Tag: Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto 5 is free on Xbox Game Pass in July again

GTA 5 is on Xbox Game Pass once again, joining the console’s lineup of free July games and DLC for Hi-Fi Rush, Forza Horizon 5, and more

GTA 5 is on Xbox Game Pass once again, joining the console’s lineup of free July games and DLC. GTA V on Game Pass includes the Xbox One and Series X|S versions, though it’s only available for console and cloud players. PC Game Pass subscribers will have to pay for the game.

If you’ve managed to avoid GTA 5 over the past 10 years, here’s what the open-world game is all about:

“When a young street hustler, a retired bank robber, and a terrifying psychopath find themselves entangled with some of the most frightening and deranged elements of the criminal underworld, the U.S. government, and the entertainment industry, they must pull off a series of dangerous heists to survive in a ruthless city in which they can trust nobody,” the description reads.

At the opposite end of the spectrum is Sword and Fairy: Together Forever, a stylized action-RPG where you pull together a team of demons, humans, and gods to save a world on the brink of ruin. This one is on console, cloud, and PC.

Here’s what you can expect later in the month.

July 6, 2023

  • McPixel 3 (cloud, console, PC)

July 11, 2023

  • Common’hood
  • Insurgency: Sandstorm (PC)

July 14, 2023

  • Exoprimal (cloud, console, PC)

July 18, 2023

  • The Cave (console, cloud)
  • Techtonica preview (cloud, console, PC)

Also available now is a range of DLC, including a Barbie Chevrolet in Forza Horizon 5, Hi-Fi Rush‘s arcade mode challenge, and the first DLC for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.

Spelunky 2, Exo One, and Paw Patrol Adventure are leaving the service at the end of July 2023.

Written by Josh Broadwell on behalf of GLHF

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The 23 best Steam Summer Sale deals you won’t want to miss

Valve kicked off its Steam Summer Sale, and we’ve rounded up some of the best PC game deals on indies and AAA games alike

Valve kicked off its Steam Summer Sale, with steep discounts on hundreds of PC games. The sale runs until July 13, 2023, at 10 a.m. Pacific Time and features a healthy mix of big-name AAA games, including Assassin’s Creed, Star Wars, and Cyberpunk 2077; smaller hits like Victoria 3 and Octopath Traveler 2; and popular indie games, such as Stardew Valley, Cassette Beasts, and Hades.

There’s a staggering amount of games to trawl through, some with demos and some you have to just try on faith. We’ve rounded up roughly two dozen of the best deals going, ranging from heavy hitters to niche RPGs and a few indie gems as well.

GTA 5 PS5 and Xbox Series X|S graphical improvements finally revealed

Rockstar’s open-world phenomenon will look better than ever.

GTA 5 will arrive on new-generation consoles soon, with several new graphical bells and whistles to boot.

On Friday, Rockstar shared details on how GTA 5 will take advantage of the extra horsepower of PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Both versions will have high-end PC options like 4K resolutions, 60 frame rate caps, HDR options, and ray tracing support. Fans can also swap between three new graphical settings. 

GTA 5 graphics options on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

  • Fidelity Mode: Targets 30 FPS with the best visuals possible
  • Performance Mode: Targets 60 FPS and dials back some visual elements
  • Performance RT mode: A balance of the other two, pretty graphics targeting 60 FPS

Since the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S have lightning-fast SSDs, load times will be dramatically lower than last-generation predecessors. Both consoles will also see more population and traffic variety, increased vegetation density, better lighting, and more.

The PS5 version will also utilize the Dualsense controller’s adaptive trigger and haptic feedback. Rockstar notes that particular weather effects, directional damage, rough road surfaces, and more will feel better while playing on the Dualsense.

GTA 5 comes out on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on March 15, 2022.

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.

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GTA 6 development is “well underway”, according to Rockstar

Grand Theft Auto 6 (or VI?) is well into development, according to Rockstar Games’ latest GTA Online blog post.

Grand Theft Auto 6 development is “well underway” according to Rockstar Games in a new GTA Online community update, with “official details” coming to the Rockstar Newswire in the future.

Grand Theft Auto 6 has been speculated on endlessly for years, and with Grand Theft Auto V‘s next-gen PS5 and Xbox Series update delayed, fans assumed it’d be a while longer before anyone gets the chance to play Rockstar’s next big open world adventure.

This new information comes shortly after Red Dead Online fans were dismayed with how little content had been added to the game since launch, with very little being added even after Red Dead Online was released as a standalone digital game.

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Rockstar hasn’t had it easy lately, as it was only mere weeks ago that Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy Definitive Edition remastered the PS2 trio of GTA games, and it was met with a mostly negative response thanks to issues relating to visuals, bugs, and performance.

The confirmation that GTA 6 is in development, with the promise of more information coming soon, will have fans feeling relieved and hopeful for the first time since GTA Online‘s The Contract heist was launched, which saw Dr. Dre making an appearance in the game, complete with new music featuring Eminem.

Elsewhere Rockstar’s blog post confirms that the PS5 and Xbox Series versions of GTA Online will be coming this year with new features alongside a standalone GTA Online digital launch. That standalone version will be free for three months for PS+ subscribers on PS5. Game Pass subscribers can hope for a similar deal coming their way.

There’s still plenty of time to speculate on what Grand Theft Auto 6 could be, but for now Rockstar has given fans a reason to be patient, and get excited for the future of Grand Theft Auto.

Written by Dave Aubrey on behalf of GLHF.

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GTA Online: Unlocking Record A Studios and Short Trip missions

Here’s how you can find your way inside Record A Studios in GTA Online’s The Contract update, unlocking the Short Trip missions.

Grand Theft Auto‘s incredibly popular online component, GTA Online, continues being one of the most successful live-service games in the world and flexes that fact by debuting brand new music from Dr. Dre in the latest game update, The Contract. We have a full guide to unlock The Contract missions and meet Dr. Dre in-game, but that’s not the end of the story. 

Once you’ve completed the main mission in The Contract, you’ll gain access to a brand new location, in addition to some brand new missions designed with co-op in mind. If you’re looking to wring the most out of The Contract update, then you need to visit this new location and play these new missions. Below you’ll find everything you need to get started with both. You should also invest in the Buffalo STX, one of the new best cars in GTA Online.

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GTA Online Buffalo STX: How to buy and best upgrades

Everything you need to know about GTA Online’s new car, the Buffalo STX. This is definitely worth adding to your garage.

Grand Theft Auto‘s incredibly popular online component, GTA Online, has only gotten bigger recently with the arrival of Dr. Dre and a suite of new missions in The Contract update. But dedicated players will be overjoyed to discover that Dr. Dre’s big mission is not the end of the road for new quests to play through with friends. 

After you finish the main component of The Contract, you’ll have access to Record A Studios, and a bunch more to discover. Just one of the new additions to the game is the Buffalo STX car, a Muscle-class car, and part of the Bravado brand. This brand new car is one of the best in its class and has dozens of upgrades for you to invest your cash into. If you want the lowdown on what this car can do and how to get it, just read our tips below. Thanks to GTA Fandom for the additional information.

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How to start The Contract in GTA Online

Dr. Dre is launching new music in GTA Online, and you can play his exclusive missions now with this guide.

Dr. Dre is in Grand Theft Auto, which is almost too good to be true, and yet here we are. Dr. Dre is in GTA Online‘s latest set of missions, which have been designed so you can tackle them either in single or multiplayer. These involve finding Dr. Dre’s phone, which includes new tracks that feature himself and Eminem. Better yet, these new tracks are actually very real – yes, GTA was the platform that launched new music from a pair of hip hop icons. Incredible. We interviewed Rockstar on the evolution of GTA Online.

In this guide, we’re going to be breaking down how you can play The Contract in GTA Online, step by step. There’s a handful of conditions you will have to complete before you’re able to meet up with Dr. Dre and listen to his new music, but with this guide you’ll have them done quickly and easily in a single session – assuming you have enough cash in GTA Online, that is… 

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‘Grand Theft Auto’ has the same staying power as ‘James Bond’ according to Take-Two’s CEO

Strauss Zelnick believes Red Dead Redemption is in the same boat.

Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of Take-Two interactive, believes Grand Theft Auto  is on par with James Bond  in terms of lasting appeal.

During the Jefferies Virtual Global Interactive Entertainment Conference on Thursday, Zelnick spoke about whether or not Take-Two’s franchises can maintain popularity for years to come. He believes that if a franchise is consistently excellent, like 007, then they’ll likely endure.

“I don’t know if you saw [No Time To Die], I just saw the new Bond film,” Zelnick said via VGC. That was great. And you would like every franchise to be James Bond. There are precious few entertainment franchises of any sort that fall into that category, but they do exist. And I think GTA  is one of them, I think [Red Dead Redemption] is one of them.”

Zelnick went on to say that the NBA 2K  series is in the same boat, especially since the sport of basketball itself is so popular. He also had some interesting thoughts on annual releases. 

“I’ve always said that annualizing non-sports titles runs the risk of burning out intellectual property even if it’s good,” Zelnick said via VGC. “So we take the time to make something that we think is incredibly phenomenal and we also rest titles intentionally so that there’s pent-up demand for that title so that it’s a special event.”

That kind of explains why Grand Theft Auto  games only come out once every several years, eh? Take-Two probably  should have delayed the GTA Trilogy  since people are already used to waiting ages for these, then. At least the bugs are hilarious.

We had a chance to  speak with Rockstar about the GTA Trilogy  recently too. 

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.

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