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At Least One Dev Hopes GTA 6 Is $100
Nearly two years ago, Rockstar Games shared the first look at Grand Theft Auto 6, one of the most highly anticipated titles in the history of the video game industry. Since then, numerous analysts and gaming industry figures have speculated or openly wished for the game to be sold for $100 in order for other AAA games to reach the same price. Now, Saints Row design director Chris Stockman has shared his wish for GTA 6 to be $100 as well, but not for the same reason as some of his peers.
"They're the only ones that can get away with it," said Stockman during an interview with Esports Insider (via Insider Gaming). "I don't think it's a rising tide that floats all boats. I think that [there will] be a tremendous amount of backlash if everyone switched to $100. Not all games are created equal. I think GTA is the only one that can get away with it, and I hope they do. I really hope it’s $100. I think it deserves to be $100. The scope and magnitude of this production deserves that price tag, but not everything is treated equally. It would be a disaster if everyone tried to match them."
Earlier this year, Wedbush Securities argued that selling GTA 6 at $100 could benefit players by giving them a massive amount of in-game currency for GTA Online. Alinea Analytics' Rhys Elliott disagreed and said it was a bad idea because GTA Online is the real cash cow of the franchise. Elliott also cited the rising cost of living as a primary reason not to charge players a higher price than the industry standard. Most of the newer AAA games are now going for $70.
Continue Reading at GameSpotNinja Gaiden 4 Release Times Revealed
Ninja Gaiden 4 launches soon for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, capping off a big year for the franchise. The first mainline Ninja Gaiden in many years, this new entry in the series has been co-developed by Team Ninja and Platinum Games, and it officially launches on October 21. Global launch times for Ninja Gaiden 4 have been officially confirmed, and if you're in the US, you won't have to worry too much about FOMO during working hours because the game will go live toward the later part of the day on October 20.
For the middle part of the world, those times translate to a very early launch on October 21, so if you're in London or Paris, at least you can wake up and start playing right away if you preloaded the game. Here's a quick breakdown of the exact Ninja Gaiden 4 launch times across the globe. As a reminder, Ninja Gaiden 4 will also be a day-one release for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Ninja Gaiden 4 release timesMonday, October 20, 2025- 5 PM PT
- 6 PM CST
- 8 PM ET
- 11 PM CST
- 1 AM BST
- 2 AM CEST
- 9 AM KST
- 9 AM JST
- 11 AM AEDT
- 1 PM NZDT
Ninja Gaiden 4 should be a relatively quick download--depending on your home internet connection--as sizes range from 36.82GB on Xbox Series X|S consoles to 54.9GB on PC. PS5 users can expect the smallest download here, as the game clocks in at 23.55GB in size. These are just the install sizes, and they're likely to change with any potential updates or future patches. Ninja Gaiden 4 preorders are still live and come with several bonuses.
Continue Reading at GameSpotEA's Saudi Deal Draws Scrutiny From US Senators Over "Foreign Influence"
Late last month, Electronic Arts confirmed that it had struck a $55 billion deal to go private under new ownership including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, and the private equity firm Silver Lake. There are a lot of unanswered questions about what this means for EA and the industry at large, but now two US Senators are raising the potential "foreign influence" Saudi Arabia could enact with EA under its control.
Senators Richard Blumenthal and Elizabeth Warren--both of whom are Democrats--co-authored a letter to EA CEO Andrew Wilson and Department of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about whether Saudi Arabia will take over EA's editorial independence if the deal is approved. As reported by 404 Media, they also suggested that Saudi Arabia's ownership may rise to the level of a "national security" risk.
"The deal's potential to expand and strengthen Saudi foreign influence in the United States is compounded by the national security risks raised by the Saudi government's access to and unchecked influence over the sensitive personal information collected from EA's millions of users, its development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, and the company's product design and direction."
Continue Reading at GameSpotBattlefield 6: Here's A Play You Need To See To Believe
Battlefield 6 is marketed as a game that has "only in Battlefield" moments, and while that's a marketing hype line, sometimes it's also true. That's certainly the case in new clip posted by Rebs Gaming.
In the sequence, the Battlefield 6 player XxOsiris187xX ejects from a jet high above the battlefield and just as they go to open their parachute, another jet appears below them. The player lands on this jet, walks to the front, dome-shots the pilot, and then gets into the hijacked jet to make a getaway. It's seriously impressive stuff that you need to see to believe--take a look for yourself in the clip below.
Battlefield 6 player XxOsiris187xX accidentally hijacked an enemy jet in epic fashion. This may be better than the Rendezook! #Battlefield6 pic.twitter.com/lQ00MY3GRW
— Rebs Gaming (@Mr_Rebs_) October 14, 2025There have been numerous astonishing Battlefield 6 clips that have emerged following the game's big launch on October 10. In another clip, the professional player FaZe Scope uses a drone to vault himself into the sky, then whips out a sniper rifle and takes out a helicopter. Take a look:
Continue Reading at GameSpotThe Outer Worlds 2 Moon Man Plushie Could Be Your Friend Or Kill You In Your Sleep
The Outer Worlds 2 is two weeks away, and Mircosoft and developer Obsidian are keeping up the hype by introducing the Moon Man as a Couch-Panion. This is a joke, and yet it's very real at the same time, as seen in the video below.
"This isn't just merch," reads the description on Xbox Wire. "This isn't just a plush. This is a lifestyle choice. A statement piece. A co-pilot for every late-night quest and awkward snack run. It's satire you can hug--and proof that The Outer Worlds 2 lives beyond the game."
The Moon Man Couch-Panion is three feet tall and includes a popcorn bucket holder in its head, weird stress-ball squishy hands, and straps designed to hold a TV remote and an Xbox Wireless Controller. It's also got a creepy face that only a nightmare could love. And while these Couch-Panions aren't going to heading to stores, fans will get their chance to win one.
Continue Reading at GameSpotMagical Life-Sim Witchbrook Delayed Until Next Year
Witchbrook, the highly anticipated life-sim and social RPG from Chucklefish, has officially been delayed to 2026. Originally slated for a Winter 2025 release, the developers announced they’ve made the difficult decision to shift the release into next year, despite strong development progress.
"Witchbrook is a big project, and it's taking shape exactly as we hoped; full of charm, depth, and detail," the developer shared, emphasizing its commitment to quality and maintaining a healthy work environment. Chucklefish added that while this approach can extend timelines, it leads to "better games" crafted by "developers who are healthy and well-rested."
Set in the seaside city of Mossport, Witchbrook invites players to enroll at the magical Witchbrook College. As an aspiring witch, you'll uncover a rich world where the familiar and fantastical entwine. Players can expect to build lasting friendships, explore mystical environments, discover forgotten secrets, and even find love, all while learning to harness magic.
Continue Reading at GameSpotCrimson Desert - Where To Preorder The Upcoming Action RPG
Crimson Desert Standard Edition
Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at AmazonIt's been a long road, but Crimson Desert is finally slated to arrive on March 19, 2026, and preorders for the open-world action RPG are now live for on PS5, Xbox, and PC. Those who plan to purchase the physical version can secure early copies of the $70 standard edition and $90 Deluxe Edition at multiple online retailers. While publisher Deep Silver has also announced a Crimson Desert Collector's Edition featuring a massive diorama setpiece, it's not currently available for North American release. If anything changes before March 19, we'll be sure to give this preorder guide an update. For now, those who preorder the standard or Deluxe Editions will at least get some cool early bonuses and other exclusive content.
Crimson Desert Preorder BonusesCrimson Desert Preorder Bonuses
Preordering any version of Crimson Desert gets you the Khaled Shield in-game equipment as a preorder bonus. This is offered with all physical and digital preorders on all platforms.
However, PS5 players get a set of exclusive in-game armor for preordering the standard or Deluxe Editions of the game on Sony's console. Physical and digital PS5 preorders are eligible for the bonus equiment. Here's what's included:
Continue Reading at GameSpotSome Of The Best Shoot-'Em-Ups Of All Time Are Getting Removed From Steam
The shoot-'em-up legends at Psikyo delivered some of the genre's best games prior to shutting their doors more than 20 years ago. If you haven't played any Psikyo games yet and you're on PC, you'd be wise to purchase them soon, as they're being delisted from Steam at the end of October.
Due to a license expiring, following October 31, the following Psikyo games will no longer be available on Steam:
- Strikers 1945
- Strikers 1945 II
- Strikers 1945 III
- Gunbird
- Gunbird 2
- Gunbarich
- Samurai Aces
- Samurai Aces Episode II: Tengai
- Samurai Aces Episode III: Sengoku Cannon
- Sol Divide
- Dragon Blaze
- Zero Gunner 2
The delistings only apply to the Steam versions, so those looking to buy the games on other platforms, like Nintendo Switch, will still be able to do so, and you can continue playing them on Steam past October 31 if you've purchased them. There are multiple bundles available, should you be interested in a particular series, and a bundle containing all of these games is available for just over $100.
Continue Reading at GameSpotBattlefield 6 Conquest Matches Are Speeding Up
Battlefield Studios continues to update Battlefield 6 based on feedback, with the newest change addressing ticket numbers for the Conquest maps.
In a statement, Battlefield Studios said it's reducing the starting ticket-counts to help matches "finish at a more natural pace." The developer said its data showed that "many rounds" were concluding by time limit as opposed to when one team ran out of tickets, which is why it's making these new changes. The developer also pledged to continue looking at feedback and data to sure match flow "feels right."
For anyone unaware, in Battlefield games, tickets are reduced by killing enemies or holding more capture points than the other team. Here is a breakdown of the changes:
Continue Reading at GameSpotBattlefield 6 Will Patch Out "Ladder Launching" And Ruin Your Fun
The war-torn sandboxes of any Battlefield multiplayer mode are primed for absurd and physics-defying moments, but an exploit in the newly released Battlefield 6 that lets you bounce off of ladders is in the crosshairs of the game's developers.
Assault-class players can equip a ladder in one of their gadget slots, giving them and their squadmates easier ways to traverse vertically to higher ground. But the ladder has some quirks with its physics, and players have found themselves bouncing off this piece of equipment when trying to climb.
As with any bug, people began experimenting to find ways to exploit it, leading to many gameplay clips online showcasing players "ladder launching" themselves airborne. It doesn't appear to be a particularly useful strategy at the moment, and players hoping to hone this technique probably won't get to use it in the long term.
Continue Reading at GameSpotSonic Can Now Give You Directions While You Drive
Sega and Waze have partnered to bring Sonic the Hedgehog to the GPS app, and as part of it, Sonic's voice will give you driving directions to wherever you're headed.
Beginning today, October 15, Waze users can activate Sonic as a new voice navigation option, and they can choose from English and French. Users will hear Sonic tell you where to go "with his usual coolness and confidence to guide the way," Sega said in a news release. One thing he probably won't say is that you gotta go fast.
Sonic comes to Waze.
Additionally, a variety of Sonic-themed icons are now available in the Waze app. One of them, "Speedster Lightning," shows your car as a vehicle from Sonic Racing: Crossworlds. Users can also choose the "Energetic" mood to transform the Waze app with "extra Sonic personality."
Continue Reading at GameSpotWhen Does The Outer Worlds 2 Release? Early-Access And Full Launch Times Revealed
One of Microsoft's next big games is The Outer Worlds 2. From developer Obsidian, the RPG is set for release on October 29, but it's playable five days earlier for people who pay extra. The early-access and global release times have now been revealed, so you can find out exactly when you can start playing.
The early-access launch starts at midnight Eastern on October 24, which works out to 9 PM PT on October 23. As for the full global launch, that begins on October 29 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. You can see a full breakdown of the launch times below, as shared by IGN.
The Outer Worlds 2 early access launch timesThursday, October 23, 2025- 9 PM PT
- 12 AM ET
- 5 AM BST
- 6 AM CEST
- 7 AM EEST
- 12 PM HKT
- 1 PM JST
- 3 PM AEST
- 10 AM PT
- 1 PM ET
- 5 PM BST
- 6 PM CEST
- 8 PM EEST
- 1 AM HKT
- 2 AM JST
- 4 AM AEST
The Outer Worlds 2 is available to preorder now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. You can get the standard edition for $70 or the Premium edition for $100. The latter includes a variety of extras, along with a Season Pass that comes with two story expansions to come later. The Premium edition also unlocks up to five days early, beginning on October 24.
Continue Reading at GameSpotSkyrim Lead Designer Reacts To Game's Enduring Appeal: "What The Hell?"
Released in 2011, Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was a success at launch and continued to grow in popularity over the years. It's now sold more than 60 million copies and ranks as the No. 8 best-selling game in history. Why has the game had such enduring appeal? Lead designer Bruce Nesmith said on the FRVR Podcast that the game's open-world design was done in a way that "nobody had ever done before" and that only "very few" games have tried to do since.
"By all rights, a year later, some other game should have eclipsed it. And then two years later, three years later, five, 10. It's like, 'What the hell is going on here?'" he said, as reported by IGN.
Nesmith, who has since left Bethesda, said he remembers when Bethesda boss Todd Howard--who directed Skyrim--would host in meetings in which he would tell staff about how wildly popular the game continued to be some 10 years after launch.
Continue Reading at GameSpotWhen Does Pokemon Legends: Z-A Launch? Release Times Revealed For Switch 2
Pokemon Legends: Z-A is set for release on Thursday, October 16, but when exactly can you start playing? The global launch times for the upcoming Switch exclusive have now been posted.
The game launches on October 16 at midnight Eastern, which works out to 9 PM PT and 11 PM CST on Wednesday, October 15. You can see the full release times below, as posted by IGN.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A release times:Wednesday, October 15, 2025- 9 PM PT
- 11 PM CST
- 12 AM for everywhere else in the world
Preloading for Pokemon Legends: Z-A is now available for people who acquired a copy from the Nintendo eShop. According to Polygon, it requires 4GB of space on Switch 1 and 7.7GB of space on Switch 2. People who preorder also get some digital extras. Be sure to consult GameSpot's Pokemon Legends: Z-A preorder guide to see all the preorder perks and find out which version is right for you.
Continue Reading at GameSpotOverwatch 2 Season 19: Haunted Masquerade Gives Players Powerful Masks
This week, Activision is launching Overwatch 2 Season 19: Haunted Masquerade, the latest Halloween-themed event for the franchise. This year, Haunted Masquerade is introducing magical masks of their allied heroes that give the characters special buffs and powers. For example, Tracer can wear a Winston mask, and he can wear her mask. The launch trailer below shows off some of those new mask abilities in action.
In addition to the Haunted Masquerade arcade mode, the new season is bringing back Halloween Terror 2025, which will allow four players to team up in co-op to defend Adlersbrunn from Dr. Junkenstein and his monster minions. Your chosen heroes will have to face hordes of foes and "powerful bosses" to maintain control of the castle.
Additionally, Junkenstein's Revenge lets players control Sojourn, Junker Queen, Kiriko, and Ashe as they crush barricades and battle "exploding zombie omnics," as well as Banshee Moira and Gargoyle Winston, before uncovering Adlersbrunn's castle. The new season is also bringing back Wrath of the Bride as a co-op fight and adding new Mythic cosmetics and other in-game collectibles.
Continue Reading at GameSpotRockstar Fans Pay Tribute To The Late D'Angelo, The Artist Behind RDR2's Best Song
D'Angelo, the voice behind one of Red Dead Redemption 2's most memorable moments, has passed away. While tributes pour in from the music industry, D'Angelo is also being remembered by Rockstar Games and the legions of gamers who will never forget his contribution to the RDR2 soundtrack.
D'Angelo was a pioneer in the neo-soul movement, releasing three studio albums throughout his career--his 1995 debut Brown Sugar, Voodoo in 2000, and Black Messiah, which was released in 2014 after a long break. Gamers might be more familiar with his later single Unshaken, which was recorded for the Red Dead Redemption 2 soundtrack.
Rest In Peace D'Angelo, a true titan of soul. We are eternally grateful for his track "Unshaken" which will forever be an enduring part of the legacy of Red Dead Redemption 2. pic.twitter.com/HvmcJ6FPWA
— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) October 14, 2025A big fan of the original Red Dead Redemption, D'Angelo ended up playtesting the sequel while it was still in development, after he reached out to a contact at Rockstar. Seeing his enthusiasm for the game, Rockstar invited D'Angelo to contribute to a song for RDR2's soundtrack--a collaboration that eventuated in the single Unshaken.
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