Friday, December 27, 2013

The First Rockstar Verified GTA Online Jobs

Thanks to the awesome and inspired work of the GTA Online Creator community, there are now over one million player-created Jobs that have been published for others to play. Today we present the very first officially Rockstar Verified Jobs made by players, hand-picked and stamped with our Rockstar seal of approval from amongst the tons and tons of awesome Deathmatches and Races out there. Stay tuned for many, many more Rockstar Verified Jobs to be announced in the weeks and months ahead. These Jobs have been hand-selected and tested by us. Please note that all Job names below are as originally chosen by their creators, except where we felt obliged to change them due to taste, copyright or other reasons. Also please note that when Jobs are Rockstar Verified, they become available for play across both platforms, so players on both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 can all enjoy these now.
 
RACES: 
You may have seen us playing this one during last weekend’s Social Club Event live-stream show. "Over the Hill", from the veteran LXG Crew and their outspoken leader LXG No Mercy, is currently amongst thetop 10 most popular Xbox 360 Jobs. This epic up-and-downhill off-road Race climbs over Mt. Chiliad with multiple obstacles to navigate through some of the roughest terrain San Andreas has to offer.





Another of the top 10 most popular Xbox 360 Jobs, this Race has some extreme jumps spanning five major areas. Not-so-shy to show off his own take on a creative jump-shot, keatonw33 takes us through a chaotic but fun endurance test as he challenges: “Your car will need all the armor it can get… maybe wings too!” 





This simple Race arranges some perfectly placed jumps along a dusty stretch of highway starting in Mount Gordo and ending up in the Grand Senora Desert. See if you have what it takes to brave this deadly game of heavy metal hopscotch. 





A very fun Los Santos Race from a member of the Velocity X Crew, this challenging double-helix-looking circuit of "tricky twists and turns" will put your cornering skills to the test.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
It would appear a careful chemistry went into this decked-out race course on the docks submitted byWalterWhitePlc Crew Commissioner, MrPalms. Squared off alongside the water, missing those Check Points will punish you in this sink or swim challenge.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A Velo/NASCAR-style rooftop race atop the Maze Bank Arena, this Top 10 Most Popular PS3 Job is a RPM extravaganza. We highly recommend motorbikes as the transport of choice, for the full wind-rushing-through-your-hair effect that can only be achieved by going in tight circles at top speed hundreds of feet above downtown Los Santos.  

DEATHMATCHES:





Spawn into this Deathmatch with Rhinos, Lazers and Buzzards (oh my) for an all-out battle at the Sandy Ridge airport. Heavy firepower with lots of room to stretch your legs. This artillery attack follows the simple formula that everything goes better with high-end explosives and military-grade hardware.





Despite the cheeky title, this Deathmatch ranks highly as a brutal gauntlet where you are instructed to "eliminate your enemy using your military training" and hardware which seems entirely appropriate for a crunch-time arms display on Pillbox Hill.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Bolingbroke Penitentiary has certainly been a popular location for up-and-coming match makers and this one is a standout example of why. Resident inmates learn the full meaning of daily wRECk time in the yard with enough baseball bats, knifes and nightsticks to keep this jailhouse melee rockin' around the clock.  
 
 
 
Nowhere to go but down it would seem. Square off against your enemies on a fortified bridge with no shortage of projectiles, firearms, active traffic, wreckage and plenty of barriers to make this a chaotic cocktail of death and destruction above the La Puerta Bay.
 
 
Think you've made a pretty awesome Playlist-worthy Job we should consider for Rockstar Verification? Share some details and links in comments below (although please only post your Job once, do not spam) so that others in the Social Club community can try it and we may just check it out as well. It’s always good practice to get the rest of the Community at large playing your Race or Deathmatch for feedback and further testing to help fine-tune it into a masterpiece. Stay tuned for more Rockstar Verified player-made Jobs to be announced soon.

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Fan Pics: Famous Rides of Film and TV Invade GTA Online, Uncanny Jimmy Hopkins Look-alike & More

This week's collection of fun GTAV and Rockstar fan pics features an inspired photoset of vehicle shots, with everything from Vinewood Hollywood recreations to some well-made mock adverts. There's also some exceptional fan art, an uncanny bit of Jimmy Hopkins cosplay along with some standout Snapmatics of the picturesque natural beauty found in the Greater Los Santos area.
As always, if you happen upon (or take) any cool GTA or Rockstar-related shots make sure to send them our way via Mouthoff and remember to follow us at instagram.com/rockstargames for all our latest official pics.

Clockwise from top left: @Meoriz shared his spin on the classic Adam West era Batmobile; and a trio of Redditors show off their TV and film inspired creations as ClydeMason1911 remakes the General Lee, JordanLorenze nailed this take on Spring Breakers, and blacklambgreyfalcon brings Dr. Alan Grant to Los Santos.
 
 
"Childhood dream come true, thanks to sticky bombs." Redditor, Berdu got creative with explosives, recreating KITT from Knight Rider and managed to only blow himself up five times in the process of creating this excellent animated GIF.

Bad ass Red Dead Redemption tat pairing Marston and the Scarlet Lady by Iowa-based artist @alecbauertattoo.

 

A spot-on Jimmy Hopkins look-alike readying his trusty sling shot - spotted by @alfienitsura at this year's Akicon in Seattle.

Deviant Artist davidstonecipher 's action-packed rendering of Michael, Trevor and Franklin making a hectic getaway. Also check out his cartoony take on Marston and other Rockstar related strips

 

Midnight Club II's cover-car Saikou XS drawn in Microsoft Paint? Wow. Kudos to @SeleOfficialArt for keeping it properly old school.
Above, Redditor and car enthusiast Vezuvius has created a very fun and convincing original series of GTAV vehicle adverts that look like they could have been pulled straight from the pages of this week’s Prattle.
 

In the Ansel Adams category, Birmandude1 photographed this 
picturesque oasis tucked away in Blaine County.

Redditor and off-road adventurer, paperclipman123 joined PLAINFIELDian for some four-wheeling fun. This shot is a beaut that seems to perfectly capture a day spent taking in the rarefied thrills of Mount Chiliad. 

Thursday, December 19, 2013

ASSASSIN’S CREED IV BLACK FLAG – COMMUNITY SCHEDULE AND NEWS

Depending on who you ask this time of year is either the best, or the absolute worst. People hustling about, shopping, seeing family, drinking heavily and just generally investing themselves in the holiday fervor. For me the holiday season means one thing only: time to play video games. That makes this – hands down – the best time of the year.
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag - Community Schedule and News
Perhaps if you’re a fan of Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag multiplayer, you plan on spending a lot of time playing it over the holiday break. We thought you might enjoy having a multitude of things to do, so we’ve put together a great series of events for players over the next couple of weeks. Start by watching the latest episode of the community news below and then dive into the event schedule.
PLEASE ENTER YOUR DATE OF BIRTH

COMMUNITY EVENT SCHEDULE

12/20 -12/22

Under Control Community Event (Xbox One Only)
    Mode: Domination
    Individual Goal: Stun a pursuer in a capture zone 10 times
    Individual Reward: 1 Patron Picture for each playable character
    Participation Goal: Play any Domination mode
    Participation Reward: Achieve the title “Master of the Caribbean”
Takeover Community Event (PS4 Only)
    Mode: Wanted
    Individual Goal: Perform a kill with the scoring multiplier active 15 times
    Individual Reward: The “Pirate Flag” Emblem Symbol
    Participation Goal: Complete a session from the event playlist
    Participation Reward: Achieve the title “Pirate Legend”
    Community Reward: To unlock the new maps for play in other game modes you must reach the community objective. To find out what the community objectives are, log into Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag this weekend and participate in the event!
Double XP (All Platforms)
    Mode: All
    During the event players will receive double XP for kills, stuns, wins and losses

12/27-12/29

Miserly Shadows (All Platforms)
    About: During this event, you’ll be able to play your favorite maps at night
    Individual Goal: Taunt a stunned player 20 times
    Individual Reward: The “French Empire Flag” Emblem Symbol
    Participation Goal: Complete a session from the event playlist
    Participation Reward: Achieve the title “The Shadow”
    Community Reward: Log into your game during the event to check on your community challenge and unlock the night versions of all the maps available
Happy holidays and game on!
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ASSASSIN'S CREED® IV BLACK FLAG

Release date — October 29, 2013
Developer — Ubisoft Montreal
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag tells the story of Edward Kenway, a young British man with a thirst for danger and adventure, who falls from privateering for the Royal Navy into piracy as the war between the major Empires comes to an end. Edward is a fierce pirate and seasoned fighter who soon finds himself embroiled in the ancient war between Assassins and Templars. Set at the dawn of the 18th Century, the game features some of the most infamous pirates in history, such as Blackbeard and Charles Vane, and takes players on a journey throughout the West Indies during a turbulent and violent period of time later to become known as the Golden Age of Pirates.

ESRB Rating: MATURE with Blood, Sexual Themes, Violence, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol