Conan Exiles Enhanced Preview: A Love Letter to Fans
Funcom has rebuilt Conan Exiles on Unreal Engine 5 and released the overhaul as a free update for Steam owners, marking the game’s eighth anniversary. The visual overhaul adds volumetric foliage, realistic water physics and a modern UI, while the Oasis area showcases the new graphics engine’s capabilities. Integration of the base map with the Isle of Siptah expansion eliminates separate saves, creating a unified world. Performance gains halve the storage footprint to 58 GB and deliver stable 60 FPS on high‑end PCs, with native Steam Deck support.
GameStop's $56B Offer for eBay
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen announced a $55.5 billion cash‑plus‑debt offer to acquire eBay, a company valued at roughly $46 billion. The bid is striking because GameStop’s market capitalization sits at about $11 billion, making the target four times its size. Cohen says the...
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R-Type Dimensions 3 Announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch [Update: Release Date]
ININ Games, together with Tozai and Irem, announced R-Type Dimensions 3 for Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch, slated for a digital launch on May 19, 2026 and a physical release on August 11, 2026. The title is a full remaster of the classic...
The Latest Rust Update Is an Absolute Nightmare for Roof Campers, but I Welcome It with Open Arms
The latest Rust "Upgrade Hard, Raid Harder" update launches May 7, introducing a mortar that fires explosive projectiles over long distances. The new weapon directly counters the common roof‑camping tactic, forcing raiders to adapt their strategies. Additional changes include a reworked...
Surprise: The Studio Making Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Is Full of Former BioWare Devs
Lucasfilm Games announced Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, a spiritual successor to BioWare’s classic Knights of the Old Republic, at The Game Awards 2025. Development is led by Arcaneaut Studios, co‑founded by former BioWare general manager and project...
Multiple Battlefield Games Are Super Cheap on Xbox Right Now
EA announced that Battlefield Hardline will be removed from digital storefronts on May 22, 2026, with its multiplayer servers shutting down a month later. In response, Xbox is offering a limited‑time sale that slashes four Battlefield titles—Hardline Ultimate, Battlefield 1 Revolution, Battlefield 4 Premium,...
Drowzee | Pokémon Guide
Drowzee is a Generation I Psychic Pokémon known for its tapir‑inspired design and high Special Defense. It evolves into Hypno at level 26 and carries a 35.2% catch rate, making it a moderate rarity in early games. Across the franchise, Drowzee appears...
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Haneda Girl Announced for Nintendo Switch [Update: Delayed]
Aeternum Game Studios, in partnership with Studio Koba, announced Hanhan Girl, a side‑scrolling action platformer for Nintendo Switch, slated for a May 7, 2026 launch. Players alternate between Chichi Wakaba, a katana‑wielding heroine, and O.T.H.E.R., a combat mecha, creating a blend of...
Action-Roguelite Platformer Dark Scrolls Launches This Month
Devolver Digital and indie developer doinksoft have set a release date of May 28 for Dark Scrolls, a retro‑style action platformer with roguelite elements, on Windows PC and Nintendo Switch. The game features procedurally generated runs, nine unlockable heroes, and...
Myst and Riven Remakes Coming to PS5, Riven Remake Also Coming to Xbox
Independent developer Cyan announced that its updated versions of the classic adventure titles Myst and Riven will launch on Sony’s PlayStation 5 and the PS VR2 headset. The Riven remake will also arrive on Xbox Series X|S and via the Microsoft Store for...
Conan Exiles Enhanced Is Out Now as Free Unreal Engine 5 Upgrade on Steam
Funcom has released Conan Exiles Enhanced, a free upgrade that ports the survival title to Unreal Engine 5. The update brings higher‑fidelity graphics, improved lighting, a refreshed UI, and performance boosts targeting 60 FPS on PC and optimized play on the Steam...
EA Sports UFC 6 Releases This June, Promises The 'Most Authentic Fighting Experience Yet'
EA Sports UFC 6 is set to launch on June 19 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, promising the most realistic mixed‑martial‑arts experience to date. The game introduces Sapien Technology for hyper‑realistic fighter bodies, Markerless Capture for authentic movement, and Real‑Time Contact ragdoll...
NTE: Neverness to Everness Original Game Soundtracks: Your Ultimate Playlist Guide
Neverness to Everness (NTE) is Hotta Studio’s latest supernatural open‑world RPG, released under Perfect World Games. The game’s official soundtrack series debuted in late April 2026, delivering six albums with a total of 24 tracks from a mix of in‑house...
The Creator of Citizen Sleeper 2 Is Making Two New Games
Gareth Damian Martin, creator of Citizen Sleeper 2, announced two fresh projects: a tabletop role‑playing game called Citizen Sleeper: Helion Rising and a brand‑new video game set for a June 7 reveal. Helion Rising will let players co‑op survive in a post‑corporate...
If You're Already Enjoying Neverness to Everness, We've Got Another GTA-Inspired Gacha Game for You to Check Out
Ananta, the upcoming mobile title formerly known as Project Mugen, released new gameplay footage that mirrors the open‑world, car‑centric style of Grand Theft Auto. The videos showcase gun combat, city driving, stealth missions, and everyday activities like clothing shopping, while...
Conan Exiles Enhanced Is Out - a Free Upgrade for Everyone with Steam Deck Improvements
Funcom released Conan Exiles Enhanced, a free upgrade that moves the survival title to Unreal Engine 5 and unifies the original Exiled Lands with the Isle of Siptah DLC. The patch promises dramatically improved visuals, a refreshed UI, and performance targets...
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Devs Come With Mass Effect and KOTOR Baggage
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic (FOTOR) received fresh developer details on Star Wars Day 2026, confirming Arcanaut Studios as the studio behind the first new Old Republic RPG in 15 years. The creative lead includes Casey Hudson, former...
Horizon Hunters Gathering Is Holding Another Playtest on May 22
Guerrilla Games is running a second public playtest for its Horizon Hunters Gathering co‑op action title from May 22 to May 25, open to PC and PS5 players via the PlayStation Beta Program. The test follows an initial February session and introduces...
Toons Universe Codes May 2026
Roblox’s Toons Universe has released a fresh promotional code, THANKYOU, which awards players 500 malachor—an in‑game resource used for recruiting agents. The code was posted on Pocket Tactics, a site that aggregates Roblox freebies, and can be redeemed directly in...
Tekken 8 Competitor Trojan Updates His Ordered Tier List
Trojan, a top‑ranked Tekken 8 competitor, released an updated Season 3 tier list after the patch’s “return to basics” overhaul. Bryan now leads the roster, pushing Nina to second while Victor, Clive and Jin occupy the S‑tier. Law slips out of the...
Round1 Fans Furious as Arcade Swaps Claw Machine Prizes for Sponges and Tissues
Round1 arcade chain faced backlash after swapping traditional claw‑machine prizes like anime figures for low‑cost household items such as sponges, tissues, Gatorade, and ramen. Customers posted photos from locations in Gurnee, Illinois, Danbury, Connecticut, and others, complaining that the new...
Saber Interactive Launch New Bus Driving Simulator Bus Bound
Saber Interactive and Stillalive Studios have released Bus Bound, a new bus‑driving simulator available now on PC (Steam, Epic), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game ships in a Standard edition priced at $29.99 (≈$32.70 EUR, $31.70 GBP) and a Deluxe...
Overwatch Has a New Custom Zombies Mode, so Crack Open a Cold Jugger-Nog, Lock in, and Go Wild
Overwatch community creator Kanzuki has released a new custom PvE mode called Overwatch: Zombies, supporting up to four players on classic maps. The mode blends Overwatch’s hero abilities with Call of Duty‑style power‑ups such as Jugger‑Nog, Stamin‑Up and Speed Cola,...
I've Reviewed over 100 Gaming Headsets, and Steelseries' Latest Is the Most Exciting One in Ages
SteelSeries unveiled the Arctis Nova Omni, a wireless gaming headset positioned between its Nova Pro and Elite models. The headset adds true console‑agnostic connectivity, Hi‑Res Audio certification (96 kHz/24‑bit), and an AI‑enhanced omnidirectional mic. It ships with a GameHub dongle that...
‘Bond Has a Special Place on Nintendo’: IO CEO Says He’ll ‘Do Everything’ to Make 007 First Light Run Well...
IO Interactive’s CEO Hakan Abrak confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light will launch in late summer 2026, after a delay from the May 27 release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. The company pledged to deliver a native, high‑quality...
Ready or Not 2 Delivers Chaos, Comedy, and High-Stakes Fun
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come returns Samara Weaving as Grace, thrust back into a lethal hide‑and‑seek game, this time alongside her estranged sister and four competing families. The sequel expands the original’s mythology with broader, more chaotic set‑pieces,...
9INE Bench Bnox
Polish CS:GO rifler Bartosz “bnox” has been benched by 9INE, ending a six‑month stint that began in December 2025. The move follows the earlier removal of Jan “cej0t” Dyl, marking a double roster shake‑up as the team struggles to deliver...
Pearl Abyss Sells CCP Back to Its CEO for Less than Half What It Paid, Plus $20 Million in Crypto
Wizards of the Coast and its parent Hasbro missed the May 1 deadline to voluntarily recognize a union formed by Magic: The Gathering Arena developers. The UWOTC‑CWA union filed a petition in April and, after a May 4 open letter, highlighted concerns...
This Indie Record Store Sim for Nintendo Switch Has Restored My Faith in Humanity
Wax Heads, the debut indie title from Patattie Games, lets players run a record‑store simulation on Nintendo Switch 2 while solving music‑recommendation puzzles. The game blends quirky humor with a narrative that tackles venue closures, AI‑driven streaming, and queer solidarity, reflecting...
Clark University Students Produce Video Games that Reduce Social Isolation for People with Schizophrenia and Psychosis
Clark University’s Becker School of Design & Technology partnered with the Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance to develop multiplayer video games that address social isolation for people living with schizophrenia and psychosis. Eighty students formed ten‑person teams, created prototypes, and...
Halo 2 and 3 Remakes Reportedly in Development
Rebs Gaming, a noted industry leaker, says two independent sources have confirmed that remakes of Halo 2 and Halo 3 are currently in early development. The sources assert the projects are moving forward regardless of the performance of the upcoming Halo Campaign Evolved....
These 13 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (May 6-19)
Microsoft announced 13 new games joining Xbox Game Pass between May 6 and May 19, 2026, highlighted by the flagship release of Forza Horizon 6. The slate includes titles across console, PC and cloud tiers such as Ben 10 Power Trip, Descenders Next, and Subnautica 2. Simultaneously,...
You Have Just Four Days Left to Grab Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Seven Other Steam Deck Games for Just $14.99
Steam’s handheld‑focused Humble Choice subscription is offering an eight‑game bundle for $14.99, featuring Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, and six other Steam Deck‑verified titles. The combined retail value of the games is roughly $232, delivering more than...
Video Game Actors ‘Deserve to Stand up and Be Counted’, Says Lead of Upcoming Tomb Raider Games
Alix Wilton Regan, known for roles in Dragon Age Inquisition and Assassin’s Creed Origins, will portray Lara Croft in the next two Tomb Raider installments. The first, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, launches in 2026 as a visual re‑imagining of the original, while Tomb Raider: Catalyst...
What’s Going On In The Fisch Underground Music Venue Takeover?
The latest Fisch update introduces an Underground Music Venue takeover, adding four new NPCs—Axel, BasePart, The Guide, and Luneth—each offering a multi‑step quest to unlock exclusive fishing rods. Players must locate the venue via a Chaotic Enchant Relic in Crystal...
Fortress and Touch Create New Oceania Route to VCT Pacific Last Chance Qualifier
Fortress and Touch, with Riot Games’ backing, have unveiled an official Oceania pathway into the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) through the Fortress Grassroots ecosystem. The format funnels eight teams—two from each Act of the Premier...
PUBG Esports Posts New Update as Competitive Circuit Continues to Evolve
PUBG Esports announced the player‑selection framework for the 2025 Nations Cup, confirming 24 national squads will battle in Seoul’s Olympic Handball Gymnasium in late July. The update details roster composition—four players plus a coach—and ties the first three spots to...
Xbox Reveals List Of 28 Titles With New Improvements For The ROG Xbox Ally
Xbox announced that 28 popular titles now ship with Default Game Profiles for the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handhelds. These profiles automatically tune Thermal Design Power and framerate limits to deliver smoother performance while extending battery life, without...
Duriano: Roguelike RPG Lets You Battle Gods in a Unique Slasher Arena-Shooting Adventure, Coming Soon on Mobile
Indie studio Adisoft Gaming announced Duriano: Roguelike RPG will arrive on Android and iOS later this year. The top‑down arena shooter, which debuted in early‑access on PC in April 2025, lets players control Durian warriors battling Norse gods with over...
The Outer Worlds to Be Delisted as Spacer’s Choice Edition Becomes a Free Upgrade
Obsidian Entertainment announced that the original version of The Outer Worlds will be delisted on May 27, 2026, leaving the Spacer’s Choice Edition as the only purchasable copy for Xbox Series X|S, PC and PS5. Players who bought the base game before...
Chance Studios Raises $3.2M for Trading Card Collectibles Platform
Chance Studios, a trading‑card‑game startup, closed a $3.2 million round led by Makers Fund and Hashed, with participation from Arbitrum Gaming Ventures, Gam3Girl Ventures, and Digital Elm. The capital will fund expansion of its super‑app that blends collecting, trading, and community...
Where To Find Brand Anniversary Commission In NTE
The guide details how to locate and complete the Brand Anniversary anomaly commission in Neverness To Everness (NTE). Players must first unlock the Unheard Shores region, then track the commission on the Anomaly Commission screen and travel by car or...
The Paranormasight Games Exist Thanks to High-Profile Indies, Square Enix Says
Square Enix has green‑lit *The Mermaid’s Curse*, the sequel to the indie‑styled *The Seven Mysteries of Honjo*, confirming the Paranormasight series’ commercial viability despite the publisher’s 2024 pledge to prioritize quality over quantity. The games rely on traditional, narrative‑driven mechanics rather...
First Kenshiro Gameplay Footage Revealed in New Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Commercial
SNK has released the first gameplay footage of Fist of the North Star hero Kenshiro in the upcoming Season 2 of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. A new Japanese commercial shows Kenshiro executing a Gear Super with his Hokuto Shinken...
Grand Theft Auto 6 Is Coming to Consoles Before PC to Serve “Core Audience” First, Says Take-Two CEO
Take‑Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will debut on PlayStation and Xbox consoles on November 19, with a PC version arriving later. He emphasized the decision reflects Rockstar’s long‑standing focus on the “core audience” of console gamers,...
Nintendo Announces Nintendo Switch 2 with Pokemon Pokopia Bundle
Nintendo announced the Nintendo Switch 2 alongside a Pokémon Pokopia bundle, slated for release on 5 June in Australia and New Zealand. The bundle pairs the next‑generation console with the new Pokopia title and is priced at AU$699 (about US$460). Nintendo positions the...
Xbox Is Giving Achievement Art an Upgrade on Series X Consoles
Microsoft rolled out an Xbox Insider update that sharpens achievement art and gamerpics to true 4K resolution on Series X consoles. The change follows an April overhaul that introduced hide‑game options and highlighted completed titles in players’ achievement lists. While modest,...
Shapez 2 Is a Thoroughly Chilled Time Building up a Shape-Cutting Factory
Shapez 2 launched on 23 April 2026, delivering a polished, relaxed factory‑building experience for PC and native Linux. The 1.0 release adds a new Manufacture Mode, expanded Classic Mode, achievements, dark mode, upgraded visuals, and full Steam Workshop mod support. Performance tweaks enable...
Xbox Game Pass Adds Final Fantasy V and Its Easy Achievements Today
Xbox Game Pass added the Pixel Remaster of Final Fantasy V on May 5, 2026, expanding its library of classic RPGs. The service now lets players tweak experience points, gold earnings, and random encounters, making the game’s four achievements easier to obtain. Completion...
Layoffs at Marvel Snap Maker Second Dinner, but Work on New Game Continues
Second Dinner, creator of Marvel Snap, laid off 16 employees but confirmed development continues on an unannounced mobile free‑to‑play game. Founder Ben Brode reassured the community that the March roadmap for Marvel Snap remains unchanged and the studio remains committed...