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Scuf Gaming has announced a new controller officially licensed for PS5 consoles. The Scuf Omega offers premium features, lots of customizable buttons, and compatibility with other platforms for slightly more than the price of the DualSense Edge.

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on May 28, 2026, marking the franchise's first appearance on PlayStation and Xbox hardware.

My Hero Ultra Impact closes its servers on May 17 at 10:59 PM ET. Players have five days to spend Hero Gems and claim daily free 10x pulls before the shutdown.

A fan-made modular handheld concept for Anbernic is attracting a lot of attention on Reddit, featuring swappable control modules and battery expansion. The community design addresses long-standing trade-offs in retro gaming hardware.

Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2 Phase 2 starts today with Evanescia's debut banner, Tribbie, Sunday, and Feixiao reruns, and all Light Cones running until June 1, 2026.

eBay has rejected GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen’s unsolicited $56 billion takeover bid, calling the proposal financially risky, insufficiently credible, and unnecessary for a company it says is already delivering sustainable growth. Cohen, however, has vowed to keep pursuing the deal despite concerns over debt, funding gaps, and investor skepticism, declaring that he is “not going away.”

KendyLabs and Raretro Consoles have introduced KLRR, a self-funded project offering the first publicly available functional clear-shell kits for the Nintendo 3DS XL and New 3DS. Designed to work with the handheld’s complex hinge and internal layout, the kits target collectors and modders, though expected high pricing and difficult installation may limit their appeal to experienced enthusiasts.

Alejandro Martin, creator of the troubled SuperSega FPGA console, has returned with “SuperSega V3,” a handmade wooden PC-style system promising support for original Sega cartridges and discs alongside user-installed high-end hardware. Given the project’s vague pricing, limited production claims, past refund controversies, and apparent reliance on standard emulation, the new pitch is likely to face deep skepticism from retro gaming consumers.

Playground Games has confirmed that a pre-release build of Forza Horizon 6 leaked online, denying claims of a Steam preload error and warning players against accessing or sharing the unauthorized version. The studio says offenders could face franchise-wide and hardware bans, while SteamDB suggests the leak likely came from someone with early access, possibly a reviewer.

Humble Bundle has added a new bundle to its current collection of game bundles. The new bundle is called the Ticket to Ride: All Aboard Collection. There is a total of 12 items in the bundle, and it will expire on May 30.

Aaron Paul is the latest in a star-studded cast for Amazon’s Fallout series, which is expected to release season 3 in 2027, with details of his role still undisclosed.

Playground Games has announced that Forza Horizon 6 is Steam Deck verified. Mobile gamers hoping to explore Japanese roadways have greater confidence in handheld compatibility. The system requirements also suggest it will perform adequately on the ROG Xbox Ally.

Hell is Us is an action-adventure game in which you control a former soldier who must fight evil creatures. But you’ll need to use special weapons to defeat them, while employing the right strategy. This will allow you to uncover many secrets about your past.

The media will undoubtedly capitalize on the building GTA 6 hype. Still, some readers think a magazine misled readers after hinting at a cryptic game reveal. The Rockstar title may see a long-awaited new trailer or release date update before a Take-Two earnings call.

The German game charts for April 2026 show a lot of movement at the top. Soccer game EA Sports FC 26 and sci-fi newcomer Pragmata dominate the latest sales analysis for PC and consoles.

Asus has started selling a new gaming monitor internationally. Equipped with a 280 Hz OLED panel, the ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDMS also delivers up to 1,300 nits peak brightness with a 1440p resolution and Asus' BlackShield Film.

A new leak has hinted at Rocksteady’s in-development project, and it is said to be a Batman Beyond game. The said game will be based on the animated series and feature the Nemesis System. Update: A credible analyst and insider has called the leak fake.

Electronic Arts is launching Season 3 in Battlefield 6 and Redsec. The new update brings back two popular maps called Golmud Railway and Grand Bazaar. The ranked mode is also making its debut in battle royale.

Early access has a new meaning after pirates have shared a string of Steam games before launch. While the Subnautica 2 release date is May 14th, some divers are already exploring vast oceans. The new leak follows Forza Horizon 6, which had a playable build surface well before its official debut.

Phasmophobia's first-ever collaboration with Alan Wake 2 is live today until 2 June. The one-time event brings the Dark Place into ghost-hunting investigations for free.

To cushion the price increase of the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo is launching a brand new bundle at the beginning of June. Buyers can choose one of three Nintendo games and pay as much with this game as the console will cost without the game after the price increase.

The mystery free game event is back, and for May 2026, Epic Games Store is kicking it off with two freebies. In one previous announcement, the platform shared cryptic hints about them, and now, another set of hints has surfaced.

Killing Floor sends players into an England overrun by mutants and is currently available on Steam at its lowest price yet. The co-op shooter is 90% off until May 25 and costs just $1.99.

A new leak suggests that fans may have to wait until 2027 for fresh details on Pokémon Winds and Waves. Such a long stretch without updates would be unusual for the Pokémon series, which is why the rumor is currently being debated within the community.

RedMagic will be releasing a new gaming phone in a few days. In the meantime, the company has opened reservations in China for the device, which will be one of the first featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Version chipset. The RedMagic 11S Pro departs from the RedMagic 11 Pro in a few other areas, too.

Devil May Cry Season 2 continues its alternate continuity while the original series, as well as the reboot, gets massively discounted on Steam.

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is the first Legion-branded gaming phone that will be released after the 2022 model. Its launch is set for May 19, 2026, which is around the corner. Just a few days ahead of the event, the company has offered a detailed look at the smartphone.

Asus has teased a limited-edition ROG Crosshair motherboard for ROG’s 20th anniversary, reviving the pure-copper heatsink design that helped make the original 2006 AM2 board an overclocking icon. While specifications remain unconfirmed, regulatory references suggest an AM5-based X870E model that blends nostalgic hardware styling with modern ROG branding.

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is pushing a $55.5 billion bid to acquire eBay, criticizing its leadership as disengaged and accusing executives of “just milking it.” Cohen says he is prepared to run eBay without a salary, cut nearly $2 billion in costs, and reshape the marketplace into a stronger rival to Amazon.

FromSoftware still plans to support Nintendo’s latest console. The Elden Ring Switch 2 port with Shadow of the Erdtree DLC may finally arrive in July. After performance concerns led to a delay, a retailer has posted an estimated release date for the Tarnished Edition.

[Modern Mondays] begins with an overview of the best Devil May Cry 5 mods ahead of Season 2 of the Netflix series premiering tomorrow. PC players missing out on Special Edition features need not worry—thanks to mods, the best way to play DMC is on PC.

Anbernic's has begun selling the RG Rotate Android gaming handheld on its website. The manufacturer is also offering buyers a discount for a limited time.

A journalist may have defied the Forza Horizon 6 review embargo. Playground Games insists it wasn’t at fault for uploading a version of the racing game to Steam ahead of schedule. SteamDB later explained how a journalist is more likely to have exposed the file list and pirated the release.

AMD is reportedly working on a new entry-level RDNA 4 desktop GPU. The Radeon RX 9050 has leaked as a downgraded Radeon RX 9060 with slower clocks.

LG has officially launched the UltraGear Evo 45GX950B in the US. An upgraded version of the older 45GX950A, this new 45-inch 5K2K OLED monitor introduces new AI features, but the panel and core specifications remain unchanged.

A few days ago, Pearl Abyss teased that a big new update was in the works for Crimson Desert. And today, the developers have finally released it across all platforms.

The PS5 price hike led to an unusually successful period of console sales. Yet, despite this temporary lift, Sony expects hardware revenue to dwindle as 2026 continues. The Nintendo Switch 2 price increase has also caused panic buying in some regions.

Retailers have started revealing the price of the ROG Strix XG129C. Listed in Australia and the UK, the Asus ROG Strix XG129C contains a 12.3-inch display, dual USB Type-C ports and an adjustable kickstand for use on a desk as a small secondary monitor.

Soldiers: Heroes of World War II is currently available on Steam at its lowest price yet. The modernized Enhanced Edition of the strategy classic costs just $0.74 and offers tactical World War II missions behind enemy lines, plenty of gameplay freedom and a 4K update – but also cumbersome controls and a punishing difficulty level.

Sony has still not announced a release date for the PS6 – and that may be intentional. High RAM and SSD prices, a still-profitable PS5 and the looming launch of GTA 6 could make a later release more attractive. However, Microsoft’s next Xbox generation means Sony is not entirely without pressure.

In 2024, a modern version of the ZX Spectrum was released, however, it was available in the same black version as the original. Now, buyers can purchase The Spectrum in white, which is based on the one-millionth white version of the original that was specially made for Clive Sinclair.

The Xiaomi Gaming Mouse 2 is now available in China, and while it has an affordable price tag, the wireless mouse comes with flagship specs, including the PAW3955XMT sensor and 8kHz polling rate. Its initial price is CNY 349, around $31.

Takashi Tezuka, the longtime Nintendo designer and director behind major entries in Mario, Zelda, Yoshi, and other landmark franchises, will retire on June 26, 2026, after 42 years with the company. His departure marks the close of a defining chapter in Nintendo history, highlighting the legacy of a key creative partner who helped turn some of gaming’s most influential ideas into enduring classics.

Nintendo Switch 2 users briefly accessed YouTube through a hidden browser triggered by Super Animal Royale, filling the gap left by the console’s continued lack of an official YouTube or streaming app. The workaround was reportedly blocked within hours, underscoring frustration over Nintendo and Google’s slow progress nearly a year after the console’s launch.

The Yoo Y1, a new Android-based retro handheld from Chinese designer Zhang, is drawing early attention for its premium build, minimalist glass front, 3:2 1620 x 1080 display, TMR joysticks, Hall-Effect triggers, metal frame, and 6,000mAh battery. While its processor remains unconfirmed, the device’s final performance and connectivity features could determine whether it becomes a serious rival to established premium handhelds from Retroid and Ayn.

Contrary to popular belief, enabling Switch 2 GameChat may reduce stuttering. Digital Foundry realized that Capcom RE engine games like Pragmata benefit from voice and video chats. Choosing the smallest window size yielded frame rates up to 60 fps.