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GTA VI Pre-Load Moves Up to November 10, and You’ll Need 212GB
Rockstar now says GTA VI pre-loading starts November 10, two days earlier than planned, and the download needs up to 212GB of space.
Nov 4, 2026
Modern Warfare 4 Arrives October 23 With a New Front Line and DMZ
Infinity Ward takes Call of Duty to the Korean Peninsula, brings Captain Price back into the shadows and gives DMZ another major deployment.
Oct 15, 2026
GTA VI’s Launch Trailer Brings Justice, Tame Impala, SZA and King Gizzard Together
GTA VI’s launch trailer debuts Justice’s “Flower in a Hurricane” with Tame Impala, SZA and King Gizzard, as Rockstar confirms the duo composed the score.
Oct 15, 2026
GTA VI Is Getting an Album With Travis Scott, Future, and More
Rockstar Games has announced Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, a 34-track soundtrack featuring Travis Scott, Future, Metro Boomin, Fred again.. and more.
Sep 25, 2026
GTA VI’s $400 Vice City Collector’s Box Is Pure Rockstar Excess
Rockstar’s limited Goodtime State collection turns Leonida’s fictional culture into an 11-piece $399.99 collector’s box, with GTA VI sold separately.
Sep 24, 2026
Marvel’s Wolverine Is Bloody, Expensive and Weirdly Safe
Insomniac built a convincing Wolverine, then trapped him inside a cautious blockbuster. The performances cut deep; the combat and mission design do not.
Sep 17, 2026
Rockstar Drops Massive New 27-Minute Look at GTA VI
Rockstar drops a new extended look at GTA VI ahead of its 2026 release.
Aug 31, 2026
GTA VI Lands November 19: Inside the Most Anticipated Launch in Gaming History
After a delay out of the spring window, Rockstar locked Grand Theft Auto VI to November 19, 2026. Here's why the entire industry is rearranging its calendar around one game.
Jul 5, 2026
The Console War Is Over. The Handheld Won.
Switch 2 is the fastest-selling console ever, Steam Deck mainstreamed portable PCs, and a $14 billion handheld market has quietly rewritten the rules. The box under your TV is no longer the center of gaming.
Jun 30, 2026
The 7 Games That Will Define the Rest of 2026
GTA VI is the headline, but it's far from the only heavyweight landing this year. From Marvel's Wolverine to FromSoftware's Switch 2 gamble, here's what's actually worth the wait.
Jun 27, 2026
FromSoftware Goes Multiplayer: The Duskbloods and the Studio's Biggest Gamble Yet
The studio behind Dark Souls and Elden Ring is making an 8-player PvPvE vampire game, exclusively for Switch 2. Inside the most surprising swing FromSoftware has ever taken.
Jun 22, 2026
The Best Handheld Gaming PCs of 2026, Ranked
Steam Deck OLED, ROG Xbox Ally X, Legion Go S: the portable PC market is more crowded and more competent than ever. Here's what to actually buy in 2026.
Jun 18, 2026
Adidas, Gucci, Balenciaga: Inside Gaming's Fashion Takeover
From G2's Adidas deal to a $1,620 Fnatic x Gucci watch and Balenciaga's PUBG bomber jackets, the line between esports merch and luxury fashion has officially collapsed.
Jun 13, 2026
The Esports Power Map Is Redrawing Itself, and the Stakes Have Never Been Higher
NRG's first Valorant Champions title, the Esports World Cup's ballooning prize pools, and Worlds returning to the U.S. Competitive gaming in 2026 is bigger, richer, and more contested than ever.
Jun 10, 2026
The Stage Is a Server: How Virtual Concerts and Phygital Drops Rewired Gaming Culture
Fortnite and Roblox stopped being games a while ago. With 650 million players, in-game megaconcerts, and QR-coded fashion drops, they're now the biggest stages in entertainment.
Jun 5, 2026
Switch 2 in 2026: The Buyer's Guide for Everyone Still Sitting It Out
It's the fastest-selling console in Nintendo's history and it's still hard to find. If you've been waiting, here's exactly what the Switch 2 gets right, what to budget for, and whether now is the time.
Jun 1, 2026
Gaming in 2026: The Year That Changes Everything
GTA 6 drops November 2026 with Vice City, dual protagonists & a massive map. Plus Switch 2, Code Vein 2 & Highguard. Gaming's biggest year yet.
May 27, 2026
skate. Is Back: A New Era of Kickflips, Culture, and Controversy
skate. launches early access Sept 16, 2025 -sandbox multiplayer thrills, live-service seasons, custom playlists, and community creativity.
May 24, 2026
The ROG Xbox Ally X Is Real, and It Might Just Change Handheld Gaming Forever
The new ROG Xbox Ally X is dropping Holiday 2025, and it might be the most powerful handheld gaming device yet. Xbox + ASUS just changed the game.
May 21, 2026
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