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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.
WILL: Follow The Light launches Today for PC and consoles
TomorrowHead Studio has launched WILL: Follow The Light, a narrative-driven adventure puzzle game, today for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game features atmospheric exploration, environmental storytelling, and player-driven choices, set in a stunning northern wilderness brought to life with Unreal Engine 5. Players guide Will, a lighthouse keeper searching for his missing son, using light to reveal pathways and uncover hidden stories.
Surreal bodycam psychological horror game Dreamcore releases final episode - Dead Mall - on May 21st
The final episode of the surreal body-cam psychological horror game Dreamcore, titled Dead Mall, will be released on May 21st for all platforms. This concluding chapter takes players through an abandoned 1980s-inspired shopping center. The price of Dreamcore will increase to $17.99 on May 21st, but players who purchase before then will receive Dead Mall at no additional cost.
Directive 8020 – 15 Things We’ve Learned So Far
Directive 8020, the latest entry in Supermassive Games' The Dark Pictures Anthology, is set to evolve the series' signature choice-led cinematic horror with a new emphasis on real-time survival gameplay. The game features a crew of astronauts on a mission to a distant planet, facing a deceptive alien threat inspired by "The Thing." New features include a "Turning Points" system for replaying pivotal moments and expanded lore collectibles, with a release date of May 12th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Legend of YMIR Marks 200 Days with Major Content Update
Wemade has released a major update for the MMORPG Legend of YMIR to celebrate its 200-day global launch anniversary. The update introduces a new class, raises the maximum level to 80 with new progression systems, and adds enhanced competitive modes like a 3v3 Colosseum and new world raids. Special anniversary events and an Indonesian language pack are also included to boost player engagement.
Funcom won’t rule out Conan Exiles Enhanced for console as players triple its Steam concurrency
Funcom has stated that a console release for Conan Exiles Enhanced has not been ruled out, despite initial plans focusing solely on Steam PC. The studio cited capacity issues and the complexity of migrating from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5 as reasons for the staggered launch. The PC version has seen a significant surge in player concurrency following the update.
GROVE STREET GAMES UNVEILS BEASTLINK: A NEW KAIJU GAME WITH FULL-SCALE CITY DESTRUCTION AND MULTIPLAYER CHAOS
Grove Street Games has announced BeastLink, a new multiplayer destruction sandbox game featuring colossal Kaiju and full-scale city destruction. Players can engage in tactical human-led missions and vehicular combat before transforming into giant monsters to raze urban environments. Built with the proprietary SuperDestruction system in Unreal Engine 5, BeastLink is set to launch into early access on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC this summer.
BeastLink Announced as New Multiplayer Kaiju Destruction Game
Grove Street Games has announced BeastLink, a new multiplayer kaiju destruction sandbox game utilizing Unreal Engine 5's SuperDestruction system. The game will launch into Early Access this summer on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC via Steam, featuring four distinct launch kaiju and extensive environmental destruction.
WEMADE Launches Major Campaign to Celebrate 200 Days of Global Service for Legend of YMIR - GameHaunt
WEMADE is celebrating 200 days of global service for its Unreal Engine 5 MMORPG, Legend of YMIR, with "The Grand Banquet of Glory" campaign. The event, running through June 2025, offers players free rewards including a 200-day Hero Companion, enhancement tickets, and inventory expansion discounts. Upcoming updates include a Mastery System, Character NFTs, and new PvP and PvE content, alongside expansion to Steam and Indonesian language support.
I'm sorry to say that Conan Exiles' todgers have been enlarged as part of its just-released Unreal Engine 5 makeover
Conan Exiles has received a significant visual overhaul with its transition to Unreal Engine 5, enhancing environments, lighting, and character models. The update, available for free, also introduces a new user interface, improved Steam Deck performance, and connects the base game's world with The Isle of Siptah expansion. The developer Funcom has also updated character customization options, including an "enhanced endowment slider."
Conan Exiles Enhanced is out now as free Unreal Engine 5 upgrade on Steam
Funcom has released a free Unreal Engine 5 upgrade for its survival game Conan Exiles on Steam, enhancing visuals, performance, and UI for existing owners. The update also allows for seamless travel between the base game's "The Exiled Lands" map and the "Isle of Siptah" expansion. While currently exclusive to Steam and PC, Funcom is evaluating future platform releases.
Conan Exiles Enhanced Released
Conan Exiles Enhanced, a free update utilizing Unreal Engine 5, is now available for the survival game. This graphical overhaul is currently released for PC players at no additional cost.
Conan Exiles Enhanced is out - a free upgrade for everyone with Steam Deck improvements
Funcom has released Conan Exiles Enhanced, a free upgrade for the survival game that utilizes Unreal Engine 5 for significantly improved visuals and performance. The update unifies The Exiled Lands and The Isle of Siptah into a single experience and offers strong Steam Deck performance, despite Valve's current 'Unplayable' rating due to anti-cheat.
Conan Exiles Enhanced out NOW!
Funcom and Inflexion Games have released Conan Exiles Enhanced, a massive free upgrade for all Steam owners that transitions the survival game to Unreal Engine 5. This update brings significantly improved visuals, enhanced performance targeting 60+ FPS on most PCs, and merges the Exiled Lands and Isle of Siptah maps into a single seamless experience. While currently PC-focused, future console and other platform releases are being evaluated.
Atomic Heart 2, The Cube Developer Isn’t Integrating Generative AI in its Tools
Mundfish, the developer of Atomic Heart and the upcoming Atomic Heart 2 and The Cube, has stated they are not currently integrating generative AI tools into their development pipeline. CEO Robert Bagratuni emphasized a balance between technology and human creativity, though the studio continues to monitor AI advancements. The studio is developing Atomic Heart 2 using Unreal Engine 5 and plans to expand RPG mechanics.
Talking Point: Will These Upcoming Star Wars Games Make The Hyperspace Jump To Switch 2?
This article analyzes the likelihood of several upcoming Star Wars games releasing on the Nintendo Switch 2. While some titles like Star Wars Zero Company show promise, others like Star Wars: Eclipse and Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic face significant hurdles due to their demanding nature and development status. The piece also touches on the potential for ports of existing games like the Star Wars Jedi series.
Announcing The Breaking Room: Shatter everything, from a coffee cup to a skyscraper, in this physics-based destruction clicker
The Breaking Room, a physics-based destruction clicker developed by djuD, is set to release in Q4 2026 on PC via Steam. The game features incremental gameplay where players use telekinetic abilities to shatter environments, with upgradeable stats and researchable compounds. The developer, djuD, has over 10 years of AAA industry experience, having worked at companies like Ubisoft and Behaviour Interactive.
Sony developing Until Dawn style 'horror shooter' for PS6 claims rumour
A report suggests Sony Interactive Entertainment is developing a 'horror shooter' game for the PlayStation 6, potentially a sequel to Until Dawn, with mechanics in Unreal Engine 5. The project is rumored to be in development at Firesprite, who previously worked on Twisted Metal and were linked to a new Forbidden Siren game.
Speculation Grows About Possible Until Dawn Sequel - GameHaunt
Speculation is mounting for a sequel to Until Dawn, reportedly titled Until Dawn 2, with Firesprite at the helm for a potential 2026 or 2027 release on PlayStation 5. The game is rumored to feature a new cast and narrative, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 and PlayStation 5's DualSense features for an enhanced horror experience.
15 Biggest New Games of May 2026
May 2026 is set to feature a diverse lineup of 15 new game releases across various platforms. Notable titles include Forza Horizon 6 set in Japan, the horror-survival Directive 8020, and the action-packed MOTORSLICE. Other anticipated releases span genres from stealth and adventure to first-person shooters and platformers, with many entering early access.
