Ethan Crossfield 
GameRant’s newest video hub is packed with attention-grabbing releases and creator-led shorts, giving players a quick view of what’s trending right now—and what’s likely to dominate conversations next.
What happened
GameRant has updated its video feed with multiple sections: a “Trending” area, “Latest Videos,” and a “Shorts” lineup, followed by “Original Videos,” “Review Roundup,” “Pause for Thought,” “365 Days Later,” and “Game Trailers.”
In the “Latest Videos” list, the feed highlights a mix of major upcoming and ongoing headline games. The featured titles include ARC Raiders, Battlefield 6, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Ghost of Yōtei, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hades 2, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, GTA 6, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Baldur’s Gate 3, Cyberpunk 2077, and others.
The “Shorts” section leans into preview content and community prompts. It includes a preview of Crossfire, predictions for Nintendo Direct updates, and multiple Among Us-focused shorts—one centered on the cast and the animated series creator sharing their favorite games, and another asking viewers who they’d want to play Among Us with. There’s also a hands-on look at Control Resonant from Remedy Entertainment.
Why it matters
This lineup matters because it shows how gaming coverage is splitting attention between two audiences: players looking for “what to play next,” and viewers who want quick, personality-driven content that sparks discussion.
The “Latest Videos” roster is dominated by high-profile releases, spanning shooters, action RPGs, and big-budget open-world expectations. Even without gameplay details in the feed itself, the selection signals where interest is concentrating.
Meanwhile, the “Shorts” choices underline a different kind of momentum: community engagement and creator perspectives. The Among Us shorts, in particular, suggest GameRant is treating the franchise not just as a game but as a cultural touchpoint—one that can be explored through cast involvement and animated storytelling. The Remedy hands-on entry adds credibility for fans who follow studio output and want early impressions rather than speculation.
What to watch next
With the feed structured around both “Game Trailers” and longer-form segments like “Original Videos” and “Review Roundup,” viewers have multiple paths depending on how they consume information. If you want hype and first looks, the “Game Trailers” section is the most direct lane. If you want context and synthesis, the presence of “Review Roundup” and other recurring-style segments indicates there’s a curated follow-through beyond initial announcements.
For the immediate near-term, the featured shorts point to three likely conversation starters: Crossfire preview coverage, Nintendo Direct predictions, and the ongoing Among Us community debate—especially the question of who viewers would want to play with.
Practical takeaways for players and esports viewers
- Scan the “Latest Videos” list first if you want to track the biggest upcoming and current headline games in one place.
- Use the “Shorts” section as a fast way to spot community-driven topics—especially franchise content like Among Us.
- If you follow Remedy’s work, prioritize the hands-on segment for Control Resonant to get early coverage before full releases.
- For esports and competitive audiences, the Crossfire preview is a focused entry point to see how the game is being positioned.
- When you’re unsure what Nintendo’s next move could be, the Nintendo Direct prediction short is a quick conversation starter.
Expert View
GameRant’s current video mix reflects where attention is moving: big-ticket releases are getting the spotlight in “Latest Videos,” while “Shorts” are being used to keep engagement high through previews, predictions, and franchise-driven community prompts. For players, that means less waiting for deep dives—more ways to triangulate what the community is excited about, and where studios like Remedy are already drawing interest early.
