Topic: rockstar games

  • Rockstar Games Fires Employees Over Confidential Leaks

    Rockstar Games Fires Employees Over Confidential Leaks

    Rockstar Games fired several employees after an internal investigation revealed they shared unauthorized confidential company information, including proprietary data. The dismissals were a direct response to breaches where staff distributed sensitive internal details on an online forum accessible...

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  • Rockstar Accused of Union-Busting After Mass Developer Layoffs

    Rockstar Accused of Union-Busting After Mass Developer Layoffs

    Rockstar Games is accused of union-busting after firing 30-40 developers involved in union organizing, though the company claims the dismissals were due to gross misconduct unrelated to union activities. The terminated employees, based in Canada and the UK, were allegedly part of a private Discor...

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  • GTA VI: Everything We Know About Rockstar's Next Game

    GTA VI: Everything We Know About Rockstar's Next Game

    Grand Theft Auto VI's release has been delayed to November 19, 2026, a full year later than initially expected, extending the wait to over a decade since GTA V's launch. The game will feature dual protagonists, Jason and Lucia, set in a modernized Vice City, with their story beginning after a hei...

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  • Dan Houser Names the Best Game He Ever Made at Rockstar

    Dan Houser Names the Best Game He Ever Made at Rockstar

    Dan Houser considers Red Dead Redemption 2 his finest game, praising its open-world storytelling and emotional impact. The game received critical acclaim, including a perfect score from IGN, and has sold 77 million copies over seven years. Houser also admired other titles like Grand Theft Auto IV...

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  • GTA 6 Playable Early in Heartwarming Rockstar Gesture

    GTA 6 Playable Early in Heartwarming Rockstar Gesture

    Rockstar Games reportedly allowed a terminally ill fan to play an early version of *Grand Theft Auto VI* before its 2026 release, fulfilling a heartfelt request from a family member. The gesture mirrors a similar compassionate act by the studio in 2018 and highlights the personal impact video gam...

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  • Red Dead Redemption's Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade Is Live

    Red Dead Redemption's Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade Is Live

    The free Xbox Series X|S upgrade for Red Dead Redemption is now available, though players are advised to claim it promptly as the offer currently shows a limited-time expiration. The launch was marred by technical issues that prevented many from accessing the upgrade, which Rockstar acknowledged ...

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  • Netflix Adds Red Dead Redemption to Mobile Games

    Netflix Adds Red Dead Redemption to Mobile Games

    Netflix is adding *Red Dead Redemption* and its *Undead Nightmare* expansion to its gaming library at no extra cost for subscribers starting December 4th, as discovered through listings on iOS and Android app stores. The game is also set to appear on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and the rumore...

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  • Rockstar Co-Founder Reveals Why Bully 2 Was Never Made

    Rockstar Co-Founder Reveals Why Bully 2 Was Never Made

    Bully 2 was canceled primarily because Rockstar's small creative teams lacked the bandwidth to pursue all envisioned projects, despite significant fan demand. The original 2006 game was praised for its witty narrative, engaging gameplay, and the unique experience of navigating Bullworth Academy a...

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  • Top-Selling PlayStation Games in the US After 30 Years

    Top-Selling PlayStation Games in the US After 30 Years

    The PlayStation brand remains dominant in the US gaming market, with long-running franchises like Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto leading sales across multiple hardware generations. Grand Theft Auto V tops the units-sold list, with significant sales on PlayStation systems, while the Call of Dut...

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  • Russia Threatens GTA 6 Ban Over "Immoral" Leaked Content

    Russia Threatens GTA 6 Ban Over "Immoral" Leaked Content

    Russia is threatening to ban **Grand Theft Auto VI** unless Rockstar removes content, like alleged male striptease scenes, that officials claim violates the country's "traditional spiritual values." A senior Russian politician has demanded a specially edited version for the Russian market, citing...

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  • Netflix Adds Red Dead Redemption for Mobile Play

    Netflix Adds Red Dead Redemption for Mobile Play

    Netflix has added the classic game *Red Dead Redemption* to its mobile gaming library, marking its first official release on iOS and Android for all subscribers. The mobile version features adapted touch controls but lacks multiplayer and requires a persistent internet connection, as offline play...

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  • Rockstar Games Accused of Union Busting After Mass Firings

    Rockstar Games Accused of Union Busting After Mass Firings

    Rockstar Games is accused of union busting after firing 30-40 employees in the UK and Canada, all of whom were involved in union-related discussions on a private Discord channel. The company claims the dismissals were due to employee misconduct, but union representatives dispute this, suspecting ...

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  • Is Grand Theft Auto 6 Too Realistic? The Debate on Video Game Violence

    Is Grand Theft Auto 6 Too Realistic? The Debate on Video Game Violence

    The upcoming release of **Grand Theft Auto 6** is a landmark event, raising profound questions about whether extreme realism in games enhances escapism or creates unsettlingly immersive simulations of real-world strife. The game's unprecedented visual fidelity and massive budget exemplify the ind...

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  • GTA 6 'Gameplay Leak' Debunked as AI Hoax After Backlash

    GTA 6 'Gameplay Leak' Debunked as AI Hoax After Backlash

    A viral hoax involving fake GTA VI gameplay footage, created by an X user, spread widely on social media and misled many fans. The creator admitted the videos were AI-generated fabrications, intended as an experiment to demonstrate how easily convincing fake leaks can be produced. This incident u...

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