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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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.
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Games
GTA 6 Digital Code Expires After 170 Days In Japan
A GTA 6 code packed with physical PS5 copies in Japan reportedly expires 170 days after launch, raising concerns for collectors and buyers.
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eXputer Originals
Looking Back, Here’s What Separated Dead Space From The Rest Of The Competition
God of War Ragnarok, Batman: Arkham Knight, and Red Dead Redemption 2 are some games that pay impeccable attention to detail.
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eXputer Originals
How Games Mastered The Secret Art Of Storytelling
The art of storytelling in games elevates the domain of video gaming as a whole, with some titles doing it better than others.
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eXputer Originals
The Last Of Us Franchies Continues To Be Hailed In 2026 For This One Reason
Games like God of War, The Last of Us, The Walking Dead, and others have shown immense character development with newer iterations.
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eXputer Originals
The Mass Effect Trilogy Makes You Fall In Love With The Player, Not The Game
The Witcher 3, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Disco Elysium are some of the most prominent titles putting great emphasis on characters.
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eXputer Originals
Why Hatred The Game Excels As An Indie In 2025 (And Why Others Fall Short)
Not all video game protagonists are sweet, jolly, or wholesome. Folks like Agent 47 are cold, ruthless, and reserved and it shows.
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eXputer Originals
This Is The One Standout Factor That Seperates Kingdom Come Deliverance From Other Survival RPGs
Games such as Red Dead Redemption 2 and Disco Elysium genuinely make the player feels the effects of getting intoxicated.
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eXputer Originals
Remembering Mercenaries: Playground Of Destruction In 2025, A Game Like No Other
The Simpsons: Hit and Run, The Legend of Dragoon, and Chrono Trigger would benefit substantially from a modern remake.
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eXputer Originals
GTA 6 Needs To Let Go Of This Harrowing Rockstar Tradition Going Forward
GTA 5's campaign mode has a fair bit of complaints tied to its name, with one of them being the meaningless value of the GTA dollar.
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eXputer Originals
Enter Gothic 2, An Open-World Experience That’s Simply Like No Other
Open-world games are diverse in the industry, but only titles like Gothic 2 and Red Dead 2, among others, truly nail that category.
