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Ampere Analysis estimates that the six-hour Netflix exclusive of the GTA VI Extended Look drove more than 100,000 new US sign-ups on August 27. By Ampere's count, that was Netflix's third-biggest sign-up peak of 2026.
Sony's two limited-edition Grand Theft Auto VI DualSense controllers went up for pre-order on September 10. The white model sold out at several retailers within hours, and resale listings were already on eBay.
The final hearing in the case brought by 31 fired Rockstar North employees and the IWGB union is underway in Glasgow. It is scheduled to run until October 16, about a month before GTA VI launches.
From Thursday, September 10, GTA Online's Business Rivalries Event pays 2X on Biker Clubhouse Contracts, MC Work and MC Challenges. The Grapeseed MC Clubhouse is free and the Karin S95 is 70% off.
The final hearing over Rockstar's dismissal of 31 UK staff begins at Glasgow Employment Tribunal on September 10 and runs to October 16. The IWGB alleges union blacklisting; Rockstar says the firings were for leaking confidential information.
Sony showed two limited edition GTA VI DualSense controllers at today's State of Play. Both launch November 19 alongside the game at $84.99 / €84.99 / £74.99, with pre-orders opening September 10.
Italian creator MikeShowSha, who was invited to Rockstar's closed-door GTA VI preview, says the default sprint input is now a click of the left stick (L3), not the familiar face-button tapping.
Rockstar Games has announced official support for nopixel V, a GTA V roleplay server whose closed beta opens to invited players on September 8 through the Rockstar Games Launcher.
Take-Two filed a narrower, sealed DMCA subpoena request against Discord on August 28 in its search for the GTA VI leakers. PC Gamer reports that Judge Andrew L. Carter has granted it.
Netflix says Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look was the most-watched English film from August 24 to 30, with 31.1 million views and the No. 1 spot in 87 of 93 countries.
Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson told Flow Games that Grand Theft Auto VI runs at 30 FPS. A 60 FPS option is undecided, and Digital Foundry thinks one is unlikely on consoles.
Rockstar North's Rob Nelson told Famitsu that GTA VI will definitely release on November 19. Insider Gaming read the interview through a machine translation.
