In this exclusive interview, Marty O'Donnell shares his thoughts on Bungie in 2026, the studio's future, and why he isn't convinced Marathon was the right direction. Marty discusses the impact of leadership decisions, the role of Pete Parsons, and reflects on figures like Harold Ryan. The conversation also explores the connections between Bungie alumni, ProbablyMonsters, and the failure of Firewalk Studios' Concord.

The Stop Killing Games movement scored another major victory as California bill AB 1921 passed a full State Assembly vote, moving closer to becoming law. If enacted, publishers could be required to provide refunds or offline alternatives when shutting down online games. It's a huge win, but there is still more work to do! If you're IN California: - https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/ If you're outside Cali but still want to help: - https://lcmspubcontact.lc.ca.gov/PublicLCMS/ContactPopup.php?district=SD03 Sources: - https://x.com/Pirat_Nation/status/2060104370633822463 - https://x.com/Pirat_Nation/status/2060104376539296116 - https://x.com/Majora__Z/status/2060460186314121250 - https://x.com/RinoTheBouncer/status/2060145027519525066 - https://x.com/IntCyberDigest/status/2060386604708159557 - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/stop-killing-games-backed-bill-thatd-bar-publishers-from-switching-off-game-servers-without-thinking-of-players-passes-california-state-assembly-vote

Mina the Hollower has reportedly sold around 55,000 copies on Steam shortly after launch, but some gamers argue there may be more affecting the game's performance than simple market competition. Years ago, Yacht Club Games publicly supported Black Lives Matter-related causes, and some players remain critical of that decision today. Is that controversy still influencing purchasing decisions, or...? Sources: - https://x.com/Wario64/status/2060412704498602353 - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-05-29/why-mina-the-hollower-is-only-20 - https://x.com/Grummz/status/2060467472822943781 - https://x.com/Pirat_Nation/status/2060467214935793952 - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1875580/Mina_the_Hollower/ - https://steamdb.info/app/1875580/charts/#1w - https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2026/05/27/the-highest-metacritic-scored-game-of-2026-has-just-arrived/ - https://x.com/DeiDetective/status/2060382866509336792 - https://x.com/YorchTorchGames/status/2060555715891126714

A leaked internal Xbox memo from new Xbox boss Asha Sharma warns employees that "hard choices" are ahead as Microsoft reshapes the future of the brand. While the company is publicly talking about investments and growth, many gamers are reading between the lines. Studio closures, project cancellations, layoffs, and major restructuring have become all too common across the gaming industry. Is Xbox preparing for another round of painful cuts? Sources: - https://x.com/IGN/status/2060360793414054095 - https://www.ign.com/articles/new-xbox-boss-asham-sharma-reportedly-warns-staff-hard-choices-are-ahead-but-insists-recent-game-pass-changes-are-helping - https://x.com/PigeonGoGaming/status/2060512648614015022 - https://x.com/asha_shar/status/2060501522556022919 - https://x.com/Pirat_Nation/status/2060557308892230046 - https://x.com/IdleSloth84_/status/2060410532805435697 - https://x.com/OhNoItsAlexx/status/2060553301205099007 - https://x.com/xMBGx/status/2060509829454528794

Microsoft claims Fable was delayed to February 2027 because of an increasingly crowded Xbox release schedule, alongside GTA6 - Grand Theft Auto 6.... But many gamers believe there's more to the story. Following years of criticism surrounding the game's tone, characters, marketing, and overall direction, some fans suspect Microsoft and Playground Games are using the extra development time to address community concerns before launch. Is this simply scheduling, or is Xbox attempting a major course correction? Sources: - https://x.com/fable/status/2060399527895449704 - https://x.com/XBOX/status/2060398425686888546 - https://x.com/SmashJT/status/2060413553753076057 - https://x.com/Pirat_Nation/status/2060404444878024988 - https://x.com/geoffkeighley/status/2060399066291589443 - https://x.com/GermanStrands/status/2060405840104886768 - https://x.com/PlayerEssence/status/2060411352502735092 - https://x.com/Cyael/status/2060473544707068310 - https://x.com/pcgamer/status/2060407112954765574

According to updated estimates from Alinea Analytics, Bungie's Marathon has now sold nearly 1.5 million copies across all platforms. That's up from the firm's previous estimate of 1.2 million copies sold as of March 24, adding roughly 300,000 sales over the last two months. YIKES! Destiny 2 is still steamrolling Marathon concurrent player count Sources: - https://steamdb.info/app/3065800/charts/ - https://steamdb.info/app/1085660/charts/ - https://x.com/PolishTamales/status/2060366803285758164 - https://x.com/Pirat_Nation/status/2060542208973967660 - https://x.com/Pirat_Nation/status/2060497413933072712 - https://x.com/LordCharizard33/status/2060453895436914830 - https://x.com/Sir_Dammed/status/2059784322060558642 - https://x.com/JayViperTV/status/2060426668699754504 - https://x.com/JakeSucky/status/2060481314222924137 - https://x.com/JayViperTV/status/2060400586575548733 - https://x.com/trulyyblu/status/2060346167276523567 - https://www.change.org/p/petition-sony-to-develop-destiny-3

007 First Light has officially crossed 1.5 million copies sold, proving that not every game caught in the culture war is doomed to fail. While some critics raised legitimate concerns about Denuvo, celebrity cameos, and certain design choices, others seemed determined to hate game no matter what. In this video, I discuss the success of 007 First Light, where criticism was justified, where it went too far, why constantly declaring every game "woke" can undermine credibility when real problems actually arise. Sources: - https://x.com/007GameIOI/status/2060058908014551246 - https://steamdb.info/app/3768760/charts/ - https://x.com/AI_EmeraldApple/status/2060076731986587915 - https://x.com/Grummz/status/2060073786289070382 - https://x.com/madcap412/status/2060071795840135674 - https://x.com/YorchTorchGames/status/2060064719319269400 - https://x.com/MinEffortLive/status/2060130591169991100 - https://x.com/NikTek/status/2060059345937944731 - https://x.com/EndymionYT/status/2060079116486136199

Luna Abyss is drawing comparisons to Dragon Age: The Veilguard after a scene that many gamers say feels ripped straight out of modern AAA identity-focused storytelling. In this reaction, we break down the controversial moment, discuss the game's broader themes, and take a closer look at Kwalee subsidiary Kwalee Labs (formerly Bonsai Collective), including its leadership, previous projects, and public-facing messaging. Sources: - https://x.com/SmashJT/status/2060163461594972603 - https://x.com/MinEffortLive/status/2060076439559680404 - https://steamdb.info/app/1933000/charts/#max - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1933000/Luna_Abyss/ - https://www.lunaabyss.com/ - https://bsky.app/profile/slinkyfishy.bsky.social - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollie-emery-074a625b/ - https://x.com/LunaAbyssGame - https://x.com/RealMarcFoxx/status/2060020348620255554 - https://x.com/CrookedDe_light/status/2059090616835883431 - https://x.com/Aurondarklord/status/2058940067322704314