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Planet of Lana is worth playing before it leaves Xbox Game Pass

Planet of Lana is an overlooked sci-fi platformer. Play it on Xbox Game Pass before it leaves the service.

🎮 Planet of Lana

PolygonNews4 months ago

Microsoft’s new Xbox shake-up is all about platform changes

Microsoft's new Xbox chief, Asha Sharma, has spent the past couple of months making her mark on the Xbox organization. After focusing on highly requested Xbox console features, reducing the price of Game Pass, and moving Microsoft Gaming back to Xbox, Sharma is now reorganizing the Xbox platform team at Microsoft today. The changes will &8230;

🎮 s new Xbox shake-up

TheNews4 months ago

New Xbox CEO Taps More AI Veterans To Help Lead Xbox

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is installing a new group of leaders around her, and most of them, like Sharma, come from an AI background. In a memo to staff announcing the changes, Sharma said the Xbox teams needs to "evolve how we work and how we are organized." CNBC(https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/05/microsoft-xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-executive-overhaul.html), which saw the memo, said Sharma added, "Right now, it is too hard to ship impact quickly. We spend too much time inward instead of with the community, and we lack the depth we need in some of the fundamentals." To that end, Sharma announced that the Xbox team is "bringing in new leaders with consumer and technical expertise we do not yet have." Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-xbox-ceo-taps-more-ai-veterans-to-help-lead-xbox/1100-6539787/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)

🎮 All The Best Star Wars Gaming Deals

All The Best Star Wars Gaming Deals Available This Week

Star Wars Day has come and gone, but many of its best deals are still lingering around like they're Obi-Wan's force ghost--and that's especially true for Star Wars video games. Several titles across PS5, Switch, Xbox, and PC continue to be discounted beyond May The Fourth. So if you happened to miss out on the festivities yesterday, you can still cash in on some price cuts throughout the rest of the week. From Star Wars Outlaws to Knights of the Old Republic, here are the best Star Wars gaming deals available right now. Note that some of these might sell out before the end of the week (many are slated to end on May 7), so be sure to check out anything that catches your eye. You can also head over to our Star Wars Merch Roundup(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/star-wars-may-4-deals-2026/1100-6539765/), which has a few lingering deals on watches, shirts, action figures, and more. See all the Star Wars game deals at: - Amazon(https://www.amazon.com/s?k=star+wars+video+games&crid=3CGQS7ORTGCW2&sprefix=star+wars+video+game%2Caps%2C248&ref=nbsbnoss1&tag=gamespot-promos-20) - Best Buy(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fredirect.viglink.com%3Fkey%3Dfbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.bestbuy.com%252Fsite%252Fsearchpage.jsp%253Fid%253Dpcat17071%2526st%253Dstarwarsvideogames&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fmashup%2F%3Ftype%3D5%26platform%3D5&eventtype=click) - Walmart(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fredirect.viglink.com%3Fkey%3Dfbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.walmart.com%252Fsearch%253Fq%253Dstar%252Bwars%252Bvideo%252Bgames&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fmashup%2F%3Ftype%3D5%26platform%3D5&eventtype=click) - Target(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgoto.target.com%2Fc%2F1804712%2F81938%2F2092%3Fu%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.target.com%252Fs%253FsearchTerm%253Dstar%252Bwars%252Bvideo%252Bgames%2526newSearch%253Dfalse%2526Nao%253D0%2526facetedValue%253D54jft&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fmashup%2F%3Ftype%3D5%26platform%3D5&eventtype=click) - GameStop(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fredirect.viglink.com%3Fkey%3Dfbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.gamestop.com%252Fsearch%252F%253Fq%253Dstar%252Bwars%252Bvideo%252Bgames%2526lang%253Ddefault%2526start%253D0%2526sz%253D20&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fmashup%2F%3Ftype%3D5%26platform%3D5&eventtype=click) - Fanatical(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fredirect.viglink.com%3Fkey%3Dfbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.fanatical.com%252Fen%252Fsearch%253Fsearch%253Dstarwars&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fmashup%2F%3Ftype%3D5%26platform%3D5&eventtype=click) - GOG(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fredirect.viglink.com%3Fkey%3Dfbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.gog.com%252Fen%252Fpromo%252F20260430maythefourth&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fmashup%2F%3Ftype%3D5%26platform%3D5&eventtype=click) - Humble(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fredirect.viglink.com%3Fkey%3Dfbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.humblebundle.com%252Fstore%252Fsearch%253Fsearch%253Dstarwars&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fmashup%2F%3Ftype%3D5%26platform%3D5&eventtype=click) --- Star Wars PC Deals !No Caption Provided(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/scalesuper/1702/17023653/4691906-egs-eastarwarstriplebundle-dicerespawnmotive-s1-2560x1440-4f9229b70c7c.png)(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/original/1702/17023653/4691906-egs-eastarwarstriplebundle-dicerespawnmotive-s1-2560x1440-4f9229b70c7c.png) Some of the best deals across all platforms are available on PC. For example, you can pick up the Star Wars Triple Bundle(https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/18052/EASTARWARSTRIPLEBUNDLE/) for just $22.53 (was $122), pulling together Squadrons, Fallen Order Deluxe Edition, and Battlefront 2 with an 82% discount. You'll also find the iconic Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fredirect.viglink.com%3Fkey%3Dfbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.gog.com%252Fen%252Fgame%252Fstarwarsknightsoftheoldrepublic&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fmashup%2F%3Ftype%3D5%26platform%3D5&eventtype=click) for $2.49 (was $10), and the RPG has held up remarkably well over the years--if it's not yet in your collection, this is a great time to fix that. Other notable deals include Star Wars Outlaws(https://store.steampowered.com/app/2842040/StarWarsOutlaws/) for $17.49 (was $70), Dark Forces Remaster(https://store.steampowered.com/app/2292260/STARWARSDarkForcesRemaster/) for $15 (was $30), and the original Battlefront II(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fredirect.viglink.com%3Fkey%3Dfbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.gog.com%252Fen%252Fgame%252Fstarwarsbattlefrontii&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fmashup%2F%3Ftype%3D5%26platform%3D5&eventtype=click) for $2.49. These games are on sale across a variety of storefronts, though many sales are slated to end in the coming days. It looks like Steam and Fanatical have some of the longest-lasting discounts, though many price cuts will vanish before the end of the week. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/all-the-best-star-wars-gaming-deals-this-week/1100-6539785/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)

First UFC 6 Details Emphasize Authenticity, New Narrative Modes

!Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/05/04/6e63ea45/ufcboxes.jpg.webp) EA Sports has fully lifted the curtain on its sixth entry in its long-running UFC franchise, UFC 6. Arriving on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S this June, UFC 6 advertises an increased emphasis on fighters' movement and striking authenticity. In addition we also learned that the standard edition will feature former middleweight and light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira on the cover, while the Ultimate Edition features former featherweight and BMF champion Max Holloway. Holloway, who is a huge gamer himself, views appearing on the cover as a huge honor. "It's huge, man, it's huge," Holloway tells Game Informer. "I've been played video games forever. I was a big Madden player, even though I like playing first-person shooters, but the Madden cover having all these athletes, as a kid, you'd be like, 'I wanna be on that video game!' And that time is here now, and it's just a blessing. It's unreal. It's unreal. What can you really say about it? I'm going to be on the cover of a video game, and a huge video game that does numbers, so I'm stoked, man. If you told 12-year-old me that he was gonna be on the cover of a video game, he probably would have given you a little attitude and said, "Yeah, I know!" laughs But to actually be here, it's just amazing." Holloway's cover art captures one of the most iconic moments in a career full of iconic moments: the immediate aftermath of his horn-beating knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 in 2024. Moments like that – the iconic moves – are an emphasis of UFC 6, as fighters are differentiated from one another through their individual movement and Signature Strikes. This is accomplished through markerless motion capture, which allows for mo-cap without mo-cap suits, and the next generation of Sapien Technology. A new Real-Time Contact system featuring new rag-doll physics helps further the level of realism in the Octagon. As for new modes, players can step into the shoes of legendary UFC fighters in Hall of Legends, or tell their own story with The Legacy. EA Sports touts immersive storytelling that makes fights feel personal. "EA Sports UFC 6 delivers a deeper, more dynamic fight experience," lead producer Nate McDonald said in a press release. "Ever element is designed to reflect the individuality of real fighters. Our goal is to capture the sport as faithfully as possible and bring players closer to the Octagon than ever before." UFC 6 arrives on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on June 19. For our thoughts on UFC 5, which came out in 2023, head here(https://gameinformer.com/review/ea-sports-ufc-5/a-sustained-run).

GameNews4 months ago

Xbox Game Pass May 2026 additions include day-one games like Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2, and more

Forza Horizon 6 is joined by several new and exciting indies as day-one additions to Xbox Game Pass.

🎮 Horizon

PolygonNews4 months ago

The Next Call Of Duty Won't Be On PS4, Says Activision

Over the last few days, rumors have circulated about the next Call of Duty game being play tested and ultimately set to release on the PlayStation 4, but Activision has now denied the claim. Call of Duty looks to be leaving the last-gen platforms in the dust. "Not sure where this one started, but it’s not true," Call of Duty posted on May 4. "The next Call of Duty is not being developed for PS4." > Not sure where this one started, but it’s not true. The next Call of Duty is not being developed for PS4. > > — Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) May 4, 2026(https://twitter.com/CallofDuty/status/2051391506699678107?refsrc=twsrc%5Etfw) For the first time since 2013's Call of Duty: Ghosts, the franchise will skip the PlayStation 4 console. This social media response from the official Call of Duty account only confirms it won't release the upcoming game on PlayStation 4, but presumably this means the Xbox One console generation is also getting left behind. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-next-call-of-duty-wont-be-on-ps4-says-activision/1100-6539778/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)

🎮 Call of Duty

Why GTA 6 Is Not Coming To PC At Launch, And It's Not Due To A PlayStation Deal

Grand Theft Auto VI(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/grand-theft-auto-6-everything-we-know/1100-6503729/) is coming this November to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and while history suggests it will eventually come to PC, it won't be there alongside the console editions at launch. Why is that? Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick told Bloomberg(https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-04/take-two-ceo-says-grand-theft-auto-vi-expectations-are-terrifying?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc3NzkyMjI2MiwiZXhwIjoxNzc4NTI3MDYyLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJURUoxSjVLR1pBS1cwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJCMUVBQkI5NjQ2QUM0REZFQTJBRkI4MjI1MzgyQTJFQSJ9.fNAVBN0jIbDiGocm1JBKnTDQ5SEbEZpg9r4egwWgU) that Rockstar Games is known to launch GTA games first on console before PC, and that is because, "I think with regard to a release like that you're judged by serving the core audience." "Like really serving the core consumer. If your core consumer isn't there, if they're not served first and best, you kind of don't hit your other consumers," he said. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/why-gta-6-is-not-coming-to-pc-at-launch-and-its-not-due-to-a-playstation-deal/1100-6539775/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)

🎮 GTA🎮 Grand Theft Auto