GTA 6 Delays Persist Amid Industry Shifts; Developer Uncertainty Looms as Borderlands and Payday Struggles Mount
GTA 6 Faces Potential Delay and Uncertainty Amid Industry Shifts
Take-Two Interactive faces potential challenges with GTA 6, including a possible delay beyond its projected launch window. Despite delays, other titles like GTA 5 may return to PS Plus subscriptions soon, highlighting the evolving landscape of gaming releases.
- GTA 6 runs the risk of being totally outdated by the time it finally arrives – or does it? — Eurogamer
- GTA 6 might be pushed back another half year, but at least GTA 5 looks set to come back to PS Plus — Eurogamer
- GTA fans in disarray as release date clock reset following GTA6 release day delay — Eurogamer
- Don’t feel sad for Take Two’s shareholders over GTA 6 delay: GTA 5 has now sold more copies than the entire population of Brazil — Eurogamer
- GTA 6 wasn’t the only delay last night, as Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra also gets pushed beyond “early 2026” — Eurogamer
GTA 6 Delay Continues: Record-Breaking Development Time and Stock Impact
GTA 6’s development has now reached an unprecedented length, potentially setting a world record. Recent delays have pushed the release date back to November 2026, prompting Take-Two stock declines as investors react to prolonged wait times for the highly anticipated title.
- The wait for GTA 6 has now been so long it must be some kind of record – right? — Eurogamer
- Hi everyone, GTA 6 has been hit with delay number two — Rock Paper Shotgun
- As GTA 6 is delayed again by half a year to November 2026, Take-Two stock immediately begins to drop — Eurogamer
Take-Two’s Borderlands 4 Sales Challenges Stem from PC Release Issues, Gearbox Founder Defends Optimal Performance
Take-Two Interactive CEO responds to criticism over Borderlands 4’s underwhelming sales by blaming difficulties with the game’s troubled PC launch. Randy Pitchford claims the game was ‘pretty damn optimal’ despite reports of technical problems.
- Take-Two blames Borderlands 4’s “softer” than expected sales on troublesome PC release Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford insisted was “pretty damn optimal” — Eurogamer
- Take-Two boss says ‘we’ve never regretted’ delaying a game following the Grand Theft Auto 6 pushback, says other studios might have better luck if they did the same thing once in a while — PC Gamer
Diggergun Blends Spelunky-style Exploration with Cornish Cursed Mines Amidst Cost-of-Living Crisis
The new game Diggergun merges the underground spelunking gameplay of Spelunky with the eerie atmosphere and cursed locations of Cornish mines, set against the backdrop of today’s economic struggles.
- Diggergun combines Spelunky-style delving with cursed Cornish mines and the cost-of-living crisis — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Dispatch’s original soundtrack is coming to streaming services, though a certain song from Episode 5 sadly won’t make the cut — Eurogamer
Mafia: The Old Country Exceeds Expectations, Justifying More Subtle Storytelling
Take-Two’s Mafia: The Old Country outperformed expectations with its well-executed story and gameplay, prompting calls for more refined narrative-driven experiences at reasonable prices.
- Mafia: The Old Country did better than Take-Two expected, now please do more “contained” story romps at decent prices — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Take-Two Boss Confident in Mafia Franchise After The Old Country Performs ‘Well Ahead of Expectations’ — IGN
Pokémon Began Selling Two Versions of Each Game to Try and Beat Mario, Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto Says
Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that Pokémon games were initially released with two versions per title in order to compete against Mario games.
- Pokémon Began Selling Two Versions of Each Game To Try and Beat Mario, Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto Says — IGN
- Pokémon TCG: Full Release Schedule for 2025 — IGN
Pluribus Series Premiere Review: A Thrilling Dive into Vince Gilligan’s New Apple TV Show
IGN’s review of Pluribus’ series premiere, set in the world of Vince Gilligan and featuring Rhea Seehorn, praises the show’s gripping storytelling and strong performances. The episode sets up a complex mystery while delivering suspenseful thrills.
Devolver’s Unwavering Commitment Amid Grand Theft Auto 6 Delays: ‘You Can’t Escape Us’
Despite ongoing delays, Devolver remains resolute in its plan to release a game on the same day as Grand Theft Auto 6. The publisher insists on a simultaneous launch despite repeated setbacks.
PC Gamers May Have to Wait Until 2028 for Grand Theft Auto 6, Console Version Likely First
PC Gamer reports that PC gamers may face a significant wait until GTA 6 is released on their platform, potentially not until 2028 unless they opt to purchase the console version first.
Square Enix Plans AI to Handle 70% of QA Work by 2027, Risking Layoffs
Square Enix aims to have artificial intelligence handle 70% of its quality assurance work by the end of 2027. The ambitious goal may require significant workforce reductions as implementing such a system could be challenging without laying off most current QA employees.
Payday 3’s Troubled Journey: Crime Boss: Rockay City Mocks Its Struggles
Despite ongoing challenges, even the parody game Crime Boss: Rockay City is joining in on making fun of Payday 3’s troubled development and reception.
- Things are so bad for Payday 3 at this point, even Crime Boss: Rockay City is making fun of it — PC Gamer
NetEase Continues Western Studio Closures: Bad Brain Game Studios Shuts Down After Two Years
Just two years after its founding, Bad Brain Game Studios, one of NetEase’s five Western studios, will shut down next week. This marks the fifth closure by the Chinese gaming giant, highlighting ongoing challenges in the Western game development market.
This Week’s Epic Freebies: Fantasy Idler Bonanza and Kingdom Restoration
GG.deals highlights two upcoming Epic Games Store freebie bundles: one offering a large collection of fantasy idler games, perfect for casual RPG enthusiasts; another providing kingdom restoration challenges alongside roguelite elements.
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