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Gaming

Kadokawa CEO Survives Shareholder Revolt Despite Growing Investor Frustration Over Elden Ring Profits

Takeshi Natsuno retains his CEO position at Kadokawa Corporation after a recent AGM, but shareholder support has fallen sharply to 59.68%. Activist investor Oasis Management criticizes Kadokawa for not fully capitalizing on the success of Elden Ring, leading to potential strategic reviews. This internal pressure may challenge future leadership.

June 26, 2026 No Comments

Gaming

Microsoft Announces Major Xbox Price Hikes Worldwide as Hardware Costs Continue to Rise

Microsoft announced a significant price increase for its Xbox Series consoles, effective August 2, 2026, primarily due to soaring storage and memory costs. Some models will see price hikes of up to $150. The company also introduced purchasing options to help consumers manage the financial impact of these increases.

June 26, 2026 No Comments

Gaming

Bungie Developers Repeatedly Pitched a Destiny Dating Sim, But Management Rejected the Idea

Former Bungie developers revealed that a Destiny-themed dating simulator prototype was created, inspired by Dream Daddy, but was never approved by studio leadership. Despite enthusiasm from fans and multiple pitches, management deemed that Destiny players wouldn’t appreciate romance or humor. This concept remained a passion project that never moved forward.

June 25, 2026 No Comments

Gaming

Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Cost $79.99 as Rockstar Confirms Pre-Orders, Ultimate Edition, and a Disc-Free Physical Release

Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch on November 19, 2026, at a price of $79.99 for the Standard Edition, breaking the $70 price trend for AAA games. Pre-orders begin June 25, and physical copies will lack a disc, containing only a digital download code. An Ultimate Edition is priced at $99.99.

June 24, 2026 No Comments

Gaming

Valve Admits Steam Machine Is More Expensive Than Expected as Hardware Costs Remain a Challenge

Valve’s Steam Machine, intended as an entry-level gaming PC, is set to launch at $1,049 USD, significantly higher than anticipated due to rising component costs and manufacturing challenges. Although aiming to bridge PC and console gaming, analysts predict it may appeal mainly to niche enthusiasts instead of a broader audience.

June 24, 2026 No Comments

Gaming

SEGA Celebrates Sonic’s 35th Anniversary with Major Announcements, Surprise Releases, and New Events

SEGA celebrated Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th anniversary with a vibrant livestream, featuring game announcements, surprise releases, and new content. Highlights included the launch of Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, expansions for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, a massive Steam sale, and a special Spotify playlist commemorating the occasion.

June 24, 2026 No Comments

Articles

Kadokawa CEO Survives Shareholder Revolt Despite Growing Investor Frustration Over Elden Ring Profits

Microsoft Announces Major Xbox Price Hikes Worldwide as Hardware Costs Continue to Rise

Bungie Developers Repeatedly Pitched a Destiny Dating Sim, But Management Rejected the Idea

Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Cost $79.99 as Rockstar Confirms Pre-Orders, Ultimate Edition, and a Disc-Free Physical Release

Valve Admits Steam Machine Is More Expensive Than Expected as Hardware Costs Remain a Challenge

SEGA Celebrates Sonic’s 35th Anniversary with Major Announcements, Surprise Releases, and New Events

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