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GTA V Launched Directly In Browser

GTA V Launched Directly In Browser

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Credit: Rockstar Games The hit open-world crime action game GTA V, developed by the British studio Rockstar Games (owned by Take-Two Interactive), received an unofficial browser-based version 13 years after its release—but lost it almost immediately. After its launch, PlayGTA5.com initially displayed a Cloudflare 1014 error, and the site's content was subsequently replaced with vintage 1970s-style food advertisements. The site is now completely inaccessible. No official reason has been given for the site's shutdown. There is no confirmation that Take-Two Interactive or Rockstar Games have issued legal demands to the developers. However, intervention by the rights holders remains a possibility; Take-Two has previously succeeded in shutting down other unofficial projects involving t...
GTA VI Pre-Orders Undermined GTA V Sales

GTA VI Pre-Orders Undermined GTA V Sales

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Credit: Rockstar GTA VI pre-orders opened a week before the end of the reporting period. However, even that was enough for their volume to be "unprecedented and astounding," as Zelnick put it. As it turns out, GTA V sales have slowed in the lead-up to GTA VI's release. As of June 30, the game had sold over 230 million copies, a milestone it hadn't reached three months earlier. Credit: Rockstar Games Meanwhile, total GTA game sales increased by nearly 5 million copies in the quarter, approaching 475 million. The Red Dead Redemption duology has an audience of 116 million, 87 million of which are for Red Dead Redemption 2. Take-Two still forecasts revenue of $8 billion to $8.2 billion for its next fiscal year, which includes GTA VI's November release.
After Four years, GTA V Upgrades To PS5, Xbox Series X And S Versions Is Finally Free

After Four years, GTA V Upgrades To PS5, Xbox Series X And S Versions Is Finally Free

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Credit: Rockstar Games Rockstar Games announced the next major update for Grand Theft Auto Online. Players will be able to explore new content. As a reminder, Rockstar Games sold the GTA V update for current-generation consoles at its March 2022 release: the game cost $10 on PS5 for the first three months (then $40), and $20 ($40) on Xbox Series X and S. As it became known, starting June 18, 2026, all owners of the digital edition of GTA V on PS4 and Xbox One will be able to upgrade their game to the PS5, Xbox Series X, and S versions completely free. Compared to the previous-generation version of GTA V on PS5, Xbox Series X and S offer improved graphics and ray tracing, support for 60 frames per second and 4K resolution, faster loading times, and other enhancements. GTA V P...