Title: Newest Edition Of Batman: The Killing Joke Costs $17 Grand Date: Sat, 09 May 2026 19:56:05 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/newest-edition-of-batman-the-killing-joke-costs-17-grand-2000694604 Look I want those colors fixed as much as the next person but we have to be reasonable

Title: Takashi Tezuka Reinvented The Legend Of Zelda Without Overthinking It Date: Sat, 09 May 2026 19:01:25 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/takashi-tezuka-reinvented-the-legend-of-zelda-without-overthinking-it-2000694600 Originally an outsider to gaming, Tezuka's otherworldly influences extended far beyond what arcade halls alone could offer

Title: Sony Is Emailing PS4 Owners And Telling Them To Buy A PS5 For GTA 6 And Fans Think It’s The Start Of Something Date: Sat, 09 May 2026 17:30:51 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/sony-is-emailing-ps4-owners-and-telling-them-to-buy-a-ps5-for-gta-6-and-fans-think-its-the-start-of-something-2000694579 It sure does seem like Take-Two and Sony are ramping up for some sort of big Grand Theft Auto 6 marketing push

Title: Nirvanna The Band’s Classic Wii Shop Wednesday Song Gets An Amazing Update For The Nintendo Switch Date: Sat, 09 May 2026 17:00:27 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/fan-updates-nirvanna-the-bands-wii-shop-wednesday-song-for-games-available-on-the-switch-2000694589 Reassuring for fans of Ninja JaJaMaru-kun but bad news for fans of Ninja Gaiden 3

Title: Ryan Cohen Says He ‘Isn’t Passionate’ About GameStop As He Makes Desperate Bid For eBay Date: Sat, 09 May 2026 15:33:29 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/ryan-cohen-says-he-isnt-passionate-about-gamestop-as-he-makes-desperate-bid-for-ebay-2000694578 Failing to convince eBay leadership on other stakes, the GameStop CEO leverages his emotional investment

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: Mortal Kombat 2 Box Office Report: Here's How Much Money The Movie Has Made So Far Date: Sat, 09 May 2026 10:18:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mortal-kombat-2-made-millions-before-its-official-release-day/1100-6539866/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Mortal Kombat 2 is out now in theaters, and it made millions before its official wide release. The movie picked up $5.2 million in preview screenings in North America on May 7 ahead of its wider release today, May 8, according to Variety. For its first full day in theaters on May 8, Mortal Kombat 2 earned $17 million in North America. The video game movie is projected by independent tracking data to earn between $40 million and $45 million over the Friday-Sunday period, while Warner Bros. is expecting a more conservative $35 million. Studios often make safer predictions in part so they can say the final numbers surpassed expectations.We will keep updating this post with more box office numbers for Mortal Kombat 2 as they come in.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: The Final Episode of Kurt & Lucy Gotcha Covered Date: Sat, 09 May 2026 09:00:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/videos/the-final-episode-of-kurt-lucy-gotcha-covered/2300-6466864/ Thank you to everyone who watched our silly little show.

Title: GTA 6 Company "Exploring" AI To Help Make Games "Smarter" And Possibly Bring Down Costs Date: Fri, 08 May 2026 10:23:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-company-exploring-ai-to-help-make-games-smarter-and-possibly-bring-down-costs/1100-6539870/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Grand Theft Auto 6 could be one of the most expensive games ever in terms of its budget, and this kind of investment may only be sustainable for a small group of games, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said in an interview.Speaking to Bloomberg, Zelnick giant investments only make sense for "massive blockbusters," and "that's super hard to do." Of course, GTA 6 is expected to be one of those games, but the industry overall is in for even tougher times ahead if production costs keep ramping up."We certainly can't deal with exponential growth--we probably can't even deal with linear growth--in production costs," he said. "So everyone puts pressure on everyone, ourselves included. But on balance, we want to make bigger hits, and we're prepared to take appropriate risks to do so."Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Saros Doesn’t Like Being a Roguelike, So Why Is It One? Date: Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/saros-doesnt-like-being-a-roguelike-so-why-is-it-one/1100-6539868/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f “ARCADE IS DEAD,” developer Housemarque abruptly decreed in all caps on its blog shortly after Matterfall’s release in 2017.This candid manifesto explained how the team saw no future developing the arcadey games it had specialized in for over two decades and was moving onto different genres. Returnal was the result of this shift in focus, taking the aesthetics and chaos inherent to Housemarque’s house style and throwing it all into a roguelike third-person shooter. It was a cult hit that saw critical acclaim, but Saros, Returnal’s spiritual sequel, seems to rebuke that glorious foundation by shunning the very genre with which Housemarque had just found great success. By paring back its roguelike elements in an effort to broaden its appeal, Saros becomes a discordant game that seems ambivalent towards what came before it.Given its suite of levels that cycle in various threats, randomized weapons, resources, and perks, Saros is technically a roguelike, even if Housemarque talks around genre specifics. When speaking to Game Informer, art director Simone Silvestri said labels were "ephemeral" and it was “hard for [him] to categorize Saros” because Housemarque “didn't set out to be in a genre or defy a genre.” Creative director Gregory Louden was similarly elusive in that same interview, while admitting it had “rogue elements.”Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Preorders Are Live For Magic: The Gathering's Reality Fracture Event Date: Fri, 08 May 2026 09:30:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/magic-the-gathering-reality-fracture-buying-guide/2900-7692/ After The Hobbit, Reality Fracture is the penultimate mainline set for 2026 before Star Trek drops in November. It's the culmination of what the in-universe story has been building to since Phyrexia: All Will Be One that sees longtime hero Jace Beleren take on a more villainous role. In a sort of What If? scenario, Jace creates the Echoverse, an alternate reality that sees iconic other characters, locations, and cards shift. This will be done through changing mechanics, but popular characters like Chandra will have their colors swapped to their opposite, like changing her from a red to a blue mage. Story details are still relatively mum, but fans can expect another big showdown among their favorite Planeswalkers when it's all said and done.Reality Fracture launches October 2, and the product lineup is available to preorder now. You can reserve the new Commander deck, Play booster box, and more. At the time of writing, you can reserve these cards at Amazon and Best Buy. But this isn't the only batch of new cards getting an October release. On that same date, five preconstructed Foundations Commander decks will also become available. There's a deck for one of each of the five colors of mana and they're designed to be very beginner friendly. These are available to preorder at Amazon for $30 each.I've broken each product available below, including the Foundations Commander decks. Play Booster Box (30 Packs) $164.70 | Releases October 2Cracking packs is the quintessential way to expand your Magic card collection. With a Play Booster box, you'll get 30 packs. So you can just rip them all on your own or host a draft night or two with friends to get some good mileage out of them. Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Reality Fracture Bundle (9 Packs)$58 | Releases October 2 Bundles are similar to booster boxes in that they're a great way to pad your collection of cardboard. Since they're smaller, they also make great gifts for anyone trying to get into Magic for the first time. Here's what's included: 9 Play Boosters1 Traditional Foil Alternate Art Card30 Basic Lands (15 Foil, 15 Nonfoil)1 Spindown Life Counter1 Card Storage Box2 Reference Cards Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Multiverse Reforged Commander Deck$50 | Releases October 2So far, Multiverse Reforged is the only preconstructed Commander deck available with Reality Fracture. That isn't unusual, especially this version of Jace is four colors, so there's sure to be plenty of card variety. Inside the box is: 100-Card Ready to Play Commander Deck 2 Borderless Art Mythic Legendary Creatures18 Never-Before-Seen Commander Cards1 Deck Box10 Double-Sided Tokens1 Strategy Guide1 Reference card Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Draft Night Kit (13 Packs)$90 | Releases October 2If you're a big fan of Limited formats like booster draft but are short on time or a busy parent, the Draft Night kit is for you. These are designed for the Pick-Two Draft format, which doesn't take nearly as long to play as a traditional draft. You get everything you'll need for a 4-player pod, which includes: 12 Play Booster Packs1 Collector Booster Pack90 Basic Lands10 Double-Sided Tokens Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Calling All Angels Foundations Commander Deck$30 | Releases October 2Magic Foundations has always been the perfect way to introduce new and inexperienced players to the game. With the new collection of Foundations Commander decks, each of which represent one of the colors of mana in Magic, Commander-hopefuls now join the fray. Calling All Angels is a white mana-themed Angel deck that hits hard with Giada at the helm. In the box are:100-Card Ready to Play Commander Deck1 Mythic Rare Legendary Creature in Traditional Foil10 Double-Side Tokens1 Deck Box1 Strategy Guide1 Reference Card Preorder at Amazon Keen Engineering Foundations Commander Deck$30 | Releases October 2Keen Engineering is a mono-blue deck that focuses on artifact cards, featuring Sai as the Commander. As with any blue deck, you can expect to draw a ton of extra cards and use synergistic artifacts to forge a path to victory. You'll get:100-Card Ready to Play Commander Deck1 Mythic Rare Legendary Creature in Traditional Foil10 Double-Side Tokens1 Deck Box1 Strategy Guide1 Reference Card Preorder at Amazon Wretched Ranks Foundations Commander Deck$30 | October 2The black Commander deck sees the iconic Ghoulcaller Gisa summon her horde of the undead. This is the Foundations deck I'm most interested in, but if you like reanimating corpses and playing from the graveyard, this might be for you too. Like the other decks, you'll receive:100-Card Ready to Play Commander Deck1 Mythic Rare Legendary Creature in Traditional Foil10 Double-Side Tokens1 Deck Box1 Strategy Guide1 Reference Card Preorder at Amazon Reign of Dragons Foundations Commander Deck$30 | Releases October 2Dragons have been played a pivotal role in Magic's lore and history for decades, and the Reign of Dragons mono-red deck aims to capture that same feeling. With the gold-obsessed Lathliss leading the charge, red players can expect a hyper-aggro strategy right out of the box. Inside is: 100-Card Ready to Play Commander Deck1 Mythic Rare Legendary Creature in Traditional Foil10 Double-Side Tokens1 Deck Box1 Strategy Guide1 Reference Card Preorder at Amazon Tramplesaurus Rex Foundations Commander Deck$30 | Releases October 2Dinosaurs as a creature type finally got mainline support with Ixalan, and since then have been a staple green creature type. Ghalta is easily one of the more popular Legendary Dinosaur cards, and as the deck's namesake implies you'll be taking out opponents in no time. As always, here's what's in the box: 100-Card Ready to Play Commander Deck1 Mythic Rare Legendary Creature in Traditional Foil10 Double-Side Tokens1 Deck Box1 Strategy Guide1 Reference Card Preorder at Amazon Foundations Commander Deck Bundle$150 | Releases October 2 If you're a Commander aficionado and love collecting every preconstructed Commander deck, Amazon is offering a five-deck bundle with all five Foundations Commander decks includes. You'll get one each of:Calling All AngelsKeen EngineeringWretched RanksReign of DragonsTramplesaurus Rex Preorder at Amazon

Title: Snowball Earth is the optimistic sci-fi anime we need in 2026 Date: Sat, 09 May 2026 20:00:19 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/snowball-earth-spring-anime-optimistic-mecha-anime/ Creators have ruminated on the futility of human conflict in everything from Gundam to the more SFF blend of Mazinger Z. Neon Genesis Evangelion famously delved into the psychological trauma connected to the piloting of biomechanical robots, while Patlabor found a more mundane utility for automated mechs.

Title: Dragon Quest's creator accidentally revealed when we'll learn more about Dragon Quest 12 Date: Sat, 09 May 2026 17:19:24 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/dragon-quests-creator-spoils-new-livestream/ Yuji Horii, the creator of Square Enix's RPG franchise Dragon Quest, just accidentally revealed when fans will learn more about the next games in the series.

Title: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream's Korean food is everything to me Date: Sat, 09 May 2026 17:00:19 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/tomodachi-life-living-the-dream-korean-food/ Within the first few days of my Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream playthrough, a shop on my island was stocked with buchimgae, a Korean savory pancake dish, filled with vegetables or other goodies. "Woah, there's Korean food in this game. Neat!" I thought. But I didn't realize how much there would be.

Title: Copenhagen Cowboy is Netflix’s strangest crime series — and that’s the point Date: Sat, 09 May 2026 16:00:19 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/copenhagen-cowboy-is-netflixs-strangest-crime-seriesand-thats-the-point/ For anyone who’s been following Nicolas Winding Refn for the past three decades, he can be an … acquired taste. The Danish auteur possesses an abundance of style, but over the years, his work has veered from more straightforward crime thrillers (the Pusher trilogy, Drive) to genre-bending projects that move at a snail’s pace. (His 13-hour Prime Video miniseries, Too Old to Die Young, is incredible if you have the patience for it.) But if you want something that lands in a satisfying middle between Refn at his most conventional and Refn at his most experimental, it’s worth diving into his 2023 Netflix series, Copenhagen Cowboy.

Title: The DCU’s Deathstroke and Bane movie has a director you'll never see coming Date: Sat, 09 May 2026 15:49:12 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/deathstroke-bane-movie-superbad-director/ A new report suggests that Greg Mottola, the director of Superbad, could direct a film for James Gunn's DC Studios.

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: Paranormal Activity: Threshold is as dead as its ghosts, as the game gets canned because Paramount couldn't wait any longer Date: Sat, 09 May 2026 17:54:02 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/paranormal-activity-threshold-is-as-dead-as-its-ghosts-as-the-game-gets-canned-because-paramount-couldnt-wait-any-longer Sorry to all the Paranormal Activity heads out there, but the upcoming game adaptation Threshold has crossed over to the other side. Brian Clarke, the solo dev that goes by DarkStone Digital for his gaming exploits and maker of 2022's The Mortuary Assistant, shared the news to his personal Zwitter account earlier this week alongside a statement explaining why the game has been cancelled. Read more

Title: Europa Universalis 5's latest patch notes took up 72 pages on a Google Doc so I think it might be a big one Date: Sat, 09 May 2026 17:13:04 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/europa-universalis-5s-latest-patch-notes-took-up-72-pages-on-a-google-doc-so-i-think-it-might-be-a-big-one The latest patch for Europa Universalis 5 dropped earlier this week. Numbered 1.2 and titled Echinades, it is the game's "biggest update yet," as true a sounding statement as can be given that the patch notes come out to apparently 72 pages in a Google Doc. I don't have time to read all of that! So I won't, but I will tell you about the highlights kindly outlined by Paradox Tinto that feature in this update. Read more

Title: Psychonauts developer Double Fine are the latest Microsoft-owned studio to unionise Date: Sat, 09 May 2026 16:02:32 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/psychonauts-developer-double-fine-are-the-latest-microsoft-owned-studio-to-unionise Some good news for the day: indie developer behind the cult classic psychic platformer Psychonauts and more Double Fine are unionising. As spotted by Aftermath, a petition was filed by the Microsoft-owned studio to the National Labor Relations board on May 7th, and are doing so with the Communications Workers of America (CWA), following suit from a number of other developers owned by the tech giant. Read more

Title: What are we all playing this weekend? Date: Sat, 09 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/what-are-we-all-playing-this-weekend-381 I really thought I'd be done with the decorating this week, but it continues. I have at least got all of the cabinets back on the walls, the larder unit painted and assembled, and regained ready access to the fridge. No more cheese sandwiches for a while, I pray. I'm in the last stretch. I need to touch up all the paintwork where I've left fingerprints and scratches, screw on all the door knobs, and then clean away all the paint stains on the floor and countertops. I am so close to having a kitchen I can cook in again. I can almost taste it. But, enough about my slow decorating, let's talk videogames. What are the team playing this weekend? Read more

Title: "They were totally game to play ball": how Zachtronics almost made a Star Trek engineering sim Date: Fri, 08 May 2026 18:04:08 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/they-were-totally-game-to-play-ball-how-zachtronics-almost-made-a-star-trek-engineering-sim This week the former Zachtronics folk of Coincidence released U.V.S. Nirmana, a new "Zach-like" puzzler that has fairly spaghettified my synapses, despite being billed as "medium-difficulty". It puts you in charge of a monastic spacecraft embarked on a pilgrimage through the galaxy, steeped in references to Dharmic religions. During your voyages, you'll help other civilisations with their philosophical dilemmas using a cosmic reactor that functions like a music sequencer. You'll join up pipes and components to resolve relationships between terms like "form", "amen" and "svaha", doing your best to minimise "flux". Playing the opening few puzzles, I felt a mixture of excitement and guilt. Excitement, because while I barely understand what's going on, I love the ritual obtuseness of, say, trying to distil "light" and "sound" into "thought" by means of valves and relays. And guilt, because it turns out original Zachtronics founder Zach Barth told me about this game two years ago, and I forgot. Here, very belatedly, is the second half of that interview from 2024, continuing Zachtronic's journey through the strange and arbitrary cosmos of licensed adaptations. Read more