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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.

Latest from Brian Byrne

Palworld

Published Jun 27, 2026

Palworld 1.0 Patch Notes Already Span 27 Pages

Pocketpair is preparing a large Palworld 1.0 update, with 27 pages of changes already planned for the patch notes. The full release is scheduled for July 10.

Monster Hunter

Published Jun 26, 2026

Monster Hunter Stories 3 Brings Navirou Back in Paid Rudy DLC

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection has launched the paid Additional Side Story: Rudy DLC on PS5. PlayStation's new trailer confirms Navirou's return and points new players toward the free demo.

Jackbox Party Pack 12 Reveals Its Five New Party Games

Multi-platform

Published Jun 25, 2026

Jackbox Party Pack 12 Reveals Its Five New Party Games

The Jackbox Party Pack 12 now has names and details for its five new games. Jackbox Games is aiming the fall 2026 pack at artists, debaters, trivia teams and friends who think they know each other too well.

Steam

Published Jun 23, 2026

Valve Says Steam Machine Price Reflects Parts Costs, Not Console Subsidies

Valve says Steam Machine's $1,049 starting price is tied to parts, labor and its refusal to subsidize hardware like a console maker. The company also says component shortages have cut planned launch stock.

Destiny

Published Jun 23, 2026

Destiny 2 Update 9.7.0.2 Ends Boss Cheese Runs

Bungie's latest Destiny 2 patch closes several high-profile boss exploits and fixes catalyst progression bugs. The update follows Monument of Triumph, the game's final planned live-service content update.

Diablo

Published Jun 23, 2026

Diablo 4 Season of Death Awakening Launches June 30 With Mythic Rework

Diablo 4's Season of Death Awakening starts June 30, bringing Pandemonium Ruptures, a new seasonal boss and the full Mythic Uniques 3.0 rework to Blizzard's action RPG.

Star Wars

Published Jun 23, 2026

Star Wars: Galactic Racer Mixes Podracing With Roguelite Runs

Star Wars: Galactic Racer is shaping its podracing comeback around roguelite-style tours, vehicle upgrades and a cinematic solo campaign. It launches October 6 for Xbox Series X|S.

Frostpunk

Published Jun 23, 2026

Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust Launches With a Volcanic Crisis

Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust is out now for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The second DLC sends players to New Edinburgh, where a volcanic crisis turns the city's politics and survival systems against each other.

Black Ops 1 and 2 PS Ports Could Cost $80 Before DLC

Call of Duty

Published Jun 21, 2026

Black Ops 1 and 2 PS Ports Could Cost $80 Before DLC

Recent PC and Xbox store changes suggest Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 could cost $40 each when they return to PlayStation in July. DLC pricing could push the full package much higher if Activision follows the same setup.

Halo

Published Jun 21, 2026

Halo: Campaign Evolved Drops PS Plus Requirement For PS5 Local Co-Op

Halo Studios has corrected its Halo: Campaign Evolved PS5 co-op guidance, confirming that local split-screen does not require PlayStation Plus. Players still need PlayStation accounts and linked Microsoft accounts.

Diablo

Published Jun 20, 2026

Diablo 4 Switch 2 Rating Adds Fuel to Port Rumors

A reported Taiwan rating for Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred on Nintendo Switch 2 has renewed talk of a possible port. Blizzard has not announced Diablo 4 for Nintendo's console.

Sony Plans to Push PS Plus Players Toward Higher Tiers

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Published Jun 20, 2026

Sony Plans to Push PS Plus Players Toward Higher Tiers

Sony says it plans to grow PlayStation Plus by improving its content, increasing user engagement and encouraging subscribers to move into higher-priced tiers.