they have been my No 1 dev this gen in terms of the quality of the games and content they have released this gen.

for the most part I feel they have done DLC the right way. I know not everyone liked gta4, but personally I still rate it as one of the most impressive games for the size of the city and graphics, plus what they did with the physics engine and AI. The city felt so alive with stuff going on. No other open world game has given me that same vibe.

I would love to personally shake the hand of everyone working for them, but for now I would just say I really appreciate the games they have released and the work they have put into them.

Can't wait for GTA5.

I haven't since felt the awe of seeing GTA3 for the first time, that game was special.

Guess they are talking about EA,capcom,activision. Those three come to mind when you talk about scum bag publishers and I'm know EA Is the biggest ones in my book

GTAIV and RDR are 2 of the greatest games we have seen this generation, both delivered innovation and quality up and above any other game this generation so far.

I would say Red Dead Redemption was probably their best game yet.

Can't wait for Max Payne 3 and GTA V.

Now although they're games are good... have people already forgotten the L.A. Noire controversy?

I guess this article isn't about the developers that work for the company - because they are pretty scummy in that respect.

My favorite developers by far, they know what their fans want and they give it to them with more effort and care than most other developers put together. Never rush things, never overprice, never bullshit their fans and always stick to their guns, they make their games the way they want to and don't get affected by whats currently popular and selling well. (DICE take note)

The only other developers that come close is Valve, i like valve.

I love R*!!! Just about every game they release is solid. Even L.A.Noire, as bad as it was, is still entertaining. My absolute favorite game is Red Dead Redemption. That game bleeds quality.

I don't like Rockstar because they never put effort in their ps3 versions of their games.

RDR for example was a lousy port.

R* has been one of the only developers that I've respected constantly over the past decade or so. As long as they can deliver GTA V with the seriousness of GTA IV turned down a little and really hone in the multiplayer, I'll be more than satisfied.

Rockstar makes good games...we all know that, and certainly they did well with the GTA IV and Red Dead DLC...but we can't forget what their last and most recent offerings were... LA Noire. LA Noire definitely is not a great game for DLC offerings and value.

I ♥ Rockstar. They are fair and excellent developers, love their designs, taste and outcome is just excellent, their technology, they always set a new level in realism in games, i just love 'em.

Grand Theft Auto IV is my favorite game of this gen, closely followed by Red Dead Redemption. There is just something special about Rockstar's games that I don't feel from any other developer. The care and attention put into their games is unrivaled. When I first play a Rockstar game, it always feels unique and special. Many games I play these days feel similar and uninspired. But Rockstar games have this magic about them that I can't put my finger on. Sure they have incredibly high production values and polish, insane attention to detail, and the best physics engines in the industry, but there's something more than that. The games just feel complete. I never feel like Rockstar just wants my money. I can't really say that about any other developer.

Um rock* is NOT a publisher thay are owned by take two. Take Two is the publisher.

I have always appreciated that Rockstar is able to maintain quality with all of their releases. Red Dead Redemption and the GTA series are just amazing. Truly revolutionized open-world gaming as we know it.

Really?I heard it was hell working for them coming from the R* San Diago and Team Bondai guys but either way R* is not its own company anyways hasnt been for along time they are owned buy take two interactive their whole "independent" thing is just for show anyways...

My favourite Developer/publisher by FAR... I love you Rockstar <3

I really enjoy R* as a company for passion they put in their game. Everyone that played vice city knows this, the Miami feels there is in the game so nicely done and the game itself is still being played nowadays because of how nicely done it was put up.

When they announced RDR I wasn't sure if I was gonna get it, but I still bought it. In my book it was on par if not better than Vice City, have you seen how they made the music or the sounds/noises you hear throughout the game ? If you haven't already go on youtube watch it, they spent so much time on this game that it became insanely immersive ; the landscape is stunning, the horses look great, the story is amazing as well and like I said before the audio was one of the best in a video game. The game felt more than just a "Western style GTA", it had its own unique feel to it.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that I agree with this article, because R* doesn't like to stay comfortable milking a single cow and instead likes to try new things and innovate.

But they are scummish and their fanboys literally call them R*.

Rockstar should never be compared to Activision or EA.

the only thing i dislike about r* is how pc ports are handled they run great on my consoles but would love to play them on my incoming 4k tv/ monitor

Isn't Rock Star the developer and Take2 The publisher?

i dont really have anything to add to the conversation that has already been said. just came here to join in on the R* love. they are the best in the business.

edit: Actually, i do. The problem with ea, activision, capcom is that they put making money at a higher priority than creating quality and innovative experiences, keeping the fans happy and building respect behind the brand with each and every game.

I found it disgusting that you had an executive at Capcom saying that they wouldn't make another survival horror game because the market was too small for it. HELLO. YOUR COMPANY FUCKING CREATED THE GENRE when it never existed in the first place. The only thing that is too small is the executive's narrow little mind. RE is one of the core series that built that fucking company and they're just going to milk it into oblivion until nobody cares. If there isn't a big enough audience for it, it's probably because the last time they attempted it was last generation on the fucking gamecube with resident evil 0. Compare that to how you have Rockstar making games like LA NOIRE. Would you say that there's a market in gaming for 1940s film noir? Well it sold over 5 million copies.

I think rockstar is one of the best companies out there
there quality of games is just cut above the rest.