GTA VI No Disc Drama and Rising Prices Continue [Arcade Couch Podcast]

Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Orders went live this week with the reveal of the game’s higher-than-average price and the news that it will not be coming out on physical discs. Ashley and Ciaran question if this is a turning point for the industry before discussing the Bungie layoffs, Steam Machine pricing and July 2026 Game releases.

SHOW DOT POINTS

• GTA 6 pricing and digital release strategy
• The decline of physical game media
• Bungie layoffs and studio restructuring
• Upcoming game releases in July 2026

YOUR HOSTS
🎙️ Ashley Hobley
🎙️ Ciaran Marchant

RESOURCES

• Grand Theft Auto 6’s Physical Editions Won’t Include A Disc
• Rockstar Games Has No Plans for GTA 6 Physical Disc Version, Says Report 
• Here’s The Aussie Grand Theft Auto 6 Prices
• Grand Theft Auto 6 Is A Single Player Experience With No Online Multiplayer 
• Bungie Has Been Hit By Significant Layoffs From The Destiny And Marathon Teams
• Xbox Series X|S Consoles Just Got Another Massive Price Increase
• What Video Games Are Coming Out in July 2026? – Explosion Network 

CREDITS

• 🎵 Music: Dylan Blight
• 🎵 Sound Effect by floraphonic from Pixabay
• 🎨 Artwork: Cherie Henriques
• 📝 Show notes powered by Riverside.FM

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