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Humble Choice released its May 2026 bundle on May 6, 2026, offering eight PC titles including Diablo IV and Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance for $14.99. The collection, valued at $282 individually, includes Steam codes for various genres and provides a one-month trial of IGN Plus. Five percent of proceeds supports the Melanoma Research Alliance.
On May 6, 2026, Howden announced the acquisition of Cybeta's intellectual property assets, enabling the brokerage to offer clients faster and more precise cyber risk analysis. This move supports improved underwriting, placement, and claims outcomes while bolstering Howden's recently launched U.S. cyber practice through former Cybeta team members' expertise in threat intelligence and predictive analytics. Terms remain undisclosed.
Tampa-based Baldwin Group Insurance posted a $1.9 million net loss for Q1 2026, missing analyst expectations of 64 cents per share despite reporting $532 million in revenue. Operating income declined to a $101 million loss from a prior year gain as the brokerage integrated acquisitions including CAC Group and Capstone Group. Shares fell nearly 48% over the past year amid these financial results.
IGN interviewed Karl Urban regarding his role as Johnny Cage in the upcoming May 2026 release of Mortal Kombat 2. Urban noted that writer Jeremy Slater reimagined the character by removing his typical arrogance and placing him in a low-self-esteem state before calling him to save the world. Actor Mehcad Brooks also shared insights on preparing for Jax's complex emotional journey.
Ubisoft unveiled Heredis, a two-hour stage production featuring circus performers executing parkour and combat moves within immersive game-inspired environments. The show follows a young man seeking his missing father and is scheduled to premiere in Montreal on December 3, followed by a global tour starting in France in early 2027. While specific plot details remain vague, promotional imagery suggests a connection to the Assassin's Creed universe.