It hasn't taken Rockstar long to fix some of those bugs in the iPhone and iPod touch versions of Chinatown Wars. Today they released version 1.0.1 which fixes numourous post-release bugs and also changes Independence FM to read songs from your playlist randomly, rather then by their position in the list as it was with the previous version. The following is a excerpt from the iTunes App Store page:

What's New in Version 1.0.1

Thank you for your support! In an effort to enhance this product, we are constantly reading your comments. Independence FM (Custom Playlist) now plays selections from your playlist randomly. This patch also features a selection of bug fixes we have discovered post release.

There have been a lot of comments on the bugs in the original version, and many people found the way Independence FM played songs by position to be rather annoying, so it's good to see Rockstar responding to these comments and making the necessary changes. Check for your update when you have the next chance, or if you don't already have the game be sure to purchase it by following the below links.

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Rockstar has released a trailer showing off the iPhone version of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars.

Well it seems that the wait is finally over; the iPhone and iPod touch version of GTA: Chinatown Wars has just hit the iTunes App Store. For a mere $9.99 and a 188 MB download, you can play the first full Grand Theft Auto game on a mobile phone or music player device. Check out the preview images below taken from the App Store page:

It'll be interesting to see how the controls work, and more importantly, whether the beloved iPhone and handle a fully fledged GTA game. Be sure to purchase your copy as soon as you can, and if you haven't already, why not grab Beaterator as well?

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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.

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.

Rockstar has released the trailer for the PSP version of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars.

Rockstar has announced via today's Rockstar brodcast that the trailer for the PSP version of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars will be releasing tomorrow. While it doesn't mention a specific time, we're betting that it will release at 1 PM EST.

Back in late February and early March a fleet of customized Chinatown Wars vans were touring the America, giving away goodies and hands-on demos of the upcoming DS release of the game. Today, Rockstar announced that they are preparing to do exactly the same for the PSP release of the Chinatown Wars. So far only a few tour stops have been announced, however more are expected soon; the tour stops announced so far include:

• Dew Tour - www.allisports.com/tours/dew-tour
  • Sony booth for selected dates (at the moment, the dates are not known)
  • Toyota Challenge at the Energy Solutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah - September 18th to the 20th
  • PlayStation Pro at the Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida - October 15th to the 18th.
• DUB Show Tour - www.dubshowtour.com
  • Miami Beach Conference Center on September 26th in Miami
  • National Orange Show Events Center on October 18th in San Bernadino for D-Day L.A. '09.

We'll keep you post on any further tour dates that are announced.

Be sure to watch for a van in your area, if you missed it the first time round, don't miss it the second time!

Rockstar seems to have caught iPhone/iPod Touch fever as they have just announced that along with Beaterator, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars will also be making it's way to the iPhone/iPod Touch. Sadly, the version will not be releasing at the same time as the PlayStation Portable port so you'll have to wait until some time in the fall to get it. Here's to hoping that Apple won't reject the game like they have been doing to tons of awesome and useful apps.

Rockstar Games, the world-renowned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is pleased to announce that the critically acclaimed Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars from Rockstar Leeds, the winners of the 2009 Develop Award for Best Handheld Game Studio, will be making its way to the iPhone™ and iPod® touch this fall.

"Chinatown Wars is a perfect match for the iPhone and iPod touch," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. "We are very excited to bring this incredibly ambitious version of Liberty City, with this level of detail and immersive gameplay on Apple's new gaming platforms."

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is currently available for the Nintendo DS™ and is also coming this fall for the PlayStation®Portable system. The game follows the story of Huang Lee, a young Triad who travels to Liberty City after the mysterious death of his father. Players will navigate their way through the streets as they uncover the truth behind an epic tale of crime and corruption within the Triad crime syndicate, delivering the unprecedented amount of depth that has become a true trademark of the Grand Theft Auto franchise.

Rockstar has just released some screen shots of the PSP version of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. While the game still features an isometric view, textures, lighting and colors have been substantially improved over it's DS counterpart.

Official Website: Chinatown Wars