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Take-Two Interactive reported Q1 FY2027 net bookings of $1.39 billion, beating its own guidance despite a 3% year-over-year decline. NBA 2K6 sold 12 million units and GTA 5 surpassed 230 million lifetime sales, while a $43.4 million impairment charge from a cancelled third-party IP contributed to a widened net loss.
Take-Two Interactive has reaffirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 remains on track for its November 19 launch while revealing an extended gameplay showcase exclusive to Netflix on August 27. The publisher reported strong Q1 results driven by Grand Theft Auto 5's continued dominance and NBA 2K's record-breaking performance.
Steam delivered a packed weekend of releases on August 7, headlined by the stylish tag-team fighter Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. The lineup also includes co-op puzzle adventure Big Walk, sci-fi cleaner Ambrosia Sky, Game Freak's action RPG Beast of Reincarnation, and the 1.0 launch of farming sim Fields of Mistria.
Nintendo has confirmed that physical games still represent 38.5% of its software revenue, a figure that stands in stark contrast to Sony's plan to cease PS5 disc production by January 2028. While Nintendo's physical share has declined by 2.2 points, the company continues to support cartridges and new hybrid formats for Switch 2.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls debuted on PC and PS5 to mixed Steam reviews, with only 43 percent of users leaving positive feedback. The fighting game faces backlash over Linux incompatibility from anti-cheat software, a mandatory PlayStation Network account on PC, and performance issues that fall short of competitive fighting game standards.
The 2021 remaster of Quake has received a substantial free update adding a 19-level campaign titled Dawn of the Machine, co-developed by MachineGames to celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary. The campaign introduces a time loop narrative, new weapons including an axe, fresh deathmatch maps, and a system that unlocks new paths and secrets on repeat playthroughs.
Best Buy has slashed $1,000 off the Asus ROG Flow Z13, bringing the 64GB RAM configuration down to $2,099.99 with free shipping. The 2.65-pound convertible laptop packs an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor and Radeon 8060S integrated graphics that nearly match an RTX 5060 mobile, making it significantly more powerful than handheld rivals like the Xbox Ally X while weighing just one pound more.
EA Play members can now jump into a 10-hour early access trial of EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 across Xbox Cloud Gaming, PC Game Pass, and Ultimate tiers. The trial includes full access to the new Persona Engine, revamped gameplay mechanics, and the G.O.A.T. Career Journey, with all progress carrying over to the full release.
Ubisoft Bordeaux has released Last Rites, a major free update for Ghost Recon Wildlands on Xbox Series X|S that introduces a new story mission featuring antagonist La Llorona, the return of the Predator boss fight, and extensive customization options shaped by nearly a decade of community feedback. The update also delivers 4K 60 FPS performance on current-gen consoles.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has launched its multiplayer servers today, giving players access to online battles across supported platforms. The rollout follows a staggered schedule that determines exactly when different regions can jump into matches.
