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Last week: Gears of War E-Day lands with an 88 Metacritic score, Fallout 76 reveals the Raven Rock Capital Wasteland expansion, Mario Kart Tour shuts down, Grasshopper Manufacture goes indie, DOOM gets free Slaughter Mode, and Bungie's co-founder launches a new studio. Don't forget to subscribe and let me know what stories we should take a deeper dive into.   Daily Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/...

Last week: Hideo Kojima's PhysInt moves from PlayStation to Xbox, Nintendo's Zelda Direct and General Direct recapped, BlizzCon reveals Diablo 5 and open-world StarCraft, Double Fine's first post-Xbox game, TLOU2 multiplayer mod canceled, and PS3 discs on PC. Don't forget to subscribe and let me know what stories we should take a deeper dive into.   Daily Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/wlqY6 Merc...

Sony State of Play Sept 3 with FF7 Revelation and possible Intergalactic reveal, full Gamescom recap, PS5 free ad-supported TV launched, Forza Horizon 6 PS5 delay, State of Decay 3 release window, Persona 6 physical, and Splitgate/Empulse shuts down.   Daily Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/wlqY6 Merch Store: https://www.ittybittysmittyshop.com Twitch: https://twitch.tv/smitty2447 Kick: https://kic...

In last week's gaming news, MW4 open beta starts August 28 free for everyone, Twitch class action lawsuit over AI training opt-in scandal, Riot ends 2XKO after 8 months, Morrowind fan-made expansion, Gamescom 2026, and Arc Raiders pausing content. Don't forget to subscribe and let me know what stories we should take a deeper dive into.   Daily Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/wlqY6 Merch Store: htt...

In last week's gaming news, Kingdom Hearts 4's D23 trailer finally makes Mickey, Donald and Goofy playable, Fortnite Override's stacked collab lineup revealed, Netflix shuts down Night School Studio, Ghost of Yotei gets DLC, STALKER 2 2.0, and Datto retires. Don't forget to subscribe and let me know what stories we should take a deeper dive into.   Daily Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/wlqY6 Merch...

In last week's gaming news, GTA 6 gets a Netflix exclusive extended look on August 27th with November 19th locked in, Gears of War E-Day's beta breaks Steam records, Xbox confirms Platinum Trophy equivalent, Minecraft Switch 2 release date, Baldur's Gate 3 Play Anywhere, and Quake turns 30! Don't forget to subscribe and let me know what stories we should take a deeper dive into.   Daily Newsletter...

In last week's gaming news, PSN outages hit during Marvel Tokon beta, God of War Laufey gets a Feb 16 2027 launch date AND a new Kratos focused God of War is confirmed, Xbox tests ads, and Tomb Raider Catalyst slips to 2028. Don't forget to subscribe and let me know what stories we should take a deeper dive into.   Daily Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/wlqY6 Merch Store: https://www.ittybittysmitt...

n last week's gaming news, Joe Ziegler, the Game Director for Bungie's Marathon steps down, Ubisoft Barcelona, ZA/UM, and 11 Bit Studios layoff employees, Bethesda lays out its plans for The Elder Scrolls 6, Fallout 5, plus multiple remakes from the Fallout series. We get news about a new Ratchet and Clank game that's outside of the main storyline, Riot Games is bringing back a classic, Castlevani...

In last week's gaming news, we get the latest on Xbox layoffs and studio closures. We break down the impact of these changes alongside Nintendo Switch updates. This update covers the shifting landscape of the industry, specifically focusing on the recent Xbox layoffs and the implications of studio closures for future titles. If you are following major corporate moves, this summary provides the nec...

In today's gaming news, Evo 2026 brought the fighting game community together for an unforgettable weekend of competition, plus Supermassive Games CEO is stepping down, and Nintendo holds a Direct for Splatoon Raiders   Daily Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/wlqY6 Merch Store: https://www.ittybittysmittyshop.com Twitch: https://twitch.tv/smitty2447 Kick: https://kick.com/smitty2447 X: https://x.com...

In today's gaming news, Valve reveals it's pricing for the Steam Machine and they are disappointed too, GTA VI lays out their pricing, pre-orders, and what to expect, and Marathon teases a new PVE mode coming in July!   Daily Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/wlqY6 Merch Store: https://www.ittybittysmittyshop.com Twitch: https://twitch.tv/smitty2447 Kick: https://kick.com/smitty2447 X: https://x.com...

In today's gaming news, SWAPMEAT, the roguelite shooter that has players swapping body parts, launches into its full release, Valorant Act 4 brings in a new map and limited-time game mode, and Claude Guillemot, one of the founders of Ubisoft, dies in a plane crash. Daily Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/wlqY6 Merch Store: https://www.ittybittysmittyshop.com Twitch: https://twitch.tv/smitty2447 Kick...

In today's gaming news, Pokemon Champions releases on mobile along side a major update to the game, Ad Hoc releases a free update for Dispatch that focuses on the censorship for the Switch and Sony's Spider-man 2 is getting a movie accurate suit as we get a new trailer for Spider Man: Brand New Day.   Daily Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/wlqY6 Merch Store: https://www.ittybittysmittyshop.com Twit...

In today's gaming news, Steam Next Fest is here, giving you access to thousands of free game demos to test right now. See which titles are worth your time, plus we start to see resignations coming in at Xbox as they also shut down Compulsion Games, and Assassin's Creed Shadows delivers it's final story update.   Daily Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/wlqY6 Merch Store: https://www.ittybittysmittysh...

In today's gaming news, we got another Nintendo Direct as a part of Summer of Games and it did not disappoint! The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake was announced, along with Kingdom Hearts IV's release date and Deltarune Chapter 5 launching at the end of the month!   Daily Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/wlqY6 Merch Store: https://www.ittybittysmittyshop.com Twitch: https://twitch.tv/smitty2...

In today's gaming news, we get our first look at the marathon trailer for season 2, which comes at a difficult time for Bungie fans. Plus, The Witcher 3 announces a new expansion after 10 years, and Tetris The Grandmaster 4 comes to Nintendo Switch.   Daily Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/wlqY6 Merch Store: https://www.ittybittysmittyshop.com Twitch: https://twitch.tv/smitty2447 Kick: https://kick...

In today's gaming news, Epic Games announced Unreal Engine 6 at the Rocket League Paris Major, with the popular game rl being the first to launch on this updated game engine. Plus Tekken 8 reveals it's 4th DLC character for Season 3, and Paralives launches into early access.   Daily Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/wlqY6 Merch Store: https://www.ittybittysmittyshop.com Twitch: https://twitch.tv/smi...

In today's gaming news, Bungie has announced the final live service update for Destiny 2 on June 9th, Take-Two confirms GTA 6's release date on November 19, and a new soulslike game, Mouseward releases a free demo. Mouseward Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1950950/Mouseward_Demo/   Daily Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/wlqY6 Merch Store: https://www.ittybittysmittyshop.com Twitch: https:/...

In todays gaming news, the Nex Playground console opens preorders for the UK and Ireland, Roguelite Co-op action game Into the Unwell essentially scratches its 2026 early access release for a full release in 2027 and Doma is added to the cast of Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2!   Daily Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/wlqY6 Merch Store: https://www.ittybittysmittyshop.com Twitch: https://tw...

In today's gaming news, Subnautica 2 has launched in early access, achieving over half a million concurrent players within its first hour and selling 2 million copies in just 12 hours, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream launches a new update that squashes a ton of bugs, and Stellaris' next expansion Nomads, will finally allow civilizations to live in their ships!   Daily Newsletter: https://shorturl...

In today's gaming news, my boy Cyclops is finally coming to Marvel Rivals, along with Devil Dinosaur, Call of the Elder Gods, the sequel to Call of the Sea releases, and Xbox gives us a look at NBA the Run, a 3v3 online competitive street ball game!   Daily Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/wlqY6 Merch Store: https://www.ittybittysmittyshop.com Twitch: https://twitch.tv/smitty2447 Kick: https://kick...

In today's gaming news, Nintendo is increasing the price of both the Switch and Switch 2 consoles globally, with the Switch 2 now costing $500, the studio behind Psychonauts and Kiln unionize, and Xbox partners with Discord! Daily Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/wlqY6 Merch Store: https://www.ittybittysmittyshop.com Twitch: https://twitch.tv/smitty2447 Kick: https://kick.com/smitty2447 X: https://...

In today's gaming news, we're talking about Marvel's Tocon Fighting Souls adding both Hulk and Black Panther to its roster, Donkey Kong Bananza has an upcoming DLC event, and Survios, the studio behind Alien Rogue Incursion Part 1 shuts down.   Daily Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/wlqY6 Merch Store: https://www.ittybittysmittyshop.com Twitch: https://twitch.tv/smitty2447 Kick: https://kick.com/sm...

In today's gaming news, the open-world pirate game Windrose, which recently entered early access, is gearing up for its first major update, Ashlands! Plus Spiders game studio is the first to feel the effects of the Nacon insolvency, and The Division Resurgence goes from mobile to PC and you can download it for free now!   Daily Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/wlqY6 Merch Store: https://www.ittybit...

In today's gaming news, we kick off with the success of Pearl Abyss's Crimson Desert, highlighting its impact on K-content in South Korea, Imagine Dragon's Front man's studio is offering free weekend play for Last Flag, and my thoughts on my play through of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn demo.   Daily Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/wlqY6 Merch Store: https://www.ittybittysmittyshop.com Twitch: https:...