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.

Stellar Blade Complete Edition Adds Joy-Con 2 Support on Switch 2

August 25, 2026 by Fletcher Briggs

Stellar Blade warrior overlooks a ruined futuristic city beside red and blue motion-control game controllers

Stellar Blade Complete Edition brings the action adventure to Switch 2 in 2026 with Joy-Con 2 motion controls and post-launch content.

Dark Castle Returns as an Exact Replica on Modern PCs

August 24, 2026 by Fletcher Briggs

A vintage Macintosh-style computer displays a stark 1-bit Dark Castle scene beside modern PC hardware.

Dark Castle and Beyond Dark Castle return as exact Macintosh replicas on modern PCs, with Steam launches, bundles, and a new sequel in development.

Star Wars and Metal Gear Lead Xbox’s August Game Lineup

August 23, 2026 by Fletcher Briggs

Cinematic tactical and stealth gaming scene representing Xbox’s August lineup

Xbox’s August 24–28 lineup brings Star Wars Zero Company, a Plague Tale prequel, MGS4’s Xbox debut and more than 30 games.

Capcom’s Onimusha Revival Hits 2 Million Wishlists

August 22, 2026 by Fletcher Briggs

Cinematic samurai warrior with a glowing blue gauntlet in a misty Edo-period Kyoto setting

Onimusha: Way of the Sword reaches 2 million wishlists before its September 4, 2026 launch, marking the series’ long-awaited return.

Tides of Annihilation Explains Gwendolyn’s Softer Look

August 22, 2026 by Fletcher Briggs

Tides of Annihilation producer Fu Kun says Gwendolyn’s softer face comes from lighting and rendering changes, not a new character model.

Miyazaki Says FromSoftware Will Keep Making Single-Player Games

August 21, 2026 by Fletcher Briggs

Lone fantasy warrior facing a ruined castle as a distant multiplayer arena suggests FromSoftware's two directions

Hidetaka Miyazaki says FromSoftware will continue making single-player games while exploring multiplayer projects like The Duskbloods.

Circana Will Estimate More Xbox, Activision and Bethesda Sales

August 21, 2026 by Fletcher Briggs

Gaming console beside an abstract sales analytics display representing estimated digital game data

Microsoft’s exit from Circana’s digital panel leaves Xbox, Activision and Bethesda sales charts relying more on estimated figures.

Nintendo Switch Online Trial Opens No Man’s Sky to European Players

August 20, 2026 by Fletcher Briggs

Nintendo Switch displaying No Man’s Sky on a colorful alien planet during the online trial

No Man’s Sky is free for Nintendo Switch Online members in Europe from August 20 to 26, with Switch 2 players getting a free upgrade.

Dawn of Dreams Returns Before Onimusha’s Next Chapter

August 19, 2026 by Fletcher Briggs

Samurai warrior in a misty ruined temple courtyard representing Onimusha Dawn of Dreams returning to PlayStation

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams joins PS Plus Premium on August 18, giving fans a chance to revisit the overlooked PS2 sequel before the reboot.

Kingdom Hearts IV trailer takes Sora into Coco’s Land of the Dead

August 17, 2026 by Fletcher Briggs

Sora crosses a glowing marigold bridge into Coco’s Land of the Dead in Kingdom Hearts IV

Kingdom Hearts IV adds Pixar’s Coco world, returns to Quadratum and is scheduled for PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and PC in late 2027.