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Game review: The Precinct (Xbox Series X)

Wed, 14th May 2025
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The Precinct for Xbox Series X puts you in the shoes of a rookie cop in the '80s, offering an addictive GTA-style experience without the crime spree.
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Game review: Grand Theft Auto V (Xbox Series X)

Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto V has been polished up once again for the latest generation of consoles, but is it worth the investment?.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 & GTA V are 'record breakers'

Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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Red Dead Redemption 2 has apparently achieved a new benchmark as Rockstar’s top-selling title of the last four years.
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Harry Potter gets his violence on

Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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Daniel Radcliffe swaps wands for gamepads to portray the creator of Grand Theft Auto in a new BBC drama, courting controversy.
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The Warehouse and Noel Leeming praised for 'family friendly values'

Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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The Warehouse and Noel Leeming ditch R18 games and DVDs, hailed for prioritising family values by Family First NZ.
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PS4 and Xbox One Grand Theft Auto V launch trailer surfaces

Tue, 11th Nov 2014
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Grand Theft Auto V will hit the PS4 and Xbox One consoles next week, so Rockstar Games has now released the launch trailer to heighten the anticipation.
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GTA V to launch on PC from March 12?

Fri, 10th Jan 2014
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Rumours suggest GTA V's PC debut set for 12 March, raising eyebrows over its midweek release and source credibility. More updates to follow.
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GTA V to break 30 million unit mark

Thu, 9th Jan 2014
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Grand Theft Auto has always been a great seller in the gaming world and now it looks as if Rockstar has been taken aback by how well GTA V has sold.
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GTA V – PC petition passes over 400,000

Thu, 19th Sep 2013
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Over 400,000 fans petition for GTA V PC release, challenging Rockstar's console-only stance amidst hopes of modded gameplay freedom.
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One day in... GTA V already causing trouble

Tue, 17th Sep 2013
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So GTA V finally released yesterday on PS3 and Xbox 360, but instead of the murder and gratuitous violence causing issues it is a review...
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If GTA V is coming to PC and next-gen, it must already exist?

Mon, 16th Sep 2013
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Rumours swirl that GTA V's PC and next-gen versions could exist, aiming for a 2013/early 2014 release, given architecture similarities.
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8-year-old boy kills Gran after playing GTA

Mon, 26th Aug 2013
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In a chilling incident, an 8-year-old in Louisiana shot his grandmother dead after playing GTA, sparking debates on gaming and child access to guns.
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Is GTA 5 coming to PC?

Wed, 14th Aug 2013
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Nvidia hints GTA 5's PC arrival amidst a gaming market boom, with excitement building for major titles and PC gaming revenue soaring.
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GTA5 NYC ad forgets Xbox 360 version

Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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Rockstar's NYC ad for GTA5 highlights PS3 but omits Xbox 360 version, sparking curiosity over a potential Sony publicity deal.
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GTA V secrets leaked...

Fri, 31st May 2013
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Leaked GTA V secrets reveal vibrant colours and realistic water, with combat as gory as ever. Details emerged from a deleted Reddit AMA session.
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Rockstar reveals GTA V features...

Fri, 3rd May 2013
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If Grand Theft Auto V was ever not the most highly-anticipated game of 2013, the new information that keeps leaking out has certainly made it so.
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GTA V release date revealed

Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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After months of waiting we finally have a release date for Grand Theft Auto V, unfortunately it means we now have even more months of waiting.
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Rockstar reveals GTA V details

Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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An interview with Rockstar’s Dan Houser has revealed further details about much anticipated crime simulator Grand Theft Auto V.
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San Andreas hits North America but not NZ

Tue, 11th Dec 2012
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The best-selling Playstation 2 game of all time is scheduled to come to the Playstation Network in North America today.
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PC petition for GTV V hits 100,000 signatures

Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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Over 100,000 signatures flood a petition demanding GTV V's release on PC, showcasing gamers' sheer determination for inclusion.