Beautiful Light's alpha gameplay showcases its PvPvE identity in motion, and the strongest takeaway isn't a bullet-point feature—it's the tension created by the setting and enemy presence. The footage leans into strange, otherworldly spaces and unsettling threats that feel built to slow you down and force careful movement. If you want a clean look at the current state of the project, IGN's upload of the "Beautiful Light" official alpha gameplay trailer gives the best snapshot of how the environment design and early gunplay are being framed right now at IGN - Beautiful Light: Official Alpha Gameplay Trailer (video).
Beautiful Light's PC release plans point to Steam and Epic as the launch platforms, which makes it easy to "set and forget" your tracking until a release date is confirmed. The practical play is to wishlist it on whichever storefront you use most, then revisit when more public-facing milestones appear—like a wider test, a features breakdown, or clearer signals about how extraction pacing and risk/reward are handled. The alpha footage already hints at a game that wants you to fear what's around the corner, so the next big question is whether that fear comes from smart systems (sound, visibility, enemy behavior) rather than cheap surprises.
Reverse: 1999's Version 3.2 arrives on January 20, 2026, giving players an easy calendar mark for when to jump back in—or when to hold your pulls and resources if you're planning around the update's content. For a quick feel of the patch's vibe, the official "A Flowing Feast" Version 3.2 trailer from the game's own channel is the direct-from-source presentation, while IGN's hosted Version 3.2 update trailer offers a media-curated cut that's useful if you want the highlights without hunting for them. Reverse: 1999 - Version 3.2 Trailer: "A Flowing Feast" (official video) and IGN - Reverse: 1999: Official Version 3.2 Update "A Flowing Feast" Trailer.
How to download the Reverse: 1999 Version 3.2 update on January 20, 2026 is all about avoiding patch-day friction, especially if you're updating on mobile storage or a slower connection. On iOS/Android, update through your App Store/Google Play listing once it goes live, then launch the game once to trigger any in-game asset downloads; on PC, update via your launcher and give yourself buffer time if you're downloading alongside other big releases. A small but real quality-of-life move is to update earlier in your day (or during off-peak hours) so you're not fighting launch-hour server spikes while the client tries to verify files.
Anthem's servers go offline on January 12, 2026, and the final days are turning into a mix of trophy hunts, goodbye tours, and community attempts to preserve what they can. The most human angle comes through in IGN's report on players rushing to unlock Platinums and say their goodbyes, with some experimenting around the edges—like custom-server efforts—to keep the spirit alive after the official lights go out. That piece captures the familiar end-of-service feeling: not just a game ending, but a shared place disappearing. IGN - Players chase Platinums and farewells as Anthem nears shutdown.
How Anthem got here is best understood by contrasting its promise with its post-launch reality, and two videos make that contrast immediate. If you want to remember why people were excited, the official Anthem launch trailer is a time capsule of the fantasy BioWare and EA sold—Javelins, flight, spectacle, and teamwork. If you want the sober retrospective, GamingBolt's video essay on Anthem as one of gaming's most expensive flops walks through the arc of ambition, missteps, and the long unraveling that followed, helping explain why a game that moved millions could still be judged a disappointment internally. Anthem Game - Official Launch Trailer (video) and GamingBolt - Anthem retrospective video: "One of Gaming's Most Expensive Flops Is Finally Over".
Watch the quick video breakdown of this announcement:
Other major stories from today’s gaming news:
For a visual summary of today's gaming news, complete with engaging gameplay footage, check out our YouTube video below. It's a quick and entertaining way to catch up on the highlights!
I hope you enjoyed this comprehensive dive into the latest gaming news. As the gaming landscape continues to evolve, it's always thrilling to be at the forefront, sharing these updates with fellow enthusiasts like you.
For a deeper and more interactive experience, visit Mithrie - Gaming News (YouTube). If you enjoyed this content, please subscribe to support independent gaming journalism and stay updated on future content. Share your thoughts in the comments after watching the video; your feedback means a lot to me. Let's continue this gaming journey together, one video at a time!
I have been creating gaming content since August 2013, and went full-time in 2018. Since then, I have published hundreds of gaming news videos and articles. I have had a passion for gaming for more than 30 years!
Mithrie.com is a Gaming News website owned and operated by Mazen Turkmani. I am an independent individual and not part of any company or entity.
Mithrie.com does not have any advertising or sponsorships at this time for this website. The website may enable Google Adsense in the future. Mithrie.com is not affiliated with Google or any other news organization.
Mithrie.com uses AI tools such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini to increase the length of articles for further readablity. The news itself is kept accurate by manual review from Mazen Turkmani.
The news stories on Mithrie.com are selected by me based on their relevance to the gaming community. I strive to present the news in a fair and unbiased manner, and I always link to the original source of the news story or provide screenshots in the video above.