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Dot EsportsHow to get Forza Horizon 6 Loyalty Rewards
There's six free cars for returning Forza fans, and here's how you can get them.
PC GamerCairn revolutionizes bragging rights, lets you print a shirt showing your playthrough ascent from an in-game menu
You'll be the talk of the town.
PC GamerLoot is too good in co-op RPG Fellowship, so its devs are trying to convince players why making it worse is better
Fellowship's limited build variety is about to change for the better.
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IGNHasbro Cancels Dungeons & Dragons Game from Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Director
Hasbro has pulled the plug on a brand new Dungeons & Dragons game from Star Wars Jedi: Survivor director Stig Asmussen.
IGNAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Shows Off No-HUD Option
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, the upcoming remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, will give players the option to completely disable the HUD at will.
GameSpotThis Awesome Xbox Controller Is 60% Off For A Limited Time
PowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S Starts at $10 with first-time customer bonus coupon (was $50) See at Woot With video game controller prices higher than ever before, many gamers are hoping to find a deal when they're in the…
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Polygon15 years later, Midnight in Paris remains as relevant as ever
The 2011 time-travel movie starring Owen Wilson explores the trap of nostalgia while showcasing an array of literary figures in 1920s Paris.
GameSpotBest Buy's Memorial Day Sale - Save Up to 75% On Handhelds, Controllers, Games, And More
Best Buy's 2026 Memorial Day Sale Now through May 25 See all deals at Best Buy Memorial Day is a week away, but the retail gods know the great majority of folks are ready for a delicious retail therapy session much sooner, so sales are already on.…
PC GamerNow that Subnautica 2 is out, the most wishlisted game on Steam is… a game that's been out for almost 2 years?
It's Schrödinger's game: it is both unreleased and yet one of the most popular games on Steam.
GameSpotCrunchyroll's Month-Long Sale Includes Big Deals Anime Blu-Rays
Crunchyroll Two-for-One Anime Sale Score anime for free in this sale See at Crunchyroll Store Nothing beats a well-stocked shelf full of anime Blu-rays, and if you're looking to refresh your collection, then you'll want to check out Crunchyroll's…
KotakuOne Of The Last Surviving Writers On The Original Star Trek Is Returning As Part Of A New, Massive 60th Anniversary Comic
David Gerrold, who wrote the episode 'The Trouble with Tribbles,' is one of many writers and artists working on the upcoming IDW anthology book
KotakuPlex Burns Through Any Remaining Goodwill By Raising The Price Of Its Lifetime Subscription By $500
Starting in July, Plex Pass lifetime subscriptions will cost $750
PC GamerDeep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core launch times and release date
Management's calling in the big guns.
PC GamerHasbro cancelled a D&D game from the Jedi: Fallen Order director
Giant Skull and Stig Asmussen aren't making a Dungeons and Dragons game after all.
KotakuYoshi And The Mysterious Book Reviews Make It Sound Perfect For People Going Into It With The Right Level Of Curiosity
Breezy and charming, the latest Switch 2 exclusive could be the best new Yoshi game in years
PolygonThe Super Mario Bros. movie directors head to Netflix
Netflix signs big deal with Michael Jelenic and Aaron Horvath (The Super Mario Galaxy Movie) for new animated movies and TV.
PC GamerArc Raiders says our bad with those gun durability nerfs, reinforces a bunch of weapons by up to 54%
And welcome the Rascal grenade launcher to the party.
GameSpotHow To Grow Plants In Subnautica 2 - Growbed Blueprint Location Guide
Are you curious about how to grow plants in Subnautica 2 ? Various types of alien flora can be collected and harvested for all sorts of use. However, you must first find an object known as a Growbed. Table of Contents [ hide ] Subnautica 2 base…
GameSpotHow To Unlock The Thermal Plant In Subnautica 2
Are you searching for the Thermal Plant in Subnautica 2 ? This is a viable source of power for your base, but you need to head to a more hazardous area just to obtain it. Our guide has all the details that you need. Table of Contents [ hide ]…
GameSpotHow To Unlock The Bioreactor In Subnautica 2
Do you want to unlock the Bioreactor in Subnautica 2 ? This massive fixture creates energy for your base, and all you need to do is put a few fibers and fuels to keep it running. That said, you still need to scan a bunch of blueprints for it. Table…
KotakuHironobu Sakaguchi Shares His Surprise At Everyone Hating On Final Fantasy 6 Remake AI Slop
He followed up his tweet praising an AI-generated fan trailer for a Final Fantasy VI remake with AI-sloppified work of his own
GameSpotStar Wars Jedi Veteran's Dungeons & Dragons Game Has Been Canceled
In June 2025, Wizards of the Coast announced a partnership with Giant Skull--the studio founded by Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and God of War III director Stig Asmussen--for a "single-player action-adventure title set in the world of Dungeons &…
PC GamerHalf-Life owes its existence to one of the game industry's most formative figures—no, not Gabe Newell, the other guy
Before there was Gabe, there was Ken Williams, and he played a significant role in bringing Half-Life into the world.
KotakuHasbro Kills Star Wars Jedi Director’s Dungeons & Dragons Game Just One Year After Announcing It
Stig Asmussen's studio is no longer developing a big single-player action game set in the fantasy universe
PolygonWhere to find redjade ginseng in Arknights: Endfield
You can find redjade ginseng in several areas in Arknights: Endfield's Wuling. You can also just opt to buy the food that uses ginseng instead.
KotakuThe Latest MTG Secret Lair Drop Was Such A Mess, Even Its Creator Couldn’t Buy Anything
Goblins are for the people
PC GamerStruggling Witcher spinoff brings acclaimed Destiny 2 narrative veteran onboard as new lead writer
Kwan Perng was the narrative lead on The Final Shape, arguably Destiny 2's best expansion.
GameSpotAnother Steam Game Gets Removed Over Malware
Another title on Steam has been exposed for unleashing malware on unsuspecting buyers and removed by Valve. But the twist this time is that a popular YouTube account helped expose the game in question. YouTuber Eric Parker shared a video (via…
PolygonGod of War Faye spinoff could answer a major mystery
The rumored God of War spinoff starring Faye could answer the "Who blew the horn" question if one fan theory is correct.
GameSpotUpcoming Open-World RPG Has "Potato" Graphics Setting Below Even Minimum Specs
Indie-RPG Outward 2 is releasing on Steam Early Access on July 7, and developer Nine Dots Studio wants to make sure you know that even if your PC is an ancient-potato rig, the game will run just fine. In a new video announcing the co-op survival…
GameSpotThe Sims 4 Producer Addresses Recent Update And Marketplace Complaints
EA has released another massive base game update for The Sims 4 , featuring hundreds of bug-fixes, a new clothing category, and major overhauls to the way Sim-parents interact with Infants and Toddlers. GameSpot spoke to Sims 4 producer Morgan Henry…
PolygonRick and Morty movie officially confirmed by Dan Harmon with the best possible director
Dan Harmon confirmed that a Rick and Morty movie is officially in development, with longtime supervising director Jacob Hair attached to direct.
KotakuKickstarter Reverts Controversial Ban On ‘NSFW’ Projects But Says Stripe ‘Can Still Suspend’ Approved Campaigns
Kickstarter's COO stated that the now-reverted NSFW guidelines were put in place due to campaigns being 'suspended by Stripe mid-funding'
PC GamerTroy Baker and Austin Wintory talk becoming Indiana Jones and writing death metal polkas for Counter-Strike
The key to a great artistic collaboration? Saying yes to every wild idea.
GameSpotPeople Are Turning Real Life Into Fake Video Games And It Actually Looks Cool
Video game menus have a tough job, as they're designed to grab your attention for a brief moment in time. They're an art form to successfully pull off, and on social media, people are taking notice of them. One of the new trends emerging currently…
KotakuIn Love And Deepspace, Intimacy Is The Ultimate Gooner Bait
The mortifying ordeal of being biblically known.
PolygonAll car pass cars in Forza Horizon 6
The car pass in Forza Horizon 6 offers you 30 cars throughout the rest of the year. Here's all of the cars you'll receive and how to get them.
KotakuAfter A Year Of Waiting, Pokémon Has Finally Released One Of Its Best Anime Episodes In English
‘Dragonite and the Special Delivery’ was original released in 2025 in other languages
IGNSea Scroll Card Game Review
Sea Scroll is easy to learn, quick to play, and lovely to look at, while offering plenty of opportunities for subterfuge.
PolygonPlayStation and Xbox have learned painful lessons about exclusives
Sony is going back to PS5 exclusives for its single-player games, and Microsoft is considering it. But there are complications
GameSpotCivilization 7 Is A Completely Different Game Following The Test Of Time Update
Firaxis Games and 2K released the highly anticipated Test of Time update for Sid Meier's Civilization VII today, May 19. It's the most substantial update the 4X strategy game has received since its February launch, reworking how Civilization…
GameSpotForza Horizon 6 Finally Fixes One Of The Series' Most Annoying Aspects
Forza Horizon 6 offers another massive open world to fulfill your every racing and car culture desire, but among all the headlining features it offers, it also addresses a small but annoying milestone of the franchise that has irritatingly been seen…
IGNBroken Sword Movie in the Works, Creator Charles Cecil Will Produce
Broken Sword is coming to the big screen, courtesy of Story Kitchen.
PC GamerAssassin's Creed: Black Flag actor Matt Ryan says the term 'voice actor' is outdated: 'You see the performances in the eyes, it blows me away'
"We need to rejig the vernacular."
PolygonHow to clear the Alien Ruins Angel Comb in Subnautica 2
Subnautica 2's Alien Ruins Angel Comb requires different handling. Here's how to clear the second Angel Comb
IGNFinal Fantasy Creator Hironobu Sakaguchi Addresses Backlash for Sharing AI Final Fantasy 6 Remake Video
Final Fantasy series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi has addressed the backlash against his positive reaction to an unofficial, AI-generated video for a Final Fantasy 6 remake.
PolygonHow to craft improved fins in Subnautica 2
Here's how to unlock the improved fins blueprint and swim faster in Subnautica 2.
KotakuSteam Players Rejoice As Lords Of The Fallen 2 Exclusivity Deal With Epic Games Store Goes In The Trash
CI Games' CEO previously stated that Epic had been 'an incredible partner' in helping to develop Lords Of The Fallen 2
IGNHow to Watch Warhammer Skulls 2026
Warhammer Skulls is the ultimate showcase of Warhammer video games, and it’s back this week for its 10th anniversary. There are a bunch of Warhammer games from several different developers that are either on the horizon or are getting post-launch…
PC GamerMicrosoft says it's going to 'fundamentally raise the bar' on driver quality, reliability and security across Windows
Start your engines.
PC GamerParalives looks packed with tiny features I've been desperately wanting in The Sims for years
I'm giddy for all these features I could never get from an unmodded Sims.
EurogamerThe Mass Effect sci-fi RPG subgenre "hasn't had a good game in a long time", says Hasbro, and it believes Exodus can change that
The boss of toy giant Hasbro believes the sci-fi role-playing game space, which famously counts BioWare's Mass Effect trilogy among it, "hasn't had a good game in a long time". Moreover he - Chris Cocks - believes Hasbro's new game Exodus will…
PC GamerTom Kane, voice actor whose work spanned Star Wars: KOTOR to The Powerpuff Girls' dad, dies aged 64
"His voice became part of our lives, our memories, and the stories we carry with us."
PolygonNintendo announces new WarioWare-like Pictonico!
Nintendo's upcoming Pictonico! is for people into offbeat games like WarioWare or Tomadachi Life
PC GamerHow to get all Biomods in Subnautica 2, and what each one does
Scan fish, get rewarded.
KotakuHacker Targets High-Profile PlayStation Podcaster, Raising Concerns About Account Security
A PlayStation podcaster briefly lost access to years of games purchased and trophies earned
PolygonForza Horizon 6 custom garage recreates Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift
The community garage layout brings to life Han's Underground Garage from 2006 movie The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
PC GamerInterpol's 'Operation Ramz' has arrested over 200 people for phishing scams, malware threats, and all sorts of internet ne’er-do-well behaviour
Knock knock, it's the cyber police.
GameSpotA Mythic Diablo 4 Discovery Just Upended Every Top Build
There is now proof that Diablo 4's most powerful and rare items, Mythic Uniques, can appear in Charm form, and it's sending the game's community into a theory-crafting frenzy. Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion released last month and completely…
GameSpotDarksiders Warmastered Charges PS5 Players For An Upgrade Xbox Already Gives Away For Free
Darksiders: Warmastered Edition $30 See at Amazon See at Walmart See at Best Buy See at Target Darksiders has returned to consoles, as THQ Nordic has re-released the first game's Warmastered edition on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The good news is that…
PolygonHow to upgrade the sonic resonator to the feedback resonator in Subnautica 2
This guide shows you where to find the feedback resonator blueprint in Subnautica 2 so you can upgrade your sonic resonator
KotakuPedro Pascal, Have You Considered Being In Things That Are Good?
The Mandalorian and Last of Us actor could use a break from being overexposed and in mediocre projects
PolygonArc Raiders players rejoice at game's latest update
The Arc Raiders 1.29.0 update could be the best patch the game has received yet, as it combats cheaters and introduces a number of positive changes.
PolygonParalives gameplay trailer proves it's a real Sims 4 competitor
The Paralives Team has evidently been listening to annoyed Sims players, as the new Paralives trailer includes a lot of oft-requested features
PC GamerHow to repair the Power Plant and enter the Observatory in Subnautica 2
You've got a big job on your hands.
EurogamerOpen-world action RPG Outward 2 sets summer early access release with a "potato specs" gameplay trailer starring a talking tuber
As strange as it was, the first Outward managed to sell over 1m copies and build a solid following. With Outward 2 , developer Nine Dots Studio, which is now self-publishing the game, aims to improve on that start and now we have a release date for…
PC GamerRazer Kiyo V2 review
There's nothing wrong with the Kiyo V2, but nothing right enough to beat out the competition.
IGNSubnautica 2 Players Are Discovering Ways to Defend Themselves From Predatory Fish
Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds is still talking internally about what to do in response to the game’s big killing fish debate, but players have taken the matter into their own hands, diving deeper to uncover ways of actually defending…
KotakuTwo Months Later, Someone Has Finally Built (Most Of) Kanto In Pokémon Pokopia
Home sweet Kanto
PolygonPlex's best deal is tripling in price unless you act fast
The best streaming service is changing how it gives out lifetime passes.
PolygonAll biobed locations in Subnautica 2
Here's how to increase your inventory space and toolbar slots in Subnautica 2 by finding biobeds.
PC GamerParty Animals' studio finally cancels its AI video contest and promises to approach topics like this in the future 'with a much more humble and cautious attitude'
"We would like to offer our deepest apologies to all players."
PolygonSteam finally solved gaming’s trickiest genre name
Vampire Survivors inspired a new type of action roguelike that some have struggled to name until Valve pulled up its sleeves
PC GamerSteam killed its 'RPGMaker' user tag yesterday, and impacted devs are unexpectedly happy about it
It maybe obscured more than it revealed.
PC GamerIntel is reportedly forcing PC builders to buy its latest, most expensive 18A CPUs and I'm wondering what that means for Arrow Lake desktop chips
There are no Intel 18A desktop CPUs, so what are we meant to buy?
PC GamerDiscord just got the privacy feature it probably should have had for years, introducing end-to-end encryption for very nearly every voice and video call
"Likely one of the internet’s most platform-diverse E2EE voice and video implementations."
GameSpotXbox Users Want Microsoft To Double Down On What Once Made Xbox Different
Big changes have been happening at Xbox over the last couple of months--from Xbox Game Pass price modifications to an all-caps rebranding --and Microsoft's gaming division is now looking to hear directly from its users with the launch of the Xbox…
EurogamerAs Steam early access sensation Far Far West sells over 1 million copies in three weeks, publisher Fireshine Games rejects generative AI
Far Far West - a sci-fi fantasy co-op shooter that launched on 28th April - is off to a fantastic early access start on Steam , and its publisher is now making it very clear it's not interested in working with developers that use generative AI…
KotakuStar Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Reviews Say It’s Bringing Little Screen Energy And Lacking Anything Special
Reviewers say The Mandalorian and Grogu is putting the "mid" in midi-chlorians
IGNThick as Thieves Review
There's not a lot to it, but it’s hard to find much fault with these stealthy co-op heists.
IGNHow Batman Games Endured The Dark Knight’s Toughest Era
Lego Batman is a joyful celebration of the entire history of Batman, but during the late '90s the Dark Knight's games had to contend with living up to the reputation of The Animated Series and working with the woeful Batman and Robin film. This is…
PC GamerWorld's largest film archive has a collection of internet memes now, including a granny having a cathartic GTA rampage and Limmy's Purple Burglar Alarm
A collection of delightful nonsense.
EurogamerHere's our next batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for May
Microsoft has revealed the next batch of games coming to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service this May, and into next month. Read more
Dot EsportsBest North Carolina Betting Sites in 2026 – Top 15 Sportsbooks
Best North Carolina Betting Sites in 2026 – Top 15 Sportsbooks
KotakuGame Pass Just Made It The Perfect Time To Try One Of The Best Final Fantasy Games
Also 2023's hit Soulslike returns to Game Pass
PC GamerSubnautica 2's EULA is so severe that even this news story breaks it
Sorry, Krafton, I'm a bad, bad boy.
GameSpotLog On To Fortnite To Watch 12 Minutes Of The Mandalorian And Grogu
Disney and Fortnite are teaming up to promote the upcoming Star Wars film The Mandalorian and Grogu with a new in-game screening area that will allow players to watch the first 12 minutes of the movie. The map is live right now, and you can find the…
PolygonWhat are the most expensive cars in Forza Horizon 6?
The five most expensive cars in Forza Horizon 6, including how much they cost, their stats, and their real life history.
PolygonYoshi and the Mysterious Book review roundup: Nintendo's new Switch 2 game divides critics
Nintendo's latest Yoshi platform game is charming, with a unique approach, but some reviewers are disappointed by its lack of structure and challenge
KotakuLego Batman: The Legacy Of The Dark Knight: The Kotaku Review
The next big Lego game from TT Games is for all you Arkham City fans out there
EurogamerLords of the Fallen 2 set to potentially release on Steam as developer CI Games and Epic terminate PC exclusivity deal
Following its announcement last summer and a look at gameplay during The Game Awards 2025 , Lords of the Fallen 2 (which is actually the series' third game if we don't ignore the fact it was rebooted) has been steadily marching towards an…
PC GamerSurvival RPG Outward 2 will run just fine on 'potato' settings, and as proof, here's testimony from an actual potato
The survival RPG sequel is coming to early access in July.
PolygonMetaphor ReFantazio and all games leaving Xbox Game Pass in May
Xbox Game Pass adds dozens of games each month, but it also loses some great titles. Here's everything new and leaving the service in May 2026.
PolygonHow Let’s Go! To Japan turned a cancelled COVID vacation into a hit board game
The designer of Let's Go! To Japan discusses the travel board game's upcoming sequel, Let's Go! To France.
PC GamerI can't believe a tabletop RPG based on Ubisoft's The Division has proved to be so popular
The Division is coming to tables later this year.
GameSpotXbox Game Pass Players Lose Five More Games In May 2026, Including A GOTY Winner
Say goodbye Microsoft has announced the next slate of removals from the Xbox Game Pass library, and there are five games leaving on May 31. It's bad news for fans of Atlus RPGs, as two brilliant games from the company are on their way out. Persona…
KotakuSix Flags Power Outage Turned Coaster Into Stairs
High winds caused an outage at Six Flags Over Texas impairing several rides, including a roller coaster already underway
PC GamerArc Raiders' new trader comes to Speranza stacked with cosmetics, premium currency, and blueprints
Everyone say hi to Ermal.
KotakuShould You Play Subnautica 2 In Early Access? The Answer Is Complicated
There are 20 hours of very impressive game already, but does that actually make things worse?
PolygonDoes The Mandalorian and Grogu have a post-credits scene? Here's a spoiler free guide
Star Wars doesn't typically do post-credits scenes, but is The Mandalorian and Grogu an exception to the rule?