Civilization
Civilization 7’s Test of Time Update Arrives May 19
Firaxis and 2K will release Civilization VII’s free Test of Time update on May 19. The update adds Time-Tested Civs, reworks Victories and replaces Legacy Paths with Triumphs.
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Latest Nintendo Switch stories, releases and platform updates.
Super Smash Bros
Next Super Smash Bros. Rumor Claims 2027 or 2028 Window
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.
The Legend of Zelda
Minish Cap PC Port Gives Zelda’s GBA Classic A Native Build
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.
Huntdown
9 New Games Worth Watching This Week, From Record Shops to Crab Evolution
This week's most interesting new releases lean into personality, from a cozy-punk record shop and a chainsaw parkour game to Shiro's co-op RPG, a dice city builder and a crab evolution roguelite. Here are the games worth keeping on your radar from May 4 to May 10, 2026.
Planet of Lana
Story Kitchen Is Trying to Get a Planet of Lana Movie Moving
Story Kitchen is trying to get a Planet of Lana movie going, according to comments from co-founder Mike Goldberg. The adaptation effort appears to be early, not a confirmed greenlit film.
Mega Man
On This Day: Mega Man Zero 2 Sharpened the GBA Series 23 Years Ago
Mega Man Zero 2 launched 23 years ago today, proving Capcom and Inti Creates could turn Zero's brutal GBA debut into a fuller action series.
Apex Legends
Apex Legends Overclocked Trailer Shows Axle's High-Speed Season 29 Push
Apex Legends: Overclocked launches May 5 with new Legend Axle at the center of Respawn's fastest Season 29 pitch. The gameplay trailer also highlights Deathbox Respawns, Chain Healing, Legend updates and the Twin Razors Mythic melee.
Roundup
8 Game Trailers Worth Watching This Week, From Flight Sim to Warhammer 40K
This week's new trailer run brings Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 to PS VR2, sets up Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks for consoles and gives NBA The Run, Aphelion, Dungeon Clawler and more room to show what they are actually selling.
Apex Legends
Apex Legends Season 29 Lets Squads Respawn at Death Boxes
Apex Legends Season 29 is adding death box respawns, giving squads a new way to bring teammates back after a fight. The Overclocked update launches May 5 with healing and health bar changes too.
Super Mario
Super Mario Galaxy 2 Update Adds a New Rosalina Storybook Chapter
Super Mario Galaxy 2 has received a surprise Storybook addition in Ver. 1.4.0. The new chapter continues the twin Lumas story and is available after players clear any galaxy and earn a Power Star.
The Legend of Zelda
Ocarina of Time Remake Rumors: What Is Actually Known
Nintendo has not officially announced a new Ocarina of Time remake, but credible reporting and newer rumor claims have pushed the idea back into the spotlight with a possible Switch 2 release in late 2026. For now, the confirmed facts are much narrower than the online excitement.
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Constance Brings Its Paintbrush Metroidvania to Consoles Tomorrow
Constance launches May 1 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch after arriving on PC last year. The hand-drawn Metroidvania uses paintbrush movement, mental-health imagery and a studio history worth knowing.