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Daily Video Game Deals May 9 – Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma, Star Ocean: The Second Story R
Daily Video Game Deals for May 9th feature significant discounts on titles such as Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, and Star Ocean: The Second Story R. Savings are available across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Forza Horizon 6’s PS5 Delay Is Getting Harder To Defend
The article discusses the staggered release of Forza Horizon 6, questioning why the PlayStation 5 version is delayed despite reports of it being targeted for a while. It explores potential reasons including development time, optimization for various platforms, and Microsoft's strategy regarding exclusivity and Game Pass revenue. The author suggests that while the delay is a missed opportunity, Microsoft may be focused on long-term sales and driving engagement with their ecosystem.
Little Things Proves The Smallest Adventures Can Be The Toughest
Little Things, a colorful indie platformer blending precision movement, puzzle-solving, and gravity mechanics, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and PlayStation 5. Published by Dolores Entertainment, the game challenges players to guide a small creature named Whys through dangerous dungeons in search of their lost love, Kys, featuring over 80 levels with increasing difficulty.
10 Best Fantasy RPGs to play in 2026
This list highlights ten of the best fantasy RPGs available across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, catering to various playstyles from story-driven epics to challenging combat experiences. It includes a mix of new releases and enduring classics, with a focus on games that deeply integrate fantasy elements into their gameplay and world.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for May 11 to 15
Xbox announces a lineup of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between May 11 and May 15, with many titles also available on Game Pass. The releases span various genres including survival, puzzle, horror, and action RPGs, with developers like Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Supermassive Games, and BlackMill Games featured.
In Trusted Hands is now available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 4/5.
In Trusted Hands, a satirical narrative simulator developed by HGISoft and published by Games Harbor, is now available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 4/5. The game puts players in the role of a phone repair technician who faces moral dilemmas involving customer privacy, with choices impacting their destinies. The title also features elements of workshop expansion and covert operations.
In Trusted Hands – Should You Really Be Looking Through Those Phones?
In Trusted Hands is a repair shop simulator with a narrative twist, available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Players fix phones while uncovering sensitive customer secrets, forcing difficult moral choices with branching consequences. The game balances simple repair mechanics with a tense personal balancing act of fatigue and stress.
Akuma Rise for PC & Consoles: Adventure through the Shadow Realm with three princesses!
KEMCO has announced the release of Akuma Rise, a story-driven JRPG, for Xbox consoles, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. The game features classic turn-based RPG gameplay with strategic battles, magical orb customization, and unique character POW skills. Players will adventure through the demon realm of Adribune as Kaine, a demon with amnesia, accompanied by three princesses and a mascot.
Super Adventure Hand Gives Platforming A Big Thumbs Up
Super Adventure Hand, a physics-based platformer from DevM Games and Upscale Studio, has launched on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. The game features over 50 levels where players control a sentient crawling hand searching for its detached friend, with customization options and humorous self-aware writing.
Paper Pixel Cuts Straight To The Retro Action On Xbox
Paper Pixel, a pixel art platformer developed by Joffre Macedo Neto and published by JM Neto Game Dev, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One for £4.19. The game focuses on straightforward, retro-inspired action with tight controls and challenging stages, eschewing complex systems for a more direct experience.
The Best Casino-Style Xbox Games to Play in 2026 (Without Spending Real Money)
This guide highlights six Xbox and Game Pass titles that incorporate casino mechanics without requiring real money, focusing on elements like risk, math, and strategy. Games such as Balatro, Inscryption, and Luck be a Landlord are featured for their engaging gameplay loops and casino-inspired design.
Demons, Princesses And Turn-Based Battles Await In Akuma Rise
KEMCO has released Akuma Rise, a new turn-based JRPG developed by Exe Create Inc., on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation. The game features classic JRPG elements like memory loss, demon realms, and invading heroes, with a combat system focused on magical orbs and character progression. A Special Edition is available, bundling the base game with DLC packs.
Codename: Black Crow Delivers Retro Shooter Action With Heart
Codename: Black Crow, a new retro-inspired action game from developer SEEP and publisher Ratalaika Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The game blends top-down arcade combat with RPG progression, crafting, and a narrative focused on a former child soldier, featuring pixel art aesthetics and hand-drawn illustrations.
Top 10 Best-Selling Video Games Of All Time, Including New Heights For Mario Kart 8
This list ranks the top 10 best-selling paid video games of all time, excluding free-to-play titles. Sales figures include pack-in games, with Tetris leading at over 520 million units sold, followed by Minecraft at 300 million and Grand Theft Auto V at over 225 million. The ranking also highlights significant sales for games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Wii Sports, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Paranormal Activity: Threshold Has Been Cancelled
Developer DarkStone Digital and publisher DreadXP have announced the cancellation of their upcoming horror game, Paranormal Activity: Threshold. The solo developer, Brian Clarke, cited a need for more development time, which Paramount, the IP holder, denied. Clarke chose to cancel the project rather than release a subpar product and plans to continue making horror games after a break.
Daily Video Game Deals May 8 – No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES, Starlight Legacy, Truck Driver, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter & More
Daily video game deals for May 8th include discounts on titles such as AI: The Somnium Files, Starlight Legacy, Truck Driver, and Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero. These deals are available across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Acclaim Launches Starting Four Pack Bundle Featuring Its First Indie Titles
Acclaim has launched the "Starting Four Pack" bundle on Steam, featuring its first four indie titles: Katanaut, Basketball Classics, The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest, and GRIDbeat!. The bundle is available for PC via Steam for $49.99, with individual games also discounted. Similar Spring Sale promotions are running on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series storefronts.
The 10 best RPGs for busy adults looking for a breather from hectic schedules
This article ranks the best role-playing games suitable for busy adults seeking a relaxing gaming experience. It highlights titles like Citizen Sleeper, Final Fantasy 16, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, emphasizing their accessibility, replayability, and ability to be enjoyed in short bursts or longer sessions. The selection considers games with straightforward controls and engaging narratives that cater to varied playstyles and time constraints.
GTA Online Nightclub Owners Are Cashing In Big in This Week’s Update
The latest Grand Theft Auto Online update heavily features Nightclub businesses, offering double GTA$ income, faster warehouse production, and increased rewards from management missions and business battles. Properties and upgrades are also discounted by 40% this week. Rockstar also teased upcoming economy rebalances and price changes for various vehicles.
Save Big On Incredible Indies With Acclaim Starting Four Pack and Spring Sale
Publisher Acclaim, Inc. has launched the Acclaim Starting Four Pack bundle on PC via Steam and initiated Spring Sale promotions for its titles on console storefronts. The bundle includes four indie games: Katanaut, Basketball Classics, The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest, and GRIDbeat!, with individual titles also available at a discount.