Category Archives: Take-Two

Fri, Feb 01, 2013 | 20:24 GMT

GTA 5 to move 18 million copies during first sixth months – analyst

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Sterne Agee analyst Arvind Bhatia expects Grand Theft Auto 5 to outsell Call of Duty in 2013, and estimates Rockstar has spent around $137.5 million on development.

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Thu, Jan 31, 2013 | 15:55 GMT

GTA 5 delay causes stock in Take Two to fumble

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In the wake of news that GTA 5 has been delayed from spring into September, the market freaked out a bit, causing stock in Take-Two to fall 7.96%. The market fluctuates, however, and now stock in the firm is only down by 6.47% – so expect it to change again soon. When NASDAQ opened, stock in the firm was trading at $12.99, and now its down to $12.23. Market Watch also reports that shares in GameStop took a tumble with the news as well, falling by 1.7%.

Fri, Feb 01, 2013 | 09:07 GMT

GTA 5 pushed into September, analyst suspects next-gen release

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Rockstar has confirmed a September release date for Grand Theft Auto 5, which is a few months away from the initial spring launch window. One analyst thinks the delay points to a next-gen release.

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Thu, Jan 24, 2013 | 16:16 GMT

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City releases on PSN next week

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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City will release on PSN next week as a PS2 Classic, Rockstar has announced.

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Sun, Jan 20, 2013 | 06:00 GMT

GTA 5 PC listed for pre-order on Amazon France

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GTA 5 is listed for pre-order on Amazon France for PC.

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Sat, Jan 12, 2013 | 19:44 GMT

Video game researcher “cautiously optimistic” over Biden meeting

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Members of the video game industry met with US VP Joe Biden yesterday at the White House to discuss how or if violent video games contribute to gun violence in the US.

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Fri, Jan 04, 2013 | 17:32 GMT

GTA 5 – a lone piece of artwork appears

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Rockstar has released another piece of GTA 5 artwork, showing the three stars of the game looking into the truck of a car. What could be in it? We bet whatever it is, was alive at some point in time. Have a look below. GTA 5 is due on PS3 and Xbox 360 in northern spring 2013 and the cover art for the retail box is expected to be revealed later this month.

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Fri, Dec 14, 2012 | 13:35 GMT

BioShock Infinite stays true to its setting despite some “negative Rorschach views”

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With all the Ken Levine BioShock Infinite interviews coming out, PC Gamer delve into some of the darker elements of the game resulting from the period it’s set in.

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Mon, Dec 10, 2012 | 02:10 GMT

GTA: San Andreas on PlayStation 3 from 12 December

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PlayStation Hong Kong has listed Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas available for download from 12 December.
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Thu, Dec 06, 2012 | 20:30 GMT

Pachter has harsh words for Wii U, thinks Activision should buy Take-Two

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During a talk at the Game Monetization Summit analyst Michael Pachter said he doesn’t see Wii U being supported once next gen systems come out; plus, he thinks its possible Activision will buy a majority stake in Take-tow if not buy it outright,

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Thu, Dec 06, 2012 | 16:13 GMT

GTA: Vice City 10th Anniversary Edition out now on iOS

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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 10th Anniversary Edition is now available for iOS devices, Rockstar has announced. Originally released for PS2 in 2002, the game can be yours in app form for $4.99 for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. If you missed the special trailer the firm released last month, we’ve re-posted it below for nostalgic purposes.

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Tue, Dec 04, 2012 | 14:07 GMT

Painful Memories Pack for Max Payne 3 now available

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The Painful Memories Pack for Max Payne 3, is now available for download PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 Rockstar has announced. European players can expect the DLC to land on the PSN service tomorrow via the usual update. Painful Memories includes four new maps for multiplayer, the IMG5.56 and UAR-21 assault rifles, new avatars, items, and the Hangover Burst, which temporarily causes enemies to respawn with blurred vision and reduced stamina and health. It will run you $9.99/800 MS Points.

Thu, Nov 29, 2012 | 20:05 GMT

Pre-order GTA 5 from Rockstar and get a free t-shirt

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Those who plan on pre-ordering Grand Theft Auto 5 and like t-shirts, should consider dropping cash via the Rockstar Warehouse. Why? Because you’ll get a t-shirt featuring the in-game cult Kifflom scrawled across the front of it. The back reads: “The Tract Is Not Yet Written.” The shirt is only available to those in North America, but likely those outside the region can find one on eBay sometime after the game launches.

Thu, Nov 29, 2012 | 18:17 GMT

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City gets 10th anniversary trailer

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Rockstar has released a video celebrating the 10th anniversary of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and its upcoming mobile release next week. Watch it below. Vice City lands on select iOS and Android devices on December 6.

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Wed, Nov 28, 2012 | 15:51 GMT

Unprepared third-parties won’t survive next-gen transition, says Take Two CEO

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Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expects some third-party publishers will be unable to handle the transition to next-gen consoles, and ultimately going out of business should history repeat itself.

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Wed, Nov 28, 2012 | 04:06 GMT

Grand Theft Auto franchise has shipped 125 million units

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Grand Theft Auto 5 is sure to add to the tally, but Take Two has revealed a significant new milestone for the franchise to date, which the publisher credits to the careful management of franchise fatigue.

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Sat, Nov 17, 2012 | 19:45 GMT

GTA 5 – two more screenshots released

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Two GTA 5 screens have been released over on the official Facebook page for Xbox. You can add these to your mental collection of screenshots alongside the ones posted earlier this week. Thanks, Gematsu.

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Wed, Nov 07, 2012 | 22:51 GMT

GTA 5 artwork appears, shows man on a WaveRunner

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Grand Theft Auto 5 artwork has popped up on Shortlist, which is giving away a “very special” GTA 5 collector’s item. The item in question is “a set of five photo viewers, each sporting the logo of in-game brand Fly US and containing a different brand new, never-before-seen screenshot from GTA 5.” Have a look at the shot below, and we’re betting that man is anything but a lifeguard. Game’s out in spring 2013. Thanks, Gematsu.

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Wed, Nov 07, 2012 | 21:05 GMT

Take-Two relocating 2K West QA Testing studio to Vegas, baby

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Take-Two has announced it’s relocating 2K West’s QA Testing studio to Las Vegas in an effort to “enhance its operating efficiencies and infrastructure.”

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Tue, Nov 06, 2012 | 19:38 GMT

Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition is 75% off on Steam

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Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition, the standalone retail title which includes the game as well as Episodes from Liberty City, is 75% off on Steam until November 8. Normally $29.99, it will run you $7.49 instead. The core game and Episodes from Liberty City are also 75% off, should you not need the entire package, and will run you $4.99 each, respectively.