Journal
Notes on games, culture and the moments that split time into a before and an after.
October 16, 20263 minGames
Modern Warfare 4 launches October 23, 2026, on PS5, Xbox, PC and Switch 2, four weeks before GTA VI. Release date, early access, price, Game Pass and why the date matters.
Every notable game release from September to November 2026, and which publishers planned around GTA VI. Plus the indie studios launching on GTA day on purpose.
October 16, 20262 minTech
Google opened Gemini 4 Argon to subscribers and developers on October 13, 2026. Who gets it, what it costs, how it fits into this fall's AI race, and why its benchmarks need a second look.
Rockstar released the GTA VI launch trailer on October 15, 2026: Jason, Lucia, Vice City and a new song by Justice. What is in it, and how it compares with the first two trailers.
October 16, 20262 minGames
GTA VI launches on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only. What Take-Two's CEO has said about PC, what the cloud streaming reports were about, and what Rockstar's history suggests.
GTA VI costs $79.99 or €79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 or €99.99 for the Ultimate Edition. What each edition includes, what the pre-order bonus is, and why the box has no disc.
October 16, 20263 minTech
Pre-orders open October 16, sales start October 23. What the iPhone Duo costs in the US and Germany, what is inside, and how it compares with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8.
October 16, 20263 minTesla
Three versions, cold-gas thrusters and a 0.81-second run on stage. What Tesla revealed at the Roadster event, what it only claims, and what is still missing.
Where Tesla's Robotaxi actually runs, how many Cybercabs are on the road, and what regulators are asking. The state of play before Tesla's Q3 earnings on October 21.
From aliens to a new pope to Silksong: where the 'before GTA 6' meme came from, the best real examples with their dates, and what happens to it on November 19.
October 16, 20264 minGames
GTA VI isn't just a release. It's a caesura: the cut between before and after.