PlayStation users report new online license checks for digital games, but Sony clarifies it’s only a one-time verification. Here’s what you need to know.
Sony has announced the PS Plus Essential Free Games for May 2026, featuring EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and Nine Sols.
505 Games acquires WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers IP from Leenzee Games, strengthening its global RPG portfolio and expanding strategic focus in China after the soulslike hit surpassed 1M sales.
Warner Bros. Pictures’ Mortal Kombat II arrives in cinemas and IMAX on May 6, 2026. Meet the returning fighters and new characters, including Johnny Cage, Kitana, and Shao Kahn.
Game Freak’s brand-new action RPG Beast of Reincarnation launches its PS5 physical edition in Southeast Asia on August 4, 2026. Pre-orders open now with DLC bonuses included.
Square Enix and Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia confirm TRIANGLE STRATEGY PS5 physical edition launches in Southeast Asia on May 29, 2026. Digital editions available now.
Rebel Wolves’ dark fantasy action RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker launches September 3, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. Pre-orders now open with multiple editions.
Square Enix has released a free demo of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox, featuring Chapters 1 and 2 with save carryover ahead of the full launch on June 3, 2026.
Season three of HBO’s House of the Dragon premieres June 22, 2026 on HBO Max, with eight weekly episodes leading to the finale on August 10.
SEGA brings Goro Majima (Captain Majima) to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds in a free update on April 30, followed by the Captain Majima Festival event on May 1 with exclusive rewards and discounts.
Valve’s new Steam Controller launches May 4, 2026, priced at $99, featuring magnetic thumbsticks, HD rumble, grip-sense gyro, and full Steam Input customization.