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   Rockstar Games Union Push Hits GTA 6

   Rockstar workers are seeking formal union recognition before GTA 6 launches, following firings, protests, legal action, and talk of possible strike action.

   3 min readJun 30, 1:30 PM
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   Ariana Grande Eternal Sunshine Tour Delays

   Ariana Grande is moving three July concerts in New York and Boston, citing production issues and safety concerns. All tickets will be honored for the new dates.

   3 min readJun 30, 10:20 AM
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   Modern Warfare 4 Game Pass Confusion Grows

   A new official pre-order ad makes clear that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will not launch on Xbox Game Pass in 2026.

   3 min readJun 30, 10:07 AM
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   Netflix Persona Live-Action Series in Works

   Netflix is reportedly developing a live-action Persona series, with Christopher Monfette attached to write, showrun, and executive produce.

   3 min readJun 30, 10:00 AM
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   GTA 6 Discs Are Reportedly Not Planned

   Rockstar’s boxed Grand Theft Auto VI release is expected to include a download code, and a new report says disc copies are not currently planned.

   3 min readJun 30, 9:50 AM
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   Xbox Reset Follows Harsh Internal Review

   Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma and Xbox Studios chief Matt Booty say Xbox needs a reset after weak margins, heavy spending, and underfunded franchises.

   3 min readJun 29, 5:55 PM
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   House of the Dragon Fans Slam Alicent Scene

   House of the Dragon viewers have criticised a season 3 scene involving Alicent Hightower, arguing the assault added little beyond more humiliation.

   3 min readJun 29, 5:50 PM
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   IShowSpeed Pulled Over For Sunroof Stunt

   IShowSpeed was stopped by Miami police after standing through a moving car’s sunroof following Portugal’s World Cup draw with Colombia.

   2 min readJun 29, 5:30 PM
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   China Claims World’s Fastest Supercomputer

   China’s LineShine has overtaken El Capitan on the TOP500 list, reclaiming the supercomputing crown despite US chip restrictions.

   2 min readJun 29, 10:45 AM
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    Love Island UK Removes Gabriel Garland

    Gabriel Garland has left Love Island UK after producers learned of his connection to a 2019 London stabbing case, though he was never charged.

    2 min readJun 29, 9:45 AM
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    Rod Stewart Health Concerns Addressed

    Sir Rod Stewart returned to the stage in Portugal after cancelling three concerts, addressing recent illness with a whisky toast and a full set.

    3 min readJun 29, 9:15 AM