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Scuf Omega has launched worldwide as an officially licensed PS5 performance controller priced at $219.99 in the US. The controller adds rear paddles, side buttons, G-Keys and mobile app customization.
PhasmophobiaAlan Wake
Phasmophobia by Alan Wake is live on Xbox Series X|S until June 2. The limited-time event brings Alan Wake 2-inspired atmosphere to Kinetic Games' co-op ghost-hunting game.
R-Type
R-Type Dimensions III is coming to Xbox Series X|S on May 19. The remake of R-Type III: The Third Lightning adds co-op, stage select, visual switching and a newly recorded soundtrack.
The Division
The Division 2's TUY8S1.2 update adds a new way to spend Escalation Tokens, a fresh Classified Assignment and several community-requested fixes.
Overwatch
Overwatch Anniversary 2026 begins May 12 and runs through June 1. Blizzard is lining up launch hero skins, Anniversary Loot Boxes, 2D cosmetics, weapon charms and exclusive titles for the 10-year celebration.
Rampage
A playable prototype of Monster Demolition has been recovered from a haul of Atari Lynx EPROMs. The cancelled project was an early take on what later became the handheld's Rampage port.
Gears of War
Gears of War: E-Day appears as a sponsor for WWE and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide's September Triplemanía event. The timing has sparked release-window speculation, but Xbox has not confirmed anything beyond 2026.
Xbox Series X|SXbox Game Pass
Discord Nitro members are getting a starter edition of Xbox Game Pass in eligible regions. Xbox Game Pass subscribers will also receive Discord Nitro perks later this month.
Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat II opened to $63 million worldwide, powered by a $40 million domestic debut but held back by a softer $23 million international start.
Resident EvilDevil May Cry
A new Capcom leak claims Resident Evil 10 will feature Claire Redfield and that several Resident Evil remakes are moving through production. The same rumor also says Capcom is planning a remake of the original Devil May Cry.
Fortnite
Epic Games has temporarily disabled llama riding and shoulder riding in Fortnite after players found a bug that could shrink or enlarge character models. The studio has not announced when the features will return.
Nintendo Switch 2Nintendo Switch
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa says the company will lean on a stronger Switch 2 software lineup after the console's price increase. The US price rises from $449.99 to $499.99 on September 1.
