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Rockstar employees frustrated by GTA 6 leaks, though they may have only whet appetites for the reveal
Rockstar employees are reportedly frustrated by new Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay leaks, despite enhanced security measures following a previous hack. The leaks have not impacted pre-orders, which Take-Two reports are unprecedented. The article also touches on recent firings at Rockstar related to labor organizing discussions.
GTA 6 Leakers May Be Exposed as Rockstar Targets Microsoft & Discord
Rockstar Games' parent company, Take-Two Interactive, has filed subpoenas against Microsoft and Discord to identify leakers of Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay. The legal action seeks information under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act to uncover those responsible for distributing copyrighted material online. Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles.
Take-Two subpoenas Discord and Microsoft in hunt for GTA VI leaker
Take-Two Interactive has issued subpoenas to Discord and Microsoft as part of its ongoing investigation to identify the individual responsible for leaking Grand Theft Auto VI. The company is actively pursuing leakers ahead of the game's anticipated November release.
Take-Two subpoenas Microsoft and Discord in bid to halt extensive Grand Theft Auto VI leak
Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has initiated legal action by issuing subpoenas to Microsoft and Discord in an effort to identify and halt the individual known as 'Cyberleek' responsible for leaking extensive footage of Grand Theft Auto VI. The company is seeking user data and internal investigation records to uncover the leaker's identity and prevent further unauthorized disclosures.
Cyberleek's GTA 6 leaks won't change Rockstar's Netflix reveal plans, report says
Despite a new wave of Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks attributed to 'Cyberleek', Rockstar Games reportedly plans to proceed with its August 27 Netflix gameplay reveal as scheduled. The developer is also reportedly seeking account details of the leaker from Microsoft and Discord. This latest leak follows a previous major breach in 2022, with Rockstar aiming to recenter the conversation on the game's upcoming release in November.
GTA 6 Leaker Has Not Been Identified Yet – Report
Rockstar Games has not yet identified the individual responsible for the recent Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay leaks, nor how the breach occurred. Despite the leaks, the company plans to proceed with its original marketing schedule, including a reveal on August 27. Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, has subpoenaed Microsoft and Discord in an effort to identify the leaker.
Take-Two Has Subpoenaed Microsoft & Discord To Help Catch GTA 6 Leaker
Take-Two Interactive has issued DMCA subpoenas to Microsoft and Discord in an effort to identify the individual(s) who leaked information about Grand Theft Auto 6. This legal action is part of Take-Two's ongoing efforts to combat the unauthorized dissemination of game-related content.
Take-Two kicks off GTA 6 leaker hunt with subpoenas demanding records from Microsoft and Discord
Take-Two Interactive has initiated legal action against individuals responsible for leaking Grand Theft Auto 6 footage. The publisher has filed subpoenas with Microsoft and Discord to obtain user data and identify accounts involved in sharing the leaked content. This action follows recent leaks of gameplay footage, including a recent clip showing a supercar driving through Vice City.
Take-Two's legal action to find GTA 6 leaker begins, as it subpoenas Microsoft and Discord for any data "sufficient to identify the users person"
Take-Two Interactive has initiated legal action to identify the individual responsible for leaking gameplay footage of Grand Theft Auto 6. The company has filed subpoenas against Microsoft and Discord, seeking user data associated with accounts linked to the leaks, including OneDrive and Xbox information. This action comes as multiple leaked videos of the highly anticipated game have surfaced online.
GTA 6 leaker hunt is on, as Rockstar owners Take-Two file subpoenas asking Microsoft and Discord for records
Rockstar Games' parent company, Take-Two Interactive, has filed subpoenas with Microsoft and Discord to identify the individual(s) responsible for the Grand Theft Auto 6 leak. The legal action seeks records related to accounts involved in posting and sharing the leaked content, including user information and associated data.
Take-Two Interactive subpoenas Discord and Microsoft in search for GTA 6 leaker
Take-Two Interactive has initiated legal action to identify the individual responsible for leaking footage of Grand Theft Auto 6. The publisher has issued subpoenas to Discord and Microsoft, seeking records related to the leaks. Rockstar Games is preparing to release official footage of the highly anticipated title next week.
Microsoft And Discord Subpoenaed In GTA 6 Leak Case
Take-Two Interactive has subpoenaed Microsoft and Discord as part of an investigation into the Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay leaks. The publisher is seeking to identify users involved in sharing copyrighted material, with subpoenas demanding information including account IDs, IP addresses, and linked profiles. This legal action comes shortly before Rockstar Games' planned extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6.
To "obtain the identity" of GTA 6 leaker, Rockstar parent Take-Two subpoenas Microsoft and Discord as yet more…
Rockstar Games' parent company, Take-Two Interactive, has subpoenaed Microsoft and Discord to identify the leaker known as Cyberleek, who has been releasing gameplay footage of Grand Theft Auto 6. Take-Two is seeking user information to pursue legal action against the alleged infringer.
Take-Two Seeks Information From Microsoft and Discord in Hunt for GTA 6 Leaker, Files Multiple Subpoenas in Federal Court
Take-Two Interactive has filed federal court subpoenas to Microsoft and Discord to identify the individuals responsible for leaking Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay videos. This legal action is part of an ongoing investigation into the source of the leaks.
Roblox makes three of its AI safety tools open source
Roblox is open-sourcing three of its AI safety tools, including a PII classifier and a voice safety classifier, through the Robust Open Online Safety Tools Model Community (ROOST), which it co-founded with Google, OpenAI, and Discord. These tools are already deployed on Roblox's platform and aim to help other companies improve their online safety measures. This move comes as Roblox faces scrutiny from the US Senate regarding its child safety practices.
Discord finally upgrades the maximum file upload size: your pet pictures have never looked so good
Discord has doubled the maximum file upload size for free users to 20MB, allowing for higher resolution sharing of photos, videos, and other attachments. The platform has also updated its mobile upload process to check original file sizes before compression, which may cause some files that previously passed to now be rejected on iOS and Android. Discord Nitro subscribers continue to have significantly higher upload limits, ranging from 50MB to 500MB.
Xsolla rolls out publishing tools to keep players 'engaged' after the first purchase
Commerce company Xsolla has launched new tools for its publishing suite designed to help PC game studios enhance player engagement after initial purchases. These tools include a community hub for direct player interaction, a no-code template for live ops events, dedicated merchandising experiences, and a centralized notification system within the Xsolla Launcher. Xsolla president Chris Hewish stated the goal is to give studios their own channel to maintain player relationships and control their monetization schedules.
When the Bots Purge the Archive: Reddit’s AI Moderation Erased a Decade of r/AskHistorians Work
Reddit's AI moderation system has caused significant issues, including the deletion of a decade's worth of content from the r/AskHistorians subreddit, mistakenly flagging historical image links as spam. Similar problems have occurred on Discord, where AI incorrectly banned thousands of users for posting images of chessboards, and Meta platforms have faced complaints about AI-driven bans. These incidents highlight the risks of over-reliance on automated systems without sufficient human oversight, particularly concerning false positives that disproportionately affect marginalized communities and silence valuable contributions.
NVIDIA Is Quietly Giving Away Three Free Months of Xbox Game Pass
NVIDIA is offering a free three-month trial of Xbox Game Pass Starter, accessible through the NVIDIA App. This promotion is bundled with a Discord Nitro membership and is primarily aimed at new or returning Discord Nitro subscribers. The Xbox Game Pass Starter tier includes access to around 50 curated games and up to 10 hours of cloud gaming per month, but excludes online console multiplayer.
NVIDIA Is Giving GeForce Gamers Three Months of Discord Nitro for Free
NVIDIA is offering eligible GeForce gamers three months of Discord Nitro for free through the NVIDIA App until August 25, 2026. This promotion requires a GeForce GTX 10 Series GPU or newer and an NVIDIA account, with a valid payment method needed for activation, after which Nitro will auto-renew.
