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GTA 6 Trailer Shatters Records with 200 Million Views in 24 Hours
Rockstar Games' GTA 6 trailer amassed over 200 million views on YouTube within its first day, surpassing previous records set by MrBeast and state funerals. The trailer showcases Vice City-inspired settings and dual protagonists Jason and Lucia, fueling massive hype. [1][2]
Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks Reveal 8-Inch Screen and Magnetic Joy-Cons
New leaks from accessory makers confirm the Switch 2 features an 8-inch 1080p display, magnetic Joy-Con attachments, and backward compatibility with original Switch games. Pricing rumors point to $449, with launch expected in early 2026. Nintendo has yet to officially comment. [3][4]
Activision Blizzard Lays Off 2,000 Employees Amid Microsoft Restructuring
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard division cut 2,000 jobs, including entire QA and localization teams, as part of broader cost-cutting after the $69B acquisition. Affected studios include Treyarch and Raven Software. Unions are protesting the moves. [5][6]
Black Myth: Wukong Sells 20 Million Copies, Boosting Chinese Gaming Exports
Game Science's Black Myth: Wukong has sold 20 million units worldwide since August, becoming China's biggest gaming hit and challenging Western dominance. It earned $1B in revenue, with PS5 sales leading. [7]
Esports Viewership Hits 100 Million for League of Legends Worlds 2025 Finals
Riot Games reports over 100 million peak viewers for the LoL Worlds 2025 grand finals, won by T1 over Gen.G. The event generated $50M in revenue, solidifying esports as mainstream entertainment. [8]
Epic Games Wins Antitrust Case Against Google Play Store
A U.S. jury ruled Google's Play Store billing is anticompetitive, vindicating Epic's Fortnite removal lawsuit. Epic seeks 30% commission refunds; Google plans appeals. This could reshape mobile gaming payments. [9][10]
Sony Announces PS6 Dev Kits Shipping to Studios in 2026
Sony has begun shipping PlayStation 6 development kits to first-party studios like Naughty Dog and Santa Monica Studio, targeting a 2027 holiday launch. Specs rumors include 2TB SSD and enhanced ray tracing. [11]
Valorant Hits 20 Million Monthly Players, Expands to Consoles
Riot's Valorant surpassed 20 million monthly active users, with console versions boosting growth by 30%. New agent Clove and map Pearl updates drove engagement peaks. [12]
Xbox Game Pass Adds 10 New Titles Including Indiana Jones Sequel
Microsoft added Indiana Jones and the Great Circle day-one to Game Pass, alongside Avowed and STALKER 2 expansions. Subscriptions hit 35 million, but revenue concerns persist post-Activision cuts. [13][14]
Unity Recovers with New Pricing Model, Stock Up 15%
Unity Software unveiled a subscription-only Runtime Fee model after backlash, leading to a 15% stock surge. CEO regrets past changes; focus shifts to AI tools for indies. [15]
Fortnite Chapter 6 Teases Marvel and Star Wars Collabs
Epic leaked Fortnite Chapter 6 assets showing Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, and Mandalorian skins, launching December 2025. Battle Royale map revamp includes new POIs. [16]
Global Gaming Revenue Tops $200 Billion in 2025, Mobile Leads
Newzoo reports 2025 gaming market at $206B, with mobile at 49%, PC 28%, console 23%. Growth driven by emerging markets like India and Brazil. [17]