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Reviewed on: PlayStation 5 Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC Publisher: Kwalee Developer: Out of the Blue Release: May 12, 2026 Rating: Everyone 10+ Professor Harry Everhart may have survived the cosmic horror that plagued him while he was trapped on that accursed Pacific island in Call of the Sea, but he still suffers from ominous visions decades later. Elsewhere, university student Evangeline Drayton has similarly bizarre dreams of a life and civilization beyond her understanding. When fate brings these two together, it leads to an intriguing and fun mystery centered on solving puzzles that bend the mind and reality itself. Like its 2020 predecessor, Call of the Elder Gods challenges players to solve elaborate environmental puzzles using observational and deductive skills, with no small amount of out-of-the-box thinking. As a whole, the first-person adventure has much in common with Call of the Sea, but I like how the globetrotting premise allows for more varied visuals. Players solve riddles in a storm-battered mansion, an abandoned snow-covered facility, a sweltering Australian desert, plus surreal locations not of this world. Puzzles sometimes require switching between controlling Evangeline, an engineer, and Harry, an archaeologist, though neither possesses distinct gameplay abilities. Instead, exercises require two heads to tackle, such as using Harry to carefully open a series of rooms for Evangeline to explore while evading and containing a supernatural threat. These exercises are fine subversions of the generally good and often challenging solo-character-designed puzzles, but I would have liked more tandem puzzles, given that they’re the biggest difference from the first game. Still, I was both impressed and perplexed by multi-layered riddles, such as deciphering otherworldly musical notes to open doors using ancient instruments or uncovering information on members of a mysterious cult to access their inner chambers. Finding every clue strewn about an area and recording key information in a journal is key, as missing one piece of evidence can be the difference between a breakthrough and an hour spent staring at your notes. While I find the puzzles logical, journal notes are sometimes too vague. On a few occasions, I questioned the exact meaning of a phrase or instruction because a note stopped short of fully clarifying or contextualizing something, turning some problems into frustrating guessing games (a cable-to-socket-matching exercise being the most egregious). Thankfully, a penalty-free hint system offers gentle nudges that build to outright solutions, depending on how deeply you choose to delve into it. Some puzzles lay out a buffet of notes, photographs, and other clues before you even have a grasp of the problem at hand. I would have liked some of these clues to be a bit more funneled, as sifting through so much out-of-context information at once is sometimes overwhelming. Furthermore, I was annoyed that certain clues I found useful would not be recorded in the journal for easy reference; revisiting these clues wherever they lay to cross-reference any hunches is a pain. Ultimately, these are small complaints, but they reared their heads often enough to be irksome. Call of the Elder Gods’ roughly seven-hour story, narrated by Call of the Sea protagonist Norah Everhart, is a decently entertaining mystery that takes some unexpected but neat twists. Despite having a good emotional core, particularly in how each character’s motivation is rooted in the loss of a loved one, Evangeline and Harry still aren’t the most memorable leads. The game’s villains fall even further below that benchmark; you won’t see them often, and one major foe’s fate unfolds anticlimactically. While the modest character models and illustrated cinematics won’t wow anyone, strong voice performances give the adventure some gravitas. Although it may not reach the heights of other narrative-puzzle contemporaries released since Call of the Sea, Call of the Elder Gods is still an entertaining test for your noggin, wrapped in an adequately engaging Lovecraft-inspired story. Harry and Evangeline would say otherwise, but it’s okay to embrace this game’s insanity-inducing madness with open arms. Score: 8 About Game Informer's review system View the full article

Unity has named the winners of its 2026 Unity for Humanity Grant, highlighting the achievements of ten developers and three honourable mentions from eight countries. Read more View the full article

Developer/publisher Unknown Worlds Entertainment launched Subnautica 2 into Early Access yesterday, May 14, and in just 12 hours, the game surpassed 2 million copies sold. Subnautica 2 also reached 651,000 peak concurrent players across Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Xbox yesterday, making it clear that this highly anticipated underwater survival game is an Early Access hit. Subnautica 2 also has more than 12,500 reviews on Steam and maintains a "Very Positive" rating. Though Subnautica 2 still has a ways to go before matching its predecessor's sales, which sits at 18.5 million copies sold worldwide, it's off to a great start. Unknown Worlds Entertainment is Subnautica 2's publisher, but Krafton originally filled that role. However, a lengthy (and still ongoing) legal battle saw Krafton fire Unknown Worlds Entertainment's then-CEO Ted Gill and other studio co-founders over allegations that they (and the team) had failed to get Subnautica 2 up to par for launch, arguing that Gill and others were even working on other games instead of the survival sequel. The legal battle led to Gill and others being reinstated and Unknown World Entertainment gaining publishing rights for Subnautica 2. Gill and co-founders Max McGuire and Charlie Cleveland argued in court that Krafton did this to prevent Unknown Worlds Entertainment from earning a $250 million bonus payout (which activates upon Subnautica 2 achieving certain performance and sales milestones), but that the collection period was extended to September. And, given how well Subnautica 2 has performed in less than 24 hours, it seems very likely the studio will get that bonus. Game Informer will be streaming Subnautica 2 later today, so if you're interested in seeing the game in action, check it out on our Twitch channel later. Are you playing Subnautica 2? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

Nexon reported strong first-quarter results, with net income rising 118% year-over-year, supported by a ¥14.5 billion ($91.4 million) foreign exchange gain. Read more View the full article

Square Enix has reported financial results for the year ending March 31, 2026, noting a decline in net sales due to reduced revenues from MMOs and games for smart devices and PC browsers. Read more View the full article

Grab Vaudeville for free via Epic Games Store! Vaudeville is an narrative-driven detective game with "AI technology" to create dialogues in real-time. View the full article

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Some of the best games you can play in a VR headset are developer/publisher Polyarc's Moss and Moss: Book II. The former launched in 2018 exclusively on PlayStation VR, and the latter launched on PlayStation VR and Meta Quest in 2022. Though both are playable on other VR headsets now, they still require, well, a VR headset. But players without a headset, or those who prefer their gaming escapades to be flatscreen, will get to enjoy both adventures in Moss: The Forgotten Relic, which combines both Moss games into a single "unified" experience for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC this Summer. Polyarc announced The Forgotten Relic with an exclusive trailer over at IGN, and it highlights that Moss' platformer-puzzle gameplay works just fine on a non-VR display. In it, players will traverse a fallen kingdom, solve environmental puzzles uniquely woven into the surrounding environment, and embark on a heartfelt tale as Quill, a very cute and very miniature mouse. Check it out in the Moss: The Forgotten Relic reveal trailer for yourself below: "Moss: The Forgotten Relic is an emotional and atmospheric adventure set in the pages of a living storybook, brimming with myth and ancient magic," the game's Steam description reads. "Guide a tiny but determined hero on a heartfelt journey of challenge, courage, and connection." Moss: The Forgotten Relic hits PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Switch, and PC sometime this Summer. In the meantime, read Game Informer's review of Moss. Are you going to check out Moss: The Forgotten Relic when it launches this Summer? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

The Witness and Braid director Jonathan Blow revealed Order of the Sinking Star, a massive puzzle mash-up game, at The Game Awards back in December for PC. Now, Blow has announced that Order of the Sinking Star will also launch on Nintendo Switch 2 sometime this year alongside the PC release. Unfortunately, despite the platform update, Blow and his team at developer Thekla haven't revealed the game's release date, sticking to the vague "2026" for now. Nonetheless, Order of the Sinking Star looks like a great game for Switch 2. Check out the Switch 2 trailer for Order of the Sinking Star below for a look at how it runs: Game Informer senior associate editor Marcus Stewart previewed the game ahead of its reveal last year and came away very impressed – you can read his Order of the Sinking Star preview here. Order of the Sinking Star launches on Switch 2 and PC sometime this year. Are you picking up Order of the Sinking Star when it launches? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

Terrors to Unveil - Day Off is free on Steam until May 19! It is a 3D first-person exploration game from the Terrors to Unveil series, featuring photorealistic graphics. The game currently has “Mostly Positive” reviews on Steam. View the full article

Developer Expression Games and publisher Team17 have revealed that Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, the quasi-sequel to the hit WW2 shooter Hell Let Loose, will launch next month. More specifically, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam hits PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store) digitally on Thursday, June 18. Physical editions for PS5 and Xbox will be released on August 4, and you can preorder both digital and physical versions starting today. Plus, ahead of the game's launch, Expression Games will hold a Hell Let Loose: Vietnam free-to-play open beta weekend later this month, starting May 29 and ending June 1, on PC. It will be set on the Thanh Hóa Bridge map, which I recently previewed for two hours for an in-depth behind-the-scenes feature on Hell Let Loose: Vietnam that subscribers can read here, and give players the opportunity to experience new additions to the shooter series like tunnels, helicopters, patrol boats, and more. Get a taste of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam in the trailer below: When Hell Let Loose: Vietnam launches in June, it will feature six large-scale maps for 50v50 battles, along with plenty of historically accurate weapons, vehicles, and tactical options. Are you going to check out Hell Let Loose: Vietnam next month? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

Grab a bunch of free gift packs and add-ons for games like Fortnite, Rocket League, MONGIL: STAR DIVE, Infinity Nikki, Neverwinter, Star Trek Online, Asphalt Legends, Wuthering Waves, World of Warships, Firestone, RAVEN2, and Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms. Only until June 11! View the full article

You’re Batman! Grab The Telltale Batman: Shadows Edition for free on the Epic Games Store before it’s gone (May 21). This episodic adventure comes from the popular studio Telltale Games. View the full article

Start doing game nights with this game, grab Sunderfolk on the Epic Games Store for free until May 21. Sunderfolk is a tactical RPG with co-op and a "Generally Favorable" reception (Metacritic score of 79). View the full article

Kylie Jenner, the billionaire Kardashian sister behind Kylie Cosmetics, apparently has time for Nintendo Switch gaming when she's not filming reality TV, running a makeup business, or attending awards shows and basketball games with boyfriend Timothée Chalamet (who is also a gamer). But when The Legend of Zelda gets its hooks in you, what are you to do? In the latest episode of Therapuss, a mock-therapy talk show on Netflix hosted by influencer/media personality Jake Shane, Jenner says Zelda is "one of the best games ever." Though she doesn't specifically name The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which launched with the Switch back in 2017, the details she provides make clear that's the adventure she's playing through. You can watch a clip of this discussion here. She describes to Shane, who is seemingly unfamiliar with the series, that you play as Link, 100 years after a war, and take on Divine Beast dungeons, fight Ganondorf, and explore Hyrule while attempting to save Princess Zelda. While explaining it, Jenner laughs and jokes she's "going to sound like such a nerd" (you're in good company, Kylie), but she also says she's still kind of new to the game – she's completed one Divine Beast dungeon and is en route to a second now, apparently. "It's the most intricate – [I've] played for days and hours," Jenner tells Shane. Excellent taste, Jenner. Make sure you play The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom after you finish BOTW! She's not alone in Hollywood, either – Sally Field loves BOTW too! Speaking of, in case you haven't for some reason, read Game Informer's reviews for Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. After that, read Game Informer's exclusive Zelda 40th Anniversary feature, where we spoke to dozens of developers around the industry about the impact the Nintendo series has had on their lives. Which game do you think is better: Breath of the Wild or Tears of the Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

Grand Theft Auto VI is set to launch on November 19 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. It's been over a year since the last trailer, and fans are clamoring for new information every day. While there's no news of a trailer on the horizon, preorders might be going live next week, at least according to leaked affiliate information from retailer Best Buy. Over on the GamingLeaksAndRumours subreddit, there's a popular post gathering various posts from Best Buy affiliates (content creators that get cuts of sales when players use their code to purchase something from the store online) who claim to have received an email that reveals preorders for Grand Theft Auto VI might go live next week. Specifically, the Best Buy emails these creators have received show a 5% earnings (or maybe discount – the email isn't super clear) rate for a campaign called "GTA 6 Pre Order (Physical Game)" with a duration of "May 18, 2026 - May 21, 2026," meaning preorders could go live on Monday. Frogboyx1Gaming on X A screenshot of the email Best Buy affiliate users are reportedly receiving While it's best to remain cautious, especially with anything pertaining to Rockstar Games, more and more creators are discovering this affiliate email in their inboxes – the GamingLeaksAndRumours post is rounding them up as they come in with photo and video proof. Even popular video game deals accounts, like Cheap Ass Gamer over on X, have received the Best Buy affiliate account email, further proving that the emails with the details are real and not a fabrication. Now, of course, it's important to point out that just because Best Buy apparently has an affiliate sales campaign starting Monday for Grand Theft Auto VI, it doesn't mean preorders for the game will go live next week. This could be a mistake or misprint from Best Buy – fortunately, we seemingly won't have to wait long to find out. In the meantime, check out the latest Grand Theft Auto VI trailer, and then read about these nine characters you'll meet in Vice City this November. Do you believe? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

Forza Horizon 6 will finally bring players to Japan, a long-requested setting for the open-world racing game series from developer Playground Games, when it launches on Xbox Series X/S and PC next week on May 19. Ahead of the game's launch, Playground has released the PC specs and requirements you'll need to play Forza Horizon 6 at minimum settings and beyond. Before that, though, you should read Game Informer's Forza Horizon 6 review to find out why it's one of our favorite games of the year. Forza Horizon 6 PC Specs And Requirements Below, we'll list the minimum and recommended PC specs and requirements you'll need to play Forza Horizon 6, alongside details about key PC features and more. MinimumCPU: Intel Core i5-8400, AMD Ryzen 5 1600GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650, AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT, Intel Arc A389System RAM: 16GBStorage: SSDWindows Version: Windows 10/11, at least 22H2Additional Notes: Graphical Preset – Low (1080p at 60 FPS)RecommendedCPU: Intel Core i5-12400F, AMD Ryzen 5 5600XGPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, Intel Arc A580System RAM: 16GBStorage: SSDWindows Version: Windows 10/11, at least 22H2Additional Notes: Graphical Preset – High (1440p at 60+ FPS)ExtremeCPU: Intel Core i7-12700K, AMD Ryzen 7 7700XGPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTSystem RAM: 24GBStorage: NVMe SSDWindows Version: Windows 10/11, at least 22H2Additional Notes: Graphical Preset – Extreme (4K at 60+ FPS)Extreme Ray TracingCPU: Intel Core i7-12700K, AMD Ryzen 7 7700XGPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, AMD Radeon RX 9070 XTSystem RAM: 32GBStorage: NVMe SSDWindows Version: Windows 10/11, at least 22H2Additional Notes: Graphical Preset – Extreme Ray Tracing-enabled (4K upscaled at 60+ FPS) As you can see, key features reserved for the PC version of Forza Horizon 6 include Nvidia DLSS 4/AMD FSR 3+4/Intel XeSS 2.1 technology, the ability to utilize high uncapped framerates, ultrawide monitor support, Ray Traced reflections and global illumination, controller and racing wheel support, and Steam Deck and Xbox ROG Ally support. Forza Horizon 6 launches on Xbox Series X/S and PC on May 19 (with the PS5 version expected to launch sometime later this year). While waiting for its release, read Game Informer's Forza Horizon 6 review, then read Game Informer's preview of Fable, the next game from Playground. Are you picking up Forza Horizon 6 next week on PC? Let us know how you feel about these PC specs and requirements in the comments below! View the full article

Amazon has reportedly cancelled its Lord of the Rings MMO, according to sources familiar with the project. Read more View the full article

Reviewed on: Xbox Series X/S Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC Publisher: Xbox Game Studios Developer: Playground Games Release: May 19, 2026 (Xbox Series X/S, PC), 2026 (PlayStation 5) Rating: Everyone Featuring fun, approachable arcade-style racing gameplay and beautiful locales, the Forza Horizon series has been one of my favorite franchises since it left the starting line. The most recent entry, Forza Horizon 5, is my favorite racing game of all time, thanks in large part to its stunning re-creation of Mexico, full of diverse biomes and varied activities. While that is a tough act to follow, Forza Horizon 6’s Japan plays perfect host to the series’ next evolution, which moves the franchise forward without straying too far from the racing line. Forza Horizon 6 Video Review: True to the series pedigree, Forza Horizon 6 puts you behind the wheel of an ever-growing garage, ranging from everyday vehicles to the fastest supercars on the planet. Using these, you compete in an impressive spectrum of events centered on the Horizon Festival and the broader Japanese racing culture, with cars, cosmetics, and currency doled out in masterful fashion. And with the innovative Drivatar feature, where the opponent AI learns and emulates the behavior of your friends list, you get the feeling of racing against friends, even when you’re playing solo. I had an absolute blast, whether I was competing in Horizon Festival events like traditional circuit races and sprints or Discover Japan events like unsanctioned street races and winding touge battles, both solo and with other players. Even more than 30 hours in, I still have many activities I haven’t completed. And with Japan serving as a stunning backdrop to all these events, Forza Horizon 6 injects cultural touchpoints to aptly play off the setting. As you progress through the Horizon Festival storyline, you earn points to unlock special events that serve as set-piece checkpoints in the broader festival narrative. These often consist of flashy courses full of stunt opportunities and spectacle, but my favorite was one where you race across the countryside against a literal stories-high mech. And even better, once you complete these, you gain access to additional events, creating a rewarding loop. Similarly, the Discover Japan line lives up to its name with tours of certain regions, complete with a guide who gives you facts not only about Japan and its culture, but the cars it produces. Though inconsistent voice acting sometimes pulled me out of these excursions, I loved learning about the vehicle I was driving or the area I was speeding through. Discover Japan also has an extremely fun food delivery minigame, which requires you to meet certain conditions and gain promotions as you go. It’s a great way to explore Tokyo and earn extra money, even though I was rarely strapped for cash. Those moments and quest lines are memorable standouts, but when I look back on my hours spent in Forza Horizon 6, I most recall my time simply getting from point A to point B. Playground Games’ incredible rendition of Japan constantly encouraged me to veer off course in the name of discovery. I couldn’t help but smash through collectible regional mascots or seek out hidden Barn Find and Treasure Cars across each of the 10 regions. And with Japan’s endless beauty and range of biomes, I never tired of what was showing on my screen. Driving through Shibuya Crossing or cresting over a hill to reveal Mount Fuji in the distance always feels special. Playground Games captured the beauty of these iconic locations, and the size of Tokyo, the series’ largest city to date, is an accomplishment, even though it falls well short of the seemingly endless sprawl of the real-world city. And though I’m in love with the map, it is disappointing that cities like Kyoto and Osaka are absent. There’s always a moment early on in the Forza Horizon games when everything just clicks. Though that moment came a bit later for me in this sixth entry, by the time the game opened up, revealing its broad collection of offerings, I was absolutely hooked. Even for a series built on delivering approachable racing action that appeals to both newcomers and hardcore players, Forza Horizon 6 impresses at each turn, delivering one of the greatest racing games of this generation. Score: 9.25 About Game Informer's review system View the full article

The BFI has announced the recipients of its International Business Development (IBD) awards and introduced a new funding stream to support video game marketing efforts. Read more View the full article

Devil's Island is free on Epic Games Store until May 16! Devil's Island is a 3d zombie survival FPS game with post-apocalyptic themes. Check it out. View the full article

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa explained the company's decision to raise hardware prices, attributing it to current market conditions rather than a single factor. Read more View the full article

UKIE and entertainment charity OKRE have developed a framework to help the UK games industry maximise its economic and social value. Read more View the full article

Looking for a 3d sci-fi survival FPS game? Download Lost in the Hole for free on Epic Games Store! Please note this giveaway is not available in some regions. View the full article

In what has become his trademark "This is Miyamoto" social media PSA's, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto has shared a small but positive update about the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie. While the film was scheduled to premiere on May 7, 2027, Miyamoto has announced it will arrive one week earlier. That means fans can now flock to theaters to see Link and Zelda on the big screen on April 30, 2027. "The team is working hard to deliver the film to everyone as soon as possible. There’s less than a year to go until release, so thank you for waiting," writes Miyamoto in his X post. The Legend of Zelda's date has moved a couple of times now. It was initially scheduled to premiere on March 26, 2027, got delayed to May 7, and now we're sitting at April 30. Hopefully, this date sticks. This is Miyamoto. I would like to let you know that the worldwide theatrical release date for the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda has been moved up to April 30, 2027, from May 7. The team is working hard to deliver the film to everyone as soon as possible. There’s less… — 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) May 13, 2026 First announced in 2023, The Legend of Zelda stars Benjamin Evan Ainsworth (The Haunting of Bly Manor, The Recycling Man) as Link and Bo Bragason (Renegade Nell, The Radleys) as Zelda. Additional casting has not yet been confirmed, but Nintendo has shared on-set images of Ainsworth and Bragason in costume. The film is being directed by Wes Ball, director of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and the Maze Runner trilogy. View the full article