http://blog.gtahq.net Version 3.0 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:04:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Electronic Entertainment Expo 2008 (E3 2008) hits us in a matter of days. Many video game developers will be keeping mum till the big surprises hit us on the week of E3 2008. The convention, which is held in Los Angeles, will be expected to showcase some exciting news. ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/07/06/video-games-update-6-the-e3-2008-countdown/ http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/07/03/playstation-3-system-software-24-released/ Rock Band 2 is being announced today by Harmonix Studios, it is set to debut on the Xbox 360 in September 2008 and on the PlayStation 3 and other relevant platforms later this year. One of the highlights is the cross-title downloadable content compatibility. Rock Band 2 will be released on ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/06/30/video-games-update-5-rock-band-2-is-coming/ "And the heavens...shall tremble." One hour ago, the Blizzard Entertainment website was just a black splash page with a ice dune. Man, I hate these splash pages. Just minutes ago, the image changed to a reddish splash page, with the Diablo III logo like the one shown below. Diablo III ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/06/28/diablo-iiiannounced/ Hey, everybody! I'm getting really busy these few days, so I haven't got time to update, so here's an extension to the really short update which was made yesterday about the Call of Duty 5 screenshots. There could some really cool stuff that might happen in E3 2008, let's have ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/06/28/video-games-update-3-upcoming-e3-2008/ Rockstar Games have released an Xbox 360 and PS3 patch for Grand Theft Auto IV, which fixes several problems that players may have encountered during multiplayer matches. Rockstar Games have provided a full documentation for the patch online, which can be read below. Fixes made to Grand Theft Auto IV in ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/06/25/grand-theft-auto-iv-multiplayer-patch-released/ First off, it's my birthday today, so I thought I should share some gaming joy with you with today's update. Don't worry, it will not be too long, as there aren't too much news about video games these few days anyway, just a few (short) news updates and Golden Joystick ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/06/23/video-games-update-2-happy-birthday-to-me/ Welcome to Grand Theft Auto IV - Post-Release Update 6! Today, we'll talk about Ice Cream, Cheating, ZiTing, Radio-on-foot and 50 things to do! While none of these updates are significantly fresh, we thought that it will be great to let you know! Pixeloo's realistic Niko Bellic render! Pixeloo, an illustrator who ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/06/20/grand-theft-auto-iv-post-release-update-6/ I have recently acquired a Nokia N81 8GB, also dubbed a "multimedia computer" as with any Nokia Nseries device. I have had a Nokia 6110 Navigator previously, but the GPS features don't really appeal much, so I got this really sexy phone as a replacement. The Nokia N81 has such a ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/06/18/using-the-nokia-n81-for-gaming/ Today's Video Games update will touch on Forza 3, several pieces of Xbox 360 news, the upcoming title Call of Duty 5: World at War, as well as our beloved Grand Theft Auto IV. I haven't been hustling for three days, but here we go... the news updates! Grand Theft Auto ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/06/16/video-games-update-call-of-duty-5-more/ Friday the 13th is a day which is usually associated with misfortune. This year, Friday the 13th falls just a day after Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots' release day. Is it really that much of a misfortune? Not so for PlayStation 3 owners, that is. MGS4: Guns of ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/06/13/friday-the-13th-update-metal-gear-solid-4-more/ Jokos Roadtrip video parodies Grand Theft Auto IV MTV Germany has done a parody of Grand Theft Auto IV's European Grand Theft Auto IV TV advertisement for one of their upcoming TV shows, "Jokos Roadtrip". It is in the same style and uses the same song as the Grand Theft Auto ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/06/12/grand-theft-auto-iv-post-release-update-5/ Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 3G today. The redesigned iPhone will come in three models - the Black 8GB model, or a choice between Black or White for the 16GB model. The 8GB model will cost US$199 (SG$272) and the 16GB models cost US$299 (SG$410). The new iPhone, said to ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/06/10/iphone-3g-unveiled-coming-in-july/ This is our fourth Grand Theft Auto IV post-release update. With so much going on about Ninja Gaiden II, Age of Conan and Metal Gear Solid 4, why not take a break for a short update on some Grand Theft Auto? The guys over at GamesRadar has done a remake ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/06/08/grand-theft-auto-iv-post-release-update-4/ This week brings us to Grand Theft Auto IV's third post-release update, which probably brings us to the end of our daily Grand Theft Auto IV coverage, and we'll continue to post news and interesting happenings from around the Video Game and Technology world. We'll still post Grand Theft Auto ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/06/06/grand-theft-auto-iv-post-release-update-3/ There hasn't been much news out there regarding Grand Theft Auto IV, as everyone should be busy playing. This quick post is just to let you know that we have updated the Grand Theft Auto IV Cheats, Tips and Secrets guide with a lot of new information! Since the game has ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/06/03/grand-theft-auto-iv-new-cheats-tips-and-secrets/ There has been an uproar in the Grand Theft Auto and Video Gaming community recently, with regards to the face of the Statue of Happiness in Grand Theft Auto IV. It seems that Rockstar Games have pulled off yet another spoof of New York City. Well, the Statue of Happiness isn't ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/05/31/grand-theft-auto-iv-statue-of-hillary/ Okay, this update will be longer than the previous one, it's a summary of news from the past few days. Okay, first, if you have not spotted our Grand Theft Auto IV review, you can look it up here. I gave it a 96/100, which I think will be the ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/05/29/grand-theft-auto-iv-post-release-update-2/ Another one. Cheers. The black sentinel rolled to a stop in front of Rigano’s Dry Cleaning and Sergio turned the car off. “Ok, I want you and Sergio to go inside and collect my money for the week. These assholes claim they’re not paying up since I’ve been away for so ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/05/27/skit-volume-2-episode-6-rigano%e2%80%99s-dry-cleaning/ Grand Theft Auto IV is the most difficult game you'll ever play. I'm not talking about the mission difficulty, but the reluctance you will be having when it's time to put down the controller after a game of Grand Theft Auto IV. Yes, it's that fun. So, as most of you ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/05/24/grand-theft-auto-iv-from-a-fanboy%e2%80%99s-perspective/ So, it seems that the Grand Theft Auto IV official website has finally been updated. The Music page is now updated with all sixteen radio stations found in the game's radio dial. From The Beat to The Vibe. With the recent update, there are also two upcoming Grand Theft Auto ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/05/21/grand-theft-auto-iv-upcoming-soundtrack-releases/ Back with a new one. Enjoy. “Hello?” “Richie, its Vito.” Vito said. “What do you want Vito?” Richie asked. “Where the f*ck do you get off beating the sh*t out of my brother, and taking his money?” Vito yelled into the phone. “He owed me money for protection, so I took it. If you got ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/05/18/skit-volume-2-episode-5-dickie-zitto/ Another one. Enjoy. Richie finished the last of his veal and ordered another cup of coffee at Patrizio’s Bistro. It had been a week since he was released from prison and now he planned to get his crew together. The waitress brought Richie his coffee and asked if he wanted ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/05/15/skit-volume-2-episode-4-patrizios-bistro/ Well, there isn't much about Grand Theft Auto IV, but here's a skit for all of you out there! Broker, Dukes, Bohan! Shouting out to all my Bohan hustlers! I'm back after a LONG hiatus. Hope you enjoy this. The grey clouds began to finally drizzle some rain as Richie walked down ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/05/13/skit-volume-2-episode-3-lights-off/ Grand Theft Auto IV has already been released for a week, and apparently everybody - including me - is too busy playing. Currently, a Grand Theft Auto IV Review and Walkthrough is in its works. Stay cool, everybody! I apologize for the "no-updates" week after Grand Theft Auto IV's release. This ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/05/10/grand-theft-auto-iv-post-release-update-1/ Grand Theft Auto IV has just been released, the game is so big and immense, it might take some of us a while to fully explore, understand and later come to love this city. The City of Liberty has also has a beating heart. Actually, no. The heart belongs to ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/05/01/grand-theft-auto-iv-cheats-tips-secrets-i/ Well, I blinked my eye and glanced twice at the calendar (actually, it's iCal). April 29 2008? I couldn't believe my eyes! After having waited for almost three years, the best video game ever produced is finally here... GRAND THEFT AUTO IV! GTA4, GTA 4, GTAIV, GTA IV, Grand Theft Auto ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/04/29/grand-theft-auto-iv-its-here/ Yep, the biggest and most anticipated video game ever is going to be launched tomorrow, which much hype and action that is equivalent to the height of the Statue of Happiness. So far, we've never seen a review that has given it a score of lower than 9.5/10. Is Grand ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/04/28/grand-theft-auto-iv-it-launches-tomorrow/ There has been a new trailer for Grand Theft Auto IV releasd over at Gamespot. Meanwhile, you'll have to settle for this link. Click here for the video page over at GameSpot UK, or you can watch the new trailer at the top. This new official trailer, is an exclusive ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/04/27/grand-theft-auto-iv-new-gamespot-trailer/ The official Grand Theft Auto IV website has been updated, and it comes with a new trailer focusing on Niko Bellic. The trailer shows the emotional side of Niko Bellic. "During the War, they did some bad things, and bad things happened to us. I was very young, and very ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/04/26/grand-theft-auto-iv-niko-bellic-trailer-igns-review-20-new-screenshots-and-gameplay-footage/ It's just four more days to the official launch of Grand Theft Auto IV, and three major gaming sites gaming sites IGN, GameSpot, GameSpy and 1up, have yet again offered Q&A Interviews (as with any day this week) with the Rockstar Games and Rockstar North crew, as well as previews. Let's ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/04/25/grand-theft-auto-iv-four-more-days-even-more-stuff/ Who needs poor quality YouTube videos of the leaked Grand Theft Auto IV introductory cutscene when you have a few hundred (There's just 24 right below!) high-quality screenshots to savour on? I don't know, the introductory cutscene was cinematic, but it wasn't much of a spoiler then what most of ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/04/24/grand-theft-auto-iv-24-new-screenshots-leaked-game-copies-and-videos-soundtrack-details/ Guys, there's just six more days till April 29th 2008 -- the release date of Grand Theft Auto IV. Hence, our Grand Theft Auto IV coverage will be nearing its end. Do, however, be stay tuned to us for future updates on the Grand Theft Auto series and Video games ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/04/23/grand-theft-auto-iv-six-more-days-many-updates/ Aaron Garbut, the Art Director at Rockstar North, has recently been interviewed by IGN and EuroGamer. Plus, Twenty brand new Screenshots of Grand Theft Auto IV, including an artwork of Mallorie, has been released by IGN, 1up and EuroGamer. Click here for the remaining of the Screenshots (and artwork)! Below, you ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/04/22/grand-theft-auto-iv-interviews-with-aaron-garbut/ Variety has recently sat down with Rockstar Games' Vice President of Creative, Dan Houser. Ben Fritz, the interviewer, has compiled an Interview, which discusses the Grand Theft Auto series, specifically Grand Theft Auto IV. Below's a summary, courtesy of GTA4.NET for breaking the article up! "...imagine him talking in his British ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/04/21/grand-theft-auto-iv-varietys-interview-with-dan-houser/ First, let me apologize. We have gone offline for a day, but let's start off with new reviews of the game! PSM3 (PlayStation 3 Magazine) France has just given the game a full 20/20 score! Scans will arrive soon. Meanwhile, GamesRadar has also been given an exclusive Q&A/Review. GamesRadar was given a ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/04/21/grand-theft-auto-iv-gamesradar-psm3-france-reviews/ On April 18th 2008, Lazlow was interviewed about Grand Theft Auto IV on the Opie and Anthony show, and he was playing it in the studio. There were some new information revealed regarding Grand Theft Auto IV. For example, there are said to be different in-game News websites, which include liberal ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/04/19/lazlow-on-opie-and-anthony/ Grand Theft Auto IV seems to have gone "gold" already. In Take Two Interactive's annual general meeting, they have confirmed that that Grand Theft Auto IV's development has been completed. "Trucks are rolling next week and there will be a lot of them", the executive said. This pretty much confirms that the Grand Theft Auto IV game boxes and discs ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/04/18/grand-theft-auto-iv-mostly-completed/ Yes, your eyes aren't fooling you. The latest magazine to review the game, OPM UK (Offical PlayStation Magazine UK), was given special permission to play Grand Theft Auto IV for several days last month, and with such a good game in their hands, they have given another perfect score of ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/04/16/grand-theft-auto-iv-official-playstation-magazine-uk-review/ TV Commercials have emerged on Irish Television channels, new wall murals have appeared in New York City, and new advertisement banners also made an appearance in the Los Angeles International Airport on the corner of Manchester Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard. The Irish Television commercials include new footage of Niko Bellic "walking" ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/04/16/grand-theft-auto-iv-new-marketing-material/ You read right - it was a review, not a preview. The Official Xbox Magazine (OXM) has just awarded Grand Theft Auto IV a perfect score - 10 out of 10. A world first. This article comes with many new screenshots, with many revealing the HUD (Heads-Up Display). Impressive - ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/04/15/grand-theft-auto-iv-official-xbox-magazine-review/ The Grand Theft Auto games might have made a dent in the Computer and Video Games Industry in the United States of America, Europe, Austrailia, New Zealand, as well as Japan too. However, Grand Theft Auto games have never seen a concurrent Asian release in countries like Singapore, Hong Kong ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/04/13/grand-theft-auto-iv-xbox-asia-contest/ The official Grand Theft Auto IV website has just received a update with loads of goodies! As there are just weeks left to the release date of Grand Theft Auto IV, this, or the next update, should be the last one. These additions (and updates) were made to the website: ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/04/11/grand-theft-auto-iv-official-site-update/ New Multiplayer hands-on previews have just been released, along with 12 new screenshots of Grand Theft Auto IV, first released by GameKult. These screenshots all depict Multiplayer gameplay in Grand Theft Auto IV. Looks cool, doesn't it? Read the new previews have been released online on these sites: Destructoid, CVG, SPOnG, ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/04/09/grand-theft-auto-iv-more-multiplayer-goodness/ Computer and Video Games (CVG), has just posted published a massive article on Grand Theft Auto IV. It has revealed to us many new information. It seems that many things from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas will indeed be returning. There were no new screenshots accompanying the article, though. Just when we thought that we ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/04/07/grand-theft-auto-iv-cvg-article-new-information/ The first man to finish Grand Theft Auto IV is actually Rob Taylor, deputy editor of Xbox World 360 magazine. Every Grand Theft Auto fan's dream, huh? He has, to be kind enough, writen a spoiler-free article on his experience. The best GTA game to date? ROB TAYLOR: GTA IV. By a ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/04/05/grand-theft-auto-iv-gamesradar-preview/   GameStop has just released a video of Liberty City. Created in collaboration with Rockstar Games, it is to promote pre-orders of Grand Theft Auto IV from GameStop stores. It certainately looks as polished as a trailer, too bad it isn't in High Definition! This video is about a minute long, and ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/04/04/grand-theft-auto-iv-gamestop-pre-order-video/ ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/04/02/grand-theft-auto-iv-ten-new-screenshots/ Entertainment site IGN has posted the second part of their huge Grand Theft Auto IV feature, entitled "Pushing the Limits". The first article (11 pages long) was released a few days ago together with "The History of Grand Theft Auto" article. This second part of ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/04/01/grand-theft-auto-iv-pushing-the-limits/ The first ever Grand Theft Auto IV in-game screenshots were released, this time, courtesy of the latest issue of the ZOO! magazine. The first one show Niko Bellic on foot, while the second one shows the player in a vehicle. As mentioned before, we can see from these two pictures that ... http://blog.gtahq.net/2008/03/31/grand-theft-auto-iv-first-in-game-screenshots/