Rockstar Games Attempts to Erase Leaked Early GTA IV Build from the Internet
The recent leak of an early Grand Theft Auto IV development build has provided fans with a treasure trove of previously unseen content to explore.
The discovery came to light when a user from Edinburgh, the city where Rockstar North's headquarters is located, managed to acquire an Xbox 360 development kit that contained a pristine early version of Grand Theft Auto IV.
This unexpected find allowed players to delve into cut features and elements from the game's development, such as an early iteration of a ferry system.
However, it appears that the legal teams representing Rockstar Games and its parent company, Take-Two Interactive, have sprung into action. Files associated with this leaked early build of GTA IV have reportedly been removed from the Internet Archive.
The individual who initially uploaded these files stated that they received no specific notifications regarding their removal. This has led many players to widely speculate that a DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) complaint, citing copyright infringement, was filed with the Internet Archive.
Despite the swift removal, the modding community had already managed to download copies of the files. Many modders have since successfully launched the early GTA IV build and continue to meticulously study its hidden content and features.
Fresh materials — Gaming News
UK Government Launches £30 Million Funding for Game Development Sector
The British government has initiated the newest stage of its dedicated Games Growth Package. A significant sum of £28.5 million has been earmarked and will be distributed via the UK Games Fund. The primary objective of this allocation is to provide crucial support for developers in their nasce
ESA's iicon Conference Expands Speaker Lineup, Featuring EA Sports CEO Andrew Wilson and Industry Leaders
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), a US trade organization, has announced a significant addition to the speaker roster for its new conference, iicon. EA Sports CEO Andrew Wilson will be a featured speaker, joining an impressive assembly of executive talent. Other notable participant
Sara Veal's Framework for a More Sustainable and Supportive Games Industry
Games London recently announced the selected participants for its annual Ensemble initiative. This marks the eighth year of the program, which focuses on highlighting the accomplishments and individual paths of underrepresented creatives within the UK's games sector. English Translation:
UK Games Market Reaches £8.7 Billion in 2025
The United Kingdom's video game industry experienced significant expansion, achieving a market value of £8.7 billion in 2025. This figure is based on the annual consumer games market valuation conducted by UKIE. English Translation: The United Kingdom's video game industry experienced
Neople Reorganizes Development Teams for The First Berserker: Khazan
Nexon's subsidiary, Neople, has undergone a restructuring of its development teams. This strategic move coincides with the highly anticipated game, The First Berserker: Khazan, entering its concluding development stages. The company has emphasized that this reorganization did not involve any em
Gunzilla Games, Developer of Off the Grid and Owner of Game Informer, Accused of Failing to Pay Staff Salaries
Former and current employees of Gunzilla Games, the studio behind the blockchain game Off The Grid and owner of the US gaming publication Game Informer, claim they have not received salaries for several months.