Subnautica 2 Early Access Starts in May, in the Wake of Its Publisher and Fired Leads’ Legal Dispute
Unknown Worlds announced that Subnautica 2 will enter early access on May 14, 2026, priced at $29.99 USD. The launch follows a Delaware Chancery Court order that reinstated co‑founder Ted Gill as CEO and forced publisher Krafton to restore his Steam access. Krafton had previously dismissed Gill, Charlie Cleveland and Max McGuire, alleging leadership failures, but the trio claimed the firings were intended to prevent the game’s release and block a $250 million bonus. The court’s ruling clears the path for the scheduled early‑access debut.
Japan Physical Charts: Tomodachi Life Holds Onto Top Spot as Pokémon Pokopia Nears 1 Million Physical Sales
Nintendo’s comedy life‑sim Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream held the top spot on Japan’s physical software chart for a second consecutive week, moving 178,533 units and pushing its lifetime total to nearly 744,000 copies. Pokémon Pokopia, the latest Switch 2 title, sold...
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Confirms Release Date and $160 Physical Collector’s Edition
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is set for an October 6, 2026 launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with pre‑orders now live. The game offers a Standard digital edition at $59.99, a Deluxe digital bundle for $79.99, and a limited physical Collector’s...
‘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%...
‘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...
A Japanese Retailer Is Trying to Stop Pokémon Card Scalpers by Making Them Take a Test First
Japanese electronics retailer Bic Camera is piloting a new anti‑scalping protocol at its Ikebukuro, Tokyo store. Customers who want the latest Pokémon TCG booster box must pass a 15‑question quiz, show a Bic Camera rewards card or app, and allow...
Monument Valley Boss Says It Was ‘Too Romantic’ About Giving Staff ‘Long-Term Job Security’, Thinks Contractors Are the Future
Ustwo Games, the studio behind Monument Valley, is rethinking its staffing model as development budgets of $9‑13 million and 3‑4‑year cycles strain small studios. CEO María Sayans noted the team has shrunk from about 40 to under 30 full‑time staff, labeling...
Namco’s Japan-Only 1994 Arcade Game Cyber Commando Is Getting a Home Release for the First Time
Namco’s 1994 arcade exclusive Cyber Commando is finally arriving on home consoles, thanks to Hamster Corporation’s Arcade Archives 2 line. The title, a polygonal tank shooter sequel to Cyber Sled, will launch on April 30 for Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox...
New Theory Says PS4 and PS5 30-Day Digital Game Timers Are Temporary to Stop Piracy, Become Permanent After 14 Days
Sony's recent system update adds a 30‑day licence timer to new PS4 and PS5 digital game purchases, requiring online verification. Users reported the timer disappearing after about 14‑16 days, after which the licence becomes permanent and no further checks are...
Witcher 3 Veterans Share Blood of the Dawnwalker Gameplay and Set Release
Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco unveiled a new gameplay demo for "The Blood of the Dawnwalker," an open‑world dark‑fantasy RPG slated for release on September 3, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The trailer introduces protagonist Coen, a half‑vampire Dawnwalker, and showcases...
‘We’re Hard at Work on It’: Valve Says Steam Deck 2 Is Still in Development, Acknowledges Ongoing Steam Deck Stock...
Valve confirmed that work on a Steam Deck 2 is ongoing, though no launch timeline has been set. The company also acknowledged persistent stock shortages for the current Deck, citing global RAM and storage component constraints. Valve’s hardware team is expanding...
Resident Evil Requiem Producer Says Players Should Try to Beat the Game Next Week to Prepare for DLC
Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem has moved beyond launch, selling over 7 million copies in its first two months. Producer Masato Kumazawa and director Koshi Nakanishi announced a mini‑game DLC slated for May, which will unlock only after players finish the main...
Following an Earlier Leak, EA Sports UFC 6 Has Been Officially Announced
Electronic Arts officially announced EA Sports UFC 6, slated for a June 19, 2026 launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The standard edition will sell for $69.99, while an Ultimate Edition costs $99.99 (about $127 in U.S. dollars) and grants a week...
Intel Warns CPU Prices Could Be the Next to Rise Due to AI Demand
Intel warned that CPU prices are set to climb as AI workloads shift toward inference, increasing server‑side demand. Since March 2026, server CPUs have risen about 20% and consumer chips 5‑10%, with another 8‑10% hike expected in the second half...
Capcom Throws Resident Evil Party Featuring Geoff Keighley, as Requiem Clears 7 Million Sales
Capcom marked Resident Evil Requiem’s 7 million‑copy milestone with a staff celebration that featured Game Awards producer Geoff Keighley. The title sold 5 million units in its first week and 6 million within weeks, making it the fastest‑selling entry in the franchise. Capcom hinted at...