Author

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.

Latest from Brian Byrne

Rainbow Six

Published May 7, 2026

Rainbow Six Siege Rainbow Is Magic Event Returns Until May 20

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.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Brings CoreAI Leaders Into Gaming Team

Xbox Series X|S

Published May 7, 2026

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Brings CoreAI Leaders Into Gaming Team

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is adding several CoreAI veterans and other product leaders to Microsoft's gaming division. The reshuffle comes as Xbox looks to move faster, reconnect with players and developers, and return the business to growth.

Stranger Than Heaven Reveals Its 50-Year Story and Winter Launch Window

Xbox Series X|SSteamXbox Game Pass

Published May 7, 2026

Stranger Than Heaven Reveals Its 50-Year Story and Winter Launch Window

RGG Studio has revealed a fuller look at Stranger Than Heaven, its new action-adventure game spanning five decades of Japanese history. The game is now planned for this winter on Xbox platforms and PC, with Game Pass availability confirmed.

Borderlands

Published May 7, 2026

Take-Two Says Borderlands 4 Switch 2 Pause Is Not a Tech Issue

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says Borderlands 4's paused Switch 2 version is technically feasible. The hold is tied to fixing the game for existing players before expanding to more platforms.

Civilization

Published May 6, 2026

Civilization 7’s Test of Time Update Arrives May 19

Firaxis and 2K will release Civilization VII’s free Test of Time update on May 19. The update adds Time-Tested Civs, reworks Victories and replaces Legacy Paths with Triumphs.

BeastLink Reveals Multiplayer Kaiju Destruction for PS5, Xbox and PC

PlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SSteam

Published May 6, 2026

BeastLink Reveals Multiplayer Kaiju Destruction for PS5, Xbox and PC

Grove Street Games has revealed BeastLink, a multiplayer kaiju action game where human squads, vehicles and playable monsters collide across destructible city maps. The game is planned for Early Access in summer 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Trails from Zero and Azure Bring Crossbell to Switch 2 This Year

The Legend of Heroes

Published May 5, 2026

Trails from Zero and Azure Bring Crossbell to Switch 2 This Year

The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure are coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. NIS America says the Crossbell duology will add upgraded visuals, up to 120 FPS support and Switch 2 mouse input.

Battle.net Game Deals Sale Cuts Call of Duty and DOOM Prices Through May 18

Call of DutyDiablo

Published May 5, 2026

Battle.net Game Deals Sale Cuts Call of Duty and DOOM Prices Through May 18

Battle.net's latest Game Deals sale is live through May 18, cutting prices across Call of Duty, DOOM, Diablo, World of Warcraft, StarCraft and more.

Black Flag Resynced Brings Back Manual Jump and Freer Stealth

Assassin's Creed

Published May 5, 2026

Black Flag Resynced Brings Back Manual Jump and Freer Stealth

Ubisoft says Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is rebuilding Edward Kenway's ground gameplay with manual jump, advanced parkour and a stealth system that gives players more freedom.

Steam

Published May 5, 2026

Gamble With Your Friends Hits 500K Copies as It Enters Steam Top 50

Gamble With Your Friends has passed 500,000 copies in three days, according to TENSTACK, while the co-op casino crawler has moved into Steam's top 50 most-played games after launch.

ARC Raiders

Published May 5, 2026

ARC Raiders Leak Lists Clans, Trading and Frozen Trail Map

An unverified ARC Raiders datamine lists clans, trading and a new Frozen Trail map among possible future additions. Embark Studios has not announced its post-Riven Tides roadmap, so the leak should be treated cautiously.

Conan Exiles

Published May 5, 2026

Conan Exiles Enhanced Brings Its Free UE5 Upgrade to Steam

Conan Exiles Enhanced is now live on Steam as a free Unreal Engine 5 upgrade. The update improves visuals and performance, connects The Exiled Lands with The Isle of Siptah and adds a revamped UI.