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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
Until Then
Published Jun 18, 2026
Until Then: Afterimages is available now, adding two new story chapters focused on Sofia and Mark. The DLC expands Polychroma Games' narrative adventure across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC.
Warframe
Published Jun 17, 2026
Warframe's Jade Shadows: Constellations update is out today on all platforms. The free update continues the Stalker storyline, introduces Sirius and Orion as a dual Warframe and adds more Railjack combat.
Copa City
Published Jun 16, 2026
Copa City is out now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Triple Espresso's debut football management sim focuses on stadium logistics, fan routes and matchday pressure instead of on-pitch play.
The Legend of Zelda
Published Jun 15, 2026
Nintendo has changed the official store description for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2, removing wording that described it as a full remake with updated visuals and designs. The current page keeps the 2026 Switch 2 release window but says less about how far the remake goes.
The Division
Published Jun 15, 2026
The Division 2: Into the Dark launches with a new Dark Zone-focused season that adds Toxic and Balanced variants, fresh gear, seasonal modifiers and PvP updates.
PlayStationXbox
Published Jun 15, 2026
EA has launched EA Advertising, a platform for bringing brands into its games through dynamic placements, sports ad units and custom in-game content. The company says the integrations are designed to enhance play without disrupting it.
Roundup
Published Jun 15, 2026
Ubisoft+ Premium will be free to try from June 18 to June 23 through the Ubisoft Store, Ubisoft Connect and Blacknut. The trial includes premium editions, DLC and bonus content for games such as Assassin's Creed Shadows, The Division 2 and Rainbow Six Siege.
Dead by Daylight
Published Jun 15, 2026
Dead by Daylight's 10th anniversary broadcast set out a busy roadmap, led by Art the Clown from Terrifier joining the game in November. Behaviour also detailed new chapters, a 2027 visual overhaul and the movie adaptation's director.
Gears of War
Published Jun 14, 2026
Gears of War: E-Day reportedly has a development budget above $400 million. The claim puts a sharper spotlight on Xbox's decision to launch the prequel on Xbox Series X|S, PC and Steam without a PS5 version.
Call of Duty
Published Jun 14, 2026
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II may be headed back to PlayStation through PS4 ports that would also run on PS5. The reports point to ports, not full remasters.
PC
Published Jun 14, 2026
Microsoft has expanded Advanced Shader Delivery to AMD RDNA graphics hardware, giving supported Xbox PC app games precompiled shaders that can shorten first-launch loading and reduce shader stutter.
Ghost Recon
Published Jun 14, 2026
Ubisoft’s next Ghost Recon game is reportedly under pressure after Project OVR missed internal alpha targets. The report arrives during a wider cost-cutting period at the publisher.