(1) Must Reads + Sales:

> GAMES+ Membership: Our Approach to a Better Gaming Experience

> FAR AI Completes Core System Development and Enters Closed Testing

> Pokemon FireRed Devs Said Original Code Sucked

> GTA 4 Dev Kit Found at Flea Market Reveals Zombie Mode and Beta Build

> Ocarina of Time Remake: What Fans Actually Want From Nintendo

(2) Milestones + Game Updates:

> Fortnite OG Season 8 Launches With Pirates, Volcanoes, and Endgame Mode

> Darksiders Warmastered Edition Hits PS5 and Xbox Series on May 19

> Black Ops 7 Season 3 Battle Pass: Every Weapon, Operator, and Skin

> Best Cozy Games in Steam's House and Home Fest Sale

> Mario Kart World Bob-omb Blast Update: Boomerang Nerfed

(3) Events + Reports:

> Xbox Summer Showcase Set for June 7 With Gears of War: E-Day Direct

> Disney Eyes Epic Games Acquisition, But It's Far From a Done Deal

> Final Fantasy 9 Remake Reportedly Put On Ice by Square Enix

> GTA 6 NPC Dialogue Leak: A Red Dead Redemption 2 Rival?

> Slay the Spire Gets Downfall Expansion Based on Popular PC Mod

GAMES+ Membership: Our Approach to a Better Gaming Experience

We have introduced a membership designed to simplify how gamers discover, follow, and access new games. The subscription brings together early insights, exclusive rewards, and an ad-free browsing experience in a single platform.

GAMES+ service now supports a growing community of more than 10,000 gamers and covers over 1,000 titles, offering players earlier access to reviews, beta invitations, and gaming deals.

Key Highlights Include:

>> Free monthly games, helping players gradually expand their libraries.


>> Early access to reviews and guides, allowing gamers to see insights before wider release.


>> 100% ad-free browsing, creating a cleaner experience when exploring games.


>> Priority beta invites, giving members opportunities to test upcoming titles.


>> Members-only deals and bundles, helping reduce the cost of gaming purchases.


>> 24/7 VIP support, providing assistance whenever members need it.


>> Exclusive events and community access, including early tickets and developer discussions.

The membership is available for $4 per month (billed annually) and aims to bring together game discovery, rewards, and community engagement into one service.

As our platform grows, new features and partnerships will continue to expand the benefits available to members.

More information is available on our website here.

Ryzo Studios Animated Film on Gaming and Anger

Ryzo Studios is set to launch Release The Beast, a 12-minute animated film exploring anger, gaming, and emotional growth. Premiering on YouTube on March 30, 2026, the project combines storytelling with interactive design to address how young people experience and process emotions.

The film follows a young game designer whose anger manifests as multiple versions of his unfinished character, turning his internal struggles into a visual and narrative system inspired by gameplay.

Key highlights:

>> Blends film and game design to reflect real emotional experiences.


>> Focuses on anger as a signal that can be understood and managed.


>> Part of a wider initiative that includes a companion Roblox game.


>> Supported by research into adolescent emotional development.

>> Designed for schools, communities, and young audiences.

Alongside the film, an interactive experience titled Rage Fighters extends these ideas into gameplay, allowing players to engage with emotional regulation in a practical way.

Ryzo Studios continues to focus on storytelling that connects cinema, play, and social-emotional learning.

Read the full breakdown here.

FAR AI Completes Core System Development and Enters Closed Testing

FAR AI, developed by FAR Labs, has completed its core system development and entered a closed testing phase with selected partners. At the same time, node registration is officially open. Now you can turn your idle GPU into a revenue generating asset.

The platform introduces a distributed AI inference network that connects consumer and enterprise GPUs into a unified system, enabling secure and efficient compute at scale.

Here’s a quick breakdown:

>> Node registration is now live, allowing users to contribute GPU power.

>> The platform supports a wide range of GPU types.

>> Users can view estimated monthly earnings based on their hardware.

>> Early registrants will be prioritised for onboarding in Q2.

>> Node operators will be able to earn by contributing compute.

On the developer side, FAR AI will provide API access to its distributed GPU network, enabling teams to run AI inference, integrate into existing systems, and build new AI applications.

Read more on our website here!

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