All Rockstar North News
-
Grand Theft Auto V premium bundles revealed
$150 Collector's Edition includes money bag, snapback hat, blueprint map, artwork, and various in-game items and bonuses; all preorders receive access to pilot atomic blimp vehicle. Full Story
- Posted May 23, 2013 1:44 pm GMT
-
Ex-GTA developer explains why he'll never go back to violent games
"I think it's often easier to do violence than it is to generate meaningful, interesting conflict," says ex-GTA producer Jeremy Pope. Full Story
- Posted May 20, 2013 1:45 pm GMT
-
New Grand Theft Auto V screens
Four new images show off car chases, underwater scenes for Rockstar's upcoming open-world action game. Full Story
- Posted May 17, 2013 1:18 pm GMT
-
Take-Two added 205 jobs in past year
Grand Theft Auto parent publisher sees company-wide headcount jump from 2,235 to 2,440 for year ended March 31. Full Story
- Posted May 15, 2013 4:31 pm GMT
-
Take-Two says next-gen development will be complicated and costly
CEO Strauss Zelnick says making the "standard bearers of the industry" will not come easily. Full Story
- Posted May 13, 2013 10:46 pm GMT
-
Manhunt hits PSN next week
Rockstar North's decade-old dark action game coming to PlayStation 3 for $10 May 14; The Warriors will be available "soon." Full Story
- Posted May 10, 2013 1:04 pm GMT
-
New GTAV screens highlight heists, car chases
Batch of fresh images from Rockstar Games' open-world action title show off Michael, Trevor, and Franklin in all-new environments. Full Story
- Posted May 8, 2013 4:07 pm GMT
-
Take-Two appoints COO as president
Grand Theft Auto parent publisher announces COO Karl Slatoff will take on newly created role. Full Story
- Posted May 8, 2013 1:52 pm GMT
-
GTA V for PC listed on Amazon's German store
Rockstar is yet to confirm whether hotly anticipated open-world game will be coming to PC. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2013 3:22 pm GMT
-
GTA and GTA 2 rated for PlayStation 3, Vita, and PSP
A digital release on the PlayStation Store could be in the works for classic PlayStation 1 titles. Full Story
- Posted May 1, 2013 5:51 pm GMT
-
New Grand Theft Auto V trailers revealed
New trailers show off main characters Trevor, Michael, and Franklin. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2013 4:05 pm GMT
-
Rockstar holding GTAV online casting call
Developer will choose five fans and use their features to create in-game characters for fictional Epsilon Program religion. Full Story
- Posted Apr 29, 2013 6:18 pm GMT
-
New Grand Theft Auto V trailers April 30
[UPDATE] Rockstar Games will release new trailers for protagonists Michael, Trevor, and Franklin tomorrow at 11 a.m. EDT. Full Story
- Posted Apr 29, 2013 2:14 pm GMT
-
Grand Theft Auto V teased in new religious cult video
Rockstar Games releases new video highlighting fictional Kifflom religion and Epsilon Program viral marketing campaign. Full Story
- Posted Apr 22, 2013 10:11 pm GMT
-
Official Grand Theft Auto playlists come to Spotify
Not all tracks are available on music streaming service, but almost every GTA radio station features in some form. Full Story
- Posted Apr 12, 2013 10:39 am GMT
-
Grand Theft Auto V box art revealed
[UPDATE] Rockstar Games releases official packshot for upcoming open-world action game. Full Story
- Posted Apr 2, 2013 2:11 pm GMT
-
New GTAV images are current-gen
Rockstar explains batch of 10 new images from open-world game based on Xbox 360 and PS3 hardware. Full Story
- Posted Mar 28, 2013 5:53 pm GMT
-
10 new GTA V screenshots show miniguns, lightning, and scuba diving
Rockstar Games releases 10 new screenshots of GTA V. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2013 2:57 pm GMT
-
BioShock Infinite creative director denies claims game cost $200 million to produce and market
Analysts estimate game development to have cost $100 million; additional $100 million spent on marketing and promotion. [UPDATE]: Creative director Ken Levine refutes the claims. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2013 3:51 am GMT
-
Take-Two going after fake GTAV beta sites
Publisher files complaints with World Intellectual Property Organization over sites claiming to have beta codes for upcoming Grand Theft Auto. Full Story
- Posted Mar 18, 2013 1:25 pm GMT
-
Core business not threatened by emerging platforms, says Take-Two
COO Karl Slatoff says mobile, social, and online games have largely been "very casual experiences" thus far, though this is expected to change over time. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2013 4:11 pm GMT
-
Take-Two: New GTA every two years would degrade series value
COO Karl Slatoff says it "doesn't make sense" to release new entry in open-world action series biennially. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2013 3:14 pm GMT
-
GTAV PC petition crosses 150K signatures
Online petition calling for PC version of latest Grand Theft Auto reaches new signature milestone. Full Story
- Posted Feb 6, 2013 5:29 pm GMT
-
Gamers won't wait for next-gen GTAV, says Take-Two
Grand Theft Auto V will "blow everyone away" on 360 and PS3, says Take-Two CEO, but possibility of a next-gen GTAV not ruled out. Full Story
- Posted Feb 6, 2013 12:49 pm GMT
-
Rockstar shoots down GTAV delay conspiracy theories
Developer says such theories are "all nonsense," there were no ulterior motives for four-month delay. Full Story
- Posted Feb 4, 2013 8:18 pm GMT
-
Analyst: GTAV could outsell Call of Duty and go next-gen
Rockstar's latest Grand Theft Auto expected to boast $137.5 million budget, sell 18 million copies in six months, and potentially release on next-gen platforms "in some form." Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2013 7:08 pm GMT
-
Take-Two, GameStop shares fall on GTAV delay
Shares tumble after Rockstar pushes upcoming action game into September; "nothing new" to share about Wii U and PC versions. Full Story
- Posted Jan 31, 2013 4:39 pm GMT
-
Grand Theft Auto V delayed, due September 17
Rockstar Games delays upcoming Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 open-world game four months for extra polish; no mention of Wii U or PC versions. Full Story
- Posted Jan 31, 2013 3:12 pm GMT
-
Rockstar finds the idea of a sci-fi GTA 'very tempting'
A sci-fi setting for GTA is "tempting," says Rockstar, but the developer would need "a good reason" to do so first. Full Story
- Posted Jan 29, 2013 12:01 pm GMT
-
New GTAV artwork shows a motorbike and a bank job
New Grand Theft Auto V artwork arrives as part of a preorder campaign at US retailer GameStop. Full Story
- Posted Jan 28, 2013 2:23 pm GMT
-
GTA: Vice City hits PSN next week
Rockstar Games bringing 2002 open-world action game to PlayStation Network Jan. 29 in US and Jan. 30 in EU for $10; other classics to follow. Full Story
- Posted Jan 24, 2013 4:15 pm GMT
-
Billionaire Ken Griffin increases stake in Take-Two
Hedge fund manager's Citadel Investment Group now reports 5.5 million shares in Grand Theft Auto parent publisher; up from 3 million in October. Full Story
- Posted Jan 3, 2013 9:27 pm GMT
-
New Grand Theft Auto V screens
Latest batch of screenshots for Rockstar Games' upcoming open-world title show shark, submarine, planes, and blimp. Full Story
- Posted Dec 24, 2012 11:30 am GMT
-
Rockstar dreaming of GTA title combining all cities in the franchise - Report
Grand Theft Auto series producer Leslie Benzies says studio would like to develop a GTA title with "one big world containing all our cities"; highlights challenges of creating games with mature themes. Full Story
- Posted Dec 14, 2012 2:36 am GMT
-
Rockstar building 'cutting-edge' next-gen tech
Company's Scotland office seeking programmer to help build new technology to power open-world games. Full Story
- Posted Dec 11, 2012 2:39 pm GMT
-
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas hits PS3 this week
Rockstar Games' 2004 open-world action game reborn on PlayStation 3 December 11; price not announced. Full Story
- Posted Dec 10, 2012 1:07 pm GMT
-
Fan re-creates GTAV trailer in Lego form
First trailer for Rockstar Games' open-world action game redone in block form. Full Story
- Posted Dec 6, 2012 4:55 pm GMT
-
GTAV PC petition reaches 100,000 signatures
Online petition adds 50,000 signatures in two days calling on Rockstar to release open-world action game for PC. Full Story
- Posted Nov 29, 2012 8:20 pm GMT
-
GTAV preorders get free T-shirt
Gamers who reserve Rockstar's action game through company's store will receive "Kifflom" shirt related to viral marketing. Full Story
- Posted Nov 29, 2012 2:29 pm GMT
-
Take-Two: console transition will leave casualties
GTA publisher CEO Strauss Zelnick predicts one or two third-party publishers will go out of business in coming years. Full Story
- Posted Nov 28, 2012 2:55 pm GMT
-
Grand Theft Auto series shipments reach 125 million
Take-Two Interactive boss Strauss Zelnick reveals new life-to-date sell-in milestone for open-world action series; GTA IV responsible for 25 million. Full Story
- Posted Nov 27, 2012 7:41 pm GMT
-
GTAV PC petition nets 50,000 signatures
By the thousands, fans call on Rockstar Games to bring open-world action game to PC platform. Full Story
- Posted Nov 27, 2012 1:26 pm GMT
-
GTA V available for pre-order for £40 at UK retailer Tesco
Retailers around the world are beginning to accept pre-orders for Rockstar's upcoming open-world action game; UK retailer Tesco is offering customers the game for £40. Full Story
- Posted Nov 22, 2012 11:49 pm GMT
-
GTA: Vice City hits iOS, Android Dec. 6
10th Anniversary Edition of action game coming to mobile devices early next month for $5; list of compatible devices released. Full Story
- Posted Nov 21, 2012 3:48 pm GMT
-
Rockstar: GTA 'Hot Coffee' scandal was 'draining and upsetting'
Cofounder Dan Houser recalls controversy surrounding sex minigame was a "tough time" at the company. Full Story
- Posted Nov 20, 2012 1:42 pm GMT
-
Rockstar: Wii U, PC versions of GTAV 'up for consideration'
Cofounder Dan Houser doesn't rule out open-world action game for Nintendo's new console or PC platform; no Kinect or PS Move support planned. Full Story
- Posted Nov 19, 2012 4:40 pm GMT
-
GTA: Vice City pulled from Steam
Rockstar yanks action game from digital distribution hub due to licensing issues reportedly related to Michael Jackson's "Wanna be Startin' Somethin.'" Full Story
- Posted Nov 16, 2012 2:45 pm GMT
-
New Grand Theft Auto V trailer
Rockstar Games releases second trailer for much-hyped open-world action title. Full Story
- Posted Nov 14, 2012 4:01 pm GMT
-
Rockstar: Timing is perfect for GTAV
Company cofounder Dan Houser explains why new action game is coming to current-gen consoles instead of future platforms. Full Story
- Posted Nov 14, 2012 1:07 pm GMT
-
Rockstar could make new GTA every year, but won't
Rockstar North's Leslie Benzies explains fans would "lose interest" if series were annualized; says GTAV will redefine open-world multiplayer. Full Story
- Posted Nov 14, 2012 12:39 pm GMT
-
Rockstar: GTAV missions will offer variety
Cofounder says missions in new action title will vary; gamers can play as protagonist and antagonist; new screens revealed. Full Story
- Posted Nov 12, 2012 2:34 pm GMT
-
GTAV bigger than RDR, San Andreas, and GTAIV combined - Report
Gameworld supposedly larger than combination of Rockstar's past games; players can switch between three protagonists at "nearly any time." Full Story
- Posted Nov 8, 2012 9:02 pm GMT
-
GTAV features three protagonists
Rockstar Games confirms rumor that hotly hyped sequel includes multiple main leading characters. Full Story
- Posted Nov 8, 2012 6:17 pm GMT
-
GTAV stars 'East Coast gangster' - Report
ShortList magazine reveals Rockstar's upcoming open-world game features protagonist who moved to Los Santos for a fresh start; full reveal at 9 a.m. PDT. Full Story
- Posted Nov 8, 2012 12:28 pm GMT
-
Analyst: Grand Theft Auto V could sell 25 million
EEDAR analyst Jesse Divnich predicts Rockstar Games' upcoming open-world game cabable of moving many millions of copies in first year. Full Story
- Posted Nov 7, 2012 1:39 pm GMT
-
New Grand Theft Auto V trailer next week
Hurricane Sandy-delayed second trailer for Rockstar Games' much-anticipated open-world action game arriving November 14. Full Story
- Posted Nov 5, 2012 11:54 pm GMT
-
More Grand Theft Auto V art appears
New supposed artwork for Rockstar Games' upcoming open-world title surfaces depicting quad-bike and sniper rifle weapon. Full Story
- Posted Nov 5, 2012 1:39 pm GMT
-
$250 million GTA: San Andreas lawsuit fails
Appeals court judge denies supposed Cypress Hill backup singer's claims that Rockstar used his likeness as model for CJ character. Full Story
- Posted Nov 2, 2012 8:06 pm GMT
-
Take-Two to open Las Vegas office?
Proposal documents suggest Grand Theft Auto parent publisher lured to Sin City after $600,000 incentive; outfit likely to be a quality assurance studio. Full Story
- Posted Nov 2, 2012 2:15 pm GMT
-
Hurricane Sandy delays second GTAV trailer
Rockstar confirms megastorm knocked out power at company's NYC office and now hopes to show new trailer "soon"; new art and preorder bonuses revealed. Full Story
- Posted Nov 2, 2012 12:14 pm GMT
-
GTA V coming spring 2013
Publisher confirms game will be released on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in Q2 2013, pre-orders of the game opening November 5 2012. Full Story
- Posted Nov 1, 2012 8:16 pm GMT
-
Take-Two: next-gen development may be easier
Grand Theft Auto parent publisher boss claims next-generation game development not necessarily more expensive or complicated than it is on current tech. Full Story
- Posted Nov 1, 2012 6:05 pm GMT
-
GTA V arriving spring 2013
Rockstar confirms previous rumours of a spring 2013 release date for GTA V on 360 and PS3; pre-orders for the game begin on Nomember 5. Full Story
- Posted Oct 30, 2012 5:38 pm GMT
-
GTA: San Andreas rated for PS3
Entertainment Software Ratings Board listing suggests 2004 open-world action game to see new life on Sony platform; Vice City re-rated. Full Story
- Posted Oct 29, 2012 3:53 pm GMT
-
GTA V posters show spring 2013 release?
Photos of what appears to be a promotional poster for Rockstar's upcoming title suggests the game will be out early next year; Xbox 360 and PS3 are the only platforms listed. Full Story
- Posted Oct 29, 2012 12:49 am GMT
-
GTA: Vice City coming to iOS, Android
In conjunction with game's tenth anniversary, Rockstar releasing "Anniversary Edition" of 2002 PS2 game for select iOS and Android devices this fall. Full Story
- Posted Oct 26, 2012 1:47 pm GMT
-
Grand Theft Auto V official artwork released
Rockstar Games shows off "Pest Control" artwork for upcoming open-world action game, promises "lots of info" in November. Full Story
- Posted Oct 24, 2012 6:21 pm GMT
-
Rockstar asks for GTA V Crews feedback
Developer soliciting fan input regarding multiplayer component for upcoming open-world action game. Full Story
- Posted Oct 18, 2012 8:55 pm GMT
-
Rockstar animation unit opened in India
CG animation studio Technicolor establishes dedicated art and animation team in Bangalore to work with GTA studio on future products. Full Story
- Posted Oct 5, 2012 2:46 pm GMT
-
Analyst: GTA V could miss March 2013
Robert W. Baird industry watcher Colin Sebastian "increasingly concerned" Rockstar's upcoming open-world game may miss projected early 2013 release window. Full Story
- Posted Sep 21, 2012 2:32 pm GMT
-
New Grand Theft Auto V 'business' screens, more in a 'few weeks'
Rockstar caps off week with four new "business" screenshots showing off helicopters, sports cars, guns, and biplanes; more shots coming in "a few weeks." Full Story
- Posted Aug 24, 2012 2:51 pm GMT
-
New Grand Theft Auto V screens show leisure activities
Rockstar unloads three fresh shots from upcoming open-world game highlighting tennis, motorbikes, and parachutes. Full Story
- Posted Aug 22, 2012 2:39 pm GMT
-
New Grand Theft Auto V screens, more info this week
Rockstar releases three new images showing off bike, jet, and sports car transportation options; developer planning to share more info this week. Full Story
- Posted Aug 20, 2012 3:55 pm GMT
-
Take-Two addresses Agent absence
CEO Strauss Zelnick speaks about Rockstar's PS3-exclusive, saying, "We haven't announced anything" yet. Full Story
- Posted Aug 1, 2012 2:26 pm GMT
-
New Grand Theft Auto V screens as Rockstar apologizes for long dev cycles
Studio says extended development process done to ensure quality, offer "fresh and exciting" advancements; new screenshots of Grand Theft Auto V released. Full Story
- Posted Jul 12, 2012 3:56 pm GMT
-
Rockstar expands its Toronto operations
Rockstar's Vancouver studio will be gradually moved to a new, larger facility in Oakville, Ontario; studio expansion is being supported by the Ontario government. Full Story
- Posted Jul 10, 2012 1:13 am GMT
-
Grand Theft Auto V release would not save 2012 sales - Analysts
Take-Two's biggest series would help, but not significantly uplift traditional games revenue, experts say. Full Story
- Posted Jul 6, 2012 6:44 pm GMT
-
Take-Two skeptical about Wii U for core games - Report
Borderlands 2 publisher says it has yet to announce plans on moving mature titles onto Nintendo platform; sees "great opportunity" in next-gen consoles. Full Story
- Posted Jun 18, 2012 8:35 am GMT
-
Rockstar working on five separate projects - Analyst
E3 2012: Michael Pachter E3 wrap-up note to investors says Grand Theft Auto label has a handful of unannounced projects in the works, GTAV release date reveal "virtually certain" to hit by November. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2012 5:57 pm GMT
-
GTAV out in October, says artist resume
E3 2012: A Rockstar North employee's resume leaks an October release date for Grand Theft Auto V. Full Story
- Posted Jun 4, 2012 5:10 pm GMT
-
Red Dead Redemption studio helping with GTAV
Employee resume indicates Rockstar San Diego assisting Rockstar North on much-anticipated open-world action game. Full Story
- Posted May 30, 2012 5:22 pm GMT
-
Grand Theft Auto V expected to sell 14 million at launch
Sterne Agee analyst says Rockstar's next open-world crime game will hit in the first quarter of 2013, bringing $700 million in sales with it. Full Story
- Posted May 25, 2012 5:55 pm GMT
-
Grand Theft Auto V due by end of March 2013 - Analysts
Analysts suggest Take-Two's latest earnings report factors in release of new entry in flagship franchise from Rockstar Games. Full Story
- Posted May 23, 2012 4:31 pm GMT
-
Grand Theft Auto V launching Oct. 23, 2012, predicts analyst
Wedbush Securities' Michael Pachter expects Rockstar Games' open-world title to ship one week after BioShock: Infinite this fall season. Full Story
- Posted Apr 27, 2012 5:08 pm GMT
-
GTAV debuting this October - Report
Rockstar North animator's resume reportedly displayed October release window for upcoming open-world action game. Full Story
- Posted Apr 9, 2012 2:38 pm GMT
-
Simpsons Arcade Game tops February PSN sales
Konami's coin-op beat-'em-up title leads Sony's monthly online sales chart; inaugural PS Vita top-selling list topped by puzzler Escape Plan. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2012 9:12 pm GMT
-
GameStop not expecting GTAV in 2012
Company president Tony Bartel says 2012 outlook doesn't include Rockstar Games' new open-world action game. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2012 7:28 pm GMT
-
GTAV likely for March 2013 - Analyst
Sterne Agee analyst says Rockstar's open-world action game could arrive early next year, away from new Call of Duty, Assassin's Creed games. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2012 3:10 pm GMT
-
Monster Hunter Portable 3 coming to PlayStation Vita - Report
[UPDATE] Retailer listing suggests Capcom's series coming to Sony handheld; Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Nights page a fake. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2012 4:05 pm GMT
-
Mafia III enters full production - Report
[UPDATE] 2K tells GameSpot no plans announced yet for future Mafia game, debunks rumor that 2K Czech is assisting Rockstar with Grand Theft Auto V. Full Story
- Posted Mar 6, 2012 3:37 pm GMT
-
Grand Theft Auto V details still months off
Rockstar indicates gamers aren't likely to receive new information on anticipated open-world action game anytime soon. Full Story
- Posted Feb 13, 2012 8:26 pm GMT
-
Shooters, MMOGs linked to problem game playing - Study
A new study conducted by the Institute for Special Populations Research in New York reveals that some game genres are more prone to problem game-playing habits. Full Story
- Posted Feb 3, 2012 4:37 am GMT
-
GTAIII, Vice City rated for PlayStation 3
Entertainment Software Ratings Board listings indicate PlayStation 2 games rereleasing for the PlayStation 3 via PlayStation Network. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2012 9:59 pm GMT
-
Take-Two skeptical of Call of Duty Elite-like services
CEO has doubts about big-screen experiences on phones and tablets, says 90 percent of business still comes from packaged games; Take-Two and Rockstar franchise sales totals tallied. Full Story
- Posted Dec 6, 2011 9:44 pm GMT
-
Grand Theft Auto V returns to San Andreas
[UPDATE] Rockstar confirms details on setting, scope for latest installment in open-world crime series, promises "bold new direction" in storytelling, online multiplayer. Full Story
- Posted Nov 3, 2011 1:21 pm GMT
-
GTAV puts multiple protagonists in fictional LA - Report
Rockstar sequel rumored to put players in control of a handful of characters, return to the sunny part of the West Coast. Full Story
- Posted Oct 26, 2011 7:12 pm GMT
-
Rockstar announces GTA V
New Grand Theft Auto game in the works; trailer coming next week. Full Story
- Posted Oct 25, 2011 12:31 pm GMT
-
GTAIII turns 10, coming to mobile devices
The anniversary edition of Grand Theft Auto III arrives for phones and tablets this autumn, along with a Claude action figure. Full Story
- Posted Oct 13, 2011 2:28 pm GMT
-
First images of Rockstar's Agent appear
Ex-employee's portfolio includes two visualizations of the company's mysterious 1970s-set PlayStation 3-exclusive game. Full Story
- Posted Aug 15, 2011 5:35 pm GMT
-
GTAV to sell 'at least' 18 million units - Analyst
Wedbush Securities' Michael Pachter estimates Rockstar's still-unannounced game has already cost publisher $80 million to develop, puts Max Payne 3 creation cost on par. Full Story
- Posted Aug 9, 2011 8:34 pm GMT
-
Take-Two sales sink 12% in June quarter
Publisher posts $8.7 million loss on revenues of $334.4 million in April-June period; Red Dead Redemption franchise sells 11 million. Full Story
- Posted Aug 8, 2011 10:48 pm GMT
-
Grand Theft Auto V development 'well under way'
Sources close to Rockstar Games say latest installment in blockbuster franchise is already getting final touches; 2012 release "pretty likely." Full Story
- Posted Jun 20, 2011 9:39 pm GMT
-
Agent, Max Payne 3 still in development
Take-Two confirms elusive espionage title, action sequel remain in the works at Rockstar Games. Full Story
- Posted May 25, 2011 12:07 am GMT
-
GTAIV ships nearly 20 million, Borderlands hits 4 million
Take-Two releases new sales statistics for open-world action game; franchise life-to-date sales climb over 100M; Red Dead sells 8 million, BioShock franchise also sells 8 million. Full Story
- Posted Mar 10, 2011 5:03 pm GMT
-
The challenge of remaking Azeroth
GDC 2011: Blizzard game director Tom Chilton on the tough choices that had to be made when rupturing World of Warcraft with Cataclysm, and what they got right (and what they didn't). Full Story
- Posted Mar 3, 2011 4:58 am GMT
-
150 million PS2 units shipped worldwide
Sony announces new milestone for home console since debuting in Japan in March 2000; 10,828 titles available, 1.52 billion software units sold since launch. Full Story
- Posted Feb 14, 2011 5:47 pm GMT
-
Red Dead Redemption ships 8 million, Take-Two profits flat, Max Payne 3 MIA
Western game hits new sales milestone as publisher names Undead Nightmare expansion a major hit; NBA 2K11, Civilization V also solid holiday players; next GTA missing from release calendar. Full Story
- Posted Feb 8, 2011 10:20 pm GMT
-
Original Grand Theft Auto 'almost canned'
Then-series developer DMA Design's Gary Penn says top-down title nearly shelved because it was "awful"; GTA: IV life-to-date sales sit at 17 million. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2011 2:15 pm GMT
-
GTA: San Andreas targeted with new lawsuit
Michael S. Washington files civil claim against Rockstar and Take-Two, saying the publishers used his past, likeness as basis for main character's story. Full Story
- Posted Dec 10, 2010 12:49 am GMT
-
GTAV unlikely until 2012 - Analyst
Janco Partners' Mike Hickey bullish on Take-Two, believes next installment in series could sell 16 million copies, generate $750 million. Full Story
- Posted Nov 24, 2010 10:48 pm GMT
-
Take-Two CEO resigns, chairman taking over
Ben Feder exits for extended family vacation; Strauss Zelnick stepping in, Karl Slatoff named COO. Full Story
- Posted Oct 29, 2010 6:54 pm GMT
-
Take-Two moving fiscal year-end to March
GTA publisher changes earnings report schedule to better align behind industry seasonality, improve comparability with peers. Full Story
- Posted Oct 26, 2010 10:23 pm GMT
-
PS2 celebrates 10 years in North America
Anniversary of October 26, 2000, US and Canadian launch sees aging console's sales top 146 million. Full Story
- Posted Oct 26, 2010 8:39 pm GMT
-
AU Shippin' Out October 25-29: Fable III
Head back to Albion with the latest game by Peter Molyneux. Full Story
- Posted Oct 25, 2010 8:01 am GMT
-
Shippin' Out Oct. 24-30: Fable III, Force Unleashed II, Rock Band 3
Busy week at retail sees bountiful array of heavy hitters including The Sims 3 for consoles, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011, The Fight: Lights Out, Shaun White Skateboarding, and Tony Hawk: Shred. Full Story
- Posted Oct 22, 2010 10:17 pm GMT
-
Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete edition coming Oct. 26 - Retail Radar
Amazon, GameStop list $40 complete content bundle for Xbox 360, PS3; new SKU packs in GTAIV, The Lost and Damned, and The Ballad of Gay Tony. Full Story
- Posted Oct 5, 2010 11:27 am GMT
-
Grand Theft Auto trilogy Mac-ing 'likely this year'
Three-pack of GTAIII, Vice City, and San Andreas probably coming to Apple's operating system in 2010, says Rockstar. Full Story
- Posted Sep 10, 2010 7:36 pm GMT
-
Rockstar wins newspaper apology, damages
Daily Star admits it "made no attempt to check the accuracy" of story claiming development of GTA Rothbury, apologises unreservedly. Full Story
- Posted Jul 26, 2010 3:05 pm GMT
-
Big in Japan June 14-20: Super Mario Galaxy 2
Nintendo mascot's extraterrestrial exploits score big again; Ghost Trick, Xenoblade, PS3 Grand Theft Auto: Episodes also crack top five as DSi XL easily tops hardware chart. Full Story
- Posted Jun 25, 2010 9:06 pm GMT
-
Red Dead Redemption sells 5M, GTAIV hits 17M
Take-Two exceeds second-quarter guidance as revenues grow 54% to $268 million, profit nearly $17 million; fiscal-year guidance raised; Max Payne 3 delayed. Full Story
- Posted Jun 8, 2010 10:13 pm GMT
-
Analysts split on April game sales
Pacific Crest's Evan Wilson projects a 10% dip in US software revenue; Wedbush's Michael Pachter auguring 2% spike; Splinter Cell: Conviction pegged as month's top title. Full Story
- Posted May 12, 2010 6:56 pm GMT
-
AU Shippin' Out April 12-16: Splinter Cell: Conviction
After four years in development, Ubisoft's spy thriller is finally ready for release. Full Story
- Posted Apr 12, 2010 7:34 am GMT
-
Shippin' Out April 11-17: Splinter Cell: Conviction, GTA Episodes for PS3, PC
Ubisoft's long-delayed stealth-action game finally creeps into retail along with the Windows and Sony-console expansions for GTAIV; Final Fight: Double Impact hitting XBLA, PSN. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2010 1:10 am GMT
-
Take-Two suing former execs for fraud
Federal judge rules former CEOs and CFOs must defend themselves against claims of securities fraud for allegedly backdated stock options. Full Story
- Posted Apr 1, 2010 8:18 pm GMT
-
PS3, PC Episodes from Liberty City delayed
Rockstar Games says last-minute request by Sony Europe has pushed Grand Theft Auto IV expansions' non-360 release to April 13. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2010 12:39 am GMT
-
BioShock 2 ships 3 million, GTAIV sells 15M, Take-Two tops targets
Undersea sequel hits milestone as publisher reports lower-than-expected loss for Nov.-Jan.; NBA 2K10 ships 2 million; NHL 2K11 Wii-only; MLB losses to hit $30-35 million. Full Story
- Posted Mar 3, 2010 10:17 pm GMT
-
GTAIV: Episodes from Liberty City PS3, PC bound
Grand Theft Auto IV's previously Xbox 360-exclusive expansions to hit PlayStation 3 and PC owners on March 30; two episodes also to be sold separately as DLC. Full Story
- Posted Jan 29, 2010 6:30 am GMT
-
Take-Two shaking up board at Icahn request
Publisher accedes to activist investor's call to replace CEO Ben Feder, two others on company's governing body. Full Story
- Posted Jan 21, 2010 9:08 pm GMT
-
NPD: Wii Play top US best-seller to date
Wii Remote pack-in leads list of all-time titles; Guitar Hero III, GTA: San Andreas, Modern Warfare 2, Wii Fit, Mario Kart Wii, Call of Duty 4, Madden NFL 07, COD: World at War, and Namco Museum also make chart. Full Story
- Posted Jan 19, 2010 11:59 pm GMT
-
Take-Two year-end results slip 37%, Borderlands sells 2M
Publisher suffers from GTAIV-less 12-month period as sales slip to $968 million, Q4 gap wider than expected; Spec Ops due before November 2011. Full Story
- Posted Dec 17, 2009 10:12 pm GMT
-
GTA: Episodes from Liberty City sells under 160K in Oct.-Nov.
Boxed combination of Grand Theft Auto DLC expansions Ballad for Gay Tony, The Lost and Damned gets cool retail reception; analyst still predicts global sales of 1-1.5 million. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2009 12:07 am GMT
-
Take-Two shares lose 30%, analysts react
GTA publisher's stock price down nearly one-third in less than a day, Pacific Crest's Wilson says confidence in management "can not get any lower." Full Story
- Posted Dec 4, 2009 7:26 pm GMT
-
Media watchdog NIMF shutting down
National Institute on Media and the Family to close doors after nearly 14 years, marking an end to Video Game Report Card program. Full Story
- Posted Nov 20, 2009 10:43 pm GMT
-
Shippin' Out Oct. 25-31: DJ Hero, GTAIV: Gay Tony, Tekken 6, Forza 3, Ratchet & Clank
Activision spins out turntable-equipped rhythm game, along with Rockstar's second 360-only add-on and Episodes From Liberty City; Namco Bandai fighter, Microsoft racer, and Sony platformer also launching. Full Story
- Posted Oct 26, 2009 5:34 pm GMT
-
AU Shippin' Out October 26-30: DJ Hero
Go Around the World in DJ Hero. Full Story
- Posted Oct 26, 2009 6:13 am GMT
-
Wii Play, Guitar Hero III top games of 2000s...so far
Nintendo's Wii Remote pack-in and Activision's guitar-based rocker cap NPD's top 10 US bestsellers from Jan. 2000 to Aug. 2009; San Andreas, Call of Duty 4, Wii Fit also make chart. Full Story
- Posted Oct 14, 2009 7:42 pm GMT
-
Episodes From Liberty City to sell 2.25-2.75 million - Analyst
Michael Pachter predicts GTAIV expansion will sell well, next GTA will arrive by the 2010 holidays, and next 18 months will see release of Agent and Ken Levine's mystery shooter. Full Story
- Posted Sep 4, 2009 1:00 am GMT
-
'Hot Coffee,' stock-option suit settled for $20.1 million
Take-Two Interactive will set up fund to pay plaintiffs in class action stemming from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas sex minigames, 'historical stock option granting practices.' Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2009 10:38 pm GMT
-
Take-Two posts $55.5 million quarterly loss
Publisher sees earnings slump to $138.6 million, compared to GTAIV-fueled gangbusters revenues during the same period in 2008; BioShock 2, Mafia II, Red Dead Redemption, Max Payne 3 due after Jan. 31. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2009 9:36 pm GMT
-
GTAIV: Ballad of Gay Tony trailer debuts, details drop
First look at final Xbox 360-exclusive Grand Theft Auto IV episode is loaded with San Andreas-style mayhem; plot information surfaces in USA Today. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2009 8:24 pm GMT
-
Take-Two 'grossly underestimated' by gamers, retailers - Analyst
EEDAR's Jesse Divnich touts maturation of publisher, saying 2K Games plays unheralded Scottie Pippen to Rockstar's Michael Jordan. Full Story
- Posted Aug 27, 2009 6:16 pm GMT
-
Xbox 360 Pro 'discontinued,' more PS3 price drops spotted - Retail Radar
UK retailer posts, retracts claim that Microsoft's 60GB console is extinct; GameStop Spain announces, retracts Sony console price-cut announcement; PS3 already €299 in Portugal. Full Story
- Posted Aug 14, 2009 11:46 pm GMT
-
China bans 'gangster' games
Ministry of Culture shuts down online "godfather" and "mafia" games because they promote "violent culture." Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2009 9:09 pm GMT
-
Grand Theft Auto film all but ruled out
Dan Houser disbelieves open-world crime games could be turned into two-hour movie, says Rockstar would have to have creative control of any such project. Full Story
- Posted Jul 24, 2009 11:39 pm GMT
-
ESA sues Chicago Transit Authority over game ads
Gaming trade group claims policy to not allow AO-, M-rated games to be advertised on buses, trains an unconstitutional violation of free speech. Full Story
- Posted Jul 23, 2009 1:15 am GMT
-
GTAIV: Gay Tony coming out Oct. 29
Second and final Xbox 360-exclusive expansion will arrive two days before end of Take-Two's fiscal year; Episodes From Liberty City double-expansion disc priced at $40. Full Story
- Posted Jul 23, 2009 1:06 am GMT
-
Little Big Planet, Phil Harrison awarded at Develop
Media Molecule picks up five trophies, ex-Sony and Atari man gets lifetime achievement. Full Story
- Posted Jul 16, 2009 4:05 pm GMT
-
Spot On: Fixing UK game development
The Digital Britain report contained dire warnings about the state of the British game industry--but also laid out plans for how to get things back on track. Full Story
- Posted Jun 18, 2009 11:45 am GMT
-
Take-Two grooming Agent to be the next GTA
E3 2009 Q&A: Discussing E3 and the current console cycle, president Ben Feder declares the just-announced PS3 exclusive has the Houser Bros. and Rockstar North's "A team working on an AAA title." Full Story
- Posted Jun 5, 2009 1:41 am GMT
-
Rockstar details Agent
E3 2009: Limited information on PS3-exclusive espionage action title emerges, Houser Bros. overseeing development. Full Story
- Posted Jun 3, 2009 1:26 pm GMT
-
PS3 motion controller revealed, God of War III due in March
[UPDATE] E3 2009: Final Fantasy XIV due in 2010; Gran Turismo PSP and $249.99 PSP Go coming Oct. 1; Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, Team Ico's The Last Guardian, and Rockstar's PS3-exclusive Agent unmasked--full event live blog inside. Full Story
- Posted Jun 2, 2009 7:01 pm GMT
-
GTAIV to sing The Ballad of Gay Tony this fall
Second Grand Theft Auto IV expansion will arrive as $20 Xbox Live download or on $40 disc bundled with Lost and Damned; will focus on high-end nightlife, Mafia intrigue. Full Story
- Posted May 26, 2009 10:17 pm GMT
-
Mafia II, Red Dead Redemption delayed as Take-Two beats estimates
Publisher posts better-than-expected $10.1 million quarterly loss on $229.7 million revs, but fiscal-year guidance sinks on delays; second GTAIV DLC dated for fall; BioShock 2 due Nov. 3. Full Story
- Posted May 26, 2009 9:59 pm GMT
-
Rockstar founders load 4mm
Jamie King, Gary Foreman join former Image Metrics, NBC executives on new interactive entertainment studio; two projects chambered. Full Story
- Posted May 21, 2009 7:29 pm GMT
-
Blizzard conquers Develop 100
Annual list of world's most bankable development houses topped by the WOW machine; Nintendo bumped into second place. Full Story
- Posted May 11, 2009 1:21 pm GMT
-
Rockstar's Houser Bros. join Time 100
Rockstar Games executives and creative leads named as two of the most influential artists and entertainers for 2009. Full Story
- Posted May 4, 2009 6:02 pm GMT
-
Analysts: March sales slump will likely continue
GTAIV sparks pessimism among industry watchers about a near-term return to US sales growth, but they aren't pushing the panic button, either. Full Story
- Posted Apr 17, 2009 8:10 pm GMT
-
Take-Two settles shareholders' EA buyout suit
Grand Theft Auto IV publisher agrees to disclose additional information regarding Madden maker's $1.9 billion buyout attempt; no monetary damages awarded. Full Story
- Posted Apr 7, 2009 12:16 am GMT
-
GDC 2009: Fallout 3, LBP win big at GDCAs, Modern Warfare 2 teased
[UPDATE] Media Molecule walks away with the most Game Developers Choice Awards, but Bethesda's postapocalyptic RPG takes the top prize; Infinity Ward's next game due Nov. 10; full video coverage inside. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2009 2:05 am GMT
-
Shippin' Out March 15-21: GTA: Chinatown Wars, Resistance Retribution
Big-name DS and PSP installments face off alongside Pro Evolution Soccer 2009, Ready 2 Rumble Revolution, and Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2009 8:00 pm GMT
-
$18 million windfall for Rockstar's rock stars
Take-Two issuing more than 2.8 million shares to Housers, key studio members following GTAIV's 13-million-unit shipment. Full Story
- Posted Mar 11, 2009 8:02 pm GMT
-
Take-Two losses top $50 million, GTAIV ships 13 million
"Unusual" costs offset Grand Theft Auto publisher's increased sales during November-January quarter; Beaterator, Borderlands, Mafia 2, BioShock 2, Red Dead Redemption, and next GTAIV expansion all due pre-Halloween. Full Story
- Posted Mar 10, 2009 10:43 pm GMT
-
NPD: Online gaming up by 25% in '09
[UPDATE] Top US research firm's annual survey finds Internet-enabled gaming accelerating; 50% of those surveyed used 360s to play online, 29% used Wiis, 20% used PS3s. Full Story
- Posted Mar 10, 2009 9:34 pm GMT
-
Analyst: 2 million Lost and Damned, next GTA by Nov. '10
Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter expects first Grand Theft Auto IV DLC to go double-platinum by October 31; raises rating on Take-Two stock, believes new full game due during publisher's next fiscal year. Full Story
- Posted Mar 6, 2009 8:24 pm GMT
-
GTAIV: The Lost and Damned sets one-day XBLA sales record
Microsoft declares first 360-exclusive Grand Theft Auto IV add-on has generated more revenue in 24 hours than any other DLC; hard numbers MIA. Full Story
- Posted Feb 27, 2009 10:55 pm GMT
-
Lost and Damned censors GTAIV in EU, un-censors in Oz
Rockstar confirms content update censored its open-world crime-spree sim in Europe before just-released patch; add-on reportedly removes Australian government-imposed edits. Full Story
- Posted Feb 20, 2009 8:33 pm GMT
-
AU Shippin' Out February 16-20: Street Fighter IV
Capcom's brawler, Dawn of War II, and GTAIV: The Lost and Damned are all vying for a share of your wallet this week. Full Story
- Posted Feb 16, 2009 5:02 am GMT
-
Shippin' Out Feb. 15-21: GTAIV: Lost and Damned, Street Fighter IV
Rockstar's 360-exclusive expansion and Capcom's long-awaited fighter go up against Dragon Quest V, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, and Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II. Full Story
- Posted Feb 15, 2009 10:00 am GMT
-
GTAIV named EMA's GOTY
Rockstar's opus takes the top prize from retailer trade group; World at War and Wii Fit garner three awards each. Full Story
- Posted Feb 12, 2009 2:02 am GMT
-
Call of Duty 4 tops BAFTA nominees
Modern Warfare nets seven nods in extended Brit game awards; GTAIV, Fable II, Little Big Planet. Full Story
- Posted Feb 11, 2009 1:06 am GMT
-
Little Big Planet, Braid lead GDC Award noms
PS3 platformer leads Game Developers Choice Awards finalists with seven nods; puzzler takes five; Fallout 3, Left 4 Dead, MGS4 also nominated. Full Story
- Posted Feb 9, 2009 7:58 pm GMT
-
Mario Kart Wii sells 8.94M in 2008
Top Global Markets anoints power plumber's day at the races as best-selling international game of the year; Wii Fit logs 8.31M, GTAIV hits 7.29M. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2009 7:58 pm GMT
-
Little Big Planet tops AIAS noms
Sony Europe's sandbox platformer receives 10 nods for 12th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, to be handed out Feb. 19 at the DICE Summit in Vegas. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2009 11:09 pm GMT
-
Wii Fit top-selling game in Australia in 2008
Nintendo dominates top-10 game list in Australia for 2008. Full Story
- Posted Jan 22, 2009 3:26 am GMT
-
NPD: 2008 game sales reach $21 billion, Wii Play sells 5.28M
US retailers rack up another record year as Nintendo dominates hardware and software charts; Sony sees December system sales shrink. Full Story
- Posted Jan 16, 2009 12:58 am GMT
-
360 GTAIV most-rented game of '08
Rockstar's crime-spree sim tops Rentrak's annual rental top 10, which sports seven 360 games and three Wii games; PS3 MIA. Full Story
- Posted Jan 15, 2009 1:34 am GMT
-
Halo 3 tops XBL activity in 2008
Microsoft dubs Bungie's sci-fi FPS as most-played online Xbox 360 game; Castle Crashers crowned Arcade champ. Full Story
- Posted Jan 5, 2009 8:57 pm GMT
-
Take-Two reveals EA bid cost, earnings breakdown
SEC filing reveals publisher spent $11.1 million blocking takeover; 82% of earnings from current-gen consoles, with PS3 the top earner; ZelnickMedia paid $2.5 million management fee. Full Story
- Posted Dec 19, 2008 10:51 pm GMT
-
GTA hauls in $710M, M-rated Wii games "viable"
Take-Two chairman raises possibility of GTA Wii, CFO says carjacking franchise made up 60 percent of fiscal year sales; stock sinks below $9. Full Story
- Posted Dec 18, 2008 9:13 pm GMT
-
Take-Two reports profit, reenlists GTA creators for new IP
Record $1.5 billion annual revenue yields $97 million in net income, but Q4 loss doubles; Rockstar cofounders Sam and Dan Houser staying put through 2012, working on mystery game--and new studio. Full Story
- Posted Dec 17, 2008 10:14 pm GMT
-
GTAIV, Media Molecule top Spike's VGAs
Rockstar's acclaimed action adventure scores network's Game of the Year; Little Big Planet developer named Studio of the Year. Full Story
- Posted Dec 15, 2008 7:28 pm GMT
-
Uncut GTAIV PC coming to Australia
Uncensored version of Grand Theft Auto IV PC to go on sale down under. Full Story
- Posted Dec 1, 2008 7:07 am GMT
-
Grand Theft Auto IV DLC due Feb. 17
Rockstar delays, dates, and details 360-exclusive "Lost and Damned" add-on to crime-action blockbuster, which will follow all-new biker-gang protagonist. Full Story
- Posted Nov 20, 2008 4:22 pm GMT
-
Chinatown Wars gets temporary cease-fire
Grand Theft Auto series' DS debut pushed to February-April launch window; GTAIV DLC tentatively planned to be out by end of January. Full Story
- Posted Nov 13, 2008 4:58 pm GMT
-
Rockstar: GTAIV DLC date now unclear
Microsoft stays mum as VP Dan Houser tells Variety he's "not sure" if the Xbox-exclusive add-on will arrive this year, as previously promised. Full Story
- Posted Nov 10, 2008 10:20 pm GMT
-
Call of Duty 4 sweeps Golden Joystick Awards
Activision's shooter takes home three Game of the Year awards at UK ceremony. Full Story
- Posted Oct 31, 2008 5:22 pm GMT
-
Game analysts sound off on market crisis
Sebastian: "Investors are shooting first and asking questions later"; Pachter: "Worst I've seen," publishers have long road ahead to regain 2007-level share value. Full Story
- Posted Oct 11, 2008 2:32 am GMT
-
Game stocks bloodied in market meltdown
Activision falls 28%, THQ sheds 39%, EA slides 37%, and Take-Two loses 40% during four-week roller-coaster ride on Wall Street, capped by today's sixth-straight triple-digit Dow Jones drop. Full Story
- Posted Oct 10, 2008 4:33 am GMT
-
Q&A: Virtual Heroes training real heroes
PSPs teaching Hilton hoteliers? Silent Hill artists training Special Forces with RPGs? Grand Theft Auto designers helping police and paramedics? It's all in a day's work for CEO Jerry Heneghan's cutting-edge company. Full Story
- Posted Oct 4, 2008 12:31 am GMT
-
Game stocks regain ground in market rally
EA, Activision, THQ, Ubisoft, Sony, and Microsoft partially recover from yesterday's fiscal boot party on Wall Street. Full Story
- Posted Oct 1, 2008 1:44 am GMT
-
Market freefall drags down game stocks
Publishers not immune from biggest one-day Dow Jones Index drop in history; EA, Activision Blizzard hit in US, Ubisoft clobbered overseas. Full Story
- Posted Sep 29, 2008 11:59 pm GMT
-
Analyst: GTA creators could spark bidding war
Michael Pachter believes the contracts of Sam and Dan Houser are up in February, and the Rockstar duo will have a number of interested potential employers. Full Story
- Posted Sep 15, 2008 7:33 pm GMT
-
Take-Two shares plummet after EA deal sours
Grand Theft Auto publisher's stock price drops 28 percent after would-be acquirer walks away from formal discussions. Full Story
- Posted Sep 15, 2008 6:00 pm GMT
-
EA walks away from Take-Two
Publisher says it has terminated discussions to acquire Grand Theft Auto publisher and won't be making another offer. Full Story
- Posted Sep 15, 2008 2:48 am GMT
-
GTAIV sales top 10M, Chinatown Wars by Feb '09
Blockbuster helps Take-Two rake in $51.8 million in net income on $433.8 million in quarterly revenue; no 360 GTA DLC before November. Full Story
- Posted Sep 4, 2008 10:26 pm GMT
-
GameStop profits nearly triple
World's largest specialty retailer reports record Q2 earnings on $1.8 billion in sales for the three-month period. Full Story
- Posted Aug 21, 2008 6:39 pm GMT
-
EA's Take-Two takeover expires, talks begin
Madden publisher admits current hostile attempt will be unsuccessful; GTA maker confirms EA now part of its "confidential process to evaluate strategic alternatives." Full Story
- Posted Aug 18, 2008 7:28 pm GMT
-
Survey: 17 percent of GTAIV purchasers underage
Nielsen Company's examination of buying habits surrounding launch of Rockstar's latest finds minors reporting "relative ease" in getting hold of the M-rated game. Full Story
- Posted Aug 13, 2008 8:56 pm GMT
-
GTAIV hijacking PCs in November
Rockstar North's crime epic coming to Windows machines on Nov. 18 in US, Nov. 21 in UK; conversion will feature "expanded" multiplayer modes. Full Story
- Posted Aug 6, 2008 5:45 pm GMT
-
Develop 08: Rockstar rocks award ceremony
Rockstar endowed with four gongs by UK industry magazine; Nintendo wins "publishing hero," Traveller's Tales best use of a license. Full Story
- Posted Jul 31, 2008 5:41 pm GMT
-
EA: Take-Two offer expires Aug. 18
Megapublisher says its oft-delayed offer for the Grand Theft Auto-maker will now expire three days ahead of prior deadline. Full Story
- Posted Jul 21, 2008 11:49 pm GMT
-
E3 2008: Take-Two event heads for the Borderlands
Grand Theft Auto publisher wows conference attendees with Gearbox's postapocalyptic shooter---first trailer inside! Exclusive DLC also coming for BioShock PS3. Full Story
- Posted Jul 16, 2008 6:47 pm GMT
-
EA's Take-Two bid FTC compliant, no action before 8/21
Federal regulatory body says megapublisher has submitted required information on proposed purchase of rival; further extension puts next step six weeks away. Full Story
- Posted Jul 8, 2008 6:58 pm GMT
-
Lukewarm response to Hot Coffee settlement
The New York Times reports that less than 2,700 US residents have collected under $30,000 following class action over hit game. Full Story
- Posted Jun 25, 2008 11:20 pm GMT
-
EA delays Take-Two deadline to July 18
Megapublisher formally re-extends its offer for the Grand Theft Auto maker, finds its advances quickly and publicly re-rejected by management. Full Story
- Posted Jun 17, 2008 5:27 pm GMT
-
Analysts baffled by GTA-hardware disconnect
Industry watchers scratch heads about Rockstar hit's inability to spark Xbox 360 and PS3 system sales. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2008 7:14 pm GMT
-
NPD: GTAIV defends sales throne
Rockstar's open-world gangster drama on the 360 fends off Mario Kart and newcomer Wii Fit to top software charts as industry hits $1.12 billion in total revenue for May; PS2 data discontinued. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2008 12:37 am GMT
-
Analysts ponder Ubisoft, Take-Two union
As the standoff in Electronic Arts' proposed takeover of the Grand Theft Auto IV publisher continues, Forbes suggests the French publisher might consider a merger. Full Story
- Posted Jun 10, 2008 3:28 pm GMT
-
Analyst takes Take-Two to task
Pacific Crest Securities' Evan Wilson runs down a litany of shortcomings from the GTAIV publisher's upper management. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2008 8:16 pm GMT
-
NPD: San Andreas caps US best-seller list
Grand Theft Auto and Madden NFL franchises dominate industry-tracking group's top 10 list of all-time domestic sales leaders through April. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2008 1:01 am GMT
-
8.5M GTA IVs rev Take-Two revs
[UPDATE] PS3, 360 crime-actioner help raise quarterly earnings 162 percent, returning publisher to profit; 11M units shipped worldwide, episodic content delayed to November-January quarter. Full Story
- Posted Jun 5, 2008 9:57 pm GMT
-
Report: Thompson facing 10-year disbarment
Anti-game activist/attorney apparently walks out of hearing after Florida court recommends he be forbidden to practice law for a decade. Full Story
- Posted Jun 4, 2008 11:35 pm GMT
-
EA postpones Take-Two takeover deadline
Madden publisher agrees not to advance with buyout offer until either FTC concludes regulatory investigation or 45-day lapse following "substantial compliance." Full Story
- Posted Jun 4, 2008 9:08 pm GMT
-
Hirai: Exclusives hard to find
The president of Sony Computer Entertainment admits that it often makes sense for publishers to go for a multiplatform rollout. Full Story
- Posted May 30, 2008 3:13 pm GMT
-
GameStop's Q1 again bests records
Specialty retailer rides off-peak releases to 151 percent profit growth to $62.1 million on revenues up 41.8 percent to $1.8 billion. Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2008 7:22 pm GMT
-
EA extends Take-Two offer again
Megapublisher pushes back deadline for Rockstar parent's shareholders to June 16. Full Story
- Posted May 19, 2008 4:13 pm GMT
-
Analyst: PS3, 360 due for price cuts
Declining sales despite GTAIV launch used as evidence that the market is saturated at current price points. Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2008 10:20 pm GMT
-
GTAIV album announced
DJ Green Lantern to release 16-track compilation of tunes from and inspired by the game, coming May 20. Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2008 12:18 pm GMT
-
NPD: US April game revs spike on GTAIV
Rockstar's latest sells 2.85M, pushing total industry growth in April to 47 percent. Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2008 12:40 am GMT
-
Analysts expect April sales surge
Grand Theft Auto IV launch projected to spike retail software numbers; Sebastian pegs growth of at least 70 percent, Pachter predicts whopping 113 percent. Full Story
- Posted May 13, 2008 8:41 pm GMT
-
GTAIV speeds past 1 million in UK
Rockstar's recently released urban action adventure is number one for a second week in a row, despite a huge drop in sales. Full Story
- Posted May 13, 2008 12:04 pm GMT
-
Microsoft: Xbox 360 captures 60 percent of GTAIV sales
Publisher cites retail data to say gamers preferred 360 edition of Rockstar's opus by 3-to-2, console sales up 56 percent week-over-week. Full Story
- Posted May 9, 2008 12:04 am GMT
-
US congress introduces new game-restriction bill
Bipartisan Video Game Ratings Enforcement Act could become federal law, requiring retailers to post AO- and M-rated game descriptions, check IDs of purchasers Full Story
- Posted May 8, 2008 7:42 pm GMT
-
Rockstar patches PS3 GTAIV
Update designed to eliminate multiplayer-related freezing issues in Sony edition of record-breaking open-world action game now available for download. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2008 9:21 pm GMT
-
GTAIV shatters records with $500M in week-one sales
Take-Two proclaims open-world actioner "largest launch in the history of interactive entertainment"; day-one sales top 3.6 million units, week-one sales over 6 million. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2008 6:10 pm GMT
-
Aussie game charts: April 28-May 4
GTAIV for the 360 takes out first place, PS3 second. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2008 7:47 am GMT
-
GTAIV breaks more UK records
Rockstar Games' critically lionized open-world action game nabs biggest launch in region's history with 926,000 units in week one, takes top XBL activity. Full Story
- Posted May 6, 2008 8:53 pm GMT
-
Take-Two sues Chicago Transit Authority
Publisher takes the city's public-transportation division to court over "outrageous decision" to yank $300,000 Grand Theft Auto IV ad campaign. Full Story
- Posted May 6, 2008 4:24 am GMT
-
Take-Two suggests PS3 GTAIV fix
Publisher's tech support department unveils an elaborate 12-step program to address frequent freezing by deleting saves, disabling online and rumble support; 360 remedy still MIA. Full Story
- Posted May 2, 2008 12:25 am GMT
-
Take-Two shares wobbly post-GTAIV launch
Uncertainty over buyout leads analyst to downgrade stock; company chairman claims vindication at critical, commercial response to Rockstar's latest. Full Story
- Posted May 1, 2008 11:02 pm GMT
-
GTAIV breaks UK retail records
Over 600,000 units shifted on first day of release; 55 percent of copies sold for Xbox 360; more than trebles record for day-one PS3 sales. Full Story
- Posted May 1, 2008 12:32 pm GMT
-
Mothers against GTAIV's drunk driving
MADD asks ESRB to rerate Rockstar's game Adults Only over inebriation simulation. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2008 10:46 pm GMT
-
Forums aflame over GTAIV freezing
[UPDATE]: PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 players alike reporting crash problems with Rockstar Games' latest; Sony reports an "extremely low volume" of complaints, promises it is working on a solution. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2008 1:11 am GMT
-
Midnight GTAIV sales see stabbing, mugging
Police say one man apparently waiting in line attacked a passerby, while a teenager elsewhere was beaten up for his copy of the game. Full Story
- Posted Apr 29, 2008 7:03 pm GMT
-
Game trumpets record results
The UK retailer sees share price spike after it reports a 156 percent increase in profits. Full Story
- Posted Apr 29, 2008 4:15 pm GMT
-
Shippin' Out April 27-May 2: Grand Theft Auto IV
Rockstar Games' highly anticipated open-world action game finally arrives at retail, scares off most of the competition. Full Story
- Posted Apr 29, 2008 1:04 am GMT
-
Q&A: GTAIV - Big or huge?
Analysts Michael Pachter and Evan Wilson weigh in on just how successful Rockstar's latest open-world mayhem maker will be. Full Story
- Posted Apr 29, 2008 12:12 am GMT
-
GTAIV launches down under
Thousands of gamers queue at retail stores across Australia for Grand Theft Auto IV midnight launches. Full Story
- Posted Apr 28, 2008 4:03 pm GMT
-
AU Shippin' Out April 28-May 2: Grand Theft Auto IV
GTAIV launches down under. Full Story
- Posted Apr 28, 2008 12:17 pm GMT
-
GTAIV ads pulled because of San Andreas flap
Chicago Transit Authority gave up a contract potentially worth more than $200,000 in revenue because people complained about another ad campaign more than three years ago. Full Story
- Posted Apr 24, 2008 7:20 pm GMT
-
Houser: GTAIV is not controversial
Rockstar's Dan Houser explains to UK magazine ShortList why GTAIV will change the way people see games. Full Story
- Posted Apr 24, 2008 1:04 pm GMT
-
PS3 gets GTAIV bundle in Europe
Hardware-and-software package announced for Rockstar's crime-'em-up; £319.99 deal will land on April 29. Full Story
- Posted Apr 23, 2008 1:43 pm GMT
-
BBFC classifies Metal Gear Solid 4 for UK
Snake's last hurrah gets rated 15 in Britain; ratings board lets slip minor plot spoilers. Full Story
- Posted Apr 23, 2008 1:08 pm GMT
-
PS3 GTAIV presales outpace 360 version down under
PS3 version of Grand Theft Auto IV leading presale numbers in Australia; PS3 GTAIV bundle also confirmed. Full Story
- Posted Apr 23, 2008 4:08 am GMT
-
GTA not coming soon to a theater near you
Rockstar cofounder says idea of a big-screen Grand Theft Auto "never seemed interesting creatively," addresses game's delay and turmoil at Take-Two. Full Story
- Posted Apr 21, 2008 8:58 pm GMT
-
Spot On: Going up against GTA
As Iron Man and Mario Kart Wii stare down Rockstar's 800-pound gorilla, top analysts and Secret Level's Jeremy Gordon weigh in on launching alongside the biggest game of the year. Full Story
- Posted Apr 19, 2008 1:08 am GMT
-
EA extends, lowers Take-Two offer
Megapublisher pushes its deadline to May 16, but lowers bid to $25.74 per share following measure approval; GTAIV publisher remains defiant with only 8.3 percent of stock tendered. Full Story
- Posted Apr 18, 2008 7:51 pm GMT
-
Take-Two reiterates EA rejection at annual meeting
Executives of Grand Theft Auto publisher tell shareholders they will not yield to EA's $2 billion takeover bid--but take only two questions. Full Story
- Posted Apr 18, 2008 1:07 am GMT
-
Grand Theft Auto IV golden, already in transit
Rockstar Games' heavily anticipated open-world action adventure for Xbox 360, PS3 has entered mass production and is "en route to retailers" for April 29 release. Full Story
- Posted Apr 18, 2008 12:02 am GMT
-
All quiet on the Take-Two front
Publisher says it has received no shareholder proposals in advance of looming shareholder meeting and expiration of EA acquisition offer. Full Story
- Posted Apr 16, 2008 6:42 pm GMT
-
Report: GTAIV 'poised' to make $400M in one week
Sources "close to" Take-Two Interactive tell Variety that presell figures indicate the darkly comic PS3/360 crime spree will have the biggest debut of all time. Full Story
- Posted Apr 16, 2008 2:01 am GMT
-
Riccitiello: Hollywood is 'worried'
EA CEO says movie industry more interested in adapting games than vice versa; asserts publisher is going to be "the one great games company." Full Story
- Posted Apr 14, 2008 11:17 am GMT
-
Metal Gear Online beta sneaking to Europe April 17
SCEE confirms major content update after two lean weeks; confirms revamped PS Store coming April 15. Full Story
- Posted Apr 11, 2008 12:01 pm GMT
-
No R18+ rating to blame for GTAIV cuts in Australia: Rockstar
Rockstar says cuts to Aussie version of GTAIV are "not significant"; calls for introduction of R18+ rating for games in Australia. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2008 1:59 am GMT
-
Pachter: EA buyout could delay GTAIV
Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst says publisher would have "economic incentive" to bump Rockstar's heavily anticipated gangster epic to holiday quarter. Full Story
- Posted Apr 7, 2008 9:18 pm GMT
-
BBFC clears GTAIV, 5.8M week-one sales predicted
[UPDATE] Despite violent and racy content, Rockstar's crime actioner gets gov't OK in UK; Janco's Mike Hickey forecasts massive sales in first seven days; game's cutscenes to run eight hours by themselves. Full Story
- Posted Apr 1, 2008 9:08 pm GMT
-
GTAIV trailer now, music downloads soon
Latest teaser for Rockstar's crime spree in a box lands today; publisher reveals partnership with Amazon for in-game music-purchase program. Full Story
- Posted Mar 28, 2008 2:19 am GMT
-
Take-Two asks shareholders not to take up EA's offer
Rockstar parent believes the offer is "inadequate in multiple respects"; analyst Michael Pachter thinks publisher is making a big mistake. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2008 5:37 pm GMT
-
Aussie GTAIV preorders to get exclusive gamer pics and points
Microsoft announces its latest incentive to get gamers to buy 360 software. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2008 6:06 am GMT
-
EA sings Rockstar's praises
CEO John Riccitiello says that wanting to get its hands on the Grand Theft Auto maker is the main reason behind EA's proposed Take-Two takeover, not sports. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2008 1:03 pm GMT
-
EA's Take-Two takeover bid turns hostile
[UPDATE] The gloves are off and the megapublisher is taking its $26-a-share offer directly to the shareholders; GTAIV publisher tells shareholders to stand fast as it reconsiders offer. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2008 11:53 am GMT
-
BioShock 2 revealed, Borderlands, Midnight Club: LA delayed
2K Marin developing follow-up to undersea adventure under Ken Levine's supervision; postapocalyptic and urban-auto action games pushed back to later in the year; 2K Boston working on new IP. Full Story
- Posted Mar 11, 2008 10:52 pm GMT
-
Take-Two gets a lump of coal for holiday quarter
Publisher reports sinking sales and mounting losses, talks BioShock 2, big delays, PS3-360 differences, and DLC release windows for GTAIV; All-Pro Football benched. Full Story
- Posted Mar 11, 2008 10:44 pm GMT
-
Take-Two shareholder unrest grows
Two major Take-Two shareholders have downsized their holdings in the company; others have filed a lawsuit. Full Story
- Posted Mar 11, 2008 5:11 pm GMT
-
Analysts: EA 'overpaying' for Take-Two
Industry watchers boggle over Madden NFL publisher's $2 billion bid for GTA maker, agree stockholders will acquiesce to the deal sooner rather than later; TTWO stock skyrockets 54 percent. Full Story
- Posted Feb 25, 2008 10:42 pm GMT
-
EA bullish on Take-Two plans
"We delayed until we were certain we weren't screwing with GTA," says Riccitiello; stresses that Take-Two's value is only going to go down. Full Story
- Posted Feb 25, 2008 2:56 pm GMT
-
Q&A: EA CEO speaks on proposed Take-Two deal
John Riccitiello admits this isn't the first time he has sized up Take-Two for acquisition, calls one of publisher's reasons for declining deal a red herring. Full Story
- Posted Feb 24, 2008 11:20 pm GMT
-
Take-Two calls EA buyout offer 'undervalued'
Publisher's board of directors dismisses proposed $2 billion deal as an opportunistic attempt to get on the Grand Theft Auto IV bandwagon; says it will initiate talks after game's release. Full Story
- Posted Feb 24, 2008 10:13 pm GMT
-
EA proposes Take-Two takeover
Megapublisher takes $2 billion offer for the Grand Theft Auto, BioShock, and 2K Sports owner to shareholders after Take-Two execs decline the deal. Full Story
- Posted Feb 24, 2008 8:38 pm GMT
-
GDC '08: Community gaming Gears up Microsoft keynote
New XNA/Xbox Live program to distribute independent developers' titles unveiled; cross-platform gaming coming to Zune; 1 billion achievements unlocked; Gears of War sequel official. Full Story
- Posted Feb 20, 2008 6:22 pm GMT
-
Sony Computer Entertainment back in black
Sales of 4.9 million PS3s, 5.76 million PSPs give once-ailing game division record quarterly earnings of over $5 billion; analysts remain skeptical. Full Story
- Posted Jan 31, 2008 8:17 pm GMT
-
Hot Coffee settlement site percolating
Customers offended by Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas sex minigame can now sign up to receive checks from class action suit. Full Story
- Posted Jan 29, 2008 6:56 pm GMT
-
GTAIV rolling out April 29
Latest in the Grand Theft Auto series to be released worldwide in just over three months for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Full Story
- Posted Jan 24, 2008 2:38 pm GMT
-
Rockstar builds up Steam
Publisher's entire back catalog of PC titles now available through Valve's online digital distribution service. Full Story
- Posted Jan 4, 2008 11:30 pm GMT
-
Analysts split on Take-Two guidance
Pacific Crest's Evan Wilson believes BioShock bolstering publisher until GTAIV arrival, while Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter is skeptical of Rockstar's expectations. Full Story
- Posted Dec 19, 2007 7:27 pm GMT
-
Take-Two stock gets upgraded
Pacific Crest Securities' Evan Wilson bumps his estimation of Grand Theft Auto publisher's shares up to "outperform." Full Story
- Posted Dec 10, 2007 7:10 pm GMT
-
Third GTAIV trailer debuts
Latest preview, titled "Move Up, Ladies," shows series' violence, humor intact; Seth Green voice talent revealed? Full Story
- Posted Dec 6, 2007 10:08 pm GMT
-
Take-Two takes out $140 million
Grand Theft Auto publisher grabs loan to support work during the holiday season and beyond in its UK and US operations. Full Story
- Posted Nov 21, 2007 12:01 pm GMT
-
Take-Two boss squashes GTAIV delay rumors
Chairman Strauss Zelnick directly addresses reports stemming from his address to a business summit earlier this week, says industry sales shouldn't be so holiday-centric. Full Story
- Posted Nov 9, 2007 10:49 pm GMT
-
Take-Two to settle Hot Coffee suits
Publisher avoids admission of wrongdoing in class action by offering customers edited Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas or $35 cash payment. Full Story
- Posted Nov 8, 2007 10:38 pm GMT
-
Q&A: GameStop's holiday 'power' play
How is the nationwide retailer handling the fourth-quarter release crush? Vice president of marketing Tom De Napoli explains. Full Story
- Posted Nov 5, 2007 10:45 pm GMT
-
ESRB upholds Manhunt 2 rating
Industry rating board says Take-Two is not culpable for AO-rated violence accessible through mods to M-rated action adventure. Full Story
- Posted Nov 2, 2007 9:13 pm GMT
-
Analyst: GTAIV could best Halo 3's debut
Janco Partners' Mike Hickey says Rockstar's latest could "conceivably" ship 9.5 million in the first week, more than twice Microsoft's 4.4 million. Full Story
- Posted Oct 9, 2007 7:58 pm GMT
-
Analysts' double-take on Take-Two earnings
Industry watchers unveil expectations of BioShock sales, downloadable GTAIV content release date, and new installments of Max Payne and Red Dead Revolver. Full Story
- Posted Sep 11, 2007 7:23 pm GMT
-
Analyst: $499 80GB PS3 by year's end
Wedbush Morgan Securities predicts Sony will lop $100 off its new console to spur holiday sales, says further cuts possible alongside GTAIV and MGS4. Full Story
- Posted Sep 4, 2007 7:17 pm GMT
-
PAX '07: Japanese Gaming Culture 101
Panel addresses the distinct differences between Eastern and Western societal approaches to the interactive medium. Full Story
- Posted Aug 26, 2007 9:19 pm GMT
-
Analysts sound off on GTA delay
Greenwald calls slip "disastrous" while Pachter says management "stumbled badly," speculates that PS3 version was to blame. Full Story
- Posted Aug 3, 2007 9:25 pm GMT
-
Grand Theft Auto IV delayed to 2008
[UPDATE] Take-Two pushes back blockbuster to next year, saying "time-intensive" nature of dual-platform development; annual earnings estimate plummets by over $200 million. Full Story
- Posted Aug 2, 2007 10:04 pm GMT
-
Sony announces PS3-exclusive Rockstar franchise
The developer that did so much for the PlayStation 2 with the Grand Theft Auto series looks set to bring an all-new game franchise to the PlayStation 3. Full Story
- Posted Jul 30, 2007 3:31 pm GMT
-
E3 '07 Q&A: Microsoft's Shane Kim
Head of Microsoft Game Studios talks about the new E3, the stalled Halo film, and the Xbox 360 price cut--or lack thereof. Full Story
- Posted Jul 13, 2007 3:02 am GMT
-
E3 '07: GTA IV demoed at Take-Two briefing
Rockstar Games' latest tops demo slate from embattled publisher; Civilization Revolution, BioShock, All-Pro Football 2K8 also on display. Full Story
- Posted Jul 12, 2007 4:06 pm GMT
-
E3 '07: Mass Effect & PGR4 dated, Halo 3 touted at Microsoft event
[UPDATE] E3 kicks off with a Halo-themed Xbox 360 and new glimpses of Resident Evil 5, Call of Duty 4, and more; BioWare RPG coming in November, Bizarre Creations street racer in September; full video of conference inside. Full Story
- Posted Jul 11, 2007 4:28 am GMT
-
PS3 gets new game, firmware, GTA IV trailer
Downloadable shooter Super Stardust, Dynasty Warriors: GUNDAM demo, and Rockstar Games trailer arrive on the now new-and-improved console. Full Story
- Posted Jun 28, 2007 9:24 pm GMT
-
Second GTA IV trailer unspools
Further video sampling of forthcoming Rockstar game shows series will feature trademark felonies. Full Story
- Posted Jun 28, 2007 6:53 pm GMT
-
GTA: IV CE bundle unwrapped, trailer XBL, PSN-bound
[UPDATE] Rockstar Games releases first images of the $90 Grand Theft Auto IV bundle on eve of second trailer's premiere online--and on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network. Full Story
- Posted Jun 28, 2007 1:36 am GMT
-
Analysts: Take-Two restructuring a start
Industry watchers weigh in on publisher's plans to trim the fat; say it won't be a solution to problems by itself. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2007 12:21 am GMT
-
NewsSpots: GTA IV, Spector, mtvU, .hack
Second Grand Theft Auto IV trailer dated; Junction Point Studios' new game teased; Darfur Is Dying getting worldwide release; single-player MMOG ending this fall. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2007 2:12 am GMT
-
Take-Two restructuring, not delaying GTA IV
Publisher drops news of impending layoffs, squashes speculation of a delay for its forthcoming crime-action game. Full Story
- Posted Jun 11, 2007 10:44 pm GMT
-
GTA IV getting $90 SE
Pricey bundle of 360/PS3 title will contain game, soundtrack CD, duffel bag, art book, keychain, and...lockbox? Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2007 12:46 am GMT
-
First solid GTA IV details emerge
Advanced copies of the May issue of Game Informer confirm Liberty City is now a warped version of New York, has a Eastern European protagonist--and will have a multiplayer component. Full Story
- Posted Apr 11, 2007 9:58 pm GMT
-
PS Store adds demo, update
Gran Turismo HD Concept updated to add worldwide ranking leaders; demo for Armored Core, trailer for GTAIV now available. Full Story
- Posted Apr 5, 2007 9:33 pm GMT
-
GTAIV trailer irks NYC mayor
Officials in New York City voice disgust with new teaser for Rockstar's game, say similarities between game's setting and Big Apple are only visual. Full Story
- Posted Apr 2, 2007 3:53 am GMT
-
Grand Theft Auto IV trailer debuts
Next installment in legendary series appears to feature immigrant protagonist--but is it set in New York or Liberty City? Downloadable trailer and first screens inside. Full Story
- Posted Mar 29, 2007 11:28 pm GMT
-
Take-Two's options run thin
Grand Theft Auto publisher says it's unlikely to present any alternative course other than a sale to avoid shareholder group from taking over. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2007 6:02 pm GMT
-
Thompson countersues Take-Two
Lawyer responds to publisher's lawsuit with accusations of intimidation, obstruction of justice, and violation of his civil rights. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2007 12:05 am GMT
-
Jack Thompson to 'strike back'
US antigame lawyer vows to make like the Empire in his ongoing saga against Manhunt 2 publisher Take-Two. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2007 12:10 pm GMT
-
Take-Two takes legal fight to Thompson
Publisher initiates a new court battle, asks Florida judge to bar lawyer from filing suit to prevent release of Manhunt 2, Grand Theft Auto IV. Full Story
- Posted Mar 16, 2007 8:40 pm GMT
-
Take-Two takes smaller Q1 hit
2K and Rockstar Games owner suffers $21.5 million loss for November-January quarter, down from the year before. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2007 1:18 am GMT
-
GTA:SA suits settling, GTAIV trailer coming 3/29
Take-Two to resolve "Hot Coffee" San Andreas suit out of court; first glimpse of the series' next chapter in four weeks. Full Story
- Posted Mar 1, 2007 11:59 pm GMT
-
Report: Sony dallying cost PS3 exclusives
Newsweek report says Ken Kutaragi's "slowness" allowed Assassin's Creed and GTA IV to go to the Xbox 360. Full Story
- Posted Nov 20, 2006 8:55 pm GMT
-
Capcom brings San Andreas to Japan
Japanese publisher to import third PlayStation 2 Grand Theft Auto; controversial Rockstar-developed game set for release in January 2007. Full Story
- Posted Nov 14, 2006 5:22 pm GMT
-
San Andreas suits advance
Federal judge denies Take-Two's motion to dismiss state-specific suits, will consider one massive class action. Full Story
- Posted Oct 27, 2006 2:26 am GMT
-
Blair 'Bullied' in the UK
Prime Minister Tony Blair agrees to look into new Rockstar title; agrees to meeting called by Member of Parliment and game critic Keith Vaz. Full Story
- Posted Oct 18, 2006 10:21 pm GMT
-
X06: Duo of XBL GTA4 packs confirmed for 360
Rockstar's next-gen crime spree will get two Xbox Live packs, each coming within months of release; games will reportedly be as long as Liberty City Stories spin-off. Full Story
- Posted Sep 27, 2006 7:11 pm GMT
-
GTA blamed in court case...again
Lawyers claim Grand Theft Auto led Cody Posey to kill his father, stepmother, stepsister in 2004; Sony, Take-Two, Rockstar named in suit. Full Story
- Posted Sep 26, 2006 12:03 am GMT
-
GTA fan charged with GTA
Canadian Mounties nab car thief after being tipped off by his large tattoo of the car-theft-centric game's logo. Full Story
- Posted Sep 24, 2006 3:19 am GMT
-
Billionaire scoops up Take-Two stock
Publisher's stock spikes on word that Carl Icahn gained partial ownership of company. Full Story
- Posted Aug 16, 2006 12:05 am GMT
-
Rockstar secures court win over strip club
Judge rules that San Andreas developer's fictional "Pig Pen" doesn't violate trademarks of real-life Los Angeles strip club The Play Pen. Full Story
- Posted Aug 3, 2006 1:38 am GMT
-
New suit for Take-Two suits
Investor sues executives for "breaches of fiduciary duties, abuse of control, gross mismanagement, waste of corporate assets, and unjust enrichment," in addition to backdating stock options. Full Story
- Posted Jul 26, 2006 12:27 am GMT
-
FTC ends 'Hot Coffee' probe
Yearlong investigation into Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas sex scandal ends with no fines levied; Take-Two "extremely pleased." Full Story
- Posted Jul 21, 2006 7:45 pm GMT
-
Sony: 360 GTA won't hurt us
Sony of America's Jack Tretton reveals company was "really pleased" with E3 performance, no exclusive GTA for PS3 won't be harmful. Full Story
- Posted Jun 22, 2006 1:55 am GMT
-
Spot On: Sex, schmoozing, and video games
News.com surveys the AO-rated scene at the first-ever Sex in Video Games conference in San Francisco. Full Story
- Posted Jun 9, 2006 8:07 pm GMT
-
FTC Hot Coffee ruling scalds, but doesn't burn Take-Two
[UPDATE 5] Feds and publisher "settle charges" of deceptive marketing; ruling would impose $11,000 fine "per violation"--which could potentially mean for each game sold. Full Story
- Posted Jun 8, 2006 4:00 pm GMT
-
Police seize violent games in shooting investigation
Acting on advice of Jack Thompson, sheriff's deputies search home of suspected Louisiana killer and confiscate M-rated games. Full Story
- Posted Jun 5, 2006 6:06 pm GMT
-
Thompson-penned game bill moves ahead
Obscenity-based legislation coauthored by antigame activist gets approval from Louisiana Senate Judiciary Committee. Full Story
- Posted May 31, 2006 8:39 pm GMT
-
Take-Two closes Rockstar Vienna?
Developer's blog reports closure of Austrian development house, 100 developers out of work. Full Story
- Posted May 11, 2006 11:07 pm GMT
-
E3 06: Grand Theft Auto IV coming to 360, PS3 in 2007
[UPDATE] Microsoft confirms next Grand Theft Auto is coming to Xbox 360 in October 2007; Rockstar Games confirms simultaneous launch on PS3. Full Story
- Posted May 9, 2006 8:37 pm GMT
-
E3 06: Halo 3, GTA IV headline Microsoft E3 conference
Bill Gates and Peter Moore introduce Live Anywhere, HD-DVD add-on, "Xbox Vision" camera, and expanded lineup for Xbox Live Arcade, Xbox 360, Windows Vista. Full Story
- Posted May 9, 2006 7:25 pm GMT
-
GTA cited as car-chase motive
New York man gets two charges after car chase with cops; thought he could outrun police because he did it in Grand Theft Auto. Full Story
- Posted Apr 13, 2006 10:58 pm GMT
-
Views clash at Senate game hearing
Psychologists and anti-game activists verbally spar with free-speech advocates, industry reps at Capitol Hill session. Full Story
- Posted Mar 31, 2006 4:06 am GMT
-
GTA killer case clears hurdle
Alabama suit against gamemakers and retailers proceeds as state's top court denies appeal; Jack Thompson promises case will "destroy Rockstar." Full Story
- Posted Mar 31, 2006 12:49 am GMT
-
Rockstar North hiring network programmers
Job listing reveals the Grand Theft Auto developer is looking for help in crafting networked--and potentially online--gameplay. Full Story
- Posted Mar 24, 2006 5:51 pm GMT
-
GDC: Juul's rules on games without goals
Game theorist Jesper Juul discusses the benefits of open games that give players the freedom to play their own way. Full Story
- Posted Mar 21, 2006 9:56 pm GMT
-
Take-Two pays out to Rockstar
"Certain Rockstar employees" stand to make $25 million in stock incentives from their parent company through February of 2009. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2006 6:52 pm GMT
-
Tennessee pondering violent-game ban
Democratic Senator Tommy Kilby's SB3981 seeks to outlaw the sale of violent games within the state. Full Story
- Posted Mar 10, 2006 1:50 am GMT
-
Clinton, Lieberman propose CDC investigate games
Democratic Senators from New York and Connecticut are asking the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate "impact of electronic media use." Full Story
- Posted Mar 9, 2006 5:19 pm GMT
-
No next-gen GTA until 2007?
Take-Two executives dodge PS3 exclusivity and launch questions, tell analysts not to expect any next-generation sequels from Rockstar Games until November 2006--at the earliest. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2006 10:48 pm GMT
-
Analyst: Take-Two to make grim guidance
Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter forecasts 40 percent year-on-year earnings drop for the Grand Theft Auto publisher, in line with its cautious forecast. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2006 12:14 am GMT
-
Prostitutes call for ban on GTA
Sex workers cry foul, say game "accrues points to players for the depiction of rape and murder of prostitutes." Full Story
- Posted Feb 14, 2006 11:48 pm GMT
-
Take-Two reveals acquisition prices, hints at future lawsuits
SEC filing reveals cost of Irrational, Firaxis, Visual Concepts; hints at two states' investigations of Hot Coffee. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2006 1:58 am GMT
-
LA city attorney files Hot Coffee suit
Take-Two stock down sharply after latest in a series of woes befalls Grand Theft Auto publisher. Full Story
- Posted Jan 28, 2006 12:29 am GMT
-
San Andreas actor found dead
Body of Reservoir Dogs star Chris Penn, who voiced Eddie Pulaski in the latest GTA, is discovered in Santa Monica. Full Story
- Posted Jan 25, 2006 4:43 pm GMT
-
2K Games HQ scorched in fire
200 firefighters respond to "nasty" blaze at Prada store below publisher's offices. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2006 5:53 pm GMT
-
EA cuts current-gen prices
Publisher knocks ducats off several console titles including NBA Live, Madden, Need for Speed, Medal of Honor, Harry Potter. Full Story
- Posted Jan 20, 2006 11:00 pm GMT
-
Two more states ponder game bills
Indiana, Maryland politicians cook up legislation to limit sales of games with violent or mature content to minors. Full Story
- Posted Jan 5, 2006 1:14 am GMT
-
Analyst sees weakness from Take-Two
GTA publisher will report lackluster sales for recent quarter with even wobblier legs ahead, says one industry watcher. Full Story
- Posted Jan 3, 2006 9:40 pm GMT
-
Game-restriction bill submitted to congress
US Senators Clinton, Lieberman, and Bayh join in Family Entertainment Protection Act to keep mature games out of children's hands. Full Story
- Posted Dec 16, 2005 11:31 pm GMT
-
Civil suit in Alabama goes forward
Judge refuses to dismiss case made by families of murder victims against companies who made, distributed, or sold Grand Theft Auto. Full Story
- Posted Dec 14, 2005 8:54 pm GMT
-
Teen charged with harassing antigame activist
Jack Thompson claims 16-year-old boy who made death threats against him arrested at high school. Full Story
- Posted Dec 9, 2005 11:28 pm GMT
-
ESRB to NIMF: Flunk You!
Ratings board gives an "F" to National Institute on Media and the Family's criticisms from last week. Full Story
- Posted Dec 6, 2005 10:43 pm GMT
-
Illinois gov to keep fighting violent games
After the state's game restriction laws were declared unconstitutional, Governor Rod Blagojevich vows to appeal ruling, begin grassroots efforts. Full Story
- Posted Dec 5, 2005 8:52 pm GMT
-
Game industry reacts to Clinton, NIMF
With federal legislation on the way and a D-plus grade from a parent watchdog group, industry groups respond to critics. Full Story
- Posted Nov 30, 2005 10:56 pm GMT
-
Clinton introducing federal game regulation
Family Entertainment Protection Act would levy fines for M-rated game sales to minors, create annual ESRB review, authorize FTC retailer audits. Full Story
- Posted Nov 29, 2005 10:45 pm GMT
-
10 most violent games named
Family Media Guide ranks the goriest games of the year; Resident Evil 4, GTA, 50 Cent make list. Full Story
- Posted Nov 28, 2005 11:27 pm GMT
-
Alabama judge tosses Thompson
Florida lawyer's request to leave case denied; judge opts to revoke temporary license to practice law in the state instead. Full Story
- Posted Nov 19, 2005 12:25 am GMT
-
Xbox 360 backward compatibility lacking in Japan
List of playable Xbox games for the Xbox 360 in Japan tops out at a dozen versus 200-plus in North America; more promised in future. Full Story
- Posted Nov 16, 2005 7:08 pm GMT
-
ESRB: Parents agree with ratings
Study commissioned by ratings board finds parents' assessments fall in line with the ratings 82 percent of the time. Full Story
- Posted Nov 14, 2005 9:49 pm GMT
-
Michigan game law temporarily blocked
District Court judge prevents ban on sales of violent games to minors from taking effect, says the act is "unlikely to survive strict scrutiny." Full Story
- Posted Nov 10, 2005 12:32 am GMT
-
Warren Spector clarifies GTA critique
The esteemed Deus Ex designer explains and expands on his now-controversial comments at the Montreal Game Summit. Full Story
- Posted Nov 9, 2005 8:46 pm GMT
-
GTA 'sticks it to UK awards show
Golden Joysticks handed out in London; San Andreas steals 5, Resident Evil takes 4. PSP and Nintendo also recognized. Full Story
- Posted Nov 4, 2005 11:42 pm GMT
-
Seattle police pass on Penny Arcade flap
Florida lawyer's harassment allegations considered a civil matter on the surface, criminal investigation still possible. Full Story
- Posted Oct 28, 2005 12:15 am GMT
-
Florida game restriction bill introduced
Senator Alex Diaz de la Portilla's SB492 bears striking resemblance to recently passed California bill. Full Story
- Posted Oct 27, 2005 7:02 am GMT
-
San Andreas hits retail yet again
Rockstar introduces two all-new ways to exchange money for versions of its controversial blockbuster. Full Story
- Posted Oct 21, 2005 8:18 pm GMT
-
Thompson attacks Penny Arcade; seeks arrests
[UPDATE]: PA's Robert Khoo responds to accusations, Thompson's fax still MIA in Seattle. Full Story
- Posted Oct 18, 2005 7:11 pm GMT
-
CA game restriction law disputed
Industry associations file suit alleging new law would have a chilling effect on free expression, unlawfully compels retailers to speak in the form of warning labels. Full Story
- Posted Oct 18, 2005 2:10 am GMT
-
Penny Arcade donates in Thompson's stead
PA's Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins give $10,000 to ESA children's charity after antigame activist dismisses his own game challenge as "satire." Full Story
- Posted Oct 18, 2005 1:43 am GMT
-
Thompson responds to cold shoulder
[UPDATE] Florida attorney Jack Thompson fires back after National Institute on Media and the Family president asks that he stop invoking the group's name. Full Story
- Posted Oct 15, 2005 2:15 am GMT
-
Schwarzenegger signs game-restriction bill
Measure won't become California law until January, but the ESA is already planning a suit. Full Story
- Posted Oct 8, 2005 12:13 am GMT
-
GTA gets trilogized, San Andreas special edition
Rockstar packaging GTA3, Vice City, San Andreas together for Xbox; special PS2 San Andreas comes with two new features. Full Story
- Posted Sep 23, 2005 9:07 pm GMT
-
Abstinent San Andreas ships
GameStop Web site lists M-rated game as available; source at brick-and-mortar store confirms 2nd Edition is on shelves. Full Story
- Posted Sep 16, 2005 3:57 am GMT
-
Rockstar serving decaf San Andreas in September
[UPDATE] Company officials and online retailers date Mature-rated Xbox, PC version of GTA: San Andreas for later this month, PS2 version by Halloween. Full Story
- Posted Sep 7, 2005 11:14 pm GMT
-
Take-Two quarterly loss doubles to $28.8 million, hints at new GTAs
Hot Coffee guts GTA publisher's sales; Bully pushed back, Civilization IV moved up, new Xbox 360 game, and "extensions of the Grand Theft Auto franchise" announced. Full Story
- Posted Sep 7, 2005 9:58 pm GMT
-
ChartSpot: July 2005
NCAA Football 06 tackles the console competition as Battlefield 2 stays on the PC-chart point. Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition is first PSP game to crack top 10. Full Story
- Posted Aug 30, 2005 9:21 pm GMT
-
San Andreas coming clean August 22?
A Hot Coffee-free and M-rated version of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas may be in stores before the end of the month. Full Story
- Posted Aug 15, 2005 11:05 pm GMT
-
Hot Coffee flushed with new patch
Rockstar outhacks hacks with the release of a patch that makes San Andreas' sexual content dry up. Full Story
- Posted Aug 9, 2005 10:45 pm GMT
-
Michigan pols reheat Hot Coffee
Dems take online petition live; Governor adds voice to movement that seeks greater authority in game sales. Full Story
- Posted Aug 5, 2005 10:06 pm GMT
-
San Andreas banned down under
Latest Grand Theft auto joins Rockstar siblings Manhunt and GTA III on the censor-board blacklist of the antipodean nation. Full Story
- Posted Jul 29, 2005 10:18 pm GMT
-
NPD: 2005 game sales up 21 percent
Gran Turismo 4 was top console game; portables boom as consoles and PC games slide. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2005 7:32 pm GMT
-
Take-Two sued, confirms FTC investigation
[UPDATE] As the feds circle, San Andreas TV ads are pulled, and a class-action lawsuit against the publisher is filed in US District Court. Full Story
- Posted Jul 27, 2005 8:26 pm GMT
-
ChartSpot: June 2005
Xbox San Andreas rocks, Battlefield 2 rages, Revenge of the Sith soars, Madagascar runs wild, and Batman Begins busts. Full Story
- Posted Jul 27, 2005 12:43 am GMT
-
House backs federal investigation of Rockstar Games
[UPDATE] Hot Coffee scandal intensifies as legislators vote 355-21 to support a Federal Trade Commission probe seeking answers from the Take-Two subsidiary. Full Story
- Posted Jul 26, 2005 12:35 am GMT
-
The price of Hot Coffee: >$50 million
As retailers pull games from shelves and eat the cost of used copies, money gets left on the table...or goes to other games. Full Story
- Posted Jul 23, 2005 1:33 am GMT
-
June game sales up, fueled by GTA, MoH, Sith
$388 million at retail adds to year-to-date increase of 12 percent growth, despite across-the-board slowing of console sales. Full Story
- Posted Jul 22, 2005 10:25 pm GMT
-
Take-Two tanks on Wall Street
GameStop lowers earnings forecast, takes $1.1 million charge as it dumps used inventory of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Full Story
- Posted Jul 22, 2005 1:52 am GMT
-
Cooling Hot Coffee: Inside San Andreas' AO rating
To get an insider's view of how the industry reacted, GameSpot speaks with ESRB president Patricia Vance about the industry-shaking Grand Theft Auto controversy. Full Story
- Posted Jul 22, 2005 1:04 am GMT
-
Mixed reaction to San Andreas rerating
Pols, analysts, and critics react to new AO sticker; most see limited downside for Rockstar as a "buy on the dip" attitude prevails. Full Story
- Posted Jul 21, 2005 9:14 pm GMT
-
San Andreas rated AO, Take-Two suspends production
[UPDATE 4] ESRB slaps dreaded rating on controversial best seller; Take-Two lowers guidance; Wal-Mart, Best Buy, and Target pull game from shelves. Full Story
- Posted Jul 20, 2005 11:15 pm GMT
-
Rumor Control: Xbox 360 launch = 11/4 and Hot Coffee = marketing gimmick
This week: US populace clamors for adoption of the Blu-ray Disc format---film at 11. Full Story
- Posted Jul 17, 2005 12:16 am GMT
-
Confirmed: Sex minigame in PS2 San Andreas
Cheat unlocks preexisting code in controversy-rocked Grand Theft Auto game, undermining Rockstar Games' claims of hacker mischief. Full Story
- Posted Jul 16, 2005 12:17 am GMT
-
Spot On: Leland Yee talks Hot Coffee
California assemblyman reacts to the latest wave of debate concerning game violence--a wave he likely set in motion. Full Story
- Posted Jul 15, 2005 8:15 pm GMT
-
Anti-game activist brands ESA "criminal"
Crusading attorney Jack Thompson blasts lobby in general, its "thug" president in particular in open letter to game industry. Full Story
- Posted Jul 15, 2005 2:28 am GMT
-
Clinton calls for federal game regulation
[UPDATE] Senator expresses doubts industry can enforce ESRB ratings--asks for legislation that will make selling M- or AO-rated games to minors a federal crime; Rockstar, ESA, ESRB respond. Full Story
- Posted Jul 14, 2005 7:35 pm GMT
-
Hillary Clinton to take on Rockstar over Hot Coffee
Washington, DC press conference Thursday will see the New York Senator call for a Federal Trade Commission inquiry into the San Andreas mod. Full Story
- Posted Jul 14, 2005 1:49 am GMT
-
Rockstar Games blames Hot Coffee on hackers
Controversial publisher breaks silence, says San Andreas sex-minigame mod is the work of external parties. Full Story
- Posted Jul 13, 2005 6:53 pm GMT
-
EA leads game stock rally
NCAA Football 06 maker closes above $60 for first time since February, as other publishers post less-robust gains. Full Story
- Posted Jul 13, 2005 1:41 am GMT
-
Hot Coffee sex probe spills over to Australia
Aussie ratings board opens ESRB-like investigation of its own; game's distributor is "cooperating," says group. Full Story
- Posted Jul 12, 2005 9:49 pm GMT
-
Debate intensifies over Hot Coffee sex in GTA
San Andreas sex-scene mod has watchdog group barking; Dutch hacker unmasked--claims his patch only unlocks what was already in the code. Full Story
- Posted Jul 11, 2005 9:33 pm GMT
-
ESRB investigating San Andreas sex minigames
[UPDATE] Ratings board embarks on investigation of claims the Rockstar best-seller had explicit content hidden in code--claims the publisher denies. Full Story
- Posted Jul 8, 2005 6:32 pm GMT
-
Politician wants San Andreas rated Adults Only
California assemblyman and game-restriction advocate Leland Yee claims ESRB's "conflict of interest" is behind Rockstar game's M rating. Full Story
- Posted Jul 7, 2005 9:56 pm GMT
-
Japan considering self-imposed game regulation
Kanagawa prefecture legislation and a GTAIII-linked murder spur the game industry in Japan to take action. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2005 9:00 pm GMT
-
G-Phoria nominees announced
This year's event takes place July 27, show airs August 9; fans vote for the winners. Full Story
- Posted Jun 23, 2005 12:41 am GMT
-
Rumor Control: GTA PSP screens and (more) real-time PS3 demos
[UPDATE] This week: XXX San Andreas minigames confirmed, Sonic gets his own MMORPG, and LucasArts pledges to support all three consoles (or does it?) Full Story
- Posted Jun 11, 2005 5:10 am GMT
-
San Andreas rumbles onto PC, Xbox
Rockstar Games confirms that two more versions of its previously PlayStation 2-exclusive crime epic are now on the market. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2005 11:21 pm GMT
-
60 Minutes slated to tackle game violence
Upcoming CBS News segment will focus on the Alabama case of a teen who plaintiffs say was inspired to kill after playing Grand Theft Auto. Full Story
- Posted Mar 5, 2005 1:06 am GMT
-
State politicians proposing more game regulation
Washington state bill would hold game companies responsible for "inspiring" real-life violence; Arkansas proposal literally keeps M-rated games out of kids' reach. Full Story
- Posted Mar 4, 2005 10:04 pm GMT
-
Take-Two's Q1 profits skyrocket 74 percent
San Andreas sales now exceed 12 million units; publisher has $300 million war chest--and that's cash. Full Story
- Posted Mar 3, 2005 9:52 pm GMT
-
California lawmaker unveils new game legislation
Leland Yee proposes a more focused, narrowly written bill as he seeks to ban the sale of graphically violent games to children under 17. Full Story
- Posted Feb 18, 2005 10:35 pm GMT
-
NPD: January console-game revenues flat
Despite strong sales for Mercenaries and Resident Evil 4, last month's sales tally only an uninspiring $377 million, according to the industry-research group. Full Story
- Posted Feb 17, 2005 2:35 am GMT
-
Grand Theft Auto sparks another lawsuit
Rockstar parent Take-Two Interactive, Sony, Wal-Mart, and GameStop are blamed for the murder of three policemen by a teenage car thief. Full Story
- Posted Feb 17, 2005 1:37 am GMT
-
California lawmaker revives antigame bill
Assemblyman Leland Yee plans to bring back a failed proposal that would punish vendors who put violent games in kids' hands. Full Story
- Posted Feb 16, 2005 9:33 pm GMT
-
IGDA names nominees for Choice Awards
Half-Life 2 leads with six nominations, followed by San Andreas, Katamari Damacy, World of Warcraft, and Doom 3. GDC event will see winners announced. Full Story
- Posted Feb 15, 2005 12:52 am GMT
-
ChartSpot: December 2004
San Andreas, Need for Speed Underground 2, Halo 2, Half-Life 2, and World of Warcraft ring in the new year on top of the charts. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2005 12:28 am GMT
-
NPD: $9.9 billion worth of console games sold in 2004
Industry standard's annual tally for console software and hardware sales sees a less than 1 percent decline compared with 2003. San Andreas declared the year's top game. Full Story
- Posted Jan 18, 2005 7:03 pm GMT
-
San Andreas writer joins indie studio
Game-scenario scribe and screenwriter DJ Pooh joins Atlanta-based developer 404 Games. Full Story
- Posted Jan 12, 2005 12:17 am GMT
-
Take-Two's profits jump, Xbox San Andreas announced and dated
Sales of the latest Grand Theft Auto nearly triple quarterly earnings; publisher also offers to settle an SEC inquiry, evaluates the future of ESPN football games. Full Story
- Posted Dec 16, 2004 10:01 pm GMT
-
Halo 2, Burnout 3, GTA, and GameSpot top Spike TV Video Game Awards
The man-centric cable network's second annual game awards was a lot heavier on celebrity and game savvy that its predecessor. Full Story
- Posted Dec 16, 2004 2:23 am GMT
-
Halo 2, San Andreas key drivers of Nov. revenue, say NPD stats
Absent sales from the killer titles published by Microsoft and Rockstar, November sales would have dropped more than 20 percent. With the two, revenues rose 11 percent. Full Story
- Posted Dec 10, 2004 8:42 pm GMT
-
ChartSpot: October 2004
The month before Halo 2 hits, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is top dog, with Mortal Kombat: Deception and Tony Hawk's Underground 2 nipping at its heels. Full Story
- Posted Nov 30, 2004 12:26 am GMT
-
Smith Barney upgrades GameStop
Christmas comes early for GameStop after Wall Street firm upgrades company's investment rating from "hold" to "buy." Full Story
- Posted Nov 24, 2004 8:27 pm GMT
-
Video Game Report Card points fingers at game industry
National Institute on Media and the Family says game ratings are ineffective; ESRB begs to differ. Full Story
- Posted Nov 24, 2004 12:43 am GMT
-
Halo 2 and San Andreas top watchdog group's "most violent" games list
ESRB ratings and lax enforcement of ratings by retailers to minors blasted by band of parent, church, and women's groups. Full Story
- Posted Nov 24, 2004 12:29 am GMT
-
Rockstar releasing San Andreas machinima prequel, eight-CD soundtrack
The DVD features a movie that sets the stage for the events in the PlayStation 2 blockbuster. The full soundtrack is due December 7. Full Story
- Posted Nov 22, 2004 10:34 pm GMT
-
Spike TV takes game awards live: Snoop Dogg to MC
GTA: San Andreas, Halo 2, and Half-Life 2 lead pack with five nominations each; Snoop Dogg, SUM 41, and Ludacris to perform live. Full Story
- Posted Nov 17, 2004 1:30 am GMT
-
NPD calls October sales solid
San Andreas keeps the industry happy, as the month's number one game from Rockstar outsells the rest of the top 10 combined. Also, the EA vs. ESPN battle stays hot with hoops games. Full Story
- Posted Nov 13, 2004 3:25 am GMT
-
Gikas gives go ahead to games pre-NPD data dump
Calling it an "easy comp," one top analyst is anticipating October sales to jump 45 to 50 percent from last year, thanks to San Andreas. Full Story
- Posted Nov 11, 2004 9:12 pm GMT
-
San Andreas assaults UK sales record
One million units in nine days makes San Andreas Britain's fastest-selling title of all time. Full Story
- Posted Nov 10, 2004 10:24 pm GMT
-
Big stakes in holiday game scramble
A new Grand Theft Auto game is coming out for the holiday season. So is Halo 2. And more Metal Gear Solid, and Half-Life 2, and Need for Speed. Do gamers even have that much cash? Full Story
- Posted Oct 26, 2004 10:15 pm GMT
-
On eve of GTA release, Take-Two shares slip
The price of success takes it toll on Grand Theft Auto publisher as share price dips on the Nasdaq; analysts look for what's due post-GTA. Full Story
- Posted Oct 26, 2004 1:31 am GMT
-
Full San Andreas soundtrack details
From house to funk to country to gangsta rap, the next Grand Theft Auto's radio selection is the series' biggest yet. Full Story
- Posted Oct 26, 2004 12:52 am GMT
-
Samuel L. Jackson, James Woods lead San Andreas' all-star cast
Chris Penn, George Clinton, Chuck D, Ice-T, and Peter Fonda join a diverse mix of voice talent in Rockstar's crime epic. Full Story
- Posted Oct 25, 2004 11:30 pm GMT
-
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas hits the road
Rockstar ships the crime-epic sequel, which will begin jacking gamers' wallets tomorrow. Full Story
- Posted Oct 25, 2004 6:37 pm GMT
-
Rumor Control: San Andreas heist details and Sid Meier's Pirates! The sequel!
Also this week: The new PS2 has USB 2.0, Civilization IV for consoles, and Half-Life 2's mandatory Internet connection. Full Story
- Posted Oct 23, 2004 1:59 am GMT
-
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas jacked
Less than a week before its release, the wildly anticipated crime game has itself been stolen and republished on the Internet. Full Story
- Posted Oct 21, 2004 1:47 am GMT
-
Sinful new GTA: San Andreas trailer revealed
Explicit lyrics, parachutes featured in new GTA: San Andreas trailer; official site also updated with info on Las Vegas-style city. Full Story
- Posted Oct 20, 2004 3:46 am GMT
-
James Brown meets Willie Nelson in San Andreas
CJ finds his groove as Rockstar and Interscope will put music CDs into gamers' hands this November 23. Full Story
- Posted Oct 18, 2004 9:01 pm GMT
-
Rockstar Games turns on the radio, GTA soundtrack details emerge
Rockstar updates the official Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas site with info on the game's soundtrack. Full Story
- Posted Oct 16, 2004 7:55 am GMT
-
New San Andreas trailer showcases mayhem
Set to Guns N' Roses' "Welcome to the Jungle," the game's second trailer features a flurry of gun battles. Full Story
- Posted Sep 25, 2004 10:28 pm GMT
-
Rumor Control: The GTA/PStwo bundle speculation frenzy
Also this week: Xbox 2 backward compatibility and Halo 2 four-way co-op (or lack thereof). Full Story
- Posted Sep 19, 2004 12:25 am GMT
-
Rockstar launches San Andreas spin-off sites
Web destinations for in-game characters and companies give further insight into the upcoming game. Full Story
- Posted Sep 15, 2004 11:23 pm GMT
-
Market gives vote of confidence to Take-Two
Shares rise more than 5 percent on strength of fundamentals despite conservative 2005 guidance. Full Story
- Posted Sep 11, 2004 12:52 am GMT
-
GTA:SA coming to the PC in 2005
Rockstar will bring San Andreas to the PC next summer; no Xbox port on the horizon. Full Story
- Posted Sep 10, 2004 3:12 am GMT
-
Take-Two reports loss, reorganizes publishing division
Grand Theft Auto publisher looks to a strong Q4 product lineup to offset losses, folds Gathering into Global Star. Full Story
- Posted Sep 9, 2004 11:51 pm GMT
-
No San Andreas until October 26, M-rated GBA GTA confirmed
[UPDATE] Take-Two Interactive's third-quarter report reveals that the sequel has been pushed back one week; CEO confirms Grand Theft Auto Advance will be for grown-ups. Full Story
- Posted Sep 9, 2004 11:23 pm GMT
-
First official details: GTA San Andreas soundtrack
Rockstar partners with Universal Music Group subsidiary Interscope to set the tone for San Andreas. Full Story
- Posted Sep 3, 2004 2:12 am GMT
-
Rumor Control: The PSP and GTA:SA delays
This week: Mafia 2 gets whacked, Half-Life 2 gets dated, and BloodRayne gets naked--in Playboy, no less. Full Story
- Posted Aug 21, 2004 7:05 pm GMT
-
First Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas trailer unspools
The gangsta's paradise of Rockstar's upcoming crime epic can now be seen in full motion. Full Story
- Posted Aug 21, 2004 2:05 am GMT
-
Manhunt selling out in UK
Since being linked with the murder of Stefan Pakeerah, Rockstar's Manhunt is reportedly selling out in stores across the UK. Full Story
- Posted Aug 5, 2004 9:31 pm GMT
-
"Murder by PlayStation" case takes twist
UK police find Rockstar's action game in the victim's home, raising questions about parents' allegations. Full Story
- Posted Aug 4, 2004 12:32 am GMT
-
Manhunt blamed for UK murder
Britain's top game retailer yanks the controversial Rockstar game after a teenage player kills. Full Story
- Posted Jul 29, 2004 7:48 pm GMT
-
Rumor Control: The Matrix on Xbox Next and the ATI/Doom 3 deal
This week: G-funk in GTA: San Andreas and Half-Life 2 nears completion--again. Full Story
- Posted Jul 24, 2004 1:32 am GMT
-
Rumor Control: The first PS3 game and no OL for GTA: SA
[UPDATE] This week: Yet more Xbox Next specs and the PSP's newfound MP3 incompatibility. Full Story
- Posted Jun 26, 2004 3:08 am GMT
-
Nintendo Europe boss blasts Microsoft, GTA
David Gosen launches attacks on Xbox Next, M-rated games, European retailers, and the games media during his ELSPA Games Summit speech. Full Story
- Posted Jun 10, 2004 10:54 pm GMT
-
Bomb scare blamed on Grand Theft Auto
Florida man says his telephone bomb threat was just shouted advice on how to play the Rockstar game. Full Story
- Posted May 27, 2004 2:41 am GMT
-
GTA: SA at E3 after all?
Rockstar's upcoming crime epic makes an "appearance" at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Full Story
- Posted May 26, 2004 10:02 pm GMT
-
Rumor Control: The post-E3 edition
[UPDATE] This week: Metal Gear Stolen, Grand Theft Auto: The Movie, Microsoft's Halo 2 pay-per-clan plan, and the Eidos buyout. Full Story
- Posted May 20, 2004 7:39 pm GMT
-
First Look: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
[UPDATE] Rockstar releases the first shots of and information about its West Coast crime epic. Full Story
- Posted May 12, 2004 5:16 am GMT
-
Rumor Control: No GTA at E3 and no Half-Life 2 in '04
Microsoft buying BioWare and Brat and CDV's war of words over BREED are also among this week's items. Full Story
- Posted Apr 24, 2004 1:54 am GMT
-
Manhunt ships for the PC and Xbox
Rockstar Games announces that the PC and Xbox versions of its violent stealth action game have shipped to stores. Full Story
- Posted Apr 20, 2004 2:32 pm GMT
-
Management changes at Take-Two
Take-Two Interactive announces management changes and revises its financial guidance for the remainder of the fiscal year. Game delays confirmed. Full Story
- Posted Apr 14, 2004 2:40 pm GMT
-
Manhunt-ing season starts early on the Xbox and PC
Come April 20, more gamers can get their snuff on. Full Story
- Posted Mar 4, 2004 10:00 pm GMT
-
GTA: San Andreas confirmed and dated
Rockstar Games announces that it will release Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas exclusively for the PlayStation 2 in October. Full Story
- Posted Mar 1, 2004 1:22 pm GMT
-
Vice City lawsuit switcheroo
Haitian-American groups drop their federal lawsuit against Take-Two--in favor of a state case. Full Story
- Posted Jan 27, 2004 2:04 am GMT
-
Lieberman denounces Grand Theft Auto
Democratic presidential hopeful Joseph Lieberman describes Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto series as horrendous during a forum at Dartmouth College. Full Story
- Posted Jan 26, 2004 3:14 pm GMT
-
Vice City incites Miami ordinance proposal
North Miami's majority Haitian-American council has given preliminary approval to an ordinance that will make it illegal for retailers to sell or rent violent games to anyone under 18. Full Story
- Posted Jan 15, 2004 5:12 pm GMT
-
Take-Two registers more Grand Theft Autos
GTA: Bogota, GTA: Tokyo, and GTA: Sin City are now owned by the publisher. Full Story
- Posted Jan 14, 2004 7:00 pm GMT
-
Take-Two registers GTA: San Andreas
Software publisher submits the now-likely title of next Grand Theft Auto game to the U.S. Trademark Office. Full Story
- Posted Jan 8, 2004 8:48 pm GMT
-
GTA IV: Sin City listed on Amazon UK
Amazon UK has started to accept preorders for the currently unannounced Grand Theft Auto IV: Sin City. Full Story
- Posted Jan 5, 2004 4:08 pm GMT
-
UK GTA lawsuit refuted
Former DMA employee denies a Scottish developer's claims that the first Grant Theft Auto plagiarized his game. Full Story
- Posted Dec 19, 2003 7:31 pm GMT
-
Manhunt to slay on Xbox, PC
Weak sales and controversy won't stop Rockstar's killing spree from hitting other platforms. Full Story
- Posted Dec 19, 2003 1:03 am GMT
-
Rough day for Take-Two
Publisher put on notice that SEC is preparing civil action against it. Good financial numbers don't stop its stock from sinking. Full Story
- Posted Dec 18, 2003 7:47 pm GMT
-
Manhunt banned in New Zealand
Openly ultraviolent Rockstar title becomes the island nation's first verboten game and Take Two's second major controversy this week. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2003 6:23 pm GMT
-
Take-Two self-censoring Vice City
Pressure from Haitian-American groups and New York City's mayor causes Rockstar Games' parent to edit its controversial best seller. Full Story
- Posted Dec 10, 2003 1:09 am GMT
-
Xbox GTA Double Pack dated for Europe
Rockstar Games confirms that the Xbox version of its Grand Theft Auto Double Pack won't be released in Europe until early 2004. Full Story
- Posted Dec 8, 2003 2:17 pm GMT
-
Haitian-Americans protest Vice City
[UPDATE] Caribbean immigrants accuse Rockstar game of racism at a New York protest. Full Story
- Posted Nov 26, 2003 1:28 am GMT
-
Rockstar ships Manhunt
Rockstar Games announces the North American release of its third-person action title for the PlayStation 2. Full Story
- Posted Nov 19, 2003 1:28 pm GMT
-
GTA Double Pack ships for Xbox
Rockstar Games announces the North American release of its Grand Theft Auto Double Pack for the Xbox. Full Story
- Posted Nov 4, 2003 1:58 pm GMT
-
Next Grand Theft Auto due Q4 2004
Take-Two Interactive executives reveal release date, not much else about the best-selling series' next installment. Full Story
- Posted Oct 30, 2003 12:57 am GMT
-
GTA Double Pack arrives on PS2
Rockstar Games announces the North American release of its Grand Theft Auto III and Vice City double pack for the PlayStation 2. Full Story
- Posted Oct 21, 2003 1:34 pm GMT
-
Xbox Grand Theft Auto to feature DIY radio
New feature will let GTA III and Vice City players download their own soundtrack to the console's hard drive. Full Story
- Posted Oct 14, 2003 12:54 am GMT
-
Two lawsuits target GTA publisher
Best-selling series put on the defensive in two unrelated legal cases. Full Story
- Posted Sep 9, 2003 1:30 am GMT
-
GTA III and Vice City pack confirmed for PS2 and Xbox
Rockstar Games announces that it will release a pack containing both Grand Theft Auto III and Vice City on the PS2 and Xbox later this year. Full Story
- Posted Sep 3, 2003 2:22 pm GMT
-
Manhunt site is live
Official site gives a glimpse of Rockstar North's dark November title. Full Story
- Posted Aug 30, 2003 2:15 am GMT
-
Video games constitutionally protected
A federal court strikes down a law that would prevent the sale of video games to minors. Full Story
- Posted Jun 4, 2003 12:50 am GMT
-
Next Grand Theft Auto Game to Debut on the PS2
Sony announces that the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series will debut exclusively on the PlayStation 2. Full Story
- Posted May 13, 2003 5:58 pm GMT
-
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Ships for the PC
Rockstar Games announces that it has started shipping the PC version of Vice City to stores across North America and Europe. Full Story
- Posted May 12, 2003 8:18 pm GMT
-
Rockstar launches Manhunt site
Rockstar Games launches a Web site for an as-yet-unannounced game by the name of Manhunt. Full Story
- Posted May 8, 2003 2:34 pm GMT
-
GTA 3 and Vice City on Xbox, GC?
A new report suggests that Rockstar will be bringing two of its major games to the Xbox and GameCube in 2004. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2003 1:59 am GMT
-
Bill that penalizes selling or renting certain games to minors passes
The Washington state senate approves a bill that would fine retailers for selling or renting games that depict violence against police officers to minors. Full Story
- Posted Apr 19, 2003 12:50 am GMT
-
Weekly video game sales
UBS Warburg releases its latest video game sales chart. Full Story
- Posted Nov 13, 2002 3:48 am GMT
-
New media: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Check out the first footage from the latest in the Grand Theft Auto series. Full Story
- Posted Aug 28, 2002 2:21 am GMT


