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Phantom Blade 0 reviews are officially live, and while the game is dominating with a 91 on OpenCritic, a controversial 3/5 review from Eurogamer is single-handedly tanking the Metacritic average and robbing it of the "Must Play" badge.Welcome to the Reforge Gaming live review round-up! S-Game’s highly anticipated Wuxia action-RPG releases on October 29, and critics are universally praising its blisteringly fast combat and spectacular boss fights, scoring it above heavy hitters like Nioh 3 and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. But we need to talk about the elephant in the room: Eurogamer's harsh 3/5 score.In today's stream, we’re breaking down the highest and lowest scores to find the truth. Is this 3/5 a legitimate critique of linear level design and technical performance, or is games media just trying to farm engagement by being the lone outlier? We'll also dive into the game's mechanics, how the combat loop compares to the best action games of the year, and whether this solidifies Phantom Blade Zero as a true Game of the Year contender.Join the live chat and let us know: Does a Metacritic score even matter anymore, or is the critic review system completely broken?Topics Covered:Phantom Blade Zero Metacritic & OpenCritic scores revealedBreaking down the Eurogamer 3/5 review controversyHow the combat and mechanics compare to Nioh 3 and OnimushaPC and PS5 Pro performance reports (Frame rates, PSSR, and stutters)Is Phantom Blade 0 a GOTY contender?#PhantomBladeZero #PhantomBlade0 #PS5 #GameReviews #ReforgeGaming #GamingNews #Metacritic

Did Valve just confirm Half-Life 3? We're breaking down the HLX codename mention, Marvel's Wolverine topping the US September sales chart, and the report that Gears of War: E-Day cost over $500 million to develop. When will we get a Half Life 3 trailer? Why did Marvel's Wolverine sales destroy narratives? And what will happen to The Coalition if Gears of War E Day flopped?0:00 Intro1:28 Gears of War E Day $500m budget6:23 Marvel's Wolverine Sales10:28 Half Life 3 Confirmed?15:30 Live DiscussionHALF-LIFE 3: THE HLX MENTIONValve composer Mike Morasky mentioned HLX during a GameSoundCon panel. Fans have long associated the codename with Half-Life 3, but this was not an official game announcement. Is this the strongest new hint yet, or are fans reading too much into a slip of the tongue?MARVEL'S WOLVERINE TAKES #1Marvel's Wolverine topped the US full-game sales chart for September 2026 by dollar sales, according to Circana-based reporting. We'll discuss what the result means for PlayStation, Insomniac, and Sony's biggest releases.GEARS OF WAR: E-DAY'S REPORTED $500M BUDGETA report citing a source familiar with Xbox's business puts the game's development budget above $500 million before marketing. Alinea Analytics estimated 230,000 first-week sales, while Game Pass accounted for a much larger player audience. How should we measure success for an Xbox blockbuster in the Game Pass era?JOIN THE LIVE CHATIs Half-Life 3 finally getting closer? Does Wolverine's success show that PlayStation is winning this generation? And can Gears of War: E-Day justify its reported budget? Share your takes in the live chat!LIKE THE STREAM and SUBSCRIBE for more gaming news, PlayStation, Xbox, PC gaming, Valve, and gaming industry analysis.#HalfLife3 #WolverinePS5 #GearsOfWarEDay #ReforgeGaming

EA has officially closed BioWare after more than 30 years, completely ending early development on the next Mass Effect project. Is this the final nail in the coffin for the golden era of RPGs? Plus, Microsoft is offering Xbox Cloud Gaming with new monthly hour limits and a controversial "pay-as-you-go" pricing model launching in November. With Grand Theft Auto VI officially hitting Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026, is Xbox intentionally timing these cloud limits to cash in on the biggest game release of the decade? We’re breaking down the fallout LIVE!0:00 Intro1:31 Bioware shut down reaction4:35 Xcloud pay as you go GTA 67:19 Marvel's Wolverine sales12:00 live discussion Join the Conversation:Get in the live chat! What is your favorite BioWare memory? Are you willing to pay hourly for Xbox Cloud Gaming just to stream GTA 6?Key News Covered Today:Electronic Arts has shut down Edmonton-based developer BioWare.Development on the highly anticipated next Mass Effect has been completely terminated.Starting in November, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will be capped at 15 hours of cloud gaming per month.A new pay-as-you-go cloud option allows players to buy 10 hours for $3.99.Rumors swirl that Xbox secured exclusive cloud streaming rights for GTA 6 ahead of its November 19 launch.#BioWare #GTA6 #XboxCloudGaming #EANews #MassEffect #GamingNews #ReforgeGaming

Could the PlayStation 6 really cost $1,000? In today's Reforge Gaming livestream, we're breaking down PS6 pricing concerns, Sony's frame generation patent, and the latest ARC Raiders PvE survey numbers. The PS6 price has been a growing concern, and the PS5 and PS5 Pro getting frame gen could be huge. 🎮 PS6 Price SpeculationWe examine reports about rising component costs, including DDR5 RAM and SSDs, and discuss what they could mean for the potential price of the PlayStation 6. Is a $1,000 console realistic, or is that scenario getting ahead of the evidence?⚡ Sony's Frame Generation PatentWe explore Sony's reported frame generation technology, how frame prediction could affect performance and input latency, and what it might mean for future PlayStation gaming. Patent concepts don't necessarily guarantee a commercial feature or a specific performance improvement.🛡️ ARC Raiders PvE Survey & Player NumbersWe discuss the reported PvE survey results, cooperative gameplay, the PvE-versus-PvP debate, and what these preferences could mean for ARC Raiders and long-term player retention.💬 Join the live chat!What do you think: Would you pay $1,000 for a PS6? Should ARC Raiders lean further into PvE? And could Sony's frame generation technology make a meaningful difference?Share your thoughts in the chat and subscribe to Reforge Gaming for more PlayStation news, gaming industry analysis, and live discussions.#PS6 #PlayStation6 #ArcRaiders #PlayStation #GamingNews #ReforgeGaming #EmbarkStudios

Today we are breaking down the massive new GTA 6 launch trailer, and also discussing the GTA 6 GOTY 2026 chances with The Game Awards announcing the cut off. We also have the latest Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake news for the Switch 2. Does Grand Theft Auto VI win game of the year this year? What did you think of the Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Trailer?0:00 Intro1:37 GTA 6 Launch Trailer Reaction4:27 Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Hall of Fallen foes6:47 GTA 6 GOTY eligible 11:00 live discussionWhat We're Covering Today:Jason's Backstory Revealed: The new GTA 6 launch trailer gives us a deep dive into Jason's history. We break down the reveals about his troubled youth, his stint in the Army, and his time in the Florida Keys working for local drug runners like Brian. We'll also analyze the new heists, shootouts, and military background hints.GTA 6 GOTY 2026 Eligibility: It’s official, GTA 6 will qualify for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2026. Launching on November 19, Rockstar's highly anticipated release makes the November 20 eligibility cutoff by a single day.Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake's New Feature: The latest trailer for the Switch 2 remake showcased a brand-new area and mechanic called the "Hall of Fallen Foes". We'll look at how this interactive museum allows players to view statues of defeated enemies and officially rematch bosses to beat their best times. #GTA6 #GTAVI #GTA6Trailer #GTA6Jason #GOTY2026 #Zelda #OcarinaOfTimeRemake #ReforgeGaming

Bungie’s Head of Product just sparked massive Destiny 1 Remake rumors! Plus, Gears of War: E-Day servers get hit by targeted DDoS attacks, and ARC Raiders finally drops its highly-anticipated PvE mode. Join us LIVE as we break down all the leaks, server crashes, and biggest gaming news of the week.0:00 Intro1:41 Destiny 1 Remake confirmed?5:27 Arc Raiders PVE Mode8:50 Gears of War E Day DDoS attacks12:30 Live discussion About this stream:Destiny 1 Remaster Rumors: Bungie's Head of Product, Josh Deane, set the community on fire by tweeting a cryptic nostalgic message stating, "Seems like a pretty game, wonder if it will do well..." alongside Destiny 1. Players and insiders are now speculating heavily that a Destiny 1 Remaster, remake, or long-awaited PC port has secretly entered production.Gears of War E-Day DDoS Attacks: Shortly after its highly successful early access launch, players trying to jump into Horde Siege and Versus modes experienced severe intermittent disconnects and login issues. Developer The Coalition has officially confirmed that the game's online services were the victim of targeted distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks over the weekend.ARC Raiders PvE Mode Beta is LIVE: Embark Studios is officially testing a PvE matchmaking toggle from October 13th to October 20th. In these dedicated PvE servers, there is zero player-to-player damage, allowing squads to farm safely. However, to balance the lack of PvP threat, overall loot value on the map is slightly lowered and ARC enemies are deadlier.#Destiny1 #GearsOfWarEDay #ARCRaiders #Destiny1Remaster #Bungie #GearsOfWar

A new 25-minute GTA 6 leak has just hit the internet, revealing an CRAZY look at Rockstar's highly anticipated open world. Plus, new Phantom Blade 0 previews have hit, and The Coalition is already speaking to a Gears of War E-Day sequel.0:00 Intro1:47 New GTA 6 leak 5:07 Gears of War E Day Sequel?9:31 Phantom Blade Zero Previews13:13 Live discussionIn today's live stream:• The 25-minute GTA 6 gameplay leak and what it reveals• Phantom Blade 0 hands-on previews and combat analysis• The Coalition teasing a Gears of War E-Day sequelGaming news today is packed with major updates. We are breaking down all the details from the massive 25-minute GTA 6 leak, analyzing Rockstar Games' new open-world mechanics, development progress, and what this means for the launch window on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. We also discuss the highly positive Phantom Blade 0 previews, examining how the PS5 action combat feels and whether it holds up to top-tier third-person action games. Finally, we dive into the recent BBC interview with Xbox's The Coalition, where developers dropped heavy hints about a direct Gears of War E-Day sequel, teasing what is next for the Gears universe and their continued work with Unreal Engine 5.#gta6 #gta6leaks #GamingNews #phantombladezero #PlayStation5 #xbox #reforgegaming

Embark Studios just threw gas on the biggest debate in gaming right now: Do players actually want high-stress PvPvE extraction shooters, or is the golden age of PvE Co-Op making a comeback? The Arc Raiders Frozen Trail update points to a PVE future. When Arc Raiders abandoned its original cooperative vision to chase the extraction shooter trend, it was a major point of debate. But the data doesn't lie. Alongside today's massive Frozen Trail Update, Embark officially announced a dedicated PvE-only matchmaking test starting October 13th. Today on Reforge Gaming, we are discussing the new Pendola Pass map, the revamped Skill Tree, and having the hard conversation about the future of live-service shooters.Are developers finally realizing that collaborative PvE gameplay drives better long-term retention than hyper-competitive PvP? We're debating the new update, gearing up for the PvE test, and breaking down what this pivot means for the future of Arc Raiders.THE GREAT DEBATE - SOUND OFF BELOW:Which side are you on? Do you want Arc Raiders to remain a high-stakes PvPvE extraction shooter, or should Embark permanently return to their roots as a pure PvE Co-Op experience? Let me know in the chat and comments!About This Stream:Arc Raiders is a free-to-play, third-person action shooter from Embark Studios. Originally revealed as a cooperative PvE game, it controversially pivoted to a PvPvE extraction shooter format. With the launch of today's Frozen Trail update, players gain access to new environments like Pendola Pass, extensive Outpost customization, and deep progression changes. Alongside this patch, Embark is running a highly anticipated PvE-only matchmaking test from October 13-20, sparking a massive community debate over the game's ultimate identity.#ArcRaiders #ExtractionShooter #FrozenTrail #EmbarkStudios #GamingNews #ReforgeGaming

Let's breakdown the internal Xbox townhall where CEO Asha Sharma confirmed Gen-10 "Project Helix" will be a "family of devices" rather than a single console. Plus, we break down the fresh Wi-Fi Alliance leaks pointing to a 2026 PlayStation Portal Pro OLED, and I'm dropping my hands-on impressions of Star Wars: Galactic Racer gameplay.0:00 Intro1:22 Xbox Helix News8:32 PlayStation Portal OLED Leak10:47 Star Wars Galactic Racer Impressions13:30 Live discussionTopics Covered:Xbox Project Helix: Unpacking Asha Sharma's comments on the Gen-10 roadmap, the strategy for multiple devices, and what it means for Game Pass and Xbox's core console audience.PlayStation Portal Pro: Analyzing the latest certification leaks for Sony's CFI-Y2000 series, rumors of an OLED screen upgrade, and whether it will stay a remote player or move toward standalone hardware.Star Wars Galactic Racer: My deep dive into Fuse Games' new racing adventure. We discuss the high-stakes Outer Rim tracks, vehicle customization, and how the tight mechanics feel in the solo campaign.#XboxHelix #PlayStationPortalPro #StarWarsGalacticRacer #ReforgeGaming #XboxGen10 #GamingNews #PS5Pro

Today I'm giving my full review of Control Resonant, plus breaking down the launches of Gears of War: E-Day and Star Wars Galactic Racer. I will be diving into Star Wars Galactic racer gameplay as well!We’re diving deep into the Remedy universe with a full review of Control Resonant. After putting in over 20 hours, testing the combat flow, raw vs. falter damage multipliers, and analyzing the day-one hotfix, it's time to see if the sequel delivers.We're also talking about the Gears of War: E-Day launch. If you want to see the game in action, check out the two Gears of War E Day gameplay VODs already live on the channel!Finally, Star Wars Galactic Racer just dropped. We’ll be discussing the release and community reception, but make sure you are subscribed because we will be playing it in a dedicated, separate live stream coming up next.#ControlResonant #GearsOfWarEDay #StarWarsGalacticRacer #GamingNews #ReforgeGaming

Today we have brand new Grand Theft Auto 6 details revealed in the exclusive LOVE Magazine interview. Plus, the conversation around the GTA 6 $80 price tag and if other games will follow. Finally, the split feelings and drama surrounding Gears of War E-Day. Why fans are praising the gameplay but heavily criticizing the campaign's story choices.0:00 Intro1:51 GTA 6 Price Drama5:48 Gears of War E-Day Drama10:28 GTA 6 Love Magazine details15:00 live discussionTopics Covered Today:GTA 6 LOVE Magazine Deep Dive:Rockstar's recent feature in LOVE Magazine (Issue 27) treats GTA 6 as a character drama rather than just a tech showcase. We explore the new dynamic: Lucia is driven to build a better life, while Jason is highly reactive and shaped by his circumstances. Surprisingly, the duo is searching for a modest "American Dream" rather than wild billionaire success.The $80 Video Game Era:It's official: Grand Theft Auto VI will cost $79.99 for the standard edition when it drops. With developers from other studios coming out saying they hope GTA 6 normalizes the $80 to $100 price tag, we debate if the era of the $60 baseline is gone for good. Will you pay $80 for a standard game?Gears of War E-Day Drama & Review Bombing:Gears of War: E-Day is finally out, but the community is completely divided. While reviewers and players are praising the visuals and calling the combat the "best in twenty years", the campaign is facing serious backlash. We discuss critics calling the story pacing a "slog", as well as the ongoing player review-bombing drama over new characters drawing focus away from the classic Marcus and Dom brotherhood. #gta6 #GearsOfWar #GamingNews #GTA6News #GearsOfWarEDay #GamingPodcast #LiveStream #ReforgeGaming

The Gears of War: E-Day reviews are dropping! We're breaking down the good, the bad, and the leaked scores to see if Marcus and Dom's Unreal Engine 5 return to Kalona is worth your time.Join us live as we dive into the ultimate review roundup for Gears of War: E-Day ahead of the October 1st Early Access launch. We are looking at the new gameplay mechanics, the brutal return of the Locust Horde, and whether the linear campaign lives up to the hype. From the overhauled cover system and the massive 120GB download size to the brand new Horde Siege mode, we'll discuss if The Coalition delivered on the "best combat in 20 years" or if the story falls flat like some leaked 3/5 reviews suggest. Drop your questions in the live chat!Game Details Discussed:Release Date: October 6, 2026 (October 1st for Premium/Collector's Early Access) Platform: Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming (Available Day One on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass) Key Features: Return to linear storytelling, origin of the Chainsaw Lancer, simulated projectile ballistics, and over 60 launch characters.#GearsOfWarEDay #GearsOfWar #EDay #Xbox #ReforgeGaming

Is The Witcher 3 Remastered worth playing right now? We will look at every major critic score, gameplay impression, and performance test in this massive review round-up! I will also be diving into Witcher 3 Remastered gameplay after this.CD Projekt Red has brought Geralt of Rivia back with massive visual upgrades, but does the remaster hold up against modern RPGs? In this video, we break down the critic consensus from top gaming outlets to give you the ultimate verdict. We cover the new ray-tracing graphics, 60FPS performance modes on PS5 and Xbox Series X, combat gameplay tweaks, and the new Netflix DLC content. Whether you are returning to the Continent or playing for the first time, here is everything you need to know.Drop a comment below: Are you doing another playthrough, or is your backlog too long? #Witcher3Remastered #TheWitcher3 #CDProjektRed #PS5 #ReforgeGaming

GTA 6 Xbox pre-orders are reportedly sparking panic, but Xbox CSO Matt Ball fired back! Plus, we’re reacting LIVE to the brand-new God of War Laufey gameplay reveal to analyze Faye's combat, and checking out the Fable Xbox Fanfest gameplay that has the community completely divided.Drop your thoughts in the live chat and let's get into it!0:00 Intro1:26 GTA 6 XBOX Pre-Order Drama6:37 Fable gameplay reaction12:19 God of War Laufey new gameplay reaction17:00 live discussionTopics Covered:GTA 6 Pre-Order Drama: Breaking down the reports of low Xbox pre-order numbers and Xbox Chief Strategy Officer Matt Ball’s direct response stating that Xbox's share of pre-orders currently matches their share of the console market.God of War Laufey Reaction: Live breakdown of Faye’s movesets, and the God of War Laufey pre-order bonuses. Fable at Xbox Fanfest: Analyzing the new hands-on gameplay footage, the smooth 60FPS performance mode on Series X, and why the community is split on the new direction for Albion.#GTA6 #GodOfWarLaufey #Fable #Xbox #GamingNews #ReforgeGaming

Bungie just announced they are unvaulting legacy Destiny 2 content, but they didn't do it by choice... the community FORCED their hand. We are breaking down the massive "Next Chapter" update, the Destiny Content Vault (DCV) reversal, and why Marathon's new PvE pivot might be a critical mistake.When players showed up in droves for the Monument of Triumph update, PlayStation and Bungie executives realized they couldn't sunset their most passionate player base. You voted with your time, and it secured the runway for Destiny's long-term future. But while unvaulting classic campaigns, destinations, and raids is a massive win, Bungie is still sinking invaluable time and developer bandwidth into salvaging Marathon as a PvE survival game.Is keeping the Marathon extraction shooter on life support a textbook sunk-cost fallacy? Should those resources be going directly toward Destiny 3? Join the live stream and let's debate where Bungie goes from here.Should Bungie swallow their corporate pride, cancel Marathon, and put 100% of the studio's resources into the Destiny universe? Let me know in the chat!If it meant guaranteeing Destiny 3, would you be okay with Bungie shutting down Marathon completely today?#Destiny2 #Bungie #Marathon #DestinyTheGame #Destiny3