EpiCenter Looking For Cars <6:15 PM CST - schu>
Epicenter is in the process of creating a new cars section set to open in the near future. Before they can open the cars section they need people to submit cars. If you have a car you would like to submit, you can sent it to SilentNails @ SilentNails@hotmail.com. Check out Epicenter @ epicenter.niteshade.net for more information.

Happy Halloween - Again... <6:15 PM CST - schu>
Yes I realize that Saturday wasn't Halloween, but it was the primary time to get drunk on behalf of Halloween. Today really is Halloween and it better not suck as much as that party I went to on Saturday.

Rockstar's Two for PS2 Reviewed <11:55 PM CST - schu>
Gamespot and IGN have both posted reviews for Midnight Club: Street Racing and for Smuggler's Run.  Both of the games got pretty good reviews.

• Midnight Club:
  Gamespot Review
  IGN Review
  
  
• Smuggler's Run
  Gamespot Review
  IGN Review

Happy Halloween <11:55 PM CST - schu>
Well nothing much is going on, but in the spirit of Halloween you should listen to this show on Coast to Coast AM about Chupacabra's.... You might have to skip ahead to around 30 minutes into the show to get to that part but its pretty interesting, especially if you can listen to it in a darkened room.  You might also want to check out the following links:

• www.whitleysworld.com
• www.coasttocoastam.com
• www.inexplicata.com

Site Updates <11:30 PM CST - schu>

• Not much going on today but tomorrow you should be able to purchase Rockstar's two latest titles, Smuggler's Run and Midnight Club: Street Racing.  I guess a PS2 might come in handy as well :).
• I think I'm going to have to burn a GTA2 audio cd...  I drove to Chicago yesterday and drove back today and I spent the entire trip listening to the GTA CD.  Its been awhile since I've listened to it in my car.  I'd have to say that track 9 is still my favorite but I'd like to at least give the GTA2 sound track a chance, although I don't think it will rival GTA.  I'm not sure what it is, but driving through the city and breaking the speed limit whenever possible is just so much more entertaining while listening to GTA.  I don't want to go on an anti-warez tirade, but if you are playing the warez version of GTA, you really owe it to yourself to get the full CD version with the sound track.  Hell, its probably down to $10 by now.  Anyway, the whole point is that if you like to drive and like GTA you should give it a listen in your car from time to time, especially if you can do it right after playing GTA, just be careful not to take it too far.  I've got at least one speeding ticket I can attribute to that...  Now if I could just get the audio from the GTA2 promo movie on cd...

New GTA2 Save Game Editor w/Delphi Source <1:30 PM CST - schu>
Game-Editing.net has posted a new GTA2 save game editor along with the Delphi source.  The save game editor can edit cash, health, cop rating, and much more.  You can get the save game editor in the GTA2 section at Game-Editing.net.

EpiCenter Update <1:30 PM CST - schu>
TheShit informed me that Epicenter has been revamped.  You can find GTA Epicenter at epicenter.niteshade.net.

No News Today <11:55 PM CST - schu>
Well, no news came in over the weekend and the gaming news sites are pretty slow so far.  Hopefully I'll have something tomorrow though...

Site Updates <9:45 PM CST - schu>
Yesterday's update was not posted yesterday because of a delay in my phone service. Turns out they did that because they came out to install my DSL line today. That got me all excited because they were installing it about a month ahead of schedule, that was until they told me that I have to wait for them to "process" the order and ship me the filters and the modem. Obviously Ameritech doesn't believe in streamlining anything. So right now I'm waiting for some prick to check a box on a form and ship a box to me. Regardless, my phone service is back to normal and DSL is on the way and since there wasn't anything going on yesterday anyway I suppose it wasn't all that big of a loss in the end.

Nothing Today <10:15 PM CST - schu>
Just like the old Thursdays way back when...

"Hi, this is Stuart, just to let you all know that GTA Arena will no longer be getting any updates, and I have given up on Star Wars GTA.  The reason for this is that I don't have time, and if I were to try and complete it, it wouldn't come out for ages, and with GTA 3 on the horizon it seems a bit pointless.

If anybody wants to continue the project then let me know at
www.gta-arena.8m.com.  I would appreciate it if illspirit could finish it as he seems to know what he's doing with GTA, and I know it would turn out a lot better than I could ever get it.

I may update just site if I get enough e-mail support (If you all e-mail me and tell me you like my site) If not then thanks for all your support and goodbye...for now..."  

  
The LingSter Returns <11:55 PM CST - schu>
The LingSter has returned to the GTA scene with the promise of new cars.  Check out his site at lingster.gtaxtreme.net and here is the announcement of his return:

"Yes, he's come back.  After a 4 month hiatus, he has strolled back into the scene.  Lacking the Award Winning dealership that put him over the edge, (and his wedding that took place on June 23rd)  He's come back and has begun creating cars again.  Look for sneak peeks at the site!"
 
The LingSter
 
SITE Address is:
http://lingster.gtaxtreme.net

Azz'z "Somewhere" is Open for Testing <11:55 PM CST - schu>
Azz sent the following announcement in about his GTA project entitled, Somewhere.  Judging by the screenshots, the cars, the missions... well just about everything kicks ass.  Anyway, read the announcement, go to the Somewhere web site @ www.gtazz.btinternet.co.uk, download the beta and make sure you post any bugs, comments, etc. in the Somewhere forum accessible on GTAzz or on the Somewhere site:

"The public beta test of Somewhere is now underway. You can download a copy of the files from www.gtazz.btinternet.co.uk Please report all bugs and errors to the Somewhere board on the GTAzz forum (accessed through any of my sites)."

Empire City Update <11:40 PM CST - schu>
Its been awhile but apparently the Empire City project is still alive and well. Jim sent me the latest updates along with an URL where you can get more information:

"The Empire City Project is back in progress and so Jimmy is now opening a site, visit 'www.theempirecity.cjb.net' for more information and a downloadable preview file with screenshots and info about Empire City.  The mod will be released sometime in the winter/spring (January-March).  It will come also come to GTA2, but first for GTA1.  Visit the developers at: 'www.matrixstudios-online.com' for the project or other projects.  If you want to be a beta tester, mail them at: 'mail@matrixstudios-online.com' for joining the team as a beta tester. The first beta will be out next month (November). Visit and download it today! You won't regret it!"

GTA Las Vegas <9:40 PM CST - schu>
Louis sent me his GTA work in progress, GTA Las Vegas (136k). He is currently looking for any comments or suggestions you may have and he is also looking for help adding police and other government buildings. Please send any comments, suggestions, or help to Louis @ louiswtt@yahoo.fr.

GTa-2.de Redesigned <9:40 PM CST - schu>
K@in informed me that his German GTA site, GTa-2.de has just been redesigned. You can find his site at GTa-2.de.

Smuggler's Run Reviewed <7:30 PM CST - schu>
Gamespot has posted their review of Smuggler's Run, one of Rockstar's new PS2 titles.  It got a fairly good review and something in the review gives me new hope for its similarities to GTA.  Mainly yesterday I mentioned that not being able to run down pedestrians generally annoys me but the following quote for the Smuggler's Run review gives me new hope.

"Other characters in the environment vocally interact with you - police beg you to stop your vehicle, hikers plead for their lives as you mow them down, and rival gangs insult you when you steal their contraband."

  
Midnight Club Date and Soundtrack Info <7:30 PM CST - schu>
Rockstar's other PS2 title, Midnight Club: Street Racing, is due out on October 26th according to the latest news over at AVault.  In other Midnight Club news, Gamecenter posted a brief article on the Midnight Club soundtrack which will include music by Derrick May, Dom & Roland, and Surgeon.  The article also has a brief quote from Rockstar COO Terry Donovan who played an instrumental role in the soundtracks for GTA, GTA2, and GTA: London.

 

New Midnight Club Preview <6:45 PM CST - schu>
There is a new preview for Rockstar's up and coming title Midnight Club: Street Racing over at Gamecenter. It sounds like both of Rockstar's upcoming PS2 racers should appeal to most GTA fans judging by the previews I've read for both Midnight Club and Smugglers run. Although I never feel quite at home playing games that won't let me run down pedestrians.

"GTA2: Seek & Destroy (gta2sad.gtaxtreme.net) is now a year old as from the 6th of this month. It is having a MAJOR! revamp and will be ready by the 22nd of October, a year since the release of GTA2. My full thank you list can be found at gta2sad.gtaxtreme.net/speech.txt"

• GTA3 - Wireframe Movie 1 - OLD (1.97 MB)
• GTA3 - Wireframe Movie 2 - NEW (1.54 MB)
  

GTAzz Back In Action <11:50 PM CST - schu>
Azz haz informed me that GTA - Get That Azzhole? is back up and running.  Not only is it back up and running, its also completely overhauled and looks better than ever.  Azz requests that you please read the latest news updates on GTAzz BEFORE sending in any new cars.  So, while you are waiting for that new GTA3 wireframe movie to download you should go to azz.gouranga.com, take a look, and make sure to vote in Azz' poll on what you think of the new design.

Site Updates <11:50 PM CST - schu>
Finally, an update worth reading, not only that but the new look of GTAzz completely kicks ass compounded by the fact that another GTA3 wireframe has been leaked... Pardon me while I take a moment to myself, *sniff*...

GTA2 More Extreme (GTA2 ME) has changed to a new look! The Grand Theft Auto 2 resource site is still going strong, even though the updates are very limited because of the lack of time and news. I'd like to thank all of the visitors for the support! That's why a new look and a nice update showed up a few days back. I'll list up some small things to make it more clear:

GTA2 ME's Latest Updates:

• New look on the site
• New GTA2 Cars
• Brand New GTA2 maps!
• A new notification way, you can now send short SMS messages to my mobile phone, FOR FREE 

To come back on the Short Message Service, people have taken lots of use of it, and its great fun to receive messages on my mobile phone from GTA Fans!  Too bad it can only consist of 128 characters. That's about it with the bigger headlines of GTA2 More Extreme. Hopefully I'll meet you up there! Thanks for visiting!"

  
GTA3D.de Goes WAP <11:00 PM CST - schu>
The headline pretty much says it all.  GTA3D.de now offers WAP updates that you can access via mobile phones and other WAP capable devices at gta.wapmatic.de.  From what I recall, GTA Tanks is the only other site offering WAP updates.