Galaxies’ Glow, Oblivion Rumors, and Expedition 33’s Triumph

This week has been good if your a gamer. The Galaxies Games Showcase kept indie dreams alive, WWE 2K25 and Dredge dropped hard, and Clair Obscura: Expedition 33 cemented its GOTY buzz. Toss in Grand Theft Auto VI’s gut-punch delay and whispers of an Oblivion remake, and it’s clear the gaming pulse is pounding. Here’s what went down.Galaxies Games Showcase Fuels the FireThe Galaxies Games Showcase (April 17) carried its spark into May, with its 50+ reveals still trending. Hosted by GamesRadar on Twitch and YouTube, it united Konami, Remedy, and Kepler Interactive for a bold indie-AAA mix. The Knightling, Saber Interactive’s fantasy action-adventure, dropped a Steam demo, its tiny hero’s oversized shield hyping a summer launch across PC, PS5, Xbox, and Switch. RuneScape: Dragonwilds, Jagex’s open-world survival spin, launched with gritty flair, while Remedy’s FBC: Firebreak teased chaotic co-op in the Control universe. Shadow drops like Bionic Bay (a physics-puzzler) and UNBEATABLE’s rhythm demo (where music’s outlawed) lit up X, with posts calling it “E3’s spiritual successor.” Some, like@pushsquare, felt Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was the real star, but Galaxies set a high bar for May’s indie hype.Big Releases: Wrestling, Fishing, and TurtlesLast week’s releases brought something for everyone:

• WWE 2K25 (full release May 7, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC): After early access, this wrestling juggernaut, starring Paul Skenes, Elly De La Cruz, and Gunnar Henderson, went wide. Twitch streams are popping, and it’s climbing Steam charts, per X posts. MyGM mode shines, though roster bloat draws gripes.
• Dredge (May 6, Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S): This eerie fishing adventure hit Xbox Game Pass day one, its sinister seas hooking players. X calls it “Stardew Valley with a dark twist.”
• Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (May 7, Cloud, Console, PC): A Game Pass add, this Dragon Ball staple keeps fans battling through time.
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed (May 8, Cloud, Console, PC): A Game Pass day-one brawler, it’s a sewer-soaked win for TMNT fans, per X sentiment.
• Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Remaster (April 8, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S): Capcom’s PS2 samurai classic landed late but strong, priming fans for Way of the Sword. X praises the polish but dings clunky controls.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Steals HeartsClair Obscur: Expedition 33 (April 24) is 2025’s breakout, hitting 2 million copies sold, per@XBorgHQ. Sandfall Interactive’s RPG, spotlighted at Galaxies, blends haunting visuals with a philosophical gut-punch narrative. Its turn-based combat and painterly art have X buzzing—@IGNcalled it “a genre-defining masterpiece,” and fans dissect its cryptic lore daily. Last week, Sandfall teased a free epilogue chapter for summer, fueling GOTY chatter. Outselling bigger titles and dominating X trends, Expedition 33 is the indie-turned-icon story May needed, setting a high bar for Doom: The Dark Ages (out May 15).Oblivion Remake Rumors SwirlBethesda’s The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion stole last week’s rumor mill. Leaks via@Eurogamersuggest a remake is in early development for 2027, targeting PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 with upgraded visuals and mod support. X posts are split—some crave Cyrodiil’s potato-faced NPCs in 4K, others fear a Skyrim rehash. With The Elder Scrolls VI still years out, per@GameSpot, a polished Oblivion could bridge the gap. No official word from Bethesda, but last week’s buzz, amplified by Galaxies’s forward-looking vibe, has fans dreaming of Oblivion gates anew.GTA VI Delay Shakes the SceneTake-Two dropped a bombshell on May 6: Grand Theft Auto VI slipped to May 26, 2026, from fall 2025, crashing shares 8%. A second trailer, per@ChitoGamingLive, flaunted Vice City’s neon and Lucia’s lead role, but the delay stung. X is torn—half cry “Rockstar’s perfecting it,” half groan “another year of waiting.” The news drowned out smaller reveals, making last week a bittersweet one.Gears of War: Reloaded Revs Up NostalgiaMicrosoft unveiled Gears of War: Reloaded on May 5, a 4K/60 FPS remaster of the 2006 classic, hitting Xbox, PS5, and PC on August 26 for $39.99 (Game Pass too). With 120 FPS multiplayer, HDR, and no load screens, it’s a gritty love letter. X went wild—@IGN’s Podcast Unlocked dubbed it a “stunner,” and@shinobi602hyped its cross-play. Its PS5 debut signals Xbox’s multiplatform shift, a big talking point last week.Xbox Handheld and Price Hike HeatXbox’s “Project Keenan” handheld (late 2025) got fresh leaks, with@IGNciting a ROG-licensed portable. X envisions Halo on the go, but Xbox’s price hikes—Series X/S consoles and $80 first-party games—drew fire.@ChitoGamingLiveflagged the backlash, with X split: “Game Pass saves it” vs. “Microsoft’s lost it.” The Switch 2’s $449.99 pre-order surge (June 5 launch) added pressure, keeping handheld talk hot last week.The Wrap-UpMay 5–11 was a banger: Galaxies hyped The Knightling and Dragonwilds, WWE 2K25 and Dredge delivered, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 soared. GTA VI’s delay hit hard, but Gears of War: Reloaded and Oblivion rumors softened the blow. What’s your vibe—Expedition 33’s soulful depth, Oblivion’s comeback dreams, or Dredge’s creepy seas? Drop it below—I’m all ears.