GTA 6 Promotion Controversy: Rockstar’s “extended look” for GTA 6 is set to premiere on Netflix before hitting YouTube and its site, raising eyebrows about how game marketing is shifting toward paid streaming. Major Release Countdown: GTA 6 has officially entered its final 100 days to the Nov. 19 launch, with the Netflix special slated for Aug. 27. Cross-Media Boost: Sony’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day is driving a big sales spike for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, with a reported jump in daily active users and hundreds of thousands of copies sold since the film’s run began. Cozy Farming Sim: NIS America announced Village in the Shade for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS5, and PC on Oct. 27, including a “Sunshine Version” trailer mode. MMO Content: RuneScape Leagues II: EQUILIBRIUM is live, while Final Fantasy XIV’s Dawntrail patch 7.55 keeps expanding Occult Crescent with new Critical Engagements. Esports & Events: GamingCon Bharat returns Oct. 17–18 in Mumbai, targeting 20,000+ visitors with esports, indie showcases, and a new MeepleCon partnership. Service Change: Overwatch PC in Korea is moving to Nexon on Aug. 12, with account linking required. Retro Collecting: Nearly 100 rare NES Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt cartridges were found in Wisconsin and some are headed to auction. Youth Safety Angle: A study links earlier social media sign-ups (around 11–12) to worse school test performance later, adding fuel to the debate over kids’ online lives.