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"It felt like we had needed couples therapy": Dishonored devs Arkane making Thief or Blade Runner games sounds ace, but might have sparked a creative director scrap
Dishonored co-directors Raphael Colantonio and Harvey Smith seem like good mates. In a newly published YouTube let's play of their creation, they sit side by side, both dressed in black t-shirts like a married couple who've gone to great pains to coordinate their threads. Would that still be the case if their efforts to make Thief 4 and a Blade Runner game respectively hadn't ended up being mashed together to form 2012's sneaky holiday to Dunwall? Perhaps not, given Smith said it felt as though
Proton-CachyOS adds low latency layer and Discord rich presence support
Proton-CachyOS version 11.0-20260519 has released bringing support for the new open source low_latency_layer, along with Discord rich presence. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
A third Kingdom Come RPG may be released sooner than you think
The next game in the Kingdom Come: Deliverance role-playing series is - as plans stand - going to be released surprisingly soon. Developer Warhorse Studios said its current target is the next financial year.
LEGO Batman Glides Ahead of Forza Horizon 6, Yoshi for UK Number One Debut
Physical prowess. Despite stiff competition, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has prevailed in its first appearance in the UK's physical games chart. The kid-friendly action adventure debuts at number one, outpacing other strong new releases like Xbox's Forza Horizon 6 and Nintendo's Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. They're in second and third respectively. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
'Escape Simulator' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What The Reviews Say
They're actually really impressive. We've got our first Xbox Game Pass addition of the week today, and it arrives in the form of Escape Simulator, which is joining Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Premium (along with PC Game Pass) for Series X and S, PC and cloud. To be totally honest, we hadn't come across this game before, but it actually first released for PC back in 2021, and the reviews on Steam for Escape Simulator are "Overwhelmingly Positive" based on almost 9,000 user ratings. Read the full
As an online petition for Destiny 3 gains traction, reports suggest Bungie staff didn't know about the end of Destiny 2 until the public announcement
Last week's biggest shocker was the untimely death of Destiny 2, which will receive its last content update in early June before going into life support mode. Now, we're getting more details about how everything went down at Bungie and have learned fans are organising already to ask for Destiny 3.
Report: Dreams and LittleBigPlanet studio Media Molecule developing new open-world IP
Media Molecule is reportedly working on a new open-world IP.
A love letter to the Quake series, free and open source FPS Quetoo is out now
After 19 years, Quetoo has finally released as a true love letter to the classic Quake series. It's free, has Linux support and is open source. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
One Of 2025's Best Games Is Now Free For Switch Online Members
Play it until 1st June. Nintendo has announced that BALL x PIT has become the latest title to receive a free trial for Switch Online subscribers. Available for members in Europe from now until 1st June 2026, you can download the Switch version for absolutely nothing, while the Upgrade Pack to enhance the game for Switch 2 is also free. Boom!
My memories of classic GTA have been gloriously smothered by this reasonably SFW giantess erotica game
My intolerable efforts to become Rock Paper Shotgun's new Erotica Uncle proceed apace with Step 'n Smush, a free WIP browser game in which you play some extremely large women sexily stepping all over bustling 2D cities. You've got 70 seconds to squash as many buildings as you can, gaining size for every pedestrian you amorously flatten. It could be a mod for the original Grand Theft Auto; given a larger butt budget, it should be a mod for GTA 6.
Blue Archive adds full Steam Deck compatibility and a new startup movie
The popular free to play game Blue Archive from NEXON Games just got patched with full Steam Deck compatibility, and there's a sweet new startup movie too. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Muv-Luv developer aNCHOR cancels publishing of bishojo card RPG Destiny Code due to “changes in the company’s organizational structure.” Developer to self-publish instead
On May 26, game developer and publisher aNCHOR announced that they would step down from publishing Destiny Code.
Marvel Rivals executes ‘immediate, targeted purge’ after cheating spikes following weekend update
Marvel Rivals publisher NetEase has banned hundreds of accounts suspected of cheating.
Game Boy Emulator 'CrankBoy' Is Now Available Via Playdate Catalog
Update: Comes with four homebrew ROMs. When I reviewed the Playdate in 2019, I said it felt like a successor to the Game Boy; its monochrome screen and humble power reminded me of how Nintendo's handheld took the market by storm in 1989 despite not offering cutting-edge technology. Things have now come full circle in a way, because Playdate has been capable of running Game Boy games via emulation for a while, and a new emulator has just been released for the device. Read the full article on time
UK Charts: Yoshi Flutter Jumps Onto The Podium As The Dark Knight Rises
Or should that be Batman Begins? Yesterday's bank holiday Monday meant that the UK charts are coming in a little later than expected this week, but here they are, and we've got a whole podium of newbies! Nintendo's latest managed to nab one of those podium spots, of course, with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book debuting in third. Forza Horizon 6 presented an unusually high ranking for Microsoft in second, but it wasn't enough to beat Mr. Vengeance himself, as LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Resident Evil Requiem’s Hopecore Ending is Unearned
Resident Evil Requiem breaks the violent cycle of its series spanning anti-capitalist narrative, but fails to give players an emotionally cathartic path to hope. The post Resident Evil Requiem’s Hopecore Ending is Unearned
Dragon Quest 40th anniversary ‘Update from the Dragon Quest Team’ broadcast set for May 27
Square Enix will host an “Update from the Dragon Quest Team” broadcast on May 27 … Source
Dragon Quest 40th anniversary ‘Update from the Dragon Quest Team’ live stream set for May 27
Square Enix will host an “Update from the Dragon Quest Team” live stream on May … Source
LEGO Skylines by Paradox Interactive, Persona 4 Revival, and more rated in Korea
The Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea has rated the unannounced LEGO Skylines by … Source
Brigandine Abyss, a fantasy strategy game with “over 200 hours of content,” gets free Steam demo
Happinet has launched the Steam demo for Brigandine Abyss, with demos for other platforms planned for the near future.
TEVI DLC ‘Fauna Arcana’ announced
Publisher and developer CreSpirit, and developer GemaYue have announced TEVI downloadable content “Fauna Arcana.” It … Source
CRYMELIGHT interview with producer and director Takumi Isobe – roguelikes, Alice in Wonderland, and sins
FuRyu recently announced roguelike action game CRYMELIGHT, and Gematsu sat down for a chat with … Source
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Releasing Multiple Character Packs On Switch 1 & 2 This Week
"The fight isn't over". Although Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO got a release on the Switch and Switch 2 last year, Saiyans on the hybrid platform have had to wait on some paid DLC. In an update, it seems the launch date for the Daima Character Packs 1 & 2 and Shallot Character Pack have now been locked in for a release later this week on 27th May 2026 (thanks, Nintendo Everything).
'I do think Blow misunderstood what the game is about': Derelict Star made Jonathan Blow rage quit, but it's the most fascinating indie platformer I've played for years
Developer responds to Blow's criticism of his "mutant-freak modern reimagining" of Mario's P-Meter.
Destiny 2 Changes Reportedly Kept from Most Bungie Staff Ahead of Public Announcement
The "vast majority" of Bungie staff was reportedly unaware of the plans to discontinue support for Destiny 2 until the announcement was made public last week.
Tetris 99's Latest Crossover Event Celebrates Yoshi's New Game, Unlock A Special Theme
Starting this week. To celebrate the arrival of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on the Switch 2 last week, Nintendo has announced the 54th cup event for its Switch Online battle royale title Tetris 99. This in-game event will begin later this week on 29th May 2026 and runs until 1st June 2026. As usual, if you earn 100 event points during this period, you'll be able to unlock a special theme featuring unique art, music and Tetrimino designs inspired by Yoshi's new game. Read the full article on ni
Tetris 99's Latest Crossover Event Celebrates Yoshi's New Game, Unlock A New Theme
Starting this week. To celebrate the arrival of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on the Switch 2 last week, Nintendo has announced the 54th cup event for its Switch Online battle royale title Tetris 99. This in-game event will begin later this week on 29th May 2026 and runs until 1st June 2026. As usual, if you earn 100 event points during this period, you'll be able to unlock a special theme featuring unique art, music and Tetrimino designs inspired by Yoshi's new game. Read the full article on ni
Star Citizen Reaches Over $1 Billion in Lifetime Crowdfunding
The Star Citizen Kickstarter ended in 2012, with the sale of in-game ships contributing to its growing development fund. The game is still in Alpha. The post Star Citizen Reaches Over $1 Billion in Lifetime Crowdfunding
Street Fighter 6 Gets New DLC Character, Outfits And Modes This Week
Ingrid joins the fight. As you may already know, Capcom is adding the DLC character Ingrid to the Street Fighter 6 roster this week on 28th May 2026, and ahead of her release, it's shared a character guide and a trailer for the third outfit drop. Ingrid is described as a versatile character with a variety of projectiles and movement techniques that can keep her enemies at bay as she stocks up on "Sun Crests". Sun Crests allow her to "unleash the full power of the sun to subjugate her opponents".
Soccer Kid Collection launches June 18
QUByte Classics title Soccer Kid Collection will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, … Source
