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Could Bungie be making Star Wars Battlefront III? A new rumor suggests Disney and Lucasfilm are exploring the future of the Battlefront franchise, with Bungie and DICE reportedly in the mix. This week on Game Chat, we discuss the possibility of Bungie taking on Star Wars Battlefront III, what a new game could look like, and whether the studio behind Halo and Destiny would be the right choice to br...

Xbox might not be giving up on physical games after all. A new Microsoft job listing for an Xbox Games Supply Strategist specifically mentions coordinating the launch of physical Xbox games across all platforms. With the next-generation Xbox on the horizon, could this be a sign that Microsoft intends to continue supporting physical games? And what might that mean for the future of Xbox hardware, g...

GTA VI hype is reaching another level, and I'm starting to think seriously about how I want to cover Rockstar's biggest release. From launch-day plans to what I might do differently this time around, there's a lot to consider as we get closer. I'm also talking about the latest Cyberleek situation, which appears to be completely over, and why there's reason to believe GTA VI cou...

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's campaign is a MUST PLAY! I've been working my way through the latest Call of Duty campaign, and so far, I'm very impressed. In this review in progress, I'm sharing my early impressions of Modern Warfare 4's single-player experience, discussing what people are saying online and what makes this campaign worth playing, and why I think Call of Duty...

Should Xbox bring back console exclusives? Microsoft is reportedly surveying players about a future where major franchises like Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, DOOM, and even Minecraft could become Xbox console exclusives. According to Windows Central, the survey explores everything from timed exclusivity to a scenario where nearly every Xbox franchise becomes exclusive to Xbox consoles, while remaini...

Game of the Year 2026 is heating up, and it's time to take a closer look at the games competing for the biggest honors of the year! In this episode of Game Chat, we're checking in on the 2026 Game of the Year conversation, discussing which games have made the biggest impression so far, and what could shake things up as we approach awards season. We're also breaking down some of the big...

Xbox is embracing AI with the announcement of Xbox Labs, a new initiative exploring how emerging technology could change the future of gaming. After everything we've seen AI accomplish this past week, I think Xbox might be making the right move. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma believes these advances could open new opportunities for players and developers. But there's also plenty of controversy surro...

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 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...

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 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 gamin...

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, au...

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...

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 spec...

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 m...

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...

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 put...

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 updat...

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 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...

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 aft...

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 res...

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 los...

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 incredib...

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...