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Xbox is testing a way to turn disc games into digital entitlements
Xbox Insiders can begin testing the system on August 31. It lets players claim a digital entitlement for supported games without disabling the disc.
September's PlayStation Plus games: all four titles and the dates to remember
Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Wobbly Life and Chained Echoes lead the month. They will be available from September 1 through October 5.
How GTA VI's criminal profile works: professional, violent and consequential
GTA VI will track what kind of criminals Jason and Lucia become. The interface points to individual profiles, although Rockstar has not detailed every consequence.
Stealing cars in GTA VI will be more involved: alarms, GPS and cloned keys
Vehicle theft is no longer an automatic action: cars have different protections, entry tools and information worth checking before making a move.
Will GTA VI have an honor system? The new icon explained
A positive reaction to interacting with a dog points to a possible honor, reputation or affinity system, but its purpose is not confirmed.