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GTA 6 key art, with the GTA 4, GTA San Andreas, and GTA 5 covers overlaid.

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Which GTA Game Was the Best, and Will GTA 6 Dethrone It?

I'm on the fence for the moment, but the ingredients are all there.

Kyle Ferreira

• August 20, 2026

Ali Hashmi

• August 10, 2026

Every GTA Protagonist Ranked

The GTA series has given us no shortage of memorable protagonists over the years, from iconic mainline leads to lesser-known characters introduced through its many side stories. Everyone has their favorites, but some protagonists are far more appreciated than others. With GTA 6 on the horizon, I thought it was time to look back at […]

Ali Hashmi

• August 5, 2026

The GTA 4 Hype Cycle — What Rumors Got Right and Wrong

The reveal and lead-up to the release of every GTA title are cultural phenomena, generating a level of engagement and discussion that most studios can only dream of. While social media wasn’t the all-consuming behemoth it is today, GTA 4’s 2006 reveal still sparked ridiculous rumors and sky-high expectations following Rockstar’s success with San Andreas, […]

Trevor walking away from a fire he set with a can of gasoline in his hand.

Kyle Ferreira

• May 15, 2026

The GTA 5 hype cycle – what rumors got right and wrong

During the internet age, approaching GTA releases has always created a fair bit of chaos. Crazy theories abound, astrology somehow becomes relevant, and people fall for all sorts of trolls. This release cycle has been no different. So, while we all wait for the next trailer and for the game, why not distract yourself by […]