The anticipated continuation of the Grand Theft Auto saga, GTA VI, has an official release date: November 19, 2026, specifically for the PS5 and Xbox Series platforms. This announcement comes at a time when GTA V, which has dominated the industry since its release in 2013, will be celebrating its 12th anniversary. This prolonged life of the game has been a testament to both its successful design and the imprint it has left on popular culture. GTAVI does not have its main developer because it is overwhelming However, the landscape at Rockstar, the developer behind this […]
The highly anticipated continuation of the Grand Theft Auto saga, GTA VI, has an official release date: November 19, 2026, specifically for the PS5 and Xbox Series platforms. This announcement comes at a time when GTA V, which has dominated the industry since its release in 2013, will be 12 years old. This prolonged life of the game has been a testament to both its successful design and the mark it has left on popular culture.
GTAVI does not have its main developer because it is overwhelming
However, the landscape at Rockstar, the developer behind this iconic franchise, has changed significantly in recent years. One of the most notable events was the resignation of Dan Houser, co-founder and lead writer of the saga, in 2020. In a recent interview, Houser shared that the immense scale and complexity of the projects that Rockstar undertook, such as GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2, made his experience working there become an overwhelming challenge. “Completing things at that scale, with so many moving parts, takes a lot of time and is a difficult process,” he commented.
Despite the recent layoffs and the internal crisis at Rockstar, Houser maintains that the video game industry is, overall, a positive environment. He acknowledged that, while not all companies are perfect, most experiences in the industry are supportive. “Fundamentally, yes, it is a good work environment for most of the time,” he stated.
Regarding the role of artificial intelligence in video game creation, Houser expressed his confidence that quality writing will continue to be dominated by humans. Despite technological advancements, creativity in narrative development will remain a fundamental aspect that, in his opinion, will not be easily replaced by AI.
The Christmas deals have arrived on Steam, and so you don’t miss anything, we provide you with a summary of the best ones that you should definitely consider.
With Christmas comes the parties, the celebrations, and the holidays. Some people like them and some people despise them, but they are inevitable. Whether we like them or not, they are something we have to go through. Similarly, there is something that Christmas brings us that no one dislikes: the Steam winter sales. This year, like every year, they bring us a tempting selection of games to choose from.
But it is very likely that you have started browsing the page and do not know what to choose. There are many things and sometimes it is difficult to know what is a good deal and what is not. Or even which games are worth it. But you don’t have to worry. That’s what we’re here for. To guide you on which offers are the ones you shouldn’t miss for anything in the world.
In addition to being one of the best games of the year, celebrated almost unanimously, it is a game that has not yet had any offers. Until now. If it has won the game of the year title at the Games Awards it is for a good reason, and that’s why, if you haven’t bought it yet, now is a good time. Although its 10% discount is, by all means, extremely discreet, we do not expect to see a discount of at least 25% on this game until, at least, next summer. So it’s not a bad idea to take advantage of the Christmas excuse to get the game of the year.
Although it has been accompanied by controversy as to whether it should be considered indie when it has a multinational behind it, the fact that it is technically not an indie does not take away from it being an extraordinarily charming game. Funny, agile, and with a lot of personality, Dave The Diver is one of the most likable games of the year, taking the concept of fishing much further than we might think at first. Especially because it constantly changes mechanics. With a 20% discount, normally costing 20 euros, there is no reason not to give it a try.
There is only one Doom and a sequel to the game can only aspire to keep the spirit of the original by doing something different. That’s what Doom Eternal does. Very fast, very furious, it turns the concept of the arena and the need to use the precise weapon at the right moment into an art that makes this game a choreography of explosions, guts, and bullets. With very few dark spots, basically some questionable platforms and some midbosses that break the flow of the game, this is the best shooter you can play that is not the original Doom.
You may want a very long game. One that you can spend endless hours on. And you’re already tired of Fallout 4 and Skyrim, which you’ve already played inside out. Well, we have the perfect alternative for you. You can play Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen. An RPG in the western style with a certain aroma of JRPG in its cinematics and how it approaches certain aesthetic elements, but reminiscent of the classics of the genre. Plus, with its second installment announced for February, it’s the perfect preparation. And it promises endless hours for a really ridiculous amount of money.
Now that GTAVI has been announced, it’s the perfect time to play GTAV. We are aware that it’s a lot to assume that you don’t have GTAV, but it’s perfectly possible that there is still some human being on planet Earth who doesn’t have GTAV. Or even worse. It could be someone you know! Maybe it’s someone you would like to give a gift to. And could you make them happier than by giving them the fifth installment of GTA to accompany you in your excitement for the announcement of the sixth installment? We believe not.
Inspired by Neon Genesis Evangelion and Silent Hill, this horror and science fiction game is one of the best indie games of last year. If not the best indie game of last year. Or the best indie game, in general. Now with a 30% discount, we can only recommend one thing: buy it. If you are a fan of any of the things we mentioned, or if you watch the trailer and are attracted to what you see, go for it. You won’t regret it.
Although it was released full of bugs, STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor is a game that has been improving over time. Now it is a game that improves everything compared to its predecessor, offering a richer story, deeper gameplay, and spectacular graphics without the issues it had in its PC version release. If we add to that the fact that you can get it at half price, it seems like it’s time to get a game that we should reconsider if it was worth it.
A murder has been committed and your duty is to discover how it happened. This detective game exposes you to bizarre and tremendously complex situations where your tools are always the same: texts of all kinds where there are gaps that you will have to fill in with the names, dates, places, and objects that you find at the crime scene. In this way, you will have to tell a coherent story with what happened, deducing what happened at the scene. An extraordinary game that you shouldn’t miss.
Take-Two continues to go after GTA 5 mod creators, this time taking down the most popular mod of recent times.
By now, it should come as no surprise that Take-Two is not a fan of mods. Anything that threatens their intellectual property is something they frown upon, and they don’t hesitate to send their lawyers in that direction. This sentiment was echoed by the community this week when a scenario of recreating GTA 5’s map in Fortnite was not publicly released, and now, it has been proven true. Creating mods for GTA 5 can now be considered a risky endeavor.
Just a week ago, a creator named Bloc released a mod called “Sentient Streets.” This mod allowed players to interact with NPCs through their microphone, as over twenty different AI entities enabled real-time responses. Each NPC had a distinct personality and responded with varying tones based on player behavior and the situation. Despite the typical limitations of such mods — where characters don’t contribute much to the narrative beyond making them feel more human — this mod had been gaining popularity over the past few days.
Check out this GTA 5 mod, powered by 30+ AI models, that lets you use a microphone to have open-ended conversations with NPCs in real-time.
This prompted Take-Two to take action, sending multiple copyright claims to Bloc’s channels on both YouTube and NexusMods. As a result, the creator himself decided to remove the mod and all related content, fearing more drastic actions from Take-Two.
In an update on his YouTube channel, Bloc wrote, “YouTube removed the videos immediately without giving me a chance to explain,” and “at this time, the Nexus Mods version has been taken down due to a DMCA takedown request by Take-Two Interactive.” This led him to take similar action with the GTA5 Mods version, aiming to avoid potential legal issues. After all, the YouTube claim could result in his channel being demonetized for three months.
In response to all of this, Bloc has understandably expressed his frustration. He stated that “instead of going after small mods, they should focus on creating decent remakes with better pricing policies.” He pointed out how Rockstar Games itself stated in 2022 that “we have always believed in fans’ reasonable creativity and want creators to showcase their passion for our games.” As Bloc rightly highlights, this sentiment doesn’t seem to be reflected in their constant legal attacks against anyone who stands out even a bit in the GTA 5 modding scene.
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A Japanese user thought it would be fun to recreate GTAV on a map for Fortnite, and he did, but we'll never get to play it.
The world of video games proves that there’s nothing more untrue than the notion that people wouldn’t work if not compelled to. Countless individuals invest absurd amounts of time creating mods, levels, and recreations for their video games completely free of charge, without expecting anything in return. Simply for the joy of doing it. And perhaps the most surprising recent example is someone deciding to create a video game within another video game.
In a truly remarkable feat, ka2aki86 has embarked on the ambitious project of recreating GTA V within the realm of Fortnite. Harnessing the power of available user tools, specifically Creative 2.0 and the UEFN (Unreal Editor for Fortnite), this ingenious gamer has brought Los Santos to life from start to finish on a fully playable map, all within the vibrant and pop-style world of Fortnite. While the result is a colorful and unmistakably recognizable rendition of Los Santos, it’s also an experience that will unfortunately remain out of reach.
Despite the map’s undeniable playability—as evidenced by ka2aki86’s video demonstration—the creator has chosen not to release it to the community. This decision isn’t driven by selfishness, but rather a legitimate fear of legal repercussions from Take-Two Interactive’s legal team. Take-Two Interactive is notorious for aggressively addressing any and all community efforts related to their game, even when those endeavors are in favor of the game itself.
Hence, even though it’s true that the community is tireless and their work commendable, the work of Take-Two Interactive’s lawyers is even more so. And until they have more leeway with this kind of minor copyright infringement, we won’t be able to enjoy these authentic fantasies.
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