Assetto Corsa Rally Gets More 1990s Cars, Extends Dynamic Snow System to More Stages
Supernova Games Studios released Assetto Corsa Rally update 0.4, introducing two iconic 1990s rally cars—the Peugeot 306 Maxi Kit Car and the Subaru Impreza S3 Group A—plus snowy weather for the Alsace and Wales stages. The patch adds three new event groups, raising the total to twelve, and expands traction‑group events with mixed conditions. A collaboration with M‑Sport driver Jon Armstrong sharpens tire, aerodynamic and suspension physics, while a partnership with the FIA brings the first qualification phase of the FIA Esports Global Rally Tour into the game. The update also adds Fanatec FullForce and Logitech TrueForce force‑feedback support for PC racers.
Sony, Embark, Landfall Games, Raw Fury and More Bring Expert Insight to PG Connects Summit Malmö
Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Malmö will take place May 27‑28, spotlighting Sweden’s outsized role in Europe’s gaming ecosystem. The event features a Swedish Success track with speakers from Embark, Odeon and the Swedish Game Association, while the Global Trends track...
Double Fine Would "Love" To Remake Xbox Classic Psychonauts
Double Fine said it would "love" to remake the original Psychonauts for modern platforms, signaling interest without committing to a timeline. The studio’s comment came as the 21‑year‑old Xbox classic celebrated its anniversary, highlighting the game’s enduring fan base. A...
Save on some Epic Games in the Capcom Masters Bundle at Fanatical
The Capcom Masters Bundle on Fanatical lets shoppers build a custom collection of Capcom classics—including Resident Evil 4, Monster Hunter Rise, and the Ace Attorney series—each marked as Steam Deck verified. Pricing is tiered, starting at £13.50 (≈$17.5) per game for...
‘We Know We Have Work to Do’: Xbox’s Asha Sharma Comments on Latest Financials as Xbox Revenue Declines Again
Microsoft’s Q3 2026 earnings reveal Xbox content and services revenue down 5% year‑on‑year and hardware revenue plunging 33% YoY, marking the third consecutive quarter of double‑digit hardware declines. The slide follows a Q2 drop of 5% in content and 32%...
Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered Has More Characters, Battle Features, and Town Features
Aquaplus released an information batch for Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered, unveiling five new characters and expanded gameplay mechanics. The update highlights exclusive combat commands for Shunya, Oshtor, and Mikazuchi, as well as new battle systems like Soulstones, Okugi skills,...
Vampire Crawlers Reveals Hilarious Post-Launch Roadmap After Hitting 1 Million Players
Indie deck‑building title Vampire Crawlers reached one million players within its first week, boosted by its launch on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and PC. The game’s developers, Poncle and Nosebleed Interactive, released a post‑launch roadmap outlining three...
Nintendo 64 Emulator Gopher64 Gets Even Easier to Use
Nintendo 64 emulator Gopher64 has released version 1.1.19, adding drag‑and‑drop ROM loading, VSync, FPS counters, recent‑file lists, and improved Transfer Pak handling. The update also ensures GameBoy RAM writes back to save files and expands RetroAchievements support. These refinements make the open‑source, cross‑platform...
Following in Fallout's Footsteps, British Post-Apocalyptic Survival Jaunt Atomfall's Now Getting a TV Show Too
Rebellion announced that its post‑apocalyptic survival game Atomfall is being turned into a television series. Two Brothers Pictures, the UK outfit behind Fleabag and The Assassin, will develop the show with Harry and Jack Williams writing and the Kingsley brothers...
How to Get Springy Bamboo in Springtime Floating Festival in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Disney Dreamlight Valley’s Springtime Floating Festival introduces a new resource, Springy Bamboo, needed to complete the Bamboo Fountain puzzle. The material spawns on the ground near the training camp area of the event island, just past the Tinker Bell Capybara...
5 New PS5 Games to Play in May 2026
May 2026 brings five diverse PS5 releases, ranging from narrative adventure Mixtape to horror Directive 8020. Supermassive Games returns with a space‑horror sequel, while Lego Batman offers a blocky open‑world take on the Dark Knight. New James Bond origin game 007 First Light...
‘The Release Is Almost Here’: Plague Tale Studio Suggests Third Game Resonance Is only Months Away
Asobo Studio announced that Resonance: A Plague Tale, the third entry in the award‑winning series, is in the final stages of development and slated for release within the next few months. The game will shift focus to Sophia, the smuggler introduced in...
American Truck Simulator Cruises Into Illinois with a Fresh Expansion Releasing Mid-May, as SCS Also Tease a New Truck
American Truck Simulator’s Illinois expansion launches on May 14, adding over 300 miles of highways and completing the iconic Route 66 from California to Chicago. The DLC features detailed Mississippi River scenery, Midwestern vineyards, and a realistic rendering of Chicago’s skyline. SCS...
'VicLa' Returns to BNK Starting Lineup Against Dplus KIA
Lee “Bigla” Dae‑kwang, known as VicLa, is back in BNK FearX's starting lineup for the LCK match against Dplus KIA, ending a roughly 20‑day bench stint. The change follows the removal of Nam “Diable” Dae‑geun for repeated attitude violations and a...
GameMaker Is Launching GMRT, a New Modern Runtime with Source Access
GameMaker announced GMRT, a next‑generation runtime that gives developers source‑access to the desktop, mobile and web builds. The beta will exit soon for desktop, with mobile and console slated for later 2026. GMRT also introduces a plain‑text project format, a...
Blue Prince and The Darkest Files Win Top Prizes at German Computer Game Awards 2026
Blue Prince captured the Best International Game award at the German Computer Game Awards 2026, underscoring the growing export potential of German-developed titles. The Darkest Files swept both Best German Game and Best Serious Game, taking home a €140,000 ($152,600)...
All Skins in Far Far West and How to Get Them
Destructoid’s guide details every cosmetic skin available in the action‑shooter Far Far West, breaking them down by rarity tiers—Normal, Fine, Prime, Mythic and Legendary. Most skins are unlocked through in‑game gold purchases ranging from 300 to 3,000 Gold, while higher tiers demand...
Rocket League Adds Easy Anti-Cheat with Steam Deck / Linux Still Supported
Psyonix updated Rocket League to integrate Epic's Easy Anti‑Cheat (EAC) for all online PC matches, while confirming continued support for Linux and Steam Deck via SteamOS. The change replaces reliance on Proton for cheat protection and introduces native anti‑cheat without blocking Linux...
Forbidden Solitaire Review – Cards Flip Into Delirious Trip Back to 90s Horror
Grey Alien Games and Night Signal Entertainment have launched *Forbidden Solitaire*, a hybrid card‑battler that turns classic solitaire into a horror‑themed deck‑building duel. Players guide protagonist Will Roberta through a cursed 1990s‑style PC game, battling ogres and witches by matching...
Hisense Announces Phantom Blade Zero Partnership
Hisense has renewed its partnership with the upcoming title Phantom Blade Zero, becoming the Global Official Partner for both TV and monitor categories. The collaboration will be highlighted at Gamescom LATAM 2026, the premier gaming event in Latin America. In...
Eorzean Symphony: Final Fantasy XIV Orchestral Album Vol. 4 Blu-Ray Launches on June 24
Square Enix announced the June 24 release of Eorzean Symphony: Final Fantasy XIV Orchestral Album Vol. 4 on Blu‑ray. The two‑disc set pairs a newly mastered orchestral arrangement album with concert footage from the December 2025 Tokyo International Forum performance. It spans...
NCSoft Hosts Events for Lineage and Aion Series During May Holidays
NCSoft is rolling out a series of holiday events across six of its live games to celebrate Family Month and Children’s Day in May. Lineage 2, Aion, and their mobile counterparts each receive themed quests, crafting buffs, and limited‑time passes that...
What if Dynasty Warriors Remained a Fighting Game? This New PS5 Title Tries It
Kingdom Heroes: Arena, a new PS5 title from UserJoy Technology, reimagines the original 1997 Dynasty Warriors as a 1v1 weapons‑based fighting game. The demo, showcased in Taipei, features historic Three Kingdoms figures each with unique stances and weapon combos, emphasizing...
Xiaomi Gaming Mouse 2 Teased With New PixArt Flagship Sensor
Xiaomi has unveiled a teaser for its upcoming Gaming Mouse 2, highlighting a new flagship‑grade optical sensor from PixArt. The teaser, released through Xiaomi’s official channels, has already generated buzz on gaming forums. While the exact sensor model remains undisclosed, the...
ASRock Launches 27 Inch 400Hz Fast IPS Gaming Monitor
ASRock unveiled two new gaming monitors, the 27‑inch PG27QFW2A and the 32‑inch PG32QFT. The PG27QFW2A pushes a WQHD panel to a 400 Hz refresh rate with a 1 ms response time, while the larger PG32QFT offers 180 Hz at the same resolution. Both...
How to Beat the Legion Boss in Saros
The Legion boss in Housemarque’s sci‑fi shooter Saros appears as a swarm of red octopus‑like enemies, with a single glowing core that must be targeted to deal damage. Players are advised to equip an autohit weapon such as the smart...
What Is Proficiency in Saros?
Proficiency in Saros determines the level and trait count of weapons you start with and find during runs. The level appears in the bottom‑left of the screen and rises as you collect lucenite dropped by enemies or unlock nodes in...
Rockstar Games Boss Drops Major GTA 6 Pricing Hint, Claims Game Will Cost 'Way Less' Than Its Actual Value
Take‑Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick hinted that Grand Theft Auto VI will be priced "way less" than its perceived value, emphasizing a shift toward lower AAA game prices. He noted the industry trend of $70‑$80 price points but said Rockstar will...
The Other Side: Game Dev Tim Cain Isn’t Helping In The AI In Gaming Debate
Veteran game designer Tim Cain recently touted a future where generative AI creates entire games, TV episodes, and even doctor appointments, sparking a heated response from industry observers. The author argues that the conversation should move from whether AI will...
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Will Be on PlayStation Plus for PS5 on May 5
Sony announced its May 2026 PlayStation Plus monthly lineup, adding the action‑RPG Wuchang: Fallen Feathers for PS5. The title will be accessible to all three subscription tiers starting May 5, provided users add it to their library. The game, a Souls‑like set in the...
Ariana and the Elder Codex Is Now Available for PC Steam
Idea Factory International announced that the side‑scrolling action RPG Ariana and the Elder Codex is now available on PC via Steam, following its earlier launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. The Steam release includes both English and Japanese voice‑overs and...
Injustice 3 Is Looking More Real than Ever with New Reported Leak
A newly surfaced artist résumé from Warner Bros. Games lists Injustice 3 alongside other upcoming titles, reigniting speculation that NetherRealm Studios is actively developing a third installment of the DC fighting franchise. The leak follows earlier hints, including a 2025 voice‑actor tweet...
‘More Empowered’: How Online Gaming Benefits People with Disability
A new study of 15 young adults with disabilities reveals that online gaming serves as a powerful empowerment platform. Participants cite anonymity and the ability to craft avatars as key to expressing identity beyond their disability. The confidence gained in...
DC Universe Online Brings Back Recruitment Event With Rewards For New Characters
DC Universe Online has revived its Ultimate Recruitment Event, offering new characters a 25% experience boost via a Gotham City Emergency Signal and a suite of exclusive items. Rewards include an Umbral Green Aura, a Rank 120 Sinestro Corrupted Power Ring,...
Aion's Dread Blade Update Brings a True Hybrid Class, Four New Dungeons, Enhancement Changes, and More
Nexon has launched the Dread Blade update for Aion, introducing the franchise’s first true hybrid class that blends melee weapons and magic. The patch adds four new dungeons—Tiamat’s Mind, Immortal Trial, Infinite Cube, and Boundary of Light and Darkness—catering to...
NAVI Move Past New-Look FaZe to Make Playoffs
Natus Vincere advanced to the BLAST Rivals Fort Worth playoffs by defeating FaZe Clan 2‑0. The Russian squad dominated the first map, Anubis, leveraging a strong 11‑1 halftime lead and multi‑kills from makazze and b1t. On Ancient, makazze’s 42‑31 kill‑death ratio and...
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Players Have Only 24 Hours to Get Free Chesnaught
Nintendo’s Game Freak is running a 24‑hour Tera Raid event that lets Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players capture a rock‑type Chesnaught through a 7‑Star battle ending April 30, 4:59 p.m. PT. The Pokémon can be caught only once per save, but defeating it...
Tales of Eternia Remastered Rated in Europe
Pan European Game Information (PEGI) has issued a PEGI 12 rating for the yet‑unannounced Tales of Eternia Remastered, confirming the game’s return to modern platforms. The rating cites moderate violence, colorful combat effects, and occasional profanity such as the word “bastard.”...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Takes Best Game at the BIG Awards
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, developed by Sandfall Interactive, captured the Best Game award at The BIG Festival Awards during Gamescom Latam 2026 in São Paulo. The ceremony featured more than 900 game entries and attracted an expected 100,000 visitors to the expo. The indie title...
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Promises Part 3 Is ‘On Schedule’ And More Than Just A Way To Wrap Up...
Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy is progressing toward its final installment, with Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirming Part 3 is on schedule. The team aims to deliver a more ambitious RPG experience rather than merely concluding the story, targeting an early 2027...
Pokemon Fan Designs Shiny Forms for the Winds and Waves Starters
A Reddit user unveiled fan‑made shiny concepts for the three starters—Browt, Pombon and Gecqua—of the upcoming tenth‑generation title Pokémon Winds and Waves. The designs flip the original color palettes, offering brown/orange, white/blue, and purple/pink variants respectively. The game is slated for a 2027...
Mad Catz M.M.O. 7+ Wireless Review
Mad Catz unveiled the M.M.O. 7+ wireless MMO mouse at CES 2024, finally releasing it after a two‑year delay at $149.99. The device packs a PixArt 3395 sensor, 26,000 DPI, 1,000 Hz polling and 22 buttons—21 programmable plus a shift layer that doubles inputs. Its...
Lawsuit Relating to the Events at Lab Zero Games in 2020 Now Resolved by Involved Parties
The long‑standing lawsuit between Lab Zero Games founder Mike Zaimont and former developers Mariel Cartwright and Francesca Esquenazi has been fully resolved. The parties signed a joint statement confirming the settlement and Zaimont’s intent to keep developing games under the...
Far Far West Weapons Tier List: Best Ones to Use
Destructoid’s recent guide ranks the five primary weapons in Far Far West, placing the Minigun and Shotgun in the top S‑tier for their lethal damage and crowd‑control potential. The Quad Cylinder and Long Ranger fall into A‑tier, offering strong performance that can...
Tales of Eternia Remastered Rated for Switch
A PEGI rating confirms that Tales of Eternia Remastered is headed for Nintendo Switch, marking the first modern console release of the 2000 PlayStation 1 JRPG. The original title, which also saw a PSP port in 2005, will be revived but...
The PS4 Era's Best JRPG Has Been Rated For Nintendo Switch 2 In Taiwan
The iconic JRPG *Dragon Quest XI*, originally a PlayStation 4 standout, has received an official age rating for the Nintendo Switch 2, hinting at an upcoming release. Nintendo’s upgraded hardware is already enhancing legacy titles like *Breath of the Wild* with sharper visuals...
HuNter-: "I'm Really Happy I Skipped Rio because I Saw What My Teammates Are Capable Of"
G2 Esports swept Astralis 2‑0 at BLAST Rivals in Fort Worth, showcasing dominant play on Dust 2 and Overpass. The victory marked the return of captain Nemanja “huNter‑” Kovač, who missed IEM Rio due to a leg injury. huNter‑ praised the...
The Quinfall Has A Star Wars-Style 'Wall Of Shame' Listing All Of Its Banned Players
The Quinfall has introduced a public "Wall of Shame" that scrolls and lists players banned for cheating, exploiting, or real‑money trading. The site updates every five minutes and shows 1,679 hardware‑ID bans, 2,685 European bans, 2,074 North American bans, and...
Mapping America: One Video Game for Every U.S. State
A curated compilation pairs each of the 50 U.S. states with a single video game that best reflects its culture, geography, or folklore. The list ranks games by how closely they embody a state’s identity, from full‑state settings to memorable...
Estimates Of The Top-Selling Xbox Games On PS5 Raise Questions About The Multiplatform Strategy
New estimates from Alinea Analytics reveal how Microsoft’s former Xbox exclusives are performing on Sony’s PlayStation 5. Thirteen titles released in the past two years have collectively sold over 13 million copies, led by Forza Horizon 5’s 5.8 million units. Microsoft’s gross revenue from...