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The Verge reports Discord Nitro members will gain a starter edition of Xbox Game Pass at no extra cost, including access to 50+ games, 10 hours monthly cloud gaming, and rewards. Additional discounts from Logitech, SteelSeries, and KontrolFreek, plus 250 Orbs monthly, are part of the package. The beta Halo integration with Xbox Game Pass is noted as a flagship move.
Brazil’s ANPD has ordered Discord to suspend its Go Live and similar livestream features within three days until it implements safeguards for minors. The move follows the death of a 13-year-old in a Discord livestream and marks renewed regulatory scrutiny of tech platforms’ handling of minors and live content.
Two recent UK investigations have highlighted persistent failures to protect victims of sexual abuse and exploitation. A London woman has described how a partner used intimate images to control her, while survivors from Skircoat Lodge have criticised Calderdale Council's response after a trial of facts found historic abuse. Campaigners have also exposed how a convicted sex offender used repeated name changes to start new relationships.
Rockstar Games has apologised after leaked Grand Theft Auto 6 footage circulated online. Netflix will host a special extended look ahead of the game’s November release, while the company investigates the source of the leaks and legal steps are being considered.
Brazil’s government is pursuing a formal damages case against Discord after a teenager’s death sparked scrutiny of the platform’s safety and age-verification measures. The lawsuit seeks to strengthen parental controls, collaborate with law enforcement, and curb dangerous content, while Discord disputes the allegations.
Rockstar North workers have testified at an employment tribunal in Glasgow, with claims that some were unfairly dismissed for trade union activity. Rockstar denies the claims, saying dismissals followed gross misconduct after sharing confidential information. The tribunal is ongoing as GTA VI nears release.
The US Department of Justice has charged James Cody Bryant, 30, of Washington state, with conspiracy to murder a person in a foreign country in connection with the February Tumbler Ridge attack in Canada. Bryant allegedly provided money, technical advice and planned a livestream, while the shooter, 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, died by suicide after killing eight people in British Columbia. Prosecutors say Bryant maintained contact with the shooter for months.
Prosecutors have sought a 30-year term for Rohan Rane, head of the CVLT group, who is guilty of extortion and torture against underage victims. The case, linked to a Discord-based network, involves dozens of victims mainly from the US, with investigations stretching across France and the United States.
Rockstar Games faces an employment tribunal in Glasgow where 23 ex-employees allege unfair dismissal for union activity in a case linked to 34 dismissals last October over sharing confidential information. Rockstar denies targeting unionists, arguing terminations were due to misconduct and violations of confidentiality.