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May 16, 2026

PC Free Game Offer Will Save You $80, 2 Games Are Yours To Keep

The Epic Games Store is offering two free titles for PC users: Sunderfolk - Standard Edition, a tactical RPG valued at .99, and The Telltale Batman Shadows Edition, typically priced at .99. Sunderfolk allows up to four players to engage in multiplayer online or local couch co-op, using mobile phones as controllers. It has a 94% rating on Steam. The Telltale Batman Shadows Edition features a branching narrative in the Batman universe and consists of five episodes, holding an 86% rating on Steam. Both games are available for free until 4 PM BST on May 21.

AppWizard

May 16, 2026

Subnautica 2 sells two million copies in less than 24 hours

Subnautica 2 features a four-player co-op mode and achieved two million sales within 12 hours of its launch. The game entered early access on May 14 and peaked at over 651,000 simultaneous players across platforms, with Steam recording 467,582 players. More than one million players engaged with the game within an hour of launch, and 93% of reviews have been positive. Players are enjoying the experience, with positive feedback highlighting its visual appeal and content.

BetaBeacon

May 15, 2026

Samsung could turn the Galaxy S27 Ultra into a true gaming beast

RedMagic has integrated touch-sensitive trigger buttons into their gaming smartphones, allowing users to map them to on-screen actions for a more immersive gaming experience. Samsung should consider bringing this feature to the Galaxy S27 Ultra to cater to the growing mobile gaming community and differentiate itself from competitors like Apple.

AppWizard

May 15, 2026

Minecraft Bedrock 26.21 Released as Patch 1.048

Minecraft Bedrock Edition 26.21 was released on May 14, addressing various technical issues. The update is labeled as Minecraft update 1.048 (version 1.048.000) for console gamers. It fixes a freeze issue when opening a furnace without recipes, several gameplay crashes, and block traits not respecting experimental requirements for format_version >= 1.26.20.

AppWizard

May 15, 2026

Batman Arkham Knight is now an Xbox Play Anywhere title

Batman: Arkham Knight is now available as an Xbox Play Anywhere game through Xbox Game Pass on PC. Originally launched in 2015, it received critical acclaim on Xbox One and PS4, though the PC version faced challenges at release. Developers have since improved the PC experience. It is the third main installment in the Arkham series and has been part of the Game Pass lineup for an extended period.

AppWizard

May 14, 2026

2011 was packed with iconic games: Can you guess which ones we reviewed from a quote and the score?

PC Gamer has curated a quiz featuring 17 reviews from the year 2011, inviting participants to test their knowledge of notable game releases from that year. The quiz consists of a single line of text and the corresponding review score as clues, with a time limit of 20 minutes.

AppWizard

May 14, 2026

This week’s Epic Games freebies include a fantastic DnD strategy experience, and some top-tier Batman stories

The Epic Games Store is offering Sunderfolk, a tactical RPG inspired by Dungeons and Dragons, and The Telltale Batman Shadows Edition for free from May 14 to May 21. Sunderfolk recently received a 2.0 update that added mouse-and-keyboard functionality and online multiplayer capabilities. The Telltale Batman Shadows Edition includes both seasons of the game and features a noir-inspired 'Shadows Mode.' Players can claim these titles during the specified period.

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.

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.

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.