Forza Horizon 6’s Early Access Rakes in $140 Million in Its First Weekend
Forza Horizon 6’s premium early‑access launch delivered over $140 million in revenue within its first two days, despite a $120 price tag per copy. The title set franchise records, peaking at more than 181,000 concurrent players—double the full‑release peak of Horizon 5. Critics awarded it a 92 Metacritic score, making it the highest‑rated game of 2026, while Steam users gave it a generally positive 78% rating. The game’s stunning Japanese setting and polished performance have driven massive player adoption.
Take-Two Boss Strauss Zelnick Doubles Down on GTA 6 Date
Take‑Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick told podcaster David Senra that Grand Theft Auto VI is still slated for a November 19 launch, despite ongoing rumors of delays. Zelnick acknowledged the project is about 18 months behind its original schedule but insisted the...
10 Obscure Horror Games that Should Be Remade or Remastered
The gaming industry has turned remakes into a reliable revenue stream, with titles like Resident Evil 2 and Silent Hill 2 proving that updated graphics and controls can attract both nostalgic fans and new players. Yet the current wave focuses on high‑profile...
High-Octane FPS Deadzone Rogue Responds to Sudden Sequel Controversy: "DLC Limits How Much We Can Experiment"
Prophecy Games announced Deadzone Rogue 2, emphasizing a sequel over paid DLC to preserve creative freedom. The studio will release a free early‑access demo on Steam soon, with the full game arriving later. It cites the near‑million‑player base of the first...
Terraria Sells over 70 Million, Devs Reconfirm Crossplay and Pledge More Updates to Come
Terraria, the sandbox adventure game from Re‑Logic, has surpassed 70 million copies sold after 15 years. The developers recently announced that cross‑play functionality is in development and that they will continue delivering new updates. While details of upcoming content remain under...
FC 26 eCL Mystery Nation Revealed (May 17)
EA Sports' FIFA 26 eCL introduced a new Mystery Nation challenge on May 17, revealing the Republic of Ireland as the target nation. Players must score three finesse‑shot goals using any Irish‑based Ultimate Team card, across any mode, to earn two 84+...
Legacy Destroy BetBoom to Claim Third in Atlanta
Legacy secured third place at IEM Atlanta, sweeping BetBoom 26‑7 on Mirage (13‑4) and Nuke (13‑3). Brazilian star Bruno “latto” led the charge with a 2.21 rating, followed by solid contributions from dumau and arT. The victory restores confidence after...
The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro 2 Takes Everything Great About the Original and Almost Perfects It
Turtle Beach unveiled the Stealth Pro 2, a premium wireless gaming headset that builds on the original’s strengths while fixing its shortcomings. Battery life jumps to 80 hours thanks to two hot‑swappable 40‑hour packs, and the wireless range extends to roughly 85 feet...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The Big Finale For This Summer’s Speedrunning Festival
Games Done Quick announced its Summer 2026 schedule, running July 6‑11 in Minneapolis and raising funds for Doctors Without Borders. The marquee title is *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*, the first French RPG to headline the main stage. New indie releases such as Pragmata,...
Fortnite's Ratatouille Collab Should've Been a Recipe for Success, but Where's the Titular Rat?
Epic Games announced a Fortnite‑Ratatouille crossover that will feature a vehicle rather than the expected Remy or Linguini skins. Leaker HypeX says the car will appear in the in‑game shop on May 18, though pricing and duration remain unclear. The surprise...
Donk Storms to His First MVP of 2026 at PGL Astana
Danil “donk” Kryshkovets captured his first HLTV × 1XBET MVP of 2026 after steering Spirit to victory at PGL Astana. His 1.61 overall event rating, 0.98 KPR and +5.82% round swing made him the most awarded rifler in CS2 history, surpassing NiKo...
Subnautica 2 and Forza Horizon 6 Are Great Sequels but They Don't Take Any Risks
Subnautica 2 entered early access after a turbulent period in which its publisher delayed the launch and temporarily dismissed key developers over a disputed bonus. The reinstated team finally released the sequel, which leans heavily on narrative and AI‑driven themes. Meanwhile,...
How to Unlock Skins in Far Far West
The guide outlines how to unlock all 22 character skins in *Far Far West*, detailing the Gold costs and specific in‑game challenges for each rarity tier. Default skins John and Jane Doe are free, while Normal skins cost 300‑500 Gold and Fine skins...
Xbox Takes #1 Spot In Metacritic's Top 10 Video Games Of 2026 So Far
Forza Horizon 6 has claimed the top spot on Metacritic’s list of the best video games of 2026 so far, earning an average score of 92. The ranking reflects the platform with the most reviews, meaning Xbox’s version outperforms its PlayStation...
Catch and Cook Codes May 2026
Catch and Cook, the Roblox fishing‑tycoon hybrid, has released three new promotional codes—1MIL, FREESPINS, and MILOTHEORANGECAT—each granting three free enchant spins. The article outlines a four‑step redemption process and highlights the game’s Discord server as a hub for updates and...
Ahmad Khalish Leads Paper Rex to Pacific League Title
Ahmad Khalish led Paper Rex to its fourth Valorant Champions Tour Pacific League title, sweeping Full Sense 3‑0 in Ho Chi Minh City. The team captured maps Pearl, Lotus and Fracture with scores of 13‑10, 13‑9 and 13‑10 respectively. The victory secures...
You Wouldn't Expect This Survival Game to Be One of the Best-Selling Games of All Time
Terraria celebrated its 15th anniversary by revealing that it has sold roughly 70 million copies worldwide, with 39.6 million on Steam, 19.7 million on mobile, and 10.7 million on consoles. The game’s daily PC audience tops 460,000 players, and the average user has logged...
Lynn Vision Qualify for Esports World Cup
Lynn Vision secured a berth in the 2026 Esports World Cup after winning the Hero Esports Asian Champions League in Shanghai. The Chinese squad defeated JiJieHao 3‑1 in the final, earning $80,000 and the tournament’s sole World Cup qualification slot....
Microsoft Is Rebuilding XBOX and Windows 11 While Surface Collects Dust
Microsoft is accelerating fixes for Windows 11, adding a driver‑rollback feature, WinUI updates, and the upcoming Low Latency Profile to improve responsiveness. Xbox has officially rebranded to all‑caps, cut Game Pass pricing, and abandoned the recent "This is an Xbox" campaign. Both...
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Director Weighs in on the Real-Time versus Turn-Based Debate, Saying that Younger Players 'Increasingly Favour More...
Square Enix’s Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi told Game Informer that younger gamers increasingly prefer real‑time combat over traditional turn‑based systems. He argues the shift reflects a generation accustomed to instant feedback and notes developers are blending both styles, as...
Mobile Legends Advanced Server Patch 2.1.82 Update: Hero Adjustments, Battlefield Changes and More
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s Advanced Server received Patch 2.1.82, focusing on extensive hero rebalancing, new battlefield mechanics, and system tweaks. Argus gains higher damage and building‑penetration, while Gloo, Balmond, Freya and others are nerfed to curb dominance. Equipment changes boost the...
The Entire Nintendo 64 Library Now Has Rollback Netcode
The RMG‑K fork of the RMG Nintendo 64 emulator received a v0.9.4 update on May 14, adding rollback netcode to the entire N64 library. This upgrade lets players enjoy classic multiplayer titles—most notably Super Smash Bros. 64—with frame‑perfect online performance. The feature predicts...
Fatal Fury Developers Know Fans Want Mai Shiranui's Classic Costume and Are Working on It, but Adding the Outfit Has...
During Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves' first‑anniversary stream, SNK was asked to make Mai Shiranui’s classic red costume playable. Art Director Tetsuya Yamamoto confirmed the team has received many requests and is actively discussing the addition. Developers say the...
Big Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Sale Live with Games as Low as $15
GameStop launched a week‑long promotion featuring deep discounts on Nintendo Switch and the newly released Switch 2 titles. More than 30 games are priced at $15, while a second tier offers titles for $35, representing price cuts of up to 70...
Preview: Mixtape Lives (Briefly) in the Moment
Mixtape is a short, story‑driven indie game that leans heavily on a licensed 90s‑era alt‑rock soundtrack while offering light, whimsical mini‑games. Players follow Stacey Rockford, a music‑obsessed teen, and her friends Slater and Cassandra as they navigate high‑school life and...
Mixtape Might Be Too Toxic to Be a GOTY Contender at the Game Awards
Mixtape, a narrative‑driven title from Beethoven & Dinosaur, entered the Game Awards conversation with high production values, a curated licensed soundtrack, and early critical praise, including a perfect score from IGN. However, a wave of online backlash has centered on...
I Didn’t Think Forza Horizon 6’s Custom Garages Would Lead Me to Miss Mucking About with My Motor on Mexican...
Playground Games’ Forza Horizon 6 introduces custom garages inside each purchasable house, replacing the series’ classic outdoor driveways for car tweaking. While the feature adds a layer of personalization, the interiors are stark, silent and filled with generic props, making them...
As Terraria Turns 15, Re-Logic Confirms Crossplay Is "Soon" And that "Updates Will Continue Beyond 1.4.6"
Terraria celebrates its 15th anniversary, marking 70 million copies sold and ranking as the eighth‑best‑selling game of all time. Re‑Logic announced that cross‑play support is imminent and that development will continue beyond the upcoming 1.4.6 update. The studio also revealed a...
Hidden Nintendo DS JRPGs From Famous Developers You Probably Missed
An article from DualShockers spotlights ten overlooked Nintendo DS role‑playing games created by high‑profile developers such as CyberConnect2, Intelligent Systems, BioWare, and Tose. Each entry details release dates, unique gameplay mechanics that exploit the DS’s touchscreen and microphone, and the...
New Xbox Sales Have 31 Broken Achievement Lists, Including Diablo IV
Microsoft’s May 2026 Xbox Mega Sale revealed 31 broken achievement lists across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC titles. The tally includes 24 unobtainable achievements, five discontinued after server shutdowns, and two broken DLC packs. Diablo IV, featured on Game Pass,...
Total War Medieval 3 Aims for Emergent Character Growth: "We Have No Plans for Skill Trees"
Creative Assembly confirmed that Total War Medieval 3 will not include traditional skill trees, opting instead for emergent character growth through traits, ancillaries, and heirlooms. Lead Creative Director Leif Walter explained that skill trees cause repetitive "templating" as player rosters expand,...
PGL to Host March 2027 Event in Lodz
PGL announced that its third 2027 tournament will take place in Łódź, Poland, at the 15,000‑seat Atlas Arena from March 18‑28. The event marks the organizer’s first return to the country since the 2017 Kraków Major after a cancelled Kraków venue...
Wild Rift Taliyah Build Guide: Skill Analysis, Best Runes and Gameplay Tips
League of Legends: Wild Rift adds Taliyah, a mage‑jungle hybrid whose wall‑and‑rock kit excels at fast jungle clears and map‑wide pressure. The guide recommends prioritizing Threaded Volley, then Unraveled Earth, and finally Seismic Shove, while upgrading the ultimate whenever possible....
Console Archives Team Aiming to Release over 800 Titles in the Franchise
Hamster Corporation announced its Console Archives series, aiming to release over 800 classic home‑console games on modern platforms such as the Switch 2. The initiative follows the success of the Arcade Archives line, which already delivered more than 500 arcade titles....
Windows 11 Xbox Game Mode Is Slowly Rolling Out to Users.
Microsoft started rolling out the new Xbox Game Mode to Windows 11 PCs through the April 2026 Preview Update (KB5083631). The feature promises a console‑like interface and performance tweaks, but activation is inconsistent, prompting users to resort to ViVeTool to force‑enable...
Palestinian Pseudo-Stealth Game Dreams on a Pillow Paints a Difficult, Poetic Picture in Its First Look at Gameplay
Palestinian developer Rasheed Abueideh is advancing his indie title *Dreams on a Pillow*, a pseudo‑stealth adventure that dramatizes the 1948 Nakba. The game follows Khadra, who must carry a pillow—a mechanic that turns the world nightmarish if left behind—while fleeing toward...
Nintendo CEO Confirms Plan To Support Original Switch For Years To Come
Nintendo CEO Shuntaro Furukawa reaffirmed that the original Switch will continue to receive support for years despite the launch of the Switch 2. The company highlighted a cross‑generation approach, noting that roughly 40% of recent game players are already on the...
How To Defeat Beloth, The Darksworn In Crimson Desert
The guide details how to collect the four Armor of the Shadows pieces in Crimson Desert and explains that the missing helmet is only obtainable by defeating the boss Beloth, the Darksworn, after reaching Chapter 7. It outlines precise locations for...
All Wheelspin Exclusive Cars in Forza Horizon 6 and How to Get Them
Forza Horizon 6’s Wheelspin feature hides a roster of cars that can’t be obtained anywhere else in the game. The exclusive list spans classic models like the 1960 Corvette to hypercars such as the 2021 Rimac Nevera, totaling over 40...
Forza Horizon 6 Lets You Race A Gundam And It Looks Awesome
Forza Horizon 6 launches next week with a sprawling map inspired by Japan’s natural scenery and Tokyo’s urban landscape. The game introduces a “Mech My Day” showcase where players race against a giant Gundam‑style robot, continuing the series’ penchant for outlandish...
Analogue 3D's Latest Update Lets You Save Whenever You Want
Analogue has released firmware version 1.3.0 for its Analogue 3D console, introducing a quick‑save system called Memories that lets players capture game progress at any moment. The update supports hotkeys on both 8BitDo’s 64 controller and original N64 controllers, and allows...
PS5 Game Player Counts Are Finally Coming — but It Won't Help You
PlayStation is beta‑testing a new “Community Activity” widget on the PS5 Welcome Hub that will display weekly player counts for games, offering Top 10 and Trending Now views. The feature mirrors Steam’s player‑count displays and aims to give users a quick popularity...
How Larry Chen Helped the Forza Horizon 6 Team Make a Better Photo Mode
Forza Horizon 6 launches on May 19 with a revamped photo mode shaped by veteran automotive photographer Larry Chen. Chen connected the development team with Canon, bringing real‑world optics knowledge and actual focal‑length data into the game. He also infused missions with...
MMOs Are Better if Classes Are Imbalanced—You Just Need to Do It on Purpose
The article argues that perfect class balance in MMOs can stifle player identity and strategic depth, citing Final Fantasy 14's potential 90% damage‑reduction buff for the new Dragoon as a case study. It highlights historical examples—World of Warcraft, City of Heroes,...
All Biomod Abilities in Subnautica 2 and How to Unlock Them
Subnautica 2 introduces Biomods, split into Active and Passive boosters that upgrade core abilities and stats. Active biomods deliver instant effects such as Chum Cloud, Dash, Electric Discharge, Pathfinder and Sonic Echo, while Passive biomods grant long‑term benefits like Camouflage, Oxygen...
Stores At A Loss For Words After Being Sent Sealed Copies Of Rare PS4 Game Poop Slinger
Several independent video‑game retailers across the United States have unexpectedly received sealed copies of the ultra‑rare PlayStation 4 title *Poop Slinger*. The game, originally limited to roughly 100 copies by Limited Rare Games, typically commands resale prices north of $1,000. The shipments...
Pokémon Go's Unbelievable Go Fest Event Shows that There Can Be Too Much of a Good Thing
Niantic’s Pokémon Go Fest 2024 marks the game’s tenth anniversary and is the first edition offered free, eliminating the usual $15 ticket fee. The two‑day event features 35 raid bosses on Saturday and 58 on Sunday, including rare Mega Mewtwo X/Y, but players...
Shattered Dimension Invites You Into a Mysterious Mind-Bending Puzzle Adventure, Now Available on iOS
CottonGame, the indie studio behind Sunset Hills, has released its new tabletop puzzle adventure Shattered Dimension on iOS after a PC debut in April. The game blends investigative dialogue, item collection, and relationship mapping within an overhead, board‑game‑style world. Android...
Destruction Sandbox Besiege's New Space DLC Gets Far Bigger than Anything You've Seen Before
Spiderling Studios announced "Besiege: The Broken Beyond," a space‑themed expansion that transforms the sandbox into miniature planetary systems. The DLC introduces true Newtonian gravity, letting large asteroids and planets exert realistic pull based on the inverse‑square law. Different object shapes...
'Viper' Park Do-Hyeon's Sincere Ambition for the National Team
Veteran AD carry Park "Viper" Do‑hyeon, now with BLG in the LPL, has publicly declared his ambition to earn a spot on South Korea’s League of Legends roster for the 2026 Aichi‑Nagoya Asian Games. A former World Champion and two‑time...