Optimism is building that GTA 6 pre-orders will soon begin with price confirmation. A leaked Best Buy email sent to affiliates exposes the date of a promotion involving the Rockstar title. Fans had speculated that release date news and a third trailer could come before a May 21st Take-Two earnings call.

Playground Games has announced that Forza Horizon 6 is Steam Deck verified. Mobile gamers hoping to explore Japanese roadways have greater confidence in handheld compatibility. The system requirements also suggest it will perform adequately on the ROG Xbox Ally.

The media will undoubtedly capitalize on the building GTA 6 hype. Still, some readers think a magazine misled readers after hinting at a cryptic game reveal. The Rockstar title may see a long-awaited new trailer or release date update before a Take-Two earnings call.

Early access has a new meaning after pirates have shared a string of Steam games before launch. While the Subnautica 2 release date is May 14th, some divers are already exploring vast oceans. The new leak follows Forza Horizon 6, which had a playable build surface well before its official debut.

FromSoftware still plans to support Nintendo’s latest console. The Elden Ring Switch 2 port with Shadow of the Erdtree DLC may finally arrive in July. After performance concerns led to a delay, a retailer has posted an estimated release date for the Tarnished Edition.

A journalist may have defied the Forza Horizon 6 review embargo. Playground Games insists it wasn’t at fault for uploading a version of the racing game to Steam ahead of schedule. SteamDB later explained how a journalist is more likely to have exposed the file list and pirated the release.

The PS5 price hike led to an unusually successful period of console sales. Yet, despite this temporary lift, Sony expects hardware revenue to dwindle as 2026 continues. The Nintendo Switch 2 price increase has also caused panic buying in some regions.

Contrary to popular belief, enabling Switch 2 GameChat may reduce stuttering. Digital Foundry realized that Capcom RE engine games like Pragmata benefit from voice and video chats. Choosing the smallest window size yielded frame rates up to 60 fps.

Microsoft’s Japan-set Forza Horizon 6 is already running on many gaming PCs. A full Steam build leaked on Valve’s marketplace, delighting piracy advocates. Online features likely won’t be available until the official Xbox and PC early access debut on May 15th.

The Nintendo Switch 2 price hike in Japan has produced a surge in console sales. Reminiscent of its launch, jam-packed retailers are again waging war against scalpers. The changes take effect much sooner than in other regions, with buyers suffering a higher percentage increase.

Even contending with higher memory prices, Nintendo may be designing new consoles. Its latest fiscal report revealed that its research and development budget expanded by 23.7%. Earlier leaks suggested that a cheaper Switch 2 Lite or upgraded OLED model is a possibility.

PS4 supporters may be running out of time to prepare for the GTA 6 release date. The PlayStation Store is asking these gamers to purchase a PS5 console before its debut. Recently, Sony and Take-Two Interactive have hinted that the Rockstar Games title is on schedule.

After avoiding a Switch 2 price increase, astronomical memory prices forced the manufacturer to act. With a $499.99 MSRP in September, buyers will look for reasons to upgrade. Former Nintendo marketers think that the company should announce a first-party Switch 2 game to compete with GTA 6.

Gamers accustomed to multi-monitor setups may discover Xbox Mode has limitations. When enabled, the console-inspired menus disable additional displays, interrupting multi-tasking. The UI has more advantages for the upcoming Project Helix Xbox console and gaming PCs connected to TVs.

Update | A Samsung worker strike could aggravate the memory shortage and raise DRAM prices. The union is asking for a higher percentage of profits earned during the AI boom. If the dispute isn’t resolved, an 18-day manufacturing pause would leave SK Hynix and Micron to make up for a depleted supply. Update (May 8th 5:11 PM GMT): Due to a discrepancy with the source, profit numbers have been removed.

Nintendo marketing may have a new strategy to deal with high-profile leaks. An insider thinks a widely spread rumor led to the abrupt Star Fox Switch 2 announcement. Recently, the company has become more spontaneous with major game reveals, relying less on general Directs.

The new Star Fox Switch 2 game could be a prelude to a full-length motion picture. More leaks hint that Illumination will produce a Fox McCloud feature. Nintendo films have become more frequent, as the company looks to expand its console-centric audience.

New Govee lights have surfaced, targeting walls in living rooms and bedrooms. The more powerful Floor Lamp 3 plasters open areas with wider-reaching effects. A fresh category for the brand, the Lantern Floor Lamp produces a versatile halo of illumination for work or relaxation.

Take-Two Interactive boss Strauss Zelnick claims that GTA 6 delays should prevent a time crunch. In an interview, the CEO explained how an extended development schedule benefits both Rockstar Games and its fans. Yet, a recent employee leak described a tense studio with long shifts.

Deal | LG has created a hybrid smart TV OLED gaming monitor with mostly positive results. The 39-inch Ultragear thrives with WQHD ultrawide gaming and also serves as a standalone entertainment center. Brightness is average, but the flexibility of the curved 39GX90SA makes this deal appealing.

Individuals with large stakes in Nintendo stock are asking for a Switch 2 price increase. Investors believe that the memory shortage will hurt the console’s profitability. Other analysts warn that still early in its lifecycle, gamers would reject higher costs and avoid upgrading to the handheld.

With a new exploit, Sony’s console can become a capable gaming PC. Using the PS5 on Linux hack, Digital Foundry evaluated the performance of several PlayStation games. The ports exhibited similar frame rates, but memory limitations led to stuttering in Pragmata.

An insider believes that low hardware stock will cost Microsoft sales when GTA 6 launches. The absence of Xbox consoles in many countries is not entirely intentional. Targeting higher profits and poor planning for the component shortage could haunt the PS5 rival.

The Steam Controller release date tested Valve’s storefront, with mixed results. Many gamers were unable to secure the $99 accessory before stocks ran out. The Steam Machine launch could also pose problems for the company, which hadn’t debuted new hardware in several years.

A report that a Resident Evil Requiem story expansion will drop in May is now less credible. A Capcom insider says that a release date so close to the debut of the mini-game DLC is unrealistic. Still, it’s possible that Leon Kennedy and Ada Wong will have roles in future content.

A leak has provided rare insight into the atmosphere of a Rockstar studio ahead of the GTA 6 release date. A Glassdoor job review from a QA analyst highlights extended hours with claims of unpaid overtime. Conditions have worsened over the past month in order to sidestep a third delay.

An MP1st article explains how the next PlayStation console will boost its storage speeds. The PS6 release date could also see the debut of new cloud gaming technology. Streaming and compatibility with PS5 games may ease the anticipated high costs of upgrading.

Gamers could see GTA 6 marketing take over major cities, with billboards turning heads. Rockstar Games is hunting for a production artist to design online and large-format print materials. The job listing surfaced as fans hope a third trailer will soon confirm no further release date delays.