Valve has opened a reservation system for the new Steam Controller starting May 8, 2026. Drawing on lessons from the Steam Deck's chaotic launch, Valve will fulfill orders sequentially — starting with US and Canada next week, followed by UK, EU, and Australia.
LBPOnline, a fan-built private server project for LittleBigPlanet 3, has collapsed before its May 4 launch after community allegations emerged that its developers were behind the original DDoS attacks that killed the game's official servers in 2024.
Stop Killing Games, the campaign pushing for legislation to keep games functional after publisher shutdowns, has broadened its advocacy to oppose mandatory age verification laws targeting online platforms and games. The campaign argues such laws are overreach disguised as child safety measures.
Nintendo has announced global price revisions across its hardware and subscription lineup. The Nintendo Switch 2 will increase from $449.99 to $499.99 in the US starting September 1, 2026, while Japan sees broader increases across the full Switch family and Nintendo Switch Online tiers effective as early as May 25, 2026.
Sony has recorded a $560 million impairment in its Q4 FY2025 results tied to its troubled Bungie acquisition. With Marathon failing to gain traction and Destiny 2 at its lowest Steam numbers ever, total Bungie-related losses for FY2025 have reached approximately $765 million.
A small French indie studio with 3 team members organized a niche Steam curation event and received 1,371 applications, a sobering look at how fierce the fight for visibility has become in the indie game market.
After multiple delays, Yacht Club Games has confirmed that Mina the Hollower will launch on May 29, 2026. Jason Schreier verified the news, and the Steam store page now reflects the official release date.
Tymon Smektala, the franchise director behind the Dying Light series, has departed Techland after 13 years. His final project was Dying Light: The Beast, which he described internally as Dying Light 3.
Capcom data shows 90% of Resident Evil Requiem players stuck with third-person for Leon's sections, while Grace's horror segments were more split at 60% first-person, 40% third-person.
Valve has published full CAD files for the new Steam Controller and Puck under a Creative Commons license, enabling modders to create custom accessories like skins, charging stands, and smartphone mounts.
GTA 6 will launch exclusively on consoles on November 19, 2026. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed no PC version at launch, citing Rockstar's longstanding console-first approach.
Valve's newly released Steam Controller sold out in just 30 minutes, causing Steam server issues from the demand surge. Resellers immediately listed units on eBay at up to four times the retail price.