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‘Pay or leak’: Hackers breach Rockstar Games and demand ransom with a graphic straight from Cyberpunk 2077
Hackers known as ShinyHunters have breached Rockstar Games' security, exploiting a vulnerability in the AI analytics tool Anodot to access their Snowflake data warehouse. The group is demanding a ransom and threatening to leak sensitive information, using a ransom demand graphic styled after Cyberpunk 2077. Rockstar Games has confirmed the breach but stated it has no impact on the organization or its players.
Rockstar Games Faces Hacker Deadline as Data Breach Threat Looms
Hacker group ShinyHunters claims to have accessed Rockstar Games' internal data via a compromised third-party service, threatening to leak it by April 14. This incident highlights the growing cybersecurity challenges faced by major game studios, with previous breaches at companies like CD Projekt Red, Capcom, and Nvidia serving as precedents. The outcome of this threat could impact ongoing development and industry security practices.
GTA 6's satire may have less "impact" because reality has gotten so screwed up, says GTA 5 Lester actor
Jay Klaitz, the voice actor for Lester in Grand Theft Auto 5, believes that the satirical impact of Grand Theft Auto 6 might be lessened due to the increasingly absurd nature of real-world events. He suggests that the current state of reality may diminish the effectiveness of the game's social commentary.
Rockstar Games Has Reportedly Been Hacked Again
Rockstar Games has reportedly been targeted by a new hacker group named ShinyHunters, who are demanding a ransom by April 14 or threatening to leak stolen data. The group claims to have accessed financial data, employee contracts, and marketing timelines through the SaaS platform Anodot. This alleged breach follows a 2022 incident where early development footage of Grand Theft Auto 6 was leaked.
A character model datamined from Grand Theft Auto 5's source code 'could actually be Agent's protagonist', according to online sleuth
A dataminer has reportedly found a character model within Grand Theft Auto 5's source code that may belong to Rockstar Games' cancelled title, Agent. The model, found in a folder named 'Jimmy' (Agent's codename) and dated to June 2009, shows similarities to Grand Theft Auto 4's protagonist, Niko Bellic, and was likely developed at Rockstar North.
We must demand worse graphics to save the video games industry - Reader’s Feature
A reader argues that the video game industry must reduce graphics fidelity to combat unsustainable development costs, which have reached $300 million for some titles. The author highlights indie success stories like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which achieved massive profits on a small budget, suggesting that publishers should prioritize lower budgets, PlayStation 4-level graphics, shorter game lengths, and cheaper prices over chasing hyper-realistic visuals.
GTA 5 Activation Bug on Steam? Here’s the Weird Fix That Worked for Me!
A user encountered a frustrating activation bug with Grand Theft Auto V on Steam, where the game repeatedly asked for activation despite being previously installed and activated. After trying common solutions like deleting game folders and reinstalling, the issue was surprisingly resolved by resyncing the Windows system clock.
Final Fantasy? GTA? Nope, It's Pokemon Bugging Out on S... | TAG
Several gaming news items are covered, including a bug in Pokemon Champions on the Nintendo Switch that requires undocking the system for proper resolution, the anime movie ChaO's unique take on The Little Mermaid, and Framework's concerns about the future of personal computing. Other topics include Marathon's high development budget, the possibility of Link speaking in the Legend of Zelda movie, and discussions around Grand Theft Auto 6's potential delay and pricing. Additionally, Amazon is ending support for older Kindles, a guide for Pokemon Champions' Pokédex is available, and reviews for the Epomaker HE68 Lite keyboard and Final Fantasy 14's upcoming expansion hints are discussed. Finally, Rhythm Heaven Groove has a confirmed summer release date, and Rust 2 is confirmed to not be in development.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
Actor Karl Urban expressed his interest in starring in a potential Red Dead Redemption movie, should Rockstar Games decide to produce one. He did not specify which character he would like to portray.
GTA 6 user-generated content monetization will make some players "millionaires," claims content creator who…
Content creator HipHopGamer claims that Grand Theft Auto 6's user-generated content tools, particularly when the game releases on PC, could allow players to earn significant amounts of money. He suggests that the monetization potential for UGC in GTA 6 will be even greater than what was seen with Grand Theft Auto 5's role-playing servers.
The Lord of the Rings and The Boys Star Karl Urban Throws His Hat in the Ring for Potential Red Dead Redemption Movie — and He Knows Exactly Who He Wants to Play
Actor Karl Urban has expressed interest in starring in a potential Red Dead Redemption movie, following similar sentiments from Jack Black. While Black doubts Rockstar Games would greenlight such a project, Urban is actively putting himself forward for a role.
Former Rockstar audio designer says the studio 'probably rebuilt the entirety of the RAGE engine' for GTA 6 — 'I'll be amazed if they didn't because the architecture of technology has advanced significantly since GTA 5'
Former Rockstar audio designer Rob Carr believes Rockstar Games has likely rebuilt its RAGE engine for Grand Theft Auto 6, citing significant technological advancements since Grand Theft Auto 5. He also anticipates that Grand Theft Auto 6 will incorporate mechanics from Red Dead Redemption 2. The game is set to launch on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.
GTA 6 PC Release Could Be Sooner Than Expected, Claims Tweet
A rumor originating from a social media post suggests that Grand Theft Auto 6 may launch on PC in February 2027, potentially earlier than anticipated based on Rockstar Games' historical release patterns. While the claim is unverified and should be treated with caution, it has sparked discussion among fans. The game is officially announced for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with no confirmed PC release date.
'There will be things in GTA 5 that they have in GTA 6 that you look at and go, 'I should have seen that coming'' — Former Rockstar developer suggests the upcoming game will feature mechanics from previous titles like Red Dead Redemption 2
Former Rockstar Games developer Rob Carr suggests that Grand Theft Auto 6 will incorporate mechanics from Red Dead Redemption 2, similar to how Grand Theft Auto 5 utilized elements like the Dead Eye system. Carr, who worked on Grand Theft Auto 5, believes Rockstar is adept at integrating successful features from previous titles into new games. Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.
After Johnny Cage, Karl Urban Wants To Play Another Famous John In A Video Game Movie
Actor Karl Urban, who will play Johnny Cage in the upcoming Street Fighter movie, expressed his desire to portray John Marston in a potential Red Dead Redemption film or TV adaptation. Urban cited Red Dead Redemption as one of his favorite games and mentioned his past role in the Doom movie. The article also touches on Take-Two Interactive's cautious approach to licensing its intellectual properties for adaptations, citing past successes and failures.
Games Inbox: Will GTA 6 be better than GTA 5?
Readers discuss whether Grand Theft Auto 6 will surpass Grand Theft Auto 5, with concerns raised about potential changes in writing and dialogue due to developer departures from Rockstar Games. Other topics include the Nintendo Switch's sales performance against the PlayStation 5, Sony's first-party game output, and the reliability of game previews.
GTA 6 delays would only make it "cooler," GTA 5 Lester actor says, but he still wouldn't give Rockstar…
Jay Klaitz, the voice actor for Lester Crest in Grand Theft Auto 5, believes that further delays for Grand Theft Auto 6 would only improve the game. He also commented on the potential pricing of Grand Theft Auto 6, suggesting that a $100 price point would be too high for many players, and that Rockstar Games would likely opt for a more accessible price to maximize long-term revenue from its online component.
Don't Expect A GTA 6 Online Mode At Launch
A new report suggests that Grand Theft Auto 6's online component will not be available at the game's November 2026 launch. This follows a historical precedent set by Grand Theft Auto 5, where GTA Online was released two weeks after the main game.
Another GTA 6 Delay Would Make Game "Cooler," But I Wouldn't Pay $100 For It, Actor Says
Actor Jay Klaitz, who voiced Lester in Grand Theft Auto 5, believes another delay for Grand Theft Auto 6 could make the game 'cooler' and hopes it launches at an accessible price point, not $100. He also speculated about Rockstar creating a theme park parody in the game's Florida-inspired setting of Leonida.
'The whole world doesn't look like that. You focus on the areas of the trailer' — Former Rockstar environmental artist says what fans see in GTA 6 trailers has been 'madly polished' but 'everything that's not in that view' won't be as refined yet
A former Rockstar Games environmental artist, David O'Reilly, stated that the areas shown in Grand Theft Auto 6 trailers are highly polished, but other parts of the game world may not be as refined yet. He also mentioned that even after five years on the project, he has limited knowledge of the storyline, only knowing there are two main characters. Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that marketing for the game will ramp up in the coming months, with the game slated for a November 19, 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.
