TheGTAPlace.com - Latest News The latest Grand Theft Auto news from TheGTAPlace.com http://www.thegtaplace.com Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:06:47 +0000 GTA IV PC now available through Games On Demand http://www.thegtaplace.com/news/25011/gta-iv-pc-now-available-through-games-on-demand/ Grand Theft Auto IV on Games for Windows LIVE is now available through the Games on Demand service. This means any of you who have not yet got your filthy hands on a copy of the game, can now download it directly from the Games for Windows LIVE client for just £19.99 (or $29.99).

The PC version of GTA IV has some exclusive features including an easy-to-use video editor tool, hugely improved graphics, the Independence FM radio station that allows you to add your own songs in game. Plus insane up-to-32-player multiplayer matches.

And remember, Episodes from Liberty City comes out on 30th March for the PC and PS3, so now would be the perfect time to get GTA IV.]]> Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:33:13 +0000 Chris http://www.thegtaplace.com/news/25011/gta-iv-pc-now-available-through-games-on-demand/ Upcoming GTA IV Multiplayer Event Dates http://www.thegtaplace.com/news/24962/upcoming-gta-iv-multiplayer-event-dates/
Thursday, February 18th (4-7PM EST)
Grand Theft Auto IV Multiplayer Event with Rockstar
For PC on Games for Windows LIVE
Yes, our first official PC event in this series – complete with live stream, chat and all. Let’s get that full-on up-to-32-player mayhem going.

Friday, February 26 (4-7PM EST)
Midnight Club LA Multiplayer Event with Rockstar
For Xbox 360 on Xbox LIVE
Jumping back into shredding through the streets of Los Angeles – hope to see you all for an intense three hours of racing...

Friday, March 12 (4-7PM EST)
Grand Theft Auto IV Multiplayer Event with Rockstar
For PlayStation 3 on PlayStation Network
A final Grand Theft Auto IV PS3 Multiplayer scrimmage with Rockstar before Episodes from Liberty City invades your world less than three weeks later.

Tuesday, March 23 (4-7 PM EST)
Episodes from Liberty City Multiplayer Event with Rockstar
For Xbox 360 on Xbox LIVE
Last licks for a little while for the XBL set – we’ll be spending April giving PS3 and PC gamers their due of The Ballad of Gay Tony and The Lost and Damned multiplayer love. Look for some special giveaways to be announced.

Friday, April 2 (4-7PM EST)
Episodes from Liberty City Multiplayer Event with Rockstar
For PlayStation 3 on PlayStation Network

Saturday, April 3 (2-6 PM EST)
Episodes from Liberty City Multiplayer Event with Rockstar
For PC on Games for Windows LIVE

Back to back first weekend of Episodes multiplayer events for both PS3 and PC. Let’s get it on. Planning for some of our ringers at our dev studios at North and Toronto jumping in to really show you what’s up. Make sure to take advantage of those first few days after game release to get on point.

Friday, April 16 (4-8 PM EST)
Episodes from Liberty City Multiplayer Event with Rockstar
For PlayStation 3 on PlayStation Network
Getting back on PlayStation Network for some The Ballad of Gay Tony and The Lost and Damned modes with Rockstars from across NYC, North & Toronto – look for some special giveaways as well...

Thursday, April 22 (4-7PM EST)
Episodes from Liberty City Multiplayer Event with Rockstar
For PC on Games for Windows LIVE
Up to 32-players... BASE Jumping... Free Mode... Explosive Shotgun Deathmatches... let your imagination run wild. Plus we’ll be giving away some deluxe PC gear to be announced.
]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:25:34 +0000 Chris http://www.thegtaplace.com/news/24962/upcoming-gta-iv-multiplayer-event-dates/ Episodes From Liberty City title update for Xbox 360 http://www.thegtaplace.com/news/24957/episodes-from-liberty-city-title-update-for-xbox-360/
  • The upwards velocity of parachutes is now capped
  • Bowling alley 'invisible pins' are now fixed
  • Updates have been made to prevent players modifying stats for online games
  • Infinite Nitro is now fixed

You will be prompted to download and install the update when signing into LIVE.]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:39:13 +0000 Chris http://www.thegtaplace.com/news/24957/episodes-from-liberty-city-title-update-for-xbox-360/ GTA IV PS3 Multiplayer Event - Friday 5th February http://www.thegtaplace.com/news/24934/gta-iv-ps3-multiplayer-event-friday-5th-february/ Posted Image

Following on from the success of the Xbox 360 multiplayer events, Rockstar will be hosting another multiplayer event on Friday, 5th February (tomorrow) from the usual 4PM to 7PM Eastern Time, this time on the PS3. A PC event will be coming up soon, and there will be a whole calendar of events announced next week! So stay tuned for those.

Full details of how to get involved in the event can be found on the Rockstar Newswire]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:35:02 +0000 Chris http://www.thegtaplace.com/news/24934/gta-iv-ps3-multiplayer-event-friday-5th-february/ GTA Chinatown Wars Cheats for iPhone - Part 3 http://www.thegtaplace.com/news/24925/gta-chinatown-wars-cheats-for-iphone-part-3/
Advance one hour - JUMPHR
Advance one day - JUMPDAY
Advance six hours - JUMPHRS

You can find the previously released cheats in parts 1 and 2. We will soon add all cheats to a page on the website for your convenience.

Source: Rockstar Newswire]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:19:09 +0000 Chris http://www.thegtaplace.com/news/24925/gta-chinatown-wars-cheats-for-iphone-part-3/ Episodes From Liberty City Coming to PC and PS3 http://www.thegtaplace.com/news/24902/episodes-from-liberty-city-coming-to-pc-and-ps3/

We are happy to announce the much anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Games for Windows® - LIVE on March 30, 2010. For the first time, PlayStation 3 and Games for Windows - LIVE players will have the opportunity to experience the last two thrilling chapters of the Grand Theft Auto IV saga.

The two action packed episodes will also be available for download on the PlayStation Network and Games for Windows® LIVE on March 30, 2010. Each episode boasts the same detailed and immersive Liberty City we all know and love. Games for Windows - LIVE players can enjoy 32-player multiplayer matches and an advanced video editor, and all fans will have the chance to once again listen to the dulcet tones of Liberty City Radio.


Source: Rockstar Newswire]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:47:22 +0000 rockstarrem http://www.thegtaplace.com/news/24902/episodes-from-liberty-city-coming-to-pc-and-ps3/ GTA Chinatown Wars Cheats for iPhone - Part 2 http://www.thegtaplace.com/news/24888/gta-chinatown-wars-cheats-for-iphone-part-2/

$10,000 cash - CASHIN

Full armor - SHELLY

Full health - LIFEUP

Wanted level up - COPIN

Wanted level down - COPOUT

Explosive Desert Eagle - BOOMCAN

Source: Rockstar Newswire]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:58:08 +0000 Chris http://www.thegtaplace.com/news/24888/gta-chinatown-wars-cheats-for-iphone-part-2/ GTA Chinatown Wars Cheats for iPhone - Part 1 http://www.thegtaplace.com/news/24880/gta-chinatown-wars-cheats-for-iphone-part-1/

Cheats are entered on your Mission Replay Board which can be accessed by visiting any Safe House (you can find the Board on the far right side of the Safe House). The Mission Replay Board has a jumbled set of magnetized letters that can be used to arrange all kinds of words - spell out the letters below to input the following cheats:

Weapon cheat 1 - LOADOA
Grants: grenade, nightstick, pistol, minigun, assault, micro smg, stubby shotgun

Weapon cheat 2 - LOADOB
Grants: molotov, teaser, dual pistols, flamethrower, carbine, smg, dual-barrel

Weapon cheat 3 - LOADOC
Grants: mine, chainsaw, revolver, flamethrower, carbine, smg, dual-barrel

Weapon cheat 4 - LOADOD
Grants: flashbang, bat, pistol, rpg, carbine, micro smg, stubby shotgun

Source: Rockstar Newswire]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:25:01 +0000 Chris http://www.thegtaplace.com/news/24880/gta-chinatown-wars-cheats-for-iphone-part-1/ GTA Chinatown Wars - Official Trailer for iPhone / iPod touch http://www.thegtaplace.com/news/24874/gta-chinatown-wars-official-trailer-for-iphone-ipod-touch/
]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:49:13 +0000 Chris http://www.thegtaplace.com/news/24874/gta-chinatown-wars-official-trailer-for-iphone-ipod-touch/ More TBoGT Multiplayer Carnage - Thursday 21st January http://www.thegtaplace.com/news/24869/more-tbogt-multiplayer-carnage-thursday-21st-january/ Posted Image

Rockstar will be hosting yet another Ballad of Gay Tony multiplayer session this Thursday, 21st January from 4:00 to 7:00 PM EST (9:00 - 12:00 GMT). Full details of the event can of course be found on the Rockstar Newswire posting, and once again the event will be streamed live on the Social Club so those of you who can't join in the fun will be able to watch it all unfold.

A recap plus screenshots of the last event can be found here.]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:27:54 +0000 Chris http://www.thegtaplace.com/news/24869/more-tbogt-multiplayer-carnage-thursday-21st-january/