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Physical Games Are “Irrelevant” To GameStop’s Business, Says CEO
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen stated that physical games are irrelevant to the company's business, with software now making up less than 12% of revenue while collectibles and hardware comprise the majority. He expressed indifference to PlayStation's potential shift away from physical discs, emphasizing the company's focus on other revenue streams like collectibles and his ambition to acquire eBay.
Claims about GTA 6 pre-orders are incorrect and "absurd", analyst firm says, but it's still had the "strongest pre-order campaign ever recorded"
Market data analyst firm Newzoo has stated that claims of Grand Theft Auto 6 reaching one billion dollars in pre-orders are "absurd." The firm estimates that digital pre-orders in the US and Europe during the last week of June amounted to $180 million, projecting a global first-week revenue of approximately $260 million. Newzoo anticipates the game could generate between $3.25 billion and $5.2 billion in its opening week, with a release date set for November 19th on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
'The first week of pre-orders brought in $180 million' — Analysts report that GTA 6 has 'the strongest pre-order campaign ever recorded'
Market research firm Newzoo reports that Grand Theft Auto 6 has achieved the strongest pre-order campaign ever recorded, earning approximately $180 million in digital pre-orders in the US and major European markets during the last week of June. The firm estimates the game is on track for $3.3 to $5.2 billion in cumulative global sales by the end of its launch week, projecting around 51 million copies sold. Despite social media rumors, Newzoo clarified that the game has not yet reached a billion dollars in pre-orders.
GTA 5 had "so much" cut content, including minigames that were almost "completely done," former Rockstar dev says: "They'll throw out entire levels"
Former Rockstar Games producer John Ricchio revealed that Grand Theft Auto 5 had a significant amount of cut content, including fully completed minigames and even entire levels. These cuts were often made due to the immense animation workload required to maintain a consistent quality across the game's vast scope. Ricchio noted that such decisions, while sometimes difficult for developers, are a natural part of large-scale game production.
GTA 6 Predicted to Make Up to $5.2 Billion in Sales by End of Launch Week After Securing an Estimated $260 Million via Preorders
Grand Theft Auto 6 is projected to achieve up to $5.2 billion in sales within its first week, driven by an exceptionally strong preorder campaign. Analysts have noted this as the most significant preorder performance they have ever witnessed.
GTA Online mimics reality by nerfing payouts after making everything cost more: 'Prices go up, paychecks go…
Rockstar Games has significantly nerfed payouts for heists in Grand Theft Auto Online, making it harder for players to earn in-game currency while property and vehicle prices remain high. This change, which includes reduced rewards for popular heists like the Diamond Casino and the new Kortz Center heist, has been met with community backlash. Rockstar has introduced weekly bonuses to compensate, but players feel these do not make up for the drastic reduction in earnings.
Newzoo: GTA 6 pre-orders generate $260m globally during first week of campaign
Newzoo data indicates Grand Theft Auto 6 generated approximately $260 million in global digital pre-orders during its first week, with $180 million from the US and five key European markets. The game is set to launch at $79.99 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S as a digital-only release. Newzoo forecasts potential launch week sales between $3.3 billion and $5.2 billion.
Games Inbox: Are you playing EA Sports FC more because of the World Cup?
Readers discuss their current engagement with EA Sports FC, with some playing less due to the lack of an official World Cup license and the team's performance. Other topics include potential Grand Theft Auto 6 boycotts, Xbox's mobile gaming strategy, the future of console design, and the impact of industry layoffs on studios like id Software.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Hacker Has Been Moved to Prison to Await Retrial
Arion Kurtaj, the hacker responsible for the Grand Theft Auto 6 leak in September 2022, has been moved to a prison to await a retrial in November. Kurtaj, a member of the Lapsus$ hacking group, was previously deemed unfit to stand trial due to acute autism. The leak resulted in 90 videos of an early build of Grand Theft Auto 6 being released online.
GameStop CEO Says Physical Games Media “is Totally, Totally Irrelevant”
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen stated that physical game media is "totally, totally irrelevant" to the company's business model, shifting focus to trading card games. This comes as Sony Interactive Entertainment plans to end PlayStation disc production in January 2028, a move analysts believe is permanent despite backlash. Experts suggest Sony will not reverse the decision due to the profitability of digital sales.
Grand Theft Auto 5 Had “So Much Stuff” That Got Cut Due to Animation Team Working on Other Things
Grand Theft Auto 5 producer John Ricchio revealed that numerous completed minigames and activities were cut from the game due to extensive animation work required for other aspects. Rockstar Games is now focused on Grand Theft Auto 6, which is set for release on November 19th for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with a PC release yet to be confirmed.
Physical games don't matter, says GameStop CEO: "It is totally, totally irrelevant"
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen stated that physical game discs are irrelevant to the company's business, even as Sony plans to cease production of physical PlayStation discs by 2028. Cohen emphasized that both physical and digital game sales now constitute only 18% of GameStop's revenue, with the collectables business being the primary revenue driver.
GTA 6 Hacker Moved to Prison for Retrial Two Years After Indefinite Sentence to Secure Hospital
The individual responsible for the Grand Theft Auto 6 leak in September 2022 has been transferred from a secure hospital to prison for a retrial. This move comes two years after the hacker was initially placed under an indefinite sentence.
"We want physical games": Marvel's Wolverine trailer reveals Lady Deathstrike and a Sabretooth team-up, but nobody in the comments is talking about that
A new trailer for Marvel's Wolverine has been released, but the comments section on YouTube is dominated by backlash against Sony's decision to phase out physical game discs by 2028. Despite the trailer revealing new story details like a team-up between Wolverine and Sabretooth, and the confirmation of Lady Deathstrike's appearance, players are expressing strong demand for physical copies. This sentiment is echoed across other PlayStation game trailers, indicating widespread community concern over the shift to digital-only distribution.
Midday Legal Briefs
The individual who leaked information about Grand Theft Auto 6 and received an indefinite sentence in 2023 for hacking offenses has been released from the hospital. He is now awaiting a retrial.
Amid FBI investigation into Steam malware, Florida man arrested and charged with stealing crypto currency as part of…
A Florida man, Zyaire Dontaevious Zamarion Wilkins, has been arrested and charged in connection with an FBI investigation into a Steam malware scheme that allegedly stole at least $220,000 in cryptocurrency. The malware was embedded in several games on Steam, which have since been removed. Wilkins faces up to 10 years in prison under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker who was given an indefinite sentence in 2023 because he wouldn't stop hacking is now out…
Arion Kurtaj, the hacker responsible for the Grand Theft Auto 6 footage leak and other high-profile cybercrimes, has reportedly been released from a secure hospital and is now in prison awaiting a retrial. Kurtaj, who was found to be part of the Lapsus$ hacking group, was initially sentenced to a secure hospital due to his acute autism and continued intent to commit cybercrime. He is now awaiting a retrial scheduled for November, the same month Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to launch.
Former PlayStation boss says Sony needs 'more games for more people' to justify a $1,000 PS6
Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden believes Sony needs to innovate with game content to justify the projected $1,000 price tag for the PlayStation 6. He argues that focusing on a narrow range of popular titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 limits the industry's reach, and developers should create more diverse games to attract a wider audience.
GTA 6 could earn half of GTA 5's lifetime sales in one week predicts analyst
An analyst report from Newzoo suggests Grand Theft Auto 6 could generate between $3.25 billion and $5.2 billion in its launch week, potentially earning half of Grand Theft Auto 5's lifetime sales in just seven days. This projection refutes earlier claims of $1 billion in pre-orders within an hour, stating actual pre-order revenue was around $180 million in late June.
GTA 6 is on track for "the strongest pre-order campaign ever recorded" and up to $5 billion in sales by…
An analyst report from Newzoo projects Grand Theft Auto 6 to achieve the strongest pre-order campaign ever recorded, potentially generating between $3.3 billion and $5.2 billion in global sales by the end of its launch week. The report refutes claims of billions already earned in pre-orders, deeming them absurd, and suggests the game will closely follow the sales curve of a proven sequel. Grand Theft Auto 5 producer John Riccitiello also indicated that Grand Theft Auto 6 will likely skip a PC launch to prioritize consoles.
