We’re getting ever closer to the launch of Doom: The Dark Ages on May 13, and Xbox is celebrating its imminent arrival with a trio of limited-edition items, including an $80 Xbox Wireless Controller with an eye-catching design. Two of them are already available, while a third drops later this month. After checking out the new gear below, be sure to also read our Doom: The Dark Ages preorder guide--several editions are up for grabs, including a premium $200 bundle packed with exclusive goodies.

Doom: The Dark Ages Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller $80

Featuring a gorgeous design inspired by the Doom Slayer’s armor, this standard Xbox controller features a rugged green, grey, and blood-red design. It’s also colored asymmetrically, with one analog stick red and the other grey, and one bumper orange while the other is grey. Toss in face buttons with letters from the Sentinel alphabet, a red mark of the Slayer on the right grip, and a battle-worn aesthetic, and you’ve got a brutal-looking controller that’s a perfect fit for Doom fans.

The controller is available to ship now from the Microsoft Store and launches at major retailers this Friday, April 18. You can preorder the Doom Limited Edition Xbox Controller at Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop.

See at Amazon See at Best Buy See at GameStop Doom: The Dark Ages Limited Edition Xbox Elite Series 2 $200 | Releases April 25

Doom: The Dark Ages Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller is a Microsoft Store exclusive. With a bold red design and a transparent red case, you can glimpse inside at the inner workings of this premium gamepad. Like the standard Elite Series 2 Controller, this one gets you customizable button profiles, interchangeable thumbsticks, back paddles, and trigger locks for faster actuation.

Preorder at Microsoft Store Xbox Series X Wrap - Doom: The Dark Ages $55

Wrap your console in the loving embrace of this Hell-inspired tech fabric. It’ll put the mark of the Slayer front and center on your console, with the rest of the fabric offering a textured design. You’ll fasten it to your console using a Velcro enclosure, meaning you won’t need any additional tools, adhesives, or advanced DIY experience.

The pricey Doom-inspired console wrap is also exclusive to the Microsoft Store.

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Want to start ripping and tearing ahead of The Dark Ages release on May 13? Then check out the Doom Anthology. It’s seeing a nice discount right now, allowing you to get a 5-inch replica of the BFG with LED lights and a stand, plus six games in the storied franchise. It’s available on Switch, PS5, Xbox, and PC, though the best price cut is for Switch.

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In 2022, Rockstar Games introduced GTA+, a subscription service that provides a variety of perks and bonuses in GTA Online. With GTA 5 Enhanced bringing GTA+ to PC for the first time recently and GTA 6's release coming up this year, we're running through everything you need to know about GTA +. Do you really need to sign up for yet another subscription service? Only you can answer that, but below you'll find a breakdown of the key facts about GTA+ to help you decide.

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• What Is GTA+?
• Free Games And Other Perks

What Is GTA+?

GTA+ is a subscription service for GTA Online that originally debuted in March 2022 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The subscription offering came to PC for the first time with GTA 5 Enhanced's launch in March 2025. With GTA 5 Enhanced now available for PC Game Pass, you can subscribe to GTA+ from within Game Pass. That's right: a subscription within a subscription.

Free Games And Other Perks

To begin with, every GTA+ subscriber gets 500,000 worth of GTA$ deposited automatically into their in-game accounts monthly based on their billing date. Members also get a 15% bonus in GTA$ for Shark Card purchases, while they also earn GTA$ multipliers for certain GTA Online missions and modes. Subscribers also get discounts on in-game items, with discounted wares varying month by month.

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Ninja Gaiden has been on a long hiatus, and for fans of the classic 2D games on the NES, it's been even longer. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a classic throwback from publisher Dotemu (Streets of Rage 4, TMNT: Shredder's Revenge) and developer The Game Kitchen (Blasphemous series). But while Ragebound shows their respect for retro craftsmanship, it feels more like an evolution of the 8-bit originals than a broad reinvention. This is still an action-platformer at heart, serving as a respectful homage to Ninja Gaiden classics that picks up right where those left off.

During an extended hands-on with Ragebound I was able to try a lengthy chunk from the early hours of the game: a playable story sequence, tutorial, and then a few stages full of tense combat and new mechanics that fit right into the classic feel of Ninja Gaiden.

In Ragebound, you play primarily as Kenji Mozu, a protege of series protagonist Ryu Hayabusa who is left to defend their village when Ryu journeys to America. When a barrier between the human and demon realms tears apart, the village is beset by demons and Kenji steps up to be the new protector of the realm. But in the course of the story, the demo also introduced a secondary protagonist: the Black Spider ninja Kumori. The Black Spider Clan was a major antagonist in the later Team Ninja games, so in a way, this is bridging the gap between the two eras of the series.

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Terminator 2D: No Fate Day One Edition

$60 | Releases September 5

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Terminator 2D: No Fate Collector's Edition

$120 | Releases September 5

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Terminator 2D: No Fate, a new side-scrolling arcade game based on the beloved action film Terminator 2 and developed by Bitmap Bureau, the creators of the 2019 indie hit Xeno Crisis, launches on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on September 5. Players interested in picking up a physical copy of the game can preorder the limited $60 Day One Edition or the $120 Collector's Edition now on all three console platforms at Amazon.

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Terminator 2D: No Fate Preorder Bonuses

While there are no preorder bonuses announced for Terminator 2D: No Fate, all physical versions of the game available at launch are limited-edition releases that include collectibles and other extras, so it's worth preordering the game to secure one of these special editions.

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While everyone waits for the leaked The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered to officially get announced, Bethesda apparently has another storied RPG getting a similar treatment in the works: Fallout 3. A new report states the post-apocalyptic game is happening but won't arrive anytime soon.

Industry insider NateTheHate2, who previously nailed aspects of the Switch 2 reveal, replied to a question on X about whether Fallout 3 Remastered was "still happening." The answer was that it's "planned but won't be for a while." There was no other info provided, such as what developer might be tackling the reported project. Fallout 3 originally came out in 2008 on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.

Industry insider NateTheHate2 responds to a question about a possible Fallout 3 Remastered.

Meanwhile, Bethesda Game Studios plans to make Fallout 5, though Todd Howard won't put "dates on anything." That's probably because the wait for more info on The Elder Scrolls VI has taken so long. Instead, for that fantasy-RPG franchise, players can look forward to the impending release of Oblivion Remastered, which has been heavily rumored and then appeared on the Virtuos website earlier this week. It's believed the game will launch next week, though no official confirmation has occurred yet.

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CD Projekt Red has warned Witcher fans that scammers are trying to take advantage of their enthusiasm for the franchise by sending scam emails inviting them to a Witcher 4 beta that does not exist. "This is a scam!" the developer said.

In a post on social media from the game's official account, the studio said it's taken steps to "take this fraudulent messaging down," but in case you still receive an email, be warned--it's a scam.

"If you receive any invites to or stumble upon news of one, we kindly ask you to report the scam using the tools available to you in your email client or the social media platform you are using," the developer said. "Remember: Professional monster slayers don't fall for scams; they see right through them and slay them!"

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Niantic laid off 68 employees after the sale of its games business to the Saudi investment company, Scopely, last month. While the layoffs were already announced, the specific number of employees has now been revealed.

As spotted by Game Developer, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) report published in California shows that at least 68 people will be losing their jobs at Niantic. The layoffs were processed on March 20 and will be carried out on May 20.

Last month, Niantic CEO John Hanke announced that the company would split into two separate companies--one now owned by Scopely and the other, Niantic Spatial, which is focusing on delivering "the promise of geospatial AI." Niantic has confirmed to Game Developer that Hanke's announcement was related to the WARN report, but had nothing else to say about the matter.

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Ubisoft has released a new update for Assassin's Creed Shadows, and according to the patch notes, this one is designed to address several more issues in the game. Title update 1.0.3 will go live today, and while it's not nearly as massive as the previous patch, you can expect bug fixes and PS5 Pro improvements. Curiously, the patch will also temporarily deactivate the auto-sell feature in the game, as Ubisoft says that it has to work out some unexpected issues introduced by that function.

For PS5 Pro players, a graphical issue caused by activating the HDR and PSSR options will be fixed, and PS5 owners in general can expect several other crash-related bugs to be solved. For download sizes, the patch is quite small on PS5 and PC via Steam, while Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Mac users can expect a longer download session. You can see the full patch notes below.

In related news, Assassin's Creed Shadows is currently the second-best-selling game in the US for 2025, trailing behind Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds, which is still the best-selling game of 2025 so far. Ubisoft is also considering adding an even higher level of difficulty to the game in a future update.

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A Minecraft Movie is now in theaters and it's putting up huge numbers, ranking as the No. 2 highest-grossing video game movie of all time after just two weeks in theaters. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has now discussed the movie, digging into how the movie could help grow the Minecraft video game. He also talked about why it took more than a decade to make the movie.

Speaking to Variety, Spencer said one way Microsoft may benefit from A Minecraft Movie is by bringing more people to the game who might not otherwise play.

"Maybe they don't play video games, and this is an opportunity for them to see it on the big screen, 'What is this Minecraft thing?' and get invested in it," he said.

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Remedy has announced that its Control spin-off multiplayer game will let players team up in The Oldest House regardless of their platform. That's because FBC: Firebreak will offer cross-play support for the cooperative FPS. In other words, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S owners can all play together when the game comes out this summer.

The official Control account on Instagram confirmed the inclusion of cross-play for FBC: Firebreak. "You'll be able to play FBC: Firebreak with up to two friends, no matter the platform," the post states. Keep in mind that Remedy has previously noted that FBC: Firebreak works in solo and duo modes as well. However, it's "optimized" for three players.

FBC: Firebreak was officially unveiled in October at an Xbox Partner Preview event. However, it was known that Remedy was working on a Control spin-off codenamed Condor before then. The FPS sees players assuming the roles of the Federal Bureau of Control (there's the FBC) agents to take on unnerving foes known as the Hiss. Intriguingly, the title will be available on Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus when it comes out later this year.

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It's been quite the year for Destiny players, and the game's evolution continues with the latest chapter, dubbed The Edge of Fate, getting revealed soon. No details were given outside of the reveal being a special livestream event on May 6, starting at 9AM PT/12PM ET.

"Developers will discuss the first expansion, The Edge of Fate, and much more during the event," Bungie said in a statement. With the events of The Final Shape having major repercussions for your Guardian, as well as the Vanguard, it feels like all bets are off when it comes to the story.

How the story is structured is something else. Following the launch of The Final Shape last year, Bungie announced changes to how it planned to deliver content, switching from Seasons to Episodes, while also announcing the future of Destiny 2 as Codename: Frontiers.

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Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has further discussed Xbox Game Pass, saying the subscription service is "not for everybody," and that if every Game Pass subscriber canceled their membership and decided to buy games outright instead, that would be good for Microsoft as well.

So who is Game Pass for? Spencer told Variety it can be a "healthy option for certain people," but he acknowledged that Microsoft isn't trying to get everyone to sign up.

"It's not for everybody. If you play one or two games a year, Game Pass probably isn't the right business model for you; you should just buy those two games, and that would make total sense," he said. "But I want you to have the choice. So we remain focused on everything that's on Game Pass is also available to buy."

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Trends come and go, but vocaloid mascot Hatsune Miku is eternal. If you're a fan of the virtual idol, then you can look forward to a new collaboration with Asus that dresses up some of the company's PC hardware in Miku colors, similar to its previous crossovers with anime like Neon Genesis Evangelion and Mobile Suit Gundam.

The tech and Miku partnership will cover a wide selection of PC parts, allowing people to essentially buy a themed PC, and so far, details on a special-edition keyboard, mouse, mouse pad, and a headset have all been revealed. Each item is dressed up in Miku's signature white, turquoise, and pink colorway. Other PC hardware on the way includes a Miku-themed GeForce 5060 Ti GPU, a branded PC case, water-cooler, and a Wi-Fi router.

The exact pricing and release dates for each item haven't been revealed yet, but the line is expected to arrive later this year. Here's a closer look at everything on the way.

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Ubisoft has revealed some of the new content in store for Skull And Bones in its second year, including something players have been asking for since launch--land combat. While the feature isn't planned to be added until Year 2 Season 3, Ubisoft has shown off some early gameplay footage.

Despite low player numbers, Ubisoft has just revealed a full year of new content planned for Skull and Bones. While ship-to-ship combat on the high seas is the game's bread and butter, land combat is one of the big items on the menu for Year 2.

The teaser shown off as part of the Skull and Bones Year 2 Showcase shows early gameplay with pirates dual-wielding blades and firearms. It looks like players will have the option of getting up close and personal or picking enemies off from a distance, depending on their choice of weapon.

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The next Battlefield game doesn't even have an official name yet, but fans are already hands-on with an early build thanks to the new Battlefield Labs playtest program. That program has proved a headache for devs, with participants leaking footage in spite of NDAs, and starting rumors about the use of skill-based matchmaking (SBMM).

A rumor that Battlefield 6 would use SBMM, which likely originated from the playtest, has spread through the Battlefield community, with fans up in arms about its potential inclusion. Battlefield's lead producer David Sirland attempted to clarify the use of SBMM with playtesters, in a post that was later shared to Reddit.

"Just for clarity--saying SBMM is bad is not really useful. What you really want to say is 'Heavy SBMM where skill separation is a priority is bad,'" Sirland said in the post. "But that doesn't make skill as a factor in matchmaking bad wholesale, on the contrary we need a skill value to make balanced teams--no matter the ranges of skills total on a server. It wouldn't be fun if all high skill players ended up on the same team, would it?"

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Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has reacted to the Switch 2 announcement, saying the company wants to support the console and that Nintendo's announcement of the system doesn't make Microsoft nervous about its own next-gen plans.

Speaking to Variety, Spencer said Microsoft has already supported the original Switch through titles like Minecraft, Pentiment, and Grounded. And looking ahead, Spencer said, "I want to support Switch 2."

"Nintendo has been a great partner. We think it is a unique way for us to reach players who aren't PC players, who aren't players on Xbox. It lets us continue to grow our community of people that care about the franchises that we have, and that's really important for us to make sure we continue to invest in our games," he said.

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Set out on a path of a ghost-hunting renovator. Your task - restore haunted houses to a usable state! Chase away ghosts by any means possible. Sometimes your job will be as easy as banishing an entity with holy water and sometimes you will need to draw elaborate magic circles and perform sinister rituals. And if nothing works, you can always look for an alternative way to solve your issue - like hiding a door to a haunted cellar behind some heavy furniture. Change wallpapers, paint the walls, and replace furniture. Find a passion for interior decorations as you do what you can to keep a house from looking haunted - even if it is.