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Red Dead 2 Actor Shares A Gross Secret About The Game
Actor Roger Clark, who voiced Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2, shared a peculiar detail about his performance. He revealed that he sometimes recorded lines while genuinely sick, incorporating real coughs and phlegm into the character's portrayal of tuberculosis. This approach, combined with a five-year recording period, helped make the performance less taxing.
GTA 6's first voice actor confirmed and you may have worked it out already
Actor Stephen Root has confirmed his involvement in Grand Theft Auto 6, revealing he voices the character Brian Heder. Root's voice was recognized from trailers, leading to the confirmation of his role as a 'classic drug runner'. The game is set to release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Xbox Cloud Gaming Changes Are an Unintentional Own Goal in Console Wars
Microsoft has announced new monthly hour limits for Xbox Cloud Gaming, which will arbitrarily restrict play time for subscribers. This move is seen as an "own goal" that alienates consumers, especially when compared to Sony's controversial decision to discontinue disc-based gaming. The new limits range from 5 hours for Game Pass Essential to 15 hours for Game Pass Ultimate, with the cost of additional hours unconfirmed but expected to be a significant drawback for players of long, open-world games.
First GTA 6 Actor Officially Confirmed, And It’s A Big Name
Actor Stephen Root has officially confirmed his involvement in Grand Theft Auto 6, revealing he voices the character Brian Heder. Root's distinctive voice was reportedly recognized from early promotional materials, leading to the leak. The game is set to release on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
First Major Cast Member Confirms Appearance in GTA 6, Seemingly Going Off Rockstar's Script
A cast member has confirmed their involvement in Grand Theft Auto 6, seemingly deviating from Rockstar Games' usual strict marketing approach. This marks the first public confirmation from a major cast member.
One of GTA 6's actors has finally been confirmed because it was already obvious: "There are too many people…
Actor Stephen Root has confirmed he is voicing a character in Grand Theft Auto 6, a fact widely speculated since the game's second trailer. Root expressed his happiness to be involved, noting that his involvement was not a well-kept secret due to his distinctive voice. The article also touches on the game's narrative themes and the anticipation surrounding its release.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – September 13, 2026 – Pokemon Winds and Waves lead the way
Famitsu's latest most wanted games chart, based on reader votes from August 26 to September 1, shows Pokemon Winds and Waves leading with 657 votes, followed by Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave with 504. The list features a variety of upcoming titles for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5, with Persona 6 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time also ranking highly.
Stephen Root Confirms He Plays a Role in Grand Theft Auto 6
Actor Stephen Root has confirmed his involvement in Grand Theft Auto 6, revealing his character Brian was intentionally featured in early marketing materials. The game's extended trailer release led to significant sales boosts for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles in the UK, though overall market impact may be tempered by rising console prices.
Fallout dev Tim Cain says the games industry's volatility is 'always gonna be around': 'What's happening now isn't novel, it isn't new'
Fallout co-creator Tim Cain discusses the inherent volatility and cyclical nature of the games industry, stating that current issues like layoffs and consolidation are not new phenomena. He attributes these cycles to the industry's intersection of art and rapidly changing technology, advising workers to develop broad skills or hyper-specialize to navigate these challenges.
Rockstar wants GTA 6's Jason and Lucia to inspire the same sort of "emotional connection" that Red Dead…
Rockstar Games aims for Grand Theft Auto 6's protagonists, Jason and Lucia, to evoke the same deep emotional connection players felt with Red Dead Redemption 2's Arthur Morgan. Developers are focusing on intimate character moments and the impact of their actions to create compelling relationships, drawing inspiration from the success of Arthur Morgan's character arc.
Why is Blizzard still announcing games years ahead of release? 'We want to convey confidence in some of our biggest…
Blizzard Entertainment's strategy of announcing games years before their release, exemplified by StarCraft and Diablo 5, is questioned as a potentially outdated marketing approach. President Johanna Faries stated the company wants to convey confidence in its major projects and ensure they ship on time, aiming to create a healthy Blizzard culture amidst potential future layoffs.
GTA: London 1961 is full of cockney innuendo and harder than a bobby’s helmet
Grand Theft Auto: London 1961, a free expansion pack released in 1999 for the original Grand Theft Auto on PC, is highlighted for its extreme difficulty and punishing mission timers. While the game itself is described as a frantic dash through London, players often resorted to community-made tweaks to make it beatable. The article notes the scarcity of scripted missions and the eventual need to use a tank to achieve the target score.
Wardogs sold over 1 million copies in its first 24 hours, making its launch a bright spot in an otherwise tough year for…
Wardogs has achieved a strong launch, selling 1.25 million copies within its first 24 hours. Despite initial server issues that led to negative reviews, the multiplayer FPS developed by Bulkhead is highlighted as a success in a year that has seen other competitive shooters struggle. The game's flexible approach to gameplay and its unique in-game economy are cited as key factors in its strong performance.
GTA 6 Reviews Plague Real-Life Nudist Resort After Fans Draw Comparisons to Leaks
Fans of Grand Theft Auto 6 are drawing comparisons between the game's nudist resort and a real-life location, leading to the latter being inundated with negative reviews. The owners of the real-life resort are reportedly receiving problematic feedback due to these fan-driven comparisons.
Go Ahead And Take Vacation Time To Play GTA 6
The upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6 prompts a discussion about players taking vacation time to fully immerse themselves in the game. This practice, while common for major releases, highlights the significant time investment AAA games require and the cultural perception of gaming.
'We're not giving away pistols and cocaine to people': Miami Beach votes in favor of Grand Theft Auto 6…
Miami Beach commissioners have narrowly voted 4-3 in favor of a promotional campaign for Grand Theft Auto 6, allowing Rockstar Games to spend $3 million on advertising within the city. Despite concerns from some officials about the game's violent content and its potential negative influence, others argued that the city should embrace the opportunity for tourism revenue and control the narrative. The campaign will involve discreet advertising managed by Boucher Brothers.
GTA 6 Developer Is Fighting Drones And Hackers To Keep The Game’s Secrets Safe
Rockstar Games is implementing stringent security measures, including privacy film on windows and a dedicated investigation team, to protect Grand Theft Auto 6's secrets from drones and hackers. This comes amidst a tribunal hearing where the studio is accused of unlawfully firing developers for leaking game information, with Rockstar comparing the need for secrecy to that of Apple or Coca-Cola.
Miami Approves 'Discreet' GTA 6 Marketing Campaign So the City Can Fix Its Football Field
Miami has approved a 'discreet' marketing campaign for Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6. The city council's decision allows for promotional activities related to the highly anticipated game.
"Why do we need more graphics?": 2010's Alan Wake was as photoreal as videogames ever needed to be, reckons original Thief designer
Former Thief designer Randy Smith Evergreen argues that photorealistic graphics in video games reached their peak with 2010's Alan Wake, suggesting further advancements are unnecessary and costly. He believes the visual fidelity achieved then was sufficient for immersion, and subsequent graphical arms races are a waste of resources, particularly for immersive sims.
Rockstar had a mole in the union worker Discord server "for over two and a half years", GTA 6 company reveals during legal battle
Rockstar Games and its parent company Take-Two Interactive are embroiled in a legal battle with 34 former UK employees who were fired for alleged gross misconduct related to a union Discord server. The employees claim they were dismissed to prevent union recognition, while Rockstar alleges a mole provided information on union activity for over two and a half years, including details about Grand Theft Auto 6 development. The court filings present conflicting accounts of the Discord server's security and the nature of the leaked information.
