Xbox is in TROUBLE? Highguard Reactions, Arc Raiders DDOS | Gaming News Today

Is Xbox’s hardware strategy failing? Today we’re breaking down the shocking Xbox Q2 2026 financial results where hardware revenue plummeted by 32%. We’re also discussing the official launch of Highguard, the new "PvP raid shooter" from former Apex/Titanfall devs, and the massive Arc Raiders DDoS attack that has taken servers offline right after the "Headwinds" update.High guard is a free-to-play, 3v3 "raid shooter" released in January 2026 for PC, PS5, and Xbox. Developed by Wildlight Entertainment (veterans of Apex Legends and Titanfall), the game combines hero shooter mechanics with base defense, where teams of three "Wardens" battle for a "Shieldbreaker" item to destroy the enemy's base.ARC Raiders is a third-person, PvPvE (Player vs. Player vs. Environment) extraction shooter set in a post-apocalyptic future, developed by Embark Studios. Players act as "Raiders" venturing to the surface to scavenge resources while fighting deadly, mysterious machines (ARC) and competing against other human players to extract successfully.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---## 🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 2:30 Xbox earnings reaction8:36 live discussion1:48:15 Highguard reactions2:25:00 live discussion2:29:29 Arc Raiders DDoS confirmed2:31:19 Crimson Desert new gameplay reaction 3:07:00 live discussion3:25:47 A Whisper Of Fall:Jinyiwei trailer reaction 3:30:00 live discussion---## 🤝 Support & PartnershipsYou help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates:### Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!)COFFEE - https://reforgeroast.com/SPRECHER - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONOGLASSES - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/INTO THE AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO80STEES - Code LONO - https://www.80stees.comAMAZON AFFILIATE - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7---## 🎲 Reforge Gaming CommunityThe Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our **daily** Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation!MEMBERSHIP - https://www.youtube.com/ReforgeGaming/joinDISCORD - https://discord.gg/ReforgeTVTWITTER - Https://twitter.com/ReforgeGamingAUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQVL0dTcatnQKKOCNL#xbox #highguard #arcraiders #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming