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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Take-Two refuses to comment on GTA 6 pricing, but says it'll be 'more value than what we charge'
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has spoken out about the pricing of GTA 6, though he was hesitant to make any concrete statements on the matter. The boss of Take-Two Interactive has remained tight-lipped on the potential price tag for the much-anticipated GTA 6, as fans anxiously await news of another possible steep price increase for what is set to be 2026's most eagerly awaited game. GTA 6 is poised to become one of the most significant video games in history if the current hype continues to build over the next few years. However, this brings its own challenges. Can Rockstar Games truly meet the high expectations and deliver one of the greatest games ever made? And if it scores a mere 7/10, would that be considered a failure for the company? There's a lot of uncertainty surrounding the game. While other titles are set to launch in 2026, such as the stunning Neverway revealed at the recent Nintendo Direct Indie World showcase, and a new Monster Hunter Stories title announced at its preceding Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, there's no doubt that GTA 6 will dominate the gaming conversation – if players can afford it. Following the audacious $80 price tag for Mario Kart World, and The Outer Worlds 2 being forced to slash its price due to player backlash, announced via Twitter, the discussion around video game prices has once again taken centre stage. Naturally, the world's most anticipated game has come under scrutiny. Yet, Take-Two Interactive has offered little insight into the matter, although there seems to be a hint that gamers might be spared another $80 release. Another GTA heist? Take-Two Interactive has been probed about the possibility of a particularly pricey GTA 6. While the company hasn't explicitly ruled out the idea of an £80 game, it has emphasised its commitment to providing players with value for money. "That announcement will come from Rockstar in due time," Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick told Variety. "Our goal always is to deliver more value than what we charge, so we've had variable pricing at the company forever. As you know, the approach of the industry is to launch at a premium price, sometimes with special editions, and over time, typically to reduce the price to enhance the overall size of the market. We do the very same thing. I think, probably more than most, we're highly focused on making sure that the experience is great, not just because the game itself is great, but also because consumers have paid a fair price for it." Zelnick has kept mum on the burning question, but he's hinted that GTA 6 will be worth every penny. Rockstar Games is in a privileged position with its biggest franchise – even if they slapped a £100 price tag on each copy, it would still fly off the shelves and become one of the best-selling titles ever. Whether this practice is ethical or not is up to the fans to decide, but if anyone can pull it off, it's Rockstar. We're not out of the woods yet, but that doesn't mean we aren't being pursued by a red-eyed, raging price tag.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Everything announced at Nintendo Direct Indie World – including Content Warning and UFO 50
Nintendo has surprised fans with a brand new Indie World showcase for August, and here's a breakdown of everything that was revealed during the presentation Nintendo is back in the limelight with another showcase, this time catering to indie fans as it unveils a showcase dedicated to small teams crafting games for the Nintendo Switch 2 and its predecessor. After the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, we didn't anticipate any new announcements for a while. However, we were pleasantly surprised. Although it's not the standard Nintendo Direct showcase that many fans have been eagerly awaiting, Nintendo unexpectedly revealed a new batch of indie titles set to arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2 and its predecessor, compensating for its absence during this year's Summer showcase season. The new showcase has now concluded, and the good news is, it was impressive. There weren't any massive reveals, but it was filled with some exciting announcements from fantastic teams, including the teams behind Shovel Knight and Far: Changing Tides who are returning with fresh IPs. Additionally, a new genre-bending game brings together team members from the development of Celeste and Hyper Light Drifter, resulting in a title that looks immersive and stunning. But what exactly was unveiled in the Nintendo Direct Indie World showcase for August? Here's what you need to know. Everything you missed in the Nintendo Direct Indie World showcase Here's everything that was announced at today's Nintendo Direct Indie World showcase: While it wasn't a grand spectacle, there were some hidden gems in the mix, particularly the release date for Mina the Hollower and a sneak peek at Neverway, which looks absolutely stunning. If you're looking for us, we'll be engrossed in Is This Seat Taken.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
How to watch the Nintendo Direct Indie World showcase and start time for the latest Switch 2 reveals
The Nintendo Direct Indie World showcase is set to reveal all-new indie games for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 - here's how you can watch the event live Nintendo has swiftly followed its recent Partner Showcase with a brand new spotlight for indie titles, coming hot on the heels of games like Katamari and Persona making their way onto Nintendo consoles. It seems Nintendo has been rather busy. The latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase arrived after a month of fan speculation, hoping for a full showcase of first party titles. Despite showcasing some impressive games, some players were left feeling underwhelmed. Still, two Directs are better than none, right? Following the showcase that was bound to disappoint some (apologies, but that new Animal Crossing reveal is still pending), Nintendo has another trick up its sleeve – a fresh Indie World showcase, expected to unveil new Nintendo Switch 2 2025 titles from smaller teams and solo developers to round out the rest of Nintendo's year. And no, we're likely not seeing Hollow Knight Silksong. Believe me, no one is more upset about this than I am. Nonetheless, there are plenty of reveals in the upcoming Nintendo Direct Indie World that appeared out of the blue, including some hopeful upgrades for existing indie titles as well as some entirely fresh games that we've never seen before, if we're lucky – so when can we expect it? Here's the Nintendo Direct Indie World start time, and how to watch the showcase. Introducing All Out Gaming How to watch the Nintendo Direct Indie World The Nintendo Direct Indie World showcase kicks off at 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 2pm BST on Thursday, August 7. You can catch it live on the Nintendo of America YouTube channel. The showcase is scheduled to run for 15 minutes, revealing details about indie games coming to the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Everyone's hoping for updates on existing games, but nothing has been confirmed yet. It's not going to be a lengthy showcase, which does raise questions about what Nintendo has in store for players – but we'll just have to wait and see. If we get another Friends of Jimbo pack for Balatro, like the one unveiled at the last Indie World, we'll be over the moon. And of course, Silksong, but we've been let down before.
