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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
GTA 5 actors pitch GTA 6 story DLC featuring Trevor, Michael & Franklin
As Rockstar Games prepares for the 2026 release of GTA 6, the favorite three from GTA 5, Trevor, Michael, and Franklin are not finished yet. The stars of the legendary characters announced their concept of a special story DLC that could see them return for an ultimate heist. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Now, they are calling on fans to campaign for their comeback. GTA 5 stars demand one final heist in GTA 6 DLC In a June 15 Comic Con Brussels panel, Steven Ogg (Trevor), Ned Luke (Michael), and Shawn Fonteno (Franklin) had their say about playing in the Grand Theft Auto world again. When asked by a fan if they would be in GTA 6, the three actors replied in a very positive manner, suggesting a possible story DLC of one final job. "That would be great," replied Luke, to which Fonteno chimed, "What you call it, 'The Final Score'?" The concept continued to develop onstage, with Luke proposing the title The Final Score. The actors grinned at the prospect of getting together again for one final heist in a different city, Vice City, the location for GTA 6. Fonteno even called on fans to act: "So y'all campaign. One last score." GTA 5: Steven Ogg, Shawn Fonteno & Ned Luke Q&A Session | Comic Con Brussels | 11-05-2025 What it might portend for GTA 6 and Rockstar's intentions As nice as the idea is for dedicated fans, Rockstar Games itself has not announced anything regarding story expansions for GTA 6. In contrast to GTA 4, which had several story DLCs, GTA 5 notoriously abandoned its single-player DLC efforts in favor of GTA Online updates. With GTA 6 expected to evolve both single-player and online experiences, the return of Trevor, Michael, and Franklin in a post-launch DLC could offer nostalgic value while bridging the old and new generations of players. Whether Rockstar will consider this proposal remains to be seen, but the actors' public appeal is already generating buzz online. The potential return of GTA 5's trio in GTA 6 as a part of a dedicated story DLC has everyone expecting a proper send-off. If Rockstar hears the mounting pressure, "The Final Score" might return as one of the most hyped expansions in the franchise's history. Until that happens, it's up to the fans to campaign and get their voice heard. Also Read:
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
5 reasons why GTA San Andreas is still one of the most iconic GTA games in 2025
(Image via Rockstar Games) GTA San Andreas isn't just a game. It's a whole era. Dropping in 2004, it gave 2000s kids their first taste of open-world chaos, jetpacks, cheat codes, and lowrider missions with CJ and the Grove Street fam. The soundtrack, the voice acting, the memes; it's all etched into our collective memory. Every time someone says 'Ah sh*t, here we go again,' we're right back in Los Santos. Here's what makes San Andreas the one game we can't let go of. The Vibe Is Unmatched GTA San Andreas wasn't just big — it was massive. Three cities. Planes. Trains. Mountains. Deserts. Gyms. Casinos. You could hit the strip in Las Venturas one moment, and be biking up Mount Chiliad the next. No hand-holding. No microtransactions. Just pure freedom. The kind of chaos Gen Z dreams about when adulting gets too real. Carl "CJ" Johnson The Best Grand Theft Auto Character Ever!? (GTA) CJ = Iconic CJ isn't just a protagonist, he's him. Laid-back but fierce, sarcastic but loyal. Watching him grow from a broke dude to the king of the streets? Legendary. Plus, you could hit the gym, eat too many burgers, or show up shirtless with a mohawk. Total freedom to be your CJ. No other GTA character gives you that much room to mess around and make memes in real time. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eat 1 Teaspoon Every Night, See What Happens A Week Later! [Video] getfittoday Undo The Modding Scene Is Still Wild Even two decades later, the modding community is going strong. Fans are out here turning San Andreas into a playground of infinite possibilities. Wanna ride a dragon? Add a Tesla? Make CJ look like Travis Scott? It's all possible. Mods have kept this game relevant on YouTube and Twitch, and they keep the nostalgia train rolling for new and old players alike. The Soundtrack Is Elite Before Spotify wrapped, there was K-DST and Radio Los Santos. The music in San Andreas defined the vibe, whether it was 90s hip hop, rock classics, or chill funk. Driving through the desert while 'How I Could Just Kill a Man' plays? Core memory unlocked. 20 Years Later: Why GTA San Andreas Still Feels Like Home It Still Feels Like Home Weirdly enough, San Andreas just… feels cozy. Maybe it's the goofy physics. Maybe it's the sense of freedom. Maybe it's flying a Hydra jet through downtown SF like it's totally normal. Whatever it is, the game doesn't feel old; it feels timeless. Games come and go. Graphics get better. Stories get deeper. But GTA San Andreas hits different. It's that one game you never uninstall. It's chaotic, heartfelt, hilarious, and raw. Whether you're speedrunning, modding, or just messing around with a jetpack, it never gets boring. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Waiting for GTA 6 to release? Experts warn fans to beware of fake downloads that can lead to cyberattacks
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is expected for a 2026 debut; amid this, cybersecurity experts are anticipating a surge in malicious activity. According to a Financial Express report, threat actors are likely to capitalise on the excitement by spreading fake game installers, phoney beta invitations, and misleading early access offers to trick enthusiastic fans. Even though GTA V was launched over ten years ago, the Grand Theft Auto series continues to be a main target for cyber threats, mainly because of its vast modding community and highly engaged online players. Fake GTA 6 downloads may lead to cyberattacks ahead of the 2026 launch As per Kaspersky, there were 4,456,499 cases in which attackers tried to breach systems using files disguised as GTA-linked content. The latest report noted that researchers carried out a comprehensive investigation using 20 top games favoured by Gen Z, such as titles like GTA, NBA, FIFA, The Sims and Genshin Impact, as key search items. Covering the period from Q2 2024 to Q1 2025, the study highlighted March 2025 as the peak month, with an alarming 1,842,370 attempted cyberattacks recorded. When is GTA 6 expected to launch? GTA 6, widely regarded as one of the most highly anticipated games ever, has now been officially delayed until May 2026. Originally planned for a console release by the end of this year, Rockstar Games' latest instalment has faced setbacks in its launch schedule. Price of GTA 6 in India The anticipated price for GTA 6's standard version is about Rs 5,999 in India. While the deluxe or collector's editions may carry a price tag of around Rs 7,299 or more. Internationally, the game may carry a price tag of nearly $100, which translates to approximately ₹9,000. Grand Theft Auto V, the series' earlier flagship release, is recognised as the world's second-best-selling video game.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Which GTA character had the best redemption arc of all time?
(Image via Rockstar Games) Grand Theft Auto isn't exactly known for characters doing the right thing. It's chaos, crime, and car chases. But every now and then, a character surprises us. They grow. They reflect. They try (keyword: try) to make things right. So out of all the thugs, hustlers, and psychos in the franchise… who had the best redemption arc? 1. Franklin Clinton Franklin had one of the cleanest glow-ups in GTA history. He started out repo'ing cars for a shady dealership and running with fools like Lamar. But by the end of GTA V, he's buying mansions, rubbing shoulders with FIB agents, and making grown-man decisions. He doesn't get dragged into drama — he chooses to take control. Whether you pick 'Deathwish' or not, Franklin stays cool-headed, loyal, and low-key moral. Not bad for a guy who started out jacking rides in South Los Santos. Why Michael DeSanta Is The Best Protagonist - Character Analysis 2. Michael De Santa Michael's arc is more like trying to redeem himself. The man fakes his death, sells out his old crew, and ends up in witness protection. But under all that entitlement and midlife crisis energy, Michael wants a second chance. He tries to fix his family, quit crime, and even picks up yoga (lol). Sure, he gets pulled back in, but his redemption isn't about being perfect — it's about trying . And he does make peace with his past by the end… mostly. 3. Niko Bellic Niko had the potential for the realest redemption. He came to Liberty City to escape war crimes, start fresh, and maybe find peace. But the American Dream smacks him in the face with betrayal, blood, and heartbreak. Niko wants redemption — he's just never given the space to fully achieve it. That makes his story tragic, powerful, and painfully relatable. The legend of GTA San Andreas - CJ's story 4. Carl 'CJ' Johnson Carl 'CJ' Johnson's whole arc in San Andreas is about stepping up. After returning to Los Santos to bury his mom, CJ gets sucked back into gang life — but he's not the same hot-headed kid he was. He learns the game, handles betrayal (Big Smoke, we're looking at you), and fights to protect his people. CJ stays loyal, focused, and finishes strong. He didn't sell out, he leveled up. That's growth. If we're talking actual growth and staying on the right track? Franklin takes the W. He levels up without selling out and keeps his integrity intact. Michael and Niko's arcs are iconic, but messy AF. Franklin? He plays the game smart, stays loyal, and walks away better than he started. That's rare in GTA. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Take-Two Stock Is Crushing the Nasdaq in 2025. Is It a Buy?
Investors are bullish on Take-Two's growth prospects, sending the stock up 27% year to date. This leading game maker is preparing to launch several releases over the next few years. At the current valuation, investors are anticipating Take-Two's margins to increase significantly in the coming years. 10 stocks we like better than Take-Two Interactive Software › Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO) stock is up 27% year to date, significantly outperforming the broader market. By comparison, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) is up just 0.59% at the time of writing. The maker of the uber-popular series Grand Theft Auto (GTA) reported outstanding financial results to cap off fiscal 2025 (ending in March). The momentum is noteworthy as Take-Two prepares to launch a series of new releases in the coming years, including GTA VI, to grow the business. However, it's always important to have an understanding of what you're actually paying for at the current share price. With the stock trading at higher multiples of sales and earnings, can investors buying shares today expect a good return on their investment? Take-Two is hitting a nice stride as management executes against its long-term strategy to grow the business. The company's non-GAAP (adjusted) revenue, or bookings, grew 6% year over year in fiscal 2025, with bookings up 17% in the most recent quarter. Its strategy of focusing on building player relationships from releasing live updates to existing franchises is paying off. Bookings from players spending money on virtual currency and other content while playing games, or "recurrent consumer spending," accounted for 80% of bookings in fiscal 2025. Take-Two just released Sid Meier's Civilization VII for the Nintendo Switch 2 in early June, with several other titles from existing franchises planned over the next year. For fiscal 2026, management is guiding for bookings to increase 6% over fiscal 2025 to approximately $6 billion. The big one -- GTA VI -- is scheduled for release on May 26, 2026. Given the 215 million copies the current version of the game has sold since 2013, Wall Street anticipates blockbuster sales, with current estimates calling for Take-Two's bookings to hit $9 billion in fiscal 2027. Take-Two has delivered strong growth for shareholders over the last 10 years. Its generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) revenue grew at an annualized rate of 18%, which includes the acquisition of mobile game maker Zynga in fiscal 2023, although the company's profits and free cash flow have taken a hit since that acquisition. However, Take-Two has a history of growing its earnings and free cash flow, and that is very much on the table going forward. Take-Two is following a long-term strategy to expand its portfolio of games, grow recurrent consumer spending, and scale the business to spread more revenue over costs and expand margins. During the last earnings call, management stated there is no reason the business can't reach a low to mid-20% operating margin like it achieved during the pandemic. This is what Wall Street analysts are expecting, with projected annual earnings growth at 36% for the next several years. Given the expectation for higher margins and earnings growth, the stock is trading at its highest price-to-sales multiple since its previous peak margins during the pandemic. It's also trading at a high forward price-to-earnings multiple of 87. But sales and earnings multiples don't tell the whole story about a company's intrinsic value. To reverse engineer the expectations implied in the current $235 share price, I plugged in some numbers to a discounted cash flow model. I assumed the company's revenue would grow at double-digit annual rates to reach $18 billion by 2035, with the operating margin reaching 25%. Using a 10% discount rate and a 4% terminal growth rate beyond year 10, Take-Two's intrinsic value is $236. Those are the financial targets Take-Two needs to achieve to justify the current share price. For the stock to be considered a screaming buy right now, you have to make more aggressive growth projections. To justify a fair value of $300, Take-Two would have to either achieve an operating margin in the 30% range or grow its revenue to $25 billion. Take-Two stock rocketed over 1,000% following the previous GTA launch in 2013, but that's because investors significantly underestimated the sales and profits from that release. Investors have wised up to the potential of GTA VI and priced the stock accordingly. The stock is still a buy for someone that can be satisfied with a more modest return. But given the current valuation, I wouldn't buy it if you're expecting significant outperformance relative to the broader market. 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