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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.
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Series Sales Surge on Steam During June 2026 Promotion
Square Enix saw major spikes in Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade and Rebirth Steam player counts amid a June sale.
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Microsoft Xbox plans to close Compulsion Games and Ninja Theory amid restructuring
Microsoft Xbox will close Compulsion Games and Ninja Theory as part of a major restructuring announced in June 2026.
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Spielberg’s Disclosure Day opens with $44M weekend as Obsession holds strong at box office
Disclosure Day earned $44 million domestically its opening weekend while low-budget film Obsession grossed $19 million in its fifth week.
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Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan and chief of staff Louise O'Connor leave amid business reset
Craig Duncan and Louise O'Connor have departed Xbox Game Studios amid a major Xbox business reset and plans for potential studio closures.
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Electronic Arts launches EA Advertising platform for dynamic in-game ads in sports titles
Electronic Arts introduced EA Advertising, a platform integrating real-time ads into sports games like Madden NFL and EA Sports FC.
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Sealed second-production Super Mario Bros. copy sells for record $3 million
A sealed second-production run copy of Super Mario Bros. for NES sold at auction for $3 million, setting a new record.
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Frontier Developments unveils new Planet game set outside zoo and coaster themes
Frontier Developments announced a new Planet construction and management game with a fresh setting unrelated to Planet Zoo or Planet Coaster.
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Firaxis releases Civilization 7 Test of Time update with major gameplay changes
Firaxis launched the Test of Time update for Civilization 7, adding new civ gameplay and revamped victory systems.