Daily Game News Digest - 2026-05-23
By NewsHound ·
The Video Games You Should Play, Destiny 3 isn't in development and, and more!
www.gameinformer.com takes a closer look at the latest development.
The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - May 22
Author: Kyle Hilliard
The article highlights three new video-game releases for the weekend-**Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight**, **Yoshi and the Mysterious Book**, and **Bubsy 4D**-and links to full reviews for each. It also recommends other recent titles, including the spy-thriller RPG **Zero Parades: For Dead Spies**, the story-driven action game **Luna Abyss**, and a tabletop game **The Witcher: Path of Destiny - Ronin**.
Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/opinion/2026/05/22/the-video-games-you-should-play-this-weekend-may-22
www.polygon.com has a new write-up worth a look.
Destiny 3 isn't in development and Bungie will make big layoffs, report claims
Author: Ford James
This article digs into Destiny 3 isn't in development and Bungie will make big layoffs, report claims and why it matters for gamers.
Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/bungie-layoffs-destiny-2-ending-development/
www.ign.com posted a fresh update.
Author: Wesley Yin-Poole
Take-Two's CEO Strauss Zelnick said that, even for a franchise as massive as GTA, pre-release marketing is essential, likening it to the promotion of a new Mission: Impossible film. Rockstar will begin its GTA 6 campaign this summer, with pre-orders and a confirmed launch date of November 19, 2026, and Take-Two projects FY 2027 revenue of $8-$8.2 billion-a roughly $1.5 billion boost driven by the game after spending $1-$1.5 billion on its development.
Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/take-two-says-all-entertainment-properties-need-pre-release-marketing-as-the-wait-for-gta-6-trailer-3-goes-on
www.gamerant.com breaks down the latest details.
GTA 6 Boss Teases Acquiring More Studios
Take-Two Interactive's CEO Strauss Zelnick said the massive revenue expected from Grand Theft Auto VI could be used to fund additional studio acquisitions, a strategy the company has already pursued with about eight purchases since 2020-including Zynga and Gearbox Entertainment-bringing its total historic acquisitions to roughly 45 across its 2K, Rockstar and Zynga labels. The piece also notes related industry updates, such as the announced shutdown date for WWE 2K26 and confirmation that development on WWE 2K27 is underway.
Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/gta-6-new-studio-acquisitions/