GTA VI delayed and is Half-life 3 coming soon? ft. Linguin from Heroic Games Launcher | OTC EP 29

We’re chatting about the development of Heroic, we discuss how GTA VI has been delayed, the latest Half-life 3 rumors, the Classic Offensive #counterstrike drama, #GenshinImpact being forced to ID their players, and a lot more! So tune in for another episode of our #podcast!

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Today we have guest host Linguin from Heroic Games Launcher on the show!

Heroic Games Launcher
Link: https://heroicgameslauncher.com/

Our Special Guest runs the Heroic Games Launcher. We should talk about that!

Grand Theft Auto VI – Delayed + Trailer?
Link: https://www.rockstargames.com/VI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQRLujxTm3c&t=8s

Grand Theft Auto VI is possibly one of THE most anticipated games of the year… well, was, until it was revealed to release in 2026. 05/26/26

Half-Life 3 “Playable, End-to-End”
Link: https://www.eurogamer.net/half-life-3-is-not-just-in-development-its-now-playable-end-to-end-leaker-suggests

Another round of Half-Life 3 rumors springing up just as we got news of GTA VI.

Is Valve the Bad Guy now? – Classic Offensive
Link: https://classic-offensive.net/#/play

Valve has requested Classic Offensive not be released. For those who don’t know, Classic Offensive is a more classic CS experience based on CSGO assets. It was initially slated for release (for free) and greenlit on Steam. The problem then became Valve ghosting the developers when they asked questions about licensing and eventually releasing the game. But then VERY recently, Valve asked them to shut it down. It’s a very Nintendo move if I’ve ever seen one. It’s a perceived threat to their digital hegemony in CSGO / CS2 because it’s Counter Strike without all of the lootboxes.

JRPG Developers Prop Each Other Up
Link: https://noisypixel.net/clair-obscur-expedition-33-hundred-line-creators-celebrate-promote/

Clair Obscur has been a HUGE hit, making waves for western developed JRPGs and one of the highest rated games of the year, both reviewers and user scores. One other game that came out and potentially broke the record for the most writing/dialogue in a JRPG is The Hundred Line. Both JRPG devs have propped each other up and recommended each other after finishing one. A rare positive story in gaming.

Genshin Impact – “We are required by law to age verify US player accounts”
Link: https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/en/news/detail/155805

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/01/ftc-settlement-order-bans-sales-genshin-impact-loot-boxes-kids-under-16-without-their-parents

If you recall, quite a few months ago the FTC has banned the sales of Genshin Impact lootboxes to kids under 16. This is the result of it, and US players must now verify players’ ages with verification processes rolling out on May 20th. It is currently unknown what this age verification process entails. Failure to comply by July 18, 2025 WILL result in account suspension and friend list/chat history deletion, with no further notice once you’re suspended due to legal issues. Failure to comply by July 20, 2026 will result in total account deletion, which also includes your other HoyoVerse games too. Genshin Impact is rated T for Teen (13+) in the US.

Computex 2025
Link: https://www.computextaipei.com.tw/en/index.html

Computex is the OTHER big tech showcase besides CES earlier this year.

Japanese Game Preservation Society on the verge of shutting down
Link: https://www.timeextension.com/features/we-might-be-about-to-lose-a-powerful-force-in-the-world-of-video-game-preservation

https://www.gamepres.org/en/support/

https://www.youtube.com/@gamepresorg

The Japanese Game Preservation Society is an organization focused on the preservation of older titles from Japan. Including physical media like floppy disks, etc. They are seemingly on the verge of bankruptcy and supposedly barely have enough to pay rent.

A 100% Tariff on International Films
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjr7e2z1rxyo

100% Tariffs on something that isn’t a physical good. Many movies we like can also be considered international. The Dark Knight can be considered British. Trump claims Hollywood is dying. Maybe there’s a VERY good reason for this?

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