GTA 6 leak group Cyberleek claims playable 200GB build, demands $40 and threatens further releases
A group behind the recent GTA 6 leaks says it holds a full playable build including story mode and is threatening to publish more data.
Gamesindustry · +3 outlets
Epic Games delays Marvel x Star Wars extraction shooter, tells developers to go "AI first"
The Disney-licensed shooter slips as Epic pushes its studios toward an AI-heavy production model, a signal of how AI is reshaping major studio pipelines.
Gamesindustry · +10 outlets
Xbox launches Xbox Labs to test emerging tech, including decompiling and recompiling games
Led by CEO Asha Sharma, the unit will trial new technology and ideas as Microsoft explores unconventional paths to expanding its game catalog.
Gamesindustry · +13 outlets
ESA tells USTR Anbernic emulator handhelds are the "functional equivalent of superfakes"
The US trade group's notorious markets filing escalates the industry's push against hardware-based emulation and piracy.
The Verge · +2 outlets
Bumble agrees to be acquired by Ithaca Holdings for $1.3 billion
The deal follows a steep decline in paying users at the dating app.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Nvidia reportedly halts GeForce RTX 5090 production to prioritize AI GPUs
Ending manufacturing of its flagship consumer card, including China-specific D variants, points to continued allocation of capacity toward data center AI chips.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Games industry M&A hits $57.8bn in Q3, driven by EA's $55bn leveraged buyout
Deal volume held steady at 54 transactions while value was dominated by the pending EA take-private.
Gamesindustry
GTA 6 PC version reportedly set for Q1 2027, earlier than expected
A GamesBeat report puts the PC release well ahead of the series' historical console-to-PC gaps.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Nintendo says it has no plans to stop selling physical games
A Nintendo executive says the company remains committed to physical media alongside digital on Switch 2, amid industry anxiety over disc-less consoles.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
PlayStation reveals Midnight Black PS5 launching the same day as GTA 6, Japan only
The $347 console variant is limited to Japan, timed to the year's biggest release.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Nvidia tones down DLSS 5 ahead of its Hogwarts Legacy debut next month
The changes follow scrutiny of the AI upscaler's visual quality and developer control claims.
The Verge · +10 outlets
Pokemon cracks down on TCG scalpers with new bulk-listing resale bans
The measures took effect October 13 and target bulk listings and specific products amid persistent reseller pressure on the trading card line.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Apple unveils HomeView smart home display with facial recognition and Siri upgrade
The device combines entertainment, home security, and an upgraded Siri in Apple's push into the smart home.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Grace Helbig reveals she needs brain surgery to remove two tumors
The veteran YouTuber said her breast cancer may have returned.
Dexerto · +4 outlets
Valkyrae announces streaming break after learning of nephew's death on stream
The high-profile creator's on-air grief drew wide attention to the personal toll of live streaming.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Cartoon Network leak exposes years of internal files from Powerpuff Girls, Robot Chicken and more
The breach surfaces years of internal production material, a notable security lapse for a major animation brand.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii releases a game he says he made with AI in about 30 minutes
A prominent Japanese designer's AI experiment adds a high-profile voice to the debate over generative AI in game development.
Gamesindustry
Netflix lands exclusive 2030 FIFA World Cup rights in Spain and Andorra
The landmark sports deal deepens Netflix's move into live events in its most established European market.
Variety