Xbox Denies GTA VI Cloud Exclusivity and PC Streaming Claims
Xbox has rejected claims that GTA VI will stream exclusively through its cloud service or reach PC at launch. Rockstar still lists a November 19 console release.
Glossary Term
Mod
Mod is short for modification. It can be as small as a new interface icon or as ambitious as a total conversion with original maps, rules, art, and stories. Mods may fix issues, improve accessibility, add languages, rebalance systems, or create entirely new experiences. Installation ranges from copying files to subscribing through an official workshop. Support and permission vary by game, platform, and license; multiplayer mods may also trigger compatibility or anti-cheat problems. A mod changes an existing game, whereas a standalone fan game is distributed as its own software.
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Ultima Creator Richard Garriott Says Copyrights Will Return in 2027
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By
Daniel Harrison
• 4 mins read
The top five free-to-play games take a smaller share of PC and console revenue as spending spreads, while gacha growth reshapes player engagement.
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By
Daniel Harrison
• 6 mins read
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced sold 3.5 million copies in its first two weeks, reaching Ubisoft’s full-year sales target in only 14 days.
Steam Sets Half-Year Revenue Record as New Releases Lose Share
By
Daniel Harrison
• 6 mins read
Alinea Analytics says Steam generated $11.1 billion in the first half of 2026, setting a new record even as new releases took a smaller revenue share.
Global Games Revenue Passes $200B as Mobile Generates $113B
By
Patrick Kariuki
• 3 mins read
Newzoo figures show global games revenue reached $201.6 billion in 2025, with mobile generating $113.3 billion and remaining the largest sector.
Epic Games Targets 2027 Early Access for Unreal Engine 6
By
Anisha Pandey
• 3 mins read
Epic Games has outlined its Unreal Engine 6 vision, targeting early access at the end of 2027 with a focus on foundations and interoperability.