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Opinion Isn't It Time That We Put a Stop to Grand Theft Auto Online-Esque Debacles?
Teething troubles
Grand Theft Auto Online is broken. It’s hardly the most startling revelation of the year, as anyone with a lick of common sense predicted that Rockstar’s servers would crash faster than a towed penthouse the moment that the hotly anticipated multiplayer component launched. But with this kind of issue becoming more and more...
Guide Here's How to Access Grand Theft Auto Online, When the Servers Actually Work
Failed to start job
Furthering developer Rockstar Games’ reluctance to do anything by convention, accessing Grand Theft Auto V’s hotly anticipated multiplayer mode is almost as complicated as quantum physics. In order to give you a helping hand, we’ve put together this handy walkthrough to get you connected to the online iteration of sunny Los...
Out Today Grand Theft Auto Online Makes a Connection on PS3
Better with you
Update: And it's up, folks. The patch weighs in at 39MB on the PlayStation 3. Have you downloaded it yet? What are you planning to do online first? Let us know in the comments section below. Original: Grand Theft Auto V may have launched two weeks ago, but it’s about to get a second wind courtesy of the sequel’s hotly...
News How Much Will Grand Theft Auto Online's Microtransactions Cost?
Bull shark
As rumoured yesterday, you will be able to break into your own bank account in order to accelerate your progress through Grand Theft Auto V’s currently unreleased multiplayer component. Eurogamer.net reports that in-game cash injections will be available in denominatio
Guide How to Expand Your Grand Theft Auto V Property Portfolio for Free
Who said buying a house was hard?
While it may be tough to earn some serious paper through traditional criminal methods in Grand Theft Auto V, this property portfolio enhancing exploit is well worth your time. As detailed in the step-by-step video below, you can buy up much of Los Santos’ real estate without opening your wallet – and you don’t...
News Don't Park Your Car in One of Grand Theft Auto V's Garages
Leave it outside in broad daylight instead
The citizens of Los Santos know a thing or two about losing their rides – after all, there’s a good chance that you’ve spent the past week or so stealing other people’s cars. Now you could be about to get a taste of your own medicine, as Grand Theft Auto V has a glitch that’s prompting some parked...
Rumour You'll Be Able to Exchange Real Cash for Money in Grand Theft Auto Online
Cash injection
You may be able to earn some serious paper from bank jobs and crafty accounting in Grand Theft Auto V, but that takes effort. It seems like the upcoming Grand Theft Auto Online will allow you to eschew that hard work by purchasing a dodgy bank card – for a fee, of course. Reddit users have
News UK Sales Charts: Grand Theft Auto V Plants a Charge on the Top Spot
Beats first week sales of all other GTAs combined
As expected, Grand Theft Auto V has put a bullet in all of its competitors and shot straight to the summit of the UK sales charts. Incredibly, after just five days on sale, the title is already the 24th best-selling game in the nation ever, and the tenth best on the PlayStation 3. Sony’s system...
Rumour Grand Theft Auto Online May Actually Support 32 Players
Possibly, anyway
If you need to rob a bus to roll with your inflated crew, then you may be over the moon to learn that Grand Theft Auto Online could support up to 32 players rather than the confirmed 16 players. Cinemablend reports – courtesy of leaked game code – that the title will allow
News Grand Theft Auto V Has Already Extracted $1 Billion from Consumers' Wallets
Counting the cash
We’ve heard a rumour that the team at Rockstar North has refilled the paper towel dispensers in all of its Edinburgh-based office’s toilets with £50 notes, and now we know why: Grand Theft Auto V has raked in a whopping $1 billion (£625 million) in retail sales after just three days on the market. That’s absolutely,...
Review Grand Theft Auto V (PlayStation 3)
Three is a magic number
Michael, Franklin, and Trevor. These three personalities are at the very core of Grand Theft Auto V – one of the most anticipated games of this console generation. Everything that happens within the title revolves around the trio, from the gripping get-rich-quick heists that punctuate the story to the side activities that...
Guide How to Be a Pimp in Grand Theft Auto V's Atomic Blimp
Flight of fancy
You’ve no doubt seen it on the horizon, but how do you actually get to pilot that pesky Atomic Blimp in Grand Theft Auto V. If you pre-ordered the game, you should have access to a special code that unlocks the unorthodox aircraft, but it can still be a little tricky to access. In order to make things as brazen as a big blue...
News Good Grief, Grand Theft Auto V Coined Over $800 Million in a Day
Officially the fastest-selling game ever in the UK
Grand Theft Auto V raked in an absolutely staggering $800 million during its first day on the market, securing the largest volume of launch day sales in the sandbox series’ history. "We are incredibly proud of Rockstar Games' creative achievement and could not be more pleased with the success of...
News Grand Theft Auto V's iFruit App Set to Poke Fun on PlayStation Vita
Rockstar Games readying release on handheld
Assuming that you own a nifty iOS smartphone or tablet, you may already be familiar with Grand Theft Auto V’s recently released iFruit application. The mobile companion allows you to interact with Franklin’s dog Chop and customise your cars on the move, with any changes replicated in the main...
Talking Point Is Grand Theft Auto V Living Up to Your Expectations?
Lofty as the Los Santos dream
Rockstar Games may have nurtured one of the largest entertainment franchises on the planet over the past 15 or so years, but such desirable territory comes with unrivalled pressures. While the company will no doubt be readying a press release regarding Grand Theft Auto V’s record breaking sales as we type, such high...
Out Today Grand Theft Auto V Hot-Wires Retail Around the Globe
Five's the magic number
It feels like an eternity since Grand Theft Auto V was first announced on 25th October all the way back in 2011. The title was revealed in familiar Rockstar Games fashion, with a single unexpected Tweet effectively bringing the Internet to its knees. That initial tease was followed by a mysterious trailer a week later, and...
News So, This Is What Grand Theft Auto V Actually Looks Like
It's a video game, alright
We can’t help but feel a little bit like a kid on Boxing Day right now. The build up to Grand Theft Auto V has been expectedly exciting, but a lot of that thrill has relied on the wrapping that Rockstar Games insists on keeping around its titles. Now that the embargo has lifted, though, we’re very much reminded of the...
Round Up Grand Theft Auto V Reviews Reach for the Stars
Top billing
While we toil away on our own Grand Theft Auto V review, a number of publications have gone live with their glowing appraisals earlier this afternoon. As expected, the title appears to be a rip-roaring success, currently carrying a Metacritic rating of 99 based on nine reviews – though we expect that to slip a little as more...
News There Was Very Nearly a World without Grand Theft Auto in It
Like nailing jelly to kittens
While we’re all chomping at the metaphorical bit to play Grand Theft Auto V, ex-DMA Design (now Rockstar North, of course) employees have revealed that the original PSone game almost didn’t make it to market. Chatting with The Guardian, producer and creative director Gary Penn explained that the project was a mess...
Rumour Grand Theft Auto V Caught On PS4
Amazon.de lists next generation release
Once again, Amazon's German arm has outed a potential release, and this time, it's a big one. The website lists Grand Theft Auto V - which releases in just under a week on current gen consoles - as a PlayStation 4 title. There's no hint of a possible release date, but the simple fact that it's there adds...
News Who Needs PS4? Rockstar Reckons Grand Theft Auto 5 Feels Next-Gen Now
Plenty under the hood
Few would argue that it’s been an incredible year for the PlayStation 3. With three months still left to go, the console has already played host to amazing titles like BioShock Infinite, Tomb Raider, and The Last of Us. Perhaps most impressive is that the system’s showing no signs of slowing down either, with Beyond: Two...
News Grand Theft Auto 5 Plots the Perfect Heist in New Trailer
High stakes
Unfazed by the spate of leaks that have affected its launch a little, Rockstar Games has deployed a brand new Grand Theft Auto V trailer. Unlike the recent gameplay videos, this is a purely cinematic short which will also air on television. Those of you that are fans of Breaking Bad will be able to catc
News No, Grand Theft Auto 5 Is Not Coming to the PS4 Yet
Sony forced to apologise again
It’s nice to know that Sony’s going out of its way to rebuild bridges with the undoubtedly irritated Rockstar Games. Not content with pushing out a hackable version of Grand Theft Auto V this week, the manufacturer has now set the web alight by hinting that the upcoming sandbox adventure’s coming to the...
News Oh, There's a New Grand Theft Auto 5 Trailer Coming This Week
Just so you know
Rockstar Games is probably the only publisher in the world that can prompt reporters to write a full story about the fact that there’s a new trailer for one of its titles on the way. Other companies have to release teaser videos and screenshots to get the hype rolling, but not the firm behind Grand Theft Auto V – it didn’t...
News You'll Be Listening to Some Stellar Tracks in Grand Theft Auto V
Sony apologises for leak
This is more or less why we can’t have nice things. Sony made Grand Theft Auto V available for download on the European PlayStation Store this week. With the file spanning an enormous 18GB, the company wanted to make it easy for players to download ahead of the game’s release on 17th September. Sadly, the file’s been...
News Grand Theft Auto 5's Trophies Don't Look Especially Easy
Time killer
You’re going to need to set aside a few hundred hours to earn the Platinum Trophy in Grand Theft Auto V, as the trinkets in Rockstar Games’ latest adventure look anything but easy. The rewards were leaked overnight courtesy of Xbox360Achievements, but we’re assuming that the PlayStation 3 gongs are identical – that’s usually...
News Rockstar Not Ruling Out PS4 Port of Grand Theft Auto 5
Focusing on current generation first
Grand Theft Auto 5’s recently announced online mode sounds like it was designed to be played for the rest of time. The multiplayer component will allow you to embark on competitive and collaborative adventures within the Los Santos sandbox, create your own custom missions, and even engage in a spot of golf...
News Grand Theft Auto 5 Takes the Sandbox Online on 1st October
Limitless potential
As promised, Rockstar Games has pulled back the curtain on Grand Theft Auto V’s multiplayer mode. The online component – set to launch on 1st October – will see you collaborating and competing with other players in a connected world, all in order to earn reputation and rise through the ranks. The developer considers this...
News Take a Tour of Los Santos in Grand Theft Auto V Travelogue
Paradise city
The daily drip feed of Grand Theft Auto V information is in full swing. Not content with teasing the title’s multiplayer unveiling, Rockstar Games has launched a travelogue on its website, which is overflowing with the sarcastic sense of humour that you can expect to find in the full adventure. The page – which will be refreshed...
News Yes, Grand Theft Auto V Is Totally Getting DLC
Well, duh
Strap on your body armour because this snippet is more shocking than a bullet to the chest: Grand Theft Auto V is getting some form of DLC. The news was revealed in the least glamorous place possible – no, not in Trevor’s bathroom, but on a support page for the game. Asked if the title would be region-free, Rockstar Games replied:...
News Grand Theft Auto Online to Debut on 15th August
Is your body ready?
Ever since that delightful tease at the end of last month’s Grand Theft Auto V trailer, we’ve been dying to learn more about the game’s multiplayer mode, Grand Theft Auto Online. Fortunately, we’ll be finding out a whole lot on 15th August, when Rockstar Games is set to deploy a
News Bully Trademark Renews Hope for Sordid PS4 Sequel
Avoiding the sophomore slump
Few games surpass Grand Theft Auto’s quick-witted brilliance, but Bully is one of them. Rockstar Vancouver’s brilliant high school-‘em-up was a tapestry of cliques, clichés, and chemistry classes. And the cult classic could be about to make a comeback, if a trademark filed by laidback parent company Take-Two
News New Screens Show Grand Theft Auto 5 Living Life in the Fast Lane
The three stooges
Rockstar Games’ bandwidth busting ways hit a climax today, as the firm decided to deploy an avalanche of Grand Theft Auto 5 screenshots. The images show everything from sun loungers and shades, to Love Fist shirts and quad bikes. There are also pictures of a couple of strippers, military helicopters, and sick (probably stolen)...
News Rockstar Games' Undercover Agent Could Infiltrate PS4
Company renews trademark registrations for sneaky title
Remember when L.A. Noire virtually fell off the face of the Earth for several years, before making a prompt comeback and releasing not long after? Well, it looks like Rockstar Games could be applying the same covert treatment to Agent, the former PlayStation 3 exclusive that’s been shrouded...
News Grand Theft Auto 5's Recent Trailer Was Running on PS3
Sony's system powering sandbox smash
We were too busy being bowled over by the promise of the BAWSAQ stock exchange in Grand Theft Auto V’s recent trailer to look for button prompts, but fortunately Rockstar Games has revealed that the footage was captured entirely from the PlayStation 3 vers
News Grand Theft Auto V Will Feature Over 1,000 Vehicle Modifications
Pimp your ride
There was a massive hint towards car customisation in yesterday’s gigantic Grand Theft Auto V gameplay trailer, but in typical Rockstar Games fashion, the options run deeper than yesterday’s footage. According to producer and lead mission designer Imran Sarwar, there’ll be approximately 1,000 modifications in the full game...
News Here's the Grand Theft Auto V Gameplay Trailer You've Been Waiting For
Rockstar shows off the game that will dominate your life come September
As we reported yesterday, Rockstar has released the first gameplay trailer for Grand Theft Auto V. The new trailer shows off some of the activities you'll be able to indulge in when the game finally launches, as well as some of the vehicles you can "borrow". You can gorge your...
News Grand Theft Auto 5 Gameplay Footage Dropping, Er, Tomorrow
Inject it into our eyeballs
That Grand Theft Auto V gameplay footage that Rockstar Games recently teased isn’t far away – in fact, it’s probably being uploaded to a secure server as we type. The publisher – that simply can’t stand to do things the conventional way – has confirmed that we’ll get our first proper look at the open world...
News You'll Need 8GB of Free Space on Your PS3 to Play Grand Theft Auto V
First gameplay footage and multiplayer details on the way
Industry giant Rockstar Games is aiming to deliver the biggest open world in its history with Grand Theft Auto V, so it’s not particularly surprising that the impending sequel will consume a sizeable chunk of your console’s hard drive. Writing on its official website, the developer...
E3 2013 Grand Theft Auto V PS3 Bundle Coming This September
Yours for $299
Sony and Rockstar will be launching an exclusive PlayStation 3 Grand Theft Auto V console bundle, which will be available to gamers on 17th September, launching at the same time as the game itself. During Sony's E3 conference, it was announced that the 500GB PS3 console bundle – which comes with a copy of the game, a pair of themed...
News Grand Theft Auto V Will Let You Pilot a Blimp if You Pre-Order
Dread zeppelin
Grand Theft Auto games are appealing because they allow you to do things that you’d never be able to in real life – such as pilot a blimp. Should you pre-order the impending Grand Theft Auto V, you’ll be able to fly the Atomic zeppelin around Los Santos. Well, it sure beats getting caught in the rush hour traffic, doesn’t it?...
News Grand Theft Auto V Is the King of the Road in New Screenshots
Riding shotgun
Rockstar Games must have Grand Theft Auto V’s finish line firmly in its sights by now, and it appears to be celebrating with lots of new media. Hot on the heels of last week’s triple trailer, the developer has released a bunch of new vehicular-flavoured screenshots from its impending open world opus. You’ll be able to take the...
News What Would Grand Theft Auto V Look Like on the PS2?
Pretty rubbish, we suspect
Who needs fancy PlayStation 3 visuals when you can enjoy Grand Theft Auto V in the retro setting of San Andreas now? One dedicated YouTube user has devoted the entirety of their week to producing the old school reimagining of this week’s ‘Michael’ trailer embedded below. It’s probably safe to say that some people...
News Grand Theft Auto V Will Feature Yoga, Deep Sea Diving, and the Kitchen Sink
Rockstar releases new details about PS3's biggest game
Rockstar’s not just shooting for the stars with Grand Theft Auto V – it’s targeting the unexplored void that lingers beyond them. The ambitious publisher has lifted the embargo on its latest open world opus this afternoon, and we’ve gobbled up the details more ravenously than a meal deal...
News Classic Grand Theft Auto Games Racing onto the PlayStation Network
History lesson
Your excitement may be focused on Grand Theft Auto V right now, but if you’re eager to revisit the origins of Rockstar’s groundbreaking series, then you may be thrilled to learn that both Grand Theft Auto and Grand Theft Auto 2 are heading to the PlayStation Network as PSone Classics. Alright, so neither release has been...
News Rockstar Fires Off Brand New Grand Theft Auto V Trailers
Frat pack
Drop everything, because Rockstar has released three brand new trailers for Grand Theft Auto V. The videos – which are conveniently collated into a single YouTube embed nestled below – explore the personalities of the hotly anticipated sandbox adventure’s protagonists. We’ve taken an early shine to Michael, but only because his...
News Three Grand Theft Auto V Trailers Hotwiring Your Eyes on 30th April
It's going to be a long weekend
Rockstar has confirmed that it will deploy three new Grand Theft Auto V trailers next week, with each focusing on a different protagonist from the main game. As confirmed earlier in the year, the title will depict the adventures of Michael, Franklin, and Trevor, a crackshot coven of crooks whose plots interconnect...
News Grand Theft Auto V's Box Art Looks Exactly Like You'd Expect It To
No surprises here
If you’ve been carefully following the construction of the Grand Theft Auto V mural currently being erected in New York City, then you’ll no doubt be delighted to get your first full look at the title’s box art to the right. Unsurprisingly, it follows the franchise’s familiar tiled format, with all three of the game’s...
News Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, Vice City Stories Tell Tales on PSN
Console ports spinning a yarn
You’ll be able to expand your digital collection of Grand Theft Auto games this week, as the PlayStation 2 versions of portable spin-offs Liberty City Stories and Vice City Stories plan a heist on the PlayStation Network. Each title will set you back £7.99/$9.99 when they hit Sony’s digital storefront next week...
News Grand Theft Auto V Goes Skydiving in New Screenshots
Storms, sunsets, and firestarters
Maintaining its habit of being as inconvenient as humanely possible, Rockstar has deployed a batch of brand new Grand Theft Auto V screenshots. Yup, looks like that’s our Pot Noodle put on hold for the next ten minutes, doesn’t it? The kettle had just finished boiling, too. In truth, there’s not a whole...
