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In today's Daily Fix:FF7 Remake Trilogy director Naoki Hamaguchi isn't a fan of Sony's decision to stop supporting physical PS5 discs. Speaking at FF14 Fan Fest, Hamaguchi said it would be, quote, "a real shame for that culture to disappear," referring to physical media in games. He also said he's pushed for a physical release of the upcoming Final Fantasy 7: Revelations, but Square Enix has not made a final decision yet. In other news, Xbox Game Pass games for August have been announced, and the trial for Gears of War: E-Day leads the pack. And finally, Amazon and Dave...

In today's Daily Fix:Xbox has revealed the prices for their previously announced new price hike for the Series X and Series S. In the Europe and U.K., the consoles will cost roughly a third more than their current price across all models. In the U.S. the Xbox Series S 512GB model—the lowest-end of the Series family—is now an eye-watering $499.99, the same price the higher-end Series X launched at in 2020. In the U.K., the Xbox Series X 1TB with disc drive is now £669.99 (was £499.99) and in Europe, it's €799.99 (was €599.99). The Xbox Series X 2TB model has been d...

Sony’s controversial decision to discontinue PlayStation discs is not having any impact on its business now, and it doesn’t see any negative impact in the future, either. Plus, Zelda fans think they know when the Ocarina of Time remake will land. Max has all that and more in your Daily Fix!

In today's Daily Fix:For years Resident Evil 5 has been the series' best-selling game, with a little over 19 million copies sold. Now the Resident Evil 2 remake has overtaken it, with around 19.75 million units. Across the entire series, the games have sold over 213 million copies worldwide. In other news, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is swinging toward a massive opening weekend domestically, with projections placing it in the $180-$190 million range. And that's among the more conservative estimates. And in related news, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is being updated with two new Spidey suits: one from Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls and another from B...

In today's Daily Fix:The pushback from fans over Sony's decision to kill physical media in a couple of years could lead to a one-week boycott. The social media account, Does It Play?, is proposing a one-week 'economic and gameplay blackout' starting Sunday, August 23rd at 7pm local time. No signing onto PSN, no turning on your PS5, no playing Sony games on Steam, etc. The post is gaining traction on X, with more than 1 million views so far. In other news, the Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Final Fantasy XIV will take up a whopping 117GB of internal space. This...

Desc: God of War Laufey has a release date. Plus, Tomb Raider: Catalyst is indeed delayed to 2028, as many had suspected. Kim has all that and more in your Daily Fix! Presented by Universal Orlando Resort, and its newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

Ubisoft boss Yves Guillemot has said Sony's controversial decision to kill PlayStation 5 discs could have some upsides. Plus, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has revealed its first Year 1 DLC character. Kim has all that and more in your Daily Fix!

Microsoft has announced Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC, allowing you to play classic console games on PC and handhelds such as the Xbox Ally X for the first time. Plus, Marvel studio boss Kevin Feige says they have mapped out movie plans up to 2042, hinting at a "streamlined, simplified" universe post-Avengers: Secret Wars. Kim has all that and more in your Daily Fix!Presented by Universal Orlando Resort, and its newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

In today's Daily Fix:A lawsuit aims to force Nintendo to share its tariff refunds to customers who bought a Switch 2. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled some of President Trump's tariffs illegal, which means the extra fees Nintendo paid to ship the Switch 2 and other hardware to the U.S. could be returned. But Nintendo isn't required to pass those refunds on to customers. In other news, the highly-anticipated The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past DLC will get its debut next month during gamescom Opening Night Live. And we’re heading back to How to Train Your...

In today's Daily Fix:Director Christopher Nolan's latest blockbuster is sailing past box office expectations with a $264 million dollar global opening weekend. This exceeds Nolan's previous record-holder, The Dark Knight Rises, which earned $249 million on opening weekend in 2012. The Odyssey cost nearly $400 million to produce and market, but it might not have to go on a odyssey of its own to recoup that money. In other news, Ryan Reynolds has ideas for Deadpool 4, and believes he's done doing solo Deadpool movies. After Deadpool & Wolverine made over $1 billion in theaters worldwide, Reynolds and Disney probably want to team him up with...

In today's Daily Fix:It's been almost nothing but bad news for Xbox and its subsidiaries ever since CEO Asha Sharma announced the great and terrible Xbox reset of 2026. But there is some silver lining to all of the chaos: Bethesda Studios head Todd Howard has announced a roadmap for the company's IP including Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Starfield. Confirmed are remakes of Fallout 3 and New Vegas, and the next mainline game, Fallout 5, is in development. But right now their biggest priority is The Elder Scrolls 6, which we've seen nothing of save for a teaser trailer back in 2018. In...

In today's Daily Fix:Grand Theft Auto 6 went up for preorder a few weeks ago, and it's already sold $260 million worth of early purchases. According to analysts at Newzoo, the game is on track to hit between $3 and $5 billion dollars in the first week. Yes, that's BILLIONS of dollars in sales in Week 1. By comparison, GTA 5 made $1.15 billion in its first week at a lower price point than GTA 6 will be launched at. In other news, a player in AC Black Flag Resynced accidentally found the treasure in an upcoming in-game event, causing Ubisoft to cancel the event, while praising...

In today's Daily Fix:Another casualty in the big Xbox reset of 2026 is reportedly an unannounced Halo multiplayer project. The game was in development at Certain Affinity, who is a support studio with credits on several other Halo and Call of Duty titles. Halo 5's Warzone mode was apparently an inspiration for the game, and was to be built in Unreal Engine, like the soon-to-be-released Halo: Campaign Evolved. In other news, Matt Reeves' The Batman Part 2 is being delayed to 2028 (!) which would make it about six years since Part 1 dropped in 2022. For comparison, all three of Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight...

In today's Daily Fix:A report from ZDNet says Nintendo is already considering a Switch 2 OLED model, but is hesitant over the price. An OLED panel would be an improvement over the current Switch 2's LCD screen, but would cost more. The ongoing hardware component crisis is also a factor, which has forced Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft to raise prices on their current-gen consoles post-launch. In other news, fans may have criticized Ubisoft for their DLC plans for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, but that didn't stop gamers from buying them. The company has made an extra $1 million on Steam...

In today's Daily Fix:Gamers are doing all they can to stop PlayStation from killing physical media, including appealing to the European Union. But according to the European Commissioner for Consumer Protection, the EU can't step in due to "commercial and contractual freedoms." Basically, Sony getting rid of games on discs in 2028 does not violate any member nation's laws or the EU's laws. In happier news, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sold two million units in a single day, and had the best concurrents of any AC title on Steam. And finally, Disney's latest live-action remake, Moana, barely tread water...

In today's Daily Fix:Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has debuted with a series-high 100,000 concurrent players on Steam. Although reviews have been very good so far, not everyone's happy. Many gamers are shocked at the amount of microtransactions, with some upset that they shelled out extra $$ for digital deluxe edition of what they assumed would be a content complete version of the game. Ubisoft has heard the complaints, but it's unclear if there will be any price adjustments or "make-good" for those who bought the digital deluxe edition. In other news, Call of Duty: Blacks Ops 1 and 2 have officially been...

In today's Daily Fix:Obsidian is reportedly ditching Avowed 2 to work on a new Fallout game. As part of Xbox's big reset, developer Josh Sawyer, who worked as lead designer on fan favorite Fallout: New Vegas, will head a team at Obsidian focused on the next Fallout. The last mainline game, Fallout 4, was released in 2015. However, Bethesda has released the MMO Fallout 76 and helped produce the acclaimed Fallout TV series for Prime Video. In related news, id Software was not spared in the big Xbox reset, with more than half of its full-time staff laid off. The developer was reportedly...

In today's Daily Fix:After Sony's bombshell anouncement that they would no longer release first-party titles on physical discs, many gamers took to the PlayStation Network webpage to unsubscribe from PlayStation Plus. But analysts say that even if hundreds of thousands of gamers unsubbed from PS Plus, it's a drop in the bucket to PlayStation's overall business model and would likely not persuade them to keep supporting physical media. In other gaming news, Bernie Sanders has taken aim at Xbox, posting on social media that the company's mass layoffs and hardware price troubles are more evidence that corporate tax breaks...

In today's Daily Fix:In an interview with Bloomberg, Xbox boss Asha Sharma has admitted Game Pass was in a period of decline when she took over for former head Phil Spencer. But now they seemed to have stopped the bleeding, after dropping the price of the service and removing Call of Duty as a Day One title. Still, Xbox has admitted that the previous strategy of pumping money and resources into Game Pass has not paid off, and are now in the process of offloading some of the studios they've acquired to boost the service's value. In other news...

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 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 outst...

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 re...

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 re...

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 "I...

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...