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• 63 New GTA 6 Screenshots Reveal HUGE Details

  25-06-2026 01:38 via gamespot.com
  
  Rockstar dropped a ton of new images for GTA 6 pertaining to the ultimate edition. This screenshots mostly showcases the various customization options in GTA 6's ultimate edition. These show clothing, cars, tattoos, and hairstyles for Jason and Lucia. Here's everything we learned from those screenshots and more.
  
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• Get A $50 Best Buy Gift Card When You Bundle GTA 6 And A New Console

  25-06-2026 21:44 via gamespot.com
  
  Best Buy GTA VI & New Console Preorder Bundle DealGet A Free $50 Gift CardSee bundle at Best BuyJudging by previous Grand Theft Auto launches, Grand Theft Auto VI is sure to be one of the biggest video games in the medium's history when it launches for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19. This is the type of game that some fans will hold off on buying a new console for--unfortunately, for those who waited on buying a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S until GTA VI, you now have to contend w
  
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• The Most Conspicuous Non-Discount In Steam’s Summer Sale

  25-06-2026 21:35 via gamespot.com
  
  With Assassin's Creed Shadows' final update released and Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's launch date coming next month, you may be wanting to take this chance to jump into Ubisoft's nearly 20-year franchise. And thanks to Steam's Summer Sale, you can do so for a significantly cheaper price than normal, as every game in the franchise has been heavily discounted. Well... almost every game. There is one notable exception. Yes, it's the one you're probably thinking of.Every Assassin's Creed o
  
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• Xbox Series S, The “Cheap” Option, Now Costs As Much As Series X Did Six Years Ago

  25-06-2026 20:59 via gamespot.com
  When Xbox Series S launched alongside Series X and PS5, it presented a compelling argument: Play all of the same games as elsewhere, albeit with lesser performance and visuals, for way cheaper. $300 felt surprisingly reasonable, giving you a way to save $100 compared to the cheapest PS5 and $200 compared to the more premium PS5 and Series X models. With the Series S turning six later this year, you'd expect it--like every other console--to get cheaper over time, as has always been the case. But
  
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• Far Cry TV Show Adds A Fantastic Actor

  25-06-2026 20:55 via gamespot.com
  
  Lizzy Caplan (Masters of Sex, Mean Girls) has joined the cast for FX and Hulu's upcoming Far Cry anthology series. She is the second confirmed cast member for the show, joining It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's Rob Mac.
  Noah Hawley (Alien Earth, Fargo) is the showrunner and executive producer for the Far Cry TV show, while Mac is executive producing the show in addition to starring in it.Caplan's most acclaimed roles came in Masters of Sex and Fleishman Is in Trouble, for which she earned Emmy
  
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• After Confirming $80 Price For GTA 6 And Preorders, Take-Two Stock Is Predicted To Rip

  25-06-2026 20:17 via gamespot.com
  
  Following the start of preorders for GTA 6 and the confirmation of its $80 price point, stock analysts have weighed in with their price targets for shares of Rockstar's owner, Take-Two, and many see a bright future ahead.
  Although Take-Two's stock price has actually gone down since GTA 6 preorders began, a number of analysts have issued, or reiterated, major gains.
  Take-Two's stock is going to surge, analysts say.Bank of America analyst Omar Dessouky, who said Rockstar should price GTA 6 at $80
  
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• All Dead By Daylight Free Skins And Quests For The Black Banquet Event

  25-06-2026 20:04 via gamespot.com
  
  With 70 million players to date, Dead by Daylight is more than a cult hit, but its Black Banquet event is a literal cult affair. The multiplayer horror game's annual anniversary event is back once more, and it's bringing several free skins to the celebration, as well as other free cosmetics and new paid skins. To claim most of them, you'll need to complete the Black Banquet Quests during the event, which runs from June 25 to July 16, with a new slate of challenges added every week.The Black Banq
  
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• Xbox May Have Another Price Hike Up Its Sleeve In 2027

  25-06-2026 20:00 via gamespot.com
  
  If you thought today's Xbox price hike was jaw-dropping, it appears that Microsoft is preparing for another one in the next year.Following the June 25 announcement that Xbox consoles will increase worldwide by $100 and $150 starting August 1 (depending on the model), the company confirmed that 2027 (or maybe 2028) could see the cost of Xbox consoles going up one more time."Last October, we increased Xbox console price by $20-$70 in the US." Microsoft wrote in a June 25 Xbox Wire blog. "We hoped
  
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• Buying GTA 6 And A New Console This Fall? You Better Be Rich

  25-06-2026 19:38 via gamespot.com
  
  When Grand Theft Auto 6 arrives on November 19, 2026, it will undoubtedly be one of the biggest--if not the biggest--entertainment launches in history. The game will, at least initially, only launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles, which have been available for nearly six years. Typically, consoles that have been available for such a long time would be priced significantly lower than they were at launch, letting the current-gen stragglers pick up a console for a nice bargain when i
  
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• Sony’s “Stricter Guidelines” On Shovelware PlayStation Games Are Reportedly Targeting More Developers

  25-06-2026 19:20 via gamespot.com
  
  It's no secret that Sony has been cleaning up the PlayStation Store, with the company removing thousands of so-called "shovelware" games from one developer. Now, though, we're learning that this removal is coming with "stricter guidelines" that are impacting some developers.According to reports from GamesIndustry.biz and Push Square, the Brazil-based studio Afil Games' partnership with Sony has been terminated in the wake of these supposed "stricter guidelines." It's unclear just what these rule
  
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• The Best Steam Summer Sale 2026 Deals

  25-06-2026 19:17 via gamespot.com
  
  The year is heating up as we reach the summer peak, and right on time, the Steam Summer Sale has arrived to convince you to stay indoors and play some games instead. This year's sales event has just begun and will run through July 9, and as always, you can expect some big discounts on a wide variety of games.We're already seeing some big deals,  and to help you navigate through the hundreds of games on sale, we've picked a few of our favorites and listed them below.Best Steam Summer Sale De
  
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• How To Unlock Nicolas Cage In Call Of Duty And All Other Event Rewards

  25-06-2026 19:11 via gamespot.com
  
  Season 4 Reloaded is live in Black Ops 7 and Warzone, introducing a new limited-time event themed around award-winning actor Nicolas Cage. The Hollywood star isn't boosting cars or stealing the Declaration of Independence, but he does get his very own operator skin in Call of Duty. This event features his operator, two new weapons, and various cosmetics. In this guide, we'll showcase all "Nick Cage event" rewards in Season 4 Reloaded and how you unlock them.Nick Cage event detailsThis midseason
  
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• Microsoft Is Increasing The Cost Of Xbox Consoles, Again, Starting In August

  25-06-2026 19:00 via gamespot.com
  
  After hiking the price of Xbox consoles in October 2025, Microsoft is once again increasing the cost of Xbox consoles worldwide starting August 1.In a June 25 Xbox Wire blog post, the company confirmed that the 512 GB model will jump up by $100 while the 1 TB model will go up by $150. This puts the Series S at $500 and the Series X at $800. As a result of the price increase, Microsoft is discontinuing the 2 TB Xbox consoles.
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• Bungie Studio Head Is Reportedly Stepping Down

  25-06-2026 18:27 via gamespot.com
  
  Following devastating layoffs at Bungie, studio head Justin Truman is reportedly stepping down. Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier reported the news on Bluesky, writing that "people familiar with the situation"have confirmed this to the news outlet.
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  Truman has served as Bungie's studio head for less than a year, taking the role after former studio head Pete Parsons announced his departure last fall.
  The news comes shortly aft
  
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• Unlike GTA 6, Marvel’s Wolverine Will Ship With A Disc

  25-06-2026 18:17 via gamespot.com
  
  While everyone is debating the disc-lessness of Grand Theft Auto 6, developer Insomniac Games has confirmed that it won't follow suit with its upcoming superhero sim, Marvel's Wolverine.Responding to a fan on X who asked if the action-adventure game will "be physical or a code in a box," Insomniac Games gave a very simple, one-line reply: There's a disc."The physical version will include a disc in box," the studio wrote on X on June 24.The post racked up tens of thousands of likes, a few thousan
  
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• I Have Nothing But Respect For This Game That Doesn’t Care About Launching In GTA 6’s Shadow

  25-06-2026 18:04 via gamespot.com
  With Grand Theft Auto 6's release date just around the corner, studios left and right have been frantically shifting their release windows in an attempt to avoid the media and consumer blackout that's sure to follow. Ironically, this has led to months like September becoming increasingly competitive, but I can't blame these companies for doing everything in their power to give their games the best chance possible at garnering attention.
  At the same time, there's something incredibly appealing to
  
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• Razer Put RGB Lighting In A Gaming Chair, And Honestly, It Was Only A Matter Of Time

  25-06-2026 17:56 via gamespot.com
  
  One of the running jokes with Razer is that the gaming company will put RGB lighting in any and all of its products eventually. For the last couple of years, its line of gaming chairs was seemingly exempt from that rule, but that's all about to change with the Razer Soma Chroma. It was inevitable, but for anyone who wants their shoulders to experience 16.8 million colors, this gamer chair will light up your back like a 2013 LAN party. The price for this illuminating throne? A cool $500 ahead of
  
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• GTA 6 Is Not Releasing With A Disc, And That Just Makes Sense In 2026

  25-06-2026 17:51 via gamespot.com
  
  Grand Theft Auto 6 is releasing on November 19, 2026 for $80, and people won't be able to get it on a disc. There is a physical version, but it comes with a code in the box. Why is GTA 6 releasing without a disc-based version? According to industry analysts, there are a number of reasons why, and releasing as a digital-exclusive is going to further enrich Rockstar and won't hurt the game's sales.Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics said the "biggest and most obvious reason" for not shipping on a dis
  
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• Dead Or Alive 6 Last Round Makes Players Pay Again For DLC They Already Bought

  25-06-2026 17:37 via gamespot.com
  
  Dead or Alive 6 Last Round launched on June 24 and is already receiving negative reviews on Steam for a lack of new content and for making players pay more for DLC they previously bought. We don't like it very much, either.For the most part, players can transfer DLC purchased for the original version of Dead or Alive 6 to the new Last Round edition, which has both free and $40 versions. Unfortunately, even the $40 version of Dead or Alive 6 Last Round doesn't support any previous purchases relat
  
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• With GTA 6 Online, Rockstar Is Deciding Who To Make Mad

  25-06-2026 17:35 via gamespot.com
  
  Grand Theft Auto 6 is nearly here. Despite delays being so common these days, I finally feel confident about the game's November 19 release date. Previously, I always waited for the other shoe to drop--for GTA 6 to be delayed over and over again. But this one feels like it's going to stick. When it releases, it's only the single-player game that'll be there on launch day. The GTA 6 version of GTA Online, in whatever form that takes, will come later. But more interesting than when the next e
  
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• GTA 6 Has “Near-Instant” Load Times On PS5, And That’s A Bummer For Some People

  25-06-2026 16:59 via gamespot.com
  
  A PlayStation Blog post co-authored by PlayStation and Rockstar Games said GTA 6 leverages the PS5's SSD to allow people to experience's the game's fictional version of Miami and wider Florida with "near-instant load times."That sounds good and exciting, but it's also bumming people out. The original version of GTA 5 that came out in 2013 for PS3 and Xbox 360 was known for its lengthy load times when booting the game up that could be minutes long.
  Nice artwork from GTA 5 would cycle through as t
  
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• Bungie Confirms Layoffs, “Most” Of Destiny Team Let Go

  25-06-2026 16:41 via gamespot.com
  
  One month after announcing plans to lay off a "significant" number of employees, Bungie has confirmed these intentions as part of a company-wide reorganization.In a June 25 X post, the Destiny developer announced a "reduction in force" that will have a "profound impact on the people affected, their families, friends, and teammates." Sony posted a lengthy blog post about the situation, confirming that "most of the Destiny team" is gone.https://twitter.com/Bungie/status/2070149689127973265
  "As the
  
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• GameStop CEO Came Up With Plan To Buy eBay On The Toilet, Wants It To Become Re-Seller Of Digital Gaming Items

  25-06-2026 15:49 via gamespot.com
  
  GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is trying to buy the popular auction site eBay for $56 billion. He's now laid out a new angle of his vision, and it involves video games. In a recent interview, Cohen said one previously unannounced part of his plan to help eBay return to growth--if he can successfully take it over-is by creating a marketplace for digital gaming items. eBay has already flatly rejected Cohen's proposal to buy the company, saying it was "neither credible nor attractive."He said on the All-I
  
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• Xbox Layoffs Appear To Be Starting With South Of Midnight Dev Compulsion

  25-06-2026 15:24 via gamespot.com
  
  It looks like layoffs at Xbox have started, with a number of developers at South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games now looking for new opportunities. The layoffs come as part of a massive shakeup at Xbox under new CEO Asha Sharma, which will reportedly see multiple Xbox Game Studios either closed or going independent once more.The fate of Compulsion as a studio is still unclear. Reports from earlier in June suggested that Xbox was preparing to close the studio, though Compulsion leadership
  
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• Deltarune Chapter 5 Is Going Off On Steam

  25-06-2026 15:19 via gamespot.com
  
  After being announced in a Nintendo Direct two weeks ago, Deltarune Chapter 5 is live now and pushing Toby Fox's episodic RPG to new levels of hype. The update saw Deltarune's Steam concurrent player count jump to 291,816, more than double the game's previous peak.As fans check out the new chapter, Deltarune has jumped into the top 10 most played games on Steam--an unusual feat for a single-player RPG with concurrent players normally in the low five figures. The game's previous all-time peak was
  
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• Grand Theft Auto VI Preorders Are Live

  25-06-2026 09:01 via gamespot.com
  
  Grand Theft Auto VI Standard Edition$80 | Releases November 19Preorder at AmazonView at other storesPreorder at Best BuyPreorder at WalmartPreorder at TargetPreorder at GameStop Grand Theft Auto VI Ultimate Edition$100 | Releases November 19Preorder at AmazonView at other storesPreorder at Best BuyPreorder at WalmartPreorder at TargetPreorder at GameStopGrand Theft Auto VI is by far the most anticipated video game of the year, with fans so desperate for it that they've flooded Rockstar
  
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• Breaking Down Our New Look At GTA 6

  25-06-2026 02:01 via gamespot.com
  
  Rockstar has officially announced the pricing and preorder information for Grand Theft Auto 6, and alongside this news, the studio has also shared plenty of new screenshots and artwork from the game. GameSpot's Jake Dekker broke it all down, and though Rockstar likely didn't intend to offer too much concrete information about about the Leonida setting or its story, we did uncover several tidbits.Two of the weapons available in the $100 Ultimate Edition are the Hawk & Little Morgan Revolvers.
  
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• Hundreds Of 4K Blu-Rays Are On Sale For Prime Day, Some Up To 60% Off

  25-06-2026 01:50 via gamespot.com
  
  Physical media is more popular than it has been in years, and there's good reason for that. Streamers are dropping movies and TV series left and right, so sometimes the only way to make sure you have access to the movies and series you want, is just to buy physical copies yourself. Luckily, there are hundreds of movies on sale during Prime Day, with some discounted by up to 60%. To help you find the titles you might be interested in, we went ahead and sorted through the whole sale to pick out th
  
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• GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Robo-Ky Teaser

  25-06-2026 01:35 via gamespot.com
  
  At the ARC SYSTEM WORKS Showcase today we got a tease of Robo-Ky in Guilty Gear -Strive-. We'll get the full gameplay trailer after EVO 2026!
  
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• Save Up To 70% Off Video Games And Hardware In Woot’s Summer of Gaming Sale

  25-06-2026 01:10 via gamespot.com
  
  Woot has kicked off its Summer of Gaming sale right in time for the first days of summer, and as you would expect, it's packed with deals. You can find video games, headsets, keyboards, peripherals, controllers, and more at major discounts. We've compiled some of our favorite deals into the lists below, so read on to see what's on offer.See all deals at Woot
  Note that Woot's Summer of Gaming Sale only lasts through June 29, and the retailer only offers limited stock of each deal. All products hi
  
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