Rockstar confirms Grand Theft Auto 6 is delayed to November 19, 2026, citing the need for more polish. But inside the studio, tension is boiling over with protests, firings, and union-busting accusations making headlines.

Meanwhile, Nintendo raises its Switch 2 sales forecast, Halo Infinite announces what could be its final major update, and BioWare celebrates N7 Day with new Mass Effect teasers.

All that and more in this week’s LAG Recap, your late-access look at the biggest stories in gaming.

In this exclusive interview, the Destiny Rising development team opens up about how they’re expanding the Destiny universe in bold new ways. From the decision to create a hero-based combat system to exploring a completely different timeline, this conversation dives deep into how Destiny Rising is redefining what’s possible for the franchise.The team discusses Bungie’s collaboration, community feedback, AI voice controversy, and how they’re shaping the future of the Destiny experience across mobile and beyond.#DestinyRising #Destiny2 #Bungie #ExclusiveInterview #MobileGaming

It’s official. Satya Nadella just confirmed the Xbox rumors are true. Not only for the games, but als for Xbox’s next console, codenamed Magnus, is real and it’s a hybrid. Xbox Magnus does have a nice ring to it.Microsoft says it will combine your full Xbox console library with the power of Windows PC gaming. That means support for multiple storefronts like Steam, Epic, and Battle.net all on one device. It’s the biggest shift in Xbox history and marks the first time they’ve officially admitted what’s been rumored for months.In this video, I break down what Satya actually said, what the hybrid console really is, how it compares to the rumored PS6, and what this means for Xbox’s future.Subscribe Here! https://www.youtube.com/c/thedestinchannel?sub_confirmation=1Become a member to support this channel!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgUOWrjLEhmHE9tqYtoeS_g/joinSources:https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsofts-ambitious-new-xbox-your-entire-console-library-the-full-power-of-windows-pc-gaming-and-morehttps://x.com/longislandviper/status/1982931457783034260https://x.com/tbpn/status/1983248873335468142https://www.matthewball.co/all/stateofvideogaming2025https://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/ex-playstation-head-says-video-game-industry-losing-next-generation-tiktok-1995571https://x.com/Cromwelp/status/1762530106050818510https://x.com/tomwarren/status/1983313762770923704https://x.com/charlieINTEL/status/1983279182613492146https://x.com/stephentotilo/status/1983255817785597980https://insider-gaming.com/xbox-reportedly-has-a-partner-preview-event-scheduled-for-november/https://x.com/InsiderGamingIG/status/1982827800106270769https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_pjrZQDerw&t=1s

Halo is officially coming to PS5 with Halo. Campaign Evolved. We break down what Xbox is signaling with multiplatform moves. The reported push for higher studio margins. And why leadership says TikTok and movies are the real competition. Plus new trend data and reports shaping the industry this we

Path of Exile’s next big expansion, Keepers of the Flame, drops October 31 and I spoke with Mark “Neon” Roberts from Grinding Gear Games about how they’re keeping Path of Exile fresh more than a decade later.

He opened up about live-service game fatigue, what developers can learn from Destiny, and why you should never blame your audience when engagement dips. We also talk about the new Breach-themed league sequel, Bloodline Ascendancies, Grafts, and Asynchronous Trading — some of the biggest additions to Path of Exile in years.

0:00 - Intro & how this unique interview was filmed

0:44 - Starting questions for the dev team

1:39 - Dumping all the questions from the presentation

2:02 - Graphics Update?

03:31 - Breach Updates

06:44 - Breah Follow Up

9:14 - Breach returns: how GGG revisits classic mechanics

12:45 - When has a game overstayed its welcome? (Destiny comparison)

13:00 - Mark on not blaming your audience — the dev’s responsibility to re-earn engagement

30:25 - Bungie comparisons & lessons in longevity

34:26 - Final thoughts and outro

Xbox just dropped everything this week. From the ROG Ally X handheld reveal to Forza Horizon 6 heading to Japan, a new look at Kojima’s OD: Knock, and their biggest Game Pass investment yet. I’ll break down why this might be one of the most important weeks in Xbox history.

(00:00) YouTube Rant

(04:20) Xbox Handheld

(23:02) Forza Horizon 6

(29:30) Halo Rumors

(38:39) Costco Xbox Story

(46:08) YouTube Rants Part 2

(50:27) OD Reveal

(55:00) Xbox Game Pass Investment

(59:08) Xbox Users Play More

(01:03:58) Physint

(01:09:42) Bowser Leaves Nintendo

(01:11:08) Wolverine Gameplay Reveal Recap

(01:16:01) MGS Vol 2 in the Works

(01:17:49) Metal Gear Solid Delta Fox Hunt Release Date

(01:19:50) Borderlands 4 Switch 2 Delay

(01:21:09) Is EA Selling?

(01:24:08) Bully 2 News

(01:25:21) Recap Outro

I spoke with the solo creator behind Morbid Metal (who now has a team) at Gamescom 2025 about their stylish action gameplay, inspirations, and how they’re building this intense, shape-shifting hack-and-slash experience. Here’s what’s next for the game and why fans of fast-paced combat should keep an eye on it.

At Gamescom 2025, I went hands-on with Deadpool VR and sat down with the developers to talk about how they brought Marvel’s Merc with a Mouth to virtual reality. Here’s everything you need to know about gameplay, humor, and what to expect when you suit up as Deadpool. Big thanks to Meta for brining me out to Gamescom to play.

EVE Vanguard is live right now with its free-to-play event, Operation Nemesis, running through October 2! I sat down with EVE Vanguard Game Director Scott Davis and EVE Online Creative Director Bergur Finnbogason for an exclusive interview about the future of this MMOFPS and how it ties directly into the EVE Online universe. We also break down brand-new gameplay, talk about the infamous Dust 514 lessons, and discuss how Vanguard will impact the political and economic landscape of EVE.Play EVE Vanguard: https://evevanguard.com/how-to-play

During Gamescom I had the chance to sit down with the Dune Awakening team to ask them about their favorite changes to the game. This is what they said. Dune Awakening is opening its doors for a free weekend, giving players a chance to explore the harsh deserts of Arrakis and see how the game has evolved. At Gamescom, I sat down with the game’s director to talk about what’s new, what they’re most proud of, and how the team has refined this ambitious survival MMO. In this interview, we break down their favorite recent changes, what players should look forward to during the free weekend, and where the game is headed next.