Experts Name 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' The Greatest Video Game Ever
In May 2023 GQ surveyed 239 industry experts, ranking The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as the greatest video game ever. The open‑world design, player agency, and systemic gameplay were cited as decisive factors. The title also logged 33.64 million Switch sales, making it the fourth‑best‑selling Switch game. The poll highlighted its dominance in first‑place votes across the list.
Playing Esoteric Ebb Is Like Rolling the Dice with a Great DM
Esoteric Ebb, an indie CRPG by Christoffer Bodegård, blends the dialogue‑heavy storytelling of Disco Elysium with a Dungeons & Dragons fantasy setting. Players control a cleric whose inner voices shape choices, from absurd tongue‑biting moments to election shenanigans, while occasional dice‑based combat adds...
'Super Mario Galaxy' Ranked 'Best Nintendo Wii Game' On Metacritic
Super Mario Galaxy, released in 2007 for the Nintendo Wii, is now ranked the highest‑rated Wii title on Metacritic. The game sold over 12 million copies, earned universal critical praise, and won the inaugural BAFTA Game of the Year award. A remastered version...
Undead Co-Op Shooters, Gorgeous Hack-and-Slash Action and Other New Indie Games Worth Checking Out
Indie titles are flooding the market with strong early‑access performance and deep discounts. Far Far West, a robot‑cowboy co‑op shooter, moved over 250,000 copies in its first 48 hours on Steam, even with a modest 10% launch discount. Meanwhile, SoulQuest, Gambonanza, and Bobo Bay...
This Is Why You Won't Buy a Steam Machine in 2026
Valve announced a $100 Steam Controller for May 4 but left the Steam Machine launch date and price blank. The machine’s spec – a six‑core Zen 4 CPU, 28‑CU RDNA 3 GPU, 16 GB DDR5, and up to a 2 TB SSD – looks entry‑level,...
Old Market Simulator Lets You Build, Farm, and Run Your Own Co-Op Market Adventure, Now Available on iOS
Alcedo Games has launched Old Market Simulator on iOS, bringing its popular PC co‑op bazaar adventure to mobile. The 1‑4 player simulation lets users farm, raise livestock, fish, craft items and hire employees to automate market stalls across diverse locales...
Exclusive Games Are Still the Top Reason for Playing on Console, Survey Suggests
Exclusive titles remain the top driver for console play, though motivation fell eight points year‑on‑year in Circana’s Q1 survey. Social factors now rank second and third, with 38% citing friends and family and 37% valuing ease of multiplayer. Sony is...
Haunter | Pokémon Guide
Pocket Tactics’ Haunter guide walks players through every aspect of the Ghost/Poison Pokémon, from evolution and base stats to location spawns across all nine generations. It highlights the 20.1% catch rate, levitate ability, and key moves like Shadow Ball and...
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Hypex: "I'm Excited to See What Vitality Are Like [on Stage]"
GamerLegion stunned Astralis with a 2‑0 win after rallying from a 4‑12 deficit on Inferno, securing a spot in the BLAST Rivals 2026 Season 1 semifinals in Fort Worth, Texas. AWPer Milan “hypex” Polowiec described the arena atmosphere as electrifying and...
Xbox Game Pass Loses Five Games in May 2026
Xbox Game Pass will remove five titles on May 15, 2026, including indie puzzle‑platformer Planet of Lana, twin‑stick shooter Go Mecha Ball, family racer PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship, Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo, and management game Galacticare. The departures...
BOROS Barred From ACL 2026 over Discriminatory Language
Hero Esports announced that its star player Mohammad “BOROS” Malhas is barred from the 2026 Asian Champions League after a video surfaced showing him using racially discriminatory language toward Chinese teammates. The tournament organizer issued a formal warning to Alter Ego...
Lost Ark Server Merge Delayed by Amazon: May Update Summary
Amazon Games announced that the planned May server merge for Lost Ark has been postponed, citing a need for a smoother transition and leaving the timeline open. The delay prolongs the fragmentation of low‑population NA and EU servers, which have...
Saros Review
Saros, Housemarque’s quasi‑sequel to Returnal, refines the run‑and‑gun formula with an energy‑shield mechanic and deeper weapon options, delivering slick combat and impressive visuals. However, an aggressive upgrade system inflates player power, making later bosses trivial and diluting the core challenge....
Little Corner Tea House Redeem Codes and How to Use Them (May 2026)
Little Corner Tea House, a casual simulation game from Loongcheer Game, currently offers no redeem codes or a dedicated redemption center as of May 2026. The guide lists a placeholder entry and explains that codes are typically released during updates, milestones,...
Remedy Showcases Control Resonant Manhattan
Remedy Entertainment unveiled a new developer diary at Gamescom Latin America, revealing details about its upcoming title Control Resonant. The game expands the series’ surreal premise from the confined Oldest House to a reality‑warping version of Manhattan, offering an open‑world feel....
Seeker Entertainment Halts Game Production and Lays Off Staff
Seeker Entertainment, a studio founded by Riot Games veterans, announced it is pausing production on its upcoming title KinForge and furloughing its eight‑person team. The company managed to stretch its initial seed funding runway by more than a year, but...
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Interview: Dev on Origins, First-Person Perspective, Switch 2, and More
MachineGames confirmed that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on May 12, 2026. The port runs at a locked 30 FPS, delivering 1080p in docked mode and 720p handheld, with DLSS used selectively to maintain resolution. The game remains...
Reggie Fils-Aimé Explains What It Takes for Nintendo to Entrust Their IP to Other Companies
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils‑Aimé told NYU that Nintendo guards its core franchises fiercely, allowing external developers to use them only after long‑term trust is built. He noted the company has roughly ten flagship IPs that define each...
Reggie Fils-Aimé Reflects on Satoru Iwata, Explains What Made Him "Magical" And "a Savant"
Former Nintendo of America chief Reggie Fils‑Aimé paid tribute to the late Satoru Iwata at a New York University event, describing Iwata as a programming savant who also embraced external ideas. He highlighted Iwata’s rare blend of technical brilliance and...
MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA Heading to Switch and Switch 2 Early 2027
Type‑Moon Games announced Melty Blood: TWI‑LUMINA, a new 2D fighting title slated for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 in early 2027. The teaser confirms refined battle mechanics and the addition of fresh characters to the long‑running Melty Blood franchise....
Top 5 Best New Mobile Games to Play in May 2026
May 2026’s mobile gaming roundup spotlights five fresh releases that span open‑world RPG, monster‑taming action, dice‑based roguelite, co‑op roguelite, and social rhythm RPG. Neverness To Everness (Hotta Studio) offers supernatural anomaly hunting in a GTA‑style city, while Mongil: Star Dive...
Crimson Desert Patch 1.05.00 Is Now Available Bringing in the Rematch and Re-Blockade Features
Pearl Abyss released Crimson Desert version 1.05.00 worldwide, adding the Rematch and Re‑blockade systems along with new legendary pets and a mountain boar creature. The update rolls out on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam PC, while a macOS version is pending....
GamerLegion Move to Rivals Semis over Astralis
GamerLegion secured a spot in the BLAST Rivals 2026 Season 1 semi‑finals by beating Astralis 2‑0, taking the first map on Overpass (13‑8) and rallying from a 4‑12 deficit to win Inferno 16‑14 in overtime. The victory follows their earlier 2‑1...
Gamers Still Pick Consoles for Exclusives, New Data Finds
Circana data shows exclusive games are still the top driver for console purchases in the United States, with 41% of gamers citing exclusives as their primary reason. The figure, slightly down from 50% a year ago, remains ahead of the...
Online Shooter From Imagine Dragons’ Lead Singer Is Winding Down Support Less Than Three Weeks After Launch
Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds and his brother launched the online‑only shooter Last Flag on April 14, 2026. Within three weeks the game never broke 600 concurrent players on Steam, prompting Night Street Games to announce that no new content...
Weekend Guide: 5 Games We’re Loving And Can’t Wait To Get Back To
The article curates five titles that the authors are eager to revisit this weekend, spanning both new releases and established franchises. It highlights the PS5‑exclusive bullet‑hell shooter Saros, the multi‑platform RPG Dosa Divas, Capcom‑styled Dragon’s Dogma 2, the Lord of Hatred...
8 Red Dead Redemption 2 Details that Put Other Open-World Games to Shame
Red Dead Redemption 2 continues to set the benchmark for open‑world realism. Its NPCs follow daily routines, reshape towns, and remember player actions, while a dynamic ecological system governs animal behavior and corpse decay. Limited fast travel and detailed consumable animations...
PlayStation's PC Sales Figures Revealed In New Report
Sony’s recent data shows several high‑profile PlayStation titles underperformed on PC, with Ghost of Tsushima moving 710,000 units and flagship releases like God of War Ragnarok selling only 300,000 copies. The figures contrast sharply with multi‑million console launches, suggesting the...
Survival MMORPG Last Oasis Prepares To Move Onto Next Chapter Update In Latest Season
Last Oasis is set to launch Season 6, Chapter 2 on May 8, ushering in a full server reset and wipe. The upcoming patch brings a suite of bug fixes, balance adjustments, and quality‑of‑life improvements across the game’s systems. Developers have already run...
How to Beat the King Boss in Saros
The King is the final three‑phase boss in the action‑RPG Saros, located in the Yellow Shore biome. Players can dramatically simplify the encounter by equipping an annihilator shotgun with the Recuperate enhancement, which heals on damage dealt. The guide recommends...
10 Heartwarming Moments in Pragmata
Capcom’s new sci‑fi shooter Pragmata launched on April 17 2026 after a protracted development cycle that pushed its original 2022 target back by four years. The game has quickly become a talking point for its ten deliberately crafted heart‑warming moments that showcase...
In May, The Elder Scrolls Online Is Hanging Around the Night Market, Offering Loot, PvP and New Content Preview
Season Zero of The Elder Scrolls Online continues in May with the Night Market event, which opened on April 29 and runs through June 17. Players explore three zones, earn faction Favor, and complete Golden Pursuits milestones for skins, gold and outfit styles....
Fortnite's Star Wars Collab To Include Darth Vader Horror Game
Fortnite is expanding its Star Wars crossover with a new horror‑themed mode called “Star Wars Escape Vader.” The experience pits up to four players against Darth Vader as they search a wrecked Star Destroyer for Power Cells, unlock a secret room, and race...
Gudetama Month of Meh Returns to Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Sanrio’s Hello Kitty Island Adventure is launching its recurring "Month of Meh" event from May 1 to May 31, 2026, celebrating Gudetama and Nisetama‑san. The event introduces an Egg Shrine where players can trade collected yolks for new accessories, clothing, and furniture, and...
SNK's Mai, Kula Diamond Return in Dead or Alive 6 PS5, But You'll Need to Buy Them Again
SNK’s Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond are back in the PlayStation 5 remaster of Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, but they won’t carry over from the PS4 version. Players who already own the characters must purchase them again as separate DLC. Koei Tecmo also...
The Final Fantasy XI 'Maiden's Rhapsody' Collab Event Returns To Final Fantasy XIV This Month
Square Enix has re‑launched the Maiden’s Rhapsody crossover event in Final Fantasy XIV from May 8‑25. The quest follows Iroha, a key figure from the original Final Fantasy XI, who awakens on La Noscea with amnesia, and rewards participants with the exclusive Amatsu outfit....
Dev Behind Creepy Shooter With A Brilliant Trailer Says ‘It Hurts To Be Sitting At 48% Positive Ratings After Putting...
Bleakmill’s long‑awaited sequel Industria 2 hit Steam on April 29, 2026 and immediately earned a 48% positive rating, far below the team’s expectations after four years of development. Players criticized the launch as buggy, unstable, and unfinished, labeling it “half‑baked.” The studio...
All Spell Combos and Interactions in Far Far West
Destructoid’s guide details every elemental spell combo and interaction in the indie shooter Far Far West. It lists how Acid, Cactus, Electric, Fire and Voodoo spells combine with other elements to produce explosions, tornadoes, thunderstorms and damage bonuses. The tables show specific...
Nintendo Direct Has Been Around for 15 Years — It May Not Last Forever
Nintendo Direct, the company’s flagship video‑announcement format that launched in 2011, may be nearing its end, according to former employees Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang. They argue that the increasingly complex production and shifting fan dynamics are prompting Nintendo to...
The Metal Gear Solid 2 HD Source Code Has Reportedly Leaked 15 Years Later
Source code for multiple versions of Metal Gear Solid 2 HD reportedly surfaced on 4chan, dated March 2007 and totaling 155.8 MB. The leak appears to include code for the PS3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Vita, PC, and an undocumented Wii port of the Substance edition....
Far Cry 4 Director Pushes Back Against Far Cry TV Showrunner Calling Game Stories 'Pointless' And Executes a Drive-By on...
Ubisoft’s Far Cry 4 director Alex Hutchinson publicly rebutted TV showrunner Noah Hawley’s claim that video‑game stories are “pointless” and that cutscenes make games unsuitable for drama. Hutchinson argued that narrative elements—theme, setting, character—drive player engagement even when cutscenes are skipped. He...
Best New Xbox Game Pass Games to Play This Weekend (May 1-3)
Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass added three fresh titles—Aphelion, Inkonbini, and Sledding Game—over the May 1‑3 weekend, expanding its catalog to more than 900 games. The additions arrive after the company lowered subscription prices and hinted at a reassessment of its exclusive‑first...
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’s Map Is “A Little More Dense” With New Islands and Locations
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced keeps the Caribbean at 16 × 16 km but packs it tighter with new islands and hidden locations. The update adds three recruitable officers who unlock naval combat abilities after completing trust‑building quests. A new compass UI replaces...
Subnautica 2 System Requirements: Minimum, Recommended and Ultra++
Subnautica 2’s system requirements span four performance tiers, from a GTX 1660 or RX 5500XT for 1080p Low at 30 FPS to an RTX 5070Ti or RX 7900XTX for 4K Ultra++ at 60 FPS. The recommended tier calls for an RTX 3070‑class GPU and 16 GB RAM to run...
Double XP Returns To RuneScape Today, With Some Big Changes
RuneScape’s Double XP event has returned for a limited 48‑hour boost that players can activate or deactivate at any point until May 10. The promotion comes with three major tweaks: daily login incentives have been dropped, event tokens will now automatically...
‘Saros’ Star Rahul Kohli and Developer on How New PlayStation Game Connects to ‘Returnal,’ Gameplay Tips and Why Arjun’s Dialogue...
Sony released "Saros," a new PS5‑exclusive AAA title that builds on the bullet‑hell expertise of Housemarque and serves as a spiritual successor to 2021's "Returnal." The game stars actor Rahul Kohli as Arjun Devraj, and after initial recordings he re‑recorded almost every...
Gambonanza Is a Roguelike Chess-Builder with Gambits, Out Now
Sidekick Publishing and Stray Fawn have launched Gambonanza, a solo‑developed roguelike chess‑builder by Blukulélé, on Android, iOS, and Steam. The game replaces the classic 64‑square board with smaller, variable grids and shifts the win condition to capturing every opposing piece....
Nekomata Okayu Visual Novel Okayu Nyumu R Will Be in English
Entergram announced that the PC version of the Hololive Vtuber visual novel Okayu Nyumu R will launch on Steam with a full English translation. The game follows the original Okayu Nyumu, which received an English release on consoles in August...
Preview Update 7.9, 'Legacy Reborn' And Everything Coming to Star Wars: The Old Republic
SWTOR’s 7.9 "Legacy Reborn" update wraps up the long‑running Legacy of the Sith storyline with a multi‑character showdown on Kar Shian. The patch also introduces quality‑of‑life tweaks, a disabled companion terminal and clearer onboarding for the Dantooine intro mission. PvP Season 10...
Metro 2039 Has Been Wishlisted 1 Million Times
4A Games announced that Metro 2039 has been added to one million wishlists just weeks after its reveal, marking the fastest milestone for the franchise. The game is the first mainline entry since 2019’s Metro Exodus and will launch this...