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• Latest news Fort Stewart unit offers 4-day pass for soldiers who re-enlist around GTA 6 launch

  A US Army unit at Fort Stewart — the 9th Brigade Engineering Battalion — is offering a four-day pass timed to the November release of Grand Theft Auto 6 for soldiers who re-enlist. The perk applies to troops who sign re-enlistment contracts between August 1 and November 14 and requires a minimum two-year commitment. About 130 soldiers are eligible, 20 have already agreed, and the incentive aims to boost retention ahead of GTA 6's November 19 release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

• Latest news Mods make GTA 5 NPCs check on players and earn wanted levels for crimes

  A modder installed two GTA 5 mods—NPC Check On Player and NPCs Get Wanted Stars—that change NPC behavior. Drivers who run the player over now stop, get out and check if the player is okay, and NPCs can earn wanted stars and be chased by police when they commit crimes. The changes reveal gameplay frictions: the interaction confirmation uses the Y key, which conflicts with an existing Roleplay Alone mod that makes the player sleep, and NPCs rarely commit crimes unless provoked. This alters NPC reactivity and introduces enforceable consequences for AI actions.

• Latest news New GTA 6 leak shows 'Shocker' taser, pop song, and boat cutscene

  A newly leaked GTA 6 gameplay clip centers on protagonist Jason Duval picking up a taser-like weapon called the Shocker and using it to electrocute multiple people. The footage includes a driving sequence with Tate McRae's 'Sports Car,' a fender bender, on-foot combat, and a cutscene of Jason drinking a beer with ally Cal Hampton on a boat. The clip is part of a second day of leaks that follow earlier footage and a purported full map; Rockstar Games has not commented. The leakers say they released the material over the game's lack of a disc release, while consumer group Stop Killing Games urges people not to support the hackers; Rockstar will debut an official Extended Look trailer on August 27 via Netflix.

• Latest news Third apparent GTA 6 gameplay video leaks with CyberLeek watermark

  A third clip showing what appears to be Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay has leaked online. The video carries the watermark of CyberLeek, the group alleged to be responsible for earlier leaks today. Rockstar Games is actively removing the footage, highlighting continued unauthorized distribution of pre-release material.

• Latest news Binding of Isaac: Repentance + Online hits consoles 19 November — same day as GTA 6

  The Binding of Isaac: Repentance + Online, a package that bundles The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth with all previously released add-ons, will launch on consoles on 19th November. The release shares an identical launch date with Grand Theft Auto 6, putting both titles in direct competition for player attention and media coverage. This console release updates the long-running indie series with its complete content and online features at a high-profile time. The simultaneous launch could influence visibility and sales during a crowded release window.

• Latest news Stop Killing Games condemns GTA 6 gameplay leak and urges no support for leakers

  Consumer rights movement Stop Killing Games released a public statement condemning a group that leaked Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay footage overnight. The group taking responsibility framed their action as defending "gamers' rights." Stop Killing Games urged the public not to support the leakers, signaling organized consumer groups are weighing in on the incident.

• Latest news GTA 6 gameplay and alleged full map leak as group demands Rockstar

  Gameplay footage and an alleged image of Grand Theft Auto 6's full map leaked online. The material appears to show in-development, unreleased assets and was circulated alongside demands from a group claiming responsibility directed at Rockstar Games. The leak exposes confidential game content and raises security and intellectual-property concerns for Rockstar ahead of the game's release.

• Latest news GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek demands apology, vows continued attacks over 'anti-consumerism'

  Cyberleek, the actor behind a major Grand Theft Auto 6 leak, published a manifesto accusing publishers of 'anti-consumer' practices and vowed to continue targeting companies until Rockstar and Take-Two issue public apologies and concrete restitution. The manifesto sets three specific demands on game business practices and says Cyberleek is raising funds for a secret project and referenced a memecoin to finance future actions. Copyright takedown requests have been filed against the leaked GTA 6 files, and the leak arrives about three months before the game's planned release, creating legal and reputational pressure for Rockstar and Take-Two.

• Latest news Leaked GTA 6 clips show protagonist Jason, Leonida map and six-star wanted system

  Leaked gameplay clips and map images for Grand Theft Auto 6 appeared online showing the Florida-inspired state of Leonida and scenes starring one protagonist, Jason. The clips include mundane gameplay moments—shooting a basketball outside Jason's waterfront home and a road-rage killing that leads to a police chase—and reveal systems such as a six-star wanted level and a police ID HUD. A group called Cyberleek claimed credit, some reuploads have been removed, Rockstar has not confirmed authenticity, and an official GTA 6 gameplay reveal is scheduled next week on Netflix.

• Latest news GTA 6 Clips and Map Leak; Leaker Issues Demands as Rockstar Files Takedowns

  Short gameplay clips and a map purportedly from Grand Theft Auto 6 were posted online, and Rockstar issued DMCA takedown requests targeting the material. The leaker, calling themselves Cyberleek, published three "commandments" demanding no digital preorders, no fake single-player DLC, and preservation of single-player content, and threatened additional leaks if ignored. Leaked clips show the playable character Jason playing a basketball minigame with a modified HUD, driving and engaging in combat that attracts police, and a separate map labeled Leonida whose authenticity is unclear. The leak arrives just over a week before an extended GTA 6 showcase on Netflix scheduled for August 27, potentially exposing gameplay ahead of the official presentation.

• Latest news Unauthorized GTA 6 clips leak gameplay showing protagonist Jason and police AI

  Multiple unauthorized clips of Grand Theft Auto 6 have appeared online, each roughly one minute long and showing what appear to be early development builds. Footage includes protagonist Jason playing basketball outside his house, driving around Vice City, and interactions with police NPCs. The leaks surfaced days before an exclusive extended look on Netflix and ahead of the game's scheduled November release, revealing gameplay and AI behavior before official previews.

• Latest news Fired GTA 6 developers ask fans not to boycott and push for legal support

  Thirty-one former Rockstar UK employees who were dismissed on October 30, 2025 say they helped build GTA 6 and are asking fans not to boycott the game but to fund their legal fight. The ex-staff are IWGB union members pursuing claims that Rockstar engaged in union busting and blacklisting; a preliminary tribunal allowed those allegations to proceed and a trial is set for September 10. Rockstar maintains the dismissals were for gross misconduct, including alleged leaks of confidential information, and denies the actions were related to union activity. The former developers are selling custom t-shirts and soliciting monetary support to cover legal costs and aid fired workers.

• Latest news Two GTA 6 gameplay clips and map images leaked online ahead of Aug 27 reveal

  Two gameplay clips and map screenshots for Grand Theft Auto 6 were posted online by an account named "Cyberleek" and have circulated widely. The first minute-long clip shows protagonist Jason Duval at an oceanside house, jumping off a deck, picking up a basketball and gaining 2% "Focus" after sinking a shot; the HUD also shows two cash totals. A second clip shows a player driving a beat-up car, crashing into a delivery truck and attacking the driver. The images include a message claiming the leaks protest Rockstar's decision not to offer a physical GTA 6 release and contain links soliciting money; the leaks appeared days before the official gameplay reveal on August 27.

• Latest news Control Resonant goes gold — digital Sept 24, disc edition delayed to Oct 15

  Control Resonant has gone gold and will release digitally on September 24 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while the physical disc edition is pushed back to October 15. PS5 players who preorder the digital deluxe edition ($70) get two-day early access; the base digital edition costs $60. The action-RPG puts players in the role of Dylan Faden, removes a parry mechanic to emphasize offensive abilities, and explores themes of trauma and redemption. The staggered release leaves disc buyers waiting amid broader industry shifts away from physical media.

• Latest news Fired Rockstar workers urge fans not to boycott GTA6, sell tees to fund legal fight

  Workers dismissed by Rockstar Games last autumn in what they call an alleged union-busting action asked fans not to boycott the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6. They encouraged supporters to buy a T-shirt to raise money for their legal challenge against the company. The appeal shifts public action from reducing game sales to directly funding the workers' court case and highlights ongoing labour tensions at Rockstar.

• Latest news Modern Warfare 4 beta unveils single-player mission and modular 'Kill Block' map

  Activision released a teaser for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s beta, confirming an April preorder-only weekend that includes the single-player mission Entrenched and the new modular multiplayer map Kill Block. Kill Block is set at the West Bridge Advanced Military Training Facility and reconfigures before matches to produce hundreds of layout combinations. A second, open beta runs August 28–31 with additional multiplayer maps, Ground War, and the first chance to play Warzone’s Resurgence Zodiac; the game launches October 23 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2. The release marks the first Call of Duty on a Nintendo platform since 2013, skips PS4 and Xbox One, and will not debut on Xbox Game Pass at launch.

• Latest news PC Gamer writer mods GTA V daily, begins by adding HQ-16 missile vehicle

  A PC Gamer writer started a project to add a new mod to Grand Theft Auto V every day until the game either resembles GTA VI or breaks. On day one they installed a drivable vehicle mod based on the HQ-16 Chinese medium-range surface-to-air missile system. The writer assembled multiple unofficial .asi files and hacky tools to install mods, noting many mod instructions simply read 'put mods.' The project is framed as a way for players to alter GTA V heavily rather than wait for a potentially console-limited GTA VI.

• Latest news Sony PS5 ad shows minor visual changes to GTA 6 clip

  Sony's one‑minute "It Happens On PS5" commercial includes a fullscreen clip of a convertible scene from Grand Theft Auto VI that previously appeared in the game's Trailer 2. The promo removes letterboxing and shows slightly brighter lighting plus small changes to Lucia's appearance. GTA VI is scheduled to launch November 19, an "Extended Look" trailer will run on Netflix on August 27, and the game will be distributed digitally without a disc option as Sony phases out discs by 2028.

• Latest news 32 Steam games release Nov. 19 alongside GTA 6; Lord of Undead tops Steam follows

  Thirty-two games are scheduled to release on Steam on November 19, the same day Rockstar's GTA 6 launches on consoles. Lord of Undead, a grim third‑person RPG about building a zombie army to raze villages and build houses, has the most Steam follows among those releases with 2,649. Other notable Steam releases that day include Parry Survivor (2,062 follows), Cute Country (736 follows), Phantom Vice Auto (123 follows) and Man Simulator (9 follows). The timing matters because GTA 6 will not launch on PC at release, giving these smaller Steam titles a greater chance to attract attention.

• Latest news Matt Groening hints The Simpsons: Hit & Run is returning; showrunner disputes

  At Disney's D23 fan event, Simpsons creator Matt Groening said, "I think the original game is coming back in some form." Current showrunner Matt Selman immediately replied "Or not," creating a public contradiction. The exchange matters because Selman wrote the 2003 PS2-era, GTA-style tie-in and previously said "never say never" about the series returning, so the comments point to a possible remaster or remake of a cult-classic title.

• Latest news GTA IV PC added 32‑player multiplayer, built‑in modes and deeper customization

  The PC release of Grand Theft Auto IV raised the multiplayer limit from 16 to 32 players and included built‑in online modes that enabled large, chaotic events — for example, impromptu 32‑truck races where about 25 vehicles were fire engines. The PC version also added character customization (clothes, head and sex) and advanced graphics options, removing the need for third‑party mods like Multi Theft Auto. These changes shifted GTA IV toward emergent, multiplayer mayhem and positioned the PC as the definitive platform for the game at the time.

• Latest news Sensor Tower: GTA 6 preorders could hit 25M, generating about $2B

  Preorders for Grand Theft Auto VI began in late June and Take-Two describes demand as unprecedented while withholding exact figures. Sensor Tower projects roughly 25 million preorders at launch, which would generate about $2 billion in revenue—enough to cover development costs and most marketing spend. The full marketing campaign starts with a Netflix trailer on August 27, and most preorders are expected in the final week before release. Early preorder sales lean toward the $100 Ultimate Edition, but the final mix may be roughly split between $80 and $100 editions.

• Latest news Take-Two withholds GTA 6 preorder numbers, calling demand 'unprecedented'

  Take-Two is not disclosing raw Grand Theft Auto 6 preorder figures because CEO Strauss Zelnick says the volume is unprecedented and could be misleading for forecasting. Zelnick said the preorder surge might represent a pull-forward of sales that would otherwise occur after launch, so established forecasting methods may not apply. GTA 6's next major milestone is a gameplay reveal to debut on Netflix on August 27 and then on Rockstar's YouTube channel six hours later; the game currently has no PC release date.

• Latest news Agefield High launches on PC amid player complaints over crashes and animations

  Agefield High: Rock The School launched on PC as a spiritual successor to Bully, set in the early 2000s with humor inspired by American Pie. Steam user reviews cite crashes, lag, very stiff character animations and sluggish, imprecise combat even on low settings, and a GameSpot reviewer echoed those technical and writing complaints. Developer-publisher Refugium Games posted an in-character Steam message acknowledging rough edges; the game is priced at roughly $30 and saw a largely negative first-day reception.

• Latest news Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick Appeared in WWE 2K26, Confirms He Won't Be in GTA 6

  Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick made a surprise playable cameo in WWE 2K26 after personally requesting the role and doing motion-capture work. He says the appearance was a one-off done for fun and drew mixed online reactions. Zelnick confirmed he will not appear in GTA 6, which launches November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S and will be shown in detail on August 27 via Netflix.

• Latest news GTA 6 pre-orders skew toward $100 premium even though $80 base exists

  GTA 6 is being sold in an $80 standard edition and a $100 premium edition, and early pre-orders are favoring the premium. The premium edition locks some in-game content, including several stores, behind the upgrade. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says the pre-order skew reflects that the most avid consumers are buying now and the company is unlikely to reduce the game's price, a stance it maintained with GTA V. If the premium becomes the dominant purchase, players will effectively pay $100 for the fuller experience and Take-Two will capture higher launch revenue.

• Latest news Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says company is not for sale despite Netflix tie-up

  Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick told CNBC the company is not interested in selling to Netflix or any buyer right now. The comment came amid a partnership with Netflix around the GTA 6 trailer and existing deals to distribute some Take-Two titles via Netflix Games. GTA 6 is scheduled to launch this November, and Zelnick emphasized Take-Two’s preference to remain an independent, publicly traded pure-play games company.

• Latest news Thief designer Randy Smith: immersive sims are too niche for AAA economics

  Randy Smith, a veteran designer on Thief, System Shock 2 and other immersive sims, says the genre's audience is too small to justify the rising AAA budgets studios are chasing. He argues immersive sims are being forced to compete with blockbuster shooters and open-world games, driving up costs and expectations. That mismatch has contributed to commercial failures and studio shutdowns, including Arkane Austin in 2024, and pressure on Arkane Lyon despite French labour protections.

• Latest news Take-Two: GTA 6 Preorders Skew Toward $100 Edition; Standard Priced at $80

  Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says the company could have charged more for Grand Theft Auto 6 but set the standard edition at $80 and a premium edition at $100 to keep pricing fair and deliver extra value. Early preorders are skewing toward the $100 premium edition because the earliest buyers tend to be avid and less price-sensitive. The game is digital-only with multiple preorder bonuses, and Rockstar has not disclosed details about GTA 6's online mode; pricing and buyer mix will shape initial revenue and the early player pool.

• Latest news Most GTA 6 pre-orders are for the $100 Ultimate edition, Take-Two says

  Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says the majority of Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders have been for the $100 Ultimate edition rather than the $80 Standard edition. Take-Two is the parent company of Rockstar, the game's developer. The pre-order mix raises the average revenue per pre-order and shows strong consumer demand for premium editions ahead of launch.