out in early access right now, in which you've been hired by some Baron (I see what they did there, etc) to work the tiles of a cursed town.For the good of your soul, please only watch it in a silver mirror at the crossroads when the bells strike 13.
11/05/2026
Star Wars Icons: Darth Vader Now Up for Preorder With a Price Cut on Amazon
Star Wars Icons: Darth Vader, a premium book offering a detailed history of the galaxy's greatest villain, is now available to preorder for $162.75 (28% off its original list price of $225). It's set to be released on August 25.
11/05/2026
Gears Of War: E-Day Might Release In September 2026 As Xbox Shooter Sponsors Upcoming Event
Gears of War x WWE.As we lead into the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, very little is known about Microsoft's upcoming Gears of War: E-Day release - but a random mention in relation to an upcoming WWE event may well have given us a tease for its launch window ahead of the official E-Day Direct.That's right, ahead of the 'WWE Triplemania' wrestling event in the first half of September, Jeremy Borash — VP of content and development at the organisation — has shared a promotional image on social media, which happens to include sponsorship by Gears of War: E-Day.
11/05/2026
WWE Teaser Might Have Revealed the Gears of War: E-Day Release Date
Fans think Gears of War: E-Day could be coming as soon as September, because of a WWE teaser.
11/05/2026
Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes Review
A tense game of whack-a-mole against endless waves of Cylon attacks, political crises, and ethical dilemmas.
11/05/2026
Discord Partners With Xbox For 'Starter Edition' Of Game Pass, Includes 50+ Titles
Existing Game Pass members also get Discord benefits.Back at the end of April, it was revealed that Discord Nitro members would soon be getting access to a "Starter Edition" of Xbox Game Pass, and that tier has now been officially unveiled today.As expected, this includes a library of over 50 titles at launch, the vast majority of which seem to align with the Xbox Game Pass Essential tier, with the likes of Fallout 4, Stardew Valley, DayZ, Deep Rock Galactic, Overcooked 2 and Grounded all included (a full list of all 50+ games hasn't yet been shared at the time of writing).
11/05/2026
Directive 8020 Review
The Dark Pictures Anthology's second season is off to a chilling and impressive start.
11/05/2026
California bill pushing to keep games playable after server shutdowns "doesn't reflect how games actually work", ESA assert
Earlier this month, Stop Killing Games, the campaign group seeking to prevent online games being rendered unplayable when publishers shut down their servers, threw their support behind a Californian bill aiming to put a requirement that studios either take action to keep games running after server shutterings or provide full refunds into law.As said bill - dubbed AB 1921 - continues to meander through the lawmaking process, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) have come out in opposition of it, arguing the proposal "doesn't reflect how games actually work today".Read more
11/05/2026
Xbox Game Pass for Discord Nitro Subscribers Officially Announced
Xbox and Discord have now officially unveiled the new starter edition of Xbox Game Pass available to Discord Nitro subscribers at no extra cost.
11/05/2026
Stellar Blade 2 Won't Be Published by Sony, Potentially Hinting at Multiplatform Launch
The sequel to Stellar Blade will not be published by PlayStation, developer Shift Up has confirmed — something that may point to a multiplatform launch for the forthcoming game.
11/05/2026
Michael Pennington, Who Played Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi's Moff Tiaan Jerjerrod, Has Died Aged 82
Michael Pennington — better known to Star Wars fans as Return of the Jedi's Moff Tiaan Jerjerrod — has died aged 82.
11/05/2026
Xbox Adds Nine Titles To Game Pass Essential In New Surprise Update
Nine additions for essential gaming.Yep, over the weekend, nine more titles have been showing up as newly-added to Game Pass Essential, and they haven't yet been formally announced by Microsoft at the time of writing.However, they're all here and showing up as playable with an Xbox Game Pass Essential subscription, so we're going to cover them anyway.
11/05/2026
Lucky Xbox Owners Accidentally Given Early Access To LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight
Pre-loads are now live for everyone else!We're still over a week away from the official release of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight on May 22nd (with formal early access beginning on May 19th), but some very lucky Xbox owners have been playing it already!Yesterday, someone took to the LEGO Gaming subreddit to reveal that, after pre-loading the game on their Xbox Series S, they were suddenly able to boot into it and start playing.
11/05/2026
Former Epic tech director announces The Immense Engine, his AI-heavy "European alternative" to Unreal
Guerilla Games co-founder and former Epic Games technical director Arjan Brussee is making what he styles a "European alternative" to US-developed videogame engines like Unreal and Unity (the latter originally conceived in Denmark, to be fair).In a show of true generosity towards internet wisecrackers, he's calling his WIP creation "The Immense Engine".Brussee is also touting both "full" generative AI integration and possible applications for the defence industry, where game engines have long been used for simulation and training.
11/05/2026
This week in PC games: Subnautica 2 early access, a Battlestar Galactica roguelite, and Directive 8020 disproving the old saying about space and screaming
Our infamously workshy news editor Edwin – he only posted barely twice the number of articles last week as I did, the skiver – is off doing something that isn’t the Maw this morning.This time he didn’t even have the gumption to hurl his own body into its waiting gullet, where through the pain of cracked bones and ruined ponytail, he’d endure the acidslide down into the Maw’s endlessly cavernous belly before hacking his way out with a crude axe fashioned from the beast’s own ribcage.Honestly, I’m going to have to have a word with him, once I finish this list of imminent PC game releases.
11/05/2026
Forza Horizon 6's PC version leaks early, allegedly rumbling out of the garage via a Steam upload mishap
Forza Horizon 6's PC version has leaked online ahead of release next week, with an unencrypted Steam build allegedly being to blame.Read more
11/05/2026
Mouse: P.I. For Hire Sales Update
Mouse: P.I. For Hire, the stylish first-person shooter dressed up as a 1930s cartoon, has topped 730,000 sales since its launch in April.
11/05/2026
Outbound Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What The Reviews Are Saying
Day one on XGP!Today, co-op camping sim Outbound joins the library as a day one Game Pass Ultimate title - and we're going to do things a little differently and round up some of the game's early reviews in this XGP update!Of course, you can get a snapshot of the game via the trailer up above, and we'll also drop a brief description of Outbound down below before getting into some of these reviews.
11/05/2026
Fans Are Bracing Themselves for Spoilers After Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Walmart Codes Became Playable on Xbox
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight became playable for some after yet another preload error, causing fans to brace themselves for spoilers.
11/05/2026
"His voice and delivery was human": Darkest Dungeon developers will "never, ever" use genAI to replace narrator Wayne June
Darkest Dungeon developers Red Hook will "never, ever" use generative AI to recreate the voice of recently deceased series narrator Wayne June, co-founder and creative director Chris Bourassa has told players during a discussion of the currently hypothetical Darkest Dungeon 3.That's despite June himself apparently giving the idea his blessing, shortly before he passed away in January last year. Read more
11/05/2026
Guide: How To Play Forza Horizon 6 Early With The Premium Upgrade Bundle This Week
A bundle designed for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.Welcome to Forza Horizon 6 week!The game doesn't officially release in terms of its Standard Edition until May 19th, but the early access period begins for Premium Edition owners on May 15th, so some players will be getting access to it later this week.
11/05/2026
Mortal Kombat II Star Max Huang Wants a Kung Lao and Liu Kang Shaolin Monks Spinoff Movie
IGN interviews Mortal Kombat II star Max Huang on Kung Lao's future.
11/05/2026
The latest Crimson Desert patch lets you ride a special lion to a claw machine which spits out chairs and special hats
Crimson Desert continues to morph into newer and more unknowable forms with each patch developers Pearl Abyss put out.For example, the latest one turns it into a game in which you can ride one of many special animals to a claw machine that stocks some nice decor and accessories, then get a handy partial refund when upgrading your gear.Read more
11/05/2026
Forza Horizon 6 Suffers Disastrous Leak as Steam Preload Files Are Made Available Without Encryption
Forza Horizon 6 suffered a significant leak after the entire game was reportedly made available via an unencrypted Steam preload.
11/05/2026
Crimson Desert Adds Surprise Claw Machine Mini-Game and Lets Pet Dogs Attack Enemies as Part of Update 1.06.00
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has released this week’s update as promised, and it adds what it said it would add. But it also adds a whole lot more, including a surprise claw machine mini-game that gives unique rewards.
11/05/2026
Rooster Season 2 Spoilers: Showrunners Say HBO Wants New Episodes Within a Year (Exclusive)
Rooster showrunners Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses reveal that Season 2 will air on HBO within a year, confirming John C. McGinley’s return and teasing the future of Greg and Dylan.
11/05/2026
Rebuilding Sanctuary: The Making of Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred with Blizzard
Rebuilding Sanctuary: The Making of Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred with Blizzard
11/05/2026
'His Voice and Delivery Was Human' — Darkest Dungeon Dev Says Red Hook Will Never Use AI to Replicate the Voice of Late Narrator Wayne June
Darkest Dungeon developer Red Hook Studios has said it won't use AI to replicate the voice of deceased voice actor Wayne June.
10/05/2026
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Blocks Box Office Challenge From Mortal Kombat II, Crosses $400 Million
Mortal Kombat II brought in $40 million domestically and $23 million internationally for a box office global opening weekend haul of $63 million.
10/05/2026
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Quietly Adds Denuvo DRM Weeks Before Launch
TT Games and Warner Bros. have quietly added controversial DRM software Denuvo to Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight ahead of its launch later this month.
10/05/2026
Poll: Which Is Your Favourite Forza Horizon Game To Date?
Which Horizon Festival have you liked best?Forza Horizon 6 is upon us!The first Horizon game was a bit of a landmark title for Xbox's Forza series.
10/05/2026
Every LEGO Game You Can Play on Your PS5
There are quite a lot of Lego adventures available on Sony's current gen console.
10/05/2026
Talking Point: 10 Years Ago, Bethesda Released One Of The Best Shooters Ever To Grace Xbox
Enter, DOOM 2016.Yes, it's really been a whole decade since the Bethesda-owned studio reinvented the DOOM franchise (well, nearly, the game launched for Xbox on May 13th, 2016), and we just wanted to take some time out this weekend to remember this landmark release.The series really hasn't looked back since it launched.
10/05/2026
"We tried something different": Looking back on SiN Episodes: Emergence, the Valve-backed shooter that tried and failed to kick off an age of episodic gaming
Backed by Valve and launched on Steam just a month before Valve's own Half-Life 2: Episode 1, the game felt like it was the start of something new.Valve famously released just two Half-Life episodes before stalling.Ritual only ever managed one.
10/05/2026
These Are The Top 10 Xbox Backwards Compatibility Requests After 350,000 Votes
For both the original Xbox and Xbox 360.Last week, Xbox's VP of next-generation (Jason Ronald) left us pretty surprised when he pointed towards the unofficial Xbox Game Preservation website for people to submit their requests for new backwards compatibility titles, and it's led to a massive uptick in votes over the past few days.<related ids="200654">Read the full article on purexbox.com
10/05/2026
The Sunday Papers
Sundays are, and apologies in advance for the less-fun-than-average intro, for peeling back the layers of the smelly legal onion that is scattering pet ashes in the UK.The government’s Regulatory Position Statement (or RPS – no relation) suggests this is only easily done on property you already own, which makes things tricky for my flat leasehold – if you’re unfamiliar with this term, it’s a bit like what Steam is to games, in that I don’t technically own jack shit.My willingness to sneakily spread Roxy, who I’m more pleased to report went to sleep while blissfully stoned, across a nearby garden has also been sapped by the knowledge that ashes are highly alkaline, and could thus kill weaker plants and grasses.
10/05/2026
Rejoice, Doormaker haters, for Mega Crit have removed him from Slay the Spire 2 in favour of a brand new boss
Another week, another Slay the Spire 2 patch!The new beta version of the game, v0.105.0, is ready for those of you on the beta branch to try out, and the first point of order is bi-weekly patching."As you've probably noticed, we're moving to patch every 2 weeks rather than weekly as outlined in our Early Access Disclaimer," explain developer Mega Crit.
09/05/2026
GTA 6 Emails Fuel Rumors as Fans Expect News from Rockstar
GTA 6 players are hoping Rockstar will have news to share this week after some fans reported receiving marketing emails from Sony.
09/05/2026
AlteredBlood+ is a movement shooter set at the end of the universe where the key to survival is soaking up your enemies' blood
The year is 3232 CE, a "self-replicating megastructure" named MOTHER is launched into the centre of space.Fast forward to the year 4,199,245,344,263,242,348,389,893,582,349,373 CE (no I'm not joking), and MOTHER has "consumed 99.99999997% of the Observable Universe."What's left of humanity hangs on in that tiny percentage that hasn't be consumed, which is where you, a Reaper, a creation of MOTHER's, steps in as part of AlteredBlood+, a movement-FPS platformer where the blood of your enemies is your strength.
09/05/2026
Eric Kripke Is Just as Shocked The Boys Predicted the Golden Trump Statue as Everyone Else
The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke has offered his reaction after fans pointed out that his Prime Video superhero series accidentally predicted the emergence of a golden statue of U.S. President Donald Trump.
09/05/2026
Psychonauts Developer Double Fine Is Forming a Union
Psychonauts and Kiln developer Double Fine Productions has laid the groundwork to become the latest Microsoft studio to form a union.
09/05/2026
Paranormal Activity: Threshold is as dead as its ghosts, as the game gets canned because Paramount couldn't wait any longer
Sorry to all the Paranormal Activity heads out there, but the upcoming game adaptation Threshold has crossed over to the other side.Brian Clarke, the solo dev that goes by DarkStone Digital for his gaming exploits and maker of 2022's The Mortuary Assistant, shared the news to his personal Zwitter account earlier this week alongside a statement explaining why the game has been cancelled. Read more
09/05/2026
Europa Universalis 5's latest patch notes took up 72 pages on a Google Doc so I think it might be a big one
The latest patch for Europa Universalis 5 dropped earlier this week.Numbered 1.2 and titled Echinades, it is the game's "biggest update yet," as true a sounding statement as can be given that the patch notes come out to apparently 72 pages in a Google Doc.So I won't, but I will tell you about the highlights kindly outlined by Paradox Tinto that feature in this update.
09/05/2026
Psychonauts developer Double Fine are the latest Microsoft-owned studio to unionise
Some good news for the day: indie developer behind the cult classic psychic platformer Psychonauts and more Double Fine are unionising.As spotted by Aftermath, a petition was filed by the Microsoft-owned studio to the National Labor Relations board on May 7th, and are doing so with the Communications Workers of America (CWA), following suit from a number of other developers owned by the tech giant. Read more
09/05/2026
Poll: What Are Your First Impressions Of Mixtape On Xbox Game Pass?
Mixtape — from the team behind the critically acclaimed The Artful Escape — is one of our most recent day one additions to Xbox Game Pass; bringing a teenage coming-of-age story to the service this past week.Is it as good as The Artful Escape?Read the full article on purexbox.com
09/05/2026
Tatiana Maslany Says She-Hulk Would Need Writer Jessica Gao's Involvement for a Proper MCU Return
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law star Tatiana Maslany has opened up about what a return for her MCU hero could look like, and what it would take to make it happen.
09/05/2026
Guide: Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Members (May 2026)
The latest freebies for XGP subscribers.The Xbox Game Pass Perks program is continuing to add a bunch of freebies for Game Pass members throughout May 2026, including for the likes of Fortnite, Delta Force, Stumble Guys and various other games.As we've mentioned before, it seems most Xbox Game Pass Perks are now accessible to Essential, Premium and Ultimate members, but there are exceptions where only Ultimate members can get access.
09/05/2026
Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 11-15)
Including six more Game Pass additions!We've two particularly big releases over the next few days in the form of Directive 8020 and the early access (Premium Edition) of Forza Horizon 6, while the new Xbox Game Pass releases include Call of the Elder Gods and the long-awaited Subnautica 2!Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:Read the full article on purexbox.com
09/05/2026
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 9-10)
Welcome to another weekend!There may feel like a bit of a lull here as we all await Forza Horizon 6's arrival (it'll be out this time next week in early access!) but no matter, there's still plenty to be playing on Xbox and beyond.Here's what we're playing this weekend:Read the full article on purexbox.com
09/05/2026
What are we all playing this weekend?
I have at least got all of the cabinets back on the walls, the larder unit painted and assembled, and regained ready access to the fridge.I am so close to having a kitchen I can cook in again.What are the team playing this weekend?
09/05/2026
The New Chainsaw Man Movie Is Worth the Crunchyroll Subscription Price Right Now
$1.99 per month for new and returning subscribers.
08/05/2026
Save 30% Off the Beginner-Friendly DJI Mini 4K Quadcopter Drone Camera, Including Bundles
FAA registration exempt, up to 30 minutes of flight time per battery, and 3-axis gimbal for stable 4K video.
08/05/2026
This Beginner-Friendly Flashforge Adventurer 5M Drops to Just $156.49 Free Shipping
One of the best 3D printers under $200.
08/05/2026
The Tiny Aoostar Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H Mini PC with 24GB of DDR5 RAM and USB 4 Ports Drops to $339
A Mac Mini sized PC that's more powerful than the Rasbperry Pi for nearly the same cost.
08/05/2026
DC Studios Reportedly Eyes Superbad’s Greg Mottola for Bane and Deathstroke Movie
DC Studios reportedly has its eye on Superbad and Peacemaker filmmaker Greg Mottola to direct an untitled Bane and Deathstroke movie.
08/05/2026
League of Legends’ Riftbound TCG: Hands-On With Unleashed, its Newest Set
Get an early look at League of Legends Riftbound's upcoming Unleashed expansion.
08/05/2026
Brendan Fraser Is Training for The Mummy 4 and Asks Fans for Luck
Brendan Fraser said he's doing his best to get in shape as he trains for the long-awaited return of Rick O'Connell in The Mummy 4.
08/05/2026
Mortal Kombat II: The Biggest Burning Questions and How Arcana Became the Franchise’s ‘Midichlorians’
Mortal Kombat II director Simon McQuoid, writer Jeremy Slater, and stars Karl Urban and Joe Taslim give their insights on if Shinnok will be the villain of Mortal Kombat III, what’s next for Cole Young and Jax, how the first film’s arcana concept became the franchise’s “midichlorians,” and much more.
08/05/2026
Save 20% Off the Highly Rated Bluetti AC180 1,152Wh 1,800W LiFePO4 Power Station
A portable high-capacity power source for both offgrid use and emergency backup.
08/05/2026
Pentagon Reveals First Wave of UFO Files as the Internet Tries to Make Any Sense of Them
The Pentagon has revealed a series of images, videos, and other files from what are said to be "unresolved cases" related to UFO sightings over the last 80 years, and the internet seems to be reacting accordingly.
08/05/2026
Mina The Hollower Promises 'One Of The Greatest Top-Down Adventures Ever' On Xbox This Month
From the developers behind Shovel Knight.That game is Mina The Hollower, which is a top-down action-adventure game from the developer of Shovel Knight.This one's been highly anticipated for a very long time now, and it's finally nailed down its release date to this month.
08/05/2026
Prime Video Finds Its Sex Criminals: Imogen Poots and John Reynolds to Star in New Series
Prime Video's Sex Criminals series has taken a big step forward, as Imogen Poots and John Reynolds have been tapped to star in the adaptation of the hit Image Comics book.
08/05/2026
Darth Jar Jar and the LEGO Star Wars Dark Falcon Starship Drop to the Lowest Price of the Year
Yousa underestimate the power of the Dark Side.
08/05/2026
"They were totally game to play ball": how Zachtronics almost made a Star Trek engineering sim
This week the former Zachtronics folk of Coincidence released U.V.S. Nirmana, a new "Zach-like" puzzler that has fairly spaghettified my synapses, despite being billed as "medium-difficulty".It puts you in charge of a monastic spacecraft embarked on a pilgrimage through the galaxy, steeped in references to Dharmic religions.Here, very belatedly, is the second half of that interview from 2024, continuing Zachtronic's journey through the strange and arbitrary cosmos of licensed adaptations.
08/05/2026
How X-Men: Outback Revives a Fan-Favorite '80s Mutant Era
The X-Men are returning to one of their boldest and most beloved eras ever as Marvel gears up for the launch of X-Men: Outback. Find out what to expect from this '80s throwback series.
08/05/2026
Xbox's First 'Gamerscore Millionaire' Suggests How To Improve 100% Completions
At the moment, when you fully complete all the achievements for a game on Xbox, you don't really get any fanfare for doing so.Team Xbox has just added a new system that makes your 100% completions a little more visible (as you can see in the image up above), but it's not a massive change by any means.Taking to social media yesterday, the world's first gamerscore millionaire (known as Stallion83) suggested that Xbox should implement a full-screen celebration for 100% completions, complete with elements like fireworks and music.
08/05/2026
"A handful of bottlenecks" remain for Morrowind remake mod Skywind, but it's still progressing steadily towards release
Skywind, the long-running modding project remaking Morrowind in Skyrim's engine, hasn't been without updates over the past couple of years, but you do have to go back to 2024 for the last in-depth breakdown its team put out about their progress towards release.While the project's still release dateless as of right now, the Skywind folks have just put out another showcase of where they're at, with good progress being made and numerous aspects nudging towards being totally finished.Read more
08/05/2026
Slay the Spire 2 Patch Rips Act 3 Boss Doormaker Out the Game, Developer Explains Decision
Slay the Spire 2 developer Mega Crit has released a new major patch for the roguelike deckbuilder sequel that pulls an Act 3 boss out of the game.
08/05/2026
Family Reunion is a dinnertime simulation game that captures the wonder and boredom of being a loosely disciplined 7-year-old
I first played Family Reunion at Gamescom Latam last week, which in hindsight was a bit of trek, considering the demo is right there on Itch and Steam.It’s good fun, though: a unique and chaotic time-attack adventure game, in which you play a disinterested child forced to entertain themselves throughout an interminable family meal, and rendered in the hand-doodled style that we all have before we learn how to properly hold a pen.Read more
08/05/2026
Crunchyroll Launches Major Ad-Free Deal for UK Fans During Ani-May
Save big with Crunchyroll’s Ani-May 2026 deals in the UK. Get three months of ad-free anime streaming for as low as £1.49 per month before the offer ends on May 21.
08/05/2026
Amazon Has a Training Short Sword on Sale Today for Aspiring Rogues
It's a 34-inch polypropylene dagger that "minimizes the possibility of causing grievous or permanent injury".
08/05/2026
IGN, Atomic Monster & Blumhouse Are Teaming Up for Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat II in theaters now, and IGN is partnering with Atomic Monster and Blumhouse to give you an opportunity to take home a cool collectible.
08/05/2026
What Is Secrets of Strixhaven’s Codex Bundle, and Why Is It Sold Out Everywhere Already?
Is the Codex Bundle worth it for Magic: The Gathering players? Let's find out.
08/05/2026
Xbox Partners With LEGO For Two New Forza Horizon 6 Sets, Complete With In-Game Bonuses
LEGO and Forza Horizon fans, this one's for you!Xbox has partnered with LEGO to offer two brand-new Forza Horizon 6 sets based on the Ferrari 488 PISTA and Dodge Viper GTS-R, with both of them releasing for £59.99 / $64.99 on August 1st, 2026.Read the full article on purexbox.com
08/05/2026
Mortal Kombat's Bizarre History of Movie and TV Adaptations
From cheesy live-action movies to an ill-inspired kids cartoon, let's look back on the colorful history of Mortal Kombat adaptations.
08/05/2026
For All Mankind Season 5, Episode 7 Review — "The Sirens of Titan"
”The Sirens of Titan” plays the hits in one of For All Mankind’s strongest episodes of the season (even with its ridiculous flash mob scene).
08/05/2026
Nintendo Trumpets Enormous Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Switch Sales, Despite Online Pricing Backlash
Nintendo has trumpeted the results of its controversial decision to sell Game Boy Advance titles Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen via the eShop for $20 each.
08/05/2026
Talking Point: Amidst PS6 Uncertainty, Do You Think Xbox Has Project Helix All Figured Out?
It's all about price, product and timing.We're seeing some big news coming out of Sony today where the company admits that it has "not yet decided on what time" the PS6 will launch — or indeed what price it will launch at — which is quite interesting six years into the current generation.We'll link to coverage on that from our friends at Push Square down below:<related ids="200945">Read the full article on purexbox.com
08/05/2026
G’AIM’E Time Crisis Light Gun Review
The G'AIM'E Time Crisis Light Gun packs 1990s arcade quality into a compact plug-and-play console.
08/05/2026
Rally Point: What's it like to be in charge of the Xenonauts? Um. Two?
Have you met the head scientist?Don't, he's an arsehole.Yeah, Xenonauts 2 is a modern UFO.
08/05/2026
Looks Like PlayStation 2 Will Remain Best-Selling Console of All Time, as Nintendo Switch Sales Drop Off
Nintendo has forecasted just 2 million more sales for its aging Switch 1 console over the coming financial year, leaving it still several million short of PlayStation 2's record-breaking total.
08/05/2026
Helldivers 2's galactic war will include more "multi-week themed campaigns" and "branching outcomes" starting this summer, Arrowhead reveal
Weekly major orders - the overarching goals players are given to help guide them towards certain missions that mesh with where the war's story is currently at, will grow into "longer, multi-week themed campaigns".Better rewards and more "branching outcomes" are also in the studio's sights.Read more
08/05/2026
Crimson Desert's Next Major Patch Adds a Much Requested Feature That Will Help Players Max Out Their Gear
The Crimson Desert patches continue, this time with a major update due out in the next few days. Here's what to expect.
08/05/2026
Pokémon TCG: Perfect Order ETBs Hit All-Time Low Price on Amazon
Pokémon TCG: Perfect Order ETBs have hit a new low price on Amazon. Learn why this expansion is a steal compared to Ascended Heroes and how to grab one for the best rate going.
08/05/2026
Game Pass Platformer Replaced Sees Progression & Chapter Select Fixes In New Xbox Update
Sad Cat Studios, the team behind Xbox Game Pass platformer Replaced, has just announced that a new update has gone live on Xbox Series X|S; fixing some pretty major bugs for the 2026 title.Indeed, this update — which is now available for Xbox players — "includes fixes for certain progression blockers" alongside sorting out the game's 'Chapter Select' feature.The team says to choose a chapter and return to the main menu to restore your previously unlocked chapters.
08/05/2026
Helldivers 2 Dev Promises More Content Is on the Way as Disgruntled Players Drag Steam Reviews Down to 'Mostly Negative'
Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has addressed significant concern within the game’s community, teasing new upcoming content amid ‘mostly negative’ Steam reviews.
08/05/2026
Warhorse Knows They May Lose Some Players Because Kingdom Come: Deliverance Is Intentionally Difficult, but That's What Makes It Special
The new creative director at Warhorse Studios, the developer of the Kingdom Come: Deliverance series, has opened up about its approach to development and explained why their games are deliberately difficult.
08/05/2026
Fallout 1 and The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind now run on Fallout 4's Pip-Boy and computer terminals, thanks to a modder
Fallout 4 is a game that contains games.Well, a modder's now used that framework to get both the original Fallout and Morrowind running on the RPG's Pip-Boy and terminals, just in case you want the extra layer of firing up Fallout 4 next time you want to head for Vault 13 or Vvardenfell.Read more
08/05/2026
Xbox Needs To 'Sweat Every Detail' In Winning Over 'Frustrated' Players, Says Asha Sharma
She's certainly committed to the cause.We've heard a lot from Xbox boss Asha Sharma recently about her plans to evolve the brand and address areas that she believes needs fixing, and The Verge has shared new quotes that she apparently told employees at a recent meeting.This is from around the same time that Sharma and Matt Booty issued a massive public statement on the future of the Xbox brand, with Sharma highlighting the need to "fix the fundamentals on console and PC" — something she alluded to in that statement as well.
08/05/2026
Disney Lorcana: Wilds Unknown TCG Set Hands-On Preview: Toy Story, The Incredibles & More
Get an early look at Disney Lorcana’s upcoming Wilds Unknown expansion, featuring Pixar characters from the Toy Story franchise and more.
08/05/2026
2K lay off staff at Project Ethos while touting "a renewed direction and vision" for their by-the-numbers hero shooter
2K Games are laying off staff at developers 31st Union, as they pursue what the studio boss calls "a renewed direction and vision" for free-to-play multiplayer offering Project Ethos – once a "roguelike hero shooter", now a "skill-based PvP roguelike experience" with some wistful coral architecture.Read more
08/05/2026
Devil May Cry Season 3 Reportedly Greenlit at Netflix
Netflix has reportedly greenlit Devil May Cry Season 3 ahead of Season 2's release.
08/05/2026
PlayStation Details AI Use, Insists Tools Are 'Not a Replacement for Artists or Creators'
Sony has detailed its strategy for using AI tools in game development, while stating that "human creativity must remain at the center" of PlayStation's creative efforts.
08/05/2026
Nintendo Switch 2: Avoid the Price Hike and Catch This Expiring Bundle Deal
Nintendo Switch 2 prices are rising by $50 on September 1, but a major bundle deal expires May 9. Here is how to avoid the hike and save $70 before time runs out.
08/05/2026
Path of Exile 2 Reveals Return of the Ancients, the Final Major Update Before 1.0 Launch Later in 2026
Path of Exile 2 is "redefining" its endgame with an all-new update coming later this month.
08/05/2026
"Your infidelity will no longer be broadcasted to everyone as it happens" declares Crusader Kings 3's latest patch, unless you made a baby at a certain time
I am the esteemed holy ruler of these lands, the people look to me for strength and honour.What do you mean 'well, you might have thought about that before we used the bedchamber with the camera in it that livestreams to the castle's big TV'?Or, at least I would have been prior to the deployment of Crusader Kings 3's latest patch.
08/05/2026
Two More Big Xbox Series X|S Sequels Have Just Been Confirmed For Summer 2026
The return of Aliens and Sinking City!Yesterday was pretty busy for Xbox news and release dates for upcoming Xbox titles in particular, so we didn't get a chance to highlight two big Xbox Series X|S sequels that have just been confirmed for Summer 2026!The first of these is Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, which expands from three to four player co-op and promises "deeper team-based mechanics", "new and improved classes", a "massive variety of new xenomorphs", and various other improvements.
08/05/2026
Sony Says It Hasn't Decided When to Launch PS6, Nor How Much It Will Cost, With Memory Shortages Set to Continue
Sony has said it has yet to decide when to launch the PlayStation 6, nor how much it will cost, as memory shortages continue to hit hard.
08/05/2026
Path of Exile 2's 1.0 release might slip beyond 2026, but at least we're getting a crafting system that summons skeletons to beat you up when you use it
Action RPG Path of Exile 2 will very likely hit 1.0 by end of 2026, developers Grinding Gear Games have declared, following one last, endgame-focused early access update that introduces "over 50 hours" of new classes, areas and systems.The definition of "1.0" is rather slippery here, mind, and the developers are already prophesying a few things that might oblige a delay.Read more
08/05/2026
Legendary Nintendo Designer Takashi Tezuka Set to Retire
Takashi Tezuka, one of Nintendo's most high-profile and longest-serving developers, will retire from the company later this year.
08/05/2026
Official Xbox Dashboard Mockup Hints At Potential Changes Across Console, PC & Mobile
Yesterday, we highlighted the new Xbox Game Dev Update episode that had been posted to YouTube, which included a complete broadcast of Jason Ronald's next-gen presentation from GDC 2026 back in March.Following this, Tom Warren over at The Verge pointed out that the presentation included a "Consistent Experience" image showing off the Xbox dashboard across multiple devices, complete with changes to the UI for each of them.Read the full article on purexbox.com
08/05/2026
9 Best New Books Releasing in May 2026 You Need to Read
Discover May 2026’s must-read books, featuring the new Murderbot and Dungeon Crawler Carl sequels, Veronica Roth’s latest, and Matt Haig’s time-traveling return.
08/05/2026
"Leon must die forever" screams Resident Evil Requiem's new endgame battle rush mode, out now for free
Ok, Capcom, he'll kill the things in the new game mode your latest update adds to Resident Evil Requiem.YES, LEON MUST DIE FOREVER.Read more
08/05/2026
Nintendo Expects Switch 2 Sales to Decline Year-on-Year, But Still Pace Ahead of Switch 1
Nintendo says it will sell fewer Switch 2 consoles over the next 12 months, following the device's explosive launch last year.
08/05/2026
Give yourself vampirism with a mortar and pestle in Dracula: The Disciple, an alchemist's castle puzzler from Styx devs Cyanide
Immortality is a goblet of ashes, a bouquet of thorns, an endless stairway among the fading portraits of bygone loves.Besides, you have to solve a bunch of alchemy puzzles first, and if I'm interpreting the announcement materials for Dracula: The Disciple correctly, you might only get halfway there and transform into a normal dude with a gross undead hand.Read more
08/05/2026
New Leon Mode Released for Resident Evil Requiem, Rather Than The Mercenaries Offering That Fans Were Expecting
Capcom has launched a new roguelike minigame for Resident Evil Requiem featuring fresh challenges for Leon S. Kennedy, rather than the series' usual Mercenaries mode that many fans were expecting.
08/05/2026
Sony Reports $765 Million Impairment Loss Due to Underperformance of Marathon Developer Bungie
Sony has reported a $765 million impairment loss due to underperformance of Marathon developer Bungie during its last financial year.
08/05/2026
Nintendo Announces Switch 2 Price Rise 'In Light of Changes in Market Conditions,' Issues Apology
Nintendo has announced price rises for Switch 2 consoles across the globe, blaming “changes in market conditions.”
08/05/2026
Next Official WRC Game Being Developed by New Studio Grit Games
Fresh project built on Unreal Engine 5, KT Racing not returning.
08/05/2026
AliExpress Has a 48V 2,000W 21Ah Electric Dirt Bike for Under $500 With Free Shipping
Features a top speed of 32mph, 45 miles range, and big 14" front and 12" rear tires for offroad use
08/05/2026
The Batman: Part II Set in Winter as Matt Reeves Teases Snow-Bound Gotham
Director/co-writer Matt Reeves posted behind-the-scenes images to X that reveal The Batman: Part II will take place, at least in part, during wintertime. A Batman sequel set during the winter obviously makes one wonder if Mister Freeze will be a part of Part II.
08/05/2026
This Aovopro ES80 36V 350W Adult Electric Scooter Drops to $116 With Free Shipping
This budget-friendly e-scooter boasts an impressive 18-mile maximum range and 19mph top speed
07/05/2026
Still hoping to snag a Steam Controller after it sold out? You'll have to literally join a queue to get one
Been a bit of a week for the Steam Controller, 'ey?It launched earlier this week sans console, only for Valve and everyone else to find that it pretty much immediately sold out.That then resulted in some naughty people flogging them on eBay for at least double the price, but worry not intrepid purchaser, for Valve have shared details on how they plan to dole out the controller going forward.
07/05/2026
Andy Serkis Praises Expedition 33, Says Hollywood's 'Snobbery' Towards Video Game is Changing
The Lord of the Rings actor Andy Serkis has nothing but great things to say about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
07/05/2026
With GTA 6 Due Out in November, Rockstar Teases 'Exciting New Update' for GTA Online This Summer
In a blog post, Rockstar Games teased that an "exciting" new GTA Online update will be released this summer, sparking speculation about what it could involve given GTA 6 is set to launch in November.
07/05/2026
Craig Mazin on How The Sheep Detectives Prepared Him to Take on The Last of Us and Chernobyl
Craig Mazin wrote the sweet new family film The Sheep Detectives a decade ago, but it was the screenplay that prepared him for taking on the heavy, traumatic likes of The Last of Us and Chernobyl.
07/05/2026
Secrets of Strixhaven Isn't Just The Best Magic Set Of 2026 So Far - It's One Of My All-Time Favorites Already
After TMNT was received tepidly, Secrets of Strixhaven is the best Magic set in a while.
07/05/2026
The World of Darkness grows bigger with a first look at Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish and a Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Rageborn reveal
You've got a look at two World of Darkness games in one today (that's the Vampire: The Masquerade universe, for those asking).First is one we already knew about, Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish (is it also a World of Darkness requirement for the secondary subtitle to always be followed by a hyphen?), which received less of a gameplay deep dive and more of a light splash.The second is the reveal of Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Rageborn (see what I mean?), a metroidvania where, as the name suggests, you're a werewolf!
07/05/2026
New Paranormal Activity Game from The Mortuary Assistant Developer Has Been Cancelled
Paranormal Activity: The Threshold, a new game from the creator of The Mortuary Assistant, has been cancelled.
07/05/2026
With Mixtape out today, the tiny number of coming of age games gets just that little bit bigger
A couple of years ago, The Artful Escape devs Beethoven & Dinosaur announced their next game, Mixtape.It caught my eye at the time in no small part to having an art style that actually looks like Something as opposed to the vast sea of realism simulators out there.In particular, I was fond of its choppy, post-Into-the-Spiderverse animation, and the licensed music soundtrack, despite being very dad-core (maybe even grandad-core for some of you, at this point), did it some favours for me too.
07/05/2026
Roundup: All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From The Nacon Connect Showcase 2026
Today marked the return of the Nacon Connect Showcase for 2026, with the company treating us to brand-new announcements and fresh looks at a bunch of upcoming Xbox games.Some of the most notable reveals here included a proper glimpse at Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish, developed by the studio behind RoboCop: Rogue City, along with the announcement of new top-down metroidvania Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Rageborn, which is coming to Xbox in 2027.Read the full article on purexbox.com
07/05/2026
These LEGO Sets Make the Perfect Mother's Day Gifts
LEGO sets that would make excellent Mother's Day gifts in 2026.
07/05/2026
New Xbox Boss Reportedly 'Treading Carefully' Amid Exclusivity Rethink
New Xbox boss Asha Sharma is reportedly “treading carefully” as she works out what to do with exclusive games.
07/05/2026
Valve Is Opening a Reservation Queue for the Steam Controller Following Overwhelming Initial Demand
The Steam Controller (which is excellent, by the way) went on sale earlier this week, but it sold out nearly instantaneously and many users reported a frustrating experience trying to secure a unit of their own. To alleviate future problems, Valve is opening a reservation queue to help prevent scalpers from driving up prices while stock is being replenished.
07/05/2026
Where Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Ended and a Season 3 Wish List
Let's break down where Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 ended and what we hope to see in Season 3. Where will the Man Without Fear go next, and will the Kingpin be right at his elbow as usual?
07/05/2026
Developer Behind 2K's Project Ethos Suffers Layoffs, but Take-Two Is Sticking With the Game
The developer behind Project Ethos has suffered a round of layoffs, but publisher 2K and parent company Take-Two are sticking with the game.
07/05/2026
Today’s Best Deals: LEGO Back to the Future Time Machine, Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut, and DoorDash eGift Cards
Plus, save on a Crunchyroll subscription, last-minute Mother's Day gifts, and more
07/05/2026
Xbox Appears To Be Experimenting With New Labels For Physical Games
"Game Disc" has started appearing on some of them.Earlier today, we came across a story from the folks over at Twisted Voxel about how Xbox appeared to be changing its physical game box designs, based on someone who initially pointed it out over on ResetEra.Basically, they've come across multiple upcoming Xbox games that are now advertising that they include a "Game Disc" in a grey bar at the bottom of the case, including Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced and Alien: Rogue Incursion (we've also spotted it for EA Sports UFC 6).
07/05/2026
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Launch Trailer Features Seal's Iconic Batman Forever Song, Kiss from a Rose
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has received its launch trailer, and it features an iconic song from Batman's history.
07/05/2026
Save 20% Off the Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar and Sub Gen 4 Subwoofer Bundle With Dolby Atmos
Certified refurbished direct from Sonos with the same 1 year warranty as buying new.
07/05/2026
Expand Your Home Gym With This Budget-Friendly Yoleo Weight Bench for Just $55 Shipped
Comes 95% preassembled and features 14 individual bench adjustments.
07/05/2026
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV Adeptus Mechanicus Gameplay Trailer Reveals Quick, Ranged Combat Faction With Plenty of Advanced Tech Tricks
The Adeptus Mechanicus, Warhammer 40,000’s tech priest faction who worship the Machine God while obsessing over data, data, and more data, are now fully unveiled in real-time strategy game Dawn of War IV via a new gameplay trailer.
07/05/2026
Why Doesn't The Hobbit Have Any Commander Decks?
Here's why I feel Magic: The Gathering's new Hobbit set needs Commander decks.
07/05/2026
Embark are testing kernel-level anti-cheat in Arc Raiders to help put a stop to its ongoing cheating problem
If a popular multiplayer game exists, it has a cheating problem.This is almost always a guarantee, it's just about the ways in which a studio chooses to handle this problem.So far, Embark Studios don't seem to have done a perfect job in doing so with Arc Raiders, but they've now at least outlined their plans for how they're going to approach cheating.
07/05/2026
Xbox Teases More Project Helix News For 2026, Shares Full Presentation From GDC
"The console is absolutely core to Xbox".Last week, it was announced that game developers would be getting more information on Xbox's next-gen Project Helix console today, although it was heavily suggested at the time that it would just be a recap from GDC in March.You can check it out up above — the presentation begins at 2:15 in the video.
07/05/2026
The Popular 5th Wheel 36V 500W Adult Electric Bike Drops to Just $260 Ahead of Mother's Day
This electric assisted bike can go up to 23mph with a range of up to 45 miles.
07/05/2026
Yacht Club Games "make-or-break" moment Mina the Hollower gets a May release date
It's been four years since Yacht Club Games last put out a game, and 12 years since Shovel Knight first launched.Back in 2022, they announced something new: Mina the Hollower.And after an indefinite delay, the Zelda-ish action adventure game has a release date.
07/05/2026
Dick Tracy: 1961-1964 Graphic Novel Collection Announced by Clover Press
Clover Press is treating Dick Tracy fans to more lavish reprints of the the classic comic strip, with the publisher gearing up to crowdfund the Dick Tracy: 1961-1964 bundle.
07/05/2026
Amberspire review - a strategy game dedicated to the dicey ecopoetics of urban sprawl
Created by Lunar Division, developers of The Banished Vault, it takes place on the surface of a moon-sized mausoleum - a vast Venetian graveworld whose fractured isometric crust reveals level after level of archways and catacombs, sinking beyond sight.It also immediately undercuts your primary objective of building a city populous and advanced enough to win recognition from other planets.It's an invitation to enjoy city-building as the act of dancing with a deathly ecology.
07/05/2026
Harry Potter TV Series Forced to Microchip Broomsticks Following Set Thefts
HBO has been forced to warn Harry Potter cast members over the suspected theft of props from set, and microchip items including spell books, broomsticks, pumpkins and wands.
07/05/2026
'More to Share' on Next-Gen Console Later in 2026, Xbox Says, Ahead of Game Dev Update Show [Updating Live]
Microsoft has moved to set expectations ahead of today's first Xbox Game Dev Update show, with word on when fans will hear more details of the company's next-gen console, codenamed Project Helix.
07/05/2026
New Planet of the Apes Movie May Not Be a Reboot After All
A movie executive has suggested the new Planet of the Apes film isn't a hard reboot after all, following news it will not be a "continuation" of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
07/05/2026
Crunchyroll Announces Massive Ad-Free Streaming Deal for Ani-May
Crunchyroll just announced the best deal I've ever seen from the anime streaming site.
07/05/2026
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Announced for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
Developers Cold Iron Studios and Daybreak Game Company have announced Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, a sequel to the popular 2021 three-player, third-person PvE shooter. It's in development for PC (on Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S – and it's due out this summer.
07/05/2026
Steins;Gate Is Getting a ‘ReBoot’ on 6 Platforms Including Nintendo Switch 2 This August
A new Steins;Gate remake is releasing in Japan on August 20.
07/05/2026
Kindle Scribe Colorsoft Review
Amazon’s first color E Ink notebook is a gorgeous piece of hardware that shines for comic readers and note-takers, provided you can stomach the cost and the walled-garden ecosystem.
07/05/2026
Resident Evil Requiem Fans Say They've Dug Up Details of More Cut Content, Including a Weapon Merchant, Side Missions and More
Resident Evil fans are poring over a fresh cache of images that claim to show content cut from Resident Evil Requiem — including a weapon merchant, evidence of side missions, and more.
07/05/2026
Brigador Killers mixes GTA and Syndicate to make a cyberpunk sandbox where you build your own insurgency
In the cockpit of a multi-story death machine, you could carve an easy path through the space colony's buildings and defenders.The tables are turned in Brigador Killers; you're part of the hit team seeking revenge for the massacre on Novo Solo.But, instead of being armed with a two-story mech, I had to make do with a tuk-tuk.
07/05/2026
Roundup: Mixtape Is Getting Some Incredible Reviews As It Rolls Out On Xbox Game Pass
We weren't expecting this!Earlier today, we shared the news that new story adventure Mixtape was heading to Xbox Game Pass today, May 7th - and now some early reviews have come out suggesting this could be a potential GOTY contender.We're not joking.
07/05/2026
Crimson Desert Dev Explains How It's Able to Update the Game So Fast, and Why There's No Content Roadmap
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has wowed players by making significant improvements and in some cases overhauling entire systems on an almost weekly basis. It’s a remarkable rate of updates for the huge, single-player open world action adventure. So how has Pearl Abyss managed it?
07/05/2026
Star Fox Creator Prefers Character's Movie Design, Following Mixed Response to Nintendo Switch 2 Game Reveal
The creator of Star Fox, Takaya Imamura, has responded to the reveal of Nintendo's new Switch 2 game — and said he preferred how Fox looked in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
07/05/2026
As well as adding all of Hades 1 into Hades 2, the Zagreus' Journey mod now brings new boons, story beats, and more
In the months since, modder Nikkel Mollenhauer has gone way beyond that target.The mod has officially hit 1.0 and it's added new story beats, boons, and a tonne of new cosmetics to pretty up your lair.In a very official looking new trailer, you can see the scope of what Mollenhauer's achieved.
07/05/2026
Mixtape Dev Explains Why the Game Doesn’t Have a Streamer Mode
‘Your soul is the one thing you can’t compromise’ — Mixtape dev explains why the game doesn’t have a streamer mode.
07/05/2026
Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2 Is Up for Preorder
Star Fox is set to release exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25.
07/05/2026
Capcom Proves New IP Can Be Successful With Impressive Pragmata Sales Milestone
After just over two weeks on the market, Capcom has announced that its new action game Pragmata has sold two million units worldwide - hot on the heels of its also-successful Resident Evil Requiem launch earlier in the year.This is a very impressive start for a brand-new IP from the Japanese publisher.Capcom highlights the launch of its pre-release demo and Pragmata's "fresh gameplay experience" as core reasons behind this early success.
07/05/2026
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen, Who Is Trying to Buy eBay for $56 Billion, Says He Was Suspended From eBay
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen says his account was suspended from eBay amid a drive to sell items on the auction site he’s trying to buy for $56 billion.
07/05/2026
Will: Follow the Light review - a pretty Arctic adventure, but tedious puzzles leave it lost at sea
Will: Follow the Light is a cracking videogame name.Then you play the thing, and it’s mainly about a Norwegian bloke doing DIY in sheds.Will is just his name.
07/05/2026
Dark Light: Survivors Preview: Adding New Wrinkles to a Classic Formula
In Dark Light: Survivor, you take on the role of a multiverse-crossing human. Your job is simple: survive against innumerable enemies, and fight your way to Elysium. It’s just you, your weapons, and an ever growing horde of snarling monstrosities. After several hours of slicing, shooting, and launching screen-clearing, element-infused attacks at these enemies of humanity in our exclusive hands-on, I’m a believer. The end of the world can’t come soon enough.
07/05/2026
Mixtape Review
A musical delight from start to finish that sets a new standard for coming-of-age stories in games.
07/05/2026
The Terror Season 3, Episode 1 Review
The Terror Season 3, Episode 1 review: The third season of the anthology series, adapting Victor LaValle’s horror novel The Devil in Silver, debuts.
07/05/2026
Former Xbox 360 Exclusive Steins;Gate Is Getting A 'Re:Boot' For Series X|S
Release date already confirmed for the Japanese version.Gate was released exclusively for the Xbox 360 in Japan alone, followed by a PC release in 2010 and eventually PlayStation versions in the following years.And now, 17 years later, it's been confirmed that a "Re:Boot" version of the game is officially releasing in Japan on August 20th, 2026 — with speculation that the western version could also arrive on the same day, as it's already been confirmed to contain English language support.
07/05/2026
Next-Gen Console Project Helix Headlines First Xbox Game Dev Show Later Today
Microsoft will further discuss its next-gen Xbox console plans today, with an introduction for Project Helix slated to headline the first Xbox Game Dev Update show.
07/05/2026
The Sims 4 Has Big Changes Coming Later This Month
150 bug fixes and new features are on the way to The Sims 4 later this month.
07/05/2026
Mortal Kombat II Producer Clarifies Criticism of Reviewers Who Don't Know the 'Rules and Canon' of the Video Games
The producer of Mortal Kombat II has hit out at critics who, in his words, have either never played the games upon which the movie is based, or are unaware of the rules and canon of the franchise.
07/05/2026
18 Pokemon You Probably Forgot Exist
Pokemon like Pikachu are impossible to forget, but there are plenty of Pocket Monsters who don't get anywhere near as much love or attention. These are the Pokemon you (probably) completely forgot about.
07/05/2026
Stephen Colbert Responds to Concerns He's Only Making a Lord of the Rings Spinoff Because He's a Famous Fan
Lord of the Rings superfan Stephen Colbert has addressed complaints around his upcoming spinoff movie, Shadow of the Past, and dismissed the idea he needs to prove the project is more than just fan-service.
07/05/2026
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 7-10)
Including the hugely popular 'Deadside'.Xbox's latest Free Play Days selection is rolling out now!At the moment, it looks like we've got two games confirmed for the program - including survival shooter Deadside which had a very popular start on Xbox and PC just over a year ago.
07/05/2026
Morrowind in Elden Ring mod is now "mostly playable", despite the fact its creator's "entire existence has been consumed with interpreting gibberish code"
Regular RPS readers might remember me writing a couple of times last year about a modder kicking off an attempt at porting Morrowind into Elden Ring.After about half a year of major updateless silence, modder InfernoPlus has emerged from the dungeons of Vvardenfell to reveal that the mod's now "mostly playable", following several months of battling a number of infuriatingly complex issues.Read more
07/05/2026
Civilization VII Update Will Finally Let Players Stay as One Civ Through All Ages, as Take-Two Boss Admits: 'We Got It Wrong'
Civilization VII is set for a major update that finally let players stay as one civ through all Ages, as the boss of parent company Take-Two has admitted: “we got it wrong.”
07/05/2026
Star Fox Fans Can't Believe Nintendo is Remaking the Same Game Yet Again
Nintendo fans have been weighing in with their reactions to yesterday's surprise Switch 2 Star Fox reveal — and many can't believe the same game is getting yet another version.
07/05/2026
Mixtape Is Your Latest Day One Game Pass Title, And It's Available Today (May 7)
Making a new record?Today we've got just the one game entering the library, but it's a big one in the form of day one title Mixtape - from the folks behind The Artful Escape.This Life is Strange-esque title has been on our radar for some time now, and we're interested to see how it lands with players, including those on Xbox Game Pass.
07/05/2026
Who owns the Wizardry RPGs? We do, say both Drecom and Atari as an unusual IP acquisition splits custody of the genre-forming series
Atari announced yesterday that they’d acquired the rights to the first five Wizardry games, as well as "their underlying IP," and said they’d be re-releasing those five on modern platforms.This morning, however, Japanese publishers Drecom – who bought Wizardry’s copyright and trademark rights in 2020 – tXeeted that contrary to certain reports on Atari’s acquisition, it was they who’d continue to own and manage the intellectual property in the future.Read more
07/05/2026
Pragmata Tops 2 Million Sales in 16 Days
Just a few weeks after revealing that action adventure game Pragmata had sold 1 million copies in just two days, Capcom is back with another sales update: it's now sold over 2 million copies in just 16 days.
07/05/2026
James Cameron, Disney Sued Over Unauthorised Use of Actress’ Likeness in Avatar
Suit states Cameron has discussed Q’orianka Kilcher as the source behind Neytiri production sketch.
07/05/2026
The Boys Showrunner Eric Kripke Is a Big Fan of Its Weekly Release Schedule, but Thinks Filler Episode Criticism Is One of the 'Side Effects'
The Boys is almost over, with just two episodes of the fifth and final season to go. And while there has been plenty to chew on week to week, some fans have said that Season 5 contains too many “filler episodes” that focus on character development over moving the overarching plot forward. As you'd expect, co-creator and showrunner Eric Kripke doesn’t agree with that sentiment at all.
07/05/2026
Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Star Fox Pricing
Following last night's surprise reveal of a new Star Fox game for Switch 2, Nintendo has now confirmed the game's price.
07/05/2026
Civilization 7 devs Firaxis finally slap a release date on the Test of Time update, acting on "over a year's worth of listening" to moans about the Age system
Firaxis are finally ready to fire the nuke that is Civ 7's free Test of Time update, the strategy game's "biggest and most fundamentally game-changing" revamp yet.The update, headlined by the ability to bypass the Age system and play as one society through an entire game in classic Civ fashion, will arrive on May 19th.Read more
07/05/2026
Like fleshy, diaper-wearing cars, infants in The Sims 4 have been "tuned up", making them faster to feed and change, and it's easier to clean up their poop
I've never been into a pediatrician's office to confirm this, but I've always suspected that in the centre of the room there's a concrete trench beneath a metal lift.It just stands to reason that when an infant goes in for a check up, they're plonked down on the metal frame, raised up two or three feet before the doctor goes down into the trench to inspect the baby's fleshy chassis from below.Maxis have only poured petrol on my suspicion thanks to a section in The Sims patch notes titled: 'Infant tuning'.
07/05/2026
Magic’s Heading Back to Foundations With New Starter Precons – Here’s Where To Get Them
These new decks look ideal for teaching friends how to play, and I expect they'll be popular, too.
07/05/2026
Stranger than Heaven, out this winter, sees the Yakuza devs blend Snoop Dogg into a musical adventure/Tojo Clan origin story that looks fascinatingly quirky
So. Stranger Than Heaven, the Like A Dragon/Yakuza devs' hop through different decades of 20th century Japanese history?And, also, it's telling the story of how the Tojo Clan - the famous yakuza group Kazuma Kiryu belongs to - came to be founded.All of that and more has just been shown off in a fresh look at the game, which is out this winter.
07/05/2026
Everything We Learned about Stranger Than Heaven During the Xbox Presents Showcase
RGG Studio has lifted the lid on its next big game, Stranger Than Heaven, at a special Xbox Presents showcase. Here's everything you need to know.
06/05/2026
Xbox Dedicates Entire Showcase To Stranger Than Heaven, Releasing Winter 2026 On Game Pass
"An epic saga of men battling through five eras and five cities.".Today's first edition of the "Xbox Presents" showcase has just finished, with this one being entirely focused on the new RGG Studio game known as Stranger Than Heaven - now confirmed to be releasing at some point in Winter 2026.You can watch the entire showcase up above, which goes into detail about the backstory behind the game, some of the main characters in it (including an appearance from Snoop Dogg), and of course, how the gameplay works.
06/05/2026
2K's NFL Game Is Dead, Take-Two CEO Rules Out Return to Baseball Games
If you were holding out hope for a return to NFL 2K or MLB 2K, you probably shouldn't hold your breath.
06/05/2026
Planet of the Apes Reboot in the Works from The Fantastic Four: First Steps Director Matt Shakman
A new Planet of the Apes film is in the works from The Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman.
06/05/2026
The Ultra Slim Lisen 5,000Mah Qi2-Certified MagSafe Power Bank Drops to $17 for Mother's Day
Extends the battery life of your iPhone without adding too much bulk.
06/05/2026
Star Fox Remake Announced for Nintendo Switch 2
A new Star Fox remake has just been announced for Switch 2, in a shadow-dropped Nintendo Direct broadcast.
06/05/2026
The Tiny Aoostar Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H Mini PC with 24GB of DDR5 RAM and USB 4 Ports Drops to $314
A Mac Mini sized PC that's more powerful than the Rasbperry Pi for nearly the same cost.
06/05/2026
Pokémon Fans Are Building Their Own LEGO Cubone With Pieces From a $30 Cute Puppy Set
Fans have been looking for alternative ways to build Pokémon LEGO sets for years now.
06/05/2026
Mortal Kombat II Looks Set to Launch Big at the Box Office With Mortal Kombat III Already in Development
Mortal Kombat II looks on course for a big opening at the global box office, with various reports indicating it will make its money back during its theatrical run.
06/05/2026
Save $1,000 Off the Massively Powerful Lenovo Legion Pro 7 RTX 5090 Gaming PC, Now $2,999
Also equipped with a gorgeous 16" 2500x1600 240Hz OLED display
06/05/2026
Take-Two CEO Is 'Deeply Disappointed' by BioShock 4's Delays
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick is just as disappointed as the rest of us when it comes to the never-ending development of the next BioShock game.
06/05/2026
HBO Renews Harry Potter for Season 2 With Imminent Production Start
HBO is feeling confident in its new Harry Potter TV series, as it has renewed the show for a second season.
06/05/2026
The Beginner-Friendly Terrosor 48V 400W Adult Electric Bike Drops to Just $158 With Free Shipping
This sub-$200 ebike can get up to 20mph and features a maximum range of 32 miles.
06/05/2026
Borderlands 4 for PS5 Drops to a New Low Price on Amazon
$34 is a great price for this game.
06/05/2026
Superman Sequel Man of Tomorrow Adds Matthew Lillard to Cast in Mystery Role
Scream and Daredevil: Born Again actor Matthew Lillard is joining the all-star cast of the Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow.
06/05/2026
Today’s Best Deals: Metaphor: ReFantazio, 39" LG WQHD OLED Gaming Monitor, and BOGO 50% Off Books
Plus, last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas at a discount
06/05/2026
Elite Dangerous Players Warn Of Downsides With Console Version On Xbox Game Pass
When Xbox announced its latest massive batch of new Xbox Game Pass titles, one of the games that caught our eye was Elite Dangerous, and unfortunately not for the best of reasons.Don't get us wrong — Elite Dangerous is a great game!Unfortunately though, console development was cancelled all the way back in early 2022, meaning just "critical updates" would be issued to the Xbox version going forward.
06/05/2026
Macy's Just Dropped a Ridiculously Good Deal on LEGO Flower Sets That Only Lasts One Day
A great last-minute Mother's Day gift.
06/05/2026
The LEGO Super Mario Piranha Plant Drops to $41.99 After a 30% Discount for Mother's Day
Get mom a "unique" potted plant for Mother's Day
06/05/2026
More Than 50% Of Hardcore Gamers Don't Buy Full-Priced Games Anymore, Survey Finds
Saying no to $70.A new survey has revealed that more than half of hardcore gamers from multiple age groups no longer pay full price for video games, with just 20% of one age range saying that they'd pay full whack for a new release.It splits participants into three age ranges — 14-29, 30-44 and 46-61 (sorry, 45-year olds) — with the youngest age range most likely to go for a full-priced game.
06/05/2026
Reality Fracture Is Looking to Shake Up Magic: The Gathering - Here's Where to Buy It
From a surprising new Commander precon to boosters and more, here's every product coming with Magic's new Reality Fracture set
06/05/2026
Tom Holland's Spider-Man Isn't Responsible for Uncle Ben's Death in the MCU, Russo Brothers Confirm
The directors of Captain America: Civil War and the last two Avengers films have addressed Uncle Ben’s influence on Tom Holland’s version of Spider-Man.
06/05/2026
Get an Apple Watch Ultra for Just $299 at Amazon, Plus an Extra 10% Cashback With Prime Visa Card
Save $450 off by getting a renewed "excellent condition" unit
06/05/2026
Ed Boon Would Love to See a Street Fighter Character in Mortal Kombat, Plays Down Rivalry
Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon has revealed his wishlist for future guest characters in the fighting game series.
06/05/2026
Assassin's Creed is being adapted for theatre by a former Cirque du Soleil director, offering two hours of parkour across several eras
Ubisoft have partnered with a former Cirque du Soleil and Olympics ceremony director to create Heredis: Echoes of the Past - a two hour stage production defined by "acrobatics, urban parkour, choreographed combat, and physical feats within large-scale immersive visual environments".It'll be set in different time periods, and is "inspired by the world and themes" of the videogame series, rather than being a work of AC canon.Also involved for some reason: Behaviour Interactive, developers of Dead by Daylight.
06/05/2026
Barack Obama Insists the Government Isn't Hiding Aliens, and 'It Would Leak' if They Were
Barack Obama has again insisted that the government isn't covering up any extra-terrestrial life — and now said that, if it were, it would definitely have leaked.
06/05/2026
Batman #9 Redefines Batgirl’s Role in the DC Universe
DC delivers two major bombshells in Batman #9, including a twist that completely redefines Batgirl's place in the DC Universe.
06/05/2026
Make actual songs with singing garden gnomes in Offbeat, a jobbing composer sim that doubles as an audio production tool
Maybe I'll finally get my big break thanks to Offbeat, a song composition sim that also outputs the tunes you make as WAV files, doing the job of basic audio production software.It's from the same publishers behind Boxroom, the game that turns your Steam library into a room full of posters.Read more
06/05/2026
Mortal Kombat II Review
The bar for video game movie sequels isn’t very high, but Mortal Kombat II not only clears the bar, it twirls it around like a bo staff.
06/05/2026
We Visited Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge to Experience the Original Trilogy Timeline and Here's What We Thought
This past weekend, we had the chance to visit Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge to experience the arrival of the Original Trilogy Timeline to the land, and we discovered it to be an emotional and exciting new chapter for the planet of Batuu with such legendary characters as Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia.
06/05/2026
Xbox CEO Reveals New Start-Up Animation Coming To Consoles Next Week
"Sound on!".We're getting a new start-up animation for the first time in six years!Xbox boss Asha Sharma has announced today that the following boot-up sequence will be coming to Xbox next Wednesday (which presumably means Series X, Series S and Xbox One), and it even includes a new sound design.
06/05/2026
New Xbox Boot Up Sequence Revealed
Newly-installed Xbox boss Asha Sharma has revealed the company's new console bootup sequence, which is set to go live via a firmware update next week.
06/05/2026
EVE Online will be used to help train Google DeepMind's AI tech, as company take a minority stake in the former CCP Games
Spreadsheety and space piratey MMO Eve Online will help train Google DeepMind's AI models, after the tech giant took a minority stake in its creator.This partnership's come as developer CCP Games have gone independent after former owners Pearl Abyss sold the studio back to the original management, with the transition also having seen CCP rename themselves Fenris Creations.Read more
06/05/2026
Nintendo Under Pressure to Raise Switch 2 Console Price, as Hardware Currently Sold at a Loss — Report
Nintendo is reportedly facing pressure to raise the price of Switch 2 consoles, as costs rise and its share price continues to fall.
06/05/2026
Disney and Make-A-Wish Assembled For an Avengers-Themed Event at Disneyland That Granted the Wishes of 40 Amazing Kids
Disney invited us to experience its Wishes Assemble event at Disneyland, where it partnered with Make-A-Wish to make the dreams come true of nearly 40 incredible kids, including being celebrated by the Avengers, meeting creators like Mr. Beast, Dude Perfect, Clix, and PrestonPlayz, having the best day ever in the park, and so much more. In a word, it was... everything.
06/05/2026
Rawm Leviathan V4 Review
Rawm's flagship Leviathan V4 is a fast, long-lasting, and durable gaming mouse that's ideal for larger hands. You're getting top-end sensor performance and build quality at a mid-range price, with buggy software the only major flaw.
06/05/2026
We Played Mood Swings, A New TCG From Wizards of the Coast 28 Years In The Making
Magic: The Gathering’s head designer, Mark Rosewater, is very excited for his latest project.He has been working on and championing a game that features another prolific game designer’s credit on every booster pack and pre-constructed deck for 31 years.With the upcoming release of Mood Swings, a new TCG prototype coming soon from Wizards of the Coast, Rosewater finally has a product he can call his own.
06/05/2026
17 Arcade Archives Games Have Quietly Released For Xbox Series X|S In 2026 So Far
Whenever we publish our new games roundups, especially on the weekends, it's very rare that they contain any Arcade Archives titles — they just don't get publicised much ahead of release, so we never really come across them.However, they do appear in the "New Games" section on the Microsoft Store on a regular basis, to the point where we've already had 17 Arcade Archives titles (if you count May 7th's new addition) on Xbox already in 2026.Read the full article on purexbox.com
06/05/2026
Get Diablo IV, Shin Megami Tensei V, and 6 More PC Games in Humble Choice May 2026
The May Humble Choice lineup is stacked with over $280 worth of PC games, including Diablo IV.
06/05/2026
Ubisoft Announces Assassin's Creed Stage Show
Ubisoft has announced Heredis, a "spectacular new stage experience" set within the world of Assassin's Creed, that's set to debut later this year.
06/05/2026
Valve release the Steam Controller's CAD files, so you can channel your inner Archie from Balamory and design mods or accessories for it
The Steam Controller's now out in the wild, and it's so nice, we've written some impressions of it twice.If just having the thing in your hands (assuming you grabbed one in time) isn't enough for you, you'll probably be glad to know that Valve have shared the CAD files for it, meaning techies who fancy modding or designing accessories for it can get cracking.Read more
06/05/2026
The 'Best-Selling PC Game Of 1997' Is Finally Releasing On Xbox This May
A "brand-new, re-imagined, and expanded version" of Riven.All the way back in 1997, developer Cyan Worlds (then known as Cyan Productions) released the highly-anticipated follow-up to 1995's Myst in the form of Riven, and it's been cited by Cyan since then as the best-selling PC game of '97.Now, almost three decades on, the beloved puzzle game is finally getting an Xbox version on May 19th (the same day as Forza Horizon 6's release), coming to Series X, Series S and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support.
06/05/2026
10 Years Later, Captain America: Civil War Is Still Impossibly Overstuffed With Characters, Plot, Action... and Awesomeness
Cap vs. Iron Man plus Black Panther and also Spider-Man and... On its tenth anniversary, we look back at how Captain America: Civil War is one of the greatest Marvel movies ever.
06/05/2026
Thief, Dishonored and Philip Marlowe combine in Noirmancer, a stealth sim that lets you wipe minds with a snap of your fingers
Noirmancer is a first-person single-player stealth sim, heavily inspired by the original Thief, in which you are a 1950s sleuth with supernatural abilities.You are Humphrey Bogart, if Humphrey Bogart were a Dishonored character.Here are some things you can do: swim in midair, transform into vapour, stun alerted guards with pew-pew gestures, and chuck down telekinetic mats to serve as (usefully sound-absorbing) platforms.
06/05/2026
Feature: 30 Xbox Series X|S Games To Look Forward To In May-December 2026
Eight months of fantastic new games are ahead of us!There are hundreds and hundreds of games that will be releasing on Xbox in 2026, and we've whittled down the current list into just 30 Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S titles that we're most looking forward to this year as things stand.Read the full article on purexbox.com
06/05/2026
After The Boys Season 5, Episode 6's Dramatic Ending, Fans Have a Clear Theory for Homelander's Fate
The Boys Season 5, Episode 6 was packed with twists and turns, some fans had predicted, others they had not. But after its dramatic conclusion, there is a clear theory for Homelander’s fate — with just two episodes of the entire show left to go.
06/05/2026
Shigeru Miyamoto Has Banned Dirty Jokes in The Super Mario Movie Franchise — But Says Wario Could Still Make an Appearance
Nintendo has not ruled out an appearance by Wario in the Super Mario Movie franchise — even though Mario's creator Shigeru Miyamoto says he's banned the films from featuring "dirty jokes."
06/05/2026
Xbox boss bumps some of her Microsoft CoreAI buddies up into leadership jobs, but hey, at least they're stopping some of their Copilot gubbins
Lo, the great and powerful leader of the Ecksbocks kingdom hath issued another decree, as she continues to make changes following her succession to the throne once held by Phil Spencer.Some of my former Microsoft CoreAI teammates will join my leadership council, Xbox boss Asha Sharma has decided, while also opting to nix some of the plans the company had to push Copilot into their gaming offerings.Read more
06/05/2026
Halo Infinite Adds New Game Mode, Six Months After Its 'Last' Major Content Update
Say hello to Operation Firefight: Gauntlet.Back in November of 2025, we reported on Halo Infinite's final major content update for Xbox and PC, with the development team noting at the time how they needed to put extra focus on multiple new Halo titles in the works.So, there was a lot of surprise last night when a sizeable Halo Infinite update randomly appeared, and it's since been revealed that this new update adds a new game mode in the form of Operation Firefight: Gauntlet!
06/05/2026
Assassin's Creed Multiplayer Leak Criticized by Ubisoft, After Fan Admits Editing Image Using AI
Ubisoft has criticized the posting of a leaked screenshot from its under-wraps multiplayer Assassin's Creed game, which had been altered using AI.
06/05/2026
GTA 6 Estimated to Have Cost Take-Two $1 Billion to $1.5 Billion So Far, CEO Strauss Zelnick Says 'It Was Expensive'
GTA 6 may well be the most expensive video game ever made, with parent company Take-Two estimated to have spent $1 billion to $1.5 billion so far.
06/05/2026
Five Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (May 6)
Here's what's coming to XGP Premium & Ultimate today.Today, we've got five games joining various tiers of the service - two of which are completely new for Game Pass Ultimate players, with the other three moving over to Premium.Here's a quick breakdown of these new XGP additions:Read the full article on purexbox.com
06/05/2026
11 years after vanishing from Steam, sneaky WW2 strategy gem R.U.S.E. gets a surprise Definitive Edition with Deck support and all the DLC
Ancient World War 2 real-time strategy game R.U.S.E. has returned to Steam after over a decade's absence.Original developers Eugen Systems have acquired the rights from Ubisoft and put forth a Definitive Edition with Steam Deck support, which includes all the updates and DLC.If you already own it, you'll get all that at no additional charge in the form of 2.4GB update.
06/05/2026
Ed Boon Confirms Another Mortal Kombat Game and More Are in the Works, Amid Injustice 3 Rumors
NetherRealm development chief Ed Boon has confirmed another Mortal Kombat video game is in the works, as rumors continue to point to Injustice 3 being the studio’s next game.
06/05/2026
Marvel Promises Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Finale's Biggest Twist Won't Be Undone
Marvel has promised it won't undo the biggest twist in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2's just-aired finale — which changes the landscape of the show, and Matt Murdock's character, forever.
06/05/2026
MindsEye studio Build a Rocket Boy reportedly lay off around two thirds of 250 remaining staff following release of sabotage mission
MindsEye developers Build a Rocket Boy (BARB) have reportedly laid off around 170 of their remaining 250 staff in yet another round of cuts.The move leaves them with a studio of approximately 80 people following the release of an in-game mission which alludes to the alleged "sabotage" BARB CEO Mark Gerhard claims the game faced around its initial release.Read more
06/05/2026
The Boys Season 5, Episode 6 Review: "Though the Heavens Fall"
Though the dramatic climax doesn't entirely land, The Boys Season 5, Episode 6 nonetheless delivers a proper blend of humor, violence, and dramatic pathos. Read our full review.
06/05/2026
More Layoffs Reportedly Hit MindsEye Developer Build a Rocket Boy
News follows last week’s new ‘Blacklisted’ update.
06/05/2026
Forza Horizon 6’s Xbox Series X|S Quality and Performance Modes Explained
Loyalty reward cars for returning Forza players also listed.
06/05/2026
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Finale Review
Though it pushes credibility along the way, Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 ends with some incredibly thrilling moments involving both Matt and Fisk as well as major changes to the status quo of the series.
06/05/2026
IO Interactive "Can't Wait" to Return to Hitman Series
IO Interactive has assured fans that there will be more Hitman adventures, and the team is eager to return to the franchise.
05/05/2026
Diablo 4's Secret Cow Level Has Finally Been Discovered, But Some Players Are Disappointed
Diablo 4 fans have finally discovered the game's secret cow level, though some fans are a bit underwhelmed by it.
05/05/2026
Save 35% Off the Highly-Rated Bluetti AC70 768Wh 1,000W LiFePO4 Power Station
$120 cheaper at AliExpress than on Amazon (sold by Bluetti, the original manufacturer)
05/05/2026
XGIMI Is Offering 50% Off its New Flagship Titan Noir Max 4K Projector If You Back it on Kickstarter
Already $11 million funded (out of a $100K goal) with over 3,000+ backers.
05/05/2026
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and Why It's OK Everyone’s Speaking Plain Old American in It
What's up with Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and all the American accents in the trailer?
05/05/2026
Horizon Hunters Gathering lines up a second playtest for this month with better onboarding and tougher challenges
Horizon Hunters Gathering continues to be a game with a name that has quite odd mouthfeel (I want to say it like Horizon Hunters: Gathering when it should be like Horizon: Hunters Gathering (Guerilla Games this is my request to start using colons in the Horizon series, please and thank you)).It also continues to be a game that isn't out yet, but you will have another opportunity to try it out later this month. Read more
05/05/2026
The Popular AstroAI S8 Cordless Car Jump Starter Drops Below $20 Ahead of Mother's Day
An essential part of your car's emergency kit.
05/05/2026
Get a 48V 500W Adult Electric Scooter With 22-Mile Range and a Top Speed of 22mph for $171
The most powerful e-scooter I've seen for under $200.
05/05/2026
Dead as Disco is out in early access to fill the Hi-Fi Rush and, weirdly, Batman: Arkham series shaped hole in your heart
At this point in time, even if Tango Gameworks were ultimately saved, there's no telling when we might get a new Hi-Fi Rush game.I'd like it to be soon!Alas, I shall have to continue waiting, but there seems to be a solid entry in the action rhythm genre out today in early access in the form of Dead as Disco.
05/05/2026
Aliens 3D Version a Possibility, Says Director James Cameron
It's no secret that Titanic and Avatar director James Cameron is a fan of 3D, and in a recent interview, he spoke about plans to apply the technology to one of his most beloved movies, Aliens.
05/05/2026
Xbox To Retire Features That Don't Align With Future Plans, Starting With Copilot AI
"We will stop development of Copilot on console".Following reports earlier today that Asha Sharma had hired new leaders for Team Xbox, the boss has shared a short statement on social media confirming the news, while also revealing that some features are going to be retired.We will begin winding down Copilot on mobile and will stop development of Copilot on console."
05/05/2026
The Target x Pokémon Anniversary Collection Is Proof That the Scalping Situation Is Out of Control
My first time going to an in-person Pokémon drop was disheartening, to say the least.
05/05/2026
The Real Reason I Love Logitech’s Superstrike X2 Mouse: Its Customizable Clicks
The Logitech Pro X2 Superstrike is, quite literally, built different. Its Haptic Inductive Trigger System (HITS) is genuinely transformative tech, and after using it for the last month, I can't go back.
05/05/2026
The Skytech Shadow Gaming PC Is Equipped With the Rare RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GPU for About $1K
This is the best budget prebuilt for 1080p gaming.
05/05/2026
"Steam Controller ran out faster than we anticipated" Valve say, surprising no one, promising to get more stock in
The Steam Controller is officially out now, having been released unto the world by the enigmatic Valve yesterday for all of us to have a go at purchasing.And have that go many has, as a day on it's already completely sold out.Not sold out as in "do you still have one in the back," sold out as in "Valve have released a short statement on just how little (zero) controllers they have."
05/05/2026
Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About The Latest Surprise XGP Release, Motorslice
"Parkour through the ruins of a megastructure".As we've already covered today elsewhere on Pure Xbox, we've got two brand-new additions to Xbox Game Pass for May 5th, including one that literally only got announced a few hours ago in the form of Motorslice.It's actually an indie parkour adventure title in which your goal is survive a harsh environment where everything is trying to kill you.
05/05/2026
Today’s Top Deals: Metal Gear Solid Delta for PS5, LEGO Ferrari, and Xbox Series X Bundle
And don’t miss MTG x The Hobbit and Pokémon TCG preorders on Amazon
05/05/2026
Xbox Boss Asha Sharma Announces Leadership Reshuffle in Bid to 'Move Faster,' Bringing in Former Microsoft AI Colleagues
Newly-installed Xbox boss Asha Sharma has announced a major reshuffle of the company's platform technology teams, as Microsoft's gaming division seeks to rebuild its position and release Project Helix, its next-generation console.
05/05/2026
GTA 6 Fan Spends 3 Months Charting the Planetary Positions for Every Rockstar Trailer Drop Since 2007 to Predict Trailer 3 Release Date
The hype for GTA 6 has led fans down some excessively deep rabbit holes in an effort to predict the game's marketing cycle, most recently when Trailer 3 will be released. This latest fan theory, though, comes direct from the stars.
05/05/2026
This Forza Horizon 6 Bundle Is the Best Xbox Series X Deal Around Right Now
Save on an Xbox Series X, Forza Horizon 6, and a Forza Horizon 6 Xbox Wireless Controller.
05/05/2026
The New Murderbot Book Is Out Today as Author Martha Wells Signals the End of the Series
Read while you wait for season 2 on Apple TV.
05/05/2026
The Boys Series Finale to Hit Theaters in 4DX
The Boys will screen its series finale in theaters in 4XD.
05/05/2026
The 7 Best Robot Vacuum Deals to Shop Before Mother’s Day
It’s hard not to love the gift of cleaner floors without lifting a finger.
05/05/2026
Neon Odyssey: How The Midnight’s Synthwave Sound Inspired a New D&D Space Opera
Learn how synthwave band The Midnight collaborated with Avantris to create Neon Odyssey, a massive new D&D space opera inspired by Star Wars and Cowboy Bebop.
05/05/2026
Phasmophobia's latest update is live now, taking the horror out of the character models and leaving it in the ghosts
As of today, you'll find it a bit nicer to look at your friends in Phasmophobia.That's thanks to the introduction of the multiplayer horror's character update, which makes some welcome changes to its character models, alongside a healthy suite of other changes, fixes and tweaks.
05/05/2026
Star Wars: X-Wing and MechWarrior veterans release In The Black, a "serious" space combat sim with Newtonian physics
It's the work of Impeller Studios, a company led by Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance gameplay and story lead David Wessman and MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries director Jack Mamais.You play as a probably short-lived mercenary pilot, scrapping for credits in the shadow of Saturn and Mars, sometime in the 23rd century.On which note, the Steam page makes a big deal of the game having realistic physics.
05/05/2026
'We Need To Evolve How We Work' - Xbox CEO Announces She's Bringing In New Leaders
To address consumer and technical expertise.Xbox boss Asha Sharma is making another major move today, as she's reportedly told employees in a company memo that the division needs to "evolve how we work", and therefore she's bringing in new leaders.This was first reported by CNBC, which mentioned that Sharma had the following to say in her memo:Read the full article on purexbox.com
05/05/2026
Hammerfist: Two Marvel Legends Unite for a Horrifying Crime Story
Marvel Comics legends Rick Remender and Steve Epting are joining forces for a brutal new crime horror series at Image Comics called Hammerfist.
05/05/2026
Valve Says Steam Controller Sold Out 'Faster Than We Anticipated' as Scalpers Cash In
Valve Issues Steam Controller Stock Update
05/05/2026
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Has Plenty of Blood After All — and a Gameplay Mechanic Borrowed From Assassin's Creed Shadows
Ubisoft has released a deep dive look at the parkour, stealth and combat features found in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — and most importantly, given fans a look at the game with its blood effects enabled.
05/05/2026
Motorslice, out today, looks to pick up where Mirror's Edge, Nier Automata and Shadow of the Colossus left off
There's a severe drought of sharp looking parkour games at the moment.The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake got canned, and I don't expect we'll be seeing anything new of Mirror's Edge for a while, if ever.Today is a good day for changing that, I think, as Motorslice arrives on the scene bringing the aforementioned running around and doing sick tricks games into conversation with the likes of Shadow of the Colossus and Nier Automata.
05/05/2026
EA Sports UFC 6 Releases This June, Promises The 'Most Authentic Fighting Experience Yet'
Pre-orders begin today.We've been treated to the full unveiling of EA Sports UFC 6 today, with confirmation that the game will release for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with PS5) in just a few short weeks on June 19th, 2026.This year's game promises to deliver "the most realistic and authentic fighting experience yet", featuring evolved striking and motion systems, new fighter bodies built with Sapien Technology, Real-Time Contact that utilises ragdoll physics and damage reactions that "hurt so good", and Markerless Capture offering authentic locomotion and Signature Strikes.
05/05/2026
King of the Hill Season 15 Release Date, Poster, Official Synopsis, and Cast Revealed
King of the Hill Season 15 will premiere on Monday, July 20, Hulu has announced.
05/05/2026
New Kaiju Game Beastlink for PC and Console Announced
Beastlink just got announced, and it looks like pure monster madness. You get to play as both the monster hunters and the kaiju, laying waste to the sandbox environments
05/05/2026
Ex-Nintendo Boss Reggie Fils-Aimé Blames Wii U Failure on Slow Launch of Exclusives, Plus Xbox and PlayStation Pressure
Nintendo of America's former president Reggie Fils-Aimé has addressed the failure of Wii U, which he blamed on the slower-than-expected launch of new Smash Bros., Mario Kart and Splatoon exclusives, as well as competition from Xbox and PlayStation.
05/05/2026
EA Sports UFC 6 Revealed With Debut Trailer and Release Date
EA Sports' highly successful fighting game franchise is returning later this summer with UFC 6.
05/05/2026
Dead as Disco Early Access Review
More EP than album at the moment, but it already has everything it takes to top the charts one day.
05/05/2026
Highlander Set Photos Reveal First Look at Henry Cavill and Karen Gillan Filming 16th-Century Flashback Scenes in Scotland
Henry Cavill and Karen Gillan are among the Hollywood stars in Scotland filming what look like flashback scenes for the new Highlander movie.
05/05/2026
Nintendo Games Don't Get Discounted as They Launch at a Fair Price and Are 'The Best,' Reggie Fils-Aimé Says
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé has said that the company never discounts its games are they are "the best" and akin to fine "Kyoto craftmanship" — something that results in a "fair price."
05/05/2026
Eerie visual novel Schrödinger's Call explores the pain and joy of relationships via phone calls to purgatory
I don’t play a lot of visual novels, and I certainly don’t make a lot of rotary dial phone calls, so a clickin’ and speakin’ game like Schrödinger's Call is one I’d normally leave unheeded.That, however, would have been to my WhatsApp-brained detriment: this has the markings of a powerfully presented adventure, the demo for which kept me eagerly ringing up lost souls for a solid hour and a half.Read more
05/05/2026
Xbox Series X's 4K Mode Gets Resolution Increase For Gamerpics & Other Artwork
Rolling out first to Insiders, and then to everyone.We've got a little improvement coming to the Xbox Series X, starting today for some Xbox Insiders!It's been shared by Xbox engineer Eden Marie on social media that anyone who uses their Xbox Series X in 4K resolution will be benefiting from a resolution increase for gamerpics and "certain game or achievement art".
05/05/2026
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni Headset Review – Premium Price, Premium Headset
Despite the price, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni is the most well-rounded gaming headset available now, bringing hi-res sound quality, long-term comfort, and a ton of versatility in one package.
05/05/2026
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Director Reacts to Box Office Flop Amid Part 3 Radio Silence
The director of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple has reacted to its disappointing box office, amid continued radio silence on whether Part Three of the planned trilogy will ever be made.
05/05/2026
May 2026 Looks Like a Massive Month for the Now Cheaper Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has confirmed the Xbox Game Pass May 2026 Wave 1 lineup, and it’s full of big hitters.
05/05/2026
These 13 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (May 6-19)
The new two weeks of XGP titles!Microsoft has today unveiled another 13 games coming to Xbox Game Pass later this month, including some newly-announced additions alongside titles we already knew about such as the massive release of Forza Horizon 6.In the table down below is everything coming to Xbox Game Pass from May 6th - 19th - and don't forget, we already covered two new additions for today (May 5) down below as well.
05/05/2026
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Is More Than Just Plastic Arkham
Going hands-on with Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight reveals not just a great plastic echo of the Arkham games, but a joyful evolution of the Lego movie tie-in.
05/05/2026
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe Review
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe is a rewarding watch, as long as you do the homework for it.
05/05/2026
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen Gives Bizarre New Interview on $56 Billion eBay Offer, Can't Say Exactly Where He'll Get All the Money From
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has failed to say exactly where he’s going to get all the money he needs to buy eBay for $56 billion, in a bizarre new interview in which he continued to say he didn't understand the questions he was being asked.
05/05/2026
Xbox Reveals List Of 28 Titles With New Improvements For The ROG Xbox Ally
In the form of Default Game Profiles.Following last week's slate of new features and updates for the ROG Xbox Ally, we've got even more improvements today in the form of 28 games that have received new optimisations via Default Game Profiles.If you recall, Default Game Profiles were first announced back in November 2025 for around 40 games, and now these 28 are being added to the pile.
05/05/2026
"They responded only to the press": Wizards of the Coast miss deadline for recognising Magic: The Gathering Arena union
Wizards of the Coast have missed a deadline for voluntarily recognising the new Magic: The Gathering Arena developer union, according to the latter's organisers.WOTC bosses have so far replied only to press enquiries, the union workers claim, but they're confident nonetheless that recognition is "inevitable".Read more
05/05/2026
The Boys Season 5, Episode 6 Teaser Reveals the Arrival of Bombsight and Sets Up Homelander Getting Even More Powerful
The Boys Season 5, Episode 6 has a teaser video confirming the arrival of new supe Bombsight — and it sets up supervillain Homelander becoming even more powerful.
05/05/2026
Charlie Cox Says 'Marvel Has Been Clear' That His Focus Remains Daredevil: Born Again, Rather than Avengers
Asked about a call-up to the Avengers, Daredevil: Born Again star Charlie Cox says Marvel has been clear that the current focus for his character remains his Disney+ series.
05/05/2026
Video Game Industry Would Have Difficulty Selling Games for $80 if GTA 6 Cost $70, Bank of America Says
It is one of the biggest questions facing the video game industry right now: how much will Grand Theft Auto 6 cost? Rockstar Games and parent company Take-Two have so far given little away, save for saying they want to offer great value and that games haven’t really gone up in price over the years. Well, now a new party has waded in: Bank of America.
05/05/2026
Please Rockstar and Take-Two, push GTA 6's price up to $80 for the good of "the entire industry", Bank of America beg
This is what those who're keen to play GTA 6 on PC around the same time it releases on console have been saying to Rockstar and Take-Two for years.It's also now what the Bank of America are saying to the publisher's boss Strauss Zelnick, as they try to convince him that putting the game's price up to $80 would be good not only for the GTA makers, but the industry as a whole.Read more
05/05/2026
Xbox's Next Call Of Duty Game Won't Release On Last-Gen Consoles For The First Time In 14 Years
13 years of COD for Xbox One.Whilst the game hasn't been formally revealed yet, we know that it's coming and that it's going to be another Modern Warfare game of some sort, and now an official post from the Call of Duty socials team confirms that the game won't be releasing on last-gen consoles.Yep, for the first time since Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, the series won't be launching on an eighth generation gaming console.
05/05/2026
Choose between Buddhist Star Trek, rad vinyl music, and forest fire deathgames in the latest PC releases
True, there was no new PC game round-up post yesterday, which might be offered as evidence that somebody forgot to write one, but you have no proof, no proof whatsoever that this wholly speculative 'forgetful RPS editor' was me.Also true: I've written 99% of the previous round-ups, but this guarantees nothing, for as David Hume reminds us in A Treatise of Human Nature, our minds are ill-equipped to identify relationships between past and future experience;As such, the list of PC games below is but a sputtering of alienated atoms across the endless instant of ineffability.
05/05/2026
After Resident Evil Movie Trailer Sparks Complaints, Loremaster Calls for Calm
After last week's Resident Evil movie trailer sparked complaints that it didn't look enough like Resident Evil, the series' unofficial loremaster has said that fans should just accept the film for what it is — and enjoy the ride.
05/05/2026
MTG x The Hobbit Preorders Are Now Live, but Stock Is Already Vanishing
Preorders for the new Magic: The Gathering x The Hobbit set are live, but scalpers are already wiping out stock across major retailers.
05/05/2026
Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 5)
Including a surprise release!Today, we've got two games to talk about, including a title that's only just been announced as a Game Pass addition in the form of Motorslice!Here's a full breakdown of your new Xbox Game Pass titles for May 5th:Read the full article on purexbox.com
05/05/2026
Star Wars Viewing Figures Show Disturbing Lack of Faith in Sequel Trilogy
Newly-released viewing figures for Star Wars movies and TV shows have revealed a surprising lack of interest in the franchise's recent sequel trilogy era, and now fans are discussing how this may already be impacting Disney's plans for the series going forward.
05/05/2026
"We want to ensure gamers are part of those conversations": Stop Killing Games launch player advocacy group to lobby the UK government
The Stop Killing Games campaign announced plans to set up some non-governmental organisations earlier this year, with the aim of ensuring their work goes beyond a current push to prevent online games being rendered unplayable when publishers shut down their servers.One of these regional advocacy groups has now launched in the UK, going by the name Gamers’ Voice.Read more
05/05/2026
The Odyssey Trailer Reveals Odysseus' Dog Argos, Charlize Theron's First Look, and Tom Holland Telling a Villainous Robert Pattinson: 'My Dad Is Coming Home'
The Odyssey has a new trailer, pulling back the curtain on Christopher Nolan’s epic adventure.
05/05/2026
Avengers: Doomsday Director Says Spoilers Can Be 'Over-Policed' as Fans Fear Ruined Surprises
As Avengers: Doomsday looms, co-director Joe Russo has admitted that spoilers are going to happen because "you can't control everything."
05/05/2026
The Tiny Aoostar Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H Mini PC with 24GB of DDR5 RAM and USB 4 Ports Drops to $314
A Mac Mini sized PC that's more powerful than the Rasbperry Pi for nearly the same cost.
04/05/2026
New Star Wars Mandalorian Crocs Just Dropped and They Look Pretty Sleek
Choose between a metallic Mandalorian’s helmet, Grogu silhouette or classic Hyperspace clogs.
04/05/2026
This LEGO Woodland Mushrooms Set Would Make the Perfect Fungi-Themed Decoration
The LEGO Botanicals collection is branching out from the floral and into the fungal.
04/05/2026
Save 20% Off the Apple AirPods Pro 3, There's Still Time to Have It Delivered by Mother's Day
Features active noise cancelation, heart rate tracking, and Live Translation with Apple Intelligence
04/05/2026
Call of Duty 2026 Won't Be Releasing on Last-Gen Consoles
Call of Duty fans can breathe a sigh of relief as this year's entry will not release on last-gen consoles.
04/05/2026
Fallout Co-Creator Says Some Players Watch Influencers So They Can Be Told What to Think About Games
Fallout co-creator Tim Cain has shared his fear that some gamers are watching influencers just so they can be "handed an opinion from the online channel they're watching."
04/05/2026
The Powerful AMD Radeon 9070 XT Graphics Card Drops to $680 for a Very Limited Time
Nearly matches the performance of Nvidia's now-$1,000 GeForce RTX 5070 Ti.
04/05/2026
Take-Two CEO Explains Why GTA 6 Isn't Coming to PC on Day One
Grand Theft Auto VI won't be coming to PC when the game releases on November 19th, and Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has a reason.
04/05/2026
Get an Apple Watch Ultra for Just $299 at Amazon
Save $450 off by getting a renewed "excellent condition" unit
04/05/2026
Pokémon Scalpers Are Now Reselling Limited Edition Pop-Tarts
Pokémon scalpers are ensuring that fans can't even enjoy the little things in life, as they are snatching up new limited edition Pop-Tarts.
04/05/2026
Star Wars Streaming Ratings Reveal the Top 10 Shows and Movies from May the 4th 2025
Nielsen celebrated Star Wars Day 2026 with a breakdown of the galaxy-sized amount of content fans streamed for last year's May the 4th festivities.
04/05/2026
Talking Point: New Survey Highlights The 'Top Reasons To Play Games On A Console'
Exclusives at #1, but that doesn't tell the full story.Something that's been hitting the headlines a bit over the past couple of days relates to a new survey that's been conducted by the analysis firm Circana, and how it suggests exclusives are the number one reason to own a console.This gained traction due to being shared by The Game Business — t...
04/05/2026
All of the Star Wars Sales for May the 4th 2026
You can save a heap of cash on Star Wars games, toys, LEGO sets, and more for May the Fourth.
04/05/2026
Get a Travel-Friendly Orico Power Strip With AC Outlets and USB Ports for Just Under $20
Packs down to the size of a smartphone.
04/05/2026
Disney+ Subscribers Can Get an Exclusive Marvel Rivals Skin for Free
The Disney+ Perks program is offering an exclusive variant of "The Avengers" Loki costume for Marvel Rivals.
04/05/2026
Dishonored Fans Are Hopeful for a Third Game After Social Media Resurgence
There has been a ton of buzz around Dishonored's future, following a rather innocuous post on X.
04/05/2026
Leon Could Be 70 and Still Be a Great Character, Resident Evil Director Says
Capcom wants players to know that old age won't keep Leon Kennedy out of games set after Resident Evil Requiem because he'll probably "still be a great character" even "when he's 70."
04/05/2026
Netflix's The Night Agent Ending With Season 4
FBI action thriller The Night Agent will end with the upcoming season 4.
04/05/2026
Six Cars Are Being Given Away As Loyalty Rewards In Forza Horizon 6
How many are you eligible for?In addition to today's Forza Horizon 6 news about the game going gold and the performance details being revealed for the Xbox Series X and Series S versions, we've also learned about six loyalty reward cars being given away for free.
04/05/2026
Xbox Returns to IGN Live June 7
Join Xbox at IGN Live on June 7, 2026, for an exclusive Showcase watch party, deep dives into upcoming 2026 titles, and hands-on gameplay demos in downtown LA.
04/05/2026
The TSA-Approved AsperX 20,000mAh 165W Power Bank Drops to Just $39.99 After a $50 Off Coupon
Features a unibody aluminum alloy shell and a 2ft long retractable USB-C cable.
04/05/2026
The UrLife E20 1,000W Peak 48V Adult Electric Bike Drops to $319 With Free Delivery for Mother's Day
This electric assisted bike can go up to 28mph with an impressive 80 miles max range.
04/05/2026
The Powerful Lenovo Legion RTX 5090 Gaming PC Drops Below $5,000 for the First Time in 2026
The best-in-class RTX 5090 GPU is paired with an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and a whopping 64GB of RAM.
04/05/2026
Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord Season 1 Finale Review
Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord maintains its high quality in the final two chapters of Season 2, as a surprising and very welcome new villain enters the stage. Read our full review.
04/05/2026
Forza Horizon 6's Full Resolution & FPS Details Revealed For Xbox Series X|S
All the visual & performance info you need.It's official! Forza Horizon 6 has gone gold today, and therefore we've got some confirmed resolution and frame rate details for both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions of the game (PC deets were already revea...
04/05/2026
The 30 Best Pokemon of All Time
There are now over 1,000 Pokemon in the official Pokedex, amassed over a 30 year journey of games, trading cards, and anime. But what are the greatest Pokemon of all time? We chose the 30 best.
04/05/2026
Artius: Pure Imagination is Sonic the Hedgehog for art students in a post-AI world
A thing that kind of got lost somewhere along the way in the Sonic the Hedgehog series is its themes of environmentalism. The games just kind of became about doing Cool Things or kissing human women, all of which I approve to be clear in as earnest a way as I can come across. Thematically, some of the more rece...
04/05/2026
Resident Evil Requiem Producer Sees DLSS 5 AI Backlash as 'a Positive' Because 'It Meant We Got the Design Right'
Resident Evil Requiem producer Masato Kumazawa has said Capcom sees the drama surrounding the DLSS 5 AI version of Grace Ashcroft as a "positive" because it proved Capcom "got the design right" the first time around.
04/05/2026
Isa Briones Blasts 'Disrespectful' Fans for Yelling Pitt References During Her Broadway Show
The Pitt star Isa Briones has called out "f**king disrespectful" fans for yelling references while at her Broadway show, Just in Time.
04/05/2026
Every New LEGO Star Wars Set Releasing for May the 4th
We take a look at all the latest Star Wars LEGO sets available now.
04/05/2026
Feature: 10 New Xbox Indie Games That Should Be On Your Radar In May 2026
Including plenty of Game Pass titles!May has officially arrived, and looking at the array of indie games heading to Xbox over the next few weeks, it's once again proving extremely difficult to try and narrow down this selection to just 10 games!For example, the following list misses out the likes of Coffee Talk Tokyo, Outbound and Be...
04/05/2026
Space Hauler is a full scale space flight sim set around Saturn where every single button in your ship is functional
I do love a bit of space exploration in games, there's something quite beautiful about the infinite openness, alongside having a terrifying primal fear quality. The peacefulness is often the important thing for me though, and the upcoming cargo delivery sim Space Hauler looks like it will, uh, deliver on that front.
04/05/2026
Blindfire, A Pitch-Black Multiplayer FPS, Is Going Free On Xbox Series X|S This Week
"Don't fear the dark".Two years ago, we covered a game called Blindfire on Pure Xbox which had just been revealed at an Xbox Partner Preview Showcase, and it actually shadow dropped on the same day for £7.99 / $8.99.<related ids="173338">Read the
04/05/2026
Report: Halo 2 & 3 Remakes Are In 'Active Development' At Halo Studios
As follow-ups to Campaign Evolved.Some of you may remember that right around the official announcement of Halo: Campaign Evolved in 2025, a rumour was going around that Halo 2 and Halo 3 remakes were set to arrive sometime after thi...
04/05/2026
"It meant we got the design right": Resident Evil Requiem's producer on the DLSS5 Grace Ashcroft debacle
Back in March, Nvidia revealed unto the world DLSS5, the next version of its upscaling and frame generation tech. It was ugly as sin, turning Resident Evil Requiem's Grace Ashcroft into, in the words of our own James,
04/05/2026
Two More 'Day One' Game Pass Titles Quietly Announced For 2026
One for console & PC, and another just for PC.Anyone fancy a couple more Game Pass announcements to start the week?!We've got two more that we haven't mentioned yet — one that's just for PC Game Pass, and another that's for both Xbox and PC Game Pass. They're also both launching "day one" on Xbox's subscription service at some point in 2026....
04/05/2026
Unlike Destiny 2, Marathon's creative director says you'll "always be able to uncover the mysteries of Tau Ceti's past"
Once upon a time, Bungie were quite highly regarded for their storytelling finesse in the way that Destiny unfolded across many years. Aside from the general discontent in Bungie's current approach to Destiny's narrative, there's also been quite a big stain upon the series for a while, which is the fact that a huge portion of the story can't even be played any more due to having bee...
04/05/2026
Xbox Founder Invited To Microsoft HQ By Asha Sharma, Says It Was 'Amazing' And 'Bizarre'
25 years since he shipped the original Xbox.Ever since Asha Sharma took the role of Xbox boss in February, she's appeared to be taking advice from a wide range of people throughout the industry, and the latest example arrives in the form of Xbox co-founder,
04/05/2026
Crimson Desert's latest patch will help with your post-game buff build boredom through boss fight do-overs and more
A slightly strange aspect of Crimson Desert thus far has been that the more you get through it, the more enemies you beat, and the less enemies you actually have to fight. It's been a contentious point for some who want to test out their buff boy end-game builds and only have hot air t...
04/05/2026
GameStop Makes $55.5 Billion Offer to Buy eBay
GameStop has announced it has made a $55.5 billion offer to buy eBay at $125.00 per share in cash and stock.
04/05/2026
Resident Evil Requiem Players Miss the Merchant from RE4 So Much That Someone Made a Mod to Add Him to the Game
Resident Evil Requiem players were sad to see the Merchant left out of Leon's latest mission, but there's a new mod that should help those who miss running into Capcom's beloved, gravelly voiced vendor.
03/05/2026
Bungie Confirms It Has Marathon Story Plans for 'the Next Few Years' But Nothing Is Completely 'Locked in' Yet
It looks like Marathon won’t be left behind anytime soon, as Bungie has confirmed it has plans to evolve its story over at least "the next few years."
03/05/2026
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Confirms Savage Hulk and Shuri Black Panther as Playable Fighters as Fans Spot Hidden Carnage Tease
Arc System Works has confirmed that Hulk and Black Panther have joined the roster of playable fighters in Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls – and some fans think Carnage might be close behind.
03/05/2026
'I Made a Mistake' — Seasoned Magic Artist Dan Frazier Admits He 'Painted Over' The One Ring Art After Fans Raise Plagiarism Concerns
Magic: The Gathering artist Dan Frazier has admitted he "painted over" the work of Marta Nael when creating a new version of The One Ring card for Wizards of the Coast's upcoming The Hobbit set.
03/05/2026
Find a Nice Surprise for Your Mom With These Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Here are some of our top picks for Mother's Day gifts, from Apple products to LEGO flowers.
03/05/2026
Sony Expected to Pay $7.8 Million in PlayStation Refunds After PSN Lawsuit Settlement Gets Preliminary Approval from California Judge
Select PlayStation users may be eligible for refunds tied to digital PSN purchases after a judge offered preliminary approval for a class action lawsuit settlement.
03/05/2026
30+ Xbox Games Are Reduced By 90-95% To Kick Off The New Month
Including a whole bunch of fantastic titles!Looking for some cheap Xbox games as we head into May 2026?Well, we've had a lot of new sales arrive on the Xbox Store over the past week (including the Golden Week Sale we previously highlighted), so as expected, we've got quite a lot of 90-95% discounts included in the pile as well....
03/05/2026
HyperX Unveils New 'Premium, Hot-Swappable' Wireless Xbox Controller
The Clutch Talon is expected to arrive this summer.It feels like so many companies are constantly bringing out new Xbox controllers, and we've got yet another example here in the form of the HyperX Clutch Talon, which is described as a "premium, hot-swappable" controller.In addition to a "full 10-button layout" along with "an 8-axis d-pad, hall-effect sticks and triggers", perhaps the most interesting thing about the Clutch Talon is the "onboard remappa...
03/05/2026
Wolfenstein meets Metroidvania in Wolfhound, an 8-bit ode to yesteryear with zombies and Nazi mechs
Wolfhound is a game that I've kept my eyes on for quite some time, listing it on both our 2025 and 2026 most anticipated lists. While an exact release date for this retro-inspired indie is still forthcoming, ind...
03/05/2026
The Target x Pokémon 30th Anniversary Collection Is Now Available Online
After releasing Wave 1 in stores, Target's massive Pokémon collection is now available online.
03/05/2026
Four Xbox Games Are Currently Set To Be Delisted In May & June 2026
Here's what's been announced so far.As the new month begins, it's time once again to look at the delistings for both May and June 2026, and there's actually quite a lot going on even beyond the four games, so bear with us — this might get a little confusing.We'll break it all down for you in a minute, but let's focus on the main delisting first in the form of Battlefield Hardline...
03/05/2026
The Sunday Papers
Sundays are for walking past a minivan full of Toy Story merchandise with purple, green and white livery and knowing, knowing in your marrow that the owner has named it "Bus Lightyear". These are uncertain times, but any universe capable of materialising the concept of "Bus Lightyear" can't be entirely beyond redemption. Anyway, here's some stuff I've read this week. <...
03/05/2026
Invincible VS Leaks Seem to Reveal First Look at DLC Characters and an Unexpected Spider-Man Reference Featuring J.K. Simmons
Some of the Invincible VS DLC roster appears to have leaked online, pointing to the potential inclusion of fan-favorite characters and even an unexpected Spider-Man reference.
03/05/2026
'I Wasn't Going to Do Something Illegal' — Reggie Fils-Aimé Remembers the Phone Call That Made Nintendo Stop Working With Amazon During the DS Era
Reggie Fils-Aimé has opened up about the time an Amazon executive gave him a phone call and asked Nintendo to do something "illegal" during the era of the Nintendo DS.
02/05/2026
Meryl Streep Calls Out 'Marvel-ized' Movies for Sticking to 'Boring' Good Guy vs. Bad Guy Stories
The Devil Wears Prada 2 star Meryl Streep is ready for a break from the "Marvel-ized" formula of villains vs. the good guys.
02/05/2026
Here's When and Where You Can Buy a Steam Controller
Here's all of the release information we have for Valve's new Steam Controller, including release times, price, and which retailers will have it.
02/05/2026
'We Don't Want to Kill Our Game' — Imagine Dragons Singer's Last Flag Is Ending Post-Launch Support Weeks After Launch
Night Street Games, the studio co-founded by Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds, has announced it is shifting its focus away from Last Flag less than one month after its launch.
02/05/2026
Talking Point: Have You Been Playing The New Don't Nod Title On Xbox Game Pass?
What are your first impressions of it?This past week, the makers of Life is Strange — Don't Nod Entertainment — released their latest game in the sci-fi adventure Aphelion, and it's gotten off to an okay start on Xbo...
02/05/2026
Taylor Swift's Role in Toy Story 5 Seems Obvious to Toy Story 2 Fans
There's a new Toy Story on the horizon, but what is Taylor Swift's role in the fifth film in the Pixar series? We think we have a pretty good idea.
02/05/2026
NBC Cancels Brilliant Minds and Stumble While 3 Other Shows Reportedly Wait in Limbo
Brilliant Minds and Stumble have both been canceled at NBC, but the future of Law & Order, The Hunting Party, and The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins remains unclear.
02/05/2026
Xbox Exec Invites Fans To Share Backwards Compatibility Requests On Special Website
"There is a community driven site where you can make your requests known".When it was announced back in March that Xbox's backwards compatibility program was getting revived for the brand's 25th anniversary, there were a lot of questions as to whether that meant brand-new backwards compatibility additions from the OG Xbox and Xbox 360 era, or perhaps something else like the BC program making its debut on PC.We still don't have the specifics on what's happening later this year, but interestingly, Xbox exec Jason Ronald has invited fans to share their requests for new backwards compatibility titles via the Xbox Game Preservation website, which is a non-official Xbox fansite that started gaining traction a few months ago.