World · Games
Same event, multiple sources, transparently cited.
-
Outward 2 Early Access Set for July 7 with Low-Spec PC ‘Potato’ Mode
Nine Dots Studio will launch Outward 2 early access on July 7 with support for low-end PCs and split-screen co-op.
-
Quantic Dream to shut down Spellcasters Chronicles servers on June 19 after three months
Quantic Dream announced it will shut down the MOBA Spellcasters Chronicles in June, citing low player counts and a tough market.
-
Embracer Group to split into two public companies, revive dormant game IPs via partnerships
Embracer Group announced it will split into two public companies to manage major and secondary game IPs, seeking external partnerships for dormant franchises.
-
Hasbro cancels Dungeons & Dragons game by Star Wars Jedi director Stig Asmussen
Hasbro canceled the Dungeons & Dragons action-adventure game developed by Giant Skull, led by Stig Asmussen, less than a year after its announcement.
-
Warhorse Studios unveils open-world Middle-earth RPG and new Kingdom Come adventure
Warhorse Studios announced development of an open-world Lord of the Rings RPG and a new Kingdom Come game on May 20, 2026.
-
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book launches on Switch 2 with mixed but mostly positive reviews
Nintendo released Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on May 21 for Switch 2, receiving generally positive but mixed reviews from critics.
-
Fortnite returns to Apple App Stores worldwide except Australia amid ongoing legal fight
Epic Games has restored Fortnite on Apple App Stores globally except Australia amid its multi-year legal battle with Apple over App Store fees.
-
PS5 Owners File Class-Action Lawsuit Over Sony Tariff Refunds
US PlayStation 5 owners sued Sony on May 6, 2026, alleging improper retention of tariff refund profits.
-
ZA/UM Team Releases Dice-Driven RPG Zero Parades: For Dead Spies
ZA/UM's new creative team released Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, a dice-driven RPG set in a decaying port city with an espionage narrative.
-
Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi praises AI-generated FF6 remake teaser amid backlash
Hironobu Sakaguchi praised an AI-generated Final Fantasy 6 remake trailer, sparking mixed reactions from fans and industry peers.
-
Nintendo announces Pictonico!, a new mobile game turning photos into minigames
Nintendo unveiled Pictonico!, a free-to-start mobile game that transforms player photos into around 80 wacky minigames, releasing May 28 worldwide.
-
Microsoft launches Xbox Player Voice portal to gather fan feedback on exclusives and multiplayer
Microsoft launched the Xbox Player Voice portal to collect Xbox player feedback emphasizing exclusive games and free multiplayer features.
-
Markiplier’s horror film Iron Lung to debut on YouTube May 31 after $50M box office run
Markiplier’s horror film Iron Lung will be released digitally on YouTube May 31 following a $50 million global theatrical gross.
-
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launches with Arkham-style open world gameplay
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight released May 22, 2026 worldwide, featuring Arkham-inspired combat and open-world Gotham City.
-
Sony raises PlayStation Plus subscription prices for new customers across all tiers
Sony raised PlayStation Plus prices for new customers in select regions starting May 20, 2026, increasing all subscription tiers except annual plans.
-
Former Valve writer Chet Faliszek rules out writing Half-Life 3
Chet Faliszek says he has no interest in writing Half-Life 3 due to reluctance to work with established game lore.
-
Subnautica 2 early access ignites backlash over inability to kill fish in game
Subnautica 2 launched early access May 14, disallowing direct killing of fish, sparking player frustration and community debate.
-
Terraria hits 70 million sales at 15th anniversary, confirms future updates
Terraria marked its 15th anniversary with 70 million copies sold and announced upcoming update 1.4.6 and continued support.
-
Forza Horizon 6 Early Access Draws Up to 178,000 Concurrent Steam Players
Forza Horizon 6’s early access on PC and Xbox started May 15, hitting record Steam player counts before the May 19 official launch.
-
Avatar: Fire and Ash set for Disney+ streaming release in late June 2026
Disney+ will begin streaming Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third film in James Cameron’s series, in late June 2026.
-
Marvel's VisionQuest series to premiere on Disney+ October 14, 2026
Marvel will release VisionQuest, the final Wanda/Vision trilogy series, on Disney+ on October 14, 2026.
-
Conan O’Brien to host the 99th Academy Awards for third consecutive year in 2027
Conan O’Brien will host the 99th Oscars on March 14, 2027, marking his third year leading the ceremony from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
-
Mixtape to Remain Available Despite Music License Expiration Claims
Publisher Annapurna Interactive denied that Mixtape will be delisted due to expired music licenses, confirming perpetual licensing agreements.
-
Casey Hudson criticizes generative AI while leading Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic development
Casey Hudson, directing Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic, rejects generative AI use and opts for a small core team.