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EpiCenter
Looking For Cars
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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.
Gamespot UK is running a Get Carter DVD Competition until November 18th. Get Carter is a 1971 British gangster movie that was one of the main inspirations for GTA London. By the way, this is a drawing for the 1971 version of the movie, not the sh*tty US knockoff starring Stallone.
Rockstar's
Two for PS2 Reviewed
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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:
Just like the old Thursdays way back when... Hmm, that was last Thursday...
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
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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...
So, you're bored off your ass and looking for something to rekindle that GTA spirit. Well then, why not help test out Azz'z "Somewhere." I've been driving around the town and getting a feel for the map and if for some reason you haven't downloaded it already, you should do it NOW. The cars rock, the map rocks, so far, and if Azz can come up with some good missions the entire conversion should kick ass. While you're doing this you should keep in mind that the current release is a TEST which means you should expect bugs and contribute to the Somewhere discussion in Azz'z forum.
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.
Just like the old Thursdays way back when...
Stuart announced today that he is no longer going to update GTA Arena and he is canceling Star Wars GTA, UNLESS he gets enough support from emails to keep it going. Here is the full announcement for more details:
"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 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)."
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!"
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
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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.
I was reading the latest over at the Adrenaline Vault when I noticed they had posted a GTA2 trainer. I'm not sure if this is an older trainer that has already been posted or something new. Regardless, the update claims that it includes 26+ options and its only 41k so it might be worth a look if you are into trainers.
Smuggler's
Run Reviewed
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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
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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.
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.
HinGTA sent in the following announcement about GTA2: Seek & Destroy turning one year old. Congrats to HinGTA and everyone at GTA2: S&D:
"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"
I was checking my email today getting all pissed off at how long it was taking to download until I saw what was slowing it up. A source close to DMA and Rockstar leaked another exclusive GTA3 wireframe movie to me. This one has a longer running time than the last one I posted and includes multiple people, but its still a wireframe. The movie features the player ripping some guy out of the passenger side of the car while the driver flees in terror. The player then enters the car through the passenger side, moves over to the driver's side and drives away with the car as a another guy shoots at him with a rifle. Pay special attention to the way the open driver side car door flies open as he drives off screen at the end. It is definitely worth a download, especially if you're dying for GTA3 information. I doubt I'll be able to get any official comments on this, but I'll see what I can do. If you have any specific questions, please send them in and I'll see what I can find out. Here are a few screenshots of the movie and I've also included a link to the original movie I posted awhile back. If you run a GTA web site and would like to post this, feel free, but please mention that you got it from GOURANGA! with a link back here.
- 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*...
Looks like its another boring Friday...
Alastair informed me that AGGTA recently hit the 10,000 hit mark. AGGTA is dedicated to the alt.games.grand-theft-auto newsgroup. You can check it out at www.aggta.co.uk and help it get to the 20k mark that much quicker. I occasionally post any GTA3 information I find on the newsgroup but that sort of information has been rather slow lately so I've been lurking in the shadows. Speaking of lurking, there was a thread on Hari Krishnas recently on the newsgroup and I felt compelled to repost this picture. Quite possibly one of the greatest pieces of GOURANGA! art ever sent in. Granted they aren't Hari Krishnas in the picture, but its still entertaining.
Apparently September 30th was Tiffany's birthday. Even though it might be a little late you still have time to send her a birthday card. To inspire you I created this lovely work of art using only my raw talent and MS Paint. If you don't possess the sheer creative talent that I do or if you are just too damn lazy you might just want to sign her guest book at Tiffany's Unofficial Grand Theft Auto Shrine. Thanks to S3KT0R for Tiff's birthday to my attention.
Nothing to see here... Move along...
No Fear has been hard at work over at GTA2 More Extreme. Here is the latest update from his site:
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
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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.
