Wolfenstein
On This Day: Wolfenstein 3D Started the Modern FPS 34 Years Ago
Wolfenstein 3D launched on MS-DOS 34 years ago today, turning shareware PC action into the blueprint for Doom, Quake and the shooter boom that followed.
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Steam
Steam Controller Sells Out as eBay Listings Hit Triple Its Price
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.
Forza
Forza Horizon 6 Goes Gold as Preloads Open on Xbox and PC
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.
Steam
Valve Says Memory Costs Are Holding Back Steam Machine Launch Plans
Valve says memory shortages and rising component prices are the main reason Steam Machine still lacks a firm release date or price. The company says it is trying to keep the living-room PC competitive while building enough launch stock.
Subnautica
Subnautica 2 Hits Xbox Game Preview and Game Pass on May 14
Subnautica 2 will launch into Xbox Game Preview on May 14 for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with day-one access through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Unknown Worlds also detailed co-op, cross-platform invites and Xbox ecosystem support.
PC
Xbox Mode Starts Rolling Out on Windows 11 PCs
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
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.
Anno
Anno 117 Year 1 Roadmap Details Volcano, Hippodrome and Egypt DLC
Ubisoft has outlined Anno 117: Pax Romana's first year after launch, with three gameplay DLC packs planned alongside cosmetic packs and free updates. Prophecies of Ash is first, followed by The Hippodrome in August 2026 and Dawn of the Delta in November 2026.
Anno
Anno 117 Prophecies of Ash DLC Adds a Volcanic Island Today
Anno 117: Pax Romana's Prophecies of Ash DLC is out now with Cinis, a volcanic island that brings new settlement space, obsidian production and eruption-driven gameplay. The update also adds Vulcun, coal mines and a limited-time friend referral program.
Steam
In The Black Launches Tomorrow After a Decade in Deep Space
In The Black launches May 5 in Steam Early Access after more than a decade of development. Impeller Studios' hard-science space combat sim is aimed at players who miss cockpit dogfighting with real weight behind it.
Prey
On This Day: Prey Opened Talos I Nine Years Ago
Prey launched nine years ago today, sending players into Talos I and turning Arkane's sci-fi horror into a cult immersive-sim favorite.
Killer Instinct
BigInstinct Makes Killer Instinct Arcade Emulation a Free Download
BigInstinct, Rich Whitehouse's dedicated Killer Instinct arcade emulator, is now available as a free download. Version 1.0 supports Windows and Linux, with some enhancement features reserved for Patreon supporters.