About this episode
The hosts discuss the latest gaming news, including the launch of Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred and upcoming game releases.
This week on CORE, the hosts are feeling the heat with only 42 days left until Nerdtacular 2026! Scott, Beau, and Jon dive deep into a massive week of gaming news, starting with the official launch of the Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred expansion. We break down the new classes and whether the Horadric Cube lives up to the name. How stoked are we for the Black Flag remake? Very. We also look ahead at a packed May release schedule, featuring heavy hitters like 007 First Light, Forza Horizon 6, and the Switch 2's Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. Plus, we discuss the technical wizardry of Vampire Crawlers, the mysterious ""30-day check-in"" from Sony, and the strange allure of Shapez 2’s new Manufacture Mode. From Resident Evil movie teasers to the ergonomics of the new Steam Controller, it’s a full show. Games we played! Scott • Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred • Vampire Crawlers • Resident Evil 9 • Shapez 2 • Crimson Desert • Avowed • Windrose Jon • Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred • Vampire…
People in this episode
Hosts: Scott Johnson, Beau, Jon
Topics covered
- gaming news
- game releases
- game expansions
- game reviews
- upcoming games
Keywords
- Diablo IV
- Nerdtacular 2026
- gaming news
- Black Flag remake
- Vampire Crawlers
- Shapez 2
- Steam Controller
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Sony
Products: Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, Black Flag, 007 First Light, Forza Horizon 6, Switch 2's Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Vampire Crawlers, Shapez 2, Steam Controller, Dead as Disco, Mouse: P.I. for Hire
Books & works: Resident Evil, Resident Evil 9
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