It was a slow month in the meta, but we got some interesting announcements and games. EA, on the other hand, lost FIFA.
Video Game Industry News for May 2022
- PC Gaming Show and Future Games Show announced for June 11th and 12th (respectively). PC Gamer and GamesRadar announced their E3 2022 showcases despite E3 cancellation. (GamesRadar.com)
- EA lost rights to FIFA. Since 1993, EA has been releasing FIFA soccer games. However, that will end in 2023 unless EA and FIFA come to a new licensing agreement. (Forbes.com)
- Research shows gaming gives children an IQ boost. Despite headlines critical of health effects on children playing video games, new research published on Nature.com (a site for peer reviewed scientific research) shows children who play video games have higher IQs. (ScienceAlert.com)
- God of War, Horizon, and Gran Turismo getting TV shows on streaming services. Sony Pictures Entertainment is working on bringing these PlayStation titles to Amazon and Netflix. (VideoGamesChronicle.com)
Major Video Game Announcements and Releases for May 2022
- Evil Dead: The Game was released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The asymmetrical multiplayer game was met with mixed reviews, with critics praising its gameplay but criticizing its lack of content. (EvilDeadTheGame.com)
- Citizen Sleeper was released for PC and Switch. The indie game was met with critical acclaim, with critics praising its story, its characters, and its gameplay. (FellowTraveller.games)
- Sniper Elite 5 was released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The fifth installment in the Sniper Elite series was met with positive reviews, with critics praising its gameplay, its visuals, and its historical accuracy. (Rebellion.com)
- Trek to Yomi was released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The side-scrolling action-adventure game was met with positive reviews, with critics praising its visuals, its story, and its combat. (TrekToYomi.com)