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Pokemon
Nintendo is launching a Nintendo Switch 2 bundle with Pokémon Pokopia in Australia and New Zealand on June 5. The regional package appears to include a download code rather than a special-edition console design.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Horizon
Horizon Hunters Gathering is getting a second closed playtest from May 22 to 25 on PS5 and PC. The test adds two new Hunters, a playable Episode and the Breakers' Bounty region.
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Steam
Farever launches May 6 in Steam Early Access for PC, giving Shiro Games a new online co-op RPG test after Northgard, Wartales and Dune: Spice Wars.
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Rainbow Six
Rainbow Six Siege Y11S1.3 makes targeted balance tweaks to Caveira, Vigil, Warden, Zero and Kaid, alongside recoil improvements for several weapons.
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Industry
GameStop has submitted a non-binding proposal to buy eBay for $125 per share in cash and stock. eBay says its board will review the offer and shareholders do not need to act yet.
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Super Smash Bros
A new claim from Kiwi Talkz says another Super Smash Bros. project could arrive within the next two years. Nintendo has not announced a new Smash game, so the 2027 or 2028 window remains firmly in rumour territory.
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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.
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Call of Duty
Activision says the next Call of Duty is not being developed for PS4. The statement leaves Xbox One unnamed, but it strongly suggests the series is finally moving beyond last-gen consoles.
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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.
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