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In today's Daily Fix:Yet another PS5 price hike goes into effect next week in all territories. In the U.S., prices will go up by an extra $50 for all models, which brings the base PlayStation 5 to around $650, and the PS5 Pro to a whopping $900. If you're even remotely considering buying a PS5 console, get one now and save yourself $50 before April 2nd. In other news, Nintendo has finally revealed the new character joining the Super Mario Bros. in the upcoming Mario Galaxy movie: Star Fox, voiced by Glen Powell. And if rumors are to be believed, Nintendo has a new Star Fox game, and a Legend of Zelda remake, coming later this year.

In today's Daily Fix:Mass layoffs have struck another gaming industry giant, this time at Fortnite developer Epic Games. The company has laid off more than a thousand employees, citing a 'downturn in engagement' with Fortnite. Epic has just dropped the latest season of the popular battle royale shooter, but they also recently raised prices on Fortnite V-Bucks, which drew criticism from fans. In other news, Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, is defending DLSS 5 although he acknowledges the perspective of critics. Huang also claims to not liking AI slop himself, but also called AI-generated content 'beautiful.' And finally, The Punisher's long-awaited stand-alone Disney+ special finally has a release date: May 12. This is the same day as the season 2 finale of Daredevil: Born Again, and just two months before the MCU Punisher's big-screen debut in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

In today's Daily Fix:Crimson Desert had a strong debut, with hundreds of thousands of gamers firing up the game during its debut weekend, but user reviews have been mixed. Many complained about bugs and other technical issues, and thankfully publisher/developer Pearl Abyss has responded with a patch that fixes many of these problems. The game's Steam reviews now currently sit at 'Most Positive' after the patch went live. In related news, Pearl Abyss finally admitted to using generative A.I. for some of the game's 2D assets, explaining that they were meant as placeholders until proper asserts could be made. Pearl Abyss is now doing an audit of the entire game to replace these assets. And finally, FF14 director Yoshi-P blames the Final Fantasy series' long development times for younger games not engaging with the storied franchise.

In today's Daily Fix:A new Switch 2 is reportedly coming to the European market, this time with a replaceable battery. This is likely to bring the console in line with European guidelines that require rechargeable batteries in devices to be easier to repair or replace. The Joy-Con 2 will also be getting replaceable batteries. There's no word on if this new model will debut outside of Europe. In other news, Crimson Desert sales are off to a strong start, with around 2 million copies sold in less than one day. This is despite some tepid reviews criticizing the buggy state of the game. Resident Evil Requiem has also crossed a sales milestone, becoming the best-selling game of 2026 so far. And in more somber news, Hollywood legend and martial arts icon Chuck Norris has passed away at the age of 86. Or as the internet is convinced, he actually died years ago and Death finally caught up to him.

In today's Daily Fix:Pearl Abyss' highly-anticipated open-world action-RPG Crimson Desert is finally out, and it's causing the publisher's stock to drop. Reviews for the game have been mixed-to-positive, currently sitting at a 78% on Metacritic, and that wiped out around 30%—about $13 USD—from the company's stock. Our own review-in-progress was a little tepid, calling out the game's promise but also the myriad of bugs. In other news, a bug update to Counter-Strike 2 is changing how the game handles reloads. The game will be adopting a Helldivers 2-esque reload mechanic where you lose any remaining rounds in the clip you're tossing out, instead of 'topping off' when you put in a fresh mag. And finally, Sony is making some branding changes to the PlayStation Network, specifically getting rid of that moniker entirely.

In today's Daily Fix:Charlie Cox maybe known more for his work in the MCU than anything else, but his role in last year's mega hit video game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 certainly left an impression on players. Cox has a new game role lined up, and though he won't say what it is, he does say that it's far more involved than his work in Clair Obscur (for which he provided voice work, but not motion capture). In other news, Xbox's Quick Resume feature is getting an update, allowing you to turn it off for games that require an internet connection. And finally, John Carpenter has listed off his favorite video games of all time, and there's a respectable mix of 16-bit retro titles alongside newer hits.

In today's Daily Fix:Bethesda has detailed the huge Starfield: Terran Armada update, which fans have dubbed the '2.0' update, coming next month. The update adds (paid) story DLC, (free) spaceflight enhancements, a new vehicle, companions, and more. The PlayStation 5 version also drops the same day, April 7th. In related news, Bethesda has had to clarify its stance on Nvidia's DLSS 5 tech after backlash from the online community. Nvidia revealed the controversial tech showcasing several games like Resident Evil Requiem, Starfield, and the Oblivion remake, but fans slammed the update as more 'AI slop.' And speaking of updates, the latest Switch 2 firmware update adds a handheld mode boost for Switch 1 games, allowing some of them to run in docked mode even when playing handheld.

In today's Daily Fix:Former Overwatch boss Jeff Kaplan has some advice for gamers who complain about games they'll never play: 'Shut the f*** up. No one cares.' The harsh words came during a 10-hour livestream showcasing his new project, The Legend of California, a first-person survival game set during California's Gold Rush period. In other news, Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem is now the franchise's fastest-selling game, with now 6 million copies sold since its launch in late Febrary. And finally, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight's release date has been moved up, from May 29 to May 22. This release window was previously taken up by Grand Theft Auto 6, which was delayed to later this year.

In today's Daily Fix:Starfield's composer is confident that the game will be re-evaluated in a more positive light years from now. Via an interview with RPGSite, Inon Zur believes the gaming public wasn't ready for Todd Howard's vision of space when Starfield was launched back in 2023. The game was a modest success, but did not receive the praise heaped upon previous open-world Bethesda games like Fallout 4 and Skyrim. In other news, CD Projekt is throwing cold water on the idea of more Cyberpunk 2077 expansions. The company is busy working on The Witcher 4 and a sequel to Cyberpunk, but rumors of a new expansion to the 10-year-old Witcher 3 still persist. And finally, gamers can expect an update to the recent Pokémon Pokopia. The game launched to rave reviews and huge sales, but it's not without its bugs, which Nintendo says will be addressed soon.

In today's Daily Fix:Many have attributed Sony's reported retreat from the PC gaming space to the upcoming Xbox console/PC hybrid, but according to a Sony developer, it might actually be because of Valve. Peter Dalton from the soon-to-be shutdown Bluepoint Games thinks Sony may have more to fear from Valve's Steam Machine than the new Xbox, although both new devices are merging the PC and console gaming ecosystems. In related news, Valve has revealed the minimum specs for their "Steam Machine Verified" program, and they match with the Steam Deck Verified requirements, with some exception. Games need to run at 30fps at 1080p, which are 6x more than the Steam Deck's minimum framerate and resolution requirements. And finally, Nintendo's Pokémon Pokopia is launching to strong sales to back up strong reviews. In two days, the game has sold more than 2 million copies, an impressive number considering it's a Switch 2 exclusive.