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!

Kojima has unveiled a new Death Stranding 2: On the Beach trailer at SXSW 2025, confirming a June 26 release, with early access from June 24 for deluxe buyers. The trailer is characteristically bonkers, revealing new gameplay, stunning environments, and an old friend! Can’t wait.