ICYMI, 2K predicted the teams advancing to the Conference Finals through an NBA 2K26 playoffs simulation on Monday. The forecasted results include:
Detroit Pistons defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-1, and The New York Knicks defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 4-2 in the East.
Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 4-2, and the San Antonio Spurs defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 4-2 in the West.
Additionally, 2K unveiled the latest NBA 2K26 player ratings today, featuring Philadelphia 76ers Point Guard Tyrese: 94 OVR (+1), Detroit Pistons Forward Tobias Harris: 88 OVR (+2) and New York Knicks Forward OG Anunoby: 88 OVR (+2).
Following its successful global launch on April 23, Sudden Strike 5 continues to gain momentum, and the battlefield is far from quiet. Today, Kalypso Media and Kite Games announced that a lineup of new content and game improvements are already in motion, reinforcing the team’s long-term commitment to evolving the Sudden Strike experience shaped by both developer vision and player input.
The first addition arriving to the game will be a quality-of-life update that will incorporate player feedback and requests from the community to include overall gameplay experience improvements and bug fixes. Following this, Co-op Mode will be introduced. Its addition will open the door for players and their favorite strategy-gaming plus one, to coordinate battlefield tactics across the entire campaign together as a fortified RTS team.
Next, a DLC will bring forth an exciting and currently classified six-mission campaign. Complete details of the upcoming DLC campaign, its release date and price will be revealed soon. Lastly, the Scenario Editor will round out the content additions outlined in the roadmap, offering players the ability to create and engage in player-generated content.
An exciting year is underway for Sudden Strike 5! Stay tuned to Kalypso Media channels as more details on each of these additions will be revealed in the coming months. Sudden Strike 5 is available now on PC, Xbox on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation®5.
Sudden Strike 5 Features:
Command massive battles: Sudden Strike 5 delivers a truly immersive strategy experience 25 missions across huge, diverse maps and the highest unit counts ever seen in the series, setting the stage for large-scale tactical warfare.
Deploy a vast arsenal of WW2 units: Command over 300 authentic units – including more than 190 vehicles and 110 infantry units – such as the Sherman tank for the Western Allies, the Messerschmidt Bf 109 for the German troops, and the T-34 for the Soviet troops.
Shape your strategy in dynamic mission gameplay: Utilize unprecedented strategic freedom by choosing your own tactics, units, and objectives to complete the mission goals. Seize and defend key locations like Field HQs, Supply Depots, and Train Stations to gain critical advantages, while using recon, sabotage, alternative routing, and smart unit combinations to outmanoeuvre your enemies.
Adapt your tactics with customisable commanders: Choose the Commander that best fits your playstyle and tactics – whether offensive, defensive, or more tactical. Each brings unique skills that can turn the tide of battle, such as deploying smoke grenades to provide cover on the battlefield or boosting the accuracy of your artillery.
Take full control of the battlefield: Extended camera options let you zoom out for full strategic oversight or zoom in for a closer look at the frontline action, giving you better control over every aspect of the battlefield.
Challenge yourself and others: Test your strategy against real opponents or AI enemies across multiple difficulty levels, offering competitive PvP challenges.
In The Guild – Europa 1410, the city you choose to play in becomes your world. As you build a legacy, expand your business, and rise toward becoming a medieval tycoon, you will shape the city’s future as much as it shapes yours. If you produce and deliver the right goods, everyone benefits: you build your fortune, and the city prospers.
And that is only one path to influence. You can also turn to politics, help define the laws of the land, oversee construction, build defenses, and ensure your hometown remains a safe haven.
The Guild – Europa 1410 will feature four medieval cities at launch. Visit Wroclaw, one of the most important centers of trade and commerce in Silesia, and a significant hub of cultural and religious development. Nuremberg played a major role in the Holy Roman Empire and was known for its craftsmanship and as a vital trade hub for goods from Italy and northern Europe.
From the massive fortifications of Graz, the House of Habsburg controlled Styria and used its strategically important position to counter Ottoman ambitions. Last but not least comes Kuttenberg, or Kutná Hora — a city that may already feel familiar to many players. Its rich silver mines made it one of the most important settlements in Bohemia and a major force in Europe’s silver production. In other words: a great place to get rich.
Which city will you make yours in The Guild – Europa 1410?
Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. (KONAMI) today announced an update to the Steam® version of Darwin’s Paradox! The Community Patch update adds quality-of-life improvements and major bug fixes based on player feedback, providing further post-launch support.
“We’ve been blown away by your support and kind messages for Darwin’s Paradox! We’ve also been listening closely to your feedback – and today we’re happy to roll out our Community Patch, focused on delivering a smoother, fairer, and more readable experience,” said the ZDT Studio development team in a statement.
The Community Patch will also be added to the PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Xbox Series X|S, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store versions of the game at a later date.
Community Patch main fixes:
Better visibility for certain lethal hazards
Adjusted enemy behaviours and patrol patterns
Reworked camera angles to help you anticipate what’s ahead
Improved lighting in several areas
Improved handling of the robot suit in “Suiting Up!” chapters
Fixed sections that could lead to soft-lock situations
Fine-tuned checkpoint placement
Shorter respawn times to improve pacing
Refined puzzles with clearer hints
Reduced frequency of Help System prompts
Performance optimizations
Bugs fixes
Plus, the Community Patch brings new visual customization options for players to optimize their gameplay experience.
New cinematic effects settings:
Motion Blur
Sharpen
Grain
Vignetting
Chromatic Aberration
Additionally, the ZDT Studio development team released an update for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version of Darwin’s Paradox! that introduces Simplified and Traditional Chinese language support. The team also released a hotfix for the PlayStation®5 version of Darwin’s Paradox on May 5 that addressed system crashes and DLC bonus skin delays.
Darwin’s Paradox! is a new, action-adventure platformer available now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo® Switch 2, Steam®, the Microsoft Store, and Epic Games Store.
Today, Kinetic Games is pleased to announce that the highly anticipated Player Character Update is now available in Phasmophobia, as a free update across all platforms. Ghost hunters will be able to experience more immersive hunts, with the update bringing a host of changes ahead of the game’s 1.0 launch, including completely re-imagined character models with new animations, customisation options and more.
One of the biggest changes the major overhaul brings is that players will now have a body. Teammates can now see what their fellow ghost hunters are holding without needing to ask, and players will be able to move through environments in ways that feel more physical.
New animations will also introduce more dynamic, realistic movements and remove quirks – like the bendy backs – for even scarier ghost hunts. Players can expect new death, revival and EMF animations, which were previously teased in Phasmophobia’s 2026 Roadmap.
Interactions have also been enhanced, with unique animations for equipment and objects, for an even more immersive experience. This includes the Journal, which will now feature in-game when used rather than as a separate UI item.
Alongside this, a new item, the player watch, can now also be accessed during investigations via the Journal or when the player’s left hand is empty. It will allow players to monitor sanity levels while also keeping track of time elapsed during a contract.
Funcom®, in partnership with Inflexion Games, is excited to announce that Conan® Exiles Enhanced is now officially live on Steam.
This massive upgrade is free to all current and future owners on Steam and marks a new chapter for Conan Exiles, delivering the most significant visual and technical overhaul in the game’s eight-year history.
Launching just days before the game’s 8-year anniversary on May 8th, Conan Exiles Enhanced is a gift to the millions of players who have shaped the world of Conan since 2018.
A Modernized Conan Exiles Experience
Conan Exiles Enhanced brings the entire game into Unreal Engine 5, unifying eight years of post-launch content into a dramatically upgraded experience. Players will immediately notice:
Significantly improved visuals across environments, characters, lighting, and effects
Connecting The Exiled Lands and The Isle of Siptah (a separate purchase) into or one single immersive experience
Enhanced performance, targeting 60+ FPS across Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings on most PCs
Strong Steam Deck performance, ensuring smooth survival on the go
And other improvements and quality of life additions
New and improved UI
This upgrade is available free of charge to all existing Steam owners of Conan Exiles.
A full FAQ explaining the upgrade and transition process is available today.
Two Maps, One Seamless World
For the first time ever, players can now travel freely between the Exiled Lands and the Isle of Siptah (a separate purchase). The two massive regions have been merged into a single continuous experience, allowing players to explore both without starting a new character or choosing a map at launch.
Multiplayer servers can now support both maps simultaneously, dramatically expanding the playable world for those who own the Isle of Siptah expansion.
A Global Survival Phenomenon
Since its original launch on May 8th, 2018, more than 15 million players have braved the brutal world of Conan Exiles, the acclaimed survival game set in the legendary Robert E. Howard universe.
Availability
Conan Exiles Enhanced is available now as a free upgrade for all Steam owners of the game. While there are currently no plans to bring this upgrade to consoles, Epic Game Store or Windows Store, Funcom and Inflexion Games note that future platform releases are being evaluated.
We know you’ve been anticipating Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, and we’re delighted to share more information on key gameplay topics through a series of deep dive articles over the next several weeks, starting with the evolution of Edward’s ground gameplay.
We’re joined by Paul Fu, Creative Director and veteran developer of the original Black Flag, to provide additional insights.
Parkour, Stealth, and Combat in Resynced have all been rebuilt from the ground up using the latest advancements across the franchise, including some of the Anvil engine technology developed for Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
“Our goal was to honor the foundation of the original game while enhancing the experience for an action-adventure game,” says Paul.
So, let’s step out of the Jackdaw for now, and look at how our famous Pirate-Assassin, Edward James Kenway, moves and engages on the ground in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced.
Today ArenaNet® announced Guild Wars 2®: Visions of EternityTM ‘The Only Way’ launches on Tuesday, May 12. It is the second major update for the sixth and latest expansion to the award-winning and critically acclaimed MMORPG Guild Wars 2. This update expands the world with a new explorable zone, continues the epic story of the initial expansion release, and brings in new updates and rewards.
The launch story for Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity had players investigating a series of secretive Inquest voyages to the fabled island of Castora, a mysterious area rich with ley magic. Ancient secrets were unearthed. The island’s guardians were overcome. And the story now picks up with the Commander tasked with stopping Vloxx, the newly-elevated Inquest leader who thinks his machinations are for the good of Tyria. The next five chapters of the story in this update bring the Commander to the new map of Eternity’s Garden.
To accompany the story, this release also brings new and updated features. Two new mastery tiers add new account-wide horizontal progression for players. Six new earnable expansion relics bring new combat-augmenting effects to character builds. New legendary accessories, one earned through PvE content and one from World vs. World multiplayer, are available for acquisition. And more elements of players’ look can now be managed through the Fashion Template feature released in February 2026. A refreshed set of Wizard’s Vault objectives, an earnable raptor mount skin, as well as a host of other rewards associated with the new map and content, round out the release.
ArenaNet plans for one more major update to complete the content of Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity, including new story chapters, various quality of life enhancements, additional legendary gear to earn, new explorable maps, and additional challenging instanced content. Visions of Eternity is available on Steam and through the official Guild Wars 2 site for $24.99. Expansion customers will immediately receive access to all of the launch content as well as today’s release.
This year Red Hook Studios celebrates three years of Darkest Dungeon II and together with Skybound Games, is excited to reveal the Darkest Dungeon II: Anniversary Edition Unboxing Trailer. The new trailer highlights the many relics of ruin and remembrance included in this new physical edition, which is available starting today for PS5 and Switch ($99.99 on Amazon.com), just three days prior to the game’s May 8th anniversary.
The Darkest Dungeon II: Anniversary Edition is packed with nightmarish extras to accompany players on their journey for redemption. It includes the base game along with the following meticulously designed collectible items and digital bonuses that deepen player’s connection to the world of corruption and fragile hope created by Red Hook Studios:
Collectible Steelbook: safeguard your journey with a steel game case adorned with Darkest Dungeon II key art
In-Game Combat Pop-Up Diorama: a tangible tribute to the game’s brutal, turn-based encounters
Stagecoach Papercraft: recreate the vessel of your desperate pilgrimage
Playable Deck of Cards: a full standard deck featuring in-game characters reimagined across every suit
Original Soundtracks: experience the sound of a world undone with over 20 haunting tracks, including the newly released Kingdoms OST
Three DLC: expand your journey with all DLC released to-date including The Binding Blade, Inhuman Bondage, and Infernal Supporter Pack
Gangs of Asia is officially out now on Steam. To celebrate, a brand-new launch trailer has just dropped, showcasing the fast-paced action, explosive abilities, and the kind of chaos that definitely escalates faster than expected.
Blending skill-based melee combat with real-time strategy, Gangs of Asia throws players into vibrant, stylized city districts where the only rule is simple: if everything is under control, you’re probably doing something wrong.
Players take direct control of powerful gang leaders, fighting in real time while simultaneously capturing buildings, managing resources, and deploying units across the map. It’s a constant balancing act between landing that perfect combo and realizing your entire army just got wiped by something you didn’t see coming.
Designed for both competitive and cooperative play, Gangs of Asia delivers short, intense matches packed with emergent moments, wild ability interactions, and plenty of opportunities to either outplay your opponents-or get absolutely overwhelmed in style.
Key Features
Fight and Command Simultaneously
Control your gang leader in skill-based, real-time combat while directing your forces, capturing territory, and managing the battlefield.
Multiplayer Mayhem
Jump into fast-paced PvP matches, team up with friends in co-op modes, or dive into free-for-all chaos where alliances are optional and survival is not guaranteed.
Character-Driven Gameplay
Choose from a roster of distinct gang leaders, each with their own abilities, strengths, and playstyles, from heavy-hitting bruisers to fast, elusive fighters.
Co-op Horde Mode
Team up and hold the line against relentless waves of enemies, coordinating abilities and positioning to survive increasingly chaotic encounters.
Capture, Build, Dominate
Expand your influence by taking control of buildings, generating resources, and deploying units such as ninjas, brawlers, and heavy hitters.
Unpredictable, Emergent Chaos
Matches evolve rapidly with explosive abilities, large-scale clashes, and unexpected turns that create constant “what just happened?” moments.
Dynamic Urban Battlefields
Fight across colorful environments filled with interactive elements, destructible objects, and strategic control points.
Accessible, Hard to Master
Easy to jump into, but packed with depth for players who want to master both combat mechanics and strategic decision-making.
Built for Replayability
Short, intense matches encourage experimentation with different characters, strategies, and playstyles.
