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Take-Two CEO defends timed Netflix exclusive GTA 6 extended look, says it's 'part of Rockstar Games'…
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick defended the decision to make the Grand Theft Auto 6 extended look video a timed exclusive on Netflix, calling it a 'first-of-its-kind partnership' and a 'great marketing partner'. He noted that the content will be available on YouTube six hours later. Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.
Stalker 2 is finally letting us explore the Chornobyl Power Plant
GSC Game World has released new footage of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope DLC, showcasing the Iron Forest and Chornobyl Power Plant areas. The expansion, launching August 20th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, will add dozens of hours of content. Meanwhile, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed no concern over labor disputes at Rockstar Games impacting the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, highlighting the company's strong employee relations.
The truth behind the resurrection of Poinpy
The mobile platformer Poinpy has been re-released by Devolver Digital after its initial launch on Netflix Games. Devolver co-founder Nigel Lowrie clarified that the game's absence was due to the expiration of a timed exclusivity deal with Netflix, not a strategic shift by the streamer. Poinpy is now available for free on mobile with an optional tip feature, a decision supported by creator Ojiro Fumoto.
Stalker 2 developer refutes claims by studio founder that Xbox paid more than game's development cost to make it exclusive
GSC Game World has refuted claims made by studio founder Sergiy Grygorovych that Microsoft paid more than the development cost of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl to secure its timed Xbox exclusivity. The developer stated that Grygorovych was not involved in negotiations or development and that his comments do not accurately reflect the situation, noting that the majority of the budget was funded by studio owner Max Krippa.
How Will GTA 6's PS5 Pro Time Exclusivity Affect Console Sales? - PLAY4UK
This article speculates on how a potential timed exclusivity deal for Grand Theft Auto 6 on the PlayStation 5 Pro could significantly impact console sales for Sony and its competitors like Microsoft. The author suggests such a move would be a strategic opportunity for Sony to boost sales and rebuild its reputation, leveraging the massive fanbase of the Grand Theft Auto series.
