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Microsoft has started rolling out Xbox Mode for Windows 11 PCs in supported markets. The feature adds a controller-friendly full-screen interface for desktops, laptops, tablets and handheld gaming PCs.
The Legend of Zelda
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap now has an experimental native PC build for Windows and Linux. It is playable, but still rough, with missing audio and a player-owned ROM required.
Call of Duty
A Call of Duty leaker says the next Modern Warfare game is being playtested on PS4. Activision and Infinity Ward have not announced the 2026 game or confirmed its platforms.
L.A. Noire
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says the company is looking at future use of L.A. Noire and its wider catalogue of IP. He also stressed that Rockstar has nothing to announce.
Streets of Rage
Story Kitchen co-founder Dmitri Johnson says the Streets of Rage movie is moving forward. He teased upcoming news involving unnamed “exciting talent,” but did not share timing or names.
Might and Magic
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has sold over 500,000 copies on Steam in less than 72 hours, giving the long-running strategy series a strong early access start.
Roblox
Roblox lowered its full-year bookings outlook by about $1 billion after mandatory age checks created bigger-than-expected safety headwinds for the platform. The company still reported major growth in daily users and first-quarter bookings.
Marvel Snap
Second Dinner has told Marvel Snap players that the game is not winding down after recent layoffs. Co-founder Ben Brode says the studio's March roadmap remains unchanged.
Assassin's Creed
A new leak claims Assassin's Creed Invictus had a rough April playtest and could face more trouble. Ubisoft has not announced a delay or cancellation for the PvP multiplayer project.
Madden NFL
An early Nintendo eShop listing appears to have revealed an August launch window for Madden NFL 27 on Nintendo Switch 2. EA has not formally announced the next Madden game yet.
Tomb Raider
A fan-made Tomb Raider N64 port is now running on real Nintendo 64-compatible hardware, nearly 30 years after Core Design considered its own version. The project is playable in footage, but still has bugs and performance problems to solve.
SteamPlayStation 5
A New York State Senate bill could require covered online platforms, including online games, to verify user ages and restrict open chat for minors. The proposal has not passed yet, but it follows a wider push around age assurance on Steam, Xbox and other online services.
