Title: GameStop Snuck An Alarming AI Disclosure Into The Risks Section Of Its Latest Annual Report Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:13:25 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/gamestop-ai-disclosure-risks-annual-report-2000701213 Yoobic, I bic, we all bic

Title: Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu Is Getting Crushed With A 69-Percent Drop At The Box Office Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:48:52 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-is-getting-crushed-with-a-69-percent-drop-at-the-box-office-2000701200 Also: a new N64 is coming out this July

Title: People Are Going Wild Over Fortnite’s Most Revealing Skin Yet Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:26:06 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/people-are-going-wild-over-fortnites-most-revealing-skin-yet-2000701201 One lady in some shorts and a bikini top has become very popular online

Title: ‘Mormon Mafia’ Conspiracy Trends Online After YouTuber Investigating $200,000 Lego Collection Dispute Flees To Mexico Following Arrest Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:46:01 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/star-wars-lego-collection-reckless-ben-bricks-minifigs-youtube-mormon-mafia-arrest-mexico-2000701091 Reckless Ben's investigation into the allegedly stolen $200,000 Lego Star Wars collection just took a weird turn

Title: The Worst Part Of 007 First Light Is—DISCONNECTED Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:30:11 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/the-worst-part-of-007-first-light-is-disconnected-server-error-2000701169 Hold on, I need to hit the 'Retry' button before we can continue...

Title: Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3 will take us deeper into the World in Canvas and make Mortenax Blade playable Date: Fri, 22 May 2026 13:43:44 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/honkai-star-rail-version-4-3-all-details HoYoverse has today delivered full details on the next major update for Honkai: Star Rail. Version 4.3, dubbed The Lethe Below the Living, will be available for all players on June 1. The upcoming update adds a new chapter to the Planarcadia arc, and introduce a new playable character. Read more

Title: Forza Horizon 6 explodes on Steam even before it's officially out Date: Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:02 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/forza-horizon-6-steam-numbers-big-launch Steam is abuzz this week with a couple of long-anticipated launches, but in Forza Horizon 6’s case, at least, the game isn’t even out for what will be most of its players. The anticipated sequel in the open-world driving game series doesn’t officially launch until May 19, but owners of its most expensive version - the Premium Edition - can play it right now. Read more

Title: Mystic Messenger's most loyal players are getting banned in droves for seemingly playing the game too much Date: Fri, 15 May 2026 10:02:10 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/mystic-messenger-ban-wave-thousands-of-hourglasses-anniversary Mystic Messenger, arguably one of the best dating sims around, has been dormant for about seven years. Despite not receiving new content or any meaningful updates in all that time, the game remains popular with its core fans, many of whom just woke up to some shocking news about their accounts. Read more

Title: Forza Horizon 6 review - The driving game for everyone still can’t seem to escape its car-collecting legacy Date: Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:03 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/forza-horizon-6-review There is this idea that, for a long-running series to remain as consistently popular as Forza Horizon has been, it needs to diminish itself somewhat with each new entry, gradually losing more and more of its edge in a bid to appeal to the widest possible audience. Read more

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: UK May Place Heavy Social Restrictions On Games Targeted Towards Kids Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:24:50 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/uk-may-place-heavy-social-restrictions-on-games-targeted-towards-kids/ The safety and well being of young children who play games like Roblox, Fortnite, and Minecraft has been an increasingly prominent topic among governments around the world. Now, the United Kingdom's online safety minister Kanishka Narayan has suggested a potentially drastic solution that would prevent children from speaking with any strangers on their chosen gaming platform. While speaking with The Times, Narayan suggested that a blanket ban of allowing children to engage with strangers in online games could be a part of a teenage social media ban that is currently under consideration. Narayan didn't call out any games in particular, but he noted that gaming platform activity "will weigh quite significantly in my mind as we think about how we stop some of the most egregious harms for young people." The United Kingdom hasn't formally decided to go forward with any ban at this time. The Times notes that the government may be examining Australia's social media ban for children under 16, which became law last year. Australia didn't place any restrictions on games under those guidelines, but it did place a ban on Twitch. Out of the major gaming platforms targeted towards children, Roblox has perhaps come under the heaviest from international lawmakers. Australia put the platform on notice over reports of grooming and sexual content. Florida's Attorney General accused Roblox of being a breading ground for predators, while the Attorney General of Texas sued The Roblox Corporation over child-exploitation accusations. In response to the growing outrage, The Roblox Corporation has pledged to try harder to keep kids from interacting with strangers. The developer has also agreed to spend $12 million to create a safer environment for children online.

Title: Mina The Hollower Traps You In The Bayou (To Teach You That You Can Get Out) Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:06:38 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mina-the-hollower-traps-you-in-the-bayou-to-teach-you-how-to-get-out/ Mina the Hollower is very visually similar to classic Game Boy and Game Boy Color Zelda games like Link's Awakening and the Oracle duology. But mechanically it's significantly different, and Yacht Club discovered the distinction ran the risk of confusing players when it started putting the game in front of playtesters. As a result, it had to find clever ways to send a signal to players about this game's different expectations. In an interview with GameSpot, Yacht Club's David D'Angelo said that players often expected Zelda-like progression, including specialized equipment to solve puzzles. That isn't really how Mina works, however--the world is wide open, and you can go (mostly) anywhere you want right from the start. "The biggest thing we were worried about is that in a lot of ways it's not like a Zelda game in that you're not getting the Hookshot to cross the pit," D'Angelo explained. "One of the very common things that people ran into in our playtesting, people would get to the water area in the game and they would say, 'I can't go here. I don't have the flippers.'" Nox's Bayou is the second major dungeon in the game, according to the recommended order. But Mina never gains the ability to swim through the water, and instead, you're meant to learn that your burrowing ability allows you to jump across the gaps of deep water. Yacht Club's solution? To get you stuck on purpose. Sink or swim, so to speak. "The way we solved that was we made you get locked in that area so you eventually had to figure out that it was the burrowing mechanic to get you through the water," D'Angelo said. It was especially important to get this message across to players early, he said, because the difficulty level of areas is not scaled to the player's level. If you venture into an area of the map intended for later, you'll hit an "enormous" difficulty spike. The studio didn't want people finding themselves in situations where it's simply not fun because they wandered away from the second dungeon, only to hit an even more difficult challenge. On top of teaching players that they can navigate without Zelda-like equipment, Yacht Club made sure to build in plenty of exit ramps. So if you do wander into an area that's too tough, or just need to take a break, it's not that difficult to find your way back to safety where you can shop for equipment, look for other secrets, or level up Mina. "But at the same time, that is, I think, part of the experience we wanted," he said. "We definitely wanted it to have the old-school game Zelda feel where it's like you do get frustrated. You do get frustrated and have to overcome it." Frustration hasn't stopped Mina the Hollower from being the top-rated game of 2026 on Metacritic so far. But if you're stuck, be sure to check out our Guides Hub.

Title: Mina The Hollower Was Inspired By Pokemon And Final Fantasy Adventure Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:31:49 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mina-the-hollower-was-inspired-by-pokemon-and-final-fantasy-adventure/ Like Shovel Knight before it, Yacht Club's latest game, Mina the Hollower, wears its influences on its sleeve. The game is clearly an homage to the look and feel of classic Game Boy and Game Boy Color Zelda games, while also carrying forward elements of the souls-like genre. But while those were clearly major inspirations for the game, Yacht Club took inspiration from lots of other Game Boy-era games. In an interview with GameSpot, Yacht Club's David D'Angelo credited influences as diverse as Pokemon and Final Fantasy Adventure. Asked why Yacht Club pays homage to the classic retro era of games, D'Angelo said that he's particularly drawn to how Game Boy games would pack an incredible amount of content into a tiny package. "If you think about the games that were big at that era, it's like Pokemon, right?" D'Angelo said. "In the other consoles, they finally were breaking out into huge games. Your Final Fantasys were getting enormous, hundreds of hours of playtime. But on Game Boy, that's hard to accomplish, but they still were doing it. Pokemon could have been a game with 30 Pokemon in it, but it has more than a hundred Pokemon. It's crazy. Even getting a hundred unique graphics on a Game Boy is a challenge, so we're going to pack this big experience into this tiny little package. I think it's just such an amazing feeling." That makes sense, given that one of the things I praised most in my Mina the Hollower review was its density. Every screen is bursting with secrets to find, so the idea of packing a lot of content into a little package certainly tracks. D'Angelo also said he loves the era for how the rules were not yet set in stone, so lots of developers experimented with strange ideas that may not be considered player-friendly by modern standards. "Mina starts with a big boss fight, because Final Fantasy Adventure on the Game Boy had a huge boss fight. When you started that game, you're a slave that is thrown into a gladiator fight [with] a huge monster. And it's just like, what an insane way to start a game. You just have no sense of what's going on and you're immediately thrown into [a fight]. And it just feels like nowadays they'd be like, 'You can't do that. You have to teach the player how to play. They have to feel comfortable. They can't go into a situation where they don't know how to use the weapon and they don't know how to do this.' So they have weird and interesting ideas that are fun for us to pull from and figure out how to make them work a little better." By all accounts, Mina the Hollower has figured out how to make a lot of things work. It's enjoying a glowing critical reception and currently stands as the top-rated game of 2026 on Metacritic. For more on Mina, check out our our Guides Hub for help, and be sure to read the full interview with David D'Angelo for even more insights.

Title: Pixar’s New Animated Flick, Hoppers, Is Available For Preorder On Amazon Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:15:13 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pixars-new-animated-flick-hoppers-is-available-for-preorder-on-amazon/ I Hoppers Steelbook Edition 4K Blu-ray Sold Out | Release June 2 Preorder at Amazon Hoppers Standard Edition $30 | Releases June 2 Preorder at Amazon (Blu-ray) Preorder at Amazon (DVD) Disney and Pixar's latest animated, animal-themed film, Hoppers, is releasing on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and standard DVD on June 2, and is available for pre-order now on Amazon for $30. A DVD version is also available for $26. Hoppers Steelbook Edition 4K Blu-ray Sold Out | Release June 2 The Hoppers Steelbook 4K Blu-ray includes comes in a collectible Steelbook with two discs: Disc one contains Disney & Pixar's Hoppers movie, while disc two is packed with loads of extras like deleted scenes, a blooper reel, interviews with the cast and director Daniel Chong, and several behind-the-scenes featurettes. This version also features a redemption code for a digital version of the film. Preorder at Amazon Hoppers Standard Edition $30 | Releases June 2 The Hoppers Standard Edition includes the Hoppers film in both Blu-Ray and DVD format, along with a redemption code for a digital copy of the film. This version also includes special features like bloopers, deleted scenes, cast & crew interviews, and behind-the-scenes featurettes. Preorder at Amazon (Blu-ray) Preorder at Amazon (DVD) Bonus features The Critter Diaries: A short film following the Pixar team as they explore Yellowstone Park, study its wildlife, and "find real-life inspiration for Hoppers' characters." Hopping In: The filmmakers, cast, and crew of hoppers discuss its animation, and how it was used to bring the film's cast of characters to life. Deleted scenes (with an introduction by director Daniel Chong and editor Axel Geddes) "Meet King George" scene breakdown: Daniel Chong and his team show how they created King George's Superlodge. Beaverton Revealed: Reveals the film's Pixar cameos, hidden references, and behind-the-scenes facts. "Dam Good Bloopers": blooper reel Essentially serving as an amusing, Pixar-animated nod to Disney's own Avatar franchise, Hoppers follows the story of Mabel (Piper Curda), a young animal loving college student who manages to get her hands on tech that "hops" her into the body of an animal--in Mabel's case, the body of a robotic beaver. Having befriended the non-human residents of the little patch of nature in which the film takes place, Mabel must stop local politician Mayor Jerry (Jon Hamm) from building a freeway over her new friends' home.Hoppers marks Pixar's first major sci-fi film since 2008's Wall-E, currently holds a 94% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and enjoyed a profitable opening weekend with plenty of critical praise. Check Out More Deals And Preorders Where To Preorder Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 The New Lego Sets Dropping in June Include a Ton of New Disney, Marvel, and Bluey Sets, and So Much More New K-Pop Demon Hunters, Marvel, DC, And Star Wars Hot Toys Figures Are Up For Preorder Preorders Are Live For Magic: The Gathering’s Reality Fracture Event Magic: The Gathering’s Hobbit Is Now Available to Preorder Show More Check Out More Deals And Preorders Links (2)

Title: Wolverine Dev Scares Fans With GTA 6-Inspired Delay Fakeout Before State Of Play Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:38:48 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/wolverine-dev-scares-fans-with-gta-6-inspired-delay-fakeout-before-state-of-play/ Marvel's Wolverine is going to take center stage at the June 2 State of Play, and developer Insomniac recently scared fans into thinking the game might be delayed with a cheeky post. Posting on social media, Insomniac spooked fans by releasing a statement in the style of GTA 6 developer Rockstar's posts about the delays for that game. For reference, Rockstar's post about the latest GTA 6 delay began with "Hi everyone." That wording has become something of a meme these days. So when people saw Insomniac's post that started with "Hey everyone," they thought Insomniac might have been informing fans about a Wolverine delay. The replies to Insomniac's posts are filled with people saying they thought Wolverine was delayed due to the wording of the message. Insomniac responded to one person with a laughing face emoji. https://twitter.com/s1nicki/status/2060969961640820877 Wolverine is among the PlayStation games that will be on display during the June 2 State of Play. The game is set to release on September 15 for PS5. The State of Play will be about an hour long, and people are theorizing about what other games may show up, like Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, a new God of War game, or the return of Fairgame$. The event begins at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET on June 2, so be sure to keep checking back with GameSpot for all the news as it's revealed.

Title: Zack Snyder's Escape from New York remake is happening Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:33:42 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/zack-snyder-escape-from-new-york-remake-john-carpenter/ Two decades after remaking George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead, Zack Snyder is tackling another director's seminal work. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Snyder is attached to write and direct a reimagining of John Carpenter's Escape from New York, the 1981 action movie that introduced the world to Snake Plissken.

Title: Escape the Backrooms quietly added to Xbox Game Pass Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:57:58 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/escape-the-backrooms-xbox-game-pass/ Escape the Backrooms quietly landed on Xbox Game Pass this weekend, coinciding with developer Fancy Games finally launching the hit horror game on console — and with the release of A24's buzzy new film. The launch comes roughly four years after Escape the Backrooms entered early access on Steam and almost immediately garnered a devoted audience. And for good reason.

Title: Gravity Circuit 2 announced, and the first is now free on Steam Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:31:43 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/steam-free-game-june-1-2026/ Developer Domesticated Ant Games and publisher Dear Villagers announced Gravity Circuit 2 on Monday, to be released in 2027. To celebrate the game's announcement, they are making the first Gravity Circuit on PC free to keep forever on Steam for the next two weeks.

Title: 5 SGF game announcements that haven’t had updates in years Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:30:20 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/sgf-summer-game-fest-announcements-old-resurface/ Summer Game Fest is finally upon us, which means plenty of showcases featuring dozens of exciting new game reveals, trailers, and updates. Amid all the excitement and novelty, it can be easy to overlook the games we’ve already seen in years past and haven’t heard about in quite some time. These are the years-old reveals that we’re hoping to learn more about this June.

Title: SGF 2026 schedule: All Summer Game Fest event dates and times Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:20:25 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/sgf-summer-game-fest-2026-schedule-all-conference-dates-and-times/ It's the most wonderful time of the year — video game reveal season! Summer Game Fest 2026 returns this month, along with showcases from PlayStation and Xbox. As in years past, we can also expect plenty of independent streams, including Day of the Devs, Wholesome Direct, and the Future Games Show.

Title: The Name’s Gaming … Cloud Gaming: ‘007 First Light’ Launches on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:37 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-007-first-light-launch/ License to stream, shaken and stirred. GeForce NOW is dialing up the espionage with the launch of 007 First Light, letting members slip into James Bond’s reimagined origin story from almost any device — no tux or preloads required.  For a limited time, the game is included with the purchase of a 12‑month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership, letting members lock in Bond’s next mission and a year of top-tier cloud gaming in one shot. And for those stepping into the role, the look comes with it. Daring Elite Outfit, a signature look capturing the spirit of a rising agent, is now available for Ultimate members — equal parts discipline, ambition and edge. And catch Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem demo in the cloud — catch an early portion of the game and discover its two sides: terrifying survival horror with Grace Ashcroft, and pulse-pounding action with Leon S. Kennedy This GFN Thursday also brings eight new games to the cloud, expanding the library with even more ways to play across genres. Mission Assigned First light, first mission. The mission begins before the legend. 007 First Light puts players in the shoes of James Bond at the dawn of his career, when instincts are sharp, rules are flexible and every decision shapes the agent he’s destined to become. This is a Bond who’s still earning his “00” — unpolished, dangerous and learning when to trust a plan and when to improvise under fire. A cinematic spy thriller unfolds with high-stakes infiltration, tense encounters and stylish set pieces. One moment brings thrills working undercover at an opulent event — the next, white‑knuckle chases and close‑quarters confrontations where timing and composure are everything. Approaches to each mission — quiet and calculated, bold and aggressive, or something in between — define Bond’s path and the allies and enemies that cross it. Stream it all with GeForce RTX 50 Series GPU power in the cloud, with up to 5K high dynamic range and cinematic-quality streaming for Ultimate members. Experience Bond’s origin story in razor-sharp detail across devices — no high-end PC required. Keep It Daring Tailored. Tactical. Dangerously sharp. Looks speak first. A new 007 First Light reward drops today on GeForce NOW, delivering Ultimate members a refined,  unmistakably bold way to step into the world of espionage. The Daring Elite Outfit blends calculated precision with effortless style — the kind that turns heads before the mission even begins. Sleek, confident and just a little dangerous, it’s built for agents who understand that presence is a part of the playbook. All rewards are available starting now through Saturday, June 27, or while supplies last. To claim, log in to a GeForce NOW account, head to the rewards section in the account portal and redeem. Keep It Heated Time to get heated. Armored battles get hero-driven in Wargaming’s free-to-play, player vs. player vehicle shooter, World of Tanks: HEAT, now streaming on GeForce NOW. World of Tanks: HEAT is the franchise’s first hero-driven tank action game, where powerful Agents and their experimental machines shape every fight. Fast-paced 5v5 and 10v10 matches erupt into high-velocity brawls as hero-enhanced tanks trade explosive bursts, clutch escapes and momentum-shifting abilities. Each Agent brings a unique tool kit and vehicle lineup, layering team roles and synergy on top of sharp aim and smart positioning. It’s classic steel-on-steel combat with a hero-shooter twist, now available in the cloud. The next match is always just a quick deployment away on GeForce NOW. Keep It Playing Community stories take the spotlight this week as an Ultimate member on Reddit shares a heartfelt note about what GeForce NOW means to daily gaming. In addition, members can look for the following: Romestead (New release on Steam, May 26) World of Tanks: HEAT (New release on Steam, May 26) 007 First Light (New release on Steam, Epic Games Store and Xbox, available on the Microsoft store, May 26) Starminer (New release on Steam, May 27) Resident Evil Requiem Demo (New release on Steam, May 27) Alchemy Factory (Steam) BeamNG.drive (Epic Games Store) Ostranauts (Steam) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. nvidia geforce now delivers such flawless performance, it is possible to exert dominance upon the squad ‘w/ absolute precision & @ ease' ♡ more about @nvidiagfn @ https://t.co/pFHAv1zXRS https://t.co/q67SOJNpbO #nvidiapartner #geforcenow pic.twitter.com/NsiK3FIX6v — airie (@airiesummer) May 22, 2026

Title: License to Stream: ‘007 First Light’ Coming to GeForce NOW With an Ultimate Bundle Date: Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:22 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-007-first-light-ultimate-bundle/ The mission begins now. GeForce NOW is dialing up the action with a blockbuster mix of spy thrills, high-speed racing and member rewards — plus eight new games joining the cloud this week, all ready to stream instantly. Leading the drop: the 007 First Light Ultimate Membership Bundle, which brings a brand-new way to jump into one of the year’s biggest releases and discover James Bond’s reimagined origin story. Rev the engines — the Horizon Festival is calling. Forza Horizon 6 is now available on GeForce NOW — bringing the series’ signature open-world racing and festival energy directly to members, wherever they play. Stream a world built for speed, style and freedom instantly across devices, with no downloads required. Step Into the Cloud of Espionage A license to stream. A mission worth accepting arrives. Starting today through Wednesday, June 10, 007 First Light is included with the purchase of a 12-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership. Lock it in before the game’s launch, and it’ll be ready to play the moment it goes live on Wednesday, May 27 — no preloads, no waiting, no mission briefings required. This is a new, original take of Bond’s story — before the tux fit perfectly and the martinis got specific. 007 First Light drops players into a sharp, cinematic origin story packed with globe-trotting espionage, close calls and choices that shape how the world’s most famous agent takes form. Expect stealth, spectacle and just enough chaos to keep things interesting. Stream it all with GeForce RTX 50 Series GPU power in the cloud, with up to 5K high dynamic range and cinematic-quality streaming for Ultimate members. It’s high-end PC gaming, minus the high-end PC. Redeeming the mission is simple: After purchase, get the game by going to the “Available to Redeem” section in the account portal, signing in to a Steam account and completing the redemption. The game is for members to keep — and ready to play across devices at launch with GeForce NOW. Welcome to the Festival Engines roar. Crowds surge. The road stretches endlessly forward. Forza Horizon 6 is the ultimate automotive playground — a shared world where racing, exploration and creativity come together. Every road, trail and skyline is designed to be driven, discovered and mastered. Take on a wide range of events, from high-speed street races to off-road expeditions, or drop into live activities happening across the world. Build a garage of iconic cars spanning decades of automotive history, each brought to life with incredible detail and customization. The Horizon Festival is more than competition — it’s a celebration of car culture and music. Seamless online features connect players across events and challenges, making every session feel alive and unpredictable. Powered by the cloud, GeForce NOW delivers the festival in stunning detail. Members experience ultrasmooth performance and vivid environments without needing to wait for installs or upgrading hardware. With technologies like NVIDIA DLSS enhancing performance and visual fidelity, every reflection, speed blur and finish-line sprint hits at full intensity. Community Spotlight Community-created content takes the spotlight this week, as GeForce NOW ambassador Cloud Gaming Battle sits down with Andrew Fear, GeForce NOW product manager director at NVIDIA, to dive into what makes the service tick. The conversation covers how GeForce NOW brings high-performance PC gaming from the cloud to a wide range of devices, giving a closer look at the tech, thinking and passion behind the platform. It’s a conversation that the GFN Reddit community is calling “genuinely inspirational.” In addition, members can look for the following: Forza Horizon 6 (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, May 19) Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core (New release on Steam, May 20) Luna Abyss (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, May 21) Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II (New release on Steam, May 21) ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies (New release on Steam, May 21) Splitgate Arena Reloaded (Xbox, Available on Game Pass) Sunderfolk (Epic Games Store) TerraTech Legion (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. Rev your engines — the Horizon Festival is calling. @ForzaHorizon 6 is now streaming on GeForce NOW – stream a world built for speed in the cloud today. pic.twitter.com/hJuKFT2GZp — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) May 19, 2026

Title: Sea You in the Cloud: ‘Subnautica 2’ Early Access Dives Onto GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:08 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-subnautica-2/ Editor’s note: The Gaijin single sign-on feature is now up and running. Dive masks on — Subnautica 2 is making a splash on GeForce NOW day-and-date with launch, so members can plunge into the title’s brand-new alien ocean from almost any device. It leads 11 new games joining the cloud this week. A limited-time HITMAN World of Assassination reward event brings signature tools of the trade — equal parts precision and unpredictability. At the same time Le Chiffre from CASINO ROYALE, played by the legendary actor Mads Mikkelsen, returns to HITMAN World of Assassination. Play for free through May 25 and earn a unique reward for 007 First Light. Meanwhile, engines are already revving — the highly anticipated Forza Horizon 6 races onto the scene with early access, starting today for players who preordered the Premium Edition on Steam or purchased the Premium Upgrade Bundle for PC Game Pass. GeForce NOW members can jump in once early access becomes available on the service — no preinstalls or downloads needed.  It all highlights what GeForce NOW does best: turning PC gaming collections into play-anywhere experiences across devices, with no install, updates or the latest hardware required.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Making Waves Explore the unknown with the cloud. Jump into a shared-world ocean frontier in Subnautica 2 — where survival, exploration and creativity rise to the surface together. Every reef, trench and stormy horizon is crafted to be swum through, studied and slowly tamed as players chart their own course beneath alien waves. Descend into a living seascape of dynamic ecosystems, mysterious ruins and creatures that range from curious to colossal. Take on story-driven missions, dive into resource-rich biomes and construct bases above and below the surface to turn hostile waters into a home. Whether playing solo or with a crew, the ocean stays vast and unpredictable. On GeForce NOW, every current, glow and shadow streams with crisp detail and fluid performance straight from the cloud. Members can plunge into the depths in moments, skipping downloads and hardware upgrades.  Keep It Classy Shaken, stirred and slightly unhinged. Suit up, agent — things are getting a little explosive. A new HITMAN World of Assassination reward event lands on GeForce NOW, giving members a stylish (and slightly unhinged) way to make an impression. Each item leans into HITMAN’s signature tone — equal parts precision, chaos and dark humor. Here’s what’s waiting: Free users: The Purple Streak Explosive Duck — a remote explosive disguised as an innocent rubber toy. Performance members: The Purple Streak Explosive Duck and the Bomb Dynamite, a classic TNT bundle built for loud, messy exits. Ultimate members: Full Ultimate Bundle — adds the Purple Streak Fiber Wire (a sleek, silent takedown tool) and the Purple Streak Swimwear Suit (a bold outfit that trades stealth for style) to the Purple Streak Explosive Duck and the Bomb Dynamite. Starting today, all members get access to the rewards, which will remain available through Sunday, June 14, first come, first served. To claim, log in to a GeForce NOW account, head to the rewards section in the account portal and redeem.  One mission, a handful of questionable tools and a clear message: Stealth is optional, style is not. Splashy New Games In addition, members can look for the following: Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes (New release on Steam, May 11) Outbound (New release on Steam, May 11) Directive 8020 (New release on Steam, May 12) Subnautica 2 (New release on Steam, Epic Games Store and Xbox, available on Game Pass, May 14) Blades of Fire (New release on Steam, May 14) Forza Horizon 6 (Early access on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, May 14) Disco Elysium (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure (Epic Games Store) Planet Coaster 2 (Epic Games Store) Sudden Strike 5 (Steam) Super Battle Golf (Steam) The Gaijin single sign-on feature is coming soon and is currently in development with Gaijin. Updates will be shared in a future GeForce NOW Thursday once the feature is live. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.   Which gaming genres do you play the most? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) May 13, 2026  

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: Hands-on report: FlexStrike wireless fight stick, Pulse Elevate wireless speakers, PlayStation’s 27” Gaming Monitor Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:00:12 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/06/01/hands-on-report-flexstrike-wireless-fight-stick-pulse-elevate-wireless-speakers-playstations-27-gaming-monitor/ When the original PlayStation first launched over 30 years ago, gaming was mostly about you sitting in front of an old-school CRT television, controller in hand. While that’s still the case for many, there are now more options than ever to customize your gaming environment.  Fast forward to 2026, and PlayStation now offers a variety of controllers, headsets, and devices to give players options for the best way to play. This expansion of players’ options continues as new pricing and info for upcoming PlayStation products were just announced, and we were fortunate enough to go hands-on. Read on to learn about the FlexStrike wireless fight stick, Pulse Elevate wireless speakers, and PlayStation’s 27” Gaming Monitor with a DualSense Charging Hook. This article includes contributions from both O’Dell Harmon Jr. and Kristen Zitani View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image FlexStrike wireless fight stick Fighting game hopefuls and fanatics can rejoice, as FlexStrike is primed to be a premier fighting stick that is both beginner-friendly and tournament-ready for all skill levels. First and foremost, it can be used both wired and wirelessly, with the wireless option leveraging PlayStation Link to deliver ultra-low latency as fast as 4 milliseconds from the controller to the included PS Link adapter*. Comfort and customization  Understanding that players have different ways of sitting and resting their wrists, the stick is designed to be played both in your lap and on a table. The bottom is covered in a non-slip material that also grips to prevent sliding. FlexStrike stayed cool while on my lap and didn’t slide around as I tested various movements and sudden body shifts. The stick is also shorter than average and the face buttons rest on a slightly angled surface, reducing fatigue and increasing comfort and ergonomics. It performed just as well on the tabletop. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The feature I was most excited about was the toolless swappable restrictor gates for the custom-designed digital stick, which let you easily switch between square, circular, and octagonal gates. The back cover is magnetic and can be popped off, so you can switch between the gates within seconds. I grew up playing charge characters in Street Fighter, so square gates are my natural calling, but when switching to the octagonal gates I could feel each distinct corner, and I could make smooth circle motions with the circular gate. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Tools of the trade  FlexStrike comes with a sling carry case that can be worn crossbody or on the back.The inside of the case features special sections to keep the digital stick safe and secure, along with pouches for cables and any other tools you might need. You don’t have to worry about things moving around or going out and buying any extra equipment to keep it in top condition. The FlexStrike wireless fight stick releases on August 6, 2026 for $199.99 USD (sling carry case included) with pre-orders starting on June 12, 2026.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Pulse Elevate wireless speakers Audiophiles will have a new way to immerse themselves into sonic gaming soundscapes with PlayStation’s first pair of wireless stereo speakers. I had the chance to turn up the volume in person to test out its sleek but powerful features with my own ears. Planar magnetic drivers Like Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore before it, the studio-inspired speakers are powered by planar magnetic drivers that help reproduce sound with near perfect accuracy along the entire audible spectrum. Paired with ultra-low latency and lossless PlayStation Link technology, these wireless speakers can provide lifelike audio in a portable form factor. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image In a hands-on run through of the dangerous biomes in Saros, that translated to a crisp-yet-rich mix of gameplay sound and adrenaline-pumping music. Audio cues from spawning enemies thanks to the Tempest 3D AudioTech immersed me in Arjun’s world, allowing me to weave through combat with lethal precision. The range of tones makes it easy to sink into the soundtrack’s thrumming bassline while still staying alert to incoming threats, and the ultra-low latency via PlayStation Link delivered sounds as they happened.  Tailored soundspace Beyond the robust tech inside, the look and feel of the speakers were right at home both beside a monitor while playing on PS5 and and stationed off their dock around the room. The built-in rechargeable battery allows for 12 hours of play, and each speaker can be tilted to your preferred angle. As someone who often works from home, I imagined all the ways I could move them across my apartment throughout the day: taking a call or listening to music while working on my laptop, then seamlessly switching to playing on PS5 after work.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Built-in mic with AI-enhanced noise rejection Similar to Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore headphones, the Pulse Elevate speakers can utilize PlayStation Link simultaneously with another Bluetooth audio connection, meaning I can take a phone call while gaming without any latency or interruption. But they also have a headphone-style noise-filtering feature that blew me away.  In a demonstration on a laptop, we made a call speaking at a normal volume while music loudly flowed through the Pulse Elevate speakers. When a recording of the call played back, all we heard was the clear speaking voice. The built-in mic had cut through the noise without having to pause music or change the volume at all. A seamless experience end to end.  The Pulse Elevate wireless speakers are set to launch later this year – stay tuned for more details on PlayStation Blog. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image PlayStation’s 27” Gaming Monitor with a DualSense Charging Hook While we moved the Pulse Elevate speakers all around our hands-on demo space, when playing on PS5 we kept them docked alongside PlayStation’s new gaming monitor. Coming to the US and Japan, the monitor opens up a world of play outside just the living room and packs a powerful punch. Impressive visual details The gaming monitor offers a Quad High Definition (QHD) IPS display up to 2560 x 1440 resolution,** and High Dynamic Range support that can automatically adjust HDR settings during setup on PS5 and PS5 Pro. What that meant for our demo playing Saros was the vivid and colorful world of Carcosa coming into focus, with crisp picture quality whether opening menus or activating dangerous environments of the in-game eclipse. The monitor also supports Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and refresh rates of up to 120 Hz on PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles and 240Hz on compatible PC devices for a smooth gameplay experience. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Desktop ready With personal playing spaces in mind, the 27-inch screen is easy to imagine in my at-home office set up. Combined with the Pulse Elevate speakers and the built-in DualSense Charging Hook that let me rest a DualSense or DualSense Edge controller below the screen, I could see my future desktop gaming setup coming to life.   PlayStation’s 27” Gaming Monitor with DualSense Charging Hook launches starting August 27, 2026 for $349.99 USD with pre-orders starting on June 5, 2026. *PC compatibility for FlexStrike wireless fight stick will roll out following launch, with availability expanding to more users over time. **Features available with compatible devices and supported games, sold separately.

Title: FlexStrike wireless fight stick, 27’’ Gaming Monitor launching in August, followed by Pulse Elevate wireless speakers later this year Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:00:06 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/06/01/flexstrike-wireless-fight-stick-27-gaming-monitor-launching-in-august-followed-by-pulse-elevate-wireless-speakers-later-this-year/ Last year, we provided a first look at a number of upcoming new gaming accessories coming to the PS5 console and PC. This includes our first wireless fight stick, FlexStrike, our 27” Gaming Monitor with DualSense Charging Hook, which will be available in the U.S. and Japan, and our first wireless desktop speakers, Pulse Elevate. Today, we’re pleased to share some new updates on these products.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick launches globally starting August 6, 2026  FlexStrike wireless fight stick will launch starting on August 6, 2026 just in time for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls. It’s built for PS5 and PC* and is designed with competitive play and portability in mind. With an included sling carry case and a built-in rechargeable battery, it’s easy to bring your fight stick to a tournament, meetup, or a friend’s place to jump right into the action.  Play Video View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image FlexStrike wireless fight stick will be available for pre-order starting June 12, 2026 for a recommended retail price (RRP) of $199.99 USD | €199.99 EURO | £179.99 GBP | ¥34,980 JPY (including tax). Pre-orders will be available at direct.playstation.com (where available) and at participating retailers.  27” Gaming Monitor with DualSense Charging Hook, launches in the U.S. and Japan starting August 27, 2026    We’ve continued to see more players playing games outside of the living room – especially in personal spaces and on desktop gaming setups. The 27’’ Gaming Monitor with DualSense Charging Hook is built for players who want a high-quality display experience beyond the living room TV. It features a 27-inch QHD IPS display (2560×1440) with VRR, supporting up to 120Hz on PS5 and PS5 Pro, and up to 240Hz on a compatible PC or Mac.   View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Starting June 5, 2026, the 27’’ Gaming Monitor with DualSense Charging Hook will be available for pre-order through direct.playstation.com and Best Buy in the U.S., along with participating retailers in Japan, for an RRP of $349.99 USD | ¥49,980 JPY (including tax).   Pulse Elevate Wireless Speakers, coming later this year Pulse Elevate wireless speakers share many of the notable innovations featured in our Pulse Explore and Pulse Elite headsets – expanding our efforts to make the gameplay experience more immersive through enhanced sound. These wireless speakers will launch later this year and will pair perfectly with the 27” Gaming Monitor, creating a rich experience beyond the living room for players. We’ll have more information to share soon, including the suggested retail price and when pre-order begins. Be sure to check back for updates on the Pulse Elevate wireless speakers.   View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image We’re excited to bring the FlexStrike wireless fight stick, 27” Gaming Monitor, and Pulse Elevate wireless speakers to players, and to continue providing more choices in how and where they play. As always, thank you for being part of the community, and we look forward to continuing to come up with new ways to enhance your PS5 experience.  Check out this new PlayStation Blog article for more hands-on details with the upcoming products. direct.playstation.com Purchase Information  Starting June 12 at 10:00am ET in the U.S., and 10am local time in the U.K., France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, players will be able to pre-order the FlexStrike wireless fight stick through direct.playstation.com in limited quantities.    Starting June 5 at 10:00am ET in the U.S., players will be able to pre-order the 27’’ Gaming Monitor with DualSense Charging hook through direct.playstation.com in limited quantities.    When ordering directly from PlayStation, enjoy free launch day delivery for eligible pre-orders. Visit direct.playstation.com for more details.  * PC compatibility for FlexStrike wireless fight stick will roll out following launch, with availability expanding to more users over time.

Title: EA Sports F1 25: Enhanced PSSR available alongside 2026 Season Pack Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:25 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/06/01/ea-sports-f1-25-enhanced-pssr-available-alongside-2026-season-pack/ Find out how enhanced PSSR is powering the Ultimate Racing Experience in EA Sports F1 25: 2026 Season Pack, as Codemasters Technical Producer Si Lumb unpacks how the team has implemented the new system and the benefits to the on-track action. Has special work gone into creating this PS5 Pro version, or is this a fairly straightforward implementation? Also, has the game been cleared to include a “PS5 Pro Enhanced” badge on PS Store?F1 25 launched with a PS5 Pro Enhanced badge, building on the team’s launch day support of PS5 Pro in the previous game, F1 24. We are delighted to continue to support PSSR in the F1 25: 2026 Season Pack update and bring the latest version to our players. The team at Sony made upgrading our title to use enhanced PSSR incredibly simple and including it at launch was an easy decision.Does the PS5 Pro version notably increase the game’s resolution or use PSSR? At Codemasters we pride ourselves on delivering locked 60fps gameplay in our exclusive ray tracing enhanced Quality mode, the introduction of PSSR gives us more performance and a higher quality image. Players should notice a sharper image when booting F1 25 at the launch of the 2026 Season Pack. Does the PS5 Pro version increase framerate, or add new rendering modes that address framerate?The PS5 Pro benefits from Quality mode: our ray tracing enhanced presentation with enhanced PSSR, that is the best you can get on console hardware. Our performance mode delivers 120Hz gameplay for compatible screens, and our spectacular 8K “resolution” mode is there for those with the high-resolution televisions to enjoy it. Does the PS5 Pro version improve ray tracing or enhance ray tracing features such as global illumination?We feature Ray Traced reflections, dynamic diffuse global illumination, and ray traced global illumination in our PS5 Pro quality mode.Are there any other areas where PS5 Pro stands out from other versions of the game?All these enhancements come together in spectacular fashion in the 2026 Season Pack, particularly with the new Madring circuit, the first track built from the ground up with all these new features in mind. This crazy new high-speed street circuit is the perfect location to experience enhanced PSSR and all our Ray Tracing features at their very best. Play Video What is included in the F1 25: 2026 Season Pack? The F1 25: 2026 Season Pack introduces the full 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship experience to EA Sports F1 25, featuring updated rules and regulations, new teams Audi and Cadillac, refreshed driver line-ups, and the brand-new Madring circuit. Players will experience a new era of F1 gameplay with active aerodynamics and the new Overtake mode, delivering more tactical and action-packed racing. The pack also expands Career and My Team, allowing players to forge their racing legacy or become the 12th team on the grid with fully customizable team management. If I don’t own F1 25, how can I play the DLC? The F1 25: 2026 Season Edition is the game for you. Not only does this include all of the 2026 Season Pack content, but you will also get F1 25 featuring a revamped My Team mode, the thrilling third chapter of Braking Point and more. When does it launch? The F1 25: 2026 Season Pack and F1 25: 2026 Season Edition launch worldwide on June 3, 2026 on PlayStation 5!

Title: Players’ Choice: Vote for May 2026’s best new game Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:00:16 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/06/01/players-choice-vote-for-may-2026s-best-new-game/ Last month was filled with spies, detectives, and rebels! Some big new releases included 007 First Light, Directive 8020, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and Mina the Hollower. Which game was your favorite? How does it work? At the end of every month, PlayStation Blog will open a poll where you can vote for the best new game released that month. After the polls close we will tally your votes, and announce the winner on our social channels and PlayStation.Blog.  What is the voting criteria? That’s up to you! If you were only able to recommend one new release to a friend that month, which would it be? Note: re-released games don’t qualify, but remakes do. We define remakes as ambitious, larger-scale rebuilds such as Resident Evil 4 (2023) and Final Fantasy VII Remake. How are nominees decided? The PlayStation Blog editorial team will gather a list of that month’s most noteworthy releases and use it to seed the poll. View Poll

Title: Share of the Week – LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Date: Fri, 29 May 2026 16:00:17 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/05/29/share-of-the-week-lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight/ Last week, we put up the Bat Signal for heroic shares from LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: thefrostysm shares Batman gliding down a fiery tunnel sirevanztheduke shares Batman throwing a Batarang  CheezecakeNinja shares an upside down POV of Batman approaching a flipped car View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image  ErfanManavi shares Batman and Catwoman riding on a motorbike PhikkySixx shares Batman swooping into a museum graffitied by the Joker ​​ call_me_xavii shares Batman standing on a building roof corner against the moon 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: Star Wars OutlawsSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on June 3, 2026  Next week, explore the galaxy in Star Wars Outlaws, available now in PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. Use #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. 

Title: "Flip the script": Capcom veteran casually pitches a Resident Evil 'creature collector' about curing the undead Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:43:30 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/flip-the-script-capcom-veteran-casually-pitches-a-resident-evil-creature-collector-about-curing-the-undead Capcom director Kenji Oguro has been chatting to Very Gary Computing about new spin-off Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, which he describes as “the JRPG the team always wanted to make”. It's an interesting chinwag, not least for how it maps out differences between expectations aimed at Capcom's role-playing efforts and the older Final Fantasy series (short version: older fans are more set in their ways). There's also a fun segment where Oguro bandies around the idea of a comparable spin-off for Resident Evil. He envisages it as something of a creature collector, like Monster Hunter Stories, but instead of collecting monsters, you're curing them. Read more

Title: Former Dragon Age lead says product placements could help combat "overreliance on microtransactions" and I agree because every game should make you pick a watch colour Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:23:26 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/former-dragon-age-lead-says-product-placements-could-help-combat-overreliance-on-microtransactions-and-i-agree-because-every-game-should-make-you-pick-a-watch-colour Video games should investigate dabbling in product placement as heavily as some movies do, just in case it can help provide an alternative to live-service monetisation via microtransactions, former Dragon Age director has suggested. Yes! Yes, I say, because every single game should follow 007 First Light's lead and force you to choose between seven different colour variants of the same branded timepiece. I'm serious, this is what the industry needs. The time is now. Everyone must pick a watch! Read more

Title: Minesweeper: Next-Gen adds layers of unholy tessellation and recursive sorcery to a blameless cult classic Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:10:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/minesweeper-next-gen-adds-layers-of-unholy-tesselation-and-recursive-sorcery-to-a-blameless-cult-classic Once upon a time, Minesweeper was a deceptively simple logic puzzler you'd find bundled on many Windows PCs, but "deceptive simplicity" ain't enough for today's Maximum Gamer, whose brain has been honed through years of multiple browser tab usage to operate in 10450302 dimensions at once. And so I give you Minesweeper: Next-Gen. It's broadly the same process of trying to clear a board of hidden explosives, with numbers on cleared tiles indicating the number of bombs nearby. But these boards - they are decidedly eccentric. Read more

Title: Baldur's Gate 2 remake reportedly in development at Wizards of the Coast, possibly alongside a revamp of the first game Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:38:29 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/baldurs-gate-2-remake-reportedly-in-development-at-wizards-of-the-coast-possibly-alongside-a-revamp-of-the-first-game A remake of Baldur's Gate 2 is reportedly in the works at Wizards of the Coast, potentially as part of efforts to remake both of the first two entries in the classic RPG series. Read more

Title: "Make the past less permanent": Tattoo Removal Simulator is a surprisingly poignant take on the PowerWash clean-up genre Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:02:10 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/make-the-past-less-permanent-tattoo-removal-simulator-is-a-surprisingly-poignant-take-on-the-powerwash-clean-up-genre If you are constantly looking at folk with tattoos and thinking 'god, I wish I was charismatic and brave enough to get a tattoo – maybe then people would take me seriously/sleep with me more', please spend a few moments playing Tattoo Removal Simulator, a game of whimsical cosiness and regret. Read more