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Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 Drags Console Players Even Deeper Into The Nightmare
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5, subtitled Broken Things, has launched on consoles including Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £16.74. Developed and published by Mob Entertainment, this latest installment plunges players deeper into the factory's dark secrets and the Prototype's domain, featuring new horrors and tools.
Steam Deck Gets Massive Price Hike
Valve has announced a significant price increase for the Steam Deck OLED models in the US, citing rising memory and storage costs, as well as global logistical challenges. The 512GB model now costs $790 USD, up from $550, and the 1TB model is priced at $950 USD, up from $650. Certified refurbished models remain at their previous prices.
When is Fortnite Community Day and what rewards can you earn?
Fortnite is hosting its first-ever Community Day on May 30th, offering players a variety of rewards and in-game bonuses. Logging in grants the Community 'Brella and Silver Surfer Wrap, with additional rewards for Battle Pass holders. The event includes Double XP, Rare Blue Chests, and special Power Hour sessions with unique loadouts.
Tencent Games Spotlights Future Player Experiences with 45 Major Updates at SPARK 2026
Tencent Games revealed 45 major updates at its SPARK 2026 conference, focusing on development, publishing, and investments. The event highlighted new IP collaborations, cross-platform experiences, and technological innovations across various titles including League of Legends, Arena Breakout: Infinite, Arma Reforger, and CONTROL Resonant. Updates also covered new game launches, expansions, and collaborations with brands like Persona 5 Royal and Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Institute.
PlayStation × Dragon Quest: celebrating the RPG franchise’s 40th anniversary
This article celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Quest RPG franchise by highlighting six major mainline titles released on PlayStation platforms. It examines the historical context, innovations in storytelling and gameplay, and the evolution of the series across titles like Dragon Quest VII, VIII, XI, III, and the upcoming Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake and Dragon Quest VII Reimagined.
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.
Warhammer Skulls 2026: The Recap & Up to 90% Off Select Warhammer Video Games Until 28th May
The Warhammer Skulls 2026 event celebrated its 10th anniversary with a showcase of new and upcoming Warhammer video games, including world premieres of Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Deathwatch and Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster. A Helldivers 2 x Warhammer 40,000 collaboration was also announced. Sales of up to 90% off on select Warhammer titles are available across multiple platforms until May 28th.
Nocturne for Cyl-Hestia – Noir Mystery And Memory Hacking
Nocturne for Cyl-Hestia, a narrative adventure game developed by Spore and Sorcery, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and PC. The game blends detective work, retro-futuristic sci-fi, and a film noir atmosphere, tasking players with piecing together fragmented memories to uncover the truth behind a city built on secrets.
Microsoft Reaches $250 Million Settlement in Lawsuit With Activision Blizzard Shareholders
Microsoft has settled a shareholder lawsuit related to its acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $250 million. The lawsuit, led by the Sjunde-AP-Fonden fund, accused former Activision Blizzard executives, including CEO Bobby Kotick, of breaching fiduciary duties by agreeing to the acquisition price. Both Microsoft and Kotick deny the allegations, with the settlement aimed at avoiding litigation distractions. The acquisition was finalized in October 2023, bringing Activision Blizzard into the Xbox family.
The Media Indie Exchange (MIX) Announces Official Date and Time for Highly anticipated Summer Online Showcase
The Media Indie Exchange (The MIX) has announced its Summer Online Showcase, part of the official Summer Games Fest programming, will stream live on June 1st. The event will feature over 60 indie titles across PC and consoles, including world premiere reveals, release date announcements, and new gameplay footage. Founder Justin Woodward highlighted the event's mission to support independent developers by providing them a global stage.
PS Plus Is Doing Something I've Never Seen Before with June's Games
Sony is extending the claim period for EA Sports FC 26, a PlayStation Plus May monthly game, into June. This means subscribers will have until June 16th to add the soccer simulation to their library, an additional two weeks beyond the usual rotation. PS Plus Essential members can also claim free Ultimate Team packs for EA Sports FC 26.
Kidbash: Super Legend Is a Roguelike Action-Platformer Coming to PC and Consoles
Kidbash: Super Legend is a new roguelike action-platformer with a claymation art style, developed by Authentic Remixes and Fat Raccoon, and published by Acclaim. The game is set to release on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox Series in early 2027, featuring a weapon mixing system inspired by Kirby 64 and randomized mods for replayability.
Brew Drinks for yōkai and Human Customers in Coffee Talk Tokyo, Out Now
Coffee Talk Tokyo, the third installment in the narrative-driven visual novel series, is now available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox Series. Developed by Chorus Worldwide Games and Toge Productions, the game shifts the setting to modern Tokyo, where players serve drinks to both human and yōkai customers while exploring themes of love, identity, and loss. The new entry features expanded latte art, a revamped social media system called Tomodachill 2.0, and 11 new characters.
Morning Consolidation
The article briefly mentions that Grand Theft Auto 6 was originally slated for release today, and also notes the start of the Days of Play 2026 event on PlayStation. Additionally, it references a launch trailer for 'Cottonville' on Xbox One and Series X|S, and mentions the game 'Where Winds Meet'.
Celebrate the Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary with my favorite merch from across the series
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Quest franchise, Square Enix is releasing a variety of merchandise, including Slime-themed mugs, plushies, and model kits. Special anniversary items like a crowned Slime plush are also available. The article also highlights other collectibles such as a Nendoroid figure from the Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai anime and an artbook featuring Akira Toriyama's work.
Marvel’s Wolverine, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and New God of War: What to Expect From PlayStation’s State of Play June 2026
PlayStation's upcoming State of Play event on June 2 is expected to feature reveals for Marvel's Wolverine, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and a new God of War title. The presentation will showcase new games and surprises for the PlayStation platform.
Devil May Cry creator reveals how Devil May Cry started as a Resident Evil game
Devil May Cry creator Hideki Kamiya revealed that the original Devil May Cry game began development as a Resident Evil title for Capcom. The project eventually evolved into Devil May Cry due to new concepts developed during its early stages, releasing in 2001 on the PlayStation 2.
Save the World Cup with your skills!
QUByte Interactive is releasing the Soccer Kid Collection, featuring both the SNES and MS-DOS versions of the 1993 platformer developed by Krisalis Software. The collection will be available on PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation, utilizing QUByte's Emulation Engine for modern preservation and including features like save states and a historical gallery.
Are Emulators Legal? Everything You Need to Know in 2026 | TAG
Emulators are legal in the US, a fact established by court cases like Sega v. Accolade and Sony Computer Entertainment v. Connectix. However, downloading ROMs of games you do not own is copyright infringement, and the legal landscape for current-generation consoles like the Nintendo Switch is complicated by DMCA Section 1201, which prohibits circumventing technological protection measures. Nintendo actively targets emulator developers and ROM distribution sites, not individual users of retro emulators.
007 First Light review - a narrative tour-de-fource, though one lacking the replayability of Hitman's fathomless sandboxes
007 First Light is a narrative-driven action-adventure that excels in its writing and combat, though it lacks the replayability of IO Interactive's Hitman series. The game features a young James Bond navigating stealth, brawling, and shooting mechanics, with a standout bluffing system and strong character performances from Lennie James and Patrick Gibson.
