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Discord, a mole and a 10% milestone: the Rockstar union-busting tribunal
labor28 days ago

Discord, a mole and a 10% milestone: the Rockstar union-busting tribunal

A UK/Canada dispute sees IWGB accusing Rockstar of firing 34 workers (31 union members, 3 non-members) in October 2025 to disrupt union activity after the union hit the UK’s 10% recognition threshold, allegedly aided by a mole within the union Discord. Rockstar counters the terminations were for misconduct and to protect confidential GTA VI development amid a heightened security culture. The Glasgow employment tribunal is hearing the case through 2026, with filings detailing both sides’ arguments and the evidence they contend supports their positions.

via Game Developer|
#employment-tribunal#iwgb#labor
Miami-Dade eyes GTA 6-inspired real-world exhibit, sparks police and court pushback
local1 month ago

Miami-Dade eyes GTA 6-inspired real-world exhibit, sparks police and court pushback

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava proposed GTA 6–themed real-world installations and events—airport arrivals, Vice City branding, a Port Gellhorn dockyard display, and a 'Vice City Motor Fest'—to boost publicity, drawing criticism from Sheriff Cordero-Stutz, Commissioner Bermudez, and even judges who warn against marketing a community associated with crime; the plan involves Rockstar involvement and reflects a partisan funding debate for the 2027 budget.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#gta-6#local#miami-dade
GTA 6's Animation Timing Glitch Likely Won't Be Fixed by Launch
technology1 month ago

GTA 6's Animation Timing Glitch Likely Won't Be Fixed by Launch

Digital Foundry flags an animation/camera pacing issue in GTA 6: even with a steady 30fps, camera and character motion can feel uneven during pans and cuts, giving a sub-30fps look. The issue, tied to a timing/synchronization mismatch in Rockstar's RAGE engine, has plagued past titles and is unlikely to be fixed before launch, despite the game's impressive tech and fans' enthusiasm.

via RockstarINTEL|
#animation-timing#digital-foundry#gta-6
GTA 6’s Romance Mechanics Let You Influence Lucia and Jason’s Bond While They Crave Crime
technology1 month ago

GTA 6’s Romance Mechanics Let You Influence Lucia and Jason’s Bond While They Crave Crime

GTA 6 reveals a separate relationship system for Lucia and Jason that players can nurture by spending time together and doing activities in the open world. Ignoring messages or neglecting their bond can weaken the relationship, though players aren’t forced to pursue romance. The narrative still leans on them staying together as partners in crime, with the bond influencing story outcomes while you can opt out of the romance if desired. The piece also notes real-world context around Rockstar’s layoffs and a fundraiser for developers.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#gta-6#open-world#partners-in-crime
GTA 6 Trailer Debut Hits Netflix, Fans Cry Paywall Controversy
gaming2 months ago

GTA 6 Trailer Debut Hits Netflix, Fans Cry Paywall Controversy

Rockstar and Netflix will debut an extended GTA 6 trailer exclusively on Netflix for six hours on August 27, before it appears on Rockstar’s YouTube later that day, sparking backlash over paywalling a major reveal, though Netflix argues it broadens storytelling reach; the game is priced at $80 with a $100 Ultimate Edition and launches November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

via GameSpot|
#gaming#gta-6#netflix
GTA 6 Could Get a December Disc Edition, Rumors Say
news3 months ago

GTA 6 Could Get a December Disc Edition, Rumors Say

A pair of unverified leaks suggest GTA 6 might launch without a disc in initial shipments, with a physical disc version arriving in December for consoles. An email purportedly from Rockstar Support claimed physical copies would be available in the following months, lending some credibility to the rumor, but both sources are anonymous. If true, players could buy a boxed disc later, though day-one buyers may still face hurdles related to online activation and availability.

via Kotaku|
#disc-release#gta-6#news
Rockstar Game Workers Union Forms, Plans Legal Challenge Over Dismissals
business4 months ago

Rockstar Game Workers Union Forms, Plans Legal Challenge Over Dismissals

The Rockstar Game Workers Union (RGWU), under the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain, has publicly formed and begun preparing a court case against Rockstar Games over the firing of 31 unionizing employees, accusing the company of union-busting. The union is growing across Rockstar sites in Edinburgh, London, Leeds, Lincoln, and Dundee, and is calling for pay transparency, flexible working, and an end to crunch, while fundraising for legal fees as GTA VI looms and Take-Two projects strong earnings.

via Game Developer|
#business#crunch#iwgb
GTA 6 Devs Unite: New Union Files for Court Battle Against Rockstar
business4 months ago

GTA 6 Devs Unite: New Union Files for Court Battle Against Rockstar

GTA 6 developers and staff have formed the Rockstar Game Workers Union under the IWGB to challenge Rockstar Games in court, alleging anti-union actions after more than 30 firings. The union seeks pay transparency, flexible working, and an end to crunch, and has spread across offices in Edinburgh, London, Leeds, Lincoln, and Dundee. A trial date has been set but not published yet, with activists and politicians watching Rockstar’s handling of the proceedings.

via RockstarINTEL|
#business#gamedev#gta6
Analyst argues GTA 6 price at $80 could prop up the gaming industry's economics
business5 months ago

Analyst argues GTA 6 price at $80 could prop up the gaming industry's economics

A Bank of America analyst urges Rockstar to price GTA 6 at $80 to bolster the broader games industry amid rising development costs and inflation, arguing that a $70 price could limit others’ ability to raise prices. Take-Two did not endorse $80 and emphasized value-based pricing, while previous comments from analysts have floated higher prices as a way to sustain AAA titles.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#bank-of-america#business#gta-6