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America’s Dominance in The Game Awards Is Officially Over

  • The US and UK each have 17 jury seats in 2026.
  • Brazil has grown to 14 seats as Latin American representation rises.
  • Every Game of the Year winner since 2020 has been non-American.

The Game Awards’ voting jury has become more internationally balanced, ending the United States’ position as its clear largest national group. The change may affect which games receive recognition, while reflecting a broader shift in the awards’ membership and the countries represented among winners. The 2026 jury has…

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Mailbox: Rising Costs, Non-Compliant EU Switches, WarioWare Fantasia – Nintendo Life Letters

  • Readers raise concerns about game prices and fan access.
  • The editor says older consoles can still be resold under EU rules.
  • A reader suggests a WarioWare film made of animated shorts.

A Nintendo Life letters page gathers readers’ views on rising game costs, the impact of new EU battery rules on older consoles, and a possible WarioWare film. The letters reflect concerns that price rises and limited access to special edition hardware are alienating long-time players, alongside uncertainty about…

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13 Years Ago, Rockstar Suffered a Leak Worse Than GTA 6

  • A PlayStation Store error exposed GTA 5 files before launch.
  • The leak grew to include story spoilers and a pirated copy.
  • GTA 6 story details have remained under wraps so far.

In 2013, a PlayStation Store error let some people who had pre-ordered Grand Theft Auto 5 access its files before launch. The leak escalated from details about the map and soundtrack to story spoilers, and eventually a pirated copy that let people with jailbroken consoles play early. Rockstar…

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The Sunday Papers

  • A weekly roundup of essays on games, film, healthcare and technology.
  • Writers examine silence, war stories, horror and trans healthcare.
  • Arundhati Roy discusses AI, regulation and Indian workers.

The Sunday Papers is a weekly collection of writing, mostly about videogames, alongside the author’s reflections on Twine and an overabundant tomato crop. This edition brings together essays on silence and family history, war films, horror adaptations, trans healthcare, and generative AI. The pieces include Palestinian writer Dana…

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Every Major Game Releasing in November That Isn’t GTA 6

  • GTA 6 is expected to overshadow many November releases.
  • Several games offer alternatives across genres and platforms.
  • The article text cuts off during its Sonic Pico Park section.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected to dominate November’s gaming attention, prompting many developers to move their releases to avoid competing with it. The article highlights other games due that month for players seeking alternatives, including remasters, a new MMO and multiplayer titles. The listed games span several…

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GTA: San Andreas’ Bigfoot myth is a classic urban legend

  • San Andreas never contained Bigfoot.
  • Scarce information made game rumours feel convincing.
  • Datamining has reduced gaming’s old sense of mystery.

The rumour that Bigfoot was hidden in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas became a memorable urban legend, even though the creature is not in the game. The writer recalls how word of mouth and blurry online images made the claim feel plausible in 2004, when reliable information about…

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‘I Don’t Think We’re Seeing It Here’: GTA 6 Launch Trailer Not Using PS5’s New QSSR Upscaler

  • Digital Foundry sees no sign of QSSR in the GTA 6 trailer.
  • QSSR could take over 10% of the rendering budget.
  • The final game may still use the technology.

Digital Foundry’s Rich Leadbetter says there is no evidence that GTA 6’s launch trailer uses QSSR, Sony’s new upscaling technology for the standard PS5. The assessment matters because some had speculated the feature might be introduced in time for the game, which Rockstar says will play best on…

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