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July 14, 2026

GTA Online The Kortz Center Heist release time and how to start the heist

The Kortz Center Heist update for GTA Online was released on July 14, 2026, at 10am BST / 5am ET / 2am PT. Players must enroll in the Fine Art Collector program and acquire the Art Studio expansion for their mansion, costing 0,000, to start the heist. The first step involves meeting Raf De Angelis in the mansion, followed by scouting the Kortz Center. Players who logged in before the update received 0,000 in-game currency and a Benefactor Turreted Limo. Completing any heist grants players the NOOSE Outfit and a bonus of ,000,000 in-game currency.

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August 14, 2025

Steel City sets up new studio in Leamington Spa

Steel City has established a new studio in Leamington Spa, UK, to enhance its creative capabilities and talent pool. The leadership team includes Nathan Fisher (Head of Art), Alison Beasley (Head of Marketing and Communications), Sylvain Cornillon (Head of Technology), Todd Matherne (Head of Quality Assurance), and Anna Lapworth (Head of People and Culture). This studio will collaborate with the existing team in Sheffield. Tim Coupe, Vice President of Studio, stated that the expansion aims to attract senior talent and strengthen the studio network. Clive Moody, Vice President of Product Development, emphasized Leamington Spa's importance in the UK gaming industry.

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December 11, 2024

3D capture firm Clear Angle establishes new studio in LA

Clear Angle Studios has opened a new studio in Culver City, Los Angeles, leading to collaborations on three game projects and five film productions. The company, founded in 2013 and headquartered in the UK, also has studios in Atlanta and Vancouver, with plans to expand to Asia and Australasia. CEO Dominic Ridley noted an increase in demand for their services in LA, particularly for face and full body scanning. The studio anticipates a strong pipeline of work expected to grow in 2025 and beyond.

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September 17, 2024

Lighthouse Games to new Leamington Spa studio

Developer Lighthouse Games is relocating to a 20,000 square foot office in Leamington Spa's Imperial Court. The studio, founded by industry veterans from Playground in 2023, is expanding following a notable investment from Tencent. The new office offers ample parking, proximity to local restaurants and bars, and room for future growth. The move reflects the resilience of Leamington's office market and the video games industry's confidence in the area.