Summer Game Fest 2026: All the news from gaming’s busiest week
Summer Game Fest 2026 has kicked off, showcasing a variety of gaming events from major players like PlayStation and Xbox. However, the industry faces challenges with rising hardware prices and the impending release of Grand Theft Auto VI. Despite these hurdles, there are many exciting game announcements and showcases planned for the month.
- ▪The prices of consoles and gaming hardware have skyrocketed, impacting the industry.
- ▪Grand Theft Auto VI is set to launch on November 19th, influencing other game releases.
- ▪Microsoft has delayed its Fable reboot to February 2027 to avoid competition with GTA VI.
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GamingUpdated Today, Jun 1, 2026, 3:30 PM UTCSummer Game Fest 2026: All the news from gaming’s busiest weekby Jay PetersLinkShareRSSGiftGet ready for some gaming news. It’s officially June, which means splashy new events from PlayStation, Xbox, and gaming hype man Geoff Keighley. But this season doesn’t just feature the big tentpole shows; there will be a bunch of smaller events, too, and they might feature some promising games as well.But this year’s events are taking place at a difficult time for the industry.
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