An exact release date for Digimon Up is still to come, but the start of pre-registration on May 1st means we’re getting closer to playing the mobile RPG! You can now pre-register on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Pre-registering will earn rewards for all players, and could even unlock a brand new Digimon. Here’s what you need to know.
The game 007: First Light begins with Bond working as a sailor in the Royal Navy. A mission goes wrong when his helicopter is struck by missiles, forcing him to crash-land on the coast of Iceland. This immediately throws players into a stealth section where Bond must avoid enemy mercenaries.
The release of Pokemon Emerald on May 1st, 2005, dramatically changed what players expected from a Pokemon game after finishing the main story. Even today, it’s considered one of the best games in the series. Building on the already popular Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire, Emerald improved the experience with more content, a better story, and the challenging Battle Frontier. Over two decades later, fans are still hoping to see those features return in future games.
DC Studios is taking a risk this fall with a new movie focusing on the villain Clayface. The R-rated film could be a turning point, potentially proving that villain-centric movies can be successful. If Clayface does well, it could open the door for other lesser-known Batman villains to get their own blockbusters, leading to a series of similar films.
The Xbox One got off to a rocky start because Microsoft initially required every console to include the Kinect. However, despite the initial issues, the Xbox One ultimately proved to be a commercial success. Microsoft eventually realized the Kinect was a barrier to sales and removed it as a requirement, which lowered the console’s price and attracted more buyers. Available from 2013 to 2020, the Xbox One sold a total of 58 million units. This is significantly more than the current sales of the newer Xbox Series X|S, which has sold approximately 33-34 million units to date.
Fans of The Last of Us are clearly unhappy, and many are taking action by starting an online petition. On Change.org, they’re asking for the release of the game’s multiplayer component.
From May 1st to May 31st, Limited Run Games is accepting pre-orders for the Rugrats Portable Collection. This collection includes three games: The Rugrats Movie, Rugrats in Paris: The Movie, and Rugrats Time Travelers. The bundle for the Game Boy Color will cost $50. While a specific release date isn’t available yet, it’s expected to ship sometime in the first three months of 2027.
I’m so hyped! The announcement just dropped that the ‘Doppelganger’ is joining the roster as the fourth DLC fighter, and they’re planning to release them in the summer of 2026! We don’t know how they’ll play yet, but they said they’ll share details about their fighting style and abilities soon. I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for more info!
The most recent sales data for Marathon comes from Alinea Analytics, which estimates the game has sold approximately 1.2 million copies, generating $55 million in revenue for Bungie. Most of those sales – around 800,000 copies – were on Steam. The PlayStation 5 was the second best-selling platform with 217,000 copies sold, followed by Xbox Series X/S at 133,000 copies.
Okay, so I just saw that Limited Run Games is doing pre-orders for a Rugrats collection on Game Boy Color! It’s got three games: The Rugrats Movie, Rugrats in Paris: The Movie, and Rugrats Time Travelers. You can grab all three for $50. They don’t have a solid release date yet, but they’re saying it should ship sometime in the first three months of 2027. It’s a bit of a wait, but I’m definitely tempted!