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Xbox Boss Asha Sharma Admits Game Pass Strategy Has...

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2026/07/07

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

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Xbox Announces 'Significant' Restructure Starting...

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2026/07/06

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

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Shock Sony Announcement Sheds New Light on PS6,...

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2026/07/02

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

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PlayStation Disc Production to End January 2028 - IGN...

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2026/07/01

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!

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Xbox Reportedly Considering Canceling Blade, Shutting...

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2026/06/30

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!

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Sony Says It Won't Sell Hardware at a 'Significant'...

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2026/06/29

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!

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“Major Retailer” Issues Warning of Console Shortages...

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2026/06/26

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,

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Microsoft Announces Significant Price Rises for Xbox...

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2026/06/25

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!

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The Best Prime Day Gaming Deals - IGN Daily Fix

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2026/06/23

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

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Steam Machine Price Revealed - IGN Daily Fix

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2026/06/22

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.

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7 Burning Questions for the GTA 6 Pre-Order Launch -...

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2026/06/19

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

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Free GTA 5 Current-Gen Upgrades from PS4 and Xbox One...

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2026/06/17

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.

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Xbox Game Pass Soldiers on With June Wave 2 Lineup -...

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2026/06/16

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.

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Xbox Game Studios Boss Departs - IGN Daily Fix

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2026/06/15

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.

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Xbox Says People Can't Afford Thousands of Dollars...

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2026/06/10

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.

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Xbox Game Pass Lost Millions of Subscribers After...

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2026/06/09

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.

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Gears of War: E-Day Is An Xbox Console Exclusive -...

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2026/06/08

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

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Sephiroth Recast for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation - IGN...

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2026/06/06

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.

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Xbox CEO Acknowledges Exclusives Are Needed - IGN...

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2026/06/05

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.

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Sony First-Party Game Sales Saw Steady Decline the...

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2026/06/02

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

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