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The leaders in gaming news hand-pick the day's hottest news. Basically, if you've ever wished the Paparazzi would follow around Batman and Zelda, the Daily Fix is for you.
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In today's Daily Fix:Crimson Desert had a strong debut, with hundreds of thousands of gamers firing up the game during its debut weekend, but user reviews have been mixed. Many complained about bugs and other technical issues, and thankfully publisher/developer Pearl Abyss has responded with a patch that fixes many of these problems. The game's Steam reviews now currently sit at 'Most Positive' after the patch went live. In related news, Pearl Abyss finally admitted to using generative A.I. for some of the game's 2D assets, explaining that they were meant as placeholders until proper asserts could be made. Pearl Abyss is now doing an audit of the entire game to replace these assets. And finally, FF14 director Yoshi-P blames the Final Fantasy series' long development times for younger games not engaging with the storied franchise.
In today's Daily Fix:A new Switch 2 is reportedly coming to the European market, this time with a replaceable battery. This is likely to bring the console in line with European guidelines that require rechargeable batteries in devices to be easier to repair or replace. The Joy-Con 2 will also be getting replaceable batteries. There's no word on if this new model will debut outside of Europe. In other news, Crimson Desert sales are off to a strong start, with around 2 million copies sold in less than one day. This is despite some tepid reviews criticizing the buggy state of the game. Resident Evil Requiem has also crossed a sales milestone, becoming the best-selling game of 2026 so far. And in more somber news, Hollywood legend and martial arts icon Chuck Norris has passed away at the age of 86. Or as the internet is convinced, he actually died years ago and Death finally caught up to him.
In today's Daily Fix:Pearl Abyss' highly-anticipated open-world action-RPG Crimson Desert is finally out, and it's causing the publisher's stock to drop. Reviews for the game have been mixed-to-positive, currently sitting at a 78% on Metacritic, and that wiped out around 30%—about $13 USD—from the company's stock. Our own review-in-progress was a little tepid, calling out the game's promise but also the myriad of bugs. In other news, a bug update to Counter-Strike 2 is changing how the game handles reloads. The game will be adopting a Helldivers 2-esque reload mechanic where you lose any remaining rounds in the clip you're tossing out, instead of 'topping off' when you put in a fresh mag. And finally, Sony is making some branding changes to the PlayStation Network, specifically getting rid of that moniker entirely.
In today's Daily Fix:Charlie Cox maybe known more for his work in the MCU than anything else, but his role in last year's mega hit video game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 certainly left an impression on players. Cox has a new game role lined up, and though he won't say what it is, he does say that it's far more involved than his work in Clair Obscur (for which he provided voice work, but not motion capture). In other news, Xbox's Quick Resume feature is getting an update, allowing you to turn it off for games that require an internet connection. And finally, John Carpenter has listed off his favorite video games of all time, and there's a respectable mix of 16-bit retro titles alongside newer hits.
In today's Daily Fix:Bethesda has detailed the huge Starfield: Terran Armada update, which fans have dubbed the '2.0' update, coming next month. The update adds (paid) story DLC, (free) spaceflight enhancements, a new vehicle, companions, and more. The PlayStation 5 version also drops the same day, April 7th. In related news, Bethesda has had to clarify its stance on Nvidia's DLSS 5 tech after backlash from the online community. Nvidia revealed the controversial tech showcasing several games like Resident Evil Requiem, Starfield, and the Oblivion remake, but fans slammed the update as more 'AI slop.' And speaking of updates, the latest Switch 2 firmware update adds a handheld mode boost for Switch 1 games, allowing some of them to run in docked mode even when playing handheld.
In today's Daily Fix:Former Overwatch boss Jeff Kaplan has some advice for gamers who complain about games they'll never play: 'Shut the f*** up. No one cares.' The harsh words came during a 10-hour livestream showcasing his new project, The Legend of California, a first-person survival game set during California's Gold Rush period. In other news, Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem is now the franchise's fastest-selling game, with now 6 million copies sold since its launch in late Febrary. And finally, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight's release date has been moved up, from May 29 to May 22. This release window was previously taken up by Grand Theft Auto 6, which was delayed to later this year.
In today's Daily Fix:Starfield's composer is confident that the game will be re-evaluated in a more positive light years from now. Via an interview with RPGSite, Inon Zur believes the gaming public wasn't ready for Todd Howard's vision of space when Starfield was launched back in 2023. The game was a modest success, but did not receive the praise heaped upon previous open-world Bethesda games like Fallout 4 and Skyrim. In other news, CD Projekt is throwing cold water on the idea of more Cyberpunk 2077 expansions. The company is busy working on The Witcher 4 and a sequel to Cyberpunk, but rumors of a new expansion to the 10-year-old Witcher 3 still persist. And finally, gamers can expect an update to the recent Pokémon Pokopia. The game launched to rave reviews and huge sales, but it's not without its bugs, which Nintendo says will be addressed soon.
In today's Daily Fix:Many have attributed Sony's reported retreat from the PC gaming space to the upcoming Xbox console/PC hybrid, but according to a Sony developer, it might actually be because of Valve. Peter Dalton from the soon-to-be shutdown Bluepoint Games thinks Sony may have more to fear from Valve's Steam Machine than the new Xbox, although both new devices are merging the PC and console gaming ecosystems. In related news, Valve has revealed the minimum specs for their "Steam Machine Verified" program, and they match with the Steam Deck Verified requirements, with some exception. Games need to run at 30fps at 1080p, which are 6x more than the Steam Deck's minimum framerate and resolution requirements. And finally, Nintendo's Pokémon Pokopia is launching to strong sales to back up strong reviews. In two days, the game has sold more than 2 million copies, an impressive number considering it's a Switch 2 exclusive.
In today's Daily Fix:Microsoft held a talk at this year's Game Developers Conference where they gave a very brief overview of what to expect from the next-gen Xbox hardware, codenamed Project Helix. The console is confirmed to be able to play PC and Xbox games, and will be powered by a custom AMD SoC. They also teased a look at the Xbox Developer Kit, or XDK. In other news, Fortnites original story-focused Save the World mode will go free-to-play for the first time in April. The mode is what Fortnite was all about before the Battle Royale mode was added a few months later and subsequently changed the gaming industry forever. And finally, original Resident Evil 2 director Hideki Kamiya wants Capcom to add a 'non-scary' mode to Resident Evil Requiem, since he just wants to do puzzles and combat.
In today's Daily Fix:Resident Evil Requiem's director, Koshi Nakanishi, confirmed on social media that the team is hard at work on a story expansion and mini-game DLC. It's widely believed that the mini-game will be the latest version of the series' popular "Mercernaries" mode. In other news, Nintendo has confirmed the release date for the latest Yoshi game, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. The game will be out May 21. And finally, Epic is making changes to the Fortntie economy, charging more for V-Bucks, but also charging fewer V-Bucks for Battle Passes. Epic explained that this is to help "pay the bills" when it comes to keeping Fortnite up and running.
In today's Daily Fix:Layoffs have hit Electronic Arts again, this time focused on the studios supporting Battlefield 6. EA has laid off an unknown number of individuals across DICE, RIpple Effect, Motive Studios, and others. The layoffs come roughly five months after Battlefield 6's "record shattering" debut weekend that saw 7 million copies sold over three days. In other news, Sony is testing dynamic pricing on select titles on the PlayStation Store. Some users will see discounted prices on games depending on their previous purchase history and the region they live in. And finally, Slay the Spire 2 had an astonishing 574,638 peak concurrents on Steam over the weekend, just shy of fellow indie Hollow Knight: Silksong's 587,150 concurrents. Spire 2's developer, Mega Crit, thanked fans on social media, and vowed to best Silksong "one day."
In today's Daily Fix:The KOTOR Remake devs have given an update on the progress of the game, but don't expect much. Saber Interactive have told IGN that, yes, the game is still in development. That's it. In other news, Slay the Spire 2 launched into Early Access this week and it absolutely crushed fellow new game Marathon with almost 5 times as many concurrent players on Steam. Marathon, the new multiplayer shooter from Bungie, has been in development for quite some time, and is a reboot of sorts for Bungie's IP from the 90's. And finally, Nintendo has announced a new Nintendo Direct, but this one solely focusing on the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie. You can catch it this Monday at 2pm ET/11am PT.
In today's Daily Fix:Xbox's new CEO, Asha Sharma, has officially teased the next console: codenamed "Project Helix." The next-generation gaming console will be compatible with PC as well as Xbox games. Sharma will be at the Game Developers Conference next week to share more details. In other news, Highguard has received its final update, the "Farewell Tour" patch, which adds a new playable Warden, new skill tree, and new weapons. Players will get to enjoy it for a week before the whole game shuts down on March 12. Castlevania fans worried that the new Belmont's Curse might be more roguelike or roguelite than classic Castlevania, fear not. Developer Motion Twin has roguelike experience with the hit game Dead Cells, but Konami is promising a classic Castlevania experience with the new game. And finally, Ubisoft has released the first piece of concept art for the upcoming Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, the remake of the fan-favorite fourth Assassin's Creed game.
In today's Daily Fix:Sony is reportedly not interested in sharing some of their upcoming first-party titles with PC. Via Bloomberg, the company may hold back some of their single-player titles and keep them PS5-exclusive—titles such as Insomniac's Wolverine and the recent Ghost of Yōtei may not receive PC ports. Multiplayer-focused titles like Marathon, however, will still be released on PC. In other news, Highguard will be taken offline on March 12, just 45 days after it was officially released. In happier news, Resident Evil Requiem may be the franchise's best launch, with around 5 million copies sold in less than a week.
In today's Daily Fix:An inocuous social media post from developer Iron Galaxy sent Fallout fans into overdrive when everyone assumed the post was teasing a Fallout: New Vegas remaster. Iron Galaxy immediately denied anything of the sort, explaining that the Fallout image they used was one they have used in internal meetings for years, and they did not intend to tease work on a Fallout game. In other news, a new Game of Thrones project is "firmly' in development at Warner Bros.—this one a movie potentially featuring a character that has yet to appear in any of the WB-produced shows. And finally, Xbox Game Pass Wave 1 titles for March have been announced, with Cyberpunk 2077 headlining.
In today's Daily Fix:A reliable PlayStation leaker has revealed the release date for the PS5 port of Starfield: April 7. The Bethesda game was an Xbox console exclusive when it launched in 2023, but Microsoft has seen considerable success in porting first-party games to PS5 and Nintendo Switch. Microsoft has not made an official announcement about release date or price, but according to the leaker, the PS5 version will bew priced competitively to the Xbox version, come in standard and premium editions, and will have a physical release. In other news, Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has promised investors that the merger with HBO Max will allow HBO to operate independently, despite plans to combine the service with Paramount+. And finally, Nintendo has announced a new Indie World Showcase for tomorrow, 6am PT.
In today's Daily Fix:Amazon Prime Video has revealed the first image from the upcoming live-action God of War series. The image features Ryan Hurst’s Kratos and Callum Vinson's Atreus in what looks like game-accurate attire (although some fans online have criticized the 'cosplay' look). The show does not yet have a release date. In other news, Nintendo revealed the upcoming Gen 10 games Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, and to celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary, The Pokémon Company is releasing a miniature Game Boy that's actually a retro jukebox. The device plays music from the original Game Boy games, but unfortunately it appears to be sold out (for now). And finally, take a peek at the five immersive worlds of the all-new Universal Epic Universe, and one of its featured attractions – Stardust Racers, all at Universal Orlando Resort.Presented by Universal Orlando Resort.
In today's Daily Fix:New York Attorney General Letitia James is sueing Valve over their in-game loot boxes, alleging they illegally promote gambling. Specific games named include Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2. The attorney general also calls out the ability to sell digital items for real-world currency and that Valve "facilitates and even assists" sales on third-party marketplaces. In New York, gambling is illegal with only some exceptions. In other news, Full Circle, the team behind the latest Skate revival, has been hit with layoffs. It's unknown how many roles were impacted. And take a peek at the five immersive worlds of the all-new Universal Epic Universe, and one of its featured attractions – Stardust Racers, all at Universal Orlando Resort.Presented by Universal Orlando Resort.
In today's Daily Fix:Star Wars returns to the big screen in May with The Mandalorian and Grogu, but according to Variety, Lucasfilm is having doubts the movie will be as successful as the mainline series of films. This comes after a teaser that ran during the Super Bowl apparently failed to generate much hype for the movie. However, the company is more confident in next year's Star Wars film, Starfighter, from director Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling. In other news, PlayStation Plus games for March have been confirmed, with PGA Tour 2K25 and Monster Hunter Rise leading the pack. And take a peek at the five immersive worlds of the all-new Universal Epic Universe, and one of its featured attractions – Stardust Racers, all at Universal Orlando Resort. This is your Daily Fix.Presented by Universal Orlando Resort.
In today's Daily Fix:Insomniac has finally dropped the release date for the long-awaited Wolverine game. The news come as a welcome surprise for fans who were expecting the game to make an appearance at the latest PlayStation State of Play, but was a no-show. The game will be out September 15, 2026, just a week after another big PlayStation game—Phantom Blade Zero—also drops. In other news, Xbox co-creator Seamus Blackley has some dire predictions for the Xbox brand. Via GamesBeat, Blackley thinks the recent Xbox leadership shuffle means the brand is being 'sunsetted,' as far as being a major player in the video game space. He cites incoming CEO Asha Sharma's lack of a gaming background and her previous role as head of Microsoft's CoreAI product as indicative of Microsoft's new path for Xbox. And finally, take a peek at the five immersive worlds of the all-new Universal Epic Universe, and one of its featured attractions – Stardust Racers, all at Universal Orlando Resort.
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