Gaming News — 2026-05-17#
Top Story#
Sucker Punch Productions has shocked PlayStation fans by confirming that Ghost of Yotei Legends, the multiplayer mode for the hit PS5 exclusive, will not receive any more major updates. This abrupt end to content support comes just two months after the mode’s launch in March, a stark contrast to the lengthy post-launch support given to its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima.
News & Reviews#
Wake Up Samurai — Keanu Reeves Carves Out Lead Role in Japanese Stop-Motion ‘Wood Sculpture’ Film Hidari Cyberpunk 2077 star Keanu Reeves is returning to his samurai roots to voice the lead in Hidari, an upcoming Japanese stop-motion film featuring intricately carved wooden puppets. Based on a viral 2023 proof-of-concept, the movie follows a master craftsman turned vengeance-seeking warrior with a weaponized prosthetic arm. It’s a massive win for the indie project, which blends Edo-period history with towering wooden mechs and secret prosthetic weaponry.
Man of Tomorrow Brainiac Actor Compares His Superman Villain to ‘an Incarnation of Satan’ Lars Eidinger is hyping up his role as Brainiac in James Gunn’s 2027 film Superman: Man of Tomorrow, likening the infamous green villain to an “incarnation of Satan”. The actor praised the theatrical, almost Shakespearean qualities of Gunn’s universe, ensuring that David Corenswet’s Clark Kent will have a deeply psychological and expressive foe to battle.
The Boys Season 5, Episode 8 Teaser Sets Up Showdown for Starlight and the Deep as Butcher Goes Scorched Earth Prime Video has dropped a teaser for the series finale of The Boys, showing Butcher fully committing to a “scorched earth” strategy against a now-immortal Homelander. Following Frenchie’s tragic death and Soldier Boy’s shocking betrayal, the remaining crew faces an uphill battle that seemingly culminates in a White House brawl between Starlight and the Deep. The highly anticipated final episode airs Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Free Games & Deals#
The ultimate deal right now is an active loophole that lets Xbox players grab 10 months of Game Pass Ultimate for just £77 instead of the usual £169.90. By stacking three 12-month EA Play digital codes from Amazon and then buying a single month of Game Pass Ultimate, Microsoft’s system automatically converts the time into 10 months of Ultimate access. For Nintendo fans, GameStop is running a massive flash sale featuring Super Mario RPG for a historic low of $15. Switch 2 owners can also score big discounts, including physical pre-orders of the newly revealed Star Fox for $49.94 on Amazon, or grab Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties for just $39.99.
Also Worth Knowing#
- Splatoon Raiders Up for Pre-Order: Pre-orders are now live for the Switch 2’s single-player-focused Splatoon Raiders, arriving this July alongside new Frye, Shiver, and Big Man amiibo.
- Seth Rogen Tells Filmmakers Using AI to Write Scripts to ‘Go Do Something Else’: While promoting his hand-crafted animated film Tangles at Cannes, Seth Rogen bluntly criticized Hollywood’s pivot to AI, stating that those unwilling to go through the human writing process shouldn’t be writers.
- The Godfather Book Series to Continue With New Story About Connie Corleone in 2027: The Mario Puzo estate has authorized author Adriana Trigiani to pen Connie, a new 2027 novel focusing on Vito Corleone’s daughter forging her own path in the legendary crime family.
- Save Big on a Crunchyroll Subscription: New and returning anime fans can currently snag three months of Crunchyroll for just $2 a month to catch up on shows like Demon Slayer and Fate/strange Fake.