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Industry
eBay's board has rejected GameStop's unsolicited takeover proposal, calling the offer neither credible nor attractive. The decision leaves Ryan Cohen's unusual bid facing major financing and strategy questions.
Indiana Jones
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Update 8 adds a free Shanghai Club outfit for all players, plus GOG DualSense support, Switch 2 features and several technical fixes.
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Nitro Gen Omega has reached its full 1.0 release after Steam Early Access, with PlayStation's launch trailer putting the mecha tactical RPG back in front of console players. The game is out on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC.
Tekken
Katsuhiro Harada has founded VS Studio SNK, a new game development studio that SNK plans to bring into its group as a consolidated subsidiary. The studio has not announced its first game yet.
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Abiotic Factor's Cosmic Companions update is live as a free 1.3.0 patch, bringing Pets 2.0, chemistry crafting, a new portal world and a long list of new items.
ForzaForza Horizon
Forza Horizon 6 will give pre-launch buyers an exclusive pre-tuned Ferrari J50, a nod to Ferrari's Japan anniversary car. The bonus applies to any edition and the Premium Upgrade before launch.
Roundup
Sega has cancelled its long-running Super Game project as it reduces the priority of free-to-play development. The company says classic IP revivals including Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, Shinobi and Streets of Rage remain in production.
Indiana Jones
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is now available on Nintendo Switch 2. The new version adds mouse control support and motion controls, while all players can claim a free Shanghai Club Outfit.
Steam
A recent Steam reservation-system update references four Steam Machine packages, matching earlier plans for 512GB and 2TB models with and without a Steam Controller bundle. Valve has not announced final pricing or a release date.
Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact Version Luna VII launches May 20, adding Nicole Reeyn, Lohen and Prune as new playable characters. The update also sends players back to Sumeru for a new Archon Quest and a major new threat.
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Nintendo shares dropped after the company forecast 16.5 million Switch 2 hardware sales for the current fiscal year, below the console's launch-year total. The move follows planned Switch 2 price hikes in Japan, the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Industry
The ESA has pushed back on California AB 1921, a proposed consumer protection bill focused on paid digital games that lose server-dependent access. Stop Killing Games says the bill is not a demand for endless server support.
