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GTA 6 Disc Edition Coming Months After Launch, Rockstar Support Confirms

June 27, 2026 by Walter Xavier

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Rockstar Support says a physical GTA 6 disc edition will arrive months after the November 2026 launch, with leaks pointing to a December 2026 release.

5.9M US Sales Put Switch 2 One Step Behind an All-Time Record

June 27, 2026 by Zachary Quest

Nintendo Switch 2 console with colorful Joy-Cons against abstract geometric background representing sales growth

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

June 27, 2026 by Zachary Quest

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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

June 27, 2026 by Zachary Quest

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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

June 25, 2026 by Zachary Quest

Neon-lit Vice City street with luxury sports car at sunset in GTA 6 style

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.

Pre-Close Cuts Contradict EA’s Promise of No Job Changes in $55B LBO

June 23, 2026 by Walter Xavier

Empty corporate boardroom with financial documents representing EA layoffs before acquisition

EA is cutting staff before its $55B Saudi-led leveraged buyout closes, directly contradicting shareholder filings that promised no immediate job changes.

Valve Opens SteamOS 3.8 to DIY Builders Ahead of 2026 Hardware

June 23, 2026 by Zachary Quest

Custom gaming PC build in living room setup for SteamOS platform

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.