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Everyone has their own way of relieving stress and releasing anger. Some paint, some write, and some immerse themselves into different worlds, worlds unlike our own. For gamers, we’d rather turn our brains off and escape into another world. Luckily, video games can offer this escape. Here are a... More

I try to divide my play sessions across as many types of games as possible, but I have a soft spot for open-world games. One of the things I enjoy most about gaming is the chance to explore new worlds and do things I wouldn’t ordinarily be able to do in my unplugged life. Here are a few things... More

The gaming world is eagerly awaiting Rockstar's return to San Andreas, so the Replay crew decided to take a trip back to 2004's massive GTA title. Playing as Carl "CJ" Johnson, this entry in the acclaimed series was one of the most ambitious games on the Playstation 2. Featuring three... More

Every Grand Theft Auto boasts several memorable missions. Some stand out for their explosive action, while others earn a way into our hearts for their sense of humor. Distilling this vast pool of moments wasn’t easy. This list tries to capture the best of both styles of missions. After you’ve... More

Great ideas are the foundations of great games, and no one can deny that developers today create many entertaining concepts. Even so, sometimes the simple things get overlooked. Every gamer has stopped in the middle of playing and wondered why a developer failed to include an obviously useful feature... More

This month, we’ve been celebrating the coming arrival of Grand Theft Auto V, but we also want to take some time to look back at the characters that helped make the series the blockbuster franchise it is today. Read on to find out who we picked as the ten greatest characters in Grand Theft Auto... More

On October 12th Game Informer editor-in-chief Andy McNamara tweeted that he was in New York to see the first gameplay demo of Grand Theft Auto V. Senior features editor Matt Helgeson and managing editor Matt Bertz also went along, the latter being the writer for the 18-page cover story that you can read... More

This week in mobile has a little something for everyone, crime drama, zombies invading Los Angeles, Duke Nukem lookalikes, and raptors firing lasers out of their mouths. Just another week in mobile gaming. Name - Grand Theft Auto III Developer: Rockstar Games Price: $0.99 (Limited Time Price Drop) Platform... More

In typical Rockstar Games fashion, we know very little about Grand Theft Auto V. We've seen a trailer and a handful of screenshots, but that's about it. We may not have a lot of solid information, but that doesn't mean we can't draw our own conclusions. Mobile Hijacking? People aren’t... More

I didn’t know anything about Grand Theft Auto the first time I saw Grand Theft Auto III. I walked in on a friend playing the game. My first thought was it didn’t look very good compared to other PlayStation 2 titles and the jump animation was ridiculous. My friend seemed excited about the... More

We've seen plenty of gaming properties turn into movies over the years, most with disappointing results. There have been rumblings of a GTA movie in the past, such as that time Rockstar had to shoot down Variety's report about Eminem starring in one. If Rockstar does eventually come around to... More

Dan Houser, who helped found Rockstar Games with his brother Sam, has quietly assembled one of the most impressive careers in game writing history. Though he’s traditionally shied away from the spotlight, we were able to interview Houser for the latest issue of Game Informer (#225). To expand your... More

We thought that this weekend would be a good opportunity to go back and visit the modern-day classic known as Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. We were worried about how well it would hold up, but we were all looking forward to being reminded of how the story unfolds over the first couple of missions. Before... More

No, this article isn’t about how L.A. Noire’s expressive facial animations and multilayered story have blurred the line between film and game. Rockstar’s 1940s saga makes an appearance in this article, but it’s only to stress that video games are becoming more and more similar... More

If interactivity is what sets games apart from other mediums, then the narrative games that have the most potential to show off this form of art are those that feature multiple endings based on your decisions. Amongst the many games with multiple endings, some settle for simple dual options based on... More

It's timely that this week has been filled with news stories about hidden Easter eggs. We've learned recently about singing turrets in Portal 2 and hidden fights in Mortal Kombat, and it got us thinking about some of our favorite Easter eggs from gaming's past. Take a look at some of the... More

Sony’s NGP (Next-Generation Portable) was recently announced in Tokyo with great fanfare at the PlayStation Meeting. Once unveiled, the folks at Sony broke down some of the system’s features including front and rear touch screens, two cameras for the possibility of augmented reality, dual... More

By Joe Juba and Jeff Cork Gamers often need to choose between various outcomes, weighing the rewards and consequences of their actions. But how many of those choices actually matter? If you’re just deciding on the outcome of a single quest, it’s hard to feel like your choice has a real impact... More

Cinema, rock and roll, and comic books have all been branded as corruptive forces in their day – making apparent that all forms of media or expression are subjected to an elevated level of scrutiny in their budding years. Video games are no exception. In the relatively short lifespan of the industry... More