GTA VI No Disc Drama and Rising Prices Continue | Arcade Couch

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
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GTA 6 Delayed – New Release Date & What It Means To The Industry

We discuss Grand Theft Auto VI's delay, the release of League of Legends: Riftbound, Pokémon Legends: Z-A DLC, and the news that the Mass Effect TV series will be set after the events of the third game.
SHOW DOT POINTS
The gaming community is buzzing with excitement over current events.
League of Legends and Overwatch are still popular among gamers.
The release of Pokémon Legends: ZAH has generated significant interest.
The upcoming DLC for Pokémon Legends introduces new features and challenges.
Grand Theft Auto VI's delay has sparked mixed reactions from fans.
The gaming industry is facing challenges with release schedules due to major titles.
The GTA VI delay may impact Call of Duty's future.
The hosts reflect on how gaming has become easier over the years.
The conversation touches on the importance of game awards and their timing.
The hosts share their personal gaming experiences and preferences. GTA 7 is expected to dominate the gaming awards.
Take-Two Interactive prioritises sales over accolades.
The Overcooked reality show could redefine cooking competitions.
Mass Effect's new series will explore original stories set after Shepard.
Adapting iconic characters like Shepard poses significant challenges.
The gaming industry is seeing a trend of delays and cancellations.
Reality shows based on games can be successful if done right.
The crossover between different gaming audiences is limited.
Game release dates are strategically chosen for maximum impact.
Fans are sceptical about the future of beloved franchises.
YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ashley Hobley 🎙️ Ciaran Marchant
EPISODE TIMECODES
00:00:00 - Intro00:01:30 - Week Of League of Legends00:05:30 - Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Evolution DLC00:12:20 - Grand Theft Auto VI Delayed00:25:45 - Overcooked TV Series Coming00:30:20 - Mass Effect TV Series Will Tell Original Story00:37:55 - Patch Notes: Hot Fix00:39:05 - Outro
RESOURCES
Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension DLC Launches December 10 - Explosion Network
Grand Theft Auto VI Delayed to November 19, 2026 - Explosion Network
A24 and Netflix Team Up for an Overcooked Unscripted Series Adaptation - Explosion Network
Oh good, Amazon's Mass Effect TV series will take place after the events of the original trilogy
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Delayed to Late 2026 - Explosion Network
CREDITS
🎵 Music: Dylan Blight
🎵 Sound Effect by floraphonic from Pixabay
🎨 Artwork: Cherie Henriques
📝 Show notes powered by Riverside.FM
👉 DISCOVER MORE ARCADE COUCH & EXPLOSION NETWORKListen to every episode // Check out the website // Support Explosion Network