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As part of their campaign at Games Convention 2006 which took place this week in Leipzig, Germany, Rockstar strangely sent out a number of PS2 screenshots of GTA: Liberty City Stories, some of which I didn't remember seeing previously. Three of these appear below:
  
As part of the same media bundle, Rockstar also included three high quality artwork images from Liberty City Stories. If only they'd done this a year ago...
  
More PS2 Screenshots: Gallery
More Artwork: Gallery |
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 This week's UK charts have just been released by Chart Track and the All Formats table has a new number one. Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories has jumped thirty six places to overtake EA's FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 which has sat in that very position for several weeks.
Interestingly, Liberty City Stories was only on sale for TWO out of the seven days this chart covers, which, as Chart Track's analysis points out, makes GTA: LCS the fastest selling PlayStation 2 game of this year.
I think this proves just how powerful a budget price point can be - especially considering that the title has been available on PSP for around 9 months.
Source: Chart Track |
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Update: I really should have posted this earlier, but the game is out now across Europe for €29.99 or £19.99 in the UK.
Despite what other fansites may tell you, I'm proud to confirm today that the release date for GTA: Liberty City Stories on PS2 has been pushed forward in the UK - by one day. This change - which means that British gamers will be able to pick up the title from tomorrow - has been confirmed by my retail sources here in the UK.
It's unclear whether the same un-delay will take place elsewhere in Europe, but I'd recommend you check your local retailers tomorrow if you're interested in playing the game a day earlier. |
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 JaysFreaky, a relatively new PSP owner, decided to purchase GTA Liberty City Stories in order to use the save game exploit that allows user created code (including Edisoncarter's CheatDevice) to run on the PSP.
Unfortunately though, Jay's plan didn't work. He discovered that there is a new batch of the games in stores now which not only require you to upgrade your PSP to firmware version 2.6 before playing, but also disables the exploit entirely.
It's unclear when these new versions of the game were introduced but it does make Rockstar and Sony's intentions against the "homebrew community" evident.
This also means that the new "Greatest Hits" and "Platinum" versions of GTA: Liberty City Stories that are in the pipeline will have the exploit disabled too. Rest in peace, homebrew.
Video: See the exploit failing to work at YouTube
Source: PSP Updates |
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 The online voting for this year's Golden Joystick awards has finally begun! The annual awards, which are the highest accolade any game released in the UK can receive, take place on October 27th. The good news is that Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories has been nominated in five of the 16 categories.
It's up for the prestigious golden controller as:
Ultimate Game Of The Year, Soundtrack Award, PlayStation Game Of The Year, Handheld Game Of The Year and Multiplay Game Of The Year. You can also show your allegiance to Rockstar and Grand Theft Auto in the One To Watch For 2007 and Publisher Of The Year categories.
While the ceremony is going to take place in October, everyone's invited to watch a "themed gaming evening" featuring the awards on ITV4 on Thursday, 24th November.
To cast your votes, Click Here |
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Respectable UK-based gaming site Eurogamer have provided the first review of the PS2 version of GTA: Liberty City Stories from a European perspective.
The article also includes a few new screenshots.
I'd also like to remind all of the North American readers that Liberty City Stories is now available on PS2 in North America, priced at $19.99.
Review: Eurogamer
Screenshots: here |
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IGN have finally gotten around to posting their review of the PS2 version of GTA: Liberty City Stories. Overall, they've given the game 8/10, saying that there's "no reason to buy this game" if you've already played the PSP version, but it does provide "a lot of game for your dollar".
There are also a few more screenshots (which this time feature the game's HUD) for you to have a look at.
Full Review: IGN Liberty City Stories PS2 Review
Screenshots: Click Here |
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The web's first preview of GTA: Liberty City Stories' PS2 version has appeared online today. IGN have the scoop on the game, not that there's anything really to note.
As I reported previously, the game is identical to the PSP version in every way but the multiplayer element has been removed. Of course, you also won't be able to take advantage of the PSP version's custom soundtrack functionality either. The game looks "almost the same" as it did on PSP but runs at a smoother framerate.
The site also has the first screenshots of the game from the PS2 version, along with the PS2 trailer. The game is still listed as being released this coming week in North America, with the article's author stating that IGN have received a final copy of the game. Still no news as to why European GTA fans are forced to wait once again.
Preview: IGN Hands-On
Screenshots: IGN Gallery
Trailer: Here |
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