Grand Theft Auto 6 Set for Official Day One Release in Middle Eastern Markets
Following the lifting of a decade-long ban on its predecessor, Rockstar's next title is now listed for release in seven Middle Eastern countries.
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Ray Ampoloquio
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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's Cut Alien Facility Restored by Modders, Now Available for Download
After being discovered in old beta files, the abandoned Fort Zancudo bunker is now a fully explorable PC mod.
The One Technology That Could End Decade-Long Waits for New GTA Games
It’s not just about saving money: a former developer thinks AI will dramatically speed up the creation of massive open worlds.
GTA 5 Is Finally Coming to Saudi Arabia and UAE
After waiting for 12 years, Middle Eastern gamers can finally play GTA V legally.
Worried About Another GTA 6 Delay? Rockstar Just Gave Its Strongest Hint Yet the Date is Safe
Rockstar quietly changed GTA 6's website that suggests the game won't be delayed anymore.
Ordering an In-Game Taxi From Your Real Phone? GTA 6 Might Actually Let You Do It
GTA 6 could leave you glued to your smartphone even more than ever.
New Job Listings Have Fans Convinced GTA 6 Marketing is About to Start
This is a telltale sign that Rockstar is planning to start marketing GTA 6.
The Man Who Wrote Grand Theft Auto Just Penned a Dark Warning About Video Games
The man behind GTA and Red Dead Redemption just dropped a bombshell novel about a video game that destroys its creators.
Ford's New Car Commercial Looks Exactly Like Grand Theft Auto 6
Ford just did something with GTA 6 that more car companies should try.
A Graphics Rival for GTA 6? This Game's Stunning Visuals Are a Must-See
When Death Stranding 2 launched on PS5, nobody expected it to become the game that would set the bar for what GTA 6 needs to achieve visually.
'GTA 6 Online': Rumors Point to Massive 96-Player Lobbies & Seamless Session-Hopping
Grand Theft Auto 6's online component will reportedly let 96 players join the same session.
Rockstar Games Finally Gives Xbox Players What They've Been Waiting For With GTA 6
GTA 6's listing on the Xbox Store goes live as the game's 2026 release date approaches.
Forget the Heist, Survive the Horde: Datamine Reveals Cayo Perico is GTA Online's Next Zombie Apocalypse Map
Forget about stealing from El Rubio, the leaked update will have you fighting for your life against hordes of the undead.
'Hands Down the Worst to Shoot': Ned Luke Sides With Fans on GTA V's Most Hated Mission
The most hated mission in GTA 5 has one of the game's protagonists raging years later.
'One Last Score': GTA V Stars Want to Reunite for a Grand Theft Auto 6 Story DLC
The stars of GTA 5 think "it would be great" to enjoy one last score in GTA 6.
The Latest GTA Online Update Contains a Big Secret Just for PC Players
The update arrived as part of the recent Money Fronts DLC for GTA Online.
No PS Plus? No Problem: Play GTA Online Free on PS4 & PS5 for the Next Two Weeks
For the next two weeks, PlayStation owners can play GTA Online without an active PS Plus subscription.
GTA Online is Finally Adding A Feature Players Have Begged for Since 2013
After more than a decade, GTA Online is finally getting the one thing everyone has always wanted.
