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Brian Byrne
Editor covering gaming news, industry moves, platform changes and stories where context matters as much as the headline.
About Brian Byrne
Brian Byrne edits Gamers Now and writes about the stories that make games worth following beyond the trailer. He has a long-running weakness for Shenmue and The Legend of Zelda, which probably explains his soft spot for games full of mystery, strange details, memorable places and fans still arguing about them years later. At Gamers Now, Brian covers major news, industry moves, platform changes and updates where the context matters as much as the headline.
Questions about Brian Byrne's work, correction requests or source concerns can be sent through the contact page or by email at contact@gamers-now.com.
Other work
- Outside Gamers Now, Brian also operates Evolution Host, a hosting and DDoS protection company.
Archive
Latest from Brian Byrne
Forza
Published May 1, 2026
Playground Games has shown Horizon Play, the multiplayer hub for Forza Horizon 6. The suite brings back The Eliminator and Hide & Seek while adding Spec Racing and Touge Showdown for launch.
Super Smash Bros
Published May 1, 2026
BattleShip, an unofficial native PC port of the Nintendo 64 Super Smash Bros, has put AI-assisted preservation work under a spotlight. Its creator calls it a proof of concept, while critics argue the shortcut leaves the port rough and ethically hollow.
Multi-platform
Published May 1, 2026
Adorable Adventures is out now on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Wild Sheep Studio's cozy exploration game follows a baby boar using scent trails to reunite his family after a forest fire.
Subnautica
Published Apr 30, 2026
Subnautica 2 will enter early access on May 14 for PC and Xbox Series X|S. Unknown Worlds has confirmed the $29.99 launch price, Xbox Play Anywhere support and a long early access roadmap.
Roblox
Published Apr 30, 2026
Roblox has detailed Roblox Reality, an internal AI graphics project that uses a Super Upsampler video model to push existing games toward photorealistic visuals. The company says an early version could arrive later this year or early next, though the current demo is not yet running in real time.
No More Room in Hell
Published Apr 30, 2026
No More Room in Hell 2 will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S this summer alongside its PC 1.0 release. The co-op zombie horror game is also running a free weekend on PC from April 30 to May 4.
Final Fantasy
Published Apr 30, 2026
Final Fantasy XIV Online has climbed back into Steam's top 100 most-played games after Square Enix added Shadowbringers to the MMO's free trial. The move gives new players a much larger story runway before a subscription is required.
The Blood of Dawnwalker
Published Apr 30, 2026
Rebel Wolves' vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker is now confirmed for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud on September 3. New details explain how Vale Sangora's vampire rulers, time system and consequences shape Coen's story.
Xbox Series X|SXbox OneXbox Game Pass
Published Apr 30, 2026
Microsoft's April Xbox Update is rolling out with new console customization, per-game Quick Resume controls and broader Xbox PC app library tools. The update also adds mobile wishlist alerts, streaming controls and ROG Xbox Ally improvements.
Control
Published Apr 30, 2026
Control Resonant's New Game Plus will let players keep major combat upgrades, talents and artifacts while returning to a tougher version of Manhattan. Traversal abilities will still be tied to story progression.
Apex Legends
Published Apr 30, 2026
Apex Legends Season 29 is adding death box respawns, giving squads a new way to bring teammates back after a fight. The Overclocked update launches May 5 with healing and health bar changes too.
Might and Magic
Published Apr 30, 2026
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is out now in early access, bringing Ubisoft's long-running turn-based strategy series back to PC through Unfrozen and Hooded Horse. The launch covers Steam, the Microsoft Store, Game Preview and PC Game Pass.