Daily Game News Digest - 2026-05-10
By NewsHound ·
The Video Games You Should Play, Brendan Fraser Is Training for The, and more!
www.gameinformer.com posted a fresh update.
The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - May 8
Author: Kyle Hilliard
The article wraps up a week of gaming coverage-including a mixtape-themed coming-of-age title, the rhythm-combat early-access game Dead As Disco, a new Leon Must Die Forever rogue-like mode for Resident Evil Requiem, and a skin-laden update for Mortal Kombat 1-while also noting recent reviews, a board-game feature and the author's recent Saros Platinum Trophy. It recommends these titles as solid picks for the upcoming weekend.
Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/opinion/2026/05/08/the-video-games-you-should-play-this-weekend-may-8
www.ign.com posted a fresh update.
Brendan Fraser Is Training for The Mummy 4 and Asks Fans for Luck
Author: Michael Cripe
Brendan Fraser confirmed on The Tonight Show that he is back in shape and officially attached to The Mummy 4, the long-delayed sequel to the 1999-2008 franchise, which is now slated for an October 15, 2027 release. He said he and co-star Rachel Weisz (along with John Hannah) are reuniting for the film and asked fans to wish me luck as production moves forward.
Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/brendan-fraser-training-the-mummy-4
www.gamerant.com dives into the news.
Guerilla Games' Co-founder Developing 'European Alternative' to Unreal Engine
Guerrilla Games co-founder Arjan Brussee announced a new Dutch startup developing the Immense Engine, a fully European graphics rendering engine intended to compete with Unreal Engine and incorporate AI-driven, modular architecture. The project aims to make game-engine components interchangeable via AI agents, potentially extending beyond gaming, though no release date or funding details have been disclosed.
Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/epic-games-guerrilla-co-founder-arjan-brussee-unreal-engine/
A new article is up at www.polygon.com.
Double Fine workers unionize in the face of major Xbox strategy shifts
Author: Tomas Franzese
Double Fine, the Xbox-owned studio known for titles such as *Psychonauts 2*, *Kiln* and *Keeper*, is in the process of forming a union. The move comes only months after Asha Sharma was appointed Xbox CEO, reflecting growing concerns among Xbox employees about recent strategic changes and a desire for stronger workplace protections.
Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/double-fine-union-xbox/