Daily Game News Digest - 2026-06-14
By NewsHound ·
Worst possible people could be put, Reputable Leaker Says God of War, and more!
A fresh post from www.polygon.com is live now.
Worst possible people could be put in charge of Elden Ring studio
Author: Patricia Hernandez
FromSoftware's titles, including the wildly successful *Elden Ring*, are renowned for their high difficulty and often unforgiving design. The article argues that while the game's mainstream success is undeniable, some executives may view its hardcore focus as a missed chance to make the experience more user-friendly and to increase monetization. It suggests that placing such profit-driven leaders in charge of the studio could push future releases toward easier gameplay and greater revenue extraction.
Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/elden-ring-fromsoftware-kadokawa-ceo-vote-hidetaka-miyazaki/
A new article is up at www.gamerant.com.
Reputable Leaker Says God of War Laufey's Release May Be Sooner Than You Think
A well-known leaker, NateTheHate, says Santa Monica Studio is aiming to launch *God of War Laufey* in the first half of 2027-a window that would be earlier than many fans anticipated. The claim, made in a June 13 social-media post, matches Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier's suggestion that the game could arrive in 2027, though no official date was given at the June 2, 2026 State of Play reveal that featured over 20 minutes of gameplay footage.
Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/god-of-war-laufey-release-early-2027/
New coverage from www.gameinformer.com.
The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - June 12
Author: Kyle Hilliard
Following the conclusion of Summer Game Fest, the article curates a weekend-ready list of games and media to try, spotlighting free demos and new ports such as **Onimusha: Way of the Sword**, the **Star
Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/opinion/2026/06/12/the-video-games-you-should-play-this-weekend-june-12
A fresh post from www.ign.com is live now.
Microsoft CEO Says 'There's More Monetization of Xbox Games Happening on YouTube Than at Microsoft'
Author: Michael Cripe
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told Hard Fork that, despite 25 years of investment, Xbox is currently subsidizing its entertainment and that there's more monetization of Xbox games happening on YouTube than at Microsoft. He linked the comment to Xbox head Asha Sharma's recent reset memo, which outlines a 100-day plan to address a looming hardware-component crisis and to make the gaming division economically sustainable through better hardware and game development. The remarks come amid reports of upcoming layoffs and broader uncertainty about Xbox's strategy within Microsoft.
Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-ceo-says-theres-more-monetization-of-xbox-games-happening-on-youtube-than-at-microsoft