A Trio of Former BioWare Devs Are Making 'a Neon-Noir Supernatural Mystery Game Set in a Stylized Canadian Cityscape'
Studio Reset, founded by three veteran BioWare developers—Kaelin Lavallée, Kris Schoneberg, and Francis Lacuna—announced its first project, a neon‑noir supernatural mystery set in a stylized Canadian city. The studio emphasizes a smaller, intentional development model focused on original ideas, sustainability, and player‑centric design. Their debut will employ a "Parallax Deduction" mechanic that lets each investigator’s perspective shape the mystery, while deliberately avoiding "Moon Logic" puzzle design. No release window has been disclosed, but the team promises more details in the coming months.
Feather’s Edge Features Dash-and-Slash Combat and Stunning Art
Feather’s Edge, Clockwork Acorn’s upcoming action‑adventure metroidvania, returned to the Six One Indie Showcase with a new gameplay trailer that spotlights its dash‑and‑slash combat. The game emphasizes short, high‑intensity fights that reward precise movement and attack chaining. Players will explore...
Here’s Seemingly Our First Good Look At Virtua Fighter 6 Thanks To A Leaked Trailer
A leaked trailer for Virtua Fighter 6, now titled Virtua Fighter Crossroads, appeared on Bilibili, providing the first substantial look at Sega’s upcoming fighting game. The clip features Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio developers explaining a streamlined three‑button control scheme while preserving the series’ core...
Fort Worth to Host 2026 Rocket League World Championship
BLAST announced the 2026 Rocket League World Championship will return to Fort Worth, Texas, from Sept 15‑20, with Dickies Arena hosting the live finals. Twenty top teams from seven regions will compete for a $1.2 million prize pool. The event follows...
Xbox’s New Head Of Strategy Says Console Gaming Is ‘Important, Durable, And Still Growing’
Microsoft has installed veteran game analyst Matthew Ball as Xbox’s chief strategy officer, signaling a renewed focus on the console business. Ball told Bloomberg that console gaming is "important, durable, and still growing," and he will prioritize reviving flagship franchises like...
Destiny 2 Is Dead—But Its Final Update Is Everything We Ever Asked For
Bungie announced the "Monument of Triumph" update, the final major patch for Destiny 2, arriving on June 9. The swan‑song content fulfills long‑standing fan requests, adding a refreshed raid, dungeon loot, new class Aspects, grenades, and a revamped Director UI. It also...
SacriFire Reveals More Gameplay at Six One Indie Showcase
After years of development, Pixelated Milk's RPG SacriFire is edging closer to launch, showcased at the Six One Indie Showcase. The new trailer highlights a hybrid visual style that blends classic pixel art with modern 2.5D techniques, delivering cinematic environments....
Esports World Cup to Move From Saudi Arabia to France in 2026 (Gaming News Roundup)
The Esports World Cup will relocate to Paris for its 2026 edition, marking the first time the tournament leaves Saudi Arabia. The event runs from July 6 to August 23 and will feature 24 games across 25 tournaments. More than 2,000 players...
FuRyu Announces Action Horror Game ANOMALITH
FuRyu, a Japanese developer best known for arcade and mobile titles, announced ANOMALITH, an action‑horror game set in a Japan overrun by “Otherworld” anomalies. The title will launch globally on October 29, 2026 for Windows PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5....
Warhammer 40k Darktide's New Class Is the Adeptus Mechanicus' Skitarii. Praise the Omnissiah
Warhammer 40k Darktide will add an Adeptus Mechanicus Skitarii class on June 23, released as an optional $11.99 DLC. Players can fully customize the Skitarii Alpha Primus squad with a non‑linear skill tree, a range of Arc weapons and a companion Servo Skull. The...
InPVP Acquires Feather Client, Rebrands as Dawn | Exclusive
InPVP announced on May 21 that it has acquired the in‑game technology of Feather Client, rebranding the service as Dawn. The deal transfers Feather’s millions‑strong user base while leaving the original owners out of the new operation. InPVP’s founder Mohamed...
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 Launches on September 17th, Post-Launch Roadmap Revealed
Deep Silver announced that Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 will launch on September 17 for PC at a $60 retail price. The launch is accompanied by a robust post‑launch roadmap, beginning with a free Crusade Mode and a new map pack this fall....
Esports Equals Cup Reveals Invited Teams, Featuring British Player, G2’s Izzeri
The Esports Equals Cup 2026 has confirmed four invited female squads—SK Avarosa, G2 Hel, Vitality Bee Rising, and Mental Rush—alongside eight qualifiers from online tournaments. G2 Hel’s roster now features British ADC Izzeri, completing the line‑up that will defend its...
Appalachian Horror Game Blue Ridge Hunting Releases This Year
Indie studio Jade & Company, backed by Six One Publishing, is set to launch the Appalachian horror title Blue Ridge Hunting later this year. The game blends 1‑4 (up to five) player co‑op survival horror with cryptid folklore from the...
Warhammer 40000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch Announced
Frontier Foundry and Complex Games announced Warhammer 40000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch, a turn‑based tactical RPG and direct sequel to the acclaimed Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters. The game will launch on Windows PC via Steam and Epic, as well as Xbox...
2D Action Game Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster Announced
Dotemu and Old Skull Games have unveiled Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster, a new 2D action‑platformer starring a stealthy Skaven assassin. The title will launch on Windows PC via Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and the upcoming Switch 2, with a...
Ingrid's Critical Art Reveal Raises some Interesting Questions About Her Sun Octopus Super and More Hidden Secrets in Street Fighter...
Capcom showcased Ingrid's hidden Sun Octopus Super in a recent Street Fighter 6 avatar‑mode trailer, a move absent from her published movelist. The animation features an EX version of Ingrid, sparking speculation that the finishing move could be unlocked through a...
Sony Interactive Entertainment Trademarks ‘Break In’ Ahead of State of Play Showcase
Sony Interactive Entertainment filed a U.S. trademark for the name “Break In” on May 20, 2026, just weeks before its June 2 State of Play livestream. The filing, listed under video‑game software (Class 009) and entertainment services (Class 041), suggests the term is tied to an upcoming...
Free Play Days Has Five Free Xbox Games to Play This Weekend
Microsoft’s Free Play Days weekend (May 22‑25) makes five Warhammer 40,000 titles available at no cost for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. The lineup includes Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition, Rogue Trader, Battlesector, Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters, and Inquisitor – Martyr. While Space Marine and Rogue Trader already...
HELLDIVERS 2 Is Getting Multiple Upscaling Modes, VRR, VRS and Other Tech Improvements
Arrowhead Game Studios announced a performance‑boost update for Helldivers 2 slated for May 27, featuring advanced upscaling and latency tools. The patch adds support for FSR 4.0.3, FSR 3.1.5, DLSS 4.5 and XeSS 3.0, alongside Variable Refresh Rate, Variable Rate Shading, Dynamic Resolution Scaling, NVIDIA Reflex...
Splinter Cell Designer Says Modern Lighting Has Made Stealth Games Harder to Read
Veteran Splinter Cell designer Clint Hocking warns that modern lighting techniques—such as dynamic global illumination, ambient occlusion, and ray‑tracing—make stealth games harder to read. He contrasts today’s realistic, diffuse lighting with the clean, baked lighting of classic titles, which gave...
Sweden's Games Industry in Numbers
Sweden’s games sector posted a 6.4% revenue increase in 2024, reaching SEK 36.8 bn (about $4.0 bn) domestically and SEK 73 bn ($8.0 bn) when foreign subsidiaries are included. The industry now comprises 1,101 companies, up 9% year‑over‑year, after 105 new studios were founded. Employment rose...
Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online ‘System’ Trailer
Bandai Namco and Game Studio unveiled a seven‑minute "System" trailer for the upcoming action RPG Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online. The video walks players through avatar customization, mapping, combat gauges, six weapon types, partner mechanics, base towns, and boss...
ARC Raiders: Prescriptions of the Past Quest Guide
ARC Raiders, released in October 2025 by Embark Studios, adds the "Prescriptions of the Past" quest through trader Lance in Speranza. Players must navigate to the Departure Building in Spaceport, locate the Medical Exam Room, and retrieve records to finish the...
Star Wars Jedi 3: Lucasfilm Reconfirms More Cal Kestis Stories Are Coming
Lucasfilm has officially confirmed that a third installment in the Star Wars Jedi video‑game series is in active development, extending the story of Cal Kestis beyond the current trilogy. The studio also hinted that the red‑haired survivor will feature in...
ARC Raiders' Matchmaking Update Is Already Showing Results
Embark Studios rolled out a May 20 matchmaking update for ARC Raiders that now differentiates aggressors from defenders and downplays low‑activity matches. The change lets players who merely defend themselves avoid being pushed into more aggressive PvP lobbies, while curbing the...
Nintendo Download – May 21, 2026 (North America) – Bubsy 4D, Tales of Arise, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, More
Nintendo’s weekly North American eShop roundup for the week of May 21, 2026 highlights a mix of new releases across Switch 2 and legacy Switch hardware. Flagship titles include Bub Bubsy 4D, Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition, and the premium platformer Yoshi and the Mysterious...
Lake on Major Chances: "We Just Gotta Iron some Stuff Out, and I Think We'll Make a Good Run"
M80 were knocked out of the CS Asia Championships, finishing 9th‑12th after a 2‑1 loss to MOUZ, despite a strong Inferno win. Captain Mason “Lake” Sanderson highlighted map‑specific weaknesses on Overpass and Mirage and praised the team’s BO1 victory over...
Hopetown Gameplay Teaser Trailer, Investigation and Publishing Mechanics Detailed
Longdue unveiled a gameplay teaser for its psychogeographic RPG Hopetown, showcasing three journalist‑class playstyles and a branching narrative system. The studio announced that Olga Moskvina, the acclaimed writer and editor behind Disco Elysium, has joined the development team alongside other ZA/UM...
Forza Horizon 6: Be Very Careful With Your Premium Car Voucher
Forza Horizon 6’s Premium Edition includes a one‑time Car Voucher that can be redeemed for any Autoshow vehicle. A Reddit user wasted the voucher on a low‑cost Mitsubishi Time Attack kei truck, highlighting the risk of misallocation. The voucher is best...
‘Subnautica 2’ Where to Find Celestine
Subnautica 2 continues to dominate the 2026 gaming landscape, drawing hundreds of thousands of players into its alien ocean world. A common hurdle is locating Celestine, a blue crystal needed for high‑tier crafting. The guide confirms Celestine appears exclusively near the...
It Seems Almost Impossible to Get Every Animal Crossing: New Horizons Villager to Live on Your Island, so I Did...
The article calculates how long it would take to collect every Animal Crossing: New Horizons villager, totaling 417 characters including recent Zelda and Splatoon additions. Using amiibo cards, each villager swap consumes five in‑game days, resulting in roughly 2,085 days—or...
FirstLook Launches AI Agent to Unify Player Data and Game Marketing Workflows
FirstLook introduced the FirstLook Agent, an AI‑driven tool that converts fragmented player and community data into live marketing campaigns using simple text prompts. The platform aggregates signals from Twitch, Discord, TikTok, Steam, YouTube and other channels, then lets studios analyze...
Quantic Dream Cutting Jobs After Scrapping Spellcasters Chronicles
Quantic Dream announced the cancellation of its free‑to‑play multiplayer title Spellcasters Chronicles, which entered early access in February but failed to attract a sustainable audience. The studio will cut roughly 95 positions as part of an internal reorganisation, though it...
Yodelee Golf Is a Unique Funny-Sounding Chaotic Casual Co-Op Golf Game
Q‑Games Ltd. unveiled Yodelee Golf, a chaotic co‑op title that blends open‑world exploration with a splash of golf. The game supports 1‑4 players locally or online and lets players shout commands that appear as giant 3D text, while ray‑traced proximity...
007: First Light's Global Launch Times Have Been Announced — Here's Exactly when You Can Play James Bond's Latest Adventure...
IO Interactive announced global launch times for its upcoming James Bond prequel, 007: First Light. Early‑access players who pre‑ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition will receive the game on May 26, 2026, with the public release following on May 27, 2026....
Type Soul Clans Guide
The Droid Gamers guide breaks down Type Soul’s clan system, detailing each race’s Mythical, Legendary and Common clans along with their stat bonuses and passive abilities. It explains how players receive a default clan at character creation and how they...
Every Mobile Gaming Announcement at the NetEase Games 520 Online Conference 2026
NetEase Games’ 520 Online Conference 2026 delivered a modest slate of mobile news, with the anticipated adventure RPG ANANTA notably absent. The company highlighted two upcoming titles—Sea of Remnants, entering a new testing phase ahead of a Q3 2026 China launch,...
Develop:Brighton's 2026 Star Awards Shortlist Features a Lot of Clair Obscur
The shortlist for the 2026 Develop:Brighton Star Awards has been released, highlighting top titles from the past year. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Ghost of Yōtei and Death Stranding 2 each received six nominations, the most in categories such as Best Game and Best Visual Art....
Award-Winning Scottish Comedian Limmy Reacts to His Tribute in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight: ‘That’s Made My Day’
Scottish comedian Brian “Limmy” Limond discovered a nod to his cult‑classic sketch in the final encounter of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. The game’s line, “She’s turned the WayneTech against us!,” mirrors his 20‑second bit, prompting Limmy to react...
Embark Finally Pulls Back the Curtain on Arc Raiders' Matchmaking Systems
Embark released a detailed blog on May 10 explaining Arc Raiders' aggression‑based matchmaking, debunking the myth of separate PvP and PvE lobbies. The system places players on a spectrum of aggression, pairing similar playstyles to reduce friction while preserving unpredictability. Recent...
Melon Sandbox: 150m Installs and UGC Evolution
PlayDucky's ragdoll‑physics title Melon Sandbox has surpassed 150 million installs and logged 19 million monthly active users as of March. The game generates revenue through ads, a subscription tier and in‑game purchases, with AppMagic estimating $16.9 million in mobile spend to date. Its...
EFootball 2026 Celebrates “Best of Season” This May 2026 with New Epics and Free Chance Deals
Konami’s May 2026 eFootball 2026 update rolls out the Spanish League Season’s Best pack, spotlighting Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé and Joan García as Big Time cards, and introduces a 50‑player Show Time pack centered on Martin Ødegaard with Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka. An upgraded Epic...
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies Is Now Available on PC via Steam and GOG
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, ZA/UM’s newest narrative‑driven game, launched on PC today for $39.99 across Steam, GOG and the Epic Games Store. The release is accompanied by a soundtrack and art‑book DLC, plus a Disco Elysium‑themed bundle. The title...
Glory On Pluto Is a Chaotic Roguelite Where You Build the Most Ridiculous Rocket Engine
Glory On Pluto is a chaotic roguelite where players assemble a rotating rocket engine from mixed fuels, crew, and modifiers to escape an AI‑controlled Earth and reach Pluto. The game’s core loop revolves around experimenting with engine segments that spin,...
Project R.I.S.E Developers Now Feel “Confident” After Major Rebuild, Here’s What Was Revealed Ahead of the Next Beta
Supercell has overhauled Project R.I.S.E after canceling the November 2025 beta, rebuilding core gameplay systems and expressing renewed confidence. The tower climb is now divided into three difficulty paths—Brave, Heroic, and Legendary—offering structured session lengths and difficulty‑based matchmaking. Hero kits have...
Mina the Hollower Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Physical Release Planned
Yacht Club Games confirmed that Mina the Hollower will receive a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition physical release, as announced on the company’s official Twitter. The Switch 2 version supports cross‑save with the original Switch, and owners of the first‑generation console can obtain...
ETE: Shattered Skie Expands the E.T.E Chronicle Universe with Broken Firmament Adventure, Android Pre-Registration Now Live
CHENS GLOBAL LIMITED has launched pre‑registration for its new Android mech‑warfare RPG, ETE: Shattered Skie, featuring the Broken Firmament adventure. The title expands the E.T.E Chronicle universe with sci‑fi visuals, action‑packed combat, and a dormitory‑life mode that lets players design...
Cosmic Division Started by Ex-Housemarque Leader Harry Krueger
Finnish studio Cosmic Division has been founded by Harry Krueger, the former Housemarque veteran who helped launch titles like Returnal and Nex Machina. The new studio adopts a lean‑and‑mean development philosophy, emphasizing fast iteration, craftsmanship and sustainable growth over scale....
Bubsy 4D Review
Bubsy 4D, the latest indie platformer from Fabraz, reimagines the notorious Atari cat with a robust movement suite that rivals top‑tier indie titles. The game centers on obstacle‑course levels where players collect five golden yarn balls across three worlds, delivering...