Title: Discord Nitro Subscribers Can Now Play Stardew Valley And Fallout 4 For Free With Game Pass ‘Starter Edition’ Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 13:51:53 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/discord-nitro-subscribers-can-now-play-stardew-valley-and-fallout-4-for-free-with-game-pass-starter-edition-2000694855 It's one of many new perks coming to paid Nitro memberships

Title: Nintendo Investors Panic About Switch 2 Prices And Silence Around Big Game Announcements Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 12:40:36 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/nintendo-share-price-mario-zelda-switch-2-increase-2000694839 The lack of a Mario or Zelda on the horizon is costing Nintendo dearly

Title: I Helped Double Fine’s Tim Schafer Conduct A Donut-Based Psyop In Kiln, And Had A Smashing Good Time Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:26 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/kiln-tim-schafer-double-fine-donut-2000694022 We've got a handle on it

Title: Forza Horizon 6 Disastrously Leaks Online Over A Week Ahead Of Its Official Release Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 10:29:16 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/forza-horizon-6-leaks-online-microsoft-xbox-steam-2000694832 An unencrypted Steam build appears to have gotten out in the wild

Title: Pentagon Declassifies More UFO Sightings Though No Sight Of Little Green Space Dudes Date: Sun, 10 May 2026 20:06:18 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/pentagon-declassifies-more-ufo-sightings-though-no-sight-of-little-green-space-dudes-2000694679 Lifelong sky watchers seem a little let down after getting everything they asked for in newly uncovered, underwhelming evidence

Title: Genshin Impact Luna 7 brings us the first playable Hexenzirkel as things take a turn in Sumeru Date: Fri, 08 May 2026 13:44:39 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/genshin-impact-version-luna-7-nicole-new-quest-details HoYoverse just wrapped up a new Genshin Impact Special Program, where the developer revealed everything there is to know about the game’s next major update. Truth Amongst the Pages of Purana, or as its friends call it, Luna 7, was unveiled as part of the showcase. Read more

Title: Petit Planet preview: HoYoverse's first foray into family-friendly games is very careful to colour within the lines Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:38:34 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/petit-planet-preview-hoyoverses-first-foray-into-family-friendly-games-is-very-careful-to-colour-within-the-lines This isn't a complaint, but I can't help but feel like every new game I pick up at the moment is Animal Crossing. Heartopia? Animal Crossing. Pokopia? Animal Crossing. Tomodachi Life? You guessed it, Animal Crossing! I am unashamedly one of those people who thinks the gaming landscape of the 2020s peaked early when New Horizons gently shepherded us all through lockdown, so perhaps I shouldn't be surprised that – now that we're well past the midpoint of the decade, I hate to remind you – a bunch of studios have come to the same conclusion, and either spun up their own take on the idea, or repurposed an existing IP to include more Animal Crossing-like elements. Read more

Title: Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.8 is refreshing your team comps with a new mechanic, and the game is coming to Steam Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:47:03 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/zenless-zone-zero-version-2-8-steam-all-details HoYoverse just wrapped up a pretty exciting Zenless Zone Zero Special Program that not only delivered all the details on the next big update, it also came with the unexpected announcement that the action RPG is on its way to Steam. Read more

Title: Diablo 4's next season won't have any new mechanics or a new theme because all the focus is on Lord of Hatred Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:30:50 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/diablo-4-season-of-reckoning-lord-of-hatred-launch Diablo 4 is gearing up for its biggest post-launch event yet: the upcoming release of the Lord of Hatred expansion. As was the case with Vessel of Hatred before it, expansion releases alter the seasonal flow in a few ways, and Blizzard has now explained how. Read more

Title: Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred review - A compelling conclusion delivered with a panache that proves Blizzard still got it Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/diablo-4-lord-of-hatred-expansion-review Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred has, without question, been one of my most anticipated releases of 2026. Diablo 4 is likely my most played game ever by sheer hour count, so it’s easy to see why this expansion is so high up on my list. However many rakes Blizzard has stepped on over the course of the game’s live service, however many seasons or events it botched, I maintain that no other ARPG matches Diablo 4 in either game feel or production value. Read more

Title: Fortnite Dev Understands The Fear That "AI Is Going To Take All Our Jobs" Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 07:07:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fortnite-dev-understands-the-fear-that-ai-is-going-to-take-all-our-jobs/1100-6539874/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Fortnite developers are exploring how to use AI systems to potentially make games more efficiently, but it's not being done with the ambition of replacing human workers, according to an Epic employee. Stephanie Arnett, who is a senior external development manager at the company, said recently that Epic has been "exploring different AI tooling that we can use to help support our games."Speaking at a Gamescom Latam panel attended by GamesRadar, Arnett went on to say she understands that "everyone's biggest fear" is that "AI is going to take all our jobs.""That's not our goal. The goal is to make us more efficient," she said, offering up an example that, with the use of AI, developers might be able to complete tasks more quickly. She did not give specifics, but said Epic's experimentation with AI so far has included work "in the art realm as well."Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: The Dark Pictures Anthology Has Never Been More Adrift | Directive 8020 Review Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/the-dark-pictures-anthology-has-never-been-more-adrift-directive-8020-review/1900-6418488/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f In the underappreciated 2008 comedy Role Models, Christopher Mintz-Plasse's character, the exceedingly nerdy Augie, is asked if he likes Coca-Cola. "I like the idea of it more than I actually like it," he answers.I always found it a funny, confusing answer, but this fifth entry in The Dark Pictures horror anthology, with its grating performances, rote stealth sequences, and signs of an aging formula, makes me realize I can relate; I like the idea of this anthology more than I actually like playing its games.In Directive 8020, developer Supermassive Games takes us to outer space for the first time in the series. Following stories focused on a cursed shipwreck, New England witchcraft, monster-infested caves, and a modern slasher inspired by H.H. Holmes, the latest one-off title is heavily inspired by two giants of its genre: Alien and John Carpenter's The Thing. A crew of heroes-to-be surveys a potential new home planet for humanity, Tau Ceti f, before a disaster leaves them stranded on it with an alien organism that can steal organic likenesses, such as human faces and bodies.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Stellar Blade 2 Isn't Being Published By Sony, And That's Great News For PC Gamers Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 06:52:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/stellar-blade-2-isnt-being-published-by-sony-and-thats-great-news-for-pc-gamers/1100-6539876/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Stellar Blade developer Shift Up is making a few changes with how it releases the next game in its third-person action series. As revealed in its latest earnings report, Stellar Blade 2 won't be published by Sony, as the company is headed into self-publishing territory."Development of the next Stellar Blade title is progressing smoothly, on track to meet our targeted quality standards," the studio said in an update, confirming that details on the game will be revealed "within" this year. "Starting with this next title, Shift Up will transition to a first-party service model. This will allow us to lead marketing strategies that fully reflect the distinctive identity of the Stellar Blade IP, and we expect to communicate the unique appeal of its universe to players more directly and effectively."Shift Up added that details on its next flagship title, Project Spirits, will also be revealed later this year. What does this mean for the sequel? It's worth noting that the first Stellar Blade was a timed exclusive for PS5 when it was released in 2024, and its PC port arrived in 2025. While the game sold well on PS5, PC is where Stellar Blade took off, selling 1 million units in just its first three days. It's estimated that 6.1 million copies have been sold as of January 2026, with more than half of the game's player base being based in China.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Wordle Is Becoming A TV Show, With Savannah Guthrie Hosting Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 06:33:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/wordle-is-becoming-a-tv-show-with-savannah-guthrie-hosting/1100-6539877/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f The popular mobile game Wordle is becoming a primetime TV show, with participants basically playing the game together in person with the hope of taking home a cash prize. The show will air on NBC, with popular Today Show broadcaster Savannah Guthrie serving as the host.The Wordle TV show will film in Manchester, England and is set to premiere on NBC in prime time beginning in 2027, The New York Times--which owns Wordle--announced today. The New York Times will co-produce the half-hour show, which is said to feature the game's well-known typeface and color scheme. As rumored, NBC host Jimmy Fallon will be an executive producer on the Wordle show.Production on the Wordle TV show was set to begin sooner but was delayed after Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy, disappeared in February this year. Guthrie returned to her Today Show hosting duties in April and her mother is still missing.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Xbox Game Pass Price, Day-One Games, And Tiers In 2026 Explained Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 06:23:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-game-pass-price-games-tiers/1100-6524825/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Microsoft is once again shaking up its Xbox Game Pass service, with drastic changes announced in April 2026 that included a price decrease and the confirmation that new Call of Duty games will no longer launch into the service. Then in May 2026, Microsoft and Discord revealed a new Starter Edition of Xbox Game Pass. If you're looking to join the service or upgrade your current membership, here's everything you need to know about what each Game Pass tier gets you.Table of Contents [hide]What is Xbox Game Pass?What is Xbox Game Pass?Introduced several years ago, Game Pass is a subscription service that offers access to a library of first-party games from Microsoft and even more third-party titles. This a comprehensive collection of games across a wide selection of genres, and it can be accessed on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and through the cloud on compatible devices like phones and tablets.Games come and go on the service--with additions and removals normally happening twice per month--but the key draw to Game Pass is that you'll get access to the biggest Xbox games on launch day. Or at least that was one of the key selling points. One of Microsoft's biggest franchises, Call of Duty, is no longer going to have its new releases launch into the service (more on that later).Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Mobile Suit Gundam has never been more unnerving in this exclusive new clip Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 14:00:19 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/exclusive-mobile-suit-gundam-hathaway-2-clip/ Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe is only days away from release, offering a first glimpse into Universal Century (UC) 0105 and Hathaway Noa’s hardened conviction as Mafty Navue Erin, the leader of the anti-Federation insurgents. To mark its arrival, Polygon is sharing an exclusive clip featuring the enigmatic Gigi Andalucia and the Earth Federation officer Kenneth Sleg during one of the film’s most harrowing sequences.

Title: Forza Horizon 6 leak threatens Xbox upcoming racing game Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 12:40:27 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/forza-horizon-6-pc-leaked-cracked/ Everyone makes mistakes, but Xbox's Playground Games has made an error so costly that it could potentially affect the debut of the developer's upcoming racing game, Forza Horizon 6.

Title: Before Deadpool Ryan Reynolds made a masterpiece you can stream for free Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:19 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/ryan-reynolds-last-great-performance-was-over-10-years-ago-but-at-least-its-streaming-for-free/ Before Ryan Reynolds was a four-quadrant tentpole leading man, the media mogul behind Maximum Effort, the owner of the Wrexham soccer club, and a viral stuntman shill for Mint Mobile (which, to be fair, he owns a 25% stake in), the 49-year-old actor was… well, just an actor. But he hustled as hard. No one over the last 30 years has wanted to be a movie star as bad as Ryan Reynolds.

Title: Akane-banashi shouldn’t work as an anime but it’s still Spring's best overlooked show Date: Sun, 10 May 2026 19:01:20 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/akane-banashi-turns-a-400-year-old-japanese-storytelling-art-into-a-shonen-battle-of-performance/ For hundreds of years, Japanese performers have practiced a comedic storytelling art known as rakugo (落語). Traditionally staged in intimate yose theaters, rakugo transforms verbal storytelling into a one-man performance where a single actor inhabits multiple characters through subtle gestures, vocal shifts, and timing alone. Performers, or rakugoka, remain seated in the seiza position for the entire act, armed with nothing more than a paper fan and a small cloth as props. Everything else is left to the audience’s imagination.

Title: Skywind's latest update highlights the impressive total conversion mod turning Skyrim into Morrowind Date: Sun, 10 May 2026 17:21:38 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/skywind-2026-update/ Skywind is an ambitious mod remaking The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind within The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. While it has been in the works since 2012 (Polygon first wrote about Skywind in 2014), its developers recently released a massive update video about the project after keeping their heads down for two years.

Title: Linked and Loaded: Gaijin Single Sign-On Now Available on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:27 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-gaijin-sso/ Less typing, more tanking. Faster logins mean more time in the gaming action — and this week provides GeForce NOW members with a smoother path straight into the battlefield. Cloud gaming is all about instant access to titles across devices, and the latest GeForce NOW update removes another layer for members jumping into their Gaijin libraries from anywhere. With seven games joining the cloud this week, the action keeps growing — now backed by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 performance for Ultimate members across nearly the full GeForce NOW library, spanning both Ready-to-Play and Install-to-Play titles. One Gaijin Login to Rule Them All Less typing, more tanking. Gaijin account linking is now cleared for takeoff on GeForce NOW, making it easier to jump straight into battle without extra logins. With Gaijin single sign-on, one quick sign-in connects a Gaijin.net account to the cloud, so supported titles are ready to launch with fewer clicks and no password juggling. Just head to the GeForce NOW app on PC or Mac, dive into the settings and log in under “Connections.” Once linked, supported Gaijin games on GeForce NOW — like the combined-arms chaos of War Thunder — are ready to stream without logging in each time. It’s the same library-first, platform-linking magic members already enjoy with Xbox, Ubisoft Connect and more, now extended to Gaijin so existing PC accounts work seamlessly across devices. Groovy New Games Groove or go down. Dead as Disco from Brain Jar Games drops players into a neon-soaked fever dream where every punch, dodge and takedown hits on the beat. This rhythm-infused brawler blends stylish combat with pulsing tracks, turning each fight into a dance floor showdown. Chain combos, stay in sync and keep the groove alive as the chaos escalates. Now available to stream on GeForce NOW, it’s all about timing, flair and fighting like the music never stops In addition, members can look for the following games, all ready to play on GeForce RTX 5080-power for Ultimate members: Dead as Disco (New release on Steam, May 5) HUNTDOWN: OVERTIME (New release on Steam, May 7) Nuclear Option (Steam) Sintopia (Steam) Kiln (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) Hotel Architect (Steam) PowerWash Simulator 2 (Xbox, available on Game Pass) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. What has been your most-played game so far this year? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) May 5, 2026

Title: It’s Gonna Be May: 16 Games Hit the Cloud This Month, With More NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Power Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:47 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-may-2026-games-list/ [Editor’s note] The blog has been updated to note that GeForce RTX 5080-power expansion also extends to the Install-to-Play library. It’s gonna be May — and the cloud’s in full festival mode.  16 games are joining GeForce NOW this month, including new AAA titles arriving on launch day from Steam, Xbox, PC Game Pass and GOG, so members can stream their PC libraries instantly across almost any device. Headline launches include the highly anticipated Forza Horizon 6 and 007 First Light, both ready to hit the cloud on day one. Meanwhile, the GeForce NOW Ultimate membership dials things up with expanded RTX 5080‑class performance across the cloud gaming library, bringing higher frame rates, richer visuals and more responsive gameplay to even more of the games members already love. Ultimate members now get priority access to RTX 5080‑class rigs, making it easier than ever to tap into next‑generation PC power from almost any device. GeForce NOW is also celebrating 30 years of Firaxis in style, with more of the studio’s classics coming as Install‑to‑Play titles for instant access — just in time for a Steam celebration sale on select Firaxis games supported in the cloud. And this week kicks things off with six new games dropping into the cloud, setting the stage for a May packed with new adventures. The Cloud Keeps Getting Bigger AAA titles are landing throughout the month on their launch dates. Members can pick them up from their favorite PC stores — Steam, Xbox, PC Game Pass and GOG — and stream their PC gaming libraries instantly on GeForce NOW without having to repurchase titles to play across devices. The highly anticipated titles hitting the cloud this month include:  Stream it on GeForce NOW. Forza Horizon 6 from Playground Games: The Horizon festival is back and bigger than ever. This is Horizon Japan — stretching from the iconic downtown streets of Tokyo City all the way to the snowy Japanese Alps — introducing the most dense and vertical map yet. A massive new open world, a stacked car roster and that legendary “one more race” energy are all heading to GeForce NOW on the title’s launch date. Members can pick it up on PC via Steam and Xbox, including Game Pass, then hit full throttle from the cloud on almost any device. 007 First Light from IO Interactive: The game brings a modern James Bond origin story to the cloud when it launches Wednesday, May 27, for PC, inviting members to step into the shadows as Bond begins his journey. Experience a mix of stealth and action built around a “breathing” gameplay loop with IOI’s cinematic, set piece-driven storytelling. Approach encounters through stealth, direct action or creative improvisation, with multiple viable paths to each objective that let players define Bond’s style. It’s ready on day one for players grabbing it on Steam, Xbox on PC or GOG. More Power GeForce NOW Ultimate is expanding what premium cloud gaming looks like. Starting today, Ultimate members can stream even more of their games on RTX 5080 virtual gaming rigs — bringing the power of the NVIDIA Blackwell RTX architecture to a wide range of titles. This update significantly broadens access to 5080 performance beyond the list of GeForce RTX 5080-optimized titles. Now, across nearly the entire GeForce NOW library, members can experience higher frame rates, richer visuals, and more responsive gameplay by default at up to 5K 120 frames per second or 360 fps at 1080p. With RTX 5080 in the cloud, Ultimate members unlock the same cutting-edge features available to GeForce RTX 50 Series GPU owners. That includes NVIDIA DLSS 4 technology for sharper image quality and higher performance, NVIDIA Reflex for reduced system latency and faster input response, and advanced ray tracing for more lifelike lighting and reflections.  With RTX 5080 powering the default Ultimate experience, GeForce NOW delivers next-generation performance to more games, extending the value of a GeForce NOW membership. See more details in the knowledgebase article. 30 Years of ‘One More Turn’ Happy 30th, O mighty Firaxis Games. GeForce NOW is celebrating three decades of Firaxis — the legendary studio behind Civilization and XCOM — with a growing lineup of some of the best strategy games on the cloud. Throughout May, GeForce NOW is rolling out a collection of classic Firaxis games, available as Install-to-Play titles for instant access. Expanding beyond Civilization V and Civilization VI and the series’ signature “one more turn” gameplay,  GeForce NOW will showcase the studio’s broader legacy.  Take to the stars in Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth, lay tracks in Sid Meier’s Railroads!, defend the globe in XCOM 2, and command the skies in Ace Patrol and Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies. Add to that the anniversary celebration on Steam with discounts of up to 90% on games in the Firaxis catalog for a limited time. It’s the perfect time for members to build their Firaxis collection in the cloud. May-jor New Games One wrong turn from glory to graveyard. Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel that returns to the roots of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed turn-based strategy series. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome foes in solo and multiplayer, set against a grim, war-torn world of uneasy alliances and hard choices. Now available to stream on GeForce NOW, every decision shapes a path defined by power, strategy and hard-earned victories All roads lead to Rome. Some also lead directly into a volcano. Anno 117: PAX Romana is turning up the heat with its first downloadable content (DLC), Prophecies of Ash, dropping a massive new volcanic island into the heart of the Roman empire. Build a thriving city on Cinis, juggle new production chains like obsidian crafting and new items, and try to stay on the good side of Vulcan — a new deity to worship —  while a very active volcano looks in the background. Additionally, the DLC introduces a new resource a new trader, Ceacilia, and several new specialists. Available to stream on GeForce NOW, the DLC is ready to play without waiting on big downloads or patches — just jump in, claim the new land and see whether the empire can handle a little fire and brimstone. Check out what else is available this week: Global Rescue (New release on Steam, April 27) s&box (New release on Steam, April 28) Far Far West (New release on Steam, April 28) INDUSTRIA 2 (New release on Steam, April 29) Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, April 30) Bus Bound (New release on Steam, April 30) And look forward to the games coming throughout the month: Conan Exiles (New release on Steam and Epic Games Store, May 5) Dead as Disco (New release on Steam, May 5) HUNTDOWN: OVERTIME (New release on Steam, May 7) Outbound (New release on Steam, May 14) Starminer (New release on Steam, May 27) Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core (New release on Steam, May 18) Forza Horizon 6 (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, May 19) Luna Abyss (New release on Steam, May 21) ZERO PARADES (New release on Steam, May 21) 007 First Light (New release on Steam, Epic Games Store and Xbox, available on the Microsoft store, May 27) Hotel Architect (Steam) Kiln (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) Nuclear Option (Steam) Sintopia (Steam) Sudden Strike 5 (Steam) Super Battle Golf (Steam) Adding to April In addition to the 10 games announced last month, 11 more joined the GeForce NOW library: ‘83 (Steam) Crimson Desert (Xbox, available to play via Xbox Play Anywhere) DayZ (Xbox, available on Game Pass)  Diablo III (Ubisoft Connect) MapleStory M (Steam) Morbid Metal (Steam) PRAGMATA SKETCHBOOK – Demo (Steam) Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition (Steam and Ubisoft) Tides of Tomorrow (Steam) Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors (Xbox) Windrose (Steam) Outbound didn’t make it to the cloud this month due to its launch date being moved. Stay tuned to GFN Thursdays for the latest. What are you planning to play this weekend? 

Title: Tag, You’re It: GeForce NOW Levels Up Game Discovery With Xbox Game Pass and Ubisoft+ Labels Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:51 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-in-app-labels/ GeForce NOW is doubling down on what matters most: gamers. This week’s upgrades bring smarter libraries, making it easier than ever for gamers to turn a PC collection into a cloud-powered flex. It starts with giving existing libraries time to shine. Gamers can bring the games they love to the cloud, stream them with high performance and see the value of a GeForce NOW membership grow with new games, rewards and features. First up, finding something to play gets an upgrade. The new in-app labels, first announced at GDC, are now live — making it simple to spot titles and new releases from connected subscription services like Xbox Game Pass and Ubisoft+. All that sets the stage for six new games rolling onto the cloud this week. Leading the charge is Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, a chaotic new spin on the fast, unpredictable and packed-with-personality Vampire Survivors universe. Even the vampires can’t avoid the spotlight this time. Round it out with a thunderous new Marvel Rivals skin for Thor, and it’s a lineup fitted to perfection. Just Play It GeForce NOW lets members connect their existing gaming subscriptions to bring more of their games with them on the go, across devices. Today, keeping track of which games can be streamed just got even easier. New in‑app game labels on GeForce NOW make it easy to see which titles are part of Xbox Game Pass or Ubisoft+ game libraries once accounts are connected. Tagged and ready. Clear labels now appear directly on each game’s details — eliminating guesswork and making it simple to see exactly what’s available to play instantly from connected subscriptions. Stream hundreds of NVIDIA RTX-powered titles with a single click. More clarity, less searching — and one more reason the cloud gaming library has never looked better. Feeding Time Make sure to bite hard. Get fired up for the feeding frenzy — Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard is a roguelite horde escape game that stacks absurd power‑ups and turns every run into a highlight reel of close calls. Stay mobile, grab upgrades and try not to become the snack. Every build becomes a delightful walking disaster, with weapons, perks and abilities combining into wild synergies that can turn a run from barely surviving to absolutely steamrolling in just a few upgrades. Dense enemy waves, screen‑filling attacks and unpredictable upgrade paths keep each attempt fresh — and dangerously prone to “one more run.” On GeForce NOW, all that chaos stays razor sharp, with smooth performance for dodge‑heavy moments, crisp effects even when the screen is packed and the ability to jump back into the madness from any supported device. Thunder Drip Thor is striking poses again. The God of Thunder is trading his classic red cape for an umber‑toned, battle‑ready look that can only mean one thing: a serious style upgrade. GeForce NOW Premium members get first access to the Thor Midgard Umber Skin in Marvel Rivals starting today, and those on the free tier can grab it starting Friday, April 24, bringing stormy flair to the battlefield.  Claim the reward by Saturday, May 23 — or before Odin hoards them all. Redeem through the GeForce NOW account portal and enter the code in game on Steam. Then stride forth, majestic and moody, because this look is eternal — at least until the next mythic crossover. Time for Adventures Members can look for the following new games this week: Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, April 21) Tides of Tomorrow (New release on Steam, April 22, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) ‘83 (New release on Steam, April 23, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Diablo III (New release on Ubisoft Connect, April 23) Crimson Desert (Xbox, available to play via Xbox Play Anywhere, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) MapleStory M (Steam) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. Settled Systems Pandora Raccoon City Thanks for taking us on a trip through the cloud @airiesummer #GFNShare pic.twitter.com/4XKgnCPl6J — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) April 21, 2026

Title: No Need for Space Gear — Capcom’s ‘PRAGMATA’ Joins GeForce NOW on Launch Day Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:11 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-pragmata/ Head straight for orbit with GeForce NOW — no space helmet required.  PRAGMATA, Capcom’s long-awaited sci-fi action adventure, touches down on GeForce NOW the same day it launches worldwide. The futuristic journey through a cold lunar station in the near future can be streamed instantly from the cloud to almost any device, no console or heavy hardware needed. That’s only the beginning. Five new titles join the cloud this week, expanding April’s gaming galaxy with fresh adventures and endless possibilities.  Plus, the GeForce NOW Ultimate membership comes to gamers in India for the first time, with the service now available in beta and operated by NVIDIA.                Time to see what’s landing on GeForce NOW. A Mission Gone Wrong PRAGMATA is Capcom’s newest sci-fi action adventure that blends heart, high-tech and a hauntingly quiet world set in the near future. Step into the boots of Hugh Williams, an investigator navigating a lunar research station gone silent and Diana, a young android. Armed with an arsenal of weapons and the ability to hack, every corridor and console becomes part of a cinematic experience filled with tense exploration and fast-paced action. The story unfolds amid the cold vacuum of the moon after a massive quake hits the station researching Lunafilament — a material said to be able to create anything given enough data. Awake, injured and disoriented, Hugh crosses paths with Diana, the mysterious android girl known as a Pragmata. Now, they must work together as they face the rogue station on their way back to Earth. PRAGMATA shines in stunning clarity with ray-traced lighting and NVIDIA DLSS 4 technology boosting frame rates and image quality. Stream it on launch day at full fidelity, even without the latest hardware — no need to wait on a large install or worry about hardware specs. Hugh and Diana’s lunar mystery is ready when the moment strikes. Let’s Play Today Heroes in the cloud don’t have to wait for updates. Fortnite: Save the World is now free and ready to stream instantly on GeForce NOW. The storm hits hard and the heroes hit harder — jump into a co-op adventure that mixes base-building, looting and all-out action against waves of Husks. Craft the ultimate fort, set sneaky traps and team up to protect what’s left of the world — no waiting for updates or patches, just pure fight-and-build mayhem. The storm’s closing in, but thanks to the cloud, the party’s jumping right into the action. “Save the World” isn’t available on mobile devices, including tablets. In addition, members can look for the following: REPLACED (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, April 14, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Windrose (New release on Steam, April 14, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss (New release on Steam, April 16, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) PRAGMATA (New release on Steam, April 16, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) PRAGMATA SKETCHBOOK – DEMO (Steam, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. You’re loading into a game and can invite ONE person to your squad… Who’s your pick? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) April 15, 2026

Title: Strength and Destiny Collide: ‘Samson: A Tyndalston Story’ Arrives in the Cloud Date: Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:57 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-samson-a-tyndalston-story/ A timeless story of grit, faith and rebellion takes center stage as Samson: A Tyndalston Story joins the GeForce NOW library today.  The highly anticipated release from Liquid Swords can now be streamed on nearly any device with GeForce NOW bringing cinematic intensity and mythic storytelling to the cloud. Catch it as part of four new games in the cloud this week. Stream the Power A new legend rises. Tyndalston is a city built on debt, muscle and memory. Samson: A Tyndalston Story from Liquid Swords follows Samson, a former enforcer pulled back to the streets that made him. Violence is currency as every fight is personal, every hit carries history and every escape feels earned in a city that never forgives. Gameplay blends cinematic melee action with choice-driven narrative progression. Every confrontation — from shadowed alley brawls to large-scale set pieces — feels purposeful, reflecting Samson’s internal struggle between vengeance and redemption. Brawls hit fast and close. Cars aren’t set pieces — they’re weapons. Momentum and terrain decide if the player walks away or falls harder. Every job, debt and decision cuts toward freedom or collapse. The game takes full advantage of ray-traced global illumination, reflections and shadows, creating a city that feels cinematic and alive. NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 boosts performance, while NVIDIA Reflex technology cuts down latency to keep controls razor-sharp during split-second fights. With GeForce NOW, the experience streams instantly at maximum fidelity, even without the latest hardware. No waiting around for downloads or worrying about system specs, just dive straight into the grit and glow of Tyndalston. Celebrate New Games No arms, no problem. Celebrate three decades of Rayman with the definitive edition of the platforming classic in Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition, featuring five versions from iconic consoles, over 120 additional levels and an exclusive documentary that explores the creation of the limbless hero. Stream it on GeForce NOW without having to wait around for downloads or updates.  In addition, members can look for the following: Samson (New release on Steam, April 8, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Morbid Metal (New release on Steam, April 8, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) DayZ (New release on Xbox, available on Game Pass, April 9)  Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition (Steam and Ubisoft) GeForce RTX 5080-ready game this week, in addition to Samson and Morbid Metal: Starfield (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. Who's the most iconic animal from a video game? Drop a pic or gif! (this post isn't just to farm cute animal pics, no idea what you're talking about). — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) April 7, 2026

Title: Share of the Week: Celebrate Date: Fri, 08 May 2026 16:00:02 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/05/08/share-of-the-week-celebrate/ Last week, we asked you to share moments of celebration from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: call_me_xavii shares a Nora celebration in Horizon Zero Dawn: Remastered. leenc90 shares Alicia and Hugo headed into a celebration in town in A Plague Tale: Requiem

Title: (For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloads Date: Thu, 07 May 2026 10:01:23 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/05/07/20260507-top/ 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. Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month? PS5 Games AsiaUS/CanadaPRAGMATAMLB The Show 26Crimson DesertPRAGMATADead Island 2Crimson DesertTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered FateNBA 2K26EA SPORTS FC 26StarfieldResident Evil 4Content WarningHades IIGrand Theft Auto VThe Witcher 3: Wild HuntMOUSE: P.I. For HireIt Takes TwoMinecraftHadesCall of Duty: Black Ops 7NBA 2K26SAROSGrand Theft Auto VHades IIForza Horizon 5EA SPORTS FC 26Hogwarts LegacyARC RaidersGran Turismo 7EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26Diablo IVWWE 2K26Resident Evil VillageResident Evil 4MLB The Show 26Ready or NotDAVE THE DIVERInvincible VSMarvel’s Spider-Man 2Resident Evil Requiem *Naming of products may differ between regions *Upgrades not included PS4 Games AsiaUS/Canada Red Dead Redemption 2Red Dead Redemption 2Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive EditionGang BeastsThe King of Fighters ’97: Global MatchCall of Duty: Black Ops IIIResident Evil 6Resident Evil 6A Way OutRESIDENT EVIL 5Overcooked! 2Call of Duty: Modern WarfareGod of WarBatman: Arkham KnightTomb Raider: Definitive EditionSTAR WARS Battlefront IIThe King of Fighters XIVA Way OutRise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year CelebrationMinecraftWatch Dogs 2Mortal Kombat XCall of Duty: Modern WarfareGrand Theft Auto VMonster Hunter: WorldCall of Duty: WWIIMetal Slug 3CupheadBloodborneResident EvilEA SPORTS FC 26God of WarUncharted: The Nathan Drake CollectionTom Clancy’s The Division 2Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2theHunter: Call of the WildRESIDENT EVIL 5NBA 2K26Need for Speed HeatUNCHARTED The Nathan Drake Collection *Naming of products may differ between regions  PS VR2 Games* AsiaUS/CanadaHorizon Call of the MountainStar Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced EditionBeat SaberBeat SaberAlien: Rogue Incursion VRAmong Us 3D: VRMetro AwakeningJob SimulatorMaestroMetro AwakeningArizona Sunshine 2The Walking Dead: Saints & SinnersCrossfire: Sierra SquadAlien: Rogue Incursion VRLittle Nightmares VR: Altered EchoesLittle Nightmares VR: Altered EchoesKayak VR: MirageArizona Sunshine 2Arizona Sunshine RemakeWRATH: Aeon of Ruin VR – Brutal Edition *PlayStation Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included Free to Play (PS5 + PS4) AsiaEURobloxRobloxNTE: Neverness to EvernessFortniteWhere Winds Meet (F2P)Rocket LeagueeFootballCall of Duty: WarzoneDelta Force (F2P)NTE: Neverness to EvernessThe Seven Deadly Sins: OrigineFootballPUBG: BATTLEGROUNDSThe Seven Deadly Sins: OriginAsphalt LegendsTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege – Free AccessArknights: EndfieldAsphalt LegendsGenshin ImpactFall Guys

Title: PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloads Date: Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:03 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/05/06/playstation-store-april-2026s-top-downloads/ 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 in the top three on the US charts, while Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes debuted on the PS VR2 charts, and NTE made an appearance on free-to-play. Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month? PS5 Games US/CanadaEUMLB The Show 26EA Sports FC 26PragmataCrimson DesertCrimson DesertGrand Theft Auto VNBA 2K26StarfieldStarfieldPragmataContent WarningMinecraftGrand Theft Auto VHades IIMOUSE: P.I. For HireContent WarningMinecraftUFC 5Call of Duty: Black Ops 7Resident Evil 4SarosNBA 2K26Hades IIMouse: P.I. For HireEA Sports FC 26Call of Duty: Black Ops 7Arc RaidersIt Takes TwoEA Sports Madden NFL 26Resident Evil 2WWE 2K26The Witcher 3: Wild HuntResident Evil 4SarosReady or NotForza Horizon 5Invincible VsNo Man’s SkyResident Evil RequiemPoppy Playtime: Chapter 1 *Naming of products may differ between regions *Upgrades not included PS4 Games US/CanadaEURed Dead Redemption 2Red Dead Redemption 2Gang BeastsGang BeastsCall of Duty: Black Ops IIIA Way OutResident Evil 6EA Sports FC 26Resident Evil 5Resident Evil 6Call of Duty: Modern WarfareResident Evil 5Batman: Arkham KnightMinecraftStar Wars Battlefront IIUnravel TwoA Way OutGrand Theft Auto VMinecraftSTAR WARS Battlefront IIMortal Kombat XCall of Duty: Modern WarfareGrand Theft Auto VCall of Duty: Black Ops IIICall of Duty: WWIIMetro ExodusCupheadtheHunter: Call of the WildResident EvilGod of WarGod of WarBatman: Arkham KnightTom Clancy’s The Division 2Uncharted: The Nathan Drake CollectiontheHunter: Call of the WildNeed for Speed HeatNBA 2K26Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign RemasteredUncharted The Nathan Drake CollectionAssassin’s Creed Unity *Naming of products may differ between regions  PS VR2 Games* US/CanadaEUStar Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced EditionStar Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced EditionBeat SaberMetro AwakeningAmong Us 3D: VRJob SimulatorJob SimulatorHorizon Call of the MountainMetro AwakeningBeat SaberThe Walking Dead: Saints & SinnersAlien: Rogue Incursion VRAlien: Rogue Incursion VRAmong Us 3D: VRLittle Nightmares VR: Altered EchoesCooking Simulator VRArizona Sunshine 2Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship EditionWrath: Aeon of Ruin VR – Brutal EditionLittle Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes *PlayStation Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included Free to Play (PS5 + PS4) US/CanadaEURobloxRobloxFortniteFortniteRocket LeagueRocket LeagueCall of Duty: WarzoneCall of Duty: WarzoneNTE: Neverness to EvernessNTE: Neverness to EvernessTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege – Free AccesseFootballApex LegendsThe Seven Deadly Sins: OriginMarvel RivalsTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege – Free AccessThe Seven Deadly Sins: OriginAsphalt LegendsFall GuysFall Guys

Title: Myst and Riven Remakes launch on PS5 and PS VR2 May 19 Date: Tue, 05 May 2026 16:00:12 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/05/05/myst-and-riven-remakes-launch-on-ps5-and-ps-vr2-may-19/ The 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. Myst and Riven (the sequel to Myst) were originally released on PC and the original PlayStation in the ‘90s and quickly became cultural phenomena. In fact, the release of the original Myst in 1993 had an approximately 10-year-long run of being the best-selling PC game in the world. To celebrate how popular both games were on the original PlayStation back in the day, the classic versions of Myst and Riven from the original PlayStation were re-released digitally last year, thanks to efforts between both Cyan and Sony Interactive Entertainment, and continue to be available to purchase and play in most regions worldwide. I’m excited to have this opportunity to share more about how we made sure that our remakes of Myst and Riven could take advantage of both PS5 and PS5 Pro features to bring folks the best experience based on the way they prefer to play. Flatscreen and PS VR2 play Both Myst and Riven will support both flatscreen (2D) and PS VR2 at launch. This was the toughest part of development for us – making sure the experience of players using either playstyle would shine. We brought over some lessons we learned from a release of a previous title of ours on PS5, Firmament (which also supported both 2D and VR), to help improve each playstyle – both in interactions, graphical fidelity, base render resolution, performance, and more. In turn, some of the lessons we learned from these new releases have also already been brought back into Firmament. We’re excited to see how players react to being able to experience Myst and Riven with their preferred play method. Ray-traced reflections and Performance mode Myst and Riven will also support ray tracing through the display of ray-traced reflections (limited to flatscreen mode only). We’ve made sure that this support is included in our games on both the PS5 and PS5 Pro. While ray-traced reflections are enabled, frame rate is limited to 30 FPS to account for a smoother play experience while more time is spent on the render thread.  While ray-traced reflections are disabled (with screen-space reflections being used instead), each game’s frame rate is increased to 60 FPS. Players have a choice in enabling ray-traced reflections by disabling the Performance Mode checkbox in the Display settings menu in each game, which will also subtly change the base render resolution of the game to accommodate for leveraging graphics vs. leveraging performance. PS5 Pro Enhanced features We’re also happy to state that Myst and Riven are both officially PS5 Pro Enhanced titles. This means a couple of things in our case – the first of which is an increase in graphical fidelity in each game’s flatscreen mode on PS5 Pro, including better view distance, foliage, textures, post-processing, and shading. Second, players in VR on PS5 Pro in both games will have better base render resolution when playing each game – and in Riven’s flatscreen mode, leaving the Performance Mode checkbox enabled will grant better base render resolution. The games are taking advantage of tweaked implementations of Unreal Engine’s TSR, which allows us to use upscaling on both PS5 Pro and base PS5 in return for better graphics options. Power Saver Mode support  Myst and Riven will also join the list of PS5 games with Power Saver support. Power Saver mode is a relatively new feature for PS5 that enables games to scale back performance to save on energy consumption (and therefore save on energy costs for many players). Both Myst and Riven support this new feature by decreasing each game’s base render resolution and forcing a fixed frame rate of 30 FPS. Delve into Myst and Riven The 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. Whether you’re playing from the comfort of your couch with a DualSense wireless controller in flatscreen mode, or enjoying our games up-close and personal in PS VR 2, we think you’ll be in for quite a treat. We appreciate everyone’s support of our studio and hope to keep making great games for another 40 years! Myst and Riven on PS5 are available to wishlist beginning today, May 5, and will be available to purchase and play for $34.99 USD each on May 19.

Title: LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight hands-on report Date: Tue, 05 May 2026 13:00:10 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/05/05/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-hands-on-report/ In Haly’s Circus, the legendary Flying Graysons are plummeting to their doom. Again. Or maybe not. After taking a long drop which typically results in Dick Grayson mourning his fallen parents, the duo gets up and promptly fires their son, prompting Bruce Wayne to employ him and take up the Robin mantle. 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. I got the chance to romp around Gotham City to get an idea of what to expect ahead of its PlayStation 5 launch on May 22. My time with the game featured single-player mode, but two-player local co-op will also be supported. Classic stories told in new ways As with the Flying Graysons example, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is all about subverting some of the expectations of the character’s history, having a little fun with well-known storylines, and referencing scenes from comics, TV, animated series, and even other video games. “We wanted to make the definitive [Batman] background story,” says TT Games’ Executive Producer Matt Ellison. “DC Comics described this game as a remix of Batman’s Greatest Hits. We want to make a unique story out of that and showcase him in a different way.” To that end, this knowing mash-up features all kinds of references, from the red Bat-phone of the Adam West TV series, to a costume from the current smash hit comic book Absolute Batman. Movie influences everywhere And to keep things up to date, default depictions of some characters like Catwoman and Commissioner Gordon are given a touch of Warner Bros. The Batman film, complete with performances that feel reminiscent while remaining distinct.  “Jim Gordon is played by Colin McFarlane, who also played Commissioner Loeb in The Dark Knight,” says Matt. “His voice really suits that character. He’s got a lot of gravitas, but he’s also good fun to listen to. How their voices played off each other was really important to the story.” Arkham Asylum-style combat It’s not just aesthetics which have been borrowed from other tales, either. Joining a LEGO version of Joker’s incarceration from Batman: Arkham Asylum are the detective styled Focus Mode and slick combat system, clear nods to the Rocksteady fronted series. You can chain attacks with the Square button, and when prompted with on-screen warnings Triangle initiates a counter and the Circle button dodges. The latter is essential when facing off against armoured or shielded goons to get around their protection, as well as avoiding gunfire, with R1 letting you break out a finishing move once your Focus Meter is maxed out, which ranges from a flurry of punches to a pair of cymbals across the ears. Something I gleefully employed when facing off against a variety of colourful goons as I answered random distress calls of muggings and gang warfare across the crime ridden Gotham City. Don’t forget about the gadgets Like another sequence cribbed from Tim Burton’s first Batman flick, there are plenty of chances to play with the Bat family’s “wonderful toys” via the R2 button. Of the seven playable characters, I was given access to Batman, Gordon, Robin, and Catwoman, each with their own selection of gadgets. Some were traditional, like Batman’s Batclaw, others… not so much. Personal favourites were Catwoman’s ability to summon a feline who can attack enemies and enter enclosed spaces, and Gordon’s bizarre foam sprayer which can both gunge up gears and security cameras, as well as encase baddies, which you can then punt off screen. Stealth hasn’t been neglected, either. When exploring the Iceberg Lounge I had to sneak across the rafters of Carmine Falcone noisy club (complete with a DJ proudly declaring “who’s ready for more of the exact same beat!”), and wade through a massive ballpit in a hilariously unexpected funhouse. I was able to perform one-shot takedowns, but gratefully, discovery didn’t mean a game over – it simply meant diving into combat with angry guards crying out “you’re cutting into our ballpit time!” A cave of classic LEGO humour “Putting a twist on expectations is the way we often make humorous situations and surprise people,” says Matt. “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 subtle. A training montage with Robin is full of LEGO stud shaped bat guano and a great Rocky Balboa steps moment, while an earlier moment with Two-Face has the villain screaming “I cannot sanction your buffoonery!” to his falling thugs, in reference actor Tommy Lee Jones’ infamous off-set outburst during the filming of Batman Forever. And in another scene Bats and Gordon attempt to blend in with a party crowd by busting out some breakdancing moves that trigger a short rhythm action sequence. Who knew the ol’ Commish could pop his minifig body like that? The City never sleeps There are plenty of deepcut references across Gotham City, too, along with knowing billboards, and BatMite shops to visit. While suitably dark and occasionally rainy, the open world is alive with vehicles, and pedestrians who wave and chat to our heroes, an active train network which you can ride on top of, and lots of crimes and puzzles to tackle. Pressing the Up directional button unleashes the Batmobile for getting around the city if you don’t fancy using the fun combo of a grappling hook and glider, with driving, combat, traversal trials if you want to practice your skills. There are even spots where you can just sit and watch the world go by. Suit up for more costumed capers With the ability to change into a variety of different skins for each of the playable characters, TT Games has ensured there’s a costume for all occasions no matter if you’re trekking through Nanda Parbat or fighting Poison Ivy in her carnivorous garden. “We really want to celebrate the character and his history through all the different media that he’s been in,” grins Matt. “But we also want people with different levels of Batman knowledge to enjoy the game. There’s something for everyone.” You’ll be able to join in the big and slightly batty celebration when LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight swoops onto PS5 on May 22.

Title: California bill pushing to keep games playable after server shutdowns "doesn't reflect how games actually work", ESA assert Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 13:55:09 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/california-bill-pushing-to-keep-games-playable-after-server-shutdowns-doesnt-reflect-how-games-actually-work-esa-assert Earlier this month, Stop Killing Games, the campaign group seeking to prevent online games being rendered unplayable when publishers shut down their servers, threw their support behind a Californian bill aiming to put a requirement that studios either take action to keep games running after server shutterings or provide full refunds into law. As said bill - dubbed AB 1921 - continues to meander through the lawmaking process, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) have come out in opposition of it, arguing the proposal "doesn't reflect how games actually work today". Read more

Title: Former Epic tech director announces The Immense Engine, his AI-heavy "European alternative" to Unreal Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 12:08:46 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/former-epic-tech-director-announces-the-immense-engine-his-ai-heavy-european-alternative-to-unreal Guerilla Games co-founder and former Epic Games technical director Arjan Brussee is making what he styles a "European alternative" to US-developed videogame engines like Unreal and Unity (the latter originally conceived in Denmark, to be fair). In a show of true generosity towards internet wisecrackers, he's calling his WIP creation "The Immense Engine". Love to see an entrepreneur just absolutely faceplant any and all Freudian undertones. Brussee is also touting both "full" generative AI integration and possible applications for the defence industry, where game engines have long been used for simulation and training. Read more

Title: This week in PC games: Subnautica 2 early access, a Battlestar Galactica roguelite, and Directive 8020 disproving the old saying about space and screaming Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 11:45:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/this-week-in-pc-games-subnautica-2-early-access-a-battlestar-galactica-roguelite-and-directive-8020-disproving-the-old-saying-about-space-and-screaming Our infamously workshy news editor Edwin – he only posted barely twice the number of articles last week as I did, the skiver – is off doing something that isn’t the Maw this morning. See? This time he didn’t even have the gumption to hurl his own body into its waiting gullet, where through the pain of cracked bones and ruined ponytail, he’d endure the acidslide down into the Maw’s endlessly cavernous belly before hacking his way out with a crude axe fashioned from the beast’s own ribcage. Honestly, I’m going to have to have a word with him, once I finish this list of imminent PC game releases. Read more

Title: Forza Horizon 6's PC version leaks early, allegedly rumbling out of the garage via a Steam upload mishap Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 11:35:19 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/forza-horizon-6s-pc-version-leaks-early-allegedly-rumbling-out-of-the-garage-via-a-steam-upload-mishap Forza Horizon 6's PC version has leaked online ahead of release next week, with an unencrypted Steam build allegedly being to blame. Read more

Title: "His voice and delivery was human": Darkest Dungeon developers will "never, ever" use genAI to replace narrator Wayne June Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 10:24:58 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/his-voice-and-delivery-was-human-darkest-dungeon-developers-will-never-ever-use-genai-to-replace-narrator-wayne-june Darkest Dungeon developers Red Hook will "never, ever" use generative AI to recreate the voice of recently deceased series narrator Wayne June, co-founder and creative director Chris Bourassa has told players during a discussion of the currently hypothetical Darkest Dungeon 3. That's despite June himself apparently giving the idea his blessing, shortly before he passed away in January last year. Read more