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NFL 2K
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says additional NFL game work did not come together creatively after the company announced a multi-game NFL partnership in 2020. The only released game from that effort so far is NFL 2K Playmakers.
BioShock
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says he is feeling better about the long-running new BioShock project, but acknowledged that creative dead ends cost the team time and money.
Control
Remedy says Control has now sold more than 6 million copies, helped by promotions and renewed attention around Control Resonant. The sequel remains on track for 2026.
Grand Theft Auto
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says Rockstar starts with console because GTA 6 has to serve its core audience first. Rockstar still lists only PS5 and Xbox Series X|S for the November launch, with no PC date announced.
FalloutFallout 76
Fallout 76's free Backwoods update can now add surprise Legendary enemies to the end of select Public Events. The Uninvited Guests lineup includes Bigfoot, Scorchbeasts, a Deathclaw Matriarch, a Wendigo Colossus, a Mirelurk Queen and Storm Goliaths.
Head Over Heels
Return to Blacktooth: A Head Over Heels Adventure is available now on Amiga and Atari ST through itch.io, with a 25% launch discount for the first two weeks.
Roundup
Xbox Game Pass has detailed its first May 2026 wave, led by Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2, Mixtape and Final Fantasy V. The update also confirms five games leaving the library on May 15.
LEGO Batman
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is leaning on Arkham-inspired combat, gadget puzzles and an open-world Gotham in a new hands-on preview. TT Games' Batman adventure launches for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on May 22.
Rainbow Six
Rainbow Six Siege Y11S1.3 makes targeted balance tweaks to Caveira, Vigil, Warden, Zero and Kaid, alongside recoil improvements for several weapons.
Steam
Valve's new Steam Controller sold out shortly after going live on May 4, and resellers are already listing confirmed orders on eBay at steep markups. Valve has not yet announced when more stock will be available.
Forza
Forza Horizon 6 has gone gold ahead of its May 19 launch, and preloads are now live on Xbox Series X|S and PC through the Xbox app. Playground Games also confirmed large storage requirements, Xbox performance targets and new launch rewards.
Steam
Valve says memory shortages and rising component prices are the main reason Steam Machine still lacks a firm release date or price. The company says it is trying to keep the living-room PC competitive while building enough launch stock.
