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GTA VI just started something that nobody asked for –or truly wants

A download code only? Sony PlayStation to axe physical discs

Relax, PC Gamers: We're not getting GTA 6 on November 19, but we've got, um... 'Phantom Vice Auto' launching the same day on Steam

That's probably just as good, right?

PC Gamer

Is Xbox in Trouble? Shocking New 'GTA 6' Pre-Order Disparity Reveals a Devastating Nightmare For Microsoft

'GTA 6' pre-orders reveal a significant platform divide, with PlayStation leading Xbox by eight to one. This disparity has sparked controversy and debate over Xbox's market position.

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Rockstar Games of 'GTA 6' fame accused of unjust payment disparity, weaponizing payment bonuses, and enforcing crunch culture ... and more

Recently, several anonymous Rockstar Games Workers Union (RGWU) members have come out to accuse Rockstar Games of not properly paying its employees, while mandating crunch culture and weaponizing bonuses against them.

Windows Central

GTA 6 studio Rockstar "will arrange to meet" union reps following devs' request for recognition, assuring it gives teams "world-class work environments" amid demands for "fairer crunch practices"

"We value an open and constructive dialogue"

GamesRadar

Nintendo Reportedly Wants 'GTA VI' to Launch on the Switch 2—Is the Handheld Capable of Running It?

Nintendo wants to have Grand Theft Auto VI launch on the Switch 2 console, but is the device actually capable of doing so?

Player One

Rockstar to meet with employees looking to unionize in hopes of avoiding potential strike ahead of GTA 6 launch

The drama continues.

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"Rockstar bosses can easily afford to sit around the table with the people whose hard work created these games": GTA 6 developers are looking to unionize before potential post-launch layoffs

Game studios notoriously lay off a percentage of developers after launch as development needs wind down. The developers behind Rockstar Games' hotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 are looking to get ahead of those layoffs by securing unionization.

Windows Central

GTA 6 costs $100, and the $80 price tag is an illusion: Rockstar’s betrayal

Feels like my best friend stabbed me in the back here.

Destructoid

Is Jason Related to Arthur Morgan? New GTA 6 Screenshots Spark Mind-Blowing Red Dead Crossover Theory

New GTA VI screenshots have sparked fan theories about a possible connection between protagonist Jason and RDR2's Arthur Morgan, despite no official confirmation from Rockstar Games.

International Business Times UK

It's not just Sony, even Rockstar says GTA 6 "plays best on PS5," with Xbox omitted entirely from one new ad

Some are shocked that Rockstar "didn't even acknowledge the existence of Xbox Series" in a new post

GamesRadar

Grand Theft Auto workers seek union recognition after mass firings

Exclusive: Staff at Rockstar Games hope move can be completed before release of GTA VI scheduled for November

The Guardian - UK

GTA 6's Physical Release Solidifies A Controversial Industry Shift

It was recently confirmed that the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 will not come with a disc -- a continuation of a frustrating shift towards digital.

Inverse

Xbox disputes claims GTA 6 is selling 8x more copies on PlayStation, but I'm not convinced it's doing great

First a console price hike, now IGN claims PS5 game sales are eight times higher than they are on Xbox.

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International Business Times UK

'Serious Crunch': GTA 6 Insider Reveals 60 FPS Mode Might Not Be Ready for Launch

A Polish gaming podcast suggests Rockstar may delay the 60 FPS mode for GTA 6 on PS5 and Xbox Series X, with potential release in a later patch.

Player One

'GTA 6' PS5 Pre-Orders Reportedly Outpace Xbox by 8-to-1 as Early Sales Debate Intensifies

"GTA 6" pre-orders reportedly favor PS5 over Xbox by 8-to-1, fueling debate despite Microsoft's urging fans to wait for official sales data.

GamesRadar

Fired GTA 6 developer accusing Rockstar Games of union busting says playing the blockbuster will "probably just bring back too much"

"I definitely don't think I will buy it. I don't think I'll be able to bring myself to, personally"

International Business Times UK

Rockstar's Secret 1-2 Punch: Why a Second 'GTA 6' Release Is Set to Threaten the 2027 Gaming Calendar

Rockstar's insistence that 'GTA 6' is a purely single-player release has fuelled expectations of a separate 'GTA 6 Online' launch in 2027, with major implications for rival blockbusters.

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Games will keep getting more expensive after GTA 6 "raises the bar," but only the most "in-demand games" will get away with it, analysts say

"The issue is there are only a handful of premium games that command this price point."

Creative Bloq

GTA 6 could be the final death knell for physical media

But you can always collect empty boxes.

International Business Times UK

Locked Out of Vice City: Over 1 Billion Gamers Banned From Buying 'GTA 6' After Shocking Pre-Order Restrictions

PlayStation's exclusion of certain territories from 'GTA 6' pre-orders affects over 1 billion gamers, causing confusion and concern about access to the game in these regions.

Destructoid

Despite its own support claiming otherwise, Rockstar apparently has no plans to release GTA 6 discs

Grim.

GamesRadar

Rockstar Games reportedly has no plans to print GTA 6 discs at launch or in the months after

The most-anticipated game of all time may very well stay digital-only forever

The Economic Times

GTA VI pre-orders: PS5 startup screen takeover, release date, price and physical edition explained

PlayStation is rolling out its most extensive console promotion for Grand Theft Auto VI as pre-orders begin. The game now features a custom PS5 startup screen and branding across the PlayStation App. Rockstar Games has confirmed a November 19 release date, with Standard and Ultimate Editions available. Initial physical copies…

GamesRadar

As GTA 6 abandons discs, analyst reveals physical games sales in the US actually grew for the first time in 17 years

It might not be a sign of future growth, though

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