GTA 6 Xbox Pre-Order Drama + New God of War Laufey Gameplay + Fable
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! Topics 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. God of War Laufey – Pre-order bonus When you purchase your copy of God of War Laufey before launch you will receive: Last Wish Armor Set Phranque Golden Leaves Appearance* (cosmetic) In-game resource pack God of War Laufey – Digital Deluxe Edition The God of War Laufey Digital Deluxe Edition contains: Dark Alchemy Armor Set Dark Alchemy Blade Dark Alchemy Bow Scales Dark Alchemy Catalyst In-Game Resource Pack Digital Mini Artbook Official God of War Laufey Digital Soundtrack Introducing Faye’s Serpent Bow An enchanted bow with the shifting form of a serpent, Faye’s new weapon in the Everywhen can go from dormant to notched at lightning speed, allowing her to weave deadly arrow strikes alongside her other attacks. Much like the deadly bite of its namesake, the Serpent Bow will tear through Faye’s enemies in both close-quarters and ranged combat. Precision mode: Full-aim By fully pressing down the aim trigger, Faye will have more precise aim and increased draw distance. By striking at certain points on an enemy’s body, Faye can impair their movement or ability to strike, giving her the perfect opening to follow-up with a melee hit. While in this aim mode, Faye can charge up the bow and stack up to five arrows for a powerful volley – perfect for taking advantage of Phranque’s ability to launch enemies up into the sky. Hip-fire mode: Half-aim With a half press of the aim trigger, Faye will enter a more mobile hip-fire stance. In this aim mode, she can unleash a cluster of arrows for devastating damage to enemies at close range. The Serpent Bow’s quick-fire style allows Faye to juggle airborne enemies and extend combos as she seamlessly swaps between weapons and abilities. Select your shots Alongside the two fire modes, Faye can utilize a variety of arrow types that deepen your preferred playstyle. Rapid fire, explosive detonations, multi-target – Faye’s bow is a versatile weapon that can create and capitalize on openings. Serpent Scales Shed one form and embrace another – the Serpent Bow can be equipped with different types of Scales that will change both the look of the weapon, as well as the type of playstyle it specializes in via a unique perk (such as the Dark Alchemy Bow Scales from the Digital Deluxe Edition). In addition to the equipped Scales, the Serpent Bow also has unlockable skills which allow Faye to expand its capabilities even further. Expressive power Faye is an expert warrior with the ability to harness a range of skills to command the flow of the battle. Her armor options will allow you to choose between a range of gameplay perks, stats, and unique looks. You can also customize her other gear to further enhance different playstyles: Blade: Customizable element of Faye’s sword Scales: Customizable element of Faye’s Serpent Bow Catalyst: Powerful artifacts capable of channeling the potent magic of the Everywhen, Faye will be able to choose from a variety of Catalysts with different effects 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
Published: Sep 28, 2026
