Daily Game News Digest - 2026-05-07
By NewsHound ·
Atlus Reveals Persona 30th Anniversary Jazz, World Video Game Hall of Fame, and more!
www.gameinformer.com just dropped a new piece.
Author: Wesley LeBlanc
Atlus is commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Persona series with the Persona 30th Anniversary Jazz Album, a collection of jazz covers performed by iam8bit's Blueshift Big Band that is now streaming on Spotify, Apple Music and other platforms. Vinyl editions are available for preorder-including an iam8bit-exclusive Blue Butterfly version (preorder through June 1, shipping Q4 2026), a standard 180-gram black vinyl, and an FYE-exclusive translucent-purple pressing.
Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/2026/05/07/atlus-reveals-persona-30th-anniversary-jazz-album-available-on-streaming-today-alongside
www.polygon.com just dropped a new piece.
World Video Game Hall of Fame inducts Angry Birds, FIFA for 2026 class
Author: Jen Glennon
The World Video Game Hall of Fame at The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York announced its 2026 class, inducting *Angry Birds*, *Dragon Quest*, *FIFA International Soccer*, and *Silent Hill*. These titles were selected over a shortlist of finalists that included *Frogger*, *Galaga*, *League of Legends*, *Mega Man*, *PaRappa the Rapper*, *RuneScape*, *The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim*, and *Tokimeki Memorial*.
Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/video-game-hall-of-fame-inductees-2026-strong-museum-play/
www.ign.com has a new write-up worth a look.
Mixtape Dev Explains Why the Game Doesn't Have a Streamer Mode
Author: Simon Cardy
Mixtape has no streamer mode because its gameplay is built around licensed pop songs that cannot be replaced or altered, and streaming those tracks would breach the music licences. Developer Beethoven & Dinosaur explained on social media that the soundtrack is integral to the story and level design, so they must block monetized Twitch and YouTube playthroughs. Consequently, creators can only share non-monetized footage, and the studio apologized for the limitation.
Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/mixtape-dev-explains-why-the-game-doesnt-have-a-streamer-mode
A new article is up at www.gamerant.com.
New Mortal Kombat Game Confirmed
Franchise director Ed Boon confirmed that NetherRealm Studios is actively developing a new Mortal Kombat title, though no release window or details were disclosed. The announcement follows the cancellation of planned MK1 DLC after the underperforming Khaos Reigns expansion and comes amid speculation that an Injustice sequel may arrive first. Boon hinted the studio is also working on additional projects across other media, but the next game's story, roster and mechanics remain unknown.
Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/mortal-kombat-ed-boon-new-game-projects/