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GameStop Acquires 9.8% Stake in eBay
GameStop now owns 9.8 percent of eBay as CEO Ryan Cohen pursues a hostile takeover, stating his plan is to cut costs, maximize shareholder value, and compete with Amazon. The move raises questions about execution and further erodes GameStop's identity as a gaming retailer.
Microsoft to cut 605 jobs in Redmond
Microsoft has filed notice to permanently lay off 605 workers at its Redmond headquarters effective September 4, 2026. Axios notes 493 Redmond + other WA sites for the 605 total. The cuts are part of a sweeping Xbox gaming division restructure inside a global plan targeting approximately 3,200 roles in FY2027.
Glen Schofield Retires After 35 Years in Games
Glen Schofield, creator of Dead Space and co-founder of Sledgehammer Games, has retired from day-to-day game development after 35 years. His emotional video reflects on industry talent, personal thanks to fans and colleagues, and an optimistic outlook despite recent setbacks at Striking Distance Studios.
Halo Studios Cancels Project Ekur Multiplayer Title
Halo Studios has canceled Project Ekur, its Unreal Engine 5 multiplayer prototype developed by Certain Affinity. The move comes amid ongoing Halo remake efforts and leaves fans without a new multiplayer title in the near term.
GTA Online Adds Kortz Center Art Heist on July 14
Rockstar Games will release the GTA Online art heist set at the Kortz Center on July 14, 2026. Players must first buy an Art Studio addition, then complete scoping and cleanup steps before stealing rotating targets, all while new bonuses, vehicles, and mansion rewards become available.
The Next Mainline Elder Scrolls Title Remains At Least Two to Three Years From Launch
Jason Schreier reports the next mainline Elder Scrolls entry is at least two to three years from release, potentially arriving in 2029 or 2031. That would mark nearly two decades since Skyrim launched in 2011, following an announcement that is already eight years old.
Sony Eyes Distinct Next-Gen PlayStation Beyond PC Rivalry
Sony executives outlined plans for the next PlayStation to provide brand-exclusive value instead of competing directly with PCs, while expanding play options beyond the living room through peripherals such as monitors and speakers. The statements respond to audience shifts toward PC gaming that occurred during the 2020 pandemic.
PlayStation Allows Re-Printing of Pre-2028 Physical Games
PlayStation has told partners that pre-2028 games can still have physical discs re-printed after January 2028, though the ordering process will change. The confirmation follows Sony's decision to stop producing new physical titles and leaves open how post-deadline retail releases and future console support will work.
Undead Labs Reportedly Facing Possible Shutdown
Overnight reports indicate Microsoft is seeking a buyer for Undead Labs, with its zombie survival title at risk of cancellation if none is found. The move is part of broader layoffs threatening hundreds of jobs across Xbox gaming studios including Double Fine, Compulsion, and Ninja Theory.
GameStop CEO Forgoes $35B Bonus to Pursue eBay Takeover
GameStop has withdrawn Ryan Cohen's potential $35 billion performance bonus so the CEO can concentrate on acquiring eBay. The decision follows eBay's swift rejection of a $55 billion bid in May and precedes the planned release of additional strategic materials this week.
GTA 6 Box Art Revealed as Pre-Orders Launch June 25
Rockstar Games has revealed GTA 6 box art and confirmed pre-orders begin June 25. The price remains unknown amid ongoing rumors of a potential $100 standard edition.
Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies in Small Plane Crash
Claude Guillemot, who helped establish Ubisoft with his brothers in 1986, died when a Cessna 421 crashed in La Baule, France on June 19. The accident also claimed the life of a flight instructor; intense fire at the site reportedly slowed official identification of the victims.
GTA 6 Box Art Revealed as Pre-Orders Open June 25
Rockstar Games has revealed GTA 6 box art and confirmed pre-orders open on June 25. The news gives fans their first official look at the packaging while building anticipation for the game's release.
Take-Two CEO Reiterates GTA 6 Release on November 19
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed GTA 6 is still scheduled for November 19, 2026, while explaining the lengthy development as the result of Rockstar's drive to create something unprecedented. The interview also included business advice on integrity, persistence, and aligning skills with interests, underscoring the high stakes for one of gaming's most anticipated releases.
Pokémon NAIC Moves to Chicago's McCormick Place From 2027
The Pokémon Company is relocating its North American International Championship to Chicago's McCormick Place starting in 2027 after three years in New Orleans. The shift addresses surging attendance that has grown over 150 percent and sold out every badge while improving global accessibility through superior flight connections.
DOJ Approves Paramount's $111B Warner Bros. Discovery Deal
The United States Department of Justice has officially approved Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The merger will combine Paramount+ and HBO Max while uniting gaming projects from both companies' IP libraries.
Microsoft Plans Major Xbox Layoffs Next Week
Microsoft is planning major layoffs in its Xbox gaming business as early as next week after its fiscal year ends on June 30. The cuts mark the fourth big round in 18 months as the division faces pressure to improve margins following the $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition.
Ubisoft Barcelona Lays Off 51 Staff to Focus on Rainbow Six
Ubisoft will lay off 51 employees at its Barcelona studio, which will now focus exclusively on Rainbow Six projects. The cuts are part of larger company-wide changes that include two studio closures and a 12% staff reduction on Rainbow Six Siege affecting 120 workers.
Stronghold 4 Revealed at PC Gaming Show
Stronghold 4 was revealed at the PC Gaming Show with voice stars Samantha Béart and Ben Starr appearing in the game. The tenth entry in the 25-year series aims to deliver the most ambitious castle simulator yet after mixed results from prior mainline releases.
Amazon and MGM to Lead Future James Bond Games
Amazon has confirmed that MGM and Amazon Game Studios will lead all future James Bond video games. The update follows the company's IP acquisition, which occurred after the deal for the recently released 007: First Light and aligns with its strategy to expand game properties into Prime Video series.
EA Sports College Football 27 Coming to PC
Insider Gaming confirmed EA Sports College Football 27 is coming to PC for the first time in the series. The PC release has been in development since the series began this decade with player security and licensing as central considerations ahead of the June 4 reveal.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Sets February 2027 Release
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis receives a February 12, 2027 release date and new trailer at PlayStation State of Play. The reimagining of the 1996 original, developed by Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog for Amazon Game Studios, arrives on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
FIFA Unveils Multi-Partner Digital Football Strategy for 2026
FIFA has unveiled its updated Digital Football Strategy to build a multi-partner ecosystem across gaming and esports instead of a single flagship title. The plan includes seven partnered games spanning four distinct categories and is timed ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
The Witcher 3 Reaches 65 Million Copies Sold
CD Projekt Red reports that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has sold 65 million copies, up 5 million from last year. The 11-year-old title continues to drive revenue alongside Cyberpunk 2077, with its next expansion due in 2027.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Officially Revealed with October 2026 Release
Activision officially reveals Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, set amid a Korean Peninsula invasion with a October 23, 2026 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch 2. The game emphasizes a grounded campaign, technical upgrades for current hardware, and returning modes like an enhanced DMZ.
Intel Launches Arc G3 Chips for Handheld PCs in Acer Predator Atlas 8
Intel has formally announced the Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme as its first custom chips for handheld gaming PCs, appearing first in the Acer Predator Atlas 8 with two GPU core variants. The platform introduces specific hardware choices including a metal fan, particular display specs, and Thunderbolt 4 support as competition intensifies in the handheld market.
Forza Horizon 6 Surpasses 6 Million Players
Forza Horizon 6 reached over 6 million players two days after its May 19 global launch, generating at least $420 million at base pricing. The milestone underscores sustained player interest following strong critical scores and Early Access momentum.
Take-Two CEO Details GTA 6 Marketing Strategy Shift
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick outlined a major GTA 6 marketing push tailored to modern audience attention in a GamesIndustry.biz interview. The strategy avoids heavy network television buys used for GTA 5 and is set to begin this summer.
Sony Keeps Single-Player PlayStation Games Console Exclusive
Sony will no longer launch single-player PlayStation games on PC after CEO Hermen Hulst confirmed the shift in a town hall, building on a March Bloomberg report. The change aims to restore console exclusivity amid low PC sales and risks of brand dilution for first-party titles.
Take-Two CEO Reaffirms GTA 6 November 19, 2026 Release
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has reaffirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will release on November 19, 2026, marking the third such confirmation. The comments provide further assurance on timing for the heavily anticipated title after multiple delays while highlighting its status as the most valuable entertainment IP.
ARC Raiders Hits 16 Million Sales in Nexon Q1 Report
Nexon's Q1 2026 financial report states that ARC Raiders has reached 16 million sales and maintains exceptionally high engagement with more than half of active players logging over 100 hours. The performance underscores the game's status as the company's best-seller despite shifting update plans and sentiment challenges, with China betas and the Frozen Trail update ahead.
ARC Raiders Next Major Update Delayed to October as Embark Shifts Cadence
Embark Studios will release ARC Raiders major updates only twice per year starting with Frozen Trail in October, while maintaining regular live-service support. The shift aims to enable larger changes to maps, systems, and narrative after monthly updates proved unsustainable.
Fallout Season 3 Adds Aaron Paul to Cast
Deadline reports that Aaron Paul joins the cast of Amazon’s Fallout Season 3, with Annabel O’Hagan, Dave Register, and Frances Turner confirmed or upgraded as series regulars. The update provides limited new details on roles or story direction for the Prime Video series.
Microsoft Launches Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition With Discord
Microsoft and Discord announced a new partnership introducing the Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition for Discord Nitro members, which includes over 50 console and PC games plus 10 hours of cloud gaming per month. The offering keeps Nitro pricing unchanged at $10 monthly while expanding benefits and building on their prior collaboration that provided free Nitro to Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.
Sony Reports 85% Digital PlayStation Game Sales in FY2025 Q4
Sony's FY2025 Q4 earnings show 85% of PlayStation full game sales were digital downloads, with a full-year average of 78%. The data reflects a 2% increase over 2024 and continuing momentum in the shift from physical media.
Xbox Hardware Revenue Drops 33% in Microsoft Earnings
Microsoft's Xbox hardware revenue declines 33 percent and content/services 5 percent in its latest earnings, despite $82.9 billion total revenue driven by cloud growth. The contrast highlights gaming struggles against surging AI and cloud segments reaching $54.5 billion.
Xbox Employees to Get @xbox.com Emails Next Month
All Xbox employees will switch to @xbox.com email addresses next month as the default. The move bolsters the Xbox brand identity after ditching the Microsoft Gaming name.
Discord confirms connection delays and missing channels
Discord acknowledges platform connection delays and large guild unavailability. The outage disrupts access for many users, including in prominent gaming servers.
Logitech G512 X mixes analog and mechanical switches
Logitech's G512 X keyboard features 39 hybrid switches compatible with both analog Hall effect and mechanical types. The flexibility addresses preferences for typing feel versus gaming customization at prices starting at $179.99.
Samsung's 'world's first' 6K gaming monitor on pre-order for €1,499
Samsung lists its claimed world's first 6K 32-inch gaming monitor for pre-order at €1,499 on its German site. The IPS display offers high pixel density but limited contrast, brightness, and HDR.
Microsoft scraps Microsoft Gaming, revives Xbox brand
Microsoft Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announces the end of the Microsoft Gaming division name, reverting to Xbox as the gaming identity. The change emphasizes fan focus amid recent strategic reversals like Game Pass adjustments.
Microsoft Considers Custom 'Pick-Your-Own' Xbox Game Pass Plan
Microsoft is reportedly considering a 'pick-your-own' plan for Xbox Game Pass that lets users select specific content and services. It supports the company's aim to make the subscription more flexible, as stated by Gaming CEO Asha Sharma.
Valve dev's kernel patches stabilize Linux gaming on 8GB VRAM
Valve developer Natalie Vock releases Linux kernel patches that prevent performance degradation on 8GB VRAM cards via cgroups on Arch-based distros like CachyOS. The fix stabilizes gaming by prioritizing GPU memory, countering Linux's VRAM eviction behavior amid tighter hardware budgets.
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Palworld hit almost 1 million concurrent players on Steam with the 1.0 release. The survival crafting title continues its rapid growth on the platform.
Take-Two beat revenue expectations by nearly $1 billion. The company also said it plans to pursue additional acquisitions.
Jennifer English has reportedly stepped down from the lead role in Tides of Annihilation due to health issues.
PlayStation Store is switching to local currencies in Latin America. The change affects pricing and payments across the region.
LA Thieves were eliminated from the Call of Duty Championship after G2 completed a reverse sweep. The loss ends their run in the event.
LoL Summer Splits open soon across six regions, LEC, LCS, LCK, LPL, LCP, and CBLOL, beginning the path to Worlds 2026.
NASCAR 26's track list adds San Diego and Chicagoland. The full roster was revealed today.
Todd Howard says retirement has crossed his mind before but isn't on his radar now.
$2 million LoL EWC 2026 reaches its top four with T1, KCorp, Gen.G, and DPlus Kia. • All LPL teams eliminated • KCorp and DPlus Kia advance as surprise qualifiers
T1 swept MSI champions HLE 2-0 to eliminate them from the Esports World Cup. The result avenges T1's LCK finals loss.
2027 is when Bethesda will release Raven Rock, a Fallout 3 prequel expansion inside Fallout 76.
Bethesda confirmed that Starfield will continue receiving updates after its initial launch period.
ZEDI Esports has closed after an ongoing dispute between its investors and owners, leaving the organization's chess grandmaster without a team for the Esports World Cup.
WW1 Gallipoli now carries a release date next month along with a launch discount.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls open beta adds offline modes plus new content and major gameplay features. The update moves the test beyond online-only battles.
Tara Gaming is developing The Age of Bhaarat as India's first major AAA title, with the studio claiming the country is positioned to become gaming's next frontier.
Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema will play in an EA FC 26 celebrity showmatch at the Esports World Cup on July 26 in Paris.
Ryan Cohen said everyone wants GameStop to fail. The CEO made the remark while addressing investor sentiment toward the company.
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen called games and software "irrelevant" to the company's business in a new interview.
Karmine Corp stands as the lone western team in the LoL EWC top eight after G2 and LYON were eliminated. The draw and schedule are now confirmed with HLE and BLG among the remaining favorites.
NHL 27 adds an online franchise mode for the first time in 13 years. The feature includes several major limitations.
Escape from Tarkov is reportedly getting major changes to its Kappa Container in the next update.
EA Sports released the first details on NHL 27 with an official reveal trailer.
Mortal Shell 2's PS5 exclusive physical edition reportedly has demand exceeding supply.
Counter-Strike 2 developers posted on X, prompting speculation about a new Premier mode tiebreaker. The post may not mean what it appears to.
Dplus KIA's League of Legends roster is reportedly facing unpaid salaries. The reports come from Korean media and raise questions about the team's LCK standing.
Big Walk launches August 4 on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch. A free play option is included at release.
Microsoft explained why Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 was pulled from the upcoming Xbox Game Pass schedule. The title was set to arrive but no longer appears on the list.
A former Rockstar developer explained why Grand Theft Auto 6 launches later on PC than consoles. The comments focus on platform-specific development priorities.
Gunnar released Croft glasses, a limited-edition Tomb Raider frame marking the series' 30th anniversary. The collector edition includes themed extras.
Movistar KOI was eliminated from the League of Legends Esports World Cup in the opening round by GAM. The team had already failed to qualify for MSI.
Faker has joined Magnus Carlsen and Cristiano Ronaldo as an ambassador for the Esports World Cup and Esports Nations Cup.
STALZONE received a photo mode from EXBO more than ten years after the game first appeared online.
Fnatic signed former Invictus Gaming toplaner Soboro as their new LEC player for the Summer Split. He previously served as backup to TheShy on the LPL roster.
Denshattack! receives a review from a critic who says they trained for the game and calls it incredible.
Fabian Scheuermann said the Esports World Cup is building a joint circuit with publishers rather than competing against them.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls now has a release date countdown and exact start times listed for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.
Big Walk's release date countdown is live with exact start times listed for its multiplatform launch.
Beast of Reincarnation release date countdown and exact start times are now detailed for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
Xbox reportedly removed Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 from its upcoming Game Pass schedule.
Eclipse Glow Games will offer hands-on sessions for Tides of Annihilation at Gamescom. The upcoming action game gets its first public playtests at the event.
PlayTime has been eliminated from the Esports World Cup 2026. The Esports Integrity Commission issued provisional suspensions to two members of the Dota 2 organization over integrity concerns.
Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 5 roadmaps reportedly list every map, weapon, and seasonal addition.
Beast of Reincarnation released a new trailer that breaks down its combat system.
GTA 5 Title Update 1.73 reportedly adds the Kortz Center Heist, new vehicles, mission creator tools, and economy changes.
Resident Evil Requiem story DLC is said to release after the Veronica remake.
Dying Light: The Beast will reportedly no longer launch on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One.
Hallmark is releasing a PlayStation console ornament that plays the original startup sound as part of its 2026 gaming collection.