Tag: grand theft auto
GTA6 to launch Autumn 2025, WhatsApp rolls out Chat Lock on linked devices
One of the most eagerly anticipated video game releases of recent times - the sixth edition of the Grand Theft Auto franchise - will take place in autumn 2025, its publisher says. Take-Two Interactive, parent company of developer Rockstar Games, made the announcement during its latest earnings call. Interest in GTA 6 is huge: the…
Tech Digest daily roundup: WhatsApp launches ‘Message Yourself’ function
WhatsApp has started rolling out a feature to let you chat with yourself. Sending messages to your own account can be a way to keep a piece of information easily accessible, right next to your other WhatsApp conversations. Called ‘Message Yourself’, the feature lets users send notes, reminders and shopping lists to themselves on WhatsApp.…
Tech Digest daily roundup: FBI investigate hacker allegedly behind Grand Theft Auto leak
The hacker who claimed responsibility for this weekend's enormous leak of Grand Theft Auto 6 material is now being investigated by the FBI. The same attacker also said they were behind last week's high-profile hack of ride app Uber, which has provided an update on its own investigations. "There are also reports over the weekend that…
Finland is home to the world’s best ‘virtual drivers’
Finland tops the podium when it comes to the world’s best virtual drivers, following research of the high scores and ‘achievements’ logged on more than 800 driving video games. Pentagon Motor Group reached its definitive ranking of the countries that play home to the most Michael Schumachers of the virtual world, by using data from gaming leader board speedrun.com. After analysing more than ten thousand achievements that include high scores,…
God Of War wins Game of the Year, Red Dead Redemption 2 wins four at Game Awards
PlayStation exclusive video game God Of War has been named game of the year at the industry’s prestigious Game Awards. Red Dead Redemption 2, the latest game by Grand Theft Auto creator Rockstar Games was the biggest winner on the night, picking up four awards, including best narrative and best performance for Roger Clark’s role…
Revealed: Top 15 games franchises of all time
From the simplicity of Alexey Pajitnov’s Tetris to the vivid realms of Pokémon and Lego, every gamer has a franchise they will always be loyal to. Chris Price takes a look at some the biggest and best gaming franchises to date. Whether it’s a first-person shooter, a platform series or a sports game, the development of video games has produced…
The Top 10 GTA4 mods for PC
GTA5 is due to finally hit the PC on March 24th - and it is exciting not just because it will have even fancier graphics than what we've seen on the PS4 and Xbox One, but because of the potential for mods. GTA4 on PC still has a thriving community even today thanks to the…
5 games to play when you get bored of GTA5
You know what it's like – you spend long enough in one place and eventually you'll want a change of scene. I don't know about you, but since GTA5 was released – I've spent far more time than be healthy…
iPad, iPhone and Android GTA III, Vice City and Max Payne prices slashed
Grand Theft Auto developer Rockstar has slashed the price of all of its iPad, iPhone and Android games, offering mobile gamers some crime-ridden fun on a budget. Three GTA games are up for grabs. The classic Grand Theft Auto III…
Michael Pachter believes Wii U will place a 'distant third' in console wars
Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has given his perspective on the console wars, declaring that Nintendo's home console will fall behind the PS4 and Xbox One in sales. "Nintendo's in trouble right now," said Pachter to ABC News. "Nintendo, I…
