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UK software sales chart for the week ending October 10, 2026 – Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] debuts
The UK software sales chart for the week ending October 10, 2026, shows Kingdom Hearts Collection [I-III] debuting at #5, with sales split between Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond remains on the chart at #13, while EA SPORTS FC 27 holds the top spot.
PS5 can now run physical PS2 game discs with vibe-coded emulator
A jailbroken PlayStation 5 can now run physical PlayStation 2 game discs using a ported PC emulator, PCSX2, and AI. While not officially supported by Sony, this development allows for playing a selection of PS2 titles on the current console. This project highlights the growing impact of AI on video game emulation and preservation efforts.
GTA 6 Could Deliver What GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 Were Missing
Grand Theft Auto 6 aims to improve upon the mission design of previous Rockstar titles like Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 by offering players more freedom and multiple routes within missions. Studio co-head Rob Nelson highlighted a conscious effort to open up gameplay without compromising quality, suggesting that deviating from the 'optimal route' will not result in mission failure. This approach seeks to blur the lines between different types of content and create a more personal and replayable narrative experience.
‘I’m Shocked That People Are Still Playing’ – How GTA 5 Took Over the World
This article examines the enduring success of Grand Theft Auto 5, which has sold over 230 million copies and maintained millions of weekly players for over a decade. It explores how the game achieved such longevity and questions whether Grand Theft Auto 6 can replicate its predecessor's massive impact.
Let’s All Be Happy This AAA Minesweeper Game Isn’t Real
A parody game created by Mike Lacher reimagines the classic Minesweeper with AAA game tropes, including pretentious title cards and character interactions inspired by titles like Grand Theft Auto 5. The playable browser game offers a humorous take on modern game development, with a twist ending.
I might finally have gone too far with a GTA 5 mod that imports most of Doom 2
A Grand Theft Auto 5 mod has successfully imported the entirety of Doom 2 into Rockstar's open-world game, allowing players to experience Los Santos with Doom's arsenal and enemies. The mod, named Doom 2 in GTA 5 Hell On Earth, enables players to switch between GTA 5's third-person perspective and Doom 2's first-person view, complete with demons and weapons like the BFG.
The Evolution of Chance-Based Minigames in Modern Xbox Titles: From RDR2 to GTA V
This article analyzes the evolution of chance-based minigames in modern Xbox titles, contrasting the in-game gambling mechanics of Red Dead Redemption 2 with those in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online. It explores how these minigames serve as tools for atmosphere, satire, player retention, and potential controversy, highlighting the shift from narrative integration to systems designed to encourage repeated engagement and spending.
I have added roving bands of militant furries to Grand Theft Auto 5
This article details the process of installing mods in Grand Theft Auto 5, specifically focusing on adding 'militant furries' to the game world. The author explores the 'Gang and Turf Mod' and a subsequent 'Furry Gang' mod, which populates Los Santos with gun-wielding characters in fursuits engaging in gang warfare.
Rockstar-hunted GTA 6 leaker seemingly strikes again, showing off series' most plentiful helping of onscreen johnson since San Andreas starred Carl
A leaker, identified as Cyberleek, has released a new 25-minute gameplay clip of Grand Theft Auto 6, featuring extensive on-screen nudity and modifications. Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive are reportedly pursuing legal action against the leakers, with Rockstar stating that such leaks are "heartbreaking" for the development team. The footage also shows previously revealed off-road racing events and hints at the game's depiction of relationships.
GTA 6 radio stations revealed, Rockstar says "for the first time" in Grand Theft Auto history there are also…
Rockstar Games has revealed details about the radio stations and in-game podcasts featured in Grand Theft Auto VI. The game will include a diverse range of music genres across multiple stations, as well as podcasts available on and off foot. This marks the first time podcasts will be featured in the Grand Theft Auto series.
GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek returns with 25 minutes of new gameplay after over a month of silence, showing first-person…
The Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker known as Cyberleek has resurfaced, allegedly posting approximately 25 minutes of new gameplay footage. This latest leak includes new cutscenes, in-game racing, and notably, first-person gameplay, a feature that was present in Grand Theft Auto 5 but unconfirmed for Grand Theft Auto 6. Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar Games are expected to take action against the leaks.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Offer More Freedom in Missions When Possible
Rockstar North co-founder Rob Nelson revealed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will offer more player agency in missions compared to previous titles like Grand Theft Auto 5. While narrative coherence remains a priority, the team has made a conscious effort to open up gameplay possibilities where possible, allowing for systemic interactions and emergent events to feel more natural within the open world.
GTA 6 Features Bad Bunny and Lana Del Rey as Radio Station Hosts
Rockstar Games has revealed that artists Bad Bunny and Lana Del Rey will voice radio station hosts in Grand Theft Auto 6. Bad Bunny, also known as Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, and singer Naomi Ramírez Rivera will host Cocoteo FM, while Lana Del Rey and Morgan Wallen will host Back Country Radio. The game is set to launch on November 19th and will feature new innovations in music integration and mission freedom.
Help, I have been abducted by a tiny car and cannot escape
The author details a frustrating experience attempting to use a 'Toy Cars' mod in Grand Theft Auto 5, which shrinks vehicles to RC size. While the shrinking mechanism works, the mod causes cars to become uncontrollable and traps the player inside, leading to a chaotic and inescapable situation.
Rockstar wants physical intimacy 'done right' in GTA 6 as it confirms nude scene
Rockstar Games is focusing on portraying physical intimacy and relationships authentically in Grand Theft Auto 6, with co-studio head Rob Nelson confirming that the character Jason will be depicted nude in a shower scene. The studio aims to make the relationship between protagonists Jason and Lucia a central gameplay element, iterating extensively to ensure it feels right for players.
With sex in GTA 6, studio boss suggests Rockstar doesn't want another Hot Coffee moment: "It has to be done…
Rockstar North co-studio boss Rob Nelson discussed Grand Theft Auto 6's handling of intimacy, stating the team wants to portray it 'right' and avoid past controversies like the 'Hot Coffee' incident from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The game's PEGI 18+ rating indicates scenes of intercourse and sexual fetishes.
GTA 6 Won’t Make You “All-Powerful” Like GTA 5 Did
Rockstar Games director Rob Nelson stated that Grand Theft Auto 6 will feature NPCs with their own impulses, making the world more unpredictable than in Grand Theft Auto 5. Players will still be powerful but not the sole source of violence. The game will also introduce an upgraded police 'heat' system.
GTA 6 and San Andreas show how much game development has changed: In the '00s, Rockstar turned a Clair Obscur Expedition 33-sized budget into $600 million
The article contrasts the development costs and revenue of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas with the anticipated costs of Grand Theft Auto 6. San Andreas was reportedly made for under $10 million and grossed around $600 million, while modern AAA titles like GTA 6 have budgets exceeding $1 billion and higher base prices. This highlights the dramatic increase in game development expenses over two decades.
I've added scams to GTA 5, but I might have scammed myself
The author details their experience adding a "ScamV" mod to Grand Theft Auto 5, which introduces cybercrime elements like fake checks and cloned cards. However, due to numerous other conflicting mods, the experience is largely reduced to Franklin carrying a duffel bag and being unable to interact with bank tellers, leading to a frustratingly "Kafka-esque" situation.
GTA 5 Made Playable in Browser as AI-Generated Game Chaos Continues
Grand Theft Auto 5 was temporarily made playable in a web browser amidst a surge of AI-generated games online. The browser version was subsequently taken offline.