The 12 Resident Evil Collectables Worth Saving Leon's Credits For
GamesRadar+ highlights twelve Resident Evil collectibles released to celebrate the franchise’s 30th anniversary and the recent Requiem launch. The roundup spans official Capcom items—like a Level 3 keycard replica and an anniversary hoodie—to third‑party accessories such as a Tubbz Tofu figure, a wireless typewriter‑style keyboard, and a Nintendo Switch Pro controller edition. Prices vary widely, from a $6.99 Umbrella decal up to $109.99 for the YUNZII QL75 keyboard, with a UK‑priced Nemesis Tubbz converted to roughly $19.
FURIA Beat GM to Secure Astana Playoffs
FURIA secured a PGL Astana playoff spot by defeating Gentle Mates 2‑1, taking the series 13‑11 on Nuke, 10‑13 on Overpass and 13‑6 on Inferno. The win grants the Kazakh‑born AWPer Danil “molodoy” Golubenko a home‑crowd match at Barys Arena,...
Forza Horizon 6 Release Times: How to Play Early (All Regions)
Forza Horizon 6 launches on May 19, 2026 for PC and Xbox Series X/S, with the Standard edition arriving May 18 PT at $69.99. The Premium edition, priced at $119.99, grants four days of early access starting May 14 PT and bundles two future expansions, extra cars, and...
Open-World PS Plus Extra Game Gets a Bonus Freebie for May 2026
PlayStation Plus Extra is offering the free 1.3.0 “Cosmic Companion” update for the co‑op survival‑crafting title Abiotic Factor. The patch adds a new portal world, over 100 items, a full chemistry system, revamped pets, and several powerful weapons. Existing subscribers...
Scopely’s Growing Presence in Barcelona: From Five Employees to 750
Scopely’s Barcelona operation has exploded from a five‑person studio in 2017 to more than 750 employees today, part of roughly 1,000 staff across Spain. The hub houses the Playgami end‑to‑end platform and development teams for titles such as Stumble Guys, Star Trek: Fleet Command...
DC Universe Online Single Player Level Scaling Test Begins Today
Daybreak Game Company has opened a public test of a revamped single‑player scaling system for DC Universe Online. The test lets players experience the current scaling model and a new adjusted version side‑by‑side within the same solo missions. Participants will...
How Nimble Fox Games Is Building a Hybridcasual Studio Around Speed, but Not Chaotic Speed
Nimble Fox Games, a six‑person studio in Riyadh, is releasing a new hybrid‑casual mobile title every three weeks, using rapid experiments to build a repeatable hit‑finding system. The studio aims to test 20 concepts and identify one or two keeper...
Roblox Appoints Mohamed El Sheakh as General Manager for MENA and Türkiye
Roblox has named industry veteran Mohamed El Sheakh as general manager for the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye. In his new role he will steer regional expansion, forge partnerships, and nurture the developer ecosystem across the two markets. El Sheakh brings...
Crimson Desert DLC on the Way as Pearl Abyss Plans to "Broaden the Game"
Pearl Abyss confirmed that a downloadable content (DLC) expansion is in development for its newly launched RPG Crimson Desert. The studio emphasized that the DLC will help "broaden the game to the next level" while sustaining user satisfaction and driving...
How to Unlock the M16A4 Assault Rifle in Battlefield 6 and REDSEC
The M16A4 assault rifle returns in Battlefield 6 Season 3 as a free Tier 11 reward on the Tiger Shark Battle Pass path. Players can earn it without purchasing the premium pass by accumulating Battle Pass XP through modes like Breakthrough and Conquest....
Unreal Engine 5.8 Preview
Epic Games released the Unreal Engine 5.8 Preview, emphasizing performance, scalability, and new workflow tools. The update introduces Mesh Terrain, an experimental 3‑D‑mesh‑based landscape system, and upgrades the Procedural Content Generation framework for direct manual edits. Major enhancements include a Nanite‑ready...
The Jedi Knight Series Deserves a Reboot
The Jedi Knight video‑game series, starring Kyle Katarn, ran from 1995 to 2003 and carved a distinct niche within the Star Wars universe. Its blend of first‑ and third‑person combat, lightsaber mechanics, and the groundbreaking Sith Engine set a technical benchmark...
Nintendo Announces Limited Switch 2 Console & Game Bundle, Ahead of Planned Price Rise
Nintendo announced a limited-time "Choose Your Game" bundle for the Switch 2, pairing the new console with a digital copy of Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia for $500. The bundles will be sold at select retailers starting...
Dark Fantasy Boomer Shooter Nailcrown Announced
Bohemia Interactive and Destructive Creations have unveiled Nailcrown, a dark‑fantasy boomer shooter slated for Windows PC via Steam. The game promises high‑velocity gunplay, brutal melee, and a dynamic gore system set in medieval‑style hellscapes, with both solo/co‑op campaign and multiplayer...
Two-Player Co-Op Roguelite City-Builder Kingfish Announced for Consoles, PC
Firevolt, the studio behind WheelMates, announced Kingfish, a two‑player cooperative roguelite city‑builder set on the back of a massive leviathan. Players assume asymmetric roles—one piloting the giant fish that serves as a floating kingdom, the other controlling a young king...
VALORANT Patch 12.09 Notes: Neon and Shotgun Nerfs, MMR Changes
Riot Games rolled out VALORANT Patch 12.09, targeting balance and player safety. The update nerfs Neon by removing her airborne speed boost and limiting fuel regeneration to kills while her ultimate is active. Shotguns receive a major spread overhaul—accuracy penalties while...
Marathon Reconsiders Bug Abuse Approach After Player Uses Cryo Archive Exploit to Butcher an Entire Team
Bungie announced it will review its stance on punishing players who exploit bugs after a Marathon player used an out‑of‑bounds glitch on the Cryo Archive map to wipe an entire squad. The studio plans to patch the geometry flaw before...
How to Unlock the L115 Sniper Rifle in Battlefield 6 and REDSEC
The L115 bolt‑action sniper returns in Battlefield 6 Season 3 and can be earned for free at Tier 5 of the Recruit Path in the Season 3 Battle Pass. Players unlock it by accumulating Battle Pass XP through matches, daily objectives, and seasonal challenges....
Sega Cancels Its "Super Game" Initiative and Slows Down Free-to-Play Game Development
Sega announced it is abandoning the “Super Game” initiative it co‑developed with Microsoft, citing the under‑performance of its recent free‑to‑play title Sonic Rumble Party. The company will deprioritize live‑service projects, delaying several upcoming F2P games and moving more than 100...
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Trailer
A launch trailer for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle showcases its new Nintendo Switch 2 version, featuring first‑person gameplay and motion‑control support. Developed by MachineGames, the studio behind the recent Wolfenstein titles, the game is executive‑produced by industry veteran Todd...
Alan Wake Begins Haunting Popular Multiplayer Horror Game Phasmophobia Today
Kinetic Games and Remedy Entertainment launched a three‑week crossover event, "Phasmophobia by Alan Wake," on May 12, 2026. The collaboration reimagines four classic Phasmophobia maps with an Alan Wake narrative twist and introduces permanent player skins for Alan Wake and FBI agent Saga Anderson....
PUBG Is Removing Several Weapons From the Game, and You Could Be Due Compensation
PUBG will remove several underused firearms—including the Mosin Nagant, QBU, and P1911—in its June patch to streamline the loot system. The move clears space for new weapons and aligns with the game’s broader push into hybrid modes like the Payday‑style heist....
Xbox Adds New Troubleshooting Guidance for Backwards Compatibility Issues
Microsoft has updated its Xbox Support site with a dedicated troubleshooting guide for backward‑compatible Xbox 360 games on Xbox One and Series consoles. The new page addresses common error codes such as 8015190A, which blocks Xbox Live connectivity, and 8015D000, which...
Hungrybox Updates His Super Smash Bros. Melee Tier List for 2026
Veteran Melee pro Hungrybox has released his 2026 tier list, placing Fox and Marth at the top, followed by Falco, Jigglypuff, Sheik and Captain Falcon. He demoted Sheik below Jigglypuff for the first time, while still rating Peach, Pikachu, Yoshi...
'Palworld Online' Has Been Trademarked, but There's Hints of Potential AI Use
Pocketpair filed a live trademark for "Palworld Online" in the United States on April 27, 2026 and in South Korea three days earlier, signaling a possible new product line for the controversial survival‑craft title. The filing lists not only "recorded...
DokeV and PLAN 8 Still in Development; DokeV in Pre-Production Stage
Pearl Abyss confirmed that its two announced projects, the collectible MMORPG DokeV and the exosuit shooter PLAN 8, remain in development according to its Q1 2026 financial results. DokeV has entered the pre‑production phase and is now the primary resource focus, with...
Starshard Brigands Is Coming to PC via Steam in 2027
Zomia Studio announced that its indie dungeon‑crawler *Starshard Brigands* will launch on Steam in 2027 for both Japanese and English audiences. The game features a classless, free‑form character creator, a sprawling non‑linear skill tree, and random equipment affixes. Players can interact...
M0NESY and Kyousuke Combine as Falcons Come Back to Beat The MongolZ
Falcons secured a spot in the PGL Astana playoffs after a dramatic comeback against The MongolZ, erasing a 4‑10 deficit on Mirage and winning in overtime. Russian duo m0NESY and kyousuke combined for 38 kills in the final 14 rounds,...
Developer Who Produced EA’s James Bond Games Says Batman Arkham Asylum Was ‘Exactly What We Should Have Done’
Former EA Bond series producer Chuck Beaver reflected that the franchise’s early 2000s games struggled to capture the spy’s cinematic flair, especially after the licence moved to Activision. He cited the lack of film‑based constraints on titles like Nightfire as...
All Challenges in Battlefield 6 and How to Complete Them
Battlefield 6 expands its progression system with a comprehensive set of challenges across assignments, weapons, classes, units, BF Pro seasons, and the single‑player campaign. After Rank 20, players must complete specific tasks—such as vehicle mileage, headshots, or objective captures—to unlock new weapons, gadgets,...
Xelex on Adapting: "I Don't Want to Die because I Misplayed, I Just Want to Die because I Whiffed"
Seventeen‑year‑old Adrian “xelex” Vincze made his first major‑stage appearance at PGL Astana, debuting as a full‑time rifler on MOUZ’s main roster. He praised the team’s chemistry, especially IGL xertioN’s “crazy” leadership, while acknowledging a steep learning curve adapting to new...
Aeterna Loop: Tactical Idle RPG Redeem Codes and How to Use Them (May 2026)
Aeterna Loop: Tactical Idle RPG, developed by Yes Games Corp., offers 20 worldlines, 49 tactical cards, and 30 heroes. As of the May 12, 2026 check, the game has not released any active redeem codes. The article explains how codes work, where...
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[Industry News] Just Add Water Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Industry Veteran Gareth Betts as Senior Producer
Leeds‑based Just Add Water Development has appointed industry veteran Gareth Betts as Senior Producer, effective mid‑April. Betts arrives with more than three decades of experience, most recently a five‑year stint at Bandai Namco overseeing the Dark Pictures Anthology. The hire is...
JioBLAST, Esports Foundation Roll Out ‘India Rising: Road to EWC’ Initiative
JioBLAST and the Esports Foundation have signed a strategic agreement to launch India Rising: Road to EWC, a national competition and festival that will serve as a qualifier for the Esports World Cup 2026 in Riyadh. The inaugural edition focuses...
Rovio Set for Restructure After Sega Acquisition Disappoints
Sega’s $775 million acquisition of Rovio has underperformed, with the Japanese firm reporting no economic value created. Rovio’s FY2026 sales fell to €181 million (≈$213 million) and are forecast to dip further to €158 million (≈$186 million) in FY2027. The companies are restructuring, scaling back...
Billie Eilish Just Turned Roblox Into Her Concert Stage
Billie Eilish’s 3D documentary film “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR” was turned into an immersive activation on Roblox’s music hub, The Block, from May 6‑10. The virtual environment recreates her concert stage, allowing fans to explore, role‑play as the...
Sega Confirms It’s Still Working on Its Numerous Reboots of Classic IPs Despite Cancelling Its Super Game
Sega announced that the ambitious Super Game project has been cancelled, but the company reaffirmed that its slated reboots of classic franchises remain on track. The four titles—Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe and Streets of Rage—are still slated...
HEROIC Bow Out of PGL Astana to Magic
Swedish outfit HEROIC was eliminated from the PGL Astana 2026 tournament after a 2‑1 loss to world‑ranked team magic. The defeat followed earlier setbacks against FURIA and Gentle Mates, eroding the confidence built from a 2‑0 win over Aurora on...
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Dumau: "[ArT]'s Trying to Find a Balance, for What We Like and What He Sees in the Game"
Legacy defeated M80 2‑0 at IEM Atlanta 2026, earning a spot against Astralis and momentum before the IEM Cologne Major. The win follows a mixed 2026 season that saw a top‑eight finish at ESL Pro League but early exits in...
Sega Has Canceled Development of Its ‘Super Game’, as It Pivots Away From Live Service Games
Sega has scrapped its five‑year "Super Game" project, a ¥100 billion (≈$882 million) initiative aimed at creating a cross‑title, triple‑A live‑service ecosystem. The cancellation was confirmed in the latest earnings slide, as the company shifts resources away from free‑to‑play titles after weak...
PUBG Mobile Scraps “Hand of the Almighty” Item and Issues Public Apology as Muslim Players Voice Discontent
PUBG Mobile removed the newly added “Hand of the Almighty” card after Muslim players protested the name as disrespectful to Islamic beliefs. The item debuted in the v4.4 update, prompting an official apology from Tencent that expressed deep regret and...
How to Get the Cackle Emote in FFXIV
Final Fantasy XIV’s Dawntrail (7.5) expansion introduces the Shantotto Cackle emote, a nostalgic nod to the series’ roots. The emote drops as a random reward from the final Alliance Raid, Windurst: The Third Walk, after players complete the preceding raids and reach...
Pocketpair Trademarks Palworld Online
Pocketpair has filed a trademark for “Palworld Online” in both the United States (April 27) and South Korea (April 24). The move comes as the game, which already offers four‑player co‑op and 32‑player dedicated servers, prepares for its version 1.0 launch later in...
Echoes of Aincrad Ultimate Edition Exclusive Sword Art Online Unanswered//Butterfly Anime Teaser Released
Bandai Namco released a fresh teaser for the Unanswered//butterfly anime, an exclusive short that ships only with the Echoes of Aincrad Ultimate Edition. The game is slated for a July 10 launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Fans...
Coffee Talk Tokyo Getting Physical Switch and Switch 2 Release
Chorus Worldwide confirmed that Coffee Talk Tokyo will hit the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 eShop on May 21 2026, with a physical Game Card version slated for September 4 2026. The physical edition will be sold through retailers such as Amazon, allowing...
Tokyo Game Show 2026 Teaser Video; Giveaway Campaign and First Wave of Influencers Announced
The Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association unveiled a teaser video for Tokyo Game Show 2026, marking the event’s 30th anniversary and its first five‑day schedule from September 17‑21 at Makuhari Messe. The visual, created by illustrator Zashikiwarashi, debuted across YouTube, X, Instagram and other...
PATLABOR the Case Files Launches This Summer
Good Smile Company and Chime Corporation announced that PATLABOR the Case Files, a 3D action game based on the classic anime, will launch on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam this summer. The title will support English, Japanese, Korean, Traditional and...
Fire Emblem Shadows New Disciple "Hanya: Noble Royal" / Book 3 Chapters 5 & 6" Launching May 13th, 2026
Fire Emblem Shadows will roll out its next content update on May 13, 2026, adding Book 3 “The Axe’s Heir” and Chapters 5 and 6. The patch also introduces a new recruitable character, Hanya: Noble Royal. The game blends real‑time strategy with social‑deduction...
How to Get the Slumbering by Blossoms Legendary Outfit in Infinity Nikki
Infinity Nikki’s latest Where All Souls Return (2.5) season introduces Legendary Outfits, with Slumber by Blossoms as the inaugural 5‑star look. Players must progress through chapters 6‑9, unlock Heart of Infinity Grid nodes, and then craft the outfit using a...
Windows Central Podcast: How Does Windows K2 Impact the Next Xbox?
Microsoft’s gaming division rebranded to Xbox, with a leadership overhaul led by Asha Sharma. The company unveiled Project K2, a Windows 11 overhaul that introduces a WinUI 3 Run box, indefinite update pauses, and a low‑latency profile claimed to speed app launches by...