Brett Byll

New Jersey

Writer at Game Rant

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Devil Jam Confirms Features, Platforms, and Launch Window [EXCLUSIVE]

2 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Brett Byll

Devil Jam, a rhythm-based auto-battler, will be released on Steam in Q3 2025. The game will also be coming to PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X at some point. Devil Jam features hand-drawn graphics, beat-driven combat, and an inventory system with quadrillions of combinations. Belgian developer Rogueside Games has locked in a Q3 release window for its upcoming rhythm-based auto-battler Devil Jam.
'A Real and Detrimental Impact' ESA Comments on Trump Tariffs

2 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Brett Byll

Tariffs may make gaming more expensive, affecting game prices. A spokesperson for the ESA has shared their thoughts about the recent tariffs, calling them "real and detrimental." ESA prioritizes relationships with officials to mitigate financial harm to the gaming industry.
Switch 2 GameShare Feature is a Throwback to the Nintendo DS

3 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Brett Byll

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct revealed the upcoming GameShare feature, which many feel is similar to Nintendo DS Download Play. GameShare lets players enjoy multiplayer titles locally across different systems, with only one user needing to have the game installed. The Switch 2 will be released on June 5, 2025. The long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 Direct revealed GameShare, a function that seems a lot like Nintendo DS Download Play.
Elden Ring Nightreign Reveals New Class

3 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Brett Byll

Elden Ring shows off a new character class that appears to be changing some of the foundations of a previously unpopular gameplay style.
Rumor: Nintendo Might Be Teasing Upgraded Versions of Games for Switch 2

4 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Brett Byll

Nintendo Switch 2 may offer enhanced editions of games from the original Switch, according to the Virtual Game Card portion of the company website. The presence of Switch 2 Editions teases possible upgrade paths. Gamers speculate about what these "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Games" might look like. The Nintendo Switch 2 seems to have received a tease for console-specific editions of games on the Virtual Game Card portion of the company website.
'It's Incredible' Neil Druckmann Hypes Up New Naughty Dog Game

4 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Brett Byll

Naughty Dog employees are playing through Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and finding it "incredible," according to Neil Druckmann. Fans eagerly await a new glimpse of Intergalactic, a sci-fi game with a dense-looking story and teases of melee combat. Neil Druckmann teases that what fans have seen is just the tip of the iceberg, hinting at a lot more to come.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies Bringing Back Perk That's Been Missing for a Decade

4 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Brett Byll

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies has hinted at the return of Double Tap, stirring excitement among players. Activision hinted at Double Tap's return in Black Ops 6 Zombies through a community mailbag episode. Other clues like a charm on the Repairman Operator and a skin on a shotgun suggest Double Tap's comeback. The team for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6Zombies appears to have strongly hinted at the return of Double Tap, leading to a wave of hype within the game's community.
New PlayStation Patent Could Be a Game-Changer for Cutscenes

1 month ago | gamerant.com | Brett Byll

PlayStation's patented Translation Language Evaluation Device could speed up game development and localization significantly. The technology evaluates translated sentences for accurate facial movements, potentially streamlining the translation process. This tech could impact major PlayStation exclusives in development, making releases quicker and easier for developers.
Xbox Reportedly Bringing 'A Lot More' Games to PS5 and Switch 2

1 month ago | gamerant.com | Brett Byll

Xbox plans to release more games on PS5 and the Switch 2 in 2025, focusing on its multiplatform strategy. Many fans are hoping to see Starfield make its way to PS5. Once exclusive Xbox games like Halo are expected to be multiplatform in the future. Rumors suggest that Xbox has plans for plenty of its games to make appearances on the PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 in 2025.
Rumor: New God of War Greek Project Coming Out This Year

1 month ago | gamerant.com | Brett Byll

A new God of War project set in Greek mythology is rumored for release this year. The project will be a standalone side-story, not a remaster collection, focusing on a smaller scope. Fans speculate the game may have a scope similar to The Last of Us: Left Behind or Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Jeff Grubb shared that there's a new God of War project set within the series' Greek mythology and that it might be released this year.