Image via Xbox After years of small improvements, Xbox is finally giving its Achievement ecosystem a proper refresh. A new system update is currently being rolled out to Xbox Insiders, which includes redesigned Gamerscore badges, a refreshed startup animation, and smarter library filters subtle changes that signal a larger push to modernize the Xbox experience. Achievements have been a part of Xbox identity since the Xbox 360, changing how players track progress, compare mile

Image via Playstation PlayStation fans are in for a big month, as Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially announced the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for May 2026. The latest additions feature a strong mix of blockbuster adventures, action RPGs, and classic arcade nostalgia, providing PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers with plenty of new experiences to explore beginning May 19. This month's lineup is led by the critically acclaimed Red Dead Redemption 2 for PS

Image via Ubisoft Fans of pirate adventures are about to get the best chance to live out their Assassin's Creed fantasies. Ubisoft has officially announced a massive real-world treasure hunt to coincide with the upcoming release of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, with a jaw-dropping grand prize of $500,000. The ambitious event, titled Gold & Crystal: The Lost Treasure of Edward Kenway, turns the legendary pirate world of Assassin's Creed into a global interactive challe

Image via Playground Games Forza Horizon 6 has officially leaked online ahead of its highly anticipated release prompting developer Playground Games to issue a strong warning to players who are using pirated copies of the game. The upcoming racing title which is set to be released globally on May 19, created controversy over the weekend when unauthorized versions of the PC build began circulating on piracy forums and private file-sharing communities. The leak quickly went vir

Image via NIntendo Nintendo has announced that its online store will soon get a new name. Beginning May 27, the "My Nintendo Store" will officially become the "Nintendo Store." The company announced the update on its social media accounts in Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom as part of its latest branding changes ahead of the next generation of Nintendo gaming. Despite the new name, Nintendo has confirmed that no other changes will occur for users. Players will

Image via Cold Iron Studios Fans of the Alien franchise are getting back into the fight. Daybreak Game Company and Cold Iron Studios have officially announced Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, the next installment in the popular co-op survival shooter series. The announcement was made alongside a debut trailer featuring intense xenomorph action, cinematic moments, and the first look at gameplay. The trailer quickly gained popularity online, garnering hundreds of thousands of views in