Subnautica 2 has made a big splash in early access for PC and Xbox Series X|S, and developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment has outlined several planned updates for its underwater survival adventure. The developer says that its first updates will focus on gameplay improvements that address systems and smaller features before…

A video game composer has harsh words for genAI. 2K Games is already delisting its surprisingly decent Lego racer from 2023. And Arc Raiders is moving to fewer, bigger updates each year. It’s the latest edition of Checkpoint for May 15, 2026, where I wish I was living my best…

The Pitt is maybe the best show on TV. At the very least, it is the most realistic medical drama of all time, and Stephen King loves it. Both seasons are set in the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center’s emergency room, taking place over a single day, while not giving the…

Since their introduction in 2006, I’ve largely viewed Miis as creepy little things. Sure, some of them are cute–anytime I buy a new Nintendo console, I spend a few minutes attempting to make my Mii a bit less offputting–but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t feel a growing…

Nearly every sign, bush, fence post, and tree can be smashed to bits in the recently released Forza Horizon 6. However, if you try to crash into and destroy any of Japan’s iconic Cherry Blossom trees, which can be found in the open world, you’ll discover they are indestructible. And…

Xbox Game Pass is losing five titles, including acclaimed puzzle platformer Planet of Lana, later today. Once those May 15 departures take effect, Xbox Game Pass will have lost 44 games in 2026. On April 30, Xbox Game Pass suffered its biggest exodus in over 12 months. Nine titles left…