Leakers or Unionizers? The Real Story Behind Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 Firings
GTA 6's studio is accused of union-busting after firing dozens of workers in a private Discord server. Rockstar says they were sharing company secr...
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Ray Ampoloquio
Ray was an instant fan of the GTA universe as a kid, ever since he first heard the iconic line “Hmm...nice bike.” He has subsequently spent countless hours in GTA worlds — warring, joyriding alongside Niko Bellic, and hanging with cousin Roman. Of all the GTA titles that have consumed Ray’s gaming life for over a decade, he insists GTA IV reigns supreme. His articles and analysis provide diehard fans a mix of nostalgia for GTA’s golden age alongside hype about what’s new and what’s next. While Ray loves to debate franchise favorites, his passion for all things Grand Theft Auto from the early 3D era to today is unmatched. For entertaining coverage celebrating GTA’s past, present and future from a day one devotee, read Ray’s stories.
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Could GTA's Official Modding Platform Be Locked Behind a New Subscription?
An insider spotted backend changes hinting at a new GTA+ tier, sparking speculation that "Project ROME" will be a premium, paid service for rolepla...
The NPCs in Grand Theft Auto 5 Are Now Suing Players for Insurance Fraud
A wild new mod has pedestrians diving in front of cars, then teleports you to a chaotic courtroom where your fate is decided by Twitch chat, aliens...
Insider Calls Talks of a GTA 6 Delay a "Nothing Burger"
A well-connected insider heard conflicting reports from Rockstar developers, while another says not to worry. Take-Two's earnings call could provid...
Rockstar Co-Founder Just Explained Why Grand Theft Auto Still Feels Exciting After All These Years
Dan Houser says long gaps between releases and constant reinvention make each game feel like a cultural event.
That Huge Grand Theft Auto 6 Ad in Times Square Isn't What You Think It Is
It's old footage from a YouTube promotion back in May, proving just how desperate fans are for any sign that the real marketing campaign has begun.
After a Decade of Silence, We Finally Know What Killed Grand Theft Auto 5's DLC
Dan Houser confirms the "Agent Trevor" spy expansion was 50% complete before Rockstar axed it to prioritize development on Red Dead Redemption 2.
Grand Theft Auto's "Lester" Just Weighed In on the $100 Price Debate
Actor Jay Klaitz didn't hesitate, arguing the sheer scale and years-long development process of a game like GTA 6 absolutely justifies the controve...
The Studio That Fans Say Ruined the GTA Trilogy Is Working on Something "BIG"
Grove Street Games' cryptic tweet has the Grand Theft Auto community bracing for the worst, with many fearing another classic is about to get the D...
A Grand Theft Auto 4 Police Car Is Now Patrolling the Real Streets of New York
One fan took their obsession to the next level, transforming a real Crown Victoria into a flawless LCPD cruiser and driving it through its real-wor...
YouTube Is Coming for Grand Theft Auto 6
The platform's massive new policy update will age-restrict videos with "realistic violence," a move that seems tailor-made to gut the franchise's m...
The Man in Charge of Grand Theft Auto Just Delivered a Brutal Reality Check to AI Evangelists
Strauss Zelnick dismantled the hype, citing insurmountable copyright risks and the simple fact that creativity is a forward-looking human trait, no...
The Story of Gaming's Biggest Blunder: When Microsoft Passed on Grand Theft Auto
The decision to reject GTA 3 didn't just cost Microsoft a single game, it cemented PlayStation as the franchise's home for the next 25 years, a leg...
How Grand Theft Auto Forged the PlayStation 2's Empire
25 years ago, a partnership was born that would define a generation, with the GTA trilogy completely dominating the sales charts and helping Sony s...
The GTA Online We Never Played: Leaked Art Reveals a Radically Different Vision
Scrapped interface designs show Rockstar's original concept was a structured Cops n' Crooks game, a far cry from the open-ended criminal sandbox th...
The Patriarch of the Family That Built Grand Theft Auto Has Passed Away
Walter Houser, father of Rockstar co-founders Dan and Sam Houser and a contributor to GTA IV's soundtrack, has died, as quietly confirmed in a touc...
A Viral Meme Song Just Became the Biggest Clue GTA 6 Is on Schedule
Rapper Skrilla confirmed his track "six seven" is in the game—a sign that Rockstar is in the final, music-licensing stage of development and the Ma...
Rockstar Deploys a Therapist to Tell Millions of GTA 6 Fans to Be Patient
In a brilliant bit of meta-messaging, a new ad uses Dr. Friedlander to manage fan expectations, while strongly hinting the current GTA Online will ...
