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"This time around it followed the lawless adventures of Russian immigrant Niko Bellic who engaged in all the same forms of mayhem that his predecessors did, but had some new moves up his sleeve, or at least they were new back in 2008. This was the time when every action franchise had started to dabble in cover systems, and Niko jumped on that bandwagon – then took cover behind it."
"Rockstar Games is kicking off their Social Club Multiplayer series with some Grand Theft Auto IV tomorrow on Xbox Live. Players will get the chance to live chat with developers, play the game and its DLC, and win one of 20 prize packs that Rockstar will be giving out."
Joystick Division runs down the ten best story-based downloadable add-ons for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. Does your favorite DLC make the list?
The current video game generation has brought us some of the greatest moments in the industry's history. However, there are still moments that have us scratching our heads and wondering "How could this happen?" We take a look at the ten biggest flops to occur this generation.
There are good drunk and bad drunk. Though it's obvious that there's more bad drunks. Look at these top eight characters as they get loaded with liquor. Don't worry, these virtual characters can't die from intoxication.
"When we talk about video games, we have a tendency to classify them by the nature of their mechanics (first-person, strategy) as often as by narrative or thematic content, the way other works of art are usually described. Sometimes the two are used together to describe a game - Halo is a “sci-fi shooter.” It’s an important distinction, since video games are made up of more than narrative content. A game’s mechanics define it just as much as, if not more than, what it’s about. They’re the way ..."
"On February 9, Gamasutra ran an article concerning the possible release date of Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) which contained quotes from industry analysts including Michael Pachter. The article in question was very tempered in its assertions and had a restrained title that read “Analysts: With Max Payne On 'Back Burner', Will Rockstar Reveal GTA V In Fiscal 2012?” However, by the end of the day the story had been picked up by several other gaming media outlets, some small and some quite large, ..."
"If there’s one franchise that’s engendered more attention than any other, it’s Grand Theft Auto. With good reason, too - despite the controversy, or maybe thanks to it, each new title in the series has become the benchmark for open world games and video game narratives."
Game Podunk blogger MonkJammas presents perhaps a sensitive topic about video games possibly ignoring the minority for racial group? Read on for more.
A recent listing from online retailer Amazon.com has revealed that Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition is coming to the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.
All Age Gaming's John Elliott brings us the 7th developer profile. This fortnight he looks at the Grand Theft Auto series developer Rockstar Games. See inside for a look into the famous multi-platform developer.
"At anytime there’s a highly anticipated game, a article like this will certainly pop up. After GTAIV was released, a hell of a lot of people were disappointed and confused. A hefty amount of people were confused because the game got many perfect review scores but the game was far from perfect."
"Xbox 360 owners that haven't made the return trip back to Grand Theft Auto IV's Liberty City for either of the game's downloadable episodes get a good opportunity this week. The second GTA IV episode, The Ballad of Gay Tony, is 25% off as the Xbox Live Deal of the Week."
The latest Playstation Pulse episode revealed the top ten most downloaded add-ons on the Playstation Network of the Playstation 3 during the spring season.
According to the "Top Downloads" section of the Playstation Store, Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony is currently outselling Grand Theft Auto: The Lost and the Damned on the Playstation Network.
"Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction marks the return of Sam Fisher after a few delays. The return of not just one but two Capcom classics and some thought it never happen but GTA 4: Episodes from Liberty City finds its release on the PS3."
Rockstar Games has released a new trailer just in time before the DLC gets released on the PC and the PlayStation 3. The DLC use to be a Xbox Live exclusive but the contract has ended for Microsoft.
"I think even BioWare would have to admit, though, that the sex scenes depicted in one of their most recent titles, Dragon Age: Origins - in which your character and paramour of choice roll around by the fire with their underwear on - felt a bit awkward and cheesy."
All Age Gaming's Phong Nguyen bring's us the 27th AAG "The Week That Was". This week he discusses the continual sales boom for Nintendo's New Super Mario Bros. Wii game, Halo: Reach at Microsoft's X10 event, the once Xbox 360 exclusive GTA IV DLC coming to PS3 and PC and more.
"Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned
Halo 3: ODST
Halo Wars
Katamari Forever
Killzone 2
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!
The Maw"
"Rockstar Games has announced that gamers on Xbox LIVE will have the opportunity to take on some of the developers of Grand Theft Auto IV at their own game later this very day. The second Social Club Social Club The Ballad of Gay Tony Multiplayer Event is set to take place today from 4:00-7:00pm, only on Xbox LIVE."
Ironically, the list dubbed "Ten Games to Cross off Your Child's Gift List" almost certainly contains at least one game that if on ever member of Neoseeker's list this holiday season.
Now while I'm sure the Times *scoff* has their reasons to dislike this list of mostly shooters and questionable ethical decisions, but that's the main draw (at least for most gamers)
"The majority of any given mission is usually spent driving to the mission’s location, listening to the fourteen and a half hours of car conversation that’s been newly recorded for this episode. It took me a little while to realise it, but quite frequently that’s all this DLC seems to want of you, to listen to the in-vehicle dialogue."
All Age Gaming's Ian Crane gives us his thoughts on the second Xbox 360 exclusive downloadable content for GTA IV, "The Ballad of Gay Tony". Was this downloadable content worth all the money Microsoft paid for it? Read on to find out.
All Age Gaming's Ian Crane brings us his 1st "The Wednesday Humps" article. "The Wednesday Humps" is our mid-week look at a few topical issues in the world of gaming. In this article, Ian looks at the controversy surfacing in regards to a couple of upcoming in-game achievements, he looks at a couple of anticipated GTA releases happening this week and more.
"The GTA franchise is just about to getting larger, as a new episode, Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City will be released soon. The new pack will include both "The Lost and Damned" and "The Ballad of Gay Tony" games..."
Rockstar announced today new details in the new world of multiplayer for Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony. The multiplayer is going to include new weapons, kill streaks, assisted kills, and parachutes! More info to come
"Rockstar games has released the second official trailer for Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City, titled “There’s Always a Girl”. Episodes From Liberty City will let gamers experience both The Lost and Damned and the all-new episode The Ballad of Gay Tony. Check it out on its release October 29th."
"With this iteration of the GTA series a little more than a a month off, the news is starting to pick up even more. Today Rockstar have officially launched their Ballard Of Gay Tony website which will be updated over the next several weeks as the release gets closer, and be the main hub for the game upon release.
But right here today you have the chance to meet up with Liberty City's biggest land owner, and head "Gangstar", Yusuf Amir, who by the way, simply loves the Arab Money. A song he ..."
"It is no shocker that for the most part, girlfriends and video games don’t quite get along. Every now and then you may acquire a significant other who isn’t bothered by any video game, and of course there are always games like Super Mario Kart that appeals to both genders. Then there are … other games. Games that girls will despise. Games that girlfriends will curse forever and banish to the bowels of hell. Read on, for the Top 10 Games That You Girlfriend Hates you for Playing."
"Rockstar Games has released the first four Grand Theft Auto: Ballad of Gay Tony screenshots exclusively to fan sites. Click the thumbnails below to view them in full!
As you can see, a new helicopter based on the MD500 Defender is in the episode. It is equipped with anti-tank missiles and mini-guns. This should provide for some great multiplayer action!"
This is a must download of The Bender this week. We preview EVERYTHING that will happen and E3 (and even things that might not happen). The show runs a little longer than usual and we cut the news down to a minimal as we all get excited for our trip to E3! Grab the MP3 by clicking here or load us up in iTunes by clicking here
