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Minecraft Live May 2026: Everything Announced
Mojang Studios held its May 2026 installment of Minecraft Live, announcing new content and updates for the game. The event showcased various highlights and future plans for Minecraft.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – May 30, 2026 – Mina the Hollower, Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5, LumenTale all debut
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 30, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream remaining at #1. New releases Mina the Hollower, Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5, and LumenTale: Memories of Trey all debuted in the top rankings.
The Witcher 3 sold another 5 million copies over the last year: 'This cements its place among the best-selling…
CD Projekt announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has sold an additional 5 million copies in the past year, bringing its total sales to over 65 million. This milestone cements its position as one of the best-selling video games of all time, surpassing Super Mario Bros. and nearing Terraria's sales figures.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is 2026's top new release by revenue to date | Newzoo charts
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream topped Newzoo's revenue charts for new releases in 2026 and overall console revenue in April, attributed to Nintendo's install base. New titles like Pragmata and Windrose also saw strong debuts, though displacing established live-service games remains challenging.
Famitsu software sales (5/18/26 – 5/24/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its weekly Japanese software sales data for the period of May 18-24. Nintendo Switch titles dominated the charts, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream leading sales. Several new releases, including Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition, appeared in the top rankings.
Red Dead Redemption 2 just had its best sales year since launch, but Take-Two CEO doesn't think GTA 6 hype is…
Red Dead Redemption 2 achieved its best sales year since launch, surpassing 85 million copies sold and becoming the third best-selling game of all time. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick attributes this success to the game's dedicated audience and Rockstar Games' brand appeal, rather than hype for Grand Theft Auto 6.
Japanese Charts: Switch 2 Sneaks In Some Huge Numbers Ahead Of The Price Rise
The Nintendo Switch 2 dominated Japanese hardware sales with 247,880 units sold in the week of May 18-24, likely driven by an upcoming price increase. Software sales were led by Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book also performing well. The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition saw a bump in sales, but overall PlayStation 5 models combined sold fewer units than all Nintendo Switch variants.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3: Leaks, Skins, And Everything We Know So Far
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 is set to launch on Saturday, June 6, with the season finale event, Shattered, occurring on Friday, June 6. Leaks suggest potential collaborations with Masters of the Universe, Kingdom Hearts, and Minecraft for the upcoming battle pass. Epic Games will begin hyping the new season on May 30 with Community Day rewards.
Rome has fallen and the gods are missing. Lead the rebuilding effort in new survival game Romestead
The co-op survival crafting game Romestead has launched in Early Access on Steam, developed by Beartwigs and published by Three Friends. The game tasks players with rebuilding civilization after the fall of Ancient Rome, featuring resource management, combat against various enemies, and a mechanic to reconnect with the gods. The developers plan for an early access period of one to two years, with future updates including more biomes, bosses, and features.
Minecraft Mod Spotlight: Dread Reborn Modpack
This article spotlights the Dread Reborn modpack for Minecraft, which transforms the game into a horror experience with spooky monsters and an oppressive atmosphere. The author details their experience playing earlier versions and the final 'Reborn' iteration, discussing features like a class selection, modified textures, and the challenges posed by new entities and mechanics, while also noting options to mitigate less enjoyable aspects like fog.
Minecraft Mod Spotlight: Dread Reborn Modpack
This article spotlights the Dread Reborn modpack for Minecraft, which transforms the game into a horror experience with spooky monsters and an oppressive atmosphere. The author details their experience playing earlier versions and the final 'Reborn' iteration, discussing features like a class selection, modified textures, and the challenges posed by new entities and mechanics, while also noting options to mitigate less enjoyable aspects like fog.
RedMagic 11S Pro – Liquid Cooling, High Specs, and Anime Waifus
The RedMagic 11S Pro is a powerful gaming smartphone featuring advanced liquid cooling, a high-spec Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, 16GB RAM, and a 144Hz display. It includes gaming-centric features like shoulder buttons and a customizable Gaming Center, along with an optional anime mascot named Mora.
Minecraft puts its Java multiplayer test on hold: "The experience wasn't what we wanted"
Mojang has removed the peer-to-peer multiplayer feature from the latest Minecraft Java Edition pre-release, citing that the experience was not up to their standards. While the friends list functionality remains, the developer plans to revisit the multiplayer feature at a later date. The update also includes minor changes to Sulfur Cube and Spike mechanics, and separates chat and command spam server properties.
PSA: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Adds Another Free Character This Week
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has added Arle from the Puyo Puyo series as a free character this week, following the recent additions of Red and Captain Majima. A themed Festival event will also run from May 28th to May 31st. The game continues to receive free and paid DLC characters from various SEGA franchises and other IPs.
Games Inbox: Could 2026 be the best year for video games ever?
Readers discuss the potential for 2026 to be a landmark year for video games, citing high review scores for titles like 007 First Light and Forza Horizon 6. Concerns are raised about the lack of couch co-op in modern games and the sustainability of large development studios with infrequent releases. The article also touches on the perceived staleness of the Forza Horizon series and the delayed review copies for 007 First Light.
Red Dead Redemption 2 är nu världens tredje mest sålda spel
Red Dead Redemption 2 has become the third best-selling game of all time, with approximately 85 million copies sold. This milestone surpasses Wii Sports, which has sold 82.9 million units. Grand Theft Auto V remains in second place with 230 million copies sold, and Minecraft leads the list with 350 million.
Red Dead Redemption 2 beats Wii Sports to become third best-selling game ever
Red Dead Redemption 2 has become the third best-selling video game of all time, surpassing Wii Sports and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with over 85 million units sold. This surge in sales occurred during Take-Two Interactive's latest fiscal year, driven by strong performance and potential upcoming current-gen updates for the title. CEO Strauss Zelnick highlighted the resilience of Rockstar's titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto Online.
Cozy Co-Op Night: 6 Couples Games Without Fights | TAG
This guide recommends six video games designed for couples seeking a conflict-free co-op experience, focusing on collaborative and forgiving gameplay. Titles like Stardew Valley, A Short Hike, and Unravel Two are highlighted for their ability to foster shared enjoyment without causing arguments, with advice also provided on creating a cozy gaming ritual and identifying when gaming might be causing relationship friction.
How to Find Any Minecraft Biome Easily
This guide discusses the challenges of running a long-term Minecraft multiplayer server, from local hosting issues and performance degradation with mods to the complexities of building dedicated server PCs. It emphasizes that stability and consistent uptime are more crucial for player retention than advanced features or technical specifications.
Long-Distance Couples Gaming: 7 Voice-Call Picks | TAG
This guide recommends seven games suitable for long-distance couples who communicate via voice calls, focusing on titles that facilitate shared experiences despite geographical separation. The selections range from asynchronous games like Stardew Valley and Minecraft to more structured co-op experiences such as It Takes Two and Helldivers 2, all supporting cross-platform play and voice chat.