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The Grim Reality Of Grand Theft Auto Online
GTA Online sounds pretty freakin’ great, right? There’s so much stuff to do, and a lot of it is nonviolent…OR IS IT? That’s the question asked today by Dorkly. Their answer stands in stark contrast to Chris’ more utopian take.
By Kirk Hamilton Published August 16, 2013 -
The Internet Reacts Stupidly/Hilariously To Grand Theft Auto Online
Rockstar released anamazing new trailer for Grand Theft Auto V, revealing for the first time what online gameplay will be like. Which is, basically, an entirely separate, ambitious entity. And what else could follow such a reveal but yet another roundup of YouTube comments culled by Tumblr site gtatrailercomments. So here are some of the…
By Gergo Vas Published August 16, 2013 -
Everything I Want To Do In GTA Online Doesn’t Involve Crime
I love open world games. But nine times out of ten, the things I love to do in them don’t involve the main premise of the game. I got the most fun out of Forza Horizon by pretending I was Ryan Gosling. Assassin’s Creed III really shined when I stopped the following the missions and…
By Chris Person Published August 15, 2013 -
Grand Theft Auto Online Looks Friggin’ Amazing [UPDATE]
You can parachute, play tennis, and drive around the city robbing banks with your friends in the multiplayer mode of Grand Theft Auto V, which Rockstar showed off today. GTAV comes out for PS3 and Xbox 360, and with it comes Grand Theft Auto Online, an online mode that lets you customize a character—hey, you…
By Jason Schreier Published August 15, 2013 -
The Largest Grand Theft Auto V Ad Stares Down The Streets Of L.A.
Look what just got finished in downtown L.A. The gigantic, amazing mural for Grand Theft Auto V is finally up on the Figueroa building, which is already well-known for its gaming ads. And look, it wasn’t a banana in Michael’s hand after all. Now all we have to do is to stare at that enormous…
By Gergo Vas Published August 14, 2013 -
GTA V‘s Los Santos Travelogue Is Almost As Fun As Being There
Our collective trip to beautiful (and incredibly dangerous) Los Santos isn’t for another month, but we can explore the sights and sounds of the city and its surrounding areas early through the official interactive travelogue. It’s filled with so much greatness. What sort of greatness, you ask? How about 360 degree views of some of…
By Mike Fahey Published August 13, 2013 -
So that’s why Grand Theft Auto V has three main characters! Rockstar takes advantage of the Figueroa Hotel’s unique triple ad space to make sure no one in downtown L.A. can escape from Franklin, Trevor and Michael. It sure is nice to see games back on the Figueroa. GTA V will be out in barely…
By Gergo Vas Published August 12, 2013 -
Why Wait for Saints Row IV? Get Your Dubstep Gun in Grand Theft Auto
Saints Row has taken a good share of crap for supposedly copying Grand Theft Auto, but at long last, the tables have turned. Saints Row IV isn’t even out yet and modders have already put the game’s infamous Dubstep Gun into GTA IV This script is by JulioNIB, he of the awesome Incredible Hulk mod.…
By Owen Good Published August 10, 2013 -
This Grand Theft Auto IV Mod Would Walk A Thousand Miles For You
Remember that Vanessa Carlton song from 2002? The one where she sings about walking a thousand miles while riding a piano across the country? Matthew Jackson remembers, hence this hilarious video of ChongMcBong & Sleepy‘s Grand Theft Auto 4 mod that turns cars into pianos. Mind, the original video is by taltigolt,this song on the…
By Patricia Hernandez Published August 9, 2013 -
Grand Theft Auto V‘s Gameplay Heritage Spans Manhunt and Midnight Club
Last week we saw a side-by-side comparison showing how the combat in Grand Theft Auto V compares to Max Payne 3. Another YouTube video examines other components and finds the DNA of titles ranging from Midnight Club to Manhunt. The video, by FunWithGuru, points out the obvious similarities with Max Payne 3, but goes on…
By Owen Good Published August 5, 2013 -
Watch Wayne Brady Pretend He’s In Grand Theft Auto
On last night’s Whose Line Is It Anyway? (now hosted by the excellent Aisha Tyler) Wayne Brady was tasked with pretending he was a character in a Grand Theft Auto game. For improvising off the top of his head, he did a pretty good job—even throwing in a Hot Coffee reference for good measure. It’s…
By Chris Person Published July 31, 2013 -
Grand Theft Auto V‘s Michael has lost a few pounds in Patrick Brown‘s amazing fan-art, which transforms scenes with all three characters into comic book panels. Trevor with the minigun is exceptionally badass. Dayshot is an image-based feature that runs every morning, showcasing some of the prettiest,funniest game-related screenshots and art that we can find.…
By Gergo Vas Published July 31, 2013 -
Switch Characters GTA V-Style With This Mod for Grand Theft Auto IV
Grand Theft Auto V will have three different protagonists. Grand Theft Auto IV had three different protagonists, too, when you include Johnny Klebitz from The Lost and Damned and Luis Fernando Lopez from The Ballad of Gay Tony. Some modders have figured out a way to switch among them and Niko Bellic, the way GTA…
By Owen Good Published July 30, 2013 -
In GTA V‘s Latest Screens: Cars and Trucks and Things That Go
Rockstar just dropped another dozen shots of Grand Theft Auto V, offering more glimpses of the fast life in Los Santos and the pastoral tranquility of Blaine County. Vehicles are the theme of this latest batch, including an ATV, a corporate jet, a ferry, and a Marine helicopter. To contact the author of this post,…
By Owen Good Published July 29, 2013 -
News Anchor Randomly Drops Expert GTA Reference
There’s a time and a place to drop some Grand Theft Auto knowledge, and apparently that time is when you’re an anchor on the local news. While reporting on a story about the band Flock of Seagulls getting their van stolen, local news anchor Rusty Ray of WBTW-TV pointed out that the band’s hit song,…
By Chris Person Published July 24, 2013 -
Niko Bellic Reacts Really Badly To His First Look at GTA V Gameplay
It’s a hard thing to realize your career is over before you’re ready for it to end. When you’re the lead character of Grand Theft Auto IV, though, it’s also freaking hilarious. One day, you’re Niko Bellic and the game you’re headlining is the most amazing thing to hit game consoles. The next, you can’t…
By Evan Narcisse Published July 23, 2013 -
A Dance Tune Starring Grand Theft Auto‘s Most Annoying Cousin
Hey Niko, want to go bowling? Hey Niko, want to go to a show? Hey Niko, let’s go to a strip club! GO AWAY, ROMAN. This new musical tribute from Miracle of Sound (better known as the outfit behind “Commander Shepard,” aka easily one of the best musical tributes to Mass Effect) is outstanding. It’s…
By Kirk Hamilton Published July 15, 2013 -
Graphic artist Olly Moss visualized what hunting season would look like with Red Dead Redemption‘s John Marston and Trevor, the psycho character from Grand Theft Auto V. They’re both smiling, but deep inside it would probably be a tough ride for Marston. Update: As the man himself points out in the comments, this is not…
By Gergo Vas Published July 12, 2013 -
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Why the Grand Theft Auto V Trailer Depressed Hideo Kojima
Chin up, Hideo! Don’t let something like a new Grand Theft Auto V trailer get you down. “I saw the new GTA V trailer!” Kojima tweeted*. “It was awesome, way too awesome. This degree of freedom is surely the future of gaming! It’s at a different level from others. To be honest, it depresses me.”…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 11, 2013 -
Who Needs A Hero? Let’s Have More Games With Multiple Main Characters
I love a game with a cool, interesting main character. But you know what I think I might love even more? A game with multiple cool, interesting main characters. Why not, right? Modern video games are huge! They’ve got room to spare. I love a hero as much as the next red-blooded American, but it’s…
By Kirk Hamilton Published July 10, 2013