4 October 2026 | Operator Edition
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GamingIreland's Games Tax Credit Now Covers Post-Launch DLC

Ireland's Games Tax Credit Now Covers Post-Launch DLC

The European Commission approved Ireland's Section 481A extension to post-release game content on July 28, 2026. Here is the 32 percent rate, the 25 million euro cap, and what it means for EU studios competing with live-service publishers.

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GamingThe GTA 6 Leak Has Its Own Crypto Token

The GTA 6 Leak Has Its Own Crypto Token

The group leaking Grand Theft Auto VI footage calls itself a protest against digital-only preorders, but security researchers say the watermarks lead to a crypto wallet and paid ad space, not a cause.

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GamingGames Just Became Tech Sovereignty Policy

Games Just Became Tech Sovereignty Policy

The EU's tech sovereignty commissioner made her first-ever Gamescom visit as Germany raised direct games funding to 125 million euros, treating games as industrial policy, not culture.

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Gaming007 First Light Passes 4 Million Copies Sold

007 First Light Passes 4 Million Copies Sold

007 First Light, IO Interactive's single-player Bond origin story, crossed 4 million copies sold by August 20, 2026, under three months after its May 27 launch, with no live-service season pass.

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