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Fans eager for news on the highly anticipated Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake were left wanting this Tuesday following Remedy Entertainment’s latest financial briefing. While the Finnish studio released its Financial Statements for 2025, detailing a profitable fourth quarter, concrete updates on the noir-shooter’s return were notably absent. According to Remedy’s leadership, this silence is by design—but not their own. Rockstar Holds the Keys to Communication During the investor webcast accompanying

The Wild West has officially conquered the small screen. According to new data, the mobile port of Rockstar Games’ classic Red Dead Redemption has surpassed 10 million downloads since its release in December. However, the breakdown of these numbers reveals a stark divide in how mobile gamers are accessing the title. The Netflix Effect Data provided by analytics firm Sensor Tower (via The Game Business) indicates that the overwhelming majority of these 10 million downloads come from the version i

Despite its absence from the recent Nintendo Direct, fresh insider reports claim that a port of Red Dead Redemption 2 for the Nintendo Switch 2 is still on track for release later this year. According to a report from RockstarINTEL, renowned industry insider NateTheHate has reaffirmed that the critically acclaimed western title is slated for the new hybrid console in 2026. The Rumor Mill Churns After Nintendo Direct The speculation resurfaced following Nintendo’s latest Direct presentation on Th

The latest cycle of GTA+ benefits is officially live, bringing a fresh wave of rewards for subscribers on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Running from February 5 through March 4, 2026, "Month 47" offers a mix of high-value vehicle perks, useful business bonuses, and exclusive cosmetic items. Here is a complete breakdown of everything GTA+ members can claim this month. The Free Vehicle: Dewbauchee Champion The headline reward for February is the Dewbauchee Champion. Normally priced at $3,750,000 at Leg

Love is in the air in Los Santos, but so is chaos. This week’s GTA Online update kicks off the Valentine’s festivities with a brand-new Adversary Mode, a fresh vehicle for the masses, and a host of romantic (and lucrative) bonuses. Running from February 5th through February 11th, here is everything you need to know about the latest changes in Southern San Andreas. New Content: Deadline Duet & The Pfister Astrale The headline addition this week is a twist on a fan-favorite mode. Deadline Due

With the release of Grand Theft Auto VI rapidly approaching, Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has offered a tantalizing glimpse into what fans can expect from the game's promotional rollout, promising a marketing campaign that will be nothing short of "astonishing." Following Take-Two’s Q3 2026 earnings report this week, Zelnick appeared on CNBC’s Mad Money with Jim Cramer to discuss the future of the highly anticipated title. While the developer, Rockstar Games, has remained characteris

With Grand Theft Auto VI now officially slated for November 2026, a major question has been looming over the community: What happens to the Los Santos we’ve called home for the last 12 years? According to a new report from RockstarINTEL, Take-Two Interactive has given the answer fans were hoping for. The current iteration of GTA Online isn't going anywhere. "Every Reason to Continue" During Take-Two’s Q3 2026 earnings call on Tuesday, CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed the future of the standalone on

Physical media collectors can breathe a sigh of relief. Despite swirling rumors that Grand Theft Auto VI might launch as a digital-only title or see its disc release delayed, Take-Two Interactive has set the record straight: physical copies are part of the plan for 2026. According to a report from RockstarINTEL, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed the speculation directly during a recent PR blitz following the company’s Q3 2026 earnings call. The Rumor Mill: A Delayed Disc Launch? The clarifi

The wait for Grand Theft Auto VI just got a little longer, but the promotional machine is finally warming up. According to a new report from RockstarINTEL, parent company Take-Two Interactive has confirmed that the highly anticipated title has been pushed back from its projected Spring 2026 window. However, CEO Strauss Zelnick offered a silver lining for eager fans: a major marketing campaign is set to kick off this summer. The New Release Date: November 19, 2026 During Take-Two’s Q3 2026 quarte

Red Dead Online players, it is time to dust off your metal detectors and shine your shovels. The February 2026 monthly event has arrived, and it is squarely focused on the Collector role. Running from February 3rd through March 2nd, this month offers a treasure trove of bonuses, returning clothing, and discounts designed to help you complete your collections and your wardrobe. Whether you are a seasoned collector or looking to pick up the bag for the first time, here is everything you need to kn

Even with the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI looming on the horizon, its predecessor refuses to fade into obscurity. According to a 2025 streaming report by analytics firm Stream Hatchet, Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) was the second most watched game across all live streaming platforms last year, reaffirming its status as a cultural phenomenon more than a decade after its initial release. The Numbers Game In 2025, GTA V accumulated over 1.9 billion hours of watch time across platforms like

The latest GTA Online weekly update is live, bringing a fresh set of activities, rewards, and discounts to Los Santos. Running from January 29th through February 4th, this event week introduces new Odd Jobs, brings back a classic motorcycle, and offers lucrative bonuses for players looking to grind. Here is everything you need to know about this week’s update. New Odd Jobs and Rewards Rockstar has expanded the "Odd Jobs" roster with three new roles: Forklift Operator, Firefighter, and Paper R

Rockstar Games has released a significant new downloadable patch for GTA Online, aimed at smoothing out the experience following the recent "A Safehouse in the Hills" DLC. Released on January 27, 2026, this update serves as the second major patch since the content drop, targeting a wide array of bugs ranging from Mission Creator glitches to odd visual errors in the new Mansions. Update Overview & Download Sizes The update is available across all major platforms, with file sizes indicating a

In a move that could reshape how fans experience one of the most anticipated games in history, Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) might skip physical disc copies at launch entirely. According to multiple reports citing a credible European game distribution insider, Rockstar Games' parent company Take-Two Interactive plans a digital-only debut on November 19, 2026, primarily to prevent the kind of pre-release leaks that plagued past titles. The Leaker and the Claim The rumor originates from "Graczdari,"

Rockstar Games has deployed a new background update for GTA Online, continuing its efforts to refine the experience following the release of the "A Safehouse in the Hills" update. This latest patch, released server-side without requiring a download, specifically targets a series of exploits and glitches that have been affecting gameplay. Coming on the heels of the latest Event Week (running through January 28th), this update is the third patch released since the "mansions" DLC dropped. While pre

Get your engines revving, because this week in GTA Online is all about the Auto Shop. Running from January 22nd through January 28th, 2026, the latest weekly update brings a host of rewards for tuners, double money opportunities, and some high-performance machinery up for grabs. Here is everything you need to know about this week’s event. Weekly Challenge & Rewards This week’s theme is heavily focused on the Auto Shop business. Weekly Challenge: Complete 3 Auto Shop Client Jobs to earn a bo

As anticipation builds for Grand Theft Auto VI, reports have emerged suggesting the blockbuster title could face a ban in Russia before it even hits the shelves. According to a recent article from RockstarINTEL, Russian officials are raising alarms over the game's alleged "destructive content," claiming it violates the nation’s moral and spiritual values. The Allegations: "Poison of Corruption" The call for restrictions comes primarily from Mikhail Ivanov, a member of the Bryansk Regional Duma a

The latest week in GTA Online has arrived, bringing a high-stakes new mode to Los Santos. From January 15th through January 21st, 2026, players can break into luxury homes in the new "Mansion Raid" mode, enjoy massive quadruple rewards on Business Battles, and take advantage of deep discounts on Nightclub properties. Here is everything you need to know about this week’s update. New Mode: Mansion Raid Rockstar Games has introduced a brand-new Adversary Mode titled Mansion Raid. This multi-stage

In a landmark shift for the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption modding communities, Rockstar Games—through its subsidiary Cfx.re—has officially launched the Cfx Marketplace. This new platform serves as a curated digital storefront where creators can sell their custom assets and scripts directly to server owners and fans. This move signals a major evolution in Rockstar’s relationship with the modding community, transitioning from a stance of cautious tolerance to active integration and mone

22cans, the Peter Molyneux-led studio, has revealed the launch date of the Early Access version of its upcoming game, Masters of Albion. It is a "God game" genre that blends strategy, simulation, town management, and real-time defense. A new trailer accompanied the announcement: “Masters of Albion is the culmination of my life’s work, a game that owes so much to titles like Dungeon Keeper, Black & White, and Fable,"Peter Molyneux said in a press release."It’s a totally unique game that we h

Nintendo 64 decompilation projects have gained a lot of traction, and with tools like N64 Recomp available to the public, the process of creating a PC port and binary executable for any given Nintendo 64 decompilation project became easier thanks to it. While some games have proper PC ports yet to be made from scratch, other have seen the implementation of the Recompilation tool in order to be able to compile and create a running executable of the decompiled N64 game working in their computers,

Back in the 90's, Nintendo and Sony made an agreement to work on a CD-like console, with the prototype for this collaboration being a Super Nintendo with CD capabilities, with said prototype being found some years ago. However, that collaboration between Nintendo and Sony fell through, as Nintendo ended up partnering with Phillips, leaving Sony aside, and eventually, leading to Sony creating their own console, which eventually became the very first Sony PlayStation, and a major rival to Nintendo

Decompilation projects not only open the doors for older and beloved video games to be ported natively to PC, but they also open the doors for those same decompiled games to be ported to other consoles, with developers tackling the special hardware of the specific target console and finding workarounds to bring the decompiled game's coding quirks to the new console's hardware. Such was the case for the debut and most iconic Nintendo 64 video game, Super Mario 64, and thanks to the initial and c

The new month of GTA+ benefits has officially arrived for Grand Theft Auto Online, bringing a fresh wave of exclusive rewards for subscribers on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Running from January 8th through February 4th, Month 46 focuses heavily on Tuner culture, offering a brand-new exclusive vehicle, significant bonuses on Tuner contracts, and expanded utility for business owners via the Vinewood Club App. Here is everything you need to know about the latest rewards. Free Vehicle: Pfister Astrale

The fanmade remake of the cult classic, EarthBound, has gotten its second Video Relaxant update yesterday. The fan remake, titled Mother², is a remake of EarthBound for the SNES that's been in development for some years now, with trailers and video updates being released in either the Mother Direct events or on their own Mother² YouTube channel, with the first Video Relaxant update video being mode 2 years ago. The fan game is being developed on the Godot engine, and the artstyle for the game