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A 25-minute gameplay video of GTA VI has surfaced online, showing characters Jason and Lucia mostly unclothed throughout various scenes in Vice City. The footage includes gameplay segments such as races, driving, and interactions, with some light story spoilers. The leaker, known as Cyberleek, also promotes a crypto coin within the video.
OpenAI has published a large set of new results on mathematical problem-solving benchmarks, adding to the growing body of data on AI capabilities in this area. The release includes hundreds of new test outcomes, highlighting progress and ongoing challenges in AI understanding of complex math tasks.
Google and Unity announced a new platform set to launch in 2026 that enables users to develop video games from simple prompts. The initiative aims to expand Unity's user base and bolster its game development segment, which accounts for roughly a third of its revenue.
On October 13, Xbox Game Pass will add Battlefield 6 for subscribers on Xbox Series X, Series S, Xbox One, and PC, while Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will be removed a few days later. The new additions include a mix of multiplayer and single-player experiences, with other titles like Valor Mortis and Bluey’s Happy Snaps arriving mid-month.
OpenAI announced the release of a proof for the Unique Games Conjecture (UGC), a major problem in theoretical computer science and mathematics, as part of a batch of 372 breakthrough results. The proof includes a Lean certificate, but initial reactions suggest it is difficult for humans to interpret without AI assistance, with some describing it as unclear and poorly written. The proof has significant implications for the understanding of NP-hardness in optimization problems.
X announced the expansion of its 'Gametime' feature beyond NFL coverage to include Major League Baseball, with plans to add other leagues like the NBA soon. The platform aims to serve as a year-round destination for sports fans to follow scores, engage in discussions, and access content, while attracting advertisers seeking highly engaged audiences. The move is part of X's broader strategy to regain advertising partners by leveraging live sports engagement.
Disney+ will simulcast the Super Bowl on February 14 alongside ABC and ESPN, reaching 55 global markets in both English and Spanish. The streamer will also carry two Monday Night Football games this season, starting October 26 with the Eagles hosting the Cowboys; the second matchup hasn't been announced. Disney said in August that all ad spots for the Super Bowl broadcast have already sold out.
Microsoft has reportedly obtained exclusive rights to stream Grand Theft Auto VI via Xbox Cloud Gaming, making it the only cloud service offering the game at launch. The deal coincides with Microsoft's new pay-as-you-go streaming option launching next month and revised streaming-hour limits for Game Pass tiers starting in November, the same month GTA 6 is due out.
Google Labs unveiled Playground, a tool that lets users build browser-based games using text prompts instead of code. Users can pick a genre, choose 2D or 3D and single- or multiplayer modes, upload images for AI-generated assets, and publish finished games privately, via link, or to a public gallery with leaderboards. The platform is live for users 18+ in the U.S., with free token-limited access and higher limits for Google One AI subscribers.
Developers updated the Steam listing for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, removing Denuvo's anti-tamper technology ahead of its February 2027 release. This change has sparked speculation about the reasons behind the decision, with some suggesting low pre-order numbers or strategic timing. The removal may indicate a shift in the game's DRM approach before launch, as studios often adjust protections close to release date.
Google has unveiled Playground, an experimental gaming platform that lets users create, play, and share custom games through a conversational, prompt-driven interface rather than traditional coding. Users can start from a blank canvas, remix starter prompts, or use guided support, then adjust physics, rules, characters, and environments by typing instructions.
A modder known as CircuitLord has built a free virtual-reality mod for Respawn's 2016 shooter Titanfall 2, letting players wall-run, pilot Titans, and handle weapons with full head and hand tracking. The mod was made in about a month and is being praised by a Verge editor as among the best VR experiences he has tried, including comfort during fast movement.