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Monday, 15 November 2010

Rockstar Research

There are many different studios that are collectively know as Rockstar, however, each one performs a different role for the company.

Rockstar Japan = Work alongside Capcom to produce games.

Rockstar Leeds = Previously know as Mobius Entertainment. Primarily focused on producing games for handheld gaming devices (such as Liberty City Stories on the PSP, or Max Payne for the Game Boy Advance.

Rockstar Lincoln = Perviously known as Tarantula Studios. This aspect of Rockstar is concerned with quality assurance.

Rockstar Longdon = Developed Manhunt 2 after Rockstar Vienna was closed down. Developed a portable adaptation of Midnight Club: Los Angeles

Rockstar New England = Previously know as Mad Doc Software. Developed console versions of Bully

Rockstar North = Previously known as DMA Design. Famous developers of Manhunt and Grand Theft Auto series, alongside the original Lemmings game.

Rockstar San Diego = Previously known as Angel Studios. Developed the RAGE game engine as well as the Smugglers Run and Red Dead series.

Rockstar Toronto = Previously known as Rockstar Canada. Developer of The Warriors

Rockstar Vancouver = Previously known as Barking Dog Studios. Developed the PS2 version of Bully and also the Max Payne series.

Rockstar Vienna = Previously known as Neo Software. Ported the May Payne series to consoles, and also famous for developing the Manhunt series, before being shut down.

GTA 4 Fact Sheet

Exam Date

12th January 2011