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No Netflix? No problem: the first episode of Cyberpunk Edgerunners season 2 will stream live for free on Twitch
The first episode of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 will premiere live and for free on CD Projekt Red's official Twitch channel on October 20 at midnight EST. While subsequent episodes will require a Netflix subscription, selected streamers will also co-stream the premiere, and viewers can win Twitch Chat Badges.
"I wanted to make the show I wanted to watch": how Galaxies found a place in the crowded showcase landscape
Galaxies Showcase, founded by Chris Thomas, has carved a niche in the crowded digital showcase landscape by offering a tightly curated, hour-long program of game trailers. The "tapas-style" approach aims to respect viewer time and has seen significant audience growth. The venture, bootstrapped by Thomas, leverages his industry connections to secure game placements and co-streamers, balancing paid slots with free exposure for indie developers.
GTA 6 Online release date estimate
This analysis estimates that Grand Theft Auto 6 Online could launch in July 2027, based on a statement from Twitch CEO Dan Clancy. The extended wait is attributed to Rockstar Games' need for careful planning, considering the success of Grand Theft Auto 5 Online and the desire to avoid developer crunch.
Buy GTA 6 from O2 for just 5p a day even if you're not a subscriber
O2 is offering a special installment plan for Grand Theft Auto 6, allowing customers to pay as little as 4.6p per day after an initial £20 deposit. This offer is available to everyone, not just O2 subscribers, and applies to the standard edition on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S with 0% interest. Other games like Marvel's Wolverine, EA Sports FC 27, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 also have pre-order options through O2.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Mode Won't Launch Until 2027
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy stated that the multiplayer component for Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected to launch in 2027, a year after the single-player release. This staggered release strategy mirrors Grand Theft Auto 5 and aims to maximize media attention and player engagement for both the base game and its online counterpart.
GTA 6 multiplayer to launch in 2027 according to Twitch boss
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy suggested that Grand Theft Auto 6's multiplayer component will launch in 2027, citing conversations with Rockstar Games. While Rockstar has confirmed the game will be single-player at launch, Take-Two Interactive has stated its commitment to supporting Grand Theft Auto Online beyond the release of the new title.
Twitch CEO Says GTA 6 Multiplayer Will Launch Next Year
Twitch CEO has indicated that Grand Theft Auto 6's multiplayer component is slated for a launch next year. While Rockstar Games has not officially confirmed details about the future of Grand Theft Auto Online, this statement suggests a significant online experience is planned.
Twitch CEO says GTA 6 multiplayer will launch in 2027
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy stated in an interview that Grand Theft Auto 6's multiplayer component is expected to launch in 2027. While Rockstar Games has not officially announced details for GTA 6 multiplayer or the PC version, Clancy indicated that Twitch has been working with Rockstar on creator engagement for the upcoming release.
Cole Palmer mistakenly livestreams EA Sports FC 27 on Twitch early and gets temporarily banned — ‘I was only…
Chelsea and England midfielder Cole Palmer received a temporary ban from Twitch after mistakenly livestreaming EA Sports FC 27 before its official embargo. Palmer, who also expressed dissatisfaction with his in-game rating, had his account reinstated shortly after the incident.
GTA 6 Multiplayer Could Launch In 2027, Twitch CEO Says
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy speculated that Grand Theft Auto 6's multiplayer component could launch in 2027, based on discussions with Rockstar Games. While Rockstar has described the initial release as single-player, the success of Grand Theft Auto Online suggests a future multiplayer mode is highly anticipated. Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to release on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a PC version expected later.
Twitch CEO expects GTA 6 online multiplayer will launch next year, which if accurate would leave only the PC port's arrival point up in the air
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy stated that Grand Theft Auto 6's multiplayer component is expected to launch next year, following the game's initial release. This estimate was shared in an interview with Bloomberg, though Rockstar Games has not officially confirmed the timeline or the PC port's release date.
Twitch Boss Says Game Companies Are Right to Avoid Competing With GTA 6 for Attention — Expects GTA Online 2 Next Year
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy anticipates a massive launch for Grand Theft Auto 6 in November, predicting that other game companies are wise to avoid competing for attention during its release window. He also expects Grand Theft Auto 6's multiplayer component, or a potential Grand Theft Auto Online 2, to dominate online attention when it launches next year.
Twitch is testing a Stream Coach feature that uses gen AI to give ‘optional feedback’ for a broadcast
Twitch is testing a new 'AI Stream Coach' feature that uses generative AI to provide optional feedback to livestreamers. The tool aims to offer insights on monetization, channel setup, and viewer engagement, but has faced user concerns regarding its implementation and the ability to opt-out.
MMO Week in Review: Gamescom, Asura, and Ascension
Gamescom was the dominant event this week, bringing news for numerous MMOs including launch dates for Aion 2 and Path of Exile 2, and trailers for Dune Awakening, Sea of Remnants, and Cinder City. Star Citizen's Squadron 42 received another delay into 2027, while Guild Wars 3 revealed its Asura, and Blizzard shut down another World of Warcraft private server. Other news included updates for Throne and Liberty, Ultima Online, and The Division 2, alongside discussions on game design, AI training lawsuits, and the shutdown of the Project Ascension World of Warcraft emulator.
Rockstar formed a new LA-based team to develop more realistic NPCs for Grand Theft Auto 6
Rockstar Games has formed a new Los Angeles-based team dedicated to creating more realistic Non-Player Characters (NPCs) for Grand Theft Auto 6. This team aims to enhance the game's interactive fidelity, building upon the detailed environments seen in Red Dead Redemption 2. The studio confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will feature over 600,000 NPC animations and will not include generative AI or microtransactions.
Netflix survived the GTA 6: An Extended Look, but Twitch did not
Twitch experienced significant outages coinciding with the release of the Grand Theft Auto 6 Extended Look trailer, while Netflix remained unaffected. The streaming platform acknowledged the issues and stated teams were working on a resolution, with services intermittently returning after approximately 30 minutes. The outage impacted Twitch's ability to host popular streams of the highly anticipated trailer, potentially benefiting services like Netflix.
Twitch and Amazon face class-action lawsuit over its automatic opt-in of gen AI training
Twitch and Amazon are facing a class-action lawsuit over their automatic opt-in policy for generative AI training. Streamer Warren Pandiscia alleges that both companies unlawfully copied millions of videos to develop AI models without proper consent, violating creator agreements and unfair competition laws.
Evening Reading - August 24, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming news including Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Marvel Snap's Draft mode, The Witcher 4 targeting a 2028 release, and a class-action lawsuit against Twitch. It also mentions new games like Blasterbug: Last Bug Standing and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, as well as updates for Elden Ring and The Duskbloods.
Class-action lawsuit filed against Twitch over Amazon AI training
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Twitch by content creators, alleging the platform unlawfully used user content to train Amazon's AI models without consent or notification. The lawsuit, filed by Warren Pandiscia, claims Amazon had a significant incentive to acquire data on an unprecedented scale for its AI products. Twitch's Chief Product Officer, Mike Minton, admitted uncertainty about whether Amazon had used VODs for training prior to the introduction of an opt-out setting.
Twitch hit with class-action lawsuit over Amazon AI training: 'Twitch sent no email, displayed no pop-up…
Twitch is facing a class-action lawsuit from user Warren Pandiscia, who alleges that Amazon, Twitch's parent company, used Twitch stream content to train its generative AI without proper consent or notification. The lawsuit claims this practice is unlawful and an attack on content creators, as the data collection was opt-out and consent depended on host streamer settings. The article notes that Twitch sent no email or pop-up notification about the feature, which was discovered by a reporter.
