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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.
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Latest from Brian Byrne
Pokemon
Published May 8, 2026
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen have sold more than 4 million copies globally in six weeks. The paid Switch releases cleared that mark despite pricing complaints and changes tied to modern Pokémon compatibility.
Wizardry
Published May 8, 2026
Dungeons of Despair, a tiny-run Wizardry beta sold at Boston Apple Fest in 1981, may be lost forever. The test version predates the final Apple II release and was used to gather early player feedback.
PlayStation 5PlayStation 6
Published May 8, 2026
Sony says it has not decided when the PlayStation 6 will launch or how much it will cost, as rising memory prices complicate its next console plans.
Assassin's Creed
Published May 8, 2026
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced will add a broad set of accessibility options when it launches July 9, including presets, deeper control remapping, gameplay captions and ways to reduce underwater intensity.
Werewolf: The Apocalypse
Published May 8, 2026
Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Rageborn is a new World of Darkness Metroidvania from Nacon and crea-ture Studios. The reveal trailer confirms a 2027 launch window with PS5, Xbox and PC versions now verified.
Nintendo Switch 2
Published May 7, 2026
A new rumor claims FromSoftware could reveal a pirate-themed action RPG called Cerulean Onslaught at Summer Game Fest. The claim is specific, but it traces back to 4chan and has not been confirmed.
Xbox Series X|SXbox Cloud
Published May 7, 2026
Nacon Connect 2026 included updates for Hunter: The Reckoning, a new Werewolf: The Apocalypse game, a July date for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu and Dracula: The Disciple.
Steam
Published May 7, 2026
R.E.P.O. climbed above 68,000 concurrent Steam players after semiwork launched The Cosmetic Update. The patch adds over 500 cosmetic parts, a shop refresh, new items and a new Race mode.
EA Sports UFC
Published May 7, 2026
EA Sports UFC 6 launches June 19 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The reveal focuses on more distinct fighters, new contact physics, story-led modes and Ultimate Edition early access.
Grand Theft AutoGTA Online
Published May 7, 2026
Rockstar is preparing a GTA Online economy adjustment that will raise payouts for several mission types and change vehicle prices next week. This week's event also doubles Nightclub income, stock production and several activity rewards through May 13.
Xbox Series X|SXbox Game Pass
Published May 7, 2026
Mixtape is available now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud and Xbox Game Pass. Beethoven & Dinosaur's new narrative adventure follows three friends on one last night together, with each memory shaped by music.
Rainbow Six
Published May 7, 2026
Rainbow Six Siege's Rainbow Is Magic event has returned from May 6 to May 20, bringing back Bop the Teddy, Air Cute One and operator archetypes.