As Grand Theft Auto 6 continues to leak via small snippets of gameplay, you might be wondering why each video is plastered with watermarks for a meme coin? It turns out while you're enjoying the early look at Rockstar's latest project, others are literally profiting off of the virality.

Each of the leaked gameplay videos have advertised a meme coin called CYBERLEEK, named after the supposed leaker and hosted on the Solana blockchain. This coin seemingly appeared on August 16, just two days before the first gameplay leak occurred. It didn't take long for the price of the coin to skyrocket afterwards, as viewers curious enough to go looking started accumulating vast amounts of it.

In the space of a day, the price of the coin increased by more than 5,000%, allowing some early holders to quickly cash out before most were able to react. It's a textbook pump-and-dump scheme that is ongoing, with the price still swinging wildly with new drops of gameplay and new buyers being lured in. It's not uncommon for memecoins to be promoted by exploiting trending topics on X.

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The extent of this scheme is, however, probably smaller than you might imagine. According to tracking on CoinMarketCap, several buyers have made some modest profit, with the largest coming in at over $22,000 (a 2,000% profit over what was invested). There are similarly large losses as well, with several instances of duped buyers who have lost nearly $10,000 each.

This pales in comparison to far wider-reaching meme coins. Take MELANIA, a coin marketed by Melania Trump, which has profits and losses in the several millions as just one example of how quickly thousands of people are willing to bet on short-term investments,

Still, it shows an entirely different intent behind these leaks that contradicts the front-facing consumer-friendly goals of the group behind them. There are still a handful of accounts, holding the large majority of CYBERLEEK, that haven't made any sales. Perhaps they're just waiting for things to get really out of hand before walking away with their profits.

Grand Theft Auto 6 launches on November 12, with its first gameplay showcase debuting on Netflix on August 27.

Those reaching the end of Diablo 4 Season 14's seasonal storyline are being treated to some major teases about what's next for Blizzard's ARPG, though those eagerly anticipating the return of the Lord of Terror himself might be disappointed.

Spoilers for Diablo 4 Season 14 below.

Season 14, titled Death's Awakening, sees players combating a death cult looking to end Sanctuary's suffering in the wake of Mephisto's defeat. That eventually leads players to none other than the Pandemonium Fortress, previously seen in Diablo 2 and Diablo 3's Reaper of Souls expansion, where they encounter the corrupted angel Seraziel. Upon their defeat, Seraziel leaves players with an ominous warning: "He is coming."

That "he" in question is likely Malthael, whom Seraziel serves and players previously defeated in Reaper of Souls. That's not exactly a surprise given the "death" theme of the season, but the return of the Pandemonium Fortress (where Malthael was last seen and slain) and Seraziel does make it all the more explicit what Blizzard is setting up. 

But that's not all players have to go on. As broken down by Diablo content creator LoatheBurger, after Seraziel's defeat, players encounter a mysterious stranger who says there is nothing that can be done against Death itself. When asked who they are, the stranger simply replies "I am no one, brave child. And for all your might, neither are you." 

Talking to the questgiver Dannica about the odd encounter afterwards, players can select a dialogue option that states "There was something familiar about that old man," with the player character specifically saying their voice sounded familiar.

That seems to imply it's someone Diablo 4 players have previously encountered, but who this stranger is remains to be seen. Some long lost Horadrim? Lorath (somehow?) back from the dead? The triumphant return of Deckard Cain? Only time will tell.

All of this happening in a seasonal storyline is new territory for Diablo 4. Previous seasons were largely self-contained stories that had little to do with the overarching game's plot, and certainly weren't used to tee up possible future expansions.

In an interview with GameSpot ahead of Season 14, Dan Tanguay, Diablo 4's design director for live services, said it was an intentional choice to have the season relate more directly to the events of the game's main story. He also said the season was a chance to get more story-focused players involved.

"We know there's a group of players who are really invested in the lore, probably more so than resetting power chases," Tanguay said. "They don't tend to play seasons as much. Here, we said 'Well, they've gotten a really good conclusion to the Mephisto arc, and now it's an opportunity to see if we can take them along on this ride with us.'" 

Following the end of the Lord of Hatred expansion, many players assumed Blizzard would be building towards the return of villains like Baal, the Lord of Destruction, or Diablo himself. Now, it looks like Malthael is instead taking center stage, though Blizzard does at least have options when it comes to what major villain to bring back next.

Thankfully, players won't have to wait long to learn more about Diablo 4's future, as BlizzCon is right around the corner on September 12-13. A Switch 2 version of Diablo 4 could be announced at the show, and while Blizzard has already shared some information about what's in store for Diablo 4 Season 15 (like the ability to use the same character each season and the return of iconic items from past Diablo games), more details will be shared at BlizzCon.

Genki is no stranger to video game accessories, but the company is venturing into the tightly contested space of controllers with a device aimed at gamers who enjoy fine-tuning their hardware--and having an LCD screen to help with customization. Genki's new Manta controller has an unusual design, but it clearly has a ton of fans, as its Kickstarter campaign is doing some big numbers. While the company aimed to secure $100,000 in pledges, the crowdfunding push has already reached $371,000 at the time of writing this post.

https://youtu.be/j3pcbS4_0eg See on Kickstarter

The big draw to the Manta is the 2.9-inch LCD screen--which is positioned at the bottom of the controller--but it's also packed with an absurd amount of tech that you won't find in other controllers. Genki says the display will allow you to change profiles, inspect input mapping, test inputs, and confirm connections, just to start. While you're playing a game, you can also check the connection, polling rate, and battery details, or make adjustments on the fly. The early-bird special for the controller on Kickstarter is $189, and after it launches, it'll retail for $279. It'll be compatible with PC, Switch, and Switch 2.

The controller also includes "Tristage triggers" (a fancy term for adjusting trigger travel distance), adjustable analog sticks with drift-resistant tunneling magnetoresistance, maglev haptics that use two independently driven linear magnetic ram motors designed to drive feedback directly into your palms, and "Pulse Buttons" that can sense travel without needing to register electrical contact. The wireless controller comes equipped with a 2,600mAh battery, and there's even a dedicated button to switch it into a keyboard-and-mouse mode.

All of this hardware makes for a chunky design, but Genki says it has shaped the Manta's ergonomics to make it comfortable to use. MantaOS is powered by a Raspberry Pi RP2350 microcontroller, and players can store profiles, tuning, connections, macros, and custom apps inside the controller, giving it the potential to be an all-in-one device for multiple genres of games. If you're interested in checking it out, Genki will be demoing the controller at its booths at Gamescom, PAX West, and the Tokyo Game Show this year.

Genki isn't the only company looking to shake up the controller space that's dominated by the likes of Xbox, PlayStation, and 8BitDo. Valve recently launched the new Steam Controller, and for $100, it's a rock-solid option.

Many alleged clips of Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay have leaked online this week, showing everything from combat to basketball, and Rockstar's parent company Take-Two is scrambling to figure out just how it happened. Now, the publisher has subpoenaed both Microsoft and Discord in order to investigate potential users involved with the leaks.

One subpoena, filed in the South District Court of New York (via Kotaku), aims to "obtain the identity of an alleged infringer or infringers" who was involved in sharing Grand Theft Auto 6 content. The subpoena calls the content "copyrighted material," which would seemingly confirm that it was a legitimate leak and not an elaborate hoax. Alongside the gameplay, the leaker was also advertising crypto.

The leaker, known online as CyberLeek, has been thought to have a playable build of GTA 6, as one of the leaked clips shows "LEEK" spelled out in bullet holes on a wall. The subpoena's timeline is clearly urgent for Take-Two, as it is only giving Microsoft until September 4 to turn over information it has related to the leaker. This includes information on Discord users who were communicating on specific servers. Account ID, email, IP addresses, phone numbers, and linked accounts like Xbox and Google profiles are all included in the subpoena.

The Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks came with only a short time remaining before Take-Two was set to fully unveil the game. On August 27, exclusively through Netflix, Rockstar will air the GTA 6 "Extended Look," and we're expecting to learn a lot more concrete details after years of waiting and speculation. We've reached out to Rockstar and will update this story if and when it provides comment.

Grand Theft Auto 6 launches for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19.

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is a collection headlined by Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. After languishing in PS3 purgatory for many years, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is finally breaking free onto new platforms thanks to the upcoming release of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. Accompanied by two more games in the series, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel, is the new Master Collection worth your time and money just to relive Solid Snake's weirdest, non-canon, and final adventures?

That's the question that GameSpot editor-at-large Tamoor Hussain and content manager Ben Janca aim to answer in the video below. So far, Metal Gear Solid 4 runs well on PC--and even Steam Deck for the most part. The game appears to have transitioned smoothly to that platform, although your mileage may vary when it comes to the structure of this title. It's still a cutscene-heavy experience with dated control schemes when compared to what came after--Metal Gear Solid 5 and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater--but if you can overlook its quirky gameplay, you're in for a weird and fun time.

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The other big name in this collection, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, is still a fun title full of digestible missions. That's not too surprising given how this was originally a PlayStation Portable release, as many exclusives for the Sony handheld prioritized fast-paced gameplay experiences at the time. Peace Walker keeps things simple with its fine-tuned gameplay, perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a quick burst of Metal Gear Solid during a lunch break or as a diversion during their morning commute.

Rounding out this compilation is Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel. Originally released for the Game Boy Color, it looks quaint in comparison to the other games here, but it's still a charming showcase of how developers at the time overcame hardware limitations to create a surprisingly authentic Metal Gear Solid experience.

"I would say that if you love Metal Gear, you're already preordering and buying it," Janca said about Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. "If you're interested in Metal Gear, you've got to do it, you've got to play these games--especially [Metal Gear Solid] 4. It's an easy recommend; it's a good collection."

If you're interested in checking it out for yourself, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 launches on August 27 for PC and consoles. If you're planning to grab it for PC, you can score a 23% discount on your preorder through Fanatical, as the site has the game listed for $38.49 (normally $50).

Disclosure: GameSpot and Fanatical are both owned by Fandom.

Those eager to be the first to play The Duskbloods in its first closed network test were met with widespread login errors, and it appears that server issues were bad enough that From Software pulled the plug on this first session.

"We regret to inform you that today's session is now closed," From Software wrote in an X post. The session was scheduled for 3 AM to 7 AM PT / 6 AM to 10 AM ET, which is at the end of the day in Japan. "We will continue to work on improving the servers and will announce future schedules at a later date."

The post's vague wording leaves it unclear if From Software will try to keep to its original schedule. The announced times included a second test session for Friday, followed by more sessions over the weekend, but it's unknown if that will still occur.

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On the bright side, this is why we have network tests in the first place. Functioning servers for an online game like The Duskbloods are obviously essential, and From Software can work on the appropriate fixes after this first online test turned out to be a dud.

Sure, it's disappointing that players couldn't immediately get their hands on characters like Zork, but this is all in favor of a smooth launch for the Switch 2 exclusive.

Should sessions resume as planned, players will be able to experience the same technical test that GameSpot played for its preview of The Duskbloods. Our preview called the game "exciting" and said that it "represents From Software’s penchant to upend expectations and chart new territory."

Prime Video's God of War series has a new actor playing the stoic god-killer Kratos, and as previously reported, it is indeed Dave Bautista. After the original actor cast for the role, Ryan Hurst, suffered a bicep tear during filming that forced him to leave the role, Amazon and Sony moved quickly to find a replacement. Variety reported that Bautista will now play the iconic video game character across two planned seasons.

We can see it.

While it's bad news for Hurst--who recently revealed how shredded he got the role--Bautista is well-suited to the part. A former WWE performer, Bautista made a name for himself in the sports entertainment promotion, first appearing as an intimidating enforcer for Reverend D-Von. Working under the ring name of Batista, his career took off after he joined Triple H's Evolution stable. Winning multiple championships throughout his run, Batista's whole gimmick was that of a hulking monster who towered over most of his opponents and dominated them with brute force--no small feat considering that WWE had no shortage of physically imposing performers on the roster.

Beyond his physicality, Bautista has also proven his acting chops across multiple film and TV projects. In 2014's Guardians of the Galaxy, he portrayed Drax the Destroyer, a fan-favorite role in which he played a bruiser with a tender heart (and remarkably good comedic timing), and Bautista used that momentum to build a successful acting career in Hollywood. While he has gotten slimmer over the years, the actor is expected to bulk up quickly for the role of Kratos, given how he has kept himself in shape and has been praised for his commitment to preparing for roles. It may not be the "GoW" dream role that Bautista has famously lobbied for, but Kratos could be a good match for the seasoned actor.

It'll still be a while before God of War arrives on TV screens, but until then, there's still a lot to look forward to in that universe. The next big game in the series, God of War Laufey, launches on February 18, 2027, for PS5, and it'll be followed by a remake of the original God of War trilogy and another Kratos-led adventure.

It's the 25th anniversary of Xbox this year, and to celebrate, Microsoft is releasing a limited-edition version of the Xbox Series X that is reportedly very expensive. Announced earlier this year, the new model could cost as much as $900, and a new leak claims that it'll be released on November 27. At the time of writing, that means you'd need to save up a little over $9 a day to afford this console.

Would you pay extra for a limited-edition Xbox Series X?

According to the usually reliable Dealabs, this version of the Xbox Series X will cost $100 more than the current Xbox Series X, which features a "carbon black" design. That's also the same price as a PlayStation 5 Pro, following its price increase earlier this year. While it's not as powerful as Sony's beefier machine, it does include a disc drive. It's also worth noting that this could be a sign of things to come, as Microsoft has already warned that it expects to raise Xbox console prices again in 2027 as the AI-driven components crisis continues to push prices for console storage and memory up.

Chances are, if you're buying this, it's purely for looks. The console and its controller are dressed in a translucent green finish that allows you to peek at their inner workings, and Xbox says that owners will also discover a few hidden Easter eggs throughout the chassis.

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The console has 1TB of storage capacity--Microsoft has since discontinued its 2TB Xbox Series X thanks to rising memory costs--and the anniversary edition controller will also be available as a standalone purchase. This version of the peripheral is full of nods to Xbox's history, from the original face button colors to the rear bumpers referencing the black-and-white buttons on the original "Duke" controller.

Meanwhile, Sony has also rolled out a new special edition of its PS5 console, with this new variant sporting a design that's inspired by Marvel's Wolverine. While it's not quite as snazzy as the Xbox Series X with its Mountain Dew green finish, the mustard-yellow, claw slashes, and a Wolverine illustration by superstar comic book artist Jock do make for an eye-catching design. If you're interested, you can preorder it now--or console covers if you already have a PS5--and the limited-edition DualSense controller through PlayStation Direct.

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Anime has become a key pillar of entertainment for several streaming services, and this is one genre where Netflix has made a concerted effort to lock in a few exclusive shows. The anime jewel in its crown is easily Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, the wildly popular prequel and spin-off to CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077. While the game had its fans following its big turnaround after a disastrous launch, Edgerunners is considered to be a key driving force behind the resurgence of Cyberpunk 2077 several years ago.

A second season was a given, and during a stacked block of reveals at the Anime NYC convention, Netflix showed off a new teaser for the show and an official October release date. Alongside that news, we also got a new look at the upcoming second season of the anime-inspired Blue Eye Samurai, a preview of the adorable Lego One Piece show, a teaser for Bass X Machina, and more. In case you missed it, we've rounded up all the reveals for you to check out below.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyeHKMfswHk

Out on October 20, the new Cyberpunk: Edgerunners trailer showed off more of Night City's seedy underbelly and the new cast of characters that viewers will follow. Full of blood, neon, and cyber-psychosis, the new season follows washed-up legend Weak, the revenge-seeking nomad D, chrome-obsessed Talia, and young cinephile Roman across a 10-episode story focused on family, obsession, and legacy.

Bass X Machina https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWbZBIrEfqI

A wild and weird Western spin on the story of Bass Reeves--a real-life person who escaped slavery and later became the first Black deputy US Marshal--the new series imagines the legend as a cyborg looking for revenge. Set in a steampunk world, the series is being produced by the anime studios Mappa and Madhouse, and it features Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta, Transformers One) as Bass. It'll be hitting Netflix on November 3.

Sakamoto Days: Season 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld4PMbghy78

What if the soft-spoken clerk behind the counter of your local convenience store was secretly the world's greatest assassin? You'd get Sakamoto Days, a hit anime series that earned rave reviews following its first season. The new teaser was light on animation, but it did feature new characters for the second season--Amane, Etsuko Satoda, and Yotsumura--who'll feature prominently in it. The second season of Sakamoto Days launches in January 2027.

Fool Night https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we-eaYBtUDE

Unveiled earlier this year, Fool Night is an adaptation of Kasumi Yasuda's manga of the same name. The animation is by Sunrise (Mobile Suit Gundam) and Shaft (Puella Magi Madoka Magica), and the show is set in a dystopian future where Earth has been plunged into eternal night. As oxygen ran out and plants began to die, scientists started transforming humans into hybrid plant creatures using a technique called transfloration. The series follows a boy named Toshiro Kamiya, who undergoes a procedure to cover his mother's medical expenses, but the operation causes his life to fall apart. It'll debut on Netflix on November 26.

Blue Eye Samurai: Season 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oCx6HcYz9k

The first season of Blue Eye Samurai was a sleeper hit for Netflix, blending slick animation with hard-hitting storytelling and even harder-hitting action scenes. Season Two shifts locations from 17th-century Japan to London, as Mizu continues her vengeance-fueled journey. It'll arrive January 2027 on Netflix. 

Lego One Piece https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z8oBbmkgXo

Based on Netflix's live-action One Piece TV series--which is in turn adapted from the One Piece manga by Eiichiro Oda--Lego One Piece features the voices of the cast as they sail the Grand Line in Lego form. It looks adorable, and with Usopp spinning the tallest of tales, Lego feels like the perfect medium to bring his outlandish stories to life. This one is out soon on September 29.

The One Piece The One Piece

There's no trailer yet for The One Piece, but we did get some new key art for this show. A reimagining of Monkey D. Luffy's early adventures in East Blue from Attack on Titan's Studio Wit, it'll premiere in 2027.

To celebrate its 60th anniversary, retailer Best Buy is offering $100 gift cards for only $60, and the timing is great if you want the $100 Ultimate Edition of GTA 6.

The offer is good for one day only, August 22, and you'll need to visit a store in person to get the gift card. Additionally, Best Buy said quantities are limited, so people are encouraged to show up early. The fine print states that each Best Buy location has a minimum of 50 gift cards.

GTA 6's Ultimate Edition costs $100, so if you're interested in that game, you can effectively get it for $60. Alternatively, you could use the $100 gift card to buy the game's $80 standard edition and still have money left over. Or you can use the $100 to buy anything else your heart desires from Best Buy. It's your life.

GTA 6 will be available in a physical copy at Best Buy and other retailers, but the game does not come on a disc. Instead, you'll get a code in the box.

Some of Best Buy's other 60th-anniversary deals include Beats Studio Pro headphones for $160 (was $350), Apple AirPods Pro 3 for $190 (was $250), and up to 60% off a ton of video games.

As for GTA 6, the game launches on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar Games will show the game off via Netflix on August 27, but people have already gotten a new glimpse at the game through the many leaks.

There has never been a Five Nights at Freddy's collaboration in Fortnite, but an under-construction building on the game's map has given people hope. Well-known leaker HYPEX shared on X that another user named AlignedEclipse has spotted a structure that looks similar to the pizzeria housing Freddy Fazbear and Chicka the Chicken.

To further fuel the Five Nights at Freddy's crossover fire, inside this building is a stage, according to AlignedEclipse. The newest season of Fortnite is focused on video games, and it's called Override. Sonic the Hedgehog is part of the game's battle pass, while Mega Man and Crash Bandicoot--among other characters--are planned to come to the game soon. In that regard, Five Nights at Freddy's would fit in with those franchises.

https://twitter.com/HYPEX/status/2090407434896474250

The speculation also posits that maybe the collaboration will time up with Fortnitemares, a yearly event in the battle-royale game based on Halloween. Previously, Five Nights at Freddy's has collaborated with Dead by Daylight, bringing Springtrap and Freddy Fazbear's Pizza to the latter title. However, nothing is official, and it's possible Fortnite is just making something reminiscent of the point-and-click survival-horror game. 

Five Nights at Freddy's has recently turned into a successful film franchise, even though the sequel received bear-y bad reviews. Meanwhile, the last game in the series was Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic, which came out last year.

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Ongoing GTA 6 leaks might be the biggest gaming news story happening right now, but there's something much more important to discuss: Zork. We finally know what From Software's new Switch 2 exclusive, The Duskbloods, actually is, and among the many details we've gotten is a reveal of some of the game's playable characters, known as Bloodsworn. One, in particular, stands out. I'll let you take a guess who:

The Duskbloods' Bloodsworn lineup for the network test

That's Zork on the right, a man in an exceedingly pear-like diving suit who wields a hunk of undersea cable as a weapon. He can also howl, fire a cannon carried on his back, and launch his entire body at enemies, which can actually knock enemy players off the map in the ultimate form of humiliation.

Despite loving lil' weirdos, in using character creators, I often fall short of making something interesting; my Commander Shepard's not so different from the one on the front of the box. And, so often, premade characters in games are basically white bread--acceptable in their generic, mass-appeal kind of way. So to see Zork, who looks decidedly uncool in a traditional sense, available as one of the six characters in The Duskblood's network test is thrilling to me. (I'm also tickled that the names of others range from something as simple as Albert to Senator Samir Patres, a name I will never abbreviate or shorten under any circumstances.)

In speaking with From Software's Hidetaka Miyazaki recently, our own Jake Dekker had to ask about Zork. "There’s always going to be your traditional characters, especially in a vampire-like game," Miyazaki said. "You have your traditional Victorian Gothic characters, and then you have other characters that are a little bit more off to the side with Asian influences [like Trang Lanh]. I think Zork is basically as far off to the side as you can get, where he’s a bit of a wild card. It’s always fun to have characters like that, and there’s always people who like characters like that."

"I really want the multiplayer landscape of this game [to] almost feel like a festival," he continued. "You have all these different kinds of characters, they feel and look very different from each other, and [they all come] together and it [feels chaotic]. Zork is definitely a piece of that–just a weird guy who’s in the midst of it, right?"

Zork!

We also got to the bottom of that beak thing on the front of Zork's mask, and is appropriate for a game about vampires, it is indeed for drinking blood.

"[I]f you ever win with Zork, you’ll get a cutscene that will probably reveal that a little bit more," Miyazaki explained. "[His] beak thing extends like a straw, and sucks [blood] up like a mosquito. That’s probably another Ultraman reference of some sort, some sort of monster."

Miyazaki also noted that Zork is one of his favorite characters to play as in the network test version of the game. Based on the internet's reaction to him so far, I expect he won't be alone in that.

With just a few weeks to go before it launches, a new trailer for Marvel's Wolverine has dropped, showing off several of the preorder bonus costumes players can equip to the reluctant hero when they head out into the field. Not only can you change how Logan looks cosmetically, but you can even swap out his default adamantium claws for different designs, including one extra-painful variant that must hurt like the devil whenever he pops them out.

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As you can see in the short trailer, Wolverine has a set of serrated claws that he can use in battle. The Rambo influence looks cool, but those extra edges are definitely going to leave a painful mark, even with a mutant healing factor to patch up jagged tissue damage. On the plus side, at least these claws will come in handy whenever Logan needs to slice through a hard crust of bread or slice some cake.

This isn't the only set of alternate claws that you can equip to Logan, as the trailer also showed off a set with pierced fullers--probably to make them a little lighter--and another set has each claw taper into a shape that looks like an arrowhead. Either way you slice it, this is going to hurt for whoever's on the receiving end. As for the suits, the trailer shows off the practical leather outfit that Logan wore during Grant Morrison's New X-Men run of comics, his look from the Age of Apocalypse has been modernized, and the Savage suit is an original design by legendary Wolverine artist Adam Kubert. The Night Hunt suit is also a fresh outfit from Iban Coello--cover artist for the official Marvel's Wolverine prequel comic book--and the Incredible suit references Logan's first full appearance in the pages of Incredible Hulk #181.

That's a solid selection of costumes, and if Insomniac's work on the Spider-Man games is any sign of what to expect, we're guessing there's a lot more of these suits to unlock during the course of the game. Ahead of its release on September 15, fans can also grab a limited-edition Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 bundle, console covers, and a new DualSense controller inspired by the game. For more, you can check out GameSpot's Marvel's Wolverine preview to read up on how Insomniac is deconstructing the character for a new generation.

Here we go again: A new day means new apparent leaked footage of Grand Theft Auto VI. In fact, one of the latest clips appears to show that the person sharing these videos has access to a playable build of the open-world game. 

The leaker, who goes by CyberLeek on social media, posted an alleged gameplay video in which Jason Duval shoots at a wall. The bullet marks spell out "LEEK," seemingly proving that CyberLeek has access to a playable build of GTA 6. Before that footage, the video features a blue-and-yellow prop plane flying over what appears to be Vice City. At one point, the game pauses while the player swaps through different radio stations, like V-Rock playing "For What It's Worth" by Stevie Nicks and Back Country Radio playing "Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell. There's even Symphony FM.

CyberLeek is claiming they will release the ending for Lucia Caminos later today, while also offering up an online poll about whether they should. Previous GTA 6 leaks included Jason playing basketball and literally shocking gameplay footage where he shoots people with a taser-like weapon. CyberLeek has claimed to be doing this for the rights of gamers--especially as an act of defiance after Rockstar revealed GTA 6 wouldn't arrive on disc. Keep in mind CyberLeek is also putting advertisements to buy memecoins on these videos, too.

GTA 6 is set to get an official "Extended Look" trailer exactly a week from today on August 27. That footage will first appear on Netflix on 3 PM ET, before then becoming available on Rockstar's YouTube channel at 9 PM ET. GTA 6 is set to come out November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

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Gaming has never been more expensive. We're here to investigate why, and help you play more while spending less. Welcome to GameSpot Cheap Week.

Grand Theft Auto 6's standard edition will retail for $80, and as the highest-profile game to set its price this high, players are likely wondering if other game publishers will follow suit with their AAA releases. That remains to be seen, but at least one industry analyst thinks publishers could be making a mistake if they do.

As part of a wide-ranging interview with GameSpot on how a game's price is determined, Ampere Analytics' Rhys Elliott explained how other publishers could make pricing decisions based on GTA 6's price, believing it opened the floodgates for every major AAA game to be $80.

"So my worry is that a lot of publishers read 'GTA is $80' as a green light and push their own run-of-the-mill or new-IP games to $80, when the right lesson is the opposite. What most will (and should) do instead is hold a $70 base and layer premium editions on top--$80 to $100 with early access, cosmetics, a season pass--the way it's always been done. I'm not saying that's ethical, but it lets the FOMO-prone superfans pay more while everyone else pays the base, or waits for the discount."

With the cost of living rising ever higher and gaming becoming even more expensive over the last few years, $80 for most AAA games is certainly a tough sell (though people are also paying for GTA 6's $100 edition at very high rates). Thus far, we've seen Nintendo even hesitate to price most of its games at $80, with the company opting to keep the major release Donkey Kong Bananza at $70.

As the price of consoles continues to rise--next-gen systems could very well eclipse $1,000--the price of individual games will be even more important for the average consumer. If publishers don't know this already, they're certainly going to learn it soon.

GTA 6 is set for a big reveal on August 27 with an extended trailer coming to Netflix, but ahead of that, alleged gameplay footage is leaking everywhere.

The leaks began earlier this week, and Rockstar owner Take-Two's stock price has fallen this week as well. Take-Two has seen its total market cap lose billions, as the company's share price began the week around $245. Today, shares are trading around $236.

GTA 6 releases this November on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

The share price of a company can be affected by news, and the GTA 6 leaks have been substantial, generating numerous headlines and even jokes from the US government. Another factor that could be affecting Take-Two's share price includes its top boss Strauss Zelnick selling $10 million worth of shares recently.

Additionally, Take-Two's recent earnings report showed that the company lost more than $30 million the past three months, with net bookings falling, too.

Another new development for Take-Two's stock recently was the disclosure that the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan bought nearly 150,000 shares of the company worth more than $37 million.

Take-Two's share price has bounced around a lot so far this year, and, as of today, it's down more than 6% year-to-date. Over the past year, Take-Two stock is up 3.3%. Anyone who has been a long-term shareholder has benefitted greatly, as Take-Two stock is up about 50% in the past five years. When GTA 5 came out in 2013, Take-Two's stock price was about $18. Today, it's above $235.

GTA 6 also suffered a leak in September 2022. At the time, Zelnick said it was "really frustrating and upsetting," but the leaks had no financial impact.

Set for release on November 19, GTA 6 is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The developers at Rockstar were reportedly testing the game for Switch 2, but fans should not get their hopes up.

Arc Raiders developer Embark Studios has announced a new collaboration with ... Subway. The partnership that no one saw coming rewards players with a special skin when they buy a sandwich, along with other in-game items.

Now through October 26, people who buy a qualifying meal at Subway will get a code to unlock the Subterranean outfit (one of three skins people can earn during the promotion), along with two in-game items that rotate weekly.

Codes can be redeemed on Embark's website. Another website runs through all the particulars of the promotion. Subway-eaters can choose from the following items right now.

• Option 1: Subterranean and Astrolite outfits, along with Renegade II, Medium Shield X2
• Option 2: Subterranean and Nascosto outfits, along with Canto II and Tactical Mk. 2
• Option 3: Subterranean and Rawhide outfits, along with Osprey II and Surge Shield Recharger x2

Choose your reward.

As you can see in the image below, the Subterranean skin in Arc Raiders has yellow and green flourishes to match Subway's logo. It looks pretty badass, though part of me wishes it looked more like a sandwich.

Dress up like a sandwich in Arc Raiders.

This promotion is kicking off as a lead-in to the game's big expansion, Frozen Trail, on October 8. Embark is now shifting its release cadence to push out larger updates to the game "every six months or so."

Embark had previously avoided crossovers and explained that the game's lore is "too curated" for Fortnite-style cosmetics.

Sega's cult-classic Golden Axe games haven't been relevant since 2008--thanks, Golden Axe: Beast Rider--but a new animated series is looking to bring the retro beat-'em-up back into the spotlight. The first trailer for the series has gone live, and just like the video gams, there's plenty of adventuring, blood, and a potion-hoarding thief getting the stuffing knocked out of it. This is one of Sega's oldest franchises, and even if you never grew up with it, the trailer does a good job at highlighting how the franchise has been resurrected for TV.

Featuring the voices of Lisa Gilroy, Liam McIntyre, and Matthew Rhys as the original trio of Golden Axe heroes, the show follows the gang on their quest to defeat Death Adder--yet again--and save the land of Yuria from the evil forces threatening it. This time, an inexperienced and wildly underprepared adventurer by the name of Hampton Squib joins them to take down the evil wielder of the titular golden axe, but his dreams wildly exceed his abilities.

https://youtu.be/sStbBtfGaLA

Based on the original Sega arcade game, the Golden Axe series is the brainchild of Mike McMahan (Star Trek: Lower Decks) and Joe Chandler (American Dad). As you'd expect--based on the duo's previous work--the show will remain faithful to the source material while also injecting some meta-commentary into the mix. The first trailer hints at this: between excessive violence and other fantasy tropes, Gilroy's character, Tyris Flare, comments on how the gang will make their way through "a series of progressively harder enemies" before they finally face off against Death Adder.

Sega has made a big push to bring its various game properties to the big and small screens over the last couple of years. There's a whole trilogy of Sonic the Hedgehog movies to enjoy--with a fourth on the way--and a live-action series based on the Yakuza games debuted in 2024. Other upcoming projects include adaptations of games like Streets of Rage, House of the Dead, and bizarrely, an OutRun movie directed by Michael Bay.

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The Kingdom Hearts series is one of nine gaming franchises at Disney to reach $1 billion in sales. With that success and the recent news of a Kingdom Hearts TV show for Disney+, some fans are wondering if a movie could be next.

That's the question that IGN put to Walt Disney Animation Studios boss Jared Bush. He didn’t confirm anything one way or another, but said "nothing is impossible" on that front.

"I am always excited to hear what people are passionate about. And I'd say we have a very bright future of new projects coming out. Different ways of putting material out into the world. So I would just say, nothing is impossible," he said.

Bush is the current chief creative officer at Walt Disney Animation Studios, a role he's held since 2024. He also co-wrote and co-directed Zootopia and its sequel, both of which were massive hits. Additionally, Bush co-directed Encanto (earning himself an Academy Award) and wrote the screenplay for Moana.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lybMpYeO9L8

After the Kingdom Hearts series debuted in 2002, filmmaker Seth Kearsley created a pilot for an animated Kingdom Hearts TV show. He posted an early, animatic version online, but it has since been since removed.

The Kingdom Hearts franchise was greenlit by Michael Eisner when he was CEO decades ago; he recently said he has no memory of approving the pitch.

At Disney's D23 event this past weekend, developer Square Enix confirmed that Kingdom Hearts 4 is coming in late 2027--and that date will stick, the franchise's co-creator said. Additionally, Donald Duck was confirmed as a playable character, while characters from Disney's Coco will appear in the game.

When The Duskbloods was officially announced for Switch 2 back in late 2025, the trailer and description that it was a PvPvE title might have sent the wrong message, game director Hidetaka Miyazaki said to GameSpot recently. 

When it comes to PvPvE games, these are generally associated with the extraction-shooter genre, something that The Duskbloods very much is not. As Miyazaki explained, The Duskbloods can't be categorized so simply.

"The PvPvE [label is] a little bit confusing in the context of this game. It's not that we set out with that exact label when pitching to Nintendo," Miyazaki said via a translator. "We had a couple of key things that we really wanted to do: The Sigil and Event system to create this [sense] of constant drama [and] excitement between players. The relationships, [and] the Virtue system contributes to that [as well]. It's not just 100% PvP; there [are] ways to win and enjoy the matches outside of simply playing against other players. Those were the things that we wanted to accomplish first and foremost. Saying it was a PvPvE game makes it sound like that's all that there is, and saying it's a PvE game doesn't really do it justice either. It's sort of just a combination of [the] two. Enemies specifically draw inspiration from our previous titles, and fitting them in made sense for our methodology."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2WytNOG7TM

"When we originally announced the game as a PvPvE title, there was probably a lot of confusion thinking it was like an extraction [game], and there's definitely a sort of an association with that type of gameplay. We definitely look back at that now and think, 'Hmm, maybe that wasn't the best way to refer to it.' It doesn't do the game a lot of justice, but yeah, that was [the reasoning behind it]."

This isn't From Software's first foray into focused online multiplayer play, as last year, the studio launched Elden Ring Nightreign. Following the release of the original Elden Ring and its critically acclaimed expansion Shadow of the Erdtree, Nightreign remixed the souls-like formula with a roguelike twist, challenging groups of players to survive and thrive as they took on bosses while darkness encroached on them.

For more details on From Software's new game before it lands on Switch 2, you can read up on how it was inspired by the likes of Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin and Vampire: The Masquerade, and why The Duskbloods is like nothing we've ever played before. Then check out our primer on what you can expect from it.