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Resident Evil Requiem Shadowdrops "Leon Must Die Forever" Mode
It's not exactly "Mercenaries," but it's free and available now.
from TheGamer (Written by Johnny Flores Jr.) | May 8, 2026
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Capcom Adds Free “LEON MUST DIE FOREVER” Mode to Resident Evil Requiem
Capcom has released the free “LEON MUST DIE FOREVER” mode for Resident Evil Requiem, adding tougher enemies, timed challenges, and action across all platforms.
from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Keith Mitchell) | May 8, 2026
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Pokémon Officially Returns To Kanto With New Release Coming October 27
Pokémon is going back to its roots in new release.
from Screen Rant | May 8, 2026
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Mixtape Throws Its Hat Into The GOTY Ring With Stellar Review Scores
Mixtape is here, and it currently has higher review scores than any other game released so far this year.
from TheGamer (Written by Josh Coulson) | May 8, 2026
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Paranormal Activity Game Has Been Canceled
The video game adaptation of the Paranormal Activity film franchise is officially canceled, though fans may be surprised by the reason.
from GameRant (Written by Charming Holiday) | May 8, 2026
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Wuthering Waves Announces Major Collab with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
Kuro Games shares the first official look at Wuthering Waves' highly anticipated crossover with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, teasing a release window.
from GameRant (Written by Diana Velásquez Vargas) | May 8, 2026
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Stranger Than Heaven Features An Actor Who's Been Dead Since 2014
Ryu Ga Gotoku's habit of sticking celebrities in its games now extends to dead ones, as a famous deceased actor is in Stranger Than Heaven.
from TheGamer (Written by Joshua Robertson) | May 8, 2026
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Never-Before-Seen Rayman 3 Prototype Surfaces, And It Looks A Lot Closer To Rayman 2
A Rayman gameplay programmer has shared some previously unseen footage of Hoodlum Havoc, which looks very different to the final game.
from TheGamer (Written by George Foster) | May 8, 2026
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Path of Exile 2 Will Get Massive Endgame Overhaul Soon
This news piece reveals the new endgame updates and quality of life features coming to the new 0.5 patch of Path of Exile 2.
from DualShockers (Written by Laurence Wall) | May 8, 2026
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Mafia 2 Headlines Amazon Prime's Free Games This Month, And It's Available Now
The 11 games you can claim for no additional cost throughout May if you have Prime have been revealed.
from TheGamer (Written by Josh Coulson) | May 8, 2026
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