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Two of the most anticipated upcoming games are finally showing off new details: Hello Games’ massive multiplayer fantasy survival game Light No Fire, and the incredibly promising Tides of Annihilation. Plus, we cap things off with a quick look at what Square Enix is doing with Kingdom Hearts 4!Drop a like and let me know in the comments: Are you more hyped for Light No Fire or Tides of Annihilation?Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 Join the live discussion. We are live every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.WHAT WE COVER IN THIS VIDEO:Light No Fire: The creators of No Man's Sky (Hello Games) are building a truly scale-sized fantasy earth. We break down the latest Light No Fire gameplay, procedural generation mechanics, base-building, mount riding, and what this means for the future of open-world survival crafting games.Tides of Annihilation: Why this game needs to be on your radar right now. We analyze the newest Tides of Annihilation trailer, diving into the unique combat system, world design, and why it might just be the dark horse RPG of the year.Kingdom Hearts 4 (KH4): A brief update on Sora's next adventure in Quadratum. We discuss Square Enix's latest moves, engine upgrades, and when we might finally get a Kingdom Hearts 4 release date.---## 🤝 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=LONOGamer Advantage - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/Into the AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONOAmazon 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#LightNoFire #TidesOfAnnihilation #KingdomHearts4 #KH4 #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Let's break down "The GTA 6 Effect" and the chaos it's causing across the 2026 gaming calendar. With Grand Theft Auto VI officially looming on November 19, publishers are in full panic mode, cramming an entire year's worth of major releases into August, September, and October just to avoid Rockstar's shadow.We just saw Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation launch with noticeable performance issues, and ProbablyMonsters suddenly announced a September 1 release date for Crimson Moon. Are publishers prioritizing "safe" release windows over actual game optimization? Are we about to endure a monsoon of rushed, unpolished titles just so studios don't have to compete with GTA 6? Let’s talk about the state of the industry, the casualties of this release crunch, and what it means for our wallets.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 Join the live discussion. We are live every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🤝 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=LONOGamer Advantage - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/Into the AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONOAmazon 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...Discord -   / discord  Twitter -   / reforgegaming  Audio - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#GTA6 #GamingNews #BeastOfReincarnation #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

The reviews for Game Freak's highly anticipated action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation, are finally live... And the scores are surprisingly mixed. With Metacritic landing in the low 70s and OpenCritic in the mid 70s, it’s clear this post-apocalyptic journey has some serious bumps in the road.Today, we are breaking down the review roundup. We’ll discuss the incredible parry-heavy combat and the dynamic between Emma and Koo, while taking a hard look at the repetitive open-world bloat, monotonous voice acting, and performance issues holding the game back. Is this still worth your $60, or did Game Freak bite off more than they could chew? Let's get into it.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 Join the live discussion. We are live every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🤝 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=LONOGamer Advantage - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/Into the AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONOAmazon 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...Discord -   / discord  Twitter -   / reforgegaming  Audio - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#BeastOfReincarnation #GameFreak #GameReviews #GamingNews #gaming #reforgegaming

PlayStation responds to physical media outrage, Xbox hits fans with a massive price hike during anniversary celebrations, and Beast of Reincarnation hands-on gameplay surfaces amid late review embargo concerns!Today’s Main Stories:PlayStation Doubles Down on Digital: Sony CFO Lin Tao officially addressed the physical disc backlash during earnings, confirming that despite fan outcry and boycott plans, the controversy has had zero impact on PlayStation’s bottom line. Is physical media officially dead for PS6?Xbox Price Hike Hits: Right as Xbox kicks off its 25th Anniversary celebrations, Microsoft’s steep $100–$150 console price increases are officially going live. We breakdown component cost spikes, hardware strategy, and what this means for console gaming.Beast of Reincarnation Gameplay Impressions: Hands-on impressions are rolling in, but the review embargo lifting right up against launch has gamers asking questions. Is this a cause for concern or just a standard launch window move?Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 Join the live discussion. We are live every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 1:53 PlayStation Ignores Backlash7:57 XBOX Price Hike15:29 Beast of Reincarnation Hands on Preview27:00 live discussion---🔗 Referenced Videos & Articles---🤝 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=LONOGamer Advantage - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/Into the AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONOAmazon 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...Discord -   / discord  Twitter -   / reforgegaming  Audio - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#PlayStation #PS5 #Xbox #BeastOfReincarnation #GamingNews #VideoGames #GamingCommunity #gaming #reforgegaming

Today we are breaking down a massive week for Xbox news. We're sharing our first impressions of the highly anticipated Halo: Campaign Evolved remake in Unreal Engine 5, discussing Xbox's new free ad-supported Cloud Gaming tier, and looking at the new system update that finally fixes slow console download speeds!🎮 What We’re Covering Today:Halo: Campaign Evolved: Master Chief is back! We're diving into the updated UE5 visuals, the refined controls, the 3 new bonus missions, and how the 4-player online co-op feels ahead of the July 28th launch.Xbox Cloud Gaming Ad Tier: Microsoft just started testing a new feature for Insiders that lets you stream games you own for free—without Game Pass—if you watch 2 minutes of ads before your 1-hour session. Is this a huge win for accessibility or a slippery slope?Faster Xbox Downloads: Say goodbye to crawling progress bars. The new "Smart Download Client" update is rolling out, allowing your Xbox to actively hunt for the fastest server pools while installing games. We'll explain how it works.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 1:19 Halo Campaign Evolved First Impressions8:42 Xbox Putting Ads in Gaming15:18 Xbox increasing speeds20:00 live discussion In this Xbox live stream, we cover the latest Xbox news, features, and system updates for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S players. We dive into our first impressions of Halo: Campaign Evolved, the highly anticipated Unreal Engine 5 remake featuring Master Chief, overhauled graphics, and updated co-op gameplay. We also discuss the major changes coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud), specifically the testing of a new ad-supported free Xbox streaming tier that allows players to access their digital library without an active Xbox Game Pass subscription. Finally, we break down the newest Xbox system update designed to significantly improve Xbox download speeds and fix slow installation times on consoles. Whether you are looking for Halo Campaign Evolved news, want to know how to make your Xbox download faster, or just want to stay up to date on the latest Microsoft gaming news, this stream covers everything you need to know about the current state of Xbox.---🤝 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...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#Xbox #HaloCampaignEvolved #XboxCloudGaming #XboxNews #Halo #GamingNews #XboxSeriesX #gaming #reforgegaming

The Xbox Game Pass narrative is unraveling fast, and this time, it’s coming from inside Xbox’s own studios. Reports reveal studio leads "detest" the service, claiming day-one launches have devalued their games and turned earnings into a "race to zero." Meanwhile, PlayStation fans are boycotting Sony over the phaseout of physical discs, but new US sales data from Circana shows physical disc sales have hit shocking, historically low numbers. Is a physical boycott even viable when digital overwhelmingly dominates?Plus, former id Software developers are firing back at Microsoft’s PR and damage control after mass layoffs gutted the legendary DOOM studio down to a fraction of its former size.This live broadcast provides news analysis, industry commentary, and reaction to major gaming business trends across Xbox, PlayStation, and third-party developers.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 1:30 Xbox Studios TURN On Game Pass7:09 Shocking PS5 Disc Data11:59 id Software Devs Expose Xbox18:16 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...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...Key topics analyzed in this stream:• Xbox Game Pass Sustainability & Studio Backlash: Breakdown of internal reports, studio lead critiques, and developer statements regarding the Xbox Game Pass business model, day-one launches, subscription monetization, and Microsoft's first-party strategy.• PlayStation Physical Sales vs. Digital Dominance: Detailed review of official Circana (NPD) US video game sales data regarding PS5 physical media sales figures, disc drive demand, and the feasibility of physical media boycotts.• id Software Layoffs & PR Response: Coverage of former id Software developers speaking out against Microsoft Gaming's corporate communications, damage control, and the impact of studio downsizing on legendary game development teams.Related Entities & Discussion Topics: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Phil Spencer, Bethesda Softworks, id Software, DOOM, Circana sales reports, physical vs digital gaming, video game industry economics, gaming news podcast, live Q&A.#Xbox #GamePass #PlayStation #PS5 #GamingNews #Circana #VideoGames #gaming #reforgegaming

Today, I'm sitting down with Kiwi Talkz to dive into his extensive conversations with former Rockstar Games developers, including producers, audio designers, and lead designers.With the Grand Theft Auto VI release officially set for November 19, 2026, the entire industry is watching. But what does it actually take to manage and build a game on this massive scale? We are bypassing the standard rumor mill to focus on Rockstar's studio management, resource economics, and the harsh realities of their development cycles.We'll be discussing:The business case behind Rockstar prioritizing console development over PC ports.The intense resource management required to build their simulation systems.How corporate leadership and QA teams handle the pressure of a multi-billion-dollar project.If you are fascinated by the business of the gaming industry and what really happens behind closed doors at Rockstar Games, this is the GTA 6 reality check you've been waiting for.Check out Kiwi Talkz:    / @kiwitalkz  ---🤝 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...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#GTA6 #RockstarGames #KiwiTalks #ReforgeGaming #GTA6News

Bungie is officially at a crossroads. With the devastating departures of studio veterans like Lars Bakken and Scott Taylor, the foundation of the studio is shaking. Today's live show is a hard reality check on the current state of Bungie's studio restructuring and corporate strategy. It looks grim, but if history has taught us anything about the creators of Destiny and Halo, it’s that they do their best work with their backs against the wall.In this stream, we are breaking down the doom and gloom, cutting through the PR mixed signals, and laying out a radical 3-step turnaround strategy to get Bungie back on top.Topics Covered in Today’s Show:The Marathon Gamble: Why launching a hardcore PvP extraction shooter in today's market is a mistake, and why Bungie needs to pivot Marathon back to a PvE-centric experience.Breaking the Glass for Destiny 3: Why Destiny 2 is collapsing under its own technical debt and why announcing a numbered sequel is the only way to win back the lapsed mainstream audience.The $3.6 Billion Safety Net: Why Bungie needs to drop the independent ego and start leveraging PlayStation Studios' tech (Decima engine) and massive support network (Nixxes, Valkyrie) to survive.Rising from the Ashes: A look back at the dark days of Vanilla Destiny 1 and 2, and why Bungie is the only studio capable of pulling off this eleventh-hour miracle.Let me know in the chat—do you think Bungie should pull Destiny 3 out of incubation? Is Marathon doomed as a PvP game? Let's discuss.In this video game industry news live stream, we analyze the ongoing Bungie studio restructuring, corporate strategy shifts, and recent veteran developer departures, including Lars Bakken and Scott Taylor. We discuss the future of live-service games under Sony Interactive Entertainment and PlayStation Studios, evaluating how Bungie can overcome Destiny 2 technical debt following the conclusion of The Final Shape expansion. This critical industry deep dive explores a turnaround strategy that includes pulling Destiny 3 out of incubation, pivoting the upcoming Marathon reboot away from a high-stakes PvP extraction shooter toward a PvE-centric cooperative sandbox, and leveraging PlayStation support studios and technology like the Decima engine. Join the live broadcast for a reality check on Bungie's game development pipeline, corporate management decisions, and the future outlook for the creators of the Destiny and Halo franchises.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro ---🤝 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...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#Bungie #Destiny2 #Destiny3 #Marathon #GamingNews #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Let’s change the conversation. While the internet is bogged down in corporate doom-scrolling, distribution drama, and industry layoffs, the actual lineup of upcoming video games has never looked more phenomenal. Today, we are shifting the vibe away from the negativity and breaking down the pure software renaissance happening in game design.I’m breaking down my personal Top 10 most anticipated game releases coming in 2026... from massive AAA heavyweights to brilliant, mechanics-first action games. We are talking gameplay loops, next-gen hardware potential, and why the future of play is incredibly bright.Drop your most anticipated games in the chat, hit that subscribe button, and let's get into it!10 - Star Wars: Galactic Racer (Fuse Games / Secret Mode)9 - Gears of War: E-Day (The Coalition)8 - Orbitals7 - Beast of Reincarnation (Game Freak)6 - Phantom Blade Zero (S-Game)5 - Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (Asobo Studio)4 - Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (Konami)3 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword (Capcom)2 - Marvel's Wolverine (Insomniac Games)1 - Control Resonant (Remedy Entertainment)About This Stream: Welcome to a forward-looking breakdown of the best upcoming video games and massive new releases scheduled for 2026. This live stream focuses on gameplay, mechanics, and why next-generation gaming platforms like the PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, and PC are entering a software golden age. We are moving past industry negativity to preview the most exciting upcoming action RPGs, racing games, stealth adventures, and shooter titles. We dive deep into gameplay trailers, story premises, and release dates for the top 10 most anticipated titles. We look at Remedy Entertainment’s bold shift into action-RPG melee combat with Control Resonant starring Dylan Faden in Manhattan. We preview Game Freak’s gorgeous, Ghibli-inspired post-apocalyptic AAA debut Beast of Reincarnation. We explore the new combat-heavy, dual-timeline prequel mechanics of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy featuring Sophia in Crete. Additionally, we analyze high-octane racing in Star Wars: Galactic Racer, the dark fantasy speed of Phantom Blade Zero, the brutal returns of beloved franchises in Gears of War: E-Day, Marvel's Wolverine, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Onimusha, and the sci-fi horizons of Orbitals. Subscribe for more gaming news, deep-dive reviews, live reactions, and upcoming game release countdowns.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro ---🤝 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...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#GamingNews #UpcomingGames2026 #NewGames #ControlResonant #BeastOfReincarnation #GearsOfWarEDay #WolverinePS5 #PhantomBladeZero #APlagueTale #gaming #reforgegaming

Gaming is looking crazy as both Xbox and PlayStation are losing control of their own games and studios. First, Halo Studios head Pierre Hintze is facing heavy mismanagement and workplace abuse allegations, right alongside the cancellation of Project Ekur. Second, id Software producer Andrew Willis publicly fires back at Xbox gaming executives following devastating corporate layoffs that have decimated the Doom team. And finally, Sony's worst nightmare has arrived: Astro Bot has officially been booted and emulated on PC using the SharpEmu PS5 emulator amidst the ongoing PlayStation physical disc backlash.Topics & Gaming News Covered Today:Halo Studios & Pierre Hintze Controversy: Breaking down reports from Rebs Gaming and Windows Central detailing internal HR complaints, shifting priorities, and a toxic workplace culture during the development of the Halo: Combat Evolved remake, alongside the death of Project Ekur.Xbox Layoffs & id Software Backlash: id Software producer Andrew Willis has openly ripped into Microsoft's executive leadership after brutal job cuts hit the legendary Doom studio, stating that "monopolies" and "Ivy League MBAs" do not understand how to manage video games.Astro Bot on PC Via Emulation: A look at how Discord user RSantila successfully booted the 2024 PS5 exclusive on Windows using SharpEmu, and why the emulation scene is accelerating following Sony's decision to phase out physical discs by 2028.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 1:23 Halo drama5:05 id Software fired back9:28 Astro Bot PC emulator 13:30 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...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#GamingNews #XboxLayoffs #HaloStudios #AstroBot #PS5Emulation #idSoftware #SonyPlaystation #GamingDrama #gaming #reforgegaming

The gaming industry is shifting once again. First, Microsoft just lost a major digital library consumer lawsuit in Brazil after an Xbox user had his account locked and was told to repurchase his entire catalog. With hardware moving away from physical discs, what does this legal precedent mean for digital game ownership? Speaking of an all-digital future, Sony President and CEO Hiroki Totoki just sold over 56% of his stock holdings alongside a massive wave of selling from other PlayStation executives. This comes immediately after Sony announced they will stop producing physical discs by 2028. Are the execs jumping ship, or is there something else going on? Finally, a wild new leak from Destiny creator Trance claims that Bungie is in early discussions with Sony, 2K, and Gearbox to develop an open-world, live-service Borderlands 1 remake complete with Destiny-style seasonal content and customizable protagonists. We break down if this rumor has any legs and what it means for Marathon.If you enjoyed the video, make sure to SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell so you never miss the latest gaming news, leaks, and deep dives!Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---## 🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 1:02 Xbox loses lawsuit6:12 Sony execs dump stock9:51 Bungie remaking Borderlands13:48 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 #PlayStation #Bungie #Borderlands #GamingNews #Sony #Destiny2 #GamingCommunity #gaming #reforgegaming

Xbox is killing its legendary game studios without actually shuttering them. The massive July 2026 Xbox restructuring under new CEO Asha Sharma has kicked off, and breaking reports reveal that while the studio names are staying, the talent is being completely gutted. With half of id Software reportedly gone, including their vital engine coders, and Obsidian losing 25% of its workforce, Microsoft is quietly turning our favorite developers into "Ghost Studios."In this live broadcast, we are diving deep into the leaked internal memos from Asha Sharma and Bethesda's Jill Braff to expose what this historic 3,200-person layoff wave actually means for the future of Xbox hardware, Game Pass, and upcoming games like Doom: The Dark Ages, Avowed, and The Outer Worlds 2.What happens to the industry-leading id Tech engine when the engineers are fired? Is the Game Pass model officially a failure after Sharma admitted profit margins are 3 to 10 times lower than competitors? We’re breaking down the entire corporate shell game live.🔍 KEY TOPICS COVEREDThe 2026 Xbox Restructure: Analyzing the 3,200 job cuts across Microsoft Gaming and ZeniMax.The Ghost Studio Era: Why leaving a studio open while firing its engineering team is worse than shutting it down.id Software Layoffs: What the loss of core programmers means for Doom: The Dark Ages and the proprietary id Tech engine.Obsidian Entertainment Cuts: Why the developers of Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2 are being set up to fail despite delivering a perfect Game Pass slate.Asha Sharma's Strategy: The terrifying realization that the global memo contains zero assurances for future Xbox console hardware or Game Pass stability.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---## 🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro ---## 🤝 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 #XboxLayoffs #idSoftware #Obsidian #GamePass #GamingNews #AshaSharma #Bethesda #gaming #reforgegaming

The gaming industry is hitting a massive breaking point today. From PlayStation officially killing physical media and triggering a 100,000+ signature backlash, to a historically dark day for Xbox Game Studios facing massive layoffs and potential closures, and brand new development leaks surrounding GTA 6 crunch and frame rates. We are breaking it all down live.SUMMARY OF TODAY'S SHOW1. The Death of the PlayStation DiscSony’s shocking announcement that it will completely halt physical disc production for new releases by January 2028 has set the community on fire. An independent retailer launched the "Don't Kill the Disc" Change.org petition, which exploded past 100,000 signatures in just four days. We're diving into what this means for a digital-only PS6, the death of used games, and why our focus should shift from saving plastic to fighting for true digital consumer rights.2. The Xbox Studio ResetToday marks a grim milestone for Microsoft Gaming. Following the June 30 fiscal year-end, new CEO Asha Sharma is executing a massive "Xbox reset." Up to five beloved first-party studios, including Arkane Lyon, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, and Undead Labs, are reportedly facing closure, downsizing, or emergency spin-offs. We discuss the Asha Sharma announcement tweet that broke the news. 3. GTA 6 Crunch & 60FPS Performance ModeAs the countdown to GTA 6 Trailer 3 and official gameplay continues, new reports indicate that Rockstar Games is targeting a 60FPS Performance Mode for PS5 and Xbox Series X. However, insider leaks suggest severe pre-launch crunch could delay this highly requested feature to a post-launch patch.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 1:20 PlayStation Kills Discs5:00 GTA 6 crunch leaks9:20 Xbox layoffs imminent 13:34 live discussion21:47 Asha Sharma layoffs announcement32:10 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...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#PlayStation #Xbox #GTA6 #GamingNews #PS6 #RockstarGames #DontKillTheDisc #XboxReset #gaming #reforgegaming

🎮 IT’S OFFICIAL: PlayStation is Killing Physical Discs.Sony just dropped an absolute nuclear bomb on the PlayStation Blog. Starting January 2028, physical game disc production is officially ending for all new games releasing on PlayStation consoles. This isn't just a rumor anymore Sony is completely pulling the plug. Any new game shipping after the cutoff will exist strictly as a digital license. While retail boxes will still sit on store shelves, they’ll only contain a digital download code inside. Following right on the heels of Rockstar’s controversial "code-in-a-box" rollout for Grand Theft Auto VI, Sony’s announcement completely reframes the future of gaming and practically guarantees that the upcoming PlayStation 6 (PS6) will drop without an optical drive. ---🔥 What We Breakdown in This Stream:The PlayStation Blog Bombshell - Unpacking the exact statement from Sony and why they are calling this a "natural direction" based on consumer trends.The Death of Preservation & Ownership - What happens to your library when you no longer own a physical piece of media? (Especially in light of Sony recently pulling purchased digital movie licenses).The End of the Secondhand Market -How this absolute shift to a closed digital ecosystem destroys used game stores, trading with friends, and consumer choice.The PS3 & Vita Store Realities -Sony also just announced the final global closures for the PS3 and Vita storefronts, proving exactly what happens to digital history when a corporate entity decides to move on.The PS6 Impact -How cutting the disc drive entirely might be Sony's secret weapon to offset the skyrocketing $1,000 manufacturing costs of next-gen hardware.We are officially entering a fully digital, single-storefront future for console gaming. The rules have officially been rewritten. Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro ---🤝 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!#ps5 #playstation #gaming #GamingNews #playstation5 #ps6 #playstation6 #GamingLiveStream #reforgegaming

Is GTA 6 actually getting a 60FPS mode, or are console players stuck in the cinematic mud? Today we are breaking down the massive GTA 6 60FPS leak, the controversial "Plays Best on PS5" marketing drama, and why industry insiders are predicting an absolute Xbox bloodbath.The console wars just hit a boiling point. With new Grand Theft Auto 6 performance rumors circulating, Sony appears to be locking down major marketing rights with the "Plays Best on PlayStation 5" branding (likely leveraging the PS5 Pro). Where does this leave Microsoft and Xbox? We’re diving deep into the hardware specs, Rockstar Games history, and what this means for the future of next-gen gaming performance.Drop a like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss breaking gaming news!Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---## 🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 1:30 GTA 6 60fps leak is promising6:24 Plays Best on PS5 GTA 6 drama9:28 Xbox layoffs becoming a bloodbath14:40 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#GTA6 #PS5Pro #Xbox #GamingNews #GTA6Leaks #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

GTA 6 pre-orders are finally live, but the chaos is already spinning out of control. We are breaking down the massive backlash hitting Rockstar after it was confirmed the physical edition of Grand Theft Auto 6 contains NO DISC... just a download code in a box. Are the rumors of a delayed December disc release real, or is physical media officially dead for AAA gaming?Plus, the next generation is looking terrifyingly expensive. A massive new hardware leak from KeplerL2 reveals the PS6 Bill of Materials has skyrocketed to nearly $1,000 due to surging RAM and SSD costs. Can a home console survive a $1,000+ price tag?And the console wars are hitting a boiling point after IGN claimed PS5 GTA 6 pre-orders are beating Xbox by an 8-to-1 margin. Xbox has officially broken its silence to fire back at the data—we'll break down Microsoft's emergency response and what the real numbers actually look like.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---## 🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 1:39 GTA 6 Physical Copy Drama8:09 PS6 Price Increase Leaks13:20 Xbox Fires Back at IGN17:30 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#GTA6 #PS6 #Xbox #GrandTheftAuto6 #PlayStation6 #GamingNews #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Where is Xbox actually heading? I am sitting down with the legendary King David from Xbox Frontline and the Iron Lords Podcast to break down the absolute state of Xbox, the multiplatform strategy, and what the future holds for Xbox hardware and Game Pass. Drop a comment below: Is Xbox on the right track, or is it time to worry?Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.Check out ‪@xboxfrontline‬ on YT!---🤝 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...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#Xbox #XboxSeriesX #GamePass #KingDavid #IronLordsPodcast #GamingNews #XboxFrontline #gaming #reforgegaming

Rockstar Games just broke the internet again. With GTA 6 pre-orders officially going live on June 25, we just got a massive flood of official information, including the official GTA 6 price. PlayStation is claiming that "GTA 6 Plays best on PS5" and a partnership with Rockstar. But will see a GTA 6 60fps performance mode or not?In today's live show, we are breaking down every single hidden detail you completely missed from the latest announcement. We’re deep-diving into the new characters spotted on the cover art (including Boobie Ike and Raul Bautista), discussing the $79.99 vs $99.99 pricing structure, the exclusive Ultimate Edition content, and what that 8-second gameplay clip actually tells us about the State of Leonida and Vice City. Drop your thoughts in the chat and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more daily gaming news and live breakdowns!Grand Theft Auto VI is an upcoming action-adventure game developed and published by Rockstar Games. It is due to be the eighth main Grand Theft Auto game, following Grand Theft Auto V, and the sixteenth entry overall.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---## 🤝 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#GTA6 #GTAVI #RockstarGames #GamingNews #GTA6PreOrder #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

GTA 6 pre-orders are opening in just a few days, but a massive European retailer leak just revealed the alleged prices... and fans are panicking. Is Rockstar really charging €90/$80 for a base edition, or is this just placeholder drama? Then, we have to look at Xbox and Halo Studios' massive PR mess over the Halo: Campaign Evolved remake on PS5. Did they really try to say you needed TWO PlayStation Plus accounts just to play split-screen couch co-op? They’ve already walked it back, but the internet is in full-blown rage mode. Finally, the ongoing war for PlayStation’s live-service future: Bungie, Destiny 2, Marathon, and Sony's massive corporate battle. What is happening behind the scenes, and is Marathon in trouble?We also covered the Steam Machine price announcement. Grab a drink, jump in the chat, and let’s break it all down LIVE!Grand Theft Auto VI is an upcoming action-adventure game developed and published by Rockstar Games. It is due to be the eighth main Grand Theft Auto game, following Grand Theft Auto V, and the sixteenth entry overall.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---## 🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 1:28 GTA 6 Price Leaks Debunked?7:30 Halo Campaign Evolved PS5 Co-op Drama12:41 Bungie vs Sony16:23 Live Discussion2:57:41 Steam Machine Price Reaction3:08:00 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#GTA6 #HaloPS5 #Bungie #Destiny2 #GamingNews #LiveStream #playstation #gaming

The Xbox disaster isn't over... in fact, it’s just getting started.After the shocking closure of Ninja Theory just 1 week after their SENUA announcement, other studios are fighting to survive. Compulsion, Double Fine, and Arkane Lyon are all rumored to be on the chopping block. Many are blaming the Xbox Activision deal, others are looking at Xbox Game Pass day and date, and many are even turning on Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond.In today’s live stream, we are breaking down the grim reality of Xbox’s current trajectory. From the stagnation of Xbox Game Pass and the multiplatform release panic, to what this means for upcoming Xbox console exclusives like Gears of War E Day and Clockwork Revolution. Chat is open! Let me know your thoughts. Is Xbox salvageable, or are we witnessing the slow death of a gaming giant?Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🤝 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...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#Xbox #XboxSeriesX #GamingNews #Microsoft #GamePass #XboxLive #GamingCommunity #VideoGames #gaming #reforgegaming

What is the true future of Destiny 3? For over a decade, the fate of the Destiny franchise has been completely tied to Bungie... their studio leadership, corporate strategy, and development pipeline. But we've reached a massive tipping point. The Destiny universe, its deep lore, and its dedicated community have outgrown the studio that created them.In this video, we break down why a potential Destiny 3 no longer needs Bungie to survive, how massive gaming intellectual properties evolve into cultural institutions, and why the future of this sci-fi universe ultimately belongs to the players.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 2:39 Destiny 3 has outgrown bungie10:00 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...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#Destiny2 #Destiny3 #GamingNews #Bungie #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Xbox is at a massive turning point. With strategy shifts, hardware rumors, and game exclusivity debates, the question must be asked: Is it time for a total Xbox reset, or are we watching the slow demise of a gaming giant? Let's talk about it LIVE.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---## 🤝 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 #GamingNews #PlayStation #GamePass #XboxReset #Livestream #gaming #reforgegaming

PlayStation is playing a incredibly dangerous game with Bungie... and it might damage their entire multiplayer future.With Sony taking massive impairment losses on their $3.6 Billion acquisition, ongoing studio layoffs, and Destiny 2 winding down into its final updates, the common narrative is that Bungie is a sinking ship. But letting the Destiny franchise crumble while gambling everything on Marathon is the biggest mistake PlayStation could make right now.In this stream, I am making the definitive argument for why PlayStation needs Destiny more than they realize. As Sony’s other live-service ambitions stall out, Destiny remains their only proven, deeply established live service game with a fiercely loyal community ready to show up. If PlayStation finally steps in, clears out the mismanagement, and greenlights Destiny 3 it could be massive.Drop your thoughts in the chat: Is Destiny still Sony's best bet, or is the franchise past the point of no return?Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🤝 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...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#PlayStation #Destiny2 #Destiny3 #Bungie #GamingNews #PS5Pro #Sony #GamingIndustry #gaming #reforgegaming

Destiny 3 is the ultimate elephant in the room and everyone is getting the timeline wrong and blaming the wrong things.As Bungie navigates its complex, high-stakes partnership with PlayStation, fans are left wondering why a true next-generation sequel hasn't been announced. Today, we are diving deep into the exact reasons why Destiny 3 has not been greenlit and why it remains the only viable survival strategy for both the studio and the franchise.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🤝 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...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#Destiny3 #Bungie #PlayStation #GamingNews #Destiny2 #Sony #gaming #reforgegaming

Bungie just reached the point of no return. With the shocking announcement that Destiny 2 is officially winding down active live-service development on June 9, 2026, and Marathon facing Sony's expectations, the studio is staring down its biggest crisis in a decade. This is the end of an era and Destiny 3 feels both inevitable and impossible.Destiny 2 is a free-to-play online first-person shooter video game developed by Bungie. The sequel to 2014's Destiny and its subsequent expansions, it was originally released as a paid title in 2017Bungie, Inc. is an American video game company based in Bellevue, Washington, and a subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment. The company was established in May 1991 by Alex Seropian, who later brought in programmer Jason Jones after publishing Jones's game Minotaur: The Labyrinths of Crete.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🤝 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...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#Bungie #Destiny2 #MarathonGame #Destiny3 #destinythegame #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Rahul Kohli joins the show to pull back the curtain on SAROS. We’re diving deep into the gameplay and the SAROS story and how he brought his craft to the character of Arjun Devraj. As an enormous RETURNAL fan, I absolutely love SAROS, and am thrilled to sit down with Rahul.I think that Rahul Kohli did a fantastic job with SAROS, the punishing new 3rd person action roguelike, and I'm curious what he thinks about the diffculty and the story. We’re discussing the combat loop, the secrets of Carcosa, and why Rahul chose this project as his next big leap into gamingSaros is an action game developed by Housemarque and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The game was released for the PlayStation 5 on 30 April 2026.---## 🤝 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#SAROS #RahulKohli #Roguelike #ArjunDevraj #Carcosa #PS5 #PS5Pro #Soltari #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Is the "Day and Date" dream over for Xbox? Today, we’re breaking down the massive news: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is dropping its price by $7 (from $29.99 to $22.99), but it’s coming at a huge cost. Microsoft has officially confirmed that future Call of Duty titles will no longer launch "Day One" on the service, moving to a one-year delay.Is this a desperate move to save the "value equation" under new CEO Asha Sharma, or the beginning of the end for the Game Pass we once knew? We're diving into the leaked memos, the impact on Black Ops 7, and whether this "flexible" new model is actually better for your wallet.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 8:11 Live discussion2:59:26 Guest: King DavidKing David's YT - ‪@xboxfrontline‬ ---🤝 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...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#Xbox #GamePass #CallOfDuty #XboxNews #GamingNews #BlackOps7 #Microsoft #GamingSubsciptions #gaming #reforgegaming

Xbox Game Pass is about to look very different under new CEO Asha Sharma. Today we’re breaking down the leaked memo regarding new tiers, the brand new Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake (Resynced) trailer, and the first details for Marathon Season 2: Nightfall.Asha Sharma has sent shockwaves through the industry with a leaked memo suggesting Game Pass has become "too expensive." We discuss the rumored "first-party only" tier, the potential removal of Call of Duty from day-one access for lower tiers, and how Project Helix plays into this "flexible" new strategy.Ubisoft has finally blinked. "Gaming's worst-kept secret" is getting a worldwide reveal on April 23rd. We look at the new AC Black Flag Remake leak of the trailer for the event.Bungie is taking us into the dark. Season 2, titled "Nightfall," introduces a nighttime variant of Dire Marsh, the new "Cradle" system, and a heavy UESC presence. Is this enough to keep the extraction shooter momentum going?Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 2:13 Game Pass Changes Incoming6:23 New AC Black Flag Leak9:03 Marathon Season 2 Details13:43 Live Discussion2:52:07 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Price Change2:57:00 Live discussion---🔗 Referenced Videos & Articles---🤝 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...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#Xbox #GamePass #AshaSharma #AssassinsCreed #BlackFlagRemake #Marathon #Bungie #GamingNews #ProjectHelix #XboxNews #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Bungie is in trouble. Between a botched Iron Banner return to Destiny 2 and the Marathon player count seeing staggering decline, we need to talk about what’s happening in the studio. Plus, Ubisoft will announce Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Remake (Resynced), and I’m sharing my full impressions of Pragmata... is this a GOTY 2026 contender?In this stream, we’re covering:The Iron Banner Mess: Why Bungie keeps stumbling with Destiny 2’s most iconic PvP event and what the "June Update" needs to fix.Marathon’s Decline: With reports of a 68% drop in Steam players, can Bungie’s $250M gamble survive the year?AC Black Flag Resynced: Everything we know about the July 2026 release. It’s NOT an RPG—is that a win?Pragmata Impressions: Capcom finally delivered. I’ll explain why the Hugh and Diana dynamic makes this a serious GOTY contender. Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---## 🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 1:25 AC Black Flag Remake Announcement3:17 Pragmata Gameplay First Impressions9:31 Bungie Stumbles (Destiny 2 and Marathon)13:53 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#Bungie #Destiny2 #MarathonGame #AssassinsCreed #BlackFlagRemake #Pragmata #GamingNews #Capcom #Ubisoft #GOTY2026 #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Crimson Desert promised a revolution in open-world gaming, but one month after its rocky launch, the community is more divided than ever. From technical hurdles to breathtaking ambition, why can’t anyone agree on this game?Today, I’m joined by ericutz4thewin to break down the first 30 days of Crimson Desert. We’re diving into the performance controversies, the "polarizing" gameplay loops, and whether Pearl Abyss has a path to redemption or if the damage is already done.Crimson Desert is a 2026 action-adventure game developed and published by Pearl Abyss. Originally planned as a prequel to Black Desert Online, the game evolved into a standalone title during development. It was released for macOS, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on March 19, 2026.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🤝 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...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#CrimsonDesert #GamingNews #PearlAbyss #GamingPodcast #Ericutz4thewin #OpenWorldGames #gaming #reforgegaming

The console landscape is shifting. Today we analyze the latest PlayStation 6 hardware leaks indicating a three-tier launch: PS6, PS6 Lite, and a PS6 handheld.On the green side, Microsoft is sending out Project Helix kits to influencers ahead of a rumored Xbox April Showcase. We’re also tracking the reports from Jeff Grubb regarding an internal Fable delay to late 2026/2027 to avoid the GTA 6 behemoth. Finally, we look at the Rockstar Games data breach, is the GTA release date on November 19, 2026, still safe?In this stream:PS6 Lite & PlayStation Handheld: 3 SKU strategy explained?Xbox Project Helix: The "PC-Hybrid" future is arriving already?Fable Delay: Is it dodging the GTA 6 launch window?Rockstar Hack: The truth about the April 14th deadline.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 1:18 PS6 Lite leak5:09 Fable delayed again?9:20 GTA 6 hack leak10:30 Special guest ‪@THEMAGG‬ 2:23:37 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...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#PS6 #GTA6 #XBOX #PS6Lite #ProjectHelix #GTAVI #Fable #XboxShowcase #GamingNews #RockstarGames #NextGen #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Is GTA 6 Trailer 3 actually dropping today, or will Rockstar just troll us? We are live reacting to the wildest April Fools 2026 gaming pranks, from the annual 'leaked' Bloodborne Remake claims to PlayStation 'State of Play' rumors.Every year, developers like FromSoftware, Rockstar, and more use April 1st to hide real news inside fake jokes. We’re scouring the internet for the best (and cruelest) gaming jokes of the year. Grab a drink, join the chat, and let’s see who actually fell for the Bloodborne 60FPS 'patch' this time.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---## 🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 3:49 April Fools Reactions10:00 live discussion1:53:12 Mortal Shell 2 trailer reaction2:07:12 live discussion2:46:37 Raccoin gameplay4:49:18 Eternal Life of Goldman gameplay5:33:13 Outro---## 🤝 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#GTA6 #BloodbornePC #AprilFools2026 #GamingNews #PS5Pro #RockstarGames #ReactionStream #BloodborneRemake #GamingPranks #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Is Bungie in trouble again? Today we’re diving into our own breaking report of a potential Bungie Hiring Freeze and what this means for the future of Marathon and Destiny 2 under Sony’s tightening grip. Plus, Embark Studios just dropped a massive Arc Raiders Flashpoint Update... we’re breaking down the patch notes, the new Vaporizer ARC, and why this extraction shooter is suddenly the one to watch.And finally, the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is officially CONFIRMED. With a Gears of War: E-Day deep dive on the way will we see a Gears of War E Day PS5 release at launch or an Xbox timed exclusive?In this episode:- Bungie News: Analyzing the potential hiring freeze and studio restructuring.- Arc Raiders: Flashpoint update, new weapons (Dolabra & Canto), and map conditions.- Xbox Showcase: June 7th date, Gears of War: E-Day, and the "Asha Sharma" era.- Live Q&A: Your technical questions on PS5 Pro vs. PC performance.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---## 🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 1:37 Arc Raiders Update5:15 Bungie Hiring Freeze8:48 Gears of War E Day Exclusive?12:53 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#Bungie #ArcRaiders #XboxShowcase #GamingNews #Destiny2 #Marathon #GearsOfWar #PS5Pro #ProjectHelix #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Is the PS6 price finally leaked? Today we’re diving into the massive $1,000 price point rumors, the game-changing Crimson Desert Patch 1.01.00, and why Bungie’s Marathon is seeing a record decline in players.Join the discussion live! We’re breaking down the biggest gaming news of the week, including Sony’s "luxury" console strategy and the new mounts in Crimson Desert.Summary of Today’s Topics:The PS6 Price "Leak": Recent analyst reports suggest Sony is eyeing a $700–$1,000 launch price for the PlayStation 6. We discuss the PlayStation 6 price and whether console gaming is becoming a luxury-only hobby.Crimson Desert Patch 1.01.00: Pearl Abyss just dropped a massive update adding 5 new mounts (White Bear, Silver Fang!) and finally fixing the clunky flight mechanics. Is this enough to keep the Crimson Desert Steam charts peak growing?Marathon’s Rough Start: With player counts dropping below 50k on Steam the second week of the Croy Archive and only 1.2 million copies sold, we look at whether Bungie can save their extraction shooter or if it’s another Concord situation.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---## 🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 2:11 PS6 Price Leak4:40 Crimson Desert Update8:43 Game Pass New Tier10:40 Marathon Game Decline14:46 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#PS6 #CrimsonDesert #Marathon #Bungie #GamingNews #PlayStation6 #PearlAbyss #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Is Bungie’s Marathon in trouble? Today we are breaking down the explosive new report from Paul Tassi (Forbes) and Alinea Analytics that confirms what many feared: Marathon’s sales numbers are a massive reality check for Sony and Bungie.With only 1.2 million units sold across all platforms and a shocking 70% of players on Steam, the console numbers for a "PlayStation First-Party" game are historically low. We’re analyzing the financial impact, the $250 million budget rumors, and why the "extraction shooter" niche might not be enough to save Bungie from a Sony takeover. What can be done to turn things around? And can Sony afford to cancel another live service game?Marathon is a first-person shooter video game developed and published by Bungie. Announced in May 2023, the game is the first new entry in Bungie's original Marathon series since the release of Marathon Infinity.In this stream, we discuss:The Tassi Report: Breaking down the verified sales data and player distribution.The Steam vs. PS5 Divide: Why is no one playing Marathon on console?Bungie’s Future: Does this trigger the "Sony Takeover" clause we’ve been hearing about?ARC Raiders Comparison: Why Bungie is losing the extraction shooter war.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🤝 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...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#Marathon #Bungie #GamingNews #PlayStation #MarathonGame #Xbox #PCGaming #GamingIndustry #gaming #reforgegaming

In a new interview with Digital Foundry, PlayStation Lead Architect Mark Cerny just dropped a bombshell regarding the future of PS5 Pro and PSSR 2.0. We’re breaking down the 'Project Amethyst' collaboration with AMD, how the new PSSR 2.0 update is transforming games like Resident Evil 9 and Crimson Desert, and the confirmation that ML-based Frame Generation is coming to PlayStation platforms.Is the PS5 Pro finally a 'PC Killer'? We look at the technical deep dive, the new 'Enhance PSSR Image Quality' toggle, and why Mark Cerny says this is just the beginning for Sony’s AI journey.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---## 🤝 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#PS5Pro #PSSR #MarkCerny #DigitalFoundry #GamingNews #PlayStation #AMD #PCGaming #gaming #reforgegaming

Is Crimson Desert in trouble? Today we’re diving into the devs response to criticism and the Crimson Desert update, the Marathon Cryo Archive player count results, and the truth behind those PlayStation PC Launcher rumors!Pearl Abyss is breaking their silence on Crimson Desert's gameplay concerns and technical polish. Meanwhile, Bungie’s "Marathon" project is facing a "Cryo Archive" crisis... is it enough to save the game? Plus, we’re debunking the latest "PlayStation Launcher" leaks that have the PC community in a frenzy.Crimson Desert is a 2026 action-adventure role-playing game developed and published by Pearl Abyss. Originally planned as a prequel to Black Desert Online, the game evolved into a standalone title during development. It was released for macOS, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on March 19, 2026. Marathon is a first-person shooter video game developed and published by Bungie. Announced in May 2023, the game is the first new entry in Bungie's original Marathon series since the release of Marathon Infinity.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 2:11 Crimson Desert Update11:58 Marathon Cryo Archive Player Numbers18:47 PlayStation PC Launcher20:53 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...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#CrimsonDesert #GamingNews #PlayStation #MarathonGame #Bungie #PCGaming #GamingLeaks #LiveStream #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

I wanted Crimson Desert to be great, but after spending time with the console version, it's a skip. From stuttering frame rates to major performance dips, the "next-gen" experience we were promised feels far from finished. Pearl Abyss was hiding Crimson Desert console footage for a reason.In today’s live stream, we’re diving deep into why the Crimson Desert console launch is struggling. I’ve been sounding the alarm on this for a while, and now that the gameplay is finally in our hands, we can see the technical reality behind the hype. Is it a hardware limitation, or is the optimization just not there yet?Crimson Desert is an action-adventure game by Pearl Abyss. Originally planned as a prequel to Black Desert Online, the game evolved into a standalone title during development. It was released for macOS, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on March 19, 2026. It received generally positive reviews.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🤝 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...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#CrimsonDesert #GamingNews #ConsoleGaming #PerformanceReview #GamingIndustry #PS5 #XboxSeriesX #PearlAbyss #playstation #gaming #reforgegamingGames

Is Crimson Desert the next-gen leap we’ve been waiting for, or is it too much for base consoles?Today we are jumping into the global launch of Crimson Desert to see how it actually performs across the entire console spectrum. We’re testing the PS5 and the PS5 Pro side-by-side to see if Pearl Abyss delivered on their performance promises.With the new PSSR 2 update officially live for the PS5 Pro, we’ll be checking if the game holds up in heavy combat or if the CPU limitations Digital Foundry warned us about are still present. We’re also finally seeing the Xbox Series X version in action along with Crimson Desert PS5 gameplay.In this live stream, we’re covering:Performance vs. Quality Modes: 60fps tests on all three consoles.PS5 Pro PSSR 2: Does it fix the smearing and ray-tracing noise from the early previews?Xbox Series X Stability: Does the BlackSpace Engine favor Microsoft’s hardware?Open World Exploration: Real-time stress tests in the crowded cities of Pywel.Combat Mechanics: Learning new skills and abilities from bosses (Abyss Artifacts).Whether you’re playing on a base PS5 or looking for a reason to upgrade to the Pro, this comparison will show you exactly what to expect from the continent of Pywel.0:00 intro1:45 Crimson Desert PS5 Gameplay28:35 Crimson Desert PS5 Gameplay Patch 1 & 249:20 Crimson Desert PS5 Gameplay in town1:01:50 Brief break1:13:50 Crimson Desert PS5 Gameplay1:30:15 Brief break1:50:28 Crimson Desert PS5 Pro gameplay2:00:15 Verdict and 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...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#CrimsonDesert #PS5Pro #PS5 #GamingNews #PearlAbyss #CrimsonDesertGameplay #PSSR2 #NextGenGaming #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

The Crimson Desert review embargo has officially lifted, and the scores are coming in! Today we’re diving into a full Crimson Desert review roundup to see if Pearl Abyss has actually delivered the "Game of the Year" contender we’ve been waiting for.From the "incredible" combat systems compared to Devil May Cry and Ninja Gaiden to the massive open world of Pywel, we’re breaking down the consensus from major outlets like IGN, PC Gamer, and Digital Foundry. Is the "BlackSpace Engine" actually next-gen, or are the technical demands too high? We're discussing the learning curve, the surprising lack of traditional RPG systems, and why some reviewers are calling it a "diamond in the rough."In this stream, we cover:Review Score Roundup: Analyzing the Metacritic and OpenCritic trends.,Combat Mastery: Is it too complex or a new genre standard?,Performance Report: How it runs on PS5, Xbox Series X, and high-end PC.,The "Slow Burn" Factor: Why the first 8 hours are polarizing reviewers.,Final Verdict: Should you buy Crimson Desert on day one?,Crimson Desert launches globally on March 19, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.Crimson Desert is an upcoming open-world action-adventure game developed by Pearl Abyss, known for Black Desert Online. It is a single-player, narrative-driven game focusing on intense, visceral combat and exploration of the vast continent of Pywel, following the story of a mercenary named Kliff, launching on PC and consoles on March 19, 2026---🤝 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...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#CrimsonDesert #CrimsonDesertReview #GamingNews #PearlAbyss #OpenWorld #PS5 #Xbox #PCGaming #ActionRPG #CrimsonDesertGameplay #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Crimson Desert is days away and the console footage is still MIA. Today we’re breaking down the PR response to the lack of Crimson Desert PS5 gameplay, the latest Marathon update with respect to the Cryo Archive map ARG, as well as the latest Starfield news about coming to PS5 and the second DLC.📝About This ShowIn today's live broadcast, we are looking at the lack of Crimson Desert console gameplay. We analyze the response from Will Powers the head of PR, the controversial inclusion of Denuvo, and the new PS5 Pro gameplay footage that has the community divided.We also discuss Bungie’s Marathon, which just saw its first major post-launch controversy. Audio Director Chase Combs has confirmed a rollback on the "global" gunshot sounds... we'll talk about how this affects the extraction meta. What does this mean for Marathon Cry Archive?Finally, the Starfield news we’ve been waiting for! With PS5 listings appearing in Europe and a confirmed announcement from Bethesda coming this week, is the "Terran Armada" expansion finally ready?Crimson Desert is an upcoming action-adventure game by Pearl Abyss. Originally planned as a prequel to Black Desert Online, the game evolved into a standalone title during development. It is scheduled to be released for Windows, macOS, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on March 19, 2026.Marathon is a first-person shooter video game developed and published by Bungie. Announced in May 2023, the game is the first new entry in Bungie's original Marathon series since the release of Marathon Infinity.Starfield is a 2023 action role-playing game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. In the game, the player character joins a group of space explorers who must venture 50 light-years around the Sol System to acquire mysterious artifacts.---🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 1:55 Crimson Desert PS5 Gameplay Update15:09 Marathon Update20:08 Starfield news23:00 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...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#CrimsonDesert #StarfieldPS5 #MarathonGame #Bungie #GamingNews #StarfieldUpdate #Xbox #PS5Pro #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Is it finally time for a dedicated Arc Raiders PVE mode? We are breaking down the latest Arc Raiders Shared Watch event details! Plus, Helldivers 2 Machinery of Oppression has dropped and we are finally seeing Helldivers 2 Cyborgs. Finally, we dive into the latest leaks and rumors surrounding the next Xbox console and Microsoft’s next-gen plans.ARC Raiders is a 2025 dystopian extraction shooter developed and published by Embark Studios for the platforms PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S, built on the game engine Unreal Engine 5. It can be played solo, or in teams of two or three. Helldivers 2 is a 2024 cooperative third-person shooter video game developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The game is the direct sequel to Helldivers and, much like its predecessor, draws significant inspiration from the film Starship Troopers.---## 🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 1:40 Arc Raiders PVE Event7:23 live discussion2:46:39 Helldivers 2 update3:08:40 live discussion3:38:45 Xbox Next Console 3:44:00 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#arcraiders #helldivers2 #xbox #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Yesterday we looked at the Crimson Desert new gameplay posted on the PlayStation YouTube channel. Crimson Desert just dropped new gameplay and it looks... impossible. From the mind-blowing combat transitions to the sheer level of environmental detail, Pearl Abyss is promising a lot. But after years of "downgrade" controversies in gaming, we have to ask: can a console actually run this?Crimson Desert is an upcoming open-world action-adventure game developed and published by Pearl Abyss. The game is scheduled to release for macOS, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on March 19, 2026.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---## 🤝 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#crimsondesert #gameplay #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Today on Gaming News Today, we are breaking down the massive breaking news out of Intrepid Studios as Steven Sharif resigns and mass layoffs hit the team. What does this mean for the future of Verra and seeing Ashes of Creation shutting down?We’re also diving into the Destiny 2 2026 Roadmap, or lack thereof. Bungie has yet to officially delay the multi-year vision again, leaving Guardians in the dark while Marathon looms on the horizon. Plus, we’re checking in on Highguard, the new raid-shooter from former Apex/Titanfall devs. They just shadow-dropped a Highguard 5v5 mode to save their player count. Is it enough to turn those "Mostly Negative" reviews around for High guard gameplay?Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---## 🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 1:25 Ashes of Creation shutting down5:50 live discussion2:06:34 Destiny 2 2026 roadmap2:11:30 live discussion3:41:05 Highguard 5v5 update 3:45:00 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#ashesofcreation #bungie #destiny2 #highguard #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

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

Today we’re breaking down the launch of Highguard, the new PvP raid shooter from Wildlight Entertainment. We also have PlayStation State of Play 2026 leaks suggesting a February showcase, and the latest official release details for Bungie’s Marathon. Let's discuss!Highguard is a free-to-play 3v3 "raid shooter" developed by Wildlight Entertainment—a studio founded by former Apex Legends and Titanfall veterans, released on January 26, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC. It mixes hero shooter abilities, survival mechanics, and base defense/assault, where players act as "Wardens" to secure objectives, build fortifications, and destroy enemy strongholds.Marathon is a PvPvE sci-fi extraction shooter from Bungie, launching March 5, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Players act as cybernetic "Runners" exploring the dangerous, abandoned colony of Tau Ceti IV to scavenge loot and fight, aiming to successfully escape (exfil) with their gear.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---## 🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 1:29 Highguard launch reaction11:00 live discussion2:48:49 PlayStation State of Play 2026 Leaks2:53:00 Nintendo Direct 2026 leaks2:56:11 Arc Raiders Update2:58:51 Marathon Destroyer Shell Reaction3:00:00 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#highguard #marathon #stateofplay #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Let's talk about the Xbox developer direct 2026. We got brand new Fable 2026 gameplay in a lengthy deep dive Fable trailer. We also saw more Beast of Reincarnation gameplay in a 10 minute Beast of Reincarnation trailer. The Forza Horizon 6 gameplay also looked very good in the Forza Horizon 6 trailer that had the release date confirmed.Fable is an upcoming action role-playing game developed by Playground Games and published by Xbox Game Studios. Set in the fictional world of Albion, Fable represents the first new instalment in the franchise since Lionhead Studios's Fable: The Journey in 2012.Beast of Reincarnation is an upcoming action role-playing game developed by Game Freak and published by Fictions. It is the first AAA title by Game Freak outside of the Pokémon series and is directed by Kota Furushima, who previously worked on the battle system and sound for various Pokémon titles.Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Japan in over 550 real-world cars and become a racing Legend in Forza Horizon's biggest open world driving adventure.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---## 🤝 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#fable #xbox #forzahorizon6 #gaming #reforgegaming

In today’s stream, we’re breaking down everything Bungie just revealed for their upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon, including the confirmed March 5, 2026 release date. We’re also diving into the crossover with Destiny 2... if you pre-order Marathon, you’re getting some UESC-themed gear for Destiny. It is currently climbing the Steam pre-order charts, but is that the only stat that matters?From the creators of Halo and Destiny comes Marathon, Bungie's new team-based extraction shooter. Marathon is a first-person shooter video game developed and published by Bungie, and released in December 1994 for the Apple Macintosh.Destiny 2 is a free-to-play online first-person shooter video game developed by Bungie. It was originally released as a pay-to-play game in 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---## 🤝 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#marathon #destiny2 #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Is the PS6 release date farther than we think? How is the Marathon Bungie pre-order rank going? What about the latest Arc Raiders update, and Sony’s next-gen PlayStation 6 plans? I also have things to react to, videos claiming the PS5 gen has been disappointing, and an article that says Arc Raiders has become to predictable. Join the live discussion as we cover:PS6 Rumors: Why analysts are pointing to 2027/2028 and the "RAM Crisis" impact.Marathon (Bungie): Official confirmation of the March 5, 2026 release date and pre-order details.Arc Raiders: Breaking down the Arc Raiders exploits situation.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---## 🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 5:22 live discussion 1:58:06 Reaction to  @RellTalksGames  2:43:16 Ubisoft layoffs reaction2:51:40 live discussion3:36:20 Arc Raiders too predictable reaction3:48:00 live discussion---## 🔗 Referenced Videos & Articles @RellTalksGames  video - https://youtu.be/XxwrcXGbd_w---## 🤝 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#ps6 #marathon #bungie #arcraiders #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Is Highguard already "dead on arrival" just days before launch? Today we’re diving into the massive "Highguard Situation" as the Titanfall/Apex devs face a wave of backlash and we learned something shocking about the debut trailer. We’re also breaking down the SHOCKING rumors that Star Wars Jedi 3 (the final Cal Kestis chapter) could be arriving as early as late 2026, and the chaos in Arc Raiders as Embark Studios finally drops the ban hammer on cheaters.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---## 🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 1:30 Highguard situation7:00 live discussion1:50:18 Marathon pre order trailer reaction1:55:00 live discussion3:10:21 Jedi 3 rumors3:12:40 Arc Raiders cheating drama3:16:00 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#highguard #jedi3 #arcraiders #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming