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Grand Theft Auto VI development and legal disputes

5 clusters · 89 sources · last updated

Latest: Rockstar Games faces employment tribunal over union busting allegations

The legal battle regarding the dismissal of Rockstar North staff has progressed in a Glasgow employment tribunal. While the previous narrative noted the start of the tribunal on September 10, new details clarify that the

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Crimson Desert DLC announcement and version updates

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Latest: Crimson Desert receives version 2.02.00 update

Pearl Abyss continues to expand Crimson Desert’s post‑launch service model. Following the release of ‘Crimson Desert Enhanced’ (version 2.0), the studio has announced the first major paid DLC expansion, titled ‘Charting

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Stellar Blade Nintendo Switch 2 release

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Latest: Stellar Blade announced for Nintendo Switch 2

Shift Up has officially scheduled the release of ‘Stellar Blade: Complete Edition’ for the Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026. This follows earlier confirmations of the title during a Nintendo Direct. Technical devel

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Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 Game Updates

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Latest: Marvel’s Wolverine receives mixed reviews ahead of PS5 launch

Sony’s State of Play in June 2026 first revealed Marvel’s Wolverine, a PS5‑exclusive action‑adventure slated for 15 September 2026. The game’s combat centers on brutal close‑quarters fights, a Rage/Fury meter, a “Last St

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Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Override rollout and player push

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Latest: Fortnite announces Mega Man and Lil Wayne collaborations

Epic Games launched Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4, titled “Override” (also referred to as “Glitch”), on 20 August 2026. Following the “Unstable Story Moment” live event, the season adopts a “Gaming Legends” theme celebrati

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Sony PlayStation antitrust and consumer rights litigation

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Latest: Sony faces scrutiny over PlayStation digital ownership claims

Sony Interactive Entertainment continues to face legal challenges regarding its digital distribution and ownership models. In the United States, the antitrust case Caccuri v. Sony Interactive Entertainment has moved towa

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Insomniac Games Marvel’s Wolverine development and reception

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Latest: Marvel's Wolverine faces criticism over navigation design

Following a preview event at Insomniac Games, actor Liam McIntyre detailed his use of voice and motion capture to portray Logan in the upcoming title ‘Marvel’s Wolverine’. McIntyre described the process of balancing the

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Until Dawn 2 video game release announcement

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Latest: Until Dawn 2 pre-orders open for PlayStation 5

Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Firesprite have announced the release of Until Dawn 2 for PlayStation 5, scheduled for January 28, 2027. Set on Akishima Island in the South Pacific, the sequel follows the

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GTA VI launch, marketing surge and Cyberleek leaks

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Latest: PlayStation launches pre-orders for limited edition GTA VI DualSense controllers

Rockstar Games is preparing for the November 19, 2026, release of Grand Theft Auto VI on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series X|S. The campaign has been disrupted by the hacker collective Cybe

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CD Projekt Red: Witcher 4, Witcher 3 Remaster & DLC updates

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Latest: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered to launch September 2026

Since May 2026, CD Projekt Red has focused on a long-term roadmap to rebuild player trust, centered on the development of Witcher 4 (codenamed Polaris) using Unreal Engine 5. Co-CEO Michał Nowakowski has stated the studi

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Final Fantasy VII Revelation: Release and gameplay news

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Latest: Square Enix announces Final Fantasy VII Revelation release date and features

Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy is approaching its conclusion with Final Fantasy VII Revelation, officially scheduled for release on April 8, 2027. The title will launch on PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store,

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks global box office records

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Latest: Spider-Man: Brand New Day surpasses $2.4 billion at global box office

Released on 31 July 2026, *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* has become a massive commercial hit. After an initial $360 million domestic opening, the film shattered records by becoming the fastest film to reach $500 million dom

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Nihon Falcom Trails in the Sky release updates

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Latest: Falcom announces Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter remake and series updates

Nihon Falcom announced that the full remake of ‘Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter’ is scheduled for a worldwide digital release on September 17, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. President T

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Sony PlayStation disc phase-out, Plus pricing & legal push

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Latest: Sony faces backlash over plan to phase out physical PlayStation discs

Sony’s plan to cease new PlayStation disc production by 31 January 2028 continues to face scrutiny as the company navigates a global memory crisis. CEO Hiroki Totoki suggested the crisis is “fortunate” timing, as the Pla

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Release of SPRAWL zero video game

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Latest: SNK announces Metal Slug Ultimate Collection for 2027

The first-person shooter SPRAWL zero, developed by Maeth and published by Kwalee, was initially announced with a scheduled release date of September 8, 2026. The game is set in a collapsing cyberpunk city and features a

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PlayStation Plus August and September 2026 game lineups

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Latest: PlayStation Plus announces September 2026 game lineup

Sony announced the August 2026 game lineup for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers, featuring a variety of major titles, indie games, and classics. The rollout included Helldivers 2 on August 12, followed by s

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AI demand drives semiconductor shortages and price hikes

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Latest: Laptop prices rise amid global memory component shortage

The gaming and PC hardware market continues to face upward price pressure as the AI boom diverts semiconductor production. The surge in demand for high-performance memory and advanced processors required by AI data cente

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Sony PlayStation 6 development and pricing uncertainty

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Latest: PlayStation 6 component costs estimated to reach $960

Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki has reaffirmed that the company has not yet established a launch date or pricing for the PlayStation 6. While previous speculation pointed toward a 2027 release, the ongoing semiconductor crisis an

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Insomniac Games Marvel’s Venom development

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Latest: Insomniac Games continues development on Marvel's Venom

Reports indicate that Insomniac Games is continuing development on an unannounced Marvel’s Venom spin-off for PlayStation 5. This follows period of speculation regarding the project’s cancellation, which was fueled by th

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Take-Two Interactive digital strategy and GTA VI outlook

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Latest: Grand Theft Auto VI highlights video game industry cost crisis

Take-Two Interactive continues to navigate the aftermath of leaks by ‘Cyberleek’ while preparing for the November 19, 2026, launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. Following an extended preview on Netflix, Take-Two shares rose ap

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Japanese video game seasonal sales

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Latest: Kairosoft announces seasonal sale for Nintendo Switch titles

Various video game publishers in Japan have announced seasonal digital sales for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 platforms. Square Enix launched a summer sale featuring discounts of up to 70% on titles such as ‘St

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Mewgenics console release rollout

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Latest: Mewgenics announces console release and multi-language support

The tactical strategy RPG Mewgenics, developed by Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel, is expanding from PC to home consoles. Following its initial appearance on the Xbox digital store, the game’s console launch was officia

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Killzone franchise revival reports

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Latest: Video game industry updates: Killzone project rumors and Fable gameplay details

Reports suggest that Sony and Guerrilla Games are working to revive the Killzone franchise, which has been dormant since 2013. The project is reportedly in its very early stages of development and is expected to be a rem

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Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 rollout

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Latest: Konami releases Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2

On August 27, 2026, Konami launched Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, bringing Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and Metal Gear: Ghost Babel to modern platforms including

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NBA 2K27 launch and gameplay mechanics updates

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Latest: NBA 2K27 introduces revamped defensive mechanics and gameplay updates

NBA 2K27 launched on September 4, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam), and Nintendo Switch 2. Developed by Visual Concepts and published by Take-Two Interactive, the title utilizes NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 AI ren

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LEGO PlayStation console set rumors and leaks

3 clusters · 41 sources · last updated

Latest: LEGO PlayStation set announced alongside functional emulation mod

Sony Interactive Entertainment and the LEGO Group have officially announced a buildable set that recreates the original PlayStation console. Revealed during a PlayStation State of Play event, the 1,911-piece set (identif

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Gran Turismo 7 content updates and promotions

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Latest: Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV update to add 12 cars and two tracks

Gran Turismo 7 players can obtain exclusive free content through the Gran Turismo World Series 2026. By watching official livestreams from the Tokyo studio on August 15, players can claim two unique Stealth-livery vehicl

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Video game industry development and preservation trends

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Latest: Video game industry leaders discuss development philosophy and preservation

The video game industry is experiencing a dual focus on commercial development strategies and the long-term preservation of digital and physical media. Market trends show an increasing reliance on remakes and remasters.

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Rockstar Games and open-world genre evolution

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Latest: Open-world video game design evolution and masterpieces

The history of Rockstar Games shows an evolution from early genre experimentation to becoming a definitive leader in open-world design. Prior to its success with major franchises, the company released diverse titles such

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Naughty Dog Intergalactic development progress

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Latest: Naughty Dog completes cinematic filming for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet

Development of Naughty Dog’s science fiction title, ‘Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet’, has reached several production milestones. Following the project’s initial reveal at The Game Awards 2024, veteran actor Robin Atk

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