Sea of Thieves Creator Banned Over Allegations of Manipulating a Minor
A prominent Sea of Thieves creator has been banned following allegations of manipulating a 15-year-old. The whistleblower reported the abuse on May 9, 2026.
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Halo: Campaign Evolved PS5 Spotted at GameStop as Future Exclusivity Debated
A PS5 version of Halo: Campaign Evolved has been spotted at GameStop. Meanwhile, conflicting statements from Jez Corden and Brian Jarrard leave the franchise's platform future uncertain.
Forza Horizon 6 Premium Edition Generates Over $140 Million Before Launch
Forza Horizon 6 Premium Edition has generated over $140 million in revenue before its global launch on May 19. Over 1 million players have already played, with a Metacritic score of 92.
Microsoft Rebrands Xbox to XBOX After Fan Poll Shows 64% Support
Microsoft's new games boss Asha Sharma rebrands Xbox to XBOX after a fan poll showed 64% support. The official account has been renamed, and the classic green logo returns.
Forza Horizon 6 Early Access Success Shows Players Ready for Premium Prices
Forza Horizon 6 Premium Edition early access on Steam peaks at 178K concurrent players, making it the second best-selling game. The $120 version grants four days early access before official launch on May 19.
Forza Horizon 6 Launches Globally May 19 With Japan Map Cultural Restrictions
Microsoft releases Forza Horizon 6 globally on May 19, 2026. The game features a fictionalized Japan map where cherry blossom trees, shrines, and temples are protected from vehicle destruction to respect cultural beliefs.
Rare Reaffirms Community Values After Sea of Thieves Misconduct Scandal
Rare released a statement on May 15 reaffirming community values after a Sea of Thieves Partner Program creator was accused of sexual misconduct with minors. The developer banned the creator and retired the Boatswain role.
Project Positron Could Let Xbox Owners Convert Discs to Digital Licenses
Microsoft's Project Positron is a rumored disc-to-digital entitlement program for Xbox, allowing physical disc owners to convert games to digital licenses for the all-digital Helix console.
Forza Horizon 6 Series 1 Welcome to Japan Start Date and Full Schedule
Forza Horizon 6 Festival Playlist Series 1 'Welcome to Japan' starts May 21. Full schedule, seasonal rotations, and 10 car rewards including Mazda Furai and Nissan 370Z.
Forza Horizon 6 Player Count Doubles Series Record on Steam
Forza Horizon 6 reached 172,093 concurrent players on Steam during early access, more than double Forza Horizon 5's peak. Full launch is May 19, 2026.