Tag: GTA
Talking Point Is The GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition Finally Worth Buying In 2024?
This new update makes a lot of improvements
Rockstar Games surprised everyone last week by revealing a new update for Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition out of the blue - nearly two years since the previous one arrived on Xbox consoles. Although the patch notes were very minimal, the update itself was anything but, adding in a...
News GTA Trilogy Gets A Major Surprise Update For Xbox One & Series X|S
Almost two years since the last one!
Just when you thought they were done with the GTA Trilogy remasters, Rockstar Games goes and delivers a massive update for all three games! There's a lot packed into these, and they're available right now on Xbox One and Series X|S. The biggest feature is "Classic Lighting", which can be toggled on via each...
News 2K Reveals New, Astronomical Sales Figures For GTA & Red Dead Franchises
Two incredibly successful series
The grand reveal for GTA 6 is finally upon us, with developer Rockstar officially confirming that an announcement trailer is coming next month for the hotly-anticipated sequel. In the wake of this GTA tease, IP owner Take-Two has revealed some new sales figures for its most popular series. We've known for ages now...
News Rockstar Confirms GTA 6 Trailer Will Be Revealed In Early December
It's happening!
Update: It's official! Rockstar Games has confirmed today that the first trailer for GTA 6 will be revealed in early December 2023, and we're guessing it could be part of The Game Awards showcase on December 7th. Bring it on! "We are very excited to let you know that in early December, we will release the first trailer for the next...
News Rockstar Begins Adding Classic Games To 'GTA+' Service On Xbox
"Download and play a rotating assortment"
If you're a keen Grand Theft Auto V fan then you'll probably know about the popular "GTA+" subscription service that provides access to a bunch of monthly perks on Xbox Series X|S - and it's now adding some classic games into the mix! Starting today, GTA+ members on Xbox Series X|S will be able to download...
Pick One Which Franchise Do You Prefer, Red Dead Or GTA?
You can't go wrong with either!
Welcome to another edition of Pick One! For this week's weekend poll, we thought we'd lean into all the coverage that Red Dead Redemption has been getting lately by asking the question - do you prefer Red Dead or GTA more? Obviously you can't really go wrong here. It feels like we've been waiting a decade for GTA 6...
Poll Are You Still Enjoying GTA 5 In 2023?
It's been 10 years since it launched on Xbox 360!
The big Xbox Game Pass arrival of this week has undoubtedly been GTA 5, which has returned to the service in the form of its Xbox One version as well as the "next-gen" upgrade for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. As a result, the game is expected to enjoy a massive surge in players - as if it needed...
Guide GTA 5 On Xbox Game Pass: How To Download The Correct Version For Your Console
Just in case you're confused!
The incredible Grand Theft Auto V arrives back on Xbox Game Pass today, and this time Rockstar is even bringing us the next-gen version of the title, which means there are multiple editions included as part of the subscription service. The question is, which version are you actually supposed to download for your...
News Ex-GTA Producer Returns With EVERYWHERE, A New 'Multi-World Gaming Experience'
But we're still not 100% sure what it is
Today's Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022 event kicked off with a very interesting reveal in the form of a teaser trailer for EVERYWHERE, the new game / experience from a studio founded by ex-Rockstar North president, Leslie Benzies. We really don't know a whole lot about EVERYWHERE just yet, other than it's...
News Rockstar Reportedly 'Shelving All Remakes', Focusing On GTA 6 Instead
Following the poor performance of GTA Trilogy
Earlier this week, we shared a report that Rockstar had apparently decided not to progress with remasters of Grand Theft Auto IV and Red Dead Redemption, and Kotaku is now reporting something very similar. As per Kota
News Take-Two CEO Talks Acquisition Rumours In New Interview
"we like being an independent organization."
Every week it feels like a gaming company is being acquired by another, larger gaming company. Take-Two has taken part in this cycle themselves recently, with the acquisition of mobile developer Zynga still being finalised. However, for now, it seems that Take-Two itself is keen to remain independent. In...
News Heads Up, GTA: San Andreas Is Leaving Xbox Game Pass Soon
The Definitive Edition, that is
You may or may not be surprised to hear that Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Definitive Edition seems to be on the chopping block for Xbox Game Pass, now appearing in the "Leaving Soon" section of the Xbox Game Pass app. No further details have been revealed as of yet, so we don't know exactly when it'll be...
Video GTA 5 Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox One And Series X Versions
And also the PlayStation versions
It's almost time for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions of Grand Theft Auto V to get their long-awaited launch, finally arriving this Tuesday, March 15th. We've already provided our hands on impressions of GTA V for next-gen elsewhere on Pure Xbox, but how does it actually look compared to the old Xbox One...
Hands On Is GTA V Worth Buying All Over Again For Xbox Series X|S?
Here's what we think of the next-gen edition
Almost a decade since it first released for Xbox 360 all the way back in 2013, Grand Theft Auto V gets its third Xbox outing this week on Tuesday, March 15th, this time in the form of a dedicated version for Series X and Series S. It's not a free upgrade from the Xbox One version, so you'll need to...
News Here's What GTA 5's New Version Looks Like On Xbox Series X
Screenshots from Fidelity Mode
The third version of Grand Theft Auto V for Xbox launches this Tuesday, March 15th, this time targeted specifically at Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and we've been lucky enough to go hands-on with it over the past few hours. So, let's get down the burning question... what does it look like? There are three...
News Xbox 'Rejected' GTA 3 In 2001, Didn't Think It Would Be Successful
"It was the top-selling game of 2001..."
The new Xbox documentary series called Power On: The Story of Xbox briefly discusses the huge success that was Grand Theft Auto 3 in 2001, and also explains why the game never ended up on Xbox until a few years later. As revealed by former Xbox Director of 3rd Party Relations Kevin Bachus, Microsoft was...
News GTA Trilogy Dev 'Enjoying Scrutiny', Promises Updates Are On The Way
"We are celebrating our monumental project launch"
The Definitive Edition of the classic GTA Trilogy officially released yesterday, with San Andreas being included with Xbox Game Pass, and the reception so far has been mixed - with various bugs reported across all three games. While it seems players are having plenty of fun (as are we!), the bugs...
Guide How To Fix Brightness Issues With The GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition
It's not just you, it really is too dark!
Are you finding that the new GTA Trilogy remasters are just too dark? Us too. This is affecting GTA: San Andreas on Xbox Game Pass, and reportedly is a problem in GTA 3 and GTA: Vice City as well. Fortunately, there is a way to fix the issue, but it's only a temporary workaround for now. Here's what you...
Random Big Smoke's Food Order In The GTA: San Andreas Remaster Is Still Iconic
"I'll have two number 9s, a number 9 large..."
No matter what you think of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, everyone always remembers the iconic scene of Big Smoke expressing his colossal order at Cluckin' Bell. Thankfully, it's not been lost in translation, as the remaster retains its comedic prowess just as well as it did back then. As shared by...
News Four More Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (November 11)
Including the Definitive Edition of San Andreas
It's Game Pass day! We've got four more additions to the service today, with the highlight arguably being the launch of GTA: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition. Don't forget though,
News Rockstar Shares Gameplay Comparison Videos For GTA Trilogy Remaster
Highlighting the visual improvements
Ahead of its launch tomorrow, Rockstar Games has shared a set of comparison videos for Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, showing just how much the new versions have been improved. Taking a quick look at all three games - Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft...
News GTA: San Andreas Is Now Available To Pre-Install With Xbox Game Pass
Here we go again
We're now incredibly just a week away from the release of GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, and starting today you can pre-install the full version of GTA: San Andreas from that package with Xbox Game Pass. The file size is clocking in at almost 22GB on Xbox Series X, and you can see evidence of this below:
News Snoop Dogg Claims Dr. Dre Is Working On Music For A New GTA Game
Is it the Trilogy, GTA 6 or something else?
The GTA 6 rumours are ramping up again, as Snoop Dogg has stated to the folks over at Rolling Stone that Dr. Dre is working on music for an upcoming Grand Theft Auto game, but he refrained to provide any further details. Snoop Dogg mentioned that Dr. Dre is currently in the studio "making great music",...
Poll Are You Buying GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition?
Or are you sticking with GTA: SA on Game Pass?
The big news of the day (and arguably the week) has been the announcement of a release date and price for GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, along with a first look in the form of an official trailer and screenshots. We know that the Definitive Edition is going to feature a wide range of...
News Woah, GTA: San Andreas - The Definitive Edition Is Coming To Game Pass
Huge news!
Along with today's official reveal of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, it's also been confirmed that GTA: San Andreas will be available on day one on Xbox Game Pass. You heard it right! If you're looking to dive into the classic game featuring "brilliant new lightin
News GTA's Remastered Trilogy Officially Arrives This November, Watch The Trailer
"Three iconic cities, three epic stories"
We've got a date! Rockstar Games has confirmed today that Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition will launch digitally for Xbox on November 11th, while a physical edition will follow on December 7th. The game is now available to pre-order for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on the...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Game In The GTA Trilogy?
GTA 3, Vice City or San Andreas?
Update (Oct 2021): With the announcement of GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, we thought we'd bring this back for a bit of fun! If you haven't already, let us know your favourite game in the trilogy down below. Original story (Aug 2021): It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, with the rumour...
News It's Official, The GTA Remastered Trilogy Launches This Year
Called 'Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition'
It's officially happening, folks! Rockstar Games has confirmed today that Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition will be launching for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (and other platforms) later this year. The bundle, which has been heavily rumoured in...
News New Leaks Provide Further Evidence Of GTA Remastered Trilogy
It's just a matter of time now
If you were in any doubt that the rumoured GTA Remastered Trilogy might not come to fruition, you can pretty much put those fears to bed, as Rockstar Games itself appears to now be leaking its existence. Yesterday, dataminers discovered that not only a reference to the trilogy is embedded in the latest Rockstar...
Soapbox Hey Rockstar, How About Some Truly Old-School GTA Remasters
And throw in Chinatown Wars while you're at it
Last week's GTA V: Expanded and Enhanced trailer might have gone down like a dog's dinner at the most recent PlayStation Showcase, but one of the really exciting bits of GTA news we're still waiting for is the Remastered Trilogy, which is reportedly set to include improved versions of GTA 3, GTA: Vice...
News GTA Remastered Trilogy Reportedly Heading To Xbox This Fall
Said to be "in the final stages of development"
We've got some huge news to share courtesy of Kotaku, which is reporting that a GTA remastered trilogy is not only in the works for Xbox, but it's "currently in the final stages of development" and will be releasing sometime this fall. The outlet says that (according to its sources) this will focus on...
News Take-Two 'Encouraged' By The Idea Of Classic GTA Remasters
Does Rockstar have something in the works?
As we've already highlighted, Take-Two held its latest earnings call yesterday, and CEO Strauss Zelnick had an interesting response to a question about whether remastering classic GTA titles would be a good idea. The question posed to Zelnick noted that there's a "huge audience of people" who probably...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Xbox Grand Theft Auto Game?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, we're finally looking back at the rich history of the Grand Theft Auto series on Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One, which started all the way back in 2003. GTA titles have always been highly rated, but which is your favourite game? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's...
News GTA's Lazlow Jones Leaves Rockstar After Almost 20 Years
Writer, producer & radio host
You might know Rockstar Games' Lazlow Jones best for his role as an in-game radio presenter and the host of Fame or Shame in Grand Theft Auto V, but he's also served as a writer, director and producer on various Rockstar series' over the past 20 years, including Red Dead Redemption and Bully. Unfortunately, as spotted...
News Due To An Xbox Glitch, Some Players Have Received A Free GTA Game
One problem... it's in Japanese
Here's a weird one for you! It looks like overnight, some players on Xbox have received a free copy of Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City. The problem? It's the Japanese version. This is being reported by a handful of Xbox players on both Reddit and Twitter, with no confirmation as to why it's happened -...
News The Release Of GTA 6 Is Still 'Years Away', Claims Industry Insider
Say it ain't so
Back in the middle of April, a report from noted industry insider Jason Schreier came out suggesting a new Grand Theft Auto game was developer Rockstar's "next big project," but was still early in development. Now, Schreier has elaborated more, telling a fan that the game is "years away." He made the comment in response to someone...
News The GTA 6 Website Has Been Updated, Reveal On The Way?
Manhunt 3 website as well
We've been hearing rumours about GTA VI for years now, and it's always worth taking them with a pinch of salt, but a potential announcement date of March 25th (today!) has cropped up on numerous occasions recently. And now, Rockstar and Take-Two has added fuel to the fire by making changes to the GTAVI.com website. This...
