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As GTA 6 publisher Take-Two revises its 2027 net bookings up to $8.2bn, Strauss Zelnick confirms its sales are “well over 90% digital”

  • Take-Two says over 90% of sales are digital.
  • GTA 6 lifted its 2027 bookings outlook to $8.2bn.
  • Physical games contribute only a small share of revenue.

Take-Two says more than 90% of its sales are digitally distributed, underlining how little reliance the GTA 6 publisher now has on physical game discs. The disclosure matters amid Sony’s move away from manufacturing disc-based games, with Take-Two arguing that its business is already predominantly digital. The company…

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Take-Two Boss Defends No Disc Version of GTA 6, Equates Physical Releases to Vinyl Records

  • Take-Two says GTA 6 discs are unnecessary in a largely digital market.
  • Zelnick compares occasional physical releases to vinyl records.
  • Sony’s planned end to PlayStation discs remains highly controversial.

Take-Two chief executive Strauss Zelnick has defended the decision not to issue Grand Theft Auto 6 on a standard physical disc, arguing that digital downloads are more convenient for consumers already required to connect online. His comments add to the wider debate over ownership, game preservation and consumer…

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Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer beta blows past series’ records on Steam

  • E-Day’s beta set a new Gears Steam player record.
  • It reached 14,331 concurrent players within 24 hours.
  • Wider free access next week could increase participation.

The first open-beta phase for Gears of War: E-Day has set a new Steam concurrency record for the series, reaching 14,331 players in 24 hours. The result suggests strong early interest in the upcoming shooter, although the total may rise further over the weekend and when the beta…

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EA Sports FC 27: what does the next instalment of the world’s biggest football game have in store?

  • FC 27 launches on 25 September with a new social hub.
  • The Grounds expands Clubs with mini-games and street-football settings.
  • EA rebuilt interceptions to address FC 26’s defensive glitches.

EA Sports FC 27, due for release on 25 September, introduces the Grounds, a social hub for its casual Clubs mode inspired by street-football cultures in Britain, France and Argentina. The feature adds explorable spaces, match lobbies and mini-games, aiming to give regular players a more engaging shared…

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These New Donkey Kong Clothes From Nintendo And OppoSuits Are Bananas

  • Nintendo and OppoSuits released three Donkey Kong-themed garments.
  • Prices range from $31.49 to $129.99 in the US.
  • Reactions to the bold designs have been mixed.

Nintendo and OppoSuits have launched a new Donkey Kong clothing collection, featuring a Hawaiian shirt, a unisex yellow top and a matching men’s suit. The collaboration extends Nintendo’s character merchandise range, targeting fans willing to wear bold, game-themed fashion. The items are available now in the US, with…

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Marvel Tokon Launches to Mixed Reviews on PC, PS5 Players Encouraged to Disable Crossplay

  • PC performance complaints have led to mixed Steam reviews.
  • PS5 players may disable crossplay for steadier online matches.
  • Arc System Works says it is investigating reported issues.

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has launched on Steam with ‘Mixed’ user reviews, mainly because of reported PC performance problems rather than complaints about its fighting mechanics. The issues may also affect cross-platform online matches, leading some PS5 players to disable crossplay to avoid inconsistent rollback netcode when opponents’…

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10 Video Game Masterpieces That Are Perfectly Written

  • Collider celebrates narrative-driven video games.
  • Character dialogue is a key criterion.
  • The selections span RPG, comedy and horror.

Collider selects ten video games it considers exceptionally well written, arguing that strong dialogue, distinctive characters and thought-provoking narratives have become central to the medium. The article presents the choices in no particular order and focuses on how writing can elevate games across genres. - 'Dragon Age: Origins'…

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Massive Ghost Recon Wildlands update just added a feature fans have been requesting for 9 years: “Ubisoft gained some respect from me with this”

  • Ghost Recon Wildlands now supports 60fps on current-generation consoles.
  • The update arrives nine years after the game’s release.
  • Players have broadly welcomed Ubisoft’s late support.

Ubisoft has released a major update for Ghost Recon Wildlands that adds a 60 frames-per-second performance mode on current-generation consoles, fulfilling a request players have made since the game launched nine years ago. The change matters because it improves responsiveness and visual smoothness in a still-popular older title,…

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Funny that, Microsoft no longer recommends 32GB RAM for gaming laptops

  • Microsoft has dropped its 32GB gaming-laptop RAM recommendation.
  • The change contrasts with earlier guidance.
  • Modern gaming can still benefit from 32GB.

Microsoft has reportedly removed its recommendation of 32GB of RAM for gaming laptops, revising guidance that had previously suggested higher memory capacity was desirable. The change matters because Microsoft’s recommendations can influence buyers’ expectations and manufacturers’ marketing, although the article suggests the shift may reflect positioning rather than…

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GTA 6 Has Not Been Delayed, Still On Track For Its November Launch

  • GTA 6 is reportedly still due to launch in November.
  • No delay has been announced in the supplied material.
  • Further details were unavailable.

Grand Theft Auto 6 has reportedly not been delayed and remains scheduled for a November launch. The news matters because the game is one of the industry’s most anticipated releases, with any change to its timetable likely to affect players, retailers and other publishers. The available article text…

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