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Take-Two subpoenas Discord and Microsoft in hunt for GTA VI leaker
Take-Two Interactive has issued subpoenas to Discord and Microsoft as part of its ongoing investigation to identify the individual responsible for leaking Grand Theft Auto VI. The company is actively pursuing leakers ahead of the game's anticipated November release.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Aug. 21: The Humble Store Summer Sale continues
This article rounds up various PC game deals available from multiple digital storefronts, including Humble Store, Battle.net, GamesPlanet, Ubisoft Store, Green Man Gaming, Epic Games Store, Amazon Luna, Fanatical, Gamebillet, GOG.com, and Steam. Notable sales include Humble Store's Summer Sale, Battle.net's August Game Deals, and Ubisoft's Gamescom sale, featuring discounts on a wide range of titles.
Take-Two subpoenas Microsoft and Discord in bid to halt extensive Grand Theft Auto VI leak
Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has initiated legal action by issuing subpoenas to Microsoft and Discord in an effort to identify and halt the individual known as 'Cyberleek' responsible for leaking extensive footage of Grand Theft Auto VI. The company is seeking user data and internal investigation records to uncover the leaker's identity and prevent further unauthorized disclosures.
Cyberleek's GTA 6 leaks won't change Rockstar's Netflix reveal plans, report says
Despite a new wave of Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks attributed to 'Cyberleek', Rockstar Games reportedly plans to proceed with its August 27 Netflix gameplay reveal as scheduled. The developer is also reportedly seeking account details of the leaker from Microsoft and Discord. This latest leak follows a previous major breach in 2022, with Rockstar aiming to recenter the conversation on the game's upcoming release in November.
GTA 6 Leaker Has Not Been Identified Yet – Report
Rockstar Games has not yet identified the individual responsible for the recent Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay leaks, nor how the breach occurred. Despite the leaks, the company plans to proceed with its original marketing schedule, including a reveal on August 27. Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, has subpoenaed Microsoft and Discord in an effort to identify the leaker.
Compulsion Games Is Now Officially An Ex-Xbox Studio
Compulsion Games has officially separated from Microsoft and is no longer an Xbox studio. The studio's management team acquired the company, and Microsoft transferred intellectual property rights, including for 'South of Midnight,' back to Compulsion. This move allows Compulsion to retain its staff and pursue its future projects independently, with plans to secure new financial backing.
Take-Two Has Subpoenaed Microsoft & Discord To Help Catch GTA 6 Leaker
Take-Two Interactive has issued DMCA subpoenas to Microsoft and Discord in an effort to identify the individual(s) who leaked information about Grand Theft Auto 6. This legal action is part of Take-Two's ongoing efforts to combat the unauthorized dissemination of game-related content.
Take-Two kicks off GTA 6 leaker hunt with subpoenas demanding records from Microsoft and Discord
Take-Two Interactive has initiated legal action against individuals responsible for leaking Grand Theft Auto 6 footage. The publisher has filed subpoenas with Microsoft and Discord to obtain user data and identify accounts involved in sharing the leaked content. This action follows recent leaks of gameplay footage, including a recent clip showing a supercar driving through Vice City.
New Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 PS5 update turns the ports into Modern Warfare 4 ads
Recent updates to the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 have added pre-order advertisements for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 directly into the main multiplayer menus. This move by Microsoft and Activision aims to promote the upcoming title, though it has been met with some player frustration.
Take-Two's legal action to find GTA 6 leaker begins, as it subpoenas Microsoft and Discord for any data "sufficient to identify the users person"
Take-Two Interactive has initiated legal action to identify the individual responsible for leaking gameplay footage of Grand Theft Auto 6. The company has filed subpoenas against Microsoft and Discord, seeking user data associated with accounts linked to the leaks, including OneDrive and Xbox information. This action comes as multiple leaked videos of the highly anticipated game have surfaced online.
GTA 6 leaker hunt is on, as Rockstar owners Take-Two file subpoenas asking Microsoft and Discord for records
Rockstar Games' parent company, Take-Two Interactive, has filed subpoenas with Microsoft and Discord to identify the individual(s) responsible for the Grand Theft Auto 6 leak. The legal action seeks records related to accounts involved in posting and sharing the leaked content, including user information and associated data.
A pretend Xbox model costs over $300, and the latest real Series X will potentially be a grand, so I'd like to…
The article discusses the high cost of both a non-playable Lego original Xbox model from Mattel, priced at $329.99, and a potential 25th-anniversary translucent Xbox Series X model rumored to cost $899.99. The author expresses concern over these rising prices, suggesting that the Lego set should be cheaper and the anniversary console should be more affordable, especially compared to the PlayStation 5.
Hundreds of current and former devs at Microsoft-owned studios march in Save Our Devs rallies
Hundreds of current and former employees at Microsoft-owned studios participated in Save Our Devs rallies across the U.S. and Canada to protest thousands of layoffs. Protesters highlighted the anxiety among remaining employees and called out Microsoft for allegedly ignoring labor laws and setting a precedent for discarding union workers.
Take-Two Interactive subpoenas Discord and Microsoft in search for GTA 6 leaker
Take-Two Interactive has initiated legal action to identify the individual responsible for leaking footage of Grand Theft Auto 6. The publisher has issued subpoenas to Discord and Microsoft, seeking records related to the leaks. Rockstar Games is preparing to release official footage of the highly anticipated title next week.
Microsoft And Discord Subpoenaed In GTA 6 Leak Case
Take-Two Interactive has subpoenaed Microsoft and Discord as part of an investigation into the Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay leaks. The publisher is seeking to identify users involved in sharing copyrighted material, with subpoenas demanding information including account IDs, IP addresses, and linked profiles. This legal action comes shortly before Rockstar Games' planned extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6.
To "obtain the identity" of GTA 6 leaker, Rockstar parent Take-Two subpoenas Microsoft and Discord as yet more…
Rockstar Games' parent company, Take-Two Interactive, has subpoenaed Microsoft and Discord to identify the leaker known as Cyberleek, who has been releasing gameplay footage of Grand Theft Auto 6. Take-Two is seeking user information to pursue legal action against the alleged infringer.
Take-Two Seeks Information From Microsoft and Discord in Hunt for GTA 6 Leaker, Files Multiple Subpoenas in Federal Court
Take-Two Interactive has filed federal court subpoenas to Microsoft and Discord to identify the individuals responsible for leaking Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay videos. This legal action is part of an ongoing investigation into the source of the leaks.
Leaker claims the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition will launch in November for an estimated $899.99
A leaker claims the limited edition Xbox Series X25 will launch on November 27 for an estimated $899.99. This special edition console, inspired by the original Xbox, features a translucent green shell and light-up buttons. It is expected to be released alongside a matching controller.
The opportunity cost of Sony's live service pivot is enormous | Opinion
The article argues that Sony's pivot to live service games has incurred enormous opportunity costs, particularly for its first-party studios like Guerrilla Games. This strategic misstep has led to significant delays in major exclusive titles for the PlayStation 5, potentially impacting the console's lifecycle and Sony's relationship with consumers. The author suggests that the long-term damage to the brand and product pipeline may outweigh the direct financial investments in live service projects.
IGN Entertainment brings Women In Gaming networking event to Gamescom
IGN Entertainment is hosting a Women in Gaming networking breakfast at Gamescom, supported by GamesIndustry.biz, to foster industry connections. Separately, Compulsion Games has become independent from Xbox, regaining ownership of its intellectual properties including Contrast, We Happy Few, and South of Midnight, with CEO Guillaume Provost prioritizing the team's unity and future profitability.
