This Week's Epic Games Freebie Includes Two Gorgeous Cozy Games that Will Hook You in No Time
Epic Games Store’s weekly giveaway this week features two indie titles—puzzle‑driven adventure Arranger and cozy shop‑keeping game Trash Goblin—both available for free from May 7 to May 14. Arranger boasts a 92% Steam rating and challenges players with tile‑sliding mechanics reminiscent of classic Zelda. Trash Goblin, with an 88% Steam rating, offers a low‑pressure up‑cycling shop experience that can extend beyond its 20‑hour main story. Claiming the games adds them permanently to users’ libraries.
Amberspire Review - a Strategy Game Dedicated to the Dicey Ecopoetics of Urban Sprawl
Amberspire is a turn‑based, dice‑driven city‑building puzzler set on a moon‑sized mausoleum. Players place structures that share resources through adjacency lines, while dice determine material output, weather events, and structural instability. Influence points earned from trading abstract goods unlock new...
'Star Wars: Galactic Racer': Release Date, Trailers, Gameplay & Everything We Know About the Return of Podracing
Lucasfilm Games, Secret Mode and Fuse Games announced Star Wars: Galactic Racer, an arcade‑style podracing title slated for release on October 6 2026. The game will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, leveraging Unreal...
Story-Driven Adventure JRPG Meg’s Monster Launches on Android
Japanese indie studio Odencat has brought its story‑driven JRPG Meg’s Monster to Android, three years after its PC debut. The title was reengineered for portrait orientation and tap‑based controls, and is offered as a free download on Google Play with...
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Daybreak Game Company and Cold Iron Studios announced Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, a cooperative third‑person shooter arriving on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC this summer. The sequel expands squad size to four players and introduces a fully customizable Specialist class....
Mixtape Xbox Achievements Now Live After Launching to Outstanding Reviews
Mixtape, the narrative adventure from Beethoven and Dinosaur, launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Game Pass this week. The game’s 26 Xbox achievements, totaling 1,000 Gamerscore with one hidden trophy, have just been published. Critics have responded enthusiastically, giving it...
I Wasn't Expecting a Lenovo Legion Go 2 Price Cut, but You Can Save over $500 with This Deal
Lenovo has slashed the price of its Legion Go 2 handheld from $1,599.99 to $1,071.99, a discount of over $500. The base model features an AMD Ryzen Z2 CPU, 16 GB RAM, and 1 TB storage, positioning it as a high‑performance alternative to...
Chrono Odyssey Reveals Matrix Progression System, Supporters, and Monster Equipment
Chrono Odyssey’s latest development update unveils the Matrix System, a node‑based progression mechanic that replaces traditional linear skill trees, allowing players to customize builds while preserving class identity. The patch also adds monster‑themed equipment that mirrors world‑boss aesthetics, providing a...
Neverness to Everness Responds to AI Art Backlash, Promises to Rework Flagged Assets
Developer Hotta Studio acknowledged that some environmental assets in Neverness to Everness were created with AI‑assisted tools after players flagged promotional images. The studio emphasized that characters, story and core art remain human‑crafted and said it will rework the two...
Burden Street Station Launches May 21
Burden Street Station, a surreal narrative adventure from developer IODINE and publisher Critical Reflex, is set to launch on PC via Steam on May 21, 2026. The game explores themes of memory, grief, and community through a world where memories are sold...
Stranger Than Heaven Launches ‘This Winter’
Sega and RGG announced *Stranger Than Heaven*, slated for a winter 2026 or early 2027 launch on PS5, Xbox Series X and PC. The title revisits the Tojo Clan and Kamurocho from the *Yakuza*/*Like a Dragon* series while introducing a new...
Brigador Killers Mixes GTA and Syndicate to Make a Cyberpunk Sandbox Where You Build Your Own Insurgency
Brigador Killers reimagines the original mech‑shooting title as an open‑world cyberpunk sandbox where players build an insurgency from the ground up. Instead of piloting a towering mech, you start with a humble tuk‑tuk and scavenge weapons, explosives, and vehicles from...
‘Angry Birds’, ‘Silent Hill’ and ‘FIFA’ Added to World Video Game Hall Of Fame
The Strong National Museum of Play announced four new inductees to the World Video Game Hall of Fame for 2026: Angry Birds (2009), Silent Hill (1999), FIFA International Soccer (1993) and Dragon Quest (1986). The Hall honors games that demonstrate...
Roundup: Mixtape Is Getting Some Incredible Reviews As It Rolls Out On Xbox Game Pass
Mixtape, a story-driven adventure that blends 90s music with coming‑of‑age narrative, launched on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on May 7. Early reviews from outlets such as IGN, VGC and Push Square are overwhelmingly positive, with scores ranging from 8.5/10 to a...
Kingler | Pokémon Guide
Kingler is the Water‑type evolution of Krabby, reaching its form at level 28 without any items. It boasts a striking 130 Attack stat but modest HP, making it a specialist physical attacker. The Pokémon appears in virtually every main‑series game from...
Age of Empire 4's New DLC Drops Today, and the Jin Dynasty Is a Beautifully-Realized Civ
Age of Empires 4’s latest DLC, "Yue Fei’s Legacy," launches today, introducing the Jin Dynasty as a brand‑new civilization and an eight‑mission campaign centered on the Song‑Jin conflict of the 12th century. The expansion adds unique gameplay mechanics such as horse‑mounted villagers,...
SUMMERHOUSE Coming to PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch on May 15
Future Friends Games and developer Friedemann announced that their indie building title SUMMERHOUSE will arrive on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch on May 15, 2026. The launch will be accompanied by a PC release through the Microsoft Store, which includes...
Hollowbody Coming to PS5, Xbox Series on June 4
Headware Games announced that its tech‑noir survival‑horror title Hollowbody will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on June 4, 2026, priced at $16.99 (about €15.99, roughly $17.44). The console versions are feature‑complete, incorporating every post‑launch PC update, new puzzles, additional locales and...
The Sinking City 2 Launches This Summer
Frogwares announced that *The Sinking City 2* will arrive this summer, shifting the sequel toward a full‑blown survival‑horror experience while preserving its investigative DNA. The game follows occult adventurer Calvin Rafferty as he navigates a flood‑ravaged 1920s Arkham to rescue his...
Com2uS’ Monkey Battle: Swing Shot Brings Back Classic Physics Based Slingshot Action, Now Live on Android
Com2uS has revived its 2012 physics‑based title Swing Shot as Monkey Battle: Swing Shot, now live on Android. The remaster upgrades visuals while keeping the slingshot mechanics that let players swing animals like monkeys, bears and pandas to hit enemy...
TURKISH MOBILE GAMING STARTUP MINDTAIL RAISES $2 MILLION
Istanbul‑based mobile gaming studio Mindtail closed a $2 million pre‑seed round led by APY Ventures, with participation from Inveo Ventures and Ak Portföy GSYF. The capital will fund AI‑native production infrastructure, aggressive team growth and early marketing experiments as the studio...
Team17 Partners with FirstLook as Exclusive Playtesting Platform | Exclusive
Team17 has signed an exclusive agreement with FirstLook to serve as the publisher’s sole playtesting platform across its entire game slate, including the upcoming Hell Let Loose: Vietnam. The partnership gives Team17 a unified player‑relationship system to capture structured feedback,...
Alabaster Dawn Is Now Available via Steam Early Access
Radical Fish Games has released its action RPG Alabaster Dawn on Steam Early Access, offering a launch discount and a special 5% bundle discount for CrossCode owners. The title is Steam Deck Verified, allowing seamless play on Valve’s handheld. A...
As Well as Adding All of Hades 1 Into Hades 2, the Zagreus' Journey Mod Now Brings New Boons, Story...
The Zagreus' Journey mod for *Hades 2* has reached its 1.0 milestone, fully transplanting the original *Hades* storyline, levels, and enemies into the sequel. In addition to the core port, the update adds new boons from characters like Orpheus and Sisyphus,...
Now 15% Off, Razer's Fantastic Basilisk V3 Pro Wireless Mouse with 30K DPI Sensor Is Reduced to Clear in This...
Razer’s Basilisk V3 Pro wireless gaming mouse is now 15% off, selling for $84.99 on Woot, a steep cut from its $159.99 list price. The mouse features Razer’s Focus Pro 30K optical sensor with up to 30,000 DPI, 750 IPS speed and...
Degster: "I'm More than Ready to Play; I'm Super Motivated"
Former CS2 AWPer Abdul “degster” Gasanov, a 24‑year‑old ex‑Spirit and Falcons player, announced he is in peak physical condition and ready to join a new organization despite a year away from tier‑1 competition. He highlighted his MVP performance at the...
Power and Vulnerability Are at Play in Pragmata
Capcom’s new action‑adventure Pragmata centers on Hugh, a grizzled software engineer, and Diana, a small AI girl who can hack hostile robots on a moon base. Their interdependence mirrors the classic Ico escort dynamic, but the game adds shooter mechanics,...
EFootball 2026 Big Time & Show Time Standout Guardians 25-26 Season’s Best Pack: Review, Best Progression Builds, and Skills
Konami’s eFootball 2026 releases the Big Time & Show Time Standout Guardians 25‑26 Season’s Best pack, spotlighting defensive stalwarts Gabriel Magalhães, Gianluigi Donnarumma, and Achraf Hakimi. Magalhães delivers elite aerial duels and solid ground defending, while Donnarumma provides a tall, reach‑focused goalkeeper with...
Zenless Zone Zero Twitch Drops Event: Here’s How to Claim the Free Rewards
HoYoverse's urban action RPG Zenless Zone Zero released version 2.8 “Eridan Sunset” on May 6, 2026 and launched a Twitch Drops event that runs through May 27. Players who link their Zenless account to Twitch earn in‑game items by watching streams, with reward tiers...
Perchang World Launches as Apple Arcade Exclusive, Marking Comedian James Acaster’s First Games Role
Perchang World, a physics‑based puzzler from UK indie studio Perchang Games, launched today exclusively on Apple Arcade. The game features comedian James Acaster as its narrator, his first foray into video‑games. Players guide a small ball through hundreds of stages across...
IGDA Portugal Launches to Support Local Game Developers
The International Game Developers Association has officially launched IGDA Portugal, a new local chapter aimed at strengthening the country’s game development ecosystem. The chapter will focus on advocacy, networking, and knowledge‑sharing, with its first meetup scheduled for May 15 at Gaming...
All Desert Grave Locations in Far Far West
The Desert map in Far Far West hides ten unmarked graves that form the core of the “Release all souls on the Desert Map” quest. Each grave is anchored to a recognizable landmark such as pipes, palm trees, or a water tower,...
Former Xbox 360 Exclusive Steins;Gate Is Getting A 'Re:Boot' For Series X|S
Steins;Gate, the 2009 Xbox 360‑only visual novel, is getting a full reboot titled Steins;Gate Re:Boot, slated for release in Japan on August 20, 2026. The new edition adds English language support and is expected to launch worldwide on the same day, bringing the...
Terry Crews Teases Hidden References in His New 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 7' Operator Skin (Exclusive)
Terry Crews joins Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 as the new Operator skin “The Replacer,” debuting today. In an exclusive Men’s Journal interview, Crews reveals hidden nods to his America’s Got Talent hosting and Expendables action roles. He describes how...
Freecash Returns to Google Play After Policy Review
Almedia’s Freecash app has been reinstated on Google Play after a policy compliance review. The app was pulled earlier this year amid accusations that it harvested sensitive health, religious and sexual‑orientation data and acted as a data broker—claims the company...
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Is Getting Its Own €155 Perfume
Warhorse Studios teamed with Prague‑based Kintsugi Perfumes to launch a limited‑edition fragrance tied to Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. The 50 ml "Kingdom Come Eau de Parfum" retails for €155.99 (approximately $183) and draws scent notes from in‑game ingredients like apples, honey, sage and...
Grab a Free 360Hz Alienware OLED Gaming Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse, Thanks to Fanatical
Fanatical is running a $1 mystery‑egg giveaway that can net winners a high‑end Alienware gaming bundle, including the AW2725DF 27‑inch 1440p 360 Hz QD‑OLED monitor, the Pro Wireless mouse, and the Pro Wireless 75% keyboard. The monitor retails for about $600,...
Dota 2 Patch 7.41c Is Awful News for Batrider and Puck, and Keeps Roshan Under Wraps
Valve’s Dota 2 7.41c patch rolls out 81 hero tweaks and several item adjustments, targeting high‑impact picks. Notable nerfs hit Batrider’s Firefly and Flaming Lasso, while Puck loses Dream Coil’s debuff‑piercing talent. Vision mechanics change as Roshan pits now block flying...
How to Win in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Tide Siege Mode: Best Team Comps and Survival Tips
Moonton launched Tide Siege, a new three‑player survival mode in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, available from May 2026 until June 8 2026. The mode offers a Standard version with 18 enemy waves and an Endless version that ranks players on a leaderboard. Only ten...
Xbox One Version of Mina the Hollower Seemingly Dropped After Release Date Reveal
Yacht Club Games announced that its upcoming title Mina the Hollower will debut on Xbox Series X|S on May 29, 2026. The company omitted any mention of previously planned Xbox One and PS4 versions, indicating those releases may have been cancelled. The...
If You Didn't Get a Chance to Play League of Legends' Demacia Rising Minigame, Now You Can
League of Legends’ Demacia Rising minigame, a turn‑based strategy and city‑builder starring Lux, suffered technical glitches at launch and was temporarily disabled. After weeks of instability, Riot made the full experience available through the official LoL Wiki, where it can...
Morrowind in Elden Ring Mod Is Now "Mostly Playable", Despite the Fact Its Creator's "Entire Existence Has Been Consumed with...
After a six‑month silence, modder InfernoPlus announced that their Morrowind‑for‑Elden Ring conversion is now “mostly playable.” The update showcases functional NPCs, a working crime system, alchemy, and a persuasion minigame, while still requiring extensive balancing and content polishing. Technical breakthroughs include...
GameNative Unlocks up to 100 Fps Gameplay for PC Games on Android Devices by Adding Multi-Frame Generation — Vulkan Version...
GameNative’s latest Android update integrates Lossless Scaling’s multi‑frame generation, allowing certain PC titles to reach near‑100 fps on mobile hardware. The feature is activated per game through the app’s container settings and leverages the user’s Steam library for game downloads. While...
Former Xbox Exclusive Starfield Has Sold Well on PS5 in the EU and US
Bethesda’s Starfield, originally an Xbox exclusive, entered the PlayStation Store in April 2026 and quickly rose to the fourth‑highest digital seller in the EU and fifth in the US. While it didn’t claim the top spot, the sci‑fi RPG outperformed...
Ubisoft Took the Subsidies. Workers in Montreal and Halifax Took the Fall
Ubisoft trimmed its global workforce from 21,000 to 17,000 between 2022 and 2026 and abruptly shut its Halifax studio, laying off 71 employees just days after a 74% union‑support vote. The closure was justified as a lack of viable work,...
Nintendo Casually Announced a New Star Fox Game, and I Can't Wait
Nintendo surprised fans with a dedicated Direct that confirmed a new Star Fox game for the Switch 2. The showcase revealed a June 25, 2026 launch, featuring revamped Lylat Wars levels, aerial, ground and underwater combat, and a four‑versus‑four Battle Mode. The title leverages...
Former Xbox 360 Exclusive Steins;Gate Will Bring Its Remake to Xbox After All
Spike Chunsoft announced that the visual‑novel remake Steins;Gate Re:Boot will arrive on Xbox Series X|S in Japan on August 20, 2026. The title, originally a Japan‑only Xbox 360 exclusive, will debut with English text support for the first time on Microsoft’s console. While the Japanese...
Xbox Quietly Launches Another Free Casual Game with Achievements
Microsoft has added a new free-to-play casual title, Microsoft Jewel, to its Windows lineup, complete with a suite of 28 Xbox achievements. The match‑three puzzle game lets players earn points, fill jewel meters, and unlock a range of gamerscore rewards,...
Snowbreak: Containment Zone Servers Reopen This Week After Long Hiatus and Backlash in China
Seasun Games announced that Snowbreak: Containment Zone servers will reopen on May 8, 2026 after two months of indefinite maintenance triggered by a China Post collaboration controversy. The return includes the Winds of Warmth event, generous compensation packages, and restored access to...
The Nordics’ Biggest B2B Games Event Is Back
Pocket Gamer Connects Nordics returns to Helsinki on October 20‑21, gathering over 1,500 game‑industry professionals from 50 countries. The two‑day event features a multitrack agenda with 150+ speakers, including heavyweights like Supercell, King and EA Dice. Attendees can access dedicated AI and...