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Attention Geometry Wars fans! Sektori is one of last year's best arcade shooters, and it's out on Switch 2 today

Robert Purchese — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:28:45 +0000

Sektori, one of last year's best games - and a game so closely related to twin-stick shooter Geometry Wars they could be the same thing - has finally arrived on Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo Switch Online adds five more Classics for May

Matt Wales — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:20:44 +0000

Nintendo has reached deep into its back catalogue and revealed the next set of Classic games coming to its Switch Online + Expansion Pass subscription service. Which, this time around, it's a bit of a treat for Virtual Boy fans - as long as you've forked out for the company's big plastic headset, of course.

Nintendo explains why it raised the price of Switch 2, and says the issues responsible "could have an impact not only this year but next year as well"

Robert Purchese — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:11:36 +0000

Nintendo has offered a more detailed explanation about why it raised the price of Switch 2, revealing that, unfortunately, it doesn't expect the inflated price of computer memory and components to fall any time soon.

"The people that you care about and root for are not good all the time" - Craig Mazin discusses landing the crucial Abby perspective in The Last of Us season three

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:09:06 +0000

Filming for the third season of HBO's The Last of Us adaptation is currently underway, with recent footage showing Kaitlyn Dever's Abby and newcomer Kyriana Kratter as Lev, and now showrunner Craig Mazin has shared more about what viewers can expect from it.

One country's Subnautica 2 fans "overwhelmingly" wanted to be able to craft weapons, but its devs "feel strongly" about continuing to avoid them

Connor Makar — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:25:25 +0000

Subautica 2 developers have spoken about the decision to stay firm on the non-violent stance on its upcoming oceanic survival game, even after fans from one country wanted weapon manufacturing.

After numerous delays, new GTA 6 pre-order leaks suggest November release date finally locked in, and further delays unlikely

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Thu, 14 May 2026 13:15:10 +0000

After two delays, it looks like Grand Theft Auto 6 is finally entering the home straight. If newly leaked pre-order details are any indication, it seems developer Rockstar is feeling pretty certain about GTA 6's November release date.

Prepare for Marathon's first major progress wipe as Bungie announces season 2 start date and details

Connor Makar — Thu, 14 May 2026 12:31:57 +0000

Bungie has announced the release date for Marathon's second season, which is bringing far-reaching progress wipes that'll reset its playerbase to the same starting point.

Xbox is reportedly creating a new Game Pass tier to capture the ever growing Chinese gaming market

Connor Makar — Thu, 14 May 2026 12:18:47 +0000

According to a new report, and hints from new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, Microsoft is rolling out a new tier of Game Pass specifically aimed at Chinese gamers.

"If we made a Bond where no one had any opinions on them, it would be the dullest Bond ever made" - 007: First Light studio reacts to suggestion its Bond is too smug

Robert Purchese — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:56:16 +0000

IO Interactive, the Danish game studio known mostly for its Hitman series, has said it expects and even welcomes controversy about the James Bond character it has created for 007: First Light. This Bond - played by Irish actor Patrick Gibson - is a new, younger take, and will chart the character's rise from soldier to 00 agent.

You'll be able to see the live-action Legend of Zelda film sooner than expected, as release date gets moved up

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:48:38 +0000

I always enjoy waking up to a social media post that begins "This is Miyamoto", and this morning was no exception. Earlier today, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto took over the company's X account to announce a new release date for the live-action Legend of Zelda film. Once scheduled for release on 7th May 2027, the Legend of Zelda film will now arrive on 30th April next year. "The team is working hard to deliver the film to everyone as soon as possible," Miyamoto added. "There's less than a year to go until release, so thank you for waiting."

"I'm not going to actually do this" - Stardew Valley creator isn't really going to let you cheat in your marriage in the cosy farming sim

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:17:04 +0000

A rumour has started going around that Stardew Valley creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone is considering adding the ability to cheat in your marriage in the wholesome farming sim. However, Barone has since come out and squashed those rumours while having an out-loud discussion about the merits of a theoretical cheating system in the game.

Amazon has cancelled The Lord of the Rings MMO, but promises it "continues to explore a compelling new game experience" set in Middle-earth

Connor Makar — Thu, 14 May 2026 09:55:00 +0000

Amazon's head of games Jeff Grattis has told Eurogamer that the company is continuing to work on a Lord of the Rings "game experience", after the now all-but confirmed cancellation of its previously announced Lord of the Rings MMO.

Netflix misspells a lead Devil May Cry character's name and has to recall official merchandise

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:18:09 +0000

They say the Devil is in the details, but it seems someone missed that memo, as Netflix has had to remove a Devil May Cry T-shirt from its official storefront, after misspelling Vergil's name.

Here are our PS Plus Premium and Extra games for May

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:06:17 +0000

Sony has lifted the lid on its PS Plus Premium and Extra game offerings for May.

The Talos Principle 3 is bringing the Serious Sam studio's acclaimed philosophical puzzle series to an end, and it's coming soon to PC and PS5

Fran Ruiz — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Since its debut in 2014, The Talos Principle has slowly established itself as one of modern puzzle gaming's most intriguing series, and developer Croteam has now confirmed it's returning for one last instalment. The Talos Principle 3 is coming soon to PC and PS5, but we don't yet know when.

"I can only tip my hat to those guys" - BioShock creator Ken Levine praises Baldur's Gate 3 amid fresh talk about his ambitious plans for next game Judas

Fran Ruiz — Wed, 13 May 2026 15:54:00 +0000

BioShock creator Ken Levine has praised Baldur's Gate 3, explaining how developer Larian's "amazing" work shares certain similarities with the "engineering and thought" challenges his studio is trying to solve for its upcoming first-person immersive sim Judas.

As smash success Crimson Desert boosts Pearl Abyss revenue by a whopping 419%, company confirms it's thinking about DLC

Connor Makar — Wed, 13 May 2026 15:43:50 +0000

It's no secret Crimson Desert was an incredibly popular release this March. However, it has proven such a success that Pearl Abyss has just announced a 419 percent increase in operating revenue compared to this time last year. And that, it says, means DLC could be on the way.

Hoping for a Dead Space 4? Series writer and producer Chuck Beaver says the "numbers just aren't there" to make it happen

Fran Ruiz — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:56:33 +0000

Dead Space 4 is a dream fans of the sci-fi horror series refuse to let go, but following creator Glen Schofield's hopeful comments about a new game last year, another Dead Space veteran has stepped in to explain why a fourth instalment probably won't get made.

Uncharted 4's binned original version would have had a much bigger role for Nathan Drake's love interest, Elena Fisher

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:21:30 +0000

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, and to mark the occasion YouTuber Thekempy has released a deep dive exploring what Amy Hennig's original version of the game could have looked like.

Yes, Valve's new Steam Controller screams if you drop it from a great enough height

Matt Wales — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:03:42 +0000

Personally, I'm more of a gripper than a thrower when it comes to frustration-based controller behaviour. But if you're one of those players prone to high-velocity gamepad tossing in moments of blind video game rage, perhaps you'll think twice in the future after hearing how Valve's shrieky new Steam Controller responds.

Saros is off to a slower start than Returnal, with some analysts concerned Housemarque "will struggle to break even"

Fran Ruiz — Wed, 13 May 2026 11:44:09 +0000

Saros' reviews are on the generally favourable side - Eurogamer awarded Saros four stars - and a smoother difficulty curve has made it more approachable than Returnal, yet its launch hasn't been quite as successful as Housemarque's previous game.

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic secures large investment as director Casey Hudson seems to reject the use of gen-AI

Fran Ruiz — Wed, 13 May 2026 11:01:52 +0000

There's been a flurry of activity around Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, the spiritual successor to the original Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic games. After hearing that former BioWare veterans are joining developer Arcanaut Studios, it's been revealed NetEase's ex-president of global investments is investing in former Mass Effect director Casey Hudson's new role-playing game.

Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata help Capcom to a ninth consecutive year of record profits

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:57:52 +0000

The success of Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata have helped Capcom earn record profit for the ninth year in a row.

As the Lies of P sequel enters full-scale development, developer Neowiz says it's working on another Soulslike and a narrative RPG

Fran Ruiz — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:33:57 +0000

UPDATE 13/5/26: Lies of P developers Neowiz and Round8 have contacted Eurogamer to clarify the joblisting for an "AI creator" spotted on Neowiz's website isn't directly related to the development of their Lies of P sequel. Instead, the role - based within an "independent art R&D team at Round8" - will focus on creating AI-generated visuals to be used "strictly as internal reference" during pre-production. The companies stress they hold "full legal rights" to the assets used in training. Here's the statement in full:

MPs accuse GTA 6 developer Rockstar of obstructing legal processes, as battle over 'union-busting' dismissals continues

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:12:23 +0000

Three Scottish Labour Members of Parliament have accused Grand Theft Auto 6 developer Rockstar of obstructing legal processes over alleged union-busting with "silence and closed doors".

Amidst Xbox boycotts and media pressure, Microsoft reportedly restructures Israeli office after internal investigation into ethical violations

Robert Purchese — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:59:03 +0000

Microsoft's investigation into the ethical conduct of its Israeli office, and its work with the Israeli Ministry of Defense - particularly in relation to storing user data on Microsoft's servers - has resulted in the departure of the general manager there and several other managers. This is according to news publication Globes, which also heard that for the time being, Microsoft's rudderless Israeli office will be led by Microsoft France.

Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada is back, but this time at his own studio backed by old fighting game rival SNK

Connor Makar — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:01 +0000

Katsuhiro Harada, having only last year announced his departure from Bandai Namco and the Tekken team he'd been a part of for over 20 years, has founded a new studio.

Sega's "Super Game" has been cancelled, but revivals of classics like Crazy Taxi and Golden Axe are still moving forward

Fran Ruiz — Tue, 12 May 2026 13:41:29 +0000

Sega's latest financial report has confirmed the cancellation of the "Super Game" project it announced almost four years ago, as it tries to pivot away from live-service endeavours.

"Our two franchises complement each other perfectly" - Alan Wake 2 invades Phasmophobia in a new three-week crossover event

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Tue, 12 May 2026 12:09:37 +0000

If you are part of the Venn diagram overlap of people who love both the nightmare-inducing ghosts of Phasmophobia and the surreal world of troubled author Alan Wake, then good news because a three-week collaboration between the two horror series begins today, 12th May.

Nintendo promises a strong roster of Switch 2 games to counterbalance the recent price increases

Fran Ruiz — Tue, 12 May 2026 11:58:56 +0000

Nintendo has promised to provide "a robust software line-up to enhance the Switch 2 ownership value" following the Switch 2 price increase (from $449.99 to $499.99) announced last week.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's Nintendo Switch 2 port is finally here and it holds up pretty well

Fran Ruiz — Tue, 12 May 2026 11:01:16 +0000

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 port has finally arrived, and I'm pleased to report it's pretty good.

Valve might be making 512GB and 2TB versions of its new Steam Machine, despite AI-driven memory shortages

Connor Makar — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:10:51 +0000

Valve might be making four versions of its new Steam Machine - including a 512GB and 2TB option - if a software update to the Steam Controller's reservation system is to be believed.

"My fear doesn't matter" - Troy Baker reflects on recreating the opening to Raiders of the Lost Ark as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle arrives on Switch 2

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Tue, 12 May 2026 09:14:59 +0000

I can still clearly remember the first time I watched Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark with my brothers. I was young and nestled between them, and I felt safe in the knowledge they would protect me from anything too scary for five-year-old me. I also had my teddy just in case. I needn't have worried, though. Within moments, I was transfixed, partly by the sweltering Peruvian jungle but mostly by the handsome man in a fedora with a whip. I wanted to be just like him. I wanted his confidence, his strength, his sense of adventure, and I wanted his wardrobe too.

Fallout TV show season three casts Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul, so of course everyone wants him to play a scientist

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Tue, 12 May 2026 08:30:24 +0000

Filming for the third season of Amazon's acclaimed Fallout show is expected to begin this month, and ahead of that, we've just got our first bit of casting news. Actor Aaron Paul has joined the cast of Fallout, alongside returning faces Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins.

Xbox Game Pass "starter edition" now officially bundled with Discord Nitro memberships, with more benefits coming soon

Fran Ruiz — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:02:49 +0000

A few weeks ago, we reported leaked details about a potential Xbox Game Pass and Discord Nitro collaboration. Today, the partnership has been officially announced...

"The industry wants people to think this is a demand for eternal server support ... it isn't" - E3 owner and Stop Killing Games clash over Californian games bill

Connor Makar — Mon, 11 May 2026 15:39:19 +0000

The proposed Californian consumer protection law AB 1921, a digital game-focused law which would ensure either offline versions of games or refunds at end-of-service would be available, is causing some arguments in the industry.

The next Stellar Blade probably won't be PS5 exclusive, as developer Shift Up reveals intention to self-publish and reach a broader audience

Fran Ruiz — Mon, 11 May 2026 15:13:24 +0000

The potential PlayStation exclusivity of the next Stellar Blade game is in question as publisher and developer Shift Up reveals its intention to self-publish the next game - rather than have Sony do it - and have it "reach a broad global audience from day one".

Gears of War: E-Day's release window might have been revealed through a WWE Triplemania advert

Fran Ruiz — Mon, 11 May 2026 13:03:00 +0000

We still don't know much about Gears of War: E-Day, but that's set to change next month, when the cover-based third-person shooter prequel gets its own time to shine directly after the next Xbox Games Showcase 2026. However, we might have learned about the potential release window earlier than intended.

Mortal Kombat 2 opening weekend numbers are pretty solid in the US, but international box office figures tell a different story

Fran Ruiz — Mon, 11 May 2026 11:08:16 +0000

Mortal Kombat 2 was finally released in cinemas last week, and following the solid early buzz, it really looks like audiences are enjoying it. Even its 65% Tomatometer feels like a win considering the uphill battle big-screen video game adaptations traditionally face. Box office-wise, though, there is both good and bad news.

Vintage Disney-like shooter Mouse P.I. For Hire has sold so well its publisher has made all invested money back

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Mon, 11 May 2026 11:05:07 +0000

Less than one month since its debut, quirky black-and-white vintage Disney-styled shooter Mouse P.I. for Hire has been a big success, selling nearly three quarters of a million copies and recouping the money it spent on the game.

Forza Horizon 6 is being played early, though would-be pirates are getting their accounts slammed with bans

Connor Makar — Mon, 11 May 2026 11:01:55 +0000

Update - 22:31, 11th May - Playground Games and SteamDB have released statements confirming that the leaked version of Forza Horizon 6 was not caused by a pre-load issue.

The latest Crimson Desert update lets you mount iguanas, mountain goats, tigers, lions and other fantastic beasts

Robert Purchese — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:59:21 +0000

Forget horses, the latest Crimson Desert update lets you mount and ride a variety of special and unusual beasties. You can now hop on the backs of mountain goats (one my personal all-time favourite animals), wolves, bears, boars, tigers, lions, raptors, camels, kuku birds and iguanas, which in Crimson Desert are enormous so don't worry, you won't squash them.

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight goes live early for some Xbox players as the PC version gets Denuvo DRM

Fran Ruiz — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:42:50 +0000

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight could be one of this month's most interesting big releases - or at least that's what we thought after previewing it - but Warner Bros. Games is facing some pre-launch difficulties.

Despite previous comments, Star Fox's original creator thinks Switch 2 version is "exactly" what he "had in mind" in the 90s

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Mon, 11 May 2026 08:58:54 +0000

Star Fox's original creator says the characters' design in the newly-announced game is "exactly what [he] had in mind" when he was making the Nintendo 64 version.

Guerrilla Games co-founder developing European game engine to rival Unreal and Unity

Vikki Blake — Sun, 10 May 2026 17:53:34 +0000

Guerrilla Games co-founder and former Epic tech director Arjan Brussee is working to build a new game engine as an "European alternative" to US-centric engines like Unreal and Unity.

Dragon Quest creator thinks AI pals are "not just a convenient tool, but a friend to each individual player"

Vikki Blake — Sun, 10 May 2026 17:28:52 +0000

The creator of the Dragon Quest series, Yuji Horii, hopes to use advances in AI to boost the camaraderie between players and their in-game companions.

GTA 6 hopefuls encouraged by Sony to upgrade to PS5 now

Vikki Blake — Sun, 10 May 2026 16:35:52 +0000

PlayStation is writing to PS4 owners to suggest they'll need to upgrade to a PS5 if they want to play Grand Theft Auto 6 when it launches in November.

Psychonauts, Kiln studio Double Fine votes to unionise

Vikki Blake — Sun, 10 May 2026 15:52:42 +0000

Psychonauts studio, Double Fine, is set to unionise with the Communications Workers of America (CWA).

Slay the Spire 2 beta patch cuts Act 3 boss Doormaker, introduces Bestiary

Vikki Blake — Sun, 10 May 2026 14:42:43 +0000

Along with numerous other tweaks and revisions, Slay the Spire 2's latest beta patch pulls Act 3 boss, Doormaker, and replaces it with brand new boss Aeonglass, as well as introducing a highly requested Bestiary.

Battlefield 6's next huge update is almost here - here's what's new

Vikki Blake — Sat, 09 May 2026 18:53:57 +0000

EA has finally pulled back the cover on the details of next week's Battlefield 6 update, patch 1.3.1.0., revealing new content, improvements, a new map, weapons, Battle Pass, and ranked battle royale quads, too.

New Subnautica 2 gameplay teaser has just dropped and if you weren't excited before, you will be now

Vikki Blake — Sat, 09 May 2026 18:17:08 +0000

We're just days away from returning to the beautiful briny in Subnautica 2, and to celebrate, we've been treated to an all-new teaser trailer showing off the sights and sounds we can expect to see when we sink beneath the waves on 14th May.

Explosive co-op shooter Aliens: Fireteam Elite gets a sequel, and it's coming soon

Vikki Blake — Sat, 09 May 2026 15:54:00 +0000

It's official: Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 will release later this year.

Eve Online dev breaks from Pearl Abyss and establishes "research partnership" with Google DeepMind

Vikki Blake — Sat, 09 May 2026 14:54:34 +0000

EVE Online developer CCP Games has broken away from Pearl Abyss and rebranded as Fenris Creations as it enters into a "research partnership" with Google DeepMind. The deal is valued at $120 million – that's around £88 million.

"Who knows, we could bring him back when he's 70" - Resident Evil Requiem director reckons Leon's got what it takes to last

Matt Wales — Fri, 08 May 2026 16:04:02 +0000

Leon S. Kennedy might be pushing 50 in the world of Resident Evil, but that doesn't seem to be slowing him down, if his action hero hijinks in this year's Resident Evil Requiem - including that motorcycle scene - are anything to go by. And Requiem game director Koshi Nakanishi reckons Leon would still make a compelling addition to the series as a 70-year-old.

Legendary Zelda director and Nintendo designer Takashi Tezuka is retiring after more than 40 years

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Fri, 08 May 2026 15:03:00 +0000

Veteran Nintendo designer and director Takashi Tezuka is retiring from the company after more than 40 years.

Pricing and censorship complaints be damned: Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen GBA ports sold over 4m units in six weeks

Dom Peppiatt — Fri, 08 May 2026 14:38:09 +0000

We learned quite a lot in Nintendo's latest financial report; whether it's the fact that Switch 2 sold nearly 20m units in its first year on sale, or the revelation that - in order to hit its projections - Nintendo needs to increase the price of its hardware, we're in fairly unprecedented territory for the company. But one thing remains as reliable as ever, however, and that is that Pokémon is a bankable asset for Nintendo.

Path of Exile 2 will effectively be Steam Deck verified by the end of May, which bodes very well for the prospect of a Switch 2 release

Robert Purchese — Fri, 08 May 2026 12:39:57 +0000

Deep and delightful action role-playing game Path of Exile 2 will effectively be Steam Deck verified by the end of this month, developer Grinding Gear Games has told me.

Marathon and Destiny developer Bungie underperformed last year, causing a $765 million impairment loss for PlayStation

Connor Makar — Fri, 08 May 2026 12:34:12 +0000

Sony has reported that Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon, and the poor performance of Destiny 2, has incurred a roughly $765m impairment loss last financial year.

Clair Obscur and Lord of the Rings actor Andy Serkis says Hollywood snobbery towards video games is changing

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Fri, 08 May 2026 12:18:11 +0000

Andy Serkis is known to many for his film portrayals, from 13 Going on 30's fashion magazine editor-in-chief to Lord of the Ring's Gollum. More recently, though, the actor and filmmaker also starred in a little game you may have heard of; Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Switch 2 sales reach nearly 20m almost one year after release, but Nintendo has lowered the console's forecast for 2027

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Fri, 08 May 2026 10:47:03 +0000

Switch 2 - Nintendo's fastest selling console to date - has now sold a total of 19.86m units. These sales figures were shared as part of the company's latest financial results, which ended in March.

PlayStation is partnering with Bandai Namco for a "collaborative initiative" focused on generative AI

Connor Makar — Fri, 08 May 2026 10:24:03 +0000

Sony and Bandai Namco have announced a "collaborative initiative" focused on AI and the latest technologies can aid game development.

Sony hasn't decided on PS6 release date or price yet, and may even "change business models" in response to the memory crisis

Dom Peppiatt — Fri, 08 May 2026 09:43:45 +0000

Sony has revealed that it has not yet decided on a launch time for the PlayStation 6 console, nor how much it will cost at retail, due to the impact of rising memory costs and other economic factors. The next-generation console has not yet even been officially revealed, but already we can see global events affect PlayStation's decision-making process regarding the release of the machine.

Valve tackles "incredibly frustrating" sold-out Steam Controller shortage with new reservation system

Robert Purchese — Fri, 08 May 2026 09:28:17 +0000

Couldn't get hold of one of Valve's pricey (£85) but fancy new Steam Controllers before they sold out? There's possibly a solution for you.

PS5 sales expected to decline due to generative AI memory drought and rising prices

Connor Makar — Fri, 08 May 2026 09:24:06 +0000

Sony has released its financial results for the past fiscal year. Inside, it predicts a decrease in PS5 hardware sales during the next 12 months.

Resident Evil Requiem's new game mode is here, free to download, and it looks like bloody chaos

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Fri, 08 May 2026 09:08:12 +0000

Resident Evil Requiem has a new game mode, which is out now for free for all those who have made it through the main story and want to keep flexing their survival muscles.

Nintendo announces Switch 2 price increase, consoles will soon be $500 in the US

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Fri, 08 May 2026 08:20:35 +0000

Nintendo has announced a price increase for the Switch 2. This follows reports Nintendo was facing pressure from investors to increase the price of its Switch 2 console, due to concerns about its profitability.

Path of Exile 2 aims for a full 1.0 release this year, but not all of the promised character classes will make it

Robert Purchese — Thu, 07 May 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Grinding Gear Games plans to release Path of Exile 2 in full - in version 1.0 - this year. Game director and studio co-founder Jonathan Rogers revealed this intention during a press briefing detailing the game's final early access patch, 0.5.0, Return of the Ancients, due end of May, that I was a part of.

It's not just Resident Evil Requiem pulling in the numbers for Capcom, Pragmata also just crossed another impressive sales milestone less than one month after its acclaimed release

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Thu, 07 May 2026 16:14:42 +0000

Pragmata has sold another 1m copies, bringing its total sales figure up to an impressive 2m since its release last month.

Get another look at Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War 4 as we deep dive into the Adeptus Mechanicus faction

Connor Makar — Thu, 07 May 2026 16:03:34 +0000

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 has aired another gameplay trailer, while giving us another glimpse at what's promising to be a very good video game. this time detailing the Adeptus Mechanicus faction.

Star Fox's original artist reckons Fox McCloud's design is better in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie than it is in the Switch 2 game

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Thu, 07 May 2026 14:49:53 +0000

The former Nintendo art director who originally designed the Star Fox characters in the '90s has admitted he prefers the recent Super Mario Galaxy film's design of Fox McCloud to the newly-announced game's.

"The endowment slider did get a lot of attention" - Funcom explains why it made Conan Exiles' private parts even larger

Robert Purchese — Thu, 07 May 2026 14:39:37 +0000

Earlier this week, Funcom released the big one for survival game Conan Exiles: a free Enhanced edition upgrade that visually overhauls the game, among other things.

Civilization 7's huge 'Test of Time' update arrives this month, and it's full of deep changes to the divisive 4X game

Fran Ruiz — Thu, 07 May 2026 14:24:08 +0000

Sid Meier's Civilization 7 was in no way a flop - in fact, it's been performing well enough and has long-term potential, according to Take-Two - but there's no denying it caused a rift with its more daring design decisions that have split the community since its early 2025 launch.

"It is frustrating to see policymakers suddenly claim everything is 'for our safety'" - Stop Killing Games joins pushback against age verification laws

Connor Makar — Thu, 07 May 2026 14:15:14 +0000

Stop Killing Games, fresh from speaking at EU parliament about video game consumer rights, has now joined the pushback against age verification laws, claiming that they don't fix the causes of online harm and implementing them is prohibitively complex for game preservation once a publisher moves on."

007: First Light isn't Hitman and IO Interactive is "really happy" people are starting to realise that

Robert Purchese — Thu, 07 May 2026 13:39:07 +0000

Far from being annoyed that people are focusing on how different the new James Bond game 007: First Light is from the Hitman games which preceded it, developer IO Interactive is actually "really happy" people are starting to appreciate the differences.

As Nintendo reportedly faces pressure to raise Switch 2 prices, Star Fox demonstrates it's standing by its pledge to make digital games cheaper

Fran Ruiz — Thu, 07 May 2026 13:24:43 +0000

Nintendo shocked the games industry last night with a sudden reveal of a new Star Fox game, a remake of Star Fox 64, coming exclusively to Switch 2. This surprise announcement comes off the back of Nintendo investors reportedly voicing concerns that the Switch 2 is "deeply unprofitable" due to the ongoing components crisis, resulting in a push for a price bump.

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight includes some incredibly deep - and very funny - cuts from the series' history

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Thu, 07 May 2026 13:03:09 +0000

We already know Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is going to be full of Easter eggs from across the series' 80+ year history, but I did not appreciate just how deep the developers over at TT Games were going to go.

Xbox's "closer look at Project Helix" was mostly just a re-run of its March GDC talk, but more next-gen news is coming "later this year"

Dom Peppiatt — Thu, 07 May 2026 11:57:49 +0000

UPDATE 6pm: Microsoft's promised Xbox Game Dev Update showcase is now available for viewing, featuring roughly 85 minutes of - as its name suggests - developer-focused Xbox news, including the company's introduction to its next-gen console Project Helix, as presented at this year's GDC.

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic attracts more ex-BioWare and KOTOR talent to the team

Fran Ruiz — Thu, 07 May 2026 11:41:39 +0000

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic might be the most exciting new Star Wars game on the horizon, and while we're not expecting it any time soon - though director Casey Hudson has promised it'll be out before 2030 - it appears newly founded developer Arcanaut Studios is bulking up fast.

A datamine suggests Resident Evil Requiem nearly had a merchant character like Resi 4

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Thu, 07 May 2026 11:27:38 +0000

What're ya buyin'? As soon as you read or hear those words, you know exactly who I am talking about. It's the catchphrase spoken by Resident Evil 4's mysterious Merchant, who Leon can get weapons and upgrades from as he battles his way through the Las Plagas-riddled villagers.

Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick is as "deeply disappointed" as players at the absence of a new BioShock

Fran Ruiz — Thu, 07 May 2026 09:59:45 +0000

Next to nothing is known about the next BioShock game - which has been in development since at least 2019 - but developer Cloud Chamber is apparently still hard at work on it, and last summer's creative reshuffle led to former Diablo boss and Irrational Games veteran Rod Fergusson taking over as new studio head. Now, Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick has expressed both disappointment - and hope - when asked about the project.

After three years of dead ends and cheeky developer comments, Diablo 4 players have finally found the cow level

Connor Makar — Thu, 07 May 2026 09:28:18 +0000

After three years, multiple expansions, and constant effort from bemused bovine believers, Diablo 4 players have seemingly completed the game's secret cow level.

Pixelated Zelda-like Mina the Hollower lands its "final" release date

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Thu, 07 May 2026 09:12:00 +0000

After a bit of a delay, Shovel Knight developer Yacht Club Games has announced its new - and "final" - release date for Mina the Hollower.

Yakuza and Like a Dragon developer RGG Studio finally gives Stranger Than Heaven a release window

Dom Peppiatt — Thu, 07 May 2026 03:40:44 +0000

At this evening's Xbox Presents, which was dedicated entirely to Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's Stranger Than Heaven, we finally learned when the anticipated action-RPG will launch. At the end of a 30-minute presentation diving into the game's story, combat systems, and characters, the developers revealed the title will be launching 'this winter'.

Stranger Than Heaven's new combat system sounds pretty complicated, but looks absolutely amazing

Dom Peppiatt — Thu, 07 May 2026 03:40:23 +0000

At this evening's (or morning's, depending on how you look at things) Xbox Presents, we got a very in-depth look at Ryu Ga Gotoku's upcoming title, Stranger Than Heaven. The game, which takes place in five different eras of modern Japanese history - that's 1915, 1929, 1943, 1951 and 1965 - will follow the lifelong friendship of a pair of protagonists and examine how that friendship holds up in the rapidly changing context of the country's vast and complicated 20th Century.

A remake of Star Fox 64 is coming to Switch 2 this June

Dom Peppiatt — Wed, 06 May 2026 22:15:16 +0000

After his unexpected and much-discussed debut in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Fox 'Star Fox' McCloud also gets to appear in his own brand new Switch 2 game. Announced tonight during a very unexpected Nintendo Direct, we got our first look at the title, which is simply called Star Fox. It is based on the Nintendo 64 title, Star Fox 64, but with completely overhauled visuals and new character designs, too. Plenty of new cutscenes have been added, specifically in the form of pre-mission briefings to give us more context about the characters and the world.

Battlefield 6 Season 3 kicks off next week, and its gameplay trailer bets big on Battlefield 4 nostalgia

Fran Ruiz — Wed, 06 May 2026 15:28:55 +0000

Despite the usual friction with a demanding core player base and recent layoffs, Battlefield 6 is trucking along fine and in a much better spot than Battlefield 2042 was at the same time during its life cycle. Next week, it's time for Season 3, and its gameplay trailer doubles down on BF4-era nostalgia.

Are Marathon's grenade-spamming woes fixed with its latest update?

Connor Makar — Wed, 06 May 2026 15:15:49 +0000

Marathon patch notes for its latest update have been released, and include a drastic reduction in grenade stack sizes, in a move to downplay the prevalence of grenade spam in the game.

GTA 6's development costs estimated to be over $1bn, as Take-Two head admits its an "expensive" endeavour

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Wed, 06 May 2026 14:22:41 +0000

GTA 6 parent company Take-Two is estimated to have spent between $1bn and $1.5bn on Rockstar's upcoming game.

Halo Infinite gets surprise Gauntlet PvE mode six months after the last planned content update

Fran Ruiz — Wed, 06 May 2026 14:09:04 +0000

Halo Infinite's road has been full of ups and downs, but in the end, enough players stuck around to warrant four years of active post-launch development. No more content updates were set to arrive after November 2025, yet the latest multiplayer Halo has just received a new patch which adds a PvE mode.

Renowned comedian Matt Berry helped create "lots of fun Bane bits" in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Wed, 06 May 2026 13:04:48 +0000

British comedian Matt Berry is voicing Bane in TT Games' upcoming release, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and it sounds like he will be bringing an especially mischievous twist to the iconic DC villain.

As Injustice 3 rumours heat up, NetherRealm boss Ed Boon says the studio is "actively pursuing" a new Mortal Kombat

Fran Ruiz — Wed, 06 May 2026 12:19:41 +0000

While 2023's Mortal Kombat 1 didn't impress critics and fans as much as the other modern entries in the series, it still proved highly successful for developer NetherRealm Studios and publisher Warner Bros. Games, with "8 million units sold and kounting". It's no surprise then to hear confirmation a new entry is in the works.

Paranormasight director Takanari Ishiyama believes high-quality indie games are helping smaller projects from big publishers

Fran Ruiz — Wed, 06 May 2026 12:01:02 +0000

The two Paranormasight games, The Seven Mysteries of Honjo and The Mermaid's Curse, are among the most celebrated horror visual novels in recent years. Though it might be shocking to many, Square Enix is behind their development and publishing, and now their main creative is thanking indies for their success.

Pirate survival game Windrose was accidentally killing your SSD

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Wed, 06 May 2026 11:40:13 +0000

No, you weren't being silly. Pirate survival game Windrose really was making your SSD work way too hard.

Asha Sharma admits "Xbox needs to move faster", as new CEO begins "winding down Copilot on mobile" and ceases its development on consoles

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Wed, 06 May 2026 10:04:20 +0000

Xbox's newly-appointed head Asha Sharma is sunsetting the company's Copilot initiative, which was once envisioned as an AI-driven "personal gaming sidekick", designed to offer real-time advice in games such as Minecraft.

MindsEye studio Build A Rocket Boy reportedly lays off around 170 more employees following story campaign update inspired by alleged sabotage

Fran Ruiz — Wed, 06 May 2026 09:52:17 +0000

MindsEye's dismal launch - and the chaos surrounding its production and release - continues to be one of the games industry's most intriguing sagas in recent memory. The bad news seems far from over, though, as reports suggest around 170 employees have been laid off in the past week.

Xbox shake-up sees multiple AI leads join the leadership team

Connor Makar — Wed, 06 May 2026 09:17:08 +0000

Xbox's new CEO Asha Sharma has announced a major shake-up to the upper management of Microsoft's gaming division, bringing in several new staff into leadership roles. Many of them have come from AI-focused roles.

Steam Controller "ran out faster than we anticipated", says Valve as it pledges more stock

Victoria Phillips Kennedy — Wed, 06 May 2026 08:48:59 +0000

A certain controller was released earlier this week, and within what felt like no time at all, it was totally out of stock. Yes, I am talking about the Steam Controller. It was there, and then just like that, it was gone, having been snapped up by eager patrons faster than you can say full steam ahead.

I'm sorry to say that Conan Exiles' todgers have been enlarged as part of its just-released Unreal Engine 5 makeover

Robert Purchese — Tue, 05 May 2026 17:15:43 +0000

I don't know how else to tell you this so I'm just going to come out and say it: the todgers in Conan Exiles have been updated, and they're bigger than they've ever been. There, you're welcome; games journalism at its finest.

After DLSS 5 furore, Resident Evil Requiem director says fan criticism of Grace Ashcroft's AI-powered makeover means team 'got her design right'

Matt Wales — Tue, 05 May 2026 16:27:46 +0000

Resident Evil Requiem protagonist Grace Ashcroft seemed to be an instant hit with series fans following the game's launch back in February; so much so that when Nvidia unveiled an AI-powered DLSS 5 makeover for the character just a few weeks later, the pushback was strong and swift. And speaking to Eurogamer in the aftermath of that controversy, Requiem game director Koshi Nakanishi has said he sees the passionate response as positive, suggesting it means the development team got Grace's original design "right".

Remedy says Control has now sold over 6 million lifetime copies and reaffirms Control Resonant is still "on track" for a 2026 release

Fran Ruiz — Tue, 05 May 2026 16:07:17 +0000

Remedy Entertainment's "business review" report of the January to March 2026 period has underlined Control's long-term performance, promised infrastructure support for failed co-op shooter FBC: Firebreak, and confirmed Control Resonant is still on track for 2026.