gamingThursday, July 16, 2026

GTA 6 sales predictions dominate the day

Today's gaming news is dominated by a staggering sales prediction for GTA 6 that could dwarf its predecessor, while summer sales and new releases keep the industry buzzing. The numbers are so big they're hard to ignore, even if they're just forecasts.

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GTA 6 and God of War

Two of the biggest upcoming games made noise today: one for its jaw-dropping sales potential, the other for its controversial star.

#01www.gamespot.comJul 16

GTA 6 Just Got A Jaw-Dropping Sales Prediction

Newzoo predicts GTA 6 could earn between $3.3B and $5.2B in its first week. Even the low end would crush GTA 5's $1B in 72 hours. That's a lot of money for one game.

by Eddie Makuch4 min readRead original

#02www.gamespot.comJul 16

God Of War Laufey Star Doesn’t Care What The Trolls Think: “I Just Know It’s Great”

Deborah Ann Woll, playing Faye in the God of War spin-off, says she doesn't care about trolls upset that Kratos isn't the lead. She's confident the game is great. Multiple outlets covered this, so the backlash is real.

by Darryn Bonthuys2 min readRead original

Sales and Pre-orders

Summer sales are in full swing across platforms, and EA is already taking pre-orders for NHL 27.

#03x.ea.comJul 16

Pre-order EA SPORTS™ NHL 27 - Electronic Arts

EA opened pre-orders for NHL 27, boasting all 32 arenas with authentic atmospheres and a new commentary team. The Connected Franchise mode returns. Two outlets picked it up.

#04www.purexbox.comJul 16

Deals: All 150+ Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Summer Sale 2026

The Xbox Summer Sale includes over 150 backwards compatible games. Pure Xbox curated the deals, noting which ones have modern ports. A good time to grab classics cheap.

#05www.polygon.comJul 16

PlayStation Summer Sale best deals: Resident Evil Requiem, Saros, and more

PlayStation's Summer Sale is live with discounts on big 2026 releases like Resident Evil Requiem and Saros. Polygon picked the best deals.

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