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- Yefune Kenizi
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July 13, 2025
Grand Theft Auto Online
By Yefune Kenizi
Receive Double Rewards for Completing Smoke on the Water Money Laundering Missions
Increased Production Speeds for Weed and Organic Produce for Bikers and Nightclub Owners, alongside Double GTA$ and RP on Short Trips and Lamar Contact Missions, among additional incentives
In Smoke on the Water Money Laundering Missions, participants can engage in tasks such as disrupting rival dispensaries, intercepting NOOSE raids, framing competitors, and collecting cash canisters, which provide Double Rewards (quadrupled for GTA+ Members) until July 16th.
New players interested in Money Fronts may start by purchasing the Hands On Car Wash from Maze Bank Foreclosures. Additional businesses, including Smoke on the Water and Higgins Helitours, can be added via the office laptop or through Maze Bank Foreclosures upon acquiring the Hands On Car Wash.
Smoke on the Water increases earnings from Weed Farm Sell Missions, with a 30% discount on Weed Farms available this week. Passive income from existing operations, such as Arcades, Biker Businesses, and Bunkers, is added to the safe at the Hands On Car Wash. Bonus income corresponds to the number of enterprises owned.
Completing any three Smoke on the Water missions, including legal delivery work, qualifies participants for a GTA$100,000 bonus as part of the current Weekly Challenge.
Crop growth rates have increased in Los Santos, resulting in double Production Speeds for both Biker Weed Farm Stock and Organic Produce in Nightclubs.
Players can contact Lamar through iFruit to participate in Lamar Contact Missions, including Lowriders, for double GTA$ and RP rewards through July 16th.
LD Organics' latest strain is available for use inside Record A Studios, granting access to Short Trips — experiences featuring Lamar and Franklin that currently pay double GTA$ and RP until July 16th.
The current Featured Series includes Hunting Pack (Get Lamar), Hunting Pack, Hunting Pack (Remix), and Running Back, offering events such as helping Lamar escape or defending against BF Biftas, all with Double Rewards.
All Weed Farm Businesses are discounted by 30% this week. Those operating Smoke on the Water as a front can earn additional passive income through associated money laundering schemes. There is also a 35% boost to earnings from Weed Farm Sell Missions.
Discounts
§ Canis Terminus – 40% off
§ Dinka RT3000 – 40% off
§ Imponte Nightshade – 40% off
§ Lampadati Casco – 40% off
§ Lampadati Novak – 40% off
§ LF-22 Starling – 40% off
§ Maxwell Vagrant – 40% off
§ Nagasaki Stryder – 40% off
§ Obey 8F Drafter – 40% off
§ Pegassi Zentorno – 40% off
§ Pfister Comet Safari – 40% off
§ Schyster Deviant – 40% off
§ Vapid Trophy Truck – 40% off
§ Western Powersurge – 40% off
Gun Van Inventory and Discounts
§ Armor
§ Baseball Bat
§ Compact Rifle
§ Heavy Revolver
§ Heavy Rifle
§ Molotovs
§ Precision Rifle (40% off for GTA+ Members)
§ Proximity Mines
§ Railgun (40% off)
§ Tear Gas
Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom
§ Dewbauchee Massacro
§ Dewbauchee Rapid GT Cabrio
§ Dewbauchee Rapid GT Classic
§ Nagasaki Hot Rod Blazer
§ Vulcar Warrener
Luxury Autos Showroom
§ Annis Hardy
§ Överflöd Suzume
Inside the LS Car Meet and More...
Premium Test Ride: Karin S95
Prize Ride: Place Top 5 in the LS Car Meet Series for four days in a row to win the Progen GP1.
On the Test Track
§ BF Bifta
§ Canis Kalahari
§ Coil Brawler
The Lucky Wheel: Bravado Greenwood
FIB Priority File: The Project Breakaway File
Salvage Yard Robberies
§ The Gangbanger Robbery: Överflöd Tyrant (Top Tier)
§ The Podium Robbery: Ocelot Virtue (Top Tier)
§ The Duggan Robbery: Maibatsu Penumbra FF (Standard Tier)
Premium Race & Trials
§ Premium Race: Congestion Charge
§ Time Trial: Tongva Valley
§ HSW Time Trial: Terminal to Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness
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Red Dead Online
By: Yefune Kenizi
Strange Tales of the West Volume 1 Now Available in Red Dead Online
Earn Triple Gold, RDO$, and XP in New Telegram Missions
Author Theodore Levin has been receiving rumors and messages from various parts of the American frontier. He is working on an anthology of unexplained phenomena and requires assistance in investigating the claims that come to his attention.
Strange Tales of the West involves four new Telegram Missions that will require determination and bravery when encountering unusual, twisted, and supernatural occurrences. These missions can be initiated by picking up Mr. Levin’s letter at any Post Office or from your Camp’s Lockbox, then opening it via your Satchel or launching Telegram Missions from your Player Menu.
There are reports of a disease affecting the residents of Armadillo, turning them into undead creatures. You will need to retrieve several of these infected corpses for scientific study while avoiding infection and attacks from a nearby cult.
A local scientist claims to have created artificial life that roams Braithwaite Manor, attacking those who encounter it. Uncover the secrets of this experiment and eliminate any automata that resist.
An unidentified creature is said to be lurking in the swamps of Lagras. Proceed with caution, avoid ambushes by the Swamp Folk, and capture the swamp creature for examination.
Investigate the disappearance of a scientist last seen conducting research on a group of murderers in Tall Trees. When the situation becomes dangerous, use survival skills to find weapons, craft items, and hunt for food while tracking down the scientist and his captors.
Participating in Telegram Missions, including the new Strange Tales of the West Missions, to earn triple Gold, RDO$, and XP through August 4th.
(A New Source of Employment Telegram Missions do not award triple Gold)
Assist conservationist Harriet Davenport in cataloguing wildlife using nonlethal methods to earn triple RDO$ and XP on all Samples Sold through August 4th.
Engage in wildlife photography this month to earn double RDO$ and XP, and triple Role XP and XP on Legendary Animal Sighting Missions.
Join the Featured Series anytime this month to earn double RDO$ and XP on Hardcore versions of Plunder, Shootout, and Hostile Territory modes, as well as large-scale Gun Rush for one week.
SAG-AFTRA
By: Yefune Kenizi
Members of the U.S. actors' union SAG-AFTRA have ratified the 2025 Video Game Agreement, officially ending the strike that commenced a year prior. The union reported that 95.04 percent of members voted in favor, though the overall voter turnout was not disclosed. The new contract establishes comprehensive AI-related safeguards, including mandatory consent and disclosure for the use of digital replicas, as well as provisions enabling performers to suspend their consent for the creation of new material during strikes. Concerns regarding "alarming loopholes" pertaining to potential AI misuse in previous proposals were instrumental in prolonging the industrial action.
The ratified agreement also provides for increased compensation and enhanced health and retirement contributions for performers. SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher praised the leadership of negotiating chair Sarah Elmaleh, stating: "This deal achieves important progress around AI protections, and progress is the name of the game." Drescher extended appreciation to the video game performer community and its allies for their solidarity, which contributed significantly to securing the contract’s gains.
Chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland echoed these sentiments, expressing gratitude to Elmaleh and acknowledging the sacrifices made by video game performers throughout the 11-month strike. He emphasized that the newly ratified agreement delivers substantial benefits and robust AI protections, which the union aims to further develop as technology continues to evolve.
On behalf of the video game producers party to the Interactive Media Agreement, spokesperson Audrey Cooling welcomed the ratification, highlighting the contract's historic wage increases, industry-leading AI safeguards, and improved health and safety provisions. Cooling affirmed the producers’ commitment to a continued partnership with the union and to delivering innovative entertainment experiences globally.
Voice actor Jennifer Hale, interviewed after the strike’s suspension, noted the voice acting community's relief at resuming work, while also highlighting opportunities for ongoing improvement in the industry. Hale acknowledged the challenges posed by project relocations during the strike and expressed hope that creators would feel welcome to return to the U.S. market.
Separately, UK actors' union Equity commended the determination of SAG-AFTRA members following the tentative agreement. Equity’s assistant general secretary for recorded media, John Barclay, urged global industry stakeholders to collaborate on an agreement that ensures fair pay and contractual terms covering AI for UK video game performers. Barclay emphasized the importance of elevating standards within the UK games industry, especially given its economic significance and government support.
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