3 November 2025
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What Dan Houser said on Lex Friedman's podcast
Dan Houser is the co-founder of Rockstar Games and the writer of many of the studio's games, including the latest installments of the GTA series and Red Dead Redemption. He left the company in 2020. Recently, Dan has been working on his own projects and is actively giving interviews. He recently appeared on the podcast of blogger and computer scientist Lex Fridman. In this article, we've compiled the highlights of their conversation.
3 November 2025
News
Rockstar Co-Founder: The GTA Series Will Never Leave America Again
Rockstar Games co-founder and former lead writer Dan Houser spoke with Lex Fridman about why Grand Theft Auto hasn’t ventured outside the United States since GTA London for the PS1. According to Houser, the franchise is too deeply rooted in American culture, satire, and, of course, guns.
3 November 2025
GTA 4
Dan Houser: Niko Bellic Was Originally Meant to Die at the End of GTA 4
Rockstar Games co-founder and GTA 4 lead writer Dan Houser revealed that he originally planned to end the game with the death of main protagonist Niko Bellic. Fortunately, the concept of an open world changed everything.
2 November 2025
Red Dead Redemption 2
Dan Houser Opens Up About the Difficult Development of Red Dead Redemption 2
Despite being one of the five best-selling games of all time, Red Dead Redemption 2 is still often underrated as one of the greatest works of interactive art ever made. Rockstar itself considers the 2018 title the studio’s best creation to date.
1 November 2025
GTA 6
Rockstar Games Fires Dozens of Employees Ahead of GTA 6 Release
According to Jason Schreier from Bloomberg, Rockstar Games, owned by Take-Two Interactive, has fired between 30 and 40 employees across its offices in the UK and Canada. The publisher claims the terminations were due to “misconduct.”
1 November 2025
News
Rockstar Co-Founder Reveals Why the Spy Game Agent Was Canceled
Rockstar Games co-founder and writer Dan Houser discussed the canceled spy game Agent during an appearance on Lex Fridman’s podcast. According to Houser, the project went through multiple versions and concepts — including a 1970s Cold War setting and a modern-day take — but none of them ever worked.
30 October 2025
GTA 6
Take-Two CEO: AI Can’t Create a Game on the Level of Grand Theft Auto
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has once again commented on the role of artificial intelligence in the gaming industry. According to him, AI is unlikely to ever create a game on the scale of Grand Theft Auto, as it inherently looks backward and relies on existing data.
29 October 2025
GTA-style games
Max Payne and Max Payne 2 Remakes Could Launch in 2026 If Remedy Maintains Current Development Pace
Finnish studio Remedy Entertainment has confirmed that development on the remakes of Max Payne and Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne is moving forward as planned, despite the recent departure of CEO Tero Virtala. The project, developed in close partnership with Rockstar Games, has been in full-scale production for over 15 months.
29 October 2025
GTA 6
Rockstar Unveils Redesigned Official Website
Rockstar Games has updated its official website, rolling out a refreshed cover design that quickly caught the attention of fans and dataminers alike, including well-known leaker Tez2.
28 October 2025
GTA 6
Game mechanics and gameplay features we want to see in GTA 6
GTA 6 will certainly offer us some interesting new features not seen in the series before. Games from other companies have interesting mechanics that could complement the core concept of Grand Theft Auto, making it better and more diverse. We'll discuss these in this article.
28 October 2025
Bully
Fans announce full online mode for Bully — inspired by GTA RP
Nearly 20 years after the release of Bully, fans have finally created a full-fledged online mode. YouTuber SWEGTA and his team unveiled a detailed video showcasing the mod’s main features. Early supporters will get access in December, with a public release planned for 2026.
27 October 2025
Red Dead Redemption 2
Player Shares How Red Dead Redemption 2 Helped Him Survive Cancer and Stay Strong
A deeply heartfelt story has surfaced on Reddit, reminding everyone that video games can be so much more than just entertainment. A 35-year-old man from Italy with the nickname Original_Tower_5654 shared how Red Dead Redemption 2 helped him get through one of the toughest battles of his life — his fight with cancer.
27 October 2025
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 Celebrates Seven Years Since Its 2018 Release
On October 26, 2025, Red Dead Redemption 2 officially turned seven years old. Despite the Western genre not being the most popular in gaming, Rockstar Games managed to captivate a massive audience and sell over 77 million copies worldwide.
26 October 2025
GTA San Andreas
Iconic GTA: San Andreas Turns 21 — The Game First Released Back in 2004
Today marks the 21st anniversary of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, a game loved by millions of fans around the world. Released on October 26, 2004 for PlayStation 2, it quickly became one of the most influential titles in gaming history.
23 October 2025
GTA 6
Google’s AI Search Falls for a Joke, Publishes Fake GTA 6 “Twerk Button” Rumors
The internet was recently flooded with rumors that Grand Theft Auto 6 would feature a special “twerk button.” Memes, Reddit threads, and posts on X (Twitter) spread at lightning speed — and even Google’s AI Overview included the “fact” in its search results. However, it all turned out to be a prank orchestrated by one YouTuber.
21 October 2025
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What is known about the scandal surrounding Build a Rocket Boy, the studio behind the disastrous MindsEye
MindsEye was a game developed by Leslie Benzies, the producer of GTA 5. However, it failed to replicate its success, drawing negative reviews from the press and users. The story didn't end there; layoffs at the studio, internal investigations, and finger-pointing soon followed. Our article explores the intrigues and scandals surrounding the Build a Rocket Boy team.
20 October 2025
GTA 6
Almost 6,000 Rockstar Employees Are Working on GTA 6 — Most of Them in India
According to the latest reports, all ten Rockstar Games studios around the world are currently involved in the development of GTA 6. The total team size has reached nearly 6,000 people — twice as many as were involved in creating Red Dead Redemption 2.
18 October 2025
GTA San Andreas
Fan Creates GTA: San Andreas Concept Trailer Featuring Hollywood Stars
A fan-made concept trailer has imagined what a true Hollywood adaptation of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas could look like — complete with a star-studded cast. YouTuber RealDrip used AI tools to bring his vision to life, featuring actors like Michael B. Jordan, Gal Gadot, Terry Crews, Jonah Hill, Ryan Gosling, and more.
16 October 2025
News
Rockstar Games Sale Now Live on Xbox Store
A massive sale on Rockstar Games titles has just kicked off on the Xbox Store, running until October 27th. The promotion features fan favorites like Red Dead Redemption 2, Grand Theft Auto 5, L.A. Noire, and many more.
15 October 2025
GTA 6
Saints Row Developer Hopes GTA 6 Will Be Priced at $100
Chris Stockman, the design director of the original Saints Row, hopes that Grand Theft Auto 6 will be priced at $100. He shared his thoughts in an interview with Esports Insider.