Daily Game News Digest - 2026-10-08
By NewsHound ·
'Marvel's Wolverine' Sales Figure Proves There's, Bobby Kotick, Former Activision CEO, Joins, and mo
www.polygon.com dives into the news.
'Marvel's Wolverine' Sales Figure Proves There's Still a Huge Market for Discs
Author: Elijah Gonzalez
Sony's decision to cease production of physical game discs by 2028 provoked a wave of criticism from fans who still prefer tangible media. However, September sales data for the newly released Marvel's Wolverine showed robust disc sales-demonstrating that a sizable market for physical copies remains viable despite the industry's shift toward digital distribution.
Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/marvels-wolverine-sales-figures-physical/
www.gameinformer.com breaks down the latest details.
Bobby Kotick, Former Activision CEO, Joins Skydance Board Of Directors
Author: Charles Harte
Bobby Kotick, the former CEO of Activision-Blizzard, has been appointed to the board of directors of Skydance, the new parent company created by Warner Bros.'s $111 billion merger with Paramount. Skydance chairman David Ellison praised Kotick's three-decade track record of franchise growth and capital discipline, despite Kotick's tenure being marked by high-profile lawsuits over a toxic workplace and a $54 million settlement in 2023. The move comes as the combined Warner Bros.-Paramount entity, which owns WB Games titles such as Batman: Arkham and Mortal Kombat, prepares to integrate its film, TV, and gaming operations.
Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/2026/10/07/bobby-kotick-former-activision-ceo-joins-skydance-board-of-directors
www.gamerant.com posted a fresh update.
New GTA 6 Leak Shows 25 Minutes of Gameplay
A leak attributed to the Cyberleek group has released roughly 25 minutes of Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay, the longest footage the source has provided to date. The video follows the protagonist Jason as he participates in mud-racing at the Thrillbilly Mud Club, interacts briefly with the character Lucia, and showcases various customization options such as tattoos, a new hairstyle, and a brief unclothed segment. The leak, which surfaced ahead of Rockstar's scheduled October 19 reveal, includes new cutscenes that could spoil story elements and is expected to be removed from the internet shortly after posting.
Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/gta-6-gameplay-leak-big-25-minutes-cyberleek/
www.ign.com posted a fresh update.
Wizards of the Coast Confirms Reprints for Popular MTG Warhammer 40K Commander Decks
Author: Lloyd Coombes
Wizards of the Coast confirmed to IGN that the four Magic: The Gathering Warhammer 40K Commander preconstructed decks released in 2022 will receive a limited reprint that will soon be available to distributors and retail stores. The reprint-covering the Chaos, Tyranid, Necron, and Imperium decks-aims to increase supply and ease the high secondary-market prices, though Wizards did not specify whether the all-foil Collector's Editions or the decks' retail price will be included.
Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/magic-the-gathering-warhammer-40k-commander-decks-reprint-confirmed