I don’t know about you, readers, but this past week’s gone by in a bit of a blur. Did I volunteer to take WAWAPs for today, or was I forced at Ziff Davis canteen sporkpoint? I can’t even remember, but perhaps relaxing with some PC games – and/or reading about what you’re all playing – will help lift the brainfog.

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Your Morning Briefing for April 10, 2026

In this update, it’s evident that the gaming and streaming sectors are undergoing transformations, with significant changes on platforms such as YouTube and conversations about iconic gaming figures. Here’s what you should be aware of.

YouTube is said to be increasing the price of premium for the majority of subscribers by $2

YouTube is preparing to raise the cost of its Premium subscription, as indicated to some users through email and disseminated on social media platforms like Reddit. The Light subscription will elevate from $8 to $9 monthly, whereas the standard Premium plan will advance from $14 to $16. The family plan will also see changes, increasing from $23 to $27 per month. This price shift comes as YouTube continues to excel in the streaming sector, maintaining its leading position despite the growing number of ads in its videos.

Studio head advises to disregard viral Rust 2 Steam page

Anticipation among fans has intensified over a dubious Steam page listing for “Rust 2.” Nevertheless, Facepunch Studios founder Garry Newman has advised fans to ignore the listing. He stated, “Nope. We’re not developing Rust 2,” while expressing confusion over the source of the listing that has sparked considerable speculation.

Guardians of the Galaxy likely making its way to Switch 2

A recent rating from the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee hints at a potential port of Guardians of the Galaxy for the upcoming Switch 2. Developed by Eidos Montreal, the game has garnered acclaim since its launch in 2021, although the studio has encountered some hurdles lately.

James Bond and James Pond are in conflict

A trademark clash is taking place between the rights holders of the classic video game character James Pond and the owners of the James Bond franchise. System 3, the current proprietor of James Pond, has submitted a new trademark application, claiming the character’s recognized presence in the gaming industry since the early 1990s. Danjaq, the organization that oversees the James Bond trademark, is contesting this application.

Be cautious of those harmful Steam Workshop mods

In a cautionary note to gamers, Project Zomboid has pinpointed and banned a source of mods that were infecting systems with malware. Reports suggest that between 500 and 2200 devices were compromised by harmful files that originated outside of the official Project Zomboid directory.

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Remember Hyper Scape? I acknowledge that this might come across as a tad mean, but in this ridiculously fast-paced world we find in, it can genuinely be hard to remember one failed live service game from the next. For a refresher, this was Ubisoft’s attempt at a battle royale game back in 2020, though it didn’t pan out as it was shut down only a couple of years later. Well, anyway, it’s back! Sort of, not quite, but it might soon, or actually probably eventually, will be thanks to the efforts of a group of people hoping to revive it.

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