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In today's Daily Fix:An artistic pilot has "painted" a mural of GTA 6 in the sky. Benjamin McDaniel flew his Cessna across the Arkansas sky and used this flightpath to paint the image. It's not his first one; McDaniel has done the Mona Lisa, the dragon logo from Skyrim, and others. You can also request art from his website at thepilotpicasso.com. In other news, Sony has updated its list of perks for UK PlayStation Plus users, and gamers are pretty underwhelmed. The perks, such as a YouTube Premium account, Audible membership, and more, are just trials which expire after...

In today's Daily Fix:Sony has finally revealed sales numbers for Marvel's Wolverine, and while it's already a million-seller, it's still well behind Insomniac's Spider-Man 2 over the same time period of two months. Still, software sales were strong despite slower PS5 console sales. But that could change with the launch of GTA 6 in a couple of weeks. Speaking of sales figures, Nintendo has reported slower Switch 2 sales, but have not updated their financial outlook. Nintendo still expects to sell around 16 million Switch 2 units by the end of March 2027, and the console is still outpacing Year 2 sales of the Switch 1. The...

In today's Daily Fix:Sony has decided to delay God of War Laufey a few months to May 2027. Originally slated for February 2027, developer Sony Santa Monica said the game needs extra time to "make an extraordinary experience worth of the passion and dedication of our fans." This does free up a little room in a crowded post-holiday release calendar, with Fable, Metro 2039, and others still scheduled to be released around that time. In other news, Bloodborne still doesn't have a next-gen update, but Sony might not need one if the original keeps selling the way it is. According to industry...

In today's Daily Fix:Rockstar has officially revealed how much space you'll need to clear for GTA 6, and it's about 212GB (Depending on your device, meaning PS5 and Xbox versions will likely have different sizes). The game will also be available for preload at 9pm PST on November 9th, and will be playable 9pm PST November 18th. For those missing the map that came with physical copies of the previous games, Rockstar will make a printable map available from their website, and a physical one you can buy for 99 cents (or free with a purchase of anything else). In other...

In today's Daily Fix:Phantom Blade Zero has sold 4 million (!) copies in just three days, and it's a sure bet we've seen the birth of a new franchise. Although it's a far cry from fellow Chinese-developed game with Eastern influence Black Myth: Wukong, which sold 10 million (!!) in three days, it's still a fantastic start to a game that is also resonating with critics. In other news, Nintendo has revealed the development team behind The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake: Entertainment Planning & Development Production Group No. 3. While not exactly a household name, they've been behind every major Zelda game...

In today's Daily Fix:A new report from Bloomberg claims EA had to choose between Star Wars and Mass Effect, which resulted in the closure of BioWare. EA is facing financial pressure due to the $18 billion debt it took on during the Saudi buyout. The company then only had enough budget to back one big sci-fi game, and they chose Star Wars Battlefront 3 as the safer bet. In other news, Gears of War: E-Day has moved only 400,000 copies across Xbox and PC, a relatively low number for a marquee franchise. The Verge is reporting that Game Pass is the cause...

In today's Daily Fix:Some leaked info surrounding The Elder Scrolls 6 has popped up again, and The Verge is reporting that an official reveal could be around the corner, possibly November. A leaked, but unverified, title was floating around not too long ago, suggesting the official name for the game is The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel, and The Verge is sticking by that name. The setting for the game is also heavily rumored to be Hammerfell. In other news, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma insists that Series X and S sales are being constrained by their availability...yeah sure. A quick glance...

In today's Daily Fix:Phantom Blade Zero has sold around one million pre-launch copies worldwide. This comes from Alinea Analytics, who says that S-GAME's wuxia-inspired action game has sold 850,000 copies in the West on Steam and PS5, and another quarter million from Tencent's WeGame (a Chinese-only digital storefront). The game is reviewing well, too, with IGN scoring it a 9. In other news, PlayStation has revealed their PS Plus lineup for November, which includes Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered, and Monster Train 2. And we’re riding Mine Cart Madness inside Super Nintendo World with The Ride Guys at Universal Epic Un...

In today's Daily Fix:Clayface was a much-needed box office win for Warner Bros. and DC Studios. The horror movie based on the DC character brought in around $43 million worldwide, enough for the top spot at the weekend box office. The modest budget of around $40 million also helped the movie's bottom line. In other news, composer Austin Wintory revealed he was in talks with BioWare to create music the now-canceled Mass Effect 5. He has shared drafts of music for the game online. And we take a peek at the five immersive worlds of the all-new Universal Epic Universe, and one...

In today's Daily Fix:Arkane Lyon is still plugging away at Marvel's Blade, but the studio may be on the chopping block if Microsoft can't find a buyer for the studio by the end of the year. Microsoft is also looking for a partner to "support" the development of the game as it nears completion. That support could be in extra financing for the studio. Marvel's Blade doesn't have a firm release date but it is expected to be out sometime next year. In other news, a hacker has claimed a $50,000 bounty from Sony for reporting an exploit, but has...

In today's Daily Fix:The internet is still mourning the sudden loss of legendary video game studio BioWare, but an industry analyst says the writing was on the wall years ago, even before EA's controversial acquisition by an investment group led by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. In related news, a content creator who was on BioWare's "Mass Effect Council" has dropped details on the cancelled Mass Effect Universe.

Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week Daemon, Ryan, and Nick Limon discuss the recent report that Xbox is looking to launch their next-gen Project Helix console in 2028, and for major premium price tag. Current speculation prices Project Helix at anywhere from $1,200 to $1,800, and Microsoft has already teased it will be a very premium piece of hardware. But at that price, could it really compete with gaming PC's that cost around the same? And what does that mean for PlayStation? Internet leaks and rumors also suggest the PS6 will carry a hefty price, with nearly $700 for just the RAM...

In today's Daily Fix:Xbox is testing some of its Game Pass features under new plans via Xbox Insider. Members can now pay to use the cloud streaming service separately from a Game Pass plan by buying blocks of time. Previously, this feature was locked behind the Game Pass Ultimate tier, but now you can pay as little as $3.99 for 10 hours of streaming over the cloud, all the way to $11.99 for 50 hours. Your hours don't expire so they can roll over day-to-day. In other news, Dispatch is celebrating its 1st anniversary with new like a commentary track and storyboard mode...

In today's Daily Fix:Legendary studio BioWare is being shut down, as mass layoffs hit owner Electronic Arts. Around fifty employees at BioWare are being let go, with the rest presumably moved to different teams. As a result, the next Mass Effect game that was teased years ago has been canceled. And in other news, a new report from Bloomberg suggests the new Xbox Project Helix console could cost as much as $1,800 if Microsoft decides to not subsidize or eat the cost of some of the components. The console could launch in 2028, with a new handheld to precede it in 2027.

In today's Daily Fix:Xbox Business Strategist Brandon Stirrup caused a firestorm on Twitter recently, admitting that he used AI to create a "little bad game" all on his own. This was to prove his point that AI tools are more widely used in the video game industry than it lets on, considering how anti-AI the gaming public tends to be. Stirrup's hope is that the industry will get over the stigma of AI and just admit that it's now part of the development workflow. Of course, comments weren't necessarily kind to him, and he deleted his Twitter account shortly...

In today's Daily Fix:A leaker has suggested the price of just the RAM and storage for the PlayStation 6 could cost about as much as a PS5. The RAMpocalypse likely will not let up when the next generaiton of gaming consoles goes into production, with the leaker saying that the current PS6 configuration will likely cost $680 or more just for flash memory and RAM, which will very likely put the whole console's MSRP well aboe $1,000. In other news, Quentin Tarantino has confirmed his plans to exit filmmaking after he completes his unannounced 10th film. But he has other plans before...

In today's Daily Fix:Ken Kutaragi, the "Father of PlayStation," is backing Sony in their move to kill physical game discs. Sony made the announcement earlier this year, but won't go into effect for another few years. Kutaragi said he understands gamers' feelings about the issue, but that it wasn't "economically reasonable" to keep producing physical media anymore, at least not for PlayStation. He chalked it up to gamers' "mentality" around video game ownership. In related news, Congressman Ritchie Torres is introducing a bill that will establish regulations around digital ownership. The congressman said customers do have the right to...

In today's Daily Fix:Rockstar Games is saying their next game won't take as long to make as GTA 6. While the exact length of time GTA 6 has been in development is unknown, it has been about eight years since the last Rockstar-developed game: Red Dead Redemption 2. That game was released in 2018. In other news, Nintendo has confirmed all the Zelda amiibo you've probably spent hundreds of dollars on the past decade or so will work with the Ocarina of Time remake. The exact abilities they have are unknown, the two new amiibo of young Link and young Zelda will grant...

In today's Daily Fix:GamesBeat is reporting that Grand Theft Auto 6's PC release could be as soon as Q1 2027, which would start around April of next year. If true, that would mean GTA 6 on PC would launch only five months after the PS5 and Xbox versions. In other news, Sony has revealed the God of War: Laufey collector's edition. For $150, you get a statue, some fortune-telling cards, and a few other trinkets...but no game. This appears to be a trend with big Triple-A games to not include even a digital download with expensive collector's sets (ahem, GTA 6's $400...

In today's Daily Fix:Analytics firm Alinea has revealed sales numbers for Marvel's Wolverine. Roughly 35% of global sales for the game were physical disc copies, and in Europe physical sales accounted for 51% of sales. But it's probably too late for the "no disc no buy" movement as Sony has not budged from its plans to eventually stop producing phsyical game discs for first-party games. In other news, Paramount is continuing its video game adaptation momentum with a Cyberpunk 2077 movie. CD Projekt is involved, but there are no details on story, cast, or director yet.Presented by Universal Orlando Resort, and...

In today's Daily Fix:Rockstar has revealed the radio stations that will fill the soundtrack of GTA 6, and the celebrities that will host them. Among the real-world stars joining the line-up are Morgan Wallen and Lana Del Rey who will host Back Country Radio, Bad Bunny hosting Latin music station Cocoteo FM, pop-centric Flash FM hosted by Robyn, and more. In other news, Xbox has announced XP, a new division of the company that will bring together their expansive IP for use in movies, TV shows, live events, and more. Microsoft has already seen success in the movies and TV...

In today's Daily Fix:Resident Evil Requiem's DLC plans reportedly feature a story centered around series villain Oswell E. Spencer. At least, that's according to RE9's writer, Haris Orkin, who said that Capcom has already begun working on DLC. Game director Koshi Nakanishi also confirmed that a major story expansion is planned for Requiem. In other news, Forza Horizon 6's PS5 debut will happen January 26, 2027. The release will reportedly be supported by a physical PS5 disc launch.Presented by Universal Orlando Resort, and its newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

In today's Daily Fix:GameStop and other 3rd-party retailers are hiking the price for used PS5 Pro's to an astronomical $1,400. As of this taping, GameStop is out of brand-new PS5 Pro's, which still retail for the Sony-suggested $899, but demand as skyrocketed since the previous price hikes, and in anticipation of GTA 6, which will may take advantage of the extra power. In related news, ex-PlayStation Boss Shawn Layden thinks Sony killing off discs is a step in the wrong direction, despite agreeing with the majority of customers who buy games digitally. And we’re heading back to How to Train Your Dr...

In today's Daily Fix: The Batman Part 2 has stopped production as director Matt Reeves has stepped away for personal reasons. DC Studios and Warner Bros. have confirmed to Deadline that Reeves is focusing on a "family matter," and there is no timeline yet for his return. In other news, Capcom has revealed plans to convert their in-house RE Engine into an AI-generation game engine. Programmer Satoshi Ishida said that the focus is on streamlining certain aspects of development, not to create assets wholesale. The RE Engine has powered several of Capcom's latest hits including Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, and Monster...

In today's special episode of the Daily Fix:GTA 6's massive marketing push will continue right up to the game's launch (and likely beyond), with the Miami Heat celebrating 'A Night in Vice City' on November 18th, the day before the game drops. The Heat's arena, the Kaseya Center, has already changed their branding via giant signage on the roof visible from planes, and there will be Vice City-themed merch available. In related news, a Kingdom Come: Deliverance developer is stirring the pot again with comments about GTA 6's price. And James Gunn's DCU is safe (for now) from the...

In today's Daily Fix:The Entertainment Software Ratings Board (or the ESRB to you laymen), has finally slapped the M for Mature rating on Grand Theft Auto 6. Based on that extended gameplay look on Netflix, GTA 6 will be hitting all the hallmarks of an M-rated game: violence, sexual content, alcohol use, etc. So something for everyone. In other news, 007 First Light's first DLC has dropped, and it's free for all. It adds a New Game Plus mode, photo mode, a new difficulty, and new missions in the TacSim mode. And speaking of DLC, Crimson Desert's Charting the Unknown expansion has...

In today's Daily Fix:The developers at Rockstar Games were all hard at work researching for Grand Theft Auto 6, and that includes the arduous and time-consuming task of visiting strip clubs. For no other reason to be as accurate as possible for the game. No other reason at all. In other news, Switch 2 owners can apparently claim a copy of The Witcher 3 Remastered for free, provided you know someone with a physical copy of the Switch 1 version. There's a good chance CD Projekt RED will find a way to patch this out, so claim it while you can. And finally...

In today's Daily Fix:Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet has been MIA since its 2024 reveal at The Game Awards, but developer Naughty Dog says that will change next year. The game will get a full reveal—and maybe even a release date—sometime in 2027, and studio head Neil Druckmann asked for fans' patience while the devs 'cook for just a little bit longer.' In other news, former PlayStation Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida thinks Sony and Nintendo need to hang onto the the current generation of consoles for as long as they can. Skyrocketing electronics component prices will likely put any...

In today's Daily Fix:Sony has revealed a new image from the upcoming God of War Laufey, featuring Kratos. While Kratos appeared briefly in the game's extended gameplay trailer, this screenshot places Kratos and Laufey in what appears to be ancient Greece, from a time before they even met. Not much is known about the game's story and setting, aside from Laufey waking up in the Everywhen after being cremated by Kratos in the 2018 game. In entertainment news, Spider-Man: Homecoming director Jon Watts has been tapped by Disney to helm the first in a new Star Wars trilogy from writer...

In today's Daily Fix:Bungie thinks they may have figured out what went wrong with Marathon, and it just might be too damn hard. Marathon's senior design lead, Kevin Yanes, admits that the "constant loop failure" didn't resonate with players in the way Bungie had hoped. Marathon has been hemorraging players since its debut earlier in the year, which may have lead Bungie to revive Destiny 2 content. In other news, The Verge has revealed the next Halo Studios-made Halo game was still years away, forcing Microsoft to pull the project and hand the IP over to Activision. It's been five...

In today's Daily Fix:Rockstar has revealed a pricey $400 collector's edition for Grand Theft Auto 6—and it doesn't even include the game. The set does include collectibles such as a pair of Oakley sunglasses, a fanny pack, hat, stickers, a keychain, shot glass, and more. But, for $400 you'd think they toss in a code for GTA 6. In other news, Beyond Good & Evil 2 is still in development at Ubisoft, and has even added a writer from Assassin's Creed Shadows to its team. The game was first announced 18 (!) years ago, and Ubisoft has been drip-feeding updates every few years, with no release da...

In today's Daily Fix:The dust has barely settled after yesterday's seismic news of another major shake-up at Xbox. Leadership positions at Halo Studios and Gears of War developer The Coalition have taken a hit. Juan Vaca, story director for Gears of War: E-Day has been let go, just under a week before the game was set to launch on early access. And Josh Daniels, Cinematic Director for Halo, was promoted and then laid off in the same week. Layoffs at Halo Studios are not too surprising as Xbox is giving Activision the keys to Halo, but job losses at...

In today's Daily Fix: Microsoft is continuing its great reset of its Xbox division with another massive shake-up. Halo will now be given to Activision, who will develop the next mainline game. Unfortunately that means layoffs for Halo Studios, along with a very likely studio closure for Ninja Theory. The Hellblade developer was set to be sold off, but those deals apparently had fallen through. And The Blood of Dawnwalker is geting a major update next month, and it might remove most—if not all—of the combat.

In today's Daily Fix:Bungie dropped a surprise video expressing their thanks to fans for being honest about the future of Destiny. Earlier this year, Bungie made the decision to stop content development for Destiny 2, effectively ending new updates the game after nearly 10 years. But according to Bungie, they're not done yet, and promise they have more stories to tell in that universe. Bungie is also teasing the return of old content removed from Destiny 2. In other news, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation can be a very long game—about 100 hours—if you try and do everything. And finally, Zach Creggers adaptation of R...

In today's Daily Fix:Twitch CEO Dan Clancy thinkgs GTA 6's grip on gaming culture won't let up even into next year, when he says GTA 6 2 will launch. Via Bloomberg, Clancy said we'll see a "big bump with GTA 6," but also another huge one when multiplayer drops next year. Rockstar has not formally announced their GTA Online plans post-GTA 6, but it's all but inevitable GTA Online continues with GTA 6 as the framework, much like how GTA 5 was the foundation for GTA Online. Parent company Take-Two, for its part, is ready to support the current iteration of GTA Online as long...

In today's Daily Fix:Rockstar Games has announced a physical release for the Grand Theft Auto 6 soundtrack. While probably not the physical disc announcement fans were hoping for, there is enough here for the die-hard collector. The GTA 6 album will be released in a double-CD set for $20, a double-vinyl set for $50, and a limited edition double-vinyl set for $125. A few of the tracks are already up on Spotify. In other news, Hideo Kojima has announced major casting news for Physint: Bill Skarsgård will play the as-yet unnamed lead role. The game was recently saved from cancellation by Xbox, who p...

In today's Daily Fix:A rumored leak of new changes coming to Xbox Game Pass has the internet speculating on the future of the service. The biggest change reportedly coming is the loss of Day One games on the service, across all tiers. There will also be the introduction of a cheaper ad-supported tier, but online play, cloud streaming, and family accounts will all be extra add-ons. In other news, the CEO of Bulkhead, the developers of Wardogs, has defended development crunch by saying it's more of a 'balancing act,' by giving developers room to step back when things...

In today's Daily Fix:The GTA 6 marketing blitz is well underway, starting with that extended look from two weeks ago, and now a tease of the game's soundtrack. Popular artists such as Future, Travis Scott, Morgan Wallen, Raul Alejandro, and more have posted images to their social accounts featuring what appears to be art from Grand Theft Auto 6. The GTA series is known for having expansive soundtracks featuring popular artists, as well as casting those artists in voice roles in the games themselves. In other news, 007: First Light on Switch 2 has been delayed yet again, this time all the way...

In today's Daily Fix:Ever since GTA 6's second trailer dropped more than a year ago, the internet has been trying to match up the voices to any celebrities in hopes of putting together the game's cast. Well, the internet was right about one so far: Stepeh Root has confirmed he's voicing Brian in GTA 6. Brian appears to be a friend and ally to dual protagonists Lucia and Jason, and can be seen in the nearly 30-minute-long gameplay preview that dropped a couple of weeks ago. In other news, BlizzCon 2026 did not disapoint, as Blizzard revealed new entries for Diablo...

In today's Daily Fix:More details are coming to light surrounding Sony's decision to part ways with Hideo Kojima's Physint project. According to reports, the game was already missing deadlines, was in danger of being overbudget, and was still years away from release. Sony has had a string of high-profile flops and cancelations—especially in the live-service space—so it seems like the company was looking to trim budget wherever it could. In other news, another Sony-related property has popped up under a different name. What looks like a trailer for the extraction shooter Fairgame$ has appeared, but under the name...