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Fanatical's May Madness Sale Has Discounts On Dozens Of Brand New PC Games
Fanatical is holding its annual May Madness sale until May 31, offering discounts on over 10,000 digital PC games, including new releases and preorders. The sale features deals on titles like Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert, and Starfield, with daily flash deals and bonus games for purchases over $15. Most games are redeemable on Steam.
Wildcard Wishlist: 14 games we're desperate to see at Summer Game Fest 2026
This article outlines a wishlist of 14 games the GamesRadar+ team hopes to see announced or receive updates on at Summer Game Fest 2026. The list includes highly anticipated titles like Grand Theft Auto 6, The Witcher 4, and The Elder Scrolls 6, alongside more speculative wishes for unrevealed games such as Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe and Persona 6.
UK charts: Indiana Jones enters at No.2 on Nintendo Switch 2
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream remains the number one best-selling game in the UK charts for another week. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle debuted at number two on the Nintendo Switch. Other notable entries include Directive 8020 and Resident Evil Requiem.
UK software sales chart for the week ending May 16, 2026 – Tomodachi Life at #1, Indiana Jones gets Nintendo Switch 2 bump
The UK software sales chart for the week ending May 16, 2026, sees Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream return to the number one spot. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle re-entered the top 40 at second place following the release of its Nintendo Switch 2 version.
Skyrim now runs on Fallout 4's Pip-Boy and computer terminals, as modder delivers the one port Bethesda haven't thought of yet
A modder named RPGKing117 has created a mod that allows The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim to be played within Fallout 4, streamed to the Pip-Boy or computer terminals. This mod requires Steam versions of both games, specific script extenders, and a 64-bit Windows operating system. While Skyrim appears in black and white, the mod is compatible with some Skyrim mods, including those that enable full color on the Pip-Boy screen.
UK Charts: Indiana Jones Commences His Great Circular Crusade On Switch 2
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle debuted at number 2 on the UK physical sales charts for the Nintendo Switch 2, with 99% of sales on that platform. Despite a strong launch, it was outsold by Nintendo's Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. The strong performance of Indiana Jones on the Switch 2 suggests high demand for major ports on the upcoming console.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review for Nintendo Switch 2
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle offers a compelling first-person adventure on the Nintendo Switch 2, praised for its immersive environments and faithful adaptation of the franchise's spirit. While the port features impressive visual details and ray tracing, it suffers from noticeable frame rate drops in docked mode and occasional technical issues, though these do not detract significantly from the overall high-quality experience.
"A great score is not heard" - From Indiana Jones to Star Wars, musical legend Gordy Haab on becoming a caretaker of some of video games' most prolific franchises
Composer Gordy Haab, known for his work on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, discusses his career and approach to video game music. Haab emphasizes the importance of enhancing narrative and emotion, drawing parallels between scoring games and films, and highlights how video game music is increasingly exposing younger generations to orchestral compositions.
On Sale
The official Bethesda Gear Store is holding a Doom: Dark Ages Sale, offering discounts on various items. Specific deals include 25% off PIGFACE on Steam and 30% off Slots & Daggers on Steam.
Skyrim becomes playable in Fallout 4 thanks to one genius modder who "beat" Todd Howard to it by sticking the…
A Fallout 4 modder known as RPGKING has successfully made The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim playable within Fallout 4, humorously beating Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard to the punch. While the mod is not yet publicly available due to bugs and performance issues, it showcases Skyrim running on a Pip-Boy with functional controls.
Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Indiana Jones And The Great Circle?
The Nintendo Life review awards Indiana Jones and the Great Circle an 8/10, praising its globe-trotting adventure, compelling exploration, and crunchy melee combat. The Switch 2 port is noted as a capable handheld version of the game, which was previously released on Xbox and PlayStation 5.
Entire Doom series is up to 90% off on Steam but you've got to be quick
Steam is offering significant discounts of up to 90% on the entire Doom series, with prices for some titles dropping below £2. These limited-time deals include Doom (2016), Doom Eternal, and various older installments, as well as bundles. The sale is exclusive to Steam and set to expire soon.
Starfield PS5 Gets Yet Another Crash-Fixing Patch, Over a Month and Two Updates Later
Bethesda has released patch 1.16.242 for Starfield, addressing further crashing and stability issues across all platforms, with a particular focus on PlayStation 5. This update includes fixes for crashes related to viewing Creations, autosaving, legacy data in Creations, and removing items in Outpost mode.
Doom becomes third game to have its soundtrack preserved by Library of Congress
The soundtrack for the original 1993 game Doom has been added to the US Library of Congress's National Recording Registry, making it the third video game soundtrack to receive this honor. This preservation recognizes the cultural and historical importance of the iconic heavy metal-inspired music composed by Bobby Prince.
PC Specification Requirements of the Most Graphically Demanding Games
This article discusses the PC hardware requirements for graphically demanding games, highlighting how advancements in PC technology and game development necessitate powerful components. It details the specifications needed for titles like Starfield, Forza Horizon 5, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Baldur's Gate 3, and others, emphasizing the impact of resolution, frame rates, and advanced graphical features like ray tracing on system demands.
Bandai Namco Confirms AI Tools Are Being Used to Improve Efficiencies in Game Development
Bandai Namco Entertainment has confirmed the use of AI tools primarily to enhance operational efficiency in game development, allowing creative teams to focus on their work. The company is researching appropriate applications for AI technology while maintaining caution. Other industry figures like Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick and Bethesda Game Studios boss Todd Howard have also commented on AI's role, with Zelnick stating generative AI has no part in Grand Theft Auto 6's development and Howard expressing caution about its use in creating game assets.
Doom is 10 years old today, and you can pick it up for just $2 on Steam
The 2016 reboot of Doom is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and Bethesda Softworks is offering the game for a limited time on Steam for $2, a 90% discount. Other Doom titles are also on sale, with prices ranging from $2 to $23.09, but the 2016 version is the cheapest and a highly recommended purchase.
The original GURPS Fallout campaign predating the entire franchise still exists thanks to a handwritten note just found…
Franchise co-creator Tim Cain has unearthed handwritten notes detailing the GURPS version of Fallout, which predates the final game's SPECIAL ruleset. These notes reveal a comprehensive list of advantages, disadvantages, quirks, and skills that were developed before a licensing deal shifted the project. Cain shared these lost design documents in a YouTube video, offering a rare glimpse into the early development of the iconic RPG.
Award-Winning 2021 PS5 Action Game 80% Off on PS Store
The award-winning PlayStation 5 action game Deathloop is currently available for 80% off on the PlayStation Store as part of a limited-time "Next Level Savings" promotion. Developed by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda, the game is priced at $11.99 until Thursday, May 28. Deathloop features two rival assassins trapped in a time loop on the island of Blackreef, tasked with assassinating eight targets before the day resets.
10 Best RPGs on Steam to play in 2026
This article lists and describes ten of the best role-playing games available on Steam, suitable for playing in 2026. It highlights titles such as Baldur's Gate 3, Disco Elysium, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and Fallout: New Vegas, detailing their unique features, gameplay mechanics, and suitability for platforms like the Steam Deck.
