Daily Game News Digest - 2026-05-11

www.polygon.com dives into the news.

Akira creator Katsuhiro Otomo's mysterious new sci-fi movie just got a massive update

Author: Sara Century

Katsuhiro Otomo, the creator of *Akira*, announced in 2019 that he would write and direct a sci-fi feature called **Orbital Era**, to be produced by Sunrise. On May 11 2026 he revealed a new animation studio, **Oval Gear**, but it remains unclear whether the studio will revive the Orbital Era project or launch an entirely different film.

Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/akira-creators-new-animated-feature/

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www.gamerant.com has a new write-up worth a look.

Forza Horizon 6 Leaks Online Ahead of Official Launch

A full build of **Forza Horizon 6**-the next open-world racing title set in Japan-leaked online just days before its scheduled May 19 2026 release, exposing a 100 GB-plus install size, more than 550 cars, dynamic weather, seasonal changes and expanded customization. The leak, which arrived after the game logged 500,000 Steam pre-

Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/forza-horizon-6-leaks-before-launch/

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www.gameinformer.com dives into the news.

Discord Partners With Xbox, Bringing Game Pass To Nitro Subscribers

Author: Charles Harte

The benefit will be rolled out gradually over the next few weeks. In related Xbox news, the top-tier Game Pass Ultimate has recently been discounted, and Microsoft confirmed that its Copilot AI feature will not be released on consoles.

Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/2026/05/11/discord-partners-with-xbox-bringing-game-pass-to-nitro-subscribers

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www.ign.com dives into the news.

Eric Kripke Is Just as Shocked The Boys Predicted the Golden Trump Statue as Everyone Else

Author: Michael Cripe

Showrunner Eric Kripke said he was shocked when fans noticed that *The Boys* Season 5 featured a 15-foot golden statue of Homelander just days before a real 15-foot golden statue of Donald Trump appeared at Trump National Doral. He explained that the series often mirrors current events, making it increasingly difficult to out-satire the real world, and noted that other plot points in the season have similarly coincided with recent news.

Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/eric-kripke-is-just-as-shocked-the-boys-predicted-the-golden-trump-statue-as-everyone-else