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Jim Cramer Says AppLovin Has 'No Real Competition'
Jim Cramer Says AppLovin Has 'No Real Competition'

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Jim Cramer Says AppLovin Has 'No Real Competition'

AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer's radar. During the episode, Cramer noted that the company has 'no real competition.' He commented: 'AppLovin is a hugely profitable way for companies to advertise through mobile video games, which are typically free as long as you watch the ads. This company's got software and AI solutions that make its model unassailable. They have no real competition. The revenue growth is stunning. It was a $10 billion company two years ago. Now it's $120 billion, as this is the company that can get your ad in front of everyone who plays games on their phone. I know it's richly valued. I don't care. When you have no competition, well, guess what? You do pretty darn well.' A close-up of a mobile device, showing an advertiser reaching out to a consumer via a software-based platform. AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP) provides a software platform that supports app marketing, monetization, and distribution through advertising solutions, analytics tools, and connected TV services. The company also operates mobile games and offers tools for app developers and publishers. While we acknowledge the potential of APP as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 Hidden AI Stocks to Buy Right Now. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.

GTA 6 - everything we know so far
GTA 6 - everything we know so far

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GTA 6 - everything we know so far

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. When will we hear more on Grand Theft Auto 6? We finally received a second trailer for GTA 6 on May 6, 2025. It gives a better look at the male protagonist, Jason, and introduces the overall story and key players. Even better, there's a new website filled with info on Vice City and the main characters. Unfortunately, the game was then delayed out of its 2025 release window. It'll now arrive May 26, 2026. Hopefully we'll hear more later this year, as we've yet to see gameplay. GTA 6 is easily one of the most hotly-anticipated games ever, with its predecessor still dominating sales charts. Thankfully, we do now know a fair bit about the next installment into the Grand Theft Auto series, including where it's set, and that it's currently slated to come out next year following a delay. In terms of upcoming games, GTA 6 looks set to offer perhaps the most detailed open-world we've seen yet, that's if Rockstar Games can continue the success of Grand Theft Auto 5, that is. We now know that we'll be returning to Vice City this time around, a fact that means GTA 6's story missions could reference some very iconic movies. One thing's for certain, the game is already looking very graphically impressive indeed. While we wait for more info on Grand Theft Auto 6, you'll find everything that's been confirmed so far in this article. As new details are revealed, we'll be sure to update this page. For now, here's GTA 6's setting, what we know about its protagonists, and all of the latest news and trailers. GTA 6: cut to the chase What is it? The next mainline Grand Theft Auto game When does it come out? May 26, 2026 What can I play it on? PS5 and Xbox Series X/S Who's making it: Rockstar Games GTA 6 release date GTA 6 will launch May 26, 2026 on Xbox Series X|S and PS5. This was revealed on May 2, 2025, delaying the game into 2026. We'll have to wait for more info. In terms of a GTA 6 PC release, an ex-Rockstar dev has explained why GTA 6 won't come to PC at launch: 'This stuff is very complicated'. Interestingly, GTA 6 will be able to make use of the extra power provided by the PS5 Pro at launch. Nothing has been confirmed yet, but unless Xbox launches a competitor, the best place to play GTA 6 could be Sony's most powerful console. We expect there to be a dedicated PS5 enhanced version of GTA 6, but we'll have to wait and see what Rockstar announces. In terms of when to expect a PC port, you might not have to wait long for GTA 6. This is according to Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, who had this to say in a recent interview with IGN: "In an interview with IGN ahead of the company's recent financial results, Zelnick was asked whether the lack of a PC release is a mistake given the platform's prevalence. "With Civ 7 it's available on console and PC and Switch right away,' he replied, referencing the recent multi-platform release of Sid Meier's Civilization 7. 'With regard to others in our lineup, we don't always go across all platforms simultaneously. Historically, Rockstar [Games] has started with some platforms and then historically moved to other platforms.' It's expected that GTA 6 will be a colossal hit, with Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick recently predicting sales of current generation consoles to rise. When was GTA 6 announced? GTA 6 was announced on February 4, 2022 via the Tweet embedded above. Ultimately, this was just confirmation that Rockstar was indeed working on GTA 6, and no other details were given aside from the fact that the game was in active development. GTA 6 trailers There's been two GTA 6 trailers revealed so far. The latest was released on May 6, 2025, and focused more on Jason. He picks Lucia up from prison, and then we're introduced to a bunch of new main characters. Check it out, embedded above. The first Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer was revealed by Rockstar on December 4, 2023, after it leaked online. The trailer was initially scheduled for release the following day, but timelines were shifted. You can check it out above, in all its sun-drenched glory. It's 91 seconds long, and introduces us to Lucia, one of GTA 6's main protagonists. You'll also get some gorgeous shots of Vice City beaches, bars, and even an alligator. GTA 6 is set in Vice City We now know that GTA 6 will be set in the state of Leonida, which encompasses Vice City and beyond. In a newswire post, published just after the trailer, Rockstar describes the area as 'the biggest, most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series yet'. We see a fair few shots of Vice City in the debut trailer, and loads of screenshots on the main website. GTA 6 will feature Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Galaha as its main areas. What song is used in the GTA 6 reveal trailer? Now that we have the first GTA 6 trailer, we can dig down into what it all means. The song that plays over it is Tom Petty's Love is a Long Road. This teases the themes of the game, which clearly focuses on a couple in love and on the run. Heartbreak and tragedy could be on the cards here, as well as a bit of romance amongst all the shootouts. A Bloomberg report published in 2022 claims that GTA 6's map was much bigger to begin with, encompassing areas based on both North and South America. This was apparently cut back during development, with Rockstar Games shifting and narrowing its focus to Vice City and the surrounding areas. These are likely the swamps and bridges we see in the trailer, based loosely on the Florida Keys. While this smaller launch map may sound disappointing at first, it's worth digging into other parts of the aforementioned report. Specifically, the fact that GTA 6's map may not remain static post-launch. Apparently, Rockstar plans to update the map with more cities and interior locations after release, mainly to give developers more breathing room and to cut down on overtime while GTA 6 is being worked on. According to Bloomberg, there will be new missions and new map areas added "on a regular basis". GTA 6 story and playable characters Rockstar Games revealed the first trailer for GTA 6 on December 4, 2023. In it, we're introduced to Lucia Caminos, one of the main protagonists of GTA 6. Then the following trailer focused more on Jason Duval who is ex-army, and currently working as a small-time drug smuggler around The Keys. In terms of the story, GTA 6 looks set to follow the couple as they attempt to pull off a big score. Aside from that, we know that it'll take place in and around Vice City, and that Lucia has been incarcerated after a fight gone wrong. We'll need to wait to hear more on whether GTA 6 will indeed allow players to control Lucia and her partner, but for now, it looks like the two share the main role. Plenty of side characters have been revealed so far, likely the ones that'll be handing out missions in-game. The first is Boobie Ike, a Vice City legend with an empire spanning strip clubs, bars and a recording studio. Then there's Cal Hampton, an internet conspiracy nut who's a friend of Jason's. It was rumored at one point that The Last of Us actor Troy Baker might be playing the male protagonist in GTA 6. Since then, we now know that no, Troy Baker isn't playing Grand Theft Auto 6's male protagonist, with the voice actor saying: "I want that guy, whoever it is, to get credit for his work". GTA 6 news While we wait for GTA 6, rumors suggest that GTA 4 is getting a remasterGrand Theft Auto 4 is reportedly coming to PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S later this year, followed by a possible Max Payne 3 Theft Auto 6 will reportedly run at 30FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series XIn a now-deleted Kiwi Talkz podcast episode, Mike York, who previously worked on Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 as an animator, shared his thoughts on the next GTA entry and expects the game to run at 30FPS on console (thanks, GamesRadar). Analyst says there are those in the gaming industry who 'hope' GTA 6 will cost up to $100An analyst has claimed that there are those in the games industry who are hoping Grand Theft Auto 6 will cost up to $100. That's according to Epyllion's Matthew Ball (via IGN), who recently released his State of Video Gaming in 2025 report. In it, he said that there are some developers and publishers in the industry that "hope" Take-Two will raise GTA6's price from the current standard of $70 to between $80 and $100. GTA 6 is predicted to be 'one of the biggest entertainment launches in history"This comes from market research firm DFC Intelligence (via the Financial Times), which states that it is likely to generate more than $1 billion in pre-orders alone. DFC Intelligence predicts that the game will hit a total revenue of $3.2 billion in its first 12 months, which is roughly double what its predecessor Grand Theft Auto 5 achieved in the same time period. Publishers are reportedly not announcing firm release dates to dodge GTA 6 launchA recent Bloomberg article states that "anticipation is so high' for GTA 6 that 'some competing game publishers are waiting as long as possible to commit to their release dates for the fall'. This is reportedly so that the publishers can know whether GTA 6 will actually hit its current release window and 'keep their own games far, far away" if it does. Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks aren't "as important as people think" says GTA: San Andreas devA former Grand Theft Auto developer has said the past Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks are unimportant and only happen due to Rockstar's secrecy. Read more in our full news writeup, here. GTA 6 is being described as one of the most important games in historyIn an interview with (via IGN), industry analyst Mat Piscatella commented that GTA 6 will be an extremely important release, not just for Rockstar, but the industry as a whole: 'There's probably never been a more important thing to ever release in the industry, so no pressure.' Rockstar addresses GTA 6 leakRockstar Games formally confirmed that the GTA 6 leak that occurred in September 2022 was real. Releasing a statement via Twitter, the team advised this included "early development footage for the next Grand Theft Auto." While they didn't comment on particular details spotted in the leak, the team said it's "extremely disappointed to have any details of our next game shared this way." Crucially, Rockstar's statement advised that the leak shouldn't cause any delays, stating "we do not anticipate any disruption to our live game services nor any long-term effect on the development of our ongoing projects." Promising an official update to this next game "when it is ready." GTA 6 suffers huge gameplay leakIn September 2022, Grand Theft Auto 6 saw what was easily one of the biggest leaks in gaming history. Since then, Rockstar and Take-Two have since removed these through copyright strikes. GTA 6 FAQ Can you pre-order GTA 6? No, you cannot pre-order GTA 6 yet. We expect this to change next year, once the pricing and box art have been confirmed. How much is GTA 6 going to cost? While Rockstar is yet to reveal pricing info, GTA 6 is expected to cost $69.99, based on the standard pricing for current AAA game releases. Given that GTA 6 isn't coming out til 2026, however, it's possible prices could rise. Presently, we're seeing higher prices for games like Mario Kart World, and The Outer Worlds 2, both priced at $79.99. If this continues, GTA 6 might also be priced higher. We'll have to wait and see. You Might Also Like... Here are the new PS5 games releasing in 2025 and beyond Our picks for the best PC games to play right now The best PS5 Pro games to pick up in 2025

Uvalde families sue saying video games directed shooter on violence
Uvalde families sue saying video games directed shooter on violence

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Uvalde families sue saying video games directed shooter on violence

(NewsNation) — Families of the Uvalde school shooting victims are suing video game and media companies, alleging the shooter was exposed to violence through those platforms before carrying out one of the worst school shootings in U.S. history. The families have sued Activision, the maker of the first-person military shooter game 'Call of Duty,' Meta and one other company, reported the Los Angeles Times. They have filed claims for negligence, aiding and abetting and wrongful death. 'To put a finer point on it: Defendants are chewing up alienated teenage boys and spitting out mass shooters,' the complaint stated, according to the outlet. July Fourth holiday marked by shootings in several cities and a fireworks-related death The filing noted that the common thread between school shootings in Uvalde, Parkland and Sandy Hook was that they were all committed by young men who played 'Call of Duty' and used an AR-15, reported the Times. The families say shooter Salvador Ramos was exposed to a virtual version of a Daniel Defense-branded AR-15 in 'Call of Duty,' which he later used in the school shooting. Nineteen students and two teachers were killed and 18 people injured during the shooting at Robb Elementary School in 2022 in Uvalde, Texas. The lawsuit states the AR-15 manufacturer has a market share of less than 1%, but it was promoted in the 'Call of Duty' game, which caught Ramos' eye. 'Call of Duty is a simulation, not a game. It teaches players how to aim, reload, and fire accurately, while habituating the teenage nervous system to inflict repeated, graphic violence. And though the killing is virtual, the weapons are authentic,' the families' complaint alleges, according to the Times. The gamemakers 'created a simulation with real-life weapons and applauded children for their proficiency at killing,' the suit stated. The Uvalde families are also suing Meta, alleging the shooter got ads for the gun that promoted violence on Instagram. 'They glorify these weapons. They made it enticing for young kids to want to purchase these guns, and kids that young are so receptive to these types of things,' Veronica Mata, who lost her daughter in the shooting, told the Times. Active shooter incidents down by 50% in 2024, FBI reports The companies have filed motions to dismiss the complaint, saying their products are constitutionally protected. Activision argued that the First Amendment protects 'Call of Duty' as a work of art. Meta said that legal precedent protects social media platforms from liability for third-party content posted by users and advertisers. 'Call of Duty tells complex stories that explore the real-world combat scenarios that soldiers face in modern warfare. There can be no doubt Call of Duty is expressive and fully protected by the First Amendment,' the gamemaker wrote in court filings, according to the Times. A hearing on whether the lawsuit will move forward is scheduled for Friday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

‘Tomb Raider' composer jailed for COVID loan fraud
‘Tomb Raider' composer jailed for COVID loan fraud

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time2 days ago

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‘Tomb Raider' composer jailed for COVID loan fraud

Video game composer Peter Connelly, known for his work on the 'Tomb Raider' franchise, has been jailed 16 months in the U.K. for COVID loan fraud. According to a release Friday from the U.K.'s Insolvency Service, 52-year-old Connelly overstated his company's turnover to obtain a second COVID Bounce Back Loan in 2020 when businesses were only entitled to a single loan. He obtained approximately $69,000 in his second loan in June 2020 after receiving approximately $41,000 in his first loan a month prior. Connelly claimed his company's turnover — the total revenue that a company makes through its goods and services in a certain time frame — was approximately $277,000 in 2019 when it was actually closer to $107,000, an Insolvency Service analysis revealed. 'Peter Connelly blatantly disregarded the rules of the Bounce Back Loan Scheme, designed to support small and medium-sized businesses during the pandemic,' David Snasdell, chief investigator at the Insolvency Service, wrote in a statement. Durham, U.K.-based Connelly composed the soundtracks for several video games including 'Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation' (1999), 'Tomb Raider: Chronicles' (2000) and co-composed 'Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness' (2003). He also worked on 'The Fast and the Furious' (2006), 'Watch Dogs' (2014) and 'South Park: The Fractured but Whole (2017)' games in various audio positions. In 2018, he announced a fan-funded initiative called 'Tomb Raider: The Dark Angel Symphony,' a studio album that would reimagine music from the 'Tomb Raider' games he scored. A Kickstarter campaign was launched at the end of the year to finance the production of the album. According to the Insolvency Service, Connelly told the agency that the project had the potential to be 'very lucrative.' As a result, Connelly said he had taken out personal loans and sold his car to complete the project. The project was halted due to the pandemic and Connelly's business, Peter Connelly Limited, went into liquidation in August 2021, according to the Insolvency Service. With neither loan repaid, Connelly entered into an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) in June 2022, a legally binding agreement where he would make regular payments to an insolvency practitioner to repay his debts. The IVA remains active, the Insolvency Service said. Connelly has also been banned as a company director for six years.

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