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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
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
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
San Andreas suits advance
Federal judge denies Take-Two's motion to dismiss state-specific suits, will consider one massive class action.
Federal judge denies Take-Two's motion to dismiss state-specific suits, will consider one massive class action.
NEWS - Posted Oct 26, 2006 6:26 pm PT
Clinton, Lieberman propose CDC investigate games
Democratic Senators from New York and Connecticut are asking the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate "impact of electronic media use."
Democratic Senators from New York and Connecticut are asking the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate "impact of electronic media use."
NEWS - Posted Mar 9, 2006 9:19 am PT
Tennessee pondering violent-game ban
Democratic Senator Tommy Kilby's SB3981 seeks to outlaw the sale of violent games within the state.
Democratic Senator Tommy Kilby's SB3981 seeks to outlaw the sale of violent games within the state.
NEWS - Posted Mar 9, 2006 5:50 pm PT
GTA killer case clears hurdle
Alabama suit against gamemakers and retailers proceeds as state's top court denies appeal; Jack Thompson promises case will "destroy Rockstar."
Alabama suit against gamemakers and retailers proceeds as state's top court denies appeal; Jack Thompson promises case will "destroy Rockstar."
NEWS - Posted Mar 30, 2006 4:49 pm PT
FTC Hot Coffee ruling scalds, but doesn't burn Take-Two
[UPDATE 5] Feds and publisher "settle charges" of deceptive marketing; ruling would impose $11,000 fine "per violation"--which could potentially mean for each game sold.
[UPDATE 5] Feds and publisher "settle charges" of deceptive marketing; ruling would impose $11,000 fine "per violation"--which could potentially mean for each game sold.
NEWS - Posted Jun 8, 2006 8:00 am PT
Alabama judge tosses Thompson
Florida lawyer's request to leave case denied; judge opts to revoke temporary license to practice law in the state instead.
Florida lawyer's request to leave case denied; judge opts to revoke temporary license to practice law in the state instead.
NEWS - Posted Nov 18, 2005 4:25 pm PT
Analyst: Take-Two to make grim guidance
Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter forecasts 40 percent year-on-year earnings drop for the Grand Theft Auto publisher, in line with its cautious forecast.
Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter forecasts 40 percent year-on-year earnings drop for the Grand Theft Auto publisher, in line with its cautious forecast.
NEWS - Posted Mar 6, 2006 4:14 pm PT
Seattle police pass on Penny Arcade flap
Florida lawyer's harassment allegations considered a civil matter on the surface, criminal investigation still possible.
Florida lawyer's harassment allegations considered a civil matter on the surface, criminal investigation still possible.
NEWS - Posted Oct 27, 2005 4:15 pm PT
Rockstar caps Eminem/GTA movie reports
Variety's new game blog claims Take-Two and unnamed studios were thisclose to bringing popular franchise to the big screen. But Rockstar's Dan Houser said no such project was ever seriously considered.
Variety's new game blog claims Take-Two and unnamed studios were thisclose to bringing popular franchise to the big screen. But Rockstar's Dan Houser said no such project was ever seriously considered.
NEWS - Posted Feb 5, 2008 3:32 pm PT
San Andreas hits retail yet again
Rockstar introduces two all-new ways to exchange money for versions of its controversial blockbuster.
Rockstar introduces two all-new ways to exchange money for versions of its controversial blockbuster.
NEWS - Posted Oct 21, 2005 12:18 pm PT
San Andreas actor found deadBody of Reservoir Dogs star Chris Penn, who voiced Eddie Pulaski in the latest GTA, is discovered in Santa Monica.
NEWS - Posted Jan 25, 2006 8:43 am PT
US congress introduces new game-restriction bill
Bipartisan Video Game Ratings Enforcement Act could become federal law, requiring retailers to post AO- and M-rated game descriptions, check IDs of purchasers
Bipartisan Video Game Ratings Enforcement Act could become federal law, requiring retailers to post AO- and M-rated game descriptions, check IDs of purchasers
NEWS - Posted May 8, 2008 11:42 am PT
Lukewarm response to Hot Coffee settlement
The New York Times reports that less than 2,700 US residents have collected under $30,000 following class action over hit game.
The New York Times reports that less than 2,700 US residents have collected under $30,000 following class action over hit game.
NEWS - Posted Jun 25, 2008 3:20 pm PT
Thompson, Take-Two meet in secret?
GamePolitics reports that Rockstar Games parent held a clandestine tete-a-tete with its more vociferous critic.
GamePolitics reports that Rockstar Games parent held a clandestine tete-a-tete with its more vociferous critic.
NEWS - Posted Jun 14, 2007 4:19 pm PT
Report: Thompson facing 10-year disbarment
Anti-game activist/attorney apparently walks out of hearing after Florida court recommends he be forbidden to practice law for a decade.
Anti-game activist/attorney apparently walks out of hearing after Florida court recommends he be forbidden to practice law for a decade.
NEWS - Posted Jun 4, 2008 3:35 pm PT
