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Title: Google Replaces Fitbit App With Terrible AI Garbage And Is Now Being Massively Review Bombed
Date: Wed, 27 May 2026 14:46:06 +0000
Link: https://kotaku.com/google-fitbit-app-health-new-update-ai-filled-version-and-everybody-is-mad-2000699806
No, you can't get the old app back. You are stuck with Google Health, sorry.
Title: Backrooms Actor Mark Duplass Defends Kane Parsons Following Claims He ‘Didn’t Direct’ The Film
Date: Wed, 27 May 2026 14:30:28 +0000
Link: https://kotaku.com/backrooms-kane-parsons-director-youtube-creator-mark-duplass-a24-2000699785
Duplass stated that the 20-year-old director 'didn't need' help from any of the producers working on the project and was '100 percent in control' during filming
Title: Hideo Kojima Stars In Short AI Slop Space Adventure For Prada
Date: Wed, 27 May 2026 14:15:10 +0000
Link: https://kotaku.com/hideo-kojima-prada-nicolas-winding-refn-ai-slop-film-2000699807
The mind behind Metal Gear and Death Stranding ‘stars’ in a generated ad for the fashion company’s upcoming New York event
Title: The 10 Upcoming Summer 2026 Anime You Should Be Most Excited For
Date: Wed, 27 May 2026 14:00:45 +0000
Link: https://kotaku.com/the-10-upcoming-summer-2026-anime-you-should-be-most-excited-for-2000698322
If you're an anime fan, I hope you weren't looking forward to having any free time in July
Title: Dragon Quest 12 Will Take Longer To Come Out After The Team Decided To ‘Start From Scratch’
Date: Wed, 27 May 2026 13:18:08 +0000
Link: https://kotaku.com/dragon-quest-12-will-take-longer-to-come-out-after-the-team-decided-to-start-from-scratch-2000699781
Fans have been waiting nearly a decade for the sequel
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Title: Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3 will take us deeper into the World in Canvas and make Mortenax Blade playable
Date: Fri, 22 May 2026 13:43:44 +0000
Link: https://www.vg247.com/honkai-star-rail-version-4-3-all-details
HoYoverse has today delivered full details on the next major update for Honkai: Star Rail. Version 4.3, dubbed The Lethe Below the Living, will be available for all players on June 1. The upcoming update adds a new chapter to the Planarcadia arc, and introduce a new playable character. Read more
Title: Forza Horizon 6 explodes on Steam even before it's officially out
Date: Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:02 +0000
Link: https://www.vg247.com/forza-horizon-6-steam-numbers-big-launch
Steam is abuzz this week with a couple of long-anticipated launches, but in Forza Horizon 6’s case, at least, the game isn’t even out for what will be most of its players. The anticipated sequel in the open-world driving game series doesn’t officially launch until May 19, but owners of its most expensive version - the Premium Edition - can play it right now. Read more
Title: Mystic Messenger's most loyal players are getting banned in droves for seemingly playing the game too much
Date: Fri, 15 May 2026 10:02:10 +0000
Link: https://www.vg247.com/mystic-messenger-ban-wave-thousands-of-hourglasses-anniversary
Mystic Messenger, arguably one of the best dating sims around, has been dormant for about seven years. Despite not receiving new content or any meaningful updates in all that time, the game remains popular with its core fans, many of whom just woke up to some shocking news about their accounts. Read more
Title: Forza Horizon 6 review - The driving game for everyone still can’t seem to escape its car-collecting legacy
Date: Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:03 +0000
Link: https://www.vg247.com/forza-horizon-6-review
There is this idea that, for a long-running series to remain as consistently popular as Forza Horizon has been, it needs to diminish itself somewhat with each new entry, gradually losing more and more of its edge in a bid to appeal to the widest possible audience. Read more
Title: Genshin Impact Luna 7 brings us the first playable Hexenzirkel as things take a turn in Sumeru
Date: Fri, 08 May 2026 13:44:39 +0000
Link: https://www.vg247.com/genshin-impact-version-luna-7-nicole-new-quest-details
HoYoverse just wrapped up a new Genshin Impact Special Program, where the developer revealed everything there is to know about the game’s next major update. Truth Amongst the Pages of Purana, or as its friends call it, Luna 7, was unveiled as part of the showcase. Read more
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Title: 007 First Light Training Montage Gameplay
Date: Wed, 27 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Link: https://www.gamespot.com/videos/007-first-light-training-montage-gameplay/
In order to teach players the fundamentals of its gameplay, 007 First Light has a slick montage sequence you can actually play, impressively jumping from moment to moment in a flash. Captured on a PlayStation 5 Pro.
Title: Dragon Quest 12 Development Restarted From Scratch After “A Lot Of Hurdles”
Date: Wed, 27 May 2026 13:49:21 +0000
Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dragon-quest-12-development-restarted-from-scratch-after-a-lot-of-hurdles/
Dragon Quest celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and to mark the occasion, a new update was given on the long-in-development Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate. First announced five years ago, the game won't be out for quite a while yet, as executive producer Yosuke Saito announced that development had been restarted on the project and it has a brand-new name--Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams
"We're hard at work on Dragon Quest 12, but due to a reshuffle of the team and a restart of development, it's going to be a bit longer until it's in your hands," Saito said in a Dragon Quest livestream. "Work on the original version, Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate, hit a lot of hurdles along the way. But as we kept talking with Mr. Yuji Horii (Dragon Quest game designer) and pinned down what a mainline Dragon Quest game should look like, we decided to move things around and start over from scratch. It was a major decision, but I believe it was the right one to ensure the next Dragon Quest game will be one that all you fans of the series will really love."
Saito then debuted a sneak peek at the game, revealing a colorful collection of scenes featuring new characters, landscapes, and monsters. One thing that has been preserved for Dragon Quest 12 is its art direction, as it's still heavily inspired by the work of Akira Toriyama. The late Dragon Ball creator was a character designer on the series since its inception and worked on every entry in the main series until his death in 2024.
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Development on Dragon Quest 12 hit a rocky patch in 2024, when series producer Yu Miyake reportedly stepped down due to repeated delays. Updates have been sporadic on the game, which follows the last mainline installment, 2018's Dragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age. Fortunately, the franchise has expanded with spin-offs over the years, and fans can look forward to Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World. Launching for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and Switch 2 in the near future, the spin-off is a creature-collecting game that's not too dissimilar from Pokemon, but with a signature Dragon Quest touch.
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Title: Kingdom Come Dev Teases Lord Of The Rings Game And Next Kingdom Come Project
Date: Wed, 27 May 2026 13:46:24 +0000
Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/kingdom-come-dev-teases-lord-of-the-rings-game-and-next-kingdom-come-project/
Kingdom Come developer Warhorse Studios has multiple new games in the works, including a game set in Middle-earth and another game set in the Kingdom Come universe. During a recent broadcast, the developer shared new updates about both projects.
The next Kingdom Come game--which Warhorse stopped short of calling Kingdom Come: Deliverance 3--is set for release during the company's next fiscal year, IGN reported. That means it is expected to arrive between April 2027 and March 2028.
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Not much is known about the game apart from it being labeled an "open-world RPG" and a "new Kingdom Come adventure."
"We still continue expanding the universe of Kingdom Come," Warhorse communications director Tobias Stolz-Zwilling said, as reported by IGN. "That is also very dear to us. Do not forget that Kingdom Come: Deliverance always was and still is and always will be an absolute passion project here in the studio."
Stolz-Zwilling said it's important that Kingdom Come fans "don't have to wait seven years for another Kingdom Come." And while next financial year is the "aim" for the new Kingdom Come game, Stolz-Zwilling reminded everyone that game development can be messy, so the release target projection could change.
Deliverance 2 lead designer Prokop Jirsa is in charge of the team making the next Kingdom Come game, while Deliverance 2 design director Viktor Bocan leading the development of the untitled Lord of the Rings game.
Stolz-Zwilling said Warhorse has assembled a "mind-blowing team" to make the Lord of the Rings game, and it's aiming to be "deeply immersive" and a game that has a "living world" featuring "interesting characters, memorable places, and of course a strong narrative focus."
Beyond these two projects, Warhorse is working on a movie version of Kingdom Come.
In addition to Warhorse's The Lord of the Rings game, Tomb Raider studio Crystal Dynamics is said to be working on its own The Lord of the Rings project. Both studios are owned by Embracer, which itself owns the gaming rights to The Lord of the Rings.
Title: Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams – Official Reveal Trailer
Date: Wed, 27 May 2026 13:43:33 +0000
Link: https://www.gamespot.com/videos/dragon-quest-xii-beyond-dreams-official-reveal-trailer/
Take a look at the reveal trailer for Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams which was shown off during the Dragon Quest 40th anniversary update stream on May 27th, 2026
Title: Resident Evil Requiem Free Demo Arrives, But It Has An Annoying Limitation
Date: Wed, 27 May 2026 13:39:04 +0000
Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-requiem-free-demo-arrives-but-features-an-annoying-limitation/
A free demo for Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem has arrived, but it features a major limitation. Save data from the demo does not carry over to the full version, so anyone who likes their experience in the demo and goes on to buy the game will need to start over.
The free Requiem demo includes a portion of the game's "early stages." You can use the links below to queue up the Requiem demo on your preferred platform:
PS5
Xbox Series X|S
PC
Switch 2
Requiem released at the end of February this year and has sold more than 7 million copies so far. It ranks as the No. 1 best-selling game in the US so far in 2026. In March, Capcom announced plans to expand the game with new content and a story expansion.
Beyond ongoing updates to Requiem, the Resident Evil franchise will expand in September with Weapons and Barbarian director Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie. It's not based on any specific Resident Evil game, but aims to capture the essence and tone of Capcom's franchise.
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Title: Netflix's Dorohedoro season 3 officially announced following season 2 finale
Date: Wed, 27 May 2026 15:00:18 GMT
Link: https://www.polygon.com/dorohedoro-season-3-confirmed-netflix/
On the heels of its season 2 finale, Dorohedoro isn’t slowing down in the slightest. Distributor and production committee member Toho announced on Wednesday that a third season is already greenlit and in production at Mappa studios, which bodes well for fans worried about another six-year wait between outings. Director Yuichiro Hayashi even shared a special illustration of the enigmatic demon Haru to commemorate the announcement.
Title: Mina the Hollower reviews roundup: a retro masterpiece that fuses Zelda with Bloodborne
Date: Wed, 27 May 2026 14:46:43 GMT
Link: https://www.polygon.com/mina-the-hollower-review-roundup/
Mina the Hollower, the new retro adventure from Shovel Knight studio Yacht Club Games, has received a rapturous response from critics that immediately places it as the best-reviewed game of the year to date. (Forza Horizon 6's reign was brief.) Currently sitting at a rating of 93 on Metacritic and 92 on OpenCritic, Mina has been hailed as a retro masterpiece that fuses elements from both classic and modern games to make something truly compelling.
Title: All active Far Far West codes
Date: Wed, 27 May 2026 14:43:36 GMT
Link: https://www.polygon.com/far-far-west-promo-codes-list/
Promo codes in Far Far Westreward you with a variety of goodies including experience points, cosmetics, gold, and more. However, the codes can be a little difficult to find if you don't know where to look. Rather than missing out on free goodies, we've listed them out below, and we'll keep this guide updated whenever new codes are released.
Title: How to get the Slovakia hotel staff key in 007 First Light
Date: Wed, 27 May 2026 14:00:19 GMT
Link: https://www.polygon.com/007-first-light-staff-key-slovakia-hotel-location-how-to-get/
In 007 First Light, you'll need to obtain a staff key to help you investigate a hotel in Slovakia in the "All the Time in the World" mission.
Title: Spider-Noir director reveals the iconic noir actor who inspired Nicolas Cage's performance
Date: Wed, 27 May 2026 14:00:19 GMT
Link: https://www.polygon.com/spider-noir-director-interview/
Just a few minutes into Spider-Noir, it's clear the Prime Video show not only features a very different take on Spider-Man, but also a very different take on Nicolas Cage. While not as cartoonishly silly as he is in Raising Arizona or as manic as in The Wicker Man, Cage performs as Ben Reilly (aka, The Spider) in a snappy, heightened style that was far more common in noir films from the 1940s and 1950s, before more naturalistic acting became dominant in the following decades.
Title: License to Stream: ‘007 First Light’ Coming to GeForce NOW With an Ultimate Bundle
Date: Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:22 +0000
Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-007-first-light-ultimate-bundle/
The mission begins now.
GeForce NOW is dialing up the action with a blockbuster mix of spy thrills, high-speed racing and member rewards — plus eight new games joining the cloud this week, all ready to stream instantly.
Leading the drop: the 007 First Light Ultimate Membership Bundle, which brings a brand-new way to jump into one of the year’s biggest releases and discover James Bond’s reimagined origin story.
Rev the engines — the Horizon Festival is calling. Forza Horizon 6 is now available on GeForce NOW — bringing the series’ signature open-world racing and festival energy directly to members, wherever they play. Stream a world built for speed, style and freedom instantly across devices, with no downloads required.
Step Into the Cloud of Espionage
A license to stream.
A mission worth accepting arrives. Starting today through Wednesday, June 10, 007 First Light is included with the purchase of a 12-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership. Lock it in before the game’s launch, and it’ll be ready to play the moment it goes live on Wednesday, May 27 — no preloads, no waiting, no mission briefings required.
This is a new, original take of Bond’s story — before the tux fit perfectly and the martinis got specific. 007 First Light drops players into a sharp, cinematic origin story packed with globe-trotting espionage, close calls and choices that shape how the world’s most famous agent takes form. Expect stealth, spectacle and just enough chaos to keep things interesting.
Stream it all with GeForce RTX 50 Series GPU power in the cloud, with up to 5K high dynamic range and cinematic-quality streaming for Ultimate members. It’s high-end PC gaming, minus the high-end PC.
Redeeming the mission is simple: After purchase, get the game by going to the “Available to Redeem” section in the account portal, signing in to a Steam account and completing the redemption.
The game is for members to keep — and ready to play across devices at launch with GeForce NOW.
Welcome to the Festival
Engines roar. Crowds surge. The road stretches endlessly forward.
Forza Horizon 6 is the ultimate automotive playground — a shared world where racing, exploration and creativity come together. Every road, trail and skyline is designed to be driven, discovered and mastered.
Take on a wide range of events, from high-speed street races to off-road expeditions, or drop into live activities happening across the world. Build a garage of iconic cars spanning decades of automotive history, each brought to life with incredible detail and customization. The Horizon Festival is more than competition — it’s a celebration of car culture and music. Seamless online features connect players across events and challenges, making every session feel alive and unpredictable.
Powered by the cloud, GeForce NOW delivers the festival in stunning detail. Members experience ultrasmooth performance and vivid environments without needing to wait for installs or upgrading hardware. With technologies like NVIDIA DLSS enhancing performance and visual fidelity, every reflection, speed blur and finish-line sprint hits at full intensity.
Community Spotlight
Community-created content takes the spotlight this week, as GeForce NOW ambassador Cloud Gaming Battle sits down with Andrew Fear, GeForce NOW product manager director at NVIDIA, to dive into what makes the service tick. The conversation covers how GeForce NOW brings high-performance PC gaming from the cloud to a wide range of devices, giving a closer look at the tech, thinking and passion behind the platform. It’s a conversation that the GFN Reddit community is calling “genuinely inspirational.”
In addition, members can look for the following:
Forza Horizon 6 (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, May 19)
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core (New release on Steam, May 20)
Luna Abyss (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, May 21)
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II (New release on Steam, May 21)
ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies (New release on Steam, May 21)
Splitgate Arena Reloaded (Xbox, Available on Game Pass)
Sunderfolk (Epic Games Store)
TerraTech Legion (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass)
What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.
Rev your engines — the Horizon Festival is calling. @ForzaHorizon 6 is now streaming on GeForce NOW – stream a world built for speed in the cloud today. pic.twitter.com/hJuKFT2GZp
— NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) May 19, 2026
Title: Sea You in the Cloud: ‘Subnautica 2’ Early Access Dives Onto GeForce NOW
Date: Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:08 +0000
Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-subnautica-2/
Editor’s note: The Gaijin single sign-on feature is now up and running.
Dive masks on — Subnautica 2 is making a splash on GeForce NOW day-and-date with launch, so members can plunge into the title’s brand-new alien ocean from almost any device.
It leads 11 new games joining the cloud this week.
A limited-time HITMAN World of Assassination reward event brings signature tools of the trade — equal parts precision and unpredictability. At the same time Le Chiffre from CASINO ROYALE, played by the legendary actor Mads Mikkelsen, returns to HITMAN World of Assassination. Play for free through May 25 and earn a unique reward for 007 First Light.
Meanwhile, engines are already revving — the highly anticipated Forza Horizon 6 races onto the scene with early access, starting today for players who preordered the Premium Edition on Steam or purchased the Premium Upgrade Bundle for PC Game Pass. GeForce NOW members can jump in once early access becomes available on the service — no preinstalls or downloads needed.
It all highlights what GeForce NOW does best: turning PC gaming collections into play-anywhere experiences across devices, with no install, updates or the latest hardware required.
Making Waves
Explore the unknown with the cloud.
Jump into a shared-world ocean frontier in Subnautica 2 — where survival, exploration and creativity rise to the surface together. Every reef, trench and stormy horizon is crafted to be swum through, studied and slowly tamed as players chart their own course beneath alien waves.
Descend into a living seascape of dynamic ecosystems, mysterious ruins and creatures that range from curious to colossal. Take on story-driven missions, dive into resource-rich biomes and construct bases above and below the surface to turn hostile waters into a home. Whether playing solo or with a crew, the ocean stays vast and unpredictable.
On GeForce NOW, every current, glow and shadow streams with crisp detail and fluid performance straight from the cloud. Members can plunge into the depths in moments, skipping downloads and hardware upgrades.
Keep It Classy
Shaken, stirred and slightly unhinged.
Suit up, agent — things are getting a little explosive.
A new HITMAN World of Assassination reward event lands on GeForce NOW, giving members a stylish (and slightly unhinged) way to make an impression.
Each item leans into HITMAN’s signature tone — equal parts precision, chaos and dark humor. Here’s what’s waiting:
Free users: The Purple Streak Explosive Duck — a remote explosive disguised as an innocent rubber toy.
Performance members: The Purple Streak Explosive Duck and the Bomb Dynamite, a classic TNT bundle built for loud, messy exits.
Ultimate members: Full Ultimate Bundle — adds the Purple Streak Fiber Wire (a sleek, silent takedown tool) and the Purple Streak Swimwear Suit (a bold outfit that trades stealth for style) to the Purple Streak Explosive Duck and the Bomb Dynamite.
Starting today, all members get access to the rewards, which will remain available through Sunday, June 14, first come, first served. To claim, log in to a GeForce NOW account, head to the rewards section in the account portal and redeem.
One mission, a handful of questionable tools and a clear message: Stealth is optional, style is not.
Splashy New Games
In addition, members can look for the following:
Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes (New release on Steam, May 11)
Outbound (New release on Steam, May 11)
Directive 8020 (New release on Steam, May 12)
Subnautica 2 (New release on Steam, Epic Games Store and Xbox, available on Game Pass, May 14)
Blades of Fire (New release on Steam, May 14)
Forza Horizon 6 (Early access on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, May 14)
Disco Elysium (Xbox, available on Game Pass)
Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure (Epic Games Store)
Planet Coaster 2 (Epic Games Store)
Sudden Strike 5 (Steam)
Super Battle Golf (Steam)
The Gaijin single sign-on feature is coming soon and is currently in development with Gaijin. Updates will be shared in a future GeForce NOW Thursday once the feature is live.
What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.
Which gaming genres do you play the most?
— NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) May 13, 2026
Title: Linked and Loaded: Gaijin Single Sign-On Now Available on GeForce NOW
Date: Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:27 +0000
Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-gaijin-sso/
Less typing, more tanking.
Faster logins mean more time in the gaming action — and this week provides GeForce NOW members with a smoother path straight into the battlefield.
Cloud gaming is all about instant access to titles across devices, and the latest GeForce NOW update removes another layer for members jumping into their Gaijin libraries from anywhere.
With seven games joining the cloud this week, the action keeps growing — now backed by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 performance for Ultimate members across nearly the full GeForce NOW library, spanning both Ready-to-Play and Install-to-Play titles.
One Gaijin Login to Rule Them All
Less typing, more tanking.
Gaijin account linking is now cleared for takeoff on GeForce NOW, making it easier to jump straight into battle without extra logins. With Gaijin single sign-on, one quick sign-in connects a Gaijin.net account to the cloud, so supported titles are ready to launch with fewer clicks and no password juggling.
Just head to the GeForce NOW app on PC or Mac, dive into the settings and log in under “Connections.”
Once linked, supported Gaijin games on GeForce NOW — like the combined-arms chaos of War Thunder — are ready to stream without logging in each time. It’s the same library-first, platform-linking magic members already enjoy with Xbox, Ubisoft Connect and more, now extended to Gaijin so existing PC accounts work seamlessly across devices.
Groovy New Games
Groove or go down.
Dead as Disco from Brain Jar Games drops players into a neon-soaked fever dream where every punch, dodge and takedown hits on the beat. This rhythm-infused brawler blends stylish combat with pulsing tracks, turning each fight into a dance floor showdown. Chain combos, stay in sync and keep the groove alive as the chaos escalates. Now available to stream on GeForce NOW, it’s all about timing, flair and fighting like the music never stops
In addition, members can look for the following games, all ready to play on GeForce RTX 5080-power for Ultimate members:
Dead as Disco (New release on Steam, May 5)
HUNTDOWN: OVERTIME (New release on Steam, May 7)
Nuclear Option (Steam)
Sintopia (Steam)
Kiln (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass)
Hotel Architect (Steam)
PowerWash Simulator 2 (Xbox, available on Game Pass)
What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.
What has been your most-played game so far this year?
— NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) May 5, 2026
Title: It’s Gonna Be May: 16 Games Hit the Cloud This Month, With More NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Power
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:47 +0000
Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-may-2026-games-list/
[Editor’s note] The blog has been updated to note that GeForce RTX 5080-power expansion also extends to the Install-to-Play library.
It’s gonna be May — and the cloud’s in full festival mode.
16 games are joining GeForce NOW this month, including new AAA titles arriving on launch day from Steam, Xbox, PC Game Pass and GOG, so members can stream their PC libraries instantly across almost any device. Headline launches include the highly anticipated Forza Horizon 6 and 007 First Light, both ready to hit the cloud on day one.
Meanwhile, the GeForce NOW Ultimate membership dials things up with expanded RTX 5080‑class performance across the cloud gaming library, bringing higher frame rates, richer visuals and more responsive gameplay to even more of the games members already love. Ultimate members now get priority access to RTX 5080‑class rigs, making it easier than ever to tap into next‑generation PC power from almost any device.
GeForce NOW is also celebrating 30 years of Firaxis in style, with more of the studio’s classics coming as Install‑to‑Play titles for instant access — just in time for a Steam celebration sale on select Firaxis games supported in the cloud.
And this week kicks things off with six new games dropping into the cloud, setting the stage for a May packed with new adventures.
The Cloud Keeps Getting Bigger
AAA titles are landing throughout the month on their launch dates. Members can pick them up from their favorite PC stores — Steam, Xbox, PC Game Pass and GOG — and stream their PC gaming libraries instantly on GeForce NOW without having to repurchase titles to play across devices.
The highly anticipated titles hitting the cloud this month include:
Stream it on GeForce NOW.
Forza Horizon 6 from Playground Games: The Horizon festival is back and bigger than ever. This is Horizon Japan — stretching from the iconic downtown streets of Tokyo City all the way to the snowy Japanese Alps — introducing the most dense and vertical map yet. A massive new open world, a stacked car roster and that legendary “one more race” energy are all heading to GeForce NOW on the title’s launch date. Members can pick it up on PC via Steam and Xbox, including Game Pass, then hit full throttle from the cloud on almost any device.
007 First Light from IO Interactive: The game brings a modern James Bond origin story to the cloud when it launches Wednesday, May 27, for PC, inviting members to step into the shadows as Bond begins his journey. Experience a mix of stealth and action built around a “breathing” gameplay loop with IOI’s cinematic, set piece-driven storytelling. Approach encounters through stealth, direct action or creative improvisation, with multiple viable paths to each objective that let players define Bond’s style. It’s ready on day one for players grabbing it on Steam, Xbox on PC or GOG.
More Power
GeForce NOW Ultimate is expanding what premium cloud gaming looks like. Starting today, Ultimate members can stream even more of their games on RTX 5080 virtual gaming rigs — bringing the power of the NVIDIA Blackwell RTX architecture to a wide range of titles.
This update significantly broadens access to 5080 performance beyond the list of GeForce RTX 5080-optimized titles. Now, across nearly the entire GeForce NOW library, members can experience higher frame rates, richer visuals, and more responsive gameplay by default at up to 5K 120 frames per second or 360 fps at 1080p.
With RTX 5080 in the cloud, Ultimate members unlock the same cutting-edge features available to GeForce RTX 50 Series GPU owners. That includes NVIDIA DLSS 4 technology for sharper image quality and higher performance, NVIDIA Reflex for reduced system latency and faster input response, and advanced ray tracing for more lifelike lighting and reflections.
With RTX 5080 powering the default Ultimate experience, GeForce NOW delivers next-generation performance to more games, extending the value of a GeForce NOW membership. See more details in the knowledgebase article.
30 Years of ‘One More Turn’
Happy 30th, O mighty Firaxis Games.
GeForce NOW is celebrating three decades of Firaxis — the legendary studio behind Civilization and XCOM — with a growing lineup of some of the best strategy games on the cloud.
Throughout May, GeForce NOW is rolling out a collection of classic Firaxis games, available as Install-to-Play titles for instant access. Expanding beyond Civilization V and Civilization VI and the series’ signature “one more turn” gameplay, GeForce NOW will showcase the studio’s broader legacy.
Take to the stars in Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth, lay tracks in Sid Meier’s Railroads!, defend the globe in XCOM 2, and command the skies in Ace Patrol and Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies.
Add to that the anniversary celebration on Steam with discounts of up to 90% on games in the Firaxis catalog for a limited time. It’s the perfect time for members to build their Firaxis collection in the cloud.
May-jor New Games
One wrong turn from glory to graveyard.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel that returns to the roots of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed turn-based strategy series. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome foes in solo and multiplayer, set against a grim, war-torn world of uneasy alliances and hard choices. Now available to stream on GeForce NOW, every decision shapes a path defined by power, strategy and hard-earned victories
All roads lead to Rome. Some also lead directly into a volcano.
Anno 117: PAX Romana is turning up the heat with its first downloadable content (DLC), Prophecies of Ash, dropping a massive new volcanic island into the heart of the Roman empire. Build a thriving city on Cinis, juggle new production chains like obsidian crafting and new items, and try to stay on the good side of Vulcan — a new deity to worship — while a very active volcano looks in the background. Additionally, the DLC introduces a new resource a new trader, Ceacilia, and several new specialists. Available to stream on GeForce NOW, the DLC is ready to play without waiting on big downloads or patches — just jump in, claim the new land and see whether the empire can handle a little fire and brimstone.
Check out what else is available this week:
Global Rescue (New release on Steam, April 27)
s&box (New release on Steam, April 28)
Far Far West (New release on Steam, April 28)
INDUSTRIA 2 (New release on Steam, April 29)
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, April 30)
Bus Bound (New release on Steam, April 30)
And look forward to the games coming throughout the month:
Conan Exiles (New release on Steam and Epic Games Store, May 5)
Dead as Disco (New release on Steam, May 5)
HUNTDOWN: OVERTIME (New release on Steam, May 7)
Outbound (New release on Steam, May 14)
Starminer (New release on Steam, May 27)
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core (New release on Steam, May 18)
Forza Horizon 6 (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, May 19)
Luna Abyss (New release on Steam, May 21)
ZERO PARADES (New release on Steam, May 21)
007 First Light (New release on Steam, Epic Games Store and Xbox, available on the Microsoft store, May 27)
Hotel Architect (Steam)
Kiln (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass)
Nuclear Option (Steam)
Sintopia (Steam)
Sudden Strike 5 (Steam)
Super Battle Golf (Steam)
Adding to April
In addition to the 10 games announced last month, 11 more joined the GeForce NOW library:
‘83 (Steam)
Crimson Desert (Xbox, available to play via Xbox Play Anywhere)
DayZ (Xbox, available on Game Pass)
Diablo III (Ubisoft Connect)
MapleStory M (Steam)
Morbid Metal (Steam)
PRAGMATA SKETCHBOOK – Demo (Steam)
Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition (Steam and Ubisoft)
Tides of Tomorrow (Steam)
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors (Xbox)
Windrose (Steam)
Outbound didn’t make it to the cloud this month due to its launch date being moved. Stay tuned to GFN Thursdays for the latest.
What are you planning to play this weekend?
Title: Tag, You’re It: GeForce NOW Levels Up Game Discovery With Xbox Game Pass and Ubisoft+ Labels
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:51 +0000
Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-in-app-labels/
GeForce NOW is doubling down on what matters most: gamers. This week’s upgrades bring smarter libraries, making it easier than ever for gamers to turn a PC collection into a cloud-powered flex.
It starts with giving existing libraries time to shine. Gamers can bring the games they love to the cloud, stream them with high performance and see the value of a GeForce NOW membership grow with new games, rewards and features.
First up, finding something to play gets an upgrade. The new in-app labels, first announced at GDC, are now live — making it simple to spot titles and new releases from connected subscription services like Xbox Game Pass and Ubisoft+.
All that sets the stage for six new games rolling onto the cloud this week. Leading the charge is Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, a chaotic new spin on the fast, unpredictable and packed-with-personality Vampire Survivors universe. Even the vampires can’t avoid the spotlight this time.
Round it out with a thunderous new Marvel Rivals skin for Thor, and it’s a lineup fitted to perfection.
Just Play It
GeForce NOW lets members connect their existing gaming subscriptions to bring more of their games with them on the go, across devices. Today, keeping track of which games can be streamed just got even easier. New in‑app game labels on GeForce NOW make it easy to see which titles are part of Xbox Game Pass or Ubisoft+ game libraries once accounts are connected.
Tagged and ready.
Clear labels now appear directly on each game’s details — eliminating guesswork and making it simple to see exactly what’s available to play instantly from connected subscriptions. Stream hundreds of NVIDIA RTX-powered titles with a single click.
More clarity, less searching — and one more reason the cloud gaming library has never looked better.
Feeding Time
Make sure to bite hard.
Get fired up for the feeding frenzy — Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard is a roguelite horde escape game that stacks absurd power‑ups and turns every run into a highlight reel of close calls. Stay mobile, grab upgrades and try not to become the snack.
Every build becomes a delightful walking disaster, with weapons, perks and abilities combining into wild synergies that can turn a run from barely surviving to absolutely steamrolling in just a few upgrades. Dense enemy waves, screen‑filling attacks and unpredictable upgrade paths keep each attempt fresh — and dangerously prone to “one more run.”
On GeForce NOW, all that chaos stays razor sharp, with smooth performance for dodge‑heavy moments, crisp effects even when the screen is packed and the ability to jump back into the madness from any supported device.
Thunder Drip
Thor is striking poses again.
The God of Thunder is trading his classic red cape for an umber‑toned, battle‑ready look that can only mean one thing: a serious style upgrade. GeForce NOW Premium members get first access to the Thor Midgard Umber Skin in Marvel Rivals starting today, and those on the free tier can grab it starting Friday, April 24, bringing stormy flair to the battlefield.
Claim the reward by Saturday, May 23 — or before Odin hoards them all. Redeem through the GeForce NOW account portal and enter the code in game on Steam. Then stride forth, majestic and moody, because this look is eternal — at least until the next mythic crossover.
Time for Adventures
Members can look for the following new games this week:
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, April 21)
Tides of Tomorrow (New release on Steam, April 22, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
‘83 (New release on Steam, April 23, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
Diablo III (New release on Ubisoft Connect, April 23)
Crimson Desert (Xbox, available to play via Xbox Play Anywhere, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
MapleStory M (Steam)
What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.
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