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
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
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
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Sunsets Look INSANE
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is almost here, and Ubisoft’s remake of the 2013 fan favorite is looking a lot more ambitious than a basic remaster. The game launches July 9, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with rebuilt visuals, updated gameplay, new content, improved naval systems, and a full tech overhaul in the Anvil engine.Get High on Life 2 on Steam for 33% off herehttps://store.s
The Xbox Studio Cuts Go Deeper Than We Thought
Xbox’s massive restructuring is now clearer: thousands of jobs are being cut, multiple studios are leaving Xbox, and teams like Double Fine and Compulsion are set to become independent again. Let’s break down what changed, what still isn’t clear, and what this means for the future of Xbox Game Studios.
Xbox Will Fire 3,200 People, and Spin Off Arkane, Double Fine, Compulsion, and Undead Labs
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma sent an internal email announcing what she called the most significant restructure in Xbox history. The plan includes approximately 3,200 job cuts throughout FY27, 1,600 role eliminations today, and four studios leaving Xbox for new management.
Finally Someone Says It How It Is
Former Xbox veteran Laura Fryer recently shared her thoughts on why Xbox studios keep struggling, arguing that “creative freedom” can become a trap when there isn’t enough structure, accountability, or clear leadership behind it. Laura's Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BZBoBAZGsc
Jerk Gustafsson Took Over Arkane & Machine Games - Who Is He?
A major leadership change has happened at Arkane Lyon, the Xbox studio behind Marvel’s Blade. According to VGC, MachineGames co-founder and studio director Jerk Gustafsson has taken over leadership of Arkane, while former president Leonard Bendel has resigned. This comes amid ongoing reports about Xbox layoffs, possible studio closures, and uncertainty around the future of Blade.
Xbox May Let Players Convert Physical Games To Digital
Xbox is reportedly testing a disc-to-digital feature that could let players convert parts of their physical Xbox game collections into digital entitlements.
The Xbox Obsidian Rumors Are Not True
Xbox layoffs are still looming and though The Game Business reported Obsidian is on that list, that has been refutedAfter reports that Microsoft was preparing more layoffs and that multiple Xbox studios could be affected, new details and clarifications are starting to come in. The Game Business reported that Xbox is divided internally over its future, with pressure around costs, Game Pass, hardwar
PlayStation Is Killing New Physical Releases In 2028
PlayStation just announced that physical disc production for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles will end starting January 2028. Sony says new games after that point will be available through PlayStation Store and retailers in digital formats only, while games already released or planned before January 2028 in disc format are not impacted.Sony also announced major PlayStation Store changes
Gaming Hardware Prices Rigged | RAM Makers SUED For Price Fixing
Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron have reportedly been hit with a class-action lawsuit accusing them of restricting DRAM supply and fixing prices. DRAM is used across PCs, phones, servers, and game consoles, which makes this a bigger gaming story than it may sound at first. The allegation is that consumer memory supply was reduced while companies focused more heavily on expensive HBM memory for AI dat
Xbox Layoffs Were Just Confirmed By Employees | It’s Worse Than We Thought
Xbox layoffs are no longer just rumors. The Xbox News today is that layoffs are happening right now, and it's across almost every department.CWA-represented workers at Microsoft spoke publicly today and confirmed that they expect layoffs across the Xbox division. During a press call, CWA District 9 vice president Frank Arce said multiple reports indicate Microsoft may initiate layoffs across X
PlayStation Is Already Explaining The PS6 Strategy
Sony Interactive Entertainment just discussed its next-generation PlayStation strategy in a new investor Q&A, including hardware pricing, profitability, PC competition, cloud gaming, and how PlayStation is thinking about the future beyond PS5.The biggest takeaway? Sony says it is “not realistic” to absorb all component cost increases and that, as a principle, it does not intend to sell hardwar
Xbox Has a Massive Problem it Can't Ignore
Xbox is talking about a much bigger future: more games, more ways to play, FanFest, Hollywood adaptations, and major franchises like Minecraft, Fallout, Gears of War, Call of Duty, Halo, Blade, and The Elder Scrolls.But that future is coming at a very difficult time. Hardware sales are struggling, console prices are rising, studios are reportedly bracing for layoffs or restructuring, and Xbox lead
PlayStation Just Said The Quiet Part Out Loud
PlayStation is once again talking about its live service strategy, but the funny part is how much of this sounds like the same plan Sony has been pushing for years. In a new Famitsu interview, PlayStation CEO Hideaki Nishino talked about Sony’s continued interest in live service games, how the company views PS5 versus PC releases, and why single-player first-party games still appear to be PlayStat
This New Game Wants to Fix 20 Years of Cover Shooters
I sat down with That’s No Moon to talk about their upcoming single-player reimagining of Crossfire, and what stood out most is how seriously the team is taking combat, cover, and story.This is not being pitched as a traditional cover shooter where you snap to waist-high walls and trade bullets until your health comes back. The team is building what they call adaptive cover, where your character re
Xbox Console Prices Going Up Again - 2TB Discontinued
Xbox has announced another console price increase, with new worldwide pricing taking effect on August 1, 2026. According to Xbox, 512GB models are going up by $100, 1TB models are going up by $150, and the 2TB model is being sunset. Microsoft says rising storage and memory costs are driving the change, after Xbox already raised U.S. console prices last October.
Bungie Faces Brutal Layoffs That May Include Founder Jason Jones
Bungie is facing another brutal round of layoffs, with Sony confirming cuts across the studio, including most of the Destiny team and some Marathon developers. Bungie says Destiny 2 fell short of expectations in recent years, and after its final content update, the studio could no longer operate at its previous size.The biggest question now is whether Bungie co-founder Jason Jones may be affected,
Xbox's Compulsion Games Employees #OpenToWork After Layoff Rumors
Xbox’s rumored studio cuts may already be hitting Compulsion Games, the Microsoft-owned team behind South of Midnight. After earlier reports claimed Compulsion was at risk of closure or being spun off, multiple employees have now appeared to mark themselves #OpenToWork, fueling concern that layoffs may already be underway.Microsoft has not officially confirmed the reported closure, and Compulsion
GTA 6 Pre-Orders are $80 & $100, With a Big Catch
Rockstar has officially announced that GTA 6 Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders begin June 25, 2026, with the game launching November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S for $79.99. There’s also a $99.99 Ultimate Edition, pre-order bonuses, a Vintage Vice City Pack, GTA+ benefits for digital pre-orders, and one very interesting detail: the physical version includes a download code in the box instead o
Xbox Has a New Problem.... Steam Machine
Xbox is in one of the strangest positions it has ever been in. Microsoft keeps pushing the idea of playing anywhere, but the traditional Xbox console identity feels less clear than ever.Today on Game Chat, we’re talking about what’s happening to Xbox, why fans are questioning the direction of the brand, and what Valve’s Steam Machine could mean for the future of living room gaming. Valve’s new Ste
Steam Machine Price Revealed, And It’s A Lot
Valve finally revealed the Steam Machine price, and reservations are now open. The new SteamOS-powered living room PC starts at $1,049 for the 512GB model, with the 2TB version coming in at $1,349. Bundles with the Steam Controller cost even more.In this video, I break down the Steam Machine preorder/reservation system, the different price points, how Valve is handling the queue, and whether this
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