The existing versions of Grand Theft Auto 3, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas will be removed from digital storefronts this week, and many fans are conflicted about the move.

As announced when GTA Trilogy: The Definitive Edition was revealed, Rockstar is delisting older versions across all digital stores this week, beginning October 11. The developer hasn't explained its exact reasoning for the move. At time of writing, the original games are still available on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox, but it's not clear for how long. We've contacted Rockstar to find out if there's a specific time the games will be removed from sale.

The decision to remove the original games has sparked a lot of discussion, particularly around the issue of video game preservation. Games, particularly of the legendary status of the GTA series, are as much pieces of history for the medium as they are interactive experiences, and reducing access to them is detrimental to future players' and developers' ability to play and learn from them.

Another concern among fans is the order in which all of this is happening. The Definitive Edition versions of the games do not yet have a firm release date, and very few details about their content have been revealed. Many fans are upset at not being able to make a choice between the older versions or the newer ones. While the hope is for better-looking, better-playing games, we currently only have Rockstar's word to go on.

Another major worry for many fans is how the Definitive Editions will handle licensed music. Previous re-releases of the GTA Trilogy have seen sections of their now-iconic soundtracks removed due to expired licenses and some are worried that the same could happen here, with Rockstar silent on that point. The upshot is that many fans feel forced into buying the older versions, just in case the newer ones don't meet expectations later this year.

There's also the very real possibility that the new versions of the games will be significantly more expensive than the older versions. UK retailer Base.com currently lists pre-order RRP at 'full price' – i.e. £60 for last-gen versions and £70 for current-gen. It's not clear whether these are Rockstar's own recommended pricings (although it tallies with owner Take Two's views on next-gen pricing) or Base's own estimates – we've contacted Base for comment. If legitimate, many will see delisting older versions as a cynical attempt to get new players to pay far more for the games.

There's no doubt excitement among the community to see these classic games re-released in new form. But with no update on a release date, or even when we'll see the Definitive Edition versions for the first time, many fans are taking this last opportunity to buy the older versions. The fact they feel the need to at all is is an issue many feel Rockstar should never have forced them into in the first place.

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Correction: This article originally stated that the games would be removed from sale today, October 11. A Rockstar FAQ makes clear that the removal will take place the week beginning October 11.

Turtle Rock Studios, the developer behind Back 4 Blood, has acknowledged community frustration around the game's lack of progression in solo mode and is looking at ways to make it more rewarding.

As spotted by Eurogamer, the developer thanked fans on Twitter regarding their feedback on solo mode before explaining that it is looking at different ways to remedy the community's concerns.

"We have heard your frustrations about progression in solo mode and are discussing ways to address the issue," said Turtle Rock Studios. "Thank you for your patience and feedback at this time – we'll have more news as we strategize on potential ways to make it happen."

❗ Attention Cleaners! ❗

We have heard your frustrations about progression in solo mode and are discussing ways to address the issue. Thank you for your patience and feedback at this time – we'll have more news as we strategize on potential ways to make it happen.

— Turtle Rock Studios is Hiring (@TurtleRock) October 9, 2021

Complaints about Back 4 Blood's solo mode were exemplified in a thread on the game's Reddit page. Those unhappy with the mode voiced their reactions to a message that pops up on screen when choosing to play Back 4 Blood's solo campaign. The message, which can be seen in the post below, reads:

"Uses solo decks created in the Fort Hope deck menu. Maps and objectives will be adjusted. Matchmaking and player invites are disabled. Earning Supply Points is disabled. Stat tracking is disabled. Earning progress towards Accomplishments is disabled."

In Back 4 Blood, a player's character can be tailored toward different play styles. This element of the game uses a card-based system that allows you to tweak your character's base stats and abilities during each act of the game. In between runs, players can purchase further cards to add to their deck using Supply Points (an in-game currency that players are rewarded with for completing missions within the game).

In solo mode, however, players aren't able to earn supply points, and instead use solo decks. This means that throughout the solo campaign, players begin with access to all of the cards in the game, and can build a deck without having to spend supply points.

As players don't need supply points for the solo campaign, it might be a reasonable assumption to suggest they wouldn't need to earn any either. However, many fans feel that this isn't the case, and that disabling supply points completely detracts from the core progression element in Back 4 Blood's gameplay.

"I was REALLY looking forward to being able to play this solo," said Reddit user xslimz. "But the lack of progression really kills it. I get that it might be strange to unlock MP stuff playing SP with bots, but they could at least cut it to like 25% of the rewards or something."

"I understand that they want you to play multiplayer as it is a team-based game," added another user in a separate post. "But no rewards or achievements? It’s really disappointing that you are forced to play with others if you want to progress at all."

For those in the community, part of this frustration comes around the belief that the decision to disable supply points in the solo campaign isn't one that has been taken in the best interests of the game's core fanbase, but instead to limit those who might exploit the game's solo campaign by farming points that they could then spend in other game modes. "Wouldn't want someone to bot the SP for supply points now would we," said one user in the thread, while another added: "People are gonna cheat one way or another. Doing this just makes more people mad."

For more on the latest from Back 4 Blood, make sure to check out these articles delving into the game's various player characters and the origins and design of the game's new Swarm mode. Alternatively, if you're just getting into Back 4 Blood, then make sure to read through our beginner's guide to the game.

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Hundreds of three-eyed critters have emerged in Arizona following a torrential summer downpour that awakened them from their potentially decades-long slumber.

As reported by Live Science, the tadpole-sized creatures, officially called Triops, were discovered by visitors of the Wupatki National Monument in northern Arizona in late July. The crustaceans were spotted swimming around in a makeshift lake at the monument's ceremonial ball court, having been created by a monsoon that hit the desert landscape.

While it's unclear exactly how long the critters had been cocooned at the location, their eggs can lie dormant in dry conditions for decades until enough water is present to rehydrate the embryos for the hatchlings to mature and eventually reproduce, repeating the cycle and laying eggs for the next generation, according to Central Michigan University.

Lauren Carter, lead interpretation ranger at Wupatki National Monument, described the Triops as looking like "little mini-horseshoe crabs with three eyes." As you can see from the photo above, the peachy pink critters have elongated undulous tails that peek out of their arching shell-like torsos, with a trio of eyes located at the front of the translucent carapace.

Triops translates to "three eyes" in Greek, though the crustaceans have also earned another moniker due to their long evolutionary history. Sometimes referred to as "dinosaur shrimp," fossil records indicate that these bizarre creatures evolved over 350 million years ago during the Devonian period, an era that spawned a remarkable variety of fish, per NatGeo.

Live Science notes that Triops can live up to 90 days, however, many of the critters at the Arizonian lake had their life expectancy cut short. Carter said the pond at the ball court lasted just three to four weeks, with local ravens and common nighthawks taking notice of the critters and swooping down to pluck them from the water.

It's unknown how many Triops managed to lay eggs while occupying the rain-filled lake, but the next time wet weather is forecast the rangers will no doubt take interest in them, just like the scientists who discovered a new species of gelatinous creature that live in the depths of the sea or the researchers who created the bionic moon jellyfish last year.

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Amazon has delayed the server transfer feature in New World due to some "edge cases where the transfer experience does not meet our standards for its release." Furthermore, it has said that there will be no server transfers between regions despite previously saying it would be allowed.

Community Manager TervzorFTW shared the news on New World's official forums and said the team needs "some extra time to get these issues resolved before we feel comfortable giving everyone their free server transfer token."

For those unaware, every account will get one free server transfer token that will let them pick a new server in their selected region. However, the "team will continue monitoring world populations, queue times, and will evaluate the need for an additional wave of server transfer tokens to be given out for free." Tokens will also be available for purchase in the future.

These server transfers are very important for certain New World players, especially after server queues lasted for hours following the game quickly becoming Steam's most played game of 2021. To help with the long wait times, Amazon not only blocked players from creating new characters in overstuffed servers, but also added more of them and asked that players join less popular worlds.

This is where one of the bigger problems arose, as some players decided to join other regions for the time being with the plan of moving back to their own region when the issues were solved. The New World Twitter account even said that "yes, you can move between regions if you want." Unfortunately, that information shared was incorrect.

In a Server Transfer FAQ post, it was confirmed that "the original information provided was incorrect" and that, "transfers are only available within your region, each region is a separate database and it is not possible to re-assign a character to a different region."

For more on New World, check out our New World Review in Progress, 20 things we wish we knew before we started playing, and what to do when you hit max level.

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New York Comic Con 2021 has come and gone, and it brought with it some big news and trailers for some of the most anticipated shows and films of 2021 and beyond. From a new trailer for Star Trek: Discovery's fourth season to a new trailer for Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero to the premiere date of The Expanse's sixth season, there was something for everyone at his year's show.

To help ensure you didn't miss any announcement, we've gathered all the best reveals from this year's NYCC below.

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Gets New Trailer, But No Firm US Release Date

A new trailer for Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero has been revealed and shares a bit more about the film that takes place about ten years after Goku defeated Buu. While the trailer ended with a 2022 release window, no firm release date was given.

Star Trek: Discovery Season 4 Trailer Puts Burnham in the Captain's Chair

The official season 4 trailer for Star Trek: Discovery was revealed at NYCC 2021 and the cast of the show was part of a panel and discussed a bit about what to expect from this upcoming season that debuts on Paramount+ on November 18, 2021.

Let’s fly ✨ #StarTrekDiscovery #StarTrek https://t.co/NUVqZXAdrS pic.twitter.com/ZqJvodfqft

— Star Trek (@StarTrek) October 9, 2021

Star Trek: Prodigy – First Extended Look at Hologram Captain Janeway

Star Trek: Prodigy stopped by NYCC to debut the first extended look at Kate Mulgrew's return as Hologram Captain Kathryn Janeway. It was also revealed that Robert Beltran will once again voice Star Trek: Voyager's Chakotay in this new series.

The Legend of Vox Machina: Critical Role Animated Series Gets Release Date and Opening Titles

The Legend of Vox Machina – the animated show based on the Dungeon & Dragons web series Critical Role – will officially arrive on Amazon Prime Video on February 4, 2022. Alongside the release date, the show's opening title sequence was also shown.

The Expanse: Season 6 Release Date and First Trailer Revealed

Amazon Prime Video's The Expanse will return for a sixth season on Friday, December 10, 2021. To celebrate the announcement, Amazon also shared the first trailer.

Demon Slayer Season 2 Trailer Shows Off Entertainment District Arc and Mugen Train Arc

A new trailer has given fans a glimpse of Demon Slayer's Entertainment District Arc and Mugen Train Arc, and members of the cast of Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train also stopped by NYCC to share stories of their time recording for the film.

Get ready as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc begins this Sunday on @Crunchyroll and @Funimation, followed by Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc on December 5th!

For more information: https://t.co/rx8ddXkvES#DemonSlayer pic.twitter.com/04X98CiyYw

— Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (English) (@DemonSlayerUSA) October 7, 2021

Wheel of Time: Rosamund Pike Makes Her Entrance as Moiraine in New Clip

Amazon's Wheel of Time is set to premiere on Amazon Prime on November 19, 2021, and NYCC saw the release of a new clip featuring Rosamund Pike's Moiraine.

Hanna: Official Season 3 Teaser Trailer

The teaser trailer for Hanna's third season was first shown at NYCC 2021 ahead of its premiere on Amazon Prime Video on November 24, 2021.

Shenmue: The Animation's First Trailer Revealed During New York Comic Con 2021

The first trailer for Shenmue: The Animation was revealed at NYCC and shows more of the series that will make its debut in 2022.

Outlander Season Six Teaser Revealed Ahead of Early 2022 Premiere

A teaser for the sixth season of Outlander was shown at NYCC 2021 and gives a glimpse of the incoming storm and war the show's characters will have to face.

Without further ado, may I present the official teaser for #Outlander Season 6! pic.twitter.com/sBF9HEWYRJ

— Outlander (@Outlander_STARZ) October 9, 2021

Eureka: Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution Anime Film Gets 2022 U.S. Release Window

Funimation confirmed that Eureka: Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution will be released in 2022. This final full-length film in the Eureka sequel trilogy is st 10 years after the events of the last film that was released in 2018.

The conclusion to the cinematic trilogy is almost here!

EUREKA: EUREKA SEVEN HI-EVOLUTION is headed to theaters in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand in 2022!

Find out more: https://t.co/7b5F6MnYo4 pic.twitter.com/5EQuLRYook

— Funimation (@Funimation) October 7, 2021

Blade Runner: Black Lotus – New Trailer and November Release Date Revealed

Blade Runner: Black Lotus will officially be released on November 13, 2021, and will debut on both Crunchyroll and on Adult Swim's Toonami block.

New Trailer of Blade Runner: Black Lotus, a Crunchyroll and @AdultSwim Original, fresh from #NYCC 🦾 pic.twitter.com/Mqg5pcOo0X

— Crunchyroll (@Crunchyroll) October 7, 2021

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