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Microsoft is cutting 3,200 jobs from its Xbox business, with new CEO Asha Sharma stating the unit is 'not healthy.' The layoffs and divestitures follow failed growth strategies and rising costs in the video game industry, which analysts say are exacerbated by expensive game development and competition from mobile gaming.

PlayStation announced it will stop producing physical game discs by 2028, sparking consumer and political backlash. Major corporations like Domino's Pizza, KFC, and G-Fuel mocked the move with satirical 'digital-only' product announcements, while Proton pledged to shift to physical services.

Sony announced plans to discontinue physical PlayStation game discs by 2028, sparking backlash from gamers and brands like GameSir and KFC, which mocked the decision on social media. Critics raised concerns about digital ownership, media preservation, and the industry's shift away from physical media.

Sony plans to stop producing physical discs for PlayStation games by 2028, citing stronger demand for digital releases. Rockstar Games confirmed its upcoming 'Grand Theft Auto VI' will be available only as a digital download, not on physical media.

Sony announced PlayStation will stop producing physical discs for games starting January 2028, shifting to digital formats due to changing consumer preferences. New games after this date will be available digitally only, while existing and pre-2028 games remain unaffected. Rockstar Games also announced a digital-only release for Grand Theft Auto VI's physical version.

Rockstar Games has launched preorders for 'Grand Theft Auto VI' with a digital-only 'code-in-a-box' strategy, which is causing fan dissatisfaction. The strategy is highlighted as an unpleasant surprise alongside the $80 price tag.

Preorders for Grand Theft Auto VI open on June 25 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with a release date set for November 19. The game, delayed due to a 2022 security breach, will be available in two editions priced at $80 and $100, with physical copies containing digital download codes instead of discs.

Scam websites are offering fake early access to Grand Theft Auto VI in exchange for cryptocurrency payments, which are non-refundable. Rockstar Games has not authorized these sites, and no legitimate product is delivered.

Rockstar Games faces a final employment tribunal hearing over allegations of union busting, following the dismissal of 31 IWGB members in October 2025. The case involves claims of blacklisting and discrimination against workers involved in union activities, with the hearing scheduled from September 10 to October 15.

Rockstar Games has announced a major update for 'Grand Theft Auto VI', which fans have been waiting nearly 13 years to see released.

Pre-sales for Grand Theft Auto VI begin on June 25, with a release date set for November 19 after two delays. The game, set in a Miami-like city and featuring a playable female protagonist, is expected to cost $80 based on Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick's comments. Critics have long accused the franchise of glorifying violence and criminal behavior, which Take-Two denies.

Atlas Menu, a Grand Theft Auto V and Counter-Strike 2 cheat service, experienced a data breach in May exposing 64,000 email addresses, usernames, IP addresses, passwords, and internal records. An attacker leaked the database on GitHub, claiming access to all Atlas systems, while users noted this breach contained more sensitive data than prior incidents.

Developers working on GTA 6 at Rockstar Games have announced the formation of a union. The article from Rockstar Intel and Hacker News comments indicate significant public engagement with the news.

Rockstar developers have formed their first union, the Rockstar Game Workers Union, with members across the company's UK offices. The union represents workers at the game development studio.

Cushman & Wakefield confirmed a data breach after two cybercrime groups, ShinyHunters and Qilin, claimed responsibility for attacks on the company. The attack was limited in scope and stemmed from vishing. The company is working to investigate the incident and contain unauthorized activity.

Vercel, a major web app hosting platform, confirmed a security breach where hackers stole employee data and are attempting to sell it. The attack exploited a compromised third-party AI tool, with ShinyHunters, the group behind the Rockstar Games hack, claiming involvement. Vercel stated the incident affected a limited subset of customers.

Rockstar Games experienced a data breach linked to a security incident at Anodot, with the ShinyHunters extortion gang leaking stolen analytics data on a data leak site. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in cybersecurity practices for major gaming companies.

A hacker group named ShinyHunters has threatened to release stolen data from Rockstar Games, the developer of Grand Theft Auto, unless ransom demands are met by 14 April. This marks the second cyberattack on the company in three years, with the hackers gaining access to third-party servers.

Rockstar Games, the developer of GTA, has been hacked again by young, English-speaking hackers. The company downplays the impact of the incident, which marks the second time they've been targeted.

A data breach at Anodot has compromised over a dozen companies, including Rockstar Games, with hackers threatening extortion. The incident highlights a targeted attack on corporate giants to steal sensitive data.

ShinyHunters, a data threat group, is targeting Rockstar Games by claiming access to Snowflake metrics through a third-party tool, demanding payment to prevent data leaks. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in data security practices.

Rockstar Games, the developer of GTA, has been hacked again by young, English-speaking hackers. The company downplays the impact of the incident, marking the second time they've faced such an attack.

Rockstar Games confirmed a data breach involving a third-party provider, with ShinyHunters claiming responsibility for accessing Snowflake instances via Anodot. The group demands a ransom or will leak stolen data, but Rockstar asserts the incident has no impact on its operations or players.

Rockstar Games has confirmed a data breach involving a third-party service, impacting user data security. The breach highlights vulnerabilities in third-party vendor relationships for major gaming companies.

Rockstar Games was reportedly hacked, with hackers threatening a massive data leak unless a ransom is paid. The incident involves GTA 6 and mentions of shinyhunters in the article's title.