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Video Games Weekly: Grand Theft Auto is no friend to the queer community

The gaming news you need, May 19 - 25.

Jessica Conditt

05.27.2025

GeoGuessr community maps go dark in protest of EWC ties to human rights abuses

Jessica Conditt

05.21.2025

LG 27 UltraGear OLED review: I finally get the 480Hz gaming hype

Devindra Hardawar

05.19.2025

If you like puzzles, check out this trippy comic-style escape room game for Playdate

Cheyenne MacDonald

05.18.2025

Nintendo Switch 2: What you need to know about the sold-out system as June 5 release date nears

L. Bonk and others

05.14.2025

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EA cancels Black Panther game and closes studio developing it
EA has reportedly cancelled its Black Panther game and is shutting down the studio that was working on it. At least one other Marvel project at the publisher remains unaffected.
Roll7's OlliOlli World and Rollerdrome are back on Steam
OlliOlli World and Rollerdrome are finally available to purchase on Steam again, following Take-Two's decision to shut down developer Roll7 in 2024.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is getting a new mode to coincide with the Switch 2 launch
There's an endless mode coming to Kunitsu-Gami, just in time for its launch for the Nintendo Switch 2. This looks to be aimed at more casual players.
Microsoft launches Copilot for Gaming in mobile beta
Microsoft has launched the beta for its AI-assisted Copilot for Gaming on mobile.
The Cyberpunk 2077 sequel finally makes it to preproduction
That means it's still a ways off.
Discord launches a virtual currency
Orbs are the platform's new reward for completing advertising 'Quests.'
Summer Game Fest 2025: What to expect and how to watch games revealed live
It's almost time for gamer Christmas in June. Here's a look at what's coming up and when during Summer Game Fest.
Elon Musk's xAI is paying Telegram $300 million to adopt Grok
The company xAI is paying the messaging platform Telegram $300 million to bring the chatbot Grok to its users. This deal is only for a year.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A arrives October 16
An enhanced Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game will also be available at launch.
PlayStation's DualSense Edge wireless controller is cheaper than ever
Sony's premium PS5 controller has dropped to $169, its lowest price to date, as part of the latest Days of Play sale.
Switch 2 will add a rewind function to its online N64 games
On June 5, which is also the Switch 2's launch day, Nintendo is rolling out new features for N64 games on Switch Online.
Apple buys the maker of Sneaky Sasquatch
It's the iPhone maker's first game studio acquisition.
Cities: Skylines II delays Bridges & Ports DLC to Q4
The saga of Cities: Skylines II has involved a lot of frustration, and the years-long ride still doesn't appear to be over.
Video Games Weekly: Grand Theft Auto is no friend to the queer community
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The PS5 Pro gets a $50 discount in Sony’s Days of Play sale
The latest edition of Sony's Days of Play sale starts on May 28 with discounts on PS5 consoles, accessories and games. The company also announced the latest slate of PS Plus additions.
Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake arrives on October 30
In celebration of the original game's release on May 27, 1986, Square Enix has announced that the Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake set is arriving on October 30.
This gaming mouse has a tiny fan inside to keep sweaty palms at bay
Pulsar and Noctua are working on a lightweight mouse with a built-in fan for competitive gamers.
Chaotic deliveries, colorful co-op action RPGs and other new indie games worth checking out
Our latest indie game roundup includes news of two new publishing labels, new releases, demos and much more.
Nintendo Switch 2 will support regular USB mice in at least one game
Nobunga's Ambition: Awakening CE lets you plug one in and get to work (or war).
OG Fortnite may have as many as 92 bots per match
A reputed leaker claims the minimum real player count dropped from 25 to eight.

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