Marvel’s Wolverine Lead Among 12 Named Performers in GTA 6 Cast
Rockstar Games confirms 12 named GTA 6 cast members, including the lead actor from Marvel’s Wolverine, ahead of the November 19, 2026 launch.
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5.9M US Sales Put Switch 2 One Step Behind an All-Time Record
Nintendo Switch 2 reached 5.9 million US units in year one, trailing only the Game Boy Advance in Circana’s tracked console history since 1995.
Sony’s $3.6B Bungie Bet Unravels as 292 Jobs Cut and Studio Chief Steps Down
At least 292 Bungie employees face July 9 termination as Sony’s $3.6B acquisition falters, gutting Destiny 2 staff and raising doubts over Marathon’s future.
Microsoft Axes 2TB Xbox Series X and Hikes Console Prices Ahead of GTA 6
Microsoft is raising Xbox Series X prices by up to $150 from August 2025 and dropping the 2TB model entirely — the third hike in just 13 months.
GTA 6 Standard Edition Costs $79.99 as Rockstar Locks In Two-Tier Pre-Order Structure
Rockstar’s GTA 6 pre-orders reveal a $79.99 Standard and $99.99 Ultimate Edition ahead of the November 19, 2026 PS5 and Xbox Series X|S launch.
Valve Opens SteamOS 3.8 to DIY Builders Ahead of 2026 Hardware
Valve now officially supports DIY Steam Machine builds with SteamOS 3.8, bringing Linux kernel 6.16, HDR fixes, and third-party handheld support before 2026 hardware.
Steam Machine Pricing Targets PC Market, Not Console Price Points
Valve confirms the Steam Machine will be priced like a PC, not a console, with estimates pointing to a $700–$900 range at launch.
Treyarch’s Classic Black Ops Titles Return to PlayStation After 14 Years Away
Treyarch confirmed Black Ops and Black Ops 2 are headed to PS5 and PS4 in July 2026, but pricing and multiplayer details remain unannounced.
Xbox’s First-Party Studios Face Cuts as Microsoft Eyes Structural Reset
New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma’s 100-day overhaul may shutter active studios and cut 1,000 jobs after Game Pass losses and the Activision deal’s financial strain.
Xbox Loses Third Studios Chief in Two Years as Duncan and O’Connor Exit
Craig Duncan and Louise O’Connor are leaving Xbox Game Studios, marking the third leadership change in two years amid sweeping Microsoft cuts and studio closures.