By the gods, I called it! I knew something was up with “coming soon.” God of War Laufey launches February 16, 2027.

Fran Mirabella III (FM3)@franmirabella.bsky.social · 2mo ago

God of War Laufey's PS5 release date is effectively "coming soon, wishlist now." That would usually put it on track to release between October - December 2026. I suspect @PlayStation just wants to give Wolverine the pre-order spotlight for now.

Bethesda confirmed Fallout: New Vegas and Fallout 3 are getting remasters. Plus, Obsidian and longtime director Josh Sawyer are working on a NEW Fallout game as well. The Fallout 3 it was making was never released. Thankfully we got New Vegas. (IGN Expert Mode - 2017 | youtu.be/680DcX9R3Js?...)

When is The Duskbloods, From Software's exclusive, PVP-PVE Switch 2 game coming out? It officially got its network test date for Aug. 21-23. Based on past network tests, this would usually suggest a December 2026 release. But GTA 6's Nov. 19th blast zone could mean it hits sooner.

Destiny 2 may be at its end, but the friends and memories we made will not be lost to the dark corners of time. Excited to head back to GCX (@gcxevent.bsky.social) on July 24-25. I’ve been to nearly all of them since it was “DestinyCon” some 10 years ago. Hope to see you in Orlando, guardians.

Metroid Dread released nearly 5 years ago. We're due for a follow-up. "Metroid Ravenous." A Brazil Ministry of Justice filing leaked the title's potential existence & 2026 target. Dread released Oct. 8, 2021 and received high 90%+ ratings. (Source: Polygon/Famiboards -- Vid: Metroid Dread)

Little known, I'm a huge fan of logo exploration and have done a lot of choosing/directing there. It was very cool to see @trevorbasset.bsky.social's design work on Destiny 2. The official The Final Shape logo was the right choice, but I love this pyramid-inspired design (right).

AI and data centers are eating the games business alive as it forces rising costs across the industry. After August 2026: - Xbox Series X (1TB) -- $750 - ...Series S (1TB) -- $600 - PS5 (825GB) -- $600 - Switch 2 (Joy-Cons only) -- $450 - Steam Machine 512GB (no controller) -- $1050

Marathon's experimental, PVE-only mode will arrive after July 21st. In "Vault Breaker," you'll explore the endgame map, Cryo Archive as solo, duos, or trios. Free of the thirsty PVP crowd, the idea is you can explore and face PVE enemies, but any gear or items you find stays behind if you exfil.

God of War Laufey's PS5 release date is effectively "coming soon, wishlist now." That would usually put it on track to release between October - December 2026. I suspect @PlayStation just wants to give Wolverine the pre-order spotlight for now.

God of War Laufey looks sick. Key art is giving serious 1980s fantasy novel vibes. ⚔️🔥 And the 20-minute reveal was a throwback to the series' comeback announcement from E3 2016.

Some of the most fun I've had covering the industry in the 90s and 2000s was during the GBA era, discovering games and developers that pushed what the hardware could truly pull off. Thought I'd revisit some of the most impressive games of that era for those that missed 'em the first time around.

Reviews are in and Saros looks to be another exclusive hit for PS5. Today is also the 5th anniversary of Returnal. Sony-owned Finnish studio Housemarque brings more bullet hell and roguelite action. Are you jumping in? Game Informer – 93% GameSpot – 90% Eurogamer – 80% GamesRadar – 80% IGN – 70%

Glad to see Capcom's cooking streak continues. And with a new franchise... Pragmata is a third-person "sci-fi action adventure" and it's landing top scores across the board. GameSpot - 90% IGN - 80% Game Informer - 80% GamesRadar - 80% Eurogamer - 80% Out April 17 on PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox X|S

Had to do a double-take. Thought this was a @marathonthegame.bungie.net NuCaloric ad. tbh after about 100 hours of grinding you might need this

Marathon's new, fourth map Cryo Archive is imminent and not for the faint of heart. Likely inspired by Destiny's dungeons and raids. Game director Joe Ziegler warns, "Surviving will be a challenge for even the most prepared... [It's] a pinnacle challenge in more ways than one."

Ghost of Yotei's separate, free, co-op multiplayer mode "Legends" launches tomorrow, March 10. I absolutely loved the mode in Tsushima. They are even bringing back the "hardcore" raid: ..."you actually need four players to complete it."

Tired of Marathon charts about Steam concurrents? Me too, but here's one with relevant context. Marathon vs. Paid PVP Shooters (Steam-only) 📊Average concurrents since March 5 launch. - Arc Raiders --> 155K - Marathon --> 60K - Battlefield 6 --> 44K - Hunt: Showdown -->16K

Xbox has announced its next-gen console(s): "Project Helix." No doubt a rebirth of the 2016 codename, which aimed to better unify Xbox and Windows PC as one. Newly crowned @Xbox CEO Asha Shar touted, "[it] will lead in performance and play your Xbox and PC games."

Marathon opens up about launch plans, Season 1 and teases Season 2. A few things that stood out to me: - 28 weapons - Outpost, 3rd map, locked until day after launch (for leveling) - Cryo Archive, pinnacle 4th map with puzzles, is a "community unlock" activity (Cont'd)

Highguard is getting a final "goodbye patch" as it announces servers will shut down on March 12. - New character - New weapon - Account progression - Skill trees Dev. Wildlight said, "Since launch, more than 2 million players stepped into Highguard’s world. ... For that, we are deeply grateful."

Marathon's free demo weekend launches imminently. A brief guide: - Feb. 26, 10 AM PT --> March 2, 10 AM PT - Steam (PC), PS5, Xbox S | X - Progress does NOT carry over to full game - 2 maps (of 4 currently known) - 5 of 6 characters to try ... (cont'd)

Highguard released a content update, a sign of life as it rolls into a critical weekend. Wildlight: "...we aim to bring a new game mode focused on the Raid experience, as well as some balance adjustments to weapons, among other things." More store updated: some owlbear mount and airship attire.

PlayStation is closing Bluepoint. How we went from the talented studio making one of the most highly rated PlayStation 5 titles to its closure is profane. Live-service bets likely played a part. BP was tasked w/ the canceled God of War multiplayer game. Via Bloomberg @jasonschreier.bsky.social

The Elder Scrolls 6 release is "going to be a while yet..." This, according to Bethesda Studios' Todd Howard. @kindafunnyvids.bsky.social interviewed studio head today. The majority of the 500-person studio is on the game along with partners.

PlayStation just shadow dropped God of War: Sons of Sparta Gameranx's @jakebaldino.com says in Before You Buy: "...as a 2D take on the God of War formula, there is a lot to like." Of the 5,000+ PS store user reviews, it's sitting at a 4.65 out of 5-star rating. Vid: MKIceAndFire

Want to see what awards look like when the developers, publishers and industry chooses winners? What will the Academy’s DICE Awards GOTY be? Nominees: - Arc Raiders - Blue Prince - Expedition 33 - Dispatch - Ghost of Yotei Watch: www.youtube.com/live/5zAPvhm...

Release date recap from PlayStation State of Play today. 🔵God of War Sons of Sparta – Out Now 🟧God of War Trilogy Remake – TBA 🔵Resident Evil: Requiem – Feb. 27 🟧Marathon (Free Preview) – Feb. 26 - March 2 🔵Marathon – March 5 🟧Ghost of Yotei Legends (Free DLC) – March 10

Highguard developer Wildlight hit with layoffs as player base struggles. Studio says it will continue support. "Today we made an incredibly difficult decision to part ways with a number of our team members while keeping a core group of developers to continue innovating on and supporting the game."

MASSIVE @playstation.com State of Play show streaming live February 12 at 2PM PT. At 60+ minutes, it will be one of the longest ever. Won't be the biggest, but easiest prediction is Ghost of Yotei Legends showing. Which I'm super excited about. What are your predictions and hopes?

Showing Highguard user reviews by playtime (1 hr.) is not glazing the game. All the numbers were there. I never reported that people who played Highguard more are more likely to enjoy it. Don't twist my words into your personal take. Full response | 29:00 www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYxr...