Gaming News — 2026-05-03#
Top Story#
Sony is preparing to pay out $7.85 million in refunds to PlayStation gamers following preliminary approval of an antitrust class-action lawsuit. If you bought digital versions of games via the PlayStation Store between April 2019 and December 2023 that were previously available as retail vouchers, you may be automatically eligible to receive PSN store credit.
News & Reviews#
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Confirms Savage Hulk and Shuri Black Panther Arc System Works has officially added some heavyweight brawlers to the Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls roster, revealing Savage Hulk and Shuri’s Black Panther will be playable. The 2D superhero fighter hits PC and PlayStation 5 on August 6, 2026, but eagle-eyed fans pausing the new trailer have already spotted a hidden tease suggesting the bloodthirsty symbiote Carnage is next in line.
Invincible VS Leaks Seem to Reveal First Look at DLC Characters Following an impressive launch and a solid 7/10 review praising its hard-hitting tag combat, Invincible VS is already facing massive datamine leaks. Uncovered audio files point to a slew of upcoming DLC characters including the Mauler Twins and “Agent Spider,” bringing a brilliant legally distinct Spider-Man reference complete with returning Omni-Man voice actor J.K. Simmons branding him a “public menace”.
‘I Made a Mistake’ — Seasoned Magic Artist Dan Frazier Admits Plagiarism Magic: The Gathering veteran artist Dan Frazier has publicly confessed to inappropriately painting over Marta Nael’s artwork for a new version of The One Ring in the upcoming The Hobbit set. Wizards of the Coast expressed disappointment that their internal review process failed to catch the copied art, confirming they will compensate Nael for the unauthorized use and appropriately credit her on digital formats.
Bungie Confirms Multi-Year Story Plans for Marathon Bungie isn’t planning on abandoning its critically acclaimed new extraction shooter anytime soon, with creative director Julia Nardin confirming the team has a roadmap to evolve Marathon’s narrative over “the next few years”. Despite the game’s brutal 9/10 launch mechanics, Bungie stresses that every future season will act as a welcoming entry point so new runners can jump into the mysteries of Tau Ceti IV at any time.
Free Games & Deals#
It’s a fantastic weekend for RPG fans looking to bulk up their backlog, starting with Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties hitting an all-time low of $39.99 and the massive Dragon Quest VII Reimagined discounted to $49.99 across platforms. For Nintendo Switch 2 owners prepping for future releases, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is down to a steal at $29.99, and the limited-time Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 Bundle is currently $20 off. On the hardware front, Apple’s AirPods 4 have dropped to $99.99 and the Apple Watch Series 11 is enjoying a $100 discount.
Also Worth Knowing#
- PC Mod Brings RE4’s Merchant to Resident Evil Requiem: A new mod finally lets players swap out the uninspired supply boxes in Leon’s campaign for Resident Evil 4’s iconic, gravelly-voiced Merchant.
- Nintendo Raises Prices on Physical Releases: Nintendo quietly announced that upcoming physical game editions, starting with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, will now cost $10 more than their digital counterparts.
- Target x Pokémon 30th Anniversary Collection Drops: The massive 75-item Target collaboration celebrating Pokémon’s 30th birthday is officially live, leaning heavily into late ’90s nostalgia with apparel, Lip Smackers, and collectibles.
- Splatoon Raiders Pre-Orders Open: Physical Switch 2 pre-orders are now live for the franchise’s first single-player-focused entry, slated to launch this July alongside three new idol amiibo.