Why GTA 6 is launching without a disc - and what it says about gaming's future - BBC
ShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLaura CressTechnology reporterRockstar GamesRockstar revealed that the price of GTA 6 will be £70 for a standard edition and £90 for its more premium editionOnce, video games came with lots of physical goodies, such as guides, maps and manuals. Those days are mostly gone, but gamers have, up to now, usually been able to rely on one thing they could literally get their hands on - a disc.
Smart lock maker Level has been gutted and its founders are out - The Verge
Assa Abloy has laid off the majority of staff at Level Home, the smart lock company known for building smart tech into traditional-looking deadbolts, and is folding the business into Kwikset, according to a source familiar with the decision. The Verge obtained exclusive details from a person familiar with the restructuring who requested anonymity as they were part of the layoffs.
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Going Digital-Only Is a Car Crash for Physical Media - The Hollywood Reporter
If Netflix killed physical media, Rockstar Games just ran over its carcass. On Wednesday, the Red Dead Redemption and Bully publisher revealed that Grand Theft Auto VI, the most-anticipated video game in, well, probably ever, will only be available as a digital download.
Facebook rolls out an AI companion app for creators - TechCrunch
Facebook announced on Wednesday that it’s reimagining its Creator Studio tool as a stand-alone AI companion app designed to help creators grow their audiences on the social network. By giving creators access to this AI companion app, Meta is looking to keep creators active on Facebook as it competes for their attention against rivals like TikTok and YouTube.