Harry Potter
Hogwarts Legacy Is Free on the Epic Games Store Until May 3
Hogwarts Legacy is free to claim on the Epic Games Store until May 3 at 8 am PT / 11 am ET. The limited-time offer is separate from Epic's regular weekly free-game lineup.
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Star Wars
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Sets October Date and Editions
Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches October 6, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Secret Mode has opened pre-orders across Standard, Deluxe and Collector’s Editions.
James Bond
007 First Light Preview Shows Bond Blending Stealth, Gadgets and Fists
A new 007: First Light hands-on preview details how IO Interactive is mixing Hitman-style improvisation with Bond gadgets, brawling and cinematic action. The PS5 game is due on May 27.
James Bond
IO Interactive Says 007 First Light Was Made Without Generative AI
IO Interactive says it has not used generative AI on 007 First Light. Art director Rasmus Poulsen said the choice came from a studio-level discussion while noting the Bond series often warns players to beware utopia.
PlayStation 5PlayStation 4
Sony Says New PlayStation DRM Check Is a One-Time License Step
Sony says PlayStation users will not need recurring online checks to keep access to purchased digital games. The company confirmed a one-time license validation step after player concerns over a reported 30-day DRM timer.
Super Mario
Super Mario Galaxy 2 Update Adds a New Rosalina Storybook Chapter
Super Mario Galaxy 2 has received a surprise Storybook addition in Ver. 1.4.0. The new chapter continues the twin Lumas story and is available after players clear any galaxy and earn a Power Star.
Invincible
Invincible VS Launches With Story Mode and 18 Fighters
Invincible VS is available today with 18 fighters, four modes and Xbox Play Anywhere support across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud. The 3v3 fighter also has a Year 1 Character Pass planned after launch.
Grand Theft AutoGTA Online
GTA Online's First Community Mission Is Live With 4X Rewards
GTA Online's first Featured Community Mission is now live. Old School Hits pays tribute to the original Grand Theft Auto trilogy and offers 4X GTA$ and RP through May 6.
Xbox Series X|SXbox Game Pass
Stranger Than Heaven Gets a Dedicated Xbox Showcase on May 6
Xbox will give Stranger Than Heaven its own 30-minute showcase on May 6. The stream will focus on RGG Studio's story, world, characters and cast.
Resident Evil
Resident Evil Movie Teaser Shows Zach Cregger's Raccoon City Story
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie has a new teaser and a clearer pitch for fans of the games. The film follows an original character through Raccoon City instead of retelling Leon's story.
PlayStation 5
Tati Gabrielle Says Intergalactic Shows a New Side of Naughty Dog
Tati Gabrielle says Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet will show players a different side of Naughty Dog. The actor plays bounty hunter Jordan A. Mun in the studio's new PS5 sci-fi game.
Undisputed
Undisputed Sequel Begins as Steel City Ends Support for First Game
Steel City Interactive has ended active support for Undisputed, with the studio now shifting its full focus to a sequel built on a new engine.