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Nintendo Switch 2Nintendo Switch
Nintendo shares dropped after the company forecast 16.5 million Switch 2 hardware sales for the current fiscal year, below the console's launch-year total. The move follows planned Switch 2 price hikes in Japan, the U.S., Canada and Europe.
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Industry
The ESA has pushed back on California AB 1921, a proposed consumer protection bill focused on paid digital games that lose server-dependent access. Stop Killing Games says the bill is not a demand for endless server support.
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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.
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Xbox Series X|SXbox Game Pass
Outbound is available now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud and Xbox Game Pass. The cozy open-world game lets players build a home on wheels, explore landmarks and adopt a dog companion.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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DiabloDiablo ImmortalStarCraft
Diablo Immortal's StarCraft crossover arrives with new limited-time activities on May 13. The update also makes permanent changes to combat rating progression, ring sockets and Battleground rewards.
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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.
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The Legend of Zelda
Dusk, an unofficial native port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, is now available for PC and mobile platforms. The fan project requires players to provide their own supported GameCube disc image.
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The Dark Pictures Anthology
Directive 8020 launches May 12 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, giving Supermassive Games a deep-space horror story with real-time threats, mimic paranoia and couch co-op.
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