Entries in 'Rockstar' (272)

Midnight Club: Los Angeles dated

Midnight Club: Los Angeles dated

The titles are set for release in North America on September 9th.

by Jonathon Harker
on Apr 21st 2008 at 2:19PM in News
HAVE YOUR SAY: Countdown to GTA IV

HAVE YOUR SAY: Countdown to GTA IV

The gaming community is already uniting to hunt down early copies of GTA IV on forums across the world – but will you be breaking the street date?

by Neil Long
on Apr 21st 2008 at 11:56AM in News
Creativity first, business second, says Rockstar

Creativity first, business second, says Rockstar

Vice president of creativity at Rockstar Games Dan Houser also took a swipe at the way his competitors market their games, while also stressing the increasing cultural relevance of video ...
by Neil Long
on Apr 21st 2008 at 10:50AM in News
Take Two dismisses new EA offer

Take Two dismisses new EA offer

Take Two has responded to EA’s latest attempt to snap up the GTA publisher – maintaining that the offer is “inadequate” and that it is now considering entering into a ...
by Neil Long
on Apr 18th 2008 at 4:41PM in News

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EA’s bid for Take Two – the story so far

EA’s bid for Take Two – the story so far

As the countdown to Take Two’s annual investors' meeting begins, it’s a timely opportunity to look back on just why EA’s $2 billion bid for the company has come to ...
by Tim Ingham
on Apr 17th 2008 at 10:36PM in News
Microsoft's GTA marketing push ‘as big as Halo 3’

Microsoft's GTA marketing push ‘as big as Halo 3’

Microsoft’s marketing machine is ready to kick into top gear with a multimedia campaign across the web, TV and and print publications in an attempt to make Xbox 360 the ...
by Neil Long
on Apr 17th 2008 at 12:57PM in News
Ricky Gervais cameo in GTA IV confirmed

Ricky Gervais cameo in GTA IV confirmed

CVG reports that Ricky Gervais will appear as himself in GTA IV within Liberty City’s comedy club, unveiling new material created especially for Rockstar’s much hyped gangster title.

by Neil Long
on Apr 17th 2008 at 12:22PM in News
GTA 'Social Club' opens doors tomorrow

GTA 'Social Club' opens doors tomorrow

The site, which promises to give GTA IV gamers a chance to compare game statistics whether they play on Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, invites gamers to ‘pre-register’ from tomorrow. ...
by Jonathon Harker
on Apr 16th 2008 at 4:06PM in News

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GTA IV to smash Halo 3 sales

GTA IV to smash Halo 3 sales

A Variety report has suggested that industry analysts and ‘sources close to Take Two’ are expecting the new much-hyped game will eclipse Halo 3’s $300m in first week sales. It ...
by Neil Long
on Apr 16th 2008 at 12:06PM in News
GTA 360 bundle at Play

GTA 360 bundle at Play

In preparation of GTA IV’s release, Play.com is bundling the game with the Xbox 360 premium console.

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by Christopher Dring
on Apr 10th 2008 at 1:10PM in News
AUSTRALIA: Rockstar responds to GTA IV cuts

AUSTRALIA: Rockstar responds to GTA IV cuts

Rockstar Games has responded to the need to cut content in the Australian version of GTA IV.

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by Christopher Dring
on Apr 10th 2008 at 11:10AM in News
Rockstar snaps up new studio

Rockstar snaps up new studio

Rockstar Games has made a significant acquisition ahead of the release of GTA IV on April 29th - Massachusetts-based Mad Doc Software.

by Tim Ingham
on Apr 5th 2008 at 12:21AM in News

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AUSTRALIA: Cuts made to GTAIV

AUSTRALIA: Cuts made to GTAIV

Rockstar’s GTAIV may have survived its BBFC classification unscathed in this country, but the upcoming game has been cut prior to its release in Australia, The Sydney Morning Herald reports.

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by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 4th 2008 at 10:28AM in News
BBFC greenlights GTA IV

BBFC greenlights GTA IV

Age ratings board the BBFC has told MCV that GTA IV has been given an 18 certificate, after initially banning fellow Rockstar title Manhunt 2.

by Neil Long
on Mar 31st 2008 at 4:22PM in News
MP Keith Vaz welcomes Byron Review

MP Keith Vaz welcomes Byron Review

MP Keith Vaz has released a statement to the press welcoming the proposals within the Byron Review - but in doing so he suggests once again that Rockstar title Manhunt ...
by Neil Long
on Mar 31st 2008 at 3:37PM in News
Pachter: Take Two has made a mistake

Pachter: Take Two has made a mistake

Following Take Two’s stern rejection of EA’s $26 per share offer for the firm earlier today, Wedbush Morgan’s Michael Pachter has stated that he believes the publisher’s board has ...
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by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2008 at 1:45PM in News

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EA to publish GTA IV?

EA to publish GTA IV?

The industry’s most respected financial analysts have been discussing EA’s ‘hostile’ tender offer for Take Two – with some saying that it could happen quickly enough for Grand Theft Auto ...
by Tim Ingham
on Mar 20th 2008 at 3:00PM in News
BBFC to get the axe after Manhunt madness?

BBFC to get the axe after Manhunt madness?

Manhunt 2 has finally been cleared for release – but its convoluted journey to retail has exposed the inherent problems with the current games classification system, say commentators.

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by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 20th 2008 at 12:40PM in News
EA is Rockstar’s ‘white knight’, says Riccitiello

EA is Rockstar’s ‘white knight’, says Riccitiello

EA chief executive John Riccitiello has said that his employer can be Rockstar’s ‘white knight’ – suggesting that only a successful acquisition of Take Two can give the developer a ...
by Tim Ingham
on Mar 19th 2008 at 10:08AM in News
Rockstar promises to market Manhunt 2 'responsibly'

Rockstar promises to market Manhunt 2 'responsibly'

Following the news that Manhunt 2 will receive a UK release, Rockstar has promised to market the game responsibly, reports the BBC.

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by Christopher Dring
on Mar 14th 2008 at 12:50PM in News
Manhunt 2 granted UK release

Manhunt 2 granted UK release

Rockstar’s Manhunt 2 has finally been granted a UK release after a lengthy legal battle with the British Board of Film Classification.

by Tim Ingham
on Mar 14th 2008 at 11:59AM in News
‘Take Two shares will plummet without us,’ warns Riccitiello

‘Take Two shares will plummet without us,’ warns Riccitiello

CEO of Electronic Arts John Riccitiello has cautioned Take Two’s Board against trying to dissuade its stakeholders from accepting EA’s ‘hostile’ offer for the firm – warning that the move ...
by Tim Ingham
on Mar 14th 2008 at 9:52AM in News
Riccitiello: ‘Take Two bid is all about Rockstar’

Riccitiello: ‘Take Two bid is all about Rockstar’

Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello has said that Rockstar is the publisher’s “primary interest” in its bid to acquire Take Two.

by Tim Ingham
on Mar 14th 2008 at 9:50AM in News
GTAIV masking ’recurring problems’ at Take Two

GTAIV masking ’recurring problems’ at Take Two

In the wake of last night’s financial report from Rockstar-owning Take Two, Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has stated that the upcoming financial uplift that will accompany the release of ...
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by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 12th 2008 at 1:44PM in News
GTAIV expected to sell 9m units

GTAIV expected to sell 9m units

Following Take Two’s financial results last night, leading games analyst Michael Pachter has said he is unimpressed with the results, though he does expect GTAIV to be an overwhelming ...
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by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 12th 2008 at 1:39PM in News