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Grand Theft Auto VI could cause a massive workplace productivity crisis
Hardcore gamers and casuals alike have had November 19 circled on their calendars for months, and for good reason. On the third Thursday of the month, Rockstar...
OpenClaw that Sam Altman spent billions on and claims to have beaten GTA 6 gets 'largest update in its history'
OpenClaw has rolled out OpenClaw 2.0, marking the most extensive software upgrade in the open-source artificial intelligence (AI) agent platform’s history since its debut last year. Announcing the release, the development team playfully referenced Rockstar Games’ upcoming November title launch with the social post, “HA!
GTA 5's Michael Actor Defends GTA 6 After Doubters Say Rockstar's Games Look Too Similar
Ned Luke, the actor behind Grand Theft Auto 5's Michael De Santa, said people who think Grand Theft Auto 6 looks too much like GTA 5 are "out of their minds."
GTA VI Extended Gameplay Preview Attracted Over 4 Million Live Viewers
It's been known since Rockstar released the first trailer for GTA VI that the upcoming action game would have a massive impact on the gaming industry, and analysts have predicted week-one sales of $4.5 billion when the game launches in November. Following Rockstar's GTA VI showcase at Gamescom,...
Rockstar Has GTA 5 Fans Marveling At How Far GTA 6 Has Come
Is Rockstar Games' much-anticipated GTA 6 the best thing since sliced bread, or just GTA 5 with a new coat of paint?
GTA 6 Takes Around 80 Hours To Complete, Says Developer
Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson has given us the first real number on GTA 6's length. Nelson told The New York Times that his own playthrough, completed back in February, took around 80 hours. That run covered the main story plus some optional objectives that carry actual narrative...
Why Rockstar Has Said Nothing About ‘GTA 6 Online’ So Far
Rockstar has now opened the doors to "Grand Theft Auto 6" previews, but they have not and wil not talk about "GTA 6 Online" or its release date. Why?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered Bumps PC Minimum Hardware Requirements
CD Projekt Red announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered at Gamescom 2026, revealing a visual, performance, and gameplay upgrades coming as a free update to The Witcher 3 for existing owners. Owners of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition will see their game update to the Remaster on...
AG Ellison clears Sanford Health-North Memorial merger after oversight agreement
Minnesota will allow Sanford Health’s merger with North Memorial to move forward after they agreed to a 10-year oversight agreement, Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Friday morning.
Rockstar says GTA 6 runs at 30 FPS, while it's reportedly unsure about a 60 FPS performance mode
The GTA 6 extended look trailer was apparently captured on PS5. Maybe that's why people noticed some frame-rate choppiness. But what FPS will it run at?
How the GTA 6 Map Size Stacks Up to Other Rockstar Games Like RDR2 and GTA 5
Grand Theft Auto 6's map is significantly larger than Rockstar's previous games; here's how it compares to the studio's other titles.
Black business owners win funding through Kickstarter Program
Nine local Black business owners in the inaugural class of the collaborative Kickstarter Program to support entrepreneurs were recognized Thursday for
OKTA Q2 Deep Dive: AI Security Drives New Product Momentum, Core Business Expands
Identity management company Okta (NASDAQ:OKTA) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 10.6% year on year to $805 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $815 million at the midpoint, 0.9% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.05 per share was 8.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
GTA 6's Main Story Took a Rockstar Dev 80 Hours To Beat
Rockstar North's Rob Nelson says he mostly stuck to the main quests in GTA 6, which is reportedly three times bigger than RDR2
GTA 6 has more than 10 times the animations in GTA 5, and double the amount in Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar confirms
GTA 6 is an enormous project. Rockstar Games put an unbelievable 600,000 animations into the open world, more than doubling Red Dead Redemption 2's.
Rockstar Games pulls back the curtain on Grand Theft Auto VI after leak
The company teamed up with Netflix to offer fans an extended look at Jason and Lucia’s life of crime in Vice City, days after a hack leaked material from the long-awaited game.
GTA 6 Playthrough Can Last Roughly 80 Hours
Rockstar North's Rob Nelson says his own playthrough of the game lasted dozens of hours.
GTA 6's driving and car-jacking will be "more challenging", Rockstar says, amid a seemingly big push for realism
Rockstar has apparently revamped the series' pick-up-and-play systems for something much more involved - but will it get in the way of the fun?
GTA 6 Launches Netflix Trailer, Extended Look Release
Netflix dropped 27 minutes of new "GTA 6" content Thursday in a collaboration with Rockstar Games ahead of November release.
Rockstar Doesn’t Mind if You Dislike GTA 6’s Romantic Side: ‘Don’t Bother With It. Up to You’
GTA 6 has a whole relationship system to increase Jason and Lucia’s bond, but it’s completely optional if you’d rather keep things platonic.
‘Is It Four Characters Now?’ — Rockstar Briefly Thought About Doubling the Number of GTA 6 Protagonists
Following GTA 5’s three playable characters, Rockstar considered putting four protagonists in GTA 6 before settling on its criminal couple.
GTA 6 Still Has Plenty to Satirize — Rockstar Just Has to ‘Be Careful’
Rockstar is still dedicated to making Grand Theft Auto a funny satire of modern America, but it’s being careful with its references to ensure GTA 6 doesn’t feel dated before it launches.
‘It’s a Big Map, a Very Big Map’ – GTA 6 Is Rockstar’s Most Complex World Yet
Rockstar explains how it has pushed current-gen technology to ensure GTA 6’s massive map is a step beyond Red Dead Redemption 2’s world.
GTA 6 Netflix extended look live report - all the gameplay and revelations from Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 premiere
Watching the GTA 6 Netflix reveal and want to talk about it? Can't watch the Netflix reveal and want to know what happened? We've got you covered.
Rockstar Games Doubled in Size for GTA 6, Hired Real World Professionals for Fashion, Vehicles, and More
Rockstar Games doubled its employee headcount for Grand Theft Auto 6 and hired real-world professionals for the game's vehicles, fashion, and more.
GTA San Andreas Weight System Returning In GTA 6, Rockstar Confirms
You'll be able to hit the gym and gain some muscle tone in Grand Theft Auto 6
Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Have RPG Mechanics Like Eating, Exercising, and More
Some of the first gameplay details for Grand Theft Auto 6 have been confirmed, and it seems like Rockstar is embracing a more RPG-y style this time around.
Rockstar Posts Statement On ‘GTA 6’ Leaks As Lucia Story Spoilers Hit
After more than a week of non-stop Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks from a source known as Cyberleeks, Rockstar has finally issued its first public comment on the situation.
Rockstar Games Responds to Grand Theft Auto VI Gameplay Leaks Ahead of Extended Look Trailer
Rockstar Games released a statement Wednesday regarding the recent gameplay leaks for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI video game.
Rockstar finally responds to ‘heartbreaking’ GTA 6 leaks
The Grand Theft Auto developer releases a statement following a week of repeated leaks.
West Arlington fire upends lives of local business owners
A four-alarm fire devastated restaurants, a bookstore and other businesses on Aug. 17.
GTA VI keeps cyberleeking, with trips to the club, a used game store, and the beach.
A new round of leaked video clips has surfaced, and they appear to show that the well-populated areas from Rockstar’s trailers will be featured in the actual game. Like all of the leaked gameplay before, they feature only the Jason character, walking through a crowded nightclub, and cycling down a beach. The last clip takes him to “Game Horde” with plenty of used PS5s and physical copies of games lining the shelves, readily available for rental or trade, even if GTA VI won’t be. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-25-135930.png?quality=90&strip=all]
Why Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) Stock Is Nosediving
Shares of telehealth company Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS) fell 9.2% in the afternoon session after Bloomberg reported that Visa enrolled the telehealth company in its Acquirer Monitoring Program following a surge in customer credit card disputes in its weight-loss subscription business.
'GTA 6' Leak Reveals New Feature Rockstar Was Probably Saving For Netflix
The world of Grand Theft Auto 6 will be impacted by its evolved day and night cycle
The GTA VI “CyberLeek” leaks keep coming.
Despite Rockstar and Microsoft’s push to find the source, the GTA VI leaks continue to flow. These short clips show a player going on a mission to steal a conspiracy theorist’s truck with a bathtub full of gas, visiting a strip club and nudist town, and flying over Vice City at night. Other than boosting a crypto scheme, messages from the leaker(s) are calling for gamers to go to Rockstar offices and threatening to leak video of the other main character, Lucia. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/cyberleek-files-824.png?quality=90&strip=all]
Former Rockstar director calls 'GTA 6' leaks a 'nothing burger'
He's telling everyone to "calm down."
9th GTA 6 leak teases Lucia gameplay after prior Cyberleek videos focus on Jason
The ninth Cyberleek video shows Jason stealing a truck from an NPC at a gas station. An explosion follows, along with a cutscene teasing gameplay with his partner. If Rockstar is unable to stop the clips, the next GTA 6 leak could include Jason and Lucia completing a mission.
What happened to the cast of ‘Dynasty’? See the stars 45 years after the premiere
Backstabbing, scheming, secret children, brainwashing, amnesia, and shoulder pads… so, so many shoulder pads. Yes, this is ‘Dynasty.’
Grand Theft Auto VI exists in its own universe
Rockstar’s latest epic is almost here, and it seems nothing can stop it.
‘GTA 6’ Leaker Has Now Reached A Strip Club As Rockstar Scrambles
The Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker is alive and well and is now about to release footage from a GTA 6 strip club, so long as they get paid.
GTA 6 leaks: Rockstar's nightmare or just a blip?
Clips appearing to show the highly anticipated game have appeared online, but will they really hurt it?
New donut shop, taco chain, pop-up events among Lawrence business updates
Some new businesses are in the works around Lawrence, including a donut shop on Wakarusa, a taco chain coming to town and a pop-up vendor set to appear this weekend and next.
Rockstar Rattled As ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Leaks Again
After a leak in 2022 Rockstar took drastic measures to try to prevent another hack. It didn’t work.
GTA 6 Leaks: Rockstar Subpoenas Microsoft, Discord for Data
Rockstar Games has filed subpoenas with a district court requesting information from Microsoft and Discord regarding "GTA 6" gameplay leaks.
How to integrate AI into cardiac imaging workflows
Implementing advanced AI models into daily practice takes much more than simply installing software. It requires a clinical champion and multiple stakeholders to coordinate the effort.
GTA 6 leaker claims to have "full access" to the game, as Rockstar struggles to contain even more gameplay videos
More seemingly real GTA 6 gameplay videos emerge as the leaker involved claims to have "full access" to the game, and shows no inclination of stopping.
Rockstar hit with more leaks as GTA 6 gameplay and assets appear to circulate on social media
Origin and age of the footage is unclear, group responsible possibly has access to playable build of the game
Americana band High Horse concludes BRT's Take It Outside Concert Series
CUMBERLAND – Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., will conclude its summer concert series with Boston-based Americana band High Horse on Sunday, Aug. 23, from 4 to 5 p.m.
4-alarm Arlington, Texas fire damaged businesses, restaurants
Beirut Grill, Smash Toast and Folklore Grove Bookstore among shops damaged by 4-alarm fire in Arlington.
Q2 Earnings Highlights: agilon health (NYSE:AGL) Vs The Rest Of The Outpatient & Specialty Care Stocks
Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at agilon health (NYSE:AGL) and the best and worst performers in the outpatient & specialty care industry.
ENTERTAINMENT: Library bookstore opens; cat show set for Maumelle center
Library Square Books, the Central Arkansas Library System’s new used bookstore, opens at 405 President Clinton Ave. in Little Rock’s River Market District, with a ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. Thursday that features refreshments and giveaways and a limited number of commemorative items.
Socialist bigwig blasts the wealthy while living in $1.4M Brooklyn brownstone with eyebrow-raising backstory
New York City Democratic Socialists of America co-chair Gustavo Gordillo rails against the rich from a $1.4M Bed-Stuy home his dad bought him.
Yes, the Pixelsnap magnets on Pixel 11 are stronger this year
Pixelsnap is one of the best things added to Pixel phones in a number of years, but it wasn’t quite...
GTA 6 gameplay footage and map appear to leak online, as group seemingly responsible makes demands of Rockstar
Grand Theft Auto 6 has seemingly suffered another gameplay leak ahead of an Extended Look premiere on Netflix next week.
AMPLIFIED: Las Vegas nightlife, Stoney’s Sunset grand opening, and Sphere F1 party
Watch FOX5 Amplified as co-hosts Dani and Tom debrief Las Vegas nightlife, including Stoney's Sunset grand opening and the Backstreet Boys F1 afterparty at Sphere.
Why AMC Entertainment (AMC) Shares Are Trading Lower Today
Shares of theater company AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) fell 3.7% in the afternoon session after it reported a spike in app and site outages during the “Dune: Part Three” ticket drop, on a weak day for risk assets. Forbes, citing Downdetector, said more than 1,000 outage reports came in after tickets went on sale, mostly against the mobile app — crash-on-launch, “Failed to fetch,” and rate-limit errors. The operational miss hit a high-demand IMAX/IMAX 70mm release and is a reminder that AMC’s app
GTA 6 Gameplay and Map Appear to Leak Online, Group Reportedly Responsible Threatens Rockstar Over All-Digital Future
Grand Theft Auto 6 appears to have suffered yet another significant leak after what looks like legitimate gameplay videos and an image of the full map appeared online. Rockstar has yet to comment.
Why AMC Entertainment (AMC) Shares Are Trading Lower Today
What Happened? Shares of theater company AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) fell 3.7% in the afternoon session after it reported a spike in app and site outages du...
GTA 6 gameplay leaked ahead of its new trailer, and Rockstar is taking down the videos
Two legit-seeming clips and a world map are out there, if you know where to look.
GTA 6 gameplay and map leaks see DMCA strikes, as confidence grows in their legitimacy
A series of GTA 6 leaks has piqued the interest of Rockstar Games followers. Videos feature Jason playing basketball and driving haphazardly around Leonida streets. The studio has sent DMCA takedown notices to users sharing the alleged in-game footage and a leaked map.
GTA 6 Gameplay Leaks Continue as Group Makes Demands of Rockstar
Update: Strip club scene now doing the rounds
2 shot inside Pittsburgh business
Two people are in critical condition after they were shot inside a business in Homewood on Tuesday, Pittsburgh Public Safety said.
2 shot in Pittsburgh neighborhood, sources say; police investigating several scenes
Officers are investigating several scenes, including in the 7200 block of Frankstown Road.
Old Chips Are Holding Their Value | AI & Business for August 18
Plus, Nvidia’s financing backstop, and what better open-weight models means.
Don't boycott Grand Theft Auto 6, say workers fired by Rockstar - buy a T-shirt to help fund the legal battle instead
The IWGB are selling t-shirts, with the revenues going directly to union legal costs.
Business Process Outsourcing & Consulting Stocks Q2 In Review: Concentrix (NASDAQ:CNXC) Vs Peers
As the Q2 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the business process outsourcing & consulting industry, including Concentrix (NASDAQ:CNXC) and its peers.
Philips recalls Cardiac Workstation systems due to software issue—users urged to follow new guidance
These systems do not need to be returned to the manufacturer. However, users are urged to follow specific instructions to avoid any issues.
Sabres and Hurricanes Hook Up on a Minor Trade
Carolina picks up a former Buffalo draft pick in an under-the-radar deal with an interesting backstory.
Science Night Live promises lasers, myth-debunking and engineer encounters at Orlando Science Center
This evening of adult edutainment at Orlando Science Center goes full Gen-X-tastic with a Laser X lightshow in the Dome with music from 1990s alt-rockstars like Smashing Pumpkins, Alice in Chains, Rage Against the Machine
Workplace habit changes can improve your overall health
From ergonomic workstations to better hydration and recovery habits, small daily changes can help employees stay healthier, safer and more energized on the job.
5 Revealing Analyst Questions From Hims & Hers Health’s Q2 Earnings Call
Hims & Hers Health’s second quarter results were driven by strong subscriber growth and a ramp-up in its branded weight loss offerings, yet the market reacte...
Q2 Earnings Outperformers: Cigna (NYSE:CI) And The Rest Of The Health Insurance Providers Stocks
Let’s dig into the relative performance of Cigna (NYSE:CI) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q2 health insurance providers earnings season. Upfro...
Velocity Micro Raptor Z55i (2026) Review: A Low-Key Little Gaming Leviathan
Don’t let Velocity Micro's sensible, workstation-style chassis fool you—the Raptor Z55i delivers raw muscle for serious gamers in understated style, and at a surprisingly aggressive price for the parts. It shines brightest when everything is pushed to the max.
Huron (NASDAQ:HURN) Q2 Earnings: Leading The Business Process Outsourcing & Consulting Pack
Wrapping up Q2 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the business process outsourcing & consulting stocks, including Huron (NASDAQ:HURN) and its peers.
5 Insightful Analyst Questions From PENN Entertainment’s Q2 Earnings Call
PENN Entertainment delivered results for Q2 that met Wall Street’s revenue expectations and produced a significant upside in non-GAAP earnings per share, prompting a positive market reaction. Management emphasized the strength of the retail casino segment, highlighting record revenues driven by recently completed property development projects and increased demand from mid- and high-value customers. CEO Jay Snowden cited broad-based momentum, noting, “Our best-in-class property level management t
From Tony to Jungle: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Dominic Sessa plays Anthony Bourdain in a fun biopic, and the ever-danceable UK funksters are back with a sun-dappled new album
Outside Science Experiments
Summer is the perfect season to get kids outside and spark their curiosity with hands-on adventures. Liz Heinecke, known as the Kitchen Pantry Scientist, stopped by with creative activities that turn backyard playtime into exciting science discoveries.
Flutter Entertainment’s Q2 Earnings Call: Our Top 5 Analyst Questions
Flutter Entertainment’s second quarter results were met with a significant negative market reaction, reflecting investor concerns about profitability despite solid revenue growth. Management pointed to deliberate investments in the U.S. business—especially increased customer promotions and the rollout of an expanded loyalty program—as factors that weighed on near-term earnings. CEO Peter Jackson acknowledged, “We recognize that this weighs on near-term earnings, but we're convinced it's the righ
ARMK Q2 Deep Dive: Nexus Expansion and Core Business Growth Drive Momentum
Food and facilities services provider Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 9.3% year on year ...
Flutter Entertainment’s Q2 Earnings Call: Our Top 5 Analyst Questions
Flutter Entertainment’s second quarter results were met with a significant negative market reaction, reflecting investor concerns about profitability despite...
A new golf and social entertainment venue could be coming to Homewood
Homewood's Planning Commission approved The Woods Golf and Social, a putting course and entertainment venue.
GTA 6 might not cost $100, but most of the people pre-ordering it are buying it at that price, Take-Two reveals
Rockstar put a lot of effort into enticing people into pre-ordering the more expensive Ultimate edition.
AGO Q2 Deep Dive: New Business Growth and Investment Volatility Shape Results
Financial guaranty insurer Assured Guaranty (NYSE:AGO) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales falling 30.6% year on year to $195 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.23 per share was 23.2% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Saber's newest game trailer takes a shot at Gearbox's CEO, if you look closely
The first hint that something might be up with the recent debut trailer for Saber Interactive’s Rideshare Stimulator is an unusual choice of words—aside from that second one in the game’s title. “Don’t take your passengers too seriously,” the trailer’s narrator says, as he describes this upcoming game. It a car game about the gig work of driving eccentric people to their destinations, a riff on Crazy Taxi. And then, he says: “When I think I’ve met the randiest of passengers, someone even stranger gets in.” “Randiest”? That suggests “randy,” which usually means having strong sexual desire. Yet none of the oddball backseat occupants featured in the trailer seem particularly lustful. One is an old man who considers his grandson a failure, another shares the theory that birds might control traffic lights, another says he’s banned from an aquarium. A little later, there’s a license plate, shown 63 seconds into the trailer, on the front of an SUV: USB DRV It’s a Texas plate. The symbol between those letters is a cog wheel. If you know, you know. That’s a reference to Texas-based Borderlands game development studio Gearbox Software (their logo features a cog wheel). More specifically, it’s a reference to Gearbox’s CEO Randy Pitchford, who in 2018 found himself explaining the nature of video he’d saved on a USB drive that was found at a Medieval Times restaurant before being returned to the studio: “It was ‘barely legal’ porn. This girl’s handle was ‘Only 18.’” The “girl” in the video had committed a solo sex act that Pitchford, an avid practitioner of magic, found remarkable. “I realized, this is not a sex worker…This is a fucking magician.” Back then, the USB drive was central to competing lawsuits against Gearbox by the studio’s former lawyer and by Gearbox against him. A settlement in late 2019 “exonerated” Pitchford, per the Hollywood Reporter. The USB story has resurfaced at times, now in a trailer from a company that not long ago was corporate brethren with Gearbox. Saber vs. Gearbox The head of Saber told Game File that the reference is payback. “The dig is because Randy took shots at Embracer in Borderlands 4,” Saber CEO Matt Karch told me when I asked him about the license plate. “Without Embracer, Randy is performing magic tricks at birthday parties for a living.” Having interviewed Karch during a cross-country flight in late 2024, I can confirm that Karch was unimpressed with Pitchford during their time both working in the Embracer group. I’d approached him not out of surprise that there was animosity but that it was manifesting publicly now. Gearbox was founded in 1999, worked on a port of Halo early on, and developed hit series such as the loot-based sci-fi shooter Borderlands before it was purchased by The Embracer Group in early 2021 for $363 million (with a possible earn-out of over $1 billion, if certain targets were hit by 2027). Saber was founded in 2001, worked on a remaster of Halo early on, had a big hit with zombie shooter World War Z and was purchased by Embracer in early 2020 for $150 million, with a potential earn-out of up to $375 million. For a few years, the Embracer group was a voracious acquirer of game studios. Then, as investment dried up, it choked. In March 2024, Embracer sold Saber to an investment company controlled by Saber CEO Matt Karch, and it sold Gearbox in an all-stock deal to long-time Borderlands publisher Take Two Interactive. Other studios were shut down. Hundreds of developers were laid off. Gearbox didn’t say much about their Embracer experience, nothing too direct, at least. In the summer 2024, Pitchford told reporter and occasional Game File contributor Nicole Carpenter that Borderlands 4’s story was in some way thematically connected to Gearbox’s experience at Embracer: “There’s this cultural and emotional shift in me, personally, and at the studio. What does it mean to trade some autonomy for organization?” When Borderlands 4 came out, there was something stranger: the matter of “Embracer’s Bluff,” a location in the game featuring an AI-powered toilet and a large trash dump, according to a detailed Kotaku account of the place. Gearbox never commented on it; Take Two never got back to me about it when I asked them last year. By contrast, since Saber exited Embracer, Karch has been one of Embracer’s biggest defenders, casting their management as well-meaning and supportive despite the layoffs and studio closures that resulted from their excessive expansion. Like others, Saber’s Karch saw Embracer’s as a shot. With Rideshare Stimulator’s trailer, he’s returned fire. “It’s amazing to me how fast people forget those who went above and beyond for them,” Karch told Game File. A rep for Gearbox did not comment by press time. Game File is a reader-supported publication. Your backing makes my reporting—including any coverage of trailer-based beefs—possible. Good news! I’m currently running Game File’s first big sale of 2026. You can get a one-year subscription for 23% off. Click here to take advantage of the limited-time offer. And thank you for your support! Item 2: In brief… 🚫 Wal-Mart has laid off the staff of Restart, a games media outlet launched in 2024, Aftermath reports. 🟥 A GTA VI preview is on the way, at last, via an “extended look” that will premiere, unusually, on Netflix at 3pm ET on August 27, then officially go live elsewhere six hours later. Last week, Game File noted that Take Two label Rockstar Games is overdue for showing off GTA VI, based on the timing of the initial hands-off previews of GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2. During a call with investors, Take Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said pre-orders for GTA VI were “unprecedented and astonishing,” but added the company can’t predict how many of those pre-orders represent bonus sales vs. sales that otherwise would have been made at launch. During the same call, Zelnick was noticeably bullish on the future of playing games over streaming cloud connections (predicting wider adoption in three or so years). He sounded unbothered by Sony’s plans to stop making discs for new games (he said the business is 90% digital already and predicted that there could still be limited edition physical editions of games “in the same way there’s still vinyl in the recorded music business.”) 👀 Take Two wrote off $43 million in their spring quarter after deciding “not to proceed with further development of an unannounced title in its pipeline from a third-party developer.” 🤔 Some rare age-demographics from a big publisher: Capcom recently told investors that “users in their 20s account for approximately half of the users of both Pragamata and Resident Evil Requiem.” Item 3: The week ahead Tuesday, August 11 Game releases: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (Switch 2; already out for PC, PS5, Xbox) continues the Bethesda strategy of putting Elder Scrolls games on everything; Royalty Free-For-All is a Smash Bros.-style fighting game featuring public domain characters such as Mother Goose brawling with Oliver Twist in a stage based on the original Little Shop of Horrors movie. Wednesday, August 12 Game release: Pro Jank Footy (PC, console) is an arcade-style Australian Rules Football game with increasingly ridiculous rules, the more you play (I enjoyed the Steam demo) Thursday, August 13 Game release: Super Mario Sunshine (Switch 2, originally released in 2002 on the GameCube) is released for Switch 2’s Nintendo Switch Online service. This game is the black sheep of 3D Mario games. It’s the successor to the breakthrough Super Mario 64 and the rare Mario game built around a single (vacation resort) theme. Mario’s got a water-spraying backpack, a Yoshi pal and a lot of blue coins to collect.
Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS) Exceeds Q2 CY2026 Expectations But Stock Drops
Telehealth company Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 38.2% year on year to $753.2 million. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($890 million at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 12.4% above what analysts were expecting. Its GAAP loss of $0.37 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates.
"I'm sure you're going to watch it because everyone is" - GTA 6 premiering on Netflix represents Rockstar "trying new things", says Take-Two boss
In an unprecedented move for video games, Rockstar is debuting a new GTA 6 trailer exclusively on subscription service Netflix. Will you watch it there?
'House of the Dragon' gives Alys Rivers a tragic backstory that isn't in 'Fire and Blood'
Now we know why Alys is so darn obsessed with Harrenhal.
COLL Q2 Deep Dive: ADHD Expansion and Pain Business Headwinds Shape Guidance
Pharmaceutical company Collegium Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:COLL) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, but sales rose 6.3% year on year to $199.9 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $840 million at the midpoint came in 3.4% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.92 per share was 8.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Blackstone's AGS Health files updated draft papers for $500 million India IPO
Blackstone-owned AGS Health on Friday filed updated draft papers for a 48-billion-rupee ($504 million) initial public offering in India, nearly two months after securing the markets regulator's approval for a listing.
Take-Two Boss Defends No Disc Version of GTA 6, Equates Physical Releases to Vinyl Records
Strauss Zelnick, boss of Rockstar parent company Take-Two, has defended the company’s decision not to release GTA 6 on a physical disc, insisting when it comes to big games, discs “don’t really make sense for the consumer.”
Rockstar Owner Take-Two Confirms GTA 6 Release Date Still on Track, Says 'GTA 6: An Extended Look' Will Help Grow 'Consumers' Passion and Anticipation'
Rockstar owner Take-Two has confirmed the current November 19 GTA 6 release date is still on track, and insisted the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look will help grow “consumers’ passion and anticipation" for the game.
COLL Q2 Deep Dive: ADHD Expansion and Pain Business Headwinds Shape Guidance
Pharmaceutical company Collegium Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:COLL) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, but sales rose 6.3% year on year ...
'Grand Theft Auto VI' Game To Get Extended Look On Netflix This Month
Rockstar Games and Netflix have announced a partnership to premiere an extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI.
Traffic information for Buffalo Bills Return of the Blue and Red practice
The Erie County Sheriff's Office wants you to be ready for traffic in Orchard Park this weekend.
Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look
Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look will premiere on Netflix Thursday, August 27 at 3 p.m. ET and will also launch on the official Rockstar Games YouTube channel and the Grand Theft Auto VI site at 9 p.m. ET on August 27.
PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) Posts Q2 CY2026 Sales In Line With Estimates
Casino, sports betting and entertainment operator PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 5.2% ye...
PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) Posts Q2 CY2026 Sales In Line With Estimates
Casino, sports betting and entertainment operator PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 5.2% year on year to $1.86 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.44 per share was 66.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look Premieres on Netflix This Month, Rockstar Confirms
Rockstar has announced that a special Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look will premiere on Netflix later this month.
Entertainment briefs | Backstreet to play at Mad River Brewery
Backstreet will perform tonight (Aug. 6) from 6 to 8 p.m. at Paskenta Mad River Brewery, 101 Taylor Way in Blue Lake.