Former Rockstar Animator Pulls Back Curtain on GTA 6 Physics
A former animator broke down the mind-bogglingly complex and widely memed real-time physics system that eats up so much processing power behind...
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Ray Ampoloquio
Editor and News Writer
Ray Ampoloquio is a GTA BOOM editor and news writer who began playing the series with San Andreas around 2006 before going back to GTA III and Vice City. GTA IV became his favorite after he built his first gaming PC in 2010, and he has followed every mainline release since. He covers GTA 6 announcements, trailers, characters and setting, Rockstar Games and Take-Two business news, GTA Online updates, editorials, explainers and franchise history. Ray prioritizes official Rockstar and Take-Two sources, including Newswire posts, trailers, investor calls and earnings reports. He labels leaks and fan theories as unconfirmed, traces claims to original sources and distinguishes verified facts from speculation.
- Playing GTA since
- 2006
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
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GTA 5 Voice Actor Gets Swatted So Often That Police Know Him by Name
After being swatted for the EIGHTH time on a livestream, Ned Luke revealed the feds are now involved, warning his tormentors...
Former Rockstar Director Explains Why GTA 6 Will Remain Wallet-Friendly
A former technical director explains the billion-dollar secret: It's not about the initial sale, it's about monetizing you for years in GTA Online.
You Can No Longer Play Grand Theft Auto: Vice City in Your Browser
Take-Two's "brand protection" team issued a DMCA takedown to kill the project instantly.
Grand Theft Auto: Tokyo Was Real, Playable, and Scrapped at the Last Minute
A former technical director confirms the Japanese entry went far beyond concept art, but Rockstar killed it, along with plans for Rio and Moscow...
"Obliteration": Ex-Sledgehammer Chief Says GTA 6 Will Leave Warzone a Ghost Town
While Fortnite might survive thanks to kids, Greg Reisdor predicts Rockstar's upcoming sequel will steal the entire adult player base from...
Industry Insider Reveals GTA 6 Could Become The First True Rockstar MMO
Rich Vogel, the mind behind Ultima Online and Star Wars Galaxies, claims sources say Rockstar is transforming the sequel into a persistent...
You Can Now Play GTA Vice City in Your Web Browser, But There’s a Catch
A fan project successfully ported the full game to run on phones and laptops without downloads...
One More Delay Could Destroy GTA 6's Momentum, Warns Former Dev
An ex-Rockstar animator says the community has moved from obsession to resignation, arguing that pushing the release date to 2027 would be a...
The GTA 6 Delay Just Caused the Worst Console Market Crash in 30 Years
November hardware sales plummeted to levels not seen since 1995 as millions of gamers refuse to buy a PS5 or Xbox until Rockstar finally releases...
These Grand Theft Auto 5 Player Numbers Are Terrifying for the Competition
Circana data shows the game was dominating the US charts before the massive "Safehouse" update even launched...
Your New Grand Theft Auto Online Butler Is a Hip-Hop Legend You Definitely Know
Players recognized the voice immediately: It's Big Tray Deee from Tha Eastsidaz, reuniting with Franklin's actor decades after they starred...
It’s Official: Grand Theft Auto 6 Is Following the Exact Path of Elden Ring
Rockstar's delayed blockbuster just claimed its second consecutive "Most Anticipated" trophy...
The Fired Rockstar Games Employees Allegedly Leaked "Unannounced Titles" That Aren't GTA 6
The studio claims the 34 terminated workers weren't just discussing unionization, but actively sharing specific features from secret games nobody...
Dataminers Just Found a Direct Link Between GTA Online and GTA 6
Buried code reveals the "KnoWay Out" missions were originally titled "Sahara Surveillance," hinting at a scrapped crossover event involving the...
"Deeply Concerning": The UK Prime Minister Just Put Rockstar Games on Notice
The Grand Theft Auto 6 developer is facing investigation after the PM publicly questioned the legality of firing 30 employees for alleged union...
Rockstar Is Giving Away a Free Month of GTA+, But There's a Catch
Rockstar wants you back: A new PlayStation-exclusive offer gives returning players three months for the price of two...
Sony Just Tore Down the Paywall for GTA Online's Biggest Update
In a surprise move, the subscription requirement has vanished, meaning you can grind for the new Mansions and play the new story content...
