Need a Rez is a weekly podcast covering the latest news and reviews in the world of video games. Hosted by Danfinity, EpicDan22, BonafideHiro, Eseipha, Samikat and Tiddly.
Live every Sunday night @ 6:30 PM ET. Episodes published everywhere Monday morning.
Gears of War: E-Day, Control Resonant & Steam Sale Picks
THIS WEEK: Halo and Destiny co-creator Jason Jones launches Stone Kite, Stop Killing Games sounds the alarm on the EU Kids Act, and the panel digs through the Fall 2026 Steam Sale. Plus, Samikat kicks off Need A Rec, our new monthly game club, with Otterly Lost, and we get into Gears of War: E-Day, Control Resonant, War Dogs and Pratfall.
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Kotaku - Advocacy Group Stop Killing Games Sounds Alarm On EU Kids Act: 'This Is Such A Horrible Law Proposal' by Lewis Parker (https://kotaku.com/advocacy-group-stop-killing-games-sounds-alarm-on-eu-kids-act-this-is-such-a-horrible-law-proposal-2000738930)
IGN - Jason Jones, Co-Creator of Halo and Destiny and Co-Founder of Bungie, Announces New Studio by Ryan McCaffrey (https://www.ign.com/articles/jason-jones-co-creator-of-halo-and-destiny-and-co-founder-of-bungie-announces-new-studio)
Kotaku - Fall 2026 Steam Sale Features So Many Great Games For $15 Or Less by Zack Zwiezen (https://kotaku.com/fall-2026-steam-sale-features-so-many-great-games-for-15-or-less-2000739030)
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28 Sept 2026
Destiny 2 Isn't Dead + Activision Takes Over Halo
THIS WEEK: Activision is handed the keys to the Halo franchise as Halo Studios. Plus, Bungie pledges to restore vaulted Destiny 2 content and improve Marathon. Join Danfinity, BonafideHiro, Samikat, Eseipha & special guest IllPhysics as they break down the news of this week!
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Kotaku - Activision Taking Over Halo Franchise And What Remains Of Halo Studios Will Now Be A Support Team by Zach Zwiezen (https://kotaku.com/activision-taking-over-halo-franchise-and-what-remains-of-halo-studios-will-now-be-a-support-team-2000736427)
PC Gamer - Bethesda says that Obsidian's 'creative identity' will be preserved, just months after multiple projects were cancelled and it was told to make a Fallout game by Harvey Randall (https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/bethesda-says-that-obsidians-creative-identity-will-be-preserved-just-months-after-multiple-projects-were-cancelled-and-it-was-told-to-make-a-fallout-game/)
GamesIndustry.biz - Microsoft files patent for "ad-credit" system to show ads on PC and Xbox without disrupting gameplay by Sophie McAvoy (https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-files-patent-for-ad-credit-system-to-show-ads-on-pc-and-xbox-without-disrupting-gameplay)
Game Informer - Bungie Announces Plans To Restore Vaulted Destiny 2 Content And Substantial Reworks To Marathon by Marcus Stewart (https://gameinformer.com/2026/09/21/bungie-announces-plans-to-restore-vaulted-destiny-2-content-and-substantial-reworks-to)
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14 Sept 2026
Kojima's Physint Jumps to Xbox + BlizzCon's BIGGEST Reveals
THIS WEEK: Danfinity is back from PAX West and welcomes back the full panel to talk about the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Nintendo Direct, BlizzCon 2026's MAJOR Starcraft and Diablo announcements, and Kojima's Physint jumping ship from Sony's PlayStation over to Xbox!
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PC Gamer - BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony recap and live blog Tyler Wide: https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/news/live/blizzcon-2026-opening-ceremony-live-coverage-whats-next-for-warcraft-overwatch-diablo-and-starcraft/ (https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/news/live/blizzcon-2026-opening-ceremony-live-coverage-whats-next-for-warcraft-overwatch-diablo-and-starcraft/)
Nintendo - The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct 9.8.2026: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0WX-jsir94 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0WX-jsir94)
Nintendo - Nintendo Direct 9.9.2026: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_QJ4BYIGME (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_QJ4BYIGME)
GamesIndustry.biz (http://GamesIndustry.biz) - PlayStation allegedly had "concerns over budget, potential profitability, and exclusivity" over Kojima Productions' Physint by Sophie McEvoy: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-allegedly-had-concerns-over-budget-potential-profitability-and-exclusivity-over-kojima-productions-physint (https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-allegedly-had-concerns-over-budget-potential-profitability-and-exclusivity-over-kojima-productions-physint)
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