At a recent conference, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick stated that the PS5 and Xbox Series X version will not be “simple port” but rather a “remaster” with improved “technology” and “visuals”.
New Version of GTA V Will Be a “Remaster”
GTA Online Has Biggest Year Yet
According to Take 2, the service enjoyed its busiest year ever last year and garnered a 28% hike in revenue for the company. Those numbers look set to continue climbing too, with Take 2 having announced it will be bringing a standalone version of GTA Online to PS5 and Xbox Series X later this year.
Lindsay Lohan Suing Rockstar
Hollywood starlet Lindsay Lohan is suing Take 2, the company behind the Grand Theft Auto series for, allegedly making a character in GTA V an unequivocal representation of her. Former child star Lohan contends that her voice and image are reproduced in the game, as well as styles taken from her clothing line. In GTA V, the character,... Continue Reading →
GTA V Tops $800M, Day One Sales
Take 2, parent company of Rockstar Games has reported that GTA V has achieved the company's highest ever sell through sales revenues, with the game achieving $800M in global sales in the first 24 hours of release. This is a record for the GTA series, for Take 2 and may well be the highest day... Continue Reading →
Out Now: GTA V – Scotland’s Largest Cultural Export Ever
Sixteen years ago, in November 1997, the original Grand Theft Auto was released for the PC and PlayStation One. Created by DMA Design in Dundee, the game achieved almost instant notoriety, followed by a growing audience which saw beyond the headlines and recognised that the game offered something different to most of the games available... Continue Reading →
Serious Parody Announces ‘Revolutionary’ 5 Star Wrestling
Serious Parody's first title, Wrestling Manager, has been quietly building up a serious and dedicated following, since it was released on the Apple App Store in 2012. The game combines serious management sim with a unique 'modding' capability, which allows players to change the look and feel of the game, without jailbreaking their phone. Now,... Continue Reading →
GTA IV Hits 22M Sales – Series Now At 114M In Total
If you were in any doubt whatsoever, that the Grand Theft Auto games are really quite popular, the latest sales figures should clear that right up. GamaSutra reports that in a presentation to a financial conference yesterday, Take 2's Strauss Zelnick revealed the lifetime sales for a number of the company's leading franchises. The most... Continue Reading →
