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Rockstar Games, the studio behind the massively anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6, has found itself in the spotlight once again — this time not for a trailer or release date, but for a government ruling on worker pay. On March 19, 2026, His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) published its latest list of employers who failed to pay the National Minimum Wage. Among the 389 companies named and shamed was Rockstar Games UK Limited, the legal entity that runs all of Rockstar’s UK operations, including

Rockstar Games has quietly rolled out a new software update for the original Red Dead Redemption, targeting frustrating audio problems that have annoyed players since the native current-generation ports launched in December 2025. The patch, which began deploying on February 24, 2026 (listed as version 1.06 officially and 1.002 on consoles), applies primarily to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Although Rockstar’s support page mentions PC in the notes, no update has appeared for that platform y

Rockstar Games, the studio behind the massively anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI, is once again the target of a high-profile cyber incident. According to multiple cybersecurity reports published today, the notorious hacking collective ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for breaching the company’s systems and is now demanding a ransom — with a deadline of April 14, 2026. Unlike the devastating 2022 leak that flooded the internet with 90 minutes of raw GTA 6 gameplay footage, this breach did n

As anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI continues to reach fever pitch, Rockstar Games has swiftly removed newly added store data for the game following a backend leak that led to unexpected fan exploits. The saga began last week when reputable dataminer PlayStationSize discovered that Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive had uploaded two specific title IDs for GTA 6 onto the PlayStation Store's backend: PPSA01547_00 and PPSA29660_00. Naturally, this discovery sent the community into overdriv

The hype train for Grand Theft Auto VI is officially picking up speed. Following the massive cover art reveal and pre-order information drop from Rockstar Games earlier this week, the studio has begun quietly updating its digital storefront assets—starting with Xbox. For roughly a year, eager fans have been able to add GTA 6 to their wishlists on both Xbox and PlayStation digital storefronts. Until now, the placeholder image for the highly anticipated title was the familiar "Jason and Lucia 02"

Even in the highly anticipated “GTA 6 release year,” Rockstar’s veteran titles continue to prove they’re far from retirement. Fresh sales, download, and player-count data for January and February 2026 show both Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 kicking off the year with massive momentum — just as they have for over a decade. GTA V Still the King of Player Engagement According to Ampere Analysis (via The Game Business), GTA V ranked as the second most-played game across Steam, Xbox, an

Rockstar Games is giving GTA Online players a chance to boost their in-game bank accounts with a new promotion, signaling that players will need all the cash they can get for the highly anticipated "Mansions" update set to release next month. The new "Special Offer" is a 40% bonus on select high-value Shark Cards. This promotion is clearly aimed at helping players prepare for the new luxury properties, which are "expected to be extremely expensive." The 40% bonus applies to the following Shark C

Rockstar Games, one of the most renowned names in the gaming industry, is reportedly ramping up preparations for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6. According to recent job postings highlighted by Rockstar Intel, the company is looking to hire developers with hands-on experience on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S platforms to work on content creation tools. The listings suggest that Rockstar is placing significant emphasis on enabling robust in-game content creation capabilities. This m

If you logged into GTA Online today, April 1, 2026, and thought your eyes were playing tricks on you... nope, it's real. Rockstar Games just dropped a full-on winter wonderland across Los Santos and Blaine County as their latest April Fools prank—and it's the first time they've brought back the snow in over half a decade. Snowflakes are drifting down everywhere, turning the sunny streets of Vinewood and the dusty trails of the countryside into a temporary Christmas card. You can actually scoop

As 2025 draws to a close, the gaming industry is listening to a familiar sound: the deafening silence of Rockstar Games. With the release of Grand Theft Auto VI officially slated for November 19, 2026, the studio’s lack of communication has transformed every forum thread and group chat into a hotbed of speculation. This strategy raises a critical question: Is Rockstar withholding information to protect the integrity of their art, or are they carefully manipulating the industry's patience to maxi

Despite being years (or even over a decade) old, Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 continue to prove why they’re two of the biggest franchises in gaming history. Fresh sales, download, and streaming data released in early April 2026 highlight their impressive performance last month and through the first quarter — all while fans await the next big Rockstar title. PlayStation Download Charts: March 2026 PlayStation released its official monthly charts for March 2026, covering PS5, PS4,

Every time Rockstar Games begins rolling out the marketing for a new title, it creates an undeniable cultural moment. With Grand Theft Auto VI officially set for a November 2026 release, the anticipation is soaring to unprecedented heights. Earlier this week, Rockstar broke the internet by revealing GTA 6's official cover art and pre-order date. Almost immediately, the internet responded in kind—fans, major brands, and influencers scrambled to post their own viral, parody versions of the vibrant

It's no secret that Microsoft wants the ROG Xbox Ally to feel as comfortable for console users as possible, but that can be difficult when you're wielding a Windows 11 PC in your hands. One of the problems is that games require tinkering in terms of power settings, frame rates, graphics and various other things that can affect the likes of performance and battery life. To counter this, Xbox has unveiled a new feature called "Default Game Profiles" that will support over 40 games at launch (it's

How on earth is it that time of year again already? It feels as though we can still sense the tight elastic of our tiny Kirby swimming trunks digging into our fresh summer sunburn, and yet here comes Rolling Stone with its Best of 2025 list, because it's nearly Christmas. Brace for impact! Yes, Rolling Stone has dropped its 25 favourite gaming experiences of the year and, whilst the number one spot is absolutely no surprise (congratulations to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33), we've been tickled pin

If rumors are to be believed, Ubisoft's next game might be a remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. While nothing has been confirmed by Ubisoft, numerous reports have been leaked or hinted at through the years, of a potential remake to one of Ubisoft's most successful entries in the series, giving building credence to the idea of a remake actually being developed. However, other rumors claim that there will be major changes within the potential Assassin's Creed IV remake, including doing awa

Halloween in GTA Online always causes quite a stir in Los Santos . October 2025 is no exception, with Rockstar throwing players into a whirlwind of strange events, atmospheric missions, and the return of favorite modes for the entire month. This year, GTA is filled with zombies, aliens, familiar adversaries, and plenty of opportunities to win big with GTA$ and tons of rewards. The entire month of October is a celebration for horror fans, so if you're looking to get into the Halloween spirit, GTA

Square's Secret of Mana (known as Seiken Densetsu 2 in Japan) is one of my personal favourites in the SNES library, so when I heard the news that a fan-made attempt to bring it to another of my beloved consoles – the PC Engine – is underway, I was understandably excited. As is the case with many of these unofficial porting projects, it pays to keep expectations in check. Developer kaffeeware / not_again admits this is just a demo at the moment, and they haven't even had the chance to test it on

Well, well, well... How the tables turn. For a long time now, Atlus, and by extension, parent company SEGA, have dabbled in re-releasing their games. Typically, these re-releases feature expanded and / or improved content, and are often labelled as 'definitive' versions of the original title. Generally speaking, potential buyers have become more and more critical of this practice over the years. An increased focus on expansions, DLC, and updates has largely painted re-releases as an anti-consume

While rivals such as Electronic Arts and Ubisoft have jumped into the world of Generative AI development with both feet, not every company in the games industry is willing to throw caution to the wind. During a Q&A session following its recent Q2 financial results, Sega‘s top brass addressed the use of AI when it comes to making games (thanks, VGC) and how it will help tackle the increasing costs of development. Sega's response was as follows: So, while Sega certainly isn't against turning t

Update [Fri 21st Nov 2025, 10:30pm]: This Shadow Labyrinth update is now available for the Switch and Switch 2. Alongside this, Bandai Namco has released a video that runs for close to six minutes, explaining everything included in Patch 1.1.0. You can see it above and download the patch now. The written patch notes for this latest update are available in the original story below. Original Story: Bandai Namco announced at the end of last month that it would be revamping Shadow Labyrinth with a m

Update [Thu 27th Nov 2025, 5:30pm]: SHUTEN ORDER's Switch 2 Edition and upgrade is now available today. Once again, it supports a higher frame rate, including variable frame rate between 60 to 120 fps in docked and portable modes. There is also Joy-Con 2 mouse controls in areas of the game where it's supported. The Upgrade Pack for existing Switch owners will set you back $2.49 (or your regional equivalent). And the Switch 2 and Switch versions of the full game are currently on sale in select lo

DMM Games, Tookyo Games and Spike Chunsoft are releasing a physical version of SHUTEN ORDER on both Switch 1 and Switch 2 in Spring 2026, the companies have announced. Both the Switch 1 and Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will be getting a physical in the US courtesy of PM Studios, with Reef Entertainment's European release sticking with just the Switch 2 version. And for those physical collectors out there, yes, the Switch 2 physical will have the full game on the cartridge. That's a nice little anno

Have you been waiting over a year for Silent Hill 2 to come to Xbox? Well, you don't have to wait any longer! Konami and Bloober Team are releasing the game on the Xbox Store today, complete with an immediate 50% discount. Despite bizarrely not appearing at the Xbox Partner Preview event, Silent Hill 2 Remake quietly started appearing for Xbox a few hours ago in certain regions, and now it's extending to even more countries - mostly at midnight local time. It just so happens to be Xbox Play Anyw

Today marks the 25th birthday of one of Treasure's most acclaimed titles, Sin & Punishment. Released exclusively in Japan on 21st November 2000, the game is a 3D rail shooter directed by Hideyuki Suganami. Built around the N64 controller's unique setup, Sin & Punishment is famed for its intense action, superb visuals and surprisingly mature and deep storyline. While it was never released in the West, it is playable on Nintendo Switch Online, complete with translated menus. Almost a decad

With Season 01's launch arriving today for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, developer Treyarch has dropped the new season's patch notes - and they contain some controversial updates on the game's skill-based matchmaking system. As we covered a few times in the run up to launch, the team decided to remove SBMM in Black Ops 7 before clarifying that one playlist would remain more skill-based. Well now, that playlist is becoming more prominent, as Treyarch sees "increased engagement" with the SBMM-heavy m