Take-Two CEO Explains Why GTA 6 Isn't Coming to PC on Day One

Grand Theft Auto 6 won't be coming to PC when the game releases on November 19th, and Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has a reason.

Rockstar Games is known for doing things its way, sometimes to the frustration of players. There can be months or even years without news on upcoming Rockstar titles. Grand Theft Auto VI was announced in December 2023, and then Rockstar went silent until May 2025, when it delayed the game from Fall 2025 to May 2026. Rockstar broke its silence again in November 2025 to confirm the game would now be launching November 19th, 2026.

We're in the endgame now, so long as there isn't another surprise delay. Take-Two confirmed earlier this year that Rockstar Games would begin marketing GTA 6 this summer but didn't offer any more specifics. It seems like we are truly, finally just six months away from launch... at least on consoles.

When speaking with Bloomberg, Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick was asked why GTA 6 will be skipping PC this November. Zelnick says that's the way Rockstar has always done it and that's where the core audience is.

“Rockstar always starts on console because I think with regard to a release like that you're judged by serving the core,” Zelnick said. “Like really serving the core consumer. If your core consumer isn't there, if they're not served first and best, you kind of don't hit your other consumers.”

Zelnick is correct in that this has always been how it has been for Rockstar. Grand Theft Auto 6, Red Dead Redemption, Grand Theft Auto V, LA Noire, Max Payne 3, and Red Dead Redemption 2 all came to PC much later than consoles. Some of those were a matter of months, others were a matter of years. Grand Theft Auto V came to PC a year and a half after its initial release and about six months after the Xbox One/PS4 re-release.

Although Zelnick didn't explicitly say GTA 6 is coming to PC, it does feel like the implication here is that it will come later. Some have speculated that Rockstar likes to "double dip" on its audiences, with impatient fans buying the game on consoles and then getting a second copy on PC later. Rockstar does sometimes like to take extra time with the PC versions to polish them up. Red Dead Redemption 2 had enhanced visuals on PC, allowing players to really feel the difference between the two versions of the game.

In 2026, however, PC gaming is far more prevelant. As a result, the lack of a PC version at launch feels all the more notable. GTA 5 benefited greatly from its PC version with modding giving the game a major boost in the late 2010s and early 2020s. Zelnick even noted last year that gamers are moving toward PC more and more these days. It would make since for Rockstar to lean into that with GTA 6, but we will seemingly have to wait a bit to see it on PC.

Zelnick also recently addressed concerns over GTA 6's price. While he didn't confirm a price point, Zelnick downplayed speculation that the game would cost significantly more than the average video game release.

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All of the Star Wars Sales for May the 4th 2026

It’s May 4 — a date that happens to sound similar to “May the Force,” as in “May the Force be with you,” a common greeting in a galaxy far, far away. Therefore the internet has dubbed today Star Wars Day, and at some point Disney and retailers made it official. In celebration of this nascent holiday, Star Wars video games, LEGO sets, action figures, and gear of all sorts are on sale. Below, we’ve rounded up all the best deals in the universe.

Star Wars Day Sales at Major Retailers

Amazon | Best Buy | GameStop | LEGO Store | Target | Walmart

For a broad overview of the deals, you can visit the links to any of the retailers listed above. That’s where you’ll find all of the deals on Star Wars-related items all in one place.

Star Wars Video Game Deals

Best Buy | GOG | Green Man Gaming | Nintendo eShop | Steam | Xbox Store

If you’re looking for Star Wars video game deals, you have plenty to choose from. That includes the newest games like Star Wars Jedi Survivor and Star Wars Outlaws to decades-old PC classics. Grab what you want before these deals fly away at warp speed.

Star Wars LEGO Deals

I haven’t studied the data, but I’ve been covering LEGO for years, and it’s very possible that the Star Wars/LEGO partnership has produced more sets than any other license in LEGO history. You can check out all the newest LEGO Star Wars sets here, or you can score some killer prices on the sets above.

Star Wars Merch and Action Figures on Sale

No Star Wars sale would be complete without some action figures thrown in for good measure. You can save on action figures and electronic helmets from The Black Series right now at Amazon. Most of these deals are only available for a limited time, so make sure to buy before the discounts go away.

The Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket with Fandango Movie Ticket

• Get it at Walmart

It’s not on sale, but it’s a major release for fans of the recent popcorn bucket craze. It’s a rugged-looking bucket, with Grogu hanging on the side along with a couple of other little guys. It’s not cheap, but it includes a movie ticket from Fandango in the asking price, so it’s not as pricy as it may seem at first glance.

New Star Wars Crocs

• Get them at Crocs

Also not on sale, but it’s a whole new line of Star Wars-themed Croc shoes, so I had to mention it. Peruse if you’re into comfy footwear.

Star Wars Galactic Racers Is Up for Preorder

• Get the standard edition - $59.99
• Get the deluxe edition - $79.99
• Get the collector's edition - $159.99

A new Star Wars racing game? I’m already in my pod-racer, so sign me up. This game isn’t out until October, but you can preorder it now, in standard, deluxe, or collector’s editions.

New Star Wars LEGO Sets for May the Fourth

If you don't need a deal to get excited, check out these brand new LEGO sets for Star Wars Day, available now from the LEGO Store and/or Amazon. The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter is the biggest new set, but the rest are pretty great in their own right.

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Bungie Confirms It Has Marathon Story Plans for 'the Next Few Years' But Nothing Is Completely 'Locked in' Yet

It looks like Marathon won’t be left behind anytime soon, as Bungie has confirmed it has plans to evolve its story over at least "the next few years."

Creative director Julia Nardin teased the next steps for the former Halo developer's shiny new extraction shooter during an interview with GamesRadar. Although the multiplayer reboot is just shy of two months old, she said the team is confident enough to have at least a loose idea of what direction to take its narrative in the coming years.

"We know where we want to take the story over the next few years," Nardin said, "but I don't want to say it’s completely 'locked in' because it's important to us that our players be able to help shape it."

Bungie plopped players into the world of Tau Ceti IV when Marathon for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S March 5. Its intention to build it alongside its community for the months and, ideally, years ahead is a long-term strategy it experimented with during the development of its Destiny titles, though not everyone was in love with the idea of being dropped late into stories that were years in the making.

Updates have already started to carve out the future, but Nardin said those who have yet to go on their first run have nothing to fear. This time around, she said it's important for Bungie that players can "jump into Marathon at any time."

"They'll always be able to uncover the mysteries of Tau Ceti's past while experiencing its present," Nardin added. "We want every season to be a new entry point, and for new players to be able to understand what’s going on regardless of how long we've all been running."

Recent Marathon updates have seen Bungie continuing to listen to fan feedback by increasing the amount of armor and healing consumables Runners can carry and making it easier to participate in the Cryo Archive. With Season 2 expected to launch sometime in June, seems a flow of updates will continue to roll out after reports shared that the project allegedly had around a $200 million budget and is not in immediate threat of being shut down.

We gave Marathon a 9/10 review upon its launch in March. At the time, we called it "a ruthless and unforgiving extraction shooter that’s worth every ounce of hell it puts you through."

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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Confirms Savage Hulk and Shuri Black Panther as Playable Fighters as Fans Spot Hidden Carnage Tease

Developer Arc System Works has confirmed that Hulk and Black Panther have joined the roster of playable fighters in Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls.

The studio confirmed the news at Evo Japan 2026, revealing a first look at the two new legendary comic book characters set to throw down when its Marvel fighting game launches this August. Appearing as Savage Hulk and Shuri's Black Panther, the two will fight as part of the group known as the Fighting Avengers, but they won't be coming alone.

As described in a follow-up PlayStation.Blog post, the Marvel Tokon trailer also highlighted Wakanda as a new stage, as well as the inclusion of the mysterious character known as The Champion. Described as a "cosmic conqueror," The Champion looms over Earth on his quest to search for worthy opponents.

Marvel Tokon is primed to give players a healthy selection of heroes and villains later this summer, but it seems like Arc System Works isn't done announcing new playable fighters. The last moments of the new trailer feature what sounds like the familiar snarl of one of the many Symbiotes Spider-Man has encountered in the past. The audio itself gives fans little to cling to, but some fans are already starting to piece together additional clues that suggest the bloodthirsty Carnage will join the roster next.

As the Symbiote-like snarl plays, a few frames of footage distort the screen. Pausing at just the right moment reveals that Spider-Man's face has been scratched out and, perhaps more interestingly, there are a series of numbers tucked away in the bottom left corner. The easiest number to make out is "361," which, as some fans online have pointed out, is potentially a reference to the first full appearance of Carnage in The Amazing Spider-Man #361.

So, while some were quick to assume the always-popular Venom may show up for Marvel Tokon, the evidence suggests that, if any Symbiote will be playable, it will be Carnage. Although it's hard to deny that Arc System Works is teasing something at the end of the Fighting Avengers trailer, it's probably best not to get your hopes up for a playable Carnage until official confirmation arrives.

Marvel Tokon will let players take control of Savage Hulk, Shuri's Black Panther, and a roster of other classic comic book characters when its August 6, 2026, release date for PC and PlayStation 5 arrives. Demos for the superhero fighting game will be available starting May 22 at Combo Breaker 2026 and May 29 at Hong Kong Comic Con 2026.

For more, you can check out the X-Men reveals – including a closer look at characters like Wolverine and Storm – that players got earlier this year. You can also read up on the leak that may have revealed the final roster count before Arc System Works increases it with DLC in the future.

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'I Made a Mistake' — Seasoned Magic Artist Dan Frazier Admits He 'Painted Over' The One Ring Art After Fans Raise Plagiarism Concerns

Magic: The Gathering (MTG) artist Dan Frazier has admitted he "painted over" the work of Marta Nael when creating a new version of The One Ring card for Wizards of the Coast's upcoming The Hobbit set.

When Wizards of the Coast pulled back the curtain on its upcoming plans to continue its run of cards themed after characters, items, and locations from Middle-earth last week, fans were quick to raise concerns related to a reprint of The One Ring. Specifically, many feared that the updated Magic art, which featured similar ring positioning and even almost identical reflections, had been lifted without proper credit.

Reddit user Stiggy1605 shared side-by-side comparisons of the art featured on both cards shortly after the announcement. They noted that the one from The Hobbit set was illustrated by Frazier, a 30-year Magic veteran, while the piece from the 2023 The Lord of the Rings collection was drawn by Nael.

The new One Ring shown today is just the old art mirrored with the text blurred (check the inner reflections) - but with a different artist credited
by u/Stiggy1605 in magicTCG

Frazier confirmed fans' fears with a statement published to social media yesterday. It followed what Wizards of the Coast says were "similarities between The One Ring by Marta Nael and the newly released image of The One Ring by Dan Frazier." The company added that "those similarities are not coincidental, unfortunately."

"I made a mistake, and I feel awful," Frazier said. "I especially feel for Marta, whose work I adore. In trying to create an iconic version of The One Ring, while looking at references online, I ended up using Marta's ring as a reference and painted over it to try to depict the item fans hold dear to their hearts. In doing so, I didn't make it my own."

It was a shocking revelation for longtime Magic players and collectors who have followed Frazier's work in the tabletop world for decades. He concluded his statement by saying he would be reaching out to Nael to apologize "artist to artist."

Wizards of the Coast, in its own statement, praises the work Frazier has provided to the art and MTG community while saying it is "disappointed" that its review process "didn't catch the issue." The company added that it has also reached out to apologize to Nael.

Wizards of the Coast will compensate Nael for the use of her work and credit her on digital versions of the card. Nael has not made a public comment about Frazier's unauthorized use of her art.

"This is a good moment to recognize that we are all humans who make mistakes," Wizards of the Coast said. "We made mistakes in our process to not catch the error. We don't condone or accept either, but we still value Dan and his contributions and are grateful for his place in the game.

A message from Dan Frazier and Wizards of the Coast: pic.twitter.com/4VCM8avcay

— Magic: The Gathering (@wizards_magic) May 2, 2026

"Thank you to the eagle-eyed fans who noticed this, and for all of you for being strong advocates for amazing art and artists."

Magic players first learned about The Hobbit set late last year. It is expected to launch sometime this August, with Marvel Super Heroes and Star Trek cards also expected to launch in 2026. To learn more about the upcoming Secrets of Strixhaven set, you can read our interview with senior game designer Daniel Holt.

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Invincible VS Leaks Seem to Reveal First Look at DLC Characters and an Unexpected Spider-Man Reference Featuring J.K. Simmons

Some of the Invincible VS DLC roster appears to have leaked online, pointing to the potential inclusion of fan-favorite characters and even an unexpected Spider-Man reference.

As players flocked to try out the Invincible fighting game upon its launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S April 30, 2026, others were more excited to dig into its files to see what might be coming next. Post-launch leaks following a release like this feels like par for the course for games like this, but the supposed leaks tied to Invincible VS might have revealed what developer Quarter Up has planned when it comes to DLC in the months ahead.

A post from X/Twitter user @multiversusie contains what appears to be uncovered files related to characters who have yet to be added to the game. Two of the names in question are the previously confirmed Immortal and Universa, with the others including the Mauler Twins, Damien Darkblood, Oliver, Angstrom, Dinosaurus, and Volcanikka.

Each voice line seemingly reveals not only that Quarter Up appears to have plans to add the new characters, but how some of their interactions with the base roster will play out in Invincible VS, too. One of the more exciting inclusions is Agent Spider, whose related character interactions can be heard at about 1:30 in the above post.

Agent Spider is the Prime Video Invincible show's legally distinct version of Spider-Man. He first appeared in the animated series in Season 2 as a sort of stand-in for the beloved Marvel hero, who has crossed over with the comic book the series is based on in the past.

Mark Grayson's interactions with Agent Spider are cute on their own, but it's the character's conversations with Omni-Man that really drive the Spider-Man references home. Invincible VS brought back TV show actor J.K. Simmons, who also famously played J. Jonah Jameson in more than a few Spider-Man projects, to voice Mark's dad for the game. Just like the Daily Bugle editor-in-chief, it seems Omni-Man has some very specific feelings about spider-like superheroes.

Omni-Man can be heard saying "You're a criminal, a vigilante, a public menace – what are you doing in my universe?" Right down to the "public menace" reference, fans will recognize the line as exactly the kind of thing J. Jonah Jameson has said when talking about Spider-Man in the past. We may not know if the leak is accurate for months, but if it is, then Quarter Up certainly seems to be making the most of Simmons' return in Invincible VS.

Since the character interaction leaks emerged earlier this week, even more evidence of DLC characters in Invincible VS seems to have been uncovered. In addition to supposed character models shared by @astragalu3, @multiversusie has posted footage of what appears to be a near-finished, playable version of Angstrom.

Invincible VS launched last week for PC and consoles. In our 7/10 review, we said that its "hard hitting and fast paced 3v3 tag fighting is a gust of fresh air, especially for those who miss the two-way interactable combo system of Killer Instinct."

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The Best Deals Today: Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, The Dark Knight Trilogy 4K, JoJo Blu-rays, and More

A new weekend has arrived, and today, you can save big on Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, 86: Eighty-Six Blu-ray, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and more. Check out our top picks for Saturday, May 2, below.

The Dark Knight Trilogy - 4K Steelbook Collection for $106.16

If you're a fan of The Dark Knight trilogy, this is the ultimate way to take home the films for your collection. This set includes all three films in individual Steelbooks, plus a fourth Steelbook containing collectibles like lenticular cards, storyboards, a certificate of authenticity, and more. You can save 18% off and score this bundle for $106.16 right now at Amazon.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined for $49.99

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is one of the biggest RPG releases of the year so far, and this weekend you can score a copy on any platform for $49.99! This is a great entry point if you've never played a Dragon Quest adventure before, or if you're keen to explore more of the series after the HD-2D Erdrick Trilogy Remakes!

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book for $59.99

We're just a few weeks away from Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and right now, you can save $10 off a physical copy at Walmart or Amazon. Nintendo recently announced that moving forward, physical games will be $10 more than digital games, so this deal sets you back to where physicals previously were.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2) for $29.99

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade dropped on Switch 2 earlier this year, and today, you can score a copy for $29.99 from Walmart. This is the definitive version of the game, featuring Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade with all its enhancements from PS5 and Episode INTERmission, starring Yuffie Kisaragi. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is set to launch on Switch 2 in early June, so now is the time to catch up.

Save Big on JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders Blu-rays

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders, known as Part 3 of the long-running manga, is one of its most beloved, with iconic characters like Jotaro, Dio, and Joseph. Right now, you can score all 48 episodes of the beloved anime adaptation for $32 at Amazon, as both Blu-ray sets are discounted to $15.99 a piece.

Nintendo Switch 2 - Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 Bundle

The limited time Nintendo Switch 2 - Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 Bundle is live now, and you can save $20 off a copy of Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 for a limited time. If you've yet to pick up a Switch 2 console, now is a great time, especially with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book set to launch next month.

Splatoon Raiders Up for Pre-Order

Splatoon Raiders is officially due out this July, and pre-orders have now opened for the series' first single-player-focused game! In addition to physical Nintendo Switch 2 copies, three new Splatoon Raiders amiibo of Frye, Shiver, and Big Man are also set to release on July 23.

86: Eighty-Six Blu-ray for $25.99

86 is one of my favorite anime from the last 6 years, with a gripping story, banging soundtrack, and fantastic worldbuilding. Right now, you can take home all 23 episodes in this Blu-ray package from Viz Media for $25.99 at Amazon. If you've been on the hunt for a new series to start, I cannot recommend 86: Eighty-Six enough.

Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.

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