Old PS5s are overheating more often, GTA V star went through 60 auditions for a role in GTA VI - the most interesting news for August 6

A brief digest of everything that happened in the entertainment industry worldwide over the last day.

  • Old PS5s are overheating more often. A service pointed out a design flaw in Sony's consoles. TronicsFix, an electronics repair editorial, warned about the PS5 overheating issue several years ago.
  • A GTA V star went through 60 auditions for a role in GTA VI, but Rockstar declined. The actor who played the FIB agent was unable to return to the franchise.
  • PlayStation will not return to disc games. Sony has started placing an official warning on PS5 boxes about the transition to digital distribution.
  • GTA VI appeared on the PlayStation list. Rockstar is preparing for a big campaign. The company added the game to the official list of most anticipated projects.
  • Lara Croft fans were disappointed before gamescom 2026. Attendees of the show will not be able to personally try out the remake.
  • Sony changed plans for PlayStation games. What will happen to God of War and Intergalactic? The company announced this during a recent report, which sparked discussions among players.
  • Sony released a beta firmware update for PlayStation 5 — system performance has been improved, and the new PSSR is now enabled by default. Developers continue to improve the console's software.
  • A Russian developer showed a remake of the cult classic Arcanum on the Unity engine. The project is already playable, but some elements require refinement.
  • LEGO unveiled the "Ministry of Magic – Collector's Edition" set for fans of the Harry Potter universe. Soon, collectors and Potterheads will be able to purchase the LEGO set.
  • Wake up, Neo: Warner Bros. confirmed the development of the fifth "Matrix." The continuation of the cult sci-fi series will not be released before 2028.