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Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
GTA 6, Ghost of Yōtei and more top games to hit PCs and consoles in 2025
The gaming world is gearing up for a major wave of new releases that promise to keep players busy through 2025 and beyond. After years of anticipation, GTA 6 is set to launch in May 2026, drawing massive attention from fans worldwide. Alongside it, several other major titles are shaping up to redefine gaming experiences on consoles and PC. GTA 6, Wolverine, and Mafia: The Old Country and other games are set to set to release soon.(Pexels) Here is a closer look at five highly anticipated video games slated to launch soon: GTA 6 GTA 6 tops the list as one of the most anticipated gaming titles since GTA 5's release over a decade ago. The game will introduce players to a reimagined Vice City, now part of the fictional Leonida County. This installment features the franchise's first female lead Lucia alongside a male protagonist. Players can expect detailed environments, cinematic missions, and a dynamic world filled with interaction. The GTA 6 is scheduled for a delayed release in May 2026, GTA 6 will be available on PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X/S. Mafia: The Old Country Mafia: The Old Country is scheduled for release on August 8, 2025, and will take players to early 20th-century Sicily. This installment shifts focus from American organized crime to the origins of Sicilian mafia families. Available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, the game promises a raw and authentic experience, complete with a Sicilian voice dub to add to its atmosphere. Also read: Mafia: The Old Country releasing on 8 August, 2025: Here's everything you need to know Ghost of Yōtei Ghost of Yōtei, the sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, is another title generating excitement. Developed by Sucker Punch Productions, the game is expected to deliver an open-world samurai adventure set in feudal Japan. Although specific details remain limited, the game aims to build on the combat and exploration mechanics that made the original successful. Like its predecessor, it will likely remain exclusive to PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro. Also read: Apple Arcade to add UNO: Arcade edition, What the Car? and more in June game lineup Wolverine Wolverine is the next Marvel game from Insomniac Games, creators of the Spider-Man series. The game, planned for PS5, features the iconic mutant in a new adventure. Early footage hints at dynamic combat and puzzle-solving elements as players navigate Logan's world. There is hope among fans that Wolverine could eventually team up with Spider-Man or even Deadpool in future installments. Also read: GTA 6 trailer 2 reveals new protagonists, action-packed story, and Vice City chaos Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is a World War II - themed action-adventure game set for release in 2026. Developed by Square Enix and directed by Amy Hennig, the game will feature characters such as a young Captain America, Black Panther's grandfather Azzuri, Gabriel Jones, and Nanali. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, it promises cinematic visuals and a storyline focused on battling Hydra.
Courier-Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Nicole Kidman's niece begs for a job after ‘risky' move to London
Don't miss out on the headlines from Celebrity Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. Nicole Kidman's niece is on the job hunt after making a 'risky' move from Australia to London. Lucia Hawley begged for 'someone to hire [her] please' while describing her relocation via Substack on Monday, per Page Six. 'On paper, this is a totally stupid decision, and honestly, frightens me,' the 26-year-old wrote, explaining that she has a 'risk-averse' personality. 'My body quite literally rejects the idea of both moving overseas being unemployed,' she continued. Hawley recently relocated to the UK. Picture: Instagram She admitted she'd struggled with the 'risky' move. Picture: Instagram However, Lucia admitted that she'd experienced a 'difficult' six months in her career while 'lack[ing] direction and fac[ing] numerous rejections in the pursuit of something better.' She wrote, 'This period was pretty taxing on my confidence, and I eventually began to feel like there was just simply not much left for me in Sydney (at least for now).' Nicole Kidman with her mother Janelle and niece at the 2018 AACTA Awards. Picture: James D. Morgan/Getty Images The former 7Bravo host, who is one of Kidman's sister Antonia Kidman's four children with late husband Angus Hawley, called the life change a 'traumatic' one. 'Saying goodbye to Henry was incredibly difficult,' Lucia wrote of her boyfriend. 'Sometimes I am left baffled by his unwavering support and blind belief in me, championing everything I do,' she gushed of her partner. 'This kind of love — true, safe love — makes you feel like you can do anything. 'Even harder were the goodbyes to my family,' Lucia continued. 'I kissed my little brothers through floods of tears.' Hawley admitted she was in 'floods of tears' as she left Australia. Picture: Instagram Nonetheless, the choice remains 'exciting' and 'freeing' for Nicole's family member. 'I believe home to be a feeling,' she told readers. 'Having a strong network of people who support you is what truly enables you to navigate the world with confidence and self-assurance.' With loved ones backing her, 'failing can seem so much less inconsequential,' Lucia explained. She concluded by pointing out that 'if it all fails, [she will] always have home.' Lucia is close with her famous aunt, and they recently enjoyed a family vacation in Croatia. This article originally appeared in Page Six and was reproduced with permission. Originally published as Nicole Kidman's niece begs for a job after 'risky' move to London
Hans India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Looking for Smoothest GTA 6 Experience? PS5 Pro May Be the Only Way
The waiting in anticipation of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) isn't over, with its anticipated release still one year away. But, recent revelations regarding the game's performance have created excitement among the fans. Following the release of Trailer 2 revealed details about the characters Jason and Lucia --GTA's first female protagonist, more technical details are emerging that could greatly influence your decision-making regarding a console purchase. GTA 6 will operate at 60 FPS Although previous GTA 6 60 FPS for consoles have launched at 30 frames per second The latest report suggests GTA 6 might break the trend, but exclusively on PlayStation 5 Pro GTA 6. According to leaker Detective Seeds on X (formerly Twitter), Rockstar Games is actively working with Sony to improve GTA 6 for the GTA 6 PS5 Pro which could allow 60 frames-per-second gaming on the new console. It will be the first time that a GTA title gives console gamers an experience that is comparable to high-end gaming PCs when it launches. GTA 6 gameplay PS5 Pro could offer multiple options for GTA 6 next-gen graphics, similar to what Xbox used to do when it launched Forza Horizon 5. Why not the PS5 or Xbox Series X? Surprisingly, the basic PS5 as well as Xbox Series X may not provide 60 frames per second at the time of the time of launch. Although no official confirmation has been provided by Rockstar or Sony however, this change suggests that Sony intends to give players the reason for them to increase the GTA 6 performance, expected to launch prior to the release date of GTA 6. GTA Six Themed PS5 Pro console incoming? There's also speculation of an exclusive GTA 6 frame rate, given the close relationship with Sony with the Rockstar Games GTA 6 update. While it's not confirmed, it wouldn't have been the only time that a manufacturer of consoles comes out with a themed version of their flagship model to promote an important game.
South Wales Argus
2 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Cardiff among fastest-growing brunch destinations in UK
Cardiff has seen a 376 per cent year-on-year rise in brunch-related Google searches, according to data from Italian restaurant Lucia. The Welsh capital joins Oxford (3,700 per cent), Perth, and Ayr (600 per cent each) and Brighton (387 per cent) among the fastest-growing brunch destinations in the UK. Georgina Pellant from Lucia said: "The sheer scale of the year-on-year increase in brunch searches, particularly in places like Cardiff, shows that this isn't just a passing food fad. "Whether it's plant-based dishes, bottomless brunches, or picture-perfect eggs, the UK's appetite for brunch reflects a deeper shift in how people connect, eat, and unwind." Cafés and restaurants across Cardiff are adding creative new brunch offerings, from shakshuka and sweetcorn fritters to plant-based pancakes and themed weekend events. The growing popularity of brunch is linked to TikTok trends, global food influences, and post-pandemic lifestyle changes that favour flexible, sociable dining.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hollywood star's ‘nepo-niece' begs for a job and admits she's unemployed after ‘stupid' decision to move to London
AN A-list Hollywood star's niece is begging for a job after making a "stupid" decision to move from Australia to London. Lucia Hawley, 26, quit her gig as a host of digital show 7Bravo before moving to the UK. 4 Lucia Hawley has swapped Sydney for London Credit: Instagram 4 The nepo-niece is looking for work after quitting her TV gig Credit: Instagram She's yet to land a job in Blighty but insists the big life change feels "freeing". She wrote on London . On paper, this is a totally stupid decision, and honestly, frightens me (someone hire me pls). 'I am risk-averse, which means my body quite literally rejects the idea of both moving overseas being unemployed.' Lucia, whose auntie is Nicole Kidman, left her boyfriend, Henry, Down Under though spoke glowingly of his unwavering support and the way he has shaped her view of the world. READ MORE ON NICOLE KIDMAN She wrote, 'Saying goodbye to Henry was incredibly difficult (I am traumatized by airport goodbyes). Even harder were the goodbyes to my family — I kissed my little brothers through floods of tears,' 'It is exciting and freeing and kind of what life is all about. I believe home to be a feeling… Having a strong network of people who support you is what truly enables you to navigate the world with confidence and self-assurance.' Bachelor star Bella Varelis has replaced Lucia on 7Bravo, on which she would regularly report from red carpet events and interview famous names. Explaining why she decided to leave the role, Lucia said, "Well, truthfully, the first six months of the year were difficult for me career-wise. Most read in Celebrity "I lacked direction and faced numerous rejections in the pursuit of something better. This period was pretty taxing on my confidence, and I eventually began to feel like there was just simply not much left for me in Sydney (at least for now)." Last year Lucia went viral for getting flustered while chatting to Elvis heartthrob Austin Butler. Nicole Kidman breaks down in tears making emotional tribute to her late parents as she accepts prestigious award The charismatic American fired off a series of questions and asked if they'd met before as she looked familiar. And more recently she was snapped looking annoyed after missing out on an interview with Ariana Grande at the Sydney premiere of Wicked. The TV star, who once had an internship at Vogue Australia , has experience of being on the other side of the carpet rope due to her close relationship with Kidman. Last year she attended the actress's AFI Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony in LA and six months later she reportedly spent time at Kidman's Nashville home. An emotional Kidman was presented her AFI award by Meryl Streep, herself a recipient in 2004. Speaking at the ceremony, she said, 'It is a privilege to make films. And glorious to have made films and television with these storytellers who allowed me to run wild and be free and play all of these unconventional women. 'Thank you for making me better at my craft and giving me a place, however temporary, in this world.' 4 Lucia with famous auntie Nicole Kidman Credit: Instagram 4 Nicole is close to Lucia, who attended her AFI Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony in LA last year Credit: Getty
