Gaming News — 2026-05-04#
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Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has officially addressed why Grand Theft Auto 6 will skip PC when it launches on November 19, 2026, stating that Rockstar Games prioritizes its core console audience first. While PC gaming is more prevalent than ever, Rockstar appears to be sticking to its traditional playbook of staggering releases to serve the console market before bringing its titles to PC.
News & Reviews#
GameStop Makes $55.5 Billion Offer to Buy eBay In a massive industry shakeup, GameStop has offered $55.5 billion in cash and stock to acquire eBay. CEO Ryan Cohen wants to transform the combined company into a legitimate competitor to Amazon by bringing eBay’s authentication and live commerce operations directly into GameStop’s 1,600 retail locations.
Call of Duty 2026 Won’t Be Releasing on Last-Gen Consoles The official Call of Duty X account confirmed that the upcoming 2026 entry, rumored to be Modern Warfare 4, is not in development for the PlayStation 4. This makes it the first title in the franchise since 2013’s Ghosts to ditch the PS4 and Xbox One generation, paving the way for developers to maximize the potential of current-gen hardware.
Resident Evil Requiem Producer Sees DLSS 5 AI Backlash as ‘a Positive’ Nvidia’s DLSS 5 reveal sparked massive backlash after showcasing an AI-altered version of Resident Evil Requiem protagonist Grace Ashcroft, which fans dubbed a “sloppy AI mess”. Producer Masato Kumazawa stated that Capcom views this outrage as a positive, as it proves they nailed Grace’s original design and that fans are highly protective of the character.
Fallout Co-Creator Says Some Players Watch Influencers So They Can Be Told What to Think About Games Fallout co-creator Tim Cain voiced his concerns about the evolving state of games media, noting that many gamers now rely on influencers to hand them their opinions rather than forming their own. Cain worries this trend is actively impacting game development, with studios increasingly making design choices based on how specific influencers will react rather than what makes for the best gaming experience.
Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord Season 1 Finale Review The explosive Season 1 finale of Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord delivers excellent lightsaber action and high stakes as Maul’s crew faces off against Inquisitors and Darth Vader himself. The series expertly positions Vader as an unstoppable, slasher-esque boogeyman, capping off a thrilling first season that sets up a highly anticipated Season 2.
Free Games & Deals#
It’s May the 4th, which means massive Star Wars game sales are live across platforms like Steam, GOG, and the Nintendo eShop. You can grab classics like 2004’s Star Wars Battlefront and TIE Fighter for just $2.49 on GOG, while newer titles like Star Wars Outlaws have seen temporary price drops. In the freebie department, Disney+ subscribers can currently claim an exclusive “Twilight Aurora” Avengers Loki skin in Marvel Rivals for free via the Disney+ Perks program. For hardware hunters, the top-tier AMD Radeon 9070 XT graphics card has plummeted to $680 on Amazon, offering incredible 4K performance that easily rivals Nvidia’s much pricier RTX 5070 Ti.
Also Worth Knowing#
- Xbox Returns to IGN Live June 7: Xbox is bringing its Games Showcase and Gears of War: E-Day Direct to IGN Live in Los Angeles, allowing attendees to watch and play highly anticipated titles.
- Resident Evil Director Says Leon Could Be 70 and Still Be a Great Character: Capcom isn’t afraid of aging up its beloved horror icons, with director Koshi Nakanishi stating that Leon Kennedy will still be an appealing protagonist even if they bring him back at age 70.
- Dishonored Fans Are Hopeful for a Third Game After Social Media Resurgence: A viral post has sparked hope for Dishonored 3, though with Arkane Lyon currently focused on Marvel’s Blade, a new stealth-action entry likely wouldn’t arrive until the early 2030s.
- Pokémon Scalpers Are Now Reselling Limited Edition Pop-Tarts: The Pokémon obsession has reached the breakfast aisle, with scalpers hoarding Target’s limited-edition Pokémon Pop-Tarts and reselling the $3 boxes online for up to $50.