Star Fox Artist Weighs In On Switch 2 Makeover: ‘I Prefer The Movie Version’
Veteran Nintendo artist Takaya Imamura, who created Fox McCloud’s original look in 1993, weighed in on the controversial redesign of the character in the Switch 2 remake of Star Fox 64. He noted the new, more realistic style feels “aura‑less” and admitted he would have preferred the stylized movie version. Imamura also hinted the changes stem from a lack of direct supervision during development. His comments highlight a growing tension between legacy creators and modern visual overhauls for classic franchises.
Amazon Prime's Free Games for May 2026 Include Mafia 2 and More
Amazon Prime is giving members access to 11 free PC games throughout May 2026, delivered as redeemable codes from platforms such as GOG, Epic Games Store, and Amazon Games. The headline title is Mafia 2: Definitive Edition, a 2020 remaster that...
Purge Your Gaming PC’s Recycling Bin You Filthy Animals
Kotaku’s May 7 roundup highlights a Reddit PC gamer discovering a 300 GB recycle bin—roughly two full Call of Duty installs—while Capcom celebrates Pragmata crossing 2 million copies sold. Atari announced acquisition of the first five Wizardry titles, sparking a rights split with...
Session: Skate Sim Dev Reveals Shapeshifting Werewolf PS5 Game
Creator Studios, known for its skate‑boarding simulation, is pivoting to a top‑down action title called Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Rageborn for PS5. The game centers on shapeshifting between three distinct forms—human, wolf, and war‑wolf—each offering specialized combat and traversal tools....
Star Fox's Controversial Redesign Already Has Fans Divided
Nintendo unveiled a full remake of Star Fox 64 for the upcoming Switch 2, branding it simply as Star Fox and adding new story missions and multiplayer. The reveal sparked an immediate meme war as the game’s hyper‑realistic CG redesign of Fox McCloud and...
NTE: Neverness to Everness Developers Admit AI Used in Game
Hotta Studio and Perfect World Games admitted that generative AI was used to create background and environmental assets in their new title NTE: Neverness to Everness. Players identified AI‑generated videos, prompting the studios to announce they are reworking the flagged...
Steam Controller Will Be Restocked Soon And Valve Has A Plan To Stop Resellers From Buying Everything Up
Valve announced that the newly launched Steam Controller, priced at $100, sold out within 30 minutes and will be restocked starting May 8. To curb scalpers, the company is introducing a reservation queue that limits each buyer to a single unit...
Roundup: All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From The Nacon Connect Showcase 2026
The Nacon Connect Showcase 2026 delivered a slate of Xbox announcements, including first‑look trailers for Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish (Summer 2027) and Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Rageborn (2027). New hardware was also unveiled, with three Xbox‑licensed Revo controllers featuring...
He Traded His $130,000 Car for Pokémon Cards, and He Doesn't Regret It
Tech executive Geoff Pritchett exchanged his $130,000 Audi R8 for a 437‑card Pokémon collection, including rare miscut Umbreon VMAX cards and a 1999 Charizard holo that can fetch up to $149,000. The deal, finalized after five months of searching, values...
Nintendo's Star Fox Reveal Backs up Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Rumors
Nintendo announced a direct remake of Star Fox 64 for the Switch 2, slated for a June 25, 2026 launch. The reveal also reignited speculation that a Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake could arrive later in 2026, echoing the dual‑remake push that refreshed...
The Original Cities: Skylines Just Got a Politics Mod, Giving You a New Way to Paint the Map
The fan‑made "Politics & Elections" mod for the original *Cities: Skylines* introduces voter‑driven elections, allowing citizens to elect parties that form coalitions and enforce policy changes. Tax rates, pollution, crime and other metrics now directly influence political swings, forcing players...
May's Big Rust Update Adds New, Rare Workbench Upgrades, if You Can Find Them
Facepunch Studios rolled out the May "Upgrade Hard, Raid Harder" patch for Rust, adding nine rare, non‑craftable workbench upgrades and introducing mortars that let players bombard rooftop bases from flat ground. The update also overhauls the vending‑machine UI, refreshes binoculars,...
Street Fighter 6 May Update Patch Notes
Capcom rolled out the early May 2026 update for Street Fighter 6, debuting the Ingrid Arrives Fighting Pass with new EX colors for Manon and Marisa and magical‑girl themed items. The patch also adds Haitani as an in‑game commentator and a...
Failed Online Shooter Won’t Shut Down Because ‘Games Are Art And Deserve To Be Preserved’
Double Eleven announced that its under‑performing online shooter Blindfire will be rebranded as Blindfire: Lights Out, made free to download, and kept online indefinitely. The final update adds two weapons, new skins, achievements, and an "Audio Aim Assist" feature designed...
Next Sega Labbies Plush Teddy Bear Is Goro Majima From Yakuza
Sega is adding a new Labbies plush to its lineup—a Goro Majima teddy bear from the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series. The plush will launch on May 14, 2026, coinciding with the character’s birthday, and will be sold exclusively at Sega...
D-BOX Sponsors SimRacing Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina
D‑BOX has been named the headline sponsor of the inaugural North American SimRacing Expo, scheduled for May 22‑24 in Charlotte, North Carolina, alongside NASCAR’s Coca‑Cola 600. The company will showcase its G5 and G3 motion‑actuator systems through collaborations with eNASCAR, Trak Racer, VRX...
Best Players to Use in FC 26 Lucky Number Seven Evolution
EA Sports' FIFA 26 introduces the Lucky Number Seven Evolution, a free feature that can be applied up to three times per player. To qualify, a card must have an overall rating of 88, cannot be a World Tour Silver Star,...
Helldivers 2 Hits Mostly Negative on Steam as Player Frustrations Grow: ‘You Had Lightning in a Bottle and Decided to...
Helldivers 2, Arrowhead’s flagship live‑service shooter, has slipped into a "mostly negative" rating on Steam after a wave of player frustration. The backlash intensified following the April 28 Warbond "Exo Experts" that introduced pay‑walled mechs and a premium battle pass, while long‑awaited...
Slay The Spire 2 Is Getting Review Bombed Again, This Time Because Of Chuds
Slay the Spire 2’s Steam rating has plunged to about 61% positive after more than 2,500 negative reviews flooded the platform in early May. The surge is not tied to any gameplay change; reviewers are reacting to the game’s credits listing...
Xbox Appears To Be Experimenting With New Labels For Physical Games
Xbox is testing a new grey label that reads “Game Disc” on the bottom of physical game boxes, first spotted on upcoming titles such as Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Alien: Rogue Incursion, and EA Sports UFC 6. The label is...
Did Microsoft Just Tease a New Xbox UI?
Microsoft showcased a new, more consistent Xbox user interface across consoles, handhelds, PC, and cloud gaming during its GDC keynote. VP Jason Ronald highlighted past fragmentation and explained the redesign aims to deliver a familiar Xbox experience regardless of device....
What Is Mixtape? Annapurna’s New Music Adventure Launches to Huge Critic Scores
Annapurna Interactive’s new title Mixtape, the second game from Australian studio Beethoven & Dinosaur, launched to an exceptional critical reception, earning an 85 Metacritic score and a 94 average on OpenCritic. The narrative adventure follows three friends on their final...
Crimson Desert Dev Explains Why Not Being AAA Is a Major Advantage
Pearl Abyss’s open‑world title Crimson Desert has sold five million copies within its first month, buoyed by a development approach that shuns traditional AAA roadmaps. The studio emphasizes real‑time community feedback, iterating patches and content based on player input rather...
Paranormasight Discuss a Potential Future for the Series
The Paranormasight franchise debuted with *The Seven Mysteries of Honjo* in 2023 and followed up with *The Mermaid’s Curse* earlier this year, both earning strong critical praise. Series director Takanari Ishiyama and producer Kazuma Oushu told Famitsu they would keep...
Open-World Games Coming In Summer 2026 To Keep An Eye On
A slate of five open‑world games is set for release between June and August 2026, ranging from nostalgic remakes to original survival experiences. The lineup includes the Gothic 1 Remake (June 5), Solarpunk (June 8), Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced (July 9), Outward 2 (summer TBD) and Agefield High: Rock the School (Q3 2026)....
Mina the Hollower Release Date Falls in May 2026
Yacht Club Games announced that its new Zelda‑style adventure *Mina the Hollower* will launch on May 29, 2026, priced at $19.99. The release follows a 30‑week delay that pushed the title about seven months beyond its original October 2025 window....
Embark Are Testing Kernel-Level Anti-Cheat in Arc Raiders to Help Put a Stop to Its Ongoing Cheating Problem
Embark Studios announced that it is testing a kernel‑level anti‑cheat solution for its multiplayer title Arc Raiders. The new stack pairs Easy Anti‑Cheat’s low‑level protection with machine‑learning models that ingest live player telemetry to spot cheating patterns. Embark also highlighted...
Dragon Quest Inducted Into the World Video Game Hall of Fame
Square Enix’s Dragon Quest was inducted into the Strong National Museum of Play’s World Video Game Hall of Fame, marking the franchise’s formal recognition as an industry icon. The honor arrives ahead of Dragon Quest Day on May 27, which celebrates...
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Trailer Showcases Bruce Wayne’s Epic Journey, & Features Seal’s “Kiss From a Rose”
Warner Bros. Games unveiled the trailer for LEGO® Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, an open‑world action‑adventure set for the upcoming Switch 2 console in late 2026. The video pairs the game’s cinematic moments with Seal’s Grammy‑winning track “Kiss from a...
Mixtape's Licensed Soundtrack Justifies Lack of Streamer Mode
Mixtape earned a perfect 10/10 from DualShockers and sits at 94 on OpenCritic, surpassing the previous leader Pokémon Pokopia. The game’s launch coincides with a wave of buzz as it becomes the highest‑rated title of 2026. Developer Beethoven and Dinosaur...
Bitmap Books Launches "Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History" May 20th, 2026
Bitmap Books announced the release of Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History, a 460‑page premium coffee‑table book launching on May 20, 2026. The standard hardback retails for about $45, while a collector’s edition with an interactive slipcase costs roughly $70. The volume...
Instantly One of the Best-Rated Games of 2026, Nostalgic Adventure Mixtape Flies up Metacritic
Mixtape, the nostalgic adventure from Beethoven and Dinosaur, has quickly become one of 2026’s top‑rated games. On OpenCritic it holds a 94 average from twenty critics, outpacing the nearest rival by four points. Metacritic lists the title at 85, tying...
BAFTA Winner Cissy Jones and Game Awards Winner Maggie Robertson Join the Voice Cast of Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy
Stormind Games announced that BAFTA‑winning actress Cissy Jones and Game Awards winner Maggie Robertson will voice the lead roles in the upcoming horror title Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy. Jones will portray Susan, the conflicted protagonist, while Robertson returns as the...
Star Fox on Switch 2 Calls for a New N64 Controller, and I've Got the Perfect Gamepad for the Job
Nintendo announced a Star Fox remake for the upcoming Switch 2, which will support Nintendo 64‑style gamepads. 8Bitdo’s Bluetooth N64‑inspired controller, now $42.36 on Amazon (down from $44.99) and about $34 in the UK, offers modern ergonomics while preserving the classic layout. The...
Rhythm 3D Platformer 'Spanky “Bat-a-Swing"' Announced for Switch
Indie studio Green Flamingo announced its debut 3D action platformer Spanky “Bat‑a‑Swing” for the Nintendo Switch, with a Kickstarter slated for later this year. The game fuses hand‑animated 1930s‑style cartoon visuals with an original electro‑swing soundtrack, requiring players to time...
New Lego Batman Trailer Uses The Perfect Song To Get Me Freakin’ Pumped For Launch
Warner Bros. and TT Games unveiled the final launch trailer for Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, pairing the game’s open‑world Arkham‑style adventure with Seal’s classic hit “Kiss from a Rose.” The trailer, released May 7, highlights the title’s blend...
I Think Pokemon Is Going to Dominate This Summer for 3 Massive Reasons
The Pokémon franchise is leveraging its 30th‑anniversary momentum with a packed summer 2026 slate, debuting the life‑sim Pokémon Pokopia and the arena title Pokémon Champions. Mobile hit Pokémon GO will roll out Mega Mewtwo X and Y during a global GO Fest in July, while...
Open-Source Project Wants to Bring Stereoscopic 3D Gaming Back From the Dead
A volunteer team has launched the open‑source wiz3D project to revive stereoscopic 3D gaming on Windows PCs. By wrapping legacy game APIs, wiz3D injects real‑time stereo output without requiring kernel drivers or proprietary hardware. The tool builds on the abandoned...
Some of the Most Obscure Glitches that Can Be Found in Super Smash Bros. Melee... If You Know Where to...
Super Smash Bros. Melee, still a competitive staple 25 years after its 2001 release, continues to reveal obscure glitches due to its rushed 13‑month development. Recent creator Choa highlighted quirks such as Kirby shrinking Yoshi and Jigglypuff’s Rollout flattening Kirby,...
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight’s Launch Trailer Uses the Best Song in Cinematic History, and It’s Absolutely Peak
Warner Bros. unveiled the launch trailer for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, spotlighting Seal’s iconic "Kiss from a Rose" to amplify nostalgia. The game promises an open‑world Gotham filled with multiple Bat‑vehicles, a mash‑up of storylines from the...
Star Fox 64 Remake for Nintendo Switch 2: Cinematic Adventure and New Modes
Nintendo announced a cinematic remake of the classic *Star Fox 64* for the Switch 2, slated for release on June 25. The title features completely overhauled character designs, fully voiced cut‑scenes, and an orchestral soundtrack, turning the 1997 shooter into a modern visual showcase....
A Catalyzing Caper Quest Walkthrough in Palia
The article walks players through Palia’s main‑story quest “A Catalyzing Caper,” which takes them to the Temple of the Flames inside the Flooded Fortress. It details how to solve the brazier fire‑arrow puzzle, navigate two intricate maze chambers, and complete...
Shattered Dimension Is the Latest Puzzle Game From the Developers of Isoland Series
Cotton Game, the Chinese studio behind Isoland and Mr. Pumpkin Adventure, has launched Shattered Dimension, a free-to-play puzzle adventure on Android. The game presents five self‑contained detective stories viewed from an overhead tabletop perspective, blending surreal fantasy visuals with a...
Voltorb | Pokémon Guide
Pokémon Voltorb exists in two regional forms—Kantonian (pure Electric) and Hisuian (Electric & Grass)—each with distinct evolution methods, type match‑ups, and move pools. The guide details their base stats, abilities, and the extensive list of locations across all nine generations, including recent...
Town to City Launches May 26
Cozy city‑builder Town to City is leaving Early Access and launching on PC via Steam on May 16, as announced by publisher Kwalee and developer Galaxy Grove. The game originally entered Early Access on September 16, 2025. The full release...
Yacht Club Games "Make-or-Break" Moment Mina the Hollower Gets a May Release Date
Yacht Club Games announced that its new original IP, Mina the Hollower, will launch on May 29, 2024, at a $20 price point. The gothic, Zelda‑style action‑adventure marks the studio’s first brand‑new title in four years after a Shovel Knight‑focused era....
The Story Behind One Of The Grossest Video Game Scenes Of 2026
Indie studio Beethoven & Dinosaur’s narrative adventure *Mixtape* features a deliberately grotesque make‑out minigame that forces players to control two teens’ tongues in hyper‑real detail. Creative director Johnny Galvatron and producer Woody Woodward say the entire team pursued a "Ren and...
D&D Beyond Introduces Weekly Content Drops for Subscribers
Wizards of the Coast launched D&D Beyond Drops, a weekly content feed for paid subscribers, on May 7, 2026. The service adds new maps, reveals, spells, and feats each Thursday, with larger monthly drops that include narrative encounters and player options. Both...
Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred Class Tier List (2026)
Blizzard’s Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred expansion reshaped class balance, placing Rogue, Sorcerer and Barbarian at the top S‑tier for Season 13. Warlock secured the only A‑tier slot, while Paladin and Necromancer slipped to B‑tier as skill‑tree parity reduced Paladin dominance. Spiritborn...
The Last of Us 2 Player Notices Unique Detail Inside the Museum
A Reddit user uncovered a hidden museum detail in *The Last of Us Part 2* where a Pluto exhibit appears to have been removed, mirroring the planet’s 2006 reclassification as a dwarf planet. The discovery, made after hundreds of playthroughs on PlayStation 5,...