Grand Theft Auto 5
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GTA 6 leaks anticipation ends in lacklustre news that Rockstar makes a lot of money
Leaked data from the ShinyHunters hack reveals that Grand Theft Auto Online generates approximately $10 million weekly in total revenue, with $7.3 million from Shark Card sales and $2.3 million from GTA+ subscriptions. These figures align with Take-Two Interactive's recent earnings reports and help explain the significant investment in Grand Theft Auto 6 development, estimated at $2.1 billion.
GTA Actor Comments on GTA 6
Grand Theft Auto 5 actor Jay Klaitz believes the satire in Grand Theft Auto 6 might not be as impactful due to real-world events mirroring game content. He expressed that he wouldn't be surprised if the game's satirical edge is blunted by current societal parallels.
GTA Online Is Bringing In Around Half A Billion Dollars Per Year
Leaked data suggests Grand Theft Auto Online generates approximately $498.8 million annually, significantly outperforming Red Dead Online's $26.4 million yearly revenue. The PlayStation 5 leads in player engagement and spending, followed by PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC. The data emerged following a security incident where Rockstar Games experienced a data breach.
The voice of GTA 5's Lester wonders if GTA 6 'can't make the same splash as previous games' because…
Jay Klaitz, the voice actor for Lester in Grand Theft Auto 5, expressed his thoughts on whether Grand Theft Auto 6 can achieve the same cultural impact as its predecessors. He believes that while the game will undoubtedly be massive, the current state of the real world, which has become increasingly strange and saturated with bizarre events, might diminish the shock value of GTA 6's satire compared to previous installments.
From Flash to Valorant: The Evolution of Free Gaming
This guide explores the evolution of free gaming, from simple Flash titles to today's polished, full-scale releases across PC, mobile, and browser platforms. It highlights various access methods, including subscription services like Epic Games Store, Xbox Game Pass, and Prime Gaming, as well as browser-based games and free-to-play downloads like Valorant and Genshin Impact.
Grand Theft Auto 5 voice actor says GTA 6's humor might not make 'the same splash' in today's…
Grand Theft Auto 5 voice actor Jay Klaitz believes Grand Theft Auto 6's trademark satirical humor may not have the same impact today as previous installments due to the current socio-political climate. While acknowledging the game's massive anticipated success, Klaitz suggested that what once seemed outlandish now feels commonplace, potentially diminishing the humor's effectiveness. He also noted that Rockstar Games might still find ways to make the satire resonate, especially with its focus on Florida.
UK software sales chart for the week ending April 11, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia rises
The UK software sales chart for the week ending April 11, 2026, shows Resident Evil Requiem as the overall top seller. Pokemon Pokopia saw a significant rise to second place, while Mario Kart World dropped to fifth. The chart lists the top 40 best-selling games for the period.
Check out the internet's best gaming videos from March—including one of the coolest custom gaming rigs…
March's top gaming videos featured new content from extraction shooter Marathon, roguelike deckbuilder Slay the Spire 2, and RPG Crimson Desert. The highlights also included impressive moments in Overwatch and Grand Theft Auto 5, with a custom mobile gaming rig winning the monthly PC Gamer Clips competition.
The MacBook Neo is moonlighting as a Windows gaming machine, and it’s doing it well
The MacBook Neo, powered by Apple's A18 Pro chip, has demonstrated surprising Windows gaming capabilities when run through Parallels Desktop. Despite its budget positioning and 8GB of RAM, it achieved playable frame rates in titles like Dirt 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, though Grand Theft Auto V struggled. This suggests that Apple's more affordable hardware can serve as a viable platform for casual Windows gaming through virtualization.
Broken bones, bodyslams and brutal executions—my no-guns return to GTA 5 story mode took an unexpected twist with…
This article details a player's experience with a no-guns run in Grand Theft Auto V, focusing on the use of melee combat and wrestling-inspired moves via a player-made mod. The author describes the satisfaction of executing brutal takedowns and power slams, highlighting the creativity of the PC modding scene.
Open-world crime game Samson beats up a bunch of bugs in a new patch, as developer admits it 'released a game with…
Liquid Swords has released a patch for its open-world crime game Samson to address numerous bugs and performance issues. The developer, led by Christofer Sundberg, has also issued a roadmap for future updates, with another patch planned for this week and a further update on April 22. Despite a mixed reception on Steam due to technical problems, the studio is committed to supporting Samson long-term.
Game Pass Goes Huge – Oblivion, Hades II And COD Arrive While GTA V Leaves
Xbox Game Pass is adding several major titles including Hades II, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Grand Theft Auto V will be removed from the service. New additions span various genres and platforms, including PC, Xbox Series X|S, and cloud.
Epic Employees Spill the Tea: Users Only Want Free Games, Then Dip Back to Steam
Former Epic Games employees have revealed that many users primarily engage with the Epic Games Store to claim free titles before returning to Steam. Despite significant investment in giveaways like Grand Theft Auto V and Control, the strategy appears to foster transactional behavior rather than long-term platform loyalty. This analysis explores the challenges Epic faces in competing with Steam's established ecosystem and user habits.
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.
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.
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.
Crimson Desert allows players to do what GTA 5 didn't – stop the train, but not by using a mech or a dragon
Crimson Desert allows players to stop trains by strategically placing trees on the tracks, a feat not possible in Grand Theft Auto 5. This unique interaction, highlighted by YouTuber BjornTheBear, showcases a specific game mechanic in Pearl Abyss's open-world fantasy adventure. The article also briefly mentions future content updates for the game.
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.
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.
