GTA 6 Pre-Order Leak, Resident Evil 9 Rumor Debunked, and More Gaming News
Today’s gaming news roundup covers a wide range of developments, from an alleged Grand Theft Auto VI pre-order leak to a debunked Resident Evil 9 rumor, along with insights into Nintendo’s pricing strategy, Epic Games’ stance on AI, and a potential Rayman revival. The reports come from various industry sources and insiders, offering a mix of confirmed information and unverified claims that gamers should approach with cautious interest. Here is a breakdown of the biggest stories making headlines.
According to overseas reports, Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders may be launching very soon. A user online claims that a UK retailer has distributed internal promotional materials to employees, indicating pre-orders will begin on May 12 at a price of £69.99 (~$90/~\u00a5648). This information remains unverified, though the source states they will attempt to confirm through contacts working at local retailers. A separate post on Reddit from a user claiming to be a UK retail employee echoes similar details: a May 12 pre-order start date with an embargo lifting at 4 PM British Summer Time. Earlier this year, a Hong Kong online store listed the game at 568 HKD (~$73/~\u00a5525), while a Taiwan retailer listed it at 1,990 New Taiwan Dollars (~$62/~\u00a5445).
The rumor claiming that Ada Wong would appear in a Resident Evil 9 DLC has been revealed as a misinterpretation. According to international reports, the leak originated from tipster Dusk Golem, who based his information on a now-deleted Spanish-language podcast. During the program, Resident Evil 4 Remake Spanish voice actress Conchi López made comments that the host mistakenly believed were confidential leaks. After the video was taken down, the misinformation reached Dusk Golem and eventually became public rumor. In reality, López never confirmed any involvement with Resident Evil 9. No concrete evidence supports the claim, and the leak is now widely considered unreliable.
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé explained that Nintendo rarely discounts its first-party titles because the company releases complete games at launch without day-one patches, aligning with Kyoto craftsmanship values. He cited The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as an example, noting its digital version has never received an official discount. However, economic pressures may eventually force a shift. Meanwhile, Epic Games maintains that AI tools aim to reduce workloads, not eliminate jobs. The company plans to use AI for artistic creation while prohibiting partners from using AI independently. This stance has drawn skepticism from players given Epic’s 2026 layoffs of 1,000 employees. Finally, according to game media editor-in-chief Tom Henderson, Ubisoft is working on a Rayman Legends remaster featuring co-op modes and classic elements, with internal feedback reportedly positive. An announcement could come as early as this summer, following Ubisoft’s CEO hinting that the Rayman 30th Anniversary Collection was just the first step in the IP’s return.
