В декабре 2025 года СМИ сообщали, что компания собирается производить чипы на фоне дефицита на рынке.

Разработчики, как и всегда, делают упор на реалистичность.

Sony начала тестировать новый виджет на PS5 — он показывает самые популярные игры в регионе пользователя

В Marvel Rivals стартовал восьмой сезон под названием Sins of Alchemax, в котором, среди прочего, добавили ещё одного персонажа, новый боевой пропуск и временное событие.

Сначала разработчики планируют выпустить два апдейта с улучшениями, после чего выйдет масштабное обновление.

Автора Remothered Криса Дэррила не упомянули в материалах по Red Nun's Legacy — он заявил, что это нарушило его договорённости с разработчикамиПо словам автора, в Stormind Games пытаются переложить на него ответственность за неудачный релиз Broken Porcelain.

Когда я узнал, что Пол У. С. Андерсон поставит ремейк «Дома мертвецов», я сразу понял, что у него получится бездушная CGI-оргия.

Я хочу снять совершенно новый фильм о зомби: кровавый и самодельный.

А также много геймплейных кадров.

Valve подарила игру пользователю, чью посылку со Steam Controller по ошибке отправили в Великобританию

Forza Horizon 6 стала самой высокооценённой игрой первых месяцев 2026 года на MetacriticПредварительный доступ уже стартовал, и первые отзывы игроков оказались «смешанными».

От героя все в восторге, но первые реакции на картину оказались скорее противоречивыми.

Сотрудники IO Interactive продолжают знакомить игроков с главными действующими лицами шпионского боевика 007 First Light.

Свежий трейлер разработчики посвятили Джону Гринвею — наставнику Джеймса Бонда.

Несмотря на это Гринвей прилагает все усилия, чтобы превратить молодого спецагента в элитного шпиона МИ-6.

Роль персонажа исполнил актёр Ленни Джеймс (Lennie James), которого зрители могут помнить как Моргана Джонса из сериала «Ходячие мертвецы».

Из описания игры007 First Light стартует 27 мая на ПК (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series с русской локализацией текста.

For Hire, а также несколько внезапных хитов вроде Far Far West и Windrose.

Кроме того, в апреле в Steam наконец вышли три классические части Resident Evil.

Ниже собраны лучшие продукты, выпущенные за апрель в Steam и отсортированные по объёму выручки.

Far Far West .

Resident Evil (1996) .

Вчерашним вечером студия Unknown Worlds Entertainment выпустила раннюю версию Subnautica 2, и всего за 12 часов общий тираж игры превысил отметку в 2 миллиона копий.

За первый день с релиза игра собрала свыше 20 тысяч отзывов в Steam, из которых положительными являются 92 %.

Что касается пикового онлайна, то он пока задержался на отметке 467 тысяч одновременных игроков, что в 9 раз больше, чем у оригинальной Subnautica.

Тенденция роста заметна и на стриминговых платформах.

В настоящее время Unknown Worlds Entertainment работает над дополнительным контентом.

На момент публикации новости Forza Horizon 6 имеет около трёх тысяч отзывов в Steam, из которых положительными оказались лишь 63 %.

Ничего не помогает, ни установка и переустановка драйверов Nvidia, обновил Xbox, обновил, удалил и переустановил game services, ничего не помогает.

Видимо, придётся ждать релиза и фикса, плюс игра не появляется в Nvidia app, невозможно отключить DLSS без входа в игру.

Наиграл в 5ю часть почти 300 часов и могу сказать точно: по первым впечатлениям новая часть на голову-две лучше в плане атмосферы и погружения.

ГРИША РАСПРЕДВАЛ, «палец вверх»Forza Horizon 6 заявлена для на ПК (Steam, Microsoft Store) и Xbox Series, включая Game Pass с русской локализацией текста.

Выживание Unknown WorldsПервая Subnautica четыре года провела в раннем доступе и вышла в релиз в 2018-м, став изумительной игрой про выживание — красивой, загадочной и увлекательной.

В общем, даже в ранней версии Subnautica 2 интригует, хотя и не предлагает в рамках серии ничего принципиально нового.

Сам процесс сбора ресурсов стал в каких-то моментах более реалистичным, а в других — более целенаправленным.

Как и в первой части, самыми опасными в сиквеле стали левиафаны — огромные морские чудища, которых здесь несколько видов (один при этом вроде бы мирный).

Мир и правда большой, контента уже приличное количество, и в нём можно в буквальном смысле утонуть.

В этот раз авторы сообщили, что с момента выхода в раннем доступе игра продалась тиражом в 2 миллиона копий.

Когда мы только-только вступили на путь приключений, мы и представить не могли, что наша игра соберёт вокруг себя такое большое и увлеченное сообщество.

Видеть, как вы исследуете мир игры, делитесь своими историями, строите форты и пирсы, отправляете баг-репорты и поддерживаете нас на этом пути — значит для нас гораздо больше, чем можно выразить словами.

Сейчас мы всё ещё обсуждаем его масштаб и наполнение внутри команды, поэтому пройдёт некоторое время, прежде чем мы сможем поделиться подробностями.

Эта веха — новое начало для нас, для игры и для сообщества в целом.

С момента релиза The Outer Worlds 2 команда Obsidian Entertainment выпустила несколько заплаток для игры, в которых обычно ограничивалась лишь исправлением багов и улучшением уже доступных фич.

Наконец для сиквела анонсировали контентное обновление — оно станет доступно в начале лета.

Подробнее о свежем контенте и дополнительных функциях для The Outer Worlds 2 расскажут во время стрима на Twitch и YouTube.

Трансляция стартует в 20:30 по Москве 20 мая.

И это почти случилось.

Я трудился на износ, и это сказывалось на моём здоровье, личной жизни и на всём остальном.

Как творческий человек, ты переживаешь за всё и вся, а потом, став руководителем студии, оказываешься вынужден всё время отрывать куски от своего детища, тогда как окружающие постоянно критикуют твоё видение.

Это в основном благодаря меньшему напряжению в более тесном коллективе.

Хотя Олен и покинул Archetype Entertainment, из Wizards of the Coast его никто не выгонял.

Авторы ужастика Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy поделились свежим видео об игре с ресурсом GamesRadar+.

Место действия Red Nun’s Legacy — заброшенная резиденция на склоне горе Этна.

Невзирая на доводы разума, Сьюзан отправляется в особняк, где её ждут сверхъестественные явления, скрытые знаки и секреты семьи Эшманн.

По словам разработчиков из Stormind Games, игра рассчитана как на поклонников Remothered, так и на новичков.

Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy увидит свет в 2026 году на ПК (Steam, EGS, GOG), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series и Switch 2.

Старт ОБТ Throne and Liberty уже 19 мая, не пропусти https://trk.mail.ru/c/iil2h1 Студия Rocksteady может делать игру про Бэтмена Будущего. В раннем доступе Steam вышла Subnautica 2. Авторы Forza Horizon 6 планируют наказать пиратов. Игроки боятся запрета Minecraft в России. Судьба Stellar Blade 2 и Lies of P 2 наконец раскрыта, но подробностей игр всё ещё нет. Глава Hasbro высоко оценил научно-фантастическую игру Exodus. Фанаты разгромили разработчиков Helldivers 2. Вышла Directive 8020 от создателей Until Dawn и The Quarry. Paradox Interactive обновила базовую версию Stellaris. В Battlefield 6 и Marvel Rivals стартовал новый сезон. Полноценный релиз Palworld может быть ближе, чем мы думал…

Авторы Subnautica 2 раскрыли дорожную карту обновлений в раннем доступе на ближайшие месяцы.

Например, в следующем крупном обновлении появятся новые биомы, существа, ресурсы, инструменты и транспорт.

При этом Unknown Worlds будет выпускать «промежуточные улучшения», которые должны сделать игровой опыт Subnautica 2 ещё приятнее.

В дальнейшем будущем в Subnautica 2 расширят мир, а также добавят ещё больше биомов, ресурсов, инструментов и другого контента.

Это можно сделать, например, в модуле обратной связи непосредственно в Subnautica 2.

В Marvel Rivals стартовал восьмой сезон «Грехи Алкемакс», который продолжает текущую сюжетную линию и привносит в геройский шутер множество новинок.

Также с сегодняшнего дня в Marvel Rivals можно приобрести новые аксессуары (для Карателя и не только) и принять участие во временном событии «Прятки Дьявольского Динозавра».

Поскольку восьмой сезон стартовал лишь несколько часов назад, пиковый онлайн Marvel Rivals не может похвастаться новыми рекордами.

Однако стоит рассчитывать на очередной всплеск интереса на выходных, а также на попадание в чарт Steam за счёт покупок боевого пропуска и новых костюмов.

Ознакомиться с уже вышедшими и будущими новинками восьмого сезона Marvel Rivals можно в обз…

Forza Horizon 6 уже вышла на PC и Xbox Series для владельцев Premium-издания — всем остальным придётся ждать до 19 мая.

Несмотря на столь строгое ограничение, пиковый онлайн новинки в первые часы превысил 160 тысяч игроков.

При этом текущих показателей сполна хватило для того, чтобы побить рекорд Forza Horizon 5 по онлайну в Steam — на пике он превысил 81 тысячу игроков.

Первые обзоры Forza Horizon 6 в Steam (почти 4,5 тыс.

А в «смешанных» отзывах простые геймеры ругают отсутствие новых идей и плохую оптимизацию.

В него добавят новый контент и некие функции — пока без подробностей, но ими поделятся 20 мая .

The Outer Worlds 2 доступна на PC, PS5, Xbox Series и в Game Pass с конца октября 2025 года.

В марте, напомним, игра получила обновление с функцией перемотки времени и новыми анимациями.

Продажи The Outer Worlds 2, по сторонним оценкам, не достигли и миллиона копий.

А в самой Obsidian решили изменить подход к разработке будущих игр.

Общий тираж подводной выживалки Subnautica 2 превысил уже 2 млн копий.

На достижение ушло 12 часов после выхода игры в ранний доступ.

Subnautica 2 находится в раннем доступе на PC (Steam и EGS) и Xbox Series.

В Steam она получила «очень положительный» рейтинг и собрала более 467 тысяч одновременных игроков.

Сообщается, что пик активности на всех платформах достиг отметки в 651 тыс человек.

Среди главных — эксперименты с двумя режимами во 2 сезоне .

Другой — чистый PvE-режим, в котором командам предстоит совместно выполнять задачи и добиваться прогресса (середина/вторая половина сезона).

PvPvE-шутер с эвакуацией Marathon доступен на PC, PS5 и Xbox Series с 5 марта.

А о контенте второго сезона расскажут на неделе с 25 мая.

Часть уже известна — плюс возвращение режима «Дэуты» с ротацией очереди, расширение максимального размера Хранилища и увеличение скорости прогресса фракций.

Роль исполняет британский актер Ленни Джеймс, сыгравший Моргана Джонса в сериале « Ходячие мертвецы ».

Он является наставником молодого и безрассудного Бонда, к которому относится довольно скептически.

IO Interactive представила свежий трейлер боевика 007 First Light и посвятила его персонажу по имени Джон Гринвей.

007 First Light ушла на золото и готовится к релизу 27 мая на PC, PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series.

В финальных превью журналистов шпионский боевик назвали претендентом на «Игру года».

Оригинальные версии шутеров Metro 2033 2010 года и Metro: Last Light Complete Edition 2013 года пополнили программу сохранения игр GOG.

Теперь давние фанаты и новички могут вновь или впервые прикоснуться к истокам культовой серии на данной платформе.

Разработчики оптимизировали обе игры для «современных PC», реализовали полную совместимость с Windows 10 и 11, улучшили фреймрейт, разблокировали больше разрешений, добавили вертикальную синхронизацию и обеспечили поддержку современных контроллеров.

Приключенческий экшен Crimson Desert получил свежий патч , который добавил боссов для повторной битвы.

Проверить их местоположение можно в меню: Дневник — Знания — Осколки памяти — Вожаки.

Кроме того, в игре появились новые типы волков и медведей, которых можно сделать маунтами, и новые навыки для рукопашного боя:Дамиана — новый набор навыков, с которым можно ознакомиться в разделе «Кулаки» в соответствующем окне;Дамиана/Унка — навык «Воздушный колющий удар»;Клифф — навык «Разящий удар».

Дополнительно патч включает различные исправления и улучшения стабильности.

А разработчики опубликовали отдельную новость об известных ошибках в игре.

Студия Polyarc, известная по серии приключений Moss для VR, анонсировала Moss: The Forgotten Relic.

Релиз ожидается этим летом на PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series и обеих Nintendo Switch 2.

Судя по странице в Steam, без русского языка.

Moss: The Forgotten Relic — это эмоциональное фэнтезийное приключение о храброй мышке, объединяющее в себе Moss и Moss: Book II, улучшенные и переосмысленные.

А на пути их будут ждать вплетённые в окружение головоломки и боевые столкновения с таинственными силами (которые можно будет пропустить).

Предварительные заказы уже открыты: стандартное за 40 долларов/евро и Deluxe с бонусами за 60 долларов/евро.

А с 29 мая по 1 июня на PC ( Steam ) пройдёт открытое бета-тестирование Hell Let Loose: Vietnam.

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam анонсировали в августе 2025 года.

Это многопользовательский шутер, посвящённый Вьетнамской войне с боями в формате 50 на 50 и двумя командами — СВА и вооруженные силы США.

Игра обещает 6 режимов («Наступление», «Война» и 4 новых), 17 различных ролей в 6 боевых подразделениях, 6 масштабных карт и многое другое.

Слух о скором старте предзаказов Grand Theft Auto VI поднял не только стоимость акций Take-Two, но и инсайдерскую активность.

Пользователь под ником Detective Seeds со ссылкой на свои источники сообщает, что для игры подготовили 6 вариантов покупки:3 цифровых/физических издания — стандартное, делюкс, премиум или аналогичные (прим.

— всё это посчитали за 3 варианта покупки);1 более редкое издание с предметами — вероятно, коллекционное;2 комплекта с консолями — PS5 Pro и обычное с цифровым кодом для загрузки игры (без физических копий).

Кроме того, источник Detective Seeds считает, что третий трейлер GTA 6 покажут раньше старта предзаказов.

Но всё это пока слухи!

Подводная выживалка Subnautica 2 находится в раннем доступе на PC и Xbox Series уже более 10 часов, и её старт можно назвать успешным.

Речь идёт как о продажах, которые быстро превысили 1 млн копий, так и о приёме новинки игроками.

В Steam на Subnautica 2 оставлено более 15 тысяч отзывов, на основе которых сформировался «очень положительный» рейтинг (91% одобрения).

А её пиковый онлайн достиг отметки 467 582 игроков одновременно.

Показатель, как мы знаем, намного превышает предыдущие части серии.

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era сломалась после обновления — разработчики исправили работу ИИИИ-враги отказывались заниматься строительством.

Скоро из Steam и других магазинов удалят LEGO-аналог боевой гонки Mario KartLEGO 2K Drive так и не стала большим хитом.

В Escape from Tarkov начался ивент «Полный ход» — с Отступниками и новым достижениемИгрокам в EFT придётся отправиться на «Маяк», «Берег» и не только.

Программисты Stellaris годами рыдали при упоминании механики, которая скоро появится в дополнении NomadsДаже самим разработчикам казалось, что «перемещающиеся планеты» сделать не получится.

Скоро Subnautica 2 получит два крупных обновления — дорожная карта развития игры на ближайшие месяцыРазработчики готовят новую механику и другие улучшения.

В Total War: Warhammer III появится новый легендарный лорд — обзорный трейлер Бхашивы и тигров-воиновРазработчики приготовили для Total War: Warhammer III новых юнитов и механики.

Nearly matches the performance of Nvidia's now-$1,000 GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

Best Buy has dropped deals on a select few Switch and Switch 2 games, including Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment on Switch 2, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on Switch, and more.

Forza Horizon 6 has already reached an impressive player count on Steam despite its official launch still being days away.

Forza Horizon 6 makes cherry blossom trees and shrines indestructible — here's why.

Equipped with the highly rated Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensor for low-light video recording

If you want to terrify your friends next Halloween, then feast your eyes on this incredible Skeksis Chamberlain mask based on Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal.

You know the old Terran saying: home is wherever you park your trillion tonne hermetically sealed artificial habitat.

Here's another, related Terran saying: a trillion tonne hermetically sealed artificial habitat parks wherever the hell it pleases.

Stellaris Game Director Stephen Muray has written a long blog about the Nomads expansion on Steam, focussing on the Sacred Path origin.

In all seriousness, I'd love to read a longer account of why nomad civs were so hard to implement.

You can build a finite number of Waystations in systems to collect resources, monitor other civs, and build megastructures, among other applications.

The bill, known as AB 1921, faced its third state government committee hearing yesterday, May 14th.

This one saw it put before the California State Assembly's Committee on Appropriations, whose specific job is to review bills "with any fiscal impact to the state government".

Cue celebrations from Stop Killing Games, though it's worth noting the bill's still got a ways to go before it potentially becomes a law.

Next up is a floor vote that'll involve the entire California State Assembly.

If it does pass, it could be a major step in Stop Killing Games' worldwide push to get end-of-life plans for online games set into law.

Subnautica 2 splashed into Steam early access yesterday, sending tidal waves of money into the bank accounts of developers Unknown Worlds and publishers Krafton.

Fortunately, creative media producer Scott MacDonald told RPS and other journalists a little about Subnautica 2's first patches in a roundtable interview last week.

Subnautica 2 update 1.1 will be a "quality of life" update, if that's the right word for a hearty injection of disease and genetic abberations.

I have played seven hours of Subnautica 2's early access build, and I consider it to be a hoot and a holler and AAAIEE, I'm running out of air, glubglublglubbulglub.

It is very similar to the first game, but then again it's been…

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Forza Horizon 6 is already Steam Deck Verified, which I’m forced to concede makes much of this article surplus to requirements.

Forza Horizon 6 is the portliest Horizon yet, clocking just over 155GB once installed – enough to make the 64GB Steam Deck’s internal storage a non-starter and swamping most of the 256GB model.

Battery life is down a bit compared to Forza Horizon 5 – that drained a fully-charged LCD Steam Deck in 1h 37, whereas FH6 ran it dry in 1h 23m – but it’s not the thirstiest game to ever…

Both cards were also fine for 1440p, although this was also where I first discovered Forza Horizon 6’s upscaling problems.

The Arc B580 did better, scoring 62fps at native and 74fps with Ultra Quality XeSS (Ultra Quality being the equivalent to DLSS/FSR’s Quality mode), but that’s still a relatively minor uplift.

Likewise with the newer RTX 5050, which produced 54fps at 1080p/Extreme and could only creep up to 60fps with Quality DLSS.

See what you think:2560x1440, Extreme quality, ray tracing off 2560x1440, Extreme quality, ray tracing GI and reflections on High Image credit: Rock Paper Shotgun/Xbox Game StudiosI’m not saying Forza the Sixth runs badly in general.

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Back in December of last year, despite being the head of the studio, James Ohlen left Archetype Entertainment, also leaving his role as producer on Exodus behind.

It was a bit of a surprise, given that he co-founded the studio after having retired from BioWare in 2018.

Now, in a recent interview, Ohlen explains why he made the call, coming down to potentially the most unifying experience in game dev: burnout.

"I was running on fumes, and it was hurting my health, and my personal life, and everything.

Archetype Entertainment were actually founded way back in 2019, and are still yet to actually release a game.

Like today, for instance, as the Moss series is getting a VR-less version, with both games combined into one neat package.

It's called Moss: The Forgotten Relic, and rather than technically being a port of the two games, it's more of a fusion.

"Moss: The Forgotten Relic unites the beloved and critically-acclaimed Moss and Moss: Book II into a definitive singular adventure, beautifully enhanced and reimagined for its debut on PC," the game's Steam page explains.

I am quite curious to see how Moss has been translated outside of VR, despite not having played the originals.

Too big a thought for now, I'll wait until summer, when Moss: The Forgotten Relic arrives.

Then the sequel, Control: Resonant, got announced and turned out to be an action RPG.

What's the Remedy version of that?'

The way to learn is to start by doing, and that's how Control was born."

All that stuff was new ... My intent was, 'I want to find out what is the Remedy version of an RPG experience.'

And Kasurinen explained that Control is "Remedy's RPG franchise," so they wanted to embrace and "fully commit" to the genre.

"What differentiates a story from the real world, or a simulation?"

ask developer Croteam in a very Baudrillardy way in their announcement post for The Talos Principle 3.

"The real world goes on and on, but a story must have a clear beginning, middle, and end.

And so the Talos Principle, a story we have worked on for more than a decade, must also come to an end."

The reveal trailer for the puzzle game threequel (and "final chapter" of the series) presents exactly what you might expect of it.

It's been more than a decade since the original Subnautica dove into early access.

As Subnautica 2 releases into early access today, its developers are very aware that players may be expecting a game much closer to completion than they'll get their diver's gloves on.

"[Early access] is not a way for us to launch the game incomplete and just get cash," Gallegos says.

"I think we all realised, after we did that, that we probably didn't go into early access soon enough," Creative media producer Scott MacDonald says.

Edwin's been playing the Subnautica 2's early access build and found it to be a very fleshed out – if familiar – experience.

In terms of what's being reset in the next season, according to this blog post you can expect your runner level, ranked level, and faction level and upgrades to all go back to zero/square one.

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Lastly, you also keep your rewards pass progress, and your Cryo Archive Subroutines progress.

Cryo Archive will also be available to play every day from May 21st until the season wraps up, with a free Cryo Archive Sponsored Kit being sent to your mailbox every day over the period.

I'm mostly curious about how priority contracts will work come …

Amazon's Lord Of The Rings MMO, previously thought dead amid mass layoffs, is now very much conclusively deceased.

Though, the coporation say they're still exploring "a compelling new game experience that does justice to Tolkien's world".

Having adopted that mould because they thought it'd be more achievable to get up and running quickly, the team reportedly pivoted again to a linear single player story after their deadline was extended indefinitely.

Asked for comment on the report, Amazon's Grattis said the following:AI was not the reason behind role reductions in Games.

Well, here's hoping whatever they've currently got going on doesn't involve lots of weird chats with SamwAIse and Baggin…

Former BioWare lead designer James Ohlen has revealed there was once a plan to reboot the studio's massively-multiplayer online role-playing game Star Wars: The Old Republic, and it would have made it more like 2003's single-player RPG Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, had the project been allowed to go ahead.

"I remember I got super excited because the big challenge was [EA exec] Patrick Söderlund, who I think is great but hates Star Wars: The Old Republic," Ohlen said.

"We were going to be able to have a Star Wars: The New Republic until the board of directors of EA, who all remembered the launch of Star Wars: The Old Republic, and remembered spending $300m...

You can also feel it t…

Many video game characters are immediately recognisable by their voices.

When it came to playing Saros' protagonist Arjun Devraj, actor Rahul Kohli said inspiration struck while being fed up stuck in traffic.

Kohli's words are part of the first video in Housemarque's Finding Carcosa behind-the-scenes documentary series, which charts Saros development.

"Stuck in traffic, already late for a recording session and up against the clock for a departing flight.

Despite critical acclaim, Saros' launch reportedly hasn't been quite as successful as Housemarque's Returnal, which was released in 2021.

In addition, today's Crimson Desert update has added a new unarmed combat skill-tree for Damiane, one of the game's additional player characters.

You can check out the full patch notes for Crimson Desert Version 1.07.00 below, while a list of known issues can be found via the game's website.

[Damiane] Added unarmed combat skills - You can find the new skills by selecting "Fists" in the skill menu.

In just five days, Crimson Desert hit 3m sales, and then only a week later Pearl Abyss announced Crimson Desert had sold a further 1m copies.

This success reportedly saw Pearl Abyss give every employee a bonus that equated to about $3,400.

Subnautica 2 has done exceptionally well following its launch into Early Access, quickly coasting to 467,000 concurrent players on Steam alone.

While writing this article, Unknown Worlds announced it had passed 2m sales within 12 hours of launching.

Its follow-up Subnautica: Below Zero had 42,115 peak concurrent players roughly five years ago.

Rust, the juggernaut of the genre, hit an all-time PC peak concurrent player count of 262,284, while the recent pirate plunder hit Windrose came in at 222,134.

So it's a darn good start for Unknown Worlds and Subnautica 2 as it begins its Early Access journey.

Sektori, one of last year's best games - and a game so closely related to twin-stick shooter Geometry Wars they could be the same thing - has finally arrived on Nintendo Switch 2.

Indeed, Chris was so positive about the game last year that he said you should, "Drop everything and play Sektori."

It's very close to Geometry Wars on a superficial level; it's an arcade twin-stick shooter where you pilot a little ship around enclosed spaces while blasting away hordes of colourful, encroaching, simple-shaped enemies.

And that frantic feeling of overwhelm that made Geometry Wars so thrilling, both to play and watch?

There's an upgrade system that allows you to hoard and spend currency when you wan…

Nintendo has reached deep into its back catalogue and revealed the next set of Classic games coming to its Switch Online + Expansion Pass subscription service.

Which, this time around, it's a bit of a treat for Virtual Boy fans - as long as you've forked out for the company's big plastic headset, of course.

However, the internet informs me Jack Bros. is a maze-based Megami Tensei spin-off, while Vertical Force is a (yes) vertical-scrolling shooter from Hudson Soft.

Tom Orry shoved his head inside the plastic Virtual Boy replica back in February, writing, "I kind of love the whole thing despite itself."

And if you're wondering about the original Virtual Boy, Alex Donaldson tracked one down a…

Nintendo has offered a more detailed explanation about why it raised the price of Switch 2, revealing that, unfortunately, it doesn't expect the inflated price of computer memory and components to fall any time soon.

"For the sustained growth of our dedicated video game platform business, it is important to maintain a healthy earnings structure for our overall business.

Nintendo announced in its full-year earnings results that it would be raising the price of Nintendo Switch 2 from €470 to €500 in Europe ($450 to $500 in the US) effective 1st September.

Going forward, Nintendo and other software publishers plan to release a variety of titles, and we aim to expand the installed base by conve…

Watch on YouTubeAs teased in The Last of Us season two finale, season three will largely focus on Abby's story.

"It's a very powerful thing to be given a story that gives you a hero and that makes your side good.

There's a reasonable argument to be made that you should not be extending a hand to somebody who has hurt you or hurt somebody you love," Mazin said.

Maizin said that if anyone can make Abby sympathetic in viewers' eyes, it's actor Kailyn Dever.

"She is the kind of actor that you find yourself aligning with and rooting for almost instantly," Mazin said.

"You can scan creatures and read lengthy PDAs about their taxonomy and their history on the world.

One of the main goals of players in Subnautica 2 will be learning how to cure those infestations of bloom, according to Gallegos.

"I think it's a point of resistance that we'll get repeatedly while making the game, though we feel strongly about it," Galligos responded.

"There was one country that I won't name, and they overwhelmingly wanted to manufacture weapons.

And it's like, man, I feel like people got a totally different vibe out of the original Subnautica than a weapon manufacturing video game."

At the end of Subnautica 2's prologue, fear has already set in - and I haven't even reached its new ocean planet, Proteus, yet.

Your mission in Subnautica 2 is to help build a new future for humanity, and you've got 40K colonists depending on you.

That brings you to Proteus, a brand-new ocean planet distinct from 4546B seen in earlier Subnautica games, and it's immediately overwhelming.

The joy of discovery in Subnautica 2 – when you're not being chased down by sharks or nibbled at by fish – is immense.

And this feeling of terror only gets worse as you plunge deeper into Subnautica 2's seas.

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Сиквел подводного «сурвайвала» Subnautica показал один из крупнейших стартов в 2026 году.

Сегодня мы не только разберем запуск игры (в том числе в контексте финансовой стратегии Krafton), но и изучим показатели самых кассовых тайтлов в жанре.

На нем с 9 утра до 17 вечера эксперты индустрии в формате круглых столов будут делиться друг с другом своим опытом, кейсами и советами.

), на котором основатель синдиката и WN Media Group Павел Ряйкконен обсудит с гостями запущенную им инициативу, а также актуальные вызовы, стоящие как перед фондами, так и перед инди-командами, ищущими финансирование.

Затем состоится круглый стол на тему «Контент как двигатель роста: от игр до продуктов, ориентированных на контент».

Последний круглый стол будут вести Ольга Сауленко из MY.GAMES и Елена Костина из Vizor Games при участии и спонсорстве Xsolla.

Его тема: «Что на самом деле стимулирует рост: последние тренды в UA и альтернативной дистрибуции?».

Не успели разработчики из Unknown Worlds объявить , что Subnautica 2 продалась тиражом в 1 млн копий, как с новостями пришла их материнская компания KRAFTON.

Она поделилась , что игра взяла планку в 2 млн проданных копий всего за 12 часов с момента выхода.

Subnautica 2Вероятно, теперь Subnautica 2 — самая быстро продаваемая игра в портфолио KRAFTON.

Ранее это звание принадлежало симулятору жизни inZOI, который был продан 1 млн раз за неделю.

Также KRAFTON сообщила, что на старте пиковый онлайн Subnautica 2 на всех платформах превысил 651 тысячу человек.

Продолжаем на ежедневной основе публиковать видео докладов с конференции «Игровая Индустрия», которая прошла совсем недавно в Минске.

Сегодня у нас доклад от «Яндекс Игр».

Его прочел Никита Бокарев, руководитель по развитию бизнеса платформы.

Подтвердились сообщения о том, что Таганский суд Москвы готовится оштрафовать Embracer Group за нарушение российского законодательства.

Gothic 1 RemakeПоводом для штрафа вновь стала часть 8 статьи 13.11 КоАП РФ, в которой говорится об обязательной локализации данных россиян.

Размер штрафа для Embracer Group составил 1 млн рублей.

Возможно, в случае Embracer Group масштаб нарушений оказался не таким значительным или были учтены какие-то смягчающие обстоятельства.

Ходили слухи, что вскоре он может начать блокировать в стране их игры, но ведомство заявило, что пока для этого нет оснований.

Месяц назад Warhorse Studios объявила о благотворительной акции.

Она пообещала отдать на восстановление чешского замка Пернштейн часть выручки, которую получит с продаж первой Kingdom Come: Deliverance за время фестиваля Средневековья в Steam.

Замок Пернштейн в Kingdom Come: DeliveranceКак рассказала Warhorse Studios в событийной ленте игры, она откладывала по доллару с каждой проданной копии Kingdom Come: Deliverance.

Дело в том, что это одна из ключевых локаций Kingdom Come: Deliverance, ставшая домом для главного героя игры.

В этот промежуток Kingdom Come: Deliverance можно было купить по щедрой скидке в 80%.

В рамках сделки компания выпустит 4,5 млн новых обыкновенных акций по цене 2 доллара за штуку.

«Покупка Drayton International — важный стратегический шаг для Bragg Gaming Group.

Drayton International специализируется на игровом контенте, инструментах вовлечения пользователей и ИИ-решениях для гемблинг-операторов.

Она владеет долями в пяти студиях разработки игр: Boomerang Studios, Dream Streak Gaming, Rise Gaming, Hit Squad и Neotopia.

Также в ее портфеле находятся платформы Arc Gaming, Vision PlAI и 3 Shores.

Subnautica 2Subnautica 2 отправилась в ранний доступ на ПК и Xbox Series вечером 14 мая.

Это при том, что игра доступна в подписке Game Pass, а значит, ее общий тираж должен быть еще больше.

Кроме того, Subnautica 2 уже стала второй по популярности новинкой 2026-го в Steam.

В топе за всю историю Steam, а не только за 2026 год, у Subnautica 2 сейчас 29 место.

К моменту написания новости Subnautica 2 получила 16,5 тысячи отзывов в Steam, 92% из которых — одобрительные.

Вчера, 14 мая, пиратскому «выживачу» Windrose от Kraken Express исполнился ровно месяц.

Как сообщают разработчики, за этот срок его успело купить уже более 2 млн человек.

Windrose«Когда мы только-только вступили на путь приключений, мы и представить не могли, что наша игра соберет вокруг себя такое большое и увлеченное сообщество.

Вот как выглядят ключевые вехи игры:500 тысяч копий — за 48 часов;1 млн копий — за шесть дней;1,5 млн копий — за две недели;2 млн копий — за месяц.

В нем мы не только разобрали стартовые показатели игры в контексте жанра, но и поделились информацией о разработчиках.

June’s JourneyНа новые увольнения обратил внимание портал MobileGamer, который заметил в LinkedIn публикации от потерявших работу сотрудников.

По его подсчетам, Wooga рассталась по меньшей мере с десятком разных специалистов: от тестировщиков до художников.

Wooga в ответ на запрос MobileGamer официально подтвердила факт увольнений, но вдаваться в детали не стала.

Она не назвала ни причину, ни точное число пострадавших.

Из недавнего отчета Playtika известно, что за январь-март 2026-го June’s Journey принесла компании 76 млн долларов, что на 10,4% больше, чем в начале 2025-го.

Продолжаем публиковать видео докладов с конференции «Игровая Индустрия», которая прошла этой весной в Минске.

В свете вчерашнего премиум-лонгрида « Российский геймдев в 2026 году — взгляд ассоциаций » (кстати, рекомендуем почитать) сегодня публикуем доклад «Крупный план: социология российского геймдева».

Лекция посвящена тому, кто, во что и как активно играет в видеоигры в России.

Среди интересных тезисов, что у нас в стране почти половина игроков воспринимают игры как альтернативы кино и книгам, а также, что 83% отечественных геймеров тратят на свое увлечение по 13 часов в неделю.

Посмотреть ее можно здесь: https://youtu.be/pBscNCfAg-AСлайды здесь: /wp-content/uploads/2026/05/11-30-Vasilij…

Первые три месяца 2026-го выдались крайне успешными для Nexon.

В свежем финансовом отчете компания похвасталась, что получила самую большую выручку в истории всех своих первых кварталов.

Если в феврале его продажи по всему миру составляли 14 млн копий, то сейчас — уже более 16 млн копий.

Nexon добавила, что свыше половины активных игроков в ARC Raiders провели в шутере по 100 часов и больше.

Параллельно разработчики из Embark Studios, дочерней студии Nexon, объявили о переходе на новый график поддержки ARC Raiders.

Они сообщили, что теперь будут выпускать контентные патчи не каждый месяц, а только дважды в год.

ARC Raiders вышла 30 октября 2025-го на ПК, PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series.

And so to Berlin, where the A Maze indie games festival is celebrating its 15th year, and time continues to make fools of all of us.

Otherworlds at A Maze Berlin.

Phonopolis at A Maze Berlin.

The opening ceremony of A Maze Berlin 2026, with Thorsten Wiedemann on the right in a pink baseball cap.

Inside the Betonhalle at A Maze Berlin.

Nexon reported strong first-quarter results, with net income rising 118% year-over-year, supported by a ¥14.5 billion ($91.4 million) foreign exchange gain.

Nexon has 15 games and experiences in development, with five scheduled for release this year, including Overwatch on PC, Project T, and Dungeon & Fighter: Idle RPG.

Both companies also announced a ten-year extension of their publishing partnership for Dungeon & Fighter on PC in China.

Looking ahead, Nexon expects revenue between ¥107 billion ($674.9 million) and ¥119.7 billion ($755 million), down 10%.

Operating income is forecast between ¥16.1 billion ($101.5 million) and ¥25.3 billion ($159.6 million), down 57%.

Square Enix attributed this growth to steady sales of new titles and increased catalogue title sales compared to the previous fiscal year.

Square Enix attributed the decline in net sales to reduced revenues in its MMO and Games for Smart Devices and PC Browsers sub-segments, which fell 26% and 27%, respectively.

Operating income for MMOs also decreased 31%, which Square Enix linked to the launch of Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail in the previous year.

During the past fiscal year, Square Enix replaced its former division structure in Japan with a new Creative Studio structure.

Looking ahead, Square Enix forecasts flat net sales of ¥298 billion ($1.8 billion) and a 10.5% decrease in operating inc…

According to an Appcharge analysis of Sensor Tower data, 72% of top-grossing mobile games now operate a web store.

Over recent months, app store revenue charts have shown a declining trend in the US.

There's a persistent banner pointing players to a web store.

Store charts and top-grossing lists were already a lagging indicator.

The mobile gaming market is more complex, more distributed, and frankly more interesting than the store charts suggest.

Amazon has reportedly cancelled its Lord of the Rings MMO, according to sources familiar with the project.

As Eurogamer reports, the cancellation occurred shortly after layoffs last October that impacted Amazon's Games division.

Amazon announced a Lord of the Rings MMO in 2019 in partnership with Leyou Technologies.

In 2023, Amazon partnered with Embracer, owner of Middle-Earth Enterprises, to develop the Lord of the Rings MMO.

Sources said 1,000 developers began transitioning from New World to the Lord of the Rings project months before the layoffs, and the project was entering pre-production when the cuts happened.

The BFI has announced the recipients of its International Business Development (IBD) awards and introduced a new funding stream to support video game marketing efforts.

The latest batch of IBD awards, totalling £2.07 million across the screen sector, includes grants for five UK independent games companies.

These non-recoupable grants, ranging from £50,000 to £200,000, support business strategies that drive international growth and IP development.

The UKGSF has also introduced the Challenger award in April, which offers £50,000 in addition to an optional mentorship component for earlier-stage screen companies.

"This latest round of awards demonstrates the quality and diversity of our incredi…

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa explained the company's decision to raise hardware prices, attributing it to current market conditions rather than a single factor.

During an earnings call Q&A following its recent financial results, Furukawa confirmed that Nintendo's approach to Switch 2 remains unchanged: first expanding the hardware install base, then driving software sales.

For this reason, we made the difficult decision to reflect a portion of our costs in the selling price."

However, Nintendo forecasts Switch 2 sales of 16.5 million units for the next fiscal year.

In that context, we will work to increase the Switch 2 installed base over the medium to long term and increase softwar…

UKIE and entertainment charity OKRE have developed a framework to help the UK games industry maximise its economic and social value.

The Building a Unified Framework for the UK Video Games Impacts report offers a foundation for researchers and policymakers to demonstrate the industry's value to government and investors.

The findings are supported by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the BFI Innovation Challenge Fund.

"Continuing to build a fuller picture of its impact will unlock decisions about games innovation, policy support, partnerships and investment.

That’s why we are calling on the UK games sector to come together with academia and government and fill the crucial research gaps t…

Spanish studio MercurySteam has "initiated a workforce adjustment process."

Formed in 2002, MercurySteam has partnered with an impressive roster of collaborators, including American McGee, Clive Barker, and Konami's Castlevania series, most recently releasing Blades of Fire in 2025.

"There is no easy way to share this kind of news, but today we must communicate that MercurySteam has initiated a workforce adjustment process," the company said in a statement posted to LinkedIn (thanks, GameDeveloper).

"While this is something common within the production cycles of our industry, it is nonetheless a difficult and painful situation.

"Over the coming weeks, we will focus all our efforts on handli…

Just days after telling players that it wasn't "going anywhere" after pausing production on its hero shooter that launched just a few weeks ago, Night Street Games has made a "reduction" to its team.

Confirming the news on LinkedIn, executive producer Jonathan Jelinek revealed the studio had not "achieved the financial success we anticipated, leading to a reduction in our team."

"If you or your company are seeking experienced Unreal Developers who contributed to our project, please reach out."

"However, the game will not be shutting down, and we hope that these updates bring you more value and control.

The faith that the community put into our shared dream means everything to us, so we're g…

The publisher for Mouse: P.I.

"The upgrade primarily reflects stronger than-expected unit sales and ongoing wishlist conversion of Mouse: P.I.

The success of Mouse: P.I.

For Hire contributed to a "record revenue" of $64.6m for PlaySide, and a record for an original IP, too, of $30.3m.

Work for hire revenue also set a new bar, hitting $34.3m for the first time.

Warner Bros.

Discovery (WBD) said it was "preparing for its next chapter," but once again made no reference to its games business in a letter to shareholders after games revenue slumped 30%.

Revenue for Warner Bros.

In March, Warner Bros.

At the end of April, Warner Bros.

Silver Lining Interactive wants you to know that everything is going swimmingly.

Luke Keighran | Image credit: Silver Lining InteractiveSpeaking to GamesIndustry.biz, Luke Keighran emphasises that times are a-changing in the industry, and publishers need to change, too.

In a world where self-publishing is an increasingly viable and even desirable option, publishers need to adapt.

He says that quite often, Silver Lining will just be asked for help with console ports.

Like many small publishers, Silver Lining tends to focus on games where the funding requirements are less than $1 million.

Whether you’re running a Switch on the go, playing Xbox in another room, or extending your gaming laptop setup, a secondary display changes everything.

In other words, sharp images regardless if you’re gaming on the Switch, connecting a PS5 or extending your PC setup for extra workspace.

Plug it into your console and you’re good in an instant for big-screen console gaming in a hotel room.

You’re able to game in landscape orientation for hardcore gaming, switch it up into portrait orientation for livestream conversations, coding sessions, or reading files.

It’s the type of display that transitions from gaming into productivity and does so without losing anything.

EcoFlow’s best‑selling Delta 2 hits a record‑low $429 on Amazon as the brand clears stock after launching the Delta 3.

EcoFlow built its reputation on one device: the Delta 2.

It became the go‑to power station for campers and anyone who needed quick and reliable energy without the fumes or noise of a gas generator.

See at AmazonSimilar Performance Than Delta 3Although the Delta 3 has some improvements, the Delta 2 still meets the same sweet spot in terms of power, speed, and reliability all at a significantly lower price.

With a 1024Wh capacity and peak output of 1800W, the station can power most household devices, tools, or entertainment equipment.

Here’s my ranking of the toughest battles in Final Fantasy Tactics and some tips for how to beat them.

Fovoham WindflatsWhy it’s hard: Any fight against a character with Holy Knight abilities is bullshit, and the game throws this one at you super early.

What to do about it: This is the one battle I’ve never tried to beat without cheese.

Final Fantasy Tactics loves these little duels but they completely subvert the normal strategies the game usually incentivizes.

What to do about it: Not to sound like a broken record but you can try to break Wiegraf’s sword.

Well, a big ol’ Yakuza franchise sale, happening now on Steam, might help you finally check out this popular series.

And (almost) all of those games are currently on sale on Steam as part of a big Yakuza franchise sale that ends on October 23.

The other odd duck here is Yakuza 3 Remastered, which isn’t on sale despite being included in the sales event page.

Perhaps Sega made a mistake, and it will be marked down to $11 like most of the other Yakuza games in the sale.

Here are all the games currently on sale as part of the ongoing Yakuza/Like A Dragon sales event:

A major revelation for Pokémon fans is tucked in a corner of Lumiose CityI’m very early in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, but I just found something in Lumiose City I had to tell somebody about, or I might explode.

That’s what nearly happened to me, but luckily, I did stumble upon the Lumiose Museum in the northeast corner of the city.

If you’ve played Pokémon Legends: Arceus, you’re gonna want to stop by this place and check out one of this museum’s exhibits.

Arceus players will know that Hisui is the previous name of the Sinnoh region from Diamond and Pearl, and the historical setting of the last Legends game.

So one way or another, history has not forgotten them and what they accomplis…

And while many are excited to hop in and start catching pocket monsters, many fans aren’t happy with Z-A‘s small and boring map, which lacks the environmental variety found in past Pokémon games.

This location first appeared in 2013’s Pokémon X and Y. In those games, Lumiose City was just one of many locations included in the large open world.

However, in Z-A, Lumiose City is essentially the entire playspace, and that’s proving to be a disappointing fact for some players.

However, Z-A’s map isn’t just small, it also lacks visual variety.

At least if you buy the game on Switch, it mostly looks the same as the Switch 2 version.

Players have tested this on Pokémon they’ve found in the overworld, and it seems like, unless you defeat it in battle, Shiny Pokémon don’t despawn.ÂI found a Shiny Magikarp.

Enjoy pic.twitter.com/tA42rUM9iv — SBCoop (@SBCoop89) October 15, 2025LZA has special behavior to keep shiny Pokémon from despawning!

The game stashes up to 10 shiny Pokémon and keeps them from despawning if you leave the area.

Missing out on a Shiny can feel devastating, and fucking it up may lead to viral moments, but would you rather have a funny story or a Shiny Pokémon in your collection?

Now, if a Shiny Pokémon spawns nearby, you’ll hear a short jingle to signal to you that it’s somewhere in your vic…

Schofield’s last big game was 2022’s Dead Space-like The Callisto Protocol.

But the last time Schofield went to the publisher to talk Dead Space, it wasn’t interested.

“I went to [EA] recently and they’re like no, we’re not interested anymore,” Schofield told IGN.

“I said, ‘I can get back the leadership team.’ I need the models from [Dead Space remake developer] EA Motive, and I can save you 30 to 40 million dollars on the idea that I have.

'”But now that EA is set to be bought up by Saudi Arabia, assuming the United States government doesn’t get involved and block the deal, Schofield thinks there’s a chance for Dead Space 4 to happen, or at least for the franchise to be sold off and …

Treating yourself to a brand new pair of Beats earbuds costs less than $100 now.

One of our favorite in-ear options, the Beats Studio Buds, is back on sale.

See at AmazonTwo Listening Modes, Both Equally GreatThis pair gets you two listening modes: Active Noise Canceling mode and Transparency mode.

These also play nicely with both Apple and Android devices, so compatibility won’t be an issue, even though Beats is owned by Apple.

All things considered, the Beat Studio Buds can be a great investment for anyone looking for better sound, different listening modes, and a solid battery life.

The massively discounted bundle goes toward supporting charityThe Destiny 2 2025 Charity Bundle is almost too good to pass up.

At the same time, the bundle includes every paid piece of content for the game, including the upcoming Star Wars Renegades expansion, for half the price of a new game.

That’s infected the rest of the loot shooter with changes to the grind, gear, and progression that make the entire game a drag right now.

The Star Wars-themed expansion is teasing some interesting ideas and new modes.

So if nothing else, consider the charity bundle a super cheap ticket to witness the rebirth of Destiny 2.

Space Marine 2 will let you play multiplayer as much as you want for a limited timeWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is getting a free demo for anyone who hasn’t already played one of the best shooters of 2025.

The free demo will be available from October 16-20 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S and until October 23 on PC via Steam.

Space Marine 2 is a sequel to the cult-favorite Xbox 360-era third-person shooter that delivers an old-school emphasis on meat and potatoes gunplay but with the impressive visuals of a modern blockbuster.

If you choose to take the plunge, Space Marine 2 is currently half-off on console ($35) and 55 percent off on PC ($30).

But don’t forget, you’ll need a Game P…

Save 37% on two of the Govee pro gaming light bars over at Amazon for a limited time.

Specifically, these pro gaming light bars come in a two-pack and have been discounted by 37%.

Each pro gaming light bar has three sides of illumination to cast colored light all across your gaming desk and room.

See at AmazonControl your Govee pro gaming lights bars via the smart companion app on your phone.

These Govee pro gaming light bars can be just the decor your PC gaming desktop needs.

Not only is it still, allegedly, developing a Star Wars game, but the studio known for single-player story-focused games is now also working on a competitive multiplayer game called Spellcasters.

Quantic Dream has had quite the odd last few years, perhaps driving its desire for radical change.

Then, for one final surreal twist, Quantic Dream won part of this case but without ever disproving the allegations.

But what about Star Wars: Eclipse?

And that’s also, we are led to believe, still making Star Wars: Eclipse.

SanDisk’s SSD hits a record‑low price for ultra‑fast, durable storage on the go.

Speed, reliability, and toughness: that’s what really matters when you’re juggling files between your laptop or camera.

The SanDisk 2TB Extreme portable SSD checks all those boxes while hitting its lowest price ever on Amazon.

Right now, it’s down to $149 from $209 which is the cheapest it’s ever been for this storage powerhouse.

On top of the existing 29% discount, it’s probably the lowest price-to-performance ratio available from SanDisk in years.

Your laptop shouldn’t slow you down, whether you’re using it for work or studies.

Thankfully, grabbing a new machine right now doesn’t break the bank, as Amazon just dropped the 16-inch Dell touchscreen laptop to $1,000, a massive 62% off its original price.

And as if that wasn’t enough, you’re also getting a 4-in-1 accessory bundle worth almost $400 thrown in for absolutely free with your purchase.

Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed as part of the accessory bundle, meaning you will have instant access to a bunch of productivity and security features right out of the box.

You’re saving a whopping 62%, plus getting a free accessory bundle of all the essentials that make it easier…

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInAlan Boswell Group is to sponsor the branded guest wristbands at the forthcoming MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026.

But we still have tickets for sale, so book here.

Kate Jones, Account Direcftor at Alan Boswell Group, said:“We’re thrilled to be sponsoring the MCV Develop Awards and celebrating the creativity and innovation that make the UK games industry so exciting.

They’re a key industry event in the games calendar, and bring together its exceptionally talented people for a night of celebration and enjoyment.

If you or your brand would like to sponsor the MCV/DEVELOP Awards show itself, please reach out to Alex Boucher or Vanessa Joyce.

Games Growth Summit Returns with Industry-Defining Lineup — Last Tickets AvailableShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInGames Growth Summit, the games industry’s essential commercial conference, takes place in 3 weeks, with a packed agenda featuring some of the most respected voices in games development, publishing, investment, and strategy.

A panel featuring Arden Aspinall, Michael Pattison, Emma Smith, and Eugene Evans, chaired by Viki Freeman, explores how studio culture and leadership style directly drive commercial momentum.

Jason Avent and James Brooksby sit down with Natalie Griffith to share hard-won lessons on resilience and navigating change as a games business leader.

A commercial strateg…

Indie developer Bugbyte Ltd has celebrated the full V1.0 launch of Space Haven, the deep spaceship colony simulation developed over the past decade by a three-person team based in Finland.

After years of development, community feedback, and continuous expansion throughout Steam Early Access, Space Haven is now available in its complete form on PC via Steam.

Watch the Space Haven V1.0 launch trailer hereSet in a universe where Earth has fallen into collapse, Space Haven combines deep colony management, emergent storytelling, and spaceship construction into a sprawling sci-fi simulation where every decision matters.

From desperate last stands against alien infestations to emotional space buri…

Leading the announcement is the appointment of Frank O’Connor as Bit Bot’s new Creative Director.

O’Connor brings almost two decades of experience in worldbuilding, franchise development, and AAA production to Bit Bot.

In his new role, O’Connor will spearhead Bit Bot’s creative vision, guiding the studio’s expansion into new original properties while elevating its storytelling and gameplay ambitions.

“I’m excited to bring AAA expertise to Bit Bot as the team continues to grow,” said Ullrich.

This strategic expansion positions Bit Bot to scale its development capabilities while continuing to bridge storytelling across interactive and linear media.

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInManchester Games Network, a new business organisation, launches today to strengthen Greater Manchester’s international reputation in the games sector.

The network will be led by a board with a broad spectrum of games industry knowledge and experience who share a passion for games and for Manchester and its unique place on the global cultural stage.

Louise Andrew said, “I’ve lived in Manchester and worked in the games industry since 2001, including Acclaim, TT Games, and now d3t.

Today, companies like d3t, TT Games, Playdemic and Cloud Imperium are making games in Manchester that are played by the world.

Add to this the publishers, outsourcers, animation companie…

Leeds based development studio Just Add Water Development (JAW) is proud to announce the appointment of Gareth Betts as its new Senior Producer.

Joining the team officially mid-April, Betts brings over three decades of industry experience to the Leeds studio.

Betts joins Just Add Water following a distinguished five-year tenure at Bandai Namco, where he served as a Publishing Producer for Supermassive Games’ critically acclaimed Dark Pictures Anthology.

As the studio continues to evolve, Betts will work closely with the leadership team and mentor a new generation of talent.

“I’m incredibly excited to be part of such a young, energetic team,” said Gareth Betts, Senior Producer.

Keywords Studios announced as sponsors of the Major Publisher of the Year Award at MCV/DEVELOP AwardsShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInKeywords Studios has been announced as the sponsor of the Major Publisher of the Year Award at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026.

Natalie Jones, Global Brand Director at Keywords Studios, said:“At Keywords Studios, our incredible teams work beside many outstanding publishers across the industry.

We’ve been a partner of many major publishers over our 28 years of operations, and have a real sense of the highly talented internal teams behind these names.

They’re a key industry event in the games calendar, and bring together its exceptionally talented people for a night of…

Keywords Studios has appointed two new industry veterans as Global Client Partners: Pete Smith and Samantha Ebelthite.

Their core focus will be leading our account teams for our top clients, with the specific aim of further expanding and elevating Keywords Studios’ role as a strategic partner.

Pete Smith joins Keywords Studios with 30 years of experience working within the games industry.

Having held senior leadership roles at Tencent and Sony Interactive Entertainment, he has mastered complex development cycles, global product strategy, and external development.

Her expertise offers an invaluable perspective on how games – from indie gems to global franchises – are positioned, launched, an…

Why scale makes LiveOps harderDuring the development of LiveOps, difficulties appear because the number of teams and changes in the project that affect one user path and product indicators increases.

To solve these problems, the development of special infrastructure becomes important: feature flags.

Thus, feature flags are both a tool for A/B tests and part of the system of product management in real time.

How feature flags change the development cycleWith the introduction of feature flags, the development process becomes shorter:The team develops a feature behind a flag (that is, makes it so that the feature is available, but not for all users).

What LiveOps looks like with pods and featur…

Gaming-native agency Diva has hired former commercial head of Aardman Games and Interactive Entertainment Division, Lorna Probert, to head up its Creative and Production agency business.

Before joining Diva, Lorna held the role of Executive Producer and Head of Production at Aardman Animations, having jointly founded and led the studio’s Games division for 18 years.

During her time at Aardman, Lorna built the division from the ground up, overseeing 200+ productions spanning games, apps, XR, and interactive experiences that engaged millions worldwide.

In March, the agency also launched a dedicated Creator and Community division to lead on fan engagement and influencer marketing strategy.

Div…

After multiple passion projects together, games industry veteran Alex Oxspring and YouTubemusician The Stupendium have founded Stupendium Softworks as a self-funded, independentstudio based out of the UK.

The Stupendium (they/she) is a Nerdcore music artist who has been making songs aboutvideogames and other media for more than a decade.

“Having made songs and videos about video games for so long, I really wanted the chance tocreate some games of my own,” says Stupendium.

Many of the Polyarmory team are now working on Stupendium Softworks’s as-yet-unannounceddebut: a first person horror survival game.

“Looking around the industry, it’s incredibly frustrating to see somuch waste: poor manage…

Pacific Standard Sound (PSS), the award-winning sound design and full service post production and sound company whose work spans some of entertainment’s most iconic properties, today announced the launch of Pacific Standard Creative (PSC), a new division purpose-built to serve the evolving storytelling and production needs of video game development studios, advertising agencies, trailer houses, and independent productions who demand world-class sound without compromise.

Pacific Standard Creative will be helmed by industry veteran Eric Marks, who brings more than a decade of audio and engineering leadership, as well as two years as the Vice President of the Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE…

Warhorse Studios and Deep Silver, in collaboration with Czech perfume house Kintsugi Perfumes, unveil a new limited-edition fragrance inspired by Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.

Inspired by medieval Bohemia yet designed for modern wearability, the fragrance’s duality is brought to life through Kintsugi’s visual campaign fronted by actor Stanislav Majer, who portrays Jan Žižka in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.

Watch the Kingdom Come: Deliverance II x Kintsugi Perfumes Commercial hereThe collaboration marks a national crossover, bringing together two modern Czech success stories.

As Kingdom Come: Deliverance II continues its global momentum, recently receiving the BAFTA Game Award for Best Narra…

P3 digital services, a technology leader in In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI), announces a new partnership that brings an array of appealing games to its groundbreaking Android Automotive-powered infotainment solution SPARQ OS.

P3 has partnered with Slovakia-headquartered Inlogic Games, a development studio specialising in Android and HTML5 games for mobile phones and other devices.

As a result of the new collaboration, all SPARQ OS users can now access over 250 HTML5 Inlogic games in the SPARQ gamecenter, the rich gaming hub available out of the box on deployment of the SPARQ OS infotainment system.

We look forward to introducing Inlogic games to more consumers through the increasingly popular…

New Designers returns from 1 – 4 July with a new, multidisciplinary format, bringing together +2,500 graduating designers across all disciplines in one place.

Sally Bent, Event Director of New Designers, comments: “We’re excited to platform the new one-week format for the first time this year.

ND School DaysDesigned to inspire the next generation, ND School Days welcomes students aged 14–18 to explore pathways into design.

Their ongoing commitment enables the platform to champion emerging designers each year.

New Designers is delighted to be a part of Shoreditch Design Week, joining an impressive line-up of partners including Isola, Material Matters and Design Burger.

‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Publisher Looks to be ‘Smarter’ at Making GamesTake-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says that some games need to be cheaper to make or they won’t be made at all

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Now, however, it seems like PlayStation is looking to insert itself into that conversation, with new SteamDB-like features being tested in the PS5's beta program.

Spotted by YouTuber Mystic, essentially, PlayStation will start listing weekly player counts for popular games and trending games in your country in a new widget for the PS5 Welcome Hub, providing more of an insight into which games are the most popular on the platform.

The widget's two modes are: Top 10 and Trending Now, with the former showing weekly player numbers and the latter identifying which games have had a surge in popularity.

Still, in both cases, it'll be good to finally get some insight, directly from PlayStation, as …

Apple is reportedly preparing to roll out one of its most ambitious sign-up incentives ever, one that might entail freebies worth a whopping $250, all for just signing up to an Apple Card next week.

Apple seriously wants you to sign up for its Apple Cards, and is willing to throw in a $250 AirPods Pro 3 as an incentiveApple is planing a pretty big Apple Card sign-up incentive for as early as next week in retail stores: if you sign up for a new card, buy AirPods Pro 3, then you'll get $249 cash back.

In other words, if you get an Apple Card, you get free AirPods.

— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) May 15, 2026According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is reportedly gearing up to give away AirPods …

NetEase Games and Everstone Studio have revealed that Where Winds Meet will get its second major expansion later in May with the opening of the Imperial Palace.

The studio has also committed to several quality-of-life upgrades to improve the experience for players across the globe.

The palace will be a massive "1-million-square-meter royal court and grounds," that NetEase and Everstone claim is "comparable in scale to the massive city of Kaifeng."

A new homestead system is also being introduced in this expansion, along with a new companion system and new Guantlet weapons.

Image credit: NetEase Games Image credit: NetEase Games Image credit: NetEase Games 2 of 9"We want to express our deepes…

Maintaining FOWLP technology on the Exynos 2700 helps the latter to maintain better performance when running taxing workloadsAside from removing FOWLP from the Exynos 2700, Samsung was also rumored to switch to BOE’s OLEDs for the base Galaxy S27 to reduce its component costs.

Interestingly, @SPYGO19726 remarks that the report from which this information originated has ulterior motives, likely to tarnish Samsung’s goodwill.

While we cannot confirm the following, it’s possible that this alleged false information was somehow disseminated and reached Sisajournal, the Korean outlet that first reported about Samsung’s packaging-removing plans from the Exynos 2700.

With these attributes, the Exyn…

SK hynix's generous bonuses have made its employees a veritable catch in South Korea's marriage martSK HYNIX Q1 EARNINGS• Revenue $35.6B vs Est.

$35.1B• Operating Profit $25.4B vs Est.

The memory giant also reported an operating profit of 37.61 trillion won ($25.4 billion) against a consensus estimate of $24.6 billion.

Do note that SK hynix typically pays out 10 percent of its operating profit in employee bonuses.

According to South Korean media reports, employees of SK hynix are now becoming some of the most sought-after people in the matchmaking market in Korea 🇰🇷.

The delisting notice was first spotted by ResetEra user MauroNL, who noted that the game's Xbox store page now includes a disclaimer about LEGO 2K Drive being delisted and its online functionality disappearing on May 31, 2027.

"All multiplayer servers for LEGO 2K Drive will be shutdown as of 05/31/2027.

After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function."

As Nathan wrote in his review, "LEGO 2K Drive is a nicely-polished ride, offering up unexpectedly-intense kart-racing action and a handful of diverting sandbox stages to explore.

LEGO 2K Drive is still worth considering, particularly once it goes on sale, but it feels like it’s a few bricks short of what i…

A variant of EMIB, called EMIB-T, relies on through-silicon via (TSVs) to connect the two components.

A digital diagram illustrates Intel's EMIB-T technology, highlighting the integration of TSVs for direct vertical power and signal delivery with the caption reading, EMIB-T integrates TSVs into the bridge for direct vertical power and signal delivery.

Given the production constraints that TSMC is facing for its CoWoS packaging technology, the analyst adds that whether ABF suppliers are able to scale up production will also determine the scalability of EMIB.

The research focuses on AI and HPC chips to emphasize that designs for chips planned for 2027 and 2028 have already been finalized.

Abo…

However, this could change in the future, as Yoshi and The Mysterious Book will be powered by Unreal Engine 5, a first for a first-party Nintendo game.

The news has been confirmed in a new report from GoNintendo, following the game's Japanese box art emerging online that showed the Unreal Engine logo.

While it isn't outright surprising that a Nintendo first-party game is powered by Unreal Engine, as Yoshi's Crafted World, Princess Peach: Showtime!

Even before the Nintendo Switch 2 launched, there were concerns about its CPU and how it could handle Unreal Engine 5-powered games like Yoshi and The Mysterious Book.

Hopefully, the first glimpse of this new era will indeed come when Yoshi and Th…

The Cupertino firm is expected to dominate the forthcoming shopping festival as all of its iPhone 17 models have been discounted, with buyers offered up to a whopping $368 price cuts.

Fortunately, all of Apple’s other handsets will also be affordable during the 618 shopping festival.

With this specific handset approaching 30 million activations in China, the latest price cut ensures that the iPhone 17 remains the most popular model from the lineup.

Also, for those who want Apple’s top-tier iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, the upcoming 618 sale has discounted both flagships by 1,000 yuan or $147.

During the festival, the smaller iPhone 17 Pro will be sold for 7,999 yuan ($1,179) while th…

Every player will have their Vaults completely wiped as each new season brings with it a seasonal reset, new content will enter the game, and, just as Bungie did in Season 1, new experimental queues will be introduced.

In an extended reflection about how the launch and first season of Marathon went overall, Ziegler addressed many aspects of the game.

Here’s the gist of it:🔹With the first season of Marathon we’ve created a strong core community.

You don't have to wait for Season 3 though to try out Marathon as a PvE-only game.

"The experimental mode at the beginning of the season will focus more on PvE, but with a light touch of PvP.

ASUS Collaborates With League of Legends Team, T1, to Launch RTX 5070 and RTX 5060 Ti T1 Graphics CardsPopular hardware manufacturer, ASUS, has collaborated with League of Legends world champions, T1, to bring its new GeForce RTX 50 series special edition cards.

The company today debuted the T1 GeForce RTX 5070 OC and T1 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC 8 GB cards for T1 fans.

The T1 GeForce RTX 5070 card offers a black/white shroud that uses some red accents on both sides.

The T1 GeForce RTX 5070 offers a triple fan configuration, using Axial-tech fans and boasts up to 2595 MHz of boost.

The T1 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC brings a 2.5-slot design and a similar triple-fan Axial-tech fans configuration for…

Intel is returning to the F1 pit to power its long-term racing partner, McLaren, powering their compute platform with x86 chips.

Intel Powers McLaren, while AMD Powers Mercedes In F1 RacingPress Release: Intel Corporation and McLaren Racing today announced a multi-year, strategic partnership naming Intel Official Compute Partner of the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, and McLaren F1 Sim Racing Team, delivering advanced computing for AI and high-performance architectures for one of the world’s most technologically demanding sports.

Intel helps McLaren turn that data into actionable insight through a secure, scalable compute foundation spanning high-performance C…

ASUS's ROG NUC 16 Mini PC combines a powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX CPU with up to NVIDIA's RTX 5080 in a 3-Liter chassis.

Today, ASUS has launched its fastest-ever ROG NUC Mini PC, the NUC 16, which features some mighty specifications and a brand new design.

Starting with the specifications, the ROG NUC 16 packs an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX CPU with up to 24 cores, and for the GPU, you get up to the NVIDIA RTX 5080 16 GB laptop variant.

Besides the CPU and GPU, the ASUS ROG NUC 16 Mini PC comes with support for up to 128 GB of DDR5 memory running at 6400 MT/s speeds.

As for the design, the ASUS ROG NUC 16 measures 282.4 x 189.5 x 56.5mm and weighs 3.12 kg or 6.88 lbs.

MSI Launches 27-inch 2K@320Hz OLED Monitor, Featuring Samsung's Penta Tandem TechnologyMSI is continuously evolving its OLED monitor lineup, offering newer generation QD-OLED panels for improved visual fidelity.

Its latest offering, the MAG OLED 271QPX32, is its first monitor in the OLED catalog that brings Samsung's 4th gen Penta Tandem QD-OLED.

Up until now, monitor manufacturers were boasting about using the 4-layer LG RGB Tandem OLED panel, but the Penta Tandem brings a 5-layer OLED panel in the monitor to help in better visuals and lifespan.

Samsung Penta Tandem uses blue OLED emitters and quantum dots for color conversion.

Specs-wise, the MAG OLED 271QPX32 boasts a 26.5-inch OLED disp…

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Summary Ticket to Ride: Poland Expansion is available on May 13 for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Before we start gazing upon the horizon, we have our next stop to consider: Ticket to Ride’s tenth expansion, Poland.

Available on Xbox from May 13, the Ticket to Ride: Poland Expansion brings a new gameplay mechanic for you to master.

Designed by historyAs with all our Ticket to Ride expansions, history heavily influenced the design of the Ticket to Ride: Poland Expansion.

INCLUDES: – Ticket to Ride Base Game – Round the World Ticket – Europe Expansion – Nordic Expansion – India Expansion – Legendary Asia Expansion – San Francisco City Expansion – Switzerland Expansion – Japan Expansion – Hear…

Clear out your weekend plans, we got something for everyone this weekend with Free Play Days!

JDM: Japanese Drift Master Gaming Factory ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 84 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ $34.99 $20.99 Get it now JDM: Japanese Drift MasterOptimized for Xbox Series X|SExplore the birthplace of drift and dive into Japan’s iconic car culture!

JDM: Japanese Drift Master is an homage to Japan, Japanese street racing culture and drift.

Don’t miss out on these exciting Free Play Days for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members!

Learn more about Free Play Days here and stay tuned to Xbox Wire to find out about future Free Play Days and all the latest Xbox gaming news.

Today we’re excited to announce that the loudest, most Orky racer around is roaring onto Xbox, launching May 21!

With Speed Freeks, we’re hoping to bring that same energy to you and maybe even spark an Xbox revival for combat racers.

At its core, Speed Freeks is a full-on vehicle shooter; something you don’t see too often.

The feedback from both the community and Games Workshop has been really positive.

We set out to capture that raw, chaotic Ork energy and I think we got thereThanks for checking out Speed Freeks.

Starting today, select Xbox Insiders can begin testing the latest updates coming to Xbox consoles, bringing even more ways to personalize and shape your experience.

This latest update brings the newly introduced boot up experience, tiered Gamerscore badges, and expanded game library filters.

How to Get Xbox Insider Support and Share Your FeedbackWe want to thank all the Xbox Insiders for the feedback you share with us.

If you’re an Xbox Insider looking for support, please join our community on the Xbox Insider subreddit, where official Xbox staff, moderators, and fellow Xbox Insiders are there to help.

If you aren’t part of the Xbox Insider Program yet and want to help create the future of …

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The franchise’s identity around teamwork, role assignment, and plan execution mapped directly onto what PUBG Studios wanted to build: a new kind of cooperative experience inside PUBG: Battlegrounds’ existing landscape.

“The core of a Payday heist is the feeling of executing a plan and getting away.

The desperate fight through the opposition is as important as the heist itself.”That philosophy shaped every stage in PUBG: Battleground’s new Payday mode.

“If PUBG: Battlegrounds players approach it in the way they’re used to, the heist simply doesn’t work.

PUBG: Battlegrounds has partnered with artist 070 Shake to release an original track that captures the mood and atmosphere of Payday Mode.

It has been two a-meow-zing years since our favorite tiny black cat first tumbled from a high-rise windowsill into the bustling streets of the Big City.

To celebrate this milestone, we’re thrilled to invite everyone back to the Big City for Little Kitty, Big City‘s free Birthday Update, live today on Xbox Game Pass!

Can you take Bing Bong all the way to the top in the Big City?

Whether you are a long-time fan or a brand-new player joining us through Xbox Game Pass, we want to thank you for making these last two years with Little Kitty, Big City so special.

The Birthday Update is our gift to this amazing community.

The Zipangu x Forza Horizon 6 Edition features reflective silver taping along the seams, designed to catch light at night.

Inside, it includes a full Forza Horizon 6 lining and a purpose-built controller pocket.

Then there’s my version, the Sung Kang x Forza Horizon 6 Edition.

Inside: a mechanic pocket, a controller pocket, and a snack pocket.

To mark the launch, fans can enter for a chance to win one of ten Zipangu x Forza Horizon 6 Edition denim jackets or one Sung Kang x Forza Horizon 6 Edition denim jacket by following Xbox on Instagram and commenting on the official sweepstakes post with #SungKangFH6Sweepstakes.

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It’s been a long time since we opened the doors for players to first experience Phasmophobia.

‘Phasmophobia by Alan Wake’ is a limited-time event in Phasmophobia, live on Xbox Series X|S from May 12 until June 2.

When it came to choosing the right partner, Alan Wake 2 felt like the perfect fit.

When we look back at the decision to work with Alan Wake 2 rather than the original Alan Wake, it was clear that the sequel was the right place to draw inspiration from.

‘Phasmophobia by Alan Wake’ has been a major milestone for us, and opens the door to new possibilities for the future.

Get ready to return to the cockpit…R-Type Dimensions III is officially coming to Xbox Series X/S on May 19, 2026.

A profoundly enhanced successor to the SNES masterpiece R-Type III: The Third Lightning, this project is a ground-up remake of one of the most technically impressive shooters in history.

Irem, the legendary Japanese developer and the foundational architect of the R-Type series, is globally celebrated for revolutionizing the shoot ’em up (shmup) genre.

The project’s overseas contributors bring incredible technical and creative weight to the remake, now defining the rich, atmospheric sonic identity of R-Type Dimensions III by blending artistry with technology for high production v…

Outbound launches on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC today, and we finally get to trade our office chairs for a driver’s seat and take our dream camper-vans out onto the open road!

To help you kick off your journey, we’ve scouted the map and hand-picked the top landmarks you need to visit.

A satisfying project & incredible views, perfect for a cheeky screenshot mode photoshoot?

The road trip of the year begins today, so get your engines ready and prepare to find your home away from home.

Outbound is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud as an Xbox Play Anywhere title, and will be playable day one with Xbox Game Pass.

We’re teaming up again as we continue to make Game Pass more flexible for players, bringing new benefits to both Xbox Game Pass and Discord communities.

Discord Reveals Updates to Discord Nitro, Now Including Xbox Game PassEarlier today, Discord shared updates to its Discord Nitro membership, introducing new features and benefits for its members.

When you see a friend playing something you want to try, whether in their game stream or Discord game activity, look for the ‘Play’ button and select ‘Xbox Game Pass’ to start playing.

Coming Soon: Discord Nitro Benefits for Xbox Game Pass SubscribersSoon, eligible Xbox Game Pass subscribers will also receive Discord Nitro benefits as part of our o…

The story of Saros takes Housemarque in a new bold direction, and it’s all propped on the shoulders of the actors behind these performances.

​​Finding Carcosa: Becoming Arjun is a behind-the-scenes documentary that explores how Arjun came to life.

Taking you onto the performance capture stage, the film features exclusive footage and new interviews with Kohli and the development team, detailing exactly what it took for Arjun to find his voice.

“As both a filmmaker and a lifelong gamer, I’ve always been fascinated by what makes a video game character truly feel authentic.

The tech and freedom of performance capture“I hated it,” laughs Rahul when asked about his first day on the performance ca…

All these titles and more are available in May’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup*.

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game CatalogView and download imageDownload the image close CloseStar Wars Outlaws | PS5Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars game and explore distinct planets across the galaxy, both iconic and new.

View and download imageDownload the image close CloseRed Dead Redemption 2* | PS4From the creators of Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2 is a sprawling tale of life in America at the dawn of the modern age.

PlayStation Plus PremiumView and download imageDownload the image close CloseTime Crisis | PS5, PS4The arcade smash hit, Time C…

Like thisLaunching today, Scuf Omega is shaped by pro players and championship teams and engineered to win.

Building on 15 years of pro player insights and controller designs, meet Scuf Omega, a new performance controller that is officially licensed for PlayStation 5 consoles and compatible with PS5 consoles, PC, Mac, iOS, and Android.

View and download imageDownload the image close CloseThe Scuf Mobile App: Create the perfect setupAvailable on iOS and Android, the Scuf Mobile App provides complete command over how Omega performs.

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Like thisJoin Nicole Reeyn, the Hexenzirkel's first playable character, and Lohen of the Knights of Favonius in facing the danger sweeping across Sumeru in the new Archon Quest.

The Genshin Impact development team is back with the latest details on Version “Luna VII,” “Truth Amongst the Pages of Purana,” arriving on May 20.

They will be joined by the new 4-star character Prune, who provides powerful support for Hexerei characters.

Nicole can also gain a temporary ATK Bonus of her own when nearby active party members deal Elemental DMG.

This projection performs Coordinated Attacks at fixed intervals, dealing AoE Elemental DMG based on the active character’s Element.

Like thisLast week, we asked you to share moments of celebration from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog.

Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme, or be inspired by other great games featuring Photo Mode.

Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?

THEME: EA Sports FC 26SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on May 13, 2026Next week, hit the pitch and share goal-worthy shots from EA Sports FC 26, available as a PlayStation Plus Monthly game for May.

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Like thisRobotic partners and teammates led the charts in April.

It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts.

In April, Pragmata landed as the top downloaded game in the top the Asia charts, while Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes debuted on the PS VR2 charts, and NTE made an appearance on free-to-play.

What titles are you playing this month?

Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not includedFree to Play (PS5 + PS4)

Like thisRobotic partners and teammates led the charts in April.

It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts.

PS5 GamesUS/Canada EU MLB The Show 26 EA Sports FC 26 Pragmata Crimson Desert Crimson Desert Grand Theft Auto V NBA 2K26 Starfield Starfield Pragmata Content Warning Minecraft Grand Theft Auto V Hades II MOUSE: P.I.

For Hire Content Warning Minecraft UFC 5 Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Resident Evil 4 Saros NBA 2K26 Hades II Mouse: P.I.

Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not includedFree to Play (PS5 + PS4)

Like thisThe team here at Cyan is excited to announce that we’re launching the modern remakes of our award-winning puzzle adventure games Myst and Riven on PS5 and PlayStation VR2 May 19.

Flatscreen and PS VR2 playBoth Myst and Riven will support both flatscreen (2D) and PS VR2 at launch.

We’ve made sure that this support is included in our games on both the PS5 and PS5 Pro.

PS5 Pro Enhanced featuresWe’re also happy to state that Myst and Riven are both officially PS5 Pro Enhanced titles.

Delve into Myst and RivenThe Cyan team worked hard to make sure that these from-the-ground-up remakes of Myst and Riven take advantage of plenty of PS5 features, especially for PS5 Pro.

It’s a comedic change of lore which perfectly captures what LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is all about – all ages enjoyment, while still being respectful to the source material.

“Jim Gordon is played by Colin McFarlane, who also played Commissioner Loeb in The Dark Knight,” says Matt.

Of the seven playable characters, I was given access to Batman, Gordon, Robin, and Catwoman, each with their own selection of gadgets.

“We have these dark characters but we want to be appropriate for children as well as the older audience.”So like the best family comedy, the laughs in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight are often double or triple barrelled, where its humour is both explicit and sub…

Like thisHi Hunters, we’re excited to be back with a big update on Horizon Hunters Gathering; let’s talk about what we’ve been up to since the first playtest a few months ago, and what you can expect from the next one.

At the end of February, we invited a small group of players into the Gathering for the first time.

Coordination and teamwork with other Hunters here are key to success, and our second playtest features even more challenging rooms to explore.

Over the coming weeks, we will be dropping more playtest information on our Hunters Gathering Discord and social channels, so keep an eye out for news there.

This link will automatically flag you as interested in Horizon Hunters Gathering.

Like thisIt's time to vote for the best gaming experience from last month.

Last month was filled with adventures across moons, mindscapes, and the cartoon world!

At the end of every month, PlayStation Blog will open a poll where you can vote for the best new game released that month.

If you were only able to recommend one new release to a friend that month, which would it be?

The PlayStation Blog editorial team will gather a list of that month’s most noteworthy releases and use it to seed the poll.

Today at EVO Japan 2026 in Tokyo, we revealed our third team to join the Challenge of the Champion: Fighting Avengers.

New stage revealed: WakandaView and download imageDownload the image close CloseWe’re also excited to announce a brand-new stage: Wakanda.

Traditionally protected by its king, the Black Panther, Wakanda is now ruled by the young Black Panther, Shuri, who has taken on the mantle to defend her people.

Having only recently taken up the mantle of Black Panther alongside her existing role of Wakanda’s chief scientist, Shuri’s design reflects this important transition.

In combat, Black Panther excels with swift movement and long reach using the Spear of Bashenga.

A new report released by charity OKRE and trade association UKIE suggests that there's a huge lack of accessible data covering the games industry.

"As a result, decisions about and within the sector are based on a limited, partial view."

How likely that is to happen I've no idea, but it's certainly an interesting angle of thought.

But if the only unified, reliable, far-reaching data about the industry that's being put out into the wider world is about sales and share prices, maybe that's a natural result—and maybe a different approach could further everyone's understanding of the medium for the better.

If you've got the academic know-how to take it all in, the full report is freely availabl…

His return to the world of videogame cinema was apparently inspired in part by director Paul W.S.

Latest Videos From"When I heard that Paul Anderson is rebooting House of the Dead, I immediately knew that it will be a soulless CGI orgy," Boll said.

"We're upgrading from a house full of zombies to a castle full of zombies," Roesch said.

Uwe Boll was making videogame adaptations long before Hollywood took the medium seriously, after all—primarily as a means of exploiting loopholes in German tax law.

Imagine if Uwe Boll demonstrated growth as a commercially viable director by putting out, say, a serviceable Mortal Kombat film?

Baldur's Gate 2 sent us on a lot of unusual detours: running a playhouse, going undercover in the Underdark disguised as a drow, becoming trapped inside a magically-transformed circus tent.

The co-lead designer on Baldur's Gate 2—now taking a break from games to recover from burnout—had an understandable desire: "I wanted to have a time travel plot."

Sarevok, the protagonist's half-brother and fellow Bhaalspawn, served as the original Baldur's Gate's antagonist, before becoming a companion in the excellent Throne of Bhaal expansion for BG2.

Athkatla's market area is Waukeen's Promenade, the first location you visit when you escape the twisted laboratory right at the start of Baldur's Gate 2…

Framework, the company known for ultra-repairable laptops and desktop PCs, is launching a wireless touchpad keyboard, and it has become the company's most waitlisted item.

As announced on the company's X page today, the "Framework wireless touchpad keyboard is by far our most waitlisted product!

The standard built keyboard has a 68.8 x 865.6 mm touchpad with multi-touch support and 1.5 mm key travel.

Framework Wireless Touchpad Keyboard is by far our most waitlisted product!

pic.twitter.com/JQx2d2ZNvOMay 14, 2026Not much more is known about the keyboard yet, but it doesn't seem to be designed for gamers.

ROG 20th 所推出的超級限量ROG DRAM - YouTube Watch OnIt's the 20th anniversary of the Republic of Gamers (ROG) and although we've already been treated to a special edition copper-themed Crosshair motherboard, it looks like Asus has something extra lined up for PC Gamers: its own line of DRAM kits.

Well, strictly speaking, it's just the one kit so far, and even then, it might just be a one-off, as part of the ROG celebration.

Apparently developed via a collaboration with Biwin, the 48 GB dual-channel kit is rated to 6,000 MT/s with CL26-36-36-76 timings.

ROG enthusiasts won't really care, though, and will probably try to snap up a set as soon as they can.

After all, the only part of a complete gaming…

Played by Played by Rory Norris Car-llector I've played (and loved to varying degrees) every Forza Horizon since Xbox's racer went off-road, and I've already spent 30 hours in Forza Horizon 6.

But Forza Horizon is, ultimately, an open-world racer that wants you to drive around in whatever you want whenever you want.

This is quite a feat considering Wheelspins have intentionally been made rarer in Forza Horizon 6 explicitly to encourage more satisfying, linear progression.

Forza Horizon 6's tug of war between complete, free-wheeling freedom and linear, rags-to-riches progression isn't a replacement for a proper career mode.

Especially given how slow collecting all 550 cars in the Forza Horiz…

The Rig R5 Spear Max HD is the latest addition to Nacon's Rig gaming headset brand, and it's attempting to do just that.

Rig R5 Spear Max HD Rig R5 Spear Max HD The verdict The Rig R5 Spear Max HD has a lot of clever ideas, and it represents a step up in material quality from other Rig headsets I've used in the past.

Plenty of goodies, but still wired Features 4 Group 1 Data Product Features () Nacon RIG R5 Spear Max HD 4Rig R5 Spear Max HD: Sound(Image credit: Future)The R5 Spear Max HD makes some bold claims in the audio department.

Comfy, with the odd hiccup Ergonomics 3 Group 1 Data Product Ergonomics () Nacon RIG R5 Spear Max HD 3Rig R5 Spear Max HD: Aesthetics(Image credit: Future)The…

Slay the Spire 2 has—among some of my coworkers—been a bit of a contentious little game.

Getting one extra energy per turn is still incredibly valuable, but relics that offer that often come with major downsides.

Momentum turns every card into the Ironclad's Rampage, Royally Approved can make any card a core component of your deck.

Slay the Spire 2 was never meant to be a sequel, with Megacrit wanting to develop DLC for the first game.

I'm not glad it was forced into making a sequel, but I'm certainly happy it did.

LEGO 2K Drive is a fun little racer — perhaps not as open as we expected, but it's creative, bright, and a great to play with the kids.

But as of next week, it looks like you won't be able to buy the game from digital storefronts like the eShop anymore.

Spotted by Delisted Games, a disclaimer for Visual Concept's LEGO racer has popped up on Steam, the Epic Games Store, PSN, and Xbox, stating that you won't be able to purchase the game as of 19th May 2026.

Of course, those of you who own LEGO 2K Drive already won't lose access, and you'll still be able to pick up physical copies.

It's currently $19.99 on the eShop, and it seems unlikely that it'll go on sale on Switch before it disappears.

I think it's great so far, but its slow for me, I'm playing on the hard setting and it does take time to figure out where to go next at times.

It's first person, I really wish it was 3rd person because some of the 3rd person scenes look great.

But the feel is definitely Indiana Jones, and it feels like you are in an interactive movies, so I recommend experiencing it if you like the franchise.

On a side note, I'm playing with a mobapad 12HD.

The Mobapad is a better size for comfort in handheld, however I honestly feel the shell feels cheap, it should be cheaper.

Square Enix has already shown strong support for the Switch 2 with major series such as Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, and it won't be stopping anytime soon, according to the company's CEO Takashi Kiryu.

Following the third-party giant's latest financial results, Kiryu noted how the plan was to continue the company's "multi-platform strategy", "especially" on Nintendo's new hybrid hardware.

On top of that we'd like to further promote the multi-platform strategy especially [on] the Nintendo Switch 2."

Square Enix has played a role in bolstering sales with games such as Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake and Final Fantasy Remake Intergrade.

So, its multi-platform strategy is well and truly und…

LEGO discontinues sets and series all the time, but the news today is slightly different as its been discovered its first Legend of Zelda set 'Great Deku Tree 2-1' is scheduled to be retired.

As highlighted by IGN, the 2024 set is now appearing on Lego's "last chance to buy" webpage in the US.

While the page lists this set as "retiring soon", Lego blogs are reporting it will be retired this July.

Here's the official description attached to this set, and you can see our full review below:"LEGO® fans and The Legend of Zelda™ fans alike have been waiting for this one.

With the Great Deku Tree 2-in-1, build the tree from Ocarina of Time or Breath of the Wild.

After a special Star Fox release last week, Nintendo Music is now celebrating Yoshi with the soundtracks from his NES and Game Boy puzzle titles.

Menu Vs. BGM One Game Won Three Games WonYoshi (Game Boy) - 18 tracks, 25 minutesTitle Screen Mushroom BGM Flower BGM Star BGM B-Type Clear Congratulations!

Menu (1P) Vs.

Menu (2P) Vs.

Yoshi's new game Yoshi and the Mysterious Book will be released exclusively for the Switch 2 next week.

If you've been enjoying island life, you'll be pleased to hear Nintendo has today rolled out a new update for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.

Here are the full patch notes, courtesy of Nintendo's official support page:Tomodachi Life: Ver.

Fixed an issue where, after a Mii character failed to patch things up with another Mii character after fighting, its crush for a different Mii character would disappear.

Fixed an issue where a Mii character did not feel better even when its Sadness ran out.

If we find out anything else significant about this latest update for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, we'll let you know.

The back of the Yoshi and the Mysterious Book box art already seemed to confirm the new entry was powered by Epic's Unreal Engine, and now another detail appears to have been uncovered.

According to information relayed by UniversoNintendo editor Felipe Lima, Yoshi's new adventure is running on Unreal Engine 5 (thanks for the heads up, GoNintendo).

Here's a translation:Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube846k"We knew that Yoshi and the Mysterious Book uses Unreal Engine, but now we know it's UE5.

As Yoshi fans might recall, developer Good-Feel's Switch title Yoshi's Crafted World was powered by Unreal Engine 4.

You can learn more about Yoshi and the Mysterious Book in our preview here on Ni…

Ever since 007 First Light's take on James Bond was revealed, fans of the spy have shared a wide range of opinions.

"People having differing opinions about a James Bond: that's great," Tom Marcham, combat designer on the game, told Eurogamer.

"If we made a Bond where no one had any opinions on them, it would be the dullest Bond ever made.

So the fact that we've got a little controversy on that, I think it's a good thing."

"Once the gun's in their hand, they're showing clear intent to kill: License to Kill.

If you own a PSVR headset, chances are you've played Moss and/or Moss: Book II.

These adorable puzzle platform games are two of the best games available on PSVR (or even just VR in general), but until now, if you didn't own a headset, you couldn't play the game.

Revealed via IGN, Polyarc has unveiled Moss: The Forgotten Relic, which combines the two games into one VR-free package this summer on Switch 2 and Switch 1.

The package promises to bring both games to consoles with enhanced visuals, new cutscenes, all DLC included, and a brand new accessibility option that allows players to skip combat.

Embark on a Timeless TaleUncover hidden secrets, navigate puzzling places, and confront arcane f…

There’s an ugly elephant in the room that needs addressing right off the bat: Starbites looks extremely rough on Switch.

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Docked)Once you move past Starbites’ poor technical first impression, you can get to grips with its central gameplay loop.

My only major complaint regarding Starbites’ combat is that it doesn't capitalise on its mech-themed flavouring in any substantial way.

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked)Speaking of narrative, Starbites’ is a mixed bag.

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Docked)Starbites isn’t just unpolished on Switch.

Publisher Arc Games has announced that Order of the Sinking Star, the next puzzle game from Braid and The Witness director Jonathan Blow, will be coming to the Switch 2 later this year.

Originally revealed at The Game Awards 2025, Order of the Sinking Star was previously only confirmed for PC.

Each puzzle builds on the last, introducing new game mechanics that reward curiosity and persistence.

- Choose Your Path, Roam at Your Pace – Explore four expansive, mysterious game worlds, each with its own characters, rules, dangers, and secrets waiting to be uncovered.

Piece by piece and clue by clue, you’ll uncover the secrets of the Order of the Sinking Star.

And now, their latest entry may be their oddest yet with the release of Shattered Dimension on iOS and Android.

In Shattered Dimension, you play as an investigator heading to a strange borderworld.

Shattered Dimension uses a top-down tabletop perspective where you sift through different evidence and map out the relations between the various persons of interest that you meet.

OutworldAs Cottongames put it, while Shattered Dimension may follow a similar style to their previous entries, this is something that they hope will stand entirely on its own.

So if you think you've got the chops to solve the mystery, you'll find Shattered Dimension available now on iOS and Android!

Specifically, that of the original Rogue that saw you doing what all adventurers do and trying to navigate a deadly dungeon and escape with your life (and loot) intact.

And it's that same vibe that RogueSlide offers for more modern players.

In RogueSlide, you take on the role of an adventurer delving into a dungeon.

While it's not necessarily a completely novel concept, it's certainly one that's been underutilised for dungeon crawlers.

If you want to experience more dungeon-crawling adventure, then mobile is the place to be.

Out in Japan, Shaun is still enjoying Monster Hunter Outlands, and I'm playing Bloodborne.

I have, however, still been jumping into Monster Hunter Outlanders.

Outlanders is the best way that Monster Hunter could have been done on mobile.

Sorry, Monster Hunter Now.

Will Quick Freelance WriterIt has happened again: The tower defence urge has returned, and I am losing the battle.

Eterspire is expanding its offerings in the goblin-themed BogtownExplore all-new areas and take on brand-new questsAnd keep your eyes peeled for the coming reveal of their latest roadmapAh, the humble goblin.

So, no surprise that popular indie MMORPG Eterspire has plenty of them hanging about, including in their own region of Bogtown.

A region which, as of today, is getting some major new expansions!

Yes, Bogtown is getting an overhaul in Eterspire, with four new maps to explore: Mossbeard Wetland, Abandoned Macondo City, Barren Shipyard and Hollowed Tree.

Speaking of MMORPGs, if Eterspire barely even touches the sides for multiplayer action and you find yourself needing even more, then we'…

Same rolling chaos, just with ads this timeClay Jam is now free on iOS and Android alongside the paid versionKeeps its claymation runner gameplay and downhill destruction intactOptional ad removal brings it closer to the Classic experienceClay Jam showing up again just a few months after its return wasn’t really on the cards, but Clay Jam is back once more, this time with a free version on iOS and Android.

If you caught Clay Jam Classic earlier this year, you’ll already know the setup.

A rolling lump of clay picks up speed as it barrels downhill, flattening enemies and picking up bits along the way.

Back in 2012, Clay Jam did pretty well for itself, and the earlier rerelease felt like a way…

You’re dealing with positioning, elevation, and facing in a way that actually matters, rather than just lining up the obvious move each turn.

Terrain and weather get involved as well, so even a solid plan can start slipping once the world around you pushes back a little.

You’re building out a town, sending mercenaries on jobs, and shaping a roster that fits how you want to approach fights.

You’ve got room to reset classes, change builds, and try something different if what you’re running isn’t holding up.

If you’re after something a bit more involved than the usual quick-hit tactics format, Crawl Tactics might be worth a peek.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure took home the Webby People's Voice AwardAnd to celebrate, developer Sunblink has announced their latest updateJump into Garden Wishes, now available on Apple ArcadeHello Kitty Island Adventure has, according to fans, done quite well at bringing the ever-popular Sanrio mascots to fans.

And their recent honours in the Webby People's Voice Award only seem to reinforce that, as developer Sublink and Sanrio have announced a major new update to celebrate their win.

Dubbed update 2.16 'Garden Wishes', this update has made its debut today on Apple Arcade, ahead of other platforms such as PC and Nintendo Switch!

That's because Garden Wishes is also taking you er- underwa…

Beautiful Celtic-inspired open-worldChallenging combatIntuitive touch controlsDrova - Forsaken Kin is a lovely action RPG inspired by Celtic lore.

Drova - Forsaken Kin Features A Simple PlotYou play as a nobody who finds themselves transported to the legendary land of Drova.

Either way, you’ll need to prove your worth before you’ll be allowed to join up.

Drova - Forsaken Kin Won't Hold Your HandUnlike most modern RPGs, Drova isn’t into handholding.

Drova - Forsaken Kin is an engaging RPG with a beautiful pixel aesthetic.

Because Gryphline are getting in on the boba craze with Arknights: Endfield and its new collab that sees the hit ARPG feature at the US bubble tea chain Happy Lemon!

Available until June 14th, visitors to Happy Lemon stores across the United States will be able to grab new themed collaboration drinks based on characters from Arknights: Endfield.

You can check out the full details of the collaboration over at the Happy Lemon x Arknights: Endfield page!

In any case, those of you near the San Diego outlet of Happy Lemon on Convoy Street will want to keep your eyes peeled.

We've got a full Arknights: Endfield tier list and an Arknights: Endfield code list to keep you both informed about the bes…

And that's this week's freebie on the Epic Games Store for mobile!

This time around, it's none other than Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure that's taking the spot.

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer onAn epic pickArranger got the nod from us in quite a glowing review .

It's also good to get back into covering the Epic Games Store freebies.

We've placed the best puzzle games on iOS for you to peruse, with both casual brain teasers and bona fide neuron-busters.

The King of Fighters AFK is introducing two new major charactersFirst is Orochi Yashiro, available as part of a new pick-up eventMeanwhile, Samurai Shodown's Haohmaru makes his KoF AFK debut!

Love it or loathe it, one thing that can be said about The King of Fighters AFK is that it's packed to the brim with fan-favourites from the annals of SNK.

And in their latest update, aside from other exciting additions such as PvP, Netmarble is adding two new major stars to the KoF AFK roster!

Orochi Yashiro is also joined by none other than Haohmaru.

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer onFight, fight, fightOf course, you may also be thinking, 'Wait, doesn't KoF AFK already have PvP?'

Seven Knights Re:BIRTH celebrates its 1st anniversary with a festival eventKarl Heron joins as a new Legendary heroCheck-ins, summons, and coupons offer generous rewardsA year already for Seven Knights Re:BIRTH doesn’t feel like it’s been that long.

If you’re trying to work out whether he’s worth the effort, our Seven Knights Re:BIRTH tier list is probably the safest place to start before burning through your resources.

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer onThe more interesting bit is the festival summon.

One restores a previously consumed 6-star Legendary Accessory, another hands out a Legendary hero, and the last gives you a Legendary Pet.

If you’re jumping back in for the celebration, don’t forget…

When you've got as much new content as Bleach: Soul Resonance's latest update does, half a year is more than enough to kick off the festivities.

The officially authorised action adventure is also letting you leap into the Soul Society in style with a whole bunch of limited-time events starting on May 15th.

And finally, no update would be complete without some bountiful login goodies, where you can score free rewards simply by checking in every day.

And because it's a half-anniversary, you'll no doubt want to join in on all the hype with the Half-Anniversary Avatar Frame ×1 - another login bonus you wouldn't want to skip.

The adrenaline-pumping action seems like it's only going to get better…

Explore everything Talos-II has to offer with the best squad from our definitive Arknights Endfield Tier List!

Updated on May 15th, 2026 - Version: 1.1.8 - Latest Additions: Zhuang FangyiThanks to the wealth of content within this gorgeous RPG, an Arknights Endfield tier list simply can't contain them all.

Oh, and if you're only just starting out, we've also got a handy Arknights Endfield beginner's guide to lend you a hand.

Arknights Endfield tier listTier DPS Sub-DPS Support Tank S+ S A B CWhew!

Once you're done ranking your squad within this Arknights Endfield tier list, how about keeping the momentum going with our Seal of Fate tier list and Blue Protocol: Star Resonance tier list too?

Updated on May 15th, 2026 - Version: 1.8.10Do you want to know what the best gear is in Capybara Go?

Then let me tell you all about that because today we've got a complete Capybara Go tier list where we not only discuss weapons and armor, but also everything else you can equip.

You want your Capybara hero to be strong, so having a good build is half of that particular battle already.

About this Capybara Go tier listI have compared all the gear you can currently get in Capybara Go, as well as all the pets and skills and ranked them into a Capybara Go tier list.

The best pets in Capybara GoThe best skillsThe best gearThe game has quite a few pets, and they all offer different benefits.

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) and XREAL today announced pre-orders for ROG XREAL R1, the microOLED gaming AR glasses that boast up to 240Hz refresh rate.

Now, ROG and Xreal announced they’re almost here, as the companies today released pre-orders in the US via Best Buy, priced at $850.

As for the device itself, ROG XREAL R1 serves up dual 1,920 x 1,080 microOLED panels clocked at 240Hz, which are displayed through birdbath optics boasting a 57 degree field-of-view (FOV).

Notably, the ROG Control Dock comes in the box, and seems to be exclusive to ROG XREAL R1.

Like its little sibling One Pro though, ROG XREAL R1 offers 3DOF tracking, electrochromic tinting, and Sound by Bose audio.

Quest 3 can now add 3D depth to almost any 2D photo, thanks to the latest Horizon OS Public Test Channel (PTC) update.

Upload 3D Photos From Your PhoneThe Meta Horizon mobile app gained a related feature that makes it easy to upload photos from your phone and convert them into 3D images for Quest viewing.

Meta processes the images into stereoscopic 3D photos that can later be viewed inside your Quest headset’s gallery.

I found two new toggles in Quick Settings: Power and Boost your height.

Features like AI-generated 3D photos and quick-access system control make the Quest feel increasingly designed for everyday spatial computing instead of purely gaming.

Friendly Fire Studios announced another delay for its PS VR2 and SteamVR ports of its co-op horde shooter A Long Survive.

The ports were originally scheduled to release last month on April 30 before Friendly Fire announced a two week delay to May 14.

A Long Survive was designed around cooperative gameplay, and releasing the game with that experience broken would simply not be right.

At that point, a new date will be announced with a short turnaround time between the announcement and actual release.

A Long Survive can be wishlisted on PS VR2 and Steam.

It sits in rarefied air, along with several other entries on this list, to have sold over a million units, a major milestone for VR games.

Job Simulator is available on Steam, Quest, PS VR2, Pico, Apple Vision Pro, and Galaxy XRWindlandsYou can't fly or swing in VR.

They are, in this writer's opinion, the best VR game intros ever made.

It is terrific game design that uses the immersion of VR to its advantage while still staying true to the original game.

Despite other available platforms springing up like Meta's Oculus Rift storefront, SteamVR and PC VR are virtually synonymous with one another at this point.

Polyarc Games today revealed it’s releasing a flatscreen adaptation of VR puzzle-platformer series Moss, which follows the cancellation of a “major project” last month.

The NewsPolyarc announced it’s bringing Moss (2018) and its sequel Moss: Book II (2022) to console and PC in a new flatscreen game called Moss: The Forgotten Relic, slated to arrive sometime this year.

In addition to being a flatscreen port of both games, Moss: The Forgotten Relic promises enhanced visuals and performance, new handcrafted cutscenes, a “smart follow” camera, the ability to skip combat, and all ‘Twilight Garden’ DLC.

My TakeWhile both are distinctly VR natives, Moss and Moss: Book II are one of the handful of …

Initially launched on Quest 3 in March, The Boys: Trigger Warning (2026) now has a definite release date on PSVR 2.

ARVORE and Sony Pictures Virtual Reality announced The Boys: Trigger Warning is slated to launch on PSVR 2 on June 9th.

The PSVR 2 version is marked as ‘PS5 Pro Enhanced’.

Absolutely love everything @arvoreimmersive creates, but I can’t help but feel bored with this one based on [Quest 3].

We’re still waiting to hear about any forthcoming graphical overhauls, gameplay reworks, potential DLC, or long-term support plans in general.

Blade Runner’s latest expansion into immersive entertainment comes through a new “multisensory experience” initially launching in “several North American cities” in 2027, according to the announcement.

The timing also aligns with the premiere of the upcoming Amazon Prime live-action series Blade Runner 2099.

This marks Blade Runner’s latest expansion into immersive entertainment.

There were several immersive projects created around the theatrical and at-home windows for the Blade Runner 2049 film - Replicant Pursuit (Gear VR, 2017), Blade Runner 2049: Memory Lab (Gear VR and Oculus Rift, 2017) and Blade Runner: Revelations (Daydream, 2018).

While details about the experience itself remain l…

Snap Inc. CEO Evan Spiegel will give a keynote address to kick off the AWE USA 2026 event next month.

AWE USA 2026 is returning to Long Beach, CA on June 15–18.

As the most important annual XR event on our calendar, we’re excited to once again offer our readers an exclusive 20% discount on tickets to AWE USA 2026 as the event’s Premiere Media Partner.

This comes as the company has been gearing up to launch its first consumer-focused AR glasses this year.

The company’s keynote at AWE USA 2026 is the prime opportunity for Snap to update the industry about its plans for the second half of the year.

Built for VRLike so many of the best VR experiences, every action in Among Giants feels intentionally physical.

But just as this friction rubbed many of that game’s players the wrong way, I suspect the same will happen in Among Giants.

0:00 / 1:02 1× Gameplay captured by UploadVR on Meta Quest 3SA Hostile BeautyTechnically, Among Giants is not a graphical showcase in the traditional sense.

0:00 / 1:29 1× Gameplay captured by UploadVR on Meta Quest 3SComfort Among Giants is light on comfort adjustments.

Among Giants Review - Final VerdictAmong Giants is difficult, uncompromising, and occasionally frustrating.

Behaviour Interactive, the studio behind asymmetrical multiplayer Dead by Daylight (2016), announced it’s developing an immersive experience based on iconic cyberpunk sci-fi Blade Runner.

The studio revealed it’s working with original IP holder Alcon Entertainment as well as Montreal-based PHI Studio, known for co-producing location-based VR experience Space Explorers: THE INFINITE and mixed reality theater experience BLUR.

According to the experience’s description, Blade Runner: The Immersive Experience will include a “multisensory exploration blending dystopian environments with deep storytelling.”“Staying true to the original vision of Alcon Entertainment, this project explores the contr…

Sky Legends: An Aeropostal Epic has gone gold, says developer Super AC.

This means active development has been completed and the aerial adventure is good to go for release on Quest 3 headsets on May 18.

Sky Legends casts players as a young lawyer in the early 1900s investigating an air mail transport company.

Sky Legends: An Aeropostal Epic screenshots provided by Super AC.

Sky Legends: An Aeropostal Epic can be wishlisted on Quest 3/3S and Steam.

Meta’s annual Connect event is set to return on September 23–24.

Alongside the Connect date announcement, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared a photo on social media teasing what’s likely to be a new pair of the company’s smart glasses which now span audio-only and a pair with a monocular display.

Canceled projects, layoffs, and closures at many of Meta’s internal XR studios have shown the company’s shifting of priorities away from XR and more toward its smart glasses business.

Meta Connect will be the company’s next clear opportunity to give developers and customers confidence in the future of the Meta XR ecosystem.

Meta announcing a new headset at Connect is probably the strongest signal the …

Scary Baboon's latest update introduces weapons and gives players the ability to fight back.

ENVER has released the biggest update yet for its breakout VR horror title, Scary Baboon.

Built around jump scares, chaos, player reactions, and shared moments, every Scary Baboon session is a new story of panic, discovery, and escape.

“Players have wanted to fight back against the monsters for a long time, and this update finally lets them do it.

Take it [too] far, they come back even harder.”Scary Baboon's Fight Back Update is now available on Meta Quest.