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Rockstar North accused of placing workers on 'watch list' over union activity
business28 days ago

Rockstar North accused of placing workers on 'watch list' over union activity

At a Glasgow employment tribunal, Dayne Oram claimed Rockstar North kept a 'watch list' on a small group of employees who signed a remote-working petition and were suspected of union activity, while Rockstar argues the 34 dismissals last year were for gross misconduct after sharing confidential information; the tribunal continues, with most affected staff based in Edinburgh and several represented by the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain.

Sheriff Rejects Miami-Dade GTA Vice City Marketing Plan
politics1 month ago

Sheriff Rejects Miami-Dade GTA Vice City Marketing Plan

Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz is opposing a proposed marketing deal with Rockstar Games for GTA VI that would turn real-world sites into Vice City branding, saying the game’s crime-focused world clashes with the county’s public-safety image; the plan, floated by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s staff, includes airport signage, manhole branding, and Metromover wraps, and comes as the county weighs Sheriff’s Office funding and other leaders cite potential economic benefits.

GTA's Billion-Dollar Dream: The CEO Who Never Plays the Game
business5 months ago

GTA's Billion-Dollar Dream: The CEO Who Never Plays the Game

Business Insider profiles Strauss Zelnick, Take-Two’s longtime CEO, the disciplined leader behind GTA who doesn’t drink, smoke, or play video games and stays fit while steering one of the industry’s biggest bets: GTA VI. He says AI will boost efficiency but won’t make blockbuster production cheaper, notes GTA VI’s budget is likely $1–1.5 billion, and confirms a November release after prior delays. He also leans into the fan-mod ecosystem via FiveM and maintains a forward-looking focus on hits beyond GTA, like NBA 2K and Red Dead Redemption.

Rockstar's Unrealized Global GTA Plans and Silent Hill 2 Remake Insights
entertainment9 months ago

Rockstar's Unrealized Global GTA Plans and Silent Hill 2 Remake Insights

Rockstar considered setting future GTA games in cities like Tokyo, Rio, Moscow, and Istanbul, with Tokyo nearly being realized, but ultimately the series remains focused on American cities due to cultural familiarity and logistical reasons. GTA 6 will return to Vice City in the present day, featuring dual protagonists, including the series' first female lead.

Rockstar Explains Why Grand Theft Auto Remains an American-Centric Franchise
entertainment11 months ago

Rockstar Explains Why Grand Theft Auto Remains an American-Centric Franchise

Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser explained that the GTA series focuses on American cities because of the country's inherent Americana and larger-than-life characters, which are central to the game's satirical portrayal of society. The franchise has historically used American settings like New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, and the upcoming GTA VI is delayed until 2026, launching on new consoles and later on PC.