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🎮 Multi-platformFormer Tekken Boss Katsuhiro Harada To Lead New SNK Studio
!Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/05/11/8c5aa2c0/vs-studio-logo.jpg.webp) SNK Corporation, the company behind franchises such as Fatal Fury, The King of Fighters, and Metal Slug, has announced a new game development subsidiary called VS Studio helmed by former Bandai Namco veteran Katsuhiro Harada. The news comes six months after Harada departed Bandai last December(https://gameinformer.com/2025/12/08/longtime-tekken-director-and-producer-katsuhiro-harada-is-leaving-bandai-namco) after serving as the longtime director and producer of the Tekken franchise. Harada will serve as Representative Director/CEO of VS Studio. The veteran fighting game director explains in a press release that the philosophy behind the Tokyo-based VS Studio is “Beyond tradition, crafted to perfection.” Harada describes VS Studio as a “free, open, and spacious environment” to "generate new ideas and create memorable games," and that they are recruiting talent. The studio's website(https://www.vs-studio.com/recruit.html) is set to launch in June. Here is Harada’s full statement: "We are pleased to announce the launch of our new game development studio, "VS Studio." VS Studio's philosophy is "Beyond tradition, crafted to perfection." We will combine technology, sensibility, and world-class expertise to pursue the ultimate. From a free, open, and spacious environment, we will generate new ideas and create memorable games. We established this studio to bring this vision to life. The "VS" in VS Studio holds various meanings. It represents our roots in "Video game Soft (VS Development Division)," the spirit of "Versus" challenging tradition, and many other meanings symbolizing innovation and challenge, such as "Visionary Standard," "Volition Shift," and "Vanguard Spirit." Having been involved in game development for many years, I've constantly considered how I want to spend my time as a developer and what kind of environment allows developers to perform at their best. VS Studio is one answer to that question. By bringing together technology and knowledge, and working with passionate colleagues, we aim to deliver the best gaming experiences to users worldwide. VS Studio aspires to be a studio that continues to take on such challenges, and we are looking for new team members who share our vision. Please look forward to the future of VS Studio. We'll likely have quite a long wait before we learn about VS Studio's first project, but it will be interesting to see if Harada gets right back on the fighting game saddle or leads a completely different type of game.
🎮 Multi-platformMan Found With Meth Pills Shaped Like Mario Is Going To Prison
A Connecticut man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison on charges that he was in possession of meth pills shaped like Mario the video game character. 33-year-old Ronnell Rogers was sentenced(https://www.justice.gov/usao-ct/pr/new-haven-drug-trafficker-sentenced-6-years-prison-third-federal-conviction-violating) on Monday, May 11 to 72 months in prison and three years of supervised release for distributing fentanyl and for violating terms of parole from a previous federal conviction. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/man-found-with-meth-pills-shaped-like-mario-is-going-to-prison/1100-6539896/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🎮 Multi-platformHow To Unlock All New Weapons In Battlefield 6 Season 3
Season 3's new Warlords: Supremacy update is live in Battlefield 6(https://www.gamespot.com/games/battlefield-6/) and Redsec(https://www.gamespot.com/games/battlefield-redsec/). This update adds the Railway to Golmud(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/battlefield-6-overhauls-a-classic-maps-biggest-feature-for-season-3/1100-6539676/) multiplayer map, a brand-new battle pass, three new guns, and additional attachments. In this guide, we'll show you how to complete the Warlords: Supremacy challenges and unlock all the new loadout gear for Battlefield 6. Just like past seasons, Season 3 will roll out in three phases. This first season is called Warlords: Supremacy, and this initial phase will include the M16A4 assault rifle, RPK-74M light machine gun, and the L115 sniper rifle as the three new guns. For new attachments, the update introduces the Speed Holster, Aftermarket Buffer, and Burst Mode. You don't need to purchase the Season 3 battle pass to earn any of the weapons or attachments included, but it's worth noting that you receive a 10% XP boost with the $10 standard battle pass purchase and a 15% XP boost for the $25 Pro version of the pass. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-to-unlock-all-new-weapons-in-battlefield-6-season-3/1100-6539897/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🎮 Multi-platformeBay's Rejection Letter To GameStop's $56 Billion Bid Pulls Absolutely No Punches
GameStop's ambitious plan to purchase eBay(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gamestop-announces-shocking-buyout-offer-for-ebay-priced-at-56-billion/1100-6539757/) has been officially rejected by the online auction marketplace. The company raised several concerns, with its primary one being how GameStop would plan to fund its proposal to purchase eBay for $56 billion--especially when GameStop itself only has $9.4 billion in assets. The eBay board of directors ultimately decided that GameStop's proposal was neither "credible nor attractive," citing that the company in its current setup is more than capable of delivering "long-term value" for its shareholders. Essentially, eBay is doing just fine business-wise and doesn't need to entertain a buyout offer from GameStop. "We have taken into account such factors as 1) eBay's standalone prospects, 2) the uncertainty regarding your financing proposal, 3) the impact of your proposal on eBay's long-term growth and profitability, 4) the leverage, operational risks, and leadership structure of a combined entity, 5) the resulting implications of these factors on valuation, and 6) GameStop's governance and executive incentives," eBay chairman Paul Pressler wrote in response(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ebay-rejects-unsolicited-proposal-from-gamestop-302769000.html) to GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen's offer. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ebays-rejection-letter-to-gamestops-56-billion-bid-pulls-absolutely-no-punches/1100-6539894/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🎮 Multi-platformAll Far Far West Area 41 grave locations
An annotated map with all 10 grave locations on the Area 41 map in Far Far West along with details on where to find each grave specifically.
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformNintendo Increased The Switch 2 Price to $500, And It Still Isn't Enough
It's official: Switch 2 consoles are going to become $50 more expensive(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-nintendo-switch-2-is-officially-getting-a-price-hike-in-september/1100-6539854/) as of September. Even with the price hike, Nintendo says the new MSRP still won't cover all the costs involved in producing a Switch 2. "We sincerely apologize to our customers for the considerable inconvenience and trouble this will cause," Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said during the company's recent financial results presentation (via a Nintendo Patents Watch translation(https://bsky.app/profile/ninpatentswatch.bsky.social/post/3mlewl3kwm224)). "While we wanted to prioritize a wide adoption, it was challenging to bear the rising costs over a long period. The new pricing does not fully account for all cost increases." Like almost all hardware in 2026, Nintendo is facing a perfect storm of conditions that has forced its hand. The ongoing shortage of crucial components, a weaker yen, and rising oil prices have all contributed toward making tech more expensive. Furukawa added that the higher price may create an additional barrier to entry, but Nintendo is confident that a "robust software line-up" will help "enhance the Switch 2 ownership value" for consumers. Once September arrives, a Switch 2 will increase from $450 to $500 in the US. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-increased-the-switch-2-price-to-500-and-it-still-isnt-enough/1100-6539893/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🎮 Multi-platformDirective 8020 gameplay video — see the first hour here
Check out the first hour of Directive 8020 gameplay, recorded on PS5. Supermassive's first foray into space is as tense as it sounds.
🎮 Multi-platformThe Sinking City 2's Shift To Survival Horror Leaves It Treading For Air
The first Sinking City was an ambitious swing for developer Frogwares. It was open-world, featured a massive, flooded city to explore, had loads of side quests, and made an--albeit flawed--attempt at third-person horror action. All of that wove together with the studio's signature detective-mystery roots to make an experience that wasn't very good, but was at least worth trying or paying attention to. Before The Sinking City, Frogwares had iterated on the deduction mechanics of the detective genre one Sherlock Holmes game at a time, sprinkling in influences from other genres along the way, from open-ended exploration in Crimes and Punishment, to light combat with The Devil's Daughter. But neither were as stark in genre shift or as daring in scale as The Sinking City--even if those bold decisions were to the game's own detriment. The Sinking City 2, on the other hand, is not as ambitious. Instead of aiming for the same heights as the first game and Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One, Frogwares has whittled The Sinking City 2 down into a genre more safely suited for its Lovecraftian Psychological roots: survival horror. And, yes, that makes sense, but while the first Sinking City has its share of blemishes for its stiff combat and underbaked open world, I had a soft spot for its earnest ambitions. It was clear the studio had aimed for something higher, even if it couldn't quite reach it. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-sinking-city-2s-shift-to-survival-horror-leaves-it-treading-for-air/1100-6539890/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🎮 Multi-platformCrimson Desert Has Already Made $180 Million, And Its Developers Are Just Getting Started
Crimson Desert(https://www.gamespot.com/games/crimson-desert/) has been a huge hit(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/these-new-releases-gave-game-spending-a-much-needed-boost-in-march/1100-6539539/) since it arrived in March, and unsurprisingly, developer Pearl Abyss is looking to capitalize on it with post-launch content. The company outlined plans for the game as part of its quarterly financial performance update, while also revealing that the game made an impressive $180 million in revenue. In comparison, Black Desert Online brought in $40 million during that same quarter, and Pearl Abyss wants to keep the momentum going. "Crimson Desert will continue to focus on enhancing user satisfaction and driving new sales through continuous updates, while expanding its market presence through platform expansion," Pearl Abyss said in its earnings letter(https://www.pearlabyss.com/en-US/Board/Detail?boardNo=14789). "In addition, we are currently exploring various ways to broaden the game to the next level, including DLC. We will share the details once the concrete plans are set." It has only been two months since Crimson Desert launched, but the game has already shifted a massive 5 million units(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/crimson-desert-continues-to-reach-new-sales-heights/1100-6539176/) across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S in its first 26 days. While Pearl Abyss does expect to sell fewer copies from now on, it still expects the game to sell consistently well throughout the year. As for the studio's other projects--DokeV and Plan 8--these are still in development, and Pearl Abyss is aiming to release a new game every two to three years. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/crimson-desert-has-already-made-180-million-and-its-developers-are-just-getting-started/1100-6539892/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🎮 Multi-platformSega Cancels $882 Million 'Super Game,' Details Schedule For Upcoming Games
!Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/05/12/150350fb/Sega%20Supergame%20Header.jpg.webp) Sega has canceled its Super Game, which was originally revealed as in development in 2021 with a budget of $882 million. When it was announced, all signs pointed to the Super Game being a single game, but we later learned "Super Game" was a title Sega used to describe various games with large budgets. In the five years since the Super Game announcement, we never did learn exactly what these games were – there was no formal announcement or titles associated with the descriptor. But now, thanks to Sega's latest financial earnings report(https://www.segasammy.co.jp/cms/wp-content/uploads/pdf/en/ir/20260512q4presentationen.pdf), it's clear we'll likely never know. On the "Review of the GaaS games as a service" page, Sega has a short line that reads, "Decided to cancel Super Game," noting that the company did not incur additional costs as a result of the cancellation for Quarter 3 of its 2026 Fiscal Year. And that's all she/Sega wrote. Elsewhere in the report, Sega lists the following games as part of its "Upcoming Plans" slide, giving us a birds-eye view of games the company plans to release in the coming years: - Stranger Than Heaven: Winter - Persona 4 Revival: Release Date TBD - Total War: Warhammer 40,000: Release Date TBD - Total War: Medieval III: Release Date TBD - New Virtua Fighter Project: Title/Release Date TBD - Crazy Taxi: Title/Release Date TBD - Golden Axe: Title/Release Date TBD - Jet Set Radio: Title/Release Date TBD - Streets of Rage: Title/Release Date TBD - Alien: Isolation Sequel: Title/Release Date TBD Though Sega doesn't name any games specifically, it says that in its Quarter 3 2027 Fiscal Year forecast, it expects to "launch four new titles based on mainstay IPs," suggesting it might be planning to launch four of the aforementioned games within the next fiscal year. While we wait to learn more about these games, read about how we're finally getting an Alien: Isolation sequel(https://gameinformer.com/2026/04/27/were-finally-getting-a-sequel-to-alien-isolation-12-years-later), and then read about how Stranger Than Heaven will take place across five time periods(https://gameinformer.com/xbox-partner-preview/2026/03/26/stranger-than-heaven-will-take-place-across-five-time-periods-deep). After that, check out the Persona 4 Revival reveal trailer(https://gameinformer.com/xbox-games-showcase/2025/06/08/the-persona-4-remake-is-real-and-its-called-revival), and then read about the recently released Persona 30th Anniversary jazz cover album(https://gameinformer.com/2026/05/07/atlus-reveals-persona-30th-anniversary-jazz-album-available-on-streaming-today-alongside). Which of Sega's in-development games are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments below!
🎮 Multi-platformLego's huge Lord of the Rings Minas Tirith set revealed
Lego's massive new Lord of the Rings set is even bigger than the Star Wars Millennium Falcon, and it comes with 10 minifigures.
🎮 Multi-platformTribeca Festival games list includes 12 most anticipated new games
The dozen 2026 nominees include Remedy Entertainment's anticipated sequel, as well as buzzy indies like There Are No Ghosts At The Grand