Announcing the Grand Prize Winner in the Max Payne 3 New York to São Paulo Sweepstakes

Posted: April 27, 2012 10:00AM | Author: R* Q

Congrats to Charlie Miliner of New Hampshire, US (aka Social Club's Chaz2345) on being randomly selected out of thousands of entrants as the Grand Prize winner in our Max Payne 3 New York to São Paulo Sweepstakes.

A longtime Rockstar fan who counts Vice City & Manhunt amongst his throwback favorites, Charlie and his guest will begin their journey by catching a flight to NYC to get exclusive hands-on time with Max Payne 3 a full week before its May 15th release. From there, they'll follow Max's trail to São Paulo, Brazil staying at the chic Hotel Unique, the same hotel where Rockstar developers stayed during the making of the game. They'll also be getting VIP passes to attend the SONAR SÃO PAULO festival featuring performance from headliners Bjork and Justice as well as Max Payne 3 soundtrack star Emicida.

On top of all that Charlie will also receive a customized Max Payne 3 250GB Xbox 360, as well as a free year of Xbox LIVE Gold and 1,600 Microsoft Points, courtesy of Microsoft. Enjoy the trip Charlie, we hope to see you online in the upcoming Max Payne 3 Xbox LIVE multiplayer events when you get back!

Congratulations also to our ten runners-up: Social Club members JamieMilne, ER1588, Shigster, JohnyVegas, BigCountry2, DaveMiami7, renorainesPort, mikehuberiscool, _wiba_ and Freakk.Nomi, who all scored a Max Payne 3 prize pack, 1,600 Microsoft Points and a year of Xbox LIVE Gold.

Thanks again to all of our event partners: Sonar São Paulo, Tablet Hotels, Xbox 360, and Pitchfork.com, as well as absolutely everyone that entered. Look for plenty more great Social Club contests throughout the summer....
 

• Xbox LIVE
• Xbox 360
• Social Club
• Max Payne 3
• Contest

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Red Dead Redemption: Game of the Year Edition PSN Official Social Club Multiplayer Event w/ Triple XP (April 20, 4-7PM Eastern)

Posted: April 19, 2012 10:55AM | Author: R* Y

Update: The event and sweepstakes have ended. Thanks to everyone that joined us, and enjoy Triple XP all weekend.

Following up an afternoon with Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition on April 5th, we continue our month on PlayStation Network Friday April 20th with a Red Dead Redemption: Game of the Year Edition multiplayer event from 4-7pm Eastern, the latest in the Rockstar Games Social Club Multiplayer Events Series. Triple XP will be live for both consoles.

Next up after this event ends: a month with Max Payne 3. Beginning Tuesday May 15th, we'll be playing every single day into June, including several multiplayer events with live video, chat and big prizes. Have a look at the official Spring calendar for full details.

For Friday, head over to the Social Club multiplayer events page where we'll have a video stream and live chat, plus we're giving away two hand-painted Red Dead Redemption controllers. Additionally, 20 runners-up will win Rockstar prize packs, each containing a Rockstar shirt, Red Dead playing cards and stickers.

And for those of you playing, not to worry if you don't own the Game of the Year Edition. Any version of Red Dead or Undead Nightmare is compatible with Game of the Year Edition multiplayer.

OFFICIAL ROCKSTAR PSN IDs

FORMING A POSSE
To start the game, invite your friends, form a posse and find Rockstar, follow these steps:

1. From the main menu, press 'Start' and then enter 'Online Multiplayer' by pressing the 'Square' button, and choose 'Normal'.
2. Once in a Free Roam lobby, press the 'Select' button to open the in-game multiplayer menu.
3. Press the 'R1' button and then the 'Triangle' button to 'Show Friends'. Invite at least one friend into your posse using the 'X' button.
4. Once your friends are in the game, press the 'Triangle' button again to return to the 'Players' menu and select them with the 'X' button to 'Propose New Posse' or 'Send Posse Invite'.
5. Once you and your friends are ready to go, start up the game mode we're currently playing. We'll announce modes in the chat.

And if you want lots more chances to play with Rockstar, and a good load of Triple XP for Red Dead, follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages. We usually go online once or twice a week...

Previously:
Recapping the March 23rd Red Dead Redemption GOTY Xbox LIVE Social Club Multiplayer Event
Recap of the Red Dead Redemption Official Social Club Multiplayer Event on PSN (March 8) with Screens, Fan Video & Prize Winners
Recap with Fan Video, Prize Winners and Screens from the Official GTAIV PC Social Club Multiplayer Event (February 24)

• Undead Nightmare
• Social Club
• Red Dead Redemption
• PSN
• PLAYSTATION 3
• Outlaws to the End
• Multiplayer Event
• Liars and Cheats
• Legends and Killers
• Game with Developers
• Contest

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Update: Last Chance to Enter the Max Payne 3 New York to São Paulo Sweepstakes

Posted: April 09, 2012 11:40AM | Author: R* Q

*** UPDATE: Today is the last day to enter the New York to São Paulo Sweepstakes if you haven't already! Don't miss out on your chance to win a trip to New York City and São Paulo, Brazil, play Max Payne 3 early, attend the Sonar Festival and much more! Enter at either the Social Club or our page on Facebook.

In honor of the highly-anticipated return of Max Payne in this May's Max Payne 3 we’ll be giving one lucky Grand Prize winner the once in a lifetime chance to follow Max’s trail with the New York to São Paulo Sweepstakes - an action packed trip from the gritty streets of NYC to vibrant São Paulo, Brazil – in an experience which includes:

A PRE-RELEASE PLAY SESSION OF MAX PAYNE 3 IN NYC
You and a guest will start off in Max Payne's hometown of New York City, where you’ll spend two nights and three days at the Thompson LES Hotel in Downtown Manhattan - a worldwide epicenter of shopping, dining, and art galleries. But more importantly, you will get to go hands on with an extended pre-release gaming session of Max Payne 3 a week before it hits shelves on May 15th. 

A VIP TRIP TO SÃO PAULO INCLUDING PASSES TO ATTEND THE SONAR FESTIVAL
From there, you’ll fly nearly 5,000 miles south and spend four nights and five days in São Paulo, Brazil where Max Payne 3 takes place. You'll spend four nights and five days at the chic Hotel Unique, one of the city's hottest hotels where developers stayed during the making of the game. You'll also get VIP passes to spend two days rocking that weekend at SONAR SÃO PAULO, the international festival of advanced music and art headlined by artists like Bjork, Justice, and Max Payne 3 soundtrack star Emicida. Visit www.sonarsaopaulo.com.br for the complete line-up, and all of the details about this two day event.

A CUSTOMIZED MAX PAYNE 3 XBOX 360® CONSOLE
A limited-edition, specially customized Max Payne 3 250GB Xbox 360®, with a one year Xbox LIVE subscription and 1,600 Microsoft points, courtesy of Xbox.

TO ENTER
Rockstar Games Social Club members can enter here. Don’t have a Social Club account? Signing up is easy and free, and you’ll get access to exclusive unlockable game content, multiplayer events, stat tracking, progress checklists and much, much more.
You can also “Like” Rockstar Games on Facebook, and fill out the entry form on our Facebook page to enter.
In total, one Grand Prize winner and ten runners-up will be selected from all entrants. Runners-up receive a Max Payne 3 prize pack, along with a one year Xbox live subscription and 1,600 Microsoft points, courtesy of Xbox.

Visit the contest pages for the Official Rules and all of the details – you’ve only got until Monday, April 9th to enter. The lucky grand prize winner will be chosen at random and announced sometime in early April. Fans in Brazil should also stay tuned for some local giveaways to be announced soon.

http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/sweepstakes/maxpayne3
http://facebook.com/rockstargames

A special thanks to our event partners, Sonar São Paulo, Tablet Hotels, Xbox 360, and Pitchfork.com.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void in certain countries and where prohibited. Must be 18 years or older. Ends Monday, April 9th, 2012. See Official Rules and Privacy Policy for eligibility details.

• Xbox LIVE
• Xbox 360
• Social Club
• Max Payne 3
• Contest

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Play, Watch, Chat and Enter the Sweepstakes in the Red Dead Redemption GOTY Xbox 360 Official Social Club Multiplayer Event w/ Triple XP (March 23, 4-7PM)

Posted: March 23, 2012 4:00PM | Author: R* Y

Update: The event, sweepstakes and Triple XP have ended. Thanks to everyone that joined in.

Starting Friday March 23rd - and lasting all weekend - you'll be able to bag yourself some multiplayer Triple XP in Red Dead Redemption: Game of the Year Edition on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Triple XP is available in original Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare too.

It all begins at 4pm Eastern Friday March 23rd with the Xbox LIVE Social Club multiplayer event when we'll be taking you all on in the latest of our Spring calendar events. Load up your Mausers and sharpen your Throwing Knives - time to posse up and roam the west from 4-7pm Eastern.

During the afternoon you can enter the random drawing to win two custom Red Dead Xbox 360 controllers, plus 20 runners-up will win prize packs. Each prize pack includes a Rockstar t-shirt, Red Dead playing cards and a bunch of stickers. Just enter your details under 'Sweepstakes Entry' on the multiplayer events page during the afternoon for your chance to grab some goods.

As always, we'll also have a live video stream of the event and active chat on the same page so you can tune in and talk to us even if you're not playing.

Here's a list of the Gamertags you'll need to add and details on how to get in on a game with us. We look forward to seeing you out there.

OFFICIAL ROCKSTAR GAMERTAGS

• RedDeadDev3 (Live video streaming)
• RedDeadDev4
• RedDeadDev5
• RedDeadDev6

EVENT COUNTDOWN
Don't know when the event begins in your time zone? Check above in this article on the day of the event for a countdown.

HOW TO FIND ROCKSTAR
Start up multiplayer from the main menu. This will place you into Free Roam. Add one of the Gamertags above as a friend, and while you're waiting to receive an invite check out the chat and live stream on the multiplayer events page. Also feel free to play through a few rounds with other players while you're on.

HOW DOES FREE ROAM WORK?
Free Roam is the game lobby in Red Dead multiplayer. You can ride around the entire map with friends, take down Gang Hideouts and stake your claim at Land Grab points. We'll be forming posses and then heading into several game modes during the evening.

FORMING A POSSE
To start the game, invite your friends, form a posse and find Rockstar, follow these steps:

1. From the main menu, press 'Start' and then enter 'Xbox LIVE Multiplayer' by pressing the 'X' (blue) button.

2. Once in a Free Roam lobby, press the 'Back' button to open the in-game multiplayer menu.

3. Press the 'RB' button and then the 'Y' (yellow) button to 'Invite Friends'. Invite at least one friend into your posse using the 'A' (green) button.

4. Once your friends are in the game, press the 'Y' (yellow) button again to return to the 'Players' menu and select them with the 'A' (green) button to 'Propose New Posse' or 'Send Posse Invite'.

5. Once you and your friends are ready to go, start up the game mode we're currently playing. This can be found in the chat as the event rolls along.

As stated, pay close attention to the chat to know what game mode we're currently playing. See you in the event...

Previously:
Recap with Fan Video, Prize Winners and Screens from the Official GTAIV PC Social Club Multiplayer Event (February 24)
Fan Video, Prize Winners & Screens from the Feb 10th Red Dead Redemption Social Club Multiplayer Event on Xbox LIVE
Prize Winners, Fan Video & Screens from the GTAIV: Complete Edition Social Club Multiplayer Event on XBL (January 26)

• Xbox LIVE
• Xbox 360
• Undead Nightmare
• Social Club
• Red Dead Redemption
• Outlaws to the End
• Multiplayer Event
• Liars and Cheats
• Legends and Killers
• Game with Developers
• Contest

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Red Dead Redemption: Game of the Year Edition PSN Official Social Club Multiplayer Event w/ Triple XP (March 8, 5-8PM Eastern)

Posted: March 08, 2012 3:30PM | Author: R* Y

Update: The event and sweepstakes have ended. Triple XP is live all weekend long. Enjoy...

We've got 3 hours of online action, Triple XP, and special giveaways in this week's installment of the Rockstar Games Social Club Multiplayer Events Series. It all happens Thursday March 8th from 5-8PM Eastern when we'll be hosting a Red Dead Redemption: Game of the Year Edition Social Club multiplayer event on PSN, the first date on our brand new Spring calendar.

Join a posse and gun away at Twin Rocks' gang hideout, race horses and dodge bullets in Tall Trees, enter the mad dash for gold in Fort Mercer, lay down your best hand of cards at Casa Madrugada's Poker table and slay zombies and dodge retcher spew in Undead Overrun. Taking part will allow you to:

• Play with the folk at Rockstar Games
• Win a pair of limited edition, hand-painted Red Dead PS3 controllers, plus the chance at 20 runner-up prize packs in the sweepstakes
• Watch a live video stream of the event
• Participate in a text chat with Rockstar and other Social Club members

The video stream, chat and sweepstakes entry form are all available on the Social Club multiplayer events page. Any version of Red Dead or Undead Nightmare is compatible with Game of the Year Edition multiplayer.

Oh, and we're activating Triple XP beginning Thursday and leaving it on until early Monday morning so you'll have the chance to hone your sharp-shooting skills and earn some precious XP along the way. Here's what you need to know before you saddle up...

OFFICIAL ROCKSTAR PSN IDs

FORMING A POSSE
To start the game, invite your friends, form a posse and find Rockstar, follow these steps:

1. From the main menu, press 'Start' and then enter 'Online Multiplayer' by pressing the 'Square' button, and choose 'Normal'.
2. Once in a Free Roam lobby, press the 'Select' button to open the in-game multiplayer menu.
3. Press the 'R1' button and then the 'Triangle' button to 'Show Friends'. Invite at least one friend into your posse using the 'X' button.
4. Once your friends are in the game, press the 'Triangle' button again to return to the 'Players' menu and select them with the 'X' button to 'Propose New Posse' or 'Send Posse Invite'.
5. Once you and your friends are ready to go, start up the game mode we're currently playing. We'll announce modes in the chat.

And if you want more chances to play with Rockstar, and lots more Triple XP for Red Dead, follow us on our Twitter and Facebook pages. We usually hop on once or twice a week...

Previously:
Recap with Fan Video, Prize Winners and Screens from the Official GTAIV PC Social Club Multiplayer Event (February 24)
Fan Video, Prize Winners & Screens from the Feb 10th Red Dead Redemption Social Club Multiplayer Event on Xbox LIVE
Prize Winners, Fan Video & Screens from the GTAIV: Complete Edition Social Club Multiplayer Event on XBL (January 26)

• Undead Nightmare
• Social Club
• Red Dead Redemption
• PSN
• PLAYSTATION 3
• Outlaws to the End
• Multiplayer Event
• Liars and Cheats
• Legends and Killers
• Game with Developers
• Contest

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Congrats to All 50 Social Club Winners in the Max Payne 3 Preview Booklet Giveaway

Posted: March 05, 2012 12:08PM | Author: R* Y

Congrats to the lucky 50 Social Club members who each scored a collectible Max Payne 3 Preview Booklet in our recent giveaway:

Enjoy! And stay tuned as we're going to have lots more special giveaways and contests for Social Club members coming up soon... 
 

• Social Club
• Rockstar Games
• Max Payne 3
• Max Payne
• Contest
• Collectibles

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Reserve Your Own Plot in Max Payne 3's Cemetery Multiplayer Map via GameStop

Posted: March 05, 2012 8:00AM | Author: R* Q

Your name. Forever etched on a tombstone. This May.
It's a prize that would certainly freak the hell out of you in real life - but a bona fide treat in the world of Max Payne 3 online multiplayer, as part of the "Be Caught Dead in Max Payne 3" promotion currently running with GameStop.

Through March 11th, GameStop is offering fans the chance to have their names digitally immortalized - engraved on tombstones in the Cemetery Multiplayer Map for Max Payne 3. The map, which anyone who pre-orders from GameStop will get early access to, will forever contain your name. 

From now through March 6th
Go to www.facebook.com/GameStop and enter the sweepstakes.

From March 6th through March 11th
Go to www.facebook.com/GameStop to watch the Max Payne 3 trailer and answer a trivia question to enter the sweepstakes.

We've also reserved a couple tombstones especially for members of the Rockstar Games Social Club including countries outside of the US, look for more details in the next week or two...


Previously:
Max Payne 3 Pre-Order Exclusive Bonuses for Europe and Australia
Pre-Order Max Payne 3 from GameStop and Get Early Access to the Cemetery Multiplayer Map

• Twitter
• Pre-Order
• Multiplayer
• Max Payne 3
• Max Payne
• Facebook
• Contest

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Reminder: Friday 2/24 is the Deadline to Enter the Max Payne 3 Preview Booklet Giveaway at Social Club

Posted: February 23, 2012 4:07PM | Author: R* W

*** UPDATE: The entry period for this giveaway is now closed. Good luck to all who entered - we hope to be announcing winners next week. ***

By popular fan demand, we have set aside fifty Max Payne 3 Preview Booklets exclusively for members of the Rockstar Games Social Club to win. Recently this printed booklet has shown up on Ebay as a hard-to-find collector’s item sought after by Max Payne fans and collectors. With Social Club members from the US to the UK and beyond (special acknowledgements to Fjordson, NYPDMAXPAYNE, and ILikeVideo-Games) trying to hustle one up, we've found 50 of them that we've set aside for a special giveaway for fans.

The Max Payne 3 preview booklet was created to inform fans and retailers about the highly-anticipated return of Max Payne and features fourteen cover stock quality pages that are loaded with original full color artwork and in-game screens, along with technical highlights, story notes, and more.

Visit the contest page at the Social Club to enter for the chance to score one and for Official Rules and details – you’ve only got until Friday, February 24th, 2012 to enter. The prize winners will be chosen at random and announced sometime in early March.

Don’t have a Social Club account? Signing up is easy and free, and you’ll get access to exclusive unlockable game content, multiplayer events, stat tracking, progress checklists and much, much more.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void in certain countries and where prohibited. Must be 17 year or older in the US and Canada, and 18 years or older elsewhere. Ends Friday, February 24th, 2012. See Official Rules and Privacy Policy for eligibility details.
 

• Social Club
• Rockstar Games
• Max Payne 3
• Max Payne
• Contest
• Collectibles

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