Xbox Delays Fable: Playground Games’ open-world action RPG reboot is pushed from Autumn 2026 to February 2027 so it can “have the dedicated moment it deserves,” with Xbox pointing to a crowded late-2026 slate including GTA VI and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Call of Duty Returns to Nintendo: Modern Warfare 4 is confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 in October, ending a long absence from Nintendo’s hardware and bringing crossplay to the mix. Handheld Hardware Push: Intel’s Arc G-series chips are rolling into Windows gaming handhelds (Arc G3 highlighted), while Acer and MSI keep pitching next-gen portable gaming with new models and high-refresh displays. Persona 6 Leak: New details point to a leaked confidant character (“Sam”), fueling expectations ahead of major summer showcases. Player Safety & Fraud: Gujarat reports gaming-linked cyber fraud targeting teens and college students via fake tournaments and in-game currency scams, while the UK plans AI age-estimation tech at the border to stop “gaming the system.” Esports Wins: Danville Area Community College esports racks up multiple national championships, including top finishes in Mario Kart and chess. Free Fire MAX Codes: Garena drops May 30 redeem codes for free in-game rewards. Pokemon Retail Buzz: Pokemon Center Singapore reopens July 1 with Solgaleo as the new mascot, and Target teases more Pokemon x Target Drop 2 collectibles on June 6. Game-to-Film Creep: Readers spotlight Exit 8’s liminal horror roots as Backrooms continues to ride the trend.