On the launch day of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, Rockstar has pulled the game from digital storefronts not once, but twice, with the second one delisting the game bizarrely with no official reasoning. The first removal of the GTA Trilogy from a digital storefront was due to PlayStation copies of the game accidentally unlocking before the actual launch time--but it was quickly relisted in time to allow players to download the game and play it. The same cannot be said for the PC platform, however.

Those that purchased the game through the only available platform on PC--the Rockstar Games Launcher--found that GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition was not as definitive as claimed, as it suffered from performance problems. Then, it was quietly removed from sale entirely, with the official website even removing any existence of a PC version from anywhere on the page. Following that incident, the Rockstar Games Launcher went down completely, locking gamers out of other online Rockstar titles, such as Grand Theft Auto Online and Red Dead Online. Those that purchased The Trilogy on PC prior to the delisting are also unable to play the game they just bought.

Rockstar has not made mention as to why GTA The Trilogy was pulled, though they did state that they are aware of issues with the launcher, with the reason being that the service is down for maintenance.

We thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to work on restoring services for the Rockstar Games Launcher and supported titles.

— Rockstar Support (@RockstarSupport) November 12, 2021

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[stanleyopar2000]

Rockstar admitted that they are pulling this because of "unintended files for distribution."

They're removing the cheeky dev notes, source code and apparently every fucking track even the ones that Rockstar did not have any license for were present, only a script prevented them from being played...expect all the good shit that was hidden in the original PC release to be pruned when it returns for sale..

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[theeternal92]

Rockstar admitted that they are pulling this because of "unintended files for distribution."

They're removing the cheeky dev notes, source code and apparently every fucking track even the ones that Rockstar did not have any license for were present, only a script prevented them from being played...expect all the good shit that was hidden in the original PC release to be pruned when it returns for sale..

Source:

Hopefully people already got their hands on all that juicy data

 

[AxlSt00pid]

Hopefully people already got their hands on all that juicy data

Funny enough the switch release has EVEN MORE unencrypted files, even dev tools

 

[theeternal92]

Funny enough the switch release has EVEN MORE unencrypted files, even dev tools

Oh boy they really dun goofed. I lack the overall knowledge of what people can do with said data. But I hope it means good things. That is until RStar DMCAs any kind of project that becomes public.

 

[the_randomizer]

Man am I glad I never owned one of their games, even Nintendo doesn't pull shit this bad in comparison.

 

[DJPlace]

copy right's piss me off.

 

[SG6000]

Man am I glad I never owned one of their games, even Nintendo doesn't pull shit this bad in comparison.

Nintendo expect their audience to buy overpriced controllers for use on terribly emulated games that they rent.

Their demented streak of shit for something like 15 months straight is truly remarkable.

 

[the_randomizer]

Nintendo expect their audience to buy overpriced controllers for use on terribly emulated games that they rent.

Their demented streak of shit for something like 15 months straight is truly remarkable.

You act as though other developers aren't guilty of half-assing their games.

 

[jesus96]

Normally i would expect some fixes or something but apparently the whole ost is in the game,just disable aka easy lawsuits

 

[theeternal92]

I feel crazy for saying this, but I hope someone mods in some kind of fog back into the game. Never thought I'd ever say such a thing.

 

[landysmods]

Nintendo expect their audience to buy overpriced controllers for use on terribly emulated games that they rent.

Their demented streak of shit for something like 15 months straight is truly remarkable.

true. nintendo switch online is a complete joke

 

[Ace_Axel]

Lol, and to think people enjoy your posts

PREACH! THANK YOU! SOMEONE SAID IT!

 

[SilverWah]

Hey @SilverWah GTA VC on PS2 looks terrible o my plasma with direct component (local Japanese type). Did you run it on CRT? I found it weird because also GTA3 is not that bad despite being interlaced. I read somewhere It could run progressive but I was not able to have it booting with GSM.

I run my PS2 on scart with a CRT, because that's the EU standard here. GSM is kinda finnicky, some games work, some don't.
There's some lists out there like these to help you find compatible GSM games: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...9EZDMquvj-Ig6JKPgQvRg_u5g0kq411V8b-Rm/pubhtml

 

[Leqz]

You act as though other developers aren't guilty of half-assing their games.

But you're the one who bringing up Nintendo on a Rockstar game topic. He just criticized Rockstar a few posts ago.

Take Two - like pretty much every other corporate giant involved in video games these days - have boundless contempt for their consumer base and fear only their shareholders.

The greed is just out of control.

I mean, the games here are likely half-baked because the budget for the project was too low and time constraints too tight. The usual banal reasons. It's just really fucking boring at this point.

 

[Marc_LFD]

They took it down because of the unlockable licensed music. R* are such cheapskates even though it's a billion dollar company.

 

[Marc_LFD]

I run my PS2 on scart with a CRT, because that's the EU standard here. GSM is kinda finnicky, some games work, some don't.
There's some lists out there like these to help you find compatible GSM games: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...9EZDMquvj-Ig6JKPgQvRg_u5g0kq411V8b-Rm/pubhtml

Dude, if you want the best method to play PS2 on HDTVs, that's a genuine component cable. HD Retrovision or the SONY component cable.

However, if you play light gun games then you need a CRT TV (the flat CRT ones don't seem to work too well).

 

[Marc_LFD]

Hey @SilverWah GTA VC on PS2 looks terrible o my plasma with direct component (local Japanese type). Did you run it on CRT? I found it weird because also GTA3 is not that bad despite being interlaced. I read somewhere It could run progressive but I was not able to have it booting with GSM.

GTA games on PS2 have always looked kinda crappy. I remember when both launched and there were comparisons with the Xbox version, and wow! That looked far better.

GTA 3

GTA SA

This game really showed how good the Xbox graphics were compared to PS2 and GCN.



Almost like an early 360/PS3 game.

 

[Deleted member 514389]

They took it down because of the unlockable licensed music. R* are such cheapskates even though it's a billion dollar company.

That's how money is made nowadays.
Little to no effort, max income.

A simple script saves time over manual file handling.
It's messy.
But incase you need stuff back, it's good.
If R* were more concise, the ReverseEngineering ports wouldn't even exist...

Then again.
Kinda sorry for R*.
If people kept their mouths shut then this wouldn't even matter.

Modding alright.. but having to badmouth everything ?

They could probably have "unscripted" it and had the full game soundtrack without much effort.
But instead of counting their blessing, they had to make stupid twitter posts.

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F#€&$ hypocrite people

 

[Marc_LFD]

That's how money is made nowadays.
Little to no effort, max income.

Then again.
Kinda sorry for R*.
If people kept their mouths shut then this wouldn't even matter.

Modding alright.. but having to badmouth everything ?

They could probably have "unscripted" it and had the full game soundtrack without much effort.
But instead of counting their blessing, they had to make stupid twitter posts.

Wouldn't even matter? They removed the sacred Michael Jackson - Billy Jean and didn't even bother to license again for the "DeFiNiTiVe EdItIoN"

 

[Marc_LFD]

Wow...

https://www.videogameschronicle.com...as-hot-coffee-sex-files-reportedly-uncovered/