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I played The Expanse: Osiris Reborn beta and walked away wanting more, even if the build has some clear issues. Combat feels fantastic and the environmental destruction is a real highlight, but rough voice acting, stiff movement, easy enemies, and performance problems hold this early build back. Here’s my full reaction to Owlcat Games’ new sci-fi RPG and why I still think there’s real potential here.

Xbox just made a major change to Game Pass pricing and strategy, and it says a lot about where the platform is headed.Game Pass Ultimate is getting cheaper, but there’s a tradeoff. New Call of Duty games will no longer launch day one on the service, shifting to a later release window instead.In this video, I break down what changed, why Xbox made this move, and what it means for players going forward. This feels like a response to feedback, and potentially a bigger shift in how Xbox approaches Game Pass and its long-term strategy.

I didn’t get as much time with Diablo 4 as I wanted, but after about an hour, I was left wanting to play more.The gameplay feels good, builds are already opening up early, and there’s something here that really scratches that ARPG itch. But there’s one thing you should know before jumping in.The first hour is very story-heavy, and that’s intentional. Blizzard is clearly trying to get players invested in Lorath and the world before things really open up.In this video, I break down my early impressions, what worked, what didn’t, and who this approach is actually for.

Xbox has officially lowered the price of Xbox Game Pass, and this move could have major implications for the future of gaming subscriptions. In this video, I break down what changed, why Microsoft may have made this decision, and what it means for players, developers, and competitors like PlayStation.Is this a sign Game Pass needs more subscribers? Or is Xbox doubling down on its long-term strategy?

Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida is making headlines after revealing he was effectively forced out of his leadership role under Jim Ryan.In a recent interview, Yoshida says he was given an ultimatum. Move into the PlayStation Indies role or leave the company entirely. Today we found out Jim Ryan fired him.The comments are sparking debate about PlayStation’s leadership decisions during the PS5 era, and what was really happening behind the scenes at Sony.At the same time, older stories about internal struggles at studios like Naughty Dog are resurfacing, adding fuel to ongoing discussions about how PlayStation has been managed in recent years. To be fair, the Uncharted stuff seem like it needed to happen.