Rockstar Community on Steam and Google+

Posted: March 13, 2012 4:25PM | Author: R* Q

If you're a member of the Steam Community or on Google+, we've recently expanded our global community to both of these sites, so you can add Rockstar Games to get all the latest news delivered to you there as well. For Google+ users, we've also added the +1 button here at the Newswire so you share stories to your circles.

Rockstar Games Community on Steam
http://steamcommunity.com/games/rockstargames

Rockstar on Google+
https://plus.google.com/115451798537673468313

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The Rockstar Signature Cycles Team

Posted: November 11, 2011 1:05PM | Author: R* S

Photo credit: Mark Heithoff

Big up to the Rockstar Signature Cycles Team, the awesome crew of professional cyclists whom we're proud to sponsor as part of our longtime support and passion for the sport itself. The team has recently launched their official blog over at http://teamrockstarnews.signaturecycles.com/ so please do check it out all for their latest news along with rider profiles, race and event reports, and other great tips and insights on cycling.
 

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Check It Out: Caza

Posted: September 02, 2011 10:45AM | Author: R* R

 

The French are known for their many strides in the world of the arts. In cinema they gave the world Jean-Luc Godard, in music they gave us Daft Punk and fashion is pretty much dominated by French patriots. We won’t even get into their innovation in the arts of fried potatoes and kissing. One of the lesser known mediums that Frenchmen have made some impressive contributions in however, is comics. 

Back in the 70s, dudes like Caza (Philippe Cazaumayou) were running the European comics scene with really wild and colorful illustrations. While American comics were languishing in a relative creative down period, Caza and his contemporaries were making exceedingly weird science fiction comics. Caza consistently created artwork that danced the line between surrealism and a sci-fi/fantasy enthusiast’s fever dream hallucination. His illustrations often feel like he has a direct line to the visual history of some long dead world, or somehow was painting live from the Houses of the Holy. As such, he was particularly fond of drawing images that explored subjects of alien civilizations and otherworldly rituals/symbols. Art students out there take note, these are two great themes to concentrate in if you want your parents to think you’re taking tons of drugs and wasting their money at college.


 

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Check It Out: Sepultura - Dead Embryonic Cells

Posted: August 30, 2011 10:50AM | Author: R* R

There's a time and a place for everything. Sometimes when playing Episodes From Liberty City, it’s nice to steal acquire yourself a boat and just cruise the ocean and waterways. This is usually a good time to throw on The Journey and relax to the soothing sounds of ambient music. You know, get away from all the mayhem and hecticness of city life, take in the sunset on the horizon. When you’re ready to return to a life of crime on the mainland you need the right music too. If you’re dealing with the world of corrupt nightlife as Luis Lopez, it makes sense to get into The Beat or San Juan Sounds to soundtrack your activities. But if you’re riding around town with Johnny and The Lost you’ve gotta ride to Liberty City Hardcore.

While listening to LCHC, a great record to rampage to is Sepultura’s “Dead Embryonic Cells”. It's a mean track from their seminal 1991 album Arise, landing in a perfect middle ground between thrash and death metal. Basically, it’s fast enough to make you want to ride a motorcycle recklessly and it's heavy enough to inspire you to try and aim a shotgun while speeding on your Revenant. Honestly, that’s gotta be somewhere in the charter statement for thrash. Plus, it features dudes playing inside ruins which has been metal since Slayer killed it in front of the great pyramids.

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Thanks to Everyone for Coming Out to the 38th Annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic (Photos & Recap)

Posted: June 27, 2011 12:40PM | Author: R* W

 
Photos from the 38th Annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic. Left: Kristin Lotito wins the Women's Pro 1/2/3 Points race - photo courtesy of Marco Quezada. Right: Cyclists cornering during the Men's 2/3 Points race - photo courtesy of Andy Shen.

We'd like to extend our thanks to everyone that came out to Marcus Garvey Park on Sunday, June 19th to experience the 2011 Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic and wish congratulations to all the day's winners, including the victor of the overall Omnium, Leif Lampater - who last year finished second in this event behind his teammate Christian Grasmann.

The day began with the kids races where the young'ns got busy on the track competing in a series of educational races and got a chance to score some free bike gear. Throughout the day, BMX pro crew members Jay Rodriquez, Danny Parks and others on hand entertained kids of all ages putting on an aerial show that was worth the trip to the event in itself.

The day of high speed competition started with John Blake and Godfrey Pollydore winning the Cat 4 Men's Points race, and Cat 2/3 Men's Points race respectively. Kristin Lotito of West Hempstead New York held off a talented group of Pros to win the Women's Pro 1/2/3 Points race, and set the stage for the main event of the day, the David Walker Memorial Elite Men's Professional race. Reformatted to showcase the speed and skill of some of the world's best track racers, this two round Omnium consisted of both a points race, and an elimination race that kept the crowd riveted. Leif Lampater placed first overall and first in the Pro Men's Points race while Douglas Repacholi won the Pro Men's Elimination race by pulling away from the pack early and crossing the finish line well ahead of the field.

The final event of the day was the three lap Keirin Exhibition finale. Riders for this race were placed behind a motorcycle that accelerated from about 15 mph to 30 mph before pulling off and launching the riders into a lap long sprint for the finish. Godfrey Pollydore - also the winner of the Cat 2/3 Men's Points race - shocked the field and made an excellent sprint to win in a very close and exciting heat.

Check out a few photos from the event below, and for anybody that didn't have a chance to watch our live race day webcast stream, you can see the archived video featuring the entirety of the Men's Omnium and Keirin Exhibition along with more photos over at http://www.rockstargames.com/skyscraperclassic/2011. Also visit the official Harlem Skyscraper website for all of the day's results, and more event day media.

 
Pro Men's Omnium Overall Winners. Left: Second place Bobby Lea. Center: Overall winner Leif Lampater. Right: Third place Anibal Borrajp.

 
Cyclists speeding towards the straight away.

 
Father's Day 2011 in Marcus Garvey Park - photo courtesy of Tj Sengel.

 
Sprinters racing to the finish line in the final event of the day; the Keirin Exhibition race.

 
John Blake wins the Men's Cat 4 Points race - photo courtesy of Tj Sengel.

 
The young'ns competing in the Shimano Youth Cup.

Previously:
Today, June 19th - Rockstar Presents the 38th Annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic
Watch the Trailer for the 38th Annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic
The 38th Annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic - Check Out Updated Schedule of Events & Webcast Info
Rockstar Games Presents the 38th Annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic

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• New York
• Cycling

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Reminder: Today, June 19th - Rockstar Presents the 38th Annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic

Posted: June 17, 2011 12:00PM | Author: R* W

Update: The events have ended. Thanks to everyone that checked out the cycling classic today in NYC, and to those that watched the video stream.

Today, we invite everybody in the NYC area to celebrate Father's Day at the 38th annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic at Marcus Garvey Park, in Harlem (121st Street and Fifth Ave). A true celebration of all things cycling, the Skyscraper Classic features world-class professional cyclists like Franco Marvulli, Christian Grasmann and Leif Lampater competing in head-to-head racing action plus kids races, men's and women's amateur races, BMX stunt performances, family activities and more beginning at 12:00 p.m. [ET].

For a full breakdown of the day’s events, visit our Skyscraper Classic event page at www.rockstargames.com/skyscraperclassic.
 
For all those not in the NYC area, you can still catch some of the action live - just like last year we'll be live streaming the Elite Men's Professionals main event as it happens, beginning at 4:00 p.m. New York City residents can also watch the broadcast on NYC Live TV, Channel 25. Watch the stream at www.rockstargames.com/skyscraperclassic or right here below.

Previously:
Watch the Trailer for the 38th Annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic
The 38th Annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic - Check Out Updated Schedule of Events & Webcast Info
Rockstar Games Presents the 38th Annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic

• Rockstar
• New York
• Cycling

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Watch the Trailer for the 38th Annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic

Posted: June 15, 2011 4:30PM | Author: R* W

This Sunday, Father's Day June 19th, the 38th annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic will be held at Marcus Garvey Park up in Harlem USA (121st Street and Fifth Ave). As always, the event offers a great time for both serious cycling fans - with the only event in the greater New York City area to pit world-renowned cyclists against one another - and for families looking to spend a great day in the park with activities like the "Bike Bonanza", where kids can improve their riding skills, get a free bike helmet, and swap their bike for a better one.

Check out the official Skyscraper Classic trailer above, or at www.rockstargames.com/skyscraperclassic where you can also see a complete schedule of the day's events, and details on how to watch the race live online, or if you are in the NYC area, live on Channel 25.

Previously:
The 38th Annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic - Check Out Updated Schedule of Events & Webcast Info
Rockstar Games Presents the 38th Annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic

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• Events
• New York
• Rockstar

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The 38th Annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic Is Fast Approaching, Sunday June 19th - Check Out Updated Schedule of Events & Webcast Info

Posted: June 07, 2011 11:03AM | Author: R* W

 

Just around the bend, a week from this Sunday, will be the 38th annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic held at Marcus Garvey Park up in Harlem USA (121st Street and Fifth Ave) on Father's Day, June 19th, 2011. We cycling enthusiasts here at Rockstar are getting pumped and preparing for what we hope will be another great Sunday in the park for one and all on this, our third consecutive time proudly sponsoring the event.

Today, we've just launched our 2011 event page detailing all of the information about this year's Classic - which has been reformatted to preview the new Olympic track racing format, the Omnium - a difficult and fast paced racing style that was invented and popularized right here in our hometown of New York City. Incorporated to attract the casual spectator, the new format showcases the speed and skill of the riders, with a series of races that are all held on the same day.

As always, the event offers a great time for both serious cycling fans - with a rare chance to watch world-class professional cyclists like Franco Marvulli, Christian Grasmann and Leif Lampater in action - and for families looking to spend a great day in the park with activities like the "Bike Bonanza", where kids can improve their riding skills, get a free bike helmet, swap their bike for a better one, or register their bike through the New York Police Department. Bike New York is teaming with the Department of Transportation’s Education and Outreach division, DOT Bike Program, and Recycle-A-Bicycle to offer the program free to children of all ages.

The day’s events will kick off at 12:00 p.m. with the children’s races - a chance for kids to ride and race in front of a cheering crowd on the streets of NYC. A full card of adult amateurs (men and women) will then take to the streets beginning at 1:30 p.m., followed by the main event featuring the elite men's professionals at 4:00 p.m. – the only event in the greater New York City area to pit world-renowned cyclists against one another. The day’s events are a true celebration of all things cycling, bringing together the best of BMX, road racing, and fixed-gear racing in a festival that is unrestricted by age, experience or gender.

Race coverage begins on Sunday, June 19th at 4:00 pm [ET], and will broadcast streaming live online at http://www.rockstargames.com/skyscraperclassic, and on NYC Live TV, Channel 25 in New York City.

Schedule of Events
12:00pm Shimano Youth Cup (12 and Under), & Harlem Cup Kids Races (13-17), Olympic Day Celebration
12:30pm BMX street and vertical stunts begin with performances throughout the day.
1:30pm Cat 4 Men Points race
2:15pm Cat 2/3 Men Points race
3:00pm Women Pro 1/2/3 Points race
4:00pm Pro/1 Men's Invitational Omnium Round 1: Points Race
4:45pm Fixed Gear Race 9 laps
5:00pm Harlem Cup Kid's Final Race
5:10pm Pro/1 Men Invitational Omnium Round 2: Elimination
6:00pm Keirin Exhibition Race
 

Previously:
Rockstar Games Presents the 38th Annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic

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• New York
• Cycling

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