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Roundup: LoL Classic Revealed, Payday 2 Reborn & More Big Game Updates

It's been a packed week across the gaming landscape, with surprise announcements, live events, and long-overdue updates dropping all at once. Riot Games was forced to confirm League of Legends Classic after dataminers blew its cover ahead of a planned MSI reveal — the nostalgia-driven mode is now officially on the way. Meanwhile, Square Enix's Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is keeping the roster hype alive by naming FFX's Tidus as the next limited-time character, complete with Abilities inspired by Yuna and Wakka, while the evergreen Final Fantasy XI kicks off its beloved Celestial Nights date event in July with avatar swimsuit rewards in tow.

Jun 27, 2026

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Steam Summer Sale 2026 Is Live: Best Deals, Hidden Gems & Games Under $5

The Steam Summer Sale 2026 has officially kicked off, and Valve's annual shopping event is delivering some of the deepest discounts PC gamers have seen all year. Hundreds of titles are on sale across every genre, with markdowns reaching as high as 90% off — meaning now is the perfect time to finally clear out that ever-growing wishlist. Whether you're hunting for blockbuster hits or overlooked indie gems, the storefront is packed with value from top to bottom.

Jun 27, 2026

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From Sekiro to Tekken: Gaming's Biggest Media Crossovers This Week

The worlds of gaming and entertainment are colliding more than ever this week, with a flurry of announcements that highlight just how hungry audiences are for game-to-screen adaptations and franchise crossovers. Bandai Namco dropped a teaser for **Tekken! Cartoon**, a bold reimagining of the legendary fighting game franchise that promises a visual style unlike anything the series has seen before. Meanwhile, the director of the **Sekiro: No Defeat** anime, Kenichi Kutsuna, opened up to Polygon about the monumental challenge of translating FromSoftware's notoriously punishing gameplay into a cinematic experience — specifically, how to make *viewers* feel the weight of difficulty that *players* know all too well. And in a landmark crossover between two Konami horror icons, **Silent Hill f** received free Fatal Frame 2 costume DLC, letting players dress protagonist Hinako in Mio's iconic outfit from the Fatal Frame 2 Remake.

Jun 27, 2026

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Dead or Alive 6 Last Round's 440-Piece, $1,700 DLC Dump Triggers Player Backlash

Dead or Alive 6 has made a surprise return to the spotlight with the release of Dead or Alive 6 Last Round — but not for the right reasons. The updated edition launched on Steam accompanied by a staggering 440 pieces of downloadable content with a combined price tag of approximately $1,700, immediately igniting fury among players and the broader fighting game community. The backlash was swift and severe: the game's Steam page was flooded with negative reviews, with a crushing 79% of user reviews rating the experience unfavorably in the wake of the release.

Jun 27, 2026

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PS5 Sales Hit Historic Lows as Price Hikes Deliver Sony's Worst May in 25 Years

The PlayStation 5 is in the midst of a serious commercial crisis, with May 2026 going down as Sony's worst month for hardware sales in over 25 years. The pain comes on the heels of a controversial price hike for the PS5, which appears to have driven consumers away in droves rather than offsetting rising production costs. Spiralling hardware prices, likely influenced in part by broader economic pressures including AI-driven energy and manufacturing costs, are showing no signs of letting up — leaving Sony in a precarious position as it tries to sustain momentum for its current-generation platform.

Jun 27, 2026

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Marvel's Wolverine PS5: Disc Confirmed & 208-Page Art Book Revealed

Insomniac Games has been busy sharing exciting details about Marvel's Wolverine for PS5, and fans have two big pieces of news to sink their claws into. First, in a direct response to the controversy surrounding Rockstar's decision to ship GTA 6 as a code-in-a-box, the Wolverine development team has confirmed that their game will come with an actual physical disc — and will not be following GTA 6's premium pricing lead either. The announcement is a welcome reassurance for physical media enthusiasts who feared the industry might be trending away from traditional disc-based releases.

Jun 27, 2026

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GTA 6 PS5 Demand Is So Massive Retailers Fear Console Shortages This Holiday

Grand Theft Auto 6 is shaping up to be one of the most commercially explosive game launches in history — and retailers are already sounding the alarm. Major video game retailers have publicly warned that demand for PS5 consoles tied to GTA 6's holiday 2026 release window will "likely outstrip supply," raising fears of widespread stock shortages not unlike the PS5's own chaotic launch years ago. With consoles already at their most expensive price point ever, the convergence of hardware scarcity and a once-in-a-generation software release could make this one of the most difficult holiday shopping seasons in recent memory.

Jun 27, 2026

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Bungie Gutted by Sony Layoffs, Destiny 2's Final Patch Delayed Amid Ongoing Glitches

The gaming world was rocked this week as Sony dealt a massive blow to Bungie, the studio it acquired in 2022, in what observers are calling a colossal round of layoffs. The cuts have sent shockwaves through the Destiny 2 community, with the game's last planned patch now delayed as the studio scrambles to regroup. The timing couldn't be worse — Destiny 2 is reportedly plagued by pervasive glitches that have yet to be addressed, leaving players in limbo with no immediate fix in sight.

Jun 27, 2026

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PS5 Sales Hit 25-Year Low as Hardware Prices Soar & PS6 Portable Teased

Sony's PlayStation 5 is in the midst of a dramatic sales slump, with May 2026 going down as the company's worst month for hardware in over 25 years. Following a controversial price hike, the PS5 has seen plummeting consumer demand, contributing to what analysts are calling historic lows not just for PlayStation, but for the broader console market — with Xbox hardware sales also tanking to record depths in the same period. The combination of elevated prices, economic pressure, and a maturing console generation appears to be dealing a serious blow to traditional home console sales across the board.

Jun 27, 2026

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GTA 6 Goes Digital-Only: Industry Backlash, PS5 Shortages & More

Rockstar Games has ignited a firestorm of controversy after confirming that Grand Theft Auto 6 will ship as a digital-only "code-in-a-box" release, forgoing a traditional physical disc entirely. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from press and players alike, with PC Gamer calling it "a terrible, anti-consumer move" that sets a dangerous precedent for the future of physical media in gaming. In a pointed counter-move, Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine team was quick to confirm their upcoming PS5 title will ship with an actual disc — and won't follow GTA 6's pricing model either, signaling that not every major studio is ready to abandon physical releases.

Jun 27, 2026

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PlayStation Hardware Crisis: PS5 Sales Hit 25-Year Low Amid Price Hikes

The console market is in serious trouble, and Sony is feeling the pain most acutely. The PS5 endured Sony's worst May in over 25 years, with hardware sales plummeting to historic lows following a recent price hike that has left consumers reluctant to open their wallets. The spiralling cost of hardware — a trend widely attributed to broader economic pressures and supply chain disruptions — appears to be doing significant damage to the games industry at large, with no relief in sight on the pricing front.

Jun 27, 2026

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Switch 2 Becomes Second Fastest-Selling Console in US History After Just One Year

Nintendo's Switch 2 has achieved a remarkable commercial milestone, becoming the second fastest-selling console in US history after just 12 months on sale. According to newly released US hardware sales data for May 2026, the console shifted a whopping number of units in its first year, complementing Nintendo's earlier end-of-year financial report that placed global Switch 2 sales just shy of 20 million units. The achievement is made all the more striking by the current state of the competition: PlayStation recorded its worst May in decades, while Xbox suffered its worst May ever — painting a picture of a console market where Nintendo currently stands alone at the top.

Jun 27, 2026

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Steam Machine Launch Chaos: Confusing Preorders, eBay Scalpers & a French Knock-Off

Valve's long-awaited Steam Machine is finally becoming a reality, with a launch date set for June 29, 2026 — and the gaming world is already in a frenzy. Preorder emails have begun landing in inboxes, though many recipients are left scratching their heads over confusing messaging that blurs the line between being in the "queue" versus the "waitlist." True to form for any highly anticipated hardware release, scalpers have wasted no time listing preorder slots on eBay before the device has even officially gone on sale. Despite the chaos, the sheer existence of those emails has given fans confidence that Valve is actually going to follow through on its promises this time around.

Jun 27, 2026

Josh Hubi At this rate, I'll get my hands on a Steam Machine in 2027 :(

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Deltarune Chapter 5 Is Live: Switch Support, Secret Boss, and Weird Route Details

Deltarune Chapter 5 has officially launched, bringing Toby Fox's beloved RPG sequel to Nintendo Switch 1 and Switch 2 following its announcement at a recent Nintendo Direct. The release marks a major milestone for the long-awaited project, with players already diving deep into its secrets — including a mysterious "Weird Route," a hidden secret boss unlocked via the Mystery Key, and a dramatic moral choice involving a character named Yellow and the ominously named Hyper Punishment gun.

Jun 27, 2026