Published February 20th, 2009 at 1:52 PM PST | Posted by Aj Collins | Added to Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned »
If you haven't heard already, Rockstar is having an Xbox Live weekend this weekend for Grand Theft Auto IV and the first episode, the Lost and Damned. The event starts at 5 PM EST and ends at 9 PM EST today. Here are a list of developer's gamertags you can play with:
RstarGames01, RstarGames02, RstarGames03, RstarGames04, RstarGames05, RstarGames06, RstarGames07, RstarGames08, RstarGames09, RstarGames10, RstarGames11, RstarGames12, RstarGames13, RstarGames14, RstarGames15, RstarGames16, RstarGames17, RstarGames18, RstarGames19, RstarGames20
Some of the people that have worked on the awesome soundtrack of Grand Theft Auto IV and the Lost and Damned are playing this weekend also. They will start playing on Sunday from 4 to 7 PM EST.
RstarStatik, RstarSaigon, RstarSkyzoo, RstrTermanology
For more information on the event, be sure to check out the Xbox LIVE Event page.
Steam really likes Rockstar! This weekend you can get a massive 30% off all Rockstar's games on Steam. If you haven't picked up GTA IV for the PC you can now get it for the low low price of $34.99. You can visit Rockstars Catalogue page on Steam to check out what they have.
Source: Steam News
Rockstar Toronto has released the second patch for the PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV today. The patch brings some much requested fixes and even driving wheel support.
Graphics:
- Added "Water Quality", "Shadow Quality" and "Reflection Resolution" sliders in graphics menu.
- Added "Definition" and "VSync" toggles in graphics menu.
- Rendering optimizations.
- VSync optimizations.
- Nvidia 7000 series
- Mirrors fixed
Fixes:
- Direct input device support is now disabled by default and can only be enabled with the commandline: "-usedirectinput"
- Supported Controllers:
Logitech Dual Action
Logitech RumblePad 2
Logitech Cordless RumblePad 2
Saitek P2500 - Supported Wheels:
Note: Controls are unmapped, user must map controls using Manufacturer's mapping software.
Logitech G25 Racing Wheel
Logitech Wingman Formula GP Wheel
Logitech MOMO Racing
MOMO Force
Driving Force Pro
Driving Force
Formula Force - Added Commandline "-notimefix" which will help some users who are experiencing the fast/slow gameplay issue after patch 1 was applied.
- Fixed a bug that caused some users to experience endless looping audio effects after Patch 1 was applied.
- Benchmark was disabling sounds after Patch 1 was applied, this is now fixed.
Crash Fixes:
- Unable to load game fixed - For some users, a DOS window would open and close immediately upon Game Launch, GTA IV would never launch.
- Hang on Initial Game Loading Screen fixed - Some users experienced Character Art Loading screens in an endless loop.
- Certain causes of the RESC10 error have been fixed (Alt-Tab, change resolution). If you experience an RESC10 error, you must restart.
- Certain Instances of the "GRAND THEFT AUTO IV has encountered a problem and needs to close" error have been fixed.
Video Editor:
- Naming clips is now mandatory on Export
Multiplayer:
- Legitimate players being kicked from Multiplayer matches has been fixed.
General:
- Wireless 360 controllers not functioning - Triggers were full on/off, fixed.
- In the Options menu accessed from the Title Screen a “Game” section has been added with the ability to turn Clip capture on/off.
Download Now: GTAIV Patch
Published December 12th, 2008 at 7:58 PM PST | Posted by Aj Collins | Added to Grand Theft Auto IV »
Rockstar has just released the awaited patch for Grand Theft Auto IV for PC. The patch weighs in at 32.6 MB and updates your game to version 1.0.1.0. The patch has 8 improvements and fixes such as:
- A fix to the crash after legal screen that some German customers were reporting.
- Numerous improvements to the video editor: Smarter naming of videos, improved rendering quality, better fx during replays
- Fix to bowling while using certain sensitive mice
- Fix for ATI 1900 shadows
- Overall savings to memory
- Graphic improvements to particle systems and mirrors
- Multiplayer character settings are preserved
- Support for DirectInput controllers
To download the patch, simply login to Games for Windows. Alternatively, you can download the patch from us.
Download: GTAIV PC Patch 1.0.1.0
Published December 9th, 2008 at 11:56 AM PST | Posted by Aj Collins | Added to Grand Theft Auto IV »
Rockstar has announced that they are finished with a patch for the PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV and are waiting for Microsoft to approve the patch. The change log for the patch includes:
- A fix to the crash after legal screen that some German customers were reporting.
- Numerous improvements to the video editor: Smarter naming of videos, improved rendering quality, better fx during replays
- Fix to bowling while using certain sensitive mice
- Fix for ATI 1900 shadows
- Overall savings to memory
- Graphic improvements to particle systems and mirrors
- Multiplayer character settings are preserved
- Support for DirectInput controllers
Rockstar just fired off an email to us letting us know that some people are experiencing some issues with Grand Theft Auto IV for PC. Rockstar wants you to know that they are aware of the problems and are working as quickly as possible to get a patch ready. If you are having problems, simply take a look at Rockstar support page with fixes for common problems. If you don't see a fix for your issue or the fix isn't working, simply call the support number in the back of your manual.
Support: Grand Theft Auto IV for PC
So this is the PC version, eh?
I've just recieved a tip from our good friends at GTA4HQ that the first copies of GTA IV are being played (Even if some stores dont have it). We wish you all a happy PC gaming experience and enjoy GTA IV.
