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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

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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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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.
An Elden Ring movie, directed by Alex Garland, is in the works
Bandai Namco has confirmed the rumors going around that Elden Ring will be adapted into a live-action movie.
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.
The FTC will finally stop challenging Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard
The Federal Trade Commission has finally given up the ghost on challenging Microsoft's $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard.
SteamOS now officially supports a second handheld
Valve officially added support for the Lenovo Legion Go S in its latest SteamOS release.
How to use Nintendo Switch virtual game cards
Nintendo's virtual game card system takes a little time to set up, but after that, sharing digital games between Switch consoles should be a breeze... at least under certain conditions.
Boltgun — Words of Vengeance is Warhammer's grimdark answer to Typing of the Dead
Today's Warhammer Skulls event featured a slew of announcements, including news of new games, remasters and DLC.
GeoGuessr pulls out of the Esports World Cup after a community protest
Custom map creators claimed the Esports World Cup is 'a sportswashing tool used by the government of Saudi Arabia to distract from and conceal its horrific human rights record.'
GeoGuessr community maps go dark in protest of EWC ties to human rights abuses
The Esports World Cup is a sportswashing tool used by Saudi Arabia, protestors argue.
Microsoft blames Apple for Xbox mobile store delays
Microsoft has filed an amicus brief in support of Epic Games' fight against Apple.
Google still doesn't have much to show for Android XR
Headsets from Samsung and Xreal are coming this year, but will Google actually stand behind them?
Xbox Game Pass Retro Classics has over 50 old-school games for people over 50
Get a dose of nostalgia or learn about your parents' childhood.

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