Gaming World News: Highlights from the Last 48 Hours
Buckle up, gamers — the past 48 hours have been wild. From surprise freebies for Star Wars fans to a potential shutdown of one of the most beloved indie studios in the scene, the gaming world news has been packed with major updates, leaks, and speculation. Whether you’re team PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo or PC, there’s something in here you need to know.
Let’s dive into the biggest stories shaking the industry right now!
Classic Star Wars Games Free via Prime Gaming
Get ready to relive two iconic Star Wars adventures — for absolutely nothing.
Amazon Prime Gaming is handing out free copies of Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds Saga and LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga for PC players. And the best bit? Once you claim them, they’re yours forever. No strings attached.
These timeless titles are available to grab until 5th June, so if you haven’t jumped on this yet — now’s your moment.
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Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds Saga lets you command armies from the Star Wars universe in an Age of Empires-style RTS showdown.
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LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga blends humour, nostalgia and brick-busting action, covering Episodes I through VI.
Whether you grew up with these or you’re discovering them for the first time, this is a deal too good to miss. Fire up your Prime account and add them to your library today!
Gaming World News: Resident Evil 9 Reveal Imminent? Rumours Heat Up
It’s the whisper that’s got horror fans twitching — Resident Evil 9 is very likely to be unveiled this week.
Capcom is reportedly preparing to drop the long-awaited reveal either at Summer Game Fest or PlayStation’s State of Play. While nothing’s officially confirmed, multiple insiders have hinted that the next entry in the iconic survival horror series is locked in for an early 2026 release. That would line up perfectly with the franchise’s 30th anniversary — a milestone moment.
So far, we don’t know much about the story, setting, or returning characters. But if the recent RE8 and RE4 Remake hype is anything to go by, expectations are sky-high.
Could we be getting a new protagonist? Another terrifying villain? Maybe even a return to more traditional horror roots?
Whatever it is, keep your eyes on the showcase circuit this week. You don’t want to miss this.
Moon Studios in Crisis: Ori Devs Face Potential Shutdown
Heartbreaking news for indie game lovers — Moon Studios, the creative force behind Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, might be facing the end.
Their latest title, No Rest for the Wicked, launched to mixed reviews on Steam, with some harsh player feedback. And the studio’s response? A raw and emotional message warning that these reviews could endanger the future of the studio entirely.
“If we don’t have your support, we may not have the ability to keep going,” said the devs.
This has reignited a conversation about the weight of user reviews on indie developers. While constructive criticism is crucial, Moon Studios’ situation is a sobering reminder of how quickly things can spiral.
No Rest for the Wicked is still in early access, so there’s time for updates and improvements. But for now, the fate of this beloved studio hangs in the balance.
Let’s not forget: these are the same folks who brought us some of the most emotionally resonant platformers of the last decade. Here’s hoping the community rallies behind them before it’s too late.
Gaming World News: Switch 2 Launches Tomorrow: Get Ready
Yes, you read that right — Nintendo Switch 2 drops tomorrow.
After years of leaks, speculation and teases, the next generation of Nintendo’s hybrid console is finally about to hit shelves. While Nintendo has remained tight-lipped on the official specs and titles, we already know to expect:
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Higher fidelity graphics, likely matching or surpassing PS4-level visuals.
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New Joy-Con upgrades for improved ergonomics and motion tracking.
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A strong launch line-up, including a new 3D Mario title and backward compatibility for existing Switch games.
Nintendo fans have been counting down the days, and the hype is reaching fever pitch. If you’re thinking about upgrading, you might want to act fast — these consoles are expected to fly off the shelves.
Who’s excited for what’s next? The Switch 2 could very well redefine handheld gaming all over again.
Gaming World News: Final Thoughts
The gaming universe never sleeps — and this week proves it. From free Star Wars classics to potential studio heartbreak, and monster reveals on the horizon to a massive hardware launch, it’s been a whirlwind 48 hours.
But that’s why we love it, right?
