This Week in Gaming

This Week: We break down the massive wave of announcements from Sony’s first State of Play presentation of the year, from the highly anticipated Borderlands 4 to the latest in the Five Nights at Freddy’s universe. We also dive into Astro Bot’s brand-new DLC, Blizzard’ s controversial decision to bring back loot boxes to  Overwatch 2 , and the biggest winners from this...

This Week: I have some exciting news to share you won’t want to miss! The video game industry could be facing major changes as new tariffs on Mexico, China, and Canada take effect. Plus,  Nintendo has officially confirmed details for its Switch 2 presentation, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is off to an incredible start, and Harrison Ford shares his thoughts on AI. The beloved card game&nb...

This Week: BioWare gives an update on Mass Effect 5 while some Dragon Age developers face layoffs. Meanwhile, GTA 5’s Trevor actor, Canadian Steven Ogg, shares his hopes for GTA 6 , and Xbox Game Pass is seeing record growth despite declining hardware sales. Plus, PlayStation is walking back its controversial PC sign-in requirement, and could a Sleeping Dogs movie be in the works? Our specia...

This Week: Microsoft’s Xbox Developer Direct gave us plenty to talk about, from the reveal of Ninja Gaiden 4 and Ninja Gaiden 2 Black to a release date for DOOM: The Dark Ages . We’ll also dive into Xbox Boss Phil Spencer ’s recent interview sharing his excitement about bringing Xbox games to the Nintendo Switch 2 . Plus, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aim&eacut...

This Week: Nintendo has officially unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2, and we’re diving into everything we know so far. We also break down the first look at Mario Kart 9, Sony scaling back its live-service ambitions, & Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is coming to PC with full Steam Deck support. And Nintendo is gearing up to sell 20 million Switch 2 units in its first year! Our guest and former IGN...

This Week: We're diving into CES 2025, including the announcement of Sony's new film adaptations for Helldivers 2 and Horizon Zero Dawn . We also talk about the  Ghost of Tsushima anime and Nintendo’s latest drama surrounding Switch 2 leaks and their latest LEGO venture. Plus, Assassin’s Creed Shadows get delayed again, and are people having 100-hour game fatigue? Our special gues...

This Week: Marvel Rivals announces 4 new heroes, The Fantastic Four , in its first major update, the video game SAG-AFTRA strike rages on and is now causing game delays, and a look at the potential features of the Nintendo Switch 2 . Meanwhile, Grand Theft Auto 6 is already poised to break records while Atari aims to make a comeback at CES 2025 with a new handheld. Our special guest Maude Garrett...

This week, Maude Garrett is our guest of honor for another special holiday episode, where we dive into everything from the Switch 2 to Grand Theft Auto VI , along with all the highly anticipated games, movies, and TV shows set to drop in 2025 — and the ones we’re hoping to hear more about! We also discuss the gaming trends we hope disappear in the new year and the ones we’re exci...

This week, we’re tossing out the old format to take a special look back at the unforgettable year we had in gaming! Kahlief Adams joins us as we cover everything, from all the incredible game releases like  Helldivers 2 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to the shocking layoffs and studio closures that plagued the industry. From the biggest wins to the most talked-about controversies, we dis...

This Week: The 2024 Game Awards gave us plenty to talk about, from Astro Bot winning Game of the Year to Amir Satvat’s moving Game Changers award speech. We break down the surprise announcements, including Elden Ring: Nightreign , CD Projekt Red’s reveal of  The Witcher 4 , and Naughty Dog’s new sci-fi adventure Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet . Plus, the head of Larian S...

This Week: Ubisoft announces the shutdown of XDefiant , while BioWare celebrates Dragon Age Day with a standalone character creator app for Dragon Age: The Veilguard . Plus, a new study reveals gamers are spending more time watching games than actually playing them,  FromSoftware talks Elden Ring sequel, and  PlayStation takes us back in time with a nostalgic update for the PS5. And in b...

This Week: CD Projekt RED is moving forward with the next chapter of The Witcher series, while PlayStation is rumored to be developing their own handheld console. We’ll also share the touching story of a Borderlands fan’s dream come true, unpack the outrage sparked by Tencent’s Light of Motiram , a game that looks strikingly similar to Horizon Zero Dawn , and dive into Hideo Kojima’s bold vision f...

See all of my favourite gaming deals on Amazon here:   https://www.ctvnews.ca/shopping/deals/best-early-black-friday-gaming-deals.html This Week: Nintendo's Black Friday deals are in full swing, offering discounts on popular titles like Tears of the Kingdom and Mario Kart 8 , along with select Nintendo Switch bundles. Roblox has finally introduced new safety features for kids after facing backlash...

Shop all my Pre-Black Friday gaming deals here:  https://www.ctvnews.ca/shopping/deals/best-early-black-friday-gaming-deals.html This Week: Xbox is doubling down on cloud and PC gaming—but what does that mean for console players? The  Game Awards nominees are here and we have all the details, with titles like  Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth battling it out for Game of the Year. Plus, expan...

Check out my top picks for early Black Friday gaming deals here:   https://www.ctvnews.ca/shopping/deals/best-early-black-friday-gaming-deals.html This Week: The latest on the Switch 2 , Nintendo's legal battle with Palworld , and their crackdown on game piracy—including a massive lawsuit against one player for leaking over 50 Nintendo games. Then we cover the Hogwarts Legacy sequel and how it's s...

This Week: Dragon Age: The Veilguard is here and is breaking records on Steam , while Black Ops 6 becomes the biggest Call of Duty release yet! Nintendo drops a new music app, giving fans instant access to iconic game soundtracks, and a clever gamer finds a way to dodge future PlayStation Plus price hikes. In less fun news, Sony closes down two studios, including Firewalk Studios the makers of Con...

This Week: Netflix shuts down its AAA gaming studio, and a new survey suggests VR might be losing its edge, even with major tech releases like Apple ’s Vision Pro. Plus, Ubisoft announces big changes, shifting Prince of Persia developers to new projects and delaying Assassin’s Creed Shadows . Bethesda ’s first-ever Fallout Day brought exciting updates for Fallout 76 , and we’ve got all the juicy d...

This Week: Space Marine 2 gets review-bombed after its latest update, and Spider-Man 2 is coming to PC next year but with a small catch. We recap the Xbox Partner Preview showcase, where they revealed a ton of new games like Alan Wake 2 DLC and FBC: Firebreak , set in the Control universe. Plus, Fallout fans can look forward to the first-ever Fallout Day. Special guest Kahlief Adams from Spawn On...

This Week: Nintendo has revealed its latest piece of tech and it's not what you think. Meanwhile, Pokémon developer Game Freak is grappling with a massive hack that leaked a bunch of sensitive data. We'll also dive into Activision ’s AI-powered tool to reduce toxicity in Call of Duty and explore Xbox 's exciting new Cloud Gaming feature allowing users to stream their own game libraries. Plus, we’l...

This Week: Halo is back, with 343 Industries officially rebranding and making some major changes to the franchise. Alien fans, get excited— Alien: Isolation is getting a sequel! And Sony’s tackling scalpers head-on with new strategies for the limited-edition PS5 Pro bundles. We’ll also touch on Final Fantasy 14 ’s pause on house demolitions in light of the recent hurricanes and Palworld is heading...

This Week: Blizzard Entertainment, the creators of World of Warcraft , are reportedly back at it with a StarCraft shooter in the works, Ubisoft is pushing back the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows , while The Last of Us Season 2 dropped a fresh new trailer. We also talk  California’s new law aimed at making digital game stores more transparent about ownership. We then break down the biggest rev...

This Week: The Nintendo Switch 2 console design has been leaked and has everyone talking, while Battlefield ’s next game promises a return to modern-day warfare. Plus, Sony is celebrating the PlayStation ’s 30th anniversary with some hot new limited-edition consoles, and Space Marine 2 has smashed its way into the top 10 most-played games on Steam ! Meanwhile, Nintendo has at long last decided to...

This Week: Sony PlayStation has officially revealed the long-awaited PS5 Pro, and we’re breaking down the console's specs, pricing, and fan reactions. Microsoft is also making headlines with news of layoffs impacting hundreds in its gaming division. Plus, we’ve got the scoop on a new "Superman" game and after nearly a decade, Flappy Bird is set to make a comeback! Stick around for an interview wit...

This Week in Gaming: The first Minecraft movie trailer has arrived, and it’s stirring up some strong opinions. We also talk about the new handheld PC that’s aiming to dominate the market, the rise of PlayStation’s Astro Bot video game after Concord’s fall, and whispers of a Hogwarts Legacy sequel. Plus, we’ve got the scoop on what to expect from Starfield’s first story expansion. Ubisoft's Chastit...

This week in gaming: Black Myth: Wukong's Xbox delay takes an unexpected twist, Concord goes offline after a rocky launch, and Star Wars Outlaws players are upset over an early access patch. Plus, Alan Wake and Control announce they're making their way to film and TV, and Sony preps for the launc of a new PS5 console? Join me and the Washington Post's Gene Park as we dive into the Concord controve...