The Xbox "Reset" Will Be Brutal
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Jun 19, 2026 20:17
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This week in gaming, EA is expanding in-game advertising across its sports titles, and reports suggest Xbox may be preparing another major round of layoffs, studio closures, and possible spin-offs.
We’re also covering ARC Raiders expanding its anti-cheat rollout, Unreal Engine 5.8 launching with major performance improvements, Steam Controller reservations getting pushed into 2027, PUBG’s new AI teammates, the latest on GTA 6, free GTA 5 current-gen upgrades, and new signs that Squadron 42 may actually be nearing launch.
#GamingNews #Battlefield6 #Xbox #GamePass #ARCRaiders #UnrealEngine #GTA6 #PUBG #SteamController #StarCitizen
Articles
https://www.polygon.com/ea-advertising-madden-nfl-college-football-ads/
https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/warning-all-weebs-kaspersky-says-hackers-are-distributing-malware-via-anime-girl-wallpapers-on-steam-workshops-wallpaper-engine/
https://www.kaspersky.co.uk/about/press-releases/kaspersky-discovered-a-malware-campaign-targeting-steam-users-through-infected-wallpaper
https://www.ign.com/articles/amid-concern-over-xbox-studio-bloodbath-new-report-says-developers-are-being-punished-today-for-following-orders
https://gameinformer.com/2026/06/17/a-new-report-claims-xbox-had-already-planned-to-close-ninja-theory-despite-senua
https://www.gamesradar.com/games/amid-all-the-closures-and-layoffs-the-global-games-market-has-apparently-passed-usd200-billion-in-yearly-revenue-for-the-first-time-ever-says-analytics-firm/
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/embark-is-finally-cracking-down-on-arc-raiders-cheaters-and-duplication-antics-our-commitment-to-anti-cheat-initiatives-remains-a-top-priority/
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/arc-raiders-is-finally-testing-a-ban-on-free-loadouts-and-im-here-for-it/
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/everything-you-need-to-know-from-state-of-unreal-2026-unreal-engine-6-unreal-engine-58-and-1bn-paid-to-fortnite-devs
https://www.pcgamer.com/software/unreal-engine-5-8-launches-with-improved-terrain-and-vegetation-tools-a-lumen-lite-option-for-faster-global-illumination-and-for-the-times-we-now-live-in-an-open-standard-plugin-for-llm-systems/
https://www.eurogamer.net/steam-controller-reservation-update-high-demand
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/pubg-has-genai-team-mates-now-capable-of-intelligent-decision-making-and-i-must-remind-you-that-krafton-are-working-on-bots-for-the-military
https://www.ign.com/articles/rockstar-fans-rejoice-as-it-now-looks-certain-gta-6-wont-get-delayed-again
https://www.ign.com/articles/gta-6-cover-artwork-revealed-pre-orders-begin-june-25
https://www.engadget.com/2196422/rockstar-will-offer-free-gta-5-upgrades-from-older-console-and-pc-versions/
https://www.reddit.com/r/starcitizen/comments/1ua6ojj/influencerspress_are_invited_to_a_3_days_event_to/
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#Unreal Engine 5.8
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#PUBG AI teammates
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#Squadron 42
#Star Citizen
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