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Agefield High: Rock The School is a new game resembling Bully, featuring a high school setting with open-world exploration and rebellious gameplay, gaining viral attention and planned for release on consoles in 2026, with PC priority.
Rockstar Games, a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive, fired 30-40 employees in the UK and Canada, allegedly for misconduct, but a British trade union claims the firings were an act of union busting aimed at preventing unionization efforts. The company defends the dismissals as due to gross misconduct, amid ongoing security concerns and industry tensions.
Fans are unhappy with the online mode of GTA 6, fearing it will replicate the problematic, grind-heavy, microtransaction-driven experience of GTA V Online, despite initial excitement for the new game.
Rockstar Games' parent company, Take Two Interactive, has provided an update on the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6, set to release next year. CEO Strauss Zelnick described the game as "extraordinary" and "worth waiting for," hinting at innovative features that exceed expectations. Although no new trailer was revealed at The Game Awards, speculation about a second trailer is fueled by recent updates to Rockstar's YouTube playlist. GTA 6 will be set in the fictional state of Leonida, inspired by Florida, promising a vast and immersive experience.
In a recent interview, Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick described the highly anticipated GTA 6 as "extraordinary," "breathtaking," and "worth waiting for." While Zelnick remained tight-lipped about specific details, he expressed excitement about the game's development. Despite Rockstar Games not officially announcing a release date, Take-Two has hinted at a Fall 2025 launch. Zelnick also addressed concerns about the game's performance on Xbox Series S, indicating confidence in its capabilities.
Renowned gaming insider Jason Schreier suggests that the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, initially targeted for 2025, may be delayed to 2026. Despite Take-Two Interactive's firm stance on a fall 2025 release, Schreier cites Rockstar's history of game delays, such as with Red Dead Redemption 2, as a reason for his skepticism. While fans eagerly await the game, Rockstar's continued success with GTA V allows them the flexibility to ensure GTA VI meets high expectations before launch.
The anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6 is causing other game publishers to delay announcing their own release dates to avoid clashing with Rockstar's blockbuster. With GTA 6 expected in fall 2025, publishers are waiting to see if it will be delayed to 2026, aiming to distance their releases from the highly anticipated game. Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, is also planning to avoid release conflicts with its major titles, including Borderlands 4.
A parody game titled 'Grand Taking Ages 6' has appeared on the PlayStation Store, mimicking the long-awaited release of Grand Theft Auto 6. The listing features AI-generated art and a humorous description of managing a game studio amidst delays and fan expectations. Despite its intriguing premise, the game seems to be a joke, with the developer Violarte sp. z o. o. having a history of fake games and awards. This raises questions about how it passed review to be listed on PSN. Meanwhile, Rockstar Games has confirmed GTA 6 is set for a Fall 2025 release.
A parody game titled "Grand Taking Ages VI" has appeared on the PlayStation Store, poking fun at the long-awaited release of Grand Theft Auto 6. The game, supposedly a satirical game development simulator, is listed for a May 2025 release by a seemingly fake studio named Violarte. This parody highlights the impatience surrounding GTA 6's development and raises questions about the PS Store's curation standards.
Grand Theft Auto VI is anticipated to be the biggest video game release of 2025 and potentially the most lucrative entertainment product ever, following the massive success of its predecessor, GTA V, which sold 205 million units and generated $9 billion in revenue. The release date of GTA VI is expected to significantly influence the 2025 gaming calendar.
The GTA Online Agents of Sabotage DLC is available for pre-load on PS5 and PS4, allowing players to download the update ahead of its official release on December 10th. This pre-load feature, previously used for other updates, is not yet available for Xbox and PC users, who must wait until the release date to download. The update includes new robberies, vehicles, weapons, and more, with a download size of around 6GB for PS5 and 2.831GB for PS4.
A year after the first official trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 was released following a leak, fans continue to eagerly await more updates from Rockstar Games. The trailer, which confirmed Vice City as a setting, sparked extensive fan theories and remakes. A notable incident involved Lawrence Sullivan, dubbed the "Florida Joker," who claimed a character in the trailer was based on him and initially threatened legal action against Rockstar. Despite ongoing fan speculation about a new trailer, no further official updates have been provided, with the game's release expected in 2025.
A former Rockstar Games developer, Mike York, suggests that the studio's silence on GTA 6 is a deliberate marketing strategy to fuel fan theories and discussions, effectively creating free publicity. York explains that this secrecy generates allure and mystery, keeping fans engaged and speculating, which the developers enjoy observing. Despite some theories being unsolvable or mere trolls, this approach maintains community interest and excitement, as evidenced by GTA 6 winning the Most Wanted Game award at the Golden Joystick Awards.
December 5 marks the one-year anniversary of the first Grand Theft Auto VI trailer, but fans are still waiting for more updates from Rockstar Games. Despite speculation about a second trailer, no new information has been released. GTA 6 is expected to launch in Fall 2025, with Rockstar focusing on security and efficiency after a major leak. The game is anticipated to be a major release, potentially becoming the biggest entertainment launch in US history, and is already winning awards for its anticipation.
GTA 6 fans are speculating that a second trailer for the game might be released soon, based on Rockstar's recent social media activity. On December 4, Rockstar posted three promotional tweets, similar to the pattern observed before the release of the first trailer last year. While this has led to increased anticipation among fans, there is no official confirmation from Rockstar, and the game's release is still expected in Fall 2025.