Gaming News — 2026-05-12#

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Nintendo has revealed an incredible “Choose Your Game” Switch 2 bundle that effectively lets you beat the upcoming September price hike. For $499.99, you can snag the new console alongside heavy-hitters like Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia, securing some of the console’s best exclusives while saving cash.

News & Reviews#

Forza Horizon 6 Dev Bans Pirate Who Leaked Gameplay Footage Until the Year 10,000 Playground Games isn’t messing around with leakers, handing out hardware bans until the year 9999 for players caught accessing the pre-release build of Forza Horizon 6. Despite early gameplay hitting social media, hype remains sky-high, and the title is currently sitting pretty as the second top-selling game by revenue on Steam ahead of its official May 19 launch.

Sega Cancels Mysterious ‘Super Game’ 5 Years After It Was Announced Sega is ditching its “Super Game” initiative, canceling the project after five years as the company pulls back from its struggling free-to-play strategy. Instead of chasing a massive $634 million lifetime sales target with a live-service ecosystem, developers have been shuffled over to “Full Game” teams to focus on beloved franchise reboots like Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio.

Lies of P Sequel ‘Enters Full Production Phase’ Neowiz has confirmed that the sequel to the phenomenal 2023 soulslike Lies of P has officially moved out of prototyping and into full production. The developers noted that narrative immersion is their core competency, proving that they intend to double down on the original’s fantastic storytelling as they look to expand their global IP footprint.

Dead Space Producer Doubts Dead Space 4 Will Ever Be Made If you’re holding your breath for Dead Space 4, you might want to stop, as former series producer Chuck Beaver states the numbers “just aren’t there” to justify it. Due to massive modern production budgets, Beaver estimates a new entry would need to sell around 15 million copies to be viable—a steep hurdle that likely explains EA’s cold feet despite the recent remake’s critical success.

The Sinking City 2 Preview: A Promising but Inconsistent Eldritch Horror Adventure Frogwares’ The Sinking City 2 takes a big swing by dropping its predecessor’s tedious open-world elements for a denser, more focused survival horror experience. While the revamped investigation board mechanics and deep Lovecraftian lore are huge upgrades, the game is currently held back by clunky, inconsistent third-person combat that feels loose and janky.

Former Tekken Lead Katsuhiro Harada Sets Up Own Company, VS Studio Fighting game legend Katsuhiro Harada is striking out on his own, forming VS Studio in partnership with SNK Corporation. Following his departure from Bandai Namco over ongoing creative frustrations, Harada promises this new Tokyo-based venture will lean on his 31 years of experience to craft games that push “beyond tradition”.

Free Games & Deals#

Nintendo fans are eating well this week with some killer discounts at Best Buy, where Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is down to $39.99 and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment for Switch 2 is marked down to $49.99. Over on the classic side, you can pick up the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 for just $19.99. Finally, if you’re waiting for Subnautica 2’s early access on May 14, remember that it launches straight into Game Pass, saving you the upfront cost if you’re a subscriber.

Also Worth Knowing#

• Devil May Cry Season 2 Review: Dante returns to Netflix with dynamic animation and a fantastic story arc focused on his vicious brother, Vergil.
• Crimson Desert Dev Confirms DLC Plans: After selling an impressive 5 million copies in weeks, Pearl Abyss says they are officially exploring DLC and new content expansions for their massive open-world hit.
• Bioshock Creator Reveals Why Judas Took a Decade: Ken Levine explained his game’s 10-year development cycle wasn’t about pushing hardware limits, but rather building a highly reactive “narrative Lego system”.
• eBay Rejects GameStop CEO’s Buyout: eBay’s board has officially shot down Ryan Cohen’s unsolicited $56 billion buyout proposal, bluntly calling the offer “neither credible nor attractive”.
• UK Politicians Criticize Rockstar Over Firings: Rockstar Games is facing heat from UK Members of Parliament over allegations of union-busting after the company dismissed 34 workers last year.