GTA 6 Shatters Records With $1.5 Billion Budget
Rockstar Games' next blockbuster is estimated to cost $1 billion to $1.5 billion, surpassing major Hollywood films and outpacing…
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Murals Reimagines Folklore as Dark Isometric Action
Dlala's isometric action game takes dark spins on fairy tales, with combat inspired by Doom.
HoYoverse Enters Cozy Games With Petit Planet
HoYoverse brings major publisher muscle to cozy games with Petit Planet, a winter 2026 competitor challenging Animal Crossing's…
GTA 6's Campaign Takes 80 Hours to Complete
Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson finished the main quest in February; new players should expect substantially longer…
GTA 6 Skips Trump and COVID in Favor of Timeless Satire
Rockstar Games plans for Grand Theft Auto 6 to avoid direct satirization of Donald Trump and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Roblox Delists Top Game Over Dystopian Treadmill Mechanic
Roblox delisted Steal an Egg, a top pet simulator, after its video-watching treadmill mechanic sparked widespread criticism…
Two Games Free on Steam Until August 4
Steam is giving away two games for free through August 4, with discounts available after the promotional period ends.
Handheld Gaming PCs: A Crowded, Thin-Margin Bet
A dozen brands sell nearly the same handheld gaming PC because one chip and one operating system are now open to anyone who wants…
How Live Service Games Rewrote the Release Calendar
Big single-player games still chase the holidays, but the games that matter most to publishers now launch on a season clock that…
When Renting Beats Owning: 2026's Subscription Gaming Math
Game subscriptions promise more for less, but the savings depend on how you play, not just what you pay.
How Watterson's Stand Shaped Calvin and Hobbes' Legacy
The cartoonist's refusal to license merchandise helped preserve the strip's cultural impact.
Leaked GTA 6 Footage Won't Derail Rockstar's Juggernaut
Hackers released gameplay footage days before Rockstar's official reveal, but the leak is unlikely to harm the blockbuster launch.