Destin Legarie Podcast | Save State Plus
Save State Plus is a gaming podcast hosted by Destin Legarie, featuring interviews, analysis, and conversations with developers, creators, and insiders from across the video game industry. Each episode goes behind the scenes of game development and industry news through discussions with people who make and cover games. The show blends journalism-style interviews with casual commentary on the state of gaming.
Episodes
Xbox Issues a Warning About the Future of Gaming Copy
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has issued a warning about the future of Xbox, saying the company cannot survive by relying entirely on its existing franchises. Despite major restructuring and studio cuts, Xbox still wants to create new IP. But can the company deliver on that promise?Meanwhile, Bungie co-founder Jason Jones and author Margaret Stohl have launched Stone Kite, a new studio focused on creating
Valor Mortis First Impressions – The Reviews Are In!
Valor Mortis is here, and I've been playing the new first-person Soulslike from One More Level, the creators of Ghostrunner. With reviews starting to arrive, is Valor Mortis worth your time?In this first impressions video, I'm taking a look at the combat, atmosphere, supernatural abilities, level design, and the game's unusual take on the Soulslike formula.Set in a twisted version of t
GTA 6 Leaker Threatens to Release the ENTIRE Game Before Launch
GTA 6 could be facing its biggest leak yet. The person or group operating under the name CyberLeek is now threatening to release an allegedly playable build of Grand Theft Auto 6, including the entire story, before Rockstar Games officially launches the game on November 19, 2026.After reportedly releasing another 25 minutes of GTA 6 gameplay footage, CyberLeek has escalated the situation with a ne
Xbox Helix Is a “Family of Devices” - Asha Sharma Details Xbox’s Future
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reportedly addressed Microsoft gaming employees in an internal town hall, laying out where Xbox went wrong and where the company plans to go next.According to Windows Central, Sharma described Xbox as having fallen into “free fall” declines before this year’s restructuring, but said the business has since stabilized in key areas and returned to growth within first-party gaming
Ninja Theory Layoffs Now Begin After Xbox Deals Fell Apart
Ninja Theory employees have begun reporting layoffs and potential redundancies as the Hellblade developer faces an uncertain future under Xbox.Microsoft revealed in September that two separate agreements to divest Ninja Theory had fallen through, leading Xbox to begin consultation on a proposed closure while continuing to explore other options. Now, multiple developers across programming, art, aud
I Played Star Wars Galactic Racer — This Might Be My Racing Game of 2026
I got an early look at Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and this might end up being my favorite racing game of 2026.The sense of speed is fantastic, the different vehicles actually feel meaningfully different, and the combination of boosts, upgrades, environmental hazards and takedowns gives every race a surprising amount of strategy. Most importantly, it absolutely captures the sound, speed and chaos t
The Truth About Xbox's Future | It Is NOT For Sale
Xbox is not for sale, according to Microsoft gaming CEO Asha Sharma, who directly addressed speculation about the future of Xbox in a new interview with The New York Times.Sharma says Microsoft is taking a long-term approach to Xbox, while continuing to evaluate the right partnerships and operating model for its gaming business.After months of Xbox restructuring, layoffs, studio changes and specul
Gears of War: E-Day Devs Are Proud It’s an Xbox Exclusive
I sat down with developers from The Coalition to talk about Gears of War: E-Day, including why they wanted the game to capture the feeling of the original Gears of War while building something completely new.We also discuss Marcus and Dom's relationship before the original trilogy, the horror and chaos of E-Day, pushing Unreal Engine and the game's visuals, favorite weapons, and what it me
Gears of War: E-Day Review – Gears Is Back
Gears of War: E-Day takes the series back to the beginning with a campaign focused on survival, camaraderie, and plenty of brutal Locust combat.After finishing the campaign, I came away incredibly positive on what The Coalition has built. E-Day delivers fantastic set pieces, gorgeous environments, satisfying weapons and combat, and some memorable character moments as Marcus, Dom, Lucas, Mags and t
The Halo Team Responded to the Backlash… It Didn’t Go Well
UPDATE: Halo has now responded to the growing discussion surrounding creator access, criticism of Halo Studios, and allegations that some longtime Halo creators were excluded from opportunities.Halo community director Brian Jarrard addressed the situation publicly, attempting to provide more context around how creators are selected and why some people may or may not receive access.Instead of putti
God of War Laufey Gets New Details + BIG Last of Us & Intergalactic Updates
We’ve got some pretty interesting PlayStation updates today, starting with God of War Laufey.Santa Monica Studio has revealed more of Faye’s combat, including her new Serpent Bow, different firing modes, arrow types, weapon customization and new gameplay footage. Pre-orders also begin September 29 ahead of the game’s February 16, 2027 release on PS5.Meanwhile, Naughty Dog dropped some major update
The Truth About Kojima’s Reported $400M Xbox Deal
A report claiming Xbox is investing around $400 million into Hideo Kojima’s PHYSINT made the rounds this weekend, but there’s now considerably more context around that number.Christopher Dring has clarified his reporting, while Jason Schreier says a source with firsthand knowledge told him Xbox signed PHYSINT for significantly less than $400 million. Windows Central’s Jez Corden is also reporting
What Success vs Failure Will Look Like at XBOX Going Forward
What does success actually look like for Xbox from here?Former Microsoft executive Jon Kimmich over on Gamesbeat argues that Xbox needs to define what it wants to be and that success for Microsoft Gaming is not necessarily the same thing as success for the Xbox platform.From Helix and Xbox hardware to Play Anywhere, PC, third-party devices, exclusives, Game Pass, and Microsoft's growing role a
Satya Nadella Says Xbox Still Needs to Find a Sustainable Business Model
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has weighed in on the ongoing changes at Xbox, saying he feels “fantastic” about the company’s studios and IP while praising the streamlining underway under Xbox CEO Asha Sharma.But Nadella also says Microsoft still needs to “invent the right sustainable business model” for gaming as Xbox goes through layoffs, restructuring and a broader strategic reset.That comes after
Xbox Gets Massive Reorg: Activision Takes Halo, Studios Merge
Xbox’s massive restructuring continues, and we’re starting to get a much clearer picture of what the company could look like when it’s finished.New reporting points to another 268 reductions as Xbox reorganizes its business, with major changes involving Activision, Bethesda, Halo Studios, Obsidian, Playground Games, Turn 10 and more.Perhaps the biggest change: Activision is reportedly taking respo
Destiny Isn’t Over After All - Bungie Just Reversed Course
Bungie just made a massive announcement about the future of Destiny. After previously announcing that Monuments of Triumph would be the final content update for Destiny 2, Bungie now says “we are not done with Destiny” and is beginning work to restore vaulted Destiny 2 campaigns, destinations, and raids.The studio says Destiny is “foundational” to Bungie’s future and that restoring the game’s lost
Control Resonant First Impressions — 1 Hour In
I finally jumped into Control Resonant, and after my first hour, the combat has completely sold me.I never played the original Control, but Resonant includes a story catch-up and so far I’ve had no problem jumping into this world. The combat already feels deep, with different abilities, builds, upgrade paths, aerial movement, and some really creative boss encounters.The visuals are also incredibly
Silent Hill: Townfall First Impressions — 1 Hour In
Silent Hill: Townfall is finally here, and I spent my first hour getting a feel for its first-person horror, puzzle design, and 1996 setting.So far, I’m really liking how involved exploration feels. Searching drawers, using pay phones, and tracking down actual puzzle clues makes the environment feel more important than simply guessing your way through solutions.There are some performance issues I
Kojima Productions Pushes Back on Report About Sony and PHYSINT
Hideo Kojima is speaking publicly about Sony’s surprising decision to step away from PHYSINT.Kojima says PlayStation informed Kojima Productions in June that it would stop funding the project, leaving him shocked and concerned about the future of his independent studio. He says Sony did not provide a reason for the decision. Kojima Productions has also pushed back on reports surrounding PHYSINT’s
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 Review - I’m Very Impressed
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 finally brings Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots to modern platforms alongside Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and Metal Gear: Ghost Babel. I’ve spent time with the collection and came away very impressed, especially with MGS4. I break down the ports, keyboard and mouse support, Peace Walker upgrades, Ghost Babel, the launcher, Steam Deck issues, bo
Xbox Responds to Game Pass Rumors + Kojima Steals the Show at TGS 2026
Xbox has responded to new rumors claiming major changes could be coming to Xbox Game Pass, including questions surrounding day-one releases. Then we recap Xbox’s Tokyo Game Show 2026 presentation, including Hideo Kojima’s surprise appearance, new updates on PHYSINT and OD: KNOCK, Bill Skarsgård’s casting, new gameplay reveals, and more from TGS.Xbox says there are currently no finalized plans for
Diablo Has Won. Here’s What That Means for Diablo V
I got to sit down with the team behind Diablo V and ask about where the series is going next, and they shared a lot more about the game than I expected.Diablo V takes place roughly 100 years after Diablo IV in a world where Diablo has effectively won. Sanctuary has been reshaped, Westmarch has fallen, and the survivors left behind are trying to rebuild in a world already conquered by Terror.We tal
Blizzard Told Me A LOT More About World of Warcraft Forever
I sat down with the developers behind World of Warcraft Forever to find out exactly what this new version of WoW is and how it fits alongside WoW Classic and modern World of Warcraft.The team describes WoW Forever as a new “third pillar” for World of Warcraft, built around a fresh level 1-60 journey, new content inside the original vanilla era, and a world designed to keep players exploring and cr
Blizzard Just Told Me A LOT More About the New StarCraft
I got to sit down with the team behind the new 3rd person StarCraft shooter to get more details. What they told me has me very excited.“Deadwood in Space”Upgradable Armor?We missed a Protoss tease?!?Full interview here. I am so hyped!
5 Things I Learned From My Meeting With Atari
I recently sat down with Atari’s David Lowey and Mark Perloff to talk about what the company has coming next, and there was a lot to unpack.We discussed RollerCoaster Tycoon: Wonder Works, Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee, Thief, Atari’s retro hardware, Activision classics, Toy Story, Barbie and the larger strategy behind bringing so many older games and franchises back.Here are five of the mo
Marvel's Wolverine Review 30 Hours Later
My Marvel’s Wolverine Review is finally here, and after finishing the story twice, reaching max level, unlocking every technique, adaptation, suit and pair of claws, and completing every Nightmare Door, I have a lot to say about Insomniac’s latest.In my PS5 Wolverine review, I break down the brutal combat, story, boss fights, Wolverine suits and claws, collectibles, Nightmare Doors, PS5 Pro perfor
PlayStation Dropped Kojima Productions, so XBOX Stepped in
Hideo Kojima’s PHYSINT is now an Xbox exclusive. Wow. PlayStation Studios reportedly informed Kojima Productions in June that it was canceling its involvement with the project, leaving Kojima searching for a new partner.Three months later, Xbox has officially announced that it will publish PHYSINT, expanding its partnership with Kojima Productions beyond OD. Kojima says the team remains committed
I Saw Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons Behind Closed Doors
Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons was officially revealed at Gamescom, but after the trailer I was invited to a behind-closed-doors presentation and Q&A where the developers shared a lot more about how the game actually works.We learned new details about its open world, exploration, spell system, combat, weapon upgrades, environmental interactions and the relationship between Kaatri and Tasha.Th
Final Fantasy Resonance Was Way Better Than I Expected
Final Fantasy Resonance caught me completely off guard. I recently had the chance to play the game with Square Enix, and now that the surprisingly substantial demo is available, I've gone back and played through the opening for myself.What I found is a fantastic blend of classic 2D Final Fantasy and modern RPG design. You've got turn-based combat, exploration, tents and save points, Espers
I Played The New Crazy Taxi And It's Great
I got to check out Sega’s new Crazy Taxi and came away really impressed. It still has that fast, chaotic energy you’d expect from Crazy Taxi, but with a modern approach that makes the whole thing feel much bigger.Here are my early impressions after getting some hands-on time with the game, what surprised me, and why I’m feeling much better about Crazy Taxi’s return.
I tried Xbox Disc to Digital. Here's how it works
Xbox’s new Disc to Digital feature lets players turn eligible physical Xbox games into digital licenses, so I decided to try it myself.In this video, I walk through the process, show how it works, what you need to do, and some of the limitations you should know about before trying it.If you’ve got a collection of physical Xbox games, this is one of my favorite features, and I hope more companies f
Exodus Feels Like the Mass Effect Follow-Up I’ve Wanted for Years
I got to play Exodus during a preview event in Austin, and as a longtime Mass Effect fan, this one is hitting a lot of the right notes for me. I played through a full mission featuring combat, companion abilities, dialogue choices, exploration, upgrades, the Recycler weapon system, and the Gauntlet abilities that play a major role both in combat and traversal. There are definitely some familiar Ma
Exodus Could Be the Sci-Fi RPG Mass Effect Fans Have Been Waiting For
I got to sit down with Exodus Narrative Director @DrewKarpyshyn. He's one of my favorite writers because of his work on Mass Effect. We talked about what he's bringing to Exodus, and a little bit about Mass Effect.Can't wait to see what's in store
The GTA 6 Leaker Cashed Out, But May Have Made A Huge Mistake
The GTA 6 Cyberleek saga may finally be coming to an end.After weeks of leaked GTA V footage, a meme coin and increasingly bizarre claims, blockchain researchers have traced the money behind the operation. Cyberleek appears to have pulled roughly $270,000 in trading fees from the project and started moving those funds through multiple wallets and crypto services.But the bigger story may be where t
That Big Sony PlayStation Physical Media Reversal Rumor Looks Fake
A rumor exploded online claiming Sony is reconsidering its plans for physical PlayStation games because Microsoft is supposedly pitching its next Xbox as "100% physical." There's just one problem: when you trace the story back, the claims are still completely unverified.The reports appear to originate from Gamescom chatter discussed on Eurogamer Spain's podcast before being ampli
Xbox Just Revealed More About Its Next Generation Console
Asha Sharma has revealed more about the future of Xbox and its next-generation hardware, Project Helix, in a new BBC interview.The Xbox CEO described Helix as a "family of devices," reiterated Microsoft's plans to bring both console and PC games to its next-generation Xbox hardware, and discussed the need to focus on performance, affordability and efficiency as hardware costs continu
XBOX Just Proved The Entire Industry Wrong
Xbox has announced a major new Xbox disc to digital feature that will allow players to claim digital entitlements for supported physical Xbox games. Starting with thousands of Xbox One and Xbox Series X titles, players will be able to insert a disc and add a digital entitlement to their library, potentially unlocking Xbox Play Anywhere and Xbox Cloud Gaming support where available. This could be a
[SPOILERS] Gears of War: E-Day Campaign Preview: I Want More
I got to play a portion of the Gears of War: E-Day campaign, and I came away extremely excited about what The Coalition is building.In this preview, I talk about the campaign gameplay, combat, environments, enemies and the ways E-Day feels familiar while bringing Gears forward.Gears of War: E-Day launches October 6, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Duskbloods Just Became One of My Most Anticipated Games
I finally got to play The Duskbloods, and I came away incredibly excited about what FromSoftware is building.I break down how matches work, the Bloodsworn characters I played, combat, leveling, bosses, alliances, PvP and PvE elements, the Blood-Drenched Moon phases, traversal, weapons and more. Unfortunately I can't show my own gameplay footage, but there's a lot to talk about after gettin
Marvel’s Wolverine Just Hit A Huge Milestone
Marvel’s Wolverine has officially gone gold ahead of its September 15 release on PS5, meaning Insomniac Games has hit one of the final major milestones before launch.At the same time, Insomniac has been giving us a much better look at some of the suits and claw customizations available in the game, including several costumes from the Digital Deluxe Edition. Let’s take a look at the latest Wolverin
The GTA 6 Leak Story Is Much Bigger Than I Thought
The GTA 6 Cyberleek story has gotten much bigger since my last video. More alleged gameplay has appeared online, the person or group behind the leaks appears to have had access to some form of playable GTA 6 build, and the campaign is now tied to a manifesto criticizing the games industry and a cryptocurrency called $CYBERLEEK.At the same time, things are getting extremely messy. Multiple accounts
Sure Sounds Like This Collection is Great
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 reviews are here, and it sounds like Konami may have delivered exactly what Metal Gear fans were hoping for. The collection brings Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Peace Walker and Ghost Babel to modern platforms, with MGS4 finally escaping the PS3 and running at up to 4K and 60 FPS.I didn't receive a review code, but after seeing what review
GTA 6 Leakers Are About to Find Out
Take-Two is escalating its hunt for the people behind the massive GTA 6 leaks. The company has subpoenaed Microsoft and Discord for records connected to accounts accused of spreading unreleased GTA 6 gameplay, potentially exposing identifying information including emails, IP addresses, linked Xbox accounts and more.With GTA 6 approaching its November launch, it looks like Take-Two wants to find ou
PS6 Can Wait, But Xbox May Have a Big Gamescom Reveal
Sony still isn’t ready to commit to a PS6 release date, with component shortages and rising hardware costs potentially impacting when the next PlayStation arrives. We break down what Sony said and whether 2027 or 2028 now looks more realistic.Plus, Xbox may have a surprise waiting for Gamescom 2026. New rumors claim Microsoft is preparing to reveal an unannounced sequel from an externally develope
Another PlayStation Live Service Game is in Trouble
PlayStation is reportedly making major changes to Horizon Hunters Gathering after negative feedback from private playtests. According to Bloomberg, Guerrilla Games has been reworking the project since June, removing its live-service structure and shifting toward a smaller, more traditional cooperative game with a story mode.The project reportedly has until the end of the year to impress PlayStatio
Marvel's Wolverine Combat, Claws & Suits Explained
Marvel's Wolverine has a lot going on beyond the story. In this video, I break down how combat works, including Rage, Techniques, Adaptations, healing, Last Stand, enhanced senses and team-up attacks.I also go through the customization we've seen so far, including Wolverine's unlockable suits and customizable claws. The preview build shows 27 suit slots and 20 claw slots, with costumes
Halo Multiplayer From Activision Was Reportedly in Development
Microsoft has reportedly explored bringing Activision and Call of Duty developer Sledgehammer Games into the Halo franchise.According to a new report from Rebs Gaming, Activision began testing an early prototype for a Halo multiplayer pitch in June 2026, with Sledgehammer Games potentially assisting development. The prototype reportedly only reached an early blockout phase, testing basic mechanics
The Truth About Marvel's Wolverine: Deep Dive Analysis
After digging through Marvel's Wolverine preview footage, interviews, gameplay and hands-on impressions, there's a lot more going on here than I expected.In this video I'm breaking down the opening story involving Logan, Nathaniel Essex and Team X, the battle against Trask, the Sentinel encounter, Madripoor and the Princess Bar, Nightmare Doors, Wolverine's Rage system, Adaptations
You Can Now Play PS5 Games On Steam Deck Without A PS5
A new app called Asobi: Remote Play is bringing PlayStation streaming to Steam Deck, SteamOS, Linux, and Windows.The independent app can connect directly to your own PS4 or PS5, but it also advertises optional PlayStation Plus Premium cloud-streaming compatibility, potentially letting players access supported PS5 games without owning a PS5 or PlayStation Portal. The Steam listing promises controll
Blizzard Just Proved Everyone Wrong About Its Future
Blizzard is reportedly now the top-performing studio inside Xbox.According to internal emails verified by Windows Central, Blizzard finished Microsoft’s FY26 as the top-performing studio in Xbox’s studios division and recorded its third-highest fiscal year ever for revenue. Diablo and Overwatch helped drive the growth, with Overwatch reportedly delivering its strongest quarter since 2022.That come
Onimusha Is Good... But I'm Still Waiting To Be Blown Away
I got more hands-on time with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and after playing through several sections of Capcom's upcoming action game, I'm starting to get a much clearer picture of what the final game could be.The combat is fast, aggressive and satisfying once you find its rhythm, but I'm still struggling with the timing of the parry and dodge mechanics. I've also played enough of
Marvel Tokon Is GREAT, But The PC Version Needs Some Work
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is finally here, and while the fighting game itself has a lot going for it, the PC version is having a rough launch.Players are reporting performance problems, stuttering, high hardware usage and other issues, helping push the game’s Steam user rating down to just 44% shortly after launch. Arc System Works has acknowledged the complaints and says the team is actively i
GTA 6 Is Getting a HUGE Netflix Premiere
Rockstar Games just dropped a teaser for Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look, and the way they’re releasing it is pretty unprecedented.
Xbox CEO Just Announced Platinum Trophy Achievements Are Coming
Huge Xbox news today from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. Platinum Trophies! Xbox is rolling out several long-requested console improvements, including party and game chat audio in captures, better achievement sorting, cloud-save restoration, and larger wishlists. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma also teased a new achievement reward similar to PlayStation’s Platinum Trophy for later this year.Meanwhile, reports claim M
Beast of Reincarnation - We Weren't Expecting This
Beast of Reincarnation is finally here, and Game Freak’s new action RPG is unlike anything the Pokémon developer has made before. After spending time exploring its post-apocalyptic Japan, fighting alongside Koo, and learning its parry-focused combat system, I’m sharing my early review thoughts with Sarthe.The game combines fast katana combat with command-based abilities from your canine companion,
Xbox Disc to Digital Program Revealed
Xbox is developing a new Disc-to-Digital program designed to let players use physical Xbox One and Xbox Series game discs across the wider Xbox ecosystem, including devices without disc drives.According to information sent to ID@Xbox publishers, players insert an eligible disc into an Xbox One or Xbox Series X console with an optical drive. Xbox then grants a digital license connected to both the
Xbox Cloud Gaming First Impressions | Long Wait Times
Xbox is testing a new ad-supported way to play games through Xbox Cloud Gaming without paying for a Game Pass subscription. I tried the experience with Gears of War to see how the ads work, how well the game performs through the cloud, and whether this could become a legitimate alternative to buying an Xbox console.The current Xbox Insider test allows players to stream select games they already ow
Here's Why All-Digital Gaming Future Terrifies Me
Xbox and PlayStation outages are offering an unsettling look at gaming’s increasingly all-digital future. During a recent Xbox network outage, some players reported being unable to launch digital games and even certain disc-based games. Microsoft says physical games should not have been affected and blamed a licensing issue that failed to recognize locally stored entitlements. A permanent fix is r
Xbox Gamescom 2026 Lineup is Massive
Xbox has revealed its plans for Gamescom 2026, including 25 games across 140 demo stations, two live broadcasts, and major appearances from Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Forza Horizon 6, Alien: Isolation 2, Halo: Campaign Evolved and more. It should be an exciting moment for Xbox, but while talking about the company’s history and its 25th anniversary, I discovered tha
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review: Is This Tom Holland’s Best Spider-Man Movie?
SPOILER FREE Spider-Man: Brand New Day is finally here, bringing Tom Holland back as Peter Parker for his fourth solo Spider-Man movie. In this spoiler-free review, I discuss the story, action, performances, new characters, and whether Brand New Day delivers the fresh start promised after Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Xbox CEO Just Leaked Their BIGGEST Plan Yet
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has revealed the company’s new plan following major layoffs, falling gaming revenue, studio changes, and what Microsoft has described as a reset for the business. Xbox now says it will return to player and revenue growth by the end of fiscal year 2027, improve profitability, strengthen its console platform, turn its games into larger global franchises, expand Minecraft as a cr
The Real Reason Xbox Helix Won't Work
Windows Central has raised an excellent question about Xbox Project Helix: Can Microsoft build an affordable next-generation Xbox that also gives players access to PC games and competing storefronts like Steam?Traditional consoles can be sold at lower prices because platform holders make money when players purchase games through their stores. But if Xbox Helix owners immediately move over to Steam
God of War Laufey: We Need To Talk About Release Dates
God of War Laufey at SDCC Revealed some cool new details. Like the release date! God of War Laufey officially releases on February 16, 2027, but that date puts Sony’s next major PS5 exclusive directly into one of the most crowded release windows we’ve seen.Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, Persona 4 Revival, Fable, Metro 2039, and now God of War Laufey are all targeting February 2027. Somebody is e
All Marvel Wolverine Details From SDCC 2026
Marvel’s Wolverine just had its biggest reveal yet at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. Insomniac Games debuted a new story trailer featuring Logan, Jean Grey, Sabretooth, Mystique, Team X, Bolivar Trask, Deathstrike and The Hand.
Halo Campaign Evolved Review: The Best Version of Halo
Halo Campaign Evolved modernizes the original Halo with completely rebuilt visuals, redesigned environments, new missions, additional weapons, and major quality-of-life improvements.The improved lighting and visual direction make confusing levels like The Library much easier to navigate, while 42 hidden Skulls and 13 Terminals add plenty of replayability. However, technical issues, crashes, and co
Xbox's Legacy Just Got a MASSIVE Upgrade
Xbox just launched Backward Compatibility on PC, bringing four original Xbox classics to Windows PCs and handhelds for the first time. But after speaking with Xbox ahead of today's announcement, it sounds like these four games are only the beginning.
This Is What Happens When AAA Gives Up
Former Burnout and Need for Speed developers are building Wreckreation 2, an arcade racing game focused on speed, destruction, aggressive driving, and the kind of chaotic gameplay AAA publishers have largely abandoned.
Todd Howard is Finally Talking about Fallout 5 and Bethesda
Bethesda has revealed a massive roadmap for the future of Fallout, The Elder Scrolls and Starfield. The Elder Scrolls VI is now Bethesda Game Studios’ primary focus. Fallout 5 has entered pre-production, and Obsidian is officially returning to the Fallout universe with a new project. Bethesda also confirmed plans for Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas remakes, continued Starfield support and a new v
The Odyssey Is Incredible
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has generated plenty of conversation surrounding its casting, sound mix and decision to adapt the classic story again. After seeing the film, I think most of that controversy distracts from what actually makes it special.
Xbox vs. PlayStation Is Missing the Bigger Story
Xbox and PlayStation have both experienced major layoffs, studio closures and restructuring, but the way those stories are covered often feels very different.When Xbox cuts jobs, it is frequently presented as evidence that the entire brand is collapsing. When PlayStation closes studios, cuts staff or restructures Bungie, the coverage often moves on much faster or treats each story as an isolated p
Bethesda Game Studios Just Dropped A MASSIVE Announcement
Bethesda Game Studios has revealed its long-term roadmap for Fallout, The Elder Scrolls and Starfield. The biggest announcements include confirmation that Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas remasters are in development, Obsidian Entertainment is partnering with Bethesda on a new Fallout project, and The Elder Scrolls VI is now the studio’s primary development focus.
Path of Exile’s Developers Just Called Out AAA Development
Path of Exile 1 is getting another major expansion, and I sat down with game director Mark Roberts and designer Octavian Morosan to talk about the future of the game. We discuss Grinding Gear Games’ surprisingly small and efficient development team, major changes designed to help new players, systems being brought over from Path of Exile 2, how the studio reuses assets across both games, its propr
Xbox Cuts The Elder Scrolls Online’s Leadership Team
Xbox’s latest round of layoffs has resulted in a major leadership shakeup at ZeniMax Online Studios, the developer of The Elder Scrolls Online.According to Game File, studio head Joe Burba is departing alongside ESO executive producer Susan Kath, studio game director Rich Lambert and production director Ala Diaz. Their positions were included among 379 ZeniMax jobs eliminated in Maryland, with mor
The Console Market Is About to Collapse
The console market could be heading for a massive decline. New estimates from S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan predict global console shipments will fall 19.5% in 2026, dropping from 42.1 million units to just 33.9 million. Shipments could fall even further in 2027 as the RAM and storage crisis pushes hardware prices higher. The forecast estimates Nintendo will ship 17.1 million Switch 2 c
Beast of Reincarnation Surprised Me | Hands-On Preview
I played nearly two hours of Beast of Reincarnation, Game Freak’s ambitious new action RPG, and came away feeling like I had only scratched the surface.Beast of Reincarnation combines fast, demanding real-time combat with a more traditional command-based RPG system. You control Emma directly while issuing abilities to her canine companion, Koo, allowing you to attack, apply buffs, weaken enemies a
Xbox May Be About to Change Physical Games Forever
Xbox has teased that a major delayed console update should finally reach Insiders next week, and speculation is growing that it could be the reveal of Microsoft’s rumored disc-to-digital program.
The Truth About id Software After the Xbox Layoffs
Reports initially suggested Xbox’s layoffs had reduced id Software to little more than a support studio. Now, new information indicates the remaining core team is roughly the same size as the group that shipped DOOM in 2016.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Review: Ubisoft Got This One Right
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced brings Edward Kenway’s pirate adventure back in a way that reminds you why this game became one of Ubisoft’s most beloved entries.
Obsidian Is Making Fallout Again After Xbox Layoffs
Microsoft’s Xbox reset is getting clearer, and the biggest news may be that Fallout is finally coming back.
WTF Are Xbox and PlayStation Doing?
This week @Sarthetv and @RapidReacts join me to react to the big changes at Xbox and PlayStation this last week.Xbox and PlayStation are both making big moves across their studios, and not all of them make sense. This week on Game Chat, we talk through the latest layoffs, studio cuts, restructuring, and what these decisions say about the future of Xbox, PlayStation, and the games industry as a who
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