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Weekly Gaming Recap: Xbox Changes, Nintendo Concerns & Major Game Reveals
Xbox is restructuring its platform strategy, Nintendo faces Switch 2 pricing concerns, and major upcoming games continue generating hype. Here’s everything that happened in gaming last week.
The Paranormasight games exist thanks to high-profile indies, Square Enix says
Paranormasight The Mermaid's Curse is one of 2026's standouts, and director Takanari Ishiyama says their appeal is in staying true to classic games
Valve's Gabe Newell still plays at least one game of Dota 2 "every day" in his 60s, so hopefully he's past the noob phase he was stuck in even "after 800 hours"
Gabe Newell: semi-retired gamer
Major Crimson Desert Update Adds New Endgame Features and Other Improvements
The latest major update has arrived for Crimson Desert and with this patch, Pearl Abyss is addressing some replayable endgame features while also continuing to make quality of life improvements. Even though Crimson Desert has become a smash hit, Pearl Abyss has continued to tweak the experience in the weeks followin...
Steam Survey for April 2026 shows Linux still trending well
With the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for April 2026 now live, we've seen a decrease compared with the all-time high from last month but still a good trend. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/steam-survey-for-april-2026-shows-linux-still-trending-well/
Former Dragon Quest director says JRPG icon Yuji Horii taught him the series is "not about the storyline, the experience is what matters"
A lesson that was "drilled" into Jin Fujisawa
Warhammer 40k: Space Marine meets retro goodness in this fan game
Warhammer 40,000 debuted at the height of nerd culture making its mark on the wider culture. No longer the mere domain of basements and college campuses, properties such as Dungeons and Dragons were getting Saturday morning cartoons. Alongside the rise of tabletop gaming was the rejuvenated video game industry. Afte...
Diablo® IV peaks at 57k players
Diablo® IV has peaked at 57,465 concurrent players on 2 May 2026 which is 3 years after release. View charts and more statistics on our website.
Control Resonant dev Remedy didn't use other triple-A games for inspiration, because "nobody is taking risks"
Control Resonant is stepping outside the Oldest House, and that's a little scary. The brutalist architecture and shifting paranormal elements gave its predecessor an incredibly striking and distinctive look, but for the sequel we're moving out into the streets of Manhattan. That meant embracing a level of mundanity,...
Shinobi Way codes May 2026
Redeem these new Shinobi Way codes , and you'll dramatically cut down on the number of ninja chores you'll need to run to reroll for better traits and scary new skills. Shinobi Way is the first new Naruto-inspired RPG to make it big on Roblox in quite some time. Like those that were popular a few years back, this on...
Wine 11.8 brings updates for Mono, MSXML, VBScript and more
The development release of the Windows compatibility layer Wine version 11.8 is out now with the usual assortment of new features and fixes. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/wine-11-8-brings-updates-for-mono-msxml-vbscript-and-more/
Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 540: Surviving Saros
Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Hey, everybody! Sid and I are back this week to celebrate the launch of Saros with a special interview featuring Actor Rahul Kohli and Creative Director Gregory Loudeni from Housemarque. Stuff We Talked About The Cast Thanks to D...
New Arc Raiders Map, New Threat: Your Guide to the Arc Turbine in Riven Tides
The post New Arc Raiders Map, New Threat: Your Guide to the Arc Turbine in Riven Tides appeared first on Xbox Wire .
DC Universe Online – How Supergirl’s Story Arc Reflects the Evolving State of Superhero Media
The post DC Universe Online – How Supergirl’s Story Arc Reflects the Evolving State of Superhero Media appeared first on Xbox Wire .
Share of the Week: Cozy
Last week, we asked you to share moments from your favorite cozy games using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: elizado_ shares a plant and book-filled room in When The Past Was Around. PattyGnand shares Swann laying in bed with her cat in Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. call_me_xavii shares the com...
Bringing a Love of Renaissance Art to Life in The Immortal John Triptych
The post Bringing a Love of Renaissance Art to Life in The Immortal John Triptych appeared first on Xbox Wire .
Become an Everyday Hero in Bus Bound
The post Become an Everyday Hero in Bus Bound appeared first on Xbox Wire .
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for May 4 to 8
The post Next Week on Xbox: New Games for May 4 to 8 appeared first on Xbox Wire .
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era peaks at 52k players
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has peaked at 52,388 concurrent players on 2 May 2026 within the release week. View charts and more statistics on our website.
Starward: The Story Behind the Black Rock Shooter Collaboration
The post Starward: The Story Behind the Black Rock Shooter Collaboration appeared first on Xbox Wire .
Hydroneer Brings Years of Updates, Building, and Refining to Xbox
The post Hydroneer Brings Years of Updates, Building, and Refining to Xbox appeared first on Xbox Wire .
How We Built a Quest Around Curiosity in Adorable Adventures
The post How We Built a Quest Around Curiosity in Adorable Adventures appeared first on Xbox Wire .
PS5 Update April 2026 Adds Messaging Features as DRM Concerns Grow
Sony’s April 2026 PS5 update introduces new messaging features and UI tweaks, but concerns are growing over potential DRM changes and online license checks that could impact digital game access.
Sony Expands DualSense Features with New PS5 Controller Update
Sony rolls out a new PS5 DualSense update improving haptics, battery performance, and PC compatibility.
Samsung and POSTECH Publish 2D/3D Switchable Display Research in Nature
Samsung Electronics and POSTECH have published a research paper titled “ Switchable 2D-3D display through a metasurface lenticular lens” in the prestigious journal Nature, marking notable progress in next-generation display technology through industry-academia collaboration. Ret…
Ecco the Dolphin returns with new remaster, including brand-new game
Sega Genesis Ecco the Dolphin games will return in a new remastered collection, which will include a new contemporary Ecco game.
Viral horror short Mora receives the feature-length treatment
Neon is set to adapt Sam Evensen's YouTube short, Mora, into a full-length movie, with Evensen attached to direct.
GameStop's new Pokémon card system is as genius as it is shady
GameStop's Power Packs ensure that the retailer can squeeze money from customers by selling the same Pokémon cards over and over again
FireStar Gaming Network Weekly Roundup: Delays, Reveals, and Market Trends
This week in gaming saw a major AAA title delay, exciting new game reveals, a surging indie hit, and significant esports upsets, alongside new releases and tempting sales.
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Video Game Collectibles IGN Store
Somerville Review - IGN
Somerville Review IGN
Lord of the Rings: Embracer Group Buys the Rights to Make Games, Movies and More - IGN
Lord of the Rings: Embracer Group Buys the Rights to Make Games, Movies and More IGN
Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance Review - IGN
Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance Review IGN
Let's Finally Fix Australia's Video Game Rating System, and Properly This Time - IGN
Let's Finally Fix Australia's Video Game Rating System, and Properly This Time IGN
Just Dance: Sony's Screen Gems Developing Movie Based on Ubisoft Video Game - IGN News - IGN Benelux
Just Dance: Sony's Screen Gems Developing Movie Based on Ubisoft Video Game - IGN News IGN Benelux
Mad Max Review - IGN
Mad Max Review IGN
BLACK - IGN
BLACK IGN
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl Review - IGN
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl Review IGN
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#20: Hyper Beam (Super Metroid) - IGN's Top 100 Video Game Weapons IGN Benelux