All articles tagged with #leak
A flea-market buy in Edinburgh turned up an Xbox 360 development kit from Rockstar North containing an early GTA IV beta and a trove of cut content, including remnants of an unfinished zombies mode, now circulating online and giving fans a unique glimpse into GTA IV's development.
A November 2007 GTA IV beta build leaked from a Rockstar North Xbox 360 dev kit reveals features that didn’t make the final game, including working ferries, zombie minigame assets, radio station and dialogue tweaks, and other minor changes to vehicles and NPCs, with the leak still being explored by fans.
A flea-market Xbox 360 dev kit for GTA IV contains a 2007 beta build with unfinished assets, including a possible zombies mode, triggering fan excitement as beta cutscenes and weapons surface online.
A leaker claims Nintendo plans a Zelda-themed limited edition Switch 2 to coincide with a rumored remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and a new Star Fox game, but the tip is unverified and it’s unclear whether the bundle will include the game.
A trusted leaker, NateTheHate, claims Square Enix’s Final Fantasy IX remake is currently on hold, with no official word and unclear reasons behind the pause.
An unencrypted pre-release Steam build of Death Stranding 2 leaked online ahead of its March 19, 2026 release, with a ~113GB download that includes the full experience but omits some elements (e.g., Russian voiceovers) and may lack online features. The leak highlights piracy risks tied to a $70 PC port, while the PC version adds DLSS/FSR/XeSS, frame generation, unlocked framerates, and a new Go Wild mode.
A leaked PS5 Trophy list for Crimson Desert reveals 35 trophies, including a Platinum, but most descriptions read like riddles rather than clear unlock requirements.
Rivian’s forthcoming R2 pricing and specs were briefly published in a leaked review before the official SXSW reveal, showing a three-trim lineup: Performance from $57,990 with launch package (plus delivery), Premium from $53,990, and a late-2027 entry-level Standard around $45,000; the 87.9 kWh pack delivers up to ~330 miles, with 656 hp and 609 lb-ft in the Performance variant and 29‑minute fast charging to 80%. Production is slated for Normal, Illinois, with Rivian discontinuing entry trims of the R1S/R1T and targeting roughly 62k–67k deliveries this year, of which 20k–25k are R2 units. Leaked color options include Borealis and new shades Catalina Cove, Esker Silver, and Half Moon Grey.
A leaker claims Apple has finalized plans for the entry-level iPhone 18e with a spring 2027 launch, even though the iPhone 17e is set to debut soon. Specs remain speculative (possible A20 chip, Dynamic Island), and the device may launch alongside the iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2; details are unconfirmed.
The NFL Players Association’s 2026 report cards were leaked after ESPN’s Kalyn Kahler published the full set of letter grades for all 32 teams. The NFL had won a grievance aimed at blocking public release, though the arbitrator allowed the NFLPA to create and communicate the results to players, insisting they not be made public. The grades come from a survey of 1,759 players conducted Nov. 2–Dec. 11, 2025, with 2026 categories expanding to include home game field, position coaches, the three coordinators, and the General Manager (in addition to other topics like locker room, training staff, travel, and ownership). The leaked version currently shows only letter grades, without the accompanying comments from prior years. The 2025 report cards remain accessible separately.
An FBI spokesperson condemned the leak of agency director Kash Patel’s Winter Olympics schedule as a criminal act that jeopardizes security, after reports—spurred by The New York Times—that Patel’s Milan weekend mixed private time with hockey games and some meetings. Patel argues his trip included official business beyond leisure, while critics question taxpayer-funded aspects of the travel. The incident has intensified scrutiny of how unclassified government information is published.
A trusted PS Plus leak suggests PGA Tour 2K25 will be the headline game for March 2026’s PS Plus Essential lineup, with Sony announcing the rest later this week; if true, the golf sim would become available to subscribers starting March 3, 2026.
A leak suggests the 1997 PS1 adventure Riven (the Myst sequel) is being remade for PS5, following a PC and Quest release, with PSN trophies hinting at an imminent PS5 release and potential VR support for PSVR2, though the information is unconfirmed.
A heating-pipe water leak in the Louvre’s Denon wing damaged Charles Meynier’s 1822 ceiling painting The Apotheosis of Poussin, Le Sueur and Le Brun, causing two tears and lifted paint. Room 707 (Duchâtel room) was briefly closed as firefighters stopped the leak within about 40 minutes; a restorer confirmed damage but no structural issues. The museum is reviewing the incident alongside a string of recent problems, including a major jewel heist and previous leaks, with restoration work continuing.
Leak suggests Sony's WF-1000XM6 will debut on February 12 with a new QN3e processor three times faster than the XM5, eight adaptive microphones for improved noise cancellation, upgraded driver/DAC/amp, and redesigned, more comfortable shell with better airflow. Expected features include 360 Reality Audio with head tracking, multiple ambient modes, LDAC Hi-Res Wireless, DSEE Extreme, a 10-band EQ, adaptive ANC, and up to 8 hours of playback plus 16 hours in the charging case, IPX4 resistance, and smart controls.