Yes, Rockstar has admitted that Grand Theft Auto Online has not been running smoothly. And it plans on releasing a title update tomorrow that should "address commonly reported issues" with the newly-released multiplayer mode. "We hope to have it out for download as soon as tomorrow," the company said on Twitter.
Unsurprisingly, Grand Theft Auto Online launched with a boatload of issues. A massive game with a massive online offering was bound to have a number of issues at launch. Until these problems are fixed, Rockstar has announced it is disabling the ability to purchase cash packs for the game.
"For the time being and until we have been able to get everybody access to GTA Online and things are running smoothly, we have disabled the option of purchasable GTA$ cash packs," Rockstar told fans. "Players can however keep on earning GTA$ by pulling off Jobs and other profitable gameplay activities rather than purchasing cash packs."
Trevor has been a very controversial figure in Grand Theft Auto 5, mostly for his crazy, unhinged demeanor that he carries with him over the course of the entire game. But if you ask the man that helped bring the character to life, voice actor Steven Ogg, Trevor largely represents the escapist nature of gaming itself.
We've seen plenty of games get slammed when it comes time for sudden demand for online services, so when it comes to Grand Theft Auto 5--a game that has broken sales records--it should come as no surprise that it's hitting similar snags. The online mode launched early this morning, and already Rockstar has issued a list of common bug complaints.
Grand Theft Auto Online launches tomorrow as a free update. But, when will it be available? According to Rockstar, they expect the title update to be available on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live "starting around 7AM ET" (4AM PT). Of course, it being a massively-anticipated launch, we wouldn't be surprised if there are some hiccups once the multiplayer mode actually launches.
We're waiting for the release of Grand Theft Auto Online before doing a formal review of Rockstar's latest game. Until then, our Steve Watts will be offering insights into some memorable moments from the single player adventure.
It's over. I've jumped ramps, done yoga, bought cars, crashed planes, pulled heists, and escaped cops. I've hit the streets at top speed, and been thrown from the vehicle due to an inconveniently placed palm tree on more occasions than I'd like to admit. While GTA Online looms overhead, it's time to take stock of one more important aspect of the main game: the ending.
For obvious reasons, this will be the most spoilerific of the diaries yet.
We're waiting for the release of Grand Theft Auto Online before doing a formal review of Rockstar's latest game. Until then, our Steve Watts will be offering insights into some memorable moments from the single player adventure.
After a long week of heists, casual torture, and making new BFFs, I thought it was high time to see some of the entertainment that Los Santos had to offer. It's a great big city, after all, and Franklin deserves to take advantage it.
We're waiting for the release of Grand Theft Auto Online before doing a formal review of Rockstar's latest game. Until then, our Steve Watts will be offering insights into some memorable moments from the single player adventure.
Given that I'm in the process of evaluating it for review, I've tried my best to keep away from the general din of discussions surrounding Grand Theft Auto 5. But try as I might, certain conversations are just ubiquitous, and I've caught wind of some of the more controversial points in the story before I reached them myself. Those include the much talked-about torture scene.
Spoilers follow.
We're waiting for the release of Grand Theft Auto Online before doing a formal review of Rockstar's latest game. Until then, our Steve Watts will be offering insights into some memorable moments from the single player adventure.
In a world occupied by stereotypes and caricatures, the protagonists of Grand Theft Auto games have always stood out. I've rolled my eyes at the MAD Magazine-like parody elements, but the heroes have always had a little more depth, even to the point that Niko's tragic backstory seemed out-of-place. As a result, the announcement that Grand Theft Auto 5 would star not one but three main characters got me excited. It potentially meant much more of that depth, and some variety at that.
Grand Theft Auto Online launches on October 1st. However, GTA5's multiplayer will debut with a limited number of modes. When it goes live, you'll be able to enjoy the open world with up to 16 players. You'll also be able to take on various jobs and missions. You'll also be able to race and play various sports, including tennis, golf, and base jumping.
We're waiting for the release of Grand Theft Auto Online before doing a formal review of Rockstar's latest game. Until then, our Steve Watts will be offering insights into some memorable moments from the single player adventure.
Grand Theft Auto 5 wastes no time setting the stage for a heist adventure. The very first mission is a heist, couched in the obligatory tutorial, with some bits of backstory and character-building slipped in to boot. In it, Trevor's psychopathic behavior seemingly made Michael swear off heists for good.
If you want to recreate the hijinks of Grand Theft Auto 5 in the real world streets of Los Angeles... don't. You'll hurt someone and get arrested. But, here's a safer alternative: you can have the game's soundtrack playing in your car.
Rockstar is actively working to fix a glitch in Grand Theft Auto V that's resulting in some vehicles disappearing from garages or upgrades being lost. The issue occurs on both the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game and mostly involves upgrades, mission states, and another character's personal vehicle.
Saints Row 4 isn't the only open-world game with superpowers. Apparently, Grand Theft Auto 5 will let your character fly, superhero-style. But, you have to input a cheat code to unlock the feature.
On PS3, you'll have to input this button sequence:
L1 L2 R1 R2 Left Right Left Right L1 L2 R1 R2 Left Right Left Right
While on Xbox 360, you'll need to do this:
LB LT RB RT Left Right Left Right LB LT RB RT Left Right Left Right
As one might expect after its launch day figure of $800 million, Grand Theft Auto 5 has hit $1 billion in sales in just its first three days on the market, Take-Two has announced. This breaks yet another record, as Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 took 15 days to reach the same mark.
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