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No More Robots' nine-year journey to releasing its first self-developed IP – "This sounds so naive and stupid, but somehow it's working"
After nine years of publishing, No More Robots is releasing its first self-developed game, Cruise Control. The company pivoted from an ambitious online shooter project that failed to materialize due to a partner pulling out. Founder Mike Rose expresses a sense of exhaustion with the industry but remains optimistic about Cruise Control's potential success and the future of the company, which has maintained a lean operational model.
Hit the track in 8 titles for just $10 with the latest racing games themed Humble Bundle
Humble Bundle has launched a new "Redline Racing Bundle" offering eight racing games for a minimum of $10. The collection includes titles like JDM: Japanese Drift Master, Assetto Corsa Competizione, and Trail Out, catering to various racing subgenres. The bundle is available until June 27, 2026.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 12: Steam Bullet Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Bullet Fest celebrating bullet hell and shooter games, alongside sales from various publishers and developers like Capcom, Klei, and Ubisoft. Notable titles on sale include Vampire Survivors, Returnal, and Destiny 2, with free games and bundles also available across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, and Amazon Luna.
Grab some speedy games in the Redline Racing Bundle
The Redline Racing Humble Bundle offers seven highly-rated racing games for £8.90, including titles like Assetto Corsa Competizione, art of rally, and MudRunner. Several games in the bundle are Steam Deck Verified or Playable, enhancing their portability.
Free Play Days – No More Robots Takeover
No More Robots is celebrating its 10th anniversary with an Xbox Free Play Days event, allowing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members to play select titles for free from June 4th to June 7th. Games available include Little Rocket Lab, Spirittea, Soccer Story, Descenders, Let's Build a Zoo, Hypnospace Outlaw, Slayers X, Nowhere Prophet, and Family Man, with many also playable on PC via Xbox Play Anywhere. Additionally, Descenders is available for all Xbox players to try during the event.
Riding on Community Feedback, Descenders Next Gets Bigger with the Grand Tour Update
Descenders Next has received its 'Grand Tour Update,' which introduces new challenges, locations, and features like Career Mode, inspired by community feedback. The update brings back classic elements such as Grand Tour challenges and Counter Pumping for softer landings, alongside spectator mode for multiplayer. Descenders Next is available in Game Preview on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
What's Coming To Xbox Game Pass In May 2026?
Xbox Game Pass will add several new titles in May 2026, including day-one releases like Forza Horizon 6 and a game preview for Subnautica 2. Other notable additions include Mixtape, Outbound, and Call of the Elder Gods. Various other games will also be available on cloud, console, and PC.
Game Pass Loads Up Again With Another Packed Week Of New Arrivals
Microsoft's Game Pass service is adding several new titles across cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld, and PC. The new arrivals include Final Fantasy V, Ben 10 Power Trip, Descenders Next, Wheel World, Wildgate, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and the Day One release Mixtape. This diverse lineup spans multiple genres, from RPGs and action games to family adventures and spaceship combat.
Game Pass Adds Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2, WUCHANG, And More
Microsoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in early May, including Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2 (Early Access), WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, and Mixtape, all available day one. Several other titles are also being added, while a selection of games will leave the service on May 15.
Xbox Game Pass lineup for early May 2026 announced
Microsoft has revealed the games coming to Xbox Game Pass in early May 2026, including several day-one releases. Titles like Forza Horizon 6, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Subnautica 2 will be available on launch day. The announcement also details games leaving the service on May 15.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Forza Horizon 6, Mixtape, Subnautica 2, and More
Microsoft has announced several new games coming to Xbox Game Pass, including Forza Horizon 6 and Subnautica 2, available day one on May 19 and May 14 respectively. The service will also add Mixtape, Final Fantasy V, Ben 10 Power Trip, and many more titles throughout May. Several games are also scheduled to leave the Game Pass library on May 15.
It's Going To Be Impossible To Decide Which Game Pass Day-One Releases To Play This Month
Microsoft has announced its lineup of new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in May 2026, featuring several day-one releases. Titles include Subnautica 2, Outbound, Mixtape, and Forza Horizon 6, available on PC and Xbox consoles. The article also notes games being removed from the service.
Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2, and Mixtape Headline Wave 1 of Game Pass in May
Microsoft's Game Pass is adding several new titles in May, including Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2, and Mixtape. Other notable additions include Final Fantasy 5, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Elite Dangerous. Some games will be leaving the service on May 15th.
"Video games are cooked": Publisher head says "it doesn't matter" how many of us hate gen AI, Pandora's box has opened and "it's gonna get used now"
Mike Rose, founder of No More Robots, believes generative AI's integration into game development is irreversible, likening it to Pandora's box. He notes the increasing prevalence of AI-generated assets in game demos and the competitive pressure it creates for publishers. Despite player backlash, Rose asserts that the ease of AI tools will lead to their widespread adoption, fundamentally changing how games are made.
New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2026
This article provides a comprehensive list of upcoming PlayStation 5 game release dates scheduled for 2026. It includes tentative and confirmed dates for a wide variety of titles, noting that these dates are subject to change. The list is regularly updated and covers releases from March through to TBA dates.
New PS4 Games Release Dates in 2026
This article lists upcoming PlayStation 4 game release dates for 2026, including specific dates in March, April, and May, as well as tentative titles for Q2 and the full year. It also includes a section for titles with TBA release dates, noting that plans are subject to change.
