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BEATERATOR FOR PLAYSTATION�PORTABLE AND PLAYSTATION�NETWORK COMING SEPTEMBER 29th

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:50:33

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 - We are proud to announce the long-awaited PSP (PlayStation Portable) and PSN (PlayStation Network) release of Beaterator is coming September 29th 2009 in North America and October 2nd 2009 in Europe.

Featuring thousands of original loops and sounds produced exclusively for Beaterator by Timbaland and Rockstar, Beaterator for PSP and PSN puts the power to make professional-level music at your fingertips in a format that�s portable, accessible and fun.

Visit www.rockstargames.com/beaterator to watch the debut teaser trailer and stay tuned for much more info and media including demo videos and sample tracks created with Beaterator.

Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City Coming October 29th

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:54:05

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 - Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City includes both The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony together on disc exclusively for Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City will be available worldwide October 29th 2009 for $39.99 and will not require a copy of the original Grand Theft Auto IV to play.

First Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony Desktop Wallpaper Now Available

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:57:40

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 - Visit www.rockstargames.com/theballadofgaytony for the brand new first character artwork from The Ballad of Gay Tony Official Desktop Series, available for download in all common desktop and mobile device sizes.

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Coming to PSP System This Fall

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:07:06

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 - One of the highest-rated handheld games of all time, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, will be making its way to the PSP system this fall. Specifically built for the PSP platform with upscaled widescreen graphics, enhanced lighting and animation and including all new story missions, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars will be a powerful experience on the PSP and will be available as both a digital download (via PLAYSTATION�Network) and at retail.

www.rockstargames.com/chinatownwars

Rockstar Games Sponsoring the 36th Annual Skyscraper Harlem Cycling Classic

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:29:20

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 - Rockstar Games presents New York's oldest and most venerated bicycle race - the Skyscraper Harlem Cycling Classic.

Taking place this Sunday, Father's Day June 21st 2009, the race is fast and spectator-friendly through Marcus Garvey Park in the historic neighborhood of Harlem, NYC. Look for Rockstar Games on site handing out shirts, stickers and other goodies.

Community race registration begins at 11 AM, with events starting at noon.

www.rockstargames.com/skyscraperclassic
www.skyscraper-harlembikerace.com/

Agent Announced Exclusively for PLAYSTATION�3 System

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:24:20

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 - Rockstar Games is proud to announce Agent. Developed by the people behind Grand Theft Auto, Rockstar North, Agent will be available exclusively for the PLAYSTATION�3 computer entertainment system. Agent takes players on a paranoid journey into the world of counter-intelligence, espionage and political assassinations during the height of the Cold War at the end of the 1970s.

PLAY THE LOST AND DAMNED MULIPLAYER ON XBOX LIVE� WITH BUSTA RHYMES

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:10:41

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 - Log on to Xbox LIVE� on Tuesday June 2nd from 7:00 until 9:00 PM EST with your copy of Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned to take part in a special Game With Fame event featuring the one and only Busta Rhymes. The electrifying rapper will be taking on all comers who dare to challenge him at The Lost and Damned's online multiplayer gameplay modes. Just log on at the date and time listed above, and look for the gamertag BustaRhymes GWF (*note space between BustaRhymes and GwF) to find him online and throw down the gauntlet.

Busta appears in Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned on radio station The Beat 102.7; you can hear him phone in as a special guest caller on Funkmaster Flex's in-game radio show, and hear Flex spin his new single "Respect My Conglomerate." Busta also appears on DJ Green Lantern's in-game radio show with his original song produced exclusively for Grand Theft Auto IV, "Where's My Money." Busta's new album Back On My B.S. is now available in stores and via iTunes�.

OFFICIAL GRAND THEFT AUTO IV: THE LOST AND THE DAMNED XBOX LIVE WEEKEND

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:36:52

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 - All weekend, from Friday June 5th through Sunday June 7th - anyone who downloads the free "Lost and Damned Registration Gamer Picture" and then either plays a Grand Theft Auto IV multiplayer session or downloads the Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned game add-on content on Xbox LIVE� will be automatically entered to win a Grand Prize entertainment system worth over $3,100 or a range of other prizes including Best Buy gift cards, Microsoft Points and free Xbox LIVE Subscriptions. See official rules here. Full range of sweepstakes prizing as follows: 1 Grand Prize A Samsung - 52" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV (Model: LN52A580 | SKU: 8794049) B&W Panorama Sound Bar Monster Cable - Ultra Series 1000 4' HDMI A/V Cable Model: U3 V1000 HDMI-4 | SKU: 8473546 3 First Runners-Up $1000 Best Buy gift card 6 Second Runners-Up $500 Best Buy gift card 4000 Microsoft Points 12 Third Runners-Up 12 Month Xbox LIVE Subscription

GRAND THEFT AUTO: THE BALLAD OF GAY TONY AND EPISODES FROM LIBERTY CITY COMING THIS FALL

Tue, 26 May 2009 16:13:31

Tue, 26 May 2009 - Rockstar Games is proud to announce the fall release of both the second episode of Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony - exclusively for download on Xbox LIVE� online entertainment network, and Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, which will include both episode one The Lost and Damned, and episode two The Ballad of Gay Tony together on a single disc exclusively for Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Grand Theft Auto IV's second downloadable episode, The Ballad of Gay Tony injects Liberty City with an overdose of guns, glitz, and grime. As Luis Lopez, part-time hoodlum and full-time assistant to legendary nightclub impresario Tony Prince (aka "Gay Tony"), players will struggle with the competing loyalties of family and friends, and with the uncertainty about who is real and who is fake in a world in which everyone has a price. Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City delivers two games on one disc - the all-new episode The Ballad of Gay Tony and the first episode, The Lost and Damned - together on disc for the first time - for Xbox 360 for $39.99 and will not require a copy of the original Grand Theft Auto IV to play. The Ballad of Gay Tony will release on Xbox LIVE this fall for $19.99 or 1600 MS points and requires players to have Grand Theft Auto IV for Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE membership to download. www.rockstargames.com/theballadofgaytony

Mr Wong's Laundromat Now Open at the Rockstar Social Club

Mon, 18 May 2009 20:23:49

Mon, 18 May 2009 - Announcing the grand opening of Mr. Wong's Laundromat at Rockstar Games Social Club. This exclusive webgame allows players of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars to log onto Social Club and test out their money laundering skills in an effort to win cash and unlockable multiplayer costumes that can then be used in their copy of Chinatown Wars for the Nintendo DS�.

Players can earn up to $10,000 per day working for Mr. Wong, a local Chinatown �businessman' who's helped more than his fair share of cash trickle seamlessly and undetected through the streets of Liberty City over the years. Launder as much cash as possible and avoid provoking Mr.Wong's short temper! Sign in to the Social Club and visit https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/games/cw/mrwong.html for full instructions and to play the game.

Additionally, the Chinatown Wars Downloads Section at the Social Club has been updated with Guardian Lions and Mr. Wong's ringtones (in both Mp3 and M4R format) as well as a Mr. Wong desktop wallpaper. Stay tuned for more updates to the Chinatown Wars Download Section in the near future.

If you need to add your Nintendo DS Friend Code to your Social Club account (needed to transfer any money/multiplayer costumes you earn from Mr. Wong back to your game) you can click here to visit the Social Club account linking page and follow the detailed instructions. You can also play Mr Wong's without having a DS Friend Code linked to your Social Club account and submit scores to the top 50 leaderboard.

The Official Chinatown Wars Fortune Cookie Application for Facebook

Mon, 18 May 2009 20:27:49

Mon, 18 May 2009 - Rockstar is proud to present the Chinatown Wars FORTUNE COOKIE Application for Facebook.

This new, ultimate Fortune Cookie app on Facebook allows you to:

Send a friend a fortune from our "Random Fortune" selection. Over 50 fortunes to choose from. Keep hitting "Random Fortune" til you find one you want to send.

Customize your own personal fortune to send a friend - you can write an original fortune up to 65 characters long.

Plus, each fortune automatically comes with a bonus "Learn Chinese" message which the recipient can click to see. Fun AND educational!

Become a Fan of Rockstar Games on Facebook and make sure to invite your friends to the Chinatown Wars FORTUNE COOKIE Application to ensure they can receive your messages.

Rockstar Games on Twitter

Mon, 18 May 2009 20:29:48

Mon, 18 May 2009 - Rockstar Games is now on Twitter. Follow us at twitter.com/rockstargames.

Red Dead Redemption Debut Trailer is Live

Wed, 06 May 2009 19:05:10

Wed, 06 May 2009 - The debut trailer for Red Dead Redemption is now live. The trailer features music from the game and is comprised entirely of gameplay footage. Click here for the official trailer page, which also includes all new screenshots and official desktop wallpapers, and stay tuned for much more information and media in the coming months.

RED DEAD REDEMPTION DEBUT TRAILER COMING MAY 6TH

Mon, 04 May 2009 19:43:59

Mon, 04 May 2009 - On Wednesday, May 6th, the debut trailer for Red Dead Redemption will premiere exclusively on IGN.com and at www.rockstargames.com/reddeadredemption.

The trailer will be followed by a week of exclusive first-look content on IGN.

Max Payne 3 Desktop Wallpapers

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:21:16

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 - In honor of our recent announcement of the forthcoming release of Max Payne 3, we�ve added a collection of downloadable desktops featuring the all-new Max Payne 3 poster art to the official splash page. These wallpapers are available in a variety of formats from wide screen monitor sizes all the way down to mobile sizes for iPod and Blackberry. Grab them now at www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3.

Max Payne and Max Payne 2 Available on Xbox LIVE Originals

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:11:17

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 - Tide yourself over until the return of Max Payne with the release of the original two Max Payne games for download on Xbox LIVE�.

The original Max Payne was released in 2001, redefining the third-person shooter with its innovative action-packed gameplay featuring the now famous Bullet Time� mechanic. Gamespot.com said "it�s not often you get an outstanding and original action game that�s not just different from all other shooters to date, but also in many ways superior... The game�s incredible technical accomplishments and its original play mechanics all combine to make it one of the very finest shooters ever made."

2003's sequel, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne furthered the story with a film noir inspired, bullet-strewn tale of love, betrayal and bloodletting � and furthered the action with its Havoc-driven rag doll physics and other refined gameplay mechanics. IGN.com awarded it a 9/10, calling it a "rare find" and saying "the physics system of Max Payne 2 is outstanding... a story that stands on its own in terms of drama. The visuals are excellent, the voice work is superior."

If you missed either of these classic titles the first time around, or if you�re simply nostalgic to revisit your old friend Max - they are both now available for download as Xbox Originals on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for only 1200 MS points ($15) each.

SOUTH CENTRAL VEHICLE PACK #2 NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:23:27

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 - The second South Central Vehicle Pack for Midnight Club: Los Angeles is now available on Xbox LIVE and PSN for 240 MS points/$2.99. South Central Vehicle Pack 2 brings power and status, featuring the 2008 Cadillac XLR V, the 2008 Lancer Evolution X, the 2007 Aston Martin DB9 and the bonus 2008 Ducati 1098 R. In celebration of its release, we�ve added another all-new gameplay clip featuring the cars and bikes of vehicle pack 2.

To access the new vehicles, players will need to download the free South Central Map Expansion that increases the total map size by one-third and adds four neighborhoods to make up the iconic district of South Central.

MIDNIGHT CLUB: LOS ANGELES - SOUTH CENTRAL VEHICLE PACKS ANNOUNCED

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:02:29

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 - Seven new vehicles will be hitting the streets of Midnight Club: Los Angeles over the next few weeks, with the release of two South Central Vehicle Packs. Each pack will be available on Xbox LIVE� for 240 points and on the PlayStation�Network for $2.99.

South Central Vehicle Pack 1 will be available on April 16th and will feature two luxury class cars, an Audi S5 and the Mercedes CL 65, along with the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT.

South Central Vehicle Pack 2 will be released on April 23rd and will feature 3 cars along with a bonus motorcycle for free. Cruise South Central in a Cadillac XLR V, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X and an Aston Martin DB9. We've also included the Ducati 1098 R motorcycle as an added bonus.

To access the content in each pack you will also need to download the free South Central Map Expansion which expands the massive city of Midnight Club: Los Angeles by one third, adding four new neighborhoods to make up the iconic district of South Central.

CHINATOWN WARS EXTENDED HANDS-ON TOUR

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:27:57

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 - The Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars road tour is continuing on through May, hitting additional stops all over California, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. If you want to see (and play) for yourself what all the acclaim and fuss is about, check out the Tour page here for a full schedule of dates and locations of where the Chinatown Wars van will be a'rocking. Get a personal demo of the game and take home free, limited-edition Rockstar apparel.

www.rockstargames.com/chinatownwars/tour

THE LOST AND DAMNED DESKTOPS, AVATARS & ICONS

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:24:10

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 - Visit www.rockstargames.com/IV/downloads for a newly added selection of desktops featuring your favorite characters from the first episode of Grand Theft Auto IV downloadable content, The Lost and Damned. Series one features stark artwork of Johnny, Malc, Billy and Ashley against The Lost and Damned's signature greyscaled backgrounds. Series two rocks the distressed look with a selection of imagery of badass Johnny Klebitz and The Lost Motorcycle Club. Wallpapers come in a wide variety of sizes from widescreen and dual monitor all the way down to handheld-friendly sizes for the iPhone and Blackberry. You can also grab avatar and buddy icon sizes.

PIZZA HUT SOUTH CENTRAL SHOWDOWN TOURNAMENT

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:10:24

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 - Rockstar Games and Pizza Hut proudly present the next edition of the Midnight Club: Los Angeles Social Club Tournaments series � with your chance to compete to win every gamer's second-biggest fantasy: a year's worth of free pizza!

Download the free South Central Map Expansion on Xbox LIVE� or PLAYSTATION�Network and enter the Midnight Club: Los Angeles - Pizza Hut South Central Showdown. Beat out your racing opponents and work your way to the top to win a $599 Pizza Hut gift card - enough to buy you a free personal pizza every week for a year. Registration is open now until end of day (11:59 PM) Friday April 17, 2009 - with the time trials beginning on Saturday April 18, 2009.

For a full list of rules and regulations please consult the Midnight Club Los Angeles Tournaments section of the Rockstar Social Club at www.rockstargames.com/socialclub/tournamentsinfo.

To register, just hit up www.rockstargames.com/socialclub/games/mcla/tournaments.html
(Social Club membership and login are required).

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void in certain countries and where prohibited. Must meet age requirements. Ends April 30th, 2009. See www.rockstargames.com/socialclub/events for complete official rules and eligibility details.

Shout to the winners of the previous tournament, February�s Midnight Club: Los Angeles Starter Cup. Benny Tyner (aka "being poked") from Missouri and John Parron (aka "Holosynthetic") from Virginia took home top honors on Xbox 360� and PLAYSTATION�3 platforms respectively. Each winner was awarded the grand prize of a $500 shopping spree at the Rockstar Warehouse.

MIDNIGHT CLUB LOS ANGELES AT THE DUB SHOW TOUR 2009

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:06:53

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 - Once again, Rockstar Games and Midnight Club: Los Angeles are proud to be a part of the annual DUB Show Tour, the world famous custom auto show and concert series. Swing by any of the 2009 tour stops to play Midnight Club: Los Angeles, the only videogame that features cars customized by DUB, and test drive the South Central Map Expansion and Premium Upgrade. We'll also be giving away great limited-edition Midnight Club gear, including t-shirts, posters and even remote controlled cars. See below for tour dates and locations. For tickets and further information, visit www.dubshowtour.com.

April 18th: Memphis, TN (Memphis Convention Center)
May 16th: Atlantic City, NJ (Atlantic City Convention Center)
May 30th: Detroit, MI (Cobo Hall)
June 6th: Dallas, TX (Dallas Convention Center)
June 13th: Phoenix, AZ (Phoenix Convention Center)
June 20th: Charlotte, NC (Charlotte Convention Center)
August 1st: Chicago, IL (McCormick Place)
August 15th: Atlanta, GA (Georgia International Convention Center)
August 23rd: Houston, TX (Reliant Center)
September 5th: San Jose, CA (San Jose Convention Center)
October 10th: Miami, FL (Miami Beach Convention Center)

Play South Central with Rockstar on Xbox LIVE Saturday April 4th

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:19:12

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 - On Saturday April 4th, from 4 - 7 PM EDT, members of Rockstar Games and Rockstar San Diego will be racing on Xbox LIVE� in Midnight Club: Los Angeles� all-new South Central Map Extension and Premium Upgrade's racing modes. To participate, make sure to download the Map Extension and look out for the Rockstar Gamertags listed below: RockstarNYTest1, RockstarNYTest2, RkstrNYQALEAD1, RkstrNYQALEAD2, RkstrSDDesign1, RkstrSDDesign2, RkstrSDDesign3, RkstrSDDesign4, RkstrSDTest1, RkstrSDCode1, RkstrSDAudio1, RkstrSDArt01, RockstarDub10, RockstarDub11, RockstarDub12 For more details, visit the Xbox LIVE Game with Developers event page.

MIDNIGHT CLUB: LOS ANGELES � SOUTH CENTRAL NOW AVAILABLE

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:30:36

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 - Update your Midnight Club experience with the South Central Premium Upgrade and Map Expansion, now available for download on PLAYSTATION�Network and Xbox LIVE�. The South Central Map Expansion is free to all owners of Midnight Club: Los Angeles and adds four iconic neighborhoods equal to one third of the game's original map. The South Central Premium Upgrade, which can be purchased for 800 MS points (Xbox LIVE) or $9.99 (PSN), gives players access to nine brand new cars ranging from SUVs to classic lowriders, complete with custom parts and body kits for each. Also included are 26 new races, 12 battle maps, 10 delivery missions, and over 100 red light races taking place in South Central. All of the races and events will expand the game's story progression and are seamlessly integrated with the existing career elements. For more information, including all-new screens of the Range Rover Supercharged, visit www.rockstargames.com/midnightclubLA/southcentral

MAX PAYNE 3 COMING WINTER 2009

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:36:02

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 - Rockstar Games is proud to announce that Max Payne 3 is currently in development and scheduled for a winter 2009 release on the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION�3 computer entertainment system and PC. Developed by Rockstar Vancouver, Max Payne 3 tells the story of a retired police detective embroiled in a world of corruption, turmoil and intense violence. The award-winning Max Payne franchise put players in the role of Max Payne, a hard-boiled New York City detective with a penchant for violence, out to avenge the death of his family. The latest installment delivers more of the classic elements and hyper-intense action that fans have come to love, while moving the story of Max in a new direction. "We're starting a new chapter of Max's life with this game," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. "This is Max as we've never seen him before, a few years older, more world-weary and cynical than ever. We experience the downward spiral of his life after the events of Max Payne 2 and witness his last chance for salvation." Since leaving the NYPD and New York itself behind, Max has drifted from bad to worse. Double-crossed and a long way from home, Max is now trapped in a city full of violence and bloodshed, using his weapons and instincts in a desperate search for the truth and a way out. www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3

Midnight Club Los Angeles Game with Fame - Live from the LA DUB Show, Sunday 3.22

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:41:40

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 - March 22, 2009 1pm to 5pm PST on Xbox LIVE

To celebrate the launch of Midnight Club Los Angeles: South Central downloadable dontent, Rockstar Games and Xbox are giving you the chance to play Midnight Club: Los Angeles against an all-star line-up of West Coast hip-hop legends and up-and-coming artists, as they play live from the kickoff of the 2009 DUB Show Tour in Los Angeles this Sunday, March 22nd. The DUB Show Tour, proudly sponsored in part by Rockstar Games, is a premier nationwide car show and concert tour spanning 12 US cities.

The line-up of West Coast hip-hop all-stars playing Midnight Club: Los Angeles on Xbox LIVE at the event is headlined by Cali's most influential DJ, DJ FELLI FEL - known for his long-running primetime radio show on Los Angeles' Power 106 as well as for his own self-produced smash hits like 2008's "Get Buck in Here" featuring Akon, Ludacris, Lil Jon and Diddy (as heard in the Midnight Club Los Angeles soundtrack).

Also slated to play:

DJ POOH - A true pioneer of West Coast hip-hop, DJ Pooh got his start deejaying and producing for the legendary King Tee and went on to become one of the most prolific producers in the game, responsible for producing the rap classic "It Was a Good Day" by Ice Cube and other revered material by LL Cool J, Yo-Yo, 2Pac and many more. Pooh is also an accomplished filmmaker and writer, having written and starred in the classic 1995 West Coast comedy "Friday" and co-written Rockstar's own Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas in 2004.

GLASSES MALONE - One of LA's hottest new rappers, Glasses Malone is known throughout Los Angeles as much for his vocals as for his real deal street racing credentials. The rapping embodiment of Midnight Club: Los Angeles appears on the Statik-Selektah-produced theme song for South Central Premium Upgrade, "Rollin' Down the Freeway", along with Kali & Termanology - where he offers a glimpse of what the true life LA street racing scene is all about. Glasses' debut album, featuring Lil' Wayne and many others, is coming this year via a joint-label deal with Baby's Birdman Records and Mack 10's Hoo Bangin' Records.

BISHOP LAMONT - Dr. Dre's prot�g� and Aftermath/Interscope label signee, Bishop Lamont, is one of the most anticipated new rappers in hip-hop. The Los Angeles' native's debut album, The Reformation, is coming this year with production from Dre, The RZA, DJ Premier and others. His hard-hitting track "City Lights", produced by DJ Khalil, appears on the Midnight Club: Los Angeles soundtrack.

YOUNG MAYLAY - A prot�g� of DJ Pooh and WC, Young Maylay burst into notoriety in 2004 with his star-making turn voicing the lead character of Carl "CJ" Johnson in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Since then, Maylay has been making a name for himself in the West Coast rap scene with acclaimed underground hip-hop releases including 2008's stellar independent album, The Real Coast Guard, produced by Crazy Toones. Maylay's "You Ain't Uh" off that album also appears on the Midnight Club: Los Angeles soundtrack.

So log onto Xbox LIVE this Sunday from 1-5 PM PST (4-8 PM EST), add the below gamertags to your friends list and start practicing your driving skills now.

RockstarDub01

RockstarDub03

RockstarDub04

RockstarDub05

Visit Xbox.com's Game with Fame page for further info.

Chinatown Wars Out Now + Official Site Update

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:02:52

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 - Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is now available exclusively for the Nintendo DS�. The official site has been updated with an all-new feature clip, multiplayer information and more.

The fourth game Feature Clip is all about the triumphant return of the fan-favorite Rampage mode to the Grand Theft Auto series. Look for the Game Feature Clips Series to continue on the site post-release, highlighting more special and unique gameplay features of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars that you may not know about.
www.rockstargames.com/chinatownwars/video

The Multiplayer area of the Chinatown Wars website offers reveals on the game's special online components and multiplayer modes.

Head-to-Head and Co-op multiplayer is available via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and features 6 different modes to play. Visit the site for first info on three of them: Race, Stash Dash and Defend the Base.

Also take advantage of Chinatown Wars' online features that allow you to instant message your friends and trade information and contraband with them. Click here for more info.

Chinatown Wars at the Rockstar Social Club

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:51:07

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 - Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is in stores now exclusively for Nintendo DS� and with it comes the opening of the Chinatown Wars area at Rockstar Games Social Club.

Social Club members who own Chinatown Wars will be able to track detailed game stats and compare them with their Friends on Social Club. Also exclusive to Social Club members are hidden missions waiting for the player to unlock. Find the two missing Guardian Lion statues in the game to gain access to this secret content via Rockstar Games Social Club. More secret in-game unlockables will be announced soon, exclusively accessible to Social Club members.

Getting Started:
To gain entry to the special features for Chinatown Wars, you will first want to obtain a Friends Code and link your account. This will allow you to connect your game to the Social Club and enable future stats syncing. Detailed instructions can be found at the new Chinatown Wars Account Linking tool in your member Profile settings - click here to access (must be registered, logged-in member).

Find Your Friends:
When you sync your stats, your Nintendo DS Friends Roster will also be joined to your Social Club account. You can then compare your stats to your friends'. Make sure to tell your friends to also sign up to Social Club to take part in this feature.

Guardian Lions:
Rumor has it some very valuable Chinese artifacts arrived and promptly disappeared in our fair city. On their way to the museum, a pair of priceless statues called The Lions of Fo that once guarded a recently unearthed ancient Shaolin temple were stolen. The now missing statues are worth a substantial fortune on the black market. The perpetrators of the heist have hidden them in Liberty City while they attempt to offload them. Once you have completed the main story missions, your quest for the two lost Guardian Lions will begin. Social Club will provide members with hints as to where to locate them, and, once found, will present a special key to unlock new secret story missions.

More To Come:
These features are just the beginning for the Chinatown Wars section. We will be adding activities here that allow you to earn extra in-game cash as well as other special unlockables. Check back soon for more announcements.

www.rockstargames.com/socialclub/chinatownwars

If you haven't registered a Rockstar Games Social Club account, it's quick and painless - click here to do so.

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars � The First Reviews Are Here

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:40:44

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 - The first online reviews of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars are in. Here's a look at the early word:

5/5 (PERFECT SCORE) - GAMEPRO, EDITORS' CHOICE
"A FANTASTIC ADDITION TO ROCKSTAR'S LEGACY...
...maintains the incredible innovations in both technology and player accessibility that the title's previous installments have supplied... From drug distribution, insurance racketeering to old fashioned car-jacking and street races, everything you know and love about the Grand Theft Auto series is here with some fantastic new contributions and handheld-specific alterations... This is Grand Theft Auto the way you love it: all of the innovation, charm and thrills from its past installations neatly tied together in a creative package worthy of any DS owner."

10/10 (PERFECT SCORE) - EUROGAMER
"This is GTA on a smaller screen, but by no means a smaller scale... massive, diverse playgrounds, teeming with cars, pedestrians, the series' trademark missions and side-games, wonderfully rendered in surprising detail by an engine that ranks among the best on the platform...CHINATOWN WARS IS A TRIUMPH, not just in terms of bringing a difficult game to a new platform intact, but because it actually improves it in the process, and demonstrates a mastery of DS form and function... Overall this is GTA as it first was, with the inherited wisdom of GTA as it's been since, finished off with all sorts of things that would happily belong in a GTA of the future."

9.5 - IGN, EDITORS' CHOICE
"A spectacular DS-exclusive experience that expands on what already makes the GTA series so damn good... one of the deepest and extremely fulfilling chapters in the Grand Theft Auto saga... it's a tremendous game, both in scale and in fun...CHINATOWN WARS IS EASILY ONE OF THE BEST NINTENDO DS GAMES ON THE PLATFORM."

A - UGO
"...easily one of the best games on the DS... It's hard to deny the depth and scope that Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars has achieved. The massive single-player game, impressive 3D graphics, strong multiplayer features, amusing minigames and intriguing story make it ONE OF THE BEST DS GAMES WE'VE EVER PLAYED."

SOUTH CENTRAL OFFICIAL SITE & TRAILER NOW LIVE

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:59:32

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 - The official site update for the Midnight Club: Los Angeles South Central Map Expansion and Premium Upgrade is now live.

Visit www.rockstargames.com/midnightclubLA/southcentral to see the official trailer, as well as all-new screenshots featuring the 1963 Buick Riviera and Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG "Black". Stay tuned for additional screens and videos featuring more cars from South Central including the Range Rover Supercharged and the '64 Chevy Impala, and more leading up to the release of South Central on Xbox LIVE and PLAYSTATION Network on March 12th.

GRAND THEFT AUTO: CHINATOWN WARS OFFICIAL TRAILER & SITE LAUNCH

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:41:48

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 - Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is coming exclusively to Nintendo DS� on March 17th 2009. The debut of the Grand Theft Auto franchise on Nintendo's handheld has been generating shock and awe amongst those who have gotten their hands on it.

Today, visit www.rockstargames.com/chinatownwars to delve into the site launch featuring the Official Chinatown Wars Trailer, the first in a series of Game Feature Clips and lots more.

MIDNIGHT CLUB: LOS ANGELES � SOUTH CENTRAL DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT COMING MARCH 12TH

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:27:49

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 -

The Midnight Club: Los Angeles � South Central downloadable content will be available on March 12th for both the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and for PLAYSTATION�3 computer entertainment system.

South Central offers more streets to race in with the free South Central Map Expansion which expands Midnight Club: Los Angeles by one third, adding four new neighborhoods to make up the iconic district of South Central. The South Central Premium Upgrade is the total South Central experience for Midnight Club: Los Angeles delivering 9 new vehicles, 26 new races, 12 new battle maps, 10 new delivery missions, over 100 new red light races, new vinyl packs, new parts, new music and more all for the cost of $9.99.

The free South Central Map Expansion will ensure that every racer with either Xbox 360� or PLAYSTATION�3 copies of the game can race online against players that have the South Central Premium Upgrade.

The South Central Map Expansion features:

Map expansion by one third
Four new neighborhoods
Price: FREE for both Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3

The South Central Premium Upgrade features:

Nine new vehicles:
Luxury: 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG "Black" SUV: 2008 Range Rover Supercharged, 2008 Range Rover Sport Super Charged Lowrider: 1955 Chevy Bel Air, 1963 Buick Riviera, 1964 Chevy Impala, 1965 Chevy Malibu Muscle: 1970 Chevy Chevelle, 1966 Pontiac GTO
26 new races
12 new battle maps
10 new delivery missions
100+ new red light races
New rims
New body kits for each new car
New vinyl pre-sets
Hydraulics/Airbags unlocked on all new cars
New music
Price: $9.99 for PLAYSTATION 3 and 800 MS points for Xbox 360

More car packs are also set to come soon, stay tuned to the official site for more details, including the debut trailer.

GRAND THEFT AUTO: CHINATOWN WARS HANDS-ON PREVIEW TOUR

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:30:05

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 - 52 cities � 6 weeks � 3 vans

Attention Grand Theft Auto and Nintendo DS fans, this is your chance to play Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars before it hits the shelves on March 17th.

We are touring Chinatown Wars coast to coast at Gamestop store locations across the U.S. all the way through game release in March.

Visit www.rockstargames.com/chinatownwars/tour for a full list of tour stops. Don't miss the rare chance to play Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars before it comes out and take home free, limited-edition Rockstar apparel.

CHINATOWN WARS & MIDNIGHT CLUB LOS ANGELES SOUTH CENTRAL SITES LAUNCH NEXT WEEK

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:39:23

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 - Stay tuned next week for the unveiling of the official websites for both Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars and Midnight Club: Los Angeles - South Central, including the launch of the debut trailers for both games.

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, the debut of the genre-defining Grand Theft Auto series on the Nintendo DS�, will be available exclusively for the Nintendo DS on March 17th.
www.rockstargames.com/chinatownwars

Midnight Club: Los Angeles - South Central is the massive downloadable map expansion and premium upgrade for Midnight Club Los Angeles that includes an entire new city area for free, as well as a premium upgrade pack that features all-new vehicles, races, music and more. Release details coming soon.
www.rockstargames.com/midnightclubLA

THE LOST AND DAMNED LIVE WEEKEND EVENTS

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:06:39

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 - This weekend is the final three days of Xbox 360's Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned Xbox LIVE Week. This weekend's events include the opportunity to play with some of the crew from Rockstar North tonight from 5-9 PM EST, and the chance to play with soundtrack artist and Beat 102.7 DJ Statik Selektah and guests on Sunday from 4-7 PM EST.

For a complete list of Gamertags and events, visit www.xbox.com/lostanddamnedliveweek for more details.

GRAND THEFT AUTO IV SOUNDTRACK LAUNCH ON iTUNES

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:11:48

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 - We are pleased to announce the launch of the extended Grand Theft Auto IV soundtrack experience starting today exclusively on the iTunes store in the US (www.iTunes.com) and iTunes store in Europe.

The first release is a collection of six original tracks produced exclusively for Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned by elite underground hip-hop DJ and record producer Statik Selektah, featuring some of the most respected names in the genre.

Coming soon to the iTunes store, the second release features highlight tracks from from the overall soundtrack and gives listeners a taste of the updated genres that now play across Liberty City's airwaves via this new episode. Stay tuned for information on tracklist and release date.

Note that all of the new songs added to the Liberty City radio dial via the Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned soundtrack can be seamlessly purchased and downloaded online through the in-game ZiT function. Simply tag songs you like on your in-game cell phone to create a custom playlist which will automatically be uploaded to your Social Club profile. A simple click-through to iTunes from there will pull up your custom playlist for purchase.

Also check out the Grand Theft Auto IV destination page on iTunes with each in-game radio station's playlist, exclusive albums and more, all accessible at www.itunes.com/gtaiv.

GRAND THEFT AUTO IV: THE LOST AND DAMNED NOW AVAILABLE

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:09:07

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 - Head to Xbox LIVE� Marketplace right now with your connected Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system and download the first episode of Grand Theft Auto IV downloadable content, The Lost and Damned (1600 Microsoft Points / $19.99).

Also, you can purchase The Lost and Damned from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace website and have it ready and waiting for you the next time you go online with your Xbox 360.

Note that to play Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned requires a copy of Grand Theft Auto IV for Xbox 360 - but you can play it even if you haven't finished Niko's story.

THE DEBUT OF TRAILER #2 FOR THE LOST AND DAMNED

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:52:16

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 - Today's official site update features the final official trailer before release for Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned, which will be available exclusively on Xbox LIVE on February 17th.

In addition to the latest trailer, check out the latest updates to the official site, featuring some of the new friends, faces, places and happenings around Liberty City.

Screenshots of The Lost Motorcycle Club's clubhouse and Jouster's private gentlemen's club.

Congressman Thomas Stubbs - Liberty's own Twittering Congressman.

Updates to Our-Own-Reality and Weazel News.

Visit www.rockstargames.com/thelostanddamned for special pages about new features exclusive to The Lost and Damned, including information on the added range of WEAPONS, new collection of VEHICLES, new RADIO AND SOUNDTRACK content and special Xbox 360 ACHIEVEMENTS.

Play Grand Theft Auto IV for free on Xbox LIVE� - Feb.17-22

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:51:44

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 - Rockstar is proud to announce that, for the first time ever, starting Tuesday, February 17th at 12:00 noon EST, Xbox LIVE multiplayer service usually reserved for Xbox LIVE� Gold members will be completely free of charge for all LIVE members wishing to play Grand Theft Auto IV or The Lost and Damned multiplayer online. If you don � t have an Xbox LIVE Gold account, have never played the addictive Grand Theft Auto IV multiplayer modes on Xbox LIVE before, or if you � re just eager to get busy with the brand-new multiplayer modes included in The Lost and Damned, this is your chance to try your hand at it free-of-charge. This limited, one-time promotion is applicable only to players of Grand Theft Auto IV and/or The Lost and Damned � and will end on Sunday, February 22nd. Be a part of this unprecedented event and join the legions of Grand Theft Auto fans around the world to wreak havoc upon Liberty City.

Note that no paid-subscription to Xbox LIVE is necessarily required to download The Lost and Damned, only the free Silver level of membership. Gold subscription is required to take part in online multiplayer gaming on LIVE � except for this special 6-day free period. For more information, visit the Xbox LIVE website.

The Lost and Damned Xbox Live Week Series of events

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:50:55

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 - Check out Xbox LIVE's " The Lost and Damned Week " calendar page for information on these special events:

The Lost and Damned Sweepstakes

To celebrate the release of The Lost and Damned , Xbox and Rockstar have teamed up for a week-long sweepstakes with thousands of dollars in prizes to give away. You could win a HDTV and home theater system or a limited-edition Grand Theft Auto branded Xbox 360 console. To enter the sweepstakes, just register your gamertag, and then either download The Lost and Damned, or play a multiplayer match of Grand Theft Auto IV online between 12:01 A.M. Eastern Time (ET) on February 17 and 11:59 P.M. ET on February 22, 2009. Get more details on the Lost and Damned Sweepstakes. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States (includes the District of Columbia) 18+. Game ends February 22, 2009. For details including free, alternate method of entry, see the Official Rules.

Game with Rockstar

Members of Rockstar North and Rockstar NYC will be online February 20 whupping some multiplayer hide on Xbox LIVE. Find us Friday night from 5:00 � 9:00 P.M. ET (2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. PT) playing the new The Lost and Damned multiplayer modes. Click here for a full list of gamertags to look for.

Game with Fame:Statik Selektah, Saigon, Termanology & Skyzoo

The Beat 102.7's own DJ Statik Selektah, along with soundtrack artists Saigon, Termanology and Skyzoo will be online playing Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned multiplayer modes on Sunday, February 22, from 4:00 � 7:00 P.M. ET (1:00 � 4:00 P.M. PT). To participate, send a friend request to the gamertags RstarStatik, RstarSaigon, RstrTermanology or RstarSkyzoo and get online at least a half hour before the Game with Fame session begins. Visit www.xbox.com/lostanddamnedliveweek for further information on all the above as well as other The Lost and Damned LIVE Week events including the Xbox All-Nighter and GamerchiX Ladies Night.

Valentines Special Video Editor Contest

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:50:23

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 - Roman and Mallorie, Jacob and Mary Jane, Niko and half the girls on Love-Meet.net � If Grand Theft Auto IV has taught you anything, it � s that Liberty City is for lovers. In honor of Valentine � s Day, we are pleased to announce a special edition of our Social Club TV Grand Theft Auto IV PC Video Editor Contest series. Enter the Valentine's Day Special Contest by uploading any kind of romance-themed clip to Rockstar Social Club TV anytime between February 10th through February 17th inclusive, using the tag � Valentine-Contest � .

The eligible entrant with the grand prize winning clip will receive a NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX+ graphics card, a US $500 dollar Rockstar Warehouse shopping spree and a Grand Theft Auto IV Valentine's Special prize pack of limited-edition collectible gear featuring the exclusive new Love-Meet.net

" Liberty City is for Lovers " t-shirt. Two runner-ups will also each receive a Grand Theft Auto IV Valentine's Special prize pack. Love is a many splendored thing, as they say � so get busy creating your tales of blissful ardor, painful heartache, or fleeting flings in a Feltzer - there � s lots of places you can take this one. Clips must be at or under 3 minutes in total length for consideration in the contest. Click here for official rules and eligibility details.

www.rockstargames.com/socialclub/tv

Chinatown wars hands on comi-con hands-on previews

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:44:40

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 - Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is coming exclusively to Nintendo DS � on March 17th. Select visitors at last week's Comic-Con event in NYC were treated to a rare hands-on preview of Grand Theft Auto's debut handheld incarnation on the DS... Here's a collection of what they had to say:

" To say that I didn't expect Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars to be my favorite game at New York Comic-Conwould be an understatement... Before this convention, I literally knew next to nothing about this title and assumed it was just going to be a throwback to the days of playing 2D GTAs on my PlayStation. Turns out, that assumption was dead wrong... When I got my hands on the title and began roaming around the city, everything felt natural.If you're a GTA IV addict like me, you'll probably be happy to know Rockstar kept the same map from the most recent game and built the town from the ground up to fit the cell-shaded world. Believe me, I haven't touched on the majority of what's in this game... In short, this game is the business." �IGN

" To call Chinatown Wars feature-laden would be an understatementon par with calling glaciers slow... Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars hits the DS on March 17th and with it comes a whole new rap sheet for Nintendo � s handheld. Rockstar Leeds has spent nearly two years putting Chinatown together, building a fully rendered Liberty City in the process... Overall, Chinatown Wars looks pretty sick... Rockstar is kicking out some obscene value for $35 in this DS title." �G4

" I knew this game was big, but not this big.It's an ambitious title for the DS, and one Rockstar seems to be taking very seriously. While I nearly spent two hours with the game, I still didn't feel like I even scratched its surface." �Kotaku

" The graphics are quite impressive, with full 3D models, an incredible amount of texture variety, and a very steady framerate �we're looking forward to exploring more of Liberty Citywhen Chinatown Wars ships on DS next month." �Joystiq

" � this is a full-featured Grand Theft Auto title, with everything you could want from a new installment -and more �a fully 3D world,epic on the scale of nothing before seen on the Nintendo DS � the biggest and most ambitious DS game I've ever seen, an instant must-buy for anyone with the system." �CHUD

" Lord knows how this all fits on a DS game card but it does... the important thing is that Rockstar hasn't compromised the series' formula in bringing it to the DS. It hasn't been simplified or sanitized - it'sa legitimate Grand Theft Auto game and that's more than enough reason to check it out." �CinemaBlend

THE LOST AND DAMNED TO BE FEATURED ON GAMETRAILERS TV

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:20:04

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 - On Friday February 6th, Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned will be featured on a special episode of GameTrailers TV. This episode will feature tons of never-before-seen footage, including exclusive first glimpses of various cut scenes, gameplay and hints about what to expect from the storyline.

GameTrailers TV airs Friday night at 10PM PST / 1 AM EST on Spike TV in High Definition, and is also available online at GameTrailers.com and on Xbox LIVE, iTunes and Amazon Unbox.

SOCIAL CLUB TV: BEST IN CLASS 2 WINNER ANNOUNCED

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:15:52

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 - Congratulations to Rockstar Social Club's EKLECTRIC of Belgium for taking top honors in our 2nd BEST IN CLASS Social Club TV Video Editor Contest. Eklectric used the Grand Theft Auto IV PC in-game Video Editor suite of tools to create and upload a winning poetic tale of man-in-flight entitled "Icarus". Eklectric takes home a powerful Nvidia 9800 GTX+ graphics card as his bounty.

Also don't miss our two runners-up - an entertaining character-driven clip by SPYLOOPS of France called "Hold Your Breath, He's Back" about a true Liberty City gentleman, and the masterful Frankenheimer homage "Manchurian Candidate" by LINEHAND of the U.S.

Watch these winning clips and other entries at the Best in Class 2 Channel on Social Club TV. Stay tuned for our next Best in Class contest coming very soon.

www.rockstargames.com/socialclub/tv/channels

RED DEAD REDEMPTION COMING FALL 2009

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:06:02

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 - Rockstar Games is proud to announce that Red Dead Redemption is scheduled for a fall 2009 release on the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system and PLAYSTATION�3 computer entertainment system. Developed by Rockstar San Diego, as a follow up to the 2004 hit game, Red Dead Revolver, Red Dead Redemption is a Western epic, set at the turn of the 20th century when the lawless and chaotic badlands began to give way to the expanding reach of government and the spread of the Industrial Age.� The story of former outlaw, John Marston, Red Dead Redemption takes players on a great adventure across the American frontier.

Utilizing Rockstar's proprietary Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE), Red Dead Redemption features an open-world environment for players to explore, including frontier towns, rolling prairies teaming with wildlife, and perilous mountain passes - each packed with an endless flow of varied distractions. Along the way, players will experience the heat of gunfights and battles, meet a host of unique characters, struggle against the harshness of one of the world's last remaining wildernesses, and ultimately pick their own precarious path through an epic story about the death of the Wild West and the gunslingers that inhabited it.

Visit www.rockstargames.com/reddeadredemption for a collection of debut screens.� Much more information and media coming soon.

MIDNIGHT CLUB LOS ANGELES OFFICIAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:43:42

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 - Eligible gamers across the globe will now have the chance to battle for supremacy in the Midnight Club: Los Angeles Official World Championship Series. Hosted on the Rockstar Games Social Club, tournaments will take place monthly during 2009 and feature prizes such as gift certificates to the Rockstar Warehouse and rewards from some of our partners, including a Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle and a year of free pizza from Pizza Hut.

The Rockstar Social Club is the central hub for all tournaments, as well as Rate My Ride, the unlockable Audi R8, and numerous community features for Midnight Club: Los Angeles. Details on all Rockstar Social Club events are available at www.rockstargames.com/socialclub/events.

CHINATOWN WARS ONLINE PREVIEWS

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:22:43

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 - Strong hands-on impressions across the board from the gaming sphere... A selection of quotes and links below

"Stay tuned, because this game is going to be a hot one� The city is sprawling, massive and fully explorable... the game will be as in depth and ambitious as any Grand Theft Auto game has ever been." - IGN

�Chinatown Wars is packing an aburd amount of gameplay into the tiny machine... With the vastness of Liberty City contained inside of Chinatown Wars, it already seems a bit bigger than any Nintendo DS game has a right to be... Chinatown Wars feels like a Grand Theft Auto bounty." - Gamespy

"This is GTA, people, and it looks like Rockstar�s doing it right... This game has jumped to the top of my most anticipated DS games list." - UGO

"The thought and energy that has gone into creating an experience that�s unlike any other DS game is instantly noticeable." - GameDaily

"Chinatown Wars� stylized look immediately grabbed my attention� Simple, memorable, and satisfying in a twsited way� From what I�ve seen, developer Rockstar Leeds has put big-time effort and thought behind this release." - 1Up

"We�ve played Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars and it�s our new favorite game." - GamesRadar

OFFICIAL SITE & DEBUT TRAILER COMING VERY SOON
www.rockstargames.com/chinatownwars

THE LOST AND DAMNED OFFICIAL SITE UPDATE

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:16:50

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 - A batch of all new contest has been posted to the official page for Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned. Today�s update includes:

Johnny Klebitz - Video of the Vice President of The Lost Motorcycle Club

Ashley Butler - Party girl who partied too much

Republican Space Rangers - All new season of America�s favorite entertainment: righteous slaughter!

The Martin Serious Radio Show and Unofficial Message Boards - Featuring the shockingly over-confident radio host and his hard-hitting brand of �humor�

Visit the official page for The Lost and Damned to see all the new content, along with new screenshots. Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned will be available exclusively on Xbox LIVE� on February 17th.

www.rockstargames.com/thelostanddamned

MORE LOST AND THE DAMNED PRAISE

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:19:24

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 - More glowing praise for Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned from around the world...

"The new levels not only extend the appeal of GTA IV as a game, but also widen the possibilities of storytelling within the video game format." - Telegraph

"Rockstar Games, having already taken a sawed-off shotgun to single-title sales records with last year's Grand Theft Auto IV, has figured out how to save downloadable gaming content" - Esquire

"If our time with "The Lost and Damned" taught us one thing, it's that we just can't spend too much time in Liberty City... we feel like we were born to ride with The Lost." - Gamespy

"...the first downloadable episode looks like a sound investment at just $20." - Kotaku

"Liberty City returns in all its impressive glory in this first Grand Theft Auto 4 downloadable episode for Xbox 360" - 1Up

MIDNIGHT CLUB LOS ANGELES - ROCKSTAR GAMES STARTER CUP TOURNAMENT

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:45:04

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 - Register for the Rockstar Games Starter Cup for your chance at a $500 Rockstar Warehouse shopping spree. There will be worldwide time trials and then head-to-head championship races to determine the ultimate grand prize winner. You�ll be able to enter four open days of time trials from February 7 - 10 for your chance to qualify in the head-to-head competition, which takes place from the February 12 - 16. The Rockstar Games Starter Cup winner will be crowned in the finals on Feb 16th. Racers must use C-Class cars only. Time trials will begin in the classic Midnight Club: Los Angeles race Sand and Surf, with the final battle taking place across a series of different tracks. Click here for more information on the Rockstar Games Starter Cup. Registered Social Club member click here to sign up for the event. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void in certain countries and where prohibited. Must meet age requirements . Ends February 16, 2009. See www.rockstargames.com/socialclub/events for complete official rules and eligibility details.

BEST IN CLASS CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCED

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:26:18

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 - Top honors for our inaugural Best in Class Video Editor Contest at Social Club TV have been awarded to MYSTH31 from France. His inspired footwear commercial, "Just Do It". MYSTH31 is awarded the grand prize of a Grand Theft Auto IV prize pack of limited-edition collectibles, as well as a $300 shopping spree at the Rockstar Warehouse online store.

Also don't miss our two Honorable Mention honorees, FUEL81 and PHILBOARDMAN for their entries, respectively titled "Shafter V12 Advertisement" and "Liberty City High Jump".

Visit the Social Club Weekend Video Editor Contest Channel to watch these videos as well as other entries.

GRAND THEFT AUTO IV: THE LOST AND DAMNED OFFICIAL SITE UPDATE - NEW VIDEOS & INFO

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:55:36

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 - We have updated the official site with two all-new videos from the first exclusive downloadable episode for Grand Theft Auto IV, The Lost and Damned. Check out the Alderney section of the Liberty City map for clips introducing two members of the notorious biker gang The Lost, Malc and Billy Grey.

You can also check out the dedicated site for The Lost and Damned information, videos, screens, and more at www.rockstargames.com/thelostanddamned.

Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned will be available exclusively on Xbox LIVE� February 17, 2009 worldwide.

GRAND THEFT AUTO IV: THE LOST AND DAMNED ONLINE PREVIEWS

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:54:40

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 - Gaming sites across the web recently got a chance to ride with Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned, and here's a look at what they had to say:

"This is what DLC is supposed to be! Rockstar, who over the last decade have consistently stood at the tip of the gaming spear as it thrusts ever forward into bolder and broader areas, has yet again delivered a landmark moment in the evolution of our gaming culture." � Gameplayer

"Downloadable content is about to get a major kick in the ass... The release of GTA IV: The Lost and Damned on February 17 is going to change the way people think about DLC." - IGN

"Everything from the presentation to the content is up to the standards Rockstar established with GTA IV. In some ways, it's even better." - Game Informer

"GTA 4's first downloadable episode, The Lost and the Damned, is the most epic DLC we've seen yet." - UGO

"The Lost and Damned gives you a chance to go back to this virtual place you love and see it through fresh eyes." - Team Xbox

GTA IV PC BEST IN CLASS 2 VIDEO EDITOR CONTEST: JANUARY 13TH - 19TH

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:52:04

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 - Don�t miss your next opportunity to compete to win with the Grand Theft Auto IV PC Video Editor and Social Club TV. We will be holding Best in Class 2 starting January 13th, where entrants will have the chance to win a powerful Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX+ graphics card.

This time around, we are extending the eligible maximum video length to 3 minutes. So if you have a masterpiece that was a bit too long for Best in Class 1's one-minute limit, you can upload that sucker this time for a chance to win. Everyone else, load up that Video Editor and show us what you got.

To enter, you'll need to upload your video anytime between January 13th and January 19th, and make sure to use the tag �best-in-class-2-contest�. Go to the Best in Class 2 channel page at Rockstar Social Club TV to watch video entries as they start flowing in, and visit the Best in Class 2 Events page for official rules and legal.

www.rockstargames.com/socialclub

GRAND THEFT AUTO: CHINATOWN WARS RELEASE DATE

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:37:41

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 - Rockstar Games is proud to announce the release date for Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, the latest entry into the genre-defining Grand Theft Auto series. Developed by Rockstar Leeds, in conjunction with series creators Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars will be available for the Nintendo DS� on March 17 and 20, 2009 in North America and Europe, respectively.

"Rockstar Leeds have once again created a game that far exceeds our standard for deep and innovative entertainment," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. "We are incredibly excited to share this enormous and uncompromising Grand Theft Auto experience with DS fans."

Edge Magazine commented, "How does Rockstar follow Grand Theft Auto IV? By rebuilding Liberty City from the ground up on DS - and not compromising its vision one iota."

Nintendo Power added, "...it's undeniable that Chinatown Wars is doing something no other DS game has come close to: creating that living, breathing world the Grand Theft Auto games are known for."

www.rockstargames.com/chinatownwars

South Central Upgrade and Content Pack for Midnight Club Los Angeles

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:43:35

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 - Today we are proud to announce the South Central Upgrade and Content Pack for Midnight Club Los Angeles. This massive downloadable upgrade and content pack will be available early next year for the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION�3 computer entertainment system.

The "South Central Upgrade Map" provides players with a whole new area of the city, about one-third the size of the original map, and will be available for free. This area features L.A. landmarks such as Exposition Park, the USC campus, Shrine Auditorium, Crenshaw Plaza, and the L.A. Memorial Coliseum and stretches south to the 105 Freeway. In addition to the free new city area, players will be able to purchase the "South Central Content Pack" which includes new character competitions, races, cars and music available in a single complete package. The new vehicles include a variety of cars and a motorcycle. Also making an appearance for the first time in Midnight Club Los Angeles will be SUVs, a longtime favorite of the series' fans.

"This downloadable content hones in on a very iconic area of Los Angeles," said Jay Panek, Midnight Club Producer at Rockstar San Diego. "'This South Central download features staples of the area, from the landmarks to the types of cars, and we think it really helps enhance the overall L.A. feel we set out to recreate."

For more details on the South Central Upgrade and Content Pack, stay tuned to the official Midnight Club site in the coming weeks.

www.rockstargames.com/midnightclubLA

SOCIAL CLUB WEEKEND, DECEMBER 12-14, 2008

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:45:46

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 - Play Midnight Club Los Angeles and Grand Theft Auto IV online all weekend to challenge Rockstar at their own games and then go to Rockstar Games Social Club for chances to compete for limited-edition Rockstar gear and prizes.

For a full rundown of events, visit www.rockstargames.com/socialclub/weekend

GRAND THEFT AUTO IV PC REVIEWS ARE IN

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:23:15

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 - This year's biggest and most critically-acclaimed console game is now available on the PC platform - and garnering no shortage of accolades in its new, fully optimized Personal Computer incarnation. Check out what some of the gaming industry's top outlets are saying.

"...GTA4 has debuted on the PC. It's a good thing, too, since this is one of the finest titles of the generation thus far... an instant classic, a game unlike any we've played before." - Gamespy

"...from the glitz of Liberty City's 'Times Square' to the grime slathered over the industrial areas, Rockstar has produced one of the most authentic, believable settings ever seen in gaming... If you've so far neglected to enter Grand Theft Auto IV's stunning modern metropolis of Liberty City, by all means get this game." - IGN

"...a genuinely ground-breaking blockbuster in videogame history. There were moments playing GTAIV that I thought back to my initial experiences with games, and realised exactly how far we've come. There's never been anything quite like GTAIV in the world. That there makes me genuinely happy to be a gamer." - Eurogamer

SOCIAL CLUB TV LAUNCH

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:23:36

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 - Social Club TV is your destination for all the Grand Theft Auto IV PC community-created videos - plus user-videos for many more Rockstar titles to come. Post your own clips and view, rate and comment on clips that other would-be-directors have uploaded. Register now. Get busy with the in-game Video Editor. And let it roll.

Also make sure to check out the new and improved Rockstar Games Social Club - redesigned and optimized. Everything you liked previously, just a tad more lithe and easier to get around. Look for continued Rockstar games support at the Social Club and a host of new community features rolling out soon, including the cross-platform Rockstar Nickname ID system which will enable you to interact with your friends even if they play on a different console, the Message Wall which will offer a creative graphical way for you to talk trash with your Social Club Friends - and much more.

www.rockstargames.com/socialclub/tv

GRAND THEFT AUTO IV IN STORES NOW FOR THE PC

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:29:24

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 - Grand Theft Auto returns to the platform on which it was birthed. The long-awaited arrival of the critically-acclaimed smash Grand Theft Auto IV on the PC platform is here.

PC gamers, you could be playing within a matter of minutes by downloading your digital copy directly right now from Steam and Direct2Drive.

www.rockstargames.com/IV

GRAND THEFT AUTO IV: THE LOST AND DAMNED COMING FEBRUARY 2009

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:23:51

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 - Rockstar Games is proud to announce that the eagerly anticipated first episode of downloadable content, Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned, will be coming to the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system via Xbox LIVE� online entertainment network. Available exclusively on Xbox LIVE worldwide on February 17th 2009, The Lost and Damned will feature all new content and is the first of two episodes announced for Grand Theft Auto IV on Xbox 360.

Developed by Rockstar North and set in Liberty City, The Lost and Damned features a new main character and plot that intersects with the storyline of Grand Theft Auto IV; new missions that offer an entirely fresh way to explore Liberty City with new multiplayer modes, weapons and vehicles; and a diverse soundtrack with additional music � all with the incredible production values that are the trademarks of Grand Theft Auto.

Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned requires players to have the full version of Grand Theft Auto IV for Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE membership to download. Further details will be announced soon.

www.rockstargames.com/IV

ROCKSTAR SOCIAL CLUB TV WEBSITE ANNOUNCEMENT

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:13:44

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 - Rockstar is proud to announce the forthcoming launch of Rockstar Games Social Club TV - the all new user-video section of Rockstar Games Social Club.
Social Club TV will launch with Grand Theft Auto IV PC on December 2nd, and will be the exclusive place to upload your custom-created videos direct from the Video Editor in the game (while connected online). Social Club members will be able to manage their own profile pages to track videos they�ve posted, as well as participate in ongoing special contests and video-based competitions. Social Club membership will be required to post videos, but non-members will be able to freely visit to watch any and all video content - so this is your way to share your custom-creations with the world. For more on Social Club TV, including some sample clips that show a taste of the kinds of videos you�ll be able to create with the Replay Editor Feature�s tools, visit www.rockstargames.com/socialclub/tv.

GRAND THEFT AUTO IV PC - DETAILS, SPECS AND SCREENS

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:12:56

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 - Grand Theft Auto returns to the platform that birthed it this December 2nd � with the fully-enhanced Games for Windows� release of Grand Theft Auto IV. Grand Theft Auto IV for the PC will feature stunningly detailed, high-resolution graphics; 32-person multiplayer with Custom Matching for an optimized experience; and the ability to customize a radio station using your personal mp3s via the new radio station, Independence FM on the Liberty City radio dial. Check out the official PC section for more details, including system requirements and screenshots - and visit the Order section for online ordering options.

GRAND THEFT AUTO IV PC - VIDEO EDITOR FEATURE REVEALED

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:11:35

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 - Grand Theft Auto IV for the PC offers players the chance to become the Cecil B. Demille of Liberty City via the all new Video Replay Editor feature. Capture in-game footage (whether from single-player or multiplayer gameplay) and make real-time edits using a built-in suite of tools that can change the camera angle, audio, and speed or apply special effects to alter colors and add filters. Add in-game music, custom titling and transitions to polish off your masterpiece, then take it online by posting it to Rockstar Games Social Club TV - the all new user-video section of Rockstar Games Social Club. Visit the official PC section for much more information on the Video Editor, including a screenshot gallery walkthrough of the interface. Visit Rockstar Games Social Club TV to see some sample clips created using the Video Editor and to register your membership.

MIDNIGHT CLUB LOS ANGELES REVIEWS ROUNDUP

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:53:33

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 - Continued high praise for the next generation debut of the genre-defining Midnight Club series:

"Midnight Club Los Angeles is an amazing racing game... The action is top shelf. A ton of real-world cars are available that look, handle and get damaged just like their non-virtual counterparts. All kinds of after-market add-ons let you fully pimp your ride. And the lack of game load time means dropping into the open world of greater L.A. and choosing a racing challenge is seamless and fast." � The Los Angeles Times

"Car fetishists are sure to drool, but Midnight Club Los Angeles also has the potential to make neurotic auto geeks out of a broad swath of gamers who can't even drive stick shift." � Variety

"Rockstar created the open-world street racing genre, and with Midnight Club Los Angeles, they've perfected it." - GameSpy

"an accurate representation of what breakneck, high-speed street racing is really all about." � TeamXbox

"Midnight Club: Los Angeles is gorgeous. It may in fact be the best-looking game of the year." - UGO

MIDNIGHT CLUB LOS ANGELES XBOX LIVE EVENT COMING NOV 16th

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:50:40

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 - Next Sunday, Nov 16th from 4 PM - 7 PM EST, jump into Midnight Club Los Angeles multiplayer matchmaking on XBOX LIVE� for your first opportunity to go toe to toe with the creators of the game - as a host of Rockstars including some of the key game developers and designers at Rockstar San Diego - pull up to the starting line, ready to make you look silly.

Look for the following Rockstar Gamertags on Sunday:
RockstarNYTest1, RockstarNYTest2, RkstrNYQALEAD1, RkstrNYQALEAD2, rockstarnyc01, rockstarnyc02, rockstarnnyc03, RkstrSDDesign1, RkstrSDDesign2, RkstrSDDesign3, RkstrSDDesign4, RkstrSDTest1, RkstrSDCode1, RkstrSDArt01, RkstrSDAudio1

Additionally, soundtrack artist and true Midnight Club fan, MURS (Gamertag: Rob Feature) will also be online next Sunday to show you how to do this. A fixture of west coast underground/indie hip-hop, MURS appears twice on the Midnight Club Los Angeles soundtrack - with "Looking Fly" featuring Will.I.Am off his new album Murs for President - as well as with his appearance on Busy P's "To Protect and Entertain." Click here for more information on the Midnight Club Los Angeles soundtrack, including full tracklist.

THE FIVE FOUR CLOTHING MIDNIGHT CLUB LOS ANGELES SWEEPSTAKES

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:47:51

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 - Five Four Clothing and Rockstar Games have teamed up to bring you a chance to win a custom kit prize pack in the Five Four / Midnight Club Los Angeles Sweepstakes. 8 lucky winners will receive a limited-edition prize pack featuring a custom-branded Xbox 360� console, a copy of Midnight Club Los Angeles and a special edition Bianchi jacket from Five Four as seen in the game.

Click here for official rules and entry information.

MIDNIGHT CLUB LOS ANGELES IN STORES NOW

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:17:01

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 - Midnight Club Los Angeles is now available for the Xbox 360� and PLAYSTATION�3 computer entertainment system. Also available today, exclusively for the PSP� (PlayStation�Portable) system, is the successor to the best-selling racing game of all time on the PSP system - Midnight Club L.A. Remix.

Click here for online retail options to order your copy now.

MIDNIGHT CLUB LOS ANGELES OFFICIAL SITE UPDATE - HOLLYWOOD HILLS

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:06:50

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 - The HOLLYWOOD HILLS section of the Official Website is now open, showcasing 5 more vehicles from the in-game collection of aspirational licensed cars and bikes � including videos of the cult-classic '99 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec and the Ducati 999R, as well as 3D screenshots of those models plus the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR, the '69 Mustang Boss 302 and the '71 Lamborghini Miura. All perfect for those steep climbs and hairpin turns around the hills of Mulholland Drive and Laurel Canyon.

The Official Widget and the Official Screensaver have also been updated with all five of today's cars. The widget includes new videos and screenshots; while the screensaver features 5 new vistas of the Evo, Skyline, Ducati 999R, '69 Mustang and '71 Miura laying in wait in iconic spots around the Hollywood Hills. Of course, if you already have either of these items pre-installed on your webpage or computer respectively - these updates should automatically dynamically appear now. If you do not already have either of these items, grab them from the DOWNLOADS page.

Less than one month remains now until the October 21st release of this year's most anticipated street racing game, Midnight Club Los Angeles. Visit the BUY NOW section for online ordering options.

GRAND THEFT AUTO IV XBOX LIVE WEEKEND IS COMING: SEPT 26-28, 2008

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:58:26

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 - It's time to tear up the streets of Liberty City with your friends. Get in on the action with Grand Theft Auto IV multiplayer on Xbox LIVE� during the Xbox LIVE Weekend, September 26th - 28th, and compete for glory and prizes.

Play against members of Rockstar North and Rockstar Games all weekend and log on to the Rockstar Social Club during the Xbox LIVE Weekend to be automatically entered for a chance to win the grand prize of a high-end home entertainment system that includes a limited-edition custom-branded Xbox 360 console.

For more details and official rules, visit www.rockstargames.com/IV/causechaos.

OFFICIAL MIDNIGHT CLUB LOS ANGELES SITE UPDATE - DOWNTOWN

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:17:48

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 - The launch of the Downtown Los Angeles page features a healthy dose of new cars revealed from the in-game Midnight Club Los Angeles collection - heavy on all-American muscle cars like the Dodge Charger SRT-8 and the '69 Camaro RS SS - plus the hot, speedy tuner, the Mazda RX-8 Shinka. Well-suited for gunning and dodging down the interweaving freeways that surround downtown Los Angeles.

Check out the exclusive Downtown L.A. Tour Video, as well as videos of the Chevrolet Camaro Concept DUB Edition, Mazda RX-8 Shinka, and 1979 Pontiac Firebird in action tearing through Los Angeles. Plus interactive 3D screenshots for all of today's new cars and more

www.rockstargames.com/midnightclubLA

OFFICIAL MIDNIGHT CLUB LOS ANGELES SITE UPDATE - SANTA MONICA

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:20:00

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 - Today, five more cars from the Midnight Club Los Angeles in-game collection are revealed. In honor of the opening of the SANTA MONICA section of the official website, we are featuring a special line-up of convertibles, tuners and a sport bike - perfect for ripping up the coastline.

Check out the Santa Monica section or the VIDEOS page for clips featuring the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14, Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster and the Volkswagen R32.

Visit the CARS section for new interactive 3d screenshots of the vehicles mentioned above as well as the Pontiac Solstice and 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX - and head over to the BUY NOW section to reserve your copy of Midnight Club Los Angeles in advance of the October 7th release date.

www.rockstargames.com/midnightclubLA

MIDNIGHT CLUB LOS ANGELES US MULTIPLAYER DEBUT AT PAX

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:48:22

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 - At the 5th annual Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) this weekend, gamers attending the show will have a first chance to go hands-on with Midnight Club Los Angeles multiplayer.

The Penny Arcade Expo takes place at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle, Washington from August 29th - 31st. For more details, visit www.pennyarcadeexpo.com.

MIDNIGHT CLUB LOS ANGELES TRAILER #3 DEBUT

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:12:36

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 - Check out the VIDEOS section of the Midnight Club Los Angeles website for the release of the third official trailer, featuring the award-winning, mid-engine masterpiece... the Audi R8, tearing through the City of Angels in style.

Next week, be on the lookout for the launch of the Santa Monica section of the official site, featuring new and exclusive videos, screenshots and more.

www.rockstargames.com/midnightclubLA

MIDNIGHT CLUB LOS ANGELES OFFICIAL SITE LAUNCH

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:51:21

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 - Welcome back to the Midnight Club. Today marks the debut of the official website for Midnight Club Los Angeles, featuring the first stop on our guided tour of the City of Angels - HOLLYWOOD.

See what it's like to cruise the Sunset Strip in style, with some of the hottest exotics and baddest muscle cars in the world - namely, the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, Dodge Challenger Concept DUB Edition, Corvette Z06, Ford GT and Saleen S302 Extreme. Just a few of the vehicles in the game that we will be revealing over the coming months. The Hollywood section features intense videos of in-game racing, glorious screenshots, and details on each car. Look for the launches of the Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Hollywood Hills and Downtown LA sections coming soon - with a range of specially-selected featured vehicles to suit each distinctive area of town.

Check out the CARS section for more on our launch set of featured Midnight Club Los Angeles vehicles, including a taste of available customization options, as well as 3D interactive screenshots with zoom and 360-spin modes to see the unmatched detail and insane arcade racing that the Midnight Club franchise has become synonymous with.

In the weeks ahead leading up to game release, we will be updating the site with first details on Multiplayer modes, Music from the soundtrack, the LA Remix special version for PSP� (PlayStation�Portable) system, and of course a wealth more vehicle revelations, info, and hot in-game racing media.

Midnight Club Los Angeles will be available October 7th in North America and October 10th in Europe. Visit the BUY NOW section for a list of online retail options and subscribe to the Rockstar Games email list or RSS feed for first word on all official site updates.

www.rockstargames.com/midnightclubLA

GRAND THEFT AUTO IV COMING TO PC

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:43:29

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 - Grand Theft Auto IV will be arriving on the PC this November, bringing all of the rich, immersive narrative experience found in the console versions, along with newly expanded multiplayer just for the PC.

Grand Theft Auto IV for the PC debuts on November 18th in North America and on November 21st in Europe. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more details.

www.rockstargames.com/IV

NEW GRAND THEFT AUTO IV GEAR AT THE ROCKSTAR WAREHOUSE

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:41:26

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 - Visit the FINERY section of the Rockstar Warehouse to shop for a newly added range of limited-edition Grand Theft Auto IV tees, including the official Grand Theft Auto IV tee, available in both black and white.

Also available are tees featuring two of Liberty City's most well-known fast-food franchises - Burger Shot and Chihuahua Hotdogs. These things (and especially Large and XL sizes) tend to sell out fast, so move quickly!

www.rockstargames.com/warehouse

DJ GREEN LANTERN ON TOUR WITH ROCK THE BELLS

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:22:58

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 - Rockstar is proud to be sponsoring this year's Rock the Bells tour, the biggest national hip-hop concert tour - this year, featuring Grand Theft Auto IV's own DJ Green Lantern as the official tour DJ. Whilst thrilling to the sounds of Nas, Ghostface, and more, be sure to stop by the merch booth where they will be selling ultra-rare hard copy CD releases of Green Lantern's Liberty City Invasion album. This album has to-date only been released digitally, so this is a true collector's item to seek out. For a list of show dates throughout the summer and artists on the bill, click here.

Midnight Club Los Angeles at the DUB Show Tour 2008

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:04:09

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 - Rockstar is proud to be featuring Midnight Club Los Angeles all summer long at the Dub Show Tour 2008 - the world's largest custom auto show and concert tour, presented by renowned automotive customization enthusiasts, DUB Magazine. Midnight Club Los Angeles is the only videogame to feature cars customized by DUB.

The DUB Show Tour is hitting stops across America this summer with the following upcoming dates:

Aug 3rd: Los Angeles, CA (LA Convention Center)
Aug 23rd: Houston, TX (Reliant Center)
Aug 31st: San Jose, CA (San Jose Convention Center)

Visit the Rockstar Games: Midnight Club Los Angeles booth area at any of these shows to play the game in advance of its October 7th release date - play an exclusive demo featuring the Midnight Club Los Angeles Saleen S302E and get the chance to win limited-edition gear.

For tickets and further info visit:
www.dubshowtour.com

www.rockstargames.com/midnightclubLA

GRAND THEFT AUTO IV RINGTONES & MOBILE WALLPAPERS NOW AVAILABLE

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:35:16

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 - Outfit your mobile phone with wallpaper of your favorite characters from Grand Theft Auto IV and ringtones of choice original music off the soundtrack.

Visit www.rockstargames.com/IV/downloads/mobile to view the selections available - including a nice range of such fan-favorite characters as Brucie, Elizabeta, Vlad, and of course Niko Bellic.

Ringtone downloads are available for Grand Theft Auto IV anthems like "Vagabond" by The Greenskeepers, "Anybody Can Get It" by Uncle Murder, "Dirty New Yorker" by Mobb Deep, "No Sex for Ben" by The Rapture, and a bunch more.

Downloads should work with virtually all mobile phones and carriers. Standard mobile download fees apply. Visit the link below for the full list of content available and further details.

www.rockstargames.com/IV/downloads/mobile

MIDNIGHT CLUB LOS ANGELES TRAILER 2 IS HERE

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:44:51

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 - Race through Rockstar San Diego's beautiful, meticulously detailed Los Angeles at breakneck speeds - with no tracks and no load times. All of the hallmarks that the Midnight Club series has pioneered and become synonymous with - open city street racing, super fun and shockingly fast driving mechanics, an incredible selection of licensed aspirational cars and bikes, deep customization, addictive online multiplayer modes, and more - evolved and supercharged.

This is the first proper next-generation racing game. Coming to Xbox 360� and PLAYSTATION�3 computer entertainment system October 7th 2008. Midnight Club LA Remix also coming October 7th exclusively for PSP�(PlayStation�Portable) system.

In addition to today's all�new TRAILER, the SCREENSHOTS section has also been updated with a selection of new shots of the game in action.

The full official Midnight Club Los Angeles website is coming next week - featuring exclusive videos, screens and info galore.

www.rockstargames.com/midnightclubLA

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Announced for the Nintendo DS

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:48:42

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 - Rockstar Games is proud to announce Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for the Nintendo DS�. "This is a game that will deliver a rich, fast-paced and intense 'Grand Theft Auto' experience that will be truly unique to Nintendo's handheld platform," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. "Rockstar Leeds, along with the team at Rockstar North, has built upon a decade of progressive design on Grand Theft Auto, and has created something fundamentally fresh and immersive."

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is an entirely original entry into the critically acclaimed Grand Theft Auto series, and brings a new level of interactivity to its sprawling open environments. With the use of the DS touch screen, players will navigate their way through the streets as they uncover the truth behind an epic tale of crime and corruption within the Triad crime syndicate, delivering the unprecedented amount of depth that has become a true trademark of the franchise.

Developed by Rockstar Leeds in conjunction with series creators Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars will be available on the Nintendo DS� in North America and Europe this winter.

www.rockstargames.com/chinatownwars

DJ GREEN LANTERN: LIBERTY CITY INVASION

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:40:10

Fri, 16 May 2008 - This special soundtrack release features entirely original and exclusive hip-hop tracks produced by renowned producer/DJ Green Lantern - including songs as heard in Green's "Liberty City Invasion" radio show on in-game radio station, The Beat 102.7, as well as a selection of new songs inspired by Grand Theft Auto IV.

This is DJ Green Lantern's debut production album and includes heavy street anthems from artists like Styles P, Busta Rhymes, The Clipse, Joell Ortiz, Mavado, Juelz Santana, Maino, Uncle Murda, Fabolous, Fat Joe, Immortal Technique and many more. Liberty City Invasion will be available as a digital release on May 20th via Amazon MP3 and iTunes - stay tuned for details about a physical CD release coming very soon.

Click here to listen to a snippet mix.

VLADIVOSTOK FM DIGITAL ALBUM DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE NOW

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:38:24

Fri, 16 May 2008 - Vladivostok FM tracks have been burning up the charts at Amazon MP3 and we're proud to be introducing killer music from these Russian and Eastern European stars to palettes here in the US. This collection of rock, hip-hop and pop from artists like Ruslana, Seryoga, Glukoza, Basta and more features music from the Vladivostok FM radio station plus additional songs inspired by Grand Theft Auto IV.

Vladivostok FM is presently available digitally via Amazon MP3 and iTunes.
Click here for more information.

GRAND THEFT AUTO IV MULTIPLAYER DETAILS AND TIPS

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:52:59

Thu, 01 May 2008 - For detailed information about multiplayer settings for Grand Theft Auto IV, along with tips for customizing your playing experience, check out our "Getting Started" downloadable PDF file, available in the MULTIPLAYER section of the official site, or by clicking here.

www.rockstargames.com/IV/multiplayer

GRAND THEFT AUTO IV OUT NOW

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:52:05

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 - Grand Theft Auto IV is now available worldwide for Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system and PLAYSTATION�3 computer entertainment system.

Check out the VIDEOS section of the official site for the Official Grand Theft Auto IV TV Commercial.

Sold out at your local retailer? Visit the Order section for online e-tail options.

www.rockstargames.com/IV.

RELEASE DATE FOR MIDNIGHT CLUB: LOS ANGELES ANNOUNCED

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:42:17

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 - The fourth installment of the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining Midnight Club franchise, Midnight Club: Los Angeles, is set for release on September 9th in North America and September 12th in Europe. Developed by series creator Rockstar San Diego, Midnight Club: Los Angeles will give gamers the unprecedented freedom to race through a hyper-realistic LA.

"From the beginning, Midnight Club has been about street racing in a open-world," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. "With our team at Rockstar San Diego we have developed a game that we feel once again pushes the boundaries and expectations of what a racing game can be."

Whether driving by the beach or beating the competition by cutting through a parking garage at 200 mph, Midnight Club: Los Angeles provides a seamless, breathtaking environment for everyone who loves to compete. With no load times, no tracks, and no rules, the game allows players to race who they want, when they want, and where they want in an unbelievable recreation of Los Angeles.

"People are going to be blown away when they see how true-to-life Los Angeles looks in this game," said Jay Panek, Midnight Club Producer Rockstar San Diego. "We've added some great twists and turns that let players experience the authentic vibe and feel of the city at blistering speeds that you simply couldn't get away with in real life."

A racing game is nothing without the great cars and Midnight Club: Los Angeles allows extensive customization of vehicles for both performance and appearance. Players can now fully personalize their officially licensed imports, tuners, classic muscle cars and motorcycles both inside and out with a dizzying array of licensed rims, spoilers, interior gauges, tires and more.

Also scheduled for release on September 9th, Midnight Club: LA Remix for the PSP� system will provide another incredible portable racing experience. Developed by Rockstar London, the game will take full advantage of the hardware to deliver the unrivaled sense of speed and style that the best-selling Midnight Club series is known for.

For all-new screenshots please visit the official site at www.rockstargames.com/midnightclubla.

Rockstar Games Announces Rockstar New England

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:35:42

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 - Rockstar Games is proud to announce the formation of Rockstar New England through the acquisition Mad Doc Software, one of the premier independent development studios in North America.

"The team at Mad Doc Software is extremely talented," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. "Bringing them within the Rockstar Games family will enhance our core technology and further support our commitment to creating progressive and innovative gaming experiences."

Established in 1999 by Dr. Ian Lane Davis, Mad Doc Software has led development on and provided contracting services for triple-A titles, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence and networking. The studio most recently worked with Rockstar Games on the Xbox 360 version of the critically acclaimed Bully: Scholarship Edition.

"To be a part of Rockstar Games is an amazing opportunity for everyone here," said Dr. Davis, Studio Head of the new Rockstar New England. "We're eager to bring our expertise to bear in the character-driven, open-world stories that make Rockstar Games titles so uniquely compelling."

GRAND THEFT AUTO IV FINAL TRAILER IS HERE

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:38:16

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 - The final trailer before the release of Grand Theft Auto IV, "Good Lord What Are You Doing?" AKA "Everyone's A Rat" is now live.

See it now at the official site.

www.rockstargames.com/IV

NEW GRAND THEFT AUTO IV TRAILER COMING 3.27.08

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:40:38

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 - The final Grand Theft Auto IV trailer before game release, "Good Lord, What Are You Doing?" AKA "Everyone's a Rat", will debut in the VIDEOS section of the official site on 3.27.08.

Make sure you are subscribed to our mailing lists and/or RSS feeds to get the immediate word when it's gone live. Next week, on 3.20.08, the official site will be updated with new radio station reveals, as well as new downloads, screenshots and more.

www.rockstargames.com/IV/

Bully: Scholarship Edition Now Available

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:24:20

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 - Bully: Scholarship Edition is now available for the Wii and Xbox 360.

By popular demand, the critically acclaimed and fan favorite PlayStation 2 game is back with all new classes and missions - plus optimized graphics and controls for both systems. Check out www.rockstargames.com/bully/scholarshipedition for videos, screens, info and online ordering options.

"If you haven't figured it out yet, Bully is a great game. Go out and buy it; you won't regret the purchase" - IGN

GRAND THEFT AUTO IV Official Website Update

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:05:28

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 - The Grand Theft Auto IV official site has been updated with a host of new content, including:

* Videos of Alderney businessman Phil Bell and the Dilettante hybrid car.
* Downloadable posters of Liberty City's most wanted criminals, straight from the LCPD.
* The Weazel News sidebar-friendly news widget.
* New batch of exclusive screenshots.
* Debut of the Character Series of official wallpapers and more.

Visit the new UPDATES section for a broken out list with direct links.

www.rockstargames.com/IV

Happy Valentine's Day from Bullworth Academy

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:56:06

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 - Happy Valentine's Day from Bullworth Academy.
Visit www.rockstargames.com/bully for some tokens of affection. All new Valentine's Special video, and some specially themed screenshots. All taken from the forthcoming Bully: Scholarship Edition for Wii and Xbox 360, coming March 4, 2008. For info, screens, videos and more on Scholarship Edition, visit www.rockstargames.com/bully/scholarshipedition.

Official Grand Theft Auto IV Site Launch

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:20:20

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 - Welcome to Liberty City. Where the American Dream goes to die.

Visit the official site for scores of never-before-seen content, with much, much more on the way in the months ahead.

For the first word on all forthcoming website updates, subscribe for an array of news-delivery options.

Grand Theft Auto IV will be in stores worldwide on April 29, 2008 for the Xbox 360 video game system and the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system.

www.rockstargames.com/IV

BULLY: SCHOLARSHIP EDITION Official Trailer Launch

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:46:28

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 - The critically acclaimed and fan favorite PlayStation 2 game, Bully, is making its debut on the Wii and Xbox 360 by popular demand on March 4, 2008 with Bully: Scholarship Edition.

All the mayhem, pranks, nerds, jocks, crushes, clueless professors and despotic administration that made the original release great -- now with added education!

All new classes and missions - plus optimized graphics and controls for both systems.

Today, we present the launch of the Bully: Scholarship Edition Official Trailer. Click here for the updated official Bully site which also now includes a new collection of Scholarship Edition screenshots.

www.rockstargames.com/bully

Grand Theft Auto IV Release Date Announcement

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:09:50

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 - Rockstar Games is proud to announce the release date for Grand Theft Auto IV, the new title in the genre-defining Grand Theft Auto franchise. Developed by Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto IV will be simultaneously available for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and will be in stores worldwide on April 29, 2008.

"We are so excited to be releasing Grand Theft Auto IV," said Sam Houser, Founder and Executive Producer of Rockstar Games. "We've pushed ourselves very hard to make something incredible and hope the game sets a new benchmark for interactive entertainment."

www.rockstargames.com/IV

MIDNIGHT CLUB: LOS ANGELES AT NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:04:17

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 - From January 19 - 27, over 800,000 visitors from around the globe will gather at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit to get a look at all that is in store in the automotive world for the coming year, including a taste of the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Midnight Club franchise - Midnight Club: Los Angeles.

Be among the first to drive the hottest collection of real-world tuners, muscle cars, exotics and superbikes and experience the speed, freedom and customization that have made the franchise legendary, starting tomorrow at the Cobo Center in Detroit, located at the DUB magazine booth, Michigan Hall (Lower Level).

For more information on the show, please visit http://www.naias.com.

2007 Lunchbox Auction

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 01:13:35

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 - The 2007 Lunchbox Auction, benefiting the Lunchbox Fund of South Africa and the Food Bank For New York City, is happening now until December 21st. This great charity event is auctioning off custom, creative lunchboxes designed by notable figures from the entertainment, fashion, art, music, literary and culinary worlds with all proceeds going to aid hunger-relief. Each lunchbox is signed and numbered and truly one-of-a-kind. This year, Rockstar Games is proud to be participating along with such other artists as The Beastie Boys, Anna Sui, Eva Mendes and scores more.

For more information about this year's Lunchbox Auction, visit www.thelunchboxauction.org.
To find out more about how you can help these great charities, we encourage you to please visit www.thelunchboxfund.org and www.foodbanknyc.org.

NEW TRAILER "MOVE UP, LADIES" IS HERE

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 13:18:03

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 - New Trailer Is Here:
"MOVE UP, LADIES"

www.rockstargames.com/IV

NEW TRAILER "MOVE UP, LADIES" COMING NEXT WEEK

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:36:55

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 - New trailer "Move up, ladies" coming next week on
Thursday 12-06-07 3:00PM EST.

Until then, see the
The Official Box Art Unveiling Video

Plus, all new desktops, buddy icons, and avatars.

www.rockstargames.com/IV

MANHUNT 2 NOW AVAILABLE FOR Wii, PSP & PS2

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:31:25

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 - "Manhunt 2 is every bit as grim and brutal as the first... the writing, as is typical of Rockstar�s games, is top-notch, and Daniel and the rest of the characters do come off the screen as very real and human. It�s a testament to this quality that I was really driven to see the tale out to its end." - Game Informer

"...if you're in the mood for something creepy and horrific that'll leave you feeling a little dirty, Manhunt 2's still-shocking murders and eerie, is-it-real-or-am-I-just-insane storyline won't disappoint." - GamesRadar

"Let's get this out of the way right now. This is one sick f***ing game." - UGO

"There�s simply never been a game quite as squeamishly immersive as this... it�s even more terrifying for seeming like the most real thing in a game this year." � Yahoo.com

The long-awaited horror experience - Manhunt 2 is here.

www.rockstargames.com/manhunt2

Manhunt 2 - The Final Trailer

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:02:29

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 - Check out the footage section of the Manhunt 2 official site for the premiere of the final Manhunt 2 trailer.

The much anticipated release of Manhunt 2 is just one week away. There is still time to pre-order your copy before the Halloween release.

www.rockstargames.com/manhunt2

Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis - The Official Wii Version Video

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:25:50

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 - For a glimpse at the unmatched intensity and competitive multiplayer action that Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis brings to the Wii�, check out the official Wii version video here.

Rockstar Games present Table tennis is available now for the Wii and the Xbox 360�.

www.rockstargames.com/tabletennis

ROCKSTAR GAMES PRESENTS TABLE TENNIS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE WII!

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:08:10

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 - The long-awaited launch of Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis on the Wii� is finally here. All the breakneck paced, intense volleying action of the acclaimed original - now with the tactile, super-intuitive controls that the Wiimote affords. Get in the rhythm swinging that Wiimote just like a table tennis racket, work up a sweat, and pound would-be competitors with speed and finesse.

As game critics the world over get their hands on it, here's a sampling of the early word.

"Table Tennis has pushed the motion controls into a new phase of the console's lifespan. There's no way around it, from the first time you pick it up, to the time you've mastered it, Table Tennis feels like just that... it boldly straddles the line between pick-up-and-play and hardcore simulation in a way that's nothing short of refreshing...�
- GAMESRADAR.COM

"Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis is the real deal, tons of fun to play, and wonderfully simplistic... the motion controls and already-impressive spin/stroke mechanic make for some surprisingly deep vs. competition."
- IGN.COM

The official Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis site has more info, including a history of the game and rundown of the professional moves you'll need to master to win.

www.rockstargames.com/tabletennis

FREAKISHLY FIT CAMPUS TABLE TENNIS WII TOURNAMENT

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:09:06

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 - Rockstar Games, in association with Xanga.com, Joola, Fred Perry and Adidas, is helping fight the fight against the freshman fifteen this month with The Freakishly Fit Campus Table Tennis Wii Tournament.

Students at 32 different Colleges and Universities across the U.S. will have the opportunity to win $5,000 and assorted prizes as they battle for Wii supremacy in pulse-pounding,head-to-head Table Tennis competition.

Click here for the official Tour page, including list of colleges, dates, and how to enter for your chance to win, or get fit trying. Work it out.

MANHUNT 2 COMING IN TWO WEEKS - HALLOWEEN 2007

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:09:40

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 - A doctor-turned-inmate driven to madness by his own experiments. A gruesome escape from a sinister mental hospital. A crazed search for answers - amidst an onslaught of hunters intent on bringing them back to the asylum... dead or alive. A psychopathic buddy tale for the ages.

What better way to spend Halloween than a bloody game of trick-or-treat with friends to the end, Leo Kasper and Daniel Lamb.

Manhunt 2 arrives for Wii�, PSP� (PlayStation�Portable) system, and PlayStation�2 computer entertainment system on October 31st. Pre-order now.

www.rockstargames.com/manhunt2

PLAY MANHUNT 2 EARLY AT THE ORLANDO SCREAMFEST THIS WEEKEND, OCT 19-21

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:10:08

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 - Floridians, and horror fans traveling to the Orlando Screamfest horror convention this weekend, will have a chance to play Manhunt 2 prior to release. The Screamfest, one of the nation's largest annual horror events, is happening this weekend, October 19-21st at the Wyndham Orlando Resort. Click here for more details on the event.

The Manhunt 2 Radio Rebellion Sweepstakes

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 13:27:42

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 - Rockstar Games and the Radio Rebellion Tour 2007 proudly present a chance to win the ultimate Manhunt 2 entertainment system, featuring a 50" plasma television and a custom Manhunt 2 branded Wii�. Visit www.rockstargames.com/manhunt2/contest to check out some killer photos of the custom-branded Wii�, and enter for your chance to win.

For more details on the 28-date Radio Rebellion Tour, including dates and lineups, visit the official Radio Rebellion Tour page at www.radiorebellion.com.

MANHUNT 2 Official Site Update - The Daniel Lamb Session

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:50:09

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 - Today, we lift the shroud on harrowing new audio and video from the Daniel Lamb Dixmor Studies therapy session.

Click here to experience an exclusive web-only prologue to the events of Manhunt 2 - which includes key backstory revelations � and features voiceacting by the original talent behind the in-game characters of Daniel Lamb and Dr. Laura Whyte.

Visit the Purchase section for online pre-order options and make sure to sign up for the
Rockstar mailing list for notification of all future site updates, including an all-new trailer, coming soon.

ROCKSTAR WAREHOUSE UPDATE: ALL-NEW POSTERS SECTION NOW LIVE

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:51:43

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 - We are pleased to present an all-new area of the Rockstar Warehouse, offering, for the first time, limited-run poster reprints of classic titles from the Rockstar catalog.

Representing titles that span nearly a decade, from Grand Theft Auto: London 1969, to Max Payne, to Bully - and much more. As well as a few much sought-after Rockstar logo posters, including the classic yellow on black, as well as the choice Rockstar pantone poster from 2003, and a few from the Rockstar International series (US, UK... and Jamaica!). With sizes faithful to the original print runs of each - ranging from 18x18" up to oversized 24x36" joints.

We ran off just a limited amount of each style currently on offer, so get 'em quickly before some other nutter scoops up the one you want. Look for new styles to be added in the future.

www.rockstargames.com/warehouse

ROCKSTAR DESKTOPS: FALL 2007 COLLECTION

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:53:05

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 - We got styles. Crisp fall fash-ions from the Rockstar laboratory for your desktop, laptop, and mobile computing device.

WALLPAPERS
Ground Level - Photo Series: Original photography. Mesmerizingly rich textures captured from the streets of New York.
Battle Series: A neverending dark master epic time crystal fantasy beast slayer adventure story.

SCREENSAVERS
The Fall: Insidious. Deciduous.
Rockstar Clock: A dynamically functional clock screensaver (uses your computer's set time); Big, bold and stark typography on white background with ever-dripping cascades of color.

ICONS & AVATARS
All the colors of the pan-Rockstar kaleidoscope, and more. Now available as take-away buddy icons and avatars for message boards and profile pages. If you're into that sort of thing.

Hit up the DOWNLOADS section

Manhunt 2 Receives "M" Rating, Coming Halloween 2007.

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:14:42

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 - Manhunt 2 will be released for the PlayStation�2 computer entertainment system, PSP� (PlayStation�Portable) system, and the Wii� home video game system from Nintendo in North America on October 31, 2007. This announcement follows the submission of a modified version of Manhunt 2 to the Entertainment Software Rating Board, who has now rated the title "M" for Mature for ages 17 and older.

"Manhunt 2 is important to us, and we're glad it can finally be appreciated as a gaming experience," said Sam Houser, founder and executive producer of Rockstar Games. "We love the horror genre. Manhunt 2 is a powerful piece of interactive story telling that is a unique video game experience. We think horror fans will love it."

Midnight Club: Los Angeles Debut Trailer & Screenshots

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:56:11

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 - Your first look at the first true next-gen street racer. Midnight Club: Los Angeles is here.

View the debut trailer instantly in Flash at the official Midnight Club: Los Angeles splash page.
Or click here for Hi-Definition Windows Media format.

Much more to come.
www.rockstargames.com/midnightclubLA

ROCKSTAR END OF SUMMER MYSPACE THEME DESIGNS

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:57:17

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 -
This summer's Rockstar Desktops Collection has been formatted into customized MySpace page theme designs, featuring both the Downtown photo and the Deconstructed series. Style on 'em... just in time for that brutally competitive fashion show known as 'school'. Downloadable at www.rockstargames.com/desktops.

Look for the all-new Fall 2007 collection of original wallpaper designs from Rockstar's resident loons coming in the next month.

Bully: Scholarship Edition is coming to the Xbox 360 and Wii

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:41:20

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 - Rockstar Games is proud to announce that Bully: Scholarship Edition is coming to the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the Wii� home video game system from Nintendo this Winter.

Both the Wii and Xbox 360 versions will retain the wit and deep gameplay of the previously released PlayStation�2 computer entertainment system title and will boast additional new content. Bully: Scholarship Edition takes place in the fictional New England boarding school of Bullworth Academy, and tells the story of 15-year-old Jimmy Hopkins as he experiences the highs and lows of adjusting to a new school. Capturing the hilarity and awkwardness of adolescence perfectly, Bully: Scholarship Edition pulls the player into its cinematic and engrossing world. Universally acclaimed upon first release, Bully: Scholarship Edition is a genre-crossing action game with a warmth and pathos that is unrivaled.

Bully received a perfect "10/10" from Electronic Gaming Monthly and 1up.com and was heralded as "a great, well-crafted action game that has one of the best senses of humor around" by IGN.com. USA Today called it "a fantastic debut title by Rockstar Vancouver." The San Francisco Chronicle wrote "Bully has no shortage of creative energy, offering an immersive boarding school experience that is imaginative, funny and filled with surprises."

Come and explore the zealous joy, mirth, and torment of youth with Jimmy Hopkins and Bully: Scholarship Edition when enrollment commences this Winter.

For more information about Bully: Scholarship Edition please visit www.rockstargames.com/bully.

Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis Coming to Wii

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:32:23

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 - Rockstar Games is proud to announce that Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis will be making its way to the Wii� home video game system from Nintendo this Fall.

Developed by Rockstar Leeds in collaboration with Rockstar San Diego, Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis is the perfect Wii gaming experience. Feel the unmatched speed and intensity of the real-life sport with an authentic physics engine and intuitive gameplay that mimics the exhilarating experience found in international competition.

Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis made its debut in May 2006 on Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and was met with huge critical acclaim, winning Gamespot's "Best Sports Title" at E3 2006.

"Ever since we released Table Tennis, fans have been asking us to create a Wii version," said Sam Houser, Founder and Executive Producer of Rockstar Games. "By bringing Table Tennis to the Wii and utilizing the motion-sensitive Wii Remote�, a new audience can now experience a game that is beautifully designed and impossible to put down."

Addictive, fast-paced and above all fun, Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis is guaranteed to be the must have title for all Wii owners.

For more information please visit www.rockstargames.com/tabletennis

WKTT Talk Radio, Call In Now!

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:02:14

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 - The Talk-Line Is Now Open At Liberty City's Premier Talk Radio Station, WKTT

Have your opinion heard on the radio!

This is your chance to have your opinion heard live on-air. Tell us what's wrong with Liberty City, America, liberals, or your health.

Visit www.WKTTRADIO.com for all the details and legal, then give us a call at 1-212-360-2368.

GRAND THEFT AUTO IV Trailer 2 Is Here

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:51:22

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 - The Grand Theft Auto IV Trailer 2 is here.
"Looking For That Special Someone"

http://www.rockstargames.com/IV

A NOTE TO OUR FANS RE: MANHUNT 2

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:34:45

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 - We wanted to thank everyone who has taken the time to contact us about Manhunt 2, which we had been planning to release on PlayStation 2, PSP and Nintendo Wii. As you know, Manhunt 2 was effectively banned around much of the world, after it was refused certification in the United Kingdom, prohibited in Ireland, and denied an M rating in the United States.

We are very proud of Manhunt 2 and believe it builds on what the team accomplished with the first title in the series. The game was developed as a horror experience, and to be an M rated title, aligning it with similar horror content created in other forms of media. Unlike many other people, we do not think video games should be singled out for special treatment from the authorities. We hope to have more information for you soon, but in the meantime, we wanted you to know how much we value all of your messages of support.

Rockstar Games

Grand Theft Auto IV Trailer 2 Coming 6.28.07

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:43:42

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 - The Grand Theft Auto IV Trailer 2 is coming.
"Looking For That Special Someone"
06.28.07

http://www.rockstargames.com/IV

Manhunt 2 on Tour with Sounds of the Underground

Thu, 31 May 2007 12:59:43

Thu, 31 May 2007 - Manhunt 2 will be sponsoring the 3rd annual Sounds of the Underground tour this summer. The 26-date tour, which kicks off July 6th in Dallas, will feature the biggest names in extreme metal, as well as a chance to check out the game and be a part of exclusive Manhunt 2 competitions and giveaways. For more information and tour dates, visit www.soundsoftheundergroundtour.com.

ROCKSTAR OFFICIAL DESKTOPS SUMMER 2007 COLLECTION

Thu, 31 May 2007 11:52:14

Thu, 31 May 2007 - It's post-Memorial Day. Clear to rock those white striped seersuckers, and download the latest installment of Rockstar desktop design goodness. This season we present...

The Rockstar Deconstructed Collection
An explosion of Rockstar logo pantones, across 8 individual styles as wallpapers. As well as two screensaver iterations, available in black and in white.

Rockstar Downtown Photo Series Wallpapers Collection
The ubiquitous Rockstar sticker captured in its natural habitat throughout downtown Manhattan.

All wallpapers are available in 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, and 1600x1200 for PC and Mac, as well as custom sizes for PSP� System, and Blackberry.

www.rockstargames.com/desktops

Manhunt 2 Site Update: Leo Kasper Session 4-26 and Trailer #2

Thu, 31 May 2007 11:51:18

Thu, 31 May 2007 - Click here to access Patient Therapy Session #4-26,
Test Case 412567. LEO KASPER. A chilling audio transcript of one of Dixmor Asylum's most dangerous residents, as conducted by attending clinical psychologist, Dr. Laura Whyte.

Also, be sure to check out the latest Screenshots, as well as the all-new Official Trailer #2.

Visit the Purchase section for online pre-order options and make sure to sign up for the
Rockstar mailing list for notification of all future site updates.

Midnight Club: Los Angeles Announced

Wed, 16 May 2007 19:25:45

Wed, 16 May 2007 - Rockstar Games is proud to announce the fourth installment of its critically-acclaimed and genre-defining Midnight Club franchise, Midnight Club: Los Angeles. Developed by series creator Rockstar San Diego, Midnight Club: Los Angeles will be available for the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION 3 system in early 2008.

"Midnight Club's addictive blend of freedom, style and sheer sense of speed sets it apart from its competition," said Sam Houser, Founder and Executive Producer of Rockstar Games. "With Midnight Club: Los Angeles, Rockstar San Diego looks to once again push the boundaries and expectations of what a racing game can be. Rockstar San Diego has always been the technology leader in delivering the ultimate racing experience, and with this game, they are looking to re-define the idea of a completely immersive racing game experience, both offline and online."

"On prior consoles, the Midnight Club franchise continually raised the bar for racing games, evolving from being the first ever street racing game to setting the defining standard for credibly integrating street racing culture with an intense racing experience," said Jay Panek, Producer of the Midnight Club series. "With Midnight Club: Los Angeles, our goal is to evolve on all possible levels and stay true to the hardcore gaming experience the series is known for, while making it accessible to casual gamers and car enthusiasts."

Consistently the most innovative, highest-rated street racing franchise, Midnight Club set the standard of what an open-world racing game can be. Midnight Club: Los Angeles will deliver a truly immersive next-generation racing experience that is second to none.

BULLY: HARRINGTON HOUSE INITIATION RITES SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:36:53

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 - We are pleased to announce the five lucky winners of the Bully Harrington House Initiation Rites Sweepstakes, who walked away with limited-edition Bully/Bullworth buttons, cricket bats, dodgeballs, skateboard decks, paperweights, composition notebooks, rugbys, slingshots, rulers and pencils. And just in time for finals.

Congratulations to Viet Doan, Brian Bader, Matt Bardell, Greg Buchold and Murdock Momdjian.
Keep those effin noses clean, boys.

GRAND THEFT AUTO: VICE CITY STORIES SOUNDTRACK NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:36:10

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 - In honor of the recent PlayStation�2 computer entertainment system release of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, all eight music stations from the game's radio dial are now represented on iTunes via the Vice City Stories iMix Collection.

Visit the Music section at www.rockstargames.com/vicecitystories for more information or go right to...

Radio Espantoso � Music available from Tito Puente, Hector Lavoe, Eddie Palmieri and more..
Paradise FM � Disco decadence from the likes of Gwen Guthrie, Sister Sledge, and Class Action & Todd Terry Project...
Flash FM � Pop from Pat Benatar to Missing Persons and everything in between...
VC For Lovers � Soulful slow jams from Marvin Gaye, Barry White and Earth Wind & Fire and others...
Wave 103 � It's the new wave. Includes tracks from The Human League, Thompson Twins, Depeche Mode and Blondie.
Emotion 98.3 � Soft rock and quintessential power ballads from The Motels, Toto, Foreigner, The Pretenders and more...
V-Rock � Bang your head to the sounds of Dio, Queensryche, Kiss, Dokken and more...
Fresh 105 � The deffest rap and electro from such artists as Afrika Bambaata, Jonzun Crew, Run DMC and Planet Patrol.

EXPERIENCE MANHUNT 2 AT FANGORIA WEEKEND OF HORRORS

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:35:26

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 - Burbank CA, May 18-20 & Secaucus NJ, June 29 - July 1

Attendees of Fangoria Magazine's long-running annual Weekend of Horrors convention will be among the first to preview Manhunt 2.

Click here for information on the bicoastal shows.

MANHUNT 2 OFFICIAL SITE AND TRAILER LAUNCH

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:33:34

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 - An experiment at a secret research facility has gone catastrophically wrong. Daniel Lamb and Leo Kasper are the only surviving subjects. The Pickman Project will stop at nothing to hunt them down and stop the truth from getting out.

The door to your cell is open. One choice. One chance. They took your life. Time to take it back.
www.rockstargames.com/manhunt2

Manhunt 2 Official Trailer QT: 480x270 320x180
WMV: 480x270 320x180
Download: iPod PSP
Original Teaser

The Dixmor Asylum For the Criminally Insane
Patient Files Unearthed
Also check out:
Screenshots. Desktops & Buddy Icons. Pre-order options.
Much more to come.

GRAND THEFT AUTO IV Trailer Is Here

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 20:07:57

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 - Grand Theft Auto IV trailer is here.

"Things Will Be Different".

www.rockstargames.com/IV

Rockstar Games Presents Beaterator for PSP

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:38:45

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 - Rockstar Games, is proud to announce that it has teamed up with super-producer Timbaland to present Beaterator for the PSP system. Developed by Rockstar Leeds, Beaterator will be available this summer.

"Music has always been a hugely important part of everything we do here," said Sam Houser, Founder and Executive Producer of Rockstar Games. "Two years ago, we launched a web-based version of Beaterator on our own website and people really embraced it. That inspired us to build and create something very interactive and unique. Having Timbaland involved in the game is a real honor and only adds to our excitement about the title."

"I've always been a huge fan of Rockstar and love playing their games," said Timbaland. "I'm thrilled to be partnering with them and making music for Beaterator. I cannot wait to get this in the hands of our fans!"

Beaterator for the PSP system is both a powerful music mixer with robust beatmaking features, as well as a highly addictive collection of original music and rhythm games and challenge modes - all available in the palm of your hand.

For more information on Beaterator please visit www.rockstargames.com/beaterator

Rockstar Games New Employment Site

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:25:37

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 - For all who have ever been interested in the possibility of working for Rockstar, we are pleased to announce the launch of an all-new comprehensive site at www.rockstargames.com/jobs that lists the very latest job opportunities at all of our studios and offices worldwide.
Ranging from -- game development positions at our North American studios in San Diego, Toronto and Vancouver and UK studios in Edinburgh, Leeds and London; to our testing and localization studio in Lincoln, England; to our product development, marketing and public relations headquarters in New York City -- you will find a vast range of positions, as well as info on each studio and location.
Visit www.rockstargames.com/jobs for all info.

Bully: Harrington House Initiation Rites' Sweepstakes

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:22:47

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 - Only three weeks remain to enter the Bully Harrington House Initiation Rites Sweepstakes. A rare chance to have your station in life elevated by the most prestigious boys club on campus. More to the point, your opportunity to score a bevy of super limited-edition Bully collectors' items like the cricket bat, skateboard deck, dodgeball, rugby, slingshot and more.
To enter, and for all details, visit www.rockstargames.com/bully/contest. Entry period expires March 29, 2007.

The Warriors on PSP

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:19:03

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 - Rockstar's epic brawler videogame adaption of the cult film classic, The Warriors, is now available on PSP System for only $19.99 MSRP, in addition to the previously released PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions. How has the critical milieu responded to the new handheld iteration?...

"Affordable and awesome action... a killer game... The combat is still as robust as ever -- with two attack buttons, grappling, and an abundance of weapons. You'll be bopping just like old times... It'd be a great title at twice the cost, but being such a bargain is like getting a big hug from Rockstar Games. The Warriors is a great game on any platform, and for anyone fancying a fight. Now, you can play it while you're on the subway, hanging with The Lizzies, or chilling in the Rogues' car waiting for Luther to get off the damn phone."
- GAMESPY.COM, EDITORS' CHOICE

"...from the tiniest beer bottle to the biggest multi-gang brawl, everything that made The Warriors an awesome beat-em-up has been faithfully recreated on the handheld's small screen... if you're looking for a deep, brutal, high-quality PSP brawler with lots of variety and short load times, then you're not going to find one that's better than this."
- GAMESRADAR.COM

"Impressive... The Warriors... actually improves access times while also enabling the secret 'Armies of the Night' side-scrolling mode from the beginning. Not a bad list of goodies for a title that was great fun to begin with. A more important factor to consider, though, is how strongly The Warriors translates to a handheld format. After all, it was THE premier beat 'em up of 2005 and one of the best overall action games that year... The enjoyable hand-to-hand combat, clever mini-games, and cool 1970s atmosphere hasn't been trimmed back at all, and at a mere twenty bucks there's plenty of content here for a scarce amount of funds."
- IGN.COM

Visit www.rockstargames.com/thewarriors for PSP version screens, trailer and e-tail ordering options now.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories Now Also Available For PS2

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:17:02

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 - Vice City, 1984. A turbulent, tropical port city on the breaking point of an all-out drug war. Caught in the middle of the burgeoning narcotics trade is Victor Vance. A soldier dishonorably discharged... caught in unfortunate circumstances... his hand forced to do what is necessary. Illegal business controls America.

Trailer park hoodlums. Trigger-happy veterans. Emotional train-wreck lushes. Flamboyant coke dealers. Cuban underbosses. DEA double-crossers. Mid-op Trannies. Immigrant boy toys. Legendary pop stars and the stalkers who love/hate them. Pistol popping Cholos. Leather-clad bikers. Trucks full of boomshine. Speedboats. Jet skis. Helicopters. Street racers. Pastel suits. Personal robots. Bouts of road rage. Balmy dips in the ocean. ATVs to cruise land and beach. Ammu-Nation Saturday night specials. Seedy gentlemen's clubs. Glamorous discotheques. Immaculately manicured golf courses. An around-the-clock radio dial of the hottest tunes and most compelling talk radio of the day... and so, so, so much more...

This is 2006's most certifiably action-packed original title for PSP� (PlayStation�Portable) system.

And this is that title now available for only $19.99 MSRP on PlayStation�2 computer entertainment system.

PlayStation 2 owners that missed out on last years PSP release -- while you wait on what is being cooked up for later this year, there is no better way than this to whet your appetite for a taste of the often-imitated, never-duplicated Grand Theft Auto experience.

Visit www.rockstargames.com/vicecitystories to check out newly added screens, as well as the brand new PlayStation 2 version trailer. Online e-tail ordering option links also available in the Buy Now section.

GRAND THEFT AUTO IV Trailer Coming 3.29.07

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:20:33

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 - Watch this space: www.rockstargames.com/IV

Manhunt 2 Splash Page and Teaser Video Launch

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:27:58

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 - In 2003, Rockstar broke new ground in dark terrain with the chilling stealth-horror classic, Manhunt. Putting you in the shoes of the hunted, with legions of sick and depraved murderers out for your throat - all as part of a most dangerous game. The only way to survive was to turn the tables... by sickle, by axe, by garrote, by all bloody means.

This summer, prepare to plunge deep down into another unrelenting nightmare.

Manhunt 2 is coming to PlayStation�2 computer entertainment system, PSP� (PlayStation�Portable) System, and Nintendo's Wii™.

First glimpses now at www.rockstargames.com/manhunt2.

The Warriors Now Available for PSP

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:27:22

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 - "...The Warriors makes a new home on PSP.
20 bucks nets you one of the best film-to-game conversions in recent memory..."
- 1up.com, Jan 23rd, 2007

That basically sums it up. Rockstar's critically-acclaimed videogame adaptation of the cult-classic film The Warriors - the game that put you in the shoes of that rough-and-tumble, heavy set from Coney, battling your way to the Bronx and back - is now available for the PSP System.

The epic brawler in handheld fashion, and now with neat extras like WiFi multiplayer modes and the much-ballyhooed "Armies of the Night" side-scrolling mini-game (formerly a bonus unlocked by beating the story mode in the console versions) available right from the start.

All for $19.99 MSRP, Boppers.

Check out www.rockstargames.com/thewarriors for the brand new PSP version trailer (in the Trailers section) and PSP screenshots (Screenshots section).

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories Mobile Ringtones And Wallpapers

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:26:45

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 - Deck out your cell with a bit of glamour from the decade of excess.

The official Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories mobile ringtones & graphics site is now live at www.rockstargames.com/vicecitystories/mobile

Featuring available artwork of underworld characters like Ricardo Diaz and Bryan Forbes, as well as official game logos, and more.

For your ringtone satisfaction, we offer the Vice City Stories theme song plus a selection of classic lines of in-game dialogue from the likes of Lance Vance and Umberto Robina.

BULLY - Harrington House Fraternal Society Initiation Rites Sweepstakes

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:26:09

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 - Thanks to a landmark civil ruling, the good brothers of Bullworth Academy's most prestigious fraternal society, Harrington House, are now opening pledge enrollment to one and all, without regard to family pedigree, national heritage, or trust fund largess. Winners of the Harrington House Initiation Rites Sweepstakes will be endowed with official Bullworth cricket bat, skateboard deck, dodgeball, rugby and much more.

Visit www.rockstargames.com/bully/contest to enter and for all details.

Rockstar Desktop Series - Spring 2007 Collection & Myspace Theme

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:25:25

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 - Eff a fashion week. Rockstar shuts down the show with the Spring 2007 collection to adorn your PC, Mac, or Blackberry. **Look for the launch of Rockstar collection designs to be additionally available as graphics downloads for mobile phones soon.

Visit www.rockstargames.com/desktops to choose from the following wallpaper designs:

Mosaic Series - Available in pure logo form and ornate typographic treatment with cream, blue and white options.

Reflection Series - Elegant and iconic, from the worldwide Rockstar diaspora.

Natural Phenomenon Series - Pareidolia or truly wonderous occurrences? Look see.

For your screensaver satisfaction: The gently cascading and color cross-fading Mosaic, and the irrepressible Rockstar Bounce.

And to round out the season's line-up - the Mosaic logo design and the Rockstar Reflection are additionally available as MySpace theme suite packages for download. Plug and play with the CSS code on your page - pr�t a porter.

Sunday Driver - Showtime & The Movie Channel Airings

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:24:22

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 - Showtime and The Movie Channel subscribers can now catch the landmark 2005 Rockstar documentary, Sunday Driver, via frequent airings carrying on throughout February.

Sunday Driver is an in-depth profile of the historic California Majestics Car Club � the first low-rider enthusiast auto club of its kind.

Meet the organization's founders and charter members, learn about their dedication to the craft and the lifestyle itself, as well as their struggles for respect and legitimacy that transcends some members' checkered pasts growing up on the streets of Los Angeles.

Click here to access a schedule of upcoming airings on both channels. And visit www.rockstargames.com/sundaydriver for more information on the film.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories Announced for PS2

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 17:21:37

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 - Rockstar Games is proud to announce that Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories will be coming to the PlayStation�2 system. The title will be available in North America on March 6, 2007 and will be on European retail shelves on March 9, 2007.

Since its release in October, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories for the PSP� system has garnered praise and acclaim worldwide. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories offers PlayStation 2 system owners a big screen experience of the same storyline and missions, featuring the open-world, innovative gameplay, incredible production values and diverse music that are the trademarks of the Grand Theft Auto franchise.

Manhunt 2 Announced for the PS2, PSP, and Wii

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 - Rockstar Games is proud to announce Manhunt 2 for the PlayStation®2, PSP® system, and Nintendo's Wii™. Manhunt 2 is the debut title from the newly formed Rockstar London studio, which is developing the game in conjunction with series creator Rockstar North. The Wii™ version is being developed by Rockstar Toronto. Manhunt 2 will be available this summer.

"With Manhunt 2 we have tried to create a game that stays close to the original concept of chilling suspense and stealth, whilst pushing the game design and storytelling forward," said Sam Houser, founder and executive producer of Rockstar Games. "We are also excited to have our newest development team, Rockstar London, working on the title alongside our two established UK studios, Rockstar North and Leeds."

For more information on Manhunt 2 please visit www.rockstargames.com/manhunt2.

Bully Original Soundtrack CD

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:00:00

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 - One of the most acclaimed videogame soundtracks of the year is now available on an official CD release brought to you buy Rockstar Games and Ultra Records.

The perfect stocking stuffer for any Bully enthusiast or anyone who may appreciate the stellar cues composed for the game by Shawn Lee. The Bully Original Soundtrack CD is currently available at Virgin Megastores, Best Buy, Circuit City and other stores where music is sold.

Visit the NEWS section of the Bully official website for an up-to-date list of e-tailers with links to purchase.

Bully Holiday Special Video & Winter Wonderland Screens

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:05:00

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 - The holiday season is upon us and with it comes that irrepressible spirit of giving. As we rejoice with our families this winter recess, we look forward to wiping the slate clean and starting anew in 2007. In this interest, we have resolved to temporarily look past the fact that many of you have been more naughty than nice this year - and endow you all with these special holiday gifts.

Check out the official site for our very special Winter Wonderland Screenshots and a charming Holiday Special Video produced right here on campus.

Bully's Commendations Continue

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:00:00

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 - EGM - GAME OF THE MONTH
"It's amazing how well Bully nails a huge assortment of activities. Everything, from midway games to English class, is fun. Hell, just goofing around town - skateboarding, egging cars, and tearing around corners in your go-kart - feels great."

G4 TV - 5/5 (PERFECT SCORE) "BECAUSE IT'S A HELL OF A LOTTA FUN TO PLAY"
"The mini-games on your syllabus are addictive and brimming with variety. Who doesn't wanna peg a jock in the face with a dodgeball? Plus Bully's student body is fully staffed with impeccable voice acting... The level of detail and attention to character is staggering."

OPM - "AN EXCELLENT ANTITOTE FOR THE BORED OF EDUCATION"
"One of my favorite things about the game is the dialogue, which is incredibly well written and funny... And all of the dialogue is strengthened by the excellent voice acting."

www.rockstargames.com/bully

Vice City Stories 80's Couture Now Available at the Rockstar Warehouse

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:08:00

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 - Recently recovered in a Vice City cargo container as part of a shipment thought lost long ago, this collection of classic couture from the me generation is now available at the FINERY section of the Rockstar Warehouse.

The Vice City Stories line includes a selection of sharp t-shirts, including the I Heart Vice City Tee, the Rockstar Says Relax Tee and more...

Plus the Vice City Stories official Beach Chair in screaming hot pink, just in time for your peak-season holiday trip.

And the coup d'grace: the extremely limited-edition Vice City Stories Members Only Jacket. Yes, a genuine Members Only jacket with Rockstar embroidery and Vice City Stories across the back. "When you put it on, something happens."

The recently released Fall collection of Rockstar apparel and official Bully tee are also in stock, while supplies last.

www.rockstargames.com/warehouse

Bullworth Academy Class Photo Soundboard is Here

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:10:00

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 - Good tidings! As fall semester's finals draw ever-near, the good people at Bullworth Academy would like to take the time to announce that this year's class photos have arrived!

Head over to www.rockstargames.com/bully/soundboard to view the entire composite of this year's student body as well as faculty and administration members. Each photo comes with a loving message, heard with just a click of the mouse.

Wallet-sized class photos and audio greetings can also be sent by electronic mail to your loved ones and enemies. Please enjoy!

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories In Stores Now

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:05:00

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 - "IF YOU HAVE A PSP, YOU MUST BUY THIS GAME; IF YOU DON'T HAVE A PSP, GET ONE JUST TO PLAY THIS GAME" - PSM, December 2006

"Steal cars, fly helicopters, blow up everything and find out what your PSP can really do... Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories reasserts the series' dominance with another sprawling, open-world crime spree... Vice City Stories stands as one of the best games in the GTA series, as well as one of the best reasons to own a PSP."
- GamesRadar.com

No tricks.
Rockstar delivers the ultimate treat for your PSP System.

The glamour and glitz... the seedy, trashy underbelly... the pressure cooker of a tropical port city blowing out of control with burgeoning drug activity...

The story of Vic Vance - a man wrongly discharged from the US military, finding himself with his back against the wall, and in a position to do whatever he must to make a new life and make things right for himself and his family.

A return trip to Grand Theft Auto's tropical haven for tumult and excess... Vice City. 1984.

All that... and portable to boot.

Now available: the most anticipated PSP System title of the year -- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.

Visit www.rockstargames.com/vicecitystories for order options, as well a ton of game information, screens, trailers and more. Make sure to check out the newly updated MUSIC section including information and now download links for Urge.com's Vice City Stories soundtrack collection. Over 80 songs spanning the Vice City radio dial will be available as of game release.

Bully Halloween Special

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:00:00

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 - In celebration of All Hallow's Eve, we present exclusive:

SCREENSHOTS
A collection of our students' most ghoulish costumes

VIDEO CLIP
Spooky goings-on about campus

and
FREE MP3 SOUNDTRACK DOWNLOAD
"Halloween" as composed by Shawn Lee, from the Bully Original Soundtrack. Also includes links to Original Soundtrack downloads available on Urge, iTunes, Emusic, and Artist Direct.

GIANT MAGAZINE - 5/5 (PERFECT SCORE)
"...a really hard-to-put-down game... The open world and storyline are fantastically written... The cast of characters is classic... Right now, I'm itching to go back and play some more... that addictive, compelling sense of being taken to another world and wanting more, has been missing from most games released this year... All hail Rockstar as the company that brought back the magic again."

MAXIM - 5/5 (PERFECT SCORE)
"Rockstar's products, in addition to tweaking political and social norms, are also pretty goddamn good games. Bully is no exception... Your task: to intimidate the intimidators. Your tools: firecrackers, dodgeballs, and 'Kick Me' signs. Another big, bad open-world game... it's so good..."

GAMEDAILY.COM - 4.5/5
"...originality starved gaming masses will fall fast for the fresh and original vibe in Bully... it's too bad most video games aren't this amusing... Bully's a breath of fresh air in a stagnating game market... complete with cool art direction, a great soundtrack, a tongue-in-cheek sense of humor and a gameplay mechanic that's new, yet familiar... Juvenile delinquency has never been this rewarding."

This already widely-acclaimed, original, new adventure from Rockstar Games is now available for PlayStation�2 computer entertainment system.

www.rockstargames.com/bully

The Warriors Coming to PSP

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:00:00

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 - Rockstar's celebrated videogame adaptation of the cult film classic, THE WARRIORS, is making its way to PSP System this holiday season. Swan, Cochese, Luther, Masai, The Baseball Furies, The Orphans, the list goes on...
All duking, bludgeoning and knifing it out in a bloody trip from Coney Island to the Bronx and back.

Experience this acclaimed brawler on the handheld this December.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories - Site Update Featuring Trailer #3

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:10:00

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 - "Vice City Stories may be the best PSP game we've played so far. It's got everything a GTA should have and more - and it's portable... If you have a PSP, you must buy this game; if you don't have a PSP, get one just to play this game"
- PSM, December 2006

The release of this year's most anticipated PSP title is just one week away.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories will be in stores on Halloween day
- October 31, 2006.

As a soldier, Vic Vance has always protected his dysfunctional family, his country, himself. One bad decision later and that job is about to get much harder. Kicked out onto the streets of a city torn between glamor and gluttony, Vic is faced with a stark choice - build an empire or be crushed.

All of the action and glamour... 1980's style and music... and unpredictable mayhem of Grand Theft Auto's tropical city - now in the palm of your hand.

Visit www.rockstargames.com/vicecitystories for a giant official site update - including...

Another discovered episode of Vice City's short-lived 1984 news channel, MeTV News – full up with the footage, images and sounds that defined the era.

The launches of the MULTIPLAYER section, with an overview of all 10 modes available in the game, and the MUSIC section, featuring a comprehensive list of all the music stations in the game, and a sample tracklisting from each (full tracklisting and music downloads launching very soon).

And last but certainly not least - the launch of Official Trailer #3: "IN SO DEEP". Set to the tune of Phil Collins' "In the Air Tonight". Can you feel it?

Visit the BUY NOW section for pre-order options, so as not to be left out in the cold next week.

www.rockstargames.com/vicecitystories

Bully - First Reviews Are In

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 12:00:00

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 - The first round of press reaction is in and Bully has received glowing marks all around.

1UP.com - 10/10 Perfect Score - "Genius"
"...there's a good chance Bully will still be enjoyable five or ten years from now. It might even achieve that most elusive of game descriptors: timeless... The best games - games like Bully... push headlong into new places and new ideas, leaving behind the ranks of unimaginative, spit-polished safe bets. Bully takes chances, and the gamble pays off big."

Gamespy.com - Editor's Choice - "One of The Year's Best"
"An elegantly-laid free-roaming title from one of the industry's best."

GamePro.com - Editor's Choice - "A Lesson You Can't Afford To Miss"
"As Bully progresses and Jimmy finds himself enmeshed in his struggle to survive, the game blossoms, and players will find themselves desperate to see what happens next... Ring the bell because Bully's ready to give you a lesson you can't afford to miss."

IGN.com - Editor's Choice - "One of the Best Plots of the Season"
"Bully is easily one of the funniest PlayStation 2 titles we've ever seen and is one of the few pieces of software out there than can legitimately be called a "comedy." ...a seriously poignant story with great dialogue and strong characters... a great, well-crafted action game... dozens and dozens of hours of fun... Rockstar has put together one of the best stories of the year, which works because of great characters and a biting sense of sarcastic humor that you won't find elsewhere."

Bully is in stores now for PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system.
www.rockstargames.com/bully

Bully In Stores Now For PlayStation�2

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 12:00:00

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 - The wait is over. School is in and Bully is out now for PlayStation�2.

Here's what the press has to say so far:

"With so much derivative stuff both on the market and on the horizon, Bully, frankly, seems like a breath of fresh air... There are some truly amusing characters in this brightly grim world, and we can't wait to spend more time with them."
- GameSpy

"Exceedingly big, exceptionally funny, and so far, extraordinarily entertaining... The game has the potential to be one of the year's elite PS2 titles thanks to its wholly unique concept."
- IGN

"Rockstar's really done an incredible job with the presentation... the epitome of what a blockbuster game should be... Bully is so impressive and fun looking that I won't be able to resist its magnetic pull."
- GameDaily

Visit the official site.

Bully In One Week! - Site Update - Campus Rules Handbook & Trailer #4

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 12:00:00

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 - The Bullworth Academy Campus Rules Handbook is now live. Click here to acquaint yourself with important school guidelines, regulations and standards of behavior - including new and exclusive screenshots and video clips.

Visit the official site and check out the Video Tours section for the launch of Trailer #4, "YOU MUST BE THE NEW KID".

With the release of Bully only one week away, be sure to also visit the Admissions section for pre-order options before it's too late.

Rockstar Warehouse Finery Update - All-New Rockstar Apparel

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 12:00:00

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 - Fresh to death for the fall semester - a new collection of Rockstar couture has arrived.
Impress your friends and become BMOC with...

The Good Time Tee
The Killer Bee Tee
And
The Barcode Tee.

www.rockstargames.com/warehouse - FINERY section to purchase.

L.A. Noire Announced & Debut Trailer

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 - Rockstar Games is pleased to announce a partnership with Team Bondi Pty Ltd to publish the ground-breaking next generation crime thriller L.A. Noire. Developed by Team Bondi, a new Australian based studio founded by Brendan McNamara, of The Getaway, L.A Noire is an interactive detective story set in the classic noir period of the late 1940's.

L.A. Noire blends action, detection and complex storytelling and draws players into an open-ended challenge to solve a series of gruesome murders. Set in a perfectly recreated Los Angeles before freeways, with a post-war backdrop of corruption, drugs and jazz, L.A. Noire will truly blend cinema and gaming.

The debut trailer is now live at www.rockstargames.com/lanoire.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories - Site Update Featuring Trailer #2

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 12:00:00

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 - Last year, Rockstar delivered a proper handheld introduction to Grand Theft Auto, with Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories for PSP� (PlayStation�Portable) system. To this day, Liberty City Stories remains a portable experience still considered unrivaled by the gaming populace at large.

On October 31st, 2006 prepare for existing standards to be blown out of the water.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories is coming to PSP System - an all-new tale and completely new game set amidst the glamour, grime and turbulence of Vice City in 1984.

Visit www.rockstargames.com/vicecitystories for a major official site update featuring newly uncovered programming from early 80's Vice City basic cable news channel, MeTV News - full of exclusive imagery, video, and news brought to you by anchor/VJ Jenny Mitchell - as well as rare commercials from the era, and video music breaks presented by Vice City's top radio stations.

Also check out the SCREENS section for a new selection of screenshots, and most certainly not least of all - the MOVIES section for the debut of TRAILER #2: "LADIES & GENTLEMEN, LET'S POP."

Visit the BUY NOW section of the official site for online pre-order options to ensure you're not left empty-handed this Halloween.

BULLY Official Site Update - Student & Faculty Facebook and TRAILER #3

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 12:00:00

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 -
The 2006 Student & Faculty Facebook has arrived! Click here to start getting to know some of the students, faculty and staff that you'll meet this year at Bullworth Academy and also be sure to check out the brand new Trailer #3 on the Bully home page.

Visit the Admissions section for pre-order options and sign up for the Rockstar Games email list to be notified about all future site updates including the forthcoming Campus Rules Handbook.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories Site and Trailer Launch

Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:00:00

Tue, 05 Sep 2006 - Vice City, 1984. Opportunity abounds in a city emerging from the swamps, its growth fueled by the violent power struggle in a lucrative drugs trade. Construction is everywhere as a shining metropolis rises from foundations of crime and betrayal.

As a soldier, Vic Vance has always protected his dysfunctional family, his country, himself. One bad decision later and that job is about to get much harder. Kicked out onto the streets of a city torn between glamor and gluttony, Vic is faced with a stark choice - build an empire or be crushed.

This October, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories arrives for PSP� (PlayStation�Portable) System.

We present the launch of the official Vice City Stories website and world premiere of the first official trailer.

www.rockstargames.com/vicecitystories

Featuring an archive of short-lived Vice City basic cable news channel, MeTV News - teeming with information, sights and sounds from '84. As well as screenshots, wallpapers, pre-order information and much more.

Bully Official Site Update - Bullworth Prospectus and Trailer #2

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 - The Bullworth Academy 2006 Prospectus is here. Click and read on to learn about Bullworth's academic curriculum, dedicated faculty and staff, inspiring tree-swept campus and much much more -- chock full of screens, videos and info. The latest site update also includes Official Trailer #2.

Visit the Admissions section for pre-order options and sign up for the Rockstar Games email list to be notified about all future site updates including the forthcoming Facebook and Campus Rules Handbook.

Bully First Official Trailer and Splash Live Now

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:00:00

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 - The Rockstar tradition of groundbreaking, original gameplay and humorous tongue-in-cheek storytelling invades an entirely new setting: the schoolyard.

As a mischievous schoolboy, you'll stand up to bullies, get picked on by teachers, play pranks, win or lose the girl, and ultimately learn to navigate the obstacles of the worst school around, Bullworth Academy - a corrupt and crumbling prep school with an uptight facade.

The story follows Jimmy Hopkins, a teenager who's been expelled from every school he's ever attended. Left to fend for himself after his mother abandons him at Bullworth to go on her fifth honeymoon, Jimmy has a whole year at Bullworth ahead of him, working his way up the social ladder of this demented institution of supposed learning, standing up for what he thinks is right and taking on the liars, cheats and snobs who are the most popular members of the student body and faculty. If Jimmy can survive the school year and outsmart his rivals, he could rule the school.

Ready yourself for a hilarious return to campus living with Bully, the outrageously funny debut title from Rockstar Vancouver, available exclusively for PlayStation�2 computer entertainment system this October.

"A wry, endearing look at the school experience, done with Rockstar's typically satirical and rude sense of humor." - Game Informer

Visit www.rockstargames.com/bully to view the world premiere of the first Bully trailer. The official splash also features a selection of new screenshots, game news, Bully desktops, and pre-order options.

Stay tuned for the full official site launch, happening very soon.

Table Tennis Playable Demo Now Available on Xbox Live Marketplace

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:00:00

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 - Sample the intense competition of the game IGN called "super fun, incredibly addictive, surprisingly focused and smartly designed" with the Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis playable demo, now available to download from the Xbox Live Marketplace.

Wield your racket with Zen-like focus and mastery in both singleplayer and two-player mode, and witness all the authentic, addictive, high speed thrills synonymous with the sport of international Table Tennis.

Compete as pro players Mark or Liu Ping in a three-game match in China's National Table Tennis Auditorium to experience the lifelike graphics and hyper-realistic physics featured in the full game. The pinnacle of next-gen gaming is just a click away.

Check out all the details on the Table Tennis playable demo over at the Xbox Live Marketplace official site, and be sure to head over to www.rockstargames.com/tabletennis for an assortment of official screenshots, gameplay clips and more.

Table Tennis Official Xbox Live Championship

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:00:00

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 - You've been playing Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis nonstop - honing your footwork, reflexes and killer instinct... perfecting your chops, loops and smashes... whupping tail amongst your friends and hapless XBL strangers alike.

Now you think you're ready for the big time - and this is it.

Register and compete in the first ever Table Tennis Xbox Live Championship Tournament. Thousands will qualify, but only the best will play to win. The champions in each region will win a trip to Paris to attend the 2006 Liebherr World Cup, the world's most prestigious Table Tennis event. Other winners will receive exclusive Killerspin table tennis gear, including tables and racquets.

Make sure to check out the fierce competition on the XBL Table Tennis Network, and watch the best of the best compete. Registration is now open for the tournament, and qualifying play is underway. Get those skills up, and go to www.rockstargames.com/tabletennis/tournament to register and for further details.

Sunday Driver Out Now On DVD

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 00:00:00

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 - The long awaited DVD release of Rockstar's acclaimed documentary film, Sunday Driver, is here.

Directed by Carol Strong, and released in partnership with Palm Pictures, Sunday Driver is a chronicle of Southern California's storied, pioneering low-rider car club, The Majestics.

Explore the origins of the club, the positive sides and negative stigmas of the lifestyle, the painstaking art of low-rider customization - from meticulous chromed-out accessorizing to the method and mastery of custom paint-job specialist Doc and much more... All told via fascinating archival and modern-day footage featuring the vehicular pride-and-joys themselves in all their weekend cruising glory, and through a series of heartfelt interviews with Majestics founders and members, their fans, as well as their critics in the LAPD.

"The movie is so good... the Majestics' passion is infectious... it's impossible not to be impressed." - Mass Appeal

"Sunday Driver is a superbly executed flick that thoroughly explains the history of the Majestics and the So-Cal lowrider culture as a whole." - XXL

This landmark documentary is finally now available on DVD, including the full original film as well as compelling bonus interviews and "under the hood" extra footage.

Sunday Driver is available for order online at the Rockstar Warehouse, and at stores nationwide where independent DVDs are sold.

Visit www.rockstargames.com/sundaydriver for videos, stills, and a great wealth of information.

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories Reviews

Sun, 09 Jul 2006 00:00:00

Sun, 09 Jul 2006 - Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories is now available for PlayStation�2 as well as PSP� system.

"Even the littlest GTA brother kicks everyone else's teeth in. GTA games... give you a huge, living city and tell you, 'It's yours. Go tear it apart any way you want... Blow stuff up. Or not. Do whatever.' That would be enough for most games, but the GTA titles wrap a... gangster story around the mayhem - though you can also ignore the story if you feel like it - toss in some black-hearted, dead-on parody, and voila! You've got a modern masterpiece. Liberty City Stories is no exception."
- GAMESRADAR.COM

"...interesting plot twists and characters. And it has some of the best dialogue of any game in recent memory. The quality of the voice acting, not to mention the direction of the cutscenes, is great stuff... Fans of GTAIII will appreciate this return to organized crime with an Italian flair..."
- IGN.COM

"The best value PS2 game this year. Seriously.
...a really big game with plenty to do... it is a full-fledged GTA experience, and it is only $20, which means it's an incredibly good value... at a time when the PS2 is absolutely starved for great new games."
- 1UP.COM

www.rockstargames.com/libertycitystories

Rockstar Summer Collection Desktops

Sat, 08 Jul 2006 00:00:00

Sat, 08 Jul 2006 - The killing season is here.
What better way to celebrate than changing those tired ass desktops on your PC, Mac, PSP and/or Blackberry?

Rockstar presents the all-new Summer Collection. Ready to bang out from June to September.

The Official Site Series echoes the refined subtlety of the new 2006 Rockstar Official Website complete with beveled logo imprint, in a variety of soothing colors.

The Tropical Cocktails series is already a favorite - freaking a wireframe 3D Rockstar logo soused on holiday off of ice-blended blue curacao, coconut rum and grenadine. Yow.

The Wild Animal Hides series speaks for itself. Highly detailed zebra, tiger, and leopard skin textures. Enough to make PETA just slightly uncomfortable.

And for he or she that prefers the simple and most practical option, we've got the Basic Pattern series - in a variety of colors cribbed straight from your childhood 64-count crayon box, including midnight blue, aquamarine, tangerine and more.

We've also got some pretty damn slick screensavers in the Tropical Cocktails (bust the spinning R* wireframe logo!) and Official Sites series, available to download for both PC and Mac.

www.rockstargames.com/desktops
Enjoy.

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories Now Also Available for PS2

Tue, 06 Jun 2006 00:00:00

Tue, 06 Jun 2006 - The all-time bestselling PSP� game is now also available for PlayStation�2.

The videogame that took Game of the Year (plus Best Action Game, Best Use of Sound, Best Story, Best Graphic Technology, and more) in IGN's Best Of the PSP 2005 Awards...

The game that ate up the PSP� (PlayStation�Portable) System charts, and is still to-date the all-time bestselling title for that platform...

Now this heralded portable iteration of the Grand Theft Auto franchise is no longer solely the privilege of the handheld gaming set.

Today, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories arrives for PlayStation�2 computer entertainment system - meaning PS2 owners across the nation can now also make that return trip to the unwelcoming streets of Liberty City, in the shoes of Toni Cipriani.

With all of the original storyline, gameplay, music and more that made the original handheld version a 2005 classic - optimized for PlayStation 2 with faster load times, increased draw distance and a more densely populated city...

And for only $19.99 MSRP.
Yow.

This is an easy decision for anyone who missed out on the PSP release, and prefers their Grand Theft Auto gaming on the big screen.

Visit the official Liberty City Stories website at www.rockstargames.com/libertycitystories for online e-tail options as well as to check out the all-new PlayStation 2 version trailer and selection of new and exclusive screenshots.

Table Tennis Reviews

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 - All along, our ethos has been 'playing is believing'. To get this game in the hands of as many people as possible that could spread the word - and let the intense, addictive, thumb-callousing experience of Table Tennis work its magic.

Well, now that set of first-hand players is no longer limited to Rockstar friends, family and the critical elite...
The Xbox 360 world-at-large has been abuzz with the pic-a-poc of rapid fire table tennis action. The public user impression response on every Xbox 360 message board in sight has been afire with deafeningly positive acclaim. And the private sector of the gaming press? Read on...

"...this Xbox 360-only title serves up some amazing visuals, the best of which are well spent on the highly detailed athletes. Sweat gradually builds up on their brows and shirts over the course of a match; facial contortions express elation, frustration and even bravado. The most special sequences happen when a particular point evolves into a lengthy, epic rally...transforming the moment into a surreal yet satisfying rave of forehand smashes and topspin returns. It's at this moment when you realize how far games have come... you have to appreciate the Moore's Law-esque beauty of Rockstar's addictive treat."
- ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

"In surprisingly stellar fashion, Table Tennis' electric back-and-forth surpasses the tension of most fighting games and boasts some of the best Xbox 360 graphics ever. GAME OF THE MONTH."
- STUFF

"Table Tennis boasts a fantastic combination of sharp graphics and audio, so much so that it's easy to forget this is a videogame... Sound is spectacular, especially the crisp pop as the ball flies off rackets or bounces on the table... You truly feel the satisfaction of winning that hard-earned point as well as angst after your shot sails wide left... [Rockstar's] consistent ability to create vibrant, engrossing games remains intact."
- USA TODAY

"... beautifully tuned gameplay and controls that capture the simple and pure joy of willfully crushing the poor sap on the other side of the table with tricksy spins and King Kong slams... a 'perfect storm' of gameplay ingredients, meshing together into a compulsively playable multiplayer battle of wits and reflexes."
- OFFICIAL XBOX MAGAZINE

"... Table Tennis kicks ass. Executing killer spins, tricky drop shots and monster rallies makes Table Tennis a cult-worthy game that breeds unhealthy competition. It starts innocently with a few friends..., but as the game reveals its deeper strategy, you find yourself practicing whenever possible, and before you know it, you've dropped out of college with an accidental major in backhand topspin. Underestimate Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis at your own risk - this isn't the reason you bought an Xbox 360, but it might be one of the reasons you keep it."
- GAMESRADAR

"... Rockstar San Diego has managed to recreate their favorite office game in all of its professionally authentic glory... a much better buy than quite a few of the full-priced titles for 360 that claim to do more and deliver a lot less... There is no denying that Table Tennis is one of the best looking titles in the young life of the Xbox 360."
- GAMESPY

Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis is now available for Xbox 360.

www.rockstargames.com/tabletennis

Table Tennis In Stores Now

Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00

Tue, 23 May 2006 - The initial reaction to the March announcement of Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis was one of widespread bewilderment. A joke? A teaser for something far, far more sinister?

Nope. Not at all. With the ferocity and intensity of a fighting game, yet the easy pick-up-and-play but subtly deep mechanics of tennis, resulting in a pure, addictive one-on-one competitive experience - Table Tennis is an incredibly fun time, and one that has seen many a blistery thumb and battered ego around the Rockstar Games offices all this spring.

The game on the 360 looks beautiful, without a doubt, as exemplified by the pre-release screenshots and videos. The character detail, expression, and naturalistic movement, the luster of the polished hardwood floors and other arenas, the gorgeous slow-motion action shots - all truly a showcase of what the next generation of videogames has to offer.

But beauty is only skin deep, and you really can't fully 100% appreciate the fun of Table Tennis - until you've gotten your hands on it.

Within a few weeks of the announcement, previews from gaming's top journalists began to hit, with reactions calling the title "an exercise in ultimate zen focus" (GamesRadar) and even "an early shout for Game of the Year 2006" (GamesMaster UK) - and folks began to realize... well, maybe this ain't no joke?

Then we took the show on the road with extensive hands-on tours, and also invited myriad friends and family to our hideaway loft in lower Manhattan to participate in an ongoing series of private tournaments.

The response of the videogame-enthusiast everyman? Akin to the videogame journalistic elite. "The play is f***ing vehement, and it looks mean like something you haven't seen", "The graphics are crazy, I can actually see the characters sweating", "I will totally buy a 360 for this" were among many such recorded comments...

Now today is the day that Xbox 360 owners around the nation have the opportunity to see, engage and experience the game for themselves.

Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis is here.

Visit the Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis website at www.rockstargames.com/tabletennis for online retail options, a wealth of game information, plus the official trailer, videos, and a newly updated set of high-resolution screenshots.

Table Tennis Contest

Mon, 22 May 2006 00:00:00

Mon, 22 May 2006 - Today marks the launch of our official Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis contest, brought to you in conjunction with adidas and Butterfly.

Hit up www.rockstargames.com/tabletennis/contest, fill out the form fields and answer the trivia questions correctly for your chance to win a professional size Butterfly table tennis table, a $500 adidas online store gift certificate, and more.

Entry deadline is August 31st, 2006. Check the contest page for all the official rules, and best of luck.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories Announced

Sat, 13 May 2006 00:00:00

Sat, 13 May 2006 - Rockstar Games is proud to announce Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories. Developed by Rockstar Leeds in conjunction with series creators Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories will be available exclusively on the PSP system in North America on October 17th, 2006 and Europe on October 20th, 2006.

"The success of Liberty City Stories on the PSP system was nothing short of spectacular," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games and Executive Producer. "The incredible PSP system technology allowed us to do things we never thought possible on a handheld system and we are excited to once again give our audience a fresh experience in one of their favorite locales in the Grand Theft Auto series, Vice City. With Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories we look to once again smash expectations of portable gaming, bringing an all new story and exciting new gameplay elements to this classic setting."

"Our collaboration with Rockstar Leeds has been a tremendous experience," said Leslie Benzies, President of Rockstar North. "Together we have been able to create uncompromising experiences on the PSP system that not only stay true to our initial vision for the series but that surpasses our own goals of what could be done on a handheld. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories will thrill longtime fans and excite new PSP system gamers like never before."

"We are proud of what we were able to achieve with Rockstar North on Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories," said Gordon Hall, President of Rockstar Leeds. "By staying true to the high standards of the series and surpassing fans' expectations for a Grand Theft Auto title on a portable machine we feel confident that Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories will redefine what handheld gaming is capable of with the most intense PSP system experience yet."

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories is a new game in the Grand Theft Auto series with an entirely new storyline, new missions and gameplay that brings an unprecedented experience to mobile gaming. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories features the interactive, open environment of Vice City with professional voice talent, a diverse soundtrack and high production values that have become trademarks of this landmark series.

www.rockstargames.com/vicecitystories

Grand Theft Auto IV Announced

Fri, 12 May 2006 00:00:00

Fri, 12 May 2006 - Rockstar Games is proud to announce Grand Theft Auto IV, the next-generation console debut of the genre-defining Grand Theft Auto franchise. Developed by world-class designers Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto IV will be simultaneously available for the PlayStation�3 and Xbox 360� in North America on October 16, 2007 and in Europe on October 19, 2007.

http://www.rockstargames.com/grandtheftauto4

Sunday Driver Site Updated with New Screens and Downloads

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 - Rockstar Games and Palm Pictures are gearing up to bring the acclaimed documentary, Sunday Driver, to DVD next week on June 13th. This long-awaited release chronicles the history and lifestyle of the world-renowned Majestics, Southern California's pioneering lowrider car club.

To feed the frenzy, the official Sunday Driver website has been updated with a heap of new Downloads including desktops, buddy icons and a new screensaver.

Plus a selection of new Stills added, featuring the Majestics' lone female member Dede Girl, archival footage of founding members Twin and Turtle circa '83, and more.

www.rockstargames.com/sundaydriver

Table Tennis Official Site Update

Sun, 07 May 2006 00:00:00

Sun, 07 May 2006 - Scant weeks remain until Rockstar's one-on-one stunner for the Xbox 360 hits shelves worldwide. Start exercising those thumbs and sharpening your reflexes now.

"GameSpy got to check out this new title at a low-key press event in Los Angeles recently, and frankly, Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis has the makings of a cult hit... for couch-based warfare, the build we played proved to be very fun, as matches went from friendly to heated within fifteen minutes of picking up the controllers and learning to play... this title is going to cause a lot of late nights and sleepy mornings everywhere."
- GAMESPY, April 19 2006

"While a table tennis game isn't exactly what you'd expect from the company that brought us Grand Theft Auto and Manhunt, after playing a recent build, we have to say this is one incredibly fun title... Balancing accurate physics and precise controls with an easy, pick-up-and-play approachability, Table Tennis has 'party game' written all over it... Don't be surprised if this budget-priced title is one of this year's surprise hits."
- GAME INFORMER, May 2006

Today, the official Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis website is updated - featuring the launch of two all-new sections.

The TRADITION section highlights Table Tennis fundamentals, including an overview of the history of the sport as well as a terminology glossary and more.

The SKILL TIPS section breaks down some of the signature strategic returns essential to putting a thrash-down on an advanced player - complete with a descriptive overview and illustrative video.

Plus an update to the PLAYERS section featuring Kumi and Mark, new shots added to the SCREENS section and more.

www.rockstargames.com/tabletennis

Rockstar Relaunch 2006

Mon, 08 May 2006 00:00:00

Mon, 08 May 2006 - The old Rockstar website was a hell of a lot of fun. Relentlessly camp, the life of the party, silly at times, but always endearing. Nevertheless, there's only so long that such a lifestyle can go on. And the cougar really began to show her wear and tear.

The new Rockstar website presents a time to reflect. To step barefoot on that soggy sand on a misty autumn dusk, stare out to the sea, and connect with the celestial ether. To abandon the trappings of modern excess and superfluousity and embrace a more placid and substantial beauty.

Let the rest of the world overconsume to the point of combustion.

Browse about and decompress.

Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis Official Site & Trailer Launch

Fri, 07 Apr 2006 00:00:00

Fri, 07 Apr 2006 - One month ago, Rockstar shocked the gaming world with news of what many would think of as our least likely title announcement.

Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis.

Today, we show and prove that this is no joke.

The competitive intensity and purity of the Olympic sport, captured with dynamic physics, subtle yet deep gameplay mechanics, and a visual splendor only attainable on a next generation system. We, of course, have been believers since the game's conception - but in recent weeks, Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis has gone on the road, and some of gaming's top journalists have gotten the chance to experience it hands-on.

"You hit the ball, your opponent hits back, you hit it again. But then you get better. Then everyone around you gets better. Soon you are topping 25-hit rallies. You're ripping off more big slams than Shaq and still your opponent won't fall. You hit the focus meter again and again, slamming and slamming and slamming and then, in a dizzying moment of glory, you slam the ball once more off your opponent's chest. You raise your fist and let out a primal scream of victory -- then you realize you are playing ping pong and compose yourself.
Well, that's what Table Tennis will do to you. There's a... learning curve at work where you get better and better and the game gets more addicting and more addicting. Take this as you will, but the preview build of Table Tennis came closer to replicating the feel of the real-life sport than maybe any sports game in history."
- IGN (Jon Miller)

"So engulfing is the reality of Table Tennis that you simply don't notice the clacking of analog sticks over the staccato pok-pa-pok of the raging Ping-Pong rally. Days after we played, we were still walking around the office making little Ping-Pong noises by clucking our tongues...Sitting down with Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis becomes an exercise in ultimate zen focus. You have only one obligation: return that ball from whence it came. Rockstar's attempt at reaching a platonic ideal of Ping-Pong results in an incredibly addictive, pure experience. All of your attention focuses on getting that ball back over the tiny net and transforming the smug grin on your opponent's face into a sobbing example of the agony of defeat."
- GamesRadar

"Rockstar's title is intense, fast, and engaging... Jon Miller and I got into several serious rallies that lasted what seemed like minutes, and each one required our full attention and concentration. I know, I know, it's still table tennis, but Rockstar has made this work. In its own way, it's just as immediate as any fast-paced first-person shooter."
- IGN (Doug Perry)

"...an early shout for Game of the Year 2006... this is as pure a replication of the classic Caravan Park pastime as you're ever likely to find. And it's brilliant... this is a sport that has everything: the blistering pace, the outrageous rallies, that perfect melding of offensive and defensive mentalities... Gameplay is almost hypnotic, sucking you in until you fall bewitched under its spell. To me, to you, back and forth, tick tock, tick tock - BAM! It's nothing less than a revelation... Mark our words: this will be a smash!"
- GamesMaster UK

Look for more hands-on impressions from print and online outlets over the coming weeks...

In the meantime, we welcome you to see it in action, for the first time.
Today's launch of the Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis website features the highly anticipated first official TRAILER in the Videos section. Available in Flash and special HD versions.

The site also features a selection of new screenshots, an overview of some of the player characters, and more. Stay tuned for the launch of the Tradition and Skill Tips sections coming soon.

Sunday Driver Coming to DVD

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:00:00

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 - "The movie is so good... the Majestics' passion is infectious and their cars are so meticulously detailed and painstakingly assembled, it's impossible to not be impressed." - Mass Appeal

Rockstar is proud to announce a partnership with Palm Pictures to bring our acclaimed debut documentary about Southern California's oldest and most renowned lowrider specialty car club, Sunday Driver, to DVD on June 13th, 2006.

The new release will feature the original film plus compelling bonus interviews and "under the hood" extra footage as told by the Majestics themselves, including club president Frederick "Gangster" Staves.

In honor of this forthcoming release, we've buffed up the official Sunday Driver website, and given it a wealth of new upgrades.

The INFO section now includes details about Sunday Driver's director, Carol Strong, as well as about the Majestics car club, and the film itself. The STILLS and CLIPS sections have both been updated with new shots and vids. The new PRESS section features selected press clippings. Plus a selection of all new wallpapers - gorgeous hi-res photos of Majestics and their rides - and the Sunday Driver car plate screensaver, in the DESKTOPS section.

Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition REMIX Reviews

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 00:00:00

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 - A value of epic proportions, Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition REMIX has been flying off shelves since its release last month - for obvious reasons. The most critically-acclaimed street racing console game ever, upgraded with as much new content as we could fit on one of them discs - a fourth city of Tokyo in addition to San Diego, Atlanta, and Detroit; over 20 new cars, an extended soundtrack, enhanced online modes and more - offered up at only $19.99 MSRP.

Popular and critical opinion seem to be in accord.

"What if somebody said they'd sell you a brand-new Ferrari at the price of a used Hyundai? Well, you'd probably think there was something pretty shady going on, but in the case of Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition Remix, that's essentially what you're getting. A top-notch arcade-style racing game for the cost of an also-ran. More than just a budget-priced, Greatest Hits release of the enormously entertaining Rockstar racer, Remix introduces more music, 20+ new cars - including exotics such as the Ferrari/Gemballa F355 - and an entirely new city... It all adds up to a breakneck racing experience that offers a lot of fun (especially when you consider the online modes) for a little cash. There's no need to test-drive this one; it deserves a space in your garage."
- GamesRadar

"...Remix is a stellar buy. It's $30 cheaper than it used to be, for more content and the same great gameplay experience... Remix still remains hard to beat in terms of the sheer sense of speed and adrenaline offered (the motorbikes are still just as crazy-fast as ever). If you've never played Midnight Club 3 before, or if you're the best MC3 player in the world, you owe it to yourself to snag Remix... and experience one of the best racers for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. It's really that simple."
- GameSpy

Visit www.rockstargames.com/midnightclub3 for a massive amount of game details, media and purchase options.

Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition REMIX In Stores Now

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:00:00

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 - More anything?
MORE EVERYTHING.

A credo pushed to the fullest with this week's $19.99 MSRP priced release of Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition REMIX. Issued as part of Sony's PlayStation�2 Greatest Hits and Microsoft's Xbox� Platinum Hits series, we're not simply flipping the same product for a lower price-point - but heaping on a load of serious all-new content additional to the original release.

We're talking over two dozen new licensed vehicles from manufacturers like Ducati, Gemballa, and Dodge to name a few... (check the REMIX mini-site for a full list of vehicles)

Tokyo Challenge: the addition of a whole new fourth city, on top of the original's Atlanta, Detroit, and San Diego...

An expanded soundtrack featuring 25 new, handpicked anthems of riding music...

Deep, deep customization... updated Online Play maps, and more...

Plus full compatibility with your original Midnight Club 3 saves. So veterans can seamlessly jump right in (100% completed becomes 77% completed in REMIX), while the previously unenlightened can discover Midnight Club 3 for the first time, bigger and better than ever.

"Rather than simply adding a silver or red stripe to the box, Rockstar San Diego has thrown in two-dozen new cars, 25 new songs and, best of all, the new Tokyo stage... Just to be clear, Remix contains the entirety of the original Midnight Club 3 release, with all of this extra content added on top... To say that this is now an even more massive package would be something of an understatement."
- IGN.COM

"Remix contains the entire first Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition. For those poor fools who haven't yet sat in this velvet ride's custom interior and watched an adversary's headlights fade in the rear-view, that means you get a ton of game... The most impressive part of the total package is that the price has actually dropped: both PS2 and Xbox versions of the game will be $19.99, even with the 25 new soundtrack songs (bringing the total to over 100) and the new online racing modes. Clearly, Rockstar gets it. And when they've packaged it this well, is there any doubt you're going to get it as well?"
- GAMESRADAR.COM

In honor of this week's game release, the REMIX mini-site has been updated - with complete Soundtrack info, as well as two gameplay clips in the VIDEOS section featuring new vehicles, the '98 Gemballa F355 and Lamborghini Diablo, that have to be seen to be believed.
Moving, indeed.

For online shopping options, visit the Rockstar Warehouse or click here for a list of retailers.

www.rockstargames.com/midnightclub3

Table Tennis Coming May 2006 to Xbox 360

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 - Just when you think you've got Rockstar Games figured out, we go ahead and deliver precisely what you never would have guessed.

Rockstar Games Presents TABLE TENNIS.

And why? Because it is seriously, seriously fun, that's why. Imagine the dynamic of a game of tennis, but with a speed, proximity and intensity that's really closer to boxing than anything else.

Get a competitive friend to pick up that 2nd controller and you will find yourself breaking a sweat.

We should also mention that it looks absolutely sick on the 360. The new hardware, along with the arena setting of the game itself, enabled Rockstar San Diego to create some of the most beautifully detailed character models, and most amazing real-time physics ever seen on any console, ever, period.

Hands-on impressions from folks like IGN, 1Up, and Gamesradar will be hitting over the coming week or two.

Look for the launch of the Table Tennis official site coming very soon.
In the meantime, visit www.rockstargames.com/tabletennis for a selection of initial screenshots.

The Warriors Downloads Collection Updated and New Soundboard

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 00:00:00

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 - To satiate the swarms of Warriors fans who have been furiously downloading the digi-treats offered at www.rockstargames.com/thewarriors/downloads, we've gone ahead and added a huge new collection.

In addition to the previously released Mercy, Luther, Cyrus, The Furies and general poster and logo wallpapers, we've now added the likes of Ajax, Cleon, Swan, Cochese, Masai and more - along with an updated selection of character based screensavers. All in resolution options spanning as high as 1600x1200 and as low as 800x600.

Plus we've introduced a massive assortment of buddy icons for your IM'ing and avatar'ing pleasure - both animated and static - featuring the gangs and characters you know and cherish.

And last, but certainly not least, for those of you who want to relive and replay your favorite scenes from the game and movie - we present the Rockstar Games THE WARRIORS Soundboard. Click around to hear some of the most quotable lines in cult film history, as reprised by many of the original cast members in our acclaimed videogame adaptation.

"Can you dig it...", "Come out to play", Ajax's popsicle line... yeah, they're all there, along with scores more. Can you count, suckas?

Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition REMIX Official Site and Trailer Launch

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:00:00

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 - On March 13th, the most-critically acclaimed street racing title ever for PlayStation�2 and Xbox� (source: Gamerankings.com... do the math) will be re-released as part of the Greatest Hits and Platinum Hits series respectively. But rather than simply re-issuing the original with some slightly different packaging, your good friends at Rockstar have done miles better.

We present Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition REMIX.

Absolutely everything that made the original release last year's bestselling street racer - PLUS a heap of serious, all new content. In addition to the original's cities of Atlanta, San Diego, and Detroit - we've included an international destination: Tokyo. The already astounding selection of licensed vehicles has been expanded to include over 20 new ones, including models from Lamborghini, Cadillac, Dodge, Infiniti and Pagani. Plus an expanded soundtrack, updated Online Play maps, and more.

All of this... for only $19.99.

If you missed out on Midnight Club 3 the first time around, and have the least bit of an inclination towards screamingly fast, painstakingly deep, and beautifully detailed street racing - then this is a purchase you need not pass up. And if you're a devoted fan of the original, here's the chance to affordably whet your appetite all over again with the Remix.

The leading title in its class. Affordably priced. And Remixed for 06.

Check out the launch of the Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition REMIX official mini-site for extended information on all the updates, plus a slew of new screenshots, and the all-new REMIX TRAILER.

www.rockstargames.com/midnightclub3

The Warriors Limited-Edition Apparel Collaboration

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 00:00:00

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 - To commemorate the release of our landmark videogame adaptation of the 1979 cult-classic film, The Warriors - Rockstar has teamed up with the Retail Mafia's collective of designers to bring you this exclusive series of
limited-edition tees and hoodies. Design entities from alife to SSUR to IRAK to aNYthing and more were tapped to create unique apparel based on the infamous gangs from the film and game.

Now this collection is available for purchase online, for a limited time only, from the Rockstar Warehouse, FINERY section:www.rockstargames.com/warehouse,
As well as from select retailers worldwide.

For a bit more info as well as a current list of retail outlets, check out www.rockstargames.com/thewarriors/apparel.

Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition REMIX Announced

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:00:00

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 - This March, an all new super charged version of Midnight Club 3 will be hitting the streets. Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition REMIX, released as part of the PlayStation�2 Greatest Hits program and the Xbox� Platinum Hits collection, will be available on March 13th for only $19.99.

In addition to all the cities, cars, music and gameplay that made the original version last year's top selling and most critically-acclaimed street racer, Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition REMIX features 24 new licensed vehicles, a whole new city (Tokyo), new music and more. Stay tuned for the official REMIX minisite, launching very soon at www.rockstargames.com/midnightclub3.

Rockstar Games Upload IV Winners Announced!

Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:00:00

Thu, 02 Feb 2006 - With an all-time record amount of overall entries, the judging process for Rockstar Games Upload IV these past months was indeed intensive. Now in '06, we are pleased to present the cream of this year's edition of our long running digital media competition - the very best creative works, as deemed by Rockstar Games, our esteemed judging panel of industry professionals, and our category sponsors, Independent Film Channel, XLR8R Magazine, Flaunt Magazine and Design Is Kinky.

Without further ado...

- SHORT SUBJECT FILM CATEGORY -

GRAND JURY PRIZE WINNER: "You Drive" by Jason Koxvold
A surreal short film produced for the band Citizens Here and Abroad.

RUNNERS-UP: "Oedipus" by Jason Wishnow; and "Every :30" by Jeremy Corray

- DEEJAY MIX -

GRAND JURY PRIZE WINNER: "Chilled Sourcream" by Gabriel Lora
A selection of minimal and tech house artists and producers, mixing it up from chill mode to techy and mysterious.

RUNNERS-UP: "Johnny Red Presents: Gentlemen Prefer Blunts Part 3" by John Igaz; and "In With the Old, Out With the New" by Josh Ivey

- SHORT FICTION CATEGORY -

GRAND JURY PRIZE WINNER: "Riverbanking" by Gary Britson
Why you shouldn't get married.

RUNNERS-UP: "Do What You Need To Do" by Carrie Hoffman; and "Bottom Drawer" by Brett Savory

- MULTIMEDIA DESIGN CATEGORY -

GRAND JURY PRIZE WINNER: "Somnium Orbis" by Nate Horstmann
Exploring alternative ways to progress through an other-worldly scene.

RUNNERS-UP: "Streams of Thought" by Brendan Bruce; and "Ten or Eleven" by Ollie Rankin

Head over to www.rockstargames.com/upload to experience and enjoy all of these outstanding pieces.

Congratulations to all of the victors who win not only their category's cash prize, but a magnificent Rockstar Games Upload trophy with engraved plaque, as seen above - and a sincere thank you to everyone who participated.

Stay tuned for Upload V coming soon. Watch for announcements in Rockstar email blasts later this year. Subscribe now by sending a blank email to
all-games-subscribe-request@listserv.rockstargames.com.

Rockstar Official Desktops Series

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 - Let it roll, get bold.

To set it off extra special in '06 for ye bonvivants, we present the first in an ongoing series of Rockstar desktops with which to adorn both your computer screens - and your PSPs.

Visit the brand new www.rockstargames.com/desktops to browse this season's collection - including the very practical Rockstar Worldwide Gradient Series, the Photography Series, as well as the handmade Domination, ASCII and Escher models.

World Bodyboarding Tour 2006 Wrapup

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:00:00

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 - Rockstar has been a longtime proud sponsor and supporter of the World Bodyboarding Tour - and this year was no exception. Rockstar is proud to present the results of the last two stops on the 2006 IBA World Bodyboarding Tour, the Rockstar Games Honolua Bay Pro and Pipeline Pro.

Australian Damian King's victory at this year's Rockstar Games Pipeline Pro, presented by Mike Stewart Science Bodyboards, wasn't enough for the reigning champion to retain his title, as Ben Player, another native Australian was able to capture this year's World Championship on the strength of his second place finish at Pipeline.

Player edged out yet another Australian for the championship, Gold Coast's Mitch Rawlins, who won the penultimate stop on this year's tour, the Rockstar Games Honolua Bay Pro. Player entered the event at Pipeline ranked fourth, but the three competitors ahead of him were all eliminated in the quarterfinals.

This year's event at Honolua Bay also featured a women's division, where Carolina Casimero won out over Daniela Ronquilio in an epic battle between two of Brazil's finest. Third place finisher Kira Llewellyn took home the Women's World Championship. Prior to the men's final at Pipeline, Llewellyn and the rest of the women's finalists participated in an expression session to showcase their talents at the wave that is considered the benchmark of bodyboarding performance.

Kauai's David Hubbard captured the Dropknee World Championship this year, after successive wins at both Honolua Bay and Pipeline. Hubbard also finished fourth in the main division at Honolua.

For a full recap of the events, along with some picturesque snapshots from Hawaii, check out the official Rockstar Games World Bodyboarding Tour site at www.rockstargames.com/worldbodyboardingtour2006.

The Warriors Contest Winners

Sun, 29 Jan 2006 00:00:00

Sun, 29 Jan 2006 - With The Warriors series of contests & sweepstakes now officially a wrap, we'd like to acknowledge and congratulate winners, Anthony Onofrio of Hamden, Connecticut, who captured the grand prize in the Arcade Sweepstakes - a custom-built Warriors arcade cabinet; and Lisa Knoll of Grand Forks, North Dakota who was victorious in the Can You Dig It Contest, scoring a full entertainment system makeover. Congrats as well to the over 600 winners in the adidas originals / The Warriors contest who walked away with everything from limited-edition adidas apparel to The Warriors Director's Cut on DVD.

The Warriors at the Museum of the Moving Image

Fri, 16 Dec 2005 00:00:00

Fri, 16 Dec 2005 - Rockstar Games' The Warriors was recently featured as part of the Museum of the Moving Image's exhibit documenting the increasing synergy between movies and games, titled Digital Play Goes to the Movies.

The exhibit, which screened a variety of cult-classic films, and then highlighted the games inspired by them, included screenings of The Warriors on December 16th and 30th.

In addition to screenings of the original motion picture, The Warriors game was on display and available for free play, along with a limited-edition arcade version of The Warriors featured as part of the Digital Play exhibition.

To check out some pictures from the event, click here.

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories In Stores Now

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 - There are a million stories in Liberty City.
This one changes everything.

Once a trusted wise guy in the Leone crime family, Toni Cipriani was forced into hiding after killing a made man.
Now he's back - and it's time for things to be put right.

This week marks your return trip to Liberty City.

An all new Grand Theft Auto saga, exclusively for PSP (PlayStation�Portable) system.

Time to whip through the streets of Liberty City, circa 1998, three years prior to the events of Grand Theft Auto 3.

The colorful characters, the warring gang factions...
The living, breathing city full of persons, places and vehicles - including motorbikes, for the first time in Liberty City...
The 1998 radio dial of Liberty City - spanning the city's best music and talk radio...
The signature open-ended gameplay that Grand Theft Auto pioneered...
All in the palm of your hand.

And if that weren't enough... Multiplayer.

"If you're at all a fan of the Grand Theft Auto series, you're going to love Liberty City Stories' multiplayer mode. It adds an amazing amount of replayability to an already deep game, while somehow managing to keep everything that's great about the single-player game intact."
- GameSpy, Oct 10 2005

In honor of this landmark handheld release, we present today's official update to the Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories website.
Another set of archived emails sent to The Liberty Tree's Inbox back in '98, containing new and exclusive screens, clips, audio and more.
As well as an update to the Multiplayer section showcasing 3 more game modes: The Hit List, Street Rage, and The Wedding List.

And the release of TRAILER #3 in the Movies section, featuring Liberty City Stories' sublime multiplayer mayhem.

www.rockstargames.com/libertycitystories

Sunday Driver Official Site - New Clips & Stills

Sun, 23 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Sun, 23 Oct 2005 - Rockstar's debut documentary film release, Sunday Driver, world premieres this week as part of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Special Edition for PlayStation 2.

Visit the official Sunday Driver website for a media update including all new stills as well as two new and exclusive video clips. See Doc, LA custom car painter since 1958, explain the method behind a signature aesthetic - the art of the "get down" and see club member, Eric, explain exactly what being a Majestic means to him.

www.rockstargames.com/sundaydriver

Sunday Driver Official Site - Update

Tue, 18 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Tue, 18 Oct 2005 - Last week, we brought you the world premiere of the movie trailer for Sunday Driver. Rockstar's foray into documentary film is being released on DVD next week, October 18th, as part of the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Special Edition for PlayStation 2.

Directed by Carol Strong, Sunday Driver is a fascinating portrait of the lowriding Compton/Watts chapter of the famed Californian car club, The Majestics. A community of people brought together by their shared love for automotive beauty and the glory of the Sunday cruise.

Now the Sunday Driver official site has been updated with information and content - including a collection of stills from the film, and select video clips to whet your appetite for the full feature. As well as some hi-res desktop wallpapers which feature the coveted gold Majestics carplate.

www.rockstargames.com/sundaydriver

The Warriors In Stores Now

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 - Come out to play, indeed.
Rockstar's highly anticipated videogame adaptation of the 1979 Paramount Pictures cult classic film, The Warriors, has finally arrived for Xbox� and PlayStation�2 computer entertainment system.

A dream-come-true opportunity to step into the shoes of The Warriors and duke it out with the likes of the Baseball Furies, the Hi-Hats, the Orphans, the rollerskating Punks of Union Square and many more...
To run for your life from the careening death bus of the Turnbull ACs in the North Bronx...
To fight, punch, kick, and bludgeon your way through an epic journey from Coney Island's home turf, to the Riffs summit in Van Courtlandt Park - and back.

Rockstar is proud to bring you this rare cinematic adaptation - a glorious return to quintessential street brawler beat-em-up gameplay...

The early critical word has arrived...

NEW YORK TIMES
"The Warriors is a dark urban fantasy set in a dystopian city dominated by gangs...an adoring re-creation of New York City in the late 1970's: the tortured metropolis of graffiti, blackouts and the Son of Sam. The game's environments are rendered in rich detail and just about anything that can be picked up - whether a television set, garbage can or toilet - can be used as a weapon. It is unlikely that any game this fall will have more visual style and pop culture panache than Rockstar's The Warriors."

IGN.COM, EDITORS' CHOICE AWARD
"Finally! A modern day brawler that has just as much punch as it does panache. Rockstar Toronto has taken a cult favorite license...and turned it into something that's truly worth playing...a true step forward in the brawling genre. Rockstar's The Warriors is a heavyweight game...the Toronto studio has added depth, surprise, and meat where other beat-'em-ups and brawlers have fallen flat. The more you play The Warriors, the more you realize what a powerful homage this truly is to the original games of its kind."

www.rockstargames.com/thewarriors

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Special Edition For PlayStation�2

Sun, 16 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Sun, 16 Oct 2005 - The definitive edition of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for PlayStation�2 is here.

This special re-release of the critically acclaimed, chart-topping 2004 title also includes the following on DVD...

"The Introduction" - the revelatory mini-movie prologue to the events of the game...

and Sunday Driver, Rockstar's debut documentary film chronicling the storied west coast lowrider car club, The Majestics.

Visit the Sunday Driver official website at
www.rockstargames.com/sundaydriver for more details - and see
below for info on some brand new media updates.

www.rockstargames.com/sanandreas

Grand Theft Auto The Trilogy For Xbox

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 - Can't beat this with a bat.

Grand Theft Auto 3. The game that took the franchise into the third dimension and changed the gaming world forever.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. The sprawling crime epic installment from the decade of big hair, excess and pastel suits.

And Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Carl Johnson's journey across the west coast, fighting to save his family and take control of the streets.

This complete trilogy - more hours of gameplay than any of us here could possibly calculate - now available together for Xbox, for a suggested retail price of $59.99.

www.rockstargames.com/grandtheftauto

The Warriors Official Site Update and New Trailer

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 - October 18, 2005. Just one week away.
Rockstar's highly anticipated videogame adaptation of the Paramount Pictures' cult film classic The Warriors arrives for PlayStation�2 computer entertainment system and Xbox�.

Fans, like us, of the original motion picture will delight in the loving attention to detail, the revelatory backstory, and the dream-come-true opportunity to duke it out with the likes of the Baseball Furies and the rollerskating Punks of Union Square. And even those not up on the film will find an ass-kicking good time - a return to the arcade tradition of street brawler beat-em-ups, served up in spades as you bash, box and battle your way from Coney Island to the
North Bronx... and back.

Today we present the unlocking of the last of the featured stops in the official website.
Meet the bat-wielding terrors of the Upper West Side - the Baseball Furies; the militant Riffs, led by Masai, seeking vengeance for the slaying of their leader, Cyrus; and the freaks that come out at night in Union Square... the Punks and the femme fatale Lizzies. Plus, with due diligence spent riding that train and encountering the gangs of The Warriors... find a special unlockable hidden stop with a glimpse of the game's recreation of the famous climactic face-off against Luther and the Rogues.

A slew of new and exclusive screenshots, movie clips... Plus the launch of TRAILER #3, and more all await at www.rockstargames.com/thewarriors

"All the characters from the movie... have been accurately recreated for the game. Each player has a different fighting style and unique special moves. We're extremely excited for The Warriors. By all appearances, it looks like the most significant entry in the brawler market for some time"
- Game Informer, October 2005

Only one week remains to ensure you get your hands bruised up with The Warriors on the 18th.

For preorder options visit the BUY NOW section of the site by clicking here.

Liberty City Stories Site Update, Multiplayer, And New Trailer

Fri, 30 Sep 2005 00:00:00

Fri, 30 Sep 2005 - "Rockstar finally achieved what every GTA fan has wanted for years: a complete, ultra portable gameworld just waiting to be explored and exploited."
- IGN, September 28, 2005

Today, we present a massive update to the official Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories website - complete with the launch of the all new Multiplayer section.

Yes. We said Multiplayer.

You can finally stop playing with yourself - and face off against other PSP (PlayStation�Portable) system owners with a selection of multiplayer game modes - including Liberty City Survivor, Protection Racket, and a bunch more. The Multiplayer section has info on three modes for now, with more to be announced soon.

Beyond that, the Liberty Tree Inbox hosts a fresh batch of additional emails from all manner of undesirable local residents and businesspeople circa 1998. Browse through and uncover a wealth of exclusive new screens, movies, audio clips and more.

Also new to the official Liberty City Stories site is the Downloads section - featuring a selection of wallpapers for proper computers and PSPs as well.

Plus the world premiere of Liberty City Stories Trailer #2 in the MOVIES section.
Ain't no such thing as halfway crooks.

www.rockstargames.com/libertycitystories

Get your pre-orders in now.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - Special Edition with Sunday Driver

Thu, 29 Sep 2005 00:00:00

Thu, 29 Sep 2005 - On October 18th, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - Special Edition arrives on shelves for PlayStation�2 computer entertainment system.

The complete San Andreas experience for PlayStation 2, the Special Edition comes complete with the DVD "The Introduction" - the revealing prologue to Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

As well as Rockstar's debut documentary film, Sunday Driver, on DVD - a fascinating chronicle of the Compton/Watts chapter of the famed Californian low rider car club, The Majestics. Directed by Carol Strong, Sunday Driver is a portrait of a community working together to build the ultimate customized vehicles while struggling to legitimize their lifestyle under close scrutiny of the authorities.

With an upfront look at the men behind the detailed paint and polished chrome, Sunday Driver explores the origins of the club and, via firsthand interviews, explains what it means to be a Majestic.

Visit www.rockstargames.com/sundaydriver for the premiere of the Sunday Driver movie trailer.

Rockstar Announces San Andreas Special Edition for PS2

Fri, 23 Sep 2005 00:00:00

Fri, 23 Sep 2005 - Rockstar Games is pleased to announce Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Special Edition for the PlayStation�2 computer entertainment system, which will include on DVD "The Introduction" and Rockstar's debut documentary film, "Sunday Driver". Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Special Edition will be in stores on October 18, 2005.

Highlighting the action in the days before the story in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas begins, The Introduction is told from various characters' viewpoints, which are intertwined together to reveal the network of organized crime forces operating throughout the state of San Andreas. Tension builds as threats are carried out, stakes are raised and communication breaks down. In Los Santos, a drive-by shooting in Grove Street Family's territory ignites a series of events to be further explored in the game.

Sunday Driver is an all-access documentary film chronicling the Compton/Watts chapter of California's low rider car club, The Majestics. A cutting edge and uncompromising film, Sunday Driver is an evolution of the Rockstar brand into film. Directed by Carol Strong, the documentary offers an incredible portrait of a community working together to build the ultimate customized vehicles while struggling to legitimize their lifestyle under close scrutiny by the authorities. With an upfront look at the men behind the chrome, Sunday Driver explores the origins of the Majestics' car club and, by using first person interviews, explains what it means to be a Majestic. Dedicated to creating the definitive modified automobile, The Majestics come together to help each other realize their dreams.

The Special Edition is the complete Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas experience.

Rockstar Announces Grand Theft Auto Trilogy for Xbox This Fall

Thu, 22 Sep 2005 00:00:00

Thu, 22 Sep 2005 - Rockstar Games is pleased to announce that Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy is coming to the XBox� in October. The compilation features Grand Theft Auto 3, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas together for the first time as a complete trilogy. Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy is set to hit shelves in North America on October 18, 2005.

Additional information about Grand Theft Auto 3, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is available at: www.rockstargames.com/grandtheftauto.

The Warriors Official Site Update

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 00:00:00

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 - Let's take it uptown... New York City, 1979.

The Warriors official website has now been updated - making stops north of 110th Street - to the locales of:
Harlem's legendary 125th Street - home of the flashy yet fearsome Boppers...
Tremont Ave in the Bronx - Orphans turf...
Gun Hill Road in the Bronx - territory marked by the deadly screech of the Turnbull AC's death-bus...
and Van Cortlandt Park in the North Bronx - scene of the famous, ill-fated gang summit held by Cyrus.

Pay a trip to www.rockstargames.com/thewarriors for all-new, never-before-seen movies and screenshots featuring all the above and much more.

"Like other Rockstar productions, The Warriors simply feels alive - period details abound, and random goings-on are constantly taking place around you...
Make no mistake about it: This is very much The Warriors. Can you dig it??"
- PSM, November 2005

The Warriors for PlayStation�2 computer entertainment system and Xbox� will be in stores October 18th, 2005. Less than one month away.
Visit the BUY NOW section of the official site for pre-order options.

ConcreteTV.com - Double Feature

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 00:00:00

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 - Our old friend, Concrete Ron, says: "You can choose to expand your mind and increase your sex appeal by watching Concrete TV. Or you can die of boredom watching regular TV."

Prepare to enter an altered state. After a significant hiatus, ConcreteTV.com - the online extention of the long-running NYC public access program staple - is updated with a double feature of new webisodes. Perfect for matinee or late show viewing, or anywhere in between. Provided that you define perfection as a mind-numbing collage of exercise videos, chopsocky fighting, car collisions, celebrity low-lights and other random bursts of insanity.

Webisodes 7 and 8 - now ready for consumption at www.concretetv.com.

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories Official Website Launch

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 00:00:00

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 - In 2001, millions of PlayStation�2 owners were introduced to the sights, sounds, people, and perils of Liberty City...the worst place in America.

Chauffeuring Misty, carving persona non grata status for yourself all over Chinatown, providing sniping cover for demolition expert 8-Ball, having quite an uncomfortable reunion with ex-flame Catalina...not to mention just generally exploring and wreaking havoc throughout the islands of Portland, Staunton Island, and Shoreside Vale...
Good times.

Now, in 2005, we proudly present a return to that not-so-warm-and-fuzzy place... all in the palm of your hand.

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories.

A full-scale, all-new Grand Theft Auto epic coming exclusively to PSP (PlayStation�Portable) system this October.

"We tell you from first-hand experience... this game will change portable gaming forever.
Say hello to the PSP's first killer app."
- PSM, October 2005

Today, we present the launch of the official Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories website.
Rifle through the Liberty Tree email inbox circa 1998. Three years prior to the events of Grand Theft Auto 3, thing's ain't any less unpleasant in the streets of L.C. Tons of exclusive new screenshots as well as video clips and more await.

Plus, the world premiere of the very first Liberty City Stories trailer in the MOVIES section.

www.rockstargames.com/libertycitystories

Who says you can never go home?

Rockstar Warehouse Update: Kubrick Figures and New Apparel

Thu, 14 Jul 2005 00:00:00

Thu, 14 Jul 2005 - We are proud to announce the release of the Grand Theft Auto 3 Kubrick figure collection - a limited-edition box set brought to you by Rockstar Games and Medicom Toy Corporation featuring all your favorite Liberty City stars of high and low society: 8-Ball, Misty, Donald Love, Salvatore Leone and of course the strong and silent protagonist.

Stock at the Rockstar Warehouse is limited to only 50 pieces! So get in there and cop yours post-haste.

Also available at the Warehouse is an all-new fall collection of Rockstar apparel - including the Rockstar painter's cap, the polo (in men's and women's sizes), wave tee, and solid tee.

Fully stocked up, right now, at www.rockstargames.com/warehouse

Upload 4 Judging Panel Announced

Wed, 13 Jul 2005 00:00:00

Wed, 13 Jul 2005 - We are proud to announce the Rockstar Games Upload 4 judging panel - an illustrious jury comprised of friends of the Rockstar family, all distinguished professionals in the respective fields of Upload competition.

This year's panel includes the likes of filmmaker Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead), screenwriter DJ Pooh (Friday), producer Disco D (50 Cent's "Ski Mask Way"), DJs and recording artists Thievery Corporation (The Cosmic Game), writers JT Leroy (The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things) and Jonathan Nolan ("Memento Mori"), and digital designers Ryan Shelton & Ryan Carson of BD4D.

Visit www.rockstargames.com/upload and check out the Judging Panel section for the full jury list as well as mini bios for each member. Together with Rockstar Games and the Upload 4 sponsors (Independent Film Channel, Flaunt Magazine, XLR8R Magazine and Design Is Kinky), the victors of the online media awards competition will be decided this fall.

The call for entries deadline is September 30th, 2005. Just a month and a half away. Gets to steppin'.

The Warriors Official Site Launch & New Trailer

Fri, 19 Aug 2005 00:00:00

Fri, 19 Aug 2005 - New York City, late 1970's.
A battle rages from the seedy beachfront of Coney Island, Brooklyn to the desolate wilds of Van Courtlandt Park in the north Bronx - and across all points in between.

The armies of the night number 60,000 strong... and tonight they're all after The Warriors.

This October, Rockstar's long-awaited videogame adaptation of the 1979 Paramount Pictures cult film classic arrives on PlayStation�2 and Xbox�.

Step into the world of The Warriors and fight for survival on an epic and brutal journey through New York.

Today, we present the worldwide launch of The Warriors official site.

Visit the Flash site, full of exclusive video clips and screenshots, to explore the gang-infested streets of New York. Starting from The Warriors' home turf of Coney Island and venturing up to encounter The Savage Huns of Chinatown, The Hi-Hats of Soho, and The Hurricanes of Spanish Harlem - leaving a trail of broken limbs and bloodied knuckles all the way.

Watch for more vicious local denizens to be revealed in the months to come leading up to game release.

Plus, visit the TRAILERS section for the worldwide premiere of Trailer #2 - featuring never before seen game footage highlighting the story of The Warriors.

www.rockstargames.com/thewarriors
Come out to play.

No More Hot Coffee - patch released

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 - A patch has been released to prevent and remove the "Hot Coffee" modification from the PC version of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The "Hot Coffee" scenes were not intended to be part of the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas experience. If your copy of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for PC has been altered by the unauthorized "Hot Coffee" download circulating on the Internet, or if you wish to prevent your version from being so altered, click here to go to the official site for download and installation information for the game patch.

Midnight Club 3: Dub Edition Arrives for PSP

Tue, 28 Jun 2005 00:00:00

Tue, 28 Jun 2005 - The #1 racing game in America now arrives for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) System - all of the breakneck speed, vast selection of licensed cars, customization depth, and signature open city street racing gameplay - with unbelievable graphics... all in the palm of your hand.

GAME INFORMER
"Not only is the title's sensation of speed amazing, but the fine detail in the graphics helps you pick up all the shortcuts out of the corner of your eye... DUB Edition is the best racing title on the PSP, and should remain so for some time."

In honor of the carry-away version of Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition, we've updated the official site TRAILERS section with the all new PSP trailer - see for yourself how incredible Midnight Club 3 looks and plays on the portable system. Also check out the SCREENS section for a new selection of PSP screenshots.

www.rockstargames.com/midnightclub3

San Andreas Xbox and PC Reviews

Fri, 10 Jun 2005 00:00:00

Fri, 10 Jun 2005 - All across the globe, legions of Grand Theft Auto fans are traversing the massive state of San Andreas - discovering and revisiting the West Coast epic on its all new platforms. In the meantime, we're proud to announce that the Xbox and PC gaming press has spoken with definitive critical praise.

PC Gamer - 95%
"San Andreas bodysnatched me for two weeks of 12-hour marathons. It consumed me so thoroughly that I seldom put down my gamepad to eat or shower, let alone write the thousand words here. Buy, borrow, or steal a copy today. Gaming doesn't get any better than this."

GameSpy - 5/5
"I played through the game when it came out for the PS2, and I can honestly say that I'm having a blast playing it again... If you've been searching for the best Grand Theft Auto experience around, look no further: San Andreas is the real deal."

TeamXbox.com - 9.7
"San Andreas is about total gameplay immersion; an intangible that is rare to encounter and hard to categorize. Pick this one up and play it for an evening - you'll see what's up. Good luck putting the controller down... Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is a must experience, must buy title for the Xbox. Even if you've played the PS2 version, do yourself a favor and play Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas on the Xbox - it is different enough in a good way to warrant the time investment and purchase."

www.rockstargames.com/sanandreas

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Now Available for Xbox� and PC

Tue, 07 Jun 2005 00:00:00

Tue, 07 Jun 2005 - The time has come for Xbox� and PC owners around the world to finally be treated to the sprawling West Coast epic, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

Xbox.IGN.com - "I was blown away all over again by how much fun the series is. If this game is about anything, it's about the little things. Hundreds of thousands of little things."

"For those sole Xbox owners... What's in store for you? A massive action-adventure game filled with an improved combat system, longer, deeper missions, and the biggest game world you've ever seen this side of an MMORPG."

Adrenaline Vault - "An unfair statement would be to say 'the graphics are better,' and leave it at that... the permutation goes deeper than mere texture improvement..."

"Rockstar looked to the future with the creation of the title and saved all
of the original high-resolution game assets - enabling them to then reissue these unadulterated shots on the PC which is far more capable of handling such advanced content."

"If you never had the chance to play San Andreas on PS2, this title proves to be a must have for the PC. On the other hand, if you already own it on PS2, it's still a great pickup with all the new additions..."

To celebrate the occasion, we've updated both versions' official mini-sites with some last helpings of choice media.

Check out the San Andreas official Xbox mini-site for a selection of all-new, gorgeous screenshots.

And check out the San Andreas official PC mini-site for some exclusive videoclips of the game in action on the PC platform.

www.rockstargames.com/sanandreas

Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition PSP Previews and New Screens

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 - GameSpot and IGN recently got their hands on the PSP iteration of Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition - and they attest... it packs a mighty wallop on the handheld.

IGN.com - "...it's looking pretty damn hot. The game is fast and intense, making it a strong title to look forward to. Many people were a bit skeptical about whether or not the living breathing game would look anything like the screenshots. Turns out that it does, and it feels great as well... The car models are glossy and detailed, polished to a high sheen... Yup, all the bells and whistles are here."

GameSpot.com - "... the pint-sized racer packed a considerable punch with its impressive visuals and meaty selection of modes...
Developer Rockstar Leeds, in conjunction with Rockstar San Diego, appears to be doing a fine job of miniaturizing the great console racer...
If you're looking for a deep racer that's fast and fun, you'd do well to keep an eye out for Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition when it hits on the PSP this June."

Check out the SCREENS section at www.rockstargames.com/midnightclub3 for some new updated screenshots of Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition on the PSP.

The Warriors Teaser Trailer Launched

Tue, 17 May 2005 00:00:00

Tue, 17 May 2005 - Rockstar's long-awaited videogame adaptation of the cult film classic, 'The Warriors,' comes to PlayStation�2 and Xbox� this October.

We invite you back to The Warriors official splash site to see the debut of the first Teaser Trailer - available in QuickTime and Windows Media formats. See The Warriors in action for the very first time.

www.rockstargames.com/thewarriors

Bully Splash Page Update

Mon, 16 May 2005 00:00:00

Mon, 16 May 2005 - We are proud to announce the world premiere of the very first Bully screenshots on the just updated Bully splash page.

Visit www.rockstargames.com/bully and look for more updates on this debut title from Rockstar Vancouver in the months to come.

Bully Announced

Sun, 15 May 2005 00:00:00

Sun, 15 May 2005 - Rockstar Games is pleased to announce Bully for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and Xbox®. Bully takes Rockstar's tradition of groundbreaking, innovative, original gameplay and humorous tongue-in-cheek storytelling to an entirely new setting: the schoolyard.

As a troublesome schoolboy, you'll laugh and cringe as you stand up to bullies, get picked on by teachers, play pranks on malicious kids, win or lose the girl, and ultimately learn to navigate the obstacles of the fictitious reform school, Bullworth Academy.

Bully is the brutally funny debut title from Rockstar Vancouver and is expected to hit retail shelves in October 2005.

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories Announced

Sat, 14 May 2005 00:00:00

Sat, 14 May 2005 - Rockstar Games is proud to announce Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories. Developed by Rockstar Leeds in conjunction with series creators Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories will be available exclusively on the PSP portable entertainment system in North America and Europe following the European launch of the PSP system on September 1, 2005.

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories is an entirely new game in the Grand Theft Auto series and brings an unprecedented mobile dimension to this epic experience. The original storyline and all new missions take place in Liberty City, featuring the interactive, open environment, superb voice talent and diverse music that have become pioneering trademarks of the series.

Midnight Club 3 PSP Screens Released

Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00

Fri, 13 May 2005 - This June, all of the screamingly fast speed, unprecedented customization depth, and open-city racing gameplay of Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition comes to the PSP portable entertainment system.

Visit the Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition official website SCREENS section for first looks at the new PSP version.

www.rockstargames.com/midnightclub3

San Andreas Site Update

Thu, 12 May 2005 00:00:00

Thu, 12 May 2005 - The highly anticipated arrival of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas to the Xbox and PC platforms is now only weeks away.

To whet your appetite, we have updated the official Xbox mini-site featuring an all-new trailer - See San Andreas in action on the Xbox for the very first time. The official PC mini-site has also been updated with some new and exclusive screenshots.

Warriors Splash Page Launched

Wed, 11 May 2005 00:00:00

Wed, 11 May 2005 - The Warriors official splash page is now live. Visit www.rockstargames.com/thewarriors for exclusive screenshots and wallpapers. Stay tuned for full official site launch and more details in the months to come.

The Warriors. Coming this October to PlayStation�2 and Xbox�.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Site Update

Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00

Sun, 01 May 2005 - On June 7th, all of the epic gameplay that made the original Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas a modern-day classic arrives fully optimized - graphically and sonically invigorated for the Xbox and PC.

Additionally sporting slick new features like custom soundtracks, instant replays and more, this is the opportunity for those who have not yet stepped in CJ's shoes to see exactly what the fuss is all about - and for San Andreas veterans to pay a return trip to the streets of Los Santos, San Fierro, Las Venturas and everywhere in between in renewed lush visual splendor.

In honor of this forthcoming release, we present today the launch of two dedicated mini-sites devoted to the Xbox and PC versions respectively.

Each featuring brand new, never-before-seen screenshots, as well as info and preorder links.

Visit www.rockstargames.com/sanandreas or access them directly at www.rockstargames.com/sanandreas/xbox and www.rockstargames.com/sanandreas/pc.

Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition Reviews

Fri, 29 Apr 2005 00:00:00

Fri, 29 Apr 2005 - Around the world, PlayStation�2 and Xbox� owners are tearing through the mean streets of Detroit, Atlanta and San Diego with reckless abandon in the finest suped-up rides... weaving, powersliding, drifting and barreling through everything in their path to get to that finish line.
All the while, the critical word continues to pour in...

We'll let them tell it...

GAMESPY 4.5/5
"Rockstar's latest racer takes the tuner scene to a whole new level.

Rockstar San Diego knows how to make a great racer. Its Midnight Club series has always been an edgy, fast line of racer... and Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition is the best yet. The import tuner-style of racing is the theme here, and it's safe to say that DUB nails this better than... those other would-be tuner games.

The robust online multiplayer game is fleshed out with new modes of play, flawless eight-player action, stat tracking, new PS2 buddy lists, and a cool user-created club feature. The level of detail and sheer size of the open-ended city environment is a credit to Rockstar's development team. The vehicles are no slouches either, with an intricate level of detail for all the custom parts and upgrades. You really get the sense that Rockstar was very passionate about making a game that looks and plays great.

DUB is one of the finest racers to hit the market in recent memory, and it's certainly the king of the tuner racer scene, without a doubt. It's a blast that'll keep you coming back both online and individually, taking up a good chunk of your precious game-playing time."

IGN 9.2/10, EDITORS' CHOICE AWARD
"...incredibly stylistic, long-lasting, and deep.

Developed in San Diego where the tuner scene is highly visible even to the ignorant, Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition is rooted deep in the mod subculture and never gives up faith or sells out to commercialism. The intertwined message of stellar gameplay and entrenched culture gives the game a feeling of authenticity sorely lacking in similar racers.
MC3 is at once the same beast that MC2 was, yet far deeper, broader, and richer in presentation and culture.
An arcade game by nature, it builds its core gameplay around intensity.

Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition is an insanely fast, chaotic, and progressive racing game..."

PSM 9.5/10
"Racing games... just don't get any more fun.

...not only has everything that made MC2 so great ? the superbly-designed open cities, great control, cool gameplay twists, and an amazing sense of speed ? been improved, but the whole experience is ratcheted up another notch with real cars, customization, and even more clever gameplay additions.

It's not just that MC3 has real cars this time around: it's the number and variety of them; everything from the classic muscle of a '69 Camaro to modern import tuners to SUVs and luxury sedans. Toss in window-rattling choppers along with crazy-fast super-bikes and you have a huge variety of ways to race through the game's bigger, prettier, more lively cities: San Diego, Atlanta, and Detroit.

... with the blistering sense of speed, loads of shortcuts, and 'I can see my house from here' jumps, no game does arcade racing better.
... this is, without a doubt, the single best arcade racer on PS2. Thankfully, it doesn't end just when it starts to get really good. It's a big game that just keeps getting better."

www.rockstargames.com/midnightclub3

Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition in Stores Now

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 00:00:00

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 - The day has come. Midnight Club 3 is in stores now.

Three giant living, breathing, open cities to tear up - Atlanta, Detroit and San Diego.

Over 60 licensed vehicles spanning practically every conceivable car class -
exotic sports cars, concept cars, SUVs, trucks, sport bikes, choppers, import tuners, classic muscle cars, luxury coupes and sedans.

Unprecedented vehicle customization - fully personalize your ride with custom wheels, tires, body kits, nitrous, exhaust fittings, and so much more.

Up to 8 player online action with enhanced features and over 10 gameplay modes - take on challengers from around the world solo or form a racing Club to collectively dominate the racing circuit.

Stellar, handpicked in-game soundtrack featuring 80 big joints - the finest in hip-hop, rock, drum & bass, dancehall, and techno.

In honor of game release, we have updated the official Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition website - Now featuring... the all-new TRAILER #4 in the TRAILERS section, have one last look at Midnight Club 3 in action before you're off to the store. We also have an updated round of PlayStation 2 and Xbox screenshots in the SCREENS section and a brand new set of screensavers posted in the DOWNLOADS section.

www.rockstargames.com/midnightclub3

Midnight Club 3 Online Details Announced

Mon, 11 Apr 2005 00:00:00

Mon, 11 Apr 2005 - The final, and practically boundless, frontier of Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition is also its ultimate challenge... online play.

Xbox� Live and PlayStation�2 Online users can take the perfect rides they've won, customized and mastered their skills with - to the virtual streets, facing off against opponents from around the world. Go for self, making your name infamous across the Midnight Club 3 circuit - or participate in the all new "Clubs" feature, where you and your friends can form your own team to collectively disgrace the competition.

Online gameplay modes of Midnight Club 3 feature returning favorites like Circuit Racing and Capture the Flag - as well as a wide range of addictive new ones, such as Autocross - an intense race against the clock; Tag - a high-speed, high-performance variation on a childhood classic; and Frenzy - where you can test your ability to stay calm under pressure with no brakes and a nitrous blast going off every 15 seconds.

Plus giant steps forward in online play innovations including features like Host Migration to ensure the action can continue uninterrupted even if the host of the session quits, Buddy Lists so you can always find your friends when they're playing online, and Online Stat Tracking - a robust world-wide leaderboard of statistical rankings.

For full details on all of the new features and gameplay modes - check out the newly launched Online Play section of the Midnight Club 3 site at www.rockstargames.com/midnightclub3/onlineplay now.

Midnight Club 3 Site Updates and Previews

Tue, 05 Apr 2005 00:00:00

Tue, 05 Apr 2005 - Less than one month remains until the launch of Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition, the truly next-level street racing title - with unprecedented speed, customization depth and graphic luster - not to mention the signature open-city racing gameplay the Midnight Club series has pioneered and perfected.

In the meantime, hands-on preview accolades from the gaming press continue to resound and abound...

IGN, MARCH 10 2005: "...Rockstar Games will deliver one of the slickest, fastest, and most intense arcade racing experiences on any system anywhere - Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition. Yes, that's a big fat boast ...but what of it? If we see a game we like, and it rocks us hard, why not share the feeling? ...it's abundantly clear that Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition is a killer racer."

GAME INFORMER, APRIL 2005: "...DUB Edition is giving gamers an unprecedented level of customization options. With the involvement of DUB Magazine, we expected the customization to be expansive, but once we got down to the nitty-gritty_ the level of detail was more than we could have imagined... we can safely say that this title looks to combine the best of the genre into one comprehensive package... this game runs faster and looks better than ever, and now rivals any game on the market."

ELECTRONIC GAMING MONTHLY, APRIL 2005: "...a glorious tribute to the art of taking fast cars and making them into flashy cars... this customization makes Midnight Club 3 one of the most versatile racers around - you can either play it by the book or use it to build that block-rockin' sky-blue Corvette you drew in your notebook during grade school."

IGN.COM, February 25 2005:
"Midnight Club 3 offers the distinct qualities that make all of Rockstar's games unique -- it's rich with street flamboyance and urban character, deep with distinct gameplay attributes, and in this case, a whopping sense of speed and handling like no other racer."

OFFICIAL XBOX MAGAZINE, March 2005:
"Midnight Club 3 already has a screaming-fast sense of speed... The car models themselves sparkle with pretty highlights and sharp details. When April rolls around, Rockstar's latest should be the new top pick to satisfy your need for speed."

PSM, March 2005:
"In MC3, the sense of speed is, in a word, incredible... You?ll find yourself weaving through traffic at harrowing speeds, evading cops, and finding the shortest path to the finish line... The series? signature jumps and ludicrous sense of speed make their return, making for an even crazier racing experience..."

You don't need to take their word for it though. Visit the Midnight Club 3 official site's garage to see a stunning selection of SUVs, trucks, import tuners, classic muscle cars featured in the game. The site also gives you the opportunity to trick them out with just a sampling of customization options... then take those featured car models to the streets to see exactly how they look in action when ripping through Atlanta, Detroit and San Diego in the game.

The Sedans & Luxury Coupes and Sport Bikes & Choppers floors have both been opened recently so check out all the new information at www.rockstargames.com/midnightclub3.

Midnight Club 3 In-Game Soundtrack: Over 80 Bangers

Thu, 24 Mar 2005 00:00:00

Thu, 24 Mar 2005 - Since cars drive by with the booming system - it wouldn't be right for Midnight Club 3 not to feature one of the most pounding in-game soundtracks ever assembled.

Tear through Atlanta, Detroit and San Diego to the tune of 80-plus hand-picked hits spanning the finest of hip-hop, rock, and dancehall - from acts like Atlantic Records' JOINT CHIEFS recording artists TI, Fat Joe, Trick Daddy, Twista, and Fabolous - as well as music from The Game, Baby, Queens of the Stone Age, Idlewild, and Nine Inch Nails - just to name a few. Plus the very best of techno and drum & bass from reputed labels, Underground Resistance, Submerge, and Moving Shadow. A few select songs from the in-game soundtrack are featured now in the official Flash site.

www.rockstargames.com/midnightclub3

Beaterator

Fri, 04 Mar 2005 00:00:00

Fri, 04 Mar 2005 - Rockstar proudly presents Beaterator - a groundbreaking new Flash-based music sequencer, sampler and mixer built to work right in your browser.

Continuing in the tradition of Rockstar's celebrations of artistic endeavor on the web, such as Upload and 2001's Rhymerator, Beaterator gives anyone with an internet connection and Macromedia Flash the ability to craft advanced, original beats... and walk away with them as mp3s.

Beaterator gives the average Joe production abilities that previously never existed freely on the Internet. 8 tracks of sequencing, 4 tracks of original loop crafting down to the 16th note, 240 bar limit, full BPM control, ability to upload your own samples, ability to save out as an mp3, an advanced effects module, original sound bank comprised of hundreds of loops, drum kit sounds, synth and string stabs and more provided by production gurus Steinski, Matthew Dear, Juan Atkins, Avee & 3D and King Britt. This thing, for better or for worse, is going to have every knucklehead on the internet thinking they could very well be the next Derrick May or Pharrell Williams.

Check it out at:

www.rockstargames.com/beaterator
www.beaterator.com

Just don't forget to thank us in those liner notes.

Rockstar Classics Vol 3: GTA2

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 - As the adage goes, there is no greater joy than the gift of giving.

So then it's not entirely selfless that we're once again continuing the tradition of giving away an entire game from the Rockstar library to you.

Simply head on over to www.rockstargames.com/classics, fill out the form fields, follow the instructions, and you can download a fully optimized PC version of GTA2 absolutely free.

Yes, GTA2. The 2nd proper installment in the Grand Theft Auto lineage,
originally released in 1999. The one that introduced the concept of
multiple rival gangs vying for your attention and criminal work-for-hire.
The Yakuza, Scientists, Looneys, Rednecks, Zaibatsu, Russian mob
and Hare Krishnas. Gouranga!

This late 20th century top-down classic is now available to you all in the
form of a 350MB downloadable .zip, courtesy of Rockstar Games.

www.rockstargames.com/classics

Midnight Club 3 Official Site Update

Thu, 10 Feb 2005 00:00:00

Thu, 10 Feb 2005 - Last month, we unleashed the official Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition website, featuring the six floor Dub shop customization garage and showroom.

At launch we revealed the SUVs/Trucks and Import Tuners floors - showcasing the Cadillac Escalade, Lexus IS300, Hummer H2, Nissan Skyline, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Mercedes G500 and more.

Now, we unlock another of the six floors in the Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition garage.

Floor 05: Classic and Muscle Cars.
Featuring the following revered vintage rides...
The 1968 Pontiac GTO
The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The 1964 Chevrolet Impala
The 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

Just a few of the classic hot rods in Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition. Check the site for the full list which also includes the '78 Monte Carlo, '70 El Camino, '57 Chevy Bel Air and many more...

Enter the garage and view these cars in a 360 degree spinnable view both as stock and as fully suped-up deluxe models - as well as exclusive brand new screenshots of each car in action.

Then visit the customization shop, and trick out each of these selected cars with the trimmings of your choice. Rims, body kits, colors, and more... Just a tiny swath of the practically infinite customization settings that will be available to you in Midnight Club 3.

Then take the cars to the streets - to see videoclips of each of the featured cars tearing up the pavement of Atlanta, Detroit or San Diego.

Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition is coming to the PlayStation�2 and Xbox� on April 12th, 2005 (April 15th, 2005 in Europe). Also coming soon to the PSP handheld entertainment system.

www.rockstargames.com/midnightclub3

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas GOTY Nods

Mon, 10 Jan 2005 00:00:00

Mon, 10 Jan 2005 - We are proud to announce that at the close of last year, the most esteemed online outlets - including IGN, GameSpot and GameSpy - named Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas as the Best PlayStation 2 Game of 2004.

IGN: " ...the decision was a no brainer. In fact, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas was so good it's hard to imagine another PlayStation 2 game that can match it."

GameSpot: "In the three years since Grand Theft Auto III made Rockstar's criminal action series world famous, we've been witness to plenty of imitators, but none have even come close to delivering the total-package experience of a true GTA game, and San Andreas stands as the biggest, boldest, and most completely accomplished entry in the series."

GameSpy: "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is one of the most memorable games we've ever played here in the office, and it just keeps on giving..."

Now, this year, legions of PC and Xbox owners will get their first taste of last year's most critically acclaimed and top-selling videogame.

On June 7th, 2005 in the U.S. (June 10th, 2005 in Europe), Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas hits the PC and the Xbox video game system from Microsoft.

Stay tuned for all new screens and videos coming soon...

www.rockstargames.com/sanandreas

Rockstar Announces PSP Lineup

Sun, 09 Jan 2005 00:00:00

Sun, 09 Jan 2005 - Rockstar Games is proud to announce that Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition and a brand new iteration of Grand Theft Auto will be released for the (TM) handheld entertainment system.

Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition and the new Grand Theft Auto title, which will be set in Liberty City, are being developed by Rockstar Leeds in conjunction with Rockstar San Diego and Rockstar North, respectively. Both titles are expected to be available near the launch of the PSP handheld system in North America and Europe.

Stay tuned for more announcements.

Midnight Club 3: Dub Edition Official Site Launch

Wed, 05 Jan 2005 00:00:00

Wed, 05 Jan 2005 - The series that took racing from closed tracks to the open urban streets is back.

This year, Rockstar Games, in association with DUB Magazine, will bring you Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition.

Insanely fast street racing through the cities of Atlanta, San Diego and Detroit, complete with 8-player online competition and the most comprehensive vehicle customization ever seen in a video game. Race the hottest licensed real-life SUVs, import tuners, muscle cars, choppers and luxury rides, and trick them out with the latest rims, trims, and upgrades.

More speed, more customization, and more visual splendor than ever before. Welcome to the next level.

Now, fresh for 2005 - we present the launch of the Midnight Club 3: DUB edition official website.

Step into the garage and explore the first unlocked floors: SUVs and Trucks, and Import Tuners.

Browse a selection of in-game vehicles from such manufacturers as Mercedes, Cadillac, Nissan, Lexus, Mitsubishi and more; and personalize their wheels, body kits, color and more with but a small glimpse of the practically limitless customization options available in Midnight Club 3.

Then take it to the streets to see videoclips of these suped-up machines ruthlessly tearing through Atlanta, Detroit and San Diego in pursuit of fortune, fame and respect.

The Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition site is packed with a chassis full of exclusive screens, videoclips and info. All awaiting you now. Stay tuned for the unlocking of future floors showcasing such additional car classes as concept cars, muscle cars, luxury sedans, choppers and bikes.

www.rockstargames.com/midnightclub3

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Announced for Xbox� and PC

Thu, 16 Dec 2004 00:00:00

Thu, 16 Dec 2004 - Rockstar Games is pleased to announce that Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is making its way to the Xbox� and PC this June. Both versions will be in stores in North America on June 7th, 2005 and in Europe on June 10th, 2005.

Check back soon for more details.

Concrete TV: Webisode 6

Tue, 02 Dec 2003 00:00:00

Tue, 02 Dec 2003 - New York's favorite public access show has unleashed another new Concrete TV webisode update. It's been a long time coming, but Webisode 6 is finally here. No television programming of any ilk can elicit chuckles and cringes the way Concrete Ron's long running NYC public access treasure can. Equal measure of glee, fantasy, despair, and discomfort. All rolled into one neat package and chopped into six uneven pieces.

Enjoy at www.concretetv.com.

Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition Update

Wed, 17 Nov 2004 00:00:00

Wed, 17 Nov 2004 - Rockstar Games, in association with Dub Magazine, is poised to bring you a street racing experience like no other.

Incomparably stylish and visually stunning, pushing
the limits of the PlayStation�2 and Xbox� consoles.

Over 60 licensed vehicles spanning a vast range of classes from luxury sedans to import tuners to motorcycles to SUVs and more.

The deepest vehicle customization ever seen - with the finest licensed aftermarket parts and a practically infinite range of options.

Three massive, living, open cities representing America's capitals of automotive obsession: Atlanta, Detroit and San Diego.

An enhanced selection of online play modes.

And the fastest, most fine-tuned, open-ended street racing
gameplay experience - that only Midnight Club delivers.

Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition is coming in 2005.

Check out the newly updated Midnight Club 3 splash
page at www.rockstargames.com/midnightclub3.

Now featuring an all-new, glorious 80-second trailer.

And a selection of new PlayStation 2 and Xbox screenshots.

Look for the full official Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition website
coming at the top of the new year.

San Andreas Desktops Update

Tue, 16 Nov 2004 00:00:00

Tue, 16 Nov 2004 - Check out the official desktops page at
www.rockstargames.com/sanandreas/desktops for all new wallpapers & postcards.

Eight new wallpapers have been added to the mix - now featuring Tenpenny, Wu Zi Mu, Smoke and others. And two new postcards - visitor's mementos from Las Venturas and a notable sightseeing destination in Bone County.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Box Set Soundtrack Details Announced

Mon, 15 Nov 2004 00:00:00

Mon, 15 Nov 2004 - The Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 8-CD box set is scheduled for release on December 7th, 2004 in North America and December 6th, 2004 throughout Europe. With the game set in the early 1990's, the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas soundtrack features one of the most dynamic selections of music ever assembled. The music spans the entire FM radio dial of the West Coast during this particularly influential period in American music and culture. The 8-CD box set will feature over 80 music tracks as well as some of the satirical commercials and witty DJ dialogue emblematic of the Grand Theft Auto franchise. Each disc of the box set will feature a style of music available in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas' many in-game radio stations - from Willie Nelson to Public Enemy, Rick James to Humble Pie, Soundgarden to James Brown, En Vogue to Black Uhuru - making this one of the most diverse and powerful collections in music history.

The complete track listing for the 8-CD box set is as follows:

CD1 - Bounce FM
1. Bounce FM Intro
2. Kool & The Gang - Hollywood Swingin'
3. Rick James - Cold Blooded
4. The Gap Band - You Dropped A Bomb On Me
5. Cameo - Candy
6. Ronnie Hudson - West Coast Poplock
7. You're On Bounce FM
8. Zapp - I Can Make You Dance
9. Dazz Band - Let It Whip
10. Roy Ayers - Running Away
11. Ohio Players - Funky Worm
12. Maze - Twilight
13. That Was Bounce FM
14. Glory Hole Theme Park: Fun With Strangers
15. Eris Pump Up Shoes

CD2 - Radio Los Santos / Playback FM
1. Playback FM Intro
2. Public Enemy - Rebel Without A Pause
3. Brand Nubian - Brand Nubian
4. Slick Rick - Children's Story
5. You're On Playback FM
6. Eric B. & Rakim - I Know You Got Soul
7. Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock - It Takes Two
8. That Was Playback FM
9. Kid Frost - La Raza
10. The D.O.C. - It's Funky Enough
11. Da Lench Mob - Guerillas In Tha Mist
12. Compton's Most Wanted - Hood Took Me Under
13. Cypress Hill - How I Could Just Kill A Man
14. 2 Pac - I Don't Give A Fuck
15. Ice Diamonds
16. Commando Pest Eradication

CD3 - Mastersounds 98.3
1. Mastersounds 98.3 Intro
2. James Brown - The Payback
3. The Chakachas - Jungle Fever
4. Lyn Collins - Think About It
5. Bobby Byrd - I Know You Got Soul
6. Charles Wright - Express Yourself
7. Maceo & The Macks - Cross The Tracks (We Better Go Back)
8. You're On Mastersounds 98.3
9. Sir Joe Quarterman & Free Soul - (I Got) So Much Trouble In My Mind
10. The J.B.'s - Grunt
11. Harlem Underground Band - Smokin' Cheeba Cheeba
12. James Brown - Funky President
13. Booker T & The MG's - Green Onions
14. That Was Mastersounds 98.3
15. Cluckin' Bell
16. Zebra Bar: Fun To Try

CD4 - K-ROSE
1. K-Rose Intro
2. Willie Nelson - Crazy
3. Hank Williams - Hey Good Lookin'
4. Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn - Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man
5. Statler Brothers - Bed of Roses
6. You're On K-Rose
7. Jerry Reed - Amos Moses
8. Eddie Rabbit - I Love A Rainy Night
9. Whitey Shafer - All My Ex's Live In Texas
10. Ed Bruce - Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys
11.Merle Haggard - Always Wanting You
12. Patsy Cline - Three Cigarettes In The Ashtray
13. That Was K-Rose
14. Logger
15. Starfish Resort And Casino

CD5 - CSR 103:9
1. CSR 103:9 Intro
2. Guy - Groove Me
3. Today - I Got The Feeling
4. Bobby Brown - Don't Be Cruel
5. En Vogue - My Lovin' (Never Gonna Get It)
6. Wrecks-N-Effect - New Jack Swing
7. Boyz II Men - Motownphilly
8. You're On CSR 103:9
9. Bell Biv DeVoe - Poison
10. Samuelle - So You Like What You See
11. SWV - I'm So Into You
12. Aaron Hall - Don't Be Afraid
13. Ralph Tresvant - Sensitivity
14. That Was CSR 103:9
15. Renegade Cologne
16. The Epsilon Program: Covet

CD6 - K-JAH West
1. K-Jah Intro
2. Max Romeo & The Upsetters - Chase The Devil
3. Barrington Levy - Here I Come
4. Black Uhuru - Great Train Robbery
5. Blood Sisters - Ring My Bell
6. Toots & The Maytals - Funky Kingston
7. Augustus Pablo - King Tubby Meets The Rockers Uptown
8. You're On K-Jah
9. Pliers - Bam Bam
10. Dillinger - Cocaine in My Brain
11. Black Harmony - Don't Let It go To Your Head
12. Reggie Stepper - Drum Pan Sound
13. The Maytals - Pressure Drop
14. That Was K-Jah
15. Sooth Cough Medicine
16. Wrestling On Weazel

CD7 - K-DST
1. K-DST Intro
2. Heart - Barracuda
3. Kiss - Strutter
4. Boston - Smokin'
5. Grand Funk Railroad - Some Kind of Wonderful
6. Joe Cocker - Woman To Woman
7. Humble Pie - Get Down To It
8. You're On K-Dst
9. America- A Horse With No Name
10. The Who - Eminence Front
11. Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird
12. Eddie Money - Two Tickets To Paradise
13. Rod Stewart - Young Turks
14. That Was K-DST
15. Midlife Crisis Center
16. San Andreas Telephone: New Father

CD8 - Radio X
1. Radio X Intro
2. Soundgarden - Rusty Cage
3. Helmet - Unsung
4. Faith No More - Midlife Crisis
5. Stone Temple Pilots - Plush
6. Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name
7. You're On Radio X
8. Living Colour - Cult Of Personality
9. Danzig - Mother
10. Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus
11. Jane's Addiction - Been Caught Stealing
12. L7 - Pretend We're Dead
13. That Was Radio X
14. My Five Uncles
15. Exsorbeo Handheld Gaming System

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Soundtrack Details Revealed

Sat, 16 Oct 2004 00:00:00

Sat, 16 Oct 2004 - Rockstar Games and Interscope Records have announced the release of a double CD soundtrack as well as an 8 CD box set soundtrack to Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The double CD and box set are scheduled for release on November 23rd, 2004 in the US and November 22nd, 2004 throughout Europe.

With the game set in the early 1990's, the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas soundtrack will feature a large variety of tracks spanning the FM radio dial of the West Coast during this particularly influential period in American music and culture. The double CD features a mix of select tracks from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas' many in-game radio stations while each album of the 8 CD box set will replicate a music station from the game featuring a broader selection of tracks ranging from contemporary west coast and classic east coast hip-hop, funk, rare groove, new jack swing and contemporary soul, alternative rock, classic rock, reggae and country.

The radio stations in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas will feature over one-hundred and fifty tracks from artists including James Brown, Willie Nelson, 2 Pac, and Rage Against the Machine plus many, many more that encompass a great deal of the radio spectrum of the early 90's.

The complete track listing for the double CD is as follows:

CD 1
1. The Theme From San Andreas
2. Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name
3. 2 Pac - I Don't Give A Fuck
4. James Brown - The Payback
5. Ronnie Hudson - West Coast Poplock
6. Guy - Groove Me
7. Eddie Money - Two Tickets To Paradise
8. Cypress Hill - How I Could Just Kill A Man
9. The Maytals - Pressure Drop
10. Slick Rick - Children's Story
11. Rick James - Cold Blooded
12. Raze - Break 4 Love

CD 2
1. Ohio Players - Funky Worm
2. Heart - Barracuda
3. Compton's Most Wanted - Hood Took Me Under
4. Lyn Collins - Think About It
5. Public Enemy - Rebel Without A Pause
6. Faith No More - Midlife Crisis
7. Bell Biv Devoe - Poison
8. Max Romeo & The Upsetters - Chase The Devil
9. Eric B & Rakim - I Know You Got Soul
10. Willie Nelson - Crazy

Visit the SOUNDTRACK section of the official San Andreas website for exclusive clips from 10 stations straight out of San Andreas.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas In Stores Now

Tue, 26 Oct 2004 00:00:00

Tue, 26 Oct 2004 - Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is now available throughout North America. The first reviews are in so check out what journalists are saying about the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas experience.

"I'm not going to beat around the bush. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is the single best PlayStation 2 title I have ever played... it has a production value that's second to none, boasts a faithfulness to '90s source material with an eerie accuracy... In short, it's a terrific unending masterpiece of a game -- and one that will never fall victim to an over-exaggeration of its lofty status. It's the defining piece of software for Sony's successful sophomore system, and it's almost impossible to imagine a PlayStation 2 library without it.

San Andreas is... a world that can offer different people different things... Live the life you want to live; do the things you want to do, it's entirely up to you. But however you choose to do it, do it now. Drop everything and do it right now. This is the best PlayStation 2 game ever made. Period ."

- IGN.COM, OCTOBER 25, 2004

"The term 'big' really doesn't do it justice. It's huge, massive, colossal, stupendous, and somewhat humbling in its enormity. No matter what expectations you've developed based on the information that has dribbled out over the course of the past six months, you are wrong. If you're expecting Vice City, only set in the 90's and with some RPG bits, you are wrong. If you believe that they can't possibly push it as much as they have before, that it can't really be that good, you are wrong...

...the truth is it's spectacular...

The game promises just about everything
and somehow manages to deliver even more than you expected."

- OFFICIAL PLAYSTATION MAGAZINE, DECEMBER 2004

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The ultimate chapter in the Grand Theft Auto trilogy is in stores now.

It's Venturas, Baby

Wed, 20 Oct 2004 00:00:00

Wed, 20 Oct 2004 - The official Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas website has now been updated. The city of Las Venturas is now open for you to explore - which means all 3 cities have now been unlocked on the official site. Traverse across the entire state of San Andreas.

Also included in the update is the Official Trailer number 3, "Homecoming".

See it now out at www.rockstargames.com/sanandreas.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Official Desktop Series

Thu, 09 Sep 2004 00:00:00

Thu, 09 Sep 2004 - We are pleased to announce the first official San Andreas wallpapers and screensavers have been posted to the official Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas site.

They are available at all common screen resolutions at www.rockstargames.com/sanandreas/desktops.

Grand Theft Auto Advance

Tue, 19 Oct 2004 00:00:00

Tue, 19 Oct 2004 - The long awaited arrival of Grand Theft Auto on the GameBoy� Advance is coming October 26, 2004 and the official Grand Theft Auto Advance Website is now live.

It was supposed to be the last job you and Vinnie would do for the mob. After this, you'd both have enough money to escape this vicious circle, and Liberty City, for good. Then Vinnie's getaway car went up in a ball of flame along with all the cash. Suddenly every cop in the city is chasing you down. You'll get out of Liberty City all right, but not before you find Vinnie's murderers and turn the tables on whomever it is that's out to get you.

Open-ended gameplay that provides hours of portable entertainment.

An all-new, revenge-driven storyline that puts you on the tail of your mentor's murderers.

Explore and exploit a sprawling, handheld Liberty City.

www.rockstargames.com/grandtheftauto/gba/.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Desktops Series Update

Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00

Fri, 01 Oct 2004 - The Official Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Desktops Series page has been updated with a newly released set of San Andreas postcards, featuring the cities of Los Santos and San Fierro.

Visit www.rockstargames.com/sanandreas/desktops for desktops, screensavers and postcards.

Rhymerator 1.0

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 00:00:00

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 - Ever wanted to be a rapper, but lack any ability with words whatsoever? We have developed the answer to your prayers. Rhymerator 1.0. A handy desktop rap processor. Satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back (the Rhymerator is entirely free).

http://www.rockstargames.com/rhymerator

The Football Factory

Thu, 13 May 2004 00:00:00

Thu, 13 May 2004 - Based on the best selling novel by John King, directed by Nick Love, and executive produced by Rockstar, "The Football Factory" is a study of middle England, football violence and male culture. The story centers around Tommy Johnson, a bored twenty-something who lives for the weekend - casual sex, casual drugs, watered down lager... and football violence. Tommy's life ambles along until a violent encounter with a rival firm top boy starts a tit for tat war and a series of nightmares that force him to ask himself the question about his life: is it worth it?

Told through Tommy's eyes and linked together by his relationships with three other generations of males, The Football Factory is an adrenaline rush of a story about friendship, revenge and violence.

This is England's worst nightmare. Enjoy it.

www.thefootballfactory.com

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Site Launch

Fri, 20 Aug 2004 00:00:00

Fri, 20 Aug 2004 - The official site and first trailer for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has launched.
Welcome to Los Santos, San Andreas.

Visit www.rockstargames.com/sanandreas.

Rockstar Leeds Announced

Thu, 08 Apr 2004 00:00:00

Thu, 08 Apr 2004 - Rockstar Games is pleased to announce the formation of Rockstar Leeds through the acquisition of Mobius Entertainment Ltd., a Leeds, England based developer of handheld video games. Rockstar Leeds will continue to focus their development efforts primarily on titles for the Game Boy� Advance as well as Sony's forthcoming PSP handheld game platform.

"We were very impressed with the Mobius development team from the time they began work on the Game Boy� Advance version of Max Payne," commented Sam Houser, President of Rockstar Games. "They bring a uniquely progressive vision to the titles they develop and we believe this studio is ahead of the industry on next generation handheld development. We are proud to have them join the Rockstar family."

"From inception, we have grown in size, confidence and enthusiasm, and have remained committed to producing the highest quality games for an ever-changing market," stated Gordon Hall, Managing Director at Mobius. "With our new identity as Rockstar Leeds, we will further leverage our creative and dynamic development team by delivering products that exceed industry expectations for quality, technical achievement and critical acclaim."