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May’s gaming scene is a rollercoaster, with last week’s Galaxies Games Showcase setting the stage and this week’s leaks and releases keeping the pedal down. From Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ fading star to Doom: The Dark Ages’ medieval mayhem, here’s the rundown on the biggest releases and news from May 5–13, 2025, as of 2:26 PM EDT today.Galaxies Games Showcase Lights Up Last WeekLast Thursday, April 17 (carrying buzz into May), the Galaxies Games Showcase debuted with over 50 reveals, hosted by GamesRadar and streamed on Twitch and YouTube. It was a bold swing—Konami, Remedy, and Kepler Interactive joined 40+ devs to spotlight games big and small. The Knightling, a fantasy action-adventure from Saber Interactive, wowed with its tiny hero and big shield, dropping a Steam demo and eyeing a summer launch across platforms. RuneScape: Dragonwilds, Jagex’s open-world survival pivot, launched with a gritty trailer, while Remedy’s FBC: Firebreak teased chaotic co-op in the Control universe. Four shadow drops—Bionic Bay, Neighbors: Suburban Warfare, Golf Gambit, and UNBEATABLE’s demo—stole the show. X posts praised the “indie-AAA balance,” though some, like@pushsquare, felt only Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 truly popped. It’s a strong start for Galaxies, filling the E3 void with flair.Big Releases: Last Week’s Heat, This Week’s FireLast week (May 5–11) saw a solid lineup, and this week’s adding fuel:
- Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Remaster (April 8, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S): Capcom’s PS2 classic returned, blending samurai vibes with nostalgic polish. X calls it a “warm-up for Way of the Sword,” though some gripe about dated controls.
- WWE 2K25 (early access March 14, full release May 7): This wrestling titan, starring Paul Skenes and co., hit all platforms. Twitch streams are buzzing, and it’s climbing Steam charts, outpacing Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
- Dredge (May 6, Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S): This fishing adventure with a sinister edge joined Xbox Game Pass day one. Its eerie vibe’s a hit, per X posts.
- Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (May 7, Cloud, Console, PC): Another Game Pass add, this fan-favorite keeps the Dragon Ball hype alive.
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed (May 8, Cloud, Console, PC): A Game Pass day-one title, it’s a sewer-soaked brawler that’s clicking with TMNT fans, per X.
- Doom: The Dark Ages (May 15, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PS5): The week’s headliner, this Doom prequel drops tomorrow on Game Pass with medieval weapons like the Reaver Chainshot. X is hyped for its “skull-crushing” chaos, and early buzz screams GOTY contender.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Still SinkingAssassin’s Creed Shadows (March 20) can’t catch a break. An April 8 patch fixed mounts and stealth, but sales are dismal—Steam ranks it below Monster Hunter Wilds and WWE 2K25. X posts call it “Ubisoft’s biggest flop,” with bugs, bloat, and microtransactions souring the ninja-samurai dream. Ubisoft claimed 3 million players on March 27, but the vibe’s grim—Rise of the Ronin’s shadow looms large. Creative director Jonathan Dumont’s promise of a tougher mode feels like too little, too late.GTA VI Delay Shocks, Gears ReloadsLast week, Take-Two dropped a bombshell: Grand Theft Auto VI’s release slid to May 26, 2026, from fall 2025, tanking shares 8%. A second trailer, per@ChitoGamingLive, showed Vice City’s glitz and Lucia’s lead, but the delay stings. X posts scream “worth the wait” or “Rockstar’s trolling.” Meanwhile, Gears of War: Reloaded, a 4K/60 FPS remaster of the 2006 classic, was announced for August 26 on Xbox, PS5, and PC. X hails its 120 FPS multiplayer, and@IGN’s Podcast Unlocked crew gushed. Battlefield 6 also teased a summer reveal, aiming for a pre-March 2026 launch. Big moves, big waits.Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Keeps RisingClair Obscur: Expedition 33 (April 24) is 2025’s darling, hitting 2 million copies sold, per@XBorgHQ. Sandfall Interactive’s RPG, lauded at Galaxies, blends haunting art and deep storytelling. X trends call it a GOTY lock, with fans dissecting its philosophical heft. It’s outshining Shadows and setting a high bar for May’s Doom.Xbox Handheld and Price Hikes Stir DebateMicrosoft’s “Project Keenan” handheld (late 2025) got fresh leaks, with@IGNciting ROG’s licensed Xbox portable. X dreams of portable Halo, but Xbox’s price hikes—Series X/S consoles and $80 first-party games—drew fire.@ChitoGamingLivenoted the heat, and X posts range from “Game Pass saves it” to “Microsoft’s greedy.” With Switch 2 pre-orders soaring ($449.99, June 5), the handheld race is on.The Wrap-UpThe Galaxies Games Showcase kicked May into gear with The Knightling and Dragonwilds, while Doom: The Dark Ages and WWE 2K25 anchor big releases. GTA VI’s delay and Gears remaster keep the future spicy, but Shadows’ flop and Xbox’s price hikes cast shadows. Clair Obscur shines brightest, proving 2025’s got soul. What’s your pick—Doom’s carnage, Switch 2 fever, or an indie gem? Drop it below—I’m listening.
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