It’s real! A24 and Alex Garland are making a live-action Elden Ring film with Bandai Namco. Details are scarce, but the world is obviously ripe for exploration, and Garland rules. Hopefully George R. R. Martin and Vaati are consulting!

Bungie’s Marathon is facing a crisis, with internal morale reportedly “in freefall” after revelations of major art plagiarism. The studio is scrambling to contain the fallout, but trust is shattered - and with player interest already fading, the future of the game is murky at best. Paul Tassi has a good, extended writeup.

Following the first game’s evocative Icelandic landscapes, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach looks to be heading to Australia! No spoilers here, but others’ early previews speak of a bold, surreal take on our backyard, language and uniquely local items - maybe Sam can hook up some nbn Fibre on his way. Can’t wait!

Rockstar have dropped a second GTA VI trailer, teasing more chaos in modern-day Vice City with duo Jason and Lucia. It’s our first new look in over a year, with the game set to launch May 26, 2026. They’ve also launched a website with a deeper look into some of the characters and locations. Can’t wait!

Analyst mauronl has shared Devolver Digital’s 2024 investor highlights, revealing lifetime revenue of their top ten major IPs. Aussie-made Cult of the Lamb leads the bunch with over $US90M! Devolver now plans to double down on hit IPs with sequels, DLC, and definitive editions, while shifting to smaller third-party budgets and developing for Switch 2 after strong success on the original.

Bungie’s long-awaited Marathon reveal has taken place, giving us the first real look at gameplay. It’s a crucial moment for both Bungie and Sony’s live-service plans, with Destiny 2 scaling back, all eyes are on Marathon to deliver. There was the gameplay trailer, a gameplay overview, some gameplay and vox pops from creators invited to play and finally a (pretty incredible) cinematic. The art direction is 10/10, and I’m optimistic about the prospect of an extraction shooter that matches my sweet-spot of complexity, but we’ll see!

Team Cherry are alive, and have confirmed Silksong’s finally landing in 2025 - quietly teased in a Switch 2 montage. After years of radio silence, fan theories, and tiny updates (like a 2025 copyright change), the long-awaited sequel is real. Let’s. Go.

Was not expecting this… a new FromSoft, exclusive to Switch 2. The Duskbloods is a PvPvE game where players compete against each other and NPC enemies to secure the “First Blood.” Set in a gothic, vampiric world with a Victorian aesthetic (seems familiar!), gameplay supports up to eight players and dynamic (seemingly Night Reign esque) combat. Releases 2026 - guess I’m getting a Switch 2!

The latest Nintendo Direct has revealed or confirmed all the final details of their new console, including a release date: June 5. The screen is a 1080p LCD with HDR and ‘up to’ 120fps - will allow 4K when docked. 256GB of storage. The new Pro Controller has a headphone jack, two programmable buttons, and the new C button used for “GameChat”.

The new one from Leslie Benzies (ex-Rockstar lead behind GTA V and Red Dead), developed by Build A Rocket Boy and published by IOI Partners, has a story trailer. The action-thriller MindsEye, revealed during PlayStation’s State of Play is confirmed to be launching June 10. Looks exciting!