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In today's Daily Fix:Xbox boss Asha Sharma sent an email to employees announcing a 'significant' restructuring of the company, citing losing "64 cents for every dollar invested" in their studios in an average year. Unfortunately 3,200 employees will be laid off, starting with 1,600 today and the rest to happen throughout Fiscal year 2027. Microsoft-owned studioss Double Fine and Compulsion Games will become independent studios, while others such as Ninja Theory and Undead Labs "have entered terms to join new ownership." Arkane Studios' management will enter into consultation with its workers council on next steps. No publicly-announced games are said to be cancelled as part of the reductions in workforce. In other news, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has been blocked in 132 countries, likely due to Sony's PSN requirements, and PSN being blocked in specific territories. And finally, DC Studios' Supergirl has crossed $100 million at the global box office in its second week, and will likely not recoup its reported $170 million production budget (which does not include the massive marketing spend).

As the video game world digests Sony’s shock decision to kill video game discs on PlayStation consoles starting January 2028, analysts believe it sends a strong signal about the PS6 — including when it will come out. Plus, Microsoft is sending notifications out to Xbox Game Pass members reminding them that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 won’t be in the subscription service this year. So if they want to play the game at launch, they’ll have to buy it. Daemon has all that and more on your Daily Fix!

Sony has announced physical disc production ends in January 2028 for new games on PlayStation consoles. Plus, the PlayStation Plus monthly games lineup for July 2026 has been confirmed — and it includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Daemon has all that and more on your Daily Fix!

Microsoft is reportedly considering canceling Marvel’s Blade and shutting its developer, Arkane, down. Plus, Quantic Dream has insisted Star Wars Eclipse is on course despite studio layoffs and claims from striking staff that it could be canceled. All this and more in today's Daily Fix!

Sony has insisted it has no plans to sell hardware at a “significant” loss, with concern growing over the potential price of the PlayStation 6 amid the ongoing RAM shortage. Plus, it has suggested its next-gen console could work like the Nintendo Switch by enabling quote “a seamless experience that can be enjoyed naturally beyond the living room.” Daemon has all that and more in your Daily Fix!

Right now, consoles are not exactly flying off shelves - generally, raising the price of things by several hundred dollars doesn’t make people MORE inclined to buy them - but if a recent report is to be believed, they might soon be in very high demand.The Game Business reported that a senior buyer for a “major retailer” spoke anonymously to them about the likelihood of shortages later this year, claiming “We’ve been informed that because of the on-going issues around hardware component availability, we won’t be getting the units we want ahead of GTA. Demand will likely outstrip supply during the year end period.”Max has all that and more on your Daily Fix!

Microsoft has announced significant price rises for Xbox consoles, blaming the ongoing “components crisis.” Plus, Destiny developer Bungie will lose a "significant number of employees" as part of brutal-sounding layoffs that will include "most of the Destiny team and some Marathon team members." Daemon has all that and more in your Daily Fix!

Prime Day is officially here and there are just too many opportunities to save for any single person to wade through. Thankfully we have a dedicated deals team to comb through them and bring you the best of the best. Here are Seth Macy's favorite Prime Day 2026 deals for gamers so far.PS5 Pro (Used - Like New). Shop dealSamsung P9 Express microSD Express. Shop dealApple AirPods Max 2. Shop dealGTPLAYER Big and Tall Office Chair. Shop dealKoss Porta Pro Limited Edition On-Ear Headphones. Shop dealSteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Multi-System Gaming Headset. Shop deal

After months of speculation, the Steam Machine is finally here, starting at $1049 for the 512GB version. Plus, God of War Laufey, featuring Kratos’ wife Faye as its protagonist, may have come as a surprise to some. But not to its star, Deborah Ann Woll, who first heard about the project almost a decade ago. Daemon has all that and more on your Daily Fix!Presented by Universal Orlando Resort, and its newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

GTA 6 is coming! Rockstar has confirmed that pre-orders go live on June 25, which means we’re just a week away from finally getting some meaningful answers on what to expect when the most anticipated video game of all time arrives this November.Once pre-orders open, we can expect to get answers for some of the biggest questions from not just fans, but the entire video game industry. With GTA 6, Rockstar has perhaps the biggest entertainment launch ever on its hands. This is a huge moment for the industry. What Rockstar and parent company Take-Two do in November could be a reset moment for video games, and setting up rival publishers to follow suit.Here are seven burning questions for the pre-order reveal.Presented by Universal Orlando Resort, and its newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

If you own a digital copy of Grand Theft Auto V on Xbox One or any kind of copy on PS4, you'll be entitled to a free upgrade to the current-gen versions of the game starting tomorrow, June 18. Plus, GTA Online is getting its next big update in just a few weeks. Daemon has all that and more on your Daily Fix.Presented by Universal Orlando Resort, and its newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

Amid reports of potential studio closures and mass layoffs, Microsoft has announced the Xbox Game Pass June Wave 2 lineup of games. It has yet to comment, however, on this week’s rumors that the likes of Hellblade developer Ninja Theory, Psychonauts developer Double Fine, and South of Midnight developer Compulsion may be shut down. Daemon has all this and more in your Daily Fix!Presented by Universal Orlando Resort, and its newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

Head of Xbox Game Studios Craig Duncan and chief of staff Louise O'Connor are leaving Xbox after decades at the firm. Plus, Microsoft is reportedly planning to shut down South of Midnight and We Happy Few developer Compulsion Games. Daemon has all that and more on your Daily Fix.Presented by Universal Orlando Resort, and its newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

Xbox boss Asha Sharma acknowledged the increasing price of existing hardware and components — fuelled by global crises and the rise of AI — and said the industry had "reached a point where it will be hard to imagine" mass audiences still being able to afford "thousands of dollars" for a new console generation.

Microsoft says Xbox Game Pass lost "millions of subscribers" after it increased prices by 50% with a price hike in October last year. Plus, the rumors were true: Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 is real. All that and more in today's Daily Fix.

Gears of War: E-Day kicked off the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 with a first look at gameplay, a release date of October 6, 2026, and confirmation that it will be an Xbox console exclusive. Plus, Persona 6 is real, and coming to Xbox Game Pass when it does arrive.Presented by Universal Orlando Resort

Square Enix has confirmed the English voice actor for Sephiroth has been recast for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation. Plus, 007 First Light hits a new sales milestone.

In today's Daily Fix, we're talking about Xbox's comments on exclusives and Sony Santa Monica addresses the Kratos in the room (a.k.a. PlayStation Promises 'Many More Stories to Tell' With Kratos). Presented by Universal Orlando Resort.

In today's Daily Fix:Data reported on by Game File's Stephen Totilo show a steady decline in sales for Sony's first-party games. Despite a roster of heavy hitters such as Ghost of Tsushima, the Spider-Man games, God of War, Horizon Forbidden West, and others, they've moved fewer and fewer of those games every year (with the exception of fiscal year 2020). However, Ghost of Yōtei did reverse this trend, providing a small sales bump for the fiscal year ending March 2026. In other news, Bethesda's Fallout 76 will be getting its long-awaited current-gen update this summer. A patch note in the latest "Infestations" update revealed that a PS5 and Xbox Series X|S upgrade is coming in a few months. And finally, we’re once again visiting How to Train Your Dragon’s Isle of Berk to experience the tale of The Untrainable Dragon – all at Universal Orlando Resort.Presented by Universal Orlando Resort, and its newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

In today's Daily Fix:Wizards of the Coast reportedly have remakes of Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 in development. While they have plans for a Baldur's Gate 4, it's likely a long ways off and a remake of the first two games would hopefully hold over fans during the wait. Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 already received Enhanced Editions that were basically souped up remasters, and it's unclear what form these remakes will take. In other news, James Gunn has shared the first official look of Nicholas Hoult in the Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow, premiering next year. It features Hoult's Lex Luthor in full battle armor. And finally, we’re visiting How to Train Your Dragon’s Isle of Berk with the Ride Guys to fly through Hiccup’s Wing Gliders – all at Universal Orlando Resort.Presented by Universal Orlando Resort, and its newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

In today's Daily Fix:XBOX's rebooted Fable has suffered another delay, this time to February 2027. The reason given is the already packed second half of the year for games, but let's be real: Fable was scheduled to launch in the Fall, around the same window as Grand Theft Auto 6. The delay will give Fable some breathing room several months after Rockstar's behemoth drops. In related news, XBOX CEO Asha Sharma warned of more difficult choices ahead, but pointed to the lowering of the Game Pass price as a positive step. And finally, 007: First Light has become IO Interactive's fastest-selling game, moving a million and a half copies in its first day.

In today's Daily Fix:Activision has revealed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, the latest in the rebooted sub-franchise of Call of Duty. Somewhat unsurprisingly, the series is leaving the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One behind (they are 14-year-old consoles after all), although some elements of online multiplayer will remain playable for previous installments. In other news, the Steam Deck is sold out at Valve's online store, despite an immediate (and significant) price hike for the OLED models. And finally, a classic N64 game is coming Nintendo Switch Online, and its theme song might just get stuck in your head.IGN Live 2026 is happening next weekend in Downtown Los Angeles. Looking for a free ticket? Go to live.ign.com and use code THEFIX at checkout.

In today's Daily Fix:CD Projekt RED has made it official: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is getting (at least) one more expansion in the form of Songs of the Past. It's scheduled for release in 2027 and is the third major DLC for The Witcher 3, coming about 11 years after the last expansion, Blood and Wine. This should hold fans over while they wait for The Witcher 4, which currently has no release date. In other open-world RPG news, Warhorse Studios teased their upcoming Lord of the Rings game, and reassured fans of their Kingdom Come: Deliverance games that the LOTR RPG will be similar to those. And finally, Valve is not immune to the global economic situation as they have now raised the price of the Steam Deck OLED models. The 1tb and 512gb models will go up around $230-$300 depending on the hard drive space. The original LCD models appear to have been unaffected (for now).Thinking of coming to IGN Live 2026? Use promo code THEFIX for a free ticket at checkout. Got to ign.com/live for more.

In today's Daily Fix:Sony has revealed the free games coming to PlayStation Plus in June. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide leads the pak, along with Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition, and Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2. Destiny 2 is also coming to Extra and Premium tiers, coinciding with the game's final content update. In other news, The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine is getting an anniversary livestream this week, and it could be the perfect time to announce new Witcher 3 DLC. And finally, we should all be playing Grand Theft Auto 6 right now, if it weren't for the pesky delays.As part of IGN’s 30th anniversary celebration, we’re giving away 30 free IGN Live tickets a day. Go to live.ign.com and use code IGN30PROMO to get your free ticket.

In today's Daily Fix:Bungie has announced the end of the nine-year-long run of Destiny 2. The final content update will come in June, although support for Destiny 2 (and Destiny 1) will continue for the forseeable future. In other news, the former creative director for Splinter Cell has admitted that modern technology has made making stealth games more difficult, especially considering advancements in lighting and shadow tech. And finally, guitar maker Fender and Bandai Namco have announced a new collaboration, along with a surprise guest visiting the Daily Fix.If you're coming to IGN Live 2026, visit ign.com/live and use code THEFIX for a chance to win a free ticket.

In today's Daily Fix:Warhorse Studios, the developers behind the popular sim-heavy RPG series, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, have announced a Lord of the Rings open-world game. Details are practially nonexistent, but it's Lord of the Rings and it's an open-world game, so fans should be excited. In other news, Ubisoft has braced shareholders to expect some lean financial quarters coming up, despite the launch of the highly anticipated Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced. Ubisoft also teased new AC games, along with new entries in Ghost Recon and Far Cry in the coming years. And finally, Sony has announced a State of Play for June 2nd starting at 2pm PT. Headlining the showcase is Marvel's Wolverine.And if you're thinking about joining us in Los Angeles for IGN Live 2026, we're giving you the chance to win a free ticket by using promo code IGN30PROMO, as part of IGN's 30th anniversary celebrations. Find out more at ign.com/live.

In today's Daily Fix:Xbox launched a new feedback system called Player Voice, and fans immediately used it to demand a return of gaming exclusives. They argue that putting Xbox IP on other platforms like PlayStation hurts the Xbox brand. On the flip side, Xbox did make a ton of money porting games like Forza Horizon 5 onto PS5, and they still have deals to deliver more games to Switch 2 and PS5. In related Xbox news, the Game Pass Wave 2 games for May have been revealed, and while the big one is already available (Forza Horizon 6), there's still plenty of other titles coming. And finally, Fortnite is returning the iOS after a years-long absence.

In today's Daily Fix:Sony is raising prices yet again—this time to PlayStation Plus. The gaming subscription service will go up to $10.99 for a one-month subscription, and $27.99 for a three-month sub. This obviously did not go down well with PlayStation gamers, who have already suffered through PS5 console price hikes. Many are even questioning why a subscription is even necessary to play online games. In other news, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has revealed the latest change to the brand, this time from 'Xbox' to 'XBOX' (note the all-caps). This follows the results of an online poll she posted asking fans if they prefered the regular capitalizaton or the all-caps look. And finally, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has revealed that the original Borderlands underwent a last-minute art style change that cost the company a year in development and an extra $50 million.As part of IGN’s 30th anniversary celebration, we’re giving away 30 free IGN Live tickets a day. Go to live.ign.com and use code IGN30PROMO to get your free ticket.

In today's Daily Fix:Subnautica 2 is already a hit in Early Access, selling 2 million copies in one day. This comes despite some crazy legal trouble with their parent company KRAFTON (which you should look up because it's kind of nuts), and some players finding the multiplayer offerings a little lacking. In other news, LEGO 2K Drive is being delisted after only being available for three years. The fun little racing game earned solid reviews, and publisher 2K games has not revealed why it's being removed from digital storefronts. Multiplayer will continue to work until sometime next year. And finally, the former director of Star Wars: The Old Republic spilled some tea on a cancelled reboot of the game, which originally would have been set in the New Republic era of Star Wars.

In today's Daily Fix:A reported Grand Theft Auto 6 leak from Best Buy suggests the game will go up for pre-order this Monday, and that suggests a new trailer could be dropping very soon. Several gaming influencers have reportedly received an email with details about a GTA 6 pre-order date at Best Buy. It would make sense to pair the official announcement with a GTA 6 Trailer 3, but no announcement has been made by Best Buy or developer Rockstar Games. The last trailer debuted a little over a year ago. In other leak news, prominent Ubisoft leaker j0nathan claims he has revealed the first image from Assassin's Creed Hexe, along with a few details about the game's characters. And finally, director Matt Reeves has confirmed Scarlett Johansson has joined the cast of The Batman — Part 2, but has not revealed the character she'll play.And as part of IGN’s 30th anniversary celebration, we’re giving away 30 free IGN Live tickets a day. Go to live.ign.com and use code IGN30PROMO to get your free ticket.

In today's Daily Fix:Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic could still be years away from release, but that hasn't stopped the internet from speculating how long the game will be. Director Casey Hudson is aware that many gamers don't want a 300-hour experience, and hinted that it will be in line with his work on the Mass Effect games. He also said that he typically doesn't work on games for more than 4 years, if that's any indication of when we'll see more of FOTOR. In other news, the recent Silent Hill games may be a turning point for the franchise, with both the Silent Hill 2 remake and Silent Hill f selling well. On the flipside, Sony's Saros isn't quite matching spiritual predecessor Returnal's sales, although the two games released under different circumstances. And finally, Xbox fans have a new way to show off their Gamerscore.Head's up that we're giving away 30 tickets a day for IGN Live 2026. Go to ign.com/live and use code IGN30PROMO.

In today's Daily Fix:The upcoming launch of Forza Horizon 6 suffered a setback last weekend when the game was leaked onto piracy websites. Now developer Playground Games is going after anyone caught streaming it, and they're making good on their threats. An unidentified YouTuber streamed the game, with their gamertag visible, and was hit with a hardware ban until December 31, 9999, a ban of nearly 8,000 years. That same pirate then used a different account to stream the game ahead, and said they weren't worried about any sort of ban. In other news, eBay has rejected GameStop's offer to buy the company for $56 billion. GameStop's CEO Ryan Cohen apparently isn't helping his company's case by going to CNBC and refusing to give a straight answer about where GameStop will even get fifty-six billion dollars. And finally, Dead Space's producer doesn't think a new game in the franchise will happen.

In today's Daily Fix:Forza Horizon 6 was accidentally made available much earlier than announced, when unencrypted Steam preload files were uploaded over the weekend. Steam games are uploaded to the service via encrypted files that customers can preload via preordering. Steam then unencrypts the files to make the game playable at the announced release date and time. But in Forza Horizon 6's case, the files went up unencrypted, which quickly made their way to piracy sites. Microsoft has since been plugging the leak by going after anyone trying to livestream the game ahead of release. In other news, Stellar Blade 2 will be self-published by developer ShiftUp, and they've left the door open for a multiplatform release. The first Stellar Blade is a PS5 exclusive, but the new deal could mean it will make its way to Switch 2 and Xbox. And finally, Nintendo has confirmed they still have unannounced games coming this year. This comes amid the company's falling stock value, even after announcing a Switch 2 price hike, reportedly at the behest of shareholders.

In today's Daily Fix:Earlier this week reports have suggested that Nintendo's shareholders want the company to raise the price of the Switch 2. Looks like Nintendo has listened, and the console will go up in price by about $50 worldwide, although the U.S. has until September until the new prices takes effect. Despite strong sales, the global RAM shortage, tariffs, and new military conflicts have done a number on the games and tech industries, with Xbox and PlayStation having already raised their hardware prices several times. In related news, Sony has revealed they're taking a $765 impairment loss on Bungee following the launch of Marathon. The title reportedly has a budget of around $200 million, and looks to have a long road ahead before profitability. And finally, Resident Evil Requiem shadow-dropped new DLC last night: Leon Must Die Forever, an action-oriented minigame with roguelike elements starring Leon S. Kennedy. Capcom has teased more DLC to come.

In today's Daily Fix:In an interview with Game File, Take-Two's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, expressed his disappointment with all the BioShock 4 delays, but he isn't surprised by them. The game was announced back in 2019 and there have been no major updates since. BioShock 4 reportedly underwent a major story overhaul at developer Cloud Chamber, but that's it. In other news, Xbox's CEO Asha Sharma has revealed a new Xbox bootup sound and animation, and it should make longtime fans happy. It's the latest, albeit small, change Sharma has made since taking the reins at Xbox, including making significant changes to Game Pass. And in related news, Asha Sharma is also aware Xbox has an exclusivity problem. Xbox has plenty of first-party titles, but under previous CEO Phil Spener, nearly all of their exclusives were to make their way to PlayStation 5 and Switch/Switch 2. That could change if Sharma decides to shift strategy.

In today's Daily Fix:Nintendo is facing pressure form their own shareholders to raise the price of the Switch 2. Despite a massively successful launch and strong, but slow, holiday sales, Nintendo is taking a loss on each Switch 2 sold, and the company's stock price has suffered as a result. Shareholders want Nintendo to follow Sony and Microsoft, who have also raised prices on their hardware in response to ongoing economic uncertainty worldwide. In GTA news, analysts are suggesting that GTA 6 could be the most expensive video game ever made, with an astronical price tag as a result of years of development. And finally, Ubisoft and a leaker trade words on social media over an AI-doctored screenshot.

In today's Daily Fix:A Bank of America analyst thinkgs Grand Theft Auto 6 should retail for $80, if only to help justify the high pricepoint for other games. Bank of America's Omar Dessouky thinks other game companies would have a difficult time justifying $80 for games, at a time in the industry where games are struggling to make their development budgets back and a higher pricepoint would help alleviate some of the struggle. In related GTA 6 news, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick commented on why there's no PC port of the game at launch, and it's because their core audience is on console. Like previous GTAs, GTA 6 is expected to come to PC eventually. And finally, former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime explained what happened with the Wii U, blaming the failure on a slow release schedule of first-party exclusives.

In today's Daily Fix:GameStop has announced its intentions to buy auction site eBay for $55.5 billion. The company intends to integrate eBay's business into GameStop's brick-and-mortar operations. GameStop's CEO sent a letter to eBay's president, stating their intentions, and if eBay rejects the offer, GameStop will take their case directly to eBay's shareholders. In other news, Capcom thinks the Resident Evil Requiem/DLSS 5 backlash has actually worked in their favor, proving that fans think they got the character of Grace right the first time. And speaking of Resident Evil, a modder has added RE4's Merchant into Requiem.

In today's Daily Fix:The Mandalorian and Grogu is tracking to break a record set by Solo: A Star Wars Story, but that's not technically good news. Mando and Grogu could open to a Disney-era low of $80 million over the Memorial Day weekend. Solo, the spinoff about everyone's favorite spice smuggler, opened to around $84 million over the same weekend back in 2018. But if there's a silver lining, The Mandalorian and Grogu cost almost half of what Solo cost to make. In other news, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed recently that Grand Theft Auto 6 will NOT include real-world product placement, in keeping with the franchise's theme of using fake products.Presented by SAROS. Rated T for Teen #ad

In today's Daily Fix:Fortnite and Star Wars have revealed a major collab that allows creators to use licensed Star Wars assets in their Fortnite islands. The update will also launch with three new game modes: Star Wars: Galactic Siege, which is a take on capture the flag; Star Wars: Droid Tycoon, a tycoon-inspired game; and Star Wars: Escape Vader, with Alien Isolation and Dead by Daylight gameplay, but with Darth Vader. Speaking of Star Wars, a very high-tech (and very expensive) life-sized Grogu animatronic is up for pre-order, and pretty much acts the way Grogu would in real-life. If you have a cool $600 lying around, you should reserve one now before they're all gone. And a look at SAROS’s Eclipse Mechanic and gameplay.Presented by SAROS. Rated T for Teen #ad

In today's Daily Fix:Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed rumors that Grand Theft Auto VI will sell for well over the standard $70. While he didn't give an actual, he did say that their goal is to sell it for "way way way less" than the value delivery. So hopefully they don't break the mold with pricing, but let's be real, it'll sell well regardless of the price. In other news, Sony has confirmed their PlayStation Plus games for May 2026, and soulslike Wuchang: Fallen Feathers leads the charge, along with EA Sports FC 26 and indie action game Nine Sols. And we have a preview at SAROS’s Second Chance mechanic.Presented by SAROS. Rated T for Teen #ad

In today's Daily Fix:Nintendo has its hands full with movie adaptations, with the Legend of Zelda movie next year, and a third Super Mario movie coming down the warp pipe eventually. But Universal recently udpated their release schedule, and there's an unannounced Nintendo/Illumination animated movie scheduled for April of 2028. This might be Super Mario Bros. 3, but 2028 could be too soon, or this could be the Donkey Kong spinoff starring Seth Rogen. Let us know your theories in the comments. Plus there's new Resident Evil DLC dropping next month, and a glimpse into the mysterious story you’ll discover in Housemarque’s SAROS. Presented by SAROS. Rated T for Teen #ad

In today's Daily Fix:The Steam Machine is presumably just around the corner, and the Steam Controller is out, but what about the Steam Deck 2? IGN spoke with Valve about their upcoming hardware projects, and they gave us a small, but meaningful update on the successor to the succesful Steam Deck. In other news, Tom Taylorsen, who voiced Ryder in Mass Effect Andromeda, blames EA for the game's chilly reception. Andromeda was released in somewhat of an unfinished state, with a plethora of bugs, and fans of the series were not kind to the game at launch. And finally, we take a look at the mechanics you can expect in Housemarque’s latest title - SAROS.Presented by SAROS. Rated T for Teen #AD