Grand Theft Auto 6 is 2026's most-anticipated game and possibly the most heavily hyped game ever, so it's only natural that people obsess over every little detail and search for clues about when more information will be released ahead of launch.

The latest chapter in that story unfolded this week. Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, announced when it will hold its next quarterly earnings briefing, a date that fans are now circling on their calendars with much interest. The Take-Two report will be released on Thursday, May 21, and this will cover Take-Two's fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026 results, because Take-Two's fiscal year ends March 31.

In addition to releasing its earnings details, Take-Two management will answer questions during a conference call that is set to begin May 21 at 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET. But should you get excited for a big GTA 6 reveal to come? In short, probably not--but you never know.

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World of Warcraft got a huge update on April 21 that introduced some new modes and gameplay features, but everything didn't go according to plan, with players leaving more frustrated than elated. Blizzard understands this "justified frustration" and has openly apologized, saying it's working on fixing the issues with patch 12.0.5 while committing to greater transparency.

In an X post on April 23 from the official World of Warcraft account, Blizzard addressed the concerns regarding the launch of the MMORPG's latest patch. The studio expressed remorse about how the botched release "disrupted your time," explaining that everyone is "working around the clock" to stabilize the game and fix the issues currently plaguing World of Warcraft.

"The team is taking lessons learned from this launch to help ensure this doesn't happen again," Blizzard wrote on X. "We will also work harder to communicate openly, early, and often when a launch doesn't go as expected: the known issues we're working on, fixes as they roll out, and any other information that would be useful to our community as problems are worked on and solved. We care deeply about this game, and we play it right alongside you. We will do better."

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was released one year ago today, and to mark the anniversary, developer Sandfall Interactive announced that the game has reached 8 million units sold and released a free game update that gives players the ability to get an "Anniversary haircut" for each playable character.

In addition to 8 million sales, Expedition 33 was praised by fans and won many awards, including taking home GameSpot's Game of the Year for 2025. In fact, Expedition 33 won more Game of the Year awards than any other game ever, surpassing Elden Ring's record.

As for the free update, players can access the new Anniversary haircut styles by purchasing them from Gestral merchants. Gustave's haircut is available from the merchant near Stone Wave Cliffs, while the haircuts for Verso, Maelle, Lune, Sciel, and Monoco can be found at the merchant near Grosse Tête. You can get a peek at the new haircut styles in the image below.

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Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag's upcoming remake, Resynced, got its first trailer recently, and fans noticed it was lacking blood. For a game mainly focused on stabbing people with pointy objects, that omission stood out. But you needn't worry, as the game will indeed be bloody, just like the 2013 original.

Producer Justin Ng said on social media, "There WILL be blood in the final game." He also joked that you won't have to pay extra for the sanguine fluid. "It will not be a paid DLC," Ng wrote.

Like the original, Resynced is rated M for Mature by the ESRB, with its content description warning people about blood and violence.

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Microsoft and Discord are teaming up for a new Game Pass offering, and now it's seemingly been leaked early. Discord Previews discovered that an upcoming perk for Discord Nitro members will be access to a new version of Game Pass called the Starter Edition.

This new version of Game Pass will include 50+ games from the game Pass library, along with an allotment of 10 hours per month for Xbox Cloud streaming. Members will also be able to accrue Xbox Rewards points for playing games, according to the leak.

The full list of games was not confirmed, but leaked art shows titles like Stardew Valley, Gears 5, Dishonored 2, Overcooked 2, Fallout 4, and Grounded, among others. It's unclear if Game Pass Starter Edition will be available for anyone, or only existing Discord Nitro members. Also unknown is if this would replace any current tier or if it would become a fourth tier of Game Pass.

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After several months of leaks and rumors, Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced was finally shown off officially this week, and it's sailing onto PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S in July. One platform that's absent from the list? Nintendo's Switch 2 console, which has been home to several of Ubisoft's biggest ports recently.

The FAQ for Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced makes no mention of a Switch 2 release, mentioning only PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. That doesn't rule out a Switch 2 release entirely, as the Nintendo system should be capable of playing the game. Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced is built on the same Anvil Engine technology as last year's Assassin's Creed Shadows--one of Ubisoft's best-looking games--and it was later ported to Switch 2 consoles.

We also got a Switch 2 version of Star Wars Outlaws, another visually impressive title from the Ubisoft library. Both games are massive open-world experiences--especially Assassin's Creed Shadows with its replica of feudal Japan--and they ran surprisingly well on Switch 2 once they received post-launch patches. In their current form, both games offer a mostly stable level of performance, whether in TV or Docked mode.

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Fans of Nintendo have long yearned for the company to put official game soundtracks on mainstream platforms like Spotify, and they're getting their wish partially fulfilled in a monkey's paw situation--Nintendo only released music from both Super Mario Galaxy games, and it's only for a limited time.

There's now an official Spotify playlist containing the soundtracks of both Galaxy titles, totalling to 130 tracks. A Spotify press release reveals that the sudden drop of Mario music is to observe the franchise's 40th anniversary, as well as to mark the release of the box office-smashing Super Mario Galaxy animated film. There's also a playlist compiling composer Brian Tyler's work on both Mario movies.

The catch here is that the Super Mario Galaxy playlist will only be "available for a limited time." Spotify's press release made no mention of this, nor did it clarify how long the promotion will last. The only official language is from an image of a billboard included in Spotify's release, which states that these billboards are popping up in New York City, Los Angeles, and Tokyo’s Shibuya Crossing.

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Beast of Reincarnation Standard Edition (PS5, Xbox)

$60 | Releases August 4

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Beast of Reincarnation Deluxe Edition (PS5)

$70 | Releases August 4

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Developer Game Freak is famous for its work on the mainline Pokemon games, and later this year, the studio will release its brand-new Beast of Reincarnation action-RPG. Launching on August 4, preorders are now live for the standard and deluxe physical versions for PS5 and Xbox Series X.

Beast of Reincarnation Preorder Bonuses

Preordering Beast of Reincarnation grants the bonus Brown Shiba Skin for your wolf pal, Koo, and 30,000 Amber, the in-game currency.

Beast of Reincarnation Standard Edition (PS5, Xbox) $60 | Releases August 4

The Beast of Reincarnation Standard Edition includes the base game and preorder bonus if you buy it before launch. The cover features the game's protagonist Emma and her partner, the blighted wolf Koo.

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Beast of Reincarnation Deluxe Edition includes extra content such as Black and Brown Shiba skins for Koo, the Oni hat cosmetic, and Big Dipper sword for Emma. It also offers additional resources, vegetable seedlings to help with progression, and 100,000 Amber in-game currency.

• Beast of Reincarnation base game
• Black Shiba skin for Koo
• Brown Shiba skin for Koo
• Oni's Hat for Emma
• Big Dipper sword for Emma
• 100,000 Amber
• Vegetable seedlings

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Set 2,000 years in the future, Beast of Reincarnation follows the prophesied savior of humanity, Emma, on her journey across a post-apocalyptic Japan. Centuries prior, corrupted plant-like creatures known only as the Blight laid waste to the world, and Emma sets off to explore the ruins of human civilization alongside her wolf companion in this one-person, one-dog action-RPG.

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Pragmata's tiny AI protagonist Diana has been turned into a VTuber, and is inviting other VTubers to the moon to engage in adorable conversations.

First to visit the newly-2D child protagonist was Usada Pekora, a Japanese VTuber affiliated with Hololive Productions--the largest VTubing agency in the world. She made her first appearance, known within the VTubing community as her debut, in July 2019 and has undergone minimal design refinements since. She resembles a human-like bunny rabbit, with blue and white twin tails with carrots braided into them.

Diana's VTuber model features her trademark oversized blue jacket and flowing blonde locks. Since Pekora is a Japanese VTuber, their meeting on the moon was recorded in Japanese but there's a (questionable) English dub of the encounter on YouTube.

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced - Standard Edition (PS5, Xbox Series X)

$60 | Releases July 9

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Digital Deluxe Edition (PS5, Xbox Series X, PC)

$70 | Releases July 9

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Collector's Edition (PS5, Xbox Series X, PC)

$200 | Releases July 9

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A return to the stranger tides of the Caribbean is on the cards as Ubisoft has officially unveiled Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced. This remake of the 2013 game launches on July 9 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and preorders are open for the game's editions: a Standard Edition at $60, a Digital Deluxe Edition for $70, and a Collector's Edition loaded with booty for $200.

Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced Preorder Bonuses

Like other Ubisoft games, several preorder bonuses are available for purchasing Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced early. All versions include Blackbeard's Crimson Pack DLC, a set of crimson-colored weapons and gear that look good and grant unique perks when equipped. Here's what you get in this collection:

• Crimson Costume
• Crimson Sword
• Crimson Pistol

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced - Standard Edition (PS5, Xbox Series X) $60 | Releases July 9

The Standard Edition of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced includes Blackbeard's Crimson Pack DLC when you preorder.

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If you'd prefer to download the Black Flag remake, the Digital Deluxe Edition is worth checking out. It costs $10 more than the standard physical edition but includes a boatload of extra DLC plus the Blackbeard's Crimson Pack preorder bonus.

The Master Assassin Character Pack adds more costumes and weapons, while the Master Assassin Naval Pack adds new gear for your ship and a ship's pet cat. This version of the game will also be available day one through Ubisoft's subscription service, Ubisoft+.

• Base game
• Master Assassin Character Pack
  • Edward costume
  • Swords
  • Pistols
  • Trinket with unique perks
• Master Assassin Naval Pack
  • Sail set
  • Ship's pet
  • Crew attire
  • Wheel
  • Figurehead
  • Hull trim.

Preorder at Ubisoft Store Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Collector's Edition (PS5, Xbox Series X, PC) $200 | Releases July 9

Fans who want the game and a collectible should check out the Collector's Edition. It includes the base game and all the digital content listed above, plus physical items like an exclusive steelbook cover, a metal replica of Edward Kenway's brooch, a cloth world map, a recreation of Kenway's logbook, and a sea shanty music sheet. The highlight is a 12-inch statue of Kenway, featuring the protagonist in his Assassin regalia, seated on a treasure chest.

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Not just a complete graphical overhaul of the fourth mainline Assassin's Creed game from 2013, Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced also features several major upgrades to the gameplay. The parkour gameplay has been updated to feel more in line with modern-day Assassin's Creed games, the tailing missions have been substantially reworked, and combat has been fine-tuned to be both faster and more fluid.

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