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Xbox Series X|SXbox Game Pass
Published May 5, 2026, 4:16 PM GMT+1Xbox Series X|S
Phasmophobia's Player Character Update introduces avatar customisation for the first time, alongside visible bodies, readable teammate equipment and new death animations. Kinetic Games says the overhaul is part of the co-op horror game's road to 1.0 this year.
Read storyMulti-platform
Published May 5, 2026, 4:09 PM GMT+1PC
MOTORSLICE is available now on Xbox Game Pass, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Regular Studio's launch trailer puts the spotlight on a chainsaw parkour game about tearing through a brutalist megastructure.
Read storyPokemon
Published May 5, 2026, 3:25 PM GMT+1Nintendo Switch 2
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.
Read storyHead Over Heels
Published May 5, 2026, 3:18 PM GMT+1Amiga
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.
Read storyRoundup
Published May 5, 2026, 2:15 PM GMT+1Xbox Game Pass
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.
Read storyLEGO Batman
Published May 5, 2026, 2:05 PM GMT+1PC
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.
Read storyHorizon
Published May 5, 2026, 1:08 PM GMT+1PlayStation 5
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.
Read storySteam
Published May 5, 2026, 11:07 AM GMT+1PC
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.
Read storyRainbow Six
Published May 5, 2026, 10:40 AM GMT+1PC
Rainbow Six Siege Y11S1.3 makes targeted balance tweaks to Caveira, Vigil, Warden, Zero and Kaid, alongside recoil improvements for several weapons.
Read storyIndustry
Published May 5, 2026, 3:07 AM GMT+1
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.
Read storySuper Smash Bros
Published May 5, 2026, 12:59 AM GMT+1Nintendo Switch 2
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.
Read storySteam
Published May 4, 2026, 11:31 PM GMT+1PC
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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