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👾 Welcome to CaptainSide! captainside.com ❤️ CaptainSide is a platform designed to make game discovery fun and effortless. We do this by bringing short-form, user-generated content (UGC) into gaming think reels/shorts, but for discovering new games. 🎮 What we do: • ⁠Game Discovery – Scroll through bite-sized gameplay clips and instantly find new games. • ⁠UGC for Games – Players and creators can share short-form videos, highlights, and tips. • ⁠Direct Play – If you like a game you see, jump straight into it from CaptainSide. • ⁠Community First – We highlight creators, studios, and players equally. 🚀 Why we exist: Finding new games shouldn’t feel like a chore. We’re building CaptainSide so players can discover hidden gems, and studios can reach their true audience without getting lost in the noise. If you're a gamer, check us out! If you're a studio, maybe DM us 😉

🚨 007 First Light officially features TikTok star Khaby Lame as a hidden in-game Easter egg. IO Interactive’s reimagined Bond origin story follows a young MI6 recruit played by Patrick Gibson, featuring stealth gameplay, gadgets, and globe-trotting missions powered by the HITMAN engine ahead of launch on May 27. The game’s cinematic presentation, leaked gameplay clips, and even Lana Del Rey’s reported theme song have already pushed hype surrounding First Light to another level before release. Bond’s next era is arriving with serious style. #GamingNews #007FirstLight #JamesBond

🚨 Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 has officially been revealed at Anime Expo 2026. Studio Trigger and CD Projekt Red confirmed the new anime will tell a standalone story set in Night City, with creators teasing a darker and more emotional direction for the sequel series. The announcement comes nearly four years after the original Edgerunners became a massive hit for Netflix and helped revive Cyberpunk 2077’s popularity worldwide. Night City is officially calling players back once again. #GamingNews #CyberpunkEdgerunners2 #Cyberpunk2077

🚨 Star Citizen has officially crossed $1 billion in crowdfunding. Cloud Imperium confirmed the massive funding milestone while also stating that Squadron 42 is now “imminently” closer to launch after years of development delays. The project has now spent over a decade in development, making it one of the most ambitious and controversial games ever created in the industry. Star Citizen continues to be one of gaming’s most unbelievable success stories. #GamingNews #StarCitizen #Squadron42

🚨 Forza Horizon 6 is already being discussed as a serious Game of the Year contender. The game currently stands as one of 2026’s highest rated releases, with critics praising its Japan setting, open world design, and overall polish across reviews. Polygon recently highlighted that racing games rarely enter GOTY conversations, making Horizon 6’s early reception and momentum especially notable for the genre. Forza Horizon 6 might be doing more than dominating racing games this year. #GamingNews #ForzaHorizon6 #Xbox

🚨 Yujiro Hanma is officially joining TEKKEN 8 as its next DLC fighter. Bandai Namco confirmed the Baki crossover character will arrive in early 2027 as the game’s 4th additional playable character, bringing “The Strongest Creature on Earth” into the King of Iron Fist Tournament. The crossover continues TEKKEN 8’s trend of expanding beyond traditional fighting game guests, following major collaborations that have pushed the roster into anime and pop culture territory. #GamingNews #TEKKEN8 #Baki

🚨 Rocket League has reportedly become the first game revealed for Unreal Engine 6. The announcement appeared during the RLCS Paris Major 2026, where Epic Games teased a visually upgraded version of Rocket League running on its next-generation engine. The reveal also fuels years of speculation around Rocket League’s long-rumored engine transition, something fans have been waiting on since Epic confirmed UE development plans back in 2021. Rocket League’s next era may finally be starting. #GamingNews #RocketLeague #UnrealEngine6

🚨 Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have agreed to settle a $250 million lawsuit tied to the company’s massive 2023 acquisition deal. The lawsuit claimed Activision shareholders were shortchanged during Microsoft’s $75.4 billion takeover, with allegations that the merger was rushed during controversy surrounding former CEO Bobby Kotick. The settlement would end one of the final major legal battles connected to gaming’s biggest acquisition ever, which completely reshaped Xbox’s first-party lineup. The Activision and Blizzard acquisition saga may finally be nearing its end. #GamingNews #Xbox #Activision

🚨 Dead by Daylight is reportedly preparing to add Jason Voorhees as its next killer. Multiple leaks and recent teasers have reignited speculation around the Friday the 13th icon finally joining the game after years of licensing issues surrounding the franchise. Jason has long been one of the most requested killers in Dead by Daylight history, especially as the game continues expanding its massive horror crossover lineup ahead of its 10th anniversary. The Entity’s realm might finally be making room for Crystal Lake. #GamingNews #DeadByDaylight #FridayThe13th

🚨 SEGA has officially teased the new Crazy Taxi game with the franchise’s first social media post in 7 years. The short teaser showed the iconic Crazy Taxi roof light turning back on, following SEGA’s earlier confirmation that a reboot of the franchise is currently in development. Reports and previous leaks suggest the new game could feature an open-world multiplayer structure, marking a massive evolution for the arcade racing series. Crazy Taxi is finally starting to come back to life. #GamingNews #CrazyTaxi #SE

🚨 HELLDIVERS™ 2 is officially collaborating with Warhammer 40,000 for its next Legendary Warbond. Arrowhead confirmed the crossover Warbond will arrive later this year, bringing Warhammer 40K-inspired content directly into the ongoing Galactic War. The announcement marks one of HELLDIVERS 2’s biggest collaborations yet, combining its chaotic co-op warfare with one of gaming and sci-fi’s most iconic universes. #GamingNews #Helldivers2 #Warhammer40K

🚨 Xbox has announced new accessibility updates for Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2026. Microsoft revealed improved Adaptive Thumbstick Toppers, including a new “Goal Post” design, alongside a refreshed Accessible Gaming page focused on helping players discover accessibility features more easily. The update continues Xbox’s long-running push toward inclusive gaming, with accessibility tags and customizable controller options becoming a bigger focus across the platform. Xbox’s accessibility ecosystem keeps getting stronger year after year. #GamingNews #Xbox #Accessibility

🚨 Forza Horizon 6 has officially crossed over 6 million players. The latest Horizon entry launched earlier this month and quickly became one of Xbox’s biggest racing releases, with strong player numbers across Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass. Set across Japan with expanded map variety, improved drifting systems, and one of the franchise’s largest car rosters, the game has dominated racing discussions since launch. Horizon’s momentum right now genuinely looks unstoppable. #GamingNews #ForzaHorizon6 #Xbox

🚨 Ubisoft just confirmed new Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Ghost Recon games are planned before March 2029. The update came from Ubisoft’s latest financial report, where the company outlined a stronger long-term release pipeline despite recent delays and restructuring. Reports suggest Assassin’s Creed Hexe and the rumored Black Flag remake could be part of that lineup, while Ghost Recon and Far Cry finally receive their first major franchise update in years. Ubisoft’s next few years are starting to look packed, and the pressure to deliver has never been higher. #GamingNews #AssassinsCreed #Ubisoft

🚨 Summer Game Fest 2026 officially kicks off on June 5. Geoff Keighley’s annual showcase returns to the Dolby Theatre with what’s expected to be one of the biggest gaming events of the year, packed with world premieres, major reveals, surprise announcements, and fresh looks at upcoming AAA titles. With PlayStation, Xbox, indie studios, and publishers all preparing their summer showcases, fans are already predicting nonstop announcements throughout June. Showcase season is officially here, and the next few weeks could completely shape gaming’s 2026 lineup. #GamingNews #SummerGameFest #SGF2026

🚨The countdown begins for 007! 007 First Light officially goes live worldwide on May 27, with Deluxe Edition players getting 24-hour early access before launch. From London to Tokyo, agents everywhere are getting ready to step into a re-imagined Bond origin story packed with stealth, action, and espionage. Are you jumping in at Early Access or waiting for full launch? #GamingNews #007FirstLight #JamesBond

🚨 Subnautica 2 is becoming an absolute monster launch. New analytics estimates claim the game has already crossed 4.1 million copies sold, generated over $100 million in revenue, and pulled in another 2.4 million players through Xbox Game Pass. What’s even crazier is how many survival fans overlap with games like Palworld and Valheim, showing just how massive the genre has become lately. At this point, Subnautica 2 isn’t just a success it’s turning into one of 2026’s biggest gaming phenomena. #GamingNews #Subnautica2 #XboxGamePass

🚨 PlayStation’s next State of Play is officially happening on June 2. Sony confirmed the showcase will air at 2PM PT / 5PM ET and is expected to feature major PS5 reveals, updates, release dates, and possibly a few surprise announcements ahead of Summer Game Fest. Fans are already hoping for appearances from Ghost of Yōtei, Wolverine, Death Stranding 2, and more. Summer showcase season is officially about to begin. #GamingNews #StateOfPlay #PlayStation

🚨 Warhorse Studios just announced TWO massive new projects. The studio confirmed it’s working on a brand-new Kingdom Come adventure alongside an open-world Middle-earth RPG set in the world of Lord of the Rings. After the success of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, fans instantly lost their minds over the idea of Warhorse bringing its immersive RPG style into Tolkien’s universe. #GamingNews #MiddleEarth #KingdomCome

🚨 Xbox Game Pass Wave 2 for May 2026 is officially STACKED. Microsoft just confirmed additions like Forza Horizon 6, Jurassic World Evolution 3, The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition, Final Fantasy VI, and even Peppa Pig somehow joining the lineup. Between massive AAA games, indie surprises, and complete chaos in genre variety, Game Pass genuinely feels unstoppable right now. #GamingNews #XboxGamePass #Xbox

🚨 Forza Horizon 6 is officially OUT NOW. The streets of Japan are finally open as players dive into neon cities, mountain passes, drifting highways, and one of the biggest car rosters the series has ever had. After years of fans begging for Japan, Playground Games actually delivered and the launch hype has been absolutely insane. Your Horizon adventure officially starts now. 🏎️ #GamingNews #ForzaHorizon6 #Xbox