29th April – 30th April 2026
PS5 LINUX SUPPORT NOW AVAILABLE FOR OLDER MODELS!
The PS5-Linux project lets you turn your original PS5 (Fat model) into a full Linux PC — capable of running Steam games via Proton.
What works:
▪️ Steam games (through Proton)
Requirements:
▪️ PS5 Fat model
▪️ Firmware 3.00 – 4.51 (older versions only)
▪️ USB/SSD (64GB+), keyboard, mouse
Sony has since patched the vulnerability. But if you kept your console offline, this is golden.
(via: tomwarren)
Call of Duty BlackOps 7 adds three new multiplayer modes:
🏍️ Hot Pursuit – Police vs Thieves vehicle chase mode on Avalon
📦 Prop Hunt Royale – 24v24 hide & seek on Rebirth Island
🎯 Freerun – Race through a 10-zone obstacle course testing movement skills
Plus updates to Warzone.
📅 Live April 30.
NEW DYNAMIC BACKGROUND FOR XBOX!
A Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred dynamic background is now available for Xbox Series X|S.
Head to Settings > General > Personalization > My Background > Dynamic Backgrounds.
RC CARS ARE COMING TO THE CREW MOTORFEST!
Jump, spin, and skid — explore Hawaii from a whole new perspective.
📅 May 6 (Year 3 Pass)
XBOX EMPLOYEES FINALLY GET
XBOX.COM EMAILS
For the first time in years, Microsoft is rolling out
@xbox.com email addresses to all Xbox employees — a shift from the standard
@microsoft.com domain
Why it matters:
▪️ Part of the internal “We Are Xbox” initiative under new CEO Asha Sharma
▪️ Follows the recent decision to drop the “Microsoft Gaming” name and rebrand back to just Xbox
▪️ A small but symbolic move to reinforce Xbox as its own identity
BATTLEFIELD 6: GOLMUD RAILWAY RETURNS IN SEASON 3
The fan-favorite BF4 map is back — and it’s bigger than ever. Here’s what’s new:
🗺️ Massive scale
Largest airspace in BF6 for jets & helis. Supports infantry, tanks, and air combat across several square kilometers.
🚆 The Train reworked
▪️ Double engines, moves toward enemy HQ
▪️ Easier to contest, more parkour opportunities
🎯 Gameplay improvements
▪️ More cover in open areas — less “no man’s land”
▪️ Better infantry vs. vehicle balance
▪️ Each objective more isolated
🏙️ Key zones reworked
▪️ Village rebuilt (destructible but infantry-viable)
▪️ Construction Site = power position
▪️ Warehouse = CQB & rooftop fights
✈️ Pilot focus
Dogfight through valleys & mountains — largest airspace ever.
Season 3 starts May 1
PLAYSTATION PLUS MAY LINEUP IS HERE!
⚽ EA Sports FC 26
⚔️ Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
🟢 Nine Sols
Available May 5 – June 1 for Essential, Extra, and Premium tiers.
Full details➡️ http://play.st/42H4wck
(img credit: Sony Playstation)
NBA THE RUN OFFICIAL GAMEPLAY TRAILER IS LIVE!
A new story-driven basketball RPG from the creators of NBA Street.
💡 3v3 street basketball with a full single-player campaign. No microtransactions. One purchase = complete experience.
📅 Coming June 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam
PLAYSTATION RESPONDS TO DRM BACKLASH
“Our policy hasn’t changed. A one-time online check is required to confirm the game’s license, after which no further check-ins are needed.”
No forced monthly check-ins. ✅
Officially: AC Black Flag Resynced PC Requirements Raided!
Time to check your PC’s seaworthiness for July 9, 2026, here’s the official spec sheet :
🔰 Minimum (1080p/30 Low)
CPU: i7-8700K / Ryzen 5 3600
GPU: GTX 1660 (6GB) / RX 5500 XT (8GB)
RAM: 16GB | Storage: 65GB SSD
⚡ Recommended (1080p/60 Med)
CPU: i5-10600K / Ryzen 5 3600
GPU: RTX 3060 (12GB) / RX 6600 XT (8GB)
💎 4K Extreme (Ultra RT)
CPU: i7-12700K / R7 5700X3D
GPU: RTX 4090 / RX 7900 XTX (24GB)
Note: SSD is mandatory. Denuvo DRM is included
GTA 6 MARKETING STARTS “SOON”
Strauss Zelnick reiterated today at the iicon conference that the marketing campaign for Grand Theft Auto VI will begin “soon,” but declined to specify an exact date
📅 November 19, 2026 — the wait continues.
28th April 2026
RIVEN TIDES LAUNCHES APRIL 28
A new map, new threats, and fresh rewards await on the abandoned shores of the Rust Belt.
What’s new:
🗺️ New Map: Riven Tides – explore a deserted beachfront
👾 New Enemy: ARC Turbine
🌊 New Map Condition: Beachcombing
🎒 New Items: Crash Mat & Powered Descender
⚡ New Event: Last Resort
🦜 New Raider Project: Avian Alarm
✨ New Cosmetics
The mysteries of a long-lost paradise are yours to uncover
BATTLEFIELD MOVIE CONFIRMED!
Director: Christopher McQuarrie (Mission: Impossible)
Star: Michael B. Jordan
Theatrical release prioritized
(via: charlieINTEL/X)
Xbox CEO Confirms: ‘Memory costs will impact pricing, will impact availability.’
“Memory costs will impact pricing & availability. So we’re not ready to share a launch timeline right now.”
No release window yet. Dev kits ship 2027.
(via @stephentotilo/X)
PS5 NEW DRM POLICY CONFIRMED: MONTHLY CHECK-IN REQUIRED
PS Support has officially confirmed this is intentional, not a bug .
Key details:
▪️ Applies to: Digital games purchased after March 2026 system update
▪️Internet connection at least once every 30 days to validate license
▪️ If offline longer: Games won’t launch until you reconnect
What does NOT change:
▪️ Games already in your library before March 2026 — unaffected ✅
▪️ Setting console as “primary” — does NOT bypass this requirement
No official public statement from Sony yet, but this is now confirmed policy.