Brief Gaming News Updates General Gaming

[Bandit]

Rockstar announced today that the first GTA 6 trailer will be released on December 5th at 9am EST.⁠

The news was broken via the official Rockstar Games Twitter account, which posted a simple image featuring the Rockstar logo and the reveal date.

 

[Black Sheep]

Grand Theft Auto comes out on Netflix today!
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GTA Trilogy will be launched for Netflix members on Android and iOS devices today. It will be a port of The Definitive Edition that has been available on consoles since 2021. ⁠
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The bundle includes three classic titles with refined experiences; Grand Theft Auto 3, Grand Theft Auto Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto San Andreas. Netlifx announced this huge step in gaming last month, allowing gamers to even pre-order it.⁠
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While the official release date is today, some users might see a different date and times depending on the time zone they live in.⁠

 

[Cappuccino Kid]

The Last of Us multiplayer project has been canceled.

The studio revealed the news in a blog post, citing the game's ambitions as being so big that it would require the full attention of the studio, thereby taking any part of the team off of narrative-driven single-player games

 

[Crabtree]

Anyone still waiting for the next Fallout might be excited to know the crazy extensive mod Fallout: London is due out, complete, on April 23 2024. Looks fabulous and really makes me think the next official Fallout should take a chance outside the US (even if the Americana is part of the iconography).

 

[Crabtree]

The Mickey Mouse infestation begins now that the original model is public domain.

Interestingly, the upcoming (2025) FPS Mouse is doing the "inspired by early animation/Mickey Mouse" thing without the public domain Mickey laziness, and it looks good. It's basically "Cuphead but an FPS", but at this stage it certainly looks the part. Will see about the game.

 

[Best]

The Mickey Mouse infestation begins now that the original model is public domain.

Interestingly, the upcoming (2025) FPS Mouse is doing the "inspired by early animation/Mickey Mouse" thing without the public domain Mickey laziness, and it looks good. It's basically "Cuphead but an FPS", but at this stage it certainly looks the part. Will see about the game.

That looks brilliant.

 

[Tom]

The Mickey Mouse infestation begins now that the original model is public domain.

Interestingly, the upcoming (2025) FPS Mouse is doing the "inspired by early animation/Mickey Mouse" thing without the public domain Mickey laziness, and it looks good. It's basically "Cuphead but an FPS", but at this stage it certainly looks the part. Will see about the game.

I'd play that!

 

[David76]

Developer Hangar 13 and publisher Take-Two Interactive have unveiled a teaser trailer for their upcoming tennis simulation game 'TopSpin 2K25'. Shown off at the first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open, check out the video below for a first look at the publisher's latest entry into the sports simulation category that isn't basketball. You can also sign up for the game's newsletter at its official website for beats when they're available.

 

[Franco Pinion]

Game.co.uk are shutting down the trade in part of the business.

Really is an end of an era.

 

[David76]

Disney to take $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games, work with Fortnite maker on new content

Disney to take $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games, work with Fortnite maker on new content

Disney is investing $1.5 billion for an equity stake in Epic Games.

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Disney is investing $1.5 billion for a stake in Epic Games, CEO Bob Iger said Wednesday, in its biggest bet yet on the gaming space.

The media giant will work with the Fortnite studio to create new games and an entertainment universe where consumers can "play, watch, shop and engage with content, characters and stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar and more," Disney said in a press release.

"Our exciting new relationship with Epic Games will bring together Disney's beloved brands and franchises with the hugely popular Fortnite in a transformational new games and entertainment universe," said Iger in a statement.