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Sony confirms future first-party single-player PlayStation games will be console-exclusive
Sony announced future first-party single-player narrative PlayStation games will remain console-exclusive, dropping prior PC release plans.
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Bobby Prince, composer of Doom and other classic games, dies aged 81
Robert Caskin 'Bobby' Prince III, composer famed for Doom soundtracks, died June 16 at 81.
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Valve delays Steam Controller shipments with some orders pushed to 2027
Valve announced shipping delays for its Steam Controller due to high demand, with some orders now expected to ship in 2027.
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Final Fantasy 14 offers in-game rewards for Japanese residence tax donations to Shibuya Ward
Final Fantasy 14 players in Japan can earn exclusive in-game items by donating part of their residence tax to Shibuya Ward under the Furusato Nozei system.
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Vampire Survivors Developer Reviewing Fortnite Collaboration After Epic’s AI Reveal
Poncle announced it is reviewing its planned Fortnite collaboration after Epic Games revealed generative AI use in asset creation and Unreal Engine 6.
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New Trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day Reveals Hulk, Man-Spider Mutation, and Sadie Sink’s Role
Marvel released a trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day featuring Hulk, Peter Parker’s Man-Spider mutation, and Sadie Sink’s rumored Jean Grey role.
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1047 Games announces Empulse, a Titanfall-inspired 6v6 movement shooter for 2026
1047 Games announced Empulse, a fast-paced 6v6 movement shooter inspired by Titanfall, due for early access release in 2026.
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Epic Games announces Unreal Engine 6 with cross-game Fortnite skin sharing and AI tools
Epic Games revealed Unreal Engine 6 featuring Fortnite skin portability and generative AI tools, with early access in late 2027.
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Pixar releases Toy Story 5 on June 19, focusing on Jessie and Bonnie
Toy Story 5 premiered in theaters worldwide June 19, shifting focus to Jessie and Bonnie's challenges.
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Rockstar offers free GTA 5 upgrades to current-gen consoles and PC Enhanced edition starting June 18, 2026
Rockstar Games began offering free upgrades of GTA 5 to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC Enhanced editions on June 18, 2026.
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Ubisoft releases final update for Assassin's Creed Shadows with new story and crossover content
Ubisoft launched the last content update for Assassin's Creed Shadows, concluding its story and adding crossover features ahead of Black Flag Resynced's release.
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European Commission declines to mandate legal rules for video game preservation after shutdowns
The European Commission rejected mandatory laws requiring game preservation after shutdowns but will seek a voluntary industry code by end of 2026.
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Microsoft to close or spin off Ninja Theory despite new Hellblade game reveal
Microsoft plans to close or spin off Ninja Theory after revealing a new Hellblade game at the June Xbox Showcase.
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Top Drift Cars and Prices Revealed for Forza Horizon 6 Players
Forza Horizon 6 features top drift cars from affordable starters to high-end models, with tuning key to mastering drifting performance.
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Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core launches into early access as roguelike FPS spin-off
Ghost Ship Games released Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core into early access on June 16, 2026.
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Sony warns PS5 sales to decline due to AI memory shortages, PS6 launch faces uncertainty
Sony reported AI-driven memory shortages will limit PS5 hardware sales and cloud PS6 timing and pricing through 2027.
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Around 20% of Games at Steam Next Fest Disclose Generative AI Use
Steam Next Fest features about 8,700 games, with roughly 1,700 tagged for generative AI use, Valve says.
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Damon Lindelof reveals details on his canceled Star Wars New Jedi Order movie
Damon Lindelof said he was fired after two years writing the canceled Star Wars New Jedi Order movie starring Daisy Ridley as Rey.
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Harry Krueger launches Helsinki-based Cosmic Division for new single-player game
Harry Krueger founded Cosmic Division in Helsinki to develop a new single-player IP after leaving Housemarque in 2023.
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Critical Role releases official Dol-Makjar map for Campaign 4
Critical Role published an official, detailed map of Dol-Makjar, the main city in Campaign 4, created by cartographer Andy Law.
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Nintendo updates original Switch eShop with native app, faster loading, and new features
Nintendo released system update 22.5.0 on June 15, improving the original Switch eShop with faster speed, dark mode, PIN security, and video controls.
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Lego launches first KPop Demon Hunters set featuring Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird
Lego released its first KPop Demon Hunters set with 825 pieces, including Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird, now available for preorder.
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Indie game Meccha Chameleon sells 2 million copies on Steam in under a week
Meccha Chameleon, a multiplayer hide-and-seek game, sold around 2 million copies on Steam within a week of its June 9 release.
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Treyarch studio head Mark Gordon retires after 22 years with the company
Mark Gordon announced his retirement as Treyarch studio head after 22 years, including 10 leading the studio, effective June 15, 2026.