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• Latest news Jailbreak mod adds GTA RP-style prison system to GTA V singleplayer

  The Jailbreak mod brings roleplay-style prison sentences to GTA V singleplayer. If you die or are arrested while wanted, the mod sends you to Bolingbroke with a sentence tied to your wanted level. It includes transport, processing, outfits, cell markers, lockdown triggers, guard reactions and basic escape features.

• Latest news Analyst: GTA 6 may earn $3.3–$5.2B in launch week

  A new analyst report projects Grand Theft Auto 6 could generate $3.3 billion to $5.2 billion in cumulative global sales by the end of its launch week. The forecast positions the release as a major commercial event for Rockstar Games and publisher Take-Two Interactive.

• Latest news GTA 6 leaker Arion Kurtaj moved from secure hospital to prison, retrial set

  Arion Kurtaj, found liable for multiple Lapsus$ hacks including a 2022 leak of 90 GTA 6 videos, has been released from a secure hospital and transferred to a normal prison. The move follows a psychiatric assessment that previously led to indefinite hospital detention; he is now awaiting a retrial scheduled for November. The transfer was reported by BBC correspondent Joe Tidy.

• Latest news Former Rockstar Producer Defends GTA 6's Console-First Development

  Former Rockstar producer John Ricchio says Rockstar develops for consoles first to simplify optimization and produce a stronger PC port later. He argues starting with console constraints makes performance and resource management easier than building for PC first. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has rejected the idea that Sony's co-marketing explains the console-first timing; analysts expect around 40 million sales and $3.3–5.2 billion in first-year revenue.

• Latest news Former Rockstar producer weighs in on GTA 6 console-only launch

  GTA 6 launches on consoles on 19 November; PC players won't have access at release. Former Rockstar producer John Ricchio, who worked on GTA V, Red Dead Redemption and Max Payne 3, commented on the decision. He said the choice isn't about disregarding PC and pointed to other reasons for a console-first rollout.

• Latest news Canceled LA Noire follow-up had mechanic that could fit GTA 6

  Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected in November. May marked the 15th anniversary of LA Noire, prompting an interview with former Team Bondi writer Daniel McMahon. The conversation revisited the studio's canceled follow-up, Whore of the Orient, which included a core mechanic some say would translate well to GTA 6.

• Latest news Activision to disable Modern Warfare 2 and 3 leaderboards ahead of MW4

  Activision says leaderboards and combat records for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022) and Modern Warfare 3 (2023) will be permanently disabled ahead of Modern Warfare 4's October 23 launch. The company cites efforts to "optimize backend services" but has not provided further detail. Players reacted with confusion and frustration, and some noted leaderboards have been broken for years. GameSpot has contacted Activision for more information.

• Latest news Jon Hamm was considered for LA Noire lead; Aaron Staton was chosen

  Writer Daniel McMahon says Jon Hamm was discussed as a possible choice for LA Noire’s protagonist Cole Phelps, but Aaron Staton was ultimately cast. McMahon cited cost and that Staton better captured Phelps’s youthful fragility. LA Noire was developed by Team Bondi and released in 2011; publisher Take-Two has said it’s considering future projects for its franchises, including LA Noire.

• Latest news GTA 6 preloading begins Nov 12 ahead of Nov 19 launch

  Grand Theft Auto 6 launches on November 19 and preorders are available now. Digital preloads for preorder customers begin November 12, and physical retail boxes sold from November 12 will include a download code. File size remains unconfirmed but is expected to be large; Rockstar has not announced exact launch times.

• Latest news Game releases cluster in early September; next week also packed

  Publishers are grouping new releases in early September to avoid Grand Theft Auto 6’s Nov. 19 launch. The opening weeks of fall are expected to be crowded with competing titles. Separately, next week will also see a dense slate of new game launches.

• Latest news Paralives' early access success supports long-term free DLC model

  Paralives launched in early access in May and has been well received for its cozy life-sim gameplay. The 15-person developer, funded by Patreon and without outside investors, says early sales make a free updates and DLC plan viable for the game's lifespan. Several free content drops, including an Unpacking collaboration, have already been released. The approach is compared to No Man's Sky’s long-term free expansion strategy.

• Latest news Erling Haaland shares gaming setup and asks Xbox for sponsorship

  Erling Haaland posted a 'day in the life' video showing his gaming setup and saying he's a big Xbox fan. He owns an Xbox mini‑fridge, said he wants Xbox to sponsor him, and also had a DualSense controller on his table. Haaland named Modern Warfare 2, Minecraft and GTA among his top games and said he's excited for GTA 6. His Xbox library includes FC 24 (which features him); Norway play England in the World Cup quarterfinal on July 11.

• Latest news Grove Street Games CEO acknowledges GTA Trilogy faults, cites player metrics

  GSG CEO Thomas Williamson says he agreed with much of the criticism of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition but blamed how the game was released. He says internal metrics showed many players were playing and enjoying the remasters. Williamson added that truly ideal remasters would likely be handled in-house by Rockstar.

• Latest news Mélenchon urges legal protection for game ownership as industry goes discless

  French left‑wing leader Jean‑Luc Mélenchon has called for legal protections for videogame ownership after reports GTA 6 will launch without a disc and Sony plans to end physical game sales by 2028. He shared a petition arguing games are cultural assets and warning consumers could lose rights like resale, lending and guaranteed long‑term access. Mélenchon says the shift risks replacing ownership with a revocable access model.

• Latest news GameStop's diversified sales mix limits impact of Sony ending disc support

  Sony will stop supporting physical PlayStation discs starting January 2028. GameStop's stock rose after the announcement as software is now a small portion of its business. For the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2026, software made up $152.7M (18.3%) of revenue, while collectibles and hardware/accessories drove the bulk of sales. The stock also reacted to CEO Ryan Cohen's renewed pursuit of eBay and his abandonment of a $35 billion pay package incentive.

• Latest news Sony to end PlayStation game disc production in 2028

  Sony announced it will stop producing all PlayStation game discs in 2028. Digital sales account for about 80% of PS5 game sales, and Sony is also closing the PS3 and PS Vita storefronts next month. The changes raise questions about effects on retailers, the secondhand market, and consumer ownership of purchases.

• Latest news Millie Bobby Brown says GTA is her favorite, but she plays by the rules

  Stranger Things actor Millie Bobby Brown told the Happy Sad Confused podcast that Grand Theft Auto is her favorite game series. She said she follows in-game rules — stopping at red lights and not running people over — and sometimes plays "like The Sims." Brown said she’s excited for GTA 6, due in November on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S; preorders are open for $80 and $100 editions that include an auto-renewing GTA+ membership.

• Latest news Rockstar accused of gender pay gaps, enforcing crunch and weaponising bonuses

  A Game Developer report says multiple Rockstar staff allege the company failed to address gender-based pay inequity, promoted crunch in its UK offices, and used bonus payments as leverage. The allegations come as employees move to seek official union recognition following several high-profile sackings in 2025. Rockstar has not been quoted in this brief. The claims are part of ongoing workforce disputes at the studio.

• Latest news Fans spot possible bodybuilding system in GTA 6 screenshots

  Fans say new GTA 6 screenshots show main character Jason with varying muscle definition, prompting speculation about an in-game fitness or bodybuilding mechanic. The theory is supported by a trailer clip of Jason bench-pressing and by GTA San Andreas' similar workout system. GTA 6 releases Nov. 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S; physical editions include a code, not a disc.

• Latest news GTA 6 Tops PlayStation Store Charts Worldwide After Pre-orders

  Grand Theft Auto 6 has reached number one on PlayStation Store charts across nearly every regional store since pre-orders opened on 25 June. The game shot to the top of multiple country-specific PS Stores immediately after pre-orders went live. Eurogamer reports the trend is visible across most regions worldwide.

• Latest news Modern Warfare 4 ads clarify the game won’t be on Xbox Game Pass

  Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is due on 23 October. Xbox and Activision have been running Facebook ads to make clear the game will not be included on Xbox Game Pass. The messaging appears aimed at preventing confusion after issues around Black Ops 7.

• Latest news Rockstar staff push for official union recognition after 2025 sackings

  Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to release on 19 November and pre-orders are open. After employee firings in 2025 that staff called union-busting, studio workers are pursuing official union recognition. The union says it has grown stronger and is moving to formalize recognition.