A massive 12‑TB Valve data leak dominates the week as Baldur’s Gate 3 adds Astarion content, GTA 6 location is pinpointed, and major game releases and updates are announced.

A 12‑TB data leak from Valve has exposed a decade of internal game builds, including assets that may contain the unfinished "Half‑Life 2: Episode 3". Analysts estimate it will take days to catalog the files.

Valve data breach details

Industry sources said the leak surfaced on public file‑sharing sites early Tuesday. The exposed material spans multiple titles, ranging from early prototypes to recent patches. Valve has not issued an official comment.

Baldur’s Gate 3 expands Astarion storyline

Larian Studios released an update that adds roughly six hours of new content centered on the elf rogue Astarion. Players can download the patch immediately and access additional quests, dialogue options and combat scenarios.

GTA 6 fan locates fictional apartment

An online sleuth traced the coordinates of Jason and Lucia’s apartment from the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 to a real‑world address in Miami. The discovery sparked a wave of social‑media posts sharing photos of the building’s exterior.

Pokemon announces $120 2027 release

The franchise confirmed a new mainline game slated for 2027 with a retail price of $120. The announcement came during a Pokemon XP panel, where developers highlighted the game’s expanded open world and advanced graphics.

Mortal Shell 2 receives major update

Playground Games pushed the first substantial patch for Mortal Shell 2, introducing new enemy types, balance tweaks and a revamped stamina system. The update is available for download on all supported platforms.

Rockstar addresses AI use in GTA 6

Rockstar Games issued a statement confirming that generative AI tools will not be used for core gameplay development on Grand Theft Auto 6, though they may assist in marketing material creation.

Xbox CEO reveals Project Helix detail

At Gamescom 2026, Xbox chief Asha Sharma disclosed that the upcoming Project Helix console will feature a modular GPU architecture, allowing owners to upgrade graphics performance without replacing the entire system.

Other headlines

LEGO announced new Pokemon sets for 2027, a day‑one Xbox Game Pass title is slated for October 2026, and a new Game Boy title promises a dark, challenging adventure. Meanwhile, a TikTok trend shows women refusing to let their partners play GTA 6, and the 2024 Pokemon World Champion reports a ban from the 2026 championships.