Grand Theft Auto 5
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Wardogs leads Newzoo's September PC revenue charts
Bulkhead's Wardogs topped Newzoo's September PC revenue charts, achieving significant success within three weeks of its Early Access launch. Marvel's Wolverine also performed well, ranking fourth on console revenue charts and high on year-to-date spend. Several other new releases and updated titles like Halloween: The Game, The Blood of the Dawnwalker, and Bodycam also featured prominently in the top rankings.
GTA 6 file size revealed on PS5 and it's the biggest single-player game ever
Grand Theft Auto 6 will require 210GB of storage space on PlayStation 5, making it the largest single-player game ever released. This massive file size is expected to be similar on Xbox Series X/S and does not include potential day-one patches. The size far exceeds previous Rockstar titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto 5.
How Minecraft’s Community Servers Have Developed Their Own Virtual Economies
Rockstar Games has detailed the fictional state of Leonida, inspired by Florida, as the setting for Grand Theft Auto 6. The game will feature Vice City as its central urban area, surrounded by diverse environments including tropical islands, swamps, and rural backcountry. The map is expected to be significantly larger and more varied than Grand Theft Auto V's.
Rapport: GTA VI:s nedladdningsstorlek på PS5 är 210 GB
A report from Playstation Game Size suggests that Grand Theft Auto VI will require a 210 GB download on PlayStation 5, significantly larger than Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2. Pre-loading will be available one week before the game's release on November 12, with the official launch on November 18-19.
GTA 6 is a 210GB download, says PlayStation Store sleuth
A PlayStation Store sleuth has indicated that Grand Theft Auto 6 may require a 210GB download on PlayStation 5. This figure, if accurate, would make it significantly larger than Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2. Pre-loading for the game begins on November 12, ahead of its November 19 launch.
GTA 6 – 10 Things I Want to Try When the Bullets Start Flying
This article outlines ten specific combat experiments the author wants to perform in Grand Theft Auto VI, focusing on how player agency and cinematic spectacle can be balanced. It details desires for dynamic vehicle combat, refined free-aiming, strategic use of bullet-time, and more viable handgun usage, alongside experimenting with loadouts and minimizing HUD elements.
UK software sales chart for the week ending October 24, 2026 – Call of Duty, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Final Fantasy Resonance in the top 5
The UK software sales chart for the week ending October 24, 2026, shows Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 in the top position, with the majority of sales on PlayStation 5. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort debuted at number two, and Final Fantasy Resonance entered at number four.
Grand Theft Auto V – The Legacy Review
Grand Theft Auto V launched in 2013 with such forward-thinking design that its subsequent ports to modern platforms continue to set the standard for open-world action-driving games. The game's legacy is defined by its enduring quality and adaptability across generations.
The first Wi-Fi 8 router is here, and it's banging
Asus has released the first Wi-Fi 8 router, the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro, ahead of the standard's official ratification. While its close-range speeds do not yet surpass premium Wi-Fi 7 devices, it offers improved reliability and performance over greater distances, particularly for gamers and in crowded network environments. The router is priced at approximately $999 and includes a comprehensive suite of features.
GTA 6 Is Almost Here – And I Still Can’t Believe It
After a thirteen-year wait since Grand Theft Auto V, the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI feels almost unreal, with its release now just a month away. The article expresses excitement for the new Rockstar-designed world of Leonidas City, highlighting advancements in car design, ray tracing, and the potential for endless emergent gameplay. The author anticipates the game will justify the long wait and deliver on player expectations for innovation and immersive experiences.
GTA 2 – 27 Years Later, Does It Still Hold Up?
This analysis examines Grand Theft Auto 2, 27 years after its release, to understand its foundational impact on the franchise's enduring success. Despite its aged mechanics, the game's design, including its distinctive setting of Anywhere City and the Gang Respect system, laid the groundwork for core gameplay loops and the chaotic, reactive open-world elements that have become hallmarks of subsequent Grand Theft Auto titles.
GTA 6 Might Give America A Very Expensive Sick Day
An economics professor projects that approximately 1.5 million Americans may call in sick on November 19 to play Grand Theft Auto 6, potentially costing the US economy around $1 billion. This economic impact is framed as money simply changing hands from the public to publisher Take-Two Interactive. The article notes a precedent with Grand Theft Auto 5's launch, highlighting the significant cultural moment these releases represent.
Games Inbox: What is the best Nintendo game of 2026?
Readers discuss the best Nintendo games of 2026, with Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave emerging as a strong contender. Concerns are raised about the high cost of current-generation consoles like the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, and their potential impact on the industry's future. The discussion also touches on the evolution of graphics, digital versus physical media, and the ongoing debate about console generations.
1.5 million people planning a sick day for GTA 6 in the US alone
An analyst has calculated that approximately 1.5 million people in the US alone plan to take a "sick day" to play Grand Theft Auto 6 upon its release, potentially costing businesses up to $1 billion in lost productivity. The study, conducted by Professor José García Montalvo, highlights the significant economic impact of major game launches, with men aged 18-30 and technology workers being the most likely to take time off. This phenomenon echoes the impact of Grand Theft Auto 5's release, while Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive anticipate massive revenue from Grand Theft Auto 6.
GTA 5, Red Dead Redemption 2, and More Are Being Removed from the PS Plus Game Catalog
Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 are among the titles being removed from the PlayStation Plus game catalog. This removal affects subscribers who may lose access to these games.
Fan recreates GTA 6 launch trailer in GTA 5 and the downgrade is a real shock
A fan has recreated the Grand Theft Auto 6 launch trailer within Grand Theft Auto 5, highlighting the significant graphical leap between the two titles. The article also touches on a similar trailer recreation for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, noting Nintendo's controversial past marketing taglines.
Rockstar tried to reunite Daft Punk for GTA 6 soundtrack but they said no
Rockstar Games reportedly approached Daft Punk with an unlimited budget to reunite for the Grand Theft Auto 6 soundtrack, but the duo declined. Justice was ultimately chosen to create the original score. The article also touches on Grand Theft Auto 6's strong pre-order numbers and its potential cultural impact.
Rockstar artists have been working on GTA 6 for 11 years to plan out the map, co-head says roads are narrower than GTA 5's, which had a 'ripple effect' as the studio had to add even more buildings — 'All these things sort of come to bite you later'
Rockstar Games has reportedly been working on Grand Theft Auto 6 for 11 years, with artists beginning map planning in 2015. Development co-head Aaron Garbut noted that the game's narrower roads compared to Grand Theft Auto 5 created technical challenges, requiring more detailed surrounding buildings. The game is set to launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Series S.
GTA 6 Voice Actors – All Confirmed And Rumored Cast
As Grand Theft Auto VI approaches its November 19 release, Rockstar Games has kept its voice cast largely under wraps. Stephen Root has confirmed his involvement, while actors like Jim Santangeli, Manni L. Perez, Dylan Rourke, and Bobby Moynihan are rumored to be part of the cast. Prominent voice actors Troy Baker and Roger Craig Smith have publicly denied rumors linking them to the role of Jason Duval.
Games Leaving PlayStation Plus in November 2026 Confirmed
Sony has confirmed the list of games that will be removed from PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers in November 2026. Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption II are among the titles set to depart the service by November 17.
