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GAMERS ARE CELEBRATING today after it was confirmed that the sixth game in the hugely popular Grand Theft Auto franchise will be released in 2025.

Video game publisher Rockstar was due to release the trailer for the new game today, but was forced to release it late last night after it leaked online.

The 90-second trailer has been viewed over 54 million times on YouTube in the last 11 hours.

The much-anticipated game will see players return to the Miami-inspired location of Vice City, and will include its first female protagonist, Lucia, alongside an as-yet unnamed male lead character.

The Grand Theft Auto franchise is just one of thousands of games that can be played across numerous devices and consoles, such as Playstation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch.

So today, we’re asking: Do you play video games?

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Tuesday 5 December

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UN warns Gaza to become 'even more hellish' as Israeli troops continue to push south

International aid organisations have warned that civilians in the densely populated Strip are running out of places to flee to.

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The President of the Law Society said it is unclear how a new treaty will convince Supreme Court judges.

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image-based abuse

Man who took 'upskirt' pictures on Luas and found with child abuse video appeals sentence

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recruitment appeal

Recruitment age for gardaí to rise from 35 to 50 from next month after Cabinet sign off

Government hopes to see a boost in recruitment numbers.

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accommodation shortage

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RIP

'Fearless and remarkable' - Irish motorsport icon Rosemary Smith dies at age of 86

The Irish sport great passed peacefully in Dublin today.

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An Garda Síochána

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Parnell Square

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LIVE BLOG

Justice Minister Helen McEntee survives confidence motion after heated debate

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AS IT HAPPENED

Northern Ireland v Republic of Ireland, Nations League

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Ex-Celtic and Northern Ireland player Paddy McCourt cleared of sexual assault conviction

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Most important in years - COP28

Leaders are gathering for the latest climate summit as 2023 ends as the hottest year on record

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Ireland to develop carbon capture but 'can't use that as cover' for fossil fuels

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COP28 president defends stance on phasing out fossil fuels

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Taoiseach pledges €25 million to climate damage fund

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Public Transport

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Dáil

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Corporate Tax

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Courts

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Tolls

Tolls on the M50, Port Tunnel and eight national roads will increase again on 1 January

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Mental Health

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