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Daily Video Game Deals Jun 13 – Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, Nioh 3, Silent Hill 2, Sengoku Dynasty Ultimate Edition, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN, Persona 5 Royal & More
Daily Video Game Deals for June 13, 2026, are now live across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The sale features discounts on numerous titles including Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, Nioh 3, Silent Hill 2, Sengoku Dynasty Ultimate Edition, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN, and Persona 5 Royal.
Get Bethesda games for cheap with this mystery bundle on Fanatical
Fanatical is offering a Bethesda VIP Mystery Bundle for just over £5, which includes three Steam games. Most bundles contain one Bethesda title and two highly-rated indie games, while a select few will receive a AAA VIP Pack with five major Bethesda titles including Starfield and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
Xbox boss explains why The Elder Scrolls 6 wasn't at the Xbox Games Showcase
Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty stated that The Elder Scrolls 6 is 'amazing' and progressing well, but will be revealed at the right time, explaining its absence from the recent Xbox Games Showcase. Todd Howard previously mentioned the game is still a long way off, with rumors suggesting a 2027 or 2028 release, and the majority of Bethesda Game Studios staff are currently focused on its development.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Is Still Nowhere to Be Seen, 8 Years Later
Eight years after its initial announcement, The Elder Scrolls 6 remains in development with no official release date or gameplay revealed. Xbox chief Matt Booty stated the game looks amazing and is progressing well, but Bethesda Game Studios is prioritizing showing it at the right time. Despite updates from Todd Howard indicating it has passed playable milestones and is built on Creation Engine 3, the prolonged silence has led to speculation and frustration among fans, especially considering the development timelines of other major titles like Starfield.
Starfield Patch Promises to Fix Its Biggest Crashing Issue on PS5, Two Months After Launch
Bethesda has released patch 1.000.006 for Starfield on PlayStation 5, aiming to fix a persistent crashing issue that occurs when players traverse planet surfaces. This update also includes general crash and stability fixes, along with addressing several other gameplay and UI-related bugs.
New Starfield Patch Takes Yet Another Shot at Crash Fixing on PS5, Two Months After Launch
Bethesda has released patch 1.000.006 for Starfield on PlayStation 5, aiming to resolve persistent crashing issues that occur when exploring planet surfaces. This update addresses various stability problems, including freezes during traversal and specific crashes related to ship placement and data slates, two months after the game's launch on the platform.
Xbox CCO Matt Booty says he's seen The Elder Scrolls 6, 'it looks amazing, and it's coming along…
Xbox CCO Matt Booty has stated he has seen The Elder Scrolls 6 in development at Bethesda and described it as 'amazing' and 'coming along well'. While not shown at the recent Xbox Showcase, Booty explained the decision to wait for the right moment to reveal the game, emphasizing that when it is shown, it will be close to release. Bethesda previously announced the title in 2018, and both Todd Howard and Booty have reiterated the studio's focus on returning to the classic Elder Scrolls style after Starfield and Fallout 76.
SteamOS 3.8.8 Beta brings fixes for MSI Claw controls in Desktop Mode
Valve has released SteamOS 3.8.8 Beta, addressing issues with MSI Claw controls in Desktop Mode and other regressions. This update includes fixes for performance HUD crashes, slow charger detection, and improved compatibility for various handheld devices like the Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and Lenovo Legion Go. The update also brings significant changes to KDE Plasma, graphics drivers, and system firmware.
Xbox console exclusives are returning on a 'case-by-case' basis
Microsoft is re-prioritizing Xbox console exclusives, starting with Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution, to encourage hardware purchases. This marks a shift from the previous multiplatform strategy, with exclusivity decisions now being made on a case-by-case basis under new Xbox president Asha Sharma. Large multiplayer and live service titles will continue to be multiplatform.
Reaction: Mealy-Mouthed Microsoft Takes Us Back to 2023 with Mixed Messaging on Xbox Exclusivity
Microsoft's recent Xbox Showcase and subsequent statements from executives like Matt Booty have reintroduced ambiguity regarding game exclusivity. Despite promises of multiplatform releases for big multiplayer and live service titles, games like Gears of War: E-Day are now confirmed as Xbox console exclusives, leading to confusion and criticism about inconsistent messaging.
Summer Game Fest no-shows: The big games that were absent from 2026's showcases
Several highly anticipated games were notably absent from the Summer Game Fest showcases, leaving fans speculating about their development status. Titles like Arkane's Blade, the Witcher 3 DLC, Injustice 3, and the Divinity sequel were among the expected reveals that did not materialize. The article highlights the absence of these games and discusses potential reasons or future reveal opportunities.
Xbox will still release multiplatform games, but expect more full exclusives like Gears of War: E-Day
Xbox executives have clarified their exclusivity strategy, stating that while titles like Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will be Xbox console exclusives, this is not a universal rule. Live service and multiplayer-first games, along with titles already announced for PlayStation 5, will remain multiplatform. Other games will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Xbox Clarifies Its Exclusivity Strategy Moving Forward, Wants You To Buy An Xbox
Xbox executive Matt Booty clarified Microsoft's evolving stance on game exclusivity, stating that major multiplayer and live-service titles will continue to be multiplatform. However, he emphasized that Xbox still wants compelling reasons for players to buy an Xbox console, suggesting a case-by-case approach for new releases like Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution, which are console exclusives.
Daily Video Game Deals Jun 6 – Skull and Bones, The Precinct, Persona 3 Reload, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Alan Wake 2 & More
Daily Video Game Deals for June 6, 2026, are now live across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The sale features significant discounts on titles such as Skull and Bones, The Precinct, Persona 3 Reload, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and Alan Wake 2, among many others.
SteamOS 3.8.7 Beta brings improvements for Intel handhelds, audio popping and other fixes
Valve has released SteamOS 3.8.7 Beta, introducing significant improvements for upcoming Intel handhelds and addressing various system issues. Key fixes include resolving GPU crashes for Grand Theft Auto V, eliminating audio popping, and improving Bluetooth functionality on certain Intel handhelds. The update also adds initial firmware support for new Intel-based devices and enhances UI behavior for low battery situations.
Morning Patches
No Man's Sky has received an official patch update, version 6.43, referred to as 'The Swarm'. Additionally, a new mod for Starfield has been released that adds over 200 hand-placed light sources to Anchorpoint Station.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was April 2026's best-selling game in the US
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was the best-selling game in the US in April 2026, generating over $41 million. Pragmata and Crimson Desert followed in second and third place, respectively. The report also noted growth in console and subscription spending, with Fortnite leading in monthly players.
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SteamOS 3.8.6 Beta brings expanded handheld support, initial HDMI VRR for devices with native HDMI output
The SteamOS 3.8.6 Beta introduces expanded hardware support for various handheld devices, including MSI Claw, OneXPlayer, and ASUS ROG Ally. This update also brings preliminary support for HDMI VRR on devices with native HDMI output and includes numerous fixes and improvements for controller support, audio, Bluetooth, and desktop mode functionality.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is 2026's top new release by revenue to date | Newzoo charts
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream topped Newzoo's revenue charts for new releases in 2026 and overall console revenue in April, attributed to Nintendo's install base. New titles like Pragmata and Windrose also saw strong debuts, though displacing established live-service games remains challenging.
