May 12, 2026
News'We want to start today by apologising': Phasmophobia is fixing issues with its Player Character update after a slew of complaints
The latest patch didn't go down too well.
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May 12, 2026
NewsForza Horizon 6 leak not a "pre-load issue," Playground Games claims as dev bans entire bloodlines for playing pirated copies
Forza Horizon 6 was allegedly leaked by someone “with early access to the build,” and developer Playground Games is taking heavy action.
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May 12, 2026
NewseBay shoots down 'neither credible nor attractive' $56 billion GameStop offer from CEO who says 'I'm not going away. I'm a pain in the ass'
You didn't win this auction.
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May 12, 2026
NewsMicrosoft Israel boss leaves after investigation into whether IDF contracts broke Microsoft's code of ethics
The general manager of Microsoft Israel, Alon Haimovich, has left his role following an investigation into the regional branch's contracts with the Israeli Defense Forces' intelligence units. Accordin...
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May 12, 2026
News"Our two franchises complement each other perfectly" - Alan Wake 2 invades Phasmophobia in a new three-week crossover event
If you are part of the Venn diagram overlap of people who love both the nightmare-inducing ghosts of Phasmophobia and the surreal world of troubled author Alan Wake, then good news because a three-wee...
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May 12, 2026
NewsHasbro CEO says "you should expect more" crossovers for D&D
In our chat with Hasbo CEO Chris Cocks, he says that we can "definitely" expect crossovers and tie-ins for D&D
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May 12, 2026
NewsWe finally have a price tag for the 2026 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, but that RTX 5070 Ti rig is going to be difficult to justify
The 2026 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 finally has a price associated, but the RTX 5070 Ti version is far more expensive than last year's RTX 5080.
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May 12, 2026
NewsPhasmophobia's Alan Wake Event Was Written By Sam Lake And Is A "Match Made In Heaven"
Phasmophobia 's next event is unlike any before it, because it's the first to involve a crossover with another franchise. The "Phasmophobia by Alan Wake" event runs for three weeks, beginning today, M...
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May 12, 2026
NewsNintendo promises a strong roster of Switch 2 games to counterbalance the recent price increases
Nintendo has promised to provide "a robust software line-up to enhance the Switch 2 ownership value" following the Switch 2 price increase (from $449.99 to $499.99) announced last week.
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May 12, 2026
NewsAs The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake rumors swirl, Nintendo boss teases "new titles beyond those already announced"
Plus a bit of confirmation Nintendo won't be hiding from GTA 6, either
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May 12, 2026
NewsNoctua's iconic beige and brown PC fan now comes in a slightly less iconic all-black version for PC builders who can't stand the original colour
It's a bit more versatile but a bit less interesting to me.
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May 12, 2026
NewsHow to get the Kuku Bird mount in Crimson Desert
The Leaping Kuku Bird is obtained by hatching its Egg in Crimson Desert
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May 12, 2026
NewsPUBG is removing several weapons from the game, and you could be due compensation
The next big PUBG update is removing some underused guns, and you could be in for a big windfall of G-Coin if you owned any fancy skins.
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May 12, 2026
NewsAll LoL skins tiers, how to get them on sale
If you’re looking to level up wardrobe, here’s a rundown of all League of Legends skin tiers, how to buy skins, and when they’re on sale.
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May 12, 2026
NewsGTA 6 Trailer 3 copium is at an all-time high, with fans convinced today "might actually be the day" Rockstar gives us news
"Rockstar is very unpredictable," fans confident they've predicted Rockstar's moves say
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May 12, 2026
NewsAmazon's upcoming live-action Voltron movie starring Henry Cavill will not get a theatrical run
It looks like the Voltron movie will skip theaters and premiere on Prime Video
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May 12, 2026
NewsWordle's getting a TV adaptation made in partnership with Jimmy Fallon’s Electric Hot Dog, please pray for our guides writers
Wordle. A lot of people play it. In turn, a lot of guides writers at sites across the internet have to play it as part of their jobs, so that they can provide that big bunch of players with answers an...
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May 12, 2026
NewsMSI MPG 322UR X24 review
The art of QD-OLED very nearly perfected.
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May 12, 2026
News'Palworld Online' has been trademarked, but there's hints of potential AI use
Pocketpair has trademarked 'Palworld Online,' but amid the filings there's a mention of AI as a service for "developing computer games."
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May 12, 2026
NewsDiscord Nitro subscribers to receive "starter edition" of Xbox Game Pass through new partnership
Xbox and Discord have announced a partnership offering a "starter edition" of Game Pass to Nitro subscribers.
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May 12, 2026
NewsSATA drives are still going strong as Kingston announces it has shipped 100 million A400 SSDs
Perfect for when you're feeling precious about PCIe lanes...
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May 12, 2026
NewsIndiana Jones and the Great Circle's Nintendo Switch 2 port is finally here and it holds up pretty well
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle 's long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 port has finally arrived, and I'm pleased to report it's pretty good.
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May 12, 2026
NewsNine Sols, one of our best-reviewed soulslikes, is just $12 on Steam this week
Not a bad price for near-perfection.
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NewseBay rejects GameStop’s $56 billion acquisition bid
eBay has officially rejected GameStop's offer to buy the online marketplace for $56 billion, citing concerns around "operational risks" and how the acquisition will be financed. In a letter to GameSto...
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