Gaming News — 2026-05-13#

Top Story#

Nintendo is reportedly facing a “worst-case scenario” as massive Switch 2 leaks—including the recently announced Star Fox remake and a rumored Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time project—spoil their carefully managed pipeline. Former staff warn that these leaks severely compromise Nintendo’s ability to surprise fans and manage expectations, which could force an end to traditional Nintendo Direct broadcasts.

News & Reviews#

[Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Promises a Tighter RPG Experience] · IGN Game director Casey Hudson has assured fans that Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic won’t be another bloated, 200-hour slog. The spiritual successor to KOTOR aims to offer branching storylines for replayability while keeping the main campaign focused so players can actually finish it. This lean development approach is a massive relief for gamers suffering from open-world fatigue, with Hudson promising a release before 2030.

[Mina the Hollower Shapes Up as a Brilliant Zelda-Bloodborne Hybrid] · IGN Yacht Club Games’ upcoming adventure Mina the Hollower is looking incredible, blending punishing but rewarding combat with classic 8-bit Link’s Awakening aesthetics. The core “Hollowing” burrow mechanic adds deep tactical evasion to the gameplay, while the Gothic setting of Tenebrous Isle is packed with secrets, dynamic weapons, and a brilliant risk-reward economy. It officially drops on May 29, and retro action fans absolutely need to keep this on their radar.

[PS Plus May Lineup Drops Two Massive Open-World Hits] · IGN PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers are getting a massive injection of blockbuster content this month, headlined by Star Wars Outlaws and Rockstar’s legendary Red Dead Redemption 2. The stellar May lineup also includes Bramble: The Mountain King, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, and the Souls-lite Enotria: The Last Song, making it an incredibly strong month for the subscription service.

[Overwatch Heroes are Officially Dropping into Fortnite] · IGN Epic Games is pulling off another massive crossover as iconic Overwatch heroes Tracer, Mercy, Genji, and D.Va make their way to the Fortnite island. A new cinematic trailer confirms the crossover will be a major component of Chapter 7 Season 2’s final act, potentially even bringing over classic maps like King’s Row to the battle royale.

[Housemarque’s PS5 Exclusive Saros Stumbles at Launch] · IGN Saros, the new $70 bullet-hell PS5 exclusive from the makers of Returnal, has sold a slightly underwhelming 300,000 copies in its first two weeks. Despite the slow start and a niche market, the game is seeing fantastic daily active user retention, proving that the players who bought the challenging action title are thoroughly hooked.

Free Games & Deals#

Humble’s latest Indie Icons Showcase Bundle is an absolute steal, giving PC and Steam Deck players an all-star lineup including Celeste, Starbound, The Witness, and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night for just $10. If you’re picking up a Switch 2, Best Buy is already knocking $20 off the exclusive Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, bringing the massive 1-vs-1000 action game down to $49.99. PlayStation owners can also snag Yakuza Kiwami 1+2 for a historic low of $29.99 on Amazon. Finally, Forza Horizon 6 players can claim a free Car Voucher to redeem any vehicle from the Autoshow if they link an active Crunchyroll subscription before May 31.

Also Worth Knowing#

• [Ex-Call of Duty Director Teases Bizarre New FPS] (https://www.ign.com/articles/ex-call-of-duty-black-ops-design-director-david-vonderhaar-teases-new-original-fps-if-david-lynch-made-shooters): Former Treyarch design director David Vonderhaar is working on a new co-op shooter uniquely described as “if David Lynch made shooters”.
• [Steam Controller Hides a Hilarious Easter Egg] (https://www.ign.com/articles/new-steam-controller-has-a-hidden-easter-egg-that-screams-when-dropped): Valve’s newly released $99 Steam Controller will actually trigger the iconic cinematic Wilhelm scream sound effect if you accidentally drop it.
• [Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Real-Life Treasure Hunt] (https://www.ign.com/articles/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-has-a-real-life-500000-treasure-hunt-you-can-pay-41-to-try-and-solve): Ubisoft is partnering with Unsolved Hunts to launch a wild $500,000 real-world treasure hunt alongside the release of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced.
• [Capcom Hints at Dead Rising’s Return] (https://www.ign.com/articles/capcom-lists-dead-rising-as-one-of-its-leading-brands-that-its-nurturing-but-does-that-mean-dead-rising-5): Capcom has officially listed Dead Rising alongside heavy hitters like Resident Evil as a “leading brand” targeted for growth, fueling heavy fan speculation regarding a potential Dead Rising 5.
• [Xbox Introduces New Gamerscore Badges] (https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-adding-new-feature-for-achievement-hunters): Xbox is rolling out a new tiered badge system to the Guide and user profiles so dedicated achievement hunters can show off their lifetime Gamerscore totals.