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Rockstar Games (Page 9)

  • Sick Filth?

    A discussion of the BBFC's decision to ban Manhunt 2.

    Rob Fahey

  • Manhunt 2 banned in Ireland

    Following the BBFC's ban for the UK, and the ESRB's Adults Only rating for the US, Manhunt 2 has been similarly banned from sale in Ireland.

    Mark Androvich

  • ELSPA "surprised" by language BBFC used to explain Manhunt 2 ban

    ELSPA director general Paul Jackson has revealed the organisation plans to contact the BBFC over the language used to announce the ban of Manhunt 2.

    Ellie Gibson

  • Rockstar "disappointed" at Manhunt 2 ban

    Rockstar Games has stated its disappointment at the BBFC's recent decision to refuse Manhunt 2 a rating in the UK, effectively banning the game from sale.

    Matt Martin

  • No political influence over Manhunt ban, states BBFC

    The BBFC has stated that there was no political influence in the decision to ban Rockstar's Manhunt 2 from sale in the UK.

    Matt Martin

  • ELSPA praises ratings system following Manhunt 2 ban

    ELSPA director general Paul Jackson has said that the decision taken by the BBFC to ban Manhunt 2 from sale "demonstrates that we have a games ratings system in the UK that is effective".

    Tom Bramwell

  • Manhunt 2 banned from sale in UK

    The BBFC has rejected Rockstar's Manhunt 2, banning the controversial title from sale anywhere in the UK.

    Matt Martin

  • Rockstar confirms: episodic GTA content 360-only

    Following the release of Take Two's Q2 financial report on Tuesday, astute readers noticed that GTA episodic content was listed as being developed for the Xbox 360...with no mention of the PS3. At the same time, the upcoming game LA Noire was listed for

    Mark Androvich

  • GTA IV to get special edition

    Grand Theft Auto IV will be available in a special edition come its release in October, Rockstar has revealed.

    Oli Welsh

  • Second Take

    Is there such a thing as bad publicity?

    Rob Fahey

  • GTA IV trailer hits the web

    The first trailer for the highly anticipated new instalment in the Grand Theft Auto series was released by Rockstar Games at midnight last night.

    Ellie Gibson

  • Rockstar teams with Timbaland for PSP title

    Rockstar Leeds has unveiled its latest title, Beaterator, a collaboration with Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtardo producer Timbaland.

    Matt Martin

  • Rockstar signs NaturalMotion for PS3, 360 projects

    Rockstar Games is using NaturalMotion's Euphoria engine in its next-generation PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 titles.

    Matt Martin

  • Manhunt sequel coming to Nintendo Wii

    Rockstar Games has announced that a sequel to controversial 2003 title Manhunt is on the way - and that a version will be produced for Nintendo Wii.

    Ellie Gibson

  • Rockstar Vienna founders set up new studio

    The founding members of Rockstar Vienna, which officially closed its doors last May, have announced plans to set up a new studio in the same city.

    Ellie Gibson

  • Dale returns to Rockstar as COO

    Former Rockstar executive Gary Dale has rejoined the company as chief operating officer, having left his post as European MD of Capcom.

    Ellie Gibson

  • BBFC defends Canis Canem Edit rating

    Gianni Zamo, senior examiner for the British Board of Film Classification, has defended the decision to award controversial Rockstar title Canis Canem Edit a 15 certificate.

    Ellie Gibson

  • Capcom takes San Andreas to Japan

    While many western companies struggle to penetrate Japan, Rockstar continues to bravely push into the market with the announcement that Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas will be shipped to the region.

    Matt Martin

  • Major UK retailers refuse to stock Bully

    Major electronics retailers PC World, Currys and Dixons have refused to stock controversial Rockstar title Bully, renamed Canis Canem Edit in Europe.

    Matt Martin

  • Bully cleared for sale by US judge

    Despite the best efforts of anti-games crusader Jack Thompson, a judge in the US has decided against banning the sale of Rockstar's Bully (renamed Canis Canem Edit in Europe) in Florida.

    Matt Martin

  • Rockstar signs L.A. Noire

    Rockstar has signed a deal with Getaway creator Brendan McNamara's Team Bondi to publish next-generation crime thriller L.A. Noire.

    Tom Bramwell

  • Rockstar changes name of controversial Bully game

    Rockstar has announced that forthcoming PlayStation 2 title Bully, which has been the subject of much controversy recently, is getting a name change.

    Ellie Gibson

  • Australian ratings board approves Bully for sale

    Australia's Office of Film and Literature Classification has awarded forthcoming Rockstar title Bully an 'M' rating, suggesting that the game may contain less violent content than has been presumed.

    Ellie Gibson

  • Rockstar wins latest GTA: San Andreas court case

    A US district judge has dismissed claims by a Los Angeles strip club that Rockstar Games breached copyright by designing a similar looking virtual strip club for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

    Ellie Gibson

  • Rockstar readies latest GTA instalment

    Rockstar has revealed a sliver of information regarding the latest instalment in the global phenomenon that is Grand Theft Auto, confirming the price and releasing box art for GTA: Vice City Stories.

    Paul Loughrey