After more than a decade, Rockstar Games is finally set to show off Grand Theft Auto VI next month. This has not stopped GTA V from continuing to sell like hotcakes however, with the game now having surpassed 190 million copies. As part of the company’s most recent fiscal report, …
Read More »Netflix reportedly trying to get Grand Theft Auto to bolster its game library
Netflix has been expanding its gaming efforts over the past year, offering everything from casual games to licensed games based on Netflix IP and even full-on console titles ported for mobile. Apparently, Netflix is setting its sights on even bigger properties and is reportedly trying to get the Grand Theft Auto games onto its service.
Read More »Red Dead Redemption 3 is reportedly in the works
Rockstar's next major game will be none other than Grand Theft Auto 6. However, that doesn't mean the studio's other esteemed franchises will be left behind. A recent leak claims that Red Dead Redemption 3 will be coming up. Take-Two CEO, Strauss Zelnick already confirmed that he believes Red Dead …
Read More »Take-Two CEO says Red Dead Redemption’s new $50 price tag is “great value”
Rockstar's latest Red Dead Redemption port announcement has been met with disappointment. Rather than even offering a basic remaster of the game, Rockstar is simply re-releasing the old version of the game, packaged with Undead Nightmare, for PS4 and Nintendo Switch. The $50 price tag for a 13-year-old game has …
Read More »Take-Two announces plans to re-release two older titles this year
In the past week a rumour has sprung up claiming that Take-Two Interactive is planning to remaster 2011’s open-world cowboy simulator Red Dead Redemption. Following these leaks, Take-Two themselves have added fuel to the fire by confirming that they are working on multiple re-releases. As reported by the Rockstar Games-focused …
Read More »BioShock 4 has reportedly been stuck in ‘development hell’
We've known that 2K studio Cloud Chamber has been working away on a new BioShock game for a few years already, utilising the latest technologies, including Unreal Engine 5. Unfortunately, new leaks are claiming that the game is in a rough place right now. Twitter leaker OopsLeaks, who has reported …
Read More »The GTA franchise has officially sold over 400 million copies
10 years on from its initial release and GTA V is still going strong, with millions of new players purchasing the game every single Quarter. Take-Two Interactive have now shared their latest fiscal reports, revealing that the franchise as a whole has now surpassed 400 million copies sold. As part …
Read More »Take-Two hints at 2024 launch for Grand Theft Auto 6
At this point, Rockstar has been forced to acknowledge the existence of Grand Theft Auto 6 following a series of leaks that showed alpha gameplay. We still don't have a release date for the game yet, but the latest investor update from Rockstar parent company, Take-Two, gives us a pretty good hint that the game will be released in 2024.
Read More »Game Freak teams up with Private Division for action-adventure game ‘Project Bloom’
Game Freak is primarily known for developing the Pokemon games but the studio does work on other projects regularly. In a surprise move, Game Freak has now signed an agreement with Take-Two's Private Division for the release of a new Action Adventure game. Private Division will publish Game Freak's next …
Read More »Take-Two CEO speaks out in support of Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition
We've seen a number of companies comment on Microsoft's pending acquisition of Activision Blizzard in recent months. The loudest voice in the room has been Sony, but we've also seen quotes from companies like Ubisoft, WB, Riot and others. Recently in an interview, Take-Two CEO, Stauss Zelnick, added his take …
Read More »People Can Fly’s ‘Project Dagger’ will no longer be published by Take-Two
People Can Fly has been working on a couple of other projects alongside its most recent major release, Outriders. While the studio's next major IP, currently known as ‘Project Dagger', was going to be published by Take-Two, it appears both companies are now going their separate ways. Project Dagger was …
Read More »2K Games hacked, official support emails have been sending out virus downloads
Take-Two is having a rough week. One bad actor already managed to worm their way into Rockstar's network, leading to a massive GTA 6 leak. Now, one of Take-Two's other subsidiaries, 2K Games, is having security problems of its own. Someone managed to gain access to the company's help desk …
Read More »Rockstar publicly addresses ‘network intrusion’ and GTA 6 leak
The games industry was shocked over the weekend when 90 videos showcasing legitimate Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay leaked onto the web. Now, Rockstar has managed to assess the situation, confirming a 'network intrusion'.
Read More »Wētā Workshop and Private Division team up for new game set in Middle-Earth
It looks like The Lord of the Rings is making a resurgence in video games. Recently, there have been rumours of several studios getting access to the Middle-Earth license, and we've now got another studio to add to that list, as Wētā Workshop is now working on a game set …
Read More »Hangar 13 faces layoffs as work on new Mafia game begins
Just a few weeks ago, we learned that Hangar 13 is working on a new Mafia game, using Unreal Engine 5. The studio also reportedly has plans for a full trilogy of new titles. Unfortunately, in the meantime, Hangar 13 will be downsizing, leading to layoffs. As reported by Kotaku, …
Read More »Take-Two CEO claims new Red Dead Online content is up to Rockstar
The release of GTA V’s Online mode was met with an overwhelming amount of success, seeing the team at Rockstar games respond in tow with multiple significant updates for the 2013 open world game. Red Dead Redemption 2 has unfortunately been met with much less post-launch support, but according to …
Read More »GTA V has now sold 165 million copies
Despite being nearly a decade old, Grand Theft Auto V continues to sell like hotcakes. As part of Take-Two Interactive’s most recent quarterly fiscal earnings report it was announced that the 2013 open world game has sold 165 million copies, making it almost as big as the entire Mario Kart …
Read More »Hangar 13 is working on a new Mafia trilogy using Unreal Engine 5, sources claim
Hangar 13 is making headlines this week. The Mafia 3 studio has been working away on a number of projects over the last few years, and now, the studio seems to have a plan in place for a new trilogy of Mafia games built with Unreal Engine 5. This week, …
Read More »Take Two faces lawsuit over loot boxes in NBA 2K
We've seen a lot of lawsuits levied against game publishers over loot boxes over the years, although sports games tend to get a pass. With the exception of FIFA Ultimate Team, few have attempted to sue other sports game publishers over loot boxes, but that is beginning to change. Now, …
Read More »BioShock movie back in the works at Netflix
We've known for a while now that Netflix is looking to expand its roster of video game adaptations, both in the form of films and TV series. After tackling the likes of Resident Evil and Castlevania, Netflix will now be trying its hand at a BioShock adaptation. In partnership with …
Read More »GTA V has outsold the entire Assassin’s Creed franchise
Despite being nearly a decade old, Grand Theft Auto V continues to sell like hotcakes. As part of Take-Two Interactive’s most recent Quarterly fiscal earnings report it was announced that the 2013 open world game had sold 160 million copies – single handedly surpassing the sales figures of other entire …
Read More »GTA remastered trilogy was a sales hit despite major launch issues
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition didn't have the best launch. Besides the technical issues it presented, data miners discovered unlicensed music, a mod and even developer notes within the game's files. Despite all of that, the game has sold pretty well. Take-Two Interactive has recently shared the latest …
Read More »Take-Two buys Zynga in biggest studio acquisition ever
Zynga is one of the most well known video game publishers in the mobile space, having released classics such as Farmville, Words With Friends and more. Their repertoire within the mobile space must have piqued the interest of Take-Two Interactive as they have acquired the company for $12.7 Billion. Making …
Read More »BioShock creator’s new game reportedly in ‘development hell’
Just a few weeks ago, there were rumours that BioShock creator, Ken Levine, would unveil his next game in December. That didn't end up happening and now, we seem to know why. A new extensive report into Ghost Story Games has revealed a cycle of development hell. According to a …
Read More »Take-Two claims it owns the words Rockstar, Bully and the letter R
Take-Two Interactive as a video game holdings company owns many best-selling and well-received IPs including GTA, Borderlands, BioShock and more. It seems the company is trying to protect these properties, but in doing so is trying to trademark basic words such as ‘Rockstar’ and ‘Bully’. As discovered by Twitter user …
Read More »Modders fight back as Take-Two looks to get GTA mods taken down
Prior to the launch of Rockstar's recent GTA remasters, Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, filed lawsuits against a number of modders looking to reverse engineer classic games in the series like GTA 3 and Vice City. Rather than playing along with Take-Two's demands, modders are beginning to fight back. As we …
Read More »Take-Two acquires studio behind OlliOlli series
While skateboarding was all the rage back in the late 90s and early 2000s, the sport saw its relevance shrink both in the real world and video game space. One of the few companies continuing to create fun and interesting skateboarding games is Roll7 with their OlliOlli franchise. It has …
Read More »Following GTA: San Andreas VR, Take-Two will make more VR games
The virtual reality sector is in an odd position currently. While not yet fully embraced by the video games industry, companies have begun to experiment with the format. One of the biggest companies currently investing in VR software is Take-Two Interactive. Following the announcement of GTA: San Andreas VR, the …
Read More »Take-Two cancels unreleased game after investing $50 million into it
The video games industry is a rather secretive place, with many developers, publishers and more keeping all of their projects close to their chest. While this does mean that unannounced games get cancelled all the time at various stages of development, not many of them would have had as much …
Read More »The GTA Trilogy will cost much more than expected
Take Two has been one of the biggest offenders when it comes to increasing prices following the release of the latest generation of consoles. It seems as though this will even apply to older titles, as the remastered GTA Trilogy which was recently announced has now gone up for pre-order …
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