STACK #259 May 2026

GAMING PREVIEWS

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WHAT’S OUT THIS MONTH? No matter what style of game is your vibe, there’s sure to be something to get excited about amongst these fresh releases heading to JB this month. Words Amy Flower

EDITOR’S PICK FORZA HORIZON 6 RELEASE DATE: May 19 GENRE: Racing FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: Yes If you asked any fan of the car worshipping Forza Horizon series where they’d most likely want to fling all sorts of automotive marvels around next, we reckon most would reply, “Japan”. With its rich motoring history, it’s the perfect candidate, and great news is that Forza Horizon 6 features Tokyo as its key city, with other Japanese locations including the island of Hokkaido to race around, and of course the majestic Mount Fuji will tower over proceedings. It’s the biggest map yet in a Forza Horizon outing, with 662-plus roads to discover, winding through 74 unique regions. We’ll also have more than 550 cars made available in our travels. Localised content includes smashing through regional food-based mascots such as onigiri and rice bowls, traditional car meets, and touge racing, and various racetracks dotted about the map allow for new time attacks. With all this and a return to classic wristband collecting progression, this looks set to be the greatest Forza Horizon adventure yet.

DIRECTIVE 8020 RELEASE DATE: May 12 GENRE: Survival horror FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: Yes Supermassive Games – the people behind Until Dawn and the Dark Pictures

007 FIRST LIGHT RELEASE DATE: May 27 GENRE: Action adventure FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: No When it comes to movie spies, he tops the list. Now, we’ll be privy to a new

Anthology games – return to give us a whole new bunch of scares… in space! With Earth dying, the planet Tau Ceti offers some hope for humanity’s survival. But when a colony ship crash lands, the crew members soon discover that an alien organism capable of mimicry is amongst them. Get ready for cinematic sci fi horror at its finest – and scariest!

James Bond origin story set before he became 007, in this spy adventure from the Hitman people. We’ll join the one-of-a-kind MI6 recruit as he tackles spectacular missions, uncovers a dangerous conspiracy, and teams up with a reluctant mentor to stop a coup, sneaking, fighting, bluffing, and blasting our way through iconic locations from movies past.

INDIANA JONES AND THE GREAT CIRCLE RELEASE DATE: May 12 GENRE: Action adventure FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: No The latest big Indy adventure – a single

BLUEY’S QUEST FOR THE GOLD PEN RELEASE DATE: May 28 GENRE: Adventure FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: No Prepare for adventure with everybody’s

player, first-person action-adventure game that’s set between the events of the movies Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade - hits the Switch 2! It brings a combination of action set pieces and puzzling riddles that takes us all over the world, from the Vatican, to Egypt, the Himalayas, and beyond. And, naturally, Indy’s legendary whip gets plenty of cracking in!

favourite blue heeler pup, as she stars in a game that promises a whole new way to experience her world. Bluey is busy drawing when Dad goes and takes her Gold Pen! We’re then transported into Bluey’s hand-drawn imagination, with Mum, Dad, and Bingo all helping to uncover hidden treasures, solve puzzles, and embark upon mini-quests to get back that treasured shiny writing implement.

YOSHI AND THE MYSTERIOUS BOOK RELEASE DATE: May 21 GENRE: Platformer FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: No Mario’s trusty sidekick Yoshi once again

STORY OF SEASONS: GRAND BAZAAR RELEASE DATE: May 29 GENRE: RPG FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: Yes Relive the DS classic remastered, as you

heads out on his own adventure, after a talking encyclopaedia named Mr. E plummets to Yoshi Island – natty moustache and all! Yoshi’s all-in, setting off to discover all sorts of wild creatures with varying capabilities to help him solve puzzles, and decipher Mr. E’s pages. The more you discover, the more that becomes discoverable in this platform-styled adventure for all ages.

revive the failing fortunes of Zephyr Town’s bazaar by creating a thriving farm – raising animals, growing crops, and crafting goods, all to sell at market. Work to customise your stall, unlock new services, and restore prosperity! You’ll connect with the charming local community, forming friendships and finding love, all while enjoying your fulfilling new rural life.

LEGO BATMAN: LEGACY OF THE DARK KNIGHT RELEASE DATE: May 19 GENRE: Action adventure FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: Yes Na na na na na na na na… it’s a whole

THE DISNEY AFTERNOON COLLECTION RELEASE DATE: May 29 GENRE: Various FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: Yes Be spirited back to the ’90s, when the

lot of LEGO Batman! This bricktacular treat – the fourth LEGO Batman game – is an original action adventure that’s been inspired by Batman through the ages, from comic books to TV, to movies and video games, and with other stops in-between. LEGO Gotham City has never looked so good, and we’ll hit it with a roster of seven playable characters.

games were super fun – and super challenging! This retro Disney game collection features a total of eight classics – DuckTales 1 and 2, Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers 1 and 2, Tailspin , and Darkwing Duck for the NES all return, alongside the Super Nintendo brilliance of Goof Troop and Bonkers . All with modern features like rewind, save, boss rush, time attack, and more, too!

Coming in JUNE

MONOPOLY: STAR WARS HEROES VS. VILLAINS (Jun11) THE ADVENTURES OF ELLIOT: THE MILLENNIUM TALES (Jun 19) RAYMAN: 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION (Jun 26)

Answers: 1. Forza Horizon 3 2. Until Dawn 3. Super Mario World 4. 2008 5. Shaken But Not Stirred 6. Bluey: The Videogame 7. Epic Mickey 8. Tales of Phantasia

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