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Unofficial browser-based GTA V port taken down within hours
Original: GTA V playable in browser immediately nuked — unofficial WebAssembly port built with AI gets taken down within hours of going live
An unofficial WebAssembly port of GTA V that let people play the game in a web browser was taken offline within hours of going live. The port was reportedly built with AI assistance and had no authorisation from Rockstar Games, leading to its rapid removal. The speed of the takedown has drawn attention among gamers discussing the limits of browser ports and copyright enforcement.
Why now: The novelty of playing GTA V in a browser plus the swift copyright takedown made it a talking point in gaming communities.
GTA VRockstar GamesTake-Two Interactive
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- GTA V playable in browser immediately nuked — unofficial WebAssembly port built with AI gets taken down within hours of going live · Tom's Hardware
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