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• Some Retailers Are Refusing To Carry GTA 6’s Physical Release

  24-06-2026 21:03 via gamespot.com
  
  The news that Grand Theft Auto 6 won't get a traditional physical release and will include a code in a box rather than a disc isn't sitting well with many on the internet. At least two retailers are joining the dissent, announcing their intent not to sell GTA 6.Video Games Plus (VGP), a Toronto-based retailer, stated that it will not be offering GTA 6 under the company's policy of not selling games that only contain digital codes. VGP added that it would be "pleased" to carry and support the gam
  
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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
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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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• 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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• 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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• Target Circle Week: Save On Video Games, Toys, TVs, And More

  25-06-2026 01:05 via gamespot.com
  
  From now until June 26, Target Circle members can take advantage of up to 45% off tons of items as part of the retailer's massive Circle Deal Days sale. This includes discounts on summer clothing, outdoor gear, school-year preparation materials, but also the fun nerdy stuff you want like video games, electronics, and Lego sets, and so much more. We've aggregated some of the best deals on video games, toys, and electronics you can browse through during the sale.Target's sale takes place the same
  
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• Meta Quest 3S Drops To Its Lowest Prince In Months Thanks To Pime Day

  25-06-2026 00:45 via gamespot.com
  
  Meta Quest 3S128GB - $296.79 (was $350) | 256GB - $382.49 (was $450)See Quest 3S 128GB dealSee Quest 3S 256GB deal
  It's not exactly the new hotness anymore, but VR has improved in leaps and bounds over the years. Case in point: the Meta Quest 3S. It's probably the best entry-level headset for anyone getting into VR. So if you're VR-curious or looking for a backup headset, the Meta Quest 3S being on sale for Prime Day makes for a good excuse to pick one up. Despite a big price increase earlier th
  
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• Meta Quest 3S Drops To Its Lowest Price In Months Thanks To Prime Day

  25-06-2026 00:45 via gamespot.com
  
  Meta Quest 3S128GB - $296.79 (was $350) | 256GB - $382.49 (was $450)See Quest 3S 128GB dealSee Quest 3S 256GB deal
  It's not exactly the new hotness anymore, but VR has improved in leaps and bounds over the years. Case in point: the Meta Quest 3S. It's probably the best entry-level headset for anyone getting into VR. So if you're VR-curious or looking for a backup headset, the Meta Quest 3S being on sale for Prime Day makes for a good excuse to pick one up. Despite a big price increase earlier th
  
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• This Deals Returns To A Simpler Time When The Xbox Series X Was Less Than $600

  25-06-2026 00:30 via gamespot.com
  
  Xbox Series X console and controller (1TB)$574 (was $650)See at WalmartThanks to the RAM shortage, gaming hardware is more expensive than it's ever been--even pricier than it was during since the GPU shortage a few years ago. But if you're in the market for a new Xbox, you're in luck, as Walmart is dialing back the price for a limited time during its Deals & More Sale that's live through June 28. That means you can score a brand-new Xbox Series X for just $574, (down from $650), and it
  
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• This PlayStation Portal Deal Bundles Accessories And Free Cash (Sort Of)

  25-06-2026 00:21 via gamespot.com
  
  The PlayStation Portal got a price hike a few months ago along with the rest of the PS5 family (thanks RAM shortage). But if you're in the market for one, Best Buy has an interesting deal going on right now. It's a bundle that includes the PlayStation Portal, and several accessories plus a $25 PlayStation Store gift card for $300 (down from $350). It's part of Best Buy's Tech Fest sale that runs until Sunday, June 28--and is coincidentally happening the same week as Amazon Prime Day.PlayStation
  
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• Snag The First Six Dune Books For Over 50% Off Before Dune: Part Three Hits Theaters

  25-06-2026 00:14 via gamespot.com
  
  Denis Villeneuve's take on Dune has made for some of the best sci-fi movies of the decade, and Dune: Part Three is set to conclude the trilogy this December. That's a long time from now. Reading the book series isn't a bad way to tide yourself over--and there's a fantastic deal to take advantage of this Prime Day. Normally priced at $108, Frank Herbert's Dune Saga 6-book boxed Set is available for just $52, a 52% discount.
  See at Amazon
  The Dune Saga 6-book boxed set contains the six original Du
  
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• This Prime Day Deal Is For Anyone Traveling With A Switch 2 This Summer

  25-06-2026 00:11 via gamespot.com
  
  The Switch 2 was never meant to be tethered to an entertainment center. It's designed to go with you wherever you go, but the dock very much isn't. If you're looking to travel with your Switch 2 for an extended period of time, it can be nice to just bring the whole kit with you. If that's the case for you, then the All-in-One Carrying Case for Switch 2 from JSAUX is probably worth checking out. This Prime Day, the carrying case has been discounted from its normal price of $46 to $28.
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• Prime Day PS5 Deals Include Big Discounts On Elden Ring, Dragon Quest, And More

  25-06-2026 00:09 via gamespot.com
  
  If you've been looking to pad out your PS5 library for summer, you're in luck. Dozens of titles are on sale for Prime Day, and there's a healthy mix of recent releases and classics in there, some with discounts as high as 50%. We've combed through the listings and collected a selection of some of our favorites, which you can find below. After checking out the PS5 deals, you may also want to check out our roundup of Nintendo Switch 2 games on sale during Prime Day, too.One of the highlights is th
  
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• Best Buy’s Tech Fest Discounts Rival Amazon’s Prime Day

  24-06-2026 23:51 via gamespot.com
  
  It might be a week full of Prime Day deals, but Best Buy is also looking to tempt you with its own parallel event: Tech Fest. As you might guess from the title, Tech Fest is all about discounts on home entertainment tech, everything from OLED TVs to headsets, Apple products to video games. If you're looking to upgrade any of your devices or your home entertainment setup, there's a lot to check out here. We went through the whole sale picked out the best deals on products we recommend and grouped
  
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• Steam Machine: Official Overview

  24-06-2026 23:16 via gamespot.com
  
  Get a look at the Steam Machine unboxed as well as an overview and quick start guide in this video.
  
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• Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Combat and Exploration Gameplay

  24-06-2026 23:10 via gamespot.com
  
  Check out over 20 minutes of gameplay from Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy showcasing the combat and exploration in the game.
  
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• Call Of Duty Season 4 Reloaded Patch Notes Detail Major Gameplay Changes For Warzone

  24-06-2026 22:23 via gamespot.com
  
  The Season 4 Reloaded update goes live in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone on June 25, and the midseason patch notes reveal major changes for both games. These adjustments include weapon tuning, Zombies map improvements, and Endgame fixes. However, the most impactful portion of the patch notes revolve around major gameplay changes for Warzone's various modes, including adjustments to supply boxes, Hot Zones, and various equipment.Content-wise, Season 4 Reloaded is themed as Call of Duty's S
  
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• Don’t Expect The Chaos Caused By GTA 6’s Release Date To End This November

  24-06-2026 21:11 via gamespot.com
  
  With preorders opening and pricing details finally released, Grand Theft Auto VI’s November 19 release date seems like a lock at this point. The video game industry has taken note, and most developers are avoiding launching near GTA 6 like the plague. September and October are absolutely packed with high-profile game launches from top to bottom, and even the early 2027 release calendar is starting to get crowded with the likes of Fable and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis.
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• Xbox May Have Just Solved A Major Annoyance About Huge Game Updates

  24-06-2026 21:10 via gamespot.com
  
  Microsoft released an update for Xbox Insiders today to test several new features coming to Xbox Series X|S. The update brings changes to Gamertags and more, but the most useful of these features allows players to use cloud gaming to play updating titles, fixing one of user's biggest annoyances with the console.An Xbox Wire post broke down these new features in more detail. Typically, games that are updating on consoles become unplayable, and that wait can get quite long for large, high-fidelity
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2026: The Best Elgato Deals For Streamers, Gamers, And Podcasters

  24-06-2026 21:01 via gamespot.com
  
  If you're looking to upgrade your content creation setup, Elgato's range of streaming and video editing hardware is on sale during Amazon's Prime Day 2026 sale that runs June 23-26. There are dozens of devices in the sale, including products like the Elgato Prompter, Facecam 4K, and multiple capture cards, just to name a few. We've combed through the Elgato Prime Day deals and collected them all into the lists below.
  Elgato Prompter$204.24 (was $300)Talking off the cuff can be difficult to maste
  
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• If You Act Fast, You Can Grab Pokemon Legends: Z-A On Switch 2 For $45

  24-06-2026 20:17 via gamespot.com
  
  Pokemon Legends: Z-A (Switch 2)$45 (was $70)See at AmazonOne of this Prime Day's best video game deals is a 36% discount on last year's Pokemon Legends: Z-A for the Nintendo Switch 2. You can get the game for $45 (was $70) as part of the sale, which runs until Friday, June 26. It's important to note that this is an Amazon Lightning Deal, and 11% of stock has been claimed at the time of publishing. Pokemon Legends: Z-A (Switch 2)$45 (was $70)Pokemon Legends: Z-A for Nintendo Switch 2.Pokemon Lege
  
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