359- GTA 6, AI Deals, And Gaming Backlash
Oct 18, 2026 · 32 min · 8 segments
Send us Fan Mail We run through three stories that say a lot about where tech and games are headed, from GTA 6 hype and Rockstar’s production plans…
Send us Fan Mail We run through three stories that say a lot about where tech and games are headed, from GTA 6 hype and Rockstar’s production plans to an unexpected Apple and Meta thaw. We also look at how a San Francisco set zombie game promotion triggered backlash and what that teaches developers about using real locations. • GTA 6 timeline talk and why expectations are sky high • Rockstar scaling staff and engine changes to speed development • Vice City and Leonida built from Miami style influences • Rumours of less restrictive missions and more flexible gameplay • Criminal profile system that changes police responses • Celebrity radio playlists and how to use star power well • Apple opening the door to Meta AI and why rivals should notice • AI competition with China plus the need for sensible guardrails • Tenderloin zombie game backlash and a developer’s pullback strategy Sources https://www.gtabase.com/gta-6/news/ https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/15/apple-meta-partner-ai.html https://abc7news.com/post/tenderloin-night-shift-zombie-shooting-game-set-san-francisco-neighborhood-taken-offline-backlash/19946006/ Support the show Follow your host at YouTube and Rumble for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70ag https://rumble.com/c/c-4236474 Facebook to receive updates https://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000
Send us Fan Mail We run through three stories that say a lot about where tech and games are headed, from GTA 6 hype and Rockstar’s production plans…
