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Scrapped GTA 5 Story DLC Might Have Taken the Series Overseas for the First Time in 15 Years
Leaked footage suggests that a scrapped story DLC for Grand Theft Auto 5 was planned to take players to Paris, marking a potential first for the series to venture overseas in 15 years. The content indicates a significant shift in setting that was ultimately not realized.
NBA star warns GTA 6 will ruin November sports because players and coaches will be too busy playing to train
NBA star Steven Adams has warned that the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6 in November could negatively impact sports performance across various leagues, including the NFL. He predicts players and coaches will be too engrossed in the highly anticipated game to focus on training and competition.
Where can Australians buy R18+ PC games without a credit card? Pretty much everywhere but Steam
Valve's new age verification policy for R18+ PC games on Steam in Australia requires users to provide a credit card, a method not commonly used by Australians. This has caused frustration among players and confusion for banks, as alternative verification methods have not been offered. Players are advised to purchase games from third-party sellers like Fanatical and Green Man Gaming, though not all R18+ titles are available there.
GTA 6 Could Turn November Into a Disaster for Sports Leagues, Predicts NBA Star
NBA star Steven Adams predicts that the November release of Grand Theft Auto 6 will negatively impact performance across various sports leagues, including the NFL. He believes this dip in performance, affecting players, coaches, and scouts, will be temporary and likely reverse in December.
I modded Crazy Taxi into Grand Theft Auto 5
A PC Gamer writer has installed a 'Crazy Taxi Mod' into Grand Theft Auto 5, transforming the game into a Crazy Taxi experience within Los Santos. The mod introduces a yellow taxi vehicle and a time-based pickup and dropoff gameplay loop, though the chaotic nature of Grand Theft Auto 5 often interferes with the fares.
Modding GTA 6 sounds outright illegal under Rockstar's guidelines, but that's never stopped modders before
Rockstar Games has reiterated its strict modding guidelines and new monetization policy ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6's launch, which some players perceive as outright bans on custom content. While free mods are still permitted, monetized mods must be sold through approved storefronts like Cfx Marketplace, giving Rockstar a cut. This stance has drawn criticism from players and contrasts with other publishers who embrace modding communities.
'Do not': Rockstar outlines modding rules before GTA VI touches down
Rockstar Games has outlined its modding guidelines ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI's release, emphasizing restrictions on combining IP from different titles and modifying established storylines. The rules, also applicable to Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption II, prohibit unauthorized monetization, including real money gambling, loot boxes, and cryptocurrency, while directing creators to use the official Creator Platform.
Rockstar Games Is Taking Down Footage and Images of Scrapped GTA 5 DLC And Early Version of Leaked GTA 6 Map
Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, is actively removing videos and posts containing leaked content from Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto VI. This action indicates a strong stance against the unauthorized sharing of game assets and development materials.
'All roads lead back to Arma'
The Arma series, developed by Bohemia Interactive, has profoundly influenced the PC gaming landscape, serving as the foundation for numerous popular genres and games. Its open-platform approach has fostered innovation, leading to the creation of mods that evolved into standalone titles like DayZ, the entire battle royale genre pioneered by PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, and even influencing Grand Theft Auto 5 roleplaying communities.
Rockstar asks modders to please take its games very seriously
Rockstar Games has released new modding guidelines, primarily targeting its FiveM and RedM platforms, to ensure mods respect its games and brand. The rules prohibit modifications that alter official storylines, combine franchises, incorporate third-party intellectual property, or interfere with online services. While Rockstar aims to control monetization through its official platforms, enforcing these rules on third-party sites remains a challenge.
Weeks before GTA 6, Rockstar Games imposes new guidelines that restrict mods for missions, maps, updated storylines, and third-party IP
Rockstar Games has updated its modding guidelines, significantly restricting what fans can do with their games, including Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption. The new rules prohibit modifications to official storylines, combining assets from different games, and using third-party intellectual property, suggesting a more restrictive approach for future titles like Grand Theft Auto 6.
GTA 5 has true air travel now thanks to the mod I just installed, but they won't let me give me my pals piggybacks…
A new mod for Grand Theft Auto V, called Flights V, transforms the game's airports into functional hubs for air travel. Players can now purchase tickets and travel between several key locations on the map, replicating a more realistic airport experience. However, the mod can occasionally lead to infinite loading screens, and attempts to carry NPCs onto planes are not supported.
Ahead of GTA 6, Rockstar warn modders against against making unofficial main story expansions, unauthorised ports and mods that combine GTA maps
Rockstar Games has updated its modding guidelines, explicitly warning against creating unofficial main story expansions, unauthorized ports, and mods that combine maps from different Grand Theft Auto titles. These new rules, which apply to all Rockstar games but are seen as preparation for Grand Theft Auto 6, aim to protect the company's intellectual property and official continuity.
Ahead of GTA 6, Rockstar releases modding guidelines that axe new missions, maps, ports, and more: "Respect our…
Rockstar Games has released new, highly restrictive modding guidelines ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6's release, which prohibit expanding official storylines, combining assets between titles, and porting games to unauthorized platforms. These changes have drawn significant criticism from the modding community, who compare the new rules unfavorably to Nintendo's policies.
UK software sales chart for the week ending September 19, 2026 – Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave debuts in second
The UK software sales chart for the week ending September 19, 2026, shows Marvel's Wolverine taking the top spot, followed by the Nintendo Switch exclusive Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. Trails in the Sky: 2nd Chapter also made its debut on the chart.
Games Inbox: Will GTA 6 have a co-op mode?
Readers discuss potential co-op modes for Grand Theft Auto 6, the merits of physical game ownership for PlayStation 5, and the success of video game adaptations in film. Other topics include Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake features, Tim Sweeney's forest purchases, and budget-friendly Nintendo Switch puzzle games.
Dags att sätta betyg på tids-äventyret Justin Wack!
Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack is a charming point-and-click adventure that offers a delightful time-traveling experience. The game is praised for its engaging narrative and well-crafted puzzles, making it a standout title.
Evidence of canceled Grand Theft Auto 5 Liberty City and 'Agent Trevor' DLC, plus early version of GTA6's…
A significant data leak from Rockstar Games has revealed source code for Grand Theft Auto 5, details of canceled single-player DLC including a Liberty City expansion and 'Agent Trevor' missions, and an early version of the Grand Theft Auto 6 map. The leaked data appears to originate from the 2022 Lapsus hack. Grand Theft Auto 6 is slated for release on November 19, initially on consoles, with no PC release date announced.
The disc is dying, but the box isn’t – what will a "physical game" actually mean in 2030?
The definition of a "physical game" is evolving as digital sales grow and disc production declines. While Sony plans to end disc production for PlayStation in 2028, experts suggest the physical box may persist, potentially containing download codes or acting as a collector's item. The value of physical ownership will increasingly depend on rights like lending and resale, rather than the presence of a disc.
New 200GB GTA 5 leak suggests Rockstar Games scrapped a massive Liberty City DLC, and reportedly includes very early GTA 6 work
A massive 192GB leak of Grand Theft Auto 5's source code has emerged, suggesting Rockstar Games had planned and then scrapped a substantial Liberty City DLC. The leak also reportedly contains very early development files for Grand Theft Auto 6, alongside cut content from Grand Theft Auto 5 and information about a cancelled 'Agent Trevor' DLC.
