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*Rockstar has announced that the American release date for [[GTA IV Episodes|Episodes From Liberty City]] for PlayStation 3 and PC is now April 13th and the European release is now April 16th.
*Rockstar has announced that the American release date for [[GTA IV Episodes|Episodes From Liberty City]] for PlayStation 3 and PC is now April 13th and the European release is now April 16th.


*[[Rockstar]] has [http://www.rockstargames.com/news/2010/01/29/2861/grand_theft_auto_episodes_from_liberty_city_coming_to_playstation_3_and_pc announced] that [[GTA IV]] downloadable [[GTA IV Episodes|Episodes From Liberty City]] will be released for the [[PlayStation 3]] and [[PC]] platforms <s>on 30 March 2010</s>.
*[[Rockstar]] has [http://www.rockstargames.com/news/2010/01/29/2861/grand_theft_auto_episodes_from_liberty_city_coming_to_playstation_3_and_pc announced] that [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]] downloadable [[GTA IV Episodes|Episodes From Liberty City]] will be released for the [[PlayStation 3]] and [[PC]] platforms <s>on 30 March 2010</s>.


*On November 10, 2009, the fifth [http://www.rockstargames.com/support/IV/PC/patch/index.html patch (1.0.0.4)] was released for the [[PC]] version of [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. This update includes general fixes to controls and security and ready for a possible [[DLC]] on the PC. It also includes versions in other languages, which explains the change in the order of the version number.
*On November 10, 2009, the fifth [http://www.rockstargames.com/support/IV/PC/patch/index.html patch (1.0.0.4)] was released for the [[PC]] version of [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. This update includes general fixes to controls and security and ready for a possible [[DLC]] on the PC. It also includes versions in other languages, which explains the change in the order of the version number.
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*[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]] has been released in the [[United States of America]] on 17 March 2009 and [[Europe]] on 20 March 2009.
*[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]] has been released in the [[United States of America]] on 17 March 2009 and [[Europe]] on 20 March 2009.


*[[The Lost and Damned]], the first downloadable episode for [[GTA IV]] has been released for download through Xbox Live on 17 February 2009. It costs $19.99 or 1600 Microsoft Points, and is exclusive to the [[Xbox 360]].
*[[The Lost and Damned]], the first downloadable episode for [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]] has been released for download through Xbox Live on 17 February 2009. It costs $19.99 or 1600 Microsoft Points, and is exclusive to the [[Xbox 360]].


*It has been [http://ir.take2games.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=390972 announced] that [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]] will this fall be coming to Sony's [[PSP]] gaming platform.
*It has been [http://ir.take2games.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=390972 announced] that [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]] will this fall be coming to Sony's [[PSP]] gaming platform.
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*Rockstar announces the [http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/news/view/social-club-jams-contest-announced.html Social Club Jams Contest]. Craft your own music video with the [[Video Editor]] and upload them at Rockstar Social Club.
*Rockstar announces the [http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/news/view/social-club-jams-contest-announced.html Social Club Jams Contest]. Craft your own music video with the [[Video Editor]] and upload them at Rockstar Social Club.


**Rockstar have announced [[The Ballad of Gay Tony|GTA IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony]], the second [[DLC|episode]] of downloadable content for [[GTA IV]] for the [[Xbox 360]], due for release in late 2009. Both The Ballad of Gay Tony and [[The Lost and Damned]] (the first DLC pack for GTA IV) will also be included on a single disk called ''[[GTA IV Episodes|GTA IV: Episodes from Liberty City]]''.
**Rockstar have announced [[The Ballad of Gay Tony|GTA IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony]], the second [[DLC|episode]] of downloadable content for [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]] for the [[Xbox 360]], due for release in late 2009. Both The Ballad of Gay Tony and [[The Lost and Damned]] (the first DLC pack for GTA IV) will also be included on a single disk called ''[[GTA IV Episodes|GTA IV: Episodes from Liberty City]]''.


*On 19 March 2009, the third [http://www.rockstargames.com/support/IV/PC/patch/index.html patch (1.0.3.0)] was released for the [[PC]] version of [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. It fixes many performance and graphical issues as well as correcting issues created by the first and second patches.  
*On 19 March 2009, the third [http://www.rockstargames.com/support/IV/PC/patch/index.html patch (1.0.3.0)] was released for the [[PC]] version of [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. It fixes many performance and graphical issues as well as correcting issues created by the first and second patches.  
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*Next week [[Rockstar Games]] will release the first ever trailer for [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]] with gameplay.
*Next week [[Rockstar Games]] will release the first ever trailer for [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]] with gameplay.


*[[The Lost and Damned]], the first downloadable episode for [[GTA IV]] will be available for download on February 17th 2009, and will cost $19.99 or 1600 Microsoft Points, exclusively for the [[Xbox 360]] version.
*[[The Lost and Damned]], the first downloadable episode for [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]] will be available for download on February 17th 2009, and will cost $19.99 or 1600 Microsoft Points, exclusively for the [[Xbox 360]] version.


*[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'s downloadable content for the [[Xbox 360]] has been revealed as [[The Lost and Damned]]. The pack will feature a separate storyline, with [[Johnny Klebitz]], of [[The Lost Brother Hood]] biker gang, as the [[protagonist]]. It will also feature new multiplayer modes, weapons, vehicles, and music; and is set to be released in February 2009.  
*[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'s downloadable content for the [[Xbox 360]] has been revealed as [[The Lost and Damned]]. The pack will feature a separate storyline, with [[Johnny Klebitz]], of [[The Lost Brother Hood]] biker gang, as the [[protagonist]]. It will also feature new multiplayer modes, weapons, vehicles, and music; and is set to be released in February 2009.  
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**[[Rockstar Games|Rockstar]] have [http://kotaku.com/5132601/rockstar-sorry-no-grand-theft-auto-v-in-2009 quashed] [http://kotaku.com/5131392/rumor-next-grand-theft-auto-could-hit-by-the-holidays rumours] of a new GTA game in 2009, and will be focusing on the two pieces of DLC expected for Grand Theft Auto IV.
**[[Rockstar Games|Rockstar]] have [http://kotaku.com/5132601/rockstar-sorry-no-grand-theft-auto-v-in-2009 quashed] [http://kotaku.com/5131392/rumor-next-grand-theft-auto-could-hit-by-the-holidays rumours] of a new GTA game in 2009, and will be focusing on the two pieces of DLC expected for Grand Theft Auto IV.


*[[GTA IV]] has been released for [[PC]], however there have been a number of [[Grand Theft Auto IV/Technical Issues|technical issues]] with the game.
*[[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]] has been released for [[PC]], however there have been a number of [[Grand Theft Auto IV/Technical Issues|technical issues]] with the game.


*[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]] for the [[Nintendo DS]] has been delayed, and is expected to be released before April 2009
*[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]] for the [[Nintendo DS]] has been delayed, and is expected to be released before April 2009
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*[[Rockstar Games]] has announced the release date of [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] as 29 April [[2008]] for the [[Xbox 360]] and [[Playstation 3]]
*[[Rockstar Games]] has announced the release date of [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] as 29 April [[2008]] for the [[Xbox 360]] and [[Playstation 3]]


*[[Grand Theft Auto III]], [[GTA Vice City]] and [[GTA San Andreas]] are now available via Valve's [[Steam]] game-download service. Also available from [[Rockstar]] is Max Payne 1 and 2, Manhunt and Midnight Club 2. Individual games are priced between $13.95 and $22.95, but two bundles are also available: the [[Grand Theft Auto Collection]] ($43.45 - [[GTA1]], [[GTA2]], GTA III, GTAVC, GTASA) and the [[Rockstar Collection]] ($69.95 - all of the above).
*[[Grand Theft Auto III]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City|GTA Vice City]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]] are now available via Valve's [[Steam]] game-download service. Also available from [[Rockstar]] is Max Payne 1 and 2, Manhunt and Midnight Club 2. Individual games are priced between $13.95 and $22.95, but two bundles are also available: the [[Grand Theft Auto Collection]] ($43.45 - [[Grand Theft Auto 1|GTA 1]], [[Grand Theft Auto 2|GTA 2]], GTA III, GTAVC, GTASA) and the [[Rockstar Collection]] ($69.95 - all of the above).


*[[Move Up, Ladies]], the third trailer for [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] has been released.
*[[Move Up, Ladies]], the third trailer for [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] has been released.
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*Grand Theft Wiki will soon be merging with the [http://en.gta.wikia.com English GTA Wikia], to form one huge GTA wiki. More details at [[Talk:Community Portal]].
*Grand Theft Wiki will soon be merging with the [http://en.gta.wikia.com English GTA Wikia], to form one huge GTA wiki. More details at [[Talk:Community Portal]].


*More details have been released about [[GTA IV]], including that it will be set in October 2007 (the initial planned release date), multiple missions can be conducted at one time (managed from Niko's phone), pedestrians can cough/sneeze/smoke/mutter, and the [[Xbox 360]] version of the game is 80% complete at this time.
*More details have been released about [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]], including that it will be set in October 2007 (the initial planned release date), multiple missions can be conducted at one time (managed from Niko's phone), pedestrians can cough/sneeze/smoke/mutter, and the [[Xbox 360]] version of the game is 80% complete at this time.


*A [[Grand Theft Auto IV/Press Release|press release]] from [[Rockstar Games]] issued on 2nd August 2007 stated that [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] will be delayed. The game is now scheduled for release in the second quarter of fiscal year 2008, which indicates somewhere between February and April.
*A [[Grand Theft Auto IV/Press Release|press release]] from [[Rockstar Games]] issued on 2nd August 2007 stated that [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] will be delayed. The game is now scheduled for release in the second quarter of fiscal year 2008, which indicates somewhere between February and April.
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*[[Rockstar Games]] announced that a "special edition" of [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] will be made available for both the [[Xbox 360]] and [[PlayStation 3]] versions. The special edition includes a little more than "special editions" usually offer, including exclusive production artwork, exclusive soundtrack CD, presented in a metal GTA safety deposit box with a keychain (for the keys) and a limited edition Rockstar duffel bag. This will cost $90 in the USA.
*[[Rockstar Games]] announced that a "special edition" of [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] will be made available for both the [[Xbox 360]] and [[PlayStation 3]] versions. The special edition includes a little more than "special editions" usually offer, including exclusive production artwork, exclusive soundtrack CD, presented in a metal GTA safety deposit box with a keychain (for the keys) and a limited edition Rockstar duffel bag. This will cost $90 in the USA.


*The official PlayStation Magazine UK has revealed a few more things about [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], including details of the technical enhancements, gameplay improvements and mission structure. Visit [[GTA IV]] to read more about this.
*The official PlayStation Magazine UK has revealed a few more things about [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], including details of the technical enhancements, gameplay improvements and mission structure. Visit [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]] to read more about this.


*The May 2007 [[wp:Game Informer|Game Informer]] magazine has been released to subscribers with an exclusive preview of [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. It has been revealed that the playable [[protagonist]] character's name will be: [[Niko Bellic]], the game is set in [[Liberty City]] which will be smaller than San Andreas but have less "wasted" open space, and since there is only one city there will be no planes in the game, as there is nowhere to go. The detail will be immense compared to previous games, with effects such as a rising sun casting shadows and reflecting off glass, potholes in the road and pedestrians with interchanging clothes, hair and actions. Read more at [[GTA IV]]  
*The May 2007 [[wp:Game Informer|Game Informer]] magazine has been released to subscribers with an exclusive preview of [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. It has been revealed that the playable [[protagonist]] character's name will be: [[Niko Bellic]], the game is set in [[Liberty City]] which will be smaller than San Andreas but have less "wasted" open space, and since there is only one city there will be no planes in the game, as there is nowhere to go. The detail will be immense compared to previous games, with effects such as a rising sun casting shadows and reflecting off glass, potholes in the road and pedestrians with interchanging clothes, hair and actions. Read more at [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]]  


*Rockstar Games have just released the first official trailer for [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] [http://www.rockstargames.com/IV/]. From this trailer it can be seen that the game is set (at least partially) in [[Liberty City]] (based on New York), similar to [[GTA III]] and [[GTA Liberty City Stories]]. Also, powerful new graphics can be seen in action
*Rockstar Games have just released the first official trailer for [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] [http://www.rockstargames.com/IV/]. From this trailer it can be seen that the game is set (at least partially) in [[Liberty City]] (based on New York), similar to [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories|GTA Liberty City Stories]]. Also, powerful new graphics can be seen in action


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Revision as of 19:10, 9 September 2010

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  • Rockstar has announced that the American release date for Episodes From Liberty City for PlayStation 3 and PC is now April 13th and the European release is now April 16th.
  • On November 10, 2009, the fifth patch (1.0.0.4) was released for the PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV. This update includes general fixes to controls and security and ready for a possible DLC on the PC. It also includes versions in other languages, which explains the change in the order of the version number.
  • On 19 June 2009, the fourth patch (1.0.4.0) was released for the PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV. This update ensures all copies of the game are properly aligned for the next gold master build pressing.
  • The Lost and Damned, the first downloadable episode for GTA IV has been released for download through Xbox Live on 17 February 2009. It costs $19.99 or 1600 Microsoft Points, and is exclusive to the Xbox 360.
  • On 19 March 2009, the third patch (1.0.3.0) was released for the PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV. It fixes many performance and graphical issues as well as correcting issues created by the first and second patches.
  • On 24 January 2009, another patch (1.0.2.0) was released for the PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV. It fixes many performance and graphical issues as well as correcting issues created by the first patch.
  • The Lost and Damned, the first downloadable episode for GTA IV will be available for download on February 17th 2009, and will cost $19.99 or 1600 Microsoft Points, exclusively for the Xbox 360 version.
  • Rockstar Games have released a patch for the PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV, fixing many of the technical issues present for a large number of gamers.
    • Rockstar have quashed rumours of a new GTA game in 2009, and will be focusing on the two pieces of DLC expected for Grand Theft Auto IV.
  • Thailand's largest video game distributor, New Era Interactive Media has told the country's retailers to stop selling Grand Theft Auto IV after an eighteen year old man confessed to robbing and killing a fifty-four year old taxi driver because he "wanted money to play the game." He admitted that "he wanted to find out if it was as easy to rob a taxi in real life as it was in the game." Read an article on the BBC website for more information.
  • Episodic content, available exclusively for the Xbox 360 through Xbox Live, is due to be released in Q1 of Take-Two's 2009 fiscal year (between November 1st, 2008 and January 31st, 2009)
  • Grand Theft Auto IV sold 6 million copies in its first week, worth $500m - a new record for the entire entertainment industry. It is also the #1 played game on Xbox Live, with 2.3m players last week. Check out the statistics on Grand Theft Auto IV.
  • More details have been released about GTA IV, including that it will be set in October 2007 (the initial planned release date), multiple missions can be conducted at one time (managed from Niko's phone), pedestrians can cough/sneeze/smoke/mutter, and the Xbox 360 version of the game is 80% complete at this time.
  • A press release from Rockstar Games issued on 2nd August 2007 stated that Grand Theft Auto IV will be delayed. The game is now scheduled for release in the second quarter of fiscal year 2008, which indicates somewhere between February and April.
  • More details have been revealed about Grand Theft Auto IV, despite Rockstar Games' position that they don't want to sell the game as a feature list, rather an overall experience. There appear to be multiple ways of completing missions, as outlined by multiple possible endings. There are no HUD indicators to specify who is the target - that must be figured out by the player. Multiplayer is accessed through Niko's phone. Cover can be used much like Gears of War. Protagonist Niko Bellic was in the Balkan Police Force, according to his CV (Resumé), and he is adept at shooting, boxing and swimming (which is also a confirmed feature). Also, there will be no references to 9/11 in the game.
  • The July issue of Official Xbox Magazine in the USA has revealed that when Niko approaches a car from behind in Grand Theft Auto IV, a prompt appears saying "Press LB to open boot" (which means trunk in American). Perhaps this feature could be used for carrying items or even stowing away passengers.
  • UK publication Playstation 3 Unlimited has a new preview of Grand Theft Auto IV, revealing a little bit more information. There are about four different camera angles in the game, including a first-person view in vehicles, where the player can look around. Weather effects aren't merely for show, they will affect gameplay (such as vehicle handling).
  • Rockstar Games announced that a "special edition" of Grand Theft Auto IV will be made available for both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions. The special edition includes a little more than "special editions" usually offer, including exclusive production artwork, exclusive soundtrack CD, presented in a metal GTA safety deposit box with a keychain (for the keys) and a limited edition Rockstar duffel bag. This will cost $90 in the USA.
  • The official PlayStation Magazine UK has revealed a few more things about Grand Theft Auto IV, including details of the technical enhancements, gameplay improvements and mission structure. Visit GTA IV to read more about this.
  • The May 2007 Game Informer magazine has been released to subscribers with an exclusive preview of Grand Theft Auto IV. It has been revealed that the playable protagonist character's name will be: Niko Bellic, the game is set in Liberty City which will be smaller than San Andreas but have less "wasted" open space, and since there is only one city there will be no planes in the game, as there is nowhere to go. The detail will be immense compared to previous games, with effects such as a rising sun casting shadows and reflecting off glass, potholes in the road and pedestrians with interchanging clothes, hair and actions. Read more at GTA IV
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