GTA V new pics (Christmas Eve's postings!)

R* reminding you that you have a game coming out in Spring 2013 - you might have heard of it? (I hope!)

http://www.oxm.co.uk/48843/new-gta-5-screenshots-appear-over-christmas-oxm-totally-not-late-to-the-party/

Lesson 15 - GTA V Trailer Analysis

GTA V Trailer #2 behind the cut - Your task is to write a detailed analysis of the trailer using all of the skills you have learnt in Miss Crompton's lessons - think about cinematography, sound, narrative, edits etc - combined with what I have been going on about: Audiences, institutions, everything you know about R*

NEW TRAILER - See it here...

Behind the cut.. will ask you what you think tomorrow!

New GTA V trailer coming next week!

Rockstar put this out last night - sneaky tactics often by firms as this should be Halo4 day as that is out today, but instead Rockstar ensured that people on social networks are talking about the new trailer announcement - next Wednesday - can't wait woop!

http://www.examiner.com/article/new-grand-theft-auto-v-trailer-coming-nov-14

On Monday afternoon, Rockstar Games announced that on Wednesday, November 14, an all-new trailer for “Grand Theft Auto V” will be released.
The worldwide debut of the 2nd trailer for “Grand Theft Auto V” was originally planned to be released earlier this month – full story can be found here. However, due to Hurricane Sandy, Rockstar’s New York City office was without power and this resulted in a slight delay.
Rockstar shared this official statement this afternoon:

The highly anticipated 2nd trailer for Grand Theft Auto V debuts worldwide next week Wednesday, November 14th. Watch it here at the Rockstar Newswire and at http://www.rockstargames.com/V.

Along with the news that the 2nd trailer will see release next week, Rockstar also shared today that “Grand Theft Auto V” is now available for pre-order at all major retailers. You can find a list of online retailers accepting pre-orders here.
Stay tuned for additional information regarding “Grand Theft Auto V” as the upcoming issue of Game Informer will have plenty of exciting new details to look forward to.

SPRING 2013 - GTA V REVEAL

http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/45951/grand-theft-auto-v-is-coming-spring-2013.html

Posted today on the Rockstar Games website:

"Today, we're proud to announce that Grand Theft Auto V is expected to launch worldwide spring 2013 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

 

Developed by series creator Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto V takes place in a re-imagined, present-day Southern California in the largest and most thriving game-world we have ever created set in the sprawling city of Los Santos and for miles beyond – from the tops of the mountains to the depths of the ocean.

 

Starting next week November 5, 2012, Grand Theft Auto V will become available for pre-order everywhere and fans can expect a host of new information to become available in November.

 

Look for downloadable desktop versions of the brand new artwork above coming very soon."

 



Note what we know for sure now:

• Spring 2013: Did a certain Mr Howard say May 2013 - will I be right? Even sooner would be nice!
• Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 - Not the Wii U, or portable versions - so core gamers targeted.
• Core audience a certain gender targeted with such provocative marketing?
• Los Santos - A return to the city that featured in GTA: San Andreas on the PS2 and original Xbox. On current Gen consoles this game-world is going to be HUGE.
• Consumers can pre-order from next week: Even with what little we know, expect pre-orders to be massive, filling top 10 charts for months before we get a sniff of the game.
• Clever stuff from Rockstar, as consumers will be hitting the online retailers like Play and Amazon for Christmas gaming purchases, have a look at the top 10 charts and Rockstar will have taken the top spot away from this Christmas' big hitters - Assassin's Creed III, Halo 4, Skylanders, Black Ops 2 etc. Watch this space!
• Developed by Rockstar North - Focus on getting this right - Developed by Rockstar North, Published by Rockstar Games - Obviously part of the same company, which is called Vertical Integration - R* own companies at every stage of production.

Press Release from Rockstar Games' parent company Take Two Interactive announcing the news to investers:
http://ir.take2games.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=86428&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1751693&highlight=

"Grand Theft Auto V builds on everything we've learned about open world game design," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. "We can’t wait to share it with fans."

Beginning November 5, 2012, Grand Theft Auto V will be available for pre-order in stores everywhere. For all other information and updates on Grand Theft Auto V including the latest trailers, please visit http://www.rockstargames.com/V/

About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, marketer and publisher of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products through its two wholly-owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under the 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play brands. Our products are designed for console systems, handheld gaming systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.
Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies, and are used under license from Microsoft.
"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.

Skylanders - Giants Youtube Channels

http://www.youtube.com/user/SkylandersGame

Go to the above address to view the commercials for Skylanders - Giants

TASK FOR HALF TERM:

Research as much as you can about this game and BlogPost a case study. (Hopefully after Miss Crompton's lesson yesterday you will know that copying and pasting is NOT to be found in a case study.)

What is so unique about the game? (The first game was the no. 1 kids toy of 2011)
How is the game marketing?
How much does it cost?
The article you should have taken home helps to illustrate the audience and the market involved in such games as Skylanders but anything you can find out would be helpful.

Tip: This toys+game combo is a golden example of symbiosis.

GTA5 news coming... in November!

I'm sure you have all read this as you're all checking the Rockstar Games website for snippets of news on a daily basic (Really? Just me then...) but they have released........
a piece of artwork. Click below to enlarge.

And the words underneath you ask?
"Lots of info coming next month. Get ready.

For now, enjoy this first official artwork release from Grand Theft Auto V."

And that's it.
See for yourself here.

TEASE! *dies*

If you haven't already, do add Rockstar Games on Facebook. Cough, Viral Marketing.
https://www.facebook.com/rockstargames
See how they use this platform for drawing us in.
Following the artwork release they created a new Facebook page dedicated to GTAV https://www.facebook.com/rockstargames#!/grandtheftautoV


http://uk.ign.com/wikis/grand-theft-auto-5?objectid=20587
IGN have made a Wiki for GTA 5 that will be added to as and when new information is, ahem, leaked to the public. As we want to be mentioning anything to do with Rockstar and GTA in the exam, it would be wise to pay this page a visit a few times before the exam as things WILL start heating up in the GTA-promotion market just as we get to crunch time for revision.

Lesson 6 - Marketing in GTA IV

GTA5: First viral signs

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/01/grand-theft-auto-5-marketing-kicks-off-with-viral-epsilon-progr/

Grand Theft Auto 5 marketing kicks off with viral 'Epsilon Program' site

 

A Twitter account for something called the "Epsilon Program" has materialized in the past few days, linking off to a freaky (and annoying) website for a pseudo-religion called "KIFFLOM", registered by Take Two Software.

The site features a thinly-veiled parody of the real-life Scientology organization and includes such hilarious "facts" as: "If you have a birth mark, you may be descended from Kraff, the famous Emperor of the 4th Paradigm." Considering that the next iteration of GTA is set in a faux Los Angeles and that the Epsilon Program was featured in a gags found within GTA: San Andreas, odds are good that we're looking at an early viral campaign for Grand Theft Auto 5. Good timing, since only yesterday investors were asking why the hype train for GTA 5 had not yet left the station.

Teasers and drip marketing ahoy, this seems to be Rockstar Games' GTA5 ploy - with no sign of a release for the next GTA.

(So far we have last November's trailer and 3 batches of 3 screenshots...)

 

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/364797/gta-5-third-new-batch-of-screenshots-capture-police-chase/