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Xbox CEO explains how new disc to digital feature will work

Xbox chief executive Asha Sharma says the gaming giant needs to be "thinking about" affordability for its next-generation console, amid a "crisis" in computing prices.

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Artwork from GTA 6 shows protagonists Jason and Lucia standing in front of a Miami-inspired skyline at sunset. The pair embrace while looking suspiciously at something or someone out of shot. Lucia rests one hand, holding a pistol, on Jason's chest.

Rockstar Games breaks silence on Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks

The game developer says the unauthorised footage has caused "heartbreak" for those working on the title.

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Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Asha Sharma also discusses giving gamers digital versions of games they own.

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How bad are the GTA 6 leaks?

The game is due to be released this holiday season, but gameplay clips have already started appearing online.

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A female streamer is sitting down at a desk looking at her computer, holding a white and black PlayStation 5 controller. She is wearing a pink jumper and has a black headset on.

Twitch and Amazon face legal action over using livestreams to train AI

The lawsuit alleges Twitch used streamers' videos to train AI without their permission or proper compensation.

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Esports World Cup ends with surprise win for China-based team

AG.AL claim the overall title and $7m (£5.1m) top prize at the third Esports World Cup in Paris.

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A screenshot from GTA 6 shows main characters Lucia and Jason standing back-to-back against a palm tree-lined sunset. She wears tinted glasses, her long dark hair styled in side-parted cornrows. She wears a tan suede jacket over a string bikini top. He also wears tinted shades and a white shirt with an oversized collar and floral pattern.

GTA 6 leaks - a nightmare or a blip for the biggest video game of the year?

Clips appearing to show the highly anticipated game have appeared online, but will they really hurt it?

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Dave Bautista confirmed as new God of War star

The ex-wrestler replaces Ryan Hurst as Kratos in the upcoming adaptation of the popular PlayStation series.

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A composite image of three boys smiling at the camera. They are sitting at the same table within a games cafe. The boy on the left has brown hair and wears a green hoodie. The boy in the middle has blond curly hair and is wearing a black T-shirt with a chain on. The boy on the right wears a yellow cap and a black T-shirt.

Three boys to represent UK at Pokemon World Champs

The boys are travelling to San Francisco to compete against the top players in the world.

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