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Happy 2005!

From the staff here at GTANet I’d like to wish all of our visitors a happy new year. 2004 has been a great year for the network and all the fans with the run-up to the release of San Andreas and release of the long anticipated game. We look forward to a successful 2005 which will feature the release of both

Headin’ out to paint the town.

Grand Theft Auto (and ultimately Rockstar) once again takes the heat for inspiring young delinquents to perform acts of vandalism, violence, and other criminal mischief. In Vice City, protests arose over the Rampage sub-mission that instructed you to “Kill the Haitians”. During the golden age of GTA3 (back in November of 2002), GTANet reported that police officials had purchased GTA3

$100 San Andreas Style

Turns out that Rockstar North held a private San Andreas party on Friday, 10th of December in Edinburgh at the Caligula’s Palace casino. This $100 bill served as both an invite to the party as well as gambling currency at the casino. The auction is now over and the item was sold for $31. Thanks to CodenameGTA for the heads up.

Grand Theft Auto 4

San Andreas has only been on the shelves for a few months, but Rockstar aren’t wasting any time and it seems they’re already planning the next title in the series. The domains GrandTheftAuto4.com and GTA4.com have been registered by Sam Houser, president of Rockstar Games. So the title of the game is definitely Grand Theft Auto 4, and the release will likely be October

Christmas Giveaway by Rockstar Games

Rockstar Games have let us know that they are holding a ‘Str8 Jack Move Giveaway,’ during which they are giving away some Grand Theft Auto branded items, perfect for any fan of the series. MAIN PRIZE: Five lucky winners will receive a super package consisting of one Grand Theft Auto BMX bike, a San Andreas Carhartt hooded sweatshirt, an official Double CD Soundtrack,

Interscope/Universal Music Sponsored Giveaway

Interscope Records and Rockstar Games have partnered up and are organising a San Andreas gear giveaway to highlight the release of the official soundtrack sets. The contest is open until February 1st, 2005 to all residents of US age 13 and over. GRAND PRIZE: One lucky winner will receive a prize pack worth over $350 and including a San Andreas rare BMX

GTA2, Free Download!

Holy crap! I’ve just learned that Rockstar has put GTA2 up for free download as part of their “Rockstar Classics” series. So for all of you who never played anything before GTA3, it’s highly recommended you go download this now! While most gaming sites like to ramble on and on about how GTA3 revolutionized the series, there’s tons of great

GameSpy PS2 Game of the Year

GameSpy is holding their game of the year awards, and although all the categories have not yet been chosen (gamers’ choice, top multiplayer and overall game of the year awards are still up for grabs), Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has picked up the PlayStation 2 Game of the Year award. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is one of the most

Second Batch of Christmas Cheat Codes

Courtesy of IGN, who has presented us with the second pack of new cheat codes for the PS2 version of GTA San Andreas. Jump HighCJ can now jump 10 times as high as before. That’s right, CJ’s getting higher than ever.UP, UP, TRIANGLE, TRIANGLE, UP, UP, LEFT, RIGHT, SQUARE, R2, R2. FattyCJ turns into one hell of a tubby.TRIANGLE, UP, UP,