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More Virtual Boy Games Now Available on Switch and Switch 2
Nintendo has added five new Virtual Boy games to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service, with a sixth exclusive title available in Japan. The new additions include Jack Bros., Space Invaders Virtual Collection, Vertical Force, Virtual Bowling, and V-Tetris, with Virtual Fishing being the Japanese exclusive. These titles expand the library of classic games accessible to subscribers on both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
PS Plus Drops Free PS5 Gift Worth $20 on PS Store
PlayStation Plus members on PS5 can claim the free "Search and Destroy" DLC pack for Battlefield 6, normally valued at $19.99. The bundle includes various cosmetic items for multiplayer and the Redsec mode. The offer is available through the PS Plus tab on the console or the PS App, with no explicit end date mentioned.
Svenska skogar, western och Star Wars till PS Plus nästa vecka
PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra subscribers will receive new games starting May 19th, including Star Wars Outlaws, Red Dead Redemption 2, and the Swedish-developed Bramble: The Mountain King. Other titles added are The Thaumaturge, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, Broken Sword – Shadows of the Templar: Reforged, and Enotria: The Last Song Standard Edition. Premium members also gain access to Time Crisis.
5 Virtual Boy games added to Nintendo Classics
Nintendo has added five Virtual Boy games to the Nintendo Switch Online service: Jack Bros, Space Invaders Virtual Collection, Vertical Force, Virtual Bowling, and V-Tetris. These titles are available through the "Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics" app for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers. Additionally, limited-time Virtual Boy-themed profile icons are available for Expansion Pack members using Platinum Points.
May 2026 PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Games Announced
Sony Interactive has revealed the games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers in May 2026, including Red Dead Redemption 2, Star Wars Outlaws, and Time Crisis, all available from May 19. The lineup features a mix of new releases and acclaimed titles across PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
Here are our PS Plus Premium and Extra games for May
Sony has revealed the games coming to PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra tiers in May, including Star Wars Outlaws, Red Dead Redemption 2, and The Thaumaturge. The new titles will be available starting May 19th, with additional classic games for Premium subscribers.
8 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for May 2026 Announced
Sony has announced the lineup of games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers in May 2026. The selection includes titles like Star Wars Outlaws and Red Dead Redemption 2 for PS5 and PS4, alongside classic games such as Time Crisis for PlayStation 1.
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for May: Star Wars Outlaws, Red Dead Redemption 2, Bramble: The Mountain King, The Thaumaturge and more
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the May lineup for the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, featuring titles like Star Wars Outlaws, Red Dead Redemption 2, Bramble: The Mountain King, and The Thaumaturge. The new additions will be available starting May 19, with Time Crisis also coming to PlayStation Plus Premium. The catalog includes a variety of genres, from open-world adventures to folklore-inspired journeys and tactical combat.
All PS Plus Users Can Claim Fun Game for Free, Yours to Keep
PlayStation Plus subscribers can claim the 2019 game Woodle Tree Adventures Deluxe for free from the PlayStation Store. The game, originally released for PlayStation 4, is playable on PlayStation 5 via backwards compatibility and is offered with a 100% discount to all PS Plus members, regardless of membership tier. Woodle Tree Adventures Deluxe is described as an old-school platformer inspired by 90s classics.
Star Wars Outlaws, Red Dead Redemption 2 and More Join PS Plus Extra/Premium on May 19th
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers will receive several new games on May 19th, including Star Wars Outlaws and Red Dead Redemption 2. The latter will include Red Dead Online. Additional titles like Bramble: The Mountain King and Broken Sword – Shadows of the Templar: Reforged will be available for both PS4 and PS5 players, with PS5 owners also getting Enotria: The Last Song, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, and The Thaumaturge. Premium subscribers can also access the arcade classic Time Crisis.
Discord Nitro is actually worth it now, and it's all thanks to this new partnership with Xbox
Discord has announced a new partnership that includes its Nitro subscription service with the Xbox Game Pass starter edition. This collaboration offers Nitro users access to over 50 games and 10 hours of cloud gaming per month at no additional cost. The move aims to enhance the value of Discord Nitro amidst ongoing controversies regarding age verification.
Don't forget to claim your Amazon Prime games for May via Amazon Luna
Amazon Prime members can claim a selection of free games for May through Amazon Luna, including titles like Mafia II: Definitive Edition and Survival: Fountain of Youth. These games are available to keep via GOG, Amazon Games, Epic Games Store, and Legacy Games codes.
Discord Nitro subscriptions now come with a 'starter edition' of Xbox Game Pass
Discord Nitro subscribers will now receive a 'starter edition' of Xbox Game Pass, granting access to over 50 PC and console games. This partnership between Discord and Microsoft aims to add value to the Nitro subscription service with a rotating library of titles.
Discord's Nitro subscription now includes a slightly nerfed Xbox Game Pass
Discord's Nitro subscription service now includes a version of Xbox Game Pass as part of its rewards program. This integration offers subscribers access to a selection of games from Microsoft's popular subscription service.
Discord’s paid Nitro subscription now includes Xbox Game Pass, discounts on gaming hardware
Discord's paid Nitro subscription is expanding its value with the new Nitro Rewards program, which includes an Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition. This partnership offers subscribers over 50 games, cloud gaming hours, and rewards, alongside discounts on gaming hardware from brands like Logitech and Steel Series. Discord aims to make Nitro the essential membership for gamers, with plans to add more partners and perks in the future.
Xbox Game Pass Price, Day-One Games, And Tiers In 2026 Explained
Microsoft is implementing significant changes to its Xbox Game Pass service in 2026, including a price decrease for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $23 per month and the removal of day-one Call of Duty releases. New tiers like the Starter Edition, available through Discord Nitro and Meta Horizon+, offer access to a curated library of games and limited cloud streaming. While Essential and Premium tiers offer different levels of access to game libraries and online multiplayer, Ultimate remains the most comprehensive option, including cloud streaming and access to EA Play and Ubisoft+ Classics.
Game Pass Starter Edition Announced, Here's What It's All About
Microsoft and Discord have partnered to launch Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition, available to Discord Nitro members. This new tier offers access to over 50 PC games and 10 hours of cloud gaming per month, with existing Discord Nitro benefits remaining unchanged.
Game Pass Goes Big Again – Outbound, Subnautica 2 And More Headline A Huge Week
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles including Outbound, Subnautica 2 (Game Preview), DOOM: The Dark Ages, Black Jacket, and Call of the Elder Gods, with many launching as Day One releases. Elite Dangerous is also joining the service. However, several games will be leaving Game Pass on May 15th.
Nintendo (NTDOY) increases Switch 2 prices starting September 1, 2026
Nintendo is increasing the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 console and its Nintendo Switch Online subscription service starting September 1, 2026. The specific price adjustments were not detailed in the announcement.
D&D launches Game Pass-style subscription system with free encounters, maps, and more
Wizards of the Coast has launched "D&D Beyond Drops," a new subscription service for Dungeons & Dragons players. This system offers weekly ready-to-play content, including encounters, maps, spells, and backgrounds, for Hero and Master Tier subscribers. Content will be themed seasonally, starting with Ravenloft: The Horrors Within in 2026, and subscribers will retain access to Drops as long as their membership is active.
