Minecraft Dungeons 2 is set to be released on the Switch 1 & 2 on September 29, 2026. The game will feature solo and cooperative play options for up to four players, both online and locally.
Dreamcore explores "liminal spaces," featuring environments like indoor pools, low-poly suburbia, and children's play areas, with a notable "liminal hotel" inspired by the Backrooms meme. Liminal spaces evoke feelings of transition and emptiness and have gained popularity on platforms like Steam. Since its release in January 2025, Dreamcore has introduced a new map called Dead Mall, reminiscent of 1990s super malls. Other titles in the genre include Pools, Tainted Pools, and Liminal Waters, while games like Dream Logic offer a PS1-era twist. Dreamcore is noted for its diverse themes and well-optimized performance, allowing players to explore unsettling landscapes.
Steam's sales chart from May 12 - 19 lists the top games by revenue, with Subnautica 2 leading, followed by Forza Horizon 6, Counter-Strike 2, and PUBG: Battlegrounds. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Night is expected to rise in the charts, and 007 First Light is gaining traction due to pre-orders. Librarian: Tidy Up The Arcane Library ranks eighth despite its April release. A humorous user review for Bubsy 4D received attention for its candidness.
IO Interactive's game, 007: First Light, will include "Denuvo Anti-Tamper" DRM to protect against piracy on PC, leading to customer frustration among pre-order users. The Steam forums show mixed reactions, with some players disappointed and others appreciative of the DRM. Denuvo can impact frame rates and requires significant resources for integration, potentially affecting paying customers' experiences. It has been reported that Denuvo was cracked shortly after the launch of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, raising concerns about its effectiveness. Denuvo operates in user space, not at the kernel level, and players may be locked out if their internet connection fails for over 48 hours. Developers face a paradox, as implementing DRM aims to maximize sales but may disadvantage legitimate customers. Alternative strategies exist, as seen with Cyberpunk 2077, which launched without DRM and became successful. A 2017 European Commission report suggested that piracy might increase overall sales, as some users who initially pirate games later become paying customers.
The anti-piracy software Denuvo has been breached by a hacker known as voices38, who circumvented its defenses without using a hypervisor. The game LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has been released in a portable version on a Russian torrent tracker, weighing approximately 40 GB. The deluxe edition was available for pre-order customers on May 19, with a broader release on May 22. The game offers an open-world action experience, inspired by the LEGO franchise and the Arkham series, includes split-screen support for cooperative play, and features Russian subtitles.
The game 007 First Light is set to launch on May 27, but there are concerns about it being leaked onto torrent sites before its release. Players who pre-order the game can start playing 24 hours earlier than the general public, increasing the risk of piracy. Recent trends show an increase in fully functional pirated versions of major games appearing before their official launches, including titles like Pragmata and Death Stranding 2. There is no confirmed information about the use of the anti-piracy system Denuvo on Steam, and even with such protections, hackers have been able to bypass them. Factors contributing to early availability of game builds to hackers include failures in pre-loading systems and actions by reviewers. Even if a game avoids leaks initially, it is likely to be pirated eventually.
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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.
Playground Games accidentally uploaded an unencrypted 155 GB repository of their racing arcade title to Steam, leading to its appearance on torrent sites before the official launch scheduled for May 19. Additionally, Supermassive Games' interactive cinematic experience, Directive 8020, was also leaked shortly before its release. Xbox owners gained early access to LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight, set to officially release on May 22, due to an error during the pre-load phase that allowed players to access additional content.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is facing pre-launch challenges, including accidental activation of pre-order codes for the Xbox Series X/S version at Walmart, allowing some players to access the game early. This early access was later deactivated, but some players retained access by disconnecting from the internet. Additionally, PC gamers are experiencing performance concerns related to Denuvo DRM in the Steam version of the game. Despite these issues, the developers aim to create a family-friendly game that celebrates the Arkham series.
Warner Bros has updated the Store page for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight to include Denuvo anti-tamper technology, raising concerns about transparency since it was not disclosed at the pre-order launch. Other major publishers, including Capcom, Square Enix, Bethesda, and Bandai Namco, have removed Denuvo from several of their titles, indicating a trend against its long-term use. The game, set for release on May 22, features a narrative-driven action-adventure experience where players explore Batman's origins and navigate an open world with various vehicles.
