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Obbe Vermeij, former Rockstar North director, discusses his work on GTA, his new game Plentiful inspired by god games, and shares insights on the development and future of the GTA series, including setting, gameplay, and technological advancements. He emphasizes the importance of quality over speed, the series' cultural impact, and the challenges of innovation within the franchise.
GTA+ Month 44 offers November-December 2025 rewards including a free Enus Paragon S, chameleon paints, exclusive clothing, vehicle discounts, bonuses like increased casino heist diamonds, expanded aircraft storage, early access to new cars, classic Rockstar titles, bonus spins, free taxi rides, weapon discounts, free vehicle requests, $500K monthly cash, extra Shark Card bonuses, and free abilities for GTA+ members, with new features like GTA Online inclusion and special boosts announced by Rockstar.
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser explained that the Grand Theft Auto series remains strongly tied to American settings due to its themes of Americana, guns, and larger-than-life characters, making a return to London or other international cities unlikely.
Ananta is an expensive-looking open-world game that combines elements of GTA, Spider-Man, and Yakuza, featuring chaotic and diverse gameplay with a narrative centered around a police captain, raising questions about its ethical and thematic choices. It was showcased in a gameplay trailer at Tokyo Game Show, revealing a highly ambitious and overwhelming experience.
Zoom Platform, a gaming marketplace specializing in retro games, is facing pressure from payment processors over adult content, risking the de-listing of titles like Grand Theft Auto, Duke Nukem, and Saints Row. The platform has implemented new security measures and is exploring alternative payment options to prevent such removals, emphasizing support for artistic freedom.
In the early 2000s, Sony secured exclusive rights to the Grand Theft Auto series for the PlayStation 2 due to concerns about competition from Microsoft's new Xbox. Chris Deering, former president of PlayStation Europe, revealed that Sony offered special deals to third-party developers, including Take-Two, to keep their games exclusive to PlayStation for a period. This strategy paid off as GTA 3, Vice City, and San Andreas became some of the best-selling games on PS2 before eventually releasing on Xbox.
Sony's concern over the original Xbox led to a strategic exclusivity deal with Take-Two for the Grand Theft Auto series, according to PlayStation veteran Chris Deering. This move, aimed at securing a competitive edge, resulted in GTA III and its successors being initially exclusive to PlayStation, which proved beneficial as the franchise gained massive popularity. Although the exclusivity ended with GTA 4, Sony continued to collaborate with Rockstar on special deals, such as the PS4 announcement of GTA 5.
Sony secured an exclusivity deal for Grand Theft Auto 3, Vice City, and San Andreas for the PlayStation 2 as a strategic move to counter the launch of Microsoft's Xbox in 2001. Former PlayStation Europe boss Chris Deering revealed that Sony was concerned about Xbox's entry into the market and sought to strengthen the PlayStation's appeal through exclusive deals with third-party publishers. This decision proved beneficial for both Sony and Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, as the games became some of the best-selling titles on the PS2, solidifying GTA's association with PlayStation.
The latest update to GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition has significantly improved the visual and gameplay experience, particularly for San Andreas, by restoring classic lighting and weather effects. This update, developed by Video Games Deluxe, addresses many issues from the 2021 launch, making the games feel closer to their original artistic vision. The improvements, inspired by a recent Netflix port, enhance the nostalgic appeal for both old and new players, despite some remaining technical imperfections.
Grove Street Games, the developer behind the 2021 release of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, has seemingly unfollowed Rockstar Games on Twitter after a recent update removed its name from the game's menu screens. The update, which introduced significant improvements and bug fixes, did not mention this change. While Rockstar still follows Grove Street, the unfollowing has sparked speculation about potential dissatisfaction from the developer. Grove Street is currently working on other projects, including the mobile port for Ark: Ultimate Survival Edition.
The new GTA+ Month offers exclusive items, bonuses, and discounts for subscribers, including a free Progen Itali GTB vehicle, Chameleon Paints, cash bonuses, and free clothing. Subscribers also receive permanent benefits such as access to the Vinewood Car Club Garage, discounts on vehicle purchases, and free abilities. Additionally, there are bonuses for specific in-game activities, access to classic Rockstar Games titles, and reduced costs for taxi services.
Rockstar is set to expand its GTA+ subscription service by adding Bully and L.A. Noire later this year, offering players access to these games at a low cost. The monthly subscription service already includes titles like Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy — The Definitive Edition and Red Dead Redemption, and the addition of these new games may lead to the rotation of existing titles. This move comes as Rockstar recently prevented the discontinuation of two Grand Theft Auto 5 achievements following the removal of the game's Rockstar Editor.
Rockstar announces plans to add Bully and LA Noire to GTA+ later in 2024, with a tease of more games to come. The company also hints at a "big" GTA Online update this summer, including a new bonus supercar for GTA+ members. This news comes as anticipation for GTA 6 builds, set to release in 2025, with the fate of existing GTA Online still uncertain.
Rockstar Games' GTA Online subscription service, GTA+, has turned two years old, and despite initial backlash, it has evolved to offer new and exclusive in-game locations, classic Rockstar Games, and other perks. The service has seen positive changes, including longer-term accessibility for content and the addition of non-GTA games like Red Dead Redemption and Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition. Despite some limitations and ongoing complaints, Take-Two Interactive claims that GTA+ has been a financial success, with the service continuing to grow and offer promotions to its members.
Maniac is a new game on Steam that recreates the classic GTA experience of surviving law enforcement while causing mayhem in a randomly generated city. With a top-down camera and cartoonish art style, the game maintains a zany and silly atmosphere. Players can upgrade abilities between runs and the game's roguelike elements make each playthrough unique. Priced at $5, it offers a nostalgic return to the chaotic action of older GTA games with modern twists.