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GameRant Daily Crossword (June 17, 2026)

Crimson Moon Is a Game for People With No Time

Modern adult gamers face a constant battle between their deep passion for video games and the harsh reality that life comes with responsibilities. The industry is flooded with massive, bloated open-world games that demand hundreds of hours of mundane grinding just to see the credits roll. In direct defiance of this exh...

Another Xbocalypse begins: Microsoft are reportedly closing or spinning off Double Fine, Ninja Theory and Compulsion

Xbox are reportedly closing or spinning off Psychonauts developers Double Fine, Hellblade studio Ninja Theory, and South of Midnight creators Compulsion Games, as Microsoft commence efforts to yet again "reset" their billion dollar gaming business after already laying off thousands of staff, cancelling games, and closi...

UK to ban social media and streaming platforms for under 16-year-olds, but the full impact on games and the gaming industry remains unclear

The UK prime minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to ban 16-years-olds and younger from accessing social media platforms like X and Instagram. He's also revealed the government is planning to introduce a similar ban for as yet undisclosed streaming websites. Read more

Microsoft reportedly negotiating closures of multiple Xbox studios, including Psychonauts' Double Fine, South of Midnight's Compulsion and Hellblade's Ninja Theory

Multiple Microsoft-owned Xbox game studios are reportedly in danger of being shut down. Read more

Lego x Pokemon Go: Everything You Need To Know About The Upcoming Crossover

Lego's blossoming relationship with Pokemon will go beyond sets alone this summer as the two companies have announced an upcoming Pokemon Go crossover. No Pokemon Go-themed sets, but players will be encouraged to visit Lego stores with exclusive in-game rewards up for grabs.

New Open-World Life Sim on Steam Looks Like Pokemon Pokopia Meets Stardew Valley

A newly released life sim on Steam called Tales of Seikyu merges the shapeshifting elements of Pokemon Pokopia with Stardew Valley's cozy farming mechanics, creating a very interesting hybrid. While Stardew Valley has long been a staple of the life-sim genre, Pokemon Pokopia is a much newer addition. However, as a spin...

GTA 6 Release Date Reconfirmed By Strauss Zelnick On TikTok

Last month, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that marketing for the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto 6 would begin in earnest this summer. He also reiterated that the game would be meeting its November 19 release date.

Why Nintendo Is Unlikely To Rescue Double Fine From Xbox

Xbox appears to be in utter chaos right about now. Reports are swirling, suggesting that certain Xbox-owned studios are at risk of closure if they cannot secure their independence. One of the studios rumored to be at risk is Double Fine, with some suggesting that Nintendo swoop in and pick up the Psychonauts developer.

Bethesda, ID Software, And BioWare Rumored To Also Be In Some Trouble

Xbox is in a whole lot of trouble. After new CEO Asha Sharma's initial nostalgia-fueled crusade, it became clear all wasn't right at Microsoft's gaming division. She said last week that Xbox "isn't healthy", and not long after, reports of mass layoffs began to surface.