Posts Tagged ‘GTA’

Pachter: GTA Won’t Maintain Position as Biggest Mainstream Franchise
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Grand Theft Auto is arguably the biggest mainstream franchise in gaming, but with Activision’s Call of Duty: Black Ops outselling GTA IV and the franchise raking in billions, its position is in jeopardy. Analyst Michael Pachter believes that, with the Call of Duty series receiving such success (especially with a yearly installment), Rockstar’s GTA IP [...]

Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar Games Renew Contract, Pop Champagne
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

Despite rumors to the contrary, the trio that serve as the creative force behind Rockstar Games’ massive portfolio of blockbuster titles have agreed to stick around for a few more years. Who, exactly? Well, the brothers Sam and Dan Houser and Les Benzies, that’s who! And if those names don’t ring a bell, you should [...]

GTA: Episodes from Liberty City Delayed
Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City was revealed a while back to be finally coming to PS3. PlayStation owners have been waiting for this compilation pack since October, and even longer for the actual DLC. However, our wait is going to be just a little longer.

True Crime To Benefit From GTA V Absence This Year
Friday, February 12th, 2010

Activision Blizzard‘s CEO, Mike Griffith, has said in the company’s year-end earnings last night that the new True Crime title is looking “especially strong,” and looking to benefit from year’s competitive window.

Sony Officially Announces PS3 GTA: Episodes from Liberty City
Friday, January 29th, 2010

Yesterday we brought you news of Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City being listed on a major game retailer’s website. Now Sony has officially announced the release of the once Xbox 360 exclusive GTA IV spin-offs.

PSP Review – Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars first made its appearance on the Nintendo DS back on March 17, 2009. Rockstar recently decided to bring the title over to the Sony PSP, but revamped a bit.

The End is Nigh for Game-Blamed Violence
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Jack Thompson isn’t going to like this. The man that has continually blamed Grand Theft Auto titles being involved in some cases of murder. He also expresses that video games are used for murder simulators. Now, a new study sticks it to him.

Take-Two Gives Its Take on GTA V Release
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

Ever since the release of GTA IV last April, people have wanted the next title in the series and, admittedly, who wouldn’t? Finally, Take-Two has addressed the rumors regarding GTA V’s release.

LA Noire Still Trucking Along
Monday, August 31st, 2009

When titles disappear for quite some times, people start to worry. This was the case when PS3 exclusive LA Noire dropped off the radar.

New Explosive GTA Chinatown Wars Screenshots
Friday, August 28th, 2009

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is on its way over to the PlayStation Portable this October 20th. Judging by this fresh batch of new in-game screenshots, the game is looking great.

Europe Packs a Double Dose of GTA
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

With promise for more Grand Theft Auto for the PSP and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars confirmed for the portable, Rockstar Games is giving European gamers an enticing deal for GTA fans who have not yet dived into the series on the PSP platform.

Michael Pachter Exposes Development of Next GTA
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

As of now, gamers have a real choke hold on the analyst Michael Pachter, constantly berating him for statistical blunders and predictions that only occasionally ring true. But a new tidbit he’s recently discovered may quell some of that hate.

Be Good or Evil in the Next GTA?
Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

It looks as though Rockstar Games may be participating in the karma system phenomenon, as an email from Play Insights details that Grand Theft Auto could be getting it.

Leaked Details on GTA: Harbour City
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

IGN AU has reported that a design document for Rockstar’s upcoming title GTA: Harbour City has ended up at their offices. The game takes place in Sydney, Australia during the 1970s, and is apparently being developed by Rockstar Bondi, formerly known as Team Bondi.

GTA Hasn’t Abandoned the PSP
Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Written by Azariah GTA: Chinatown Wars looks to be a great title. Rockstar is well known for putting out high quality titles. Many PSP owners were upset to see that the PSP did not receive another title while the DS was receiving its first. PlayStation has already lost out on its exclusivity for the GTA [...]