A single trailer dominated the past seven days. Rockstar released its last GTA 6 trailer, leaving nearly every other gaming story to compete for the attention that remained.
Every week, we collect the stories our readers clicked on most, based on our own traffic data. If the wave of announcements, rumors and reveals passed you by, this is the place to catch up.
GTA 6 had the trailer and the rumor mill
The week’s top story was the final GTA 6 trailer. Close behind it was speculation about a PC version of the game. For now, consider that PC talk a rumor, since none of this week’s news backs it up.
Elsewhere, gaming coverage was more down-to-earth. Readers could pick up new free games, check out this month’s PS Plus additions, and read about updates for both Steam and PlayStation 5. There was also news of a collector’s bundle for God of War fans.
Familiar faces in film and TV
On the entertainment side, big franchises you already know made most of the headlines. Both Avengers: Doomsday and The Beekeeper 2 got updates. A new X-Files project made the list as well, which shows just how long nostalgia can carry a series.
Several well-known actors are stepping back into old roles, and Netflix and HBO Max have more series on the way. If your watchlist already looks crowded, expect it to grow.
The hardware market is shrinking
Tech news struck the most sobering note. Sales dropped sharply in both the smartphone and PC markets. That makes for a rough backdrop for every company hoping to sell you a new device this fall.
Apple still had fresh announcements to share. Microsoft said it plans to speed up Windows 11. Judge that promise once you’ve tried the update on your own machine.
Timekeeping got a surprising amount of attention
This week’s outlier was a story about how we measure time. It made the list next to a handful of new tech ideas that caught readers’ interest, proof that people will click on more than spec sheets and sales charts.
If you can only fit in one thing, make it the GTA 6 trailer. As for Microsoft’s faster Windows 11, wait until it actually ships before you take the claim at face value.