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(UPDATED) Asked & Answered – Re: Vice City, Red Dead Redemption and Chinatown Wars

Posted on September 18 2009, 1:00pm | Author: R* Q | Filed Under: Games, Support


(*UPDATE - Some of your questions from this morning answered straight away at the bottom of this post.  Hot off the press.  Keep 'em coming...)

Another fresh batch of answers to soothe inquiring minds – Keep ‘em coming.  Hit us up via Mouthoff email, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube – and of course in the Comments area here.


"Hey Rockstar! I've been a huge fan of Vice City... and was wondering; is that Victor Vance who is gunned down in the intro of Vice City? All sources seem to say "yes", but no official word has been given on that." - received via Mouthoff

Yup... that's Vic.  After having been dragged back into the Vice City criminal underworld by his brother Lance following the events of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, Vic Vance dies in the ambush that occurs in the opening scene of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.


"When will we see some Red Dead Redemption footage or another trailer?! Even some information?! Come on R*!" - received via Twitter

Red Dead Redemption is currently shaping up to be one of our biggest action games of 2010.  We will have more info very soon – and thank you for your interest.  Trust us, it will be worth the wait.  For all the latest screenshots, be sure to check out www.rockstargames.com/reddeadredemption.


"Does anyone know the name of the song in the Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars trailer?" - received via YouTube

The song featured in the trailer for Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is aptly named "Chinatown Wars" by Ghostface Killah and Doom.  It was produced exclusively for the game by Oh No (of Stones Throw fame, from the west coast), and is currently available on iTunes.

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"In GTAIV, there's a wall that contains the names of previous protagonists in the Grand Theft Auto series, and after some of those names, there are the words 'R.I.P.' or something similar.  Is this a way of confirming that the GTA3 timeline is over, or will you bring it back someday?" - Rodrigo6411

This was a little joke for fans of the series.  The Grand Theft Auto III timeline is not necessarily over - but it is a different world to Grand Theft Auto IV - only the branding and certain radio personalities exist across both worlds.  The reason for this was that we felt Grand Theft Auto IV was a high-definition experience and required different kinds of characters.  That - and the fact that most people from the previous world are dead.


"I want to start by saying you guys are my favorite developers, not that I am pulling any strings here so that my question gets answered.  Anyways, I am dying to know more about Agent, when can we learn more, for god's sake tease me!" - Rock1m1

Thank you - it's not likely we will have any more news this year, but the game is shaping up to be something truly spectacular.


"One mystery gone, another to explain :):
Did Claude kill Maria at the end of GTAIII?"
- Mastah27

Certainly gun shots were fired, but nobody is sure as to exactly what happened.
 

  • batik893 weeks, 3 days agoReply
    Last night I dreamt played AGENT. In my dream it plays like this: the protagonist was an NOC operative. The mission took place in Casablanca, Morocco. Main objective was to escorted the defector from the Syrian intelligence agency to Europe. Somebody (I don't know who he is) in my dream said there were many ways to tackle the mission. Then I woke up....
    • batik89on March 15 2013, 1:00pmReply
      I hope AGENT is a sandbox game. It would be great!
      • SickZatuEduardon March 14 2013, 1:56amReply
        Rockstar Games, ojala que en Grand Theft Auto V no pase como en Grand Theft Auto IV, que cuando conducías un vehículo y volteabas para atrás aparecian carros enfrente y chocabas. Saludos
        • batik89on February 6 2013, 10:34pmReply
          Just an advice. If you guys want to make AGENT's action gameplay looks and feels authentic, hire this guy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_McNab Andy McNab!
          • batik89on December 26 2012, 9:26amReply
            I hope early next year Rockstar will show a glimpse of AGENT. I'm very curious about that mysterious game.
            • ABUL-SAADEHon January 31 2013, 4:47amReply
              @batik89 Same here, all of us Playstation fans are curious. Maybe it will come out after GTAV.
            • batik89on February 3 2013, 12:20amReply
              @ABUL-SAADEH At this point, I believe AGENT will be shipped on next-gen console.
          • Sergeant.Idolon December 1 2012, 11:37pmReply
            "but the game is shaping up to be something truly spectacular." I WANT IT NOW!! damn i hope it still ps3 exclusive
            • Rod266on December 12 2012, 11:14amReply
              @Sergeant.Idol I want the game now as well, but I don't care about the exclusivity because that means R* can get richer and if they get richer we can have better quality games! haha

              On a serious note, why would you want exclusivity? I own a PS3 and I don't get why is it a big deal...
            • Sergeant.Idolon December 12 2012, 11:24amReply
              @Rod266 u dont get it i wont teach u .
            • Sergeant.Idolon December 12 2012, 11:31amReply
              @Rod266 there are many reason u should know! rockstar get richer not us. the game is spectacular when its made for the system u play on. and being exclusive mean no xbox support . xbox downgrade the ps3 games! games that touch the top of the capabilities of our system its great. and knowing the talent that rockstargames have for making games, it is gold.
            • Rod266on December 13 2012, 11:20amReply
              @Sergeant.Idol Hmmm may be huh? Maybe you are right about it, it would be a better quality game if only made for PS3, but if it is true that they have been working in it for a while there is nothing to worry about in quality terms
          • batik89on November 23 2012, 12:52amReply
            Salil, nope it was at one point PS3 exclusive.
            • PS3Guy-Indiaon November 21 2012, 8:35amReply
              It wasn't don't try to fool me and LA Noire is also for PC.
              • batik89on November 29 2012, 5:16amReply
                @PS3Guy-India Read here you fool: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/98117-L-A-Noire-No-Longer-a-PS3-Exclusive
            • Thomass1993on September 17 2012, 1:09pmReply
              Hey Rockstar, alot of fans are really wondering why mr. Moffat is removed from GTA: Vice City. Can you please tell us why he's removed?
              • Sergeant.Idolon September 5 2012, 11:16amReply
                Personally , i am dying for AGENT. That's the next GTA, for sure.
                • batik89on September 7 2012, 1:43amReply
                  @Sergeant.Idol AGENT most likely will be the first R* game on nextgen console.
                • ROCKnROLLINGROCKon September 9 2012, 9:34amReply
                  @batik89 Nah, it's gonna be a ps3 exclusive
                • batik89on September 9 2012, 10:50amReply
                  @ROCKnROLLINGROCK Nope. Have you ever heard the latest info from Jack Tretton, Sony CEO? He said he's not sure anymore about the exclusivity. He added, better to ask R* about this game. AT this point, many experts believe AGENT isn't PS3 exclusive anymore.
                • PS3Guy-Indiaon November 18 2012, 12:14pmReply
                  @batik89 Sorry for answering this late (3 yrs late) But heven't you visited rockstargames.com/agent this is a PS3 exclusive.
                • batik89on November 21 2012, 6:24amReply
                  @PS3Guy-India Have you heard a game called LA NOIRE? Originally announced exclusive for PS3, but in the process they make it as multiplatform (360 & PS3) game.
                • ssalilon November 22 2012, 1:18amReply
                  @batik89 you are wrong man,L.A. Noire was being developed for both the consoles but after that it was decided a verrsion for the PC too
                • batik89on November 23 2012, 12:54amReply
                  @ssalil Nope it was at some point PS3 exclusive.
                • ssalilon November 25 2012, 8:32amReply
                  @batik89 it may have been
              • mohammed934on September 5 2012, 7:04amReply
                im so excited for grand theft auto V
                • batik89on August 8 2012, 7:44amReply
                  Take-Two comment on AGENT during the latest earnings call: "We haven't announced anything about that title."
                  • JULIAN_BOTTINon July 2 2012, 1:08pmReply
                    top 5 things GTA V needs.
                    1.personal radio (like it had for GTA IV on PC) but this time also include it for PS3 and X-BOX 360.

                    2. custom vehicles you can make your self. (step it up from san andreas. make it more like saints row 2.) [ but don't limit what cars can be modded all should be able to be custom.

                    3. no invisible walls. (just make it an island nation like the rest of the GTA's) [and make it so you can drive cars of the mountain like you could in san andreas.]

                    4. don't cut stuff out of multiplayer. in GTA IV you took out a ton of vehicles and AI from the online mode and the ones you left got repetitive quick.

                    5. make costom out fits like saints row 3 and saints row 2.
                    • melek_bellicon June 9 2012, 7:48pmReply
                      @R* in GTA IV, near the condo on Albany Ave, is CJ from GTA SA on the "Fruntalot" sign??
                      • batik89on March 14 2012, 12:20pmReply
                        @R* would you please say something about AGENT? Is it still in development?
                        • batik89on March 3 2012, 7:07amReply
                          @R* I want to know what happened with AGENT? Please share some info with us. I'm a big fan of your work and spy/espionage story.
                          • HazardouzVLon February 11 2012, 10:05pmReply
                            Hey R* many people say that in the vice city intro where Vic dies, that lance fled the scene in the helicopter?
                            is that true?
                            • Sumothierryon November 13 2011, 7:40amReply
                              Hi !
                              Don't even know if i still ha ve the right to post, but i've got a question about Vice city.
                              Where the hell can we find Mercedes at the end of the game ?
                              For recall, Mercedes is the daughter of cortez, a wh.re that we meet all along the game.
                              At the end of the game, a message appears on screen :" Look for Mercedes".

                              Since years, Hunters tried to find her, analysing all the talks in the game giving clues, like little Havana, or the port.
                              So my question : Is this really possible to find her ?
                              If yes, how to do ?, At least a clue, please ^^ !

                              • WhoElseWantsMoreon October 17 2011, 5:44pmReply
                                Who Else Wants More? Do You Want More? If So Join The Facebook Campaign Here Red Dead Redemption Who Else Wants More? The Campaign is for new Singleplayer and Multiplayer DLC's like Landon Ricketts DLC, John in the Gang before the events of RDR, Cowboys & Aliens DLC, new hideouts, new locations for Undead OverRun like towns, Cart Races, new multiplayer characters, new Hunting Grounds and a Drinking Game etc
                                • joahua06on September 2 2011, 10:02pmReply
                                  hey rockstar could you guys make a game like gta but make it more about trying to become the head of a major organized crime ring like maybe have like the italian mob, a couple diffrent biker gangs and some gangs from sanandreas all fighting for turf and control in one city. you could still have missions and could maybe have custom characters to choose from so you could choose what group you wanted to start with i think it would make for an amazing game
                                  • Hotheadedjustin2on June 21 2012, 3:35pmReply
                                    @joahua06 Ha Ha, A couple of friends and some of my cousins and I, are making a game just like that using Autodesk.

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