Take-Two is now the largest public independent pure-play video game publisher, as EA went private today after being sold to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund for $55 billion.
Ironically, EA offered to buy Take-Two for $2 billion in 2008 right before the GTA 4 launch, but Strauss Zelnick and the board of directors rejected the offer.
They believed the proposal substantially undervalued the company’s robust and enviable stable of game franchises, exceptional creative talent and strong consumer loyalty.
Zelnick recently stated that Take-Two’s ambition now is to become the No. 1 entertainment company on Earth.
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Ironically, EA offered to buy Take-Two for $2 billion in 2008 right before the GTA 4 launch, but Strauss Zelnick and the board of directors rejected the offer.
They believed the proposal substantially undervalued the company’s robust and enviable stable of game franchises, exceptional creative talent and strong consumer loyalty.
Zelnick recently stated that Take-Two’s ambition now is to become the No. 1 entertainment company on Earth.
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Rockstar has released a mysterious new update for GTA 5 today without any patch notes.
No one knows what the patch is for yet, but community members received an email stating that anyone who logs into GTA Online starting tomorrow will get a Sunset Glow Necklace and a “Pink and Blue” Glow Shades 👀
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No one knows what the patch is for yet, but community members received an email stating that anyone who logs into GTA Online starting tomorrow will get a Sunset Glow Necklace and a “Pink and Blue” Glow Shades 👀
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GTAV’s Steve Haines actor is heartbroken after auditioning for over 60 roles in GTA 6, but he never heard back from Rockstar:
“I didn’t care how big the role was; I just wanted to be in the game. I didn’t get a single one. So yeah, there’s definitely some disappointment and resentment. It feels like I fell in love with someone, and then they suddenly left me.”
The actor, Robert Bogue worked with Rockstar on multiple projects not just GTA 5, as he was the voice of Red Dead Revolver’s protagonist, Red Harlow, and the voice of Troy in GTA TBOGT.
(Source: https://kotaku.com/gta-5-actor-says-he-auditioned-for-over-60-roles-in-gta-6-but-rockstar-ignored-him-2000721936)
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“I didn’t care how big the role was; I just wanted to be in the game. I didn’t get a single one. So yeah, there’s definitely some disappointment and resentment. It feels like I fell in love with someone, and then they suddenly left me.”
The actor, Robert Bogue worked with Rockstar on multiple projects not just GTA 5, as he was the voice of Red Dead Revolver’s protagonist, Red Harlow, and the voice of Troy in GTA TBOGT.
(Source: https://kotaku.com/gta-5-actor-says-he-auditioned-for-over-60-roles-in-gta-6-but-rockstar-ignored-him-2000721936)
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The GTA 6 extended look (gameplay) will be exclusive to Netflix for 6 hours, then it will be uploaded to Rockstar’s YouTube channel and website.
Netflix describes it as “the next evolution in the groundbreaking Grand Theft Auto series.”
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Netflix describes it as “the next evolution in the groundbreaking Grand Theft Auto series.”
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Rockstar partnered with Netflix instead of YouTube after they caused the first GTA 6 trailer to get leaked back in 2023 😭
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In 2012, Rockstar partnered with the biggest gaming magazine at the time, Game Informer for the first GTA 5 preview.
In 2026, Rockstar partnered with the biggest streaming platform today, Netflix for the first extended look at GTA 6.
It’s incredible to see how far the series has come, fulfilling Sam Houser’s vision that gaming is an essential part of pop culture.
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In 2026, Rockstar partnered with the biggest streaming platform today, Netflix for the first extended look at GTA 6.
It’s incredible to see how far the series has come, fulfilling Sam Houser’s vision that gaming is an essential part of pop culture.
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People complaining about the GTA 6 extended look being “locked behind a paywall” because it’s exclusive to Netflix for just 6 hours gotta realize this isn’t anything new.
The first GTA 5 preview consisting of an 18-page cover story with many details and core mechanics was exclusive to Game Informer at first and required a subscription too, before more previews became available to everyone by more outlets days later.
After 6 hours, the extended look will be available to everyone on YouTube and the game’s website.
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The first GTA 5 preview consisting of an 18-page cover story with many details and core mechanics was exclusive to Game Informer at first and required a subscription too, before more previews became available to everyone by more outlets days later.
After 6 hours, the extended look will be available to everyone on YouTube and the game’s website.
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Take-Two confirms GTA 6 is on track to launch on November 19.
No more delays are happening.
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No more delays are happening.
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Strauss Zelnick confirms the GTA 6 pre-orders had an “exceptional” start, and he believe the fans’ passion and anticipation for the game will grow further after watching the extended look on August 27.
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Strauss Zelnick declined to share GTA 6 pre-order numbers, only stating that no one has seen anything like it in the industry:
“I'm not gonna tell you, but I can say that the level of pre-orders is unprecedented and astonishing. No one’s ever seen anything like this before at Take-Two Int or in the industry. We’re very grateful for that, yet they are so unprecedented that we just don't know how it will translate into sales. One of the reasons we’re not changing our guidance is to be clear, we haven’t sold one unit yet. You can cancel a pre-order. We just don’t believe in claiming victory before it occurs.”
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“I'm not gonna tell you, but I can say that the level of pre-orders is unprecedented and astonishing. No one’s ever seen anything like this before at Take-Two Int or in the industry. We’re very grateful for that, yet they are so unprecedented that we just don't know how it will translate into sales. One of the reasons we’re not changing our guidance is to be clear, we haven’t sold one unit yet. You can cancel a pre-order. We just don’t believe in claiming victory before it occurs.”
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Take-Two says the $80 price tag for GTA 6 will be an incredible bargain because Rockstar is known for overdelivering and the company’s goal is to deliver way more value than it charges.
Zelnick also doubled down on the physical version not having a disc, stating that the company’s sales are 90% digital, and it’s much more convenient for consumers.
He adds that they still plan to have physical releases now and then in the same way that there's still vinyl in the music business, but for a game this big, discs don’t make sense for consumers.
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Zelnick also doubled down on the physical version not having a disc, stating that the company’s sales are 90% digital, and it’s much more convenient for consumers.
He adds that they still plan to have physical releases now and then in the same way that there's still vinyl in the music business, but for a game this big, discs don’t make sense for consumers.
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