Here are the video games you won’t want to miss this May

By Joshua Smith Published May 2, 2016

As the weather outside begins to heat up so are the video game releases. What could be called the month of comebacks, this May reintroduces gaming fans to quite a few familiar faces and titles. Despite continuous delays PlayStation fans will finally have the chance to set out on an adventure as Nathan Drake in Uncharted 4 one last time while players of all kinds will be able to revisit the gory sights of Doom. Whether you’re a returning fanatic or a newcomer eager for a fresh gaming experience, there’s sure to be something for everyone this May.

Get ready for E3 by finally jumping into the titles of its past. With Homefront: The Revolution and the return of the exhilarating parkour-filled adventure that is Mirror’s Edge Catalyst, grabbing a new game and a controller could lead to a ton of possibilities. Don’t miss out on the hottest games this month. Check out what new titles you should keep an eye out for in this quick video preview.

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Here’s where you can buy the Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One today

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With so many of us stuck at home, the video game industry has benefited as people look for ways to pass the time. As a result, it's a bit difficult to find a retailer with consoles in stock. Have no fear: We've combed through dozens of retailers to not only find ones with the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in stock but those that are shipping quickly.

Some retailers are prioritizing "essential" items right now, which means you could be waiting much longer than you would otherwise. Here are our picks for the best places to find the most popular consoles.
Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch has proven to be a stay-at-home favorite thanks to its portability -- you can use it as a console or a handheld -- thus the name. But it's also tough to find, and right now there are no retailers with consoles in stock at regular retail prices. We are noticing some consoles on eBay, but just a fair warning, they are being marked up quite a bit, unfortunately. We'll continue to watch retailers for new stock, and add a link as soon as we see it -- but if you can't wait, this is your only option right now.

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I played It Takes Two’s follow-up, Split Fiction, with Josef Fares

Zoe and Mio stand in front of a glowing object in Split Fiction.

Split Fiction™ | Official Reveal Trailer

At the 2024 Game Awards, Hazelight revealed Split Fiction, the studio's follow-up to It Takes Two. The co-op game, which combines sci-fi and fantasy, will once again be published under EA’s Originals Label. It launches on March 6, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

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Play Elden Ring: Nightreign together with friends in 2025

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Elden Ring: Nightreign looks like the already-wild world of The Lands Between mashed up with Monster Hunter for a bit of casual kaiju-slaying, and it looks absolutely amazing. Announced at The Game Awards 2024, Nightreign came as a surprise announcement that sent fans into a fervor as soon as everyone realized what it was: a truly multiplayer Elden Ring.

The three-minute-long cinematic trailer depicted magical combat, huge weapons, and even bigger monsters. Some of the foes are so fearsome that you won't be able to defeat them alone; instead, band together with friends to take on waves of enemies and gargantuan beasts. But the game isn't just fighting huge creatures.
ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN – REVEAL GAMEPLAY TRAILER
The trailer shows a variety of weapons including daggers, staves, and almost comically large bows. Vast landscapes demand you to explore to uncover their secrets, with a variety of traversal options that include flying mounts to help scale the gothic ruins littered throughout the land.