After being delayed indefinitely in April, the Halo: Reach beta has resurfaced. On the day of Microsoft's Xbox briefing at E3 2019, players will be able to head to participating stores to get hands-on with PC version Halo: Reach, win prizes, and compete in Gears of War.

Toshihiro Nagoshi, the director for the Yakuza series, revealed some new details pertaining to the next entry and the new lead character. He also dropped a few nuggets related to the PS5. One significant take is that Nagoshi thinks the most significant evolution on the next-gen console is A.I., not graphics.

The Pokemon Company hosted the Pokemon 2019 Press Conference in Tokyo, Japan to celebrate the huge franchise and make some new announcements. The company revealed a sequel to the game that inspired to live action movie, a new peripheral for sleep, and a new social hub called Pokemon Home.

A collection of Chinese retailers have listed a Nintendo Switch version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt set for release in late 2019. This is a rumor that is very unlikely to bear fruit but Nintendo has laid the foundation for a game of its size to work on Switch via cloud streaming.

The next game from a small indie studio to get an elevated profile via the EA Originals program is Sea of Solitude from Jo-Mei Games. The adventure game's writer, designer, and art director, Cornelia Geppert, announced the release date on social media that it is due this summer.

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley revealed a bill that would ban loot boxes and pay-to-win microtransactions. In a new interview, he speaks on talking with the ESA, whether or not he believes this will gain traction, and the ideas that pushed him to put this bill into motion in the first place.

After the reveal of a loot box and microtransaction ban bill presented by a U.S. Senator, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has put out an official response. The company's CEO says the bill doesn't reflect how the gaming industry works and will be harmful to gamers.

Playdate is a new handheld console from Panic featuring a black and white screen, and crank. It will deliver 12 games across 12 weeks in its first season. Owners won't know what they're playing before it arrives, but one of the games is a creation from Katamari Damacy designer Keita Takahashi.

Sources have revealed a collaboration between Tencent and Riot Games that will see a mobile version of League of Legends developed. The two entities previously discussed such a thing, but it was ultimately halted, which led to the creation of the mobile MOBA that evolved into Arena of Valor.

Sony has made the topics from the yearly investor relations meeting available to the public and now we have an even clearer picture of what the PlayStation brand will look like in the next generation of home consoles. The vision for PlayStation Now, for instance, is seamless gaming with or without a console.

Nintendo broadcast a new Direct livestream dedicated to Super Mario Maker 2, which will be the biggest summer release for the Nintendo Switch. In the livestream, we got a look at how players will share their interactions, play together, and work through 100 Nintendo-created levels.

The PlayStation gaming division is teaming with Sony Pictures for PlayStation Productions, a studio dedicated to bringing the gaming properties to film and television. The new studio has been in the works for at least two years and is aiming to model things after Disney's Marvel Cinematic Universe.

It has been quiet for a while, but the Apex Legends devs are gearing up for a patch update in the coming weeks. A Respawn dev took to Reddit to share the planned changes for the next major patch, including fixes for hit detection, audio bugs, and an issue that has been plaguing PS4 players.

The battle for PC gaming dominance continues. Epic Games launched its first major sale and made the bold decision to cover the cost of any discounts, but two publishers decided to opt out anyway. One withdrawal, involving Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, seems to be rooted in a misunderstanding.

The Vision Keynote during the first day of Microsoft Build 2019 closed out with a quick teaser of what may a big hit experience for augmented reality. The trailer showed off an upcoming Minecraft AR application that we'll hear more about later this month during the full reveal on May 17.

Are Sony and Microsoft teaming up to fight against Google Stadia? The companies announced a new partnership focused on direct-to-consumer, cloud-based gaming and A.I. solutions. Sony will be bringing its video game and content-streaming services to Microsoft Azure data centers.

Ubisoft's 2020 fiscal report included the unfortunate news that pirate ship combat game Skull & Bones is delayed a year, but also included plans for three unannounced games. All three will release before April 2020 and some theorized that Splinter Cell was next up, but Ubisoft said otherwise.

The untethered Oculus Quest launches later this month and a major force in media is making sure you have access to a wealth of content if you're one of the early adopters. YouTube has announced that the company's VR application will be a part of the Quest launch, delivering Emmy-award winning content.

If you're looking for a change of pace from Pokémon Go on your mobile gaming device, a new entry in the Rumble series will be available soon. Currently live in Australia, Pokémon Rumble Rush lets you play as and recruit Pokémon as you fight across uncharted islands in real-time action combat.

We finally know a few new things about the PlayStation 5, but everyone is still wondering when they'll be able to get their hands on the next-generation home gaming console. An analyst predicted that the powerful new PS5 will have a lower price than most expect and will release in fall 2020.

Google Stadia will be attempting to cut into the pie dominated by Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo later this year but one of its competitors may already have an answer for the game streaming platform. A new Sony patent shows what could be the PlayStation spin on streaming.

Digital Trends had the opportunity to sit down and speak with Tim Willits, studio director behind Doom developer id Software, to find out more about Bethesda's upcoming first-person shooter Rage 2. We talk about what it was like establishing its Doom-style combat, why there are no sniper rifles, and more.

After a quick patch was pushed to Apex Legends players on PS4, some gamers started to experience crashes due to one of Lifeline's banner frames. The developers have acknowledged the error, discovered the source, and put out a temporary fix, but there are still some things to avoid for the time being.

Destiny 2 update version 2.2.2 is live and players can dive into the hidden Zero Hour quest for a chance to earn the Outbreak exotic pulse rifle. Bungie is also setting the stage for the shooter's future, setting a date for a race to finish the game's next raid: Crown of Sorrows.

During the Google I/O developer conference, Google Stadia product vice president took the stage to explain how the game streaming platform will benefit developers. He covers the workflow, cloud server options, and more while also comparing it to limitations in PC and traditional home console gaming.

Microsoft could follow up the Xbox Adaptive Controller with a device for visually impaired or blind gamers. The company continues to invest in the experiences of differently-abled players and this particular patent details a device equipped with a Braille display and haptic paddles that can be rearranged.

Sony continues forward with its new State of Play livestream showcase this month by following up the Iron Man VR reveal with an extended look at the remake of MediEvil. The company will also be revealing a new PS4 game, but also cautions against those hoping for PS5 news this time around.

For 10 days, Pokémon Go players will be able to take advantage of XP bonuses and movie-themed cosmetics in celebration of the release of Detective Pikachu. Pokémon that appear in the movie will appear at a higher rate and capturing them nets you double XP.

The setting for the next Assassin's Creed game has been rumored for a while and a new leak essentially confirms it. The latest wave of info suggests it's called Assassin's Creed: Ragnarok and will feature ship combat, improved exploration, co-op, and more. It will also be a cross-gen home console release.

The Respawn Entertainment development team announced that it is aware of the Apex Legends version 1.1 update bug that is causing players accounts to be reset to level one. Servers are being taken down as a means to tackle this known issue and an ETA on a fix should be shared sometime soon.

Frederik Schreiber, the vice president of 3D Realms, has some strong feelings about the Google Stadia game streaming platform. The service goes live later this year and will be more powerful than current consoles, but he believes it will pale in comparison to PS5 and Xbox Anaconda.

There are leaks and theories out in the wild regarding the next Call of Duty game, and Activision has confirmed that an official reveal will happen before the end of June. With Infinity Ward handling development, the most credible suggestion is that Modern Warfare 4 is up next.

Following up the announcement of Borderlands 3 at PAX East 2019, Gearbox hosted an hour-long gameplay reveal to show gamers what they'll be getting into when the loot shooter launches later this year. There were new weapons, new worlds, and some much-needed improvements to the co-op experience.

Fortnite's battle royale mode is getting a sneaky new survival tool in v8.51. The Shadow Bomb renders a player temporarily invisible, opening up a new way to escape or attack unsuspecting enemies. Save the World also gets a new gun while Creative welcomes some tasty additions.

Niantic is preparing to release the long-awaited heir to Pokémon Go, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, and fans are curious to see if the company can strike gold twice. Before doing so, the company must iron out how microtransactions balance with gameplay and the beta gave insight on the items players can buy.

Valve is stepping into the VR headset market with the high-end Index, and the company finally revealed the price and release date. The Index can be purchased individually or as part of a couple of bundles that include virtual reality controllers and/or Steam Index base stations.

Everything must come to an end. Streamer Philza has been battling it out in Minecraft's hardcore mode, where players have only one life and the game is locked on the hard difficulty, for five years. An unfortunate encounter with a baby zombie and a stray spider ended the glorious run.

Gearbox, 2K, and Twitch are teaming up for the Echocast extension, which gives Borderlands 3 streamers a chance to engage with their audiences in a few unique ways. Viewers will be able to see the items the streamer is carrying and also get a chance to earn a copy of items found in chests opened during a game.