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

Story of the Week#

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.

Espionage Epics, Free Games, and Minecraft Memes — Week of 2026-05-22 to 2026-05-29#

Week in Review#

This week’s gaming video landscape was heavily defined by a deep obsession with 007-style espionage action, driving massive multi-day playthroughs and exhaustive Easter egg deep dives. Meanwhile, bargain-hunting PC players were treated to an absolute goldmine of free game alerts and Steam sale roundups. On the lighter side, the Minecraft community kept our feeds populated with a non-stop, daily drip of algorithm-tailored meme shorts.

Gaming News — 2026-05-19#

Top Story#

Sony is officially pulling back from its multiplatform strategy, reportedly telling staff that its narrative single-player games will remain PlayStation 5 exclusives. The move deprives PC gamers of upcoming tentpole titles like Ghost of Yotei and Marvel’s Wolverine, sparking a mix of disappointment and defiance within a PC gaming community that refuses to buy a $600 console for a handful of games.

News & Reviews#

[Fortnite Is Back on the App Store Across the World] · IGN Epic Games has successfully brought Fortnite back to the iOS App Store worldwide, marking a massive victory in its prolonged legal battle against Apple. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney celebrated the milestone as the “beginning of the end of the Apple Tax,” though the game is still awaiting a court order to return to mobile devices in Australia.

Gaming Videos — 2026-05-27#

Watch First#

If you only watch one video today, prioritize the massive Steam 618 sale breakdown. It details huge discounts on major titles and flags four time-sensitive free games you need to claim to your library immediately before their promotions expire.

Highlights by Theme#

Gameplay & Walkthroughs#

For narrative action fans, there’s a new PS5 playthrough titled 繼續007~玩到通關! PS5. The broadcast takes viewers through the entirety of a James Bond title, going all the way to the game’s completion. It’s highly recommended if you’re looking for a cinematic, “playable 007 movie” experience to watch in the background.