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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.

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  • Outside Gamers Now, Brian also operates Evolution Host, a hosting and DDoS protection company.

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Xbox Update Adds Per-Game Quick Resume Controls and PC Library Tools

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Xbox Update Adds Per-Game Quick Resume Controls and PC Library Tools

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.

Apex Legends Season 29 Lets Squads Respawn at Death Boxes

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Apex Legends Season 29 Lets Squads Respawn at Death Boxes

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.

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Revives a PC Strategy Giant Today

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Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Revives a PC Strategy Giant Today

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.

Monopoly: Star Wars Turns the Board Game Into a Team Battle in June

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Monopoly: Star Wars Turns the Board Game Into a Team Battle in June

Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains launches June 11 with a team-based take on Ubisoft's digital board game. The new trailer and official details confirm character abilities, 2v2 and 3v3 play, and broad console and PC support.

NBA The Run Sets a June Release Window on PS5

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NBA The Run Sets a June Release Window on PS5

NBA The Run is set to release on PS5 this June. Play by Play Studios also detailed its streetball knockout format, momentum abilities, cosmetics and private tournament options.

Resident Evil Requiem Lost an Entire Chapter During Development

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Resident Evil Requiem Lost an Entire Chapter During Development

Resident Evil Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi says Capcom cut a full chapter from the game during development. The decision was part of a broader editing process meant to keep the horror sequel clear, tense and readable.