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    GTA VI is still coming this fall.

    In its earnings report released today, Take-Two confirmed that GTA VI is on track for a launch later this year:

    Looking ahead, this calendar year is shaping up to be one of the strongest ever for Take-Two, as we plan to launch Sid Meier’s Civilization VII on February 11th, Mafia: The Old Country in the Summer, Grand Theft Auto VI in the Fall, and Borderlands 4.

    Take-Two also revealed that the over-a-decade-old GTA V has sold more than 210 million copies globally.

    Take-Two Q3 2025 Earnings

    [ir.take2games.com]

    Another bill wants to ban kids from social mediaAnother bill wants to ban kids from social media
    Google’s Gemini Super Bowl ads push AI as a tool you can use every dayGoogle’s Gemini Super Bowl ads push AI as a tool you can use every day
    Researchers trained an OpenAI rival in half an hour for less than $50Researchers trained an OpenAI rival in half an hour for less than $50
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    Emma Roth
    The FDIC is “reevaluting” its approach crypto oversight.

    FDIC Acting Chairman Travis Hill has released dozens of documents that he says show how banks were “almost universally met with resistance” when making crypto-related requests. He added that the FDIC’s response “sent the message to banks that it would be extraordinarily difficult — if not impossible — to move forward” in the crypto space.

    Trump's FDIC Chief Rethinks Crypto Guidance as U.S. Senators Probe Debanking

    [coindesk.com]

    ChatGPT drops its sign-in requirement for searchChatGPT drops its sign-in requirement for search
    Google pulls incorrect Gouda stat from its AI Super Bowl adGoogle pulls incorrect Gouda stat from its AI Super Bowl ad
    Disney teases ESPN’s expansive sports streaming futureDisney teases ESPN’s expansive sports streaming future
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    Emma Roth
    Disney’s streaming business posts another profit.

    Last year’s price hikes helped Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus bring in a $293 million profit during the last three months of 2024, making it the second profitable quarter in a row. However, Disney Plus lost around 700,000 subscribers, bringing its total to 124.6 million globally.

    Disney Earnings Boosted by ‘Moana 2,’ Disney+ Loses 700,000 Subscribers as Streaming Business Swings to Another Profit

    [variety.com]

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