Metacritic has officially banned AI-generated reviews following a scandal involving a fake journalist, signaling a major shift in how we protect the human element in gaming criticism. Meanwhile, the UK has chosen a radical synth-tinkerer to represent them at Eurovision, and Xbox faces a leadership shakeup that could mean the end of the brand as we know it. From arcade legends finally hitting home consoles to community-led resurrections of shooters, the battle for gaming's soul is being fought on every front.