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Rockstar Games officially pulled back the curtain on Grand Theft Auto 6, confirming that its playable world is three times larger than Red Dead Redemption 2 and that Vice City itself doubles the size of GTA 5’s Los Santos. The blockbuster crime epic has already surpassed 4.5 million pre-orders generating nearly $450 million in revenue ahead of its November 19, 2026 release on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

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How the GTA 6 Map Size Stacks Up to Other Rockstar Games Like RDR2 and GTA 5 · IGN Rockstar revealed that GTA 6’s map is three times larger than Red Dead Redemption 2, with Vice City and its surrounding suburbs measuring 11 times bigger than Los Santos while packing hundreds of fully enterable interiors. Head of development Rob Nelson explained that the studio built directly upon RDR2’s technological breakthroughs to craft its most dense, dynamic, and distraction-heavy open world to date. For gamers, this promises a generational leap in immersion and exploration when Leonida opens up this fall.

After GTA 6: Extended Look Showed Rockstar’s Game Running at 30FPS, Tech Experts Say a 60FPS Console Version Is ‘Extremely Unlikely’ · IGN Following Rockstar’s 27-minute Extended Look broadcast, Digital Foundry’s technical analysis concluded that GTA 6 is strictly tuned around a locked 30fps target at an internal 1440p resolution on base PlayStation 5 hardware. The experts emphasized that clawing back enough CPU and GPU frame budget to hit 60fps on current consoles is virtually impossible without gutting the world’s simulation density, and even high-end PCs will face serious CPU bottlenecks down the road. If you’ve been holding out hope for a high-framerate performance mode on PS5 or Xbox Series X, it’s time to settle in for a cinematic 30fps presentation.

Gallipoli Review · IGN BlackMill Games released Gallipoli, the fourth and visually superior chapter in its World War 1 shooter franchise, transporting players to the brutal clashes between the British and Ottoman Empires along the Middle Eastern front. IGN praised the title’s uncompromising commitment to historical accuracy, highlighting how its dust mechanics, deadly artillery strikes, and realistic weapon suppression force squad coordination and instill authentic battlefield panic. The review’s clear verdict is that Gallipoli is one of the finest squad-based tactical shooters around—a must-play for tactical purists tired of run-and-gun arcade shooters.

NBA 2K27 Review So Far · IGN IGN dropped its early review-in-progress for NBA 2K27, commending the vastly improved, responsive defensive mechanics and realistic logic-based Dunk Meter that properly rewards rim protection. However, the early verdict sours considerably off the hardwood: the 11-chapter Fire and Concrete narrative falls flat, while the new MyCareer Eras feature enforces a punitive 60-overall rating reset across separate eras, making microtransactions feel more aggressive than ever. Hoopers will love the balanced on-court action, but the franchise’s stubborn pay-to-progress grind remains an exhausting barrier.

EA Motive’s Iron Man Game Trailer Seemingly Leaked With Early Look at Gameplay · IGN Early gameplay footage from EA Motive’s single-player Iron Man title surfaced online, demonstrating Tony Stark soaring beneath bridges, unleashing arm lasers and missiles against tanks, and clashing with an airborne S.H.I.E.L.D. helicarrier. The leak offers reassuring proof that development is progressing steadily behind the scenes, despite Motive’s parallel duties assisting on Battlefield 6. For Marvel fans starved for updates since the project’s 2022 reveal, this confirms the armored Avenger’s standalone adventure is alive and kicking.

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy’s Game Director and Star on Why Sophia Is So Special · IGN Asobo Studio has officially launched Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, handing the lead role to pirate captain Sophia as she journeys to the Minotaur’s island to break a devastating curse. Director David Dedeine explained that stepping away from Amicia, Hugo, and the trademark rat swarms allowed the team to introduce fresh melee combat encounters and an innovative, sinister new threat. IGN’s review celebrated the prequel as an ambitious spinoff that takes bold creative risks to revitalize the franchise.

Xbox CEO Says Project Helix Includes a ‘Family of Devices’ · IGN During a gamescom 2026 interview, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma disclosed that Microsoft’s next-generation hardware project, codenamed Project Helix, represents a full “family of devices” rather than a standalone console. Previously announced with native PC game compatibility and rumored for a holiday 2027 arrival, Helix appears poised to introduce unconventional form factors as Microsoft navigates shifting hardware business models. This development indicates that Microsoft’s upcoming hardware push will attempt to bridge console and PC gaming far more aggressively than current platforms.

Indie Dev Posts Video Reporting Stolen Laptops at gamescom as CD Projekt Red and More Step in to Help · IGN Multiple indie creators at gamescom in Cologne fell victim to overnight thefts in the exhibition halls, losing critical laptops and demo equipment—including Ryan Laley (developer of asymmetrical horror game Mimic), publisher iam8bit, and Tessera Studios. The heartbreaking situation sparked an immediate wave of industry support, with CD Projekt Red stepping up to send hardware and creator Joe Henson funding Laley’s equipment replacements. While the security breakdown disrupted major studio appointments, the swift outpouring of mutual aid showcased the incredible solidarity of the gaming community.

Free Games & Deals

CD Projekt Red revealed that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered launches September 29 as a 100% free upgrade for all existing owners of the game. While today’s batch of announcements brought no weekly Epic Games Store freebies, bargain hunters have several great deals to jump on across console and PC platforms. On the PlayStation Store, digital editions of the critically acclaimed espionage reboot 007 First Light are marked down $14 to $55.99 on PS5. PC handheld enthusiasts can snag the Lenovo Legion Go S for $529.99 ($170 off) via Woot, while PlayStation players can grab an Amazon Resale “Used: Very Good” PlayStation Portal for just $145–$147 to stream PS5 games around the house.

Also Worth Knowing

• Nvidia’s DLSS 5 Leaks Online, and Modders Have Already Turned It Into a Slop Filter (IGN): Leaked neural rendering files found within an NBA 2K27 build were modded into Control and The Last of Us Part 2, cutting framerates nearly in half while sparking intense debate over “deep-fried” facial models.
• Xbox Anniversary Consoles Sell for Thousands on eBay as Scalpers Cash In on X25 (IGN): Scalpers are successfully reselling Microsoft’s limited-edition translucent green Xbox Series X25 bundles for $2,000 to $2,800 on eBay within 24 hours of pre-orders selling out at standard retailers.
• Save 56% Off a Like New Logitech G29 Racing Wheel and Pedal Set for Gran Turismo and Forza Horizon 6 (IGN): Sim racing fans can grab a “Like New” Logitech G29 force-feedback racing wheel and pedal set on Amazon Resale for $134.26, a 56% discount to pair with Forza Horizon 6’s recent 10/10 open-world masterclass.
• Capcom Is Making Life-Sized Statues of Lady Dimitrescu and Albert Wesker (IGN): Capcom revealed that full-scale sculptures of Albert Wesker and a 9.5-foot Lady Dimitrescu will anchor its Resident Evil 30th Anniversary exhibition in Shibuya this autumn.
• Grand Theft Auto 6 Is Already Bringing Back Characters from GTA 5 (IGN): Rockstar confirmed that GTA Online: Money Fronts character Valentina crosses over into GTA 6, hiring Jason and Lucia to provide private security for high-profile targets.

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