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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 Game Pass Is Getting More Flexible This Summer

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Xbox Game Pass Is Getting More Flexible This Summer

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says Microsoft will add more flexible Game Pass offerings this summer. The comment follows a price cut, subscriber losses and a wider Xbox business reset.

Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Updates the Hylian Shield

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Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Updates the Hylian Shield

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake appears to update Link's Hylian Shield with the modern design used in later Zelda games. The change is small, but it gives the Switch 2 remake another visible break from the Nintendo 64 original.

Overwatch Reveals Shion as Its Next Damage Hero

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Overwatch Reveals Shion as Its Next Damage Hero

Blizzard has revealed Shion, a new Damage hero joining Overwatch with Reign of Talon Season 3 on June 16. Her cinematic debut ties her to the Hashimoto clan and Talon's fight against Sojourn.

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Sets October Release Date

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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Sets October Release Date

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse launches October 15, 2026. The new 2D action-exploration game from Konami, Evil Empire and Motion Twin is now confirmed for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC as a Play Anywhere title.