Just a few days after the PC launch of Stellar Blade, modders have already cracked open the game’s files—and predictably, some of the first user-generated content to appear on Nexus Mods is about as risqué as you’d expect.

Get ready to suit up and head back to Halcyon—pre-orders for The Outer Worlds 2 officially open this Sunday, June 2. Obsidian Entertainment confirmed the news this morning, giving RPG fans a chance to secure their spot in the sequel to the cult-favorite sci-fi romp.

The long-simmering controversy surrounding Ubisoft is now in the spotlight as a major sexual harassment trial has officially begun in France. This landmark case sees several former Ubisoft employees testifying against current and former executives, alleging a culture of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation at one of the gaming industry’s biggest publishers.

In a move that’s been met with relief across the Call of Duty community, Activision has confirmed it will remove in-game ads from the loadout screens of Black Ops 6 and Warzone. The reversal comes after a week of intense backlash from players who felt the ads disrupted the competitive flow and immersion of the game.

Nintendo has issued an official warning to Switch 2 buyers: don’t peel off the screen layer! The company clarified that the new handheld’s display features a built-in anti-reflective and anti-scratch film—not a removable plastic cover.

Nintendo is already preparing for the next wave of console mania, with the company confirming that it expects the upcoming Switch 2 to sell out immediately when it launches later this year. In an investor call this week, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa noted that strong demand and limited production capacity could lead to initial shortages at retail.

It’s official—SEGA has pulled back the curtain on Sonic Blitz, an all-new, action-packed multiplayer brawler set in the vibrant Sonic universe. And if early leaks are to be believed, this game might just have the biggest roster in SEGA history, rivaling Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for sheer scale and nostalgia power.

The wait is over—CD Projekt Red has finally given fans a first look at gameplay for The Witcher 4 during Epic Games’ State of Unreal 2025 tech showcase. And if the brief but stunning in-engine footage is anything to go by, the White Wolf’s world is set to evolve in dramatic fashion.

The world of Marvel Rivals is getting a fresh coat of paint (and a whole lot of mechanical menace) in its upcoming June 5 update, which introduces Ultron’s new “Battle Matrix Protocol” ability and a fun, free Tic-Tac-Toe spray for all players.

In a surprise restructuring move, Hi-Rez Studios—the developer behind the upcoming Smite 2—has parted ways with its president and several other high-ranking executives. The news broke this morning via an internal memo that quickly leaked online, raising questions about the future of both the company and its flagship projects.

Sam Porter Bridges might be a courier first, but he’s also ready to rock. The newly published ESRB rating summary for Death Stranding 2 has confirmed the existence of a “battle guitar” melee weapon—a detail that has fans buzzing about what wild gameplay twists await in Hideo Kojima’s next surreal delivery adventure.

If you’ve been gearing up for a sprawling 100-hour odyssey in Leslie Benzies’ new project, MindsEye, you might want to adjust your expectations. The former Rockstar North president has clarified that the game isn’t meant to be a marathon—and that’s entirely by design.

In a strong showing ahead of its PC release, the PC demo for Stellar Blade has dropped—and it’s already impressing both players and critics alike. Originally a PS5 exclusive, this sleek action-RPG from Shift Up has made a stellar debut on PC, delivering silky performance and visually stunning combat that’s drawing praise across the board.

In a sobering sign of the challenges facing the gaming industry, People Can Fly has confirmed that it’s suspending development on two major projects and laying off an undisclosed number of employees across its global studios.

Good news for Dune fans who crave a more personal slice of Arrakis: Funcom has confirmed that Dune: Awakening will offer private servers on day one, moving the feature up from its initially planned post-launch timeline.

Nintendo is pushing back against recent allegations that it offered lower wholesale pricing for the upcoming Switch 2 exclusively to Japanese retailers. The rumors, which spread across social media and various gaming forums earlier this week, suggested that Nintendo was giving home-country retailers an unfair advantage—sparking concerns among international retailers and fans.

Get your martinis ready—a new James Bond game is set to be revealed later this week, and it’s titled 007 First Light. The news was confirmed by publisher IO Interactive, who teased a full reveal trailer dropping this Friday as part of their upcoming showcase event.

It’s official—New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has been named the cover athlete for Madden NFL 26. EA Sports confirmed the news today, unveiling the cover art that captures Barkley’s explosive playstyle and dynamic presence on the field.

Amid rising debates about VRAM capacity and next-gen gaming demands, AMD’s Chief Architect, Sam Naffziger, has stepped forward to defend the recently announced Radeon RX 9060 XT’s 8GB variant. Despite criticism from some enthusiasts who argue 8GB is “too low” for modern AAA games, Naffziger says the card is designed with “smart tradeoffs and real-world use cases in mind.”

Get ready to rethink your main—Season 2.5 of Marvel Rivals is almost here, and it’s bringing a hefty balance patch that’ll shake up the competitive scene. Developer NetEase has dropped the complete patch notes ahead of the May 30 update, with major buffs, nerfs, and quality-of-life tweaks for heroes across the roster.