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nintendo ds
GTA: Chinatown Wars Will Be Adults Only In Japan
Rockstar Games' littlest entry in the Grand Theft Auto series is heading to Japan this Fall, making the Nintendo DS title the first to be slapped with the adults only Z-rating on the platform. More »
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Comment by EnigmaNemesis: This is a bit odd considering what some other games they have there that dont get that rating. 15 Responses | Other threads
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grand theft auto
Rockstar's Agent "Very, Very Different" From GTA
What do we know about Rockstar North's PlayStation 3 exclusive title Agent? Not much, other than that Rockstar founder Sam Houser believes that Agent, set in the 1970s and full of delicious espionage, will be "the ultimate action game." More »
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Comment by zero111311: So why are they making it PS3 exclusive? Wouldn't they get a ton more sales by releasing it on 360... 45 Responses | Other threads
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feature
Kotaku Bureau of Weights & Measures Studies Fallout, Physics, Also Beer
About a year ago, you may recall, my brother and I attempted to derive the product of Pac-Man's metabolic functions. In that spirit, Kotaku has now created its own Bureau of Weights & Measures. More » -
politics
Obama Maybe Not So Gamer Friendly After All
In a speech to the American Medical Association, President Obama listed video games as health concern — a challenge to Entertainment Software Administration president Mike Gallagher's statement that the Obama administration was game-friendly. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by WildKB: I don't see the issue. It's the same line Obama's always used about video games. It's more about not letting... 24 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
APB Does All Of The Following, In Theory
No game at E3 may have had a longer list of unexpected features than APB, Real Time Worlds' so-called crossing of Grand Theft Auto and an MMO. More » -
violent video games
'Nine Games That Went Too Far' Doesn't Go Very Far Itself
Surprise, surprise. Of nine "games that went too far" named on a network news website, which is the only one gamers have actually, you know, played? Hint: It rhymes with "Schmand Schmeft Schmauto IV." More »
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By Owen GoodComment by topogigio: it always makes me sad how we always are reactionary to these type of things. Although they may not... 19 Responses | Other threads
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diversity
Rockstar, Obama Put Latinos Front And Center
While it's unlikely that the White House coordinated with the makers of Grand Theft Auto, the two parties managed to make May 26, 2009 a significant date for Latinos. More »
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Comment by geiko: This comes with the unfortunate news for the gay community following the courts decision to uphold prop. 8. 58 Responses | Other threads
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industry
Rockstar Co-Founders Form New Studio
Jamie King and Gary Formeman, who founded Rockstar Games with three others, are teaming up with former Image Metrics and NBC execs to create a new video game studio. More »
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Comment by n00b_pwner: Ah Liberty City. If this wasn't about R*, I would have mistakened the pic for actual New York City >_______> 12 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
E3 Twitter Rumors 'Uninformed,' Says Microsoft
A mystery Twitter feed is spooning out rich details about Microsoft's Xbox 360 E3 press conference, from GTA info to Forza 3. Leaks? Educated guesses? Kotaku asked around. More »
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Comment by Dude From Dubai: MGS4 XBOX 360 CONFIRMED !!! XBOX 360 Slim Confirmed Zune HD Confirmed ! I wish but I highly doubt it. seriously, enough with... 22 Responses | Other threads
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impressions
Mafia II Delivers Room Service
Mafia II is a "buddy story," in the words of Producer Denby Grace – a tale of a mid-50s era mobster protecting his family and The Family in the face of organized crime.
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By AJ GlasserComment by DrXym: Mafia 1 was a flawed gem. The story was strong, the missions were pretty varied and tough, the realism was... 8 Responses | Other threads
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anals of justice
Judge Mathis Game to Use Prison Rape to Reinforce Making Positive Choices
News of a game based on TV's "Judge Mathis" is jawdropping for two reasons: First, I mean, we're talking about a goddamn Judge Mathis video game. A third-person shooter, even. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by SolidOni: Day 1 buy, I LOVE prison rape. 15 Responses | Other threads
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gta
GTA Police Car Mods Have American Cops Feeling Blue
NBC are reporting that a series of Grand Theft auto modifications - aimed at replacing the fictional in-game police cars with replicas of real ones - have some American cops a little concerned. More » -
drugs are bad
Man Finds Ecstasy In Used Copy Of Grand Theft Auto
A man purchasing two used Grand Theft Auto titles from a store in Gloucestershire, England, over the weekend got more than he bargained for, to the tune of four tablets worth of the drug ecstasy.
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By Mike FaheyComment by Fallible.: Why would a 12-year-old be playing GTA in the first place? Did I play the bad parenting card correctly? Anyway, yes, tragic... 38 Responses | Other threads
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Man Stabs Mother of His Children "Hooked" On PlayStation
Malcolm Palmer stabbed the mother of his three children and partner of 30 years after having to sleep on the sofa so she could play Grand Theft Auto on a plasma TV in their bedroom. More » -
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Comment by Schmatz: Jimmy Fallon is never comfortable, so his guests are never comfortable. You can hear his fear of losing his... 8 Responses | Other threads
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gta
Lost & Damned "Outsells Killzone 2", Gives Us Sales Ballpark
Sadly, because it's a digital download, we don't know exactly how many copies of Lost & Damned Microsoft and Rockstar managed to sell. We do know, however, it's more than 323,000. More »
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Comment by Gorilla Snow is Maximum Risky: Except, you know, for the fact that it's only $20 as well as having more of the month to sell.... 37 Responses | Other threads
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gta
The American Dream Is A Grand Theft Auto IV T-Shirt
There are a lot of GTA merchandising opportunities Rockstar could engage in, but don't. Action figures, for example. Another missed opportunity is in GTA clothing, which means other companies have to carry the load. More »
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Comment by Cranker: "not only managing to barely escape copyright infringement claims from Rockstar" What, you don't think that the font is copyrighted? And... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Guinness World Records 2009 Gamer's Edition
Guinness List of Resident Evil and Grand Theft Auto Records
To celebrate the upcoming releases of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars and Resident Evil 5, the Guinness World Records folks released some records the two franchises set. More »
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Comment by TrueEnglishGent: • Most Successful Entertainment Product Launch On April 29, 2008, Grand Theft Auto IV generated $310 million of sales worldwide in... 11 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Somebody Got Wayne's World In My Lost & Damned
To those who have GTAIV's expansion pack, Lost & Damned: you seen those cars that look like they're the ones Wayne drives in Wayne's world? Their presence is no coincidence. More » -
grand theft auto
This Chinatown Wars Van Begs To Be Stolen
Rockstar Games has their Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars van making the rounds to promote the upcoming Nintendo DS game, and while we would never encourage stealing, isn't it just begging for it? More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Deaf Mute: Only an idiot would steal such an obviously marked car. 6 Responses | Other threads
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Chinatown Wars
Chinatown Wars Ad Gives Brief Glimpse of Gameplay
It's a free ad for GameStop, but since we haven't seen any Chinatown Wars gameplay, it qualifies as interesting. So does the pre-order lure: Start the game with $10K and the best weapons. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Gam3r: Looks better than GTA IV given what they've done with the hardware they are working on. 6 Responses | Other threads
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gta iv
New Lost and Damned Trailer Has A Little Wild Side
In anticipation of next week's launch of the first downloadable episode for Grand Theft Auto IV, The Lost and Damned, Rockstar Games has unleashed a bigger, more leathery taste of the expansion's motley crew. More »
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Comment by geiko: Fck y R* fr mkng ths M$ xclsv. Dmn, wsh t cld cm n th ps3. 30 Responses | Other threads
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impressions
Ten Minutes With Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
Rockstar Games brought Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, the biggest littlest crime spree in the long running series to the New York Comic Con, giving the public a chance to play it weeks in advance. More »
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By Jim ReillyComment by ProbablyGoingToGetBanned: "I understand the graphical capability of the DS prohibits the inclusion of a fully rotational, 3D camera." Have you seen... 11 Responses | Other threads
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grand theft auto
Chinatown Wars Playable At New York Comic Con
Rockstar Games is hitting up the New York Comic Con this weekend, giving players a chance to get some early hands-on time with Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for the Nintendo DS. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by KamikazeSailor: Do you guys think Comic Con will ever come to Greece? I want to play Chinatown Wars! I'm an avid DS... 2 Responses | Other threads
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rockstar games
Rumor: Next Grand Theft Auto Could Hit By The Holidays
We'd think that the next proper Grand Theft Auto game, Xbox 360-exclusive expansions notwithstanding, is a long way off. Not Game Informer, though. The magazine is reportedly expecting the next entry by end of year. More »
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Comment by animexplorer: I dont put hope in R* anymore. i dont want another GTAIV 5gb mandatory installation for PS3. R* should develop... 41 Responses | Other threads
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kids steal the darndest things
Grand Theft Auto Helping Six Year Olds Drive To School
Why doesn't the mainstream media ever focus on the positive aspects of Grand Theft Auto's influence on our six year olds? Stealing the family sedan is petty in the name of perfect attendance. More » -
crime
Grand Theft Cash Money As Traders Make Illegal Profits From EA/Take-Two Talks
Hot Coffee was some GTA-related fun while it lasted, but it wasn't a crime. Now this, this is a crime. Federal prosecutors have caught traders who illegally made $250,000 from the EA/Take-Two talks. More »
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Comment by Mister Jack is Stalking Konata: I don't really get the stock market. Can someone who does explain this whole insider trading thing? 11 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo ds
Here's Your Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Box Art
Rockstar Games released the box art for its upcoming Nintendo DS crime romp Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars via its official newsletter today, giving us a look at... well, the box it'll eventually ship in. More »
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Comment by Maddogdw: Dang it! Looks like all the characters on the box only have 5 fingers... 4 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Spike VGAs: GTAIV Lost & Damned Trailer
Here's the debut trailer for Grand Theft Auto IV's upcoming downloadable content, Lost & Damned. It'll need your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle. More »
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Comment by ヽ(´ー｀)ﾉ (NO MEANS YES): not enough to make me want a 360. but still nice. Better not cost more than $20, though. 10 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Grand Theft Auto: The Movie One Of 2008's Best Unused Screenplays [Update]
Every year, film executives get together and nominate the best scripts they came across that didn't make it to the big screen by the end of the year. Among 2008's list of 250 screenplays? GTA: The Movie. More »
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Comment by Sundermania: This is so silly. Just STOP. You cannot make a GTA movie. GTA is a sandbox game where you, the... 3 Responses | Other threads
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grand theft auto
Voice Actors Leave Voice Mail
A friend of mine once interviewed the late Don LaFontaine — the "Voice of God" for zillions of film trailers — and on request Don left him a splendid in-character voicemail. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by topaz420: I think it's pretty ghastly when a reporter leverages his/her journalistic influence to unwittingly extort favors from celebrities under the... 8 Responses | Other threads
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crime
Boys Hang Kitten With Game Controller, Sheriff Blames GTA
Two Mesa, Arizona boys have admitted to local law enforcement that they strangled a four month old cat with a video game controller and stoned it to death. Who's to blame? Grand Theft Auto.
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Comment by Necrotoxin: Thanks for ruining my day Kotaku. Did not want to read that. 45 Responses | Other threads
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grand theft auto
DS Touch Screen 'Used Extensively' In GTA: Chinatown Wars
The folks over at 1up spoke with Gordon Hall of Rockstar Leeds, the developer behind Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for the DS. More »
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By Jim ReillyComment by optimusprime: They should fix the PC version before working on another version. Shipping half assed products like that really sucks. 5 Responses | Other threads
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grand theft auto
Vice City: The High School Sketchbook
I looked through my old schoolbooks last year, at the behest of a curious girlfriend. My first grade-maths book? Back half was full of Robotech drawings. My eleventh-grade science book? Full Throttle drawings. My high school years ended before the release of Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, but if they hadn't, I'd like to think my twelfth-grade history book would have looked something like this. Art's by Benjamin Marra, and is just wonderful. More »
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Comment by Poison: I took pics of my school folders ('93-'98) after graduating. There's a constant presence of Street Fighter and MK characters... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Cliff Huxtable Announces New Grand Theft Auto SKU?
[sarcasm] Speaking in Greenwood, Miss., noted games industry insider Bill Cosby announced a new version of Grand Theft Auto IV. This one apparently costs $250 and has some extras, and not a key to Liberty City, more like an aptitude test for jail or something. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Superpiccolo: Hh, ww, f ths sn't fntstc rsn t pnch ths gy n th fc thn dn't knw wht... 27 Responses | Other threads
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lawsuits
Strip Club Loses Its Suit ... Against Rockstar
Ah, the Pig Pen, East Los Santos. I've blown many wads of cash there in my time, and left it about as fulfilled as I have any other strip club in real life. Speaking of unfulfillment and real life strip clubs, the PlayPen of East Los Angeles — notice any similiarities? — lost a federal appeal in a lawsuit against Rockstar Games, alleging the game infringed on its trademarks.
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By Owen GoodComment by goobermaster: [i]'Diarmuid F. O'Scannlain'[/i] That would be an insanely awesome WoW name... 4 Responses | Other threads
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grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Won't Be "Family Friendly"
That's according to Rockstar Games founder Dan Houser who tells Edge that Nintendo "didn’t want us to make a GTA for kids, and we weren’t interested in making a game we wouldn’t normally make." Houser describes Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for the Nintendo DS as "almost like a GTA version of a classic arcade game." Go on... More »
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Comment by canchegundam: I am confuse about this game because it doesn't seem to be following the majority of the games out in... 3 Responses | Other threads
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yoshiki okamoto
Why Isn't Grand Theft Auto HUGE In Japan?
Game developer Yoshiki Okamoto is best known for his years at Konami and Capcom, where he worked on titles like Gyruss and Forgotten Worlds as well as his involvement in Final Fight and Street Fighter II. He's an industry vet and has been around. When he looks at the current Japanese game landscape, Okamoto says there's at least one thing that does not compute: More »
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Comment by Llost: Japanese have good taste in story telling and character design and westerners have good taste in gameplay mechaniics. Japan loves... 13 Responses | Other threads
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san andreas
San Andreas Rolls Onto Xbox Originals
Microsoft are yet to officially announce it, but a listing has appeared on Xbox.com for the digital re-release of 2004's Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. We'll take that as announcement enough. It'll be the standard 1200 points, and will go on sale next Monday, October 20. For those left wanting by GTAIV's flat final stages, now's as good a time as any to go back to the days GTA games could get away with alien abduction sub-plots and jetpacks.
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Comment by UNDERSTAR: GTA:SA>GTA4 any day in my book. And this couldn't have been a better birthday present for me since its... 5 Responses | Other threads
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