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Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Orders went live this week with the reveal of the game’s higher-than-average price and the news that it will not be coming out on physical discs. Ashley and Ciaran question if this is a turning point for the industry before discussing the Bungie layoffs, Steam Machine pricing and July 2026 Game releases.

SHOW DOT POINTS

  • GTA 6 pricing and digital release strategy
  • The decline of physical game media
  • Bungie layoffs and studio restructuring
  • Upcoming game releases in July 2026

    • YOUR HOSTS

    🎙️ Ashley Hobley
    🎙️ Ciaran Marchant

    RESOURCES
    • Grand Theft Auto 6's Physical Editions Won't Include A Disc
    • Rockstar Games Has No Plans for GTA 6 Physical Disc Version, Says Report 
    • Here's The Aussie Grand Theft Auto 6 Prices
    • Grand Theft Auto 6 Is A Single Player Experience With No Online Multiplayer 
    • Bungie Has Been Hit By Significant Layoffs From The Destiny And Marathon Teams
    • Xbox Series X|S Consoles Just Got Another Massive Price Increase
    • What Video Games Are Coming Out in July 2026? - Explosion Network 
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      • 🎵 Music: Dylan Blight
      • 🎵 Sound Effect by floraphonic from Pixabay
      • 🎨 Artwork: Cherie Henriques
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