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May 2, 2025

Rockstar bumps Grand Theft Auto 6 to May 2026

Rockstar Games has announced that the release date for Grand Theft Auto VI has been shifted to May 26, 2026. The decision was communicated via a message on Twitter, where the studio expressed gratitude for fan interest and emphasized their commitment to exceeding expectations. CEO Strauss Zelnick of Take-Two Interactive supported the delay, highlighting the importance of allowing the development team time to realize their creative vision. The game was originally scheduled for a fall 2025 release, and the delay has been welcomed by other developers and publishers.

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April 30, 2025

EA makes job cuts at Respawn

Electronic Arts is implementing layoffs at Respawn Entertainment, affecting approximately 100 employees, due to the discontinuation of two early-stage incubation projects, including an extraction shooter set in the Titanfall universe, codenamed R7. Additionally, EA is reducing between 300 and 400 positions across the company, primarily within the Experiences team. Respawn has assured fans of its ongoing commitment to developing Apex Legends and its Star Wars titles. EA's representative stated that the layoffs are part of a strategy to align teams and allocate resources for future growth. Respawn expressed gratitude to affected employees and is offering support, while reaffirming its dedication to player-first experiences and innovation.

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April 29, 2025

Elden Ring hits 30m copies shipped

Elden Ring has surpassed 30 million copies shipped, as announced on the game's official Twitter account. The figure refers to copies shipped, not sold. As of December 2024, the game had shipped 28.6 million copies. Elden Ring is on track to rival the success of Dark Souls, which has shipped over 39 million copies since 2011.

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April 29, 2025

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hits 1m sales in three days

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold over one million copies shortly after its launch on April 24th, achieving over 500,000 copies sold within its first day. The game peaked at 121,422 concurrent players on Steam. It is the first release from Sandfall Interactive.

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April 27, 2025

Utah-based director of ‘A Minecraft Movie’ addresses Sundance Film Festival’s big move

“A Minecraft Movie” is approaching a billion in global box office sales. Director Jared Hess expressed gratitude to fans for their support and creativity. He hinted at a possible sequel due to the film's success. The Sundance Film Festival will relocate from Park City, Utah, to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027, marking the end of a 40-year relationship with Park City. A poll showed that 56% of Utah residents are disappointed by this decision. Park City Mayor Nann Worel and Utah Governor Spencer Cox both expressed their disappointment, while the Utah Film Commission Director mentioned potential future opportunities for the state's film community.

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April 26, 2025

Oblivion Remastered hit 4 million players in less than a week, with a big chunk of them buying the game on Steam

Bethesda has announced that over four million players have engaged with the remaster of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion. The remaster has achieved nearly 200,000 concurrent players on Steam, ranking it at the top of Steam's best-sellers list and second on the SteamDB best-selling tracker. The Palestinian Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) National Committee has called for a boycott of Xbox products due to Microsoft's provision of cloud and AI services to the Israeli military.

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April 25, 2025

Filmmaker Jared Hess on leaning into his oddball humor for ‘A Minecraft Movie’; An alarming personnel shake up at ‘60 Minutes’

Bill Owens, the executive producer of 60 Minutes, has resigned amid pressure on Paramount Global to settle a billion-dollar lawsuit filed by Donald Trump. Filmmaker Jared Hess, known for movies like Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre, is experiencing success with the Minecraft Movie, which is projected to earn a billion dollars at the box office. Hess credits producer Mary Parent for supporting his unique comedic style and emphasizes the significance of creative partnerships in filmmaking.

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April 25, 2025

Filmmaker Jared Hess on knowing what ‘Minecraft’ fans were going to like

A Minecraft Movie is nearing the billion-dollar mark at the box office after overcoming challenges during its marketing phase at Warner Bros. Director Jared Hess noted that the initial teaser did not resonate well with the fanbase, prompting the team to adjust their marketing strategy to better reflect the film's tone. Hess credits producer Mary Parent for her support in allowing him to bring his comedic style to the project, which has contributed to the film's success.

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April 24, 2025

RuneScape: Dragonwilds has sold over 600k copies

RuneScape: Dragonwilds, launched on April 15th, has sold over 600,000 units and became the No. 1 selling game on Steam among premium titles in its debut week, while ranking as the second highest-grossing game overall, behind Counter-Strike 2. It has received an 84 percent "Very Positive" rating on Steam. Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy expressed gratitude for the positive response from players and emphasized the company's commitment to player communities.

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April 24, 2025

Bethesda gave Oblivion Remastered game keys to the entire Skyblivion development team and ‘made it clear that they have no intention of shutting down our project’

Bethesda did not terminate the Skyblivion project and instead provided game keys for Oblivion Remastered to the modding team. The Skyblivion team expressed gratitude for this support. Despite the competition from Oblivion Remastered, they maintained a positive outlook. Oblivion Remastered launched successfully, surpassing 150,000 concurrent players on Steam within 12 hours and receiving overwhelmingly positive user reviews.