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GTA 6 Confirmed to Run at 30FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series X, with No Performance Mode Decided Yet
After Rockstar's extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6, viewers noted the footage looked choppy. Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson has since confirmed the game is running at 30fps on PS5 and Xbox Series X, with the studio still undecided on whether a 60fps option will be added at launch or later.
4 outletsGamesGTA 6's Jason and Lucia: How Rockstar's New Relationship System Works
Following Netflix's extended gameplay reveal for Grand Theft Auto 6, Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson detailed to IGN how the romance between protagonists Jason and Lucia functions — a system players can nurture, ignore, or engage with as they choose, though the pair can never actually break up.
6 outletsGamesGTA 6 Introduces Criminal Profile System and Revamped Wanted Mechanics
Rockstar Games is adding a nuanced morality system to GTA 6, building on Red Dead Redemption 2's Honor System, while also overhauling the Wanted system and introducing new ways to evade police without resorting to violence.
6 outletsGamesGTA 6 Reveal Breaks the Internet: Netflix and Twitch Both Crash Amid Extended Look
Rockstar Games partnered with Netflix to release a 26-minute 'Extended Look' at Grand Theft Auto 6, drawing so much traffic that both Netflix and Twitch experienced major outages. The reveal confirmed a Nov. 19 launch date and offered new details on gameplay, character relationships, and the game's tone.
4 outletsGamesGTA 6 Netflix Reveal: What We Learned — And What's Still Unknown
Rockstar's extended Netflix gameplay look at Grand Theft Auto 6 gave outlets a flood of new details about mechanics, side activities and its two protagonists, even as key questions about the cast, GTA Online's future and the game's romance system remain unanswered.
5 outletsGamesGTA 6 Trailers and Netflix Preview Feature Wide-Ranging Music Playlist, Fans Confirm
Music fans have cataloged the songs appearing in Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 trailers and its extended Netflix preview, revealing an eclectic mix spanning decades and genres.
3 outletsGamesNVIDIA's Unreleased DLSS 5 Neural Rendering Leaks in NBA 2K27, Gets Unofficially Run in Control
A signed NVIDIA DLL discovered in NBA 2K27's early access build has revealed detailed internals of the unreleased DLSS 5 neural rendering system, and modders have already used the file to get an early, limited version running in the game Control.
2 outletsGamesRockstar Reveals GTA 6 Has Over 600,000 Animations, Dwarfing GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2
A New York Times preview cited by GamesRadar+ and Eurogamer reveals that GTA 6 features more than 600,000 unique animations, far surpassing GTA 5's 55,000 and Red Dead Redemption 2's 300,000, as Rockstar aims to make every NPC feel individually crafted.
2 outletsGamesRockstar Reveals 26 Minutes of GTA 6 Gameplay in Netflix-Exclusive 'Extended Look'
After years of trailers and a wave of recent leaks, Rockstar Games showed nearly 30 minutes of Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay in a Netflix special, confirming a November 19 release, dual protagonists Jason and Lucia, and new systems inspired by Red Dead Redemption 2 — while leaving GTA Online and a PC release date unaddressed.
4 outletsGamesRockstar Reveals GTA 6's Map Is Triple the Size of Red Dead Redemption 2, Twice as Big as GTA 5
Alongside a new extended gameplay reveal, Rockstar Games disclosed staggering size comparisons for GTA 6's map, along with an estimated 80-hour playthrough time, as the studio moved to reclaim headlines following a week of leaks.
6 outletsGamesGTA 6's Netflix 'Extended Look' Confirmed as 26-Minute PS5 Gameplay Reveal
Rockstar Games debuted its first officially sanctioned gameplay footage for Grand Theft Auto 6 via a Netflix-exclusive special, confirmed to run 26 minutes and be captured entirely on PlayStation 5, following weeks of unauthorized leaks.
6 outletsGamesGTA 6: Rockstar Details Deeper Consequences, Miami Research, and Life-Simulation Systems Ahead of Netflix Reveal
New details from a Dazed magazine feature, reported across multiple outlets, reveal that Grand Theft Auto 6 will feature more reactive world systems, weight and appearance changes, and a deeper approach to character consequences than Rockstar's previous games.
3 outletsGamesRockstar Breaks Silence on GTA VI Leaks, Apologizes to Fans While Skirting Leaker's Demands
After a week of leaked gameplay footage from a source calling itself Cyberleek, Rockstar Games issued a public statement calling the leaks "heartbreaking" and apologizing for delays, even as legal efforts to unmask the leaker have so far failed to stop the leaks.
2 outletsGamesDouble Fine Makes Brütal Legend Free for 666 Minutes in Tribute to Tim Curry
Following the death of actor Tim Curry at age 80, Double Fine has made its 2009 game Brütal Legend free on itch for a limited 666-minute window in his honor.
2 outletsGamesParadox Interactive Announces Afterworld, a New Post-Apocalyptic Grand Strategy Game
At Gamescom, Paradox Interactive unveiled Afterworld, a new IP from Paradox Development Studio set in a post-apocalyptic North America, marking the studio's first non-historical setting in a decade.
2 outletsGamesGTA 6 Leaks Escalate to Story Spoilers as Fans Debate a Possible Graphics 'Downgrade'
A leaker known as Cyberleek released the biggest Grand Theft Auto 6 breach yet on Aug. 26, sharing story content featuring Lucia hours after Rockstar called the ongoing leaks 'heartbreaking.' The new footage also sparked debate over whether the game's visuals have been downgraded since its 2023 trailer.
5 outletsGamesDazed Magazine Preview Reveals New GTA 6 Details Ahead of Netflix Gameplay Reveal
An exclusive interview with Rockstar developers published in Dazed magazine reveals new details about Grand Theft Auto 6, including a returning weight and fitness system, deeper relationship mechanics between protagonists Jason and Lucia, and a more realistic response to carrying weapons in public.
5 outletsGamesRockstar Games Has More Than Doubled in Size Since Red Dead Redemption 2 for GTA 6
A new report reveals Rockstar Games has expanded dramatically during GTA 6's long development, including a dedicated Los Angeles branch focused on pedestrian NPCs and specialist hires like professional drivers and street artists.
2 outletsGamesCD PROJEKT RED Announces The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and New Songs of the Past Expansion
CD PROJEKT RED revealed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered at Gamescom Opening Night Live, alongside a first look at the paid expansion Songs of the Past, plus a new Battle.net partnership with Blizzard Entertainment.
2 outletsGamesRockstar Breaks Silence on Weeklong GTA 6 Leaks, Calls Them 'Heartbreaking' Ahead of Netflix Reveal
After more than a week of leaked Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay footage from a source calling itself 'Cyberleek,' Rockstar Games issued its first public statement, calling the leaks painful for its team and apologizing for delays in sharing official details, just ahead of a planned Netflix gameplay reveal.
7 outletsGamesStar Wars: Zero Company Review Roundup: Critics Praise Bit Reactor's XCOM-Style Tactics Game
Reviews for Star Wars: Zero Company, the new tactics game from Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment, have landed with strong scores and praise for its story and combat systems, though some critics flagged technical issues and mixed opinions on the narrative.
4 outletsGamesUbisoft Announces Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake, But Bungles Steam Re-Release of the Original
Ubisoft revealed a full remake of the beloved 1999 strategy game at Gamescom, and shadowdropped the original Complete Edition on Steam alongside it — only for players to discover the download didn't actually contain the game.
6 outletsGamesMetro 2039: How Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Reshaped 4A Games' Next Chapter
Developer 4A Games says the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine forced a rewrite of Metro 2039, shifting the upcoming shooter toward a story about the consequences of war and a world without heroes.
2 outletsGamesMetro 2039 Hands-On Previews: 4A Games Returns to Moscow's Tunnels With a Darker, War-Shaped Sequel
Journalists who played early demos of Metro 2039 describe a return to the claustrophobic horror of the original games, blended with exploration elements from Metro Exodus, alongside a new voiced protagonist and a story shaped directly by developer 4A Games' experience of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.
5 outletsGamesCaptain Price's Vanishing Hairline Becomes Talk of Modern Warfare 4 Early Access
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's early access period sparked minor complaints about maps and spawns, but the biggest stir came from a graphics glitch that left Captain Price with a receding hairline. Infinity Ward says a fix is coming.
2 outletsGamesCD Projekt Red Announces Free Witcher 3 Remaster, Reveals Songs of the Past Expansion
At Gamescom Opening Night Live, CD Projekt Red surprised fans with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, a free upgrade launching September 29 with reworked combat, visuals, and dozens of other changes, alongside a first look at the 2027 expansion Songs of the Past.
6 outletsGamesCD Projekt Red Reveals Witcher 3's Final Expansion 'Songs of the Past' and a Free Remaster at Gamescom
At Gamescom's Opening Night Live 2026, CD Projekt Red unveiled Songs of the Past, The Witcher 3's first new expansion in over a decade, alongside a free remaster of the base game and free access to its two existing expansions.
6 outletsGamesFinal Fantasy 7 Revelation Trailer Debuts Ruby, Emerald and Ultima Weapon at Gamescom 2026
Square Enix used Gamescom's Opening Night Live to reveal new footage of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, giving fans their first extended look at the trilogy's climactic Weapon battles, including a real-time submarine fight against Emerald Weapon.
4 outletsGamesGTA 6 Beach Leak Fuels Excitement as Rockstar and Take-Two Scramble to Contain Cyberleek's Ongoing Leaks
A leaker known as Cyberleek has posted a 13th unauthorized Grand Theft Auto 6 clip, this time showing a densely populated beach scene, reigniting fan excitement while Take-Two Interactive pursues legal action to identify the source ahead of Rockstar's official Netflix reveal.
4 outletsGamesDeveloper's 5-Million-Piece Haystack Game Goes Viral Before It Even Has a Name
A minimalist pitch — find one needle among five million pieces of hay — has racked up tens of millions of views on X, even though the game has no title, no Steam page yet, and no release date.
2 outletsGamesCD Projekt Red Says The Witcher 4 Is Targeting a 2028 Release
CD Projekt Red joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski has confirmed The Witcher 4 is targeting a 2028 release window, while revealing the game itself won't appear at this week's Gamescom. Instead, the studio's focus at the show will be the Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past.
7 outletsGamesFromSoftware's The Duskbloods Closed Network Test Draws Mixed Reactions From Press
Journalists who played FromSoftware's Switch 2-exclusive vampire multiplayer game during its closed network test found intriguing ideas hampered by technical problems and uneven PvP, even as one character, Zork, became an instant fan favorite.
4 outletsGamesHow to Fish: Viral Co-op Game Explodes on Steam as Devs Rush to Balance Boss Fights
Indie co-op fishing game How to Fish has become a surprise Steam hit, drawing hundreds of thousands of concurrent players and over a million sales in two days, while developer Dazed Games patches bugs and nerfs tough boss encounters like the Pufferfish.
3 outletsGamesGTA 6 Leaks Escalate: Nudist Colony Footage, Crypto Monetization, and a Rockstar Office Protest
A hacker known as Cyberleek has released a string of new Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay leaks over the past week, revealing new details about the game while pushing Rockstar and Take-Two toward aggressive legal action, including subpoenas targeting Microsoft, Discord, and X.
4 outletsGamesThe Blood of Dawnwalker Adds Day-One 60fps Performance Mode After Fan Backlash
Developer Rebel Wolves confirmed a 60fps Performance Mode for PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X will arrive with the launch-day patch for The Blood of Dawnwalker, reversing course after gameplay footage showing only 30fps and 40fps options drew criticism from fans.
4 outletsGamesFromSoftware Reveals Switch 2 Development Struggles and Matchmaking Plans for The Duskbloods
Hidetaka Miyazaki says The Duskbloods began development on the original Switch before struggles led to relief over the Switch 2's announcement, while also detailing plans for skill-based matchmaking in the upcoming multiplayer title.
2 outletsGamesFake GTA VI 'Leaked Build' Turns Out to Be Malware Disguised as a 113GB Game File
A supposed 113GB leaked playable build of GTA VI circulating online has been exposed as fake, containing a 50KB virus padded with empty data and designed to disable Windows Defender.
2 outletsGamesModern Warfare 4 Beta Draws Mixed Reactions as Infinity Ward Moves to Fix Spawn, Footstep and TTK Complaints
Players got hands-on with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 over the weekend, and while graphics and environmental detail impressed, complaints about maps, spawns, footstep noise and quick kills prompted Infinity Ward to issue early beta patches, including a new map and mode.
2 outletsGamesGTA 6 Buzz: Leaks Downplayed, Gamescom Snub, and Roleplay Servers Offer Clues
As GTA 6 anticipation builds, a former Rockstar developer says recent leaks are overblown, Gamescom organizers shrug off the game's absence from their show, and modded roleplay servers may be hinting at what GTA 6 Online could become.
2 outletsGamesNew Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Delivers a 6-Hour Astarion Campaign With Multiple Endings
A fan-made mod called A Dream of Silence: ReVamped brings a six-hour custom campaign to Baldur's Gate 3, centered on companion Astarion, with four endings, six new companions, and expanded combat.
2 outletsGamesInfinity Ward Rolls Out First Modern Warfare 4 Beta Update as It Competes for Attention With Wardogs
Following day one feedback, Infinity Ward pushed changes to footstep audio, weapon lethality, and map voting in the Modern Warfare 4 beta, which is running alongside a separate, server-strained beta for the military shooter Wardogs.
2 outletsGamesThe Blood of Dawnwalker Won't Support 60fps on PS5 or Xbox Series X/S at Launch
New gameplay footage from developer Rebel Wolves and publisher Bandai Namco confirms that The Blood of Dawnwalker will launch without a 60fps mode on current-gen consoles, disappointing some fans ahead of its September release.
2 outletsGamesFromSoftware Details The Duskbloods: Tabletop-Inspired Systems, Matchmaking Plans, a Breakout Mascot, and Switch 2 Exclusivity
Ahead of its release, FromSoftware's Switch 2-exclusive multiplayer game The Duskbloods is drawing attention for its tabletop-inspired mechanics, matchmaking plans, a rough first network test, and a surprisingly popular character named Zork.
2 outletsGamesIndie Soulslike 'Stray Dog: nobody cares' Casts a Sword-Wielding Canine as Hero, Draws Comparisons to Dark Souls' Sif
A newly announced Steam game from Parry Frames Studio puts players in the paws of a stray dog wielding a knight's sword, drawing enthusiastic online comparisons to both Sekiro and Dark Souls' iconic wolf boss Sif.
3 outletsGamesMarvel's Wolverine Goes Gold Ahead of September Release
Insomniac Games has confirmed that Marvel's Wolverine has gone gold, marking the final major milestone before its launch next month.
2 outletsGamesArc Raiders Pauses Expeditions Until Early 2027 for Major Overhaul
Embark Studios will halt Arc Raiders' Expeditions system after the upcoming fifth Expedition, pausing it until early 2027 to address player complaints about departure windows, reward structure, and new-player accessibility.
3 outletsGamesArc Raiders to Pause Expeditions Until Early 2027 for Major Overhaul
Embark Studios says the upcoming fifth Expedition in Arc Raiders will be the last for a while, as the developer plans to rework the system's departure windows, reward structure, and accessibility before bringing it back in early 2027.
3 outletsGamesGhost of Yotei Complete Edition Announced With New Story Expansion and Roguelike Mode
Sony and Sucker Punch have unveiled Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition, arriving October 1 with a new narrative expansion called Echoes of Sekigahara, a roguelike survival mode called Most Wanted, and other additions, alongside a free update for existing owners.
4 outletsGamesOblivion Remastered's Surprisingly Solid Switch 2 Port Pushes Bethesda to Promise Fixes for Other Platforms
The Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered launched running better than expected, prompting frustration from PS5, Xbox, and PC players who have waited a year for fixes. Bethesda has now promised to bring some of the Switch 2 optimizations to other platforms.
3 outletsGamesStar Wars Zero Company: Developers and Preview Details Reveal a Tactics Game Built Around Story and Permadeath
Bit Reactor and Lucasfilm Games detail Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based tactics game set during the Clone Wars, combining XCOM-style combat with permadeath, squad bonds, and a branching strategic layer ahead of its August 27 release.
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