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GTA 6 Boss Says High Review Scores Reflect Rockstar’s “Commitment To Quality”
Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, believes Grand Theft Auto 6 will achieve high review scores, reflecting Rockstar Games' commitment to quality. He acknowledged that while reviews are important, the media landscape has changed significantly since Grand Theft Auto 5's release. Zelnick also indicated that Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch at a reasonable price on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 on November 19.
6 months before the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, Rockstar employees in the UK have formed a union
Rockstar Games employees in the UK have formed the Rockstar Game Workers Union, affiliated with the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain. This development follows alleged firings of employees attempting to unionize in October 2025, which Rockstar denied. The union aims to address issues like pay transparency, flexible working, and an end to crunch, while also seeking justice for the dismissed workers.
Infinity Ward: Getting Modern Warfare 4 running on Switch 2 was “pretty smooth”
Infinity Ward studio head Jack O’Hara stated that bringing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 to the Nintendo Switch 2 was a smooth process, with no issues regarding feature parity compared to other platforms. He expressed excitement about returning to Nintendo platforms, recalling past work on Wii U and Nintendo DS versions of Call of Duty titles.
CD Projekt Red Explains Why The New Witcher 3 Expansion Was Delayed To 2027, Talks Size And Whether It’s A Prologue
CD Projekt Red has delayed the "Songs of the Past" expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt from 2026 to 2027, citing a desire to achieve the highest quality comparable to "Blood and Wine." The expansion will be a full-sized release, not a smaller DLC, and will launch exclusively for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, leading to increased minimum system requirements. While described as "in a way" a prologue to The Witcher 4, its primary goal is to offer a new adventure for existing fans.
Don't expect a Witcher 4 expansion: CDPR says "it would be difficult" to make extra content when it's already trying to squeeze 3 Witcher games into 6 years
CD Projekt Red has stated that it is unlikely to develop major expansions for the upcoming Witcher 4 and its sequels, due to ambitious plans to release three games within six years. Studio co-CEO Michał Nowakowski indicated that creating add-ons would be difficult given the tight development schedule, contrasting with the extensive expansions released for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
'Proper big': The Witcher 3's new expansion will be 'closer to Blood and Wine' in scope
CD Projekt has confirmed that the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, will be a 'proper big expansion' with a scope closer to Blood and Wine. The studio clarified that it is not a DLC, distinguishing it from smaller, free content. Songs of the Past is slated for a 2027 release, with further details expected at Gamescom.
After Witcher 3's new expansion, CD Projekt Red teases more "unannounced projects" are at "advanced stages of development" and could release this year
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that several unannounced projects are in advanced stages of development, with some potentially releasing this year or next. This includes the previously revealed Witcher 3 expansion, Songs of the Past, set for 2027, alongside other known titles like The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk Orion. The studio also hinted at a non-gaming project, possibly a media tie-in.
The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past was once intended to launch this year, CD Projekt Red reveals, so the rumours were correct
CD Projekt Red has officially announced that The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past expansion has been delayed to 2027 to ensure the best possible result for consumers. Originally planned for this year, the expansion is being co-developed by Fool's Theory and is described as a prologue of sorts to The Witcher 4. The company also confirmed plans to release three new Witcher games within six years, with The Witcher 4 being the first.
Thinky Direct 2026 Spotlights More Than 40 Upcoming Puzzle Games, World Premieres, New Demos, Launch Dates, and Major Updates
Thinky Games presented its second annual puzzle-focused showcase, Thinky Direct 2026, featuring over 40 upcoming puzzle games. The event included world premieres, new demos, launch dates, and updates on titles like Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School and Dittori. The showcase also launched the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase on Steam in partnership with Draknek & Friends.
Stars Reach’s alpha has added a Star Wars Galaxies-esque profile system and waypoint tabs
The latest alpha patch for the MMORPG Stars Reach, developed by Playable Worlds, introduces a new character profile system reminiscent of Star Wars Galaxies. This update also includes waypoint tabs, asset overhauls with a new shader system, and performance optimizations for building tiles.
The Witcher 3’s Incredible Sales Streak Still Hasn’t Slowed Down
CD Projekt Red announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has sold over 65 million units globally, marking a significant increase in sales over the past year. The company also provided updates on its development teams, with The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2077 seeing increased staffing, while a new expansion for The Witcher 3, titled Songs of the Past, is slated for release in 2027.
Persona 6 leak allegedly appears online
Alleged character art and background images for Persona 6 have leaked online, sparking widespread discussion among fans. The leak reportedly originated from an outsourced animation team, with claims that the responsible individual was fined. Insider information suggests the designs are legitimate, the game is feature complete but delayed to 2027, and may include VTubers and a unique mascot concept.
Dragon Quest XII har (återigen) avtäckts
Dragon Quest XII has been re-revealed with the subtitle Beyond Dreams, following a significant project restart and team reorganization at Square Enix. The game's development has been extended, and the plot will follow a young hero exploring the world beyond his dreams. No release window has been provided.
With 1 million copies sold on Steam already, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era reveals big changes coming this year…
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has achieved one million sales on Steam since its early access launch. Developer Unfrozen has released a roadmap detailing planned updates for the rest of the year, including rebalancing, new features for the Random Map Generator, teamplay mode, and reworks for matchmaking and the Elite class. Future updates for the full release include additional campaign acts, a PvE roguelike mode, and map sharing support.
Take-Two CEO seems to take shot at MindsEye studio, says 'the folks at Rockstar seem to be able to make these massive hits' while former Rockstar employees 'haven’t been able to do it'
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick commented on the importance of critical reviews for games like Grand Theft Auto 6, highlighting Rockstar Games' consistent ability to produce hits. He also seemingly contrasted Rockstar's success with that of other studios, including MindsEye and Build A Rocket Boy, which feature former Rockstar employees, suggesting they have not yet replicated that level of success.
CD Projekt Red reveals huge The Witcher 3 sales milestone, which helps explain why a third expansion is in development 11 years later
CD Projekt Red announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has sold over 65 million units worldwide. This significant sales milestone is a key factor in the decision to develop a third expansion for the game, titled "Songs of the Past," which is currently in advanced development. The company also referenced the upcoming "The Witcher 4," suggesting the new expansion could serve as an introduction to the franchise for new players.
GTA 6 finally releasing won't lead to a Rockstar staff exodus, Take-Two boss expects: "We have a lot of work…
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick stated that he does not anticipate significant staff turnover at Rockstar Games following the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, citing the company's low attrition rate. He also mentioned that there will be substantial work to do on the game post-launch, indicating continued employment for the development team.
Roadmaps and Plans
Several games have released new development roadmaps and plans. Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has unveiled its Early Access roadmap, Far Far West provided a May devlog, and Screeps: World is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a free season.
Quoteworthy
The director of the upcoming game Pragmata has expressed interest in developing a sequel, stating that it would be desirable but ultimately not his decision. The comment was made in an interview regarding the game's development.
Modern Warfare 4 is coming to the Switch 2, but not PS4 or Xbox One
Activision has announced Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, which will launch on October 23rd for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and the Nintendo Switch 2. This marks the first Call of Duty title on a Nintendo console since Call of Duty: Ghosts on the Wii U. The game will skip the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and the free-to-play Call of Duty: Warzone will also be removed from those older platforms.
