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A leak confirms Microsoft’s multiple next-gen Xbox consoles plans, The Banished appear to be returning for Halo Infinite, Netflix shows a little animation from The Cuphead Show, Square Enix announces plans for a The World Ends With You anime, Tales of Arise has been delayed out of 2020, and The Last of Us Part II is Sony’s fastest-selling first-party PS4 exclusive ever. Links:Leaked Microsoft document hints at second next-gen Xbox (theverge.com)Halo Infinite teaser suggests The Banished enemies (Polygon)@NXOnNetflix’s tweet about the Cuphead show@Nibellion’s tweet about The World Ends With You’s anime adaptationThe Last of Us Part II sells more than 4 million copies (blog.playstation.com)Seven Doors on SteamTower of Time on the eShopYes, Your Grace on eShopRegaining Control in the Foundation (news.xbox.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CD Projekt Red reveals a whole lot more about Cyberpunk 2077 and announces a Cyberpunk anime from the studio behind Promare, the next Animal Crossing update will let you go diving, Crystal Dynamics shares new Marvel’s Avengers details, and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s director is off the project. Links:Announcing an original anime series – CYBERPUNK: EDGERUNNERS! (cyberpunk.net)Cyberpunk 2077 — Official Trailer — The Gig (YouTube)Everything You Need To Know About Cyberpunk 2077’s Customisation (Kotaku.au)@animalcrossing’s tweet about the next updateJune Marvel's Avengers WAR TABLE (YouTube)Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Director Steps Down After Impropriety Allegations (IGN)Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia on the eShopCollar × Malice on the eShopDeath Come True on the eShopMr. Driller in DrillLand on the eShopBlair Witch on the eShop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A number of developers, streamers, and game journalists have shared stories of abuse in the industry, Pokémon Unite, a Pokémon MOBA, was announced this morning, former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden reminisces about shorter games with smaller budgets, Facebook Gaming will not be integrated into Xbox One to replace Mixer, and Christopher Nolan’s Inception will be airing in Fortnite on Friday. Links:Get ready to tune in for Pokémon Presents! (YouTube)Shawn Layden: "I would welcome a return to the 12 to 15 hour AAA game" (gamesindustry.biz)MajorNelson’s reddit post about Facebook Gaming integration@XboxP3’s tweet about streaming on Xbox@GeoffKeighley's tweet about Christopher Nolan's films airing in FortniteNinjala on the eShop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mixer is shutting down and merging with Facebook gaming, the latest Rocksteady rumors point to the Batman Arkham developer working on a Suicide Squad game, the New Game Plus expo reveals a number of Japanese games, and Oculus acquires developer Ready at Dawn. Links: The Next Step for Mixer (blog.mixer.com)@Ninja’s tweet about Mixer’s shutdownNinja, Shroud, and other top Mixer streamers are now free to stream on Twitch again (The Verge)Yes, Batman Arkham developer Rocksteady is making a Suicide Squad game (Eurogamer)New Game Plus Expo’s websiteWelcoming Ready At DSawn to Facebook (oculus.com)Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour on the eShopPokémon Café Mix on the eShop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time has gone from leaked rumor to real, official game, Min Min, the ramen-inspired character from Arms is coming to Smash Bros. and Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai has two TVs in his living room, and Nintendo is backing away from making mobile games. Links:Crash 4 - First Gameplay and Interview! (YouTube)Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents "Min Min" (YouTube)Nintendo Chills Mobile Ambitions After Animal Crossing Success (Bloomberg)Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 on Steam See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EA showcases Star Wars Squadrons, announces Skate is coming back, and brings a bunch of EA games to Steam. A new Crash Bandicoot game has leaked, Cyberpunk PS4 will be backwards compatible on PS5, and The Last of Us Part II is out today. Links:EA Play Live June 2020 (YouTube)Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time rated for PS4, Xbox One in Taiwan (Gematsu)@ZhugeEX’s tweet about Crash 4@CyberpunkGame’s tweet about backwards compatibilityResetEra thread about CD Projekt RED Cyberpunk 2077 callThe Coma 2: Vicious Sisters on eShop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed by about two months, we know a little more about Spider-Man: Miles Morales, the Avengers video game twitter account apologizes for a poorly timed tweet about revering statues, and there is a new mobile game subscription service. Links:@cyberpunkgame’s tweet about the delayMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales – An update from Insomniac Games (blog.playstation)@PlayAvengers’ tweet apologizing for a different tweetGameClub Android Launch Titles (gameclub.io)Ruiner on the eShopSession on the Microsoft StoreP.A.M.E.L.A. on SteamCurious Expedition 2 on SteamPlay Assassin’s Creed Origins for Free on PC (ubisoft.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new Pokémon Snap game is finally coming after a 20 year wait, a Pokémon game designed to help you brush your teeth released, a new Pokémon puzzle game is coming soon, Fortnite’s new season starts today and it’s very wet, and we learn a few more small details about the PlayStation 5. Links:Pokémon Presents | 6.17.20 (YouTube)Pokémon SmilePokémon Café MixNew Pokémon SnapFortnite Chapter 2 - Season 3 | Splashdown Launch Trailer (YouTube)Fortnite Chapter 2 - Season 3 | Battle Pass Gameplay Trailer (YouTube)PlayStation 5: Sony games chief says PS5 offers a paradigm shift (BBC)Sony's PS5 design is 'bold, daring and future facing," PlayStation CEO says (CNET)PS5 is bigger so it will stay cooler, PlayStation VP confirms (GamesRadar)Haxity on SteamSummer in Mara on the eShop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Square Enix announces a Kingdom Hearts rhythm game, the Pokémon company is teasing some announcements for tomorrow, Fortnite’s The Device event covered the world in water and set up the new season, Bloodrayne and Advent Rising may be making a return, and we should be learning about some DC video games from WB Games soon. Links:Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory Japanese trailer (YouTube)@Pokemon’s tweet about Pokémon news@FortniteGame’s tweet about limiting players able to witness The DeviceZiggurat Interactive Acquires BloodRayne Franchise Alongside Other Majesco Properties (Game Informer)Welcome To The DC FanDome! (dccomics.com)Jump Rope Challenge on the eShop@NintendoAmerica’s tweet about Jump Rope challengeWindjammers 2 – Steam Festival Demo (YouTube)@AnEternalEnigma’s tweet about the Silent Hill soundtracks See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Warner Bros. gaming group might get sold to a different publisher, EA has announced a new Star Wars flight game, the Xbox Series X’s dashboard is going to be very familiar, and The Last of Us Part II is reviewing very well. Links:AT&T seeks sale for Warner gaming unit, could fetch about $4 billion, sources say (CNBC)Star Wars: Squadrons – Official Reveal Trailer (YouTube)@tomwarren’s tweet about the Xbox Series X’s UIThe Last Of Us Part II Review – A Perfect Circle (Game Informer)‘The Last of Us Part II’: One of the best video games ever made (The Washington Post)The Last of Us Part 2 Review (IGN)The Last of Us Part 2 review: "An astonishing, absurdly ambitious epic" (GamesRadar)Review: The Last of Us Part II (Easy Allies)The Last of Us Part 2 Review: An Emotional Reckoning And a Worthy Sequel (US Gamer)The Last Of Us Part 2 Review (GameSpot)Persona 4 Golden on SteamGriftlands on SteamInvisible Inc. on the European eShop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sony reveals a new Spider-Man game, a new Ratchet & Clank game, Resindent Evil VIII, Horizon II: Forbidden West, the Horizon Zero Dawn sequel, lots of other games, and it shows off the consoles itself. Links:PS5 - The Future of Gaming Show (YouTube)PS5 launch: Plenty of promise, but questions still hang over Sony's new console (telegraph.co.uk)@jasonschreier’s tweet about Spider-Man: Miles MoralesNew Spider-Man Game for PS5 Will Be Separate From Original (Bloomberg)Warborn on Steam See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There won’t be a Destiny 3 any time soon, Persona 4 Golden is probably coming to Steam, Alex Kidd is getting remade, a new Transformer’s game is on the way, Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2 Grand Prix leaks, and Call of Duty Modern Warfare’s latest update is somehow bigger than it’s supposed to be. Links:Destiny won’t be getting rid of the ‘2’ anytime soon (Polygon)[Rumor] Persona 4 Golden to be Released on Steam on June 13, 2020 (personacentral.com)IGN Expo Day 1: Everything Announced and Revealed (IGN)Darkborn Gameplay Trailer (YouTube)Everything You Need to Know about Xbox Series X and The Future of Xbox… So Far (news.xbox.com)Transformers Battlegrounds - Teaser Trailer (YouTube)Target listing for Nickelodeon Racers Grand Prix@ATVIAssist’s tweet about massive Call of Duty downloads See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An Amazon listing might have shown PlayStation 5’s price tag, the writer of the first Dead Space game is teasing something for Thursday’s PlayStation 5 stream, Crucible is losing two of its modes, and Microsoft has revealed its June Game Pass games. Links:@Wario64’s tweet thread about the PlayStation 5 price listings, etc.@imranzomg’s tweet about the upcoming PlayStation event@AntonyJohnston’s tweet about Thursday’s PS5 streamCrucible Developer update: June 4, 2020 (playcrucible.com)Game Informer’s review of CrucibleComing Soon to Xbox Game Pass for Console and PC: No Man’s Sky, Bard’s Tale Remastered and Resnarkled, Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMix, and More (news.xbox.com)Introducing Crossplay for No Man’s Sky (nomanssky.com)ResetEra thread about My Hero One’s Justice 2 updated to include English dubNintendo Summer Game Sale See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Last of Us Part II’s director, Neil Druckmann talks about what might come next for the studio and we learn some new details about The Last of Us HBO show, and itch.io is selling a bundle of 1,000 games for charity. Links:The Last of Us Part II: how Naughty Dog made a classic amidst catastrophe (GQ)Johan Renck on the Success of ‘Chernobyl’ & the Status of HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ – Exclusive Interview (discussinfilm.net)Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality (itch.io)The Dark Eye: Book of Heroes on SteamThe Elder Scrolls Online’s Greymoor expansionProject Warlock on PlayStation 4@Wario64’s tweet about CrossCode’s release date See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

PlayStation set a new date for their big reveal of games for the PlayStation 5 and rumors are swirling about Bloodborne coming to the PC. Just to make things confusing, EA Play Live has been rescheduled to next week. And there are some fun Bungie rumors to catch up on as well. Links:UPDATED TIME: This Thursday, See the Future of Gaming on PS5From Software On The Possibility Of A Demon’s Souls Remaster (Game Informer)Bloodborne is getting a remaster - exclusive details about PC and PS5 ports (YouTube)EA PLAY Live 2020 (Twitter)The PC Gaming Show returns this Saturday with more than 50 games and a few surprises (PC Gamer)Destiny 2’s Season Of The Arrival: What’s Behind Bungie’s Mystery Door? (Forbes)Bungie’s Next IP Will Be An RPG Featuring Loot, Necromancy, And Dungeons, Job Listings Suggest (ResetEra) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.