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News Push Square to Doubt These L.A. Noire PS4 Remaster Rumours
WTF?
There are rumours that Rockstar's readying a remaster of… Well, er, L.A. Noire. It all started with a notorious Grand Theft Auto fansite contributor, who claimed that Team Bondi's crime drama was coming to the Nintendo Switch of all systems. Then another Twitter source – with less than 1,000 followers, we'll note ??
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Promotional Materials Arrive at Retail
Are you ready?
Looks like Rockstar's readying itself for a big year, as retailers in the UK at least have started to receive Red Dead Redemption 2 promotional materials. The game – which is due out later this year, and will be advertised in conjunction with the PlayStation 4 – was announced several month
News Grand Theft Auto V Has Sold an Astonishing 6 Million Units in the UK
Houser 'bout that, then?
Holy moly! Grand Theft Auto V has just smashed the six million units milestone in the UK alone, and that staggering statistic doesn't take into account digital sales. Chart-Track revealed the milestone as part of today's UK sales charts update, noting that the title first launched on 17th September 2013. That means that it's...
Push Scare Why Red Dead Redemption's Undead Nightmare DLC Is Perfect for Hallowe'en
Dead but not buried
Republished on Monday, 31st October 2016: We're bringing this article back from the archives to celebrate Hallowe'en today. The original text follows. Originally published on Wednesday, 29th October 2014: It's no secret that I hate horror. I don't read horror, I don't watch horror, and I certainly don't play horror. I'm not...
News PlayStation Announces Partnership with Rockstar for Red Dead Redemption 2
Yeehaw!
Hot off the heels of the debut trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2, PlayStation has announced a partnership with Rockstar that will make the trip to the Wild West even better for PlayStation 4 owners. The PlayStation Blog states: "We are pleased to announce that PS4 players get first access to earn select online content in the vast open world...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Looks Like a Stunner in PS4 Trailer
Best Western
Our first real glimpse of Red Dead Redemption 2 is here, and boy are we excited. Even though it's little more than a teaser trailer, we get a decent peek at some of the title's locales, and they look incredibly good. As far as world building goes, Rockstar has always been up there as one of the best studios around - and this is already...
Feature What We Want from Red Dead Redemption 2 on PS4
Go West
Red Dead Redemption 2 will saddle up and ride to the PlayStation 4 next Christmas, but what do we want from Rockstar's long-awaited Western? In this article, we consider some tweaks that the label could make to improve upon its PlayStation 3 predecessor, and also we fantasise over some features that we'd like to find their way into the game...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Draws Its Weapon on Sony's Social Media Channels
Peowww
It looks like Sony may have secured the biggest marketing partnership since Grand Theft Auto V, as the platform holder has plastered the PlayStation Blog and its social media channels with Red Dead Redemption 2 artwork and imagery. The platform holder typically reserves these slots for either major first-party releases, or titles that it's...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Will Bring an Epic Tale and New Online Experience to PS4
Red Dead Reloaded
Red Dead Redemption 2 has been officially announced – and yes, that is its official name – and Rockstar has revealed the first details about the hotly anticipated PlayStation 4 game: "An epic tale of life in America's unforgiving heartland, the game's vast and atmospheric world will also provide the foundation for a brand new...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Is Official, Launches Fall 2017 on PS4
We told you so
After days of getting hammed in comments sections and across social media for referring to the next Red Dead game as Red Dead Redemption 2, guess what? The game is actually going to be called Red Dead Redemption 2. Excuse us while we go and round up all the smart arse remarks hurled our way over the last 48 hours. No, but...
Rumour Red Dead Redemption 2 Takes Aim with a Trailer This Thursday
Keep your peepers peeled
So, Red Dead Redemption 2 - or Red Dead Revenge, Red Dead Revolution, Red Dead Return of the Jedi, whatever the heck you want to call it - is all but confirmed. Rockstar is clearly gearing up towards some sort of official announcement or reveal, so rumours of an imminent trailer come as no real surprise. According to Hugh...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Teaser Image Shows Seven Gunslingers
It's happening
Oh wow, Rockstar's at it again. Following Sunday's teaser image over on Twitter, the developer's pumped out another picture today that, as far as we're concerned, confirms that this project will be a Red Dead title. Featuring silhouettes of seven characters against a blood red sunset, we could be looking at a Magnificent...
News Rockstar Teases Something Red Dead Redemption, Internet Goes Nuts
Wild wild West
Whatever happened to lazy Sundays, eh? Grand Theft Auto developer Rockstar has always walked its own path when it comes to teasing and announcing its upcoming projects, and the super popular company is at it again this weekend. Without warning, the company has posted a red Rockstar logo on Twitter, and naturally, it's caused the...
Video Red Dead Revolver PS4 Readies Us for Redemption 2
Straight to the Wild Wild West
This author's last-last-gen Western of choice was Activision's cult classic GUN, so Red Dead Revolver kinda got lost in our boots. But Rockstar wasn't peddling snake oil back in 2004 – this game was clearly ahead of its time. Turning back the clocks with this PlayStation 4 port, the control scheme feels almost...
Rumour Red Dead Redemption Is Being Remastered for PS4
Legend of the West
Hmmmmm, we're not quite sure what to make of this one. According to Korean publication Game Focus, PlayStation 3 masterpiece Red Dead Redemption is being remastered for the PlayStation 4. The site doesn't note a specific source, but claims that the rumour has been floating around since last month, with whispers from North America...
News Rockstar Could Be at PlayStation Meeting, But This Isn't Proof
Don't believe everything you read
Oh dear, the Internet loves a good unsubstantiated rumour, eh? Our inbox exploded earlier today after so-called "industry insider" Tidux posted a cryptic tweet with a couple of emojis, suggesting that Rockstar may make an appearance at next month's PlayStation Meeting press conference. Despite somehow earning...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 for PS4 May Be Right Around the Corner
Rockstar reveal incoming soon
Who's ready to go west? We're not going to lie to you: we were born ready. And after a torturous wait which seems to have dragged on for almost as long as a black and white Western movie, it looks like Rockstar may be finally ready to announce Red Dead Redemption 2 for the PlayStation 4. Well, almost. As part of its...
Video Is The Warriors Worth Revisiting on PS4?
Streets of rampage
The game based on the movie based on the book is back, as The Warriors stealth released on the PlayStation 4 recently as part of Sony's PlayStation 2 ports initiative. In our latest livestream, we figured that we'd give the brawler the once over – and you can watch us get busy with our fists above.
News Rockstar's The Warriors Brawls to PS4
Can you dig it?
Rockstar's made some unexpected games over the years, with The Warriors being one of them. Based upon the 1979 movie of the same name – which itself was inspired by a 1965 novel – the game's essentially a beat-'em-up, which originally released all the way back in 2005 on the PlayStation 2. And now, via Sony's emulation...
News Is Rockstar's Agent Preparing to Infiltrate PS4?
Cold War never changes
Could long overdue PlayStation 3 exclusive Agent make a re-appearance at E3 2016 next week? We seem to write the same article annually, but eagle eyed NeoGAF users have noticed that there's been some movement on the Rockstar North developed espionage adventure's trademark page. Essentially, the company has applied for an...
Video Has Manhunt Come Dressed to Kill on PS4?
Making a murderer
One of the most controversial games of the PlayStation 2 era slipped a noose around the neck of the PlayStation 4 recently, and we figured that it was worth checking out. Manhunt is the latest title to be spruced up for Sony's new-gen system, with Trophies and 1080p visuals added to the very bloody broth. But is it worth replaying...
News Rockstar Games to Reveal Exciting Future Projects Soon
Red dead?
Could we get a glimpse of Red Dead Redemption 2 at this year's E3? It's still one of this author's big predictions for next month's show, and while label Rockstar Games is remaining quiet, publishing overlord Take Two has hinted that we may hear more soon. Indeed, speaking as part of the firm's latest round of financial results, CEO...
News Here's the Map from Red Dead Redemption's PS4 Sequel
Apparently
Well. Earlier this week, there was a comical NeoGAF thread in which a poster claimed to have obtained the map from Red Dead Redemption 2. As is ever the case on the prolific message board, drama ensued, and the image was eventually removed. It didn't smell like a fake to us, but given the distinct lack of information, we passed on posting...
News Ex-Rockstar North Boss Is Taking Take-Two to the Cleaners
Disgruntled executive wants $150 million
Do you remember when Leslie Benzies, the former president of Rockstar North, left the Edinburgh-based developer earlier in the year? Having enjoyed a long sabbatical prior to his departure, it seemed like the suit was simply burnt out. However, that's not the case according to a $150 million lawsuit that he's...
News Grand Theft Auto 6 Is in Production Right Now on PS4
Or so sources say
According to rumours that just won't go away, a sequel to Red Dead Redemption is in the works - but with all of this whispering, it's easy to forget that Grand Theft Auto V will be three years old in September. As such, it comes as no real surprise that a new report is stating Rockstar's begun work on the inevitable Grand Theft...
Video Does Bully Still Rule the School on PS4?
We don't need no education
Rockstar stealth released Bully, the legendary PlayStation 2 boarding school simulator, on the PlayStation 4 this week – and we've squeezed into our old uniform in order to put it through its paces. This port packs upgraded visuals and full Trophy support – but beware: the controls haven't exactly aged gracefully.
News Is This Another Hint We May See Red Dead Redemption 2 on PS4 Soon?
Cotton-eyed hope so
We'll probably all scream yee-haw when Red Dead Redemption 2 is announced – after all, the game's been in development since before the days that people spoke with exaggerated twangs and the main form of traversal was on horseback. A leaked Linked In profile has raised hopes for the title's imminent release, as a Rockstar...
News Rockstar Classics Bully and Manhunt Stealth Release on PS4
Back to school
This is a pleasant surprise: legendary Rockstar releases Bully and Manhunt are available, er, now on the European PlayStation Store. The former – one of this author's favourite PlayStation 2 games – is even packing a Platinum Trophy, as per Exophase. There's no wor
News Lowriders: Custom Classics Update Bounces into GTA Online Today
Adds three new cars and Sumo adversary mode
Grand Theft Auto Online, despite being over two years old, is still getting regular free updates, and this month isn't any different – the Lowriders: Custom Classics update adds plenty of new content to Rockstar's online world, including new cars, clothes, weapons, and a new mode. The all-new Dundreary...
News Will Red Dead Redemption 2 Be Announced at E3 2016?
BioShock? Borderlands? Take Two's going big
Take Two, the company in charge of 2K Games and Rockstar, has hinted that it will appear at E3 2016 in a "big way". Strauss Zelnick, the organisation's head honcho, teased the tidbit in the latest issue of MCV, stopping short of revealing which titles it will have on display. It currently has three games...
News The Man Behind Grand Theft Auto V's Michael Knows Nothing of Story DLC
The saga continues
Last week we reported that Grand Theft Auto V's story based downloadable content may still be happening. The actor that plays Franklin, one of the game's three main characters, posted a photo of himself wearing a motion capture suit on Instagram, which unsurprisingly lead to plenty of speculation. Putting a dampener on the party,...
News Grand Theft Auto Veteran Exits Rockstar North
Leslie Benzies departs Scottish studio
Rockstar North, the uber-secretive Edinburgh-based developer behind the Grand Theft Auto franchise, is going through a bit of a shake-up at the minute. Leslie Benzies, one of the key figures behind the aforementioned sandbox series, has departed the company after over 15 years of service. He originally joined...
News Grand Theft Auto V Story DLC May Still Be Happening
Franklin's at it again
Well, here we are again, back with another possible Grand Theft Auto V story DLC tease. Shawn Fonteno, the man behind Franklin, one of the game's three main playable characters, has posted a picture of himself in a motion capture suit on his Instagram account. Don't get your hopes up just yet, though, as Fonteno doesn't...
Rumour Could Max Payne Dive onto PS4?
It's about (bullet) time
After re-releasing eight PlayStation 2 games on the PlayStation 4 last week, it seems that Sony isn't going to stop digging up old classics and giving them a new lease of life. On the ESRB website, it appears that Remedy's excellent shooter Max Payne could be one of those games being brought to the platform, with R
News Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Hijacks PS3 with Trophies
Daylight robbery
Well, well, well. While we all wait eagerly for Sony to officially announce PlayStation 2 titles for the PlayStation 4, it looks like Rockstar has decided to remain its contrary self – by finally deciding to bring its updated version of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas to the… Well, PlayStation 3. You may remember a
News Grand Theft Auto Online: Lowriders Pimps Your PS4 Next Week
Baller
Grand Theft Auto Online sports a pretty self-contained community these days, which we carelessly forget about at times. While we'd have probably preferred Rockstar Games to expand Los Santos with new single player content, it seems that supporting its multiplayer component has become a priority. And thus, Grand Theft Auto Online: Lowriders is...
News There's a BBC Drama About Grand Theft Auto
And it's got Harry Potter in it
BBC dramas tend to go one of two ways: they're either really good like Sherlock or awful like The Gamechangers appears to be. This forthcoming feature starring Daniel Radcliffe promises to plot the rise of Grand Theft Auto developer Rockstar Games, with Harry Potter himself filling the role of London-born chief Sam...
News Red Dead Redemption Gallops to 14 Million Sales
Gold rush
Red Dead Redemption may be as old as the hills, but the PlayStation 3 title continues to sell. Released all the way back in 2010, publisher Take-Two has announced that the Rockstar San Diego developed escapade has just crossed the 14 million units milestone. These are shipped numbers, but are still outrageously impressive. A sequel has...
News Grand Theft Auto V Has Made More Bank Than You Can Imagine
Sequel surpasses 54 million sales
Franklin, Michael, and Trevor should jack in their thug lives and learn to become game developers instead – after all, Grand Theft Auto V proves that there's more money in this industry anyway. As revealed by Rockstar's parent company Take-Two during a financial call overnight, the fifth instalment in its sandbox...
News PS4, PS3 Versions of Grand Theft Auto V Get a New Radio Station in July
The Lab
The Lab, a Grand Theft Auto V radio station that was PC exclusive, is coming to consoles next month. It consists of songs from the game's original soundtrack, but remixed and repurposed by a slew of musicians from a variety of genres. Basically, if you've ever wanted Freddie Gibbs and Wavves on the same station, this is for you. We're big...
News Grand Theft Auto Online Expands with Slick New Content on PS4, PS3
Ill as dope
While it's clear that Rockstar Games could charge for additional content in Grand Theft Auto Online, it's adopted a different model entirely, flogging optional Shark Cards for those who want them, while allowing everyone else to earn its riches of content for free. And starting next week, Los Santos will be taking delivery of a brand new...
News Red Dead Redemption Studio Targeting State of the Art PS4 Graphics
Straight to the Wild, Wild West
It's been a whopping five years since John Marston... Well, yeah, we won't spoil what happens – but you really should have played Red Dead Redemption by now. A sequel from Rockstar San Diego has always seemed likely, and fortunately, it looks like the studio's really knuckling down now with its next release...
News Rockstar Games Is Suing the BBC Over a TV Drama About Grand Theft Auto
Game changer
BBC's planned television drama, currently titled Game Changer, is about the controversy surrounding Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto series. The plot follows the long dispute between Sam Houser, Rockstar's president, and Jack Thompson, the outspoken lawyer and critic who says that video games cause real world violence. Rockstar has now...
News Take-Two CEO Denies That There Were Ever Plans for GTA V to Get Single Player DLC
But the executive apparently misspoke
So, remember back when Rockstar Games said that Grand Theft Auto V would be getting some story-based DLC? Yeah, like a super long time ago? Turns out that never happened. Crazy, right? But when Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick was asked about any upcoming content in a recent earnings call, he seemed a bit dazed,...
News Grand Theft Auto V Has Sold Five Million Units in the UK
Crime wave
We wonder how many hours UK gamers have spent hammering the X button to sprint in Grand Theft Auto V – it's got to be quite a lot, right? We may have reservations about the controls in Rockstar Games' open world opus, but there's no denying the title's overall quality – it's a stunning release that puts almost all other sandboxes to...
News Time for Your Close Up! Grand Theft Auto V's Video Editor Expanding to PS4
You're a tiger
You may have been jealously eyeing the various video clips and machinima that PC players have been creating for Grand Theft Auto V, and pondering whether you'll ever be able to join the fun. The good news, then, is that Rockstar Games is busy beavering away on a simplified version of the movie editing suite for the PlayStation 4 –...
News Grand Theft Auto V PS4 Now Looks Like It's Supposed To
Fixed you up
Cut the guys at Rockstar some slack: Grand Theft Auto V is arguably one of the most complex releases on the PlayStation 4, so it's easy to imagine how it could have accidentally turned off the odd graphical effect or two. And that's exactly what it did last week, resulting in an outpouring of irritation from people who understand the...
News Grand Theft Auto V's Graphics Haven't Been Intentionally Downgraded on PS4
It's just a bug
Alright, who mucked up Grand Theft Auto V's graphics? There'll be some nervous glances at Rockstar North today, as the developer has admitted that this week's "downgrade" story is actually due to a bug. Eagle eyed Reddit users were in uproar a few days ago when it emerged that the title's latest patch had stripped back several visual...
News Wait, Did Grand Theft Auto V Just Get a Graphical Downgrade on PS4?
Loss Santos
Bit of a weird one, this, but YouTube user ElAnalistaDeBits reckons that the PlayStation 4 version of Grand Theft Auto V has suffered a graphical downgrade after the game's latest update. On Reddit, opinions are torn as to why this might be. Some argue that it's a purposeful move, with Rockstar having to tweak things in order to add...
News Grand Theft Auto V's Online Heists May Steal a Chunk of Your PS4's Hard Drive Space
Trophies also out for anticipated update
Rockstar's being predictably cagey with regards to Grand Theft Auto V's forthcoming online Heists, so we're working with a bit of speculation this evening. Nevertheless, reports are rampant that the free update – due out on 10th March on the PlayStation 4 – will weigh in at around 4.8GB on the Xbox One,...
