Found on YouTube: L.A. Noire C64, Breakdancing Niko & More...

Posted on July 5 2013, 3:21pm | Author: R* Q | Filed Under: Games
 
A couple of the most reliable and creative members of the YouTube and machinima scene, Majami Hiroz and Yeardly Diamond, have struck again with this pair of very entertaining and well-made creations.

Above, the 80s-obsessed Majami Hiroz Show, whom you may remember from their Commodore 64 interpretation of Vice City's final mission as well as their sweet cover version of the Vice City theme, have apparently discovered another golden era rarity with this purported original 1986 C64 version of L.A. Noire shown via a let's-play video of the "Silk Stocking" Homicide Desk case (* fair warning spoiler alert for those out there who haven't yet cracked that particular case). With a MIDI-esque take on the L.A. Noire “Main Theme” by Andrew Hale and a spot-on 80s adventure computer games style, this one's certainly worth a watch.

Below, the prolific Yeardly Diamond always seems quick to jump on GTA parodies of the latest pop music video memes (catch the Gangnam, Rick Astley and Harlem Shake GTA vids if you've never seen them) but skewers 'em with amazing animations and hilarious sequences. This latest clip posted earlier this week finds Niko (and Johnny and Luis and Roman..) again taking on the latest cheese-pop hit from Psy: "Gentleman". Things really get interesting about 1:40 in as Niko kicks his best game to Yeardley Diamond on a date and then busts out some epic breaking with Johnny and Luis from the lobby of the Majestic Hotel to the dancefloor of Maisonette 9. As an added bizarre meta treat, check out fan personifications of Luis Lopez and Carl Johnson beefing with one another over who's the better dancer in the clip's YouTube comments.
 
 
Very honorable mention as well to these cool GTA and Rockstar fan creations we've also come across that are worth a look:
 

 

Original Grand Theft Auto V Artwork: Friends. And Family.

Posted on July 4 2013, 8:09am | Author: R* Q | Filed Under: Games

On this 4th of July holiday, we stop in on to two Los Santos residents respectively choosing to spend their leisure time indoors gaming and outdoors car "shopping".

This pair of official widescreen artwork releases from Grand Theft Auto V features Franklin's partner-in-crime Lamar caught with his hand in the proverbial cookie jar and a charming family portrait of Michael's progeny, Tracey and Jimmy - the latter of which you may have seen earlier this week gracing our special GTAV edition of Asked and Answered.
 
 
Get them in all the requisite downloadable art sizes including desktops, backgrounds, Facebook Timelines, icons and avatars over at www.rockstargames.com/downloads and look for more GTAV artwork releases soon.
 

Max Payne 3 Now Available for Mac

Posted on June 20 2013, 1:51pm | Author: R* Q | Filed Under: Games

Apple Mac users yet to experience the cutting edge shooting mechanics, precision gunplay, and dark and twisted story of Max Payne 3 - your wait is over. Today Max Payne 3 arrives for Mac. This seamless and highly detailed, cinematic experience features advanced Bullet Time® and Shootdodge™ effects, plus full integration of Natural Motion’s Euphoria® Character Behavior system.
 
Max Payne 3 is now available from the Mac App Store and on Steam for Mac.

New GTAV Screens

Posted on June 11 2013, 1:27pm | Author: R* Q | Filed Under: Games
 
The GTAV splash page has been updated with the 9 new screens that you might have noticed during Sony's E3 press conference last night.
 
For details on the custom GTAV-branded Pulse Elite Headset for PS3 and the exclusive PlayStation 3 Grand Theft Auto V bundle available at launch that comes with a Standard Edition copy of the game, visit the PlayStation Blog.
 
 
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Stage Two of the Red Hook Criterium Cycling Series at the Brooklyn Navy Yard

Posted on June 4 2013, 10:23am | Author: R* Q | Filed Under: Rockstar

Before heading overseas for a pair of stops in Barcelona and Milan this summer/fall, the Red Hook Crit cycling series will hit the Brooklyn Navy Yard this Saturday night. The first stage back in March at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal featured an intense, nail-biting finish (check the video above) and stage two is shaping up to be another exciting, action-packed event.
 
For this Saturday's race, we're pleased to announce the availability of grandstand tickets for the first time. While attending the race is free for the general public, these tickets offer spectators exclusive views of the racing action, plus all grandstand ticket holders will receive a limited-edition Rockstar Games x Red Hook Crit t-shirt. Only 100 of these tickets are available, and all profits raised from ticket sales go directly towards the Athlete Support program. To purchase tickets, visit redhookcrit.com/grandstand.
 
SCHEDULE
6:00PM: Qualifying Heats
9:00PM: Red Hook Crit 5K
9:45PM: Red Hook Criterium 
 
Any New Yorkers who'd like to volunteer to assist with course setup, marshaling or next day clean up can visit http://rhcvolunteer.eventbrite.com. All volunteers will receive a complimentary food ticket redeemable at any of the RHC food vendors along with a Race Crew t-shirt.
 
For more details, visit www.redhookcrit.com, the official page on Facebook or download the free Red Hook Crit App - available for iOS and coming to Android later this week.
 
 
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Round 2 of the Red Hook Crit at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on Saturday, June 8th.

Posted on May 28 2013, 11:59am | Author: R* Q | Filed Under: Rockstar
 
Today we're proud to announce details for the second leg of the 2013 Red Hook Criterium on Saturday June 8th. Before making its way across the pond to Europe for events in Barcelona and Milan later this year, this urban race series consisting of a track bike criterium and a 5k foot race moves into the Brooklyn Navy Yard for the first time.
 
This spectator-friendly race will feature athletes from around the world - world class road racers, track specialists, bike messengers and urban cyclists - competing in multiple laps around a short and technical circuit for championship points and the chance to enter the history books as the first winner of the Red Hook Criterium Brooklyn Navy Yard.
 
The event is free for spectators. Qualifying heats start at 6 p.m., the 5K at 9 p.m. and the criterium at 9:45 p.m. A spectator area at the start/finish line will offer fans an exclusive view of the racing action. A limited number of tickets will be sold to benefit the new Athlete Support program, launched to provide additional support to the top 25 riders in the
championship standings.
 
For more detailed race info, visit www.redhookcrit.com or the official page on Facebook. You can also check out a recap of stage one, held at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal earlier this spring, complete with video.
 
 
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Rockstar Game Tips: Going for Guts and Glory in Manhunt

Posted on May 27 2013, 11:02am | Author: R* Q | Filed Under: Games

Now that Manhunt is available to download from the PS2 Classic collection at the PlayStation Store on its 10th anniversary since release, it's time to step back into this dark tale of James Earl Cash and try to survive the hordes of bloodthirsty killers in Carcer City. This is a brutal blood sport and it's not going to be easy, so here are our tips for prevailing in this most dangerous game:
 

Heart of Darkness: Surrounded by danger and depravity, the shadows are your sanctuary. Move into the darkness and the figure of Cash on the bottom right of the screen will turn blue to indicate that you cannot be seen in plain sight. Don't get too comfortable though - if you're in an enemy's path and he walks into you, he'll attack.

Sick sense: The radar at the bottom-right of the screen shows the location of nearby enemies and the direction in which they are facing, as well as key locations such as objective points. It uses a color system to indicate each enemy's state: yellow means they are blissfully unaware that you're about to sneak up and butcher them; orange shows that they have heard something and are heading over to investigate; and red indicates that they can see you and are coming to kill you. Use this information to plan when to stalk and when to run, but don't get too dependent - in Hardcore difficulty, there's no radar.

Silence is crimson: Noise can be your friend or your foe, so keep an eye on the red circle on your radar to know how discreet you're being (or not being) at any given time. When the time is right, hit walls or kick barrels to lure your enemy to their sticky fate.

Ear to the ground: Keep one eye on the ground at all times, as some floor surfaces will make a sound when you walk on them. Don't make the amateur mistake of stepping onto a metal grate and giving yourself away while lining up an execution.

Divide and conquer: The odds of surviving are already stacked against you, so don't be tempted to take on the world. Isolate enemies and take them out one-by-one. If you find two or more of them sticking together, use noise to lure one of them away.

Hit the jump below for even more tips and strategies...

The Warriors Coming Next Week to PSN

Posted on May 22 2013, 3:01pm | Author: R* Q | Filed Under: Games

Let's get down to it...

Starting Tuesday, May 28th in North America and Wednesday, May 29th in Europe, our latest PS2 Classics release on PlayStation Network lets you navigate the treacherous path home for that real live bunch from Coney, as The Warriors will be available to plaaaa-ay on PS3. Grab it from the PlayStation Store next week for $9.99 / €9.99 / £7.99.
 
As an extra treat for those of you in the NYC area - what better way to celebrate the game's PSN arrival than watching the movie that started it all - which will be playing at the Landmark Sunshine Theatre all weekend as part of their longstanding Midnight screening series.

 

PS2 Classics Available on PSN:

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