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Netflix bags an exclusive GTA VI trailer… for all of six hours
Netflix has partnered with Rockstar Games to secure a brief exclusive premiere of an extended trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, one of the most anticipated video game releases of the year. The “Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look” footage will debut on Netflix on 27 August before being released more widely on YouTube…
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GTA VI is getting an ‘extended look’ at the end of August
Rockstar Games will give Grand Theft Auto VI an “extended look” on 27 August, offering the most detailed preview yet of its highly anticipated next instalment. The event matters because GTA VI is one of the industry’s biggest forthcoming releases, with its launch expected to influence other publishers’ release schedules. Netflix subscribers will be able…
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Roblox causes Wall Street value estimators to cry themselves a $9 billion puddle, as a result of pushing less kids towards aggressively monetised viral games
Roblox has come under fire from Wall Street after changing its recommendation algorithm to favour games that retain players long-term rather than those that squeeze the most money out of them quickly, causing its market capitalisation to fall by around $9 billion. The move followed the company’s second-quarter financial results, which showed spending within Roblox…
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TikTok speak out on delayed removal of Perez Hilton’s livestream showing footage of self-harm
TikTok has responded to criticism over its handling of a livestream in which celebrity blogger Perez Hilton filmed himself self-harming, saying the delay in removal was down to a moderator error rather than inaction. Hilton was hospitalised on Tuesday (4 August) after the stream prompted several viewers to call emergency services, with the Miami-Dade sheriff’s…
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TikTok closes Nashville office on Music Row and lays off staff – two years after signing the lease
TikTok is closing its Nashville office on Music Row and laying off all staff based there, just two years after signing the lease. The company said the move was intended to “streamline our operations and better align our teams for long-term growth,” though the decision marks a sharp reversal from an expansion that had made…
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Roblox Blames Falling Player Numbers and In-Game Spending on Its Push to Recommend Less Slop to Kids — And There Being No Replacement for Last Year’s Viral Hit Grow a Garden
Roblox player numbers and in-game spending have fallen sharply from their peak last summer, when the gaming platform hosted viral hits such as Grow a Garden and Steal the Brainrot.
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The U.S. Government’s Mario, Pokémon and Naruto Meme Posting Could Damage These Franchises, Japanese Officials Warn
Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has repeatedly urged the US government to stop using characters from franchises such as Mario, Pokémon and Naruto in official social media posts without permission, warning that the practice could damage these intellectual properties. The complaints, made since March, follow the Trump administration’s use of Japanese anime and video game…
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Westfield Bondi dry cleaner filmed saying ‘I am a racist’: Shopper reveals what happened before viral confrontation as police investigate
A video circulating on TikTok shows a dry cleaner at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney appearing to tell a customer “I am a racist” during a heated confrontation, prompting a police investigation. A shopper who witnessed the incident has since come forward to describe what allegedly led up to the filmed exchange, adding context to…
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DoorDash cleared for drone deliveries as Reddit shakes up old.reddit.com
Tech news brings FAA approval for DoorDash’s drone service and unease over Reddit interface changes, alongside warnings on off-grid AI, a Perez Hilton TikTok ban after a distressing livestream, a big Helldivers 2 tease, and Fields of Mistria’s 1.0 launch.
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Brave boy, 10, saved by teen lifeguard reveals last thing he saw before blacking out and nearly drowning to death
A 10-year-old boy, Nathaniel Rai, nearly drowned after being swept out by rough waves at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, California, before a teenage lifeguard rescued him. The incident, which occurred on 25 July 2026, highlights the dangers of strong currents at the popular beach and the vital role young lifeguards can play in preventing…