Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic development team is led by Casey Hudson and several former BioWare veterans. The project, developed by Arcanaut Studios, brings together experienced talent from major RPG franchises to build a new story set in the Old Republic era. 🎮

Remedy Entertainment has confirmed that FBC: Firebreak will remain online and playable despite receiving no further updates. Final update “Open House” released in March marked end of development 📦🚀

Coal in Old School RuneScape has outperformed Ethereum in yearly growth between May 2025 and May 2026. OSRS coal grew by approximately 42.65% over one year 📈 Ethereum increased by around 31.84% in the same period 💰 Coal demand remains high due to smithing and gameplay progression ⚒️

Star Wars Battlefront II is seeing a notable rise in player numbers ahead of the return of the community-driven Resurgence Day event on May 23. Steam player peak reached over 9,300 in the last 24 hours 📈 Significant increase from recent averages of 2,000–3,000 players 🔼

Several CoreAI executives join Xbox in senior leadership roles 🧑‍💼 Focus on engineering, design, analytics, and operational efficiency ⚙️ No indication of a major AI-driven shift despite hires 🤖 Jason Ronald promoted to lead next-gen platform efforts 🚀

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick explained why GTA 6 will launch on consoles first: "Rockstar always starts on console because I think with regard to a release like that you're judged by serving the core."

A cosplayer dressed as a mercenary from S.T.A.L.K.E.R. was detained by police during a public event in Toronto after carrying a replica rifle through a park. Authorities responded to reports of a firearm, leading to a large police presence before the situation was resolved without charges.

Blizzard Entertainment has released Warcraft 3: Legacy, allowing players to access the original pre-Reforged version of Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne through Battle-net. Supports LAN and offline play modes, not multiplayer.

Activision has denied rumors that the next Call of Duty title will launch on PlayStation 4, confirming the game is not being developed for last-generation consoles. “Not sure where this one started, but it’s not true. The next Call of Duty is not being developed for PS4.”

A new report by Internet Matters reveals that children in the UK are bypassing online age verification systems using simple tricks, including drawing fake mustaches to fool facial recognition tools. One-third of children reported bypassing age checks in recent months.

The Stop Killing Games movement has launched a new UK-based NGO, Gamers' Voice, aiming to give players a stronger voice in decisions around digital ownership, monetisation, and game preservation.

Responding to a fan asking if the XDefiant could ever come back online, Former lead Mark Rubin says: “I miss it too! That would be up to Ubisoft, I imagine they could if they wanted to, but I think they have a lot going on right now staying afloat.”

Second Dinner has reassured fans that Marvel Snap is still actively supported, despite recent layoffs and high-profile departures raising concerns about the game’s future. “We’re still here, still building, still committed to this game and to you.”

Subnautica 2 is officially heading into Early Access on May 14, with Unknown Worlds Entertainment confirming that Krafton is still involved despite recent confusion around its publisher status. 🌊🎮

Bank of America suggests that Take-Two Interactive should price GTA 6 at $80 to help push the entire industry toward higher price points. If GTA 6 launches at the current $70 standard, it could make it harder for publishers across the industry to justify higher prices moving forward.

"Sony owns a ton of digital real estate on the PlayStation dashboards to push Marathon," Jacob Navok said. "Its lack of marketing push to support the numbers speaks to the lack of faith from the platform holder."

Assassin’s Creed Invictus is reportedly facing serious development concerns. The multiplayer project, developed by Ubisoft, was originally part of the franchise’s broader roadmap revealed in 2022. Latest playtest described as “really bad” by leaker j0nathan

Night Street Games has announced it will shift focus away from Last Flag less than a month after launch, citing low player numbers. The studio, co-founded by Dan Reynolds, confirmed that while planned updates will still roll out, no further major development is expected.

Sony has agreed to a preliminary $7.8 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit involving digital game purchases on PlayStation Network (PSN). 🎮⚖️ The case, filed in 2023, accused Sony of monopolizing competition by limiting how digital games are sold on its platform.

Sony has increased the price of its Certified Refurbished PlayStation 5 Slim models by $100, bringing them closer to new console pricing. 💿 Refurbished PS5 Slim (Disc) now $549.99 (was $449.99) 📀 Refurbished PS5 Slim Digital now $499.99 (was $399.99)

Capcom may be planning a future for Pragmata beyond its initial release, with a senior executive suggesting the title could evolve into a "long-running franchise." 🎮✨ The comment hints that Capcom sees Pragmata as part of its growing portfolio of original IPs with long-term potential.

Neverness to Everness has made over $14 million in global revenue within its first day of release. It's a free-to-play open-world urban RPG. 75% of revenue came from PC and PlayStation 5 Top-performing markets: Japan and the United States

Bungie has revealed that its extraction shooter Marathon has a long-term narrative plan that will unfold over several years. 🎮📖 The studio says the story framework is already in place, but will evolve based on player feedback—highlighting its live-service approach.

Halo Studios is reportedly working on remakes of Halo 2 and Halo 3, alongside the upcoming Unreal Engine 5-powered remake of Halo: Combat Evolved. 🎮🔥 The claims come from insider Rebs Gaming, suggesting that the entire original Halo trilogy is being reimagined.

Witcher 3 Director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz: "Crimson Desert, Dispatch, Clair Obscur, reminds me of the '90s, early '90s, where every game which appears was sometimes similar in the meaning of genre, but really different in the meaning of how you control this game, how you experience stuff."

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has made a strong debut in Early Access: 🚀 250,000+ copies sold within 24 hours 👍 91% positive rating from 3,500+ Steam reviews 👥 Peak of nearly 52,000 concurrent players 💰 Already recouped development costs

Industria 2 has launched to a mixed reception on Steam ( only 48% positive reviews), with players criticizing bugs, performance issues, and a lack of polish. Developer Bleakmill has acknowledged the feedback, calling the reviews “fair” and promising rapid patches and future improvements.

Blue Prince has won Best International Game at the German Computer Game Awards 2026, while The Darkest Files secured Best German Game and Best Serious Game. 🏆

French union STJV has called for a boycott of Nacon following the closure of Spiders, describing the move as a “premeditated and deliberate choice” The shutdown comes amid insolvency proceedings and restructuring efforts affecting multiple subsidiaries Spiders studio closure impacts 70+ employees

Roblox has unveiled Roblox Reality, a new AI-powered upscaling system designed to bring photorealistic visuals to existing games on the platform. Early version expected later this year or early 2027

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has won Best Game at the BIG Festival Awards 🏆 Also took home the Best Audio award. Event held during Gamescom Latam in Brazil.

Dark and Darker developer Ironmace has secured a major legal victory after copyright claims from Nexon were dismissed by the Supreme Court. The ruling allows development to continue, though the studio still faces penalties up to ~5.7bn KRW related to trade secret violations.

A new survey by Circana reveals that exclusive games remain the top reason players choose consoles, though their influence is gradually declining. 🎮📊 41% of players cite exclusives as the main reason for console choice Exclusive-driven preference dropped 8% compared to 2025

Fans have launched a petition to revive The Last of Us Online, the canceled multiplayer project from Naughty Dog. The game was canceled in 2023 despite strong internal praise.

🟡 Pokopia entry mentions a possible “unknown yellow Shellos.” 🌍 Shellos is known for regional color variations (pink and blue forms) 🧠 Fans link theory to real species Placida barackobamai 🔍 Suggests potential new form in upcoming Pokémon title Winds and Waves

The classic shooter DOOM is now playable directly within AI chat platforms like ChatGPT, thanks to a new experiment by software engineer Chris Nager. 🎮🤖 The project allows users to launch and play DOOM entirely within a chat interface using simple commands like “Play DOOM.”

A developer behind Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin has stated that smaller studios often cannot justify creating Xbox versions due to limited demand and resource constraints. 📉

Hogwarts Legacy is now available for free on the Epic Games Store for a limited time, giving players another chance to claim the hit RPG. 🎮✨ The offer runs until May 3, 2026, after which the game will return to its regular price.

A creator behind the PokeNational has claimed the channel is facing deletion after multiple copyright strikes from Nintendo of America. The channel, known for documentary-style content based on Pokémon, received numerous strikes in a short period, putting it at risk under YouTube’s policy.

NetherRealm Studios is reportedly developing Injustice 3, based on new claims tied to an artist’s resume.

A player has shared a deeply emotional story in the Pragmata subreddit about how the game helped him reconnect with memories of his late daughter [McKenzie died in 2009] while bonding with his younger child [Ella, currently 9].

A Chinese monk named Huayan has gone viral after claiming that playing Counter-Strike helps him become a better Buddhist by improving focus and empathy. He allegedly spent $6,000 on a gaming setup and owns a rare in-game item worth around $9,000.

Rebellion has announced a TV adaptation of Atomfall following its Best British Game win at the BAFTA Game Awards 2026. The series, developed with Two Brothers Pictures, will expand the game’s story while staying true to its tone and British setting.

Developers of Subnautica 2 have confirmed that no generative AI has been used in its development, despite Krafton promoting an “AI-first” strategy. The team at Unknown Worlds Entertainment stated that all work is being done through traditional development methods to maintain their creative pipeline

"Players can continue to access and play their purchased games as usual. A one-time online check is required after purchase to confirm the game's license, after which no further check-ins are needed.”

Rockstar Games has announced new content for GTA Online, introducing the Community Mission Series with the debut of “Old School Hits,” inspired by classic Grand Theft Auto titles. 🎮🔥

Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, best known for directing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, is developing a new RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker. The game introduces a “narrative sandbox” structure and a time-driven system that gives players just 30 days and nights to shape the story.

Strauss Zelnick has hinted at a possible future for L.A. Noire, though no concrete plans have been announced. 🎮 Speaking at a recent event, the Take-Two Interactive CEO stated the company is always evaluating opportunities across its existing franchises.

EA CEO Andrew Wilson has revealed that around 85% of quality assurance work at Electronic Arts now involves AI or machine learning tools. 🤖🎮

Strauss Zelnick continues to avoid confirming the price of Grand Theft Auto VI, instead emphasizing value over cost during recent interviews. 🎮💰 The Take-Two Interactive CEO reiterated that pricing will be based on delivering a high-quality experience that feels fair to players.