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Steam Machine Price Reaction, New Xbox Layoffs Rumors, PS6 Timeline

The gaming industry is all over the place. Between Valve's shocking $1,049 Steam Machine pricing, new imminent Xbox studio closures, and a potential delayed PS6 timeline, the gaming landscape is changing. We are breaking down the three massive stories shifting the industry this week: Valve's New Steam Machine Pricing: The living room PC hybrid is officially here, but "RAMageddon" memory shortages have pushed the base price to a staggering $1,049 (and over $1,400 for bundles). Does this hardware make any sense in the current market? The Xbox Studio Bloodbath: With Microsoft's fiscal year ending on June 30, reports indicate massive layoffs affecting up to 1,000 workers. Beloved studios like Ninja Theory, Double Fine, and Compulsion Games are reportedly fighting for survival or independence under new CEO Asha Sharma's 100-day reset. The PS6 Timeline Shift: Fresh analyst data reveals that the PlayStation 6 is likely being pushed back to 2028 or even 2029. The culprit? The massive AI boom is eating up the global RAM supply, making next-gen console manufacturing a financial nightmare for Sony. Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype. 🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation. --- ## 🎧 Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:33 Steam Machine Price Reaction 8:00 Xbox Layoffs new leaks 11:00 PS6 release leaks 15:00 live discussion 2:02:36 Special Guest Lord Cognito check out @IronLordsPodcastRoundtable to support Cog and the team! --- ## 🤝 Support & Partnerships You help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates: ### Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!) COFFEE - https://reforgeroast.com/ SPRECHER - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONO GLASSES - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/ INTO THE AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO 80STEES - Code LONO - https://www.80stees.com AMAZON AFFILIATE - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7 --- ## 🎲 Reforge Gaming Community The Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our **daily** Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation! MEMBERSHIP - https://www.youtube.com/ReforgeGaming/join DISCORD - https://discord.gg/ReforgeTV TWITTER - Https://twitter.com/ReforgeGaming AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQVL0dTcatnQKKOCNL #Xbox #PlayStation #Steam #GamingNews #PS6 #SteamMachine #Valve #XboxLayoffs #AshaSharma #GamingCommunity #gaming #reforgegaming

Published: Jun 23, 2026

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The Steam Machine Pricing is an Absolute Disaster

Valve finally revealed the Steam Machine pricing, and at a starting price of $1,049, the internet is losing its mind. It’s easy to look at this price tag and immediately scream "corporate greed"... but the actual reality of why this console costs more than a PS5 Pro is way more complicated. In this video, we dive into the global hardware market and the severe component shortages which forced Valve's hand on hardware costs. But even with that economic context... I’m deeply torn on whether I should actually enter the lottery reservation queue before it closes on June 25th. When you look at what this machine actually delivers relative to its premium price tag, the performance-to-price ratio just doesn't line up well for my specific setup and what I'll actually use it for. Is it an absolute disaster for the average gamer, or an impressive, open-ecosystem PC born at the absolute worst time? Let's talk about it. Steam Machine refers to two separate series of small form factor gaming computers by Valve, designed to operate SteamOS and the digital Steam storefront. What do you think? Are you signing up for the reservation lottery, or is $1,049 an instant dealbreaker for you? Let me know in the comments! --- ## 🤝 Support & Partnerships You help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates: ### Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!) COFFEE - https://reforgeroast.com/ SPRECHER - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONO GLASSES - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/ INTO THE AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO 80STEES - Code LONO - https://www.80stees.com AMAZON AFFILIATE - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7 --- ## 🎲 Reforge Gaming Community The Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our **daily** Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation! MEMBERSHIP - https://www.youtube.com/ReforgeGaming/join DISCORD - https://discord.gg/ReforgeTV TWITTER - Https://twitter.com/ReforgeGaming AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQVL0dTcatnQKKOCNL #SteamMachine #Valve #GamingNews #PCGaming #TechNews #SteamDeck #gaming #reforgegaming

Published: Jun 22, 2026

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GTA 6 Price Leak Is INSANE... Halo PS5 Co-Op Drama, Steam Machine Price

GTA 6 pre-orders are opening in just a few days, but a massive European retailer leak just revealed the alleged prices... and fans are panicking. Is Rockstar really charging €90/$80 for a base edition, or is this just placeholder drama? Then, we have to look at Xbox and Halo Studios' massive PR mess over the Halo: Campaign Evolved remake on PS5. Did they really try to say you needed TWO PlayStation Plus accounts just to play split-screen couch co-op? They’ve already walked it back, but the internet is in full-blown rage mode. Finally, the ongoing war for PlayStation’s live-service future: Bungie, Destiny 2, Marathon, and Sony's massive corporate battle. What is happening behind the scenes, and is Marathon in trouble? We also covered the Steam Machine price announcement. Grab a drink, jump in the chat, and let’s break it all down LIVE! Grand Theft Auto VI is an upcoming action-adventure game developed and published by Rockstar Games. It is due to be the eighth main Grand Theft Auto game, following Grand Theft Auto V, and the sixteenth entry overall. Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype. 🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation. --- ## 🎧 Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:28 GTA 6 Price Leaks Debunked? 7:30 Halo Campaign Evolved PS5 Co-op Drama 12:41 Bungie vs Sony 16:23 Live Discussion 2:57:41 Steam Machine Price Reaction 3:08:00 Live discussion --- ## 🤝 Support & Partnerships You help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates: ### Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!) COFFEE - https://reforgeroast.com/ SPRECHER - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONO GLASSES - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/ INTO THE AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO 80STEES - Code LONO - https://www.80stees.com AMAZON AFFILIATE - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7 --- ## 🎲 Reforge Gaming Community The Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our **daily** Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation! MEMBERSHIP - https://www.youtube.com/ReforgeGaming/join DISCORD - https://discord.gg/ReforgeTV TWITTER - Https://twitter.com/ReforgeGaming AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQVL0dTcatnQKKOCNL #GTA6 #HaloPS5 #Bungie #Destiny2 #GamingNews #LiveStream #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Published: Jun 22, 2026

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Halo's PS5 Debut Has a Massive Catch... (UPDATE in comments)

Halo is finally making its historic debut on the PlayStation 5 with the upcoming Halo: Campaign Evolved remake, but a new official Q&A has revealed a massive catch for local split-screen co-op. If you want to play couch co-op on PS5, BOTH players are required to have an active PlayStation Plus subscription and a linked Microsoft account. Today we break down the controversy, the technical reasons behind this bizarre restriction, and why the community is completely melting down. Halo: Campaign Evolved is an upcoming first-person shooter game developed by Halo Studios and published by Xbox Game Studios. It is a remake of the story component of Halo: Combat Evolved, the first installment of the Halo franchise originally developed by Bungie for the Xbox console. --- ## 🤝 Support & Partnerships You help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates: ### Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!) COFFEE - https://reforgeroast.com/ SPRECHER - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONO GLASSES - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/ INTO THE AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO 80STEES - Code LONO - https://www.80stees.com AMAZON AFFILIATE - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7 --- ## 🎲 Reforge Gaming Community The Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our **daily** Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation! MEMBERSHIP - https://www.youtube.com/ReforgeGaming/join DISCORD - https://discord.gg/ReforgeTV TWITTER - Https://twitter.com/ReforgeGaming AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQVL0dTcatnQKKOCNL #Halo #PS5 #HaloPS5 #GamingNews #PlayStation5 #Xbox #Gaming #reforgegaming

Published: Jun 20, 2026

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PlayStation CEOs Confusion Over PC Strategy?

Is PlayStation completely divided on its PC strategy? Just weeks after Hermen Hulst reportedly told staff in an internal town hall that narrative single-player games would be strictly PlayStation console exclusives, Platform CEO Hideaki Nishino muddied the waters a bit in a new Famitsu interview. Instead of backing up Hulst's hard-line stance, Nishino gave a vague corporate response, stating that Sony will "continue to consider" PC ports if they maximize the game's experience. Are the two CEOs of PlayStation completely misaligned, or is this massive corporate damage control? Today, we’re breaking down the internal confusion at Sony, what this means for games like Ghost of Yōtei, Wolverine, and SAROS, and whether PlayStation on PC is actually dead. Join the discussion live and let us know your thoughts in the chat! Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype. 🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation. --- ## 🤝 Support & Partnerships You help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates: ### Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!) COFFEE - https://reforgeroast.com/ SPRECHER - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONO GLASSES - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/ INTO THE AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO 80STEES - Code LONO - https://www.80stees.com AMAZON AFFILIATE - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7 --- ## 🎲 Reforge Gaming Community The Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our **daily** Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation! MEMBERSHIP - https://www.youtube.com/ReforgeGaming/join DISCORD - https://discord.gg/ReforgeTV TWITTER - Https://twitter.com/ReforgeGaming AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQVL0dTcatnQKKOCNL #PlayStation #PS5 #PCGaming #Sony #GamingNews #PS5Pro #Steam #gaming #reforgegaming

Published: Jun 19, 2026

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This GTA 6 Price Poll Should Worry You

Are we looking at the first $80 or $100 standard edition video game? A new Grand Theft Auto 6 price poll just went live, and the results should absolutely worry you. While fans are desperately waiting to know the GTA 6 price, publishers might be using this data to test exactly how far they can push the boundaries of the GTA 6 pre order pricing. I quickly break down the poll numbers, what this means for the future of Take-Two Interactive’s monetization strategy, and why the community's response might have just greenlit a massive price hike. What is the absolute limit you would pay for GTA 6? Let me know in the comments. Grand Theft Auto VI is an upcoming action-adventure game developed and published by Rockstar Games. Set in the fictional, Florida-inspired state of Leonida, it follows the romantic criminal duo Jason and Lucia as they navigate Vice City. The game is scheduled to be released on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S @insider_gaming article - https://insider-gaming.com/audience-pay-one-hundred-for-gta-6-vote/ --- ## 🤝 Support & Partnerships You help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates: ### Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!) COFFEE - https://reforgeroast.com/ SPRECHER - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONO GLASSES - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/ INTO THE AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO 80STEES - Code LONO - https://www.80stees.com AMAZON AFFILIATE - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7 --- ## 🎲 Reforge Gaming Community The Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our **daily** Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation! MEMBERSHIP - https://www.youtube.com/ReforgeGaming/join DISCORD - https://discord.gg/ReforgeTV TWITTER - Https://twitter.com/ReforgeGaming AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQVL0dTcatnQKKOCNL #GTA6 #GrandTheftAuto6 #GamingNews #TakeTwo #GamingIndustry #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Published: Jun 18, 2026

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