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• GTA 6 Map Is 3X Bigger Than Red Dead Redemption 2’s

  27-08-2026 21:50 via gamespot.com
  
  Rockstar has shared more details about its long-awaited and heavily hyped Grand Theft Auto 6, and one key piece of information is that the game's map is apparently three times bigger than Red Dead Redemption 2's. The game takes players back to Vice City, a stand-in for Miami. Players will also be able to explore the surrounding areas.A New York Times report featuring interviews with Rockstar's developers said, "The overall map, the studio said, is three times as large as the playable area of its
  
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• GTA 6 Returns To Six-Star Wanted Levels

  27-08-2026 21:29 via gamespot.com
  
  Rockstar's GTA games had six-star wanted levels until GTA 5 dropped it down to five, and now Rockstar is returning to its roots by going back to six with GTA 6. How fitting.This was confirmed in the GTA 6 Netflix gameplay video today. We don't know exactly what Jason and Lucia will need to do to achieve a six-star wanted level, but it will no doubt be the worst of the worst crimes.
  A logo showed in the GTA 6 trailer also suggests there will be icons for specific crimes that players commit. The
  
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• GTA 6 Skipping PC At Launch And Having No Online Right Away Is Good, Helldivers Boss Says

  27-08-2026 21:15 via gamespot.com
  
  The CEO of Helldivers studio Arrowhead Game Studios has commented on the upcoming launch of GTA 6, saying he's happy there will be no PC version or online mode at launch, because that will help Helldivers 2 "keep crushing it."In a statement to press, Sham Jorjani said Rockstar makes "ridiculous, high-effort stuff, and it's awesome that games like this get made." He said he's selfishly happy that the game won't be on PC at launch, nor will there be an online mode right away.
  "It means Helldivers
  
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• Exterminauts Devs Talk Helldivers Comparisons And How It Separates Itself

  27-08-2026 20:30 via gamespot.com
  
  If you saw footage of Exterminauts come out of Gamescom this week, then you might have thought it bore some resemblance to Helldivers 2. The two games are both cooperative PvE shooters with an assortment of powerful weapons to use and creatures to battle, but the team at Behaviour Interactive believe Exterminauts stands out in several key ways.
  Speaking to GameSpot at Gamescom, creative director Vincent Regimbart acknowledged that there are definitely similarities in the two games, but also a fe
  
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• Devolver Digital Reveals Its GTA 6 Competitor, And It’s A Remaster Of A Nonexistent Remake

  27-08-2026 19:21 via gamespot.com
  
  Few game companies are brave enough to go head-to-head with the release of Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6, but that's exactly what publisher Devolver Digital is doing with the launch of Volvy's Adventure: Reslimed on November 19.Billed as a "remaster of the second remake of the original monochrome action-platformer starring the most famous video game mascot of all time," Volvy's Adventure is actually almost none of those things. The original "Volvy's Adventure" doesn't exist. This isn't a remaste
  
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• Xbox CEO Plays Coy About Whether Elder Scrolls 6 Will Skip PlayStation

  27-08-2026 18:43 via gamespot.com
  
  Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has suggested Microsoft could make more exclusive games again, but will The Elder Scrolls 6 be among them? We still don't know, but that's the question the BBC asked Sharma at Gamescom this week. But first, Sharma discussed her thoughts generally about exclusives, and how every platform, in her estimation, needs some form of exclusive content to grow."We are increasingly going to be one of the largest platforms in the world. Every platform needs some form of exclusive experi
  
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• The Most Expensive Xbox Ever Sold Out, And People Are Already Flipping It For Thousands

  27-08-2026 18:39 via gamespot.com
  
  Microsoft opened up preorders for its limited-edition 25th-Anniversary Xbox Series X, and within a minute, the most expensive Xbox ever sold out. While units will likely make their ways into the hands of Xbox fans with deep pockets, it looks like scalpers have also snatched up units, and as you'd expect, they're expecting to make a big payday by flogging them on sites like eBay.A quick look at the commerce platform reveals dozens of the rare Xbox Series X consoles have been listed, with pri
  
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• Germany’s President Warns Of Downsides To Gaming, Including Games With “Extremist Ideologies”

  27-08-2026 17:57 via gamespot.com
  
  This year's Gamescom event is underway in Cologne, Germany, and now the country's president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier--speaking at the event itself--warned people to consider the downsides to gaming. He also said gaming is great and has lots of positive effects on people and society.
  As reported by DPA International, he said video games have "become so ubiquitous," so it's only prudent to "discuss the downsides of this development." He said people should look at video games "objectively, honestly
  
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• Star Wars: Galactic Racer Wants To Break Racing Games Out Of Their Comfort Zone

  27-08-2026 17:04 via gamespot.com
  
  Great racing games have an x-factor that sets them apart from their peers, but you could argue that the genre hasn't meaningfully evolved over the decades. Star Wars: Galactic Racer aims to change that perception, as the new title from developer Fuse Games looks to other genres for inspiration. While it might look like a spiritual successor to 1999's Star Wars Episode 1: Pod Racer, Galactic Racer adds in some roguelite flavor and a dash of Burnout to its take on high-speed competition in a galax
  
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• If You Thought Console Prices Were Too High, Things Could Get Even Worse

  27-08-2026 15:26 via gamespot.com
  
  Video game console price increases could be back on the menu, as the Trump administration is reportedly weighing implementing a new round of tariffs on imported computer chips.According to Politico, the administration is considering expanding the number of tech products subject to the duties, and they could include everyday electronics that use these chips--including gaming consoles, data center servers, and laptops. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is reportedly aiming to use these tariff
  
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• GTA 6 Netflix Trailer’s Beefy Runtime Revealed, Footage Captured On PS5

  27-08-2026 15:18 via gamespot.com
  
  At long last, Rockstar will lift the veil on GTA 6 today, August 27, via an "Extended Look" on Netflix. But how long will the broadcast be? Now we know.According to an updated listing for the showcase on the Netflix app, the Extended Look event will run for 26 minutes. That's pretty significant, but it should be, given Rockstar and Netflix are calling it "extended."
  This suggest it's more than a trailer but instead a proper deep dive into the world of GTA 6. That's exciting news for fans, as Roc
  
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• Elden Ring’s Messmer The Impaler Actor Is Reportedly In The Running To Be The Next James Bond

  27-08-2026 14:44 via gamespot.com
  
  Following the report that said Battlefield 1's Jack Lowden is circling the role of James Bond for the next 007 movie, it’s now rumored that another actor who appeared in a video game, Jack Barton, could be in the mix as well.PageSix reported that Bond 26 director Denis Villeneuve and casting director Nina Gold are looking at a "stream of unknowns" to play James Bond next. One such person is Barton, who played Messmer the Impaler in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.That is Barto
  
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• Xbox Won’t Say If Project Helix Has A Disc Drive, But It’s Not Giving Up On Physical Games Yet

  27-08-2026 14:42 via gamespot.com
  
  Sony has already confirmed that it's headed toward an all-digital future soon, but what about Xbox and its next-gen console, Project Helix? In a new interview, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma didn't give any concrete answers about whether Project Helix will have a disc drive, instead focusing on the topic of next-gen hardware affordability."This next generation, we have to be thinking about efficiency and affordability alongside performance," Sharma said to the BBC. "All of the industry needs to
  
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• GTA 6 Wants To Remind You That Looks Matter In The Influencer Hustle Of Vice City

  27-08-2026 14:07 via gamespot.com
  
  Ahead of today's GTA 6 Extended Preview on Netflix, developer Rockstar Games has revealed plenty of new details on the highly anticipated open-world game. In a new interview, Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson divulged how the game, similar to GTA: San Andreas, will require you to take good care of the protagonists Jason and Lucia, as the duo will need to engage in exercise, healthy eating, and relaxation if they want to stay in shape. Just like real life, but with more immediate gains.Get
  
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• Former PlayStation Studios President Praises Xbox’s Solution To A Digital-Only Future

  27-08-2026 13:38 via gamespot.com
  
  Former President of PlayStation Studios, Shuhei Yoshida, has praised Microsoft's recently announced disc-to-digital program, writing that it is a "great move by team Xbox."The former executive posted his opinion on the program on X with no other commentary, but it's a notable remark given how much of Yoshida's career was spent at Xbox's main competitor. That's especially true when you consider the differences in approach Microsoft and Sony seem to be taking as we march towards an all-digital fut
  
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• GTA 6 Extended Look: How To Watch, What To Expect, And More

  27-08-2026 12:00 via gamespot.com
  
  The countdown to Grand Theft Auto 6 is winding down, and ahead of its launch in November, developer Rockstar Games has a new look at the game on the way. But unlike other trailers or developer previews, this one won't be dropping on YouTube first, as Netflix has an exclusive on it for several hours. If you're planning to watch--and you have a Netflix subscription--here's everything you need to know about the upcoming GTA 6 preview.When to watch on NetflixGrand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look will
  
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• It’s A Good Week If You Like Games That Let You Play As An Animal

  27-08-2026 01:59 via gamespot.com
  
  After Gamescom Opening Night Live and the Future Games Show, we can't help noticing that there are multiple titles coming up that let players either assume control of an animal or play anthropomorphic characters who resemble human/animal hybrids. To keep track of these upcoming titles, we ran down a full list of animal-centric games below.
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  AmphibianDeveloper: Jarcorp InteractiveSystems: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, SwitchRelease Date: 2028Amphib
  
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