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GTA 6 Scalpers Find Buyers on eBay Despite Rockstar’s Digital-First Launch Strategy
Even before its highly anticipated launch, Grand Theft Auto 6 has become the latest target for scalpers. Pre-orders for Rockstar Games’ upcoming blockbuster only recently opened, but eBay listings are already appearing at prices above retail despite there being little evidence of widespread shortages. Unlike previous major releases, GTA 6 is launching with a digital-first distribution model. While collectors can still purchase a boxed edition, it contains only a download code rather than a physical game disc. Despite this, some…
Ubisoft Barcelona Employees Announce Strike After 51 Layoffs, Demand Job Security and Remote Work
Ubisoft is facing another labor dispute after employees at its Barcelona studio announced a series of strikes in response to the company’s latest round of layoffs. The industrial action comes after Ubisoft confirmed a restructuring that will eliminate 51 jobs—around 28% of the studio’s workforce—as part of broader cost-cutting measures across its global operations. According to the Video Game Union Coordinating Committee, employees will stage six partial strikes every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon between June 30 and July 16. Rather…
Star Wars Eclipse “Literally Cannot Be Finished” Under Quantic Dream’s Layoff Plan, Employees Claim
The future of Star Wars Eclipse has come under fresh scrutiny after employees at Quantic Dream warned that the studio’s proposed layoffs could jeopardize development of the long-awaited Star Wars title. Workers participating in a strike outside the company’s Paris headquarters claim the current restructuring plan would leave the project without the staff needed to reach completion. The protest, organized by the French video game workers’ union STJV, coincided with a reported visit from a Lucasfilm delegation reviewing the game’s…
Lenovo Warns High RAM Prices Are the ‘New Normal’, May Never Return to 2025 Levels
The global memory market may have entered a new era of permanently higher prices, according to Lenovo. During a presentation at ISC 2026 in Germany, the company warned that DRAM and NAND costs are unlikely to return to the low levels seen in 2025, even after major manufacturing expansions begin later this decade. The comments come as consumers continue to see higher prices for gaming consoles, PCs, SSDs, and enterprise hardware. With AI infrastructure fueling unprecedented demand for high-performance memory,…
PS6 Price Leak Suggests Sony’s Next Console Could Exceed $1,000 Amid Rising Hardware Costs
The PlayStation 6 may become Sony’s most expensive home console yet if the latest industry estimates prove accurate. A fresh report from well-known hardware insider Kepler_L2 suggests that the cost of manufacturing Sony’s next-generation console has increased dramatically over the past few months, potentially pushing the retail price beyond the $1,000 mark. While Sony has yet to officially reveal the PS6 or confirm its launch timeline, growing concerns over memory prices and component shortages continue to shape expectations for the…
Snowball Earth Anime Season 2 Officially Confirmed After Season 1 Finale
A great anime always leaves fans wanting more, and Snowball Earth is no exception. Following its Season 1 finale, the anime has officially been renewed for Season 2. The announcement was made on June 26 through the series’ official X (formerly Twitter) account. Along with the news, the production team also released a new teaser, giving fans their first glimpse of what’s coming in the next season. Snowball Earth first premiered in Japan on April 3, 2026, and wrapped up…