Hitting Xbox Live on February 17

Sure, they missed the rumored November launch for the Grand Theft Auto IV DLC, but Rockstar has put an end to that web of lies today. The first downloadable pack for the game, entitled “Lost and Damned,” will be out on February 17, 2009 (Hey, same day as Street Fighter IV!).

The developer sent out a press release with a few screenshots (one of which you can see above) and will revolve around a new character and story thread. Interesting to see them expand on the universe a bit more through a new set of eyes. We’ll see how it pans out when the first of two exclusive, 360 episodes hits next year.

Via Rockstar Press Release.

written by Carlos Macias \\ tags: developer, DLC, Downloadable Game, February 17, game, Grand Auto, Grand theft auto, grand theft auto iv, GTA-IV, Hey, launch, Lost, Microsoft Xbox 360, press release, Rockstar, Story Thread, Street-Fighter, universe, Xbox, xbox live

DLC for Both Xbox 360 and PS3

EA has told Gamecyte that the extra content planned for Mirror’s Edge will come to both Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles — once believed to be PS3 exclusive — around the time the PC version ships in January next year.

We thought it’d be only fair that PS3 got this one since the Xbox 360 will be getting its share of exclusive content with Fallout 3, Tomb Raider, and GTA IV. Oh, well…can’t win them all, err, any.

In the meantime, check out our review of Mirror’s Edge.

Via Gamecyte

written by Carlos Macias \\ tags: Consoles, DLC, EA, Fallout 3, GTA-IV, Meantime Check, Microsoft Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox 360, Mirror, Sony PS3, Sony PS3, Tomb Raider, Version Ships, Xbox

PlayStation 3 owners, your Grand Theft Auto 4 ‘Trophies Patch’ is now live.

Friendly reminder: The 20mb GTAIV Trophies download available for the PS3 is now live. Like Forrest Gump says, “I got nothing more to say ’bout that.”  If you’re interested to know what the trophies are check them out here.

written by Juan Perez \\ tags: Forrest Gump, Friendly Reminder, Grand Auto, Grand theft auto, Grand Theft Auto 4, Gta Patch, GTA-IV, GTAIV, Patch Playstation, Playstation, playstation 3, Sony PS3, Trophies

GTA IV WILL have PlayStation 3 Trophies.  No release on when, but they’re coming.

For those of you Playstation 3 fans who haven’t popped in your GTA IV disc in a while, now’s a good time to get your ‘crime spree’ back on.  Well, not exactly now because the Trophies patch has not been officially released.  But it’s coming soon.

These Rockstar guys have a great sense of humor, check out my favorite Bronze Trophy -Warm Coffee — You were invited into your girlfriend’s house.  Check out the Silver, Gold, and Platinum Trophy List below:

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written by Juan Perez \\ tags: Grand theft auto, GTA 4, GTA-IV, Playstation, Sony PS3, Trophies, Trophy

I absolutely loved Grand Theft Auto IV… for about a week.  While it was a really cool game with the most interesting characters the series ever had, GTA IV simply didn’t have much of a lasting appeal for me.  Was the game one of the most over-rated titles in history?  I’d probably have to say it certainly was.  Looking back, I’d probably give it somewhere in the ballpark of an 87/100.  It wasn’t a bad game.  It was actually pretty good, but it certainly wasn’t the greatest thing since sliced bread that most sites cracked it up to be.  While two of the other writers on our site are big GTA fans, I guess I’m not.  I was curious to find out how many of our readers planned on picking up the DLC coming out soon.

I guess what really killed my interest in the game was the repetitive nature of the missions.  While it was a sort-of free roaming game, it wasn’t quite what I expected.  I really expected more freedom instead of a linear and repetitive story.  The online multiplayer aspect had potential, but fell way short.   For these reasons, I might not even bother with the DLC.  It was fun while it lasted, but I was over GTA IV long ago…

written by Will Snizek \\ tags: DLC, Grand theft auto, GTA-IV

XBox 360 Live Gold Members, September 26th-28th is Grand Theft Auto IV Xbox Live Weekend!

If you’re looking to run over random strangers, snipe pedestrians in front of a police officer or jump from building to building and don’t feel like doing hard time?  Get your Xbox 360 controller out and pop in GTA IV this weekend.  Social Club presents Xbox Live Weekend.  By registering or logging in this weekend you are automatically entered in their prize giveaways.

“Register for the sweepstakes online at www.xbox.com/CauseChaos before the close of the entry period on September 28, 2008, at 11:59:59 p.m. EDT or register via Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360 by downloading the free Grand Theft Auto IV LIVE Weekend Gamer Picture before the close of the entry period.

Players can test their skills by jumping into multiplayer matchmaking to go toe-to-toe with the actual Grand Theft Auto IV development team. Members of the team will be online between 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EDT on Friday, September 26 to play with fans.”

For Prize information click here

written by Juan Perez \\ tags: 360, grand theft auto iv, GTA-IV, xbox live

I’ve seen some unfortunate landings during my time in Liberty City but the above crash certainly outdoes the typical blunder.  When taking short cuts in Liberty City, you honestly never know what random event will take place.  Many people love the GTA series for the outlandish humor and violence, but I continue playing for the random sequences of events that you control.  Even when you think everything is going your way, something crazy will happen.  This is what the author of the video has to say about the events:

I just completed a mission and was driving back when I thought I would make a short cut. Turns out I couldn’t of picked the worst place to cut through.

written by Will Snizek \\ tags: blunder, Crash, event, everything, Grand theft auto, GTA, GTA-IV, humor, Landing, Liberty City, place, series, something, time, Unlucky, video, violence, way

written by Jennifer Safanova \\ tags: Circuit City, Daily Deals, Giftcard, GTA-IV

[Pee-wee has been picked up by a trucker]
Pee-wee: Some night, huh?
Large Marge: On this very night, ten years ago, along this very stretch of road in a dense fog just like this. I saw the worst accident I ever seen. There was this sound, like a garbage truck dropped off the Empire State Building… And when they pulled the driver’s body from the twisted, burning wreck. It looked like this…

Pee-wee: Aaaaaahh!
Large Marge: Yes, Sir, the worst accident I ever seen.

This is where Large Marge dropped me off… In front of GameStop in Hackensack, NJ

GOOD MORNING for those of you tired folks out there who couldn’t stay in line with the rest of the dedicated geeks for Grand Theft Auto 4 Day!. Our very own mrjuandrful was mixing and mingling with all the pimple popping, glasses with scotch tape in the middle wearing, bed head dorks. All in all, the release went quite well here in Hackensack, NJ. Of course there were PS3 and 360 fanboys predicting that their respective console would outsell the other. Nerds chatting with other nerds about Gears of War 2 and the terribleness which is Turok. And your average looking 14 year old waiting for their very own copy. I took snippets of the non catered event to show you the type of people who would wait in line for GTA IV.

So after my 90 minute wait, I finally arrived home with my non SE GTA 4. Those jerks wouldn’t let me upgrade. For those who don’t have the game yet, expect a 5 minute install time before you play, plus an additional 15 minutes of video before you pick up your PS3 controller…

After only a short hour of playing, I can tell you that the graphics look amazing. You can clearly see the glistening of the sun off the buildings. The NYC side streets are well shaded due to the tall building which surround them. And nothing says Big Apple, like getting pick pocketed in an alley. Can’t forget the prostitutes freely roaming the night life.

For those of you with the PS3 copy, don’t forget to add your favorite editor.

PSN: mrjuandrful

written by Juan Perez \\ tags: Gamestop, geeks, Grand Theft Auto 4, GTA-IV, Midnight launch, Nerds

“Badgers? Badgers? I don’t need no stinking Badgers!”

This is great news for those of us that are anticipating the release of GTAIV. Throw in the fact that you will have DLC through Home unlockables, and it just makes us cry with joy. Now I know that Microsoft has secured some exclusive content on the Xbox360, but you know Sony was not going to stay quiet.

Below is the article from PlayStation World (PSW) describing the Downloadable Content (DLC) for the PS3. A couple ideas have floated around, like downloading soundtracks from previous GTA’s. Or how about playing GTA and GTA 2 through Playstation Home. That’s what I’m talking about Baby. I mean RockStar has been allowing people to download those games for free through their website.

written by Juan Perez \\ tags: GTA-IV, Home, Rockstar, Sony PS3