Vishal Kamal has been covering video games for 7 years, writing about everything from hardware deals and new releases to esports and the business
side of the industry. He runs TheBadGamer, focused on gaming news worth your time.
Fortnite's Chapter 7, Season 2, brings a unique quest requiring players to catch items from elusive Golden Fishing Spots to reduce Fishstick's supply. We reveal the best locations to find these rare spots, including Squibbly Shores, and provide a step-by-step guide to completing the quest efficiently. By following our tips, players can secure the desired items and earn solid XP rewards.
Discover the top Star Wars gaming deals of the week, featuring discounts on iconic titles across various platforms. From space battles to lightsaber duels, enhance your Star Wars gaming experience without breaking the bank. Explore the best offers on Star Wars games this week.
AMD reports a 38% year-over-year revenue growth to $10.3 billion in Q1 2026, but warns of a more than 20% decline in gaming revenue for the second half due to the memory supply crisis. The company cites higher memory and component costs impacting consumer spending on PC gaming hardware. Despite this, AMD sees strong engagements for next-generation console platforms.
Discover how players are accessing YouTube on the Nintendo Switch 2 via a clever workaround in Super Animal Royale, despite the lack of a native app. This method, while free, comes with significant caveats. Super Animal Royale's unexpected role in bringing YouTube to the Switch 2 highlights the community's desire for a proper app.
A significant shake-up at Xbox sees CEO Asha Sharma appoint several former Microsoft CoreAI colleagues to key leadership positions. Concurrently, the company is winding down Copilot on mobile and halting its console development, citing a shift in focus. These moves aim to reposition Xbox under Sharma's leadership.
Xbox undergoes a significant leadership reshuffle under new CEO Asha Sharma, introducing multiple AI-focused leaders to revitalize the division. The move aims to address internal inefficiencies and deepen community engagement. Notably, despite the AI influx, Xbox ends Copilot gaming support development.
Karyn Kusama, known for her work on Yellowjackets, is directing the first two episodes of Prime Video's Life Is Strange adaptation, aiming to balance fidelity to the game with broad appeal. The series stars Tatum Grace Hopkins as Max and Maisy Stella as Chloe. Kusama's approach involved watching playthroughs to understand the game's branching narrative.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang laments the company's zero market share in China's AI hardware sector, advocating for unrestricted US exports of AI chips to the country. Huang believes the benefits of selling advanced technology to China outweigh the risks, comparing the current AI revolution to the Industrial Revolution. He argues the US must lead in AI exports to maintain a strategic edge.
After an 11-year absence, R.U.S.E., the World War 2 real-time strategy gem, returns to Steam with a Definitive Edition, featuring Steam Deck support and all DLC. This surprise move by developer Eugen Systems, who reacquired rights from Ubisoft, delights fans who previously faced outcry when servers were turned off in 2023. The game's unique "Ruse" cards and tactical depth are once again available, with existing owners receiving the update for free via a 2.4GB patch.
The Boys Season 5, Episode 6, "Though the Heavens Fall", finally plunges into the heart of the conflict, exploring themes of death, aging, and immortality amidst the desperate search for the V1 formula. With a mix of entertaining and somber moments, the episode sets a dark stage for the final two episodes. Homelander's pursuit of immortality reaches a pivotal point, raising the stakes significantly.
