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Marathon & Arc Raiders PvE Updates Explained (The Future is Co-Op)
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Marathon & Arc Raiders PvE Updates Explained (The Future is Co-Op)

Extraction shooters are pivoting hard. With Bungie adding a permanent PvE mode to Marathon and Embark Studios bringing a PvE toggle to Arc Raiders, the message is clear: pure PvPvE is too niche. Welcome back to Reforge Gaming! Today we are breaking down the massive news hitting the extraction shooter genre. Embark Studios just announced an October PvE toggle test for Arc Raiders, responding to data showing that 37% of their players only participate in friendly co-op. Over at Bungie, developers admitted that Marathon's original high-stakes extraction vision simply isn't connecting with enough players, prompting a massive overhaul that includes a permanent PvE mode coming in the December Symbiosis update. Why are the biggest upcoming live-service games abandoning the pure PvPvE formula? In this stream, I'm sharing my POV on why the punishing risk/reward mechanics of traditional extraction games alienate casual players. We'll discuss why tightly paced, narrative-driven PvE and co-op social dynamics are the actual future of the genre, rather than just sprawling open arenas full of hostile players. We'll look at the data Embark shared, Bungie's new roadmap, and what this all means for the future of competitive gaming. #ArcRaiders #MarathonGame #Bungie #EmbarkStudios #ReforgeGaming

Published: Sep 25, 2026

PvP is Dying? Why Marathon & Arc Raiders Are Pivoting to PvE
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PvP is Dying? Why Marathon & Arc Raiders Are Pivoting to PvE

Bungie’s Marathon and Embark Studios' Arc Raiders are both abandoning strict PvP for massive new PvE updates. Here is why the hardcore extraction shooter bubble just popped, and why co-op is the actual future of live-service gaming. For the last five years, every major publisher has chased the hardcore PvPvE extraction shooter trend. But the data is finally in: purely competitive games are struggling to hold mainstream audiences. In this video, Lucas breaks down two massive industry pivots. First, we look at Bungie delaying Marathon to December 8th to introduce "Symbiosis"—the game's first-ever permanent PvE mode with dedicated progression. Then, we dive into Embark Studios' massive Arc Raiders announcement, revealing a highly-requested PvE matchmaking toggle coming to their October playtest. We’ve been saying it on Reforge Gaming for years: the biggest untapped market in the gaming industry isn't sweaty, high-stakes PvP. It’s PvE, co-op, and the shared experience of playing together. Let’s talk about why developers are finally waking up to the co-op goldmine, how the competitive ceiling chokes out live-service games, and what this means for the future of multiplayer shooters. Are you turning on the PvE toggle in Arc Raiders? Does a permanent PvE mode make you want to play Marathon? Let me know in the comments! #Marathon #ArcRaiders #GamingNews #Bungie #EmbarkStudios

Published: Sep 24, 2026

GTA 6 Collector's Edition TODAY! ARC Raiders 2.0 & Control Resonant Tips
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GTA 6 Collector's Edition TODAY! ARC Raiders 2.0 & Control Resonant Tips

Today's gaming news stream covers the massive GTA 6 Collector's Edition leaks, everything you need to know about the ARC Raiders 2.0 Frozen Trail update, and essential launch day Control Resonant gameplay tips! Will we get GTA 6 news today and will the Arc Raiders Frozen Trail update bring you back? 0:00 Intro 1:54 GTA 6 collector's edition leak 6:07 Arc Raiders 2.0 update 11:28 Control Resonant Hotfix 17:00 live discussion 1:23:19 GTA 6 collector's set reaction 1:28:00 live discussion TOPICS COVERED IN TODAY'S STREAM: GTA 6 Collector's Edition News BREAKING: Introducing Grand Theft Auto VI: The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection, a premium Grand Theft Auto VI collectible set featuring all the essentials for a good time, inspired by Leonida’s hit TV show, Macca the Gator. This exclusive, limited-edition Collector’s Box arrives on November 19 and is available for pre-order while supplies last. The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection includes: 6” figure of Macca the Gator with stash compartment Matte black GTAVI Oakley® Frogskins™ sunglasses with Prizm Sapphire lenses New Era® 9FORTY A-Frame snapback hat with Vice City Leonida embellishments Macca the Gator magnetic mirror Vice City swizzle spoon Vice City razor blade keychain Leonida Keys crossbody bag Chunkee the Manatee shot glass Leonida Keys enamel pin set in a custom metal tin Premium stickers in a stash bag Double-sided souvenir poster showcasing the full Leonida landscape ARC Raiders 'Frozen Trail' (Update 2.0) Embark just revealed the massive 2.0 update dropping on October 8th. We are breaking down the new Pendola Pass map, the introduction of customizable player Outposts, and the dynamic Flash Freeze weather mechanics. Plus, we look at the new ARC threats, including the massive airborne Frigate carrier and the Hydra. Control Resonant Launch Day Tips Jumping into Control Resonant today? We’ve got the best early-game tips for playing as Dylan Faden in the new Manhattan map. Learn why you need to track down the ice cream truck Vendors for upgrades, how to maximize your Aberrant melee weapon forms, and which Talents (like Falter and Dominance) you need to unlock first to survive the Hiss. #GTA6 #ArcRaiders #ControlResonant #GamingNews #ReforgeGaming

Published: Sep 24, 2026

The End of Xbox Continues - Halo Moves & Ninja Theory Gone
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The End of Xbox Continues - Halo Moves & Ninja Theory Gone

In today's live stream, we unpack the massive September 2026 Xbox studio restructuring and the latest round of Microsoft layoffs. From Xbox handing the future of the Halo franchise over to a newly built team inside Activision, to the potential loss of single-player narrative powerhouse Ninja Theory, Microsoft is executing a dramatic shift toward a homogenized mega-publisher model. Join us live as we break down the studio consolidations, the impact on Game Pass, and why mid-sized developers like Undead Labs are negotiating their way out of Xbox to preserve creative independence. This comprehensive video live stream breakdown covers the latest September 2026 gaming industry news surrounding Microsoft, Xbox, and Activision Blizzard. Key topics analyzed in this stream include the major Xbox studio restructuring, the 2026 Microsoft gaming layoffs, and the shift in development for the mainline Halo franchise as Halo Studios reorganizes under Activision. Additional coverage details the proposed studio closure of Ninja Theory (Hellblade), the merger of Forza developers Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios into a unified studio, Obsidian Entertainment shifting under Bethesda, Rare moving under Activision, and Undead Labs (State of Decay 3) transitioning away from Xbox to independent publishing. Discussion topics examine Xbox Game Pass, live-service game models, single-player narrative game design, corporate acquisitions, console gaming strategy, and the evolving landscape of the video game industry. #Xbox #Halo #GamingNews #XboxNews #Activision #GamePass #NinjaTheory

Published: Sep 23, 2026

WELL DWELLER GAMEPLAY LIVE - A Dark Fairy-Tale Metroidvania
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WELL DWELLER GAMEPLAY LIVE - A Dark Fairy-Tale Metroidvania

Playing Well Dweller, the brand-new dark fantasy metroidvania from Kyle Thompson (creator of Islets and Crypt Custodian)! We're taking control of Glimmer... a tiny bird armed only with a matchstick... to explore the rotting kingdom at the bottom of the well, befriend quirky characters, and take down the wicked queen. Will our tiny matchstick be enough to survive the terrifying beasts and brutal platforming? Let's find out! ABOUT WELL DWELLER: Deep within the forest, at the bottom of a well, lives the only creature brave enough to kill the queen. Well Dweller is a hand-drawn, dark fairy-tale metroidvania. Play as Glimmer, a tiny bird armed with a matchstick, who must burn the wicked queen to save his family. The game features highly fluid platforming, unique matchstick-based combat, and a brilliant contrast between adorable woodland creatures and a creepy, desperate world. #WellDweller #Metroidvania #IndieGames #LiveGaming #WellDwellerGame

Published: Sep 23, 2026

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Control Resonant Gameplay LIVE - Dylan Faden First Playthrough
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Control Resonant Gameplay LIVE - Dylan Faden First Playthrough

Welcome to my live playthrough of Control Resonant! We are jumping into Remedy's highly anticipated action RPG sequel in PS5 early access as Dylan Faden to explore a paranaturally warped Manhattan. I have been dying to jump into Control Resonant gameplay. Hit that Subscribe button and let's master the shapeshifting Aberrant weapon together! About Control Resonant: Developed by Remedy Entertainment, Control Resonant is the direct sequel to the 2019 multi-award-winning game Control. The game shifts into an Action-RPG experience, putting players in the shoes of Dylan Faden, Jesse's brother. Freed by the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC), Dylan steps into a chaotic, open-ended Manhattan overrun by the Hiss and the Mold. Wielding the "Aberrant"—a shapeshifting melee weapon—players must use new paranatural powers to survive gravity anomalies, find Jesse, and stop a reality-bending cosmic threat. #ControlResonant #Control2 #RemedyEntertainment #PS5 #ReforgeGaming

Published: Sep 22, 2026

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The Community FORCED Bungie to Save Destiny 2 (Sort of...)
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The Community FORCED Bungie to Save Destiny 2 (Sort of...)

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

Published: Sep 22, 2026

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Bungie Just UN-CANCELED Destiny 2 (But Made A Massive Mistake)
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Bungie Just UN-CANCELED Destiny 2 (But Made A Massive Mistake)

Bungie just dropped "The Next Chapter" announcement, and by officially committing to unvaulting legacy Destiny 2 content (from campaigns to classic raids) Bungie has finally answered the community: Destiny has a future. The massive player turnout during the Monument of Triumph update forced Sony's hand, proving this franchise is still alive. However, the second half of the announcement reveals a critical flaw in Bungie’s strategy. Marathon is officially pivoting to include a permanent PvE mode and social space in December, draining vital developer bandwidth away from the Destiny universe. In this video, we break down why the Destiny Content Vault reversal is a big win, why Destiny 3 feels inevitable, and why Sony’s sunk-cost fallacy with Marathon is a fundamental waste of resources. Drop a comment: Should Bungie cancel Marathon and put 100% of the studio on Destiny? #Destiny2 #Bungie #Marathon #Destiny3 #GamingNews

Published: Sep 21, 2026

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GTA 6 Online LEAK, Kojima vs Schreier, Control Resonant - Reforge Gaming
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GTA 6 Online LEAK, Kojima vs Schreier, Control Resonant - Reforge Gaming

Today we are covering the GTA 6 Online release date leak from Twitch CEO Dan Clancy, the drama as Hideo Kojima and Kojima Productions fire back at Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier over his report on the Sony PlayStation exclusive PHYSINT. Finally, with Remedy Entertainment’s action RPG launching on September 24, I'm reacting live to the wildest and angriest comments from my recent Control Resonant gameplay short. 0:00 Intro 1:41 GTA 6 online release leak 6:41 Kojima Drama 12:18 Responding to angry comments 17:20 live discussion Twitch CEO Dan Clancy recently let slip in an interview that the multiplayer component for GTA 6 is expected to launch in 2027. With the single-player campaign locked in for November 2026, this massive gap means we might be waiting a full year for GTA Online 2. We'll discuss what this staggered release timeline means for the Rockstar community, GTA RP servers, and the inevitable PC port. Next up, the situation between Kojima Productions and Jason Schreier is heating up. Kojima recently urged fans to be skeptical of Bloomberg's report claiming Sony pulled funding for his upcoming espionage game, PHYSINT. Schreier fired back immediately, doubling down and confirming his report was vetted by multiple sources across PlayStation, Xbox, and Kojima Productions itself. We're breaking down who to believe and what it means for Kojima's future projects. Finally, we are tackling the Reforge Gaming community head-on. My recent YouTube short covering Control Resonant generated a massive wave of heated debates, so we are pulling up the comment section to address the angriest and most unhinged takes live on stream. #GTA6 #HideoKojima #ControlResonant #GamingNews #ReforgeGaming

Published: Sep 21, 2026

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The Truth About Marvel's Wolverine Review Scores (77 vs 95)
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The Truth About Marvel's Wolverine Review Scores (77 vs 95)

Marvel's Wolverine on PS5 just hit a 77 on Metacritic, but the PlayStation user scores are telling a completely different story with a massive 95 approval rating. Why is there a 20-point chasm between professional game reviewers and everyday players? Today on Reforge Gaming, we are breaking down the massive divide over Insomniac Games' latest flagship PlayStation 5 exclusive. Critics are panning Marvel's Wolverine for its restrictive linear level design and classic combat loop, favoring the massive open worlds of Marvel's Spider-Man. But for the average player base, a tightly paced, anti-open-world action game is exactly what modern AAA gaming desperately needs. We dive into the psychology of how critics play games versus how the general public plays them, the exhaustion of open-world bloat, and why this massive review score gap proves that developers might not be the ones who are out of touch with gamers. LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS: Are you playing AAA games to actively analyze them, or are you just playing to escape and have fun? #MarvelsWolverine #PS5 #WolverinePS5 #InsomniacGames #ReforgeGaming

Published: Sep 20, 2026

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Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Gameplay - Wife Plays & Reacts!
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Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Gameplay - Wife Plays & Reacts!

Tonight, my wife is taking the controller to play through Marvel's Wolverine on the PS5. We're slicing our way through Insomniac's newest action-adventure, checking out the updated Senses UI, and reacting to just how brutal this game really is. 0:00 intro 45:57 Wolverine gameplay The v.01.001.005 hotfix just dropped for Marvel's Wolverine, and we are jumping right back in to see if Insomniac actually fixed the controversial "scent trails." Welcome to another live broadcast on Reforge Gaming! Grab a drink and hang out in chat while we discuss the latest gameplay updates, the insane combat, and whether this lives up to the Spider-Man hype. Drop a LIKE if you are enjoying the stream, and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to Reforge Gaming for more daily gaming news, live playthroughs, and podcast discussions! This live stream broadcast features full PlayStation 5 gameplay of Marvel's Wolverine, the M-rated action-adventure game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Hosted by Reforge Gaming, this broadcast includes real-time live reactions and impressions as we explore Logan's journey, test the new combat mechanics, and review the latest v.01.001.005 hotfix addressing the Senses UI and scent trails. Viewers can expect a comprehensive look at the Weapon X abilities, mutant healing factor, Adamantium claw combat, and next-gen graphics on the PS5. This broadcast falls under the gaming and entertainment categories, focusing on first-time playthrough reactions, video game news, and Marvel video game universe discussions. #MarvelsWolverine #WolverinePS5 #ReforgeGaming #PS5Gameplay #InsomniacGames

Published: Sep 20, 2026

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