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Cheaters are hardly a new phenomenon in competitive multiplayer games. However, a recent Reddit thread about Wardogs raises the question of whether developers can even win this fight anymore – while also showing just how much cheating has already eroded players' trust in fair matches.

Microsoft describes an advertising system in a new patent application that could deliberately interrupt games to display ads. PC, console, mobile and cloud gaming are among the potential platforms mentioned.

Version 16 of the GTA 6 community map provides the most detailed look at Leonida yet. At the same time, the reconstructed landmass has shrunk considerably compared with Version 15 – although it still appears massive next to GTA 5.

Fake profiles on Instagram and Facebook advertise investments that do not exist, using the face of a well-known German finance educator. A court in Frankfurt has held Meta directly liable, because its ad auction decides which user sees which ad. People who lost money get less out of the ruling than the headline suggests.

Streamers and influencers look set to become prime targets for satire in GTA 6. One scene from the footage released so far is currently making waves on Reddit, with many fans enjoying Rockstar’s jab at modern livestream culture.

Take-Two recently suggested that GTA 6 will initially focus on its single-player experience, but Twitch CEO Dan Clancy has now offered a more concrete hint about what could follow. His comments suggest that Rockstar may launch the new multiplayer mode in 2027 – although nothing has been officially confirmed.

After numerous well-known musicians hinted at possible collaborations with GTA 6, Spotify is now displaying the mysterious images on massive billboards – including in New York, Los Angeles and Miami. However, what the streaming service is planning together with Rockstar Games remains unclear.

A hardware technician has opened, repaired, modified and tested more than 1,000 Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers over the course of a year. In his experience, the analog sticks are significantly more durable than those of the previous generation. However, another problem appears to occur more frequently.

Miami is slowly turning into Vice City. A first photo appears to show Rockstar’s large-scale real-world marketing campaign for GTA 6 taking shape – and it may be just a taste of what is still to come in the weeks ahead.

New information about GTA 6 suggests that Lucia and Jason will fight using different combat styles. Trailer 2 may have already provided the first subtle hint.

Microsoft appears to be offering select users individual discounts on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. While a former subscriber pays only $16 per month instead of $23, other customers are shown only the standard prices.

X Corp wanted Nitter and XCancel offline after sending takedown demands to the services. Both have now returned, with Nitter saying it has sought legal advice on the matter. It looks like the fight with X Corp isn't over yet.

Rockstar apparently wanted to turn Miami into a real-life Vice City to coincide with the launch of GTA 6 – complete with branded trains, manhole covers and “Welcome to Vice City” messages at the airport. But the sheriff is pushing back against the plans.

Spanish YouTuber El Rubius was shown nearly three hours of gameplay at Rockstar North. The most important details have now been summarized on Reddit.

Instagram's fix for AI accounts pretending to be real people: hide the account until it fesses up. Whether that results in compliance, however, is another story, as AI models keep getting smarter.

A control convention dating back to GTA 3 could disappear with GTA 6. Rockstar's new approach is dividing fans.

Fans have spotted two interesting details about NPC behavior in the GTA 6 Extended Look. The scenes could suggest that NPCs will react to danger much more dynamically than before.

Android’s lock screen is supposed to keep your photos private, but WhatsApp’s video call screen can apparently get around that protection. There is no secret exploit or complicated hack involved, and the issue has already been reported to both Meta and Google.

Tough in a fight, but awkward around others? Fans have spotted several small moments in the Extended Look that are reigniting an older theory about Jason's personality.

ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox are facing tougher scrutiny in the European Union after the European Commission designated them under the Digital Services Act, triggering new compliance requirements by January 2027.

How brutal will GTA 6 be? After the Extended Look raised doubts about whether the game would feature an extensive gore system, comments from a content creator who has already had the chance to play Rockstar's upcoming title are giving fans reason to breathe a sigh of relief.

Pull a gun, empty the register, get away – spontaneous robberies in GTA V were fairly simple. GTA 6 could turn them into a much more complex affair.

GTA 6 could launch without a first-person mode. While some fans can live without it, others are already calling it a “deal breaker” and a step backward compared to Red Dead Redemption 2.

Twitter is back — at least in name — as a startup founded by a former Twitter lawyer launches Twitter.now. The new social network recreates the classic Twitter experience while adding an AI-powered fact-checking system, but Elon Musk’s X is already fighting the project in court.

Twitch appears to be experiencing a widespread outage, with users reporting problems loading streams, accessing channels and using other parts of the platform. The exact cause of the disruption remains unclear, and Twitch has yet to provide a detailed explanation for the issues.

Rockstar is finally showing the Extended Look at GTA 6 today – and the community is already discussing what this could mean for Cyberleek. While some expect his days in the spotlight to be numbered, others are bracing for even more explosive leaks.

WhatsApp is replacing the six-digit PIN behind two-step verification with a password of at least eight characters. Accounts can also hold more than one passkey, and Android now shows extra detail about callers who are not in your contacts. Meta announced all three on August 25 and is rolling them out gradually.

Meta will pay $18 billion without admitting guilt to settle claims that Facebook and Instagram harmed teens. The landmark agreement includes strict new limits on youth accounts, including daily time caps, nighttime blocks, and age‑appropriate content filters to help curb social media addiction.

X Crop has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Nitter, the open-source project behind XCancel. The project has now suspended the service while it looks into its legal options.

New information may explain why Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar subpoenaed Discord logs. A chatter named “stayonthegrindd” uploaded Cyberleek videos prior to them becoming public. The gas station GTA 6 leak didn’t proliferate on social media until 5 days after it surfaced in a DM.

TikTok, the Chinese social media platform, has to pay a $400 million settlement to the US Department of Justice for violating child privacy laws. This lawsuit started two years ago, when US officials claimed that the platform was collecting data and details of under-13s without the consent of their parents.

A Steam Deck owner is turning his digital games into physical cartridges using microSD cards and printed cases – and his free website lets other gamers do the same.

A new GTA 6 leak shows a nudist camp, crude dialogue and plenty of violence. Many fans are breathing a sigh of relief. Despite previous concerns, Rockstar appears to be staying true to GTA’s signature style.

How to Fish has surged past numerous established Steam hits with around 268,000 concurrent players. In this article, we explain why the game has become so successful and why players are calling it “Doom but with gills.”

Fans have spotted a small HUD icon in the latest GTA 6 leak that suggests the relationship between Jason and Lucia could be influenced by player behavior. However, there is also a much simpler explanation.

YouTube now counts a view the moment playback starts, with no minimum watch time, across Shorts, long-form videos and live streams. Public view counts will climb faster without more people actually watching. Earnings are unaffected, and the stricter number lives on as engaged views in YouTube Analytics.

Another gameplay leak for GTA 6 has surfaced. This time, Jason steals a hypercar and speeds through Vice City – with fans claiming to have spotted several new gameplay mechanics along the way.

After years of waiting, the community got its first real look at GTA 6 gameplay not from Rockstar, but from a leaker. Many fans had imagined things differently. Reddit is now debating whether Rockstar itself bears some of the blame.

Bilibili has spent years building its audience in China. Now, it is setting its eyes on the rest of the world, and with over 5 million downloads on Google Play in mere days, the start looks promising.

The leaker behind the two recently surfaced GTA 6 gameplay videos is now letting fans pay to vote on what should be leaked next. One user reportedly spent the equivalent of around $80 on the vote.

Two alleged GTA 6 gameplay leaks are currently circulating online – and fans believe they have spotted several new gameplay mechanics in the footage.

Sony still hasn’t set a release date for the PlayStation 6. However, that doesn’t seem to be causing much disappointment in the gaming community. Quite the opposite: Many gamers feel that the PS5 generation is only just getting started.

A US Army battalion is reportedly resorting to an unusual tactic to encourage soldiers to re-enlist: Those who sign up for another term are said to receive four days off around the launch of GTA 6. However, the unusual offer has yet to be officially confirmed.

Which games are best for unwinding after a stressful day? The Reddit community has come up with a surprisingly diverse range of answers: While some plant potatoes or clean cars, others relax by slaughtering demons.

Sony wants to develop new characters that could eventually grow into internationally recognized brands. The first candidate is a thoughtful bear named Nemu, who, despite his name, is not actually an owl.

Epic Games is working on a native Linux client for its store. The announcement has raised hopes for seamless integration with the Steam Deck and Steam Machine – and even for Fortnite on SteamOS.

Insomniac Games' latest effort may become one of the year’s best-selling PS5 games. Still, naysayers on X are dissuading buyers from pre-ordering Marvel’s Wolverine before its release date. The studio’s marketing director thinks algorithms are skewing opinions of the first-party title.

Starting August 18, Battlefield 6 will be free to play for seven full days – but there’s a catch of up to 60 GB.

Until now, Jason has been considered the most likely traitor in GTA 6. However, a new fan theory turns that suspicion on its head: A striking image comparison suggests that a supposed ally could be playing a double game.

A PS5 game on the Steam Deck? What previously seemed almost unimaginable has now been achieved for the first time: Astro’s Playroom boots on Valve’s handheld with the help of the SharpEmu emulator – though it currently runs at just 0.6 FPS.