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As the Xbox Series X|S generation continues and another one is on the horizon, it's being reported this week that a subsidiary of manufacturing company Foxconn is planning to expand its Xbox production over in Vietnam. This report comes from Reuters, which mentions that Fushan Technology, which is part of Foxconn, is trying to obtain a permit to produce up to 4.8 million "Xbox gaming devices, parts of the consoles and other unspecified electromagnetic devices" per-year, according to a company do

The Total War series has long been at the centre of all things strategic in gaming — but the franchise has always maintained a PC focus. That's going to change with future titles, however. During the property's 25th anniversary showcase, British developer Creative Assembly basically confirmed the new direction, stating that Total War's new engine — delightfully named the Warcore engine — should allow the studio to account for console releases going forward. "In a franchise first, [the Warcore en

Although Capcom has remained tightlipped on the prospect of Leon Kennedy cropping up in the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem, a good number of fans are adamant that the veteran character will indeed appear. However, a new listing over on GameStop drops some new information regarding the Deluxe Edition of the game which, if accurate, seems to hint at a completely different playable character: Rosemary Winters (thanks, IGN). Rose Winters is, if you remember, the protagonist in the Shadows of Rose DL

There aren't many surviving video game magazines today, but miraculously, some new ones pop up every so often, and they've evolved into seriously premium products. One such example is A Profound Waste of Time, a gaming journal crowdfunded by readers, and its sixth issue is currently accepting pledges on Kickstarter. This one may be of particular interest to PlayStation fans, as the leading feature in the new issue hones in on Astro Bot. A big interview with Nicolas Doucet is the main attraction,

Update [Sun 23rd Nov 2025, 5am]: Gear.Club Unlimited 3 was meant to be racing onto the Switch 2 in 2025, but it's reportedly been delayed. Sim racing website Traxion has reached out to Nacon after noticing several retailer listings for the Switch 2 version were scheduled for early next year and has been informed "a release date has not yet been set". If there is an official announcement about this or any other updates before the end of the year, we'll let you know. Original Story: [Fri 22nd Aug

Ghost of Yotei's latest update — patch 1.1 — has resulted in some pretty significant performance boosts. Analysed by our friends over at Digital Foundry, the update's introduction of VRR support is a win for all players, but it's an especially big deal on PS5 Pro. Just to recap, version 1.1 was headlined by the addition of New Game+ when it launched last week, but developer Sucker Punch also snuck in some juicy new graphical settings. A new 'Balanced' mode targets 40 frames-per-second, but reall

It was announced a little while back that the Gran Turismo series reached a whopping 100 million copies sold in total, making it comfortably one of Sony's most successful franchises. In celebration of this milestone, developer Polyphony Digital has announced a couple of things for Gran Turismo 7. The first is a major free update named Spec III, due for release in December. Additionally, a premium DLC called the Power Pack is also on the way, arriving at the same time as the update. Now, a less s

Subscribers to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium have less than a month left to revisit Liberty City, as Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition is set to leave the service on December 16. This marks the end of the title’s current six-month stint on the platform, following a pattern of rotation common for Rockstar Games titles on subscription services. A Familiar Departure This isn't the first time the classic open-world title has cycled out of Sony's game catalog. The game, which has bee

It sounds impossible, but Grand Theft Auto V—a game notorious for its massive storage footprint of over 100GB—has been successfully compressed to less than 2.5GB. This staggering 98% reduction isn’t an official patch from Rockstar Games, but rather an extreme optimization project by modder @OptiJogos, designed to bring the open-world giant to hardware that has no business running it. The "Ultra-Lite" Treatment To achieve a file size smaller than most mobile games, @OptiJogos had to take a scalpe

Michael, one of the three main characters from the single player story in GTA 5, will return to the GTA Online part of the experience next week in a free update. You can get a bit of visual context in the trailer above. Across a new series of missions featuring the protagonist, you shall work towards earning your very own mansion. "For those who have reached the highest rungs of the criminal ladder, celebrate your triumph with a painstakingly crafted palace in one of Los Santos’ most exclusive n

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

The wait for the most anticipated video game of all time just got a little longer. While fans have been scouring the internet for every scrap of information regarding Grand Theft Auto 6, recent reports indicate a significant shift in the release timeline, along with intriguing new details about what the next generation of GTA Online might look like. Release Date Pushback to late 2026 According to recent updates, Rockstar Games has delayed the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 to November 19, 2026. T

Yesterday, March 1, 2026, the internet lit up with excitement over a seemingly minor backend tweak to Grand Theft Auto VI’s listing on the PlayStation Store. Social media was flooded with speculation that pre-orders were finally about to drop — perhaps even hinting at separate standard and deluxe editions. But according to a detailed breakdown from RockstarINTEL, the change is far less dramatic than it first appeared. What Actually Happened A pair of title IDs surfaced in the PlayStation Store d

Grand Theft Auto VI fans have been waiting years to finally hit that “Pre-Order” button—and the moment may be just around the corner. On March 1, 2026, reliable PlayStation Store database tracker @PlaystationSize reported that new GTA VI title IDs have been added to the backend of the PlayStation Store. The account, known for its near-perfect track record on listing updates, download sizes, and pre-order reveals, posted: When asked how long it usually takes from title ID addition to live pricing

Rockstar Games, the developer behind the decade's most anticipated title, Grand Theft Auto 6, is at the center of a massive labor scandal this week. The studio has reportedly fired 30 to 40 employees across its offices in the United Kingdom and Canada, in a move that a prominent trade union is calling "one of the most blatant and ruthless acts of union busting in the history of the games industry." The controversy erupted after reports from outlets like Bloomberg, PCMag, and Eurogamer confirmed

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,"

Grand Theft Auto Online is one of the greatest successes in entertainment history. It is also an absolute mess. Launched in 2013, it has morphed from a simple open-world lobby into a sprawling, chaotic, and almost impenetrable behemoth. After 12 years of content updates, its economy is shattered, its lobbies are ruled by griefers on flying rocket bikes, and new players face a laughably impossible climb. It is a game buckling under the weight of its own success. With Grand Theft Auto 6 officially

Rockstar Games is activating a long-anticipated age verification system for GTA Online in Australia, effective Monday, March 9, 2026. This change stems directly from the country's new online safety laws targeting R18+ classified content. Players in Australia logging into GTA Online will now face a mandatory age check before accessing multiplayer lobbies. The requirement was first teased through datamining leaks in mid-2025, with menu screenshots and code strings hinting at an "age block" prompt.

Rockstar Games has fired up the engines for another action-packed GTA Online weekly update, and this one is pure sideways chaos. Drift Week runs from February 26 through March 4, 2026, bringing a brand-new vehicle, fresh drift tuning options, and some of the best bonuses of the year so far. Meet the New Shitzu Keitora – The Unexpected Drift King The headline addition is the Shitzu Keitora, a compact pickup truck that’s surprisingly potent on the tarmac. Priced at $810,000 from Southern San Andre

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

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

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 is surprising GTA Online players with a generous, no-strings-attached cash bonus promotion delivered straight to select inboxes. Announced via targeted emails from Rockstar Propaganda on February 19, 2026, the offer lets players collect up to GTA$1,500,000 simply by completing sell missions over the next three weeks. This comes at the perfect time following the December 2025 “A Safehouse in the Hills” update, which introduced luxurious new mansion properties. The bonus money is cl

Twelve years after its initial launch, Rockstar Games is offering a free trial for Grand Theft Auto Online on current-gen consoles. For a limited time, players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S can jump into GTA Online without needing an active PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass subscription. The free trial period was officially confirmed by Rockstar and is set to run from November 11th through November 17th. The move was first spotted by community members who noticed the subscription require

Rockstar Games is ringing in the Lunar New Year (Year of the Horse) with a fresh week of festivities in GTA Online. Running from February 19th through February 25th, 2026, this event brings festive flair, big money multipliers, sweet vehicle deals, and brand-new content to Los Santos. Whether you're a longtime Los Santos veteran or just logging in for the free goodies, there's something for every player this week. Festive Vibes Hit Los Santos Mansions across the map are decked out with glowing r