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25 Years Ago, One of the Best Open-World Games Sneakily Side-Stepped Controversy

GTA 2 introduced players to aligning with crime syndicates, enhancing the gameplay experience and reflecting a cyberpunk influence.

Heaven 17 v Rockstar: are games being fair to music artists?

Heaven 17's licensing offer raises debates about fairness in music payments amidst billion-dollar video game revenues.

How Overwolf scored $50M in ad sales by serving ads alongside premium games

Brands and marketers are more than willing to spend big to advertise alongside video games - when premium titles are involved, that is.That's what Overwolf learned when it integrated ads into its popular game modification launcher, propelling the company to over $50 million in ad sales last year and more than doubling its ad revenues between 2021 and 2022, according to exclusive figures shared with Digiday.

What Parents Don't Get About Minecraft, According To A Cultural Anthropologist

You want to do some bonding with your kid over their favorite indoor activity: .There's one small problem: What the hell is a Minecraft?Before you start embarrassing yourself by telling your pre-teen and their friends that you're hip to the lingo (that's what uncool people have always said) better get yourself familiar with this video game that is a third LEGOs, a third coding, and a third youth subculture.

25 Years Ago, One of the Best Open-World Games Sneakily Side-Stepped Controversy

GTA 2 introduced players to aligning with crime syndicates, enhancing the gameplay experience and reflecting a cyberpunk influence.

Heaven 17 v Rockstar: are games being fair to music artists?

Heaven 17's licensing offer raises debates about fairness in music payments amidst billion-dollar video game revenues.

How Overwolf scored $50M in ad sales by serving ads alongside premium games

Brands and marketers are more than willing to spend big to advertise alongside video games - when premium titles are involved, that is.That's what Overwolf learned when it integrated ads into its popular game modification launcher, propelling the company to over $50 million in ad sales last year and more than doubling its ad revenues between 2021 and 2022, according to exclusive figures shared with Digiday.

What Parents Don't Get About Minecraft, According To A Cultural Anthropologist

You want to do some bonding with your kid over their favorite indoor activity: .There's one small problem: What the hell is a Minecraft?Before you start embarrassing yourself by telling your pre-teen and their friends that you're hip to the lingo (that's what uncool people have always said) better get yourself familiar with this video game that is a third LEGOs, a third coding, and a third youth subculture.
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Award-Winning Documentary Filmed Entirely In GTA 5 Is Coming To Streaming And Theaters In 2025

Grand Theft Hamlet creatively stages Shakespeare's Hamlet in the virtual world of Grand Theft Auto during the COVID pandemic, challenging traditional theatre forms.
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Grand Theft Hamlet, which mixes Shakespeare with GTA Online , is coming to streaming

Grand Theft Auto Online fosters creativity, allowing artists like Grylls and Crane to create unique adaptations, such as a film version of Hamlet.
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11 Years Later, GTA Online Adds A Fan-Requested Location For New Zombie Mode

North Yankton is reopening in GTA Online for a zombie mode, revitalizing player interaction and excitement.

Meta's VR version of GTA: San Andreas is 'on hold indefinitely'

The Quest version of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is now indefinitely on hold.

'Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition' Is Netflix's Most Successful Games Launch, People Are Singing Up To Play It

Rockstar Games released the remastered version of its classic trilogy on iOS and Android through Netflix Games and as standalone releases.
Netflix revealed that this release was their most successful gaming launch to date in terms of installs and engagement.

11 Years Later, GTA Online Adds A Fan-Requested Location For New Zombie Mode

North Yankton is reopening in GTA Online for a zombie mode, revitalizing player interaction and excitement.

Meta's VR version of GTA: San Andreas is 'on hold indefinitely'

The Quest version of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is now indefinitely on hold.

'Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition' Is Netflix's Most Successful Games Launch, People Are Singing Up To Play It

Rockstar Games released the remastered version of its classic trilogy on iOS and Android through Netflix Games and as standalone releases.
Netflix revealed that this release was their most successful gaming launch to date in terms of installs and engagement.
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Writer Of Hit Single Says Rockstar Offered $7,500 To Put It In GTA 6: 'Go F*** Yourself'

Rockstar Games offered Martyn Ware $7,500 for a buyout of his song 'Temptation' for GTA VI, igniting controversy over artist compensation.

The best Netflix games for 2024

Netflix's strategy with GTA remasters has significantly boosted its gaming engagement and revenue.
GTA: San Andreas introduces RPG elements enhancing player immersion and customization.

Hidden secret in Grand Theft Auto logos discovered by fans

Each Grand Theft Auto logo is intricately linked to the theme of its respective game, rather than just the setting.
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Taylor Swift Namedrops Grand Theft Auto On Latest Album

The song 'So High School' from Taylor Swift's double album mentions a reference to the hit open-world game series, Grand Theft Auto.

Suspected serial rapist targeted 13 L.A. County victims on Instagram, authorities say

A 21-year-old Los Angeles man is accused of sexually assaulting multiple victims he targeted on Instagram over a roughly two-year period, authorities announced Tuesday.Michael Watson Jr., is accused of assaulting 13 females, including four minors.Investigators said DNA evidence linked him to sexual assaults in Los Angeles, East Los Angeles and Inglewood.

After six weeks of testimony about an onslaught of West Side gang violence, jurors poised to get Wicked Town racketeering case

Reputed Wicked Town gang enforcer Torance Benson was all smiles when he livestreamed a video to social media from a West Side street one night in January 2018.But the message to rival gang members was as serious as it gets."I'm tired of killin' mother(expletives)," Benson said jokingly on the Facebook Live video, which was played for federal jurors on Thursday.

Taylor Swift Namedrops Grand Theft Auto On Latest Album

The song 'So High School' from Taylor Swift's double album mentions a reference to the hit open-world game series, Grand Theft Auto.

Suspected serial rapist targeted 13 L.A. County victims on Instagram, authorities say

A 21-year-old Los Angeles man is accused of sexually assaulting multiple victims he targeted on Instagram over a roughly two-year period, authorities announced Tuesday.Michael Watson Jr., is accused of assaulting 13 females, including four minors.Investigators said DNA evidence linked him to sexual assaults in Los Angeles, East Los Angeles and Inglewood.

After six weeks of testimony about an onslaught of West Side gang violence, jurors poised to get Wicked Town racketeering case

Reputed Wicked Town gang enforcer Torance Benson was all smiles when he livestreamed a video to social media from a West Side street one night in January 2018.But the message to rival gang members was as serious as it gets."I'm tired of killin' mother(expletives)," Benson said jokingly on the Facebook Live video, which was played for federal jurors on Thursday.
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What are you playing this weekend?

The desire for warm beach vacations after a cold winter
Keeping the mind occupied with leisure activities during the winter season are important
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For Florida Vibes, Grand Theft Auto VI Turned to Tom Petty

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City was known for its themed radio stations and licensed music.
The trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI features Tom Petty's song 'Love Is a Long Road' to transport players back to Vice City.

PC players will probably have to wait even longer for Grand Theft Auto VI

PC players will likely have to wait longer to play Grand Theft Auto VI compared to console players.
Rockstar has historically prioritized console releases over PC ports, with PC ports coming months to years after the console release.

For Florida Vibes, Grand Theft Auto VI Turned to Tom Petty

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City was known for its themed radio stations and licensed music.
The trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI features Tom Petty's song 'Love Is a Long Road' to transport players back to Vice City.

PC players will probably have to wait even longer for Grand Theft Auto VI

PC players will likely have to wait longer to play Grand Theft Auto VI compared to console players.
Rockstar has historically prioritized console releases over PC ports, with PC ports coming months to years after the console release.
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That's right, you can now experience GTA in Fortnite

(Image credit: Paulo Corona via BeyondCreative)
As GDC draws to a close, we've seen plenty of exciting developments in video game technology that will open up incredible new possibilities for game devs.In a stunning showcase of Epic Games' latest creative tool, we officially get a glimpse at how GTA would look in the Fortnite universe - because who doesn't want that crossover?

Man arrested after short joyride in Long Beach ambulance, police say

A man was arrested early Monday after police say he stole a Long Beach Fire Department ambulance and drove away in it, officials said.Los Angeles police officers stopped the ambulance just before 3 a.m.Monday, less than two miles from the San Pedro hospital where officials say the man stole the vehicle, said Officer Melissa Podany, an LAPD spokesperson.
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This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Ted Simmons

1964 - Atlanta mayor Ivan Allen Jr. says he has a verbal commitment from a major league baseball club to move there if a stadium is ready by 1965.Funding for a $15 million stadium was approved the next day.1986 - The Braves acquire catcher Ted Simmons from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for catcher Rick Cerone and a pair of minor league players.

I Paused in the Doorway and Placed the Bag in the Man's Hand'

Dear Diary: I was on my way in to see The Collaboration.A security guard who was checking my purse paused when he saw the small shopping bag I had.Looking inside, he was obviously curious about the 10 small bags I had there.These are candied pecans, I explained, hoping they wouldn't be confiscated.I'm meeting friends inside, and I always make them for the holidays.

How Legos helped me rebuild my foundation

A group photo of all of the Ninjago sets that I've built so far.Rakiesha Chase-Jackson It's easy to feel powerless, like the smallest of smallest cogs in the proverbial machine of life.As a Black woman and mother to a preschooler, I've spent the past years watching people make decisions that have affected my life (for better or worse) with not much opportunity to influence how they go.

This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Ted Simmons

1964 - Atlanta mayor Ivan Allen Jr. says he has a verbal commitment from a major league baseball club to move there if a stadium is ready by 1965.Funding for a $15 million stadium was approved the next day.1986 - The Braves acquire catcher Ted Simmons from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for catcher Rick Cerone and a pair of minor league players.

I Paused in the Doorway and Placed the Bag in the Man's Hand'

Dear Diary: I was on my way in to see The Collaboration.A security guard who was checking my purse paused when he saw the small shopping bag I had.Looking inside, he was obviously curious about the 10 small bags I had there.These are candied pecans, I explained, hoping they wouldn't be confiscated.I'm meeting friends inside, and I always make them for the holidays.

How Legos helped me rebuild my foundation

A group photo of all of the Ninjago sets that I've built so far.Rakiesha Chase-Jackson It's easy to feel powerless, like the smallest of smallest cogs in the proverbial machine of life.As a Black woman and mother to a preschooler, I've spent the past years watching people make decisions that have affected my life (for better or worse) with not much opportunity to influence how they go.
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Natalie McNally accused left hidden messages' in staged livestream, court told

A man accused of murdering expectant mother Natalie McNally left hidden messages about her death in a staged gaming livestream, a barrister has told a court.Northern Ireland's Lady Chief Justice Dame Siobhan Keegan denied a bail application from Stephen McCullagh, 33, at the High Court in Belfast.Ms McNally, 32, who was 15 weeks pregnant with McCullagh's child, was stabbed at her home in Silverwood Green, Lurgan, on the night of December 18. McCullagh, 33, from Woodland Gardens, Lisburn, is accused of her murder.

Twitch star Kai Cenat can't stop won't stop during a 30-day stream

Twitch and YouTube superstar Kai Cenat tries on an Iron Man suit gifted to him by another internet influencer, Mr. Beast.Kai Cenat/YouTube Internet sensation Kai Cenat is nearly through an uninterrupted 30-day stream, also known as a "subathon."That's right, 30 days straight, 24/7 he even streams himself sleeping, though he's (thankfully) off-camera when he goes to the bathroom!

So you're telling me this isn't the next GTA game?

Grand Theft Auto starring Michael Madsen, Kim Basinger and Danny Glover?Are we dreaming?But hold on, it's NOT Grand Theft Auto, it's a 90s-themed crime game that looks and feels like it but has the most bizarre cast ever.And gamers are going wild for it.In a piece of news that stole the show at the Game Awards, an unknown games studio called 505 Games announced Crime Boss: Rockay City, a title that will feature a host of 90s stars... and Vanilla Ice.
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Hertz to Pay $168 Million to Customers Who Say They Were Falsely Accused of Auto Theft

The rental car company Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. announced on Monday that it would pay about $168 million to settle disputes with hundreds of customers who claim they were falsely accused of vehicle theft.The company, which filed for bankruptcy in 2020, occasionally recorded certain vehicles as stolen, even after customers had extended and paid for their rental periods, sometimes leading to frightening run-ins with the authorities, and even jail time, according to lawsuits filed on behalf of customers across the country.

Review | 'Goat Simulator 3's' gleeful gags and glitches generate guffaws

Available on: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Make your technology a force for good.Sign up for The Tech Friend newsletter with Shira Ovide.ArrowRight  Developer: Coffee Stain North | Publisher: Coffee Stain Publishing
Release: Nov. 17
The original "Goat Simulator" was born from a singular premise: What happens when you take control of a goat to wreak havoc in a sandbox environment?

Hertz to Pay $168 Million to Customers Who Say They Were Falsely Accused of Auto Theft

The rental car company Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. announced on Monday that it would pay about $168 million to settle disputes with hundreds of customers who claim they were falsely accused of vehicle theft.The company, which filed for bankruptcy in 2020, occasionally recorded certain vehicles as stolen, even after customers had extended and paid for their rental periods, sometimes leading to frightening run-ins with the authorities, and even jail time, according to lawsuits filed on behalf of customers across the country.

Review | 'Goat Simulator 3's' gleeful gags and glitches generate guffaws

Available on: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Make your technology a force for good.Sign up for The Tech Friend newsletter with Shira Ovide.ArrowRight  Developer: Coffee Stain North | Publisher: Coffee Stain Publishing
Release: Nov. 17
The original "Goat Simulator" was born from a singular premise: What happens when you take control of a goat to wreak havoc in a sandbox environment?
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