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GTA Online Microtransactions Leaked?

TSA writes: "We recently reported that GTA V might feature Microtransactions. While skeptical, since the images were clearly photoshopped, it would make sense for Rockstar to put these increasingly popular mini-payments into the game.

Although a Rockstar spokesperson confirmed to us that $5 guns weren’t part of their plans for GTA V, an outed XML file (hosted on Rockstar’s site) shows the current DLC for the game, including all of the special edition content and “cash cards” which appear to accept payments of real money for in-game cash."

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DoctorJones4635d ago

I love articles that start with a question.

GTA Online Microtransactions Leaked?

I don't know? Are they? Who are you?

admiralvic4635d ago

Well it's a rumor, so it can't be stated as a fact. Also some of our rumors that are based on factual information turn out to be incorrect. Like Biohazard 6 was data mined and several costumes and another difficulty were found, which spawned at least 1 article calling Capcom out for on disc DLC.

A few days later and the costumes were actually unlockable things very few / no one was aware of and the difficulty was announced to be free via patch.

Remember, anything can happen till it happens.

cleft54635d ago

Considering there is an option within the main game to access the PSN store this is hardly a surprise. If a GTA came out every year I would be a little upset about this news. But since the dlc for GTA4 was arguably better than the base game, particularly Gay Tony, and GTA Online is going to be this massive endear that could be it's own thing I really don't have a problem with them doing this now.

That's the power of not releasing a sequel every year I guess.

DoctorJones4635d ago (Edited 4635d ago )

@admiralvic

Exactly. Until it becomes reality it is just a rumour. People are still hunting for Bigfoot in San Andreas.

You're never going to find him people.

XB1_PS44634d ago (Edited 4634d ago )

I'd buy an outfit that looks like an alien. If that's one of the micro transactions, then i'm fine with that. If it's money, I don't like it. Earn your money.

I remember the pre micro transaction days.. Things were so much simpler back then.

BattleTorn4634d ago

Yup. The description says it all:

"We recently reported that GTA V might feature Microtransactions. While skeptical, since the images were clearly photoshopped, it would make sense for"

So, they're skeptical cause the photos they reported were photoshopped, but then go on to speculate more!!??

How about you were outright wrong for reporting "clearly"
photoshopped stuff and will not refrain from meaningless speculation - oh, wait that doesn't garner hits for the website.

SMH - how can they say they're now ONLY "skeptical" because what they previous reported was COMPLETELY fabricated. Gosh!

Mr_Writer854634d ago

TSA are shit at reporting.

They are always saying 'take with a pinch of salt'. But then claiming they had reported it if it turns out true.

And thier reviews are very fanboyish.

Plus the 'photoshopped' pictures kind of make sense, as when you go into ammu-nation there're are spaces for guns which are on the PS store.

sinclaircrown4635d ago

Can't imagine them allowing people to steal soemthing that you paid real cash for in the game. R* are a business, so I don't mind them finding more ways to make money.

They're not stupid though. They won't let you drop $10 on something that can be destroyed or stolen seconds later.

BLAKHOODe4635d ago

If I can just steal it, no point in spending any cash for it. Sorry, R*, but I'll be keeping my money and taking whatever everyone buys with their money, too.

nooneknows4635d ago

Ridiculous.

If it was EA or Activsion they would be getting Death Threats right about now.

DOMination-4635d ago

Well tbf Ryse is only 900p and also has microtransactions so thats what I hate that and EA suck because they forced the doctors at bioware to make a bad ending but as long as I don't have to pay for weather or night cyclesIin gta I'm fine with that

Lord_Sloth4634d ago (Edited 4634d ago )

Stop making excuses for Bioware and just admit that they flubbed the project on their own. EA was in charge when Origins was made. They were in charge when ME2 was made. ME3's ending is on Bioware and no1 else.

The only thing EA made them add was the online which many of the fans seem to enjoy.

cleft54635d ago

That's because EA and Activision are constantly trying to squeeze every penny out of their consumers. Microtransactions done right isn't a bad thing, but when a company abuses the system it upsets people and for good reason.

Jovanian 4635d ago

'Microtransactions done right isn't a bad thing'

How the hell is real money for in-game cash and guns cut from the game not a bad thing

They did good with gay tony and TLAD but this right here? this is some ole bull$%*t

ziggurcat4634d ago

@ swadian:

because none of the content is actually cut from the game - you can acquire it all through natural progression.

pompombrum4635d ago

NO! Just NO! Please don't allow people to buy ingame money with real cash. After GTA 5, I consider Rockstar my favourite developer but this is just wrong. If they want to do cosmetic changes and have some awesome stand out outfits for people to buy with real money, cool, I can accept that and it doesn't effect mine or anyone else's gameplay experience what so ever but buying ingame currency would be bad.

Obamanationn4635d ago

its kind of pathetic , i can already read future headlines , Man loses his real home in the stock market with risky investments in BAWSAQ exchange after purchasing virtual currency .

-Foxtrot4634d ago (Edited 4634d ago )

The problem is if a company like Rockstar thinks it can get away with this...and it actual does then they will take more risks in the future, more risks which don't really benefit us.

I mean take EA/Activision/Capcom etc they just throw it all out there at once, they've always done that and thats why people hate them. It's why people call them out but Rockstar knows that if it takes one step at a time and "transistions" these things in which as I've said won't beneift us and the same things we would call other companies out for then they will turn into a company who will know for a fine fact they are untouchable. No one will speak out, hardly no one will complain and nothing will be done about it.

It's the sad downside of having a great company who have become so respected over the years in the industry. Sooner or later money or power will go to their heads, I mean they raked in over a billion with GTAV in three days but do you think the higher ups and share holders think thats enough...no they don't because greed is always a problem in any type of industry. How do you think Capcom got to where they are today, think about the old Capcom from last gen to the one today.

So please don't think I'm saying this is what WILL happen to Rockstar, I'm just trying to make people have an open mind about the current situation. If you just shrug it off as "No big deal...Rockstar can't do no wrong" then your blind opinion could hurt not just you but the company and the rest of the fans in the process. I do not want to see another good developer go down the drain.

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GTA Online PlayStation Player Base & Revenue Are Almost Twice Of PC & Xbox Combined

GTA Online player base & revenue on PlayStation platforms are almost twice of that of PC/Xbox combined, according to a recent Rockstar leak.

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italiangamer49d ago

PlayStation is GTA and GTA is PlayStation, they're going to kill it when GTA 6 is finally released 😏.

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Reaper22_47d ago

Maybe that's because xbox and PC have much more variety in their online offerings.

ActualWhiteMan47d ago

And the players arent hood rats

S2Killinit47d ago

Like in what parallel universe?

blacktiger47d ago

That might be true but you forget, all of Microsoft 1st part games are also available on Playstation and soon day one release

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franwex47d ago

I know of people that own a PS4 exclusively to play gta5, and that’s all they play. I’m sure some of you here know of someone too. I’m surprised at how low the revenue for PC is.

CrimsonIdol47d ago (Edited 47d ago )

I can't tell you what it's like on PS5 but it's absolutely horrific on PC. My experience is constant hackers and a game that feels like it hates you playing with your own friends too, always seems like a chore to manage to join some minigame together without somehow ending up in different server instances n shit. If I were going to bother with it I'd probably do it on console too.

My guess is also that there are modded versions of GTA online with massive communities on PC that are way better than the rockstar approved version and Rockstar isn't making money out of those.

S2Killinit47d ago

Those are the types of things people forget when they are talking about PC gaming.

ActualWhiteMan47d ago

That’s because most PlayStation fans are ghetto. Source…Every ghetto person I know, plays on PlayStation.

Outside_ofthe_Box47d ago

Rich folks like Epstein did play Xbox, so maybe you're right.

S2Killinit47d ago

Lol maybe you need a new perspective on life?

Aloymetal47d ago

Be glad the ''ghetto'' PS fans around the globe are spending money because they're practically single handedly keeping the gaming industry from crashing and burning. Can't say the same for MS and their miniscule green fanbase.

ChunkyMonk47d ago

Yet those "PS fans" didn't save Concord, Marathon, Highguard or Helldivers 2. Hell, Helldivers 2 and Marathon are only on life support cuz of PC. lol

blacktiger47d ago

ghetto or not, they are gamers right? Now what about Call of Duty same thing>?

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ziggyzinfirion47d ago

Actually really surprised with the PC revenue which is an abysmal 3% overall vs Console (PS and Xbox combined) at a whopping 97%. It now makes sense why Take Two/Rockstar prioritizes Consoles. Heck, they could even delay the PC port release 2 to 3 years and it wouldn't make any impact at all.

ocelot0747d ago

I think its due to FIVEm. A lot of GTA PC players seem to just play that so don't need the shark cards or a way to even use them for fivem.

LostPotato47d ago

They already delay PC ports by a year or two already so nothing new.

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Battle Undead in the New GTA Online Cayo Perico Survival

Your favorite island paradise just came down with a deadly case of party fever. As if a major narcotrafficking island wasn’t dangerous enough, it’s now been overrun by the undead — and maybe it’s the drugs or the tropical climate, but this time they’ve got a whole lot weirder.

Cut your way through waves of undead, including conquistadors armed with muskets, Panther Trainers and their feral pets, swarms of Splitters, and more in the new Cayo Perico Survival. Fight through these hordes and make your way to the airstrip — then pray your evacuation plane doesn’t take too long.

Welcome to the tourist trap.

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GTA Online Weekly Update: November 21-27

There are many benefits with mode bonuses and discounts in the weekly GTA Online updates. Here is everything for November 21-27.

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