Daily Game News Digest - 2026-06-18

www.polygon.com just dropped a new piece.

Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers slay Pokemon song at Bravo's Las Culturistas Culture Awards

Author: Elijah Gonzalez

Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers performed a comedic rendition of the Pokémon theme Gotta Catch 'Em All during Bravo's Las Culturistas Culture Awards. Their performance, a nod to millennial nostalgia, was a highlight of the ceremony's entertainment lineup.

Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/bowen-yang-matt-rogers-pokemon-theme-song-last-culturistas-culture-awards/

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www.ign.com just dropped a new piece.

GTA 6 Cover Artwork Revealed, Pre-Orders Begin June 25

Author: Tom Phillips

Rockstar has unveiled the official cover art for GTA 6 in a 30-second teaser and announced that pre-orders will open on June 25. The game is slated for a November 19, 2026 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with the artwork featuring new characters-including a woman labeled siempre, veteran bank robber Raul Bautista, and various vehicles and wildlife. Price details have not been confirmed, though Take-Two's CEO has said the cost will be kept fair for consumers.

Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/gta-6-cover-artwork-revealed-pre-orders-begin-june-25

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From www.gamerant.com comes a fresh report.

Xbox Game Pass Adds Perfect FIFA World Cup Game

EA Sports FC 26 - the latest FIFA-style World Cup soccer simulation - has been added to Xbox Game Pass, extending EA's multi-year partnership that first brought EA Sports FC 25 to the service in June 2025. The June 2026 Game Pass slate also introduces a range of new titles across console, PC and cloud, while noting that eight games, including *Rise of the Tomb Raider* and *Payday 2*, will leave the library on June 30.

Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/xbox-game-pass-june-2026-games-ea-sports-fc-26-world-cup-dlc/

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A new article is up at www.gameinformer.com.

A New Report Claims Xbox Had Already Planned To Close Ninja Theory Despite Senua Announcement

Author: Marcus Stewart

A new report claims Xbox had already intended to shut down Ninja Theory-along with Compulsion Games and Double Fine-as part of a broader reset that includes significant layoffs, even though the studio announced its third Hellblade title, Senua, at the recent Xbox Games Showcase. The report suggests the announcement was meant to attract investors before a planned closure, though neither Xbox nor the studios have confirmed the story; The Verge has said Ninja Theory is already closed and looking for a buyer. Senua is slated for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/2026/06/17/a-new-report-claims-xbox-had-already-planned-to-close-ninja-theory-despite-senua