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News, coverage and analysis tracking Crypt Custodian across the outlets.- Xbox Game Pass May 2026 Wave 2 Adds Forza Horizon 6, Final Fantasy VI, and MoreMicrosoft has announced the second wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in May 2026, including Forza Horizon 6, Remnant II, and Final Fantasy VI. Several titles will also be leaving the service on May 31, 2026, with a discount for Game Pass subscribers.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Forza Horizon 6, Escape Simulator, Jurassic World Evolution 3, and MoreXbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout May and early June, including Forza Horizon 6, Escape Simulator, and Jurassic World Evolution 3. The service will also see the day-one release of Luna Abyss, Echo Generation 2, Crashout Crew, and Kabuto Park. Several games are also scheduled to leave the Game Pass library on May 31.
Remnant 2, The Outer Worlds: Space’s Choice Edition, and More Coming to Game PassMicrosoft is adding several new games to Game Pass throughout May, including Remnant 2, The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition, and Luna Abyss. Players can also look forward to Forza Horizon 6's full release and the debut of Echo Generation 2. Several titles will be leaving the service on May 31st.
Well Dweller Demo Drops on Steam From Crypt Custodian CreatorA free demo for Kyle Thompson's new dark, bizarre Metroidvania game, Well Dweller, is now available on Steam as part of Top Hat Studios' Spring Showcase. Players control Glimmer, a tiny bird with a matchstick, on a quest to save their family from a wicked queen. The demo offers a substantial preview of the game's opening sequence, environments, and boss encounters, showcasing Thompson's signature blend of whimsical and unsettling themes. Well Dweller is slated for a 2026 release on PC and Nintendo Switch.- Demo For Dark Fairy Tale Metroidvania Well Dweller Now Available On SteamTop Hat Studios and developer Kyle Thompson have released a demo for their dark fairy tale Metroidvania, Well Dweller, on Steam. The demo features the game's opening sequence and early boss encounters, offering a glimpse into the whimsical yet morbid world. The full game is slated for release in 2026 on PC and Nintendo Switch.
45+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Big Games Big Deals SaleThe PlayStation Store is currently hosting its Big Games Big Deals sale, featuring thousands of discounted PS5 and PS4 titles until May 6, 2026. The article highlights a curated selection of recommended games, many of which are at their lowest-ever prices.- 45+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Big Games Big Deals Sale (North America/Europe)The PlayStation Store's Big Games Big Deals sale is now live, featuring numerous discounted PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles until May 6, 2026. The sale includes a curated selection of recommended games, many at their lowest prices ever.
- Last Chance to Buy These 45+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Big Games Big Deals SaleThe PlayStation Store's Big Games Big Deals sale is offering significant discounts on over 45 PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles, with prices as low as they've ever been. The sale includes critically acclaimed games such as Alan Wake 2, Bloodborne, and Detroit: Become Human, among many others. Shoppers have until May 6, 2026, to take advantage of these limited-time offers.
- Top Hat Studios Reveals Standout Games Lineup at Spring Showcase 2026Top Hat Studios showcased a diverse lineup of upcoming indie games during their Spring Showcase 2026. The event featured new trailers, publishing announcements, and demo drops for titles such as the horror action game METAMORPHOSIS, the first-person action-adventure HALLOW BLADE, and the parkour game MOTORSLICE, which is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Family on May 5, 2026. Other revealed games include the aerial roguelike DELIVERY MUST COMPLETE, the 3D adventure Twinkle's Galactic Tour, the horror RPG The Backworld with a new demo, the metroidvania Well Dweller with an upcoming demo, and the survival horror BECROWNED.
Top Hat Studios Reveals Indie Lineup at Spring Showcase 2026Top Hat Studios showcased its upcoming indie game lineup at the Spring Showcase 2026, revealing new titles like Metamorphosis and Hallow Blade, alongside release updates and demos for others. The showcase featured a variety of genres including horror, action, and platforming, highlighting the studio's growing portfolio of distinct indie projects.- Metroidvania 'Well Dweller' Demo Launches April 23 on PCTop Hat Studios announced that the metroidvania game Well Dweller, created by Kyle Thompson, will receive a playable demo on PC via Steam on April 23, 2026. Players control Glimmer, a bird on a quest to defeat a queen and rescue their family in a dark fairy-tale world. The gameplay features traditional metroidvania exploration, ability unlocks, combat, puzzles, and collectible trinkets.
- Today’s Nintendo Direct, Full Review of ‘EGGCONSOLE Star Trader’, Plus New Releases and Sales – TouchArcadeNintendo announced a new Direct presentation featuring a Partner Showcase and Indie World Showcase. The article also reviews EGGCONSOLE Star Trader, a PC-8801mkIIsr title that blends adventure game elements with shoot 'em up stages, noting its historical interest but limited appeal due to untranslated text. Several new releases and a large list of expiring sales on the Nintendo eShop are also detailed.
Last Chance to Get These 40+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Dealmania SaleSony's Dealmania sale on the PlayStation Store, featuring over 40 discounted PS5 and PS4 games, is ending soon on March 11th. The article highlights recommended titles that have received high scores and are at their lowest prices, including games like Absolum, AI: The Somnium Files, and Blasphemous II.