Game News Digest

🖥 PC & Steam 9 items

01 PCSlay the Spire 2 developer Mega Crit released a major patch that removes the Act 3 boss Doormaker from the game. 02 PCDiablo 4: Lord of Hatred players are exploiting an unintended 900% gold boost before Blizzard corrects the decimal point. 03 PCThe Morrowind mega-mod Skywind continues development with impressive visuals, and the team is seeking additional help to complete the project. 04 PCThe anticipated supercannon simulator PVKK has been delayed until 2027 due to developers wanting to expand and improve the game. 05 PCArrowhead addresses Helldivers 2's declining Steam reviews by committing to better communication about upcoming content including multi-week campaigns and new vehicles. 06 PCBrigador Killers delivers a subversive experience by having players level a city and eliminate the protagonists from the original game. 07 PCA new game features true permadeath mechanics where touching a pursuing killer snail with your mouse pointer permanently deletes the game from your system. 08 PCElo Shapes announces a new ultra-lightweight gaming mouse from a fresh brand that weighs less than existing competition. 09 PCDiscord experienced a partial outage that prevented many users from starting their sessions, with the company reporting significant recovery efforts.

🎮 Console 5 items

10 ConsoleYoshi and the Mysterious Book will have in-store demo availability at select Best Buy, Target, and Walmart locations in North America ahead of its Switch 2 launch. 11 ConsoleOutbound is a cozy, crafty open-world driving simulator available on Switch 2 that lets players explore nature without the downsides of real camping. 12 ConsoleA new Star Fox game was announced with a surprise Direct presentation, featuring James McCloud in his own prologue, new designs, and expanded multiplayer options. 13 ConsoleStarfield's PS5 version is receiving another important patch next week to address console-specific crashing issues. 14 ConsoleBattlefield 6 Season 3 arrives on May 12 with improvements to vehicles, netcode, gadgets, and gameplay alongside new seasonal content.

📱 Mobile 0 items

🎨 Indie 7 items

15 IndieLeague of Legends Riftbound TCG's newest Unleashed expansion offers an early hands-on look at upcoming card mechanics and gameplay. 16 IndieSaros is a roguelike game that questions its own genre classification while exploring deeper design philosophies. 17 IndieEverything is Crab, an action roguelite about animal evolution, officially launched on Steam with players combining various creature abilities. 18 IndieShikhondo: Blue Pieta is a new fantasy bullet-hell shooter launching May 18, featuring a comprehensive look at story, stages, and boss designs. 19 IndieThe Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is a four-player cooperative horror survival game by ACE Team launching July 15 with gameplay demonstration footage. 20 IndieEdge of Memories, part of the Eternal Edge series by Midgar Studio, showcases its combat system with new gameplay footage from Nacon Connect 2026. 21 IndieTokyo Narrative is a pixel 3D adventure game being relaunched with new promotional footage and a presentation at BitSummit PUNCH May 22-24.

🏢 Industry 7 items

22 IndustryTake-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick confirms GTA 6's multi-billion-dollar budget is a 'high-stakes game for big boys only' but remains confident in the investment. 23 IndustryTake-Two is exploring AI tools to help make GTA 6 'smarter' and potentially bring down development costs for future projects. 24 IndustrySony Interactive Entertainment chief claims AI will enable 'gaming experiences like never before,' though industry impact remains unclear. 25 IndustryMicrosoft's 2018 internal communications reveal skepticism about OpenAI, stating the company was 'motivated by a need to show how AI can crush humans.' 26 Industry2K Games confirms layoffs at Project Ethos free-to-play extraction shooter studio and indicates design direction changes are necessary. 27 IndustrySaudi Arabia completed a $55 billion leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts, with gamers planning a cosplay protest at EA's headquarters on May 11. 28 IndustryCrunchyroll offers three months of ad-free anime streaming for £1.49 per month in the UK during its Ani-May 2026 promotion through May 21.

🎬 Movies & TV 8 items

29 IndustryDC Studios is reportedly eyeing Superbad and Peacemaker director Greg Mottola to helm an untitled Bane and Deathstroke movie. 30 IndustryBrendan Fraser is training for The Mummy 4 to bring back Rick O'Connell and has asked fans for luck with his fitness regimen. 31 IndustryMortal Kombat II director Simon McQuoid and writer Jeremy Slater discuss the franchise's 'arcana' concept becoming like Star Wars' 'midichlorians' alongside future storylines. 32 IndustryPrime Video's Sex Criminals series has cast Imogen Poots and John Reynolds to star in the adaptation of the Image Comics book. 33 IndustryIGN is partnering with Atomic Monster and Blumhouse to offer collectibles for Mortal Kombat II, which is now in theaters. 34 IndustryMortal Kombat II earned $5.2 million from preview screenings in North America before its official May 8 wide release. 35 IndustryResident Evil Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi suggests Leon S. Kennedy could continue as an action hero well into his 70s in future installments. 36 IndustryThe original Mortal Kombat reboot is climbing HBO Max charts ahead of its sequel's release, demonstrating continued audience interest.

⚙️ Hardware & Tech 3 items

37 PCThe Aoostar Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H mini PC with 24GB DDR5 RAM and USB 4 ports drops to $339, offering Mac Mini-like power at near Raspberry Pi pricing. 38 PCThe Bluetti AC180 1,152Wh portable power station is available at 20% off, providing high-capacity backup power for off-grid or emergency use. 39 PCHP Omen Max 45L (2026) gaming PC receives a full review covering its performance and features.

🛍 Games & Collectibles 7 items

40 PCPokémon TCG Pitch Black expansion offers everything players need to know about the upcoming set. 41 PCLEGO Star Wars Darth Jar Jar and Dark Falcon Starship sets drop to their lowest price of the year. 42 PCMagic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven's Codex Bundle is sold out everywhere despite high demand. 43 PCMagic: The Gathering's Reality Fracture event has preorders live as the penultimate mainline set before Star Trek launches in November. 44 ConsoleOverwatch is giving away 10 free Mythic skins for its 10-year anniversary in China, though availability is region-locked. 45 ConsolePokémon celebrates summer with a new seaside-themed apparel collaboration for fans. 46 PCAmazon has a 34-inch polypropylene training short sword on sale for aspiring rogues that minimizes injury risk.

🌐 Culture & Misc 4 items

47 PCThe Pentagon released its first wave of UFO files showing images and videos from unresolved cases spanning 80 years, sparking internet reactions. 48 PCThe Pentagon's PURSUE UFO disclosure program resembles an alternate reality game with its cinematic website and classified document releases. 49 ConsoleThe Nintendo eShop continues to host clones and rip-offs, with Dead Gears - Space of War being a particularly blatant mashup of Gears of War and Dead Space. 50 ConsoleX-Men: Outback revives the beloved 1980s mutant era as Marvel gears up to launch the throwback series.

📖 Guides & Gameplay 5 items

51 PCVampire Crawlers guide explains how to increase combo multiplier for impressive damage combinations. 52 ConsoleArc Raiders Riven Tides interactive map shows all important locations, weapon cases, items, and ARC types. 53 ConsoleGameSpot ranks Dragon Ball's 10 strongest Goku rivals, with multiple characters now surpassing him in power. 54 ConsoleAvatar: The Last Airbender ranks the best earthbenders excluding the Avatars, including metal and lava benders. 55 PCAkane-Banashi anime recommendation guide suggests Shōwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjū for fans of the rakugo-focused series.

⭐ Reviews & Awards 1 items

56 ConsoleGameSpot tracks the best games of 2026 so far with titles scoring at least 8, monitoring upcoming releases throughout the year.

🌏 Asian Gaming News 5 items

57 PCTwo Point Studios released Two Point Museum DLC 'Creative Freedom' with art-themed content, available at 10% discount through May 15. 58 PCHunting Simulator 3 showcases new gameplay featuring dynamic ecosystem simulation and hunting dog companions in an open-world setting. 59 PCWanxiong reported April 2026 revenue of 561 million yuan with a 13% month-over-month decrease; Devouring the Heavens Multi-Universe adds Mother's Day missions. 60 PCWorld of Tanks Modern Armor console version launches new 'Warriors' activity with Battle Bracket community competitions and epic tank rewards. 61 PCHunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish is an action RPG by Teyon (Robocop: Rogue City team) featuring methodical hunting gameplay.

🎥 Streaming & Videos 1 items

62 ConsoleLeon Kennedy and Hugh Williams actors Nick Apostolides and David Menkin play co-op Pragmata on GameSpot, tackling the game's toughest challenge.