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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

Rockstar Games has officially launched GTA+ Month 50, bringing a fresh batch of exclusive rewards, discounts, bonuses, and perks for subscribers throughout May 2026. The latest monthly refresh runs from May 7 through June 10 and continues Rockstar’s push to keep GTA Online active ahead of the highly anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. One of the biggest highlights this month is a brand-new free vehicle for subscribers, alongside rotating Vinewood Car Club content, boosted payouts, exclusi

Even well past the decade mark since its initial launch, Grand Theft Auto V and its multiplayer counterpart, GTA Online, show no signs of slowing down. As the gaming world eagerly counts down the months to the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, Rockstar Games’ flagship titles continue to pull in phenomenal sales and engagement numbers, proving the enduring power of the franchise. During Take-Two Interactive’s Q4 2026 quarterly earnings and Fiscal Year 2026 results presentation on Thursday, CEO Strau

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

The hype surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI is already astronomical, but Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick is adding even more fuel to the fire. In a recent interview, Zelnick made it clear that Rockstar Games is not just aiming to release a new installment in the beloved franchise—they are aiming to redefine entertainment itself. Speaking with Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier at the iicon event in Las Vegas last week, Zelnick opened up about the staggering expectations for the highly anticipated

Few releases in modern media—whether film, television, or gaming—have generated the level of anticipation surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI. And according to its publisher, that hype isn’t just justified—it may still be an understatement. Recent statements from Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, have once again reaffirmed the game’s expected launch window while boldly framing it as one of the most ambitious entertainment projects ever created. In fact, executives have desc

After months of near-total silence, Grand Theft Auto VI is finally approaching its next major phase—not through gameplay reveals or surprise trailers, but through something just as impactful: its official marketing campaign. According to recent statements from Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick, the promotional push for Rockstar’s most anticipated title will begin “soon,” signaling the end of a long waiting period and the start of what could become one of the most ambitious marketing cycle

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

Rockstar Games has never treated box art as an afterthought, and the reveal for Grand Theft Auto VI proves the studio is sticking to that philosophy. Rather than slapping its two leads front and center, Rockstar built a nine-panel collage stretching across Leonida, mixing in vehicles, side characters, and even wildlife. As with past entries in the series, nothing on the cover feels random — every tile seems to hint at something about the world, the story, or the tone players should expect at lau

For two decades, jacking a car in Grand Theft Auto has meant the same thing: walk up, press a button, watch your protagonist yank the driver out, and drive off. It didn't matter if it was a rusted-out sedan or a six-figure supercar — the process was identical. That's finally changing. Speaking to IGN as part of the game's Netflix reveal showcase, Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson confirmed that GTA 6 is scrapping the one-button hotwire in favor of a full vehicle security system, one that

Grand Theft Auto VI is shaping up to be Rockstar Games' most ambitious title yet, building on the legacy of its predecessors with groundbreaking gameplay mechanics, immersive world-building, and technical advancements. Set in the vibrant, Florida-inspired state of Leonida (featuring Vice City and surrounding regions), the game follows protagonists Jason and Lucia in a story of crime, romance, and survival. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of all the confirmed and strongly hinted features based o

Red Dead Redemption 2's honor system let players shape Arthur Morgan into a saint or a psychopath, with the game's NPCs responding accordingly. Fans have wondered for months whether Grand Theft Auto 6 would import a similar mechanic into Leonida — and according to new reporting, the answer is yes, with a catch. Rockstar has apparently built a comparable reputation mechanic into GTA 6, referred to internally as the "Criminal Profile." Details have surfaced gradually through preview coverage from

After years of anticipation and radio silence, Rockstar Games has officially kicked off the marketing campaign for Grand Theft Auto VI with a major update: the reveal of the game's official cover art and the confirmation of when fans can finally pre-order the title. On Thursday, June 18, 2026, Rockstar Games posted a video on X (formerly Twitter) showcasing the striking new cover art for GTA 6. The artwork follows the iconic Grand Theft Auto tradition, featuring a collage of characters, vehicles

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 group of current and former Rockstar Games employees seeking formal recognition as a union has reached a significant milestone in their campaign, announcing their first official meeting with Rockstar management. The Rockstar Games Workers Union (RGWU) shared the update in a social media post, revealing that the sit-down took place shortly after the group solidified its position as the largest video game studio union in Europe. Its membership reportedly spans several dozen former staff who we

In the ever-churning rumor mill of Grand Theft Auto VI, fresh clarity has emerged from Rockstar Games developers. A new report published today by RockstarINTEL highlights how the studio has directly pushed back against two persistent narratives: one speculating a complete engine overhaul and another wildly claiming a delay stemmed from broken saving and loading mechanics. The article, titled “GTA 6 Developers Dismiss Recent Rumors Surrounding Delay,” draws from investigative work by Kotaku’s Zac

In a landmark move for the UK video game industry, developers currently working on the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI have formally announced the creation of the Rockstar Game Workers Union. Unveiled on Thursday in partnership with the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB), the newly formed collective aims to combat alleged anti-worker actions by Rockstar Games and push for sweeping changes to the studio's workplace culture. The Catalyst: Allegations of Union Busting The for

Grand Theft Auto VI had a massive effect on Netflix last night, and the early data proves just how big Rockstar's grand unveiling really was. The Grand Theft Auto VI: Extended Look premiered on Netflix on Thursday, August 27, giving subscribers a six-hour head start on the rest of the internet before the footage hit YouTube and the official GTA VI site. The impact was immediate — when fans flocked to the platform to watch, the stream struggled to play and briefly crashed for viewers before smoot

Netflix has now put hard numbers behind just how big a win the GTA 6 exclusivity deal turned out to be. The streaming giant secured a six-hour exclusivity window last week to premiere 27 minutes of Grand Theft Auto VI footage before it hit YouTube. Demand was reportedly high enough to briefly crash the platform, and Netflix later confirmed a 35% spike in overall users during the window. It was also confirmed that the arrangement was pitched to Netflix by Rockstar itself. Netflix has now publishe

Grand Theft Auto VI's marketing push took an unexpected turn this week, and for once it wasn't Rockstar driving the conversation — it was the artists themselves. On Tuesday afternoon, a wave of musicians simultaneously shared brand-new artwork tied to GTA 6, catching fans off guard with a coordinated drop rather than a single Rockstar-led reveal. Six pieces of art surfaced in total, credited to Travis Scott, Morgan Wallen, Freebandz (Future's record label), CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Raúl Aleja

What started on August 18 as a scattering of leaked Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay clips has spiraled into something closer to a corporate extortion attempt, with the group behind the breach now threatening to keep dumping footage until Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive meet a list of demands. How the leak started The trouble began when a site calling itself Cyberleek began posting gameplay footage and a purported full map of GTA 6 online. The clips spread fast: one showed protagonist Jason