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Published Today at 12:11 PM PST | Posted by Aj Collins | Added to Red Dead Redemption »

Rockstar has just sent word that the next trailer for Red Dead Redemption, "My name is John Marston", will be releasing on Tuesday, December 1st.

Published Yesterday at 4:48 PM PST | Posted by Aj Collins | Added to Agent »

Superannuation is reporting some interesting finds from two different resumes. The first find is from a former 3D artist. The game was originally created by Rockstar San Diego and set in Cairo, Egypt.

Environment artist on Agent. Created city structures, textures, and props. as also chosen to join a small team of artists for overseas photo shoot to gather reference in Cairo, Egypt. This small team of 4 gathered over 10,000 photographs of the city of Cairo within five days.

The second find is from another former 3D artist. The game was originally targeted for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox.

Rockstar San Diego
Upcoming Playstation 2 / Xbox title "Agent".

What is interesting is that the second 3D artist only worked at Rockstar San Diego from August 2003 to July 2004. That means that Agent was originally started somewhere in-between those dates.

Sources: William Kidwell and Ben Bathen via Superannuation

Published Yesterday at 4:31 PM PST | Posted by Aj Collins | Added to Bully »

TheGamingLiberty is reporting that in an interview they conducted with Shawn Lee, the man behind the awesome original soundtrack in Bully, he let it slip that Bully 2 is in the works.

TGL: So far you’ve worked on two games, The Getaway and Bully, would you be open to composing for other games in the future?
Shawn Lee: “Yes. It looks like I will be doing the soundtrack for Bully 2 in the not so distant future….”

When asked about Bully 2, Rockstar replied with the standard "We do not comment on rumor and speculation". So it looks like we'll have to wait and see. What will be interesting to hear is who the developer is. Since Rockstar Vancouver, the original developers of Bully, are working on Max Payne 3, I'd venture to say that it's Rockstar New England. That is, unless, New England is still working on Spellweaver.

Source: TheGamingLiberty

Published November 10th at 4:37 PM PST | Posted by Aj Collins | Added to Grand Theft Auto IV »

Rockstar has released patch number five for the PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV. Here is a list of changes brought by the patch.

GENERAL:
Convert all region SKU's into the same SKU.
Include support for all languages within single exe.

CONTROLS:
Allow controls to be double mapped on keyboard.
Added option in controls menu to disable mouse controls in helicopters.
Adjust keyboard control sensitivity in hood cam view in vehicles.

MULTIPLAYER:
Security Updates to deter cheating in multiplayer.
Hosts can now immediately Kick users from their games in Lobby and in game via Cell phone without having to rely on peer voting.
Fixed a bug in Cops 'n Crooks mode where Host would drop out and prevent remaining players from leaving game.

The most interesting thing about the patch however is the fact that it makes the game list the five achievements from The Lost and Damned. This isn't a fluke on Microsoft's side either as if you go to the page for GTAIV PC, only the original achievements are listed. It's only in game that it reports the new ones. With this combined with the fact that TLAD bikes have been in the files of the PC version of GTAIV since release, we're going to go out on a limb and say that we should hear an announcement real soon regarding TLAD riding it's way to the PC.

Published November 6th at 12:19 PM PST | Posted by Aj Collins | Added to Manhunt 2 »

The uncut PC version of Manhunt 2 is out now on Direct2Drive for North America.

Direct2Drive: Manhunt 2

Published November 3rd at 6:22 PM PST | Posted by Aj Collins | Added to Manhunt 2 »

Direct2Drive is offering a free copy of the first Manhunt when you pre-order the PC version of Manhunt 2. Remember Vista/7 users, once you get Manhunt 1 downloaded and installed, you'll need to run the patcher for it to run.

Pre-order: Direct2Drive

Published November 2nd at 11:55 AM PST | Posted by Aj Collins | Added to Manhunt 2 »

Rockstar has sent us back an email today stating that the PC port of Manhunt 2 is a Direct2Drive exclusive and that the game will only be available in North America. (while the email states that it's "US only", the Direct2Drive page includes US, Mexico and Canada)

Hi AJ,
Manhunt 2 for PC is a Direct2Drive exclusive that will only be available in the US.  There are currently no plans to release the game on Steam.
Cheers

Manhunt 2 for PC will be out on Direct2Drive November 6th.

Published October 31st at 11:40 AM PST | Posted by Aj Collins | Added to Manhunt 2 »

While Rockstar has yet to say anything officially about Manhunt 2's PC version, over the year we've been finding numerous hints towards a PC version. Today, Direct2Drive has started listing a pre-order for the PC version of Manhunt 2 for $29.99. This version is the AO rated uncut version that Rockstar originally tried to put out back in 2007 but was blocked due to console manufactures not allowing AO games on their systems. While the listing doesn't go into details about the content, it does say the PC version of the game supports 3D monitors. The listing also mentions how much space the game takes up, 3.66 GB and the system requirements.

  • Operating System: Windows XP (Home and Professional), SP1 or higher plus DirectX 9.0c / Windows Vista
  • Processor: Intel Pentium 4 (1.7+ GHz), AMD Athlon 1800+
  • Memory: 512MB XP / 1GB Vista, 3.8GB Hard Drive Space
  • Video Card: DirectX 9.0c Shader 2.0 Supported, 128 MB, Nvidia 6200 or Better, ATI Radeon x300 or Better
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 Compliant
  • Peripherals: Keyboard and Mouse Required

Manhunt 2 for PC releases November 6th. Wether or not the game will come to Steam or limited retail (most stores won't carry AO games) is unknown at the time. We've sent an email to Rockstar asking for more details.

Pre-Order: Manhunt 2 for PC

Published October 29th at 6:25 AM PST | Posted by Jared | Added to Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony »

This is just a quick notice to everyone that The Ballad of Gay Tony is now available for download on Xbox LIVE, and the Episodes from Liberty City Disk including both The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony will be available in all good gaming and electronic stores starting this morning.

Be sure to download or pick-up your copies today, and enjoy the second downloadable content package!

Also, we hope you are all enjoying the speedy new RockstarWatch server, which is now fully operational. The new version of the site will be online around Christmas time, if not earlier. So stick around and check back when you can--we have some huge suprises in store for you in the coming weeks!

Published October 28th at 9:14 AM PST | Posted by Aj Collins | Added to Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony »

Rockstar has released a new meet video for Luis.

 

Published October 26th at 1:28 PM PST | Posted by Aj Collins | Added to Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony »

Rockstar has released a video showing off the new anmie TV show on CNT titled Princess Robot Bubblegum. Sound fimilar? That's because it was advertised on the radio in Grand Theft Auto IV and was on a billboard in Chinatown Wars.

Published October 23rd at 10:07 PM PST | Posted by Aj Collins | Added to Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony »

Rockstar has released a video showing off the base jumping competition multiplayer mode in Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony.

Published October 23rd at 9:52 PM PST | Posted by Aj Collins | Added to Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony »

Rockstar has released a hand-full of audio previews of some of the new music coming with Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony.

Electro-choc

Electrochoc welcomes its newest sound - brought to you by Crookers. The Italian born DJ/production duo bring their inimitable sounds direct from Milan to Liberty City.

 

K109 The Studio

DJ Karl returns to K109 The Studio with a new mix of club classics from the likes of Chic and Créme D'Cocoa.

 

Vladivostok FM

DJ Paul brings the party from the UK all the way to the dance floor at Bahama Mamas. Proper tunes. Let's 'ave it, yeah?

 

Also, Rockstar is adding a new station to the mix called Vice City FM. If the DJ's voice sounds familiar to you, that's because it's Fernando Martinez! Keep in mind that Vice City FM is only available on the Episodes from Liberty City disc and will not be included with the downloadable version to The Ballad of Gay Tony due to music royalties.

Vice City FM

Yes. Fernando is back. Spreading love throughout the airwaves via the best hits of the 1980's on Vice City FM.

 

Published October 20th at 12:57 PM PST | Posted by Aj Collins | Added to Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars »

In celebration of the launch of the PSP version of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, Rockstar has updated the Social Club section for Chinatown Wars with a bunch of new stuff.

Peking Duck Hunt

Similar to Mr. Wongs, Peking Duck Hunt is another mini-game allowing you to earn money in-game. The game involves making moo shu pancakes at Sum Young Gai's restaurant.

Guide Map

A nice little map where you can keep track of everything from rampages you've attempted to stunt jumps you've found. You can even compare your friend's progress to your own for bragging rights.

Downloads:

Done making the paper-crafts released with the DS version of CW? Rockstar has added a whole bunch of brand new paper-craft models you can put together.

Published October 20th at 12:08 PM PST | Posted by Aj Collins | Added to Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars »

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is out now in the US! Still on the fence? Rockstar has released a gameplay video of the PSP version in action.