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FanimeCon 2026 | Resident Evil Cosplay Gathering
FanimeCon 2026 hosted a Resident Evil cosplay gathering on May 22, allowing fans of the horror series to showcase their costumes. The event featured cosplayers from across the Resident Evil franchise, including characters from the mainline games, spin-offs, films, and the recently released Resident Evil Requiem. Ada Wong and Leon S. Kennedy were among the most popular characters depicted.
Former Scottish politician snapped up GTA 5, FIFA, and more as part of $500,000 embezzlement
Former Scottish politician Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzling over $500,000 from the Scottish Nationalist Party. His spending spree included luxury items, multiple consoles like PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo 3DS, and video games such as Grand Theft Auto 5 and various FIFA titles.
PlayStation Announces Days of Play 2026 for May 27th With Discounts, Tournaments, and Events
Sony has announced Days of Play 2026, running from May 27th to June 10th, featuring discounts on PlayStation games and hardware, including PlayStation VR2 and DualSense controllers. The event will also include PlayStation Tournaments for various multiplayer titles, with participation offering chances to win prizes like a PlayStation Portal and PlayStation Store credit. Additionally, PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive new monthly games and exclusive in-game packs.
How to watch the BitSummit Punch Mixtape indie showcase presented by GamesRadar+
GamesRadar+ is presenting the BitSummit Punch Mixtape, a ~60-minute showcase airing May 26, recapping Japan's longest-running indie game festival. The broadcast will feature interviews and trailers from BitSummit 2026 and will be available on GamesRadar+'s website, YouTube, and Twitch. Demos for featured indie games are available on the official BitSummit Punch Steam page.
2D Stealth-Comedy My Arms Are Longer Now Is an Aussie Thank Goodness You’re Here
My Arms Are Longer Now, a 2D stealth-comedy game from developer Toot Games and publisher Jackbox Games, is set to launch on PC later this year. The game features environmental puzzles, physics-based mechanics, and Australian internet humor, with console versions planned for early 2027. Players control a thief with long, snake-like arms to steal items and interact with the environment in various Melbourne locations.
Bloober Team CEO Hypes Up The Switch 2's Potential For Horror
Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno is teasing the potential of the Nintendo Switch 2 for unique horror game experiences, suggesting its features could influence design in ways not possible on PC, PlayStation, or Xbox. He hinted that the company's new subsidiary, Broken Mirror Games, is working on a mysterious title called 'Project M' that may be a Switch 2 exclusive.
Review: Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection (Switch) - A Janky Compilation Carried By Nostalgia
Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection on Nintendo Switch compiles several older Rugrats titles, including platformers and mini-game collections, with modern emulation features like save states and rewind. While the 3D titles suffer from dated controls and camera issues, the 2D entries offer more competent gameplay. The collection is primarily carried by nostalgia, with its value diminishing for those without a prior connection to the games or the original show.
Jump Into Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients During the Free Weekend - Discounted Sale Available for a Limited Time
Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients is available for free from May 29 to June 1, with a limited-time 50% discount on the Early Access Supporter Pack until June 12. The expansion introduces the Runes of Aldur league, new Ascendancy classes, and significant endgame updates. It is available on PC, Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and the Epic Games Store.
What Time Is Summer Game Fest 2026 Livestream?
The Summer Game Fest 2026 livestream, hosted by Geoff Keighley, is scheduled for Friday, June 5th, 2026. The event will begin at 5 PM EDT in North America and 10 PM BST in the UK, with a runtime of approximately two hours. Confirmed games include Among Us, Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, Blood Message, Clutch, Dead by Daylight, and Star Wars Zero Company.
Tekken 8 Grabs One of the Craziest Guest Characters Yet
Tekken 8 has revealed Yujiro Hanma from the Baki the Grappler manga and anime series as its latest guest character for Season 3, arriving in early 2027. Yujiro, known as the protagonist Baki's impossibly strong father and the series' final boss, joins previously announced characters Kunimitsu, Bob, and Roger Jr. This addition is noted as a particularly surprising choice, even more so than Clive from Final Fantasy 16.
The Steam Controller's main competition isn't from Microsoft or Sony: It's from third-party vendors
This article analyzes the third-party game controller market, arguing that vendors like Victrix, Gamesir, and EasySMX offer superior alternatives to standard controllers from Microsoft and Sony. Despite the quality and features of these third-party options, they are often overlooked in favor of first-party controllers, partly due to platform compatibility issues and historical perceptions of lower quality.
Weekend Console Download Deals for May 22: Warhammer Skulls Festival
The Warhammer Skulls Festival is offering significant discounts on various Warhammer titles across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms. This weekend-long sale provides an opportunity for fans to acquire popular Warhammer games at reduced prices.
Subscriptions, Clouds, and Streams
The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog offers a selection of must-play open-world games accessible through the subscription service. This curated list highlights titles available for players to enjoy, covering various open-world experiences.
This Xbox Series X Bundle Includes Forza Horizon 6 And A Controller For Free
Best Buy is offering an Xbox Series X bundle that includes Forza Horizon 6 and a controller for $648, saving customers over $160. The bundle provides a powerful console and a highly anticipated racing game, with the controller and game effectively being included for free due to the console's retail price.
Fallout lead Tim Cain argues games industry crisis hasn't reached the level of the 1983 crash: 'I don't…
Veteran developer Tim Cain argues that the current video game industry crisis, marked by layoffs and studio closures, does not yet match the severity of the 1983 crash. While acknowledging the current situation is dire for many, Cain believes the '80s collapse was more devastating, leading to a complete collapse of the US console market and the loss of a generation of developers.
This Viral App Turns Your PlayStation History into a Scrollable Timeline
A viral app called Panax allows users to visualize their entire PlayStation gaming history as a scrollable timeline, dating back to their first Trophy earned. The tool, which only requires a username and no password, processes play data from the PSN to display games played, Platinum Trophies earned, and estimated playtime. While not as conventional as dedicated Trophy tracking websites, it offers a nostalgic trip through a user's gaming memories.
Bufo Jump Is a Tiny, Cosy 3D Platformer from the Makers of Slime Labs
Neutronized has released Bufo Jump, a new 3D platformer for mobile devices where players control a frog. The game features colourful low-poly graphics, simple controls, and collectible fruits, reminiscent of PS1-era platformers. Bufo Jump is available for $3.99 on the Google Play Store.
Cosy City-Builder and Crafting Game Cutout Village Launches Demo on Steam
The cosy city-builder and crafting game Cutout Village, developed by DevilishGames, has released a demo on Steam. The demo will be available until the end of Steam Next Fest on June 22nd, 2026. The game, which involves cutting, folding, and gluing paper to rebuild a village, is set to launch in the second half of 2026 for Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Hear Persona, Persona 2, and Persona Q Soundtracks on Sound Station
Atlus will stream the Persona Sound Station Volume 2 on the Atlus Game Music YouTube channel, featuring soundtracks from Revelations: Persona, Persona 2: Innocent Sin, Persona 2: Eternal Punishment, and the Persona Q spin-off games. The 30-hour stream will air on May 29-30, 2026, and will not be archived. This follows a previous stream that focused on Persona 3 music.
Summer Game Fest 2026 date and times - plus State of Play, Nintendo, and more
Summer Game Fest 2026 will kick off with Sony's State of Play on June 2nd, featuring Marvel's Wolverine, followed by the main Summer Game Fest showcase on June 5th. Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase is scheduled for June 7th, with Nintendo's Direct expected mid-June. The event season also includes various other showcases like the Women-Led Games Showcase, Access-Ability Summer Showcase, and the PC Gaming Show.
