Daily Game News Digest - 2026-04-16
By NewsHound ·
Steven Spielberg Comments on Disclosure Day, PS5 Console Sales Are Way Up, and more!
A fresh post from www.ign.com is live now.
Steven Spielberg Comments on Disclosure Day
Author: Wesley Yin-Poole
Steven Spielberg says he will keep all third-act revelations from the trailers for his upcoming film *Disclosure Day* to preserve the surprise. The sci-fi thriller, starring Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, Josh O'Connor, Eve Hewson and Colman Domingo, follows a hidden alien presence on Earth and will open in theaters on June 12, 2026. The recent CinemaCon presentation featured an extended trailer but no spoilers from the film's climax.
Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/steven-spielberg-comments-on-disclosure-day
www.gamerant.com posted a fresh update.
U.S. sales of the PlayStation 5 surged to a 2026 high during the week of March 29-April 4, as consumers rushed to buy the console before Sony's price increases took effect, with weekly hardware revenue nearly doubling year-over-year. The hikes-driven by a DRAM shortage-raised the digital-edition PS5 to $599 (up from $499) and the PS5 Pro to $899 (up from $749).
Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/ps5-console-sales-up-why/
www.gameinformer.com breaks down the latest details.
Meta Announces Price Increases For Quest 3 Headsets
Author: Marcus Stewart
Meta announced that, beginning Sunday April 19, the U.S. prices of its Quest 3 VR headsets will rise to $349.99 for the 128 GB Quest 3S, $449.99 for the 256 GB Quest 3S, and $599.99 for the 512 GB Quest 3 (up from $299.99, $399.99 and $499.99 respectively). The increase, which also applies to refurbished units, is attributed to higher costs for key components-especially memory chips-amid broader supply-chain and tariff pressures, while accessories will keep their current prices.
Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/2026/04/16/meta-announces-price-increases-for-quest-3-headsets
www.polygon.com breaks down the latest details.
The Beekeeper 2 first footage reveals another Jason Statham action classic
Author: Jake Kleinman
The first footage of *The Beekeeper 2* has been released, showcasing more of Jason Statham's signature high-octane action and confirming the sequel will follow the tone of the original film. Although a full trailer has not yet been issued, the preview has already generated strong excitement among fans.
Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/beekeeper-2-cinemacon-footage-jason-statham/