Rockstar Games
Rockstar Games, a trailblazer in the gaming industry, pioneered the mainstream success of open-world video games in the early 2000s. Renowned for the Grand Theft Auto (GTA) franchise, the company’s GTA V became a landmark on 7th and 8th generation consoles and PCs. In addition to that, the Red Dead Redemption series is also considered a masterpiece. Known for extended development times, Rockstar Games consistently delivers worth-the-wait experiences. Dive into eXputer for captivating reads on Rockstar Games, covering news, guides, best settings, and more.
- Year Founded: 1998
- Founders: Dan Houser, Sam Houser, Terry Donovan, Gary Foreman, Jamie King
- Parent Company: Take-Two Interactive
- CEO: Strauss Zelnick
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News
GTA 6 Will Take Around 80 Hours To Complete, Says Rockstar
GTA 6 could take around 80 hours to complete, based on Rockstar developer Rob Nelson's own February playthrough.
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Games
GTA 6 Will Only Have A 30fps Mode At Launch, Rockstar Suggests
GTA 6 head of development Rob Nelson tells YouTuber Davy Jones the game is currently running at 30fps on consoles.
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Games
GTA 6 News Roundup: Every Gameplay, Combat, And World Detail Confirmed
GTA 6's Netflix Extended Look and preview coverage reveal a massive map, a new Criminal Profile system, and overhauled combat.
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Games
An Entire Rockstar Studio Is Dedicated To Just Pedestrians In GTA 6
Rockstar has an entire Los Angeles office dedicated almost solely to designing GTA 6's pedestrians, Dazed's new interview reveals.
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News
GTA 6: New Details Confirm Emphasis On Consequences And NPC Simulation
Rockstar tells Dazed that GTA 6's NPCs and world will react realistically to player choices, part of a huge new interview ahead of launch.
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News
Rockstar Breaks The Silence Over GTA 6 Leaks
Rockstar has broken its silence on the GTA 6 leaks, apologizing to fans and confirming the Extended Look still airs as planned.
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Games
BBC: GTA 6 Extended Look Will Be 30 Minutes Long
The BBC reports GTA 6's Netflix "Extended Look" special will run 30 minutes, though Rockstar hasn't confirmed a runtime itself.
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Industry
Rockstar Has Not Identified The GTA 6 Leaker Yet, Launch Date And Netflix Premiere Remain On Track
Bloomberg's Jason Schreier reports Rockstar hasn't identified the GTA 6 leaker yet, but the November 19 launch and Netflix reveal remain unchanged.
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Industry
Take-Two Lost 2 Billion Dollars In Market Value Due To GTA 6 Leaks
Take-Two lost roughly $2.83 billion in market value after GTA 6 gameplay leaks spread online starting August 18, 2026.
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Games
89% Of GTA 6 Preorders Are For The $100 Ultimate Edition
Analysts say they've never seen a premium edition dominate preorders like this, and GTA 6's pricing may be the reason why.
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Games
Alan Wake 2 Crosses 3M Sales As Control Resonant Surpasses 1.5M Wishlists
Alan Wake 2 passes 3 million sales worldwide, while Control Resonant tops 1.5 million wishlists and the Max Payne remake progresses as planned.
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Industry
Why Take-Two Is Hesitant To Reveal GTA 6 Pre-Order Numbers, Explains CEO Strauss Zelnick
Strauss Zelnick said revealing the GTA 6 pre-order numbers early would mislead the investors, and he "wouldn't feel good about it"
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Games
GTA 5 Reaches 230 Million Sales, Red Dead Redemption 2 Hits 87 Million
Red Dead Redemption 2 reaches 87 million sales as GTA 5 passes 230 million, pushing Rockstar's two flagship franchises toward new records.
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Games
Rockstar Doesn’t Plan To Discuss GTA 6 Online “Anytime Soon,” Says Jason Schreier
Rockstar GTA 6 Online details are not coming anytime soon, Jason Schreier says, as the studio keeps its marketing focus on single-player.
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Industry
Physical Discs ‘Don’t Really Make Sense for the Consumer,’ Says Take-Two CEO
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick compares physical disc to vinyl records and thinks there is no use for them in a digital world.
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Games
Bully’s Spiritual Successor Releases In August 2026
Bully's spiritual successor, Agefield High: Rock the School, launches on PC in August 2026, scheduled for consoles at a later date.
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Games
Former Rockstar Dev Reveals Why Midnight Club 5 Was Canceled
Midnight Club part 5 was canceled after internal studio conflict reportedly drove developers away, ending plans for a London-set street-racing sequel.
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Games
GTA 6 Trailer 3 Could Be Revealed This Month
GTA 6 Trailer 3 could be revealed this month, claims industry insider NateTheHate2. The current tentative date for the trailer is August 6th.
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Games
Rockstar Support Confirms GTA 6 PS5 Retail Codes Are Region-Locked, Unlike Xbox
GTA 6 PS5 codes are region-locked, Rockstar Support says, while Xbox codes are not. Here’s what import buyers should check before buying one.
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Games
Companies Should Provide Physical Discs If There Is Demand, Says Rockstar Co-Founder
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser says publishers should offer physical game discs if players want them, while speaking on death of physical media.
