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Here’s How Modders Are Building GTA V Inside of GTA IV
There’s no PC version of Grand Theft Auto V yet. It’s just a dream to the console-shunning gamers who want their turn to rampage through the streets of Los Santos. A team of modders is making that dream a reality. We got a glimpse in images and a short teaser yesterday but the more detailed…
By Evan Narcisse Published January 17, 2014 -
PC Mod Turns GTA IV Into GTA V, Sort Of
Not content to wait for Rockstar’s inevitable announcement of a PC version of Grand Theft Auto V, a group of ambitious modders are trying to transform GTA IV into Rockstar’s most recent GTA We’ve got a few shots to show you how it’s going. The idea is to convert the map of IV into that…
By Stephen Totilo Published January 16, 2014 -
Rockstar Says They’re Going to Shut Down GTA Online Cheaters
Some of the folks who’ve been playing Grand Theft Auto Online have been using an exploit to generate ridiculous sums of cash from in-game missions. Many say that it’s ruined the multiplayer portion of the best-selling title. Now, Rockstar says that, as part of the maintenance period announced yesterday, they’ll be sucking that ill-gotten money…
By Evan Narcisse Published January 16, 2014 -
Dad Has No Idea What He’s Doing in Grand Theft Auto
Video games provide a fertile field for generational gap humor. One young man just took his father for a spin with Grand Theft Auto V (and some wine), secretly recording the observations. He seems to grasp the central theme. “Take that copper! It’s society’s fault!” It helps that father and son are British, as nonplussed…
By Owen Good Published January 12, 2014 -
A Version of Grand Theft Auto Just For Kids
Grand Theft Auto isn’t exactly the most family friendly franchise around, what with all the illegal activities and mature content. But with a few adjustments, even kids can safely enjoy GTA’s crime-world. Really! All ya gotta do is make the entire thing more of an educational experience that asks kids to use their judgement and…
By Patricia Hernandez Published January 9, 2014 -
You Will Believe a BMX Bike Can Fly—a Long Way—in Grand Theft Auto
Weirdo physics have been a part of BMX bicycle operation in Grand Theft Auto V since its release, but in Grand Theft Auto Online it’s taken on a new dimension lately. Not only do you soar in moon gravity off Mt. Chiliad, you can even ascend, as this video—one of dozens uploaded over the past…
By Owen Good Published January 7, 2014 -
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Man Arrested After Allegedly Forcing Child To Play Grand Theft Auto IV
In Japan, Kyoto Prefectural Police have arrested a 28 year-old man. His crime? Allegedly forcing an elementary schooler to play Grand Theft Auto against the child’s will. According to reports in MSN Japan and Yomiuri Online, the suspect, a 28 year-old male nurse named Maasa Kawabata, allegedly made his wife’s nine year-old son from a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 7, 2014 -
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Yakuza‘s Producer May Hate GTA, But He Certainly Respects It
Yakuza series producer Toshihiro Nagoshi has previously stated that he hates Grand Theft Auto. You wouldn’t think so when he was asked which one of last year’s games impressed him the most. Japanese gaming blog 4Gamer recently asked 151 game developers this question: “Of games released in 2013, what title impressed/amazed you the most?” Among…
By Toshi Nakamura Published January 2, 2014 -
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Why China Banned Battlefield 4, Modern Warfare 2, and 40 Other Games
Censorship is a pervasive issue all across the world, but nowhere is it more evident than it is in China. Here, media content falls under extreme scrutiny before it can be released to the public, and video games are no different. China’s Ministry of Culture has, over the years, released public notices denouncing certain games…
By Eric Jou Published December 30, 2013 -
Ten Grand Theft Auto Online Jobs Get Rockstar’s Seal of Approval
Ten user-created jobs in Grand Theft Auto Online were “officially certified” by Rockstar Games yesterday, meaning all players on all platforms will be able to play them. They’re the first gigs to get the Rockstar stamp of approval since the GTA Online Creator toolkit released. Six races and four deathmatches compose the first 10, chosen…
By Owen Good Published December 28, 2013 -
Seemingly Impossible GTA V Stunts
The following words appear at the end of an incredible new video filled with four minutes of amazing Grand Theft Auto V bike, car and plane: “No cheats or mods were used to perform the stunts”. Wow. The video features the amazing feats of the Nomad Union crew. The video was uploaded to Machinima. We…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 26, 2013 -
Rockstar Support is replying to as many people as they can about the GTA Online money hackers. No news since Tuesday, but the gist remains the same. Hackers are gifting people unwanted gobs of in-game money, seemingly making recipients vulnerable for game bans. Rockstar’s position, since Tuesday, from their Support Page, is what they’ve had…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 26, 2013 -
Does Grand Theft Auto’s Logo Need A Facelift?
Grand Theft Auto is in at least one way a victim of its own success. It’s so popular now that some aspects of it have become entrenched, and may never be able to be changed. Like the game’s title font, which in 1997 might have been cool, but which today could be seen as a…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 25, 2013 -
Players Say Rampant Money Hacking Is Ruining GTA Online
Los Santos is supposed to be a criminals’ paradise, a place where the right crew, the right weapons and the right vehicles let you unlock as much money as you can earn. But a plague of hacking is clogging GTA Online‘s in-game economy with billions—maybe even trillions—of dirty dollars. Most of GTA Online’s initial launch…
By Evan Narcisse Published December 24, 2013 -
It’s Snowing In Los Santos (Tomorrow)
A beautiful sight, we’re shooting each other in the face tonight, walking through Grand Theft Auto Online‘s magical holiday snowfall. I’m sorry. I probably could have resisted if I’d tried harder. Let’s just unwrap Rockstar’s Christmas gifts. (Update: Rockstar says the snow is tomorrow only.) Gifts like special limited-time, holiday themed items available in GTA…
By Mike Fahey Published December 24, 2013 -
Today’s update introduces the all-new Capture game mode to Grand Theft Auto Online Capture adds twenty new jobs across four capture the flag-esque team-based modes: Raid, Hold, GTA, and Contend. Read more over at Rockstar’s Newswire here, and check out the full update notes here
By András Neltz Published December 18, 2013 -
Here’s What GTA: San Andreas Looks Like on the iPad
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is out today for iPad and other iOS devices. So what does it look like? Well, like high-res San Andreas! In the video above, you’ll see what the game looks like when played on an iOS device. This version supports Apple-certified controllers like the MOGA Ace Powerand the Logitech Power…
By Chris Person Published December 12, 2013 -
Grand Theft Auto Online‘s free race and deathmatch creation tools are live. As teased earlier in the week, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 players can now create and share custom vehicle races and kill everybody matches in Grand Theft Auto V‘s online playground. Check out the full content of the update over at Rockstar’s Newswire.
By Mike Fahey Published December 12, 2013 -
Watch GTA V’s Trevor Try To Dispose of A Dead Body In Real Life
However deranged Trevor might be, he’s just a fictional character. But if he wasn’t? What if he was a real person that roamed our streets? It would be kind of amazing. And by amazing I mean slightly horrifying. Check out these series of pranks by Nathan Barnatt, where he pretends to be a Trevor. Trevor,…
By Patricia Hernandez Published December 9, 2013