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'Major’ Rockstar sequel for 2009

'Major’ Rockstar sequel for 2009

As part of its financials investor call last night, Take-Two has revealed that Rockstar is working on a ‘major’ sequel.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 12th 2008 at 9:37AM in News
Rockstar: GTA MMO a ‘compelling proposition’

Rockstar: GTA MMO a ‘compelling proposition’

Whilst the news of online-mutliplayer for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 4 is exciting enough, the latest rumblings to come out of Rockstar are even more titillating.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 10th 2008 at 12:46PM in News
Rockstar: ‘GTA IV will send tabloids mad’

Rockstar: ‘GTA IV will send tabloids mad’

Founder of Rockstar Games Dan Houser has admitted that the company expects an OTT reaction by the tabloid press when GTA IV is released in April.

by Tim Ingham
on Jan 31st 2008 at 11:00AM in News
Zavvi offers GTA IV pre-order cards

Zavvi offers GTA IV pre-order cards

Entertainment retailer Zavvi is offering pre-order cards for highly anticipated Rockstar title Grand Theft Auto IV, ensuring customers receive a copy on the day of release.

by Andrew Wooden
on Jan 18th 2008 at 12:15PM in News

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Rockstar ‘disappointed’ with BBFC appeal

Rockstar ‘disappointed’ with BBFC appeal

Strauss Zelnick, the chairman of Take 2, has expressed his ‘disappointment’ at the BBFC’s recent decision to challenge the opinion of the Video Appeals Committee, who recently backed Rockstar in ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 18th 2007 at 4:41PM in News
BBFC applies for official judicial review on Manhunt 2 ruling

BBFC applies for official judicial review on Manhunt 2 ruling

Following the breaking news on this site last Friday, British ratings body the BBFC has now officially confirmed that it is apply for an official judicial review concerning the ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 17th 2007 at 12:27PM in News
Rockstar’s Manhunt 2 appeal successful

Rockstar’s Manhunt 2 appeal successful

The Video Appeals Committee has announced that it has voted in favour of Rockstar, by a margin of four votes to three, in its appeal against the BBFC for its ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 10th 2007 at 3:50PM in News
Rockstar Vienna staff question Manhunt 2 credit

Rockstar Vienna staff question Manhunt 2 credit

MCV sister site Develop reports that Rockstar, no stranger to controversy, has once again hit the internet headlines, this time regarding the credits in Manhunt 2.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 2nd 2007 at 2:51PM in News

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Manhunt 2 thrown possible UK lifeline

Manhunt 2 thrown possible UK lifeline

Though there’s been no indication that Manhunt 2 publisher Rockstar is considering such action, it has been revealed that an 23 year old legal ruling means that it would be ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 25th 2007 at 12:34PM in News
Rockstar: ‘BBFC treats movies better than games’

Rockstar: ‘BBFC treats movies better than games’

Rockstar has hit out at the British Board of Film Classification for treating violent films more favourably than ‘horror’ games.

In a statement sent out today, the firm said that ...
by Tim Ingham
on Oct 8th 2007 at 5:34PM in News
BBFC rejects revised Manhunt 2

BBFC rejects revised Manhunt 2

The British Board of Film Classification has rejected a revised version of Rockstar’s Manhunt 2, accusing the publisher of 'ignoring' its suggestions for changes to the game's content.

The original ...
by Tim Ingham
on Oct 8th 2007 at 12:28PM in News
Manhunt 2 release authorised in EU country

Manhunt 2 release authorised in EU country

Rockstar’s Manhunt 2 may soon enjoy a bone fide release in Europe – albeit only in Holland.

The Dutch Ministry has declined to intervene in the title’s path to retail ...

by Tim Ingham
on Aug 30th 2007 at 4:20PM in News

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Rockstar still in the dark over Manhunt 2 UK appeal

Rockstar still in the dark over Manhunt 2 UK appeal

Rockstar Games has told MCV that it has enjoyed no further development in its appeal against the BBFC’s refusal to classify Manhunt 2 – despite the game being cleared for ...
by Tim Ingham
on Aug 29th 2007 at 11:47AM in News
Manhunt 2 cleared for release in US

Manhunt 2 cleared for release in US

Rockstar has finally received some good news over Manhunt 2: the game has been cleared for an October release in the US.

American ratings board the ESRB has granted the ...

by Tim Ingham
on Aug 24th 2007 at 3:33PM in News
Fils-Aime says Manhunt 2 ‘outside of spectrum’

Fils-Aime says Manhunt 2 ‘outside of spectrum’

In an interview Newsweek’s N’Gai Croal, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has said that the issue of adult-orientated games is no more sensitive for his firm than it is ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 28th 2007 at 3:55PM in News
Take 2 culls Euro management

Take 2 culls Euro management

A major shake-up of Take 2’s European business will be announced on Monday – with senior management across all territory offices being made redundant.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 8th 2007 at 9:00AM in News

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Midnight Club goes next-gen

Midnight Club goes next-gen

The developer behind Grand Theft Auto and Manhunt is to resurrect its Midnight Club series with the announcement of Midnight Club: Los Angeles, which is due out on PS3 and ...
by Lisa Foster
on May 16th 2007 at 5:45PM in News
Take 2 urged to back Nintendo

Take 2 urged to back Nintendo

In an interview with Newsweek, Nintendo’s Reggie Fils-Aime has stated that despite Take 2’s decision to bring Manhunt 2 to Wii, in the future he expects a bigger commitment ...
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 3rd 2007 at 4:45PM in News
NY outrage at GTA IV setting

NY outrage at GTA IV setting

Whilst the game is set in the fictitious locale of Liberty City, Grand Theft Auto IV’s similarity to New York city has caused upset in the US.

by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 2nd 2007 at 1:00PM in News
Take 2 CEO ousted by shareholders

Take 2 CEO ousted by shareholders

The departure of CEO Paul Eibeler headlines a number of sweeping changes at the top of the US publisher after shareholders were successful in an attempt to instigate massive changes.

by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 30th 2007 at 11:00AM in News
GTA IV trailer arrives tonight

GTA IV trailer arrives tonight

It was nearly a year ago when Microsoft’s Peter Moore first confirmed the October 19th release date for Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto IV, but tonight gamers will get their first ...
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 29th 2007 at 4:00PM in News
Vice City is the top dog

Vice City is the top dog

The market power of Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto franchise has conquered all yet again this week, with the latest instalment, Vice City Stories, shunting Ubisoft’s Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2 ...
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 20th 2007 at 10:00AM in News