Gaming News — 2026-05-17#

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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.

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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.

Gaming News — 2026-05-18#

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Sony is officially rolling back its strategy to bring massive single-player games to PC. During a company town hall meeting, PlayStation studio business CEO Hermen Hulst affirmed that major upcoming narrative-driven titles like Ghost of Yotei and Marvel’s Wolverine will remain permanent console exclusives to drive PS5 hardware sales.

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PlayStation Plus Prices Are Going Up Again · IGN Just as we march closer to the launch of GTA 6, Sony is hiking the price of PlayStation Plus subscriptions starting May 20, vaguely blaming “ongoing market conditions”. The 1-month and 3-month tiers will see jumps of $1 and $3 respectively, adding yet another annoying squeeze to your gaming budget. With Microsoft recently cutting Xbox Game Pass prices, this move feels particularly disconnected from the current market reality.

Gaming News — Week of 2026-05-16 to 2026-05-22#

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Take-Two Interactive has officially ended all delay rumors, confirming that Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch on November 19, 2026. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick’s confidence makes sense considering the sequel boasts a mind-boggling estimated budget of $1 to $1.5 billion, dwarfing virtually every other game development cost in history. This sets the stage for what is locked in to be the biggest entertainment launch ever, promising billions in revenue for the publisher during a massive breakout year.