Mark Smith covers the latest gaming news with the speed and precision of someone who definitely keeps too many tabs open. With years in the industry and a sixth sense for what’s about to trend, he turns breaking updates into clean, hype-ready stories gamers can trust. From surprise studio announcements to patch notes that accidentally start wars on social media, Mark is always on the frontline making sure you know what’s up before the rumor mill even warms up. When he’s off the clock, he’s probably doomscrolling trailers, judging controller designs, or explaining—again—why his backlog is “totally under control.”
Blizzard’s new Grimtide Estate and Decor Packs for WoW have sparked backlash after fans say the Kul Tiran-themed cosmetics contradict a 2025 pledge not to sell race-themed housing in the shop.
McDonald’s Pokémon Happy Meal is officially confirmed, launching November 10 in the US. Here’s everything we know about the 15 toys, 15 cards, three box designs, and global rollout dates.
EA staff have spoken out about the company’s brutal layoff culture — silent Zoom calls, weeks of silence, and collapsing morale — as 2026 shapes up as one of gaming’s worst years for jobs.
Silent Hill: Townfall’s update 1.6 adds a new Hard difficulty, rebalances all modes, tweaks The Weight, adds DLSS Ray Reconstruction on PC, and more — just in time for Halloween.
Activision has responded to South Korean backlash after real Itaewon tragedy footage was found in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s opening sequence. Here’s everything you need to know.
FromSoftware has officially delayed The Duskbloods from its 2026 window to 2027. Here’s what we know about the delay, the network test issues, and what to expect.
BioWare co-founder Greg Zeschuk has spoken out on the studio’s closure, calling it “kind of sad” and saying EA’s Saudi-led buyout was “the final nail in the coffin.”
A new Mario Kart World datamine uncovered Spiny — listed under its Japanese name Togezo — as a cut playable character. Here’s what we know about the scrapped driver.
Xbox’s October 28 update officially adds Mythic Achievements — Xbox’s answer to PlayStation Platinum Trophies — retroactively, plus 1440p remote play, startup animations, and major bug fixes.
Spirit Crossing launches November 16, 2026 on PC, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2 for $29.99. Here’s everything you need to know about Spry Fox’s cozy MMO — friendship system, pricing, demo, and more.
