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Confirmed: Sex minigame in PS2 San Andreas
Cheat unlocks preexisting code in controversy-rocked Grand Theft Auto game, undermining Rockstar Games' claims of hacker mischief.
Cheat unlocks preexisting code in controversy-rocked Grand Theft Auto game, undermining Rockstar Games' claims of hacker mischief.
NEWS - Posted Jul 15, 2005 4:17 pm PT
GTAIV breaks UK retail records
Over 600,000 units shifted on first day of release; 55 percent of copies sold for Xbox 360; more than trebles record for day-one PS3 sales.
Over 600,000 units shifted on first day of release; 55 percent of copies sold for Xbox 360; more than trebles record for day-one PS3 sales.
NEWS - Posted May 1, 2008 4:32 am PT
Prostitutes call for ban on GTA
Sex workers cry foul, say game "accrues points to players for the depiction of rape and murder of prostitutes."
Sex workers cry foul, say game "accrues points to players for the depiction of rape and murder of prostitutes."
NEWS - Posted Feb 14, 2006 3:48 pm PT
Houser: GTAIV is not controversial
Rockstar's Dan Houser explains to UK magazine ShortList why GTAIV will change the way people see games.
Rockstar's Dan Houser explains to UK magazine ShortList why GTAIV will change the way people see games.
NEWS - Posted Apr 24, 2008 5:04 am PT
Clinton calls for federal game regulation
[UPDATE] Senator expresses doubts industry can enforce ESRB ratings--asks for legislation that will make selling M- or AO-rated games to minors a federal crime; Rockstar, ESA, ESRB respond.
[UPDATE] Senator expresses doubts industry can enforce ESRB ratings--asks for legislation that will make selling M- or AO-rated games to minors a federal crime; Rockstar, ESA, ESRB respond.
NEWS - Posted Jul 14, 2005 11:35 am PT
Hillary Clinton to take on Rockstar over Hot Coffee
Washington, DC press conference Thursday will see the New York Senator call for a Federal Trade Commission inquiry into the San Andreas mod.
Washington, DC press conference Thursday will see the New York Senator call for a Federal Trade Commission inquiry into the San Andreas mod.
NEWS - Posted Jul 13, 2005 5:49 pm PT
San Andreas rated AO, Take-Two suspends production
[UPDATE 4] ESRB slaps dreaded rating on controversial best seller; Take-Two lowers guidance; Wal-Mart, Best Buy, and Target pull game from shelves.
[UPDATE 4] ESRB slaps dreaded rating on controversial best seller; Take-Two lowers guidance; Wal-Mart, Best Buy, and Target pull game from shelves.
NEWS - Posted Jul 20, 2005 3:15 pm PT
Thompson attacks Penny Arcade; seeks arrests
[UPDATE]: PA's Robert Khoo responds to accusations, Thompson's fax still MIA in Seattle.
[UPDATE]: PA's Robert Khoo responds to accusations, Thompson's fax still MIA in Seattle.
NEWS - Posted Oct 18, 2005 11:11 am PT
Spot On: Sex, schmoozing, and video games
News.com surveys the AO-rated scene at the first-ever Sex in Video Games conference in San Francisco.
News.com surveys the AO-rated scene at the first-ever Sex in Video Games conference in San Francisco.
NEWS - Posted Jun 9, 2006 12:07 pm PT
GTA:SA suits settling, GTAIV trailer coming 3/29
Take-Two to resolve "Hot Coffee" San Andreas suit out of court; first glimpse of the series' next chapter in four weeks.
Take-Two to resolve "Hot Coffee" San Andreas suit out of court; first glimpse of the series' next chapter in four weeks.
NEWS - Posted Mar 1, 2007 3:59 pm PT
ESRB investigating San Andreas sex minigames
[UPDATE] Ratings board embarks on investigation of claims the Rockstar best-seller had explicit content hidden in code--claims the publisher denies.
[UPDATE] Ratings board embarks on investigation of claims the Rockstar best-seller had explicit content hidden in code--claims the publisher denies.
NEWS - Posted Jul 8, 2005 10:32 am PT
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Weekend Update: Robbery and Home InvasionIn Vice City, you could deliver pizzas on a little scooter for some extra cash. In San Andreas, you can invade people's homes in the dead of night to steal their luxury goods. We've got the full scoop. Also: Swimming in San Andreas.
PREVIEW - Posted Aug 13, 2004 3:30 pm PT
Hot Coffee settlement site percolating
Customers offended by Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas sex minigame can now sign up to receive checks from class action suit.
Customers offended by Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas sex minigame can now sign up to receive checks from class action suit.
NEWS - Posted Jan 29, 2008 10:56 am PT
Cooling Hot Coffee: Inside San Andreas' AO ratingTo get an insider's view of how the industry reacted, GameSpot speaks with ESRB president Patricia Vance about the industry-shaking Grand Theft Auto controversy.
NEWS - Posted Jul 21, 2005 5:04 pm PT
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Weekend Update: Thug LifeWe get an exclusive look at the gangs of San Andreas. Exclusive assets and information inside.
PREVIEW - Posted Oct 16, 2004 3:50 pm PT
Rockstar secures court win over strip clubJudge rules that San Andreas developer's fictional "Pig Pen" doesn't violate trademarks of real-life Los Angeles strip club The Play Pen.
NEWS - Posted Aug 2, 2006 5:38 pm PT
Rumor Control: The PSP and GTA:SA delays
This week: Mafia 2 gets whacked, Half-Life 2 gets dated, and BloodRayne gets naked--in Playboy, no less.
This week: Mafia 2 gets whacked, Half-Life 2 gets dated, and BloodRayne gets naked--in Playboy, no less.
NEWS - Posted Aug 21, 2004 11:05 am PT
FTC ends 'Hot Coffee' probe
Yearlong investigation into Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas sex scandal ends with no fines levied; Take-Two "extremely pleased."
Yearlong investigation into Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas sex scandal ends with no fines levied; Take-Two "extremely pleased."
NEWS - Posted Jul 21, 2006 11:45 am PT
Take-Two to settle Hot Coffee suits
Publisher avoids admission of wrongdoing in class action by offering customers edited Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas or $35 cash payment.
Publisher avoids admission of wrongdoing in class action by offering customers edited Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas or $35 cash payment.
NEWS - Posted Nov 8, 2007 2:38 pm PT
GTA fan charged with GTA
Canadian Mounties nab car thief after being tipped off by his large tattoo of the car-theft-centric game's logo.
Canadian Mounties nab car thief after being tipped off by his large tattoo of the car-theft-centric game's logo.
NEWS - Posted Sep 23, 2006 7:19 pm PT
