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Forza Horizon 6 launch times and release date in your region
AppWizard
May 14, 2026

Forza Horizon 6 launch times and release date in your region

Forza Horizon 6 will be set in Japan and features a new Horizon Festival with street racing, drifting, and kei trucks. The early access launch for the Premium edition will be at 12:01 AM local time for Xbox and Xbox App users, and at 9:01 PM PDT for US Pacific timezone players on May 14. Steam users will have access at 4:01 AM UTC. Global release times include: 12:01 AM EDT (US Eastern), 5:01 AM GMT (UK), 6:01 AM CEST (Europe), 2:01 PM AEST (Australia), 4:01 PM NZST (New Zealand), and 1:01 PM JST (Japan). Preloads are available, requiring 160 GB on PC and at least 135 GB on Xbox, and PC gamers must update their Gaming Services for optimal performance.
Get 21 Steam Deck-friendly games worth $250 for only $43 with Fanatical’s latest indie game bundle
AppWizard
May 14, 2026

Get 21 Steam Deck-friendly games worth $250 for only $43 with Fanatical’s latest indie game bundle

Fanatical has launched the Build-Your-Own Indie Showcase Bundle for Steam Deck owners, allowing customers to select from a variety of Verified and Playable titles. The pricing structure is as follows: three to four games cost .50 each, five to six games cost .40 each, and seven or more games cost .25 each. Selecting all 21 compatible games in the bundle totals .75, an 83% discount from the original price of .71. The bundle includes titles such as Flick Shot Rogues, Caves of Lore, and TownsFolk, with some marked as Verified and others as Playable. Valve's verification system indicates how well games perform on the Steam Deck, with Verified titles expected to run seamlessly and Playable titles requiring minor adjustments. Additionally, Fanatical offers a Crazy Co-Op bundle with 13 Steam Deck-friendly games.
Your Steam Controller screams when you drop it
AppWizard
May 14, 2026

Your Steam Controller screams when you drop it

Valve's new Steam Controller emits the iconic Wilhelm scream when dropped, adding a humorous touch to the device. A review by Ed rated the controller 9 out of 10, highlighting its potential to enhance the gaming experience. The scream feature activates only in Steam Big Picture mode and is best experienced in a quiet environment on a soft surface. Valve has also introduced a reservation system limiting purchases to one unit per person to prevent scalping.
93 Percent Of Capcom's Game Sales Are Digital And The Company Expects That Number To Grow
AppWizard
May 14, 2026

93 Percent Of Capcom’s Game Sales Are Digital And The Company Expects That Number To Grow

Capcom reported that 93 percent of its total game sales were digital for the fiscal year from March 2025 to March 2026, a rise from 90 percent in the previous two years and 75 percent in 2022. The company has achieved nine consecutive years of record profits, driven by new titles and established franchises. Digital sales growth is largely attributed to an increase in PC gaming, with PC sales rising from 33 percent in 2022 to 54.5 percent in fiscal 2026. Capcom forecasts digital sales will reach 95.5 percent of total sales by next year. Despite the shift to digital, physical sales still accounted for seven percent of total sales, translating to over 4 million copies sold globally.
Windows Update is getting better at saving your PC from buggy drivers
Winsage
May 13, 2026

Windows Update is getting better at saving your PC from buggy drivers

Microsoft has introduced Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery, a feature that allows the company to replace problematic drivers on affected devices directly from the cloud, without requiring manual intervention from users or hardware partners. This aims to enhance system reliability and performance while reducing user burden in managing driver issues.
You could win a $500 Amazon gift card by playing Subnautica 2 this month, so remember to send us your best video clips!
AppWizard
May 13, 2026

You could win a $500 Amazon gift card by playing Subnautica 2 this month, so remember to send us your best video clips!

Subnautica 2 is the most wishlisted game on Steam and will be released this week. Gamers can win a 0 Amazon gift card by recording and sharing their gameplay clips. PC Gamer Clips showcases user-generated content and highlights the best submissions on social media. Monthly winners receive a 0 Amazon gift card. Submissions must be under 10GB and are limited to residents of the US and UK.
The Fortnite Overwatch collab is playing it safe, but at least it's finally real
AppWizard
May 13, 2026

The Fortnite Overwatch collab is playing it safe, but at least it’s finally real

Fortnite has collaborated with Overwatch, introducing characters Tracer, Mercy, D.Va, and Genji into the game. This collaboration is part of the tenth-anniversary celebrations of Overwatch. The characters are featured in a trailer where they confront the Ice King's forces, with notable lines such as "Heroes never die" from Mercy and "The cavalry's here!" from Tracer. D.Va uses a sword instead of her mech suit, and Genji remains silent. The collaboration will include four new Fortnite skins, three emotes, new weapons, fresh landmarks, Overwatch NPCs in battle royale mode, quests and rewards, and a Porsche Cayenne SUV with Overwatch decals. The launch is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, as part of Chapter 7 Season 2 Act 3.
When is Minecraft LIVE?
AppWizard
May 13, 2026

When is Minecraft LIVE?

Mojang has announced a bonus edition of Minecraft LIVE, scheduled for Saturday, May 30th, coinciding with Twitchcon. This event will reveal sneak peeks of upcoming game releases and insights from developers. It is the second Minecraft LIVE event of the year, featuring updates on the core Minecraft game and a closer look at Minecraft Dungeons 2. The event will start at various times based on time zones: - British Summer Time (BST): 4:30 PM - Pacific Time (PT): 8:30 AM - Eastern Time (ET): 11:30 AM - Central Time (CT): 10:30 AM - Central European Summer Time (CEST): 5:30 PM - Australian Eastern Time (AET): 1:30 AM (May 31st) - New Zealand Standard Time (NZST): 3:30 AM (May 31st) - Japan Standard Time (JST): 12:30 AM (May 31st) - China Standard Time (CST): 11:30 PM (May 30th) Fans can discuss the event on the DayOne Forums or the DayOne Community Discord Server, both offering exclusive content for DayOne Members.
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