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GTA 6 hacker is sentenced to an indefinite hospitalization

A London judge has sentenced the teenage hacker who infiltrated Rockstar Games, leaking Grand Theft Auto VI footage, to an indefinite hospitalization, as reported by The BBC. The 18-year-old, Arion Kurtaj, breached Rockstar’s servers from a Travelodge hotel while under police custody, using only an Amazon Fire TV Stick, smartphone, keyboard and mouse. (He was promptly re-arrested.) Kurtaj was a central member of the Lasus$ international hacking group.Doctors declared Kurtaj unfit to stand trial because he has acute…

The hacker who leaked Grand Theft Auto 6 has been sentenced

The Rockstar Games hacker responsible for the September 2022 leaks of Grand Theft Auto VI has been sentenced in the U.K. Arion Kurtaj, the 18-year-old Lapsus$ member behind the hacks of Rockstar Games, Uber, and Nvidia, was just sentenced to an indefinite hospital order, according to the BBC. Kurtaj’s sentence is based on a number of factors. The young hacker has autism, said that he wanted to continue committing cybercrimes, and has reportedly been violent while in custody. The court ultimately decided that he would…

GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition is FREE with your Netflix subscription | Gaming | Entertainment

Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Definitive Edition has found a new home on streaming platform Netflix! Containing Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the Definitive Edition is available as a free download to Netflix subscribers. To access the game, simply login to the Netflix app on mobile, head over to the games section and find the trilogy of GTA games. If you're not a Netflix subscriber, then the GTA Trilogy can also be purchased from iOS and Android app stores.In addition to…

Former Rockstar dev talks about why GTA 6 will head to PC after consoles

PC gamers were probably disheartened to learn that, much like all previous Rockstar games, Grand Theft Auto 6 would be arriving a little later on Windows. But according to a former Rockstar developer, the decision to go console-first mostly has to do with marketing. According to former Rockstar developer Mike York (who’s previously worked on GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 and discussed this in a YouTube video) the company always prioritizes “what sells.” “One of the main things I want to touch on is that the reason why…

GTA Online December update release TIME, date, pre-load and early patch notes | Gaming | Entertainment

Grand Theft Auto fans are counting down to the release of the next major GTA Online update. Adding new features and festive surprises, the next major GTA Online update is tipped to have a December 12 release date on PlayStation, Xbox and PC. Based on previous updates, fans can expect the Grand Theft Auto Online December update to have a 10am GMT UK launch time. To ensure you don't miss a second of the action, pre-loading appears to be available on PlayStation.That's according to RocksterIntel, which claims that version…

People are remaking the GTA 6 trailer in other games

As of right now, the official GTA 6 trailer has been watched on YouTube more than 140 million times. It’s become one of the most-watched video game announcements of all time. Given that, it was inevitable that some would want a piece of that success by recreating their own versions. As spotted by PCGamesN, Instagram user evilgame_ytb has put their personal spin on the GTA 6 teaser by giving it the Minecraft treatment. The reel uploaded to their profile shows the blocky recreation of Rockstar’s trailer, complete with…

GTA VI: Grand Theft Auto VI teaser ignites frenzy among Indian gamers, apps

The upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) video game, slated for release in 2025, has set the gaming ecosystem buzzing with excitement as gamers discuss the possible storyline and streamers anticipate a surge in viewership.American game studio Rockstar Games, which has been working on GTA VI since 2014, released the first trailer of the game on Tuesday, confirming its setting to be based on a fictionalised version of Miami, called Vice City, with near-realistic graphics and introducing the franchise's first female…

GTA 6 trailer sees interest in Tom Petty soar on Spotify

Two days in and the GTA 6 trailer is nearly at 120 million views on YouTube. It’s become one of the most-watched video game trailers in history, but it’s not just benefitting Rockstar. It’s also seeing a revival of a music legend. According to data sent to the BBC by Spotify, the recent GTA 6 reveal has seen interest in the late rock musician Tom Petty soar, thanks to his song “Love Is A Long Road” being featured in the teaser. Streams for the track – first released in 1989 – have increased by 36,979%.…

I’m glad GTA 6 isn’t coming to PC right away

Rockstar Games It looks like Grand Theft Auto 6 won’t come to PC when it releases in 2025. Developer Rockstar hasn’t confirmed that’s the case, but a press release put out alongside the trailer said the game would release on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, with no mention of PC. Unsurprisingly, there’s outrage. PCGamer says that there’s “no technical reason” for GTA 6 not coming to PC at launch, while TechRadar’s Matt Hanson says the lack of a PC release confirmed his “worst fears.” Those are just comments among…