Fletcher Briggs

Fletcher Briggs has been glued to a controller since he was old enough to reach the couch cushions, and he has never really looked back. Growing up on a steady diet of everything from old-school platformers to whatever the latest open-world behemoth happens to be, he has built up the kind of broad gaming knowledge that makes him genuinely dangerous in pub trivia and extremely useful when your friends need to know where to find a specific collectible at 11pm on a Tuesday.

Trails 2nd Chapter Remake Brings Save Carryover to Steam

September 21, 2026 by Fletcher Briggs

Gameplay screenshot of Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter showing a combat encounter with various characters and damage numbers.

Trails 2nd Chapter launches on Steam with a free demo, save carryover, updated combat and a 96% positive player rating from players.

New Leadership and Fresh Challenges Arrive in Last Epoch Season 5

September 20, 2026 by Fletcher Briggs

A character standing on a dark, corrupted stone platform with glowing blue crystals and ruins in Last Epoch.

Last Epoch Season 5 launches October 1 with a new game director, faction reworks, fresh skills, and the Morditas pinnacle challenge.

WoW Forever Beta’s $60 Access Comes With Queues and Lag

September 19, 2026 by Fletcher Briggs

Official key art featuring a group of adventurers looking out over a vast landscape towards a giant tree.

World of Warcraft Forever beta players report queues, disconnects and lag after paying $60 for guaranteed access, with ping outside North America.

Heart Machine Cut Nearly Entire Staff After Funding Falls Through

September 18, 2026 by Fletcher Briggs

Empty indie game studio workstation after publisher funding collapse and mass layoffs

Heart Machine layoffs hit nearly the entire staff after a publisher withdrew funding for an unannounced game, leaving the studio’s future uncertain.

FC 27 Puts Manual Defending at the Heart of Winning the Ball

September 16, 2026 by Fletcher Briggs

Defender stepping into a passing lane during a manual defending moment in FC 27

FC 27 defending changes reduce AI tackle and interception ranges, forcing players to switch manually and win the ball themselves at launch.

Dagda, Family and Flamenco Shape Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

September 16, 2026 by Fletcher Briggs

Dagda landscape with fictional warriors and flamenco-inspired atmosphere in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

A Nintendo interview details how Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave uses Dagda, regional designs, flamenco-inspired music and family-led stories.

Ace Combat 8 Story Trailer Comes With a Spoiler Warning

September 15, 2026 by Fletcher Briggs

Cinematic fighter jet flying over an aircraft carrier under storm clouds in Ace Combat 8

Ace Combat 8 story trailer previews its single-player campaign, but players set on buying the game may want to avoid potential spoilers.

Afterworld Targets a Gentler Start for Paradox Grand Strategy

September 14, 2026 by Fletcher Briggs

A survivor settlement grows among the ruins in Afterworld’s post-apocalyptic grand strategy setting.

The Afterworld game aims to welcome players who found Paradox titles too difficult, while preserving grand-strategy depth in a post-apocalyptic America.

A Level-60 World Anchors World of Warcraft Forever

September 13, 2026 by Fletcher Briggs

Fantasy MMO adventurers explore a timeless level-60 world of ancient ruins and distant raid citadels.

World of Warcraft Forever gets a September 17 beta and November 4 launch, with new raids, quests, talents and an indefinite level cap.

Roblox Plans Easier Access and More Tools for Creators

September 12, 2026 by Fletcher Briggs

Block-based game world being built with AI-assisted creator tools in a modern studio

Roblox updates announced at RDC include browser play, a friends chat tab, AI creation tools, offline modes and new payment options for developers.