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Get yourself a sharp suit, a fast car and a pair of shoes made from the skin of a cobra: it's time for some capitalism punishment in the Business Weekend Social Club Online Event, this Friday March 7th through Sunday March 9th.High-end cars and rarefied recreational activities are on the menu, featuring a diverse portfolio of in-game benefits like bonus RP and GTA$ payouts for Land Races and Air Races respectively - and high powered weapons literally falling from the sky in Event Crate Drops all weekend. Also, there'll be chances to score rare GTAV gear in the Social Club Los Santos Better Business Sweepstakes and in-game GTA$1M and the exclusive 'BUSINESS' vanity plate in the #BUSINESS Snapmatic Contest. There'll also be special Event Weekend live-stream broadcasts starting this Friday afternoon with the official Rockstar show, featuring special guests and fun with the new plane, cars, guns and Jobs included in The Business Update - and continuing throughout the weekend with featured guest streams to be announced hosted by some notable Crews on YouTube and Twitch. IN-GAME REWARDS AND BONUSESAcquire the new blazing fast sports cars, Vestra aircraft, and powerful weaponry that are now available in The Business Update, and also reap special in-game rewards and bonuses right through the weekend including:50% more RP in all Land Races, providing the ideal opportunity to open up that brand new Albany Alpha, Dinka Jester and Grotti Turismo R. 50% higher GTA$ payouts in all Air Races - a frequent flyer bonus for those who thrive in the skies of Los Santos. High Priority Vehicle - Simeon has spotted a rush in demand for company cars and has put the call out for Ocelot Jackals this weekend. Wait for his text, grab the car and fight your way back to the docks for a nice GTA$ boost. Event Crate Drops - Bonus Event Crate Drops will be falling from the skies regularly in the Downtown Los Santos financial district as well as around the airfields of Los Santos and Blaine County. This weekend, the Crates will be stuffed with RPGs, Miniguns, Sticky Bombs and more RP than ever - with up to 8000RP in every Crate. #BUSINESS SNAPMATIC CONTESTTag your best shots between now and end of day Sunday with #BUSINESS showing off your most creative, most awesome, and most beautifully composed moments featuring any of the new cars, guns, aircraft, gear or Jobs from The Business Update. We'll pick five (5) favorites to award GTA$1M in in-game financial dividends as well as the exclusive 'BUSINESS' in-game vanity license plate so you can always roll around Los Santos like a boss.See full rules and eligibility details.EVENT WEEKEND LIVE STREAMSWe'll be kicking off the weekend with this Friday's official Rockstar live stream broadcast from 4-6pm ET with two hours of mayhem, hijinks, and playthroughs of the new Business Update Jobs and gear - hosted by Rockstar and featuring special invited on-stream guests including our friend, Twitch broadcaster Swiftor. We'll be streaming across the Social Club Multiplayer Events page, the Rockstar Games Twitch.tv channel and the Rockstar YouTube channel. Tune in and join us in the hosted chat at Twitch and Social Club as well.The Business Event Weekend live-stream action will continue throughout Saturday and Sunday with some special featured streams hosted by some of the biggest Crews on Twitch and YouTube featuring:Garrett Sutton (aka RedRobinz) of the JoblessGamers CrewStreaming at 4PM ET on Saturday March 8th and Sunday March 9thhttp://www.twitch.tv/JoblessGamerswww.youtube.com/Joblessgamershttps://twitter.com/Garrett_SuttonDomIsLive of the Devastation CrewStreaming at 3PM ET on Saturday March 8thwww.twitch.tv/domislivewww.youtube.com/Domislivehttps://twitter.com/domisliveHikeTheGamer of the LANDED IT Crew:Streaming at 3PM ET on Saturday March 8th and Sunday March 9thhttps://www.youtube.com/HikePlayshttps://twitter.com/HikeTheGamerMattophobia and SuperM737 with The Procrastinators Crew:Streaming at 2:30PM ET on Saturday March 8thhttp://www.twitch.tv/mattophobiahttps://twitter.com/Mattophobiahttp://www.twitch.tv/superm737Spamfish of The Melted Fridge Crew:Streaming at 9AM ET on Saturday March 8th and Sunday March 9thhttp://www.twitch.tv/spamfishhttps://twitter.com/spamfishDatSaintsfan of TheLosSantosSaintsYT Crew:Streaming at 5PM ET on Saturday March 8thhttp://www.twitch.tv/saintsfan711https://twitter.com/Dat_Saintsfanhttp://www.youtube.com/360NATI0NMake sure you’re following us on Twitter where we’ll be letting you know when these featured streams go live over the weekend.LOS SANTOS BETTER BUSINESS SWEEPSTAKESFinally, enter The Los Santos Better Business Sweepstakes all weekend for the chance to become a walking billboard for some of Los Santos and Blaine County's most reputable (?) local businesses. Five lucky winners will win the super rare Trevor Philips Industries tee and Merryweather Security camouflage cap. 10 runners-up will score GTAV tees and stickers. To enter, just fill in the form at the Social Club Events page between Friday and the end of day Sunday March 9th. Congratulations are in order to the confirmed 5 Grand Prize winners of our previous Event Sweepstakes who each won Bugstar Overalls and Chop stash plushies: HeadHunter, wifiducky, Jubey01, tcb888, and madmax9816.Previously:Valentine's Weekend Massacre Social Club Event Roundup: Snapmatic Winners, Weekend Streams and More

Check out some excellent GTAV-based fan video creations featuring a real life team of graff artists putting it down V-style in Germany, some imagined retrospectives from Trevor & Franklin's personal Lifeinvader histories, a splendid Snapmatic montage as well as some masterful stunt highlight reels and daring metagame maneuvers. THE RENEGADE GRAFF CREW'S EPIC GTAV THEMED PIECERenegades Crew Meeting 2014 Wuppertal by ZS - The Renegades CrewGraffiti artists ZS, Kid Karo, Sure, Rast and Basco - collectively known as The Renegades Crew gathered together to tap out a GTAV inspired masterpiece on an underpass wall in Wuppertal, Germany. Integrating their own flavor to the mix, they've got their Grand Renegades crew ID done up a la the Grand Theft Auto logo, Beach Weather Girl appropriately brandishing a can of spray-paint in lieu of an iFruit, Franklin & Chop set against the backdrop of the Vinewood Hills (RENEGADES subbed in for the iconic VINEWOOD sign), a green Declasse Sabre Turbo and a nod to the Rockstar logo to boot. Watch the sweet making-of video above, and you can see the final consolidated vista of the finished product piece at the Renegades Crew's Facebook page. TREVOR AND FRANKLIN'S IMAGINED LIFEINVADER HISTORIESGTA5 - A Look Back at Trevor's Life (Facebook Parody) by GTA Series VideosSpeaking of Facebook - spoofing the recent Look Back feature they added to commemorate their 10 year anniversary, the creative minds at GTA Series Videos reimagined how it might look if Trevor and Franklin applied a similar treatment to their own personal Lifeinvader pages. Watch Trevor's above and also check out Franklin's Lifeinvader retrospective clip. We have to wonder whether Michael will also bother to get in on this nostalgic trip down memory lane? AWWW SNAP!GTA5 Year in Snapmatic | Fast Photo Montage by Aegis Imperium | EGISOnce again, the keen eye of Aegis Imperium Crew Leader el serpe is at work, combining the Snapmatic photos of over 180 shutterbugs who he graciously credits in the description of this video. If you yourself have a good eye and sharp memory you should recognize a few of these from our recent Snapmatic Photo Contests and Fan Pics Newswire articles. Sensory overload never tasted so sweet.Also Check Out:The Beauty of Los Santos | A Relaxing Tour of The City by The Magician's Lair | MaGiiK StudiosACHIEVEMENT KNIEVELThings to do in GTA V - Achievement Knievel by Achievement Hunter & Rooster TeethAlready having racked up over 2 million views, the folks from Achievement Hunter and Rooster Teeth have documented their pursuit of a daredevil “Achievement Knievel” stunt. The aim being to leapfrog ten buses with sportscars and a strategically-placed ramp. It gets pretty insane towards the end as the gang gets a jet involved as well for a truly explosive conclusion.Also check out some metagame hilarity had recently by NerdCubed and Yogscast Martyn in an epic battle of plane vs dump truck they called “Dump Jump!”. UNITED NATIONS OF STUNTINGGTA 5 - Kaleidoscope - Stunting Collaboration by MxZzMxZz, gtastunting.net and many from the Nomad Union Stunting Crew come through with a new presentation representing a truly international collection of stunting all-stars. Anyone paying attention to the GTA stunt scene should recognize many of these names: Shifftee, Nitro, VaNilla and Slayer from England; recently featured 'Amazing Stuntman' RedKey Mon and Warlitsh from France; MxzZz himself from Switzerland; Shuffle Crown from Singapore; the illustrious Daffy, Taz and Darkstar from Norway; Rainbow from the Netherlands; Artie from Finland; and the incomparable BenBuja from Germany. An impressive gravity destroying collective, no question. Also, if you'd like to see MxZz giving his friend MrVeyron5 a similarly stylish collaborative assist, be sure to watch GTA 5 - Stunt Montage #5 (Ft MxZz). Also Check Out:Vaktik Stunting - Limitless by Vaktik - GTA 5 Stunting & RobTazorGOING APE ON BMXGTA Online: (G5CG) Perverse APEs on BMX by GTA 5 Crew GermanyWild bunch Crew G5SC show off their scantily clad, fun-loving simian alter egos in this campy and high-energy synchronized BMX romp through Los Santos that starts with rousting the locals at the Vanilla Unicorn and then trekking through the highways and byways of the city leading out to the LSI tarmac. Bike stunting as a group under the watchful eye of a Snapmatic lens, we get a candid camera POV of their crazy tricked-out jumps and shenanigans throughout. Feel free to stick around after the credits for the less than graceful blooper reel.Also Check Out:75 & High - GTA BMX 'tage - Matt770 & Strummy by TheOnlyFamilyChannelGrand Theft Auto 5 - BMX Music Video Finale by oltsuwhGTA 5: EPIC BMX Stunt Montage #1 by ErasableNinja As always, if you've got an excellent GTA or Rockstar themed clip of your own that you think the world needs to see, feel free to drop it in the comments for the Social Club community to enjoy or send it our way to have a look at mouthoff@rockstargames.com, and we may feature it in a future round-up here at the Newswire.

The Crew Noticeboard is our featured column of Crews actively seeking members to join their ranks where we publish your recruitment pitches in your own words.Since the recent lift of the Social Club Crew member cap, the clamor of clans looking to gather numbers is more feverish and coordinated than ever. Meanwhile, the growing trend of Crews amplifying their efforts via other forms of media like dedicated websites and YouTube channels continues going strong. This week’s Noticeboard features some close-knit and character-focused Crews, along with a group of "good guy gamers" and more...Mojo Jojo Crew Leader ProRookie55 may not be looking for power puffs, but this Crew is all about playing respectfully..."MOJO JOJO CREW: We are a group of 'GGG' (Good guy gamers) who don't mess with people for no reason, we fight for the weak and the rookies. We only mess with bullies. So if you are a decent guy, we would love to have you in our Crew. We are very active, play Missions, Deathmatches, Races, Freemode everyday making sure we represent the Crew without being stuck to the tv for long hours. It is important that our Crew members also spend time on their real life as well.You will see that each and every member of our Crew is a "Badass Gentleman". We are from all over the world. We love good music too, none of the new stuff. Why is it called the Mojo Jojo Crew you ask ? ...... because MOJOJOJOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!"http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/mojo_jojo_crew Looking to live the caporegime lifestyle in Los Santos with a Crew that treats the "family business" with utmost respect? The Mercanti Family has a host of structured role-play scenarios that require you to behave a certain way, and doing so earns you points towards becoming a made man. Aside from hosting missions and initiatives over at the burgeoning fan community site GTAVCrews.com, Leader Aldo Mercanti has even taken this discussion to Reddit to gather support and interest."We are a Mafia Role-Play Crew that utilizes the incredible landscape and depth of Los Santos to play as if GTA Online was our "Organized Crime Simulator". This means we live the life of a Criminal rising through the ranks of a Crime Family. You start off as an Associate with access to some 'Family Business' and work your way up to become a Mademan or above with the chance to own Property, run Family Rackets, receive Crew Awards and hold Territory.On our dedicated Crew Website, we list Original Content in the form of 'Family Business'.These are a selection of Free-Roam Role-Play Jobs that require teamwork, and often interactions with Civilians, Call Girls, Gang Members and sometimes Police in a way that evokes a reaction from them. Based on their reaction, you handle your business in different ways, e.g. upon being 'Bumped', the Stall Owner walked away = he paid his protection money. Stall owner runs away = He refuses to pay it etc.. We have 'Family Business' that involves Extortion, Pimping, Robbery, Contracts, Unions, Rivals and even a Scrapyard Scam that we must protect from the Armenians.Members receive "Points" for completing 'Family Business' which goes towards unlocking Awards and earning Promotions.We play as if Evidence was a real factor, We use Getaway Vehicles stolen from empty carparks and side streets, we avoid Police at all costs. We plan our moves. We play like there are consequences, and its more fun than you might think. Check us out in more detail at our new Crew Website, you won't regret it:"http://themercantifamily.clanwebsite.com/http://www.gtavcrews.com/index.php?threads/free-roam-gangsters-and-entrepreneurs-the-mercanti-family-well-worth-a-look.1264/http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/the_mercanti_family In addition to recruiting for the free-aim focused squad, the Deadly Sins MC, Crew leader brewcity262 is also looking to get the word out about their "District Domination" meta-game oriented Crew, which is structured around warring factions holding down certain sections of the Los Santos map."Deadly Sins MC is giving notice to ALL Crews, the time is now to Ride or Die. We are in this game for one reason, to consume Crews. Our thirst is expanding into every alley to suburb, every trailer to penthouse. Any MC’s that are dedicated to this amazing game of GTA Online, contact us for a patch over or rivalry, we are not looking for alliances. We have the structure and resources, given from depths far below, to grow chapters around a membership base that is committed to nothing more than Crew domination.Our District Domination game validates Crew claims of Districts previously controlled only by a patch or emblem. Fight for rights to your claim, or wander aimlessly through the streets, just don't cross over our borders into Paleto Bay.Our Rockstar Social Crew is Deadly Sins MC / Our Crew for Crew vs Crew battles is District DominationThis is a Free Aim, Clean Racing, and Mature (as in no drama) setting. We are like-minded gamers that want to expand the game. Currently we are running for PS3, this game is in its early stages, but set for long term players."http://7sinsmc.com/http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/deadly_sins_mchttp://socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/district_dominationSPART2023 describes the Money United Corp as a "Corporation that serenades the streets with RPGs and Tanks for wealth and power". This Crew as of press time is closing in on 350 members so there’s still plenty of room for growth."Money United Corp. operates as a Corporation of 200 members. We are looking to recruit more dedicated members with the motivation to work with other Crew members as one unit. Crew Emblem must be worn on all vehicles (Crew Emblems on clothes is optional). We’d like people to stay active within the Crew; so missions, TDMs and DMs can be more organized as a team effort. No cheaters allowed. We all work together as one apparatus and will incinerate anyone who gets in the way of making money or tries to lower our kill ratio. 'The Money United Corp That Wipes Out Entire Armadas', now has Open Enrollment. Get ready to see what it really feels like to be on top of the world."http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/money_united_corp The Departed MC's Lieutenant, lloydminster reached out to us recently via Mouthoff to big up this brotherhood of PSN players that deserted other MC-based Crews - shouting out their virtues (and accomplishments) in a rather emphatic fashion."The name says it all. The Departed MC PSN was not created by one man but a core of players that departed from their previous MCs. Tired from leaders that tried to force ridiculous rules about what clothes to wear, what bikes to ride, how active you have to be and so on down their throats, The Departed MC PSN tried a new form of leadership. A democracy. Every decision, rule and leader is voted on by his Crew for an extended period of time before another revote is in place. Every member's vote counts and is important, no one plays favorites here.Having fun is the main priority for The Departed MC PSN. Every week, the members of the Crew organize a playlist filled with Jobs created by their own Crew members for a fun challenge. Crew head to head battles are also a common sight in The Departed. Members are not afraid to face a rival Crew's challenge and in fact have a history of dominating in past events. Whether its Deathmatches, Races or Parachuting; The Departed MC PSN has a member that purely dominates that event. I'm a warrior on the battlefield with a commanding kill/death ratio of 5.57, you have a better chance of seeing Hell freeze over than seeing hank_da_tank311 lose a race, and DirkDigglerRules is often confused with an Eagle while parachuting!"http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/the_departed_mc_psnhttp://thedepartedmc.enjin.comCREW RECRUITMENT VIDSFinally, this Noticeboard edition's featured Crew recruitment videos come to us from the South Central Killaz and Abyssus MC Crews:Leader AceHood23 is looking to paint the town red with his squad of multi-media savvy set-trippers, the South Central Killaz Crew. Their recruitment video below is a gritty slideshow of Crew Snapmatic highlights set appropriately to the tune of Westside Connection's "The Gangsta, The Killa and The Dope Dealer". "I never expected the Crew to become big... I really have to thank everyone who is a member of it and showed big tributes towards the Crew from day one and beyond. The Crew wouldn't be as big if it wasn't for these guys and they all know who they are... The Crew really has taken shape in what a great Online Crew should be. It's reached top 500 GTA Online World Ranking, expanded on Social Networks like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Words cannot describe how grateful I am towards them, and the way most members communicate, it's basically a gaming Family. For the future, I can only hope it stays a major Online Crew that will big up its stats and name everyday. As for the members, whether you are a Commissioner, Lieutenant, Representative or Muscle, you're all important and will be treated equal for as long as the Crew lives."http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/south_central_killaz/hierarchyofficialsckillaz.webs.com With a few MC battles under their belts, leader Tactile Toxic and the nomadic Abyssus MC are looking to have the last laugh on all who oppose them. Their Crew recruitment video below is short but sweet, segueing from their signature maniacal laughing clown to an extolation of their club's credos as they hit the open roads."Abyssus MC is now recruiting, we are looking for mature loyal members who will take the MC seriously. Feel free to check out our website. Link is on my profile. Also if you have a small MC, we are looking for people to patch over to us."-President of Abyssus MC."http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/abyssus_mchttp://abyssusmotorclu.weebly.com/ If you’re part of a Crew that's looking for new recruits, drop a link in the comments below for all to see (but only once – those who copy and paste spam the same recruitment message more than once at the Newswire will not be featured). Or, hit us up at mouthoff@rockstargames.com and let us know why your Crew deserves recognition for originality, skill or effort... we may publish your want-ad in a future Noticeboard.This is also an ideal opportunity to show off your Crew pride with any fun group Snapmatic pics, Crew Creations or awesome gameplay vids that show everyone why your squad is the place to be or the team to beat. Remember to leave a link to your Crew's Social Club page so that you're easily spotted by those looking to answer your call.Previously:Crew Noticeboard: Creators Club, Apex Stalkers, 44Bullets and Others Now Recruiting

When we find a really great GTA Online user-created Job that we feel deserves recognition as one of the Rockstar Verified selections, we often dig through that Creator's other offerings to see if there is something else waiting to be unearthed. This latest round of Rockstar Verified picks features a pair of power users who have each received two commendations, along with a couple of Crewmates that have mastered the art of Race Creation. Read on for details and links to these and the rest of the new additions to the Rockstar Verified collection.Please note that due to restraints on the total number of Rockstar Verified Jobs that can be made available at any one time in the game, we've also retired the first set of Races and Deathmatches originally verified back in December from showing up automatically in Freemode (but you can always still access them from the Social Club Jobs page and choose to add them to your game). Going forward, as we continue to bestow Rockstar Verified status on more Jobs, we will be cycling out some of the earlier ones along with those updates. Without further ado, here are the latest ten including a wealth of highly-recommended Races and a pair of exceptional Deathmatches. Around the Mirror & Windy Hills - Created by PoklaanLeader of tight-knit The Only Ones Gang, Poklaan already has 19 different Creations under the belt. We selected these two that are a fine showcase of Creator skills. "Around the Mirror" is a clean and quick Race for up to 16 players around the scenic area of Mirror Park. The long straights make it a great choice for the new blazing fast rides like the Grotti Turismo R and the Dinka Jester from The Business Update. Poklaan's second Rockstar Verified Race entitled "Windy Hills" takes inspiration from the popular Rockstar Created Race "Power Trip". It's a 16 player motorbike Race through the rotary blades of the RON Alternates Wind Farm in Blaine County. This lap Race features long straights combined with several perilous cliff-side hairpin bends that require expert control and perfect timing. Transformer Station & Hill Valley Cemetery - Created by pizza690In "Transformer Station", teams battle for control of the entire Los Santos power supply in the far northeast of the city. Pizza690 has a talent for Deathmatch creation and here has perfected the spread of props to provide cover where there aren’t transformers to hide behind. With just two armor pick-ups and a handful of firearms, your choice of starting weapons will be key to victory here. Meanwhile across the city, the gravestones of the titular "Hill Valley Cemetery" provide cover for teams looking to wake the dead, or add to their numbers. Here the plethora of health packs, weapons and vehicles available (Romero Hearse included), complement the availability of plenty of natural cover. Desert Test Track 4x4 - Created by bongongta69As announced on his Twitter account and Social Club profile, bongongta69 is now "R* Verified baby". This course turns the Sandy Shores airfield into a challenging track with tight turns, great views and bumpy off road sections that could easily throw you off course. Be sure to slow down for the tire wall chicane or risk being thrown head first into a patch of prickly pear. You can check out a video by bongongta69 previewing his Race here. Farm Fresh - Created by Ma1evo1ent CheeseAnother great track built specifically for dirt bikes featuring on and off-road sections. "Farm Fresh" was picked out for R* Verification due to the diverse terrain explored in a map that navigates tight, difficult sections in and around Martin Madrazo’s ranch at La Fuente Blanca, up to the Redwood Lights race track and back down to an on-road section in the Vinewood Hills. Creator Ma1evo1entCheese has honed the art of a good clean Race as a member of the Red Rum Racing Crew, a highly organized collective with their own forum for Crew meets and intra-Crew challenges. Coupe D'état - Created by LuapYllierOne of Red Rum Racing's Commissioners also earns a Verification nod this round with the aptly named "Coupe D'état". As we mentioned in our recent article outlining tips for the Race Creator, vehicle selection should always be carefully considered according to the layout and terrain of your course. LuapYllier has followed this advice perfectly, selecting an underused vehicle class that is perfect for the tricky turns and hill sections. Keep an eye out for crossovers where you can collide with opponents as well as a shortcut across the abandoned railway line. Power Hour - Created by AnneSauceyFrank"Power Hour" is an exciting high speed Race in an area rarely used: the Palmer-Taylor Power Station on the east coast of San Andreas. With each lap featuring a double loop, there's plenty of potential for some electrifying collisions - Race leaders may find themselves quickly targeted by those bitter at having fallen behind. Refuel - Created by Demon Low-RiderDemon Low-Rider advises "total concentration" in this endurance Race from Grapeseed, round the Alamo Sea, through Sandy Shores and down the Senora Freeway into the city before finishing up at Mirror Park. With sections on asphalt and dirt, as well as tight turns and long straights, this diverse track will challenge all of your driving ability - particularly if you have the full complement of 15 opponents battling to throw you off course. A win on this course should serve as affirmation of your skill as a pro GTA Online racer. The Hospital Dash - Created by SickeningStigConfrontations in the city can often result in madcap dashes across town to the local health care provider for "repairs". This short point-to-point (1.33 mi) lets you practice for that very situation as you race from Burton to Los Santos County General. Be sure to keep traffic turned on for the authentic emergency experience.As ever, in addition to occasionally changing Job names due to taste, copyright or other reasons - we also from time to time will make other small edits to players' Jobs before making them Rockstar Verified. This includes, but is not limited to modifying spawn points, improving checkpoints or increasing/decreasing the amount of weapon picks ups for a particular Job. Once Jobs are Rockstar Verified, they become available for play across both platforms, so whether you're on Xbox 360 or PS3, you'll have all these newly Verified creations available in your next Freemode session. Go ahead and post your Job below in the comments (only once, please don't spam) with a punchy explanation of why it's worth checking out. We're always looking for new player-created Jobs to add to the Rockstar Verified program and the best way to get noticed is to have a solid Race or Deathmatch that's been thoroughly tested by the community and refined into the most fun and fair experience it can be. Previously:GTA Online Rockstar Verified Jobs Update: 10 New Additions Today

Check out a latest pictorial of amazing fan art creations including the work of radiopappa who’s been making a really fun Bullworth alternate universe series imagining a crossover with the characters of Grand Theft Auto V. There’s also some bizarrely brilliant Michael, Franklin and Trevor spirit animal sketches, a homemade illustration of LS Rock Radio’s Captain Loggins at work and more.As always, if you find (or make) any cool GTA or Rockstar-related creations, make sure to send them our way via Mouthoff and remember to follow us at instagram.com/rockstargames for all our latest official pics.Presenting a few selections from the inspired radiopappa on tumblr from a super fun GTAV x Bullworth alternate universe series. You’ve got Trevor as “their weird townie friend” and his “wolf pack” that are on “shaky terms with the greasers.” You’ve got Michael as the Bullhorns quarterback struggling in his relationship with his high school girlfriend Amanda who’s “tired of listening to his corny movie quotes.” And of course star student Franklin Clinton and his nerdy friend Lamar who’s “always getting beat up.” Love it.Definitely click this one above to see it in more detail. In vintage comic strip fashion, artist Misia posted this original piece at the onemagpie tumblr of “Lester, Jimmy, Patricia, Davy, Steve, Ron, Wade with strippers, Trace, Amanda, Chop, Lamar, Frankie, Trev and Mikey” with the hashtag ” #i could draw more characters but it would be one long ass drawing.” A bizarrely brilliant rendition of GTAV characters as spirit animals, with respectively Trevor as a “mangy mutt”, Michael as a penguin, Lamar as a gator and Franklin as a tiger. Credit: yiq.tumblrArtist Ricky Yagawa of Tokyo drew this imagining of a young Trevor and Michael saying “Recently I finished Grand Theft Auto V and I’m totally crazy about this game. Especially I was attracted to the relationship of mid-age crisis bastards, Michael and Trevor. I really want to know how their golden age is and how crazy Young Michael is…”An excerpt of just a few panels from a poetic and melancholic GTAV graphic novel style photo series entitled Dear Mom and Dad. created by Redditor Berdu, also known for this awesome Rebel advert and previously featured here at the Newswire for that clever KITT from Knight Rider gif. 500th Headshot!!! is the first of deviantARTist mattwhogben's Grand Theft Auto Online inspired comic series, which follows Matt, aka HoggyHogben leader of the Crazy Blammers Crew. After his 500th headshot unlocking the intimidating face tat pictured in game above, Matt meets up with his second in command, Joe on to get his hard earned ink. It didn't take too long to take his 501st headshot out on a Crew naysayer.“I’m Captain Loggins and you’re on a cruise!” Big time Kenny Loggins fan and deviantARTist Jonathan Kautzsch aka Atteez envisions Captain Loggins behind the mic live from the broadcasting booth of Los Santos Rock Radio. “He’s kicking back and relaxing as you can see. I tried to make it look like he enjoys being a host. After all, he’s given an iFruit computer and a great view of the city of Los Santos. And a beanbag.” Classic Kenny. Previously:The GTAV Art of Morgenty and Saskia, Stunning B&W Landscapes from Dead End Thrills and More A Study of Trevor in Wool, Los Santos Noire and Tributes to GTA San AndreasV Reimagined in 80s VC, Homemade Infographics, Fun with Filters and More

Check out how Crews are putting the new Business Update vehicles and attire to good use, plus more squads hitting the 1,000 member mark as well as ones that intentionally prefer to stay lean and mean - plus some standout Crew videos, Instagram pics and more. BUSINESS IN THE FRONTTeam building at the Maze Bank Tower fountains. Clockwise from top left: xVxDarkjedixVx shows off the dread, white and blue of xVx-The Agency-xVx (AGNT); Destinsenvy and some of the RIOT Clique with their display; it's a white party for ShaolinBeast and the M0NSTARS (STAR) CrewSirShoup's Glock Shooting Sport (GSSF) Crew demonstrates the knuckle and air thrusting toasts, as well as their suits 'n' rides.Los Santos has seen a rise in sharp dressed Crews displaying their more sophisticated tastes, with players taking full advantage of all the elegant attire options in The Business Update. Looking fresh, lots of Crews took to Snapmatic to show off. As you can see above, quite a few had the same idea to take advantage of the fountains in front of the Maze Bank Tower to display their customized new rides along with their other spoils - while this selfie by MARCUS_STROM of the Th3ClownZ (TH3C) Crew shows members of his gang stepping things up with signature top hats. Anonamix and the always entertaining Traffickers (TRFK) Crew put in work as well showing off the new Business gear in the 8th installment of their crazy Grand Theft Thursdays video series entitled "Business As Usual".The Australia Illuminati (ORDO) Crew, who were featured along with sister Crew the Illuminati MCC (IMCC) in our last Crew Cut, sent us the below footage of the new Grotti Turismo R racing against the some of the best the Supercar class has to offer. These Crews have been busy auteurs as of late, also releasing an epic Demolition Derby (which prominently features the Roosevelt from the recent Valentine's Day Massacre Special) as well as their weekly "Show and Shine" events, which showcase the Crews' hottest rides. Meanwhile, if you're curious how intimidating some of the new 30 masks look in the heat of battle, this action-packed Free Aim Deathmatch between the JAMESTOWN RANCHOGANG (JTRG) Crew and the United Blue Nation (XUBN) Crew should do the trick. GRAND CREWS CAPPIN’ OUT Recently we highlighted Crews that moved almost instantly and effortlessly into the 1,000 Member Club thanks to fan association with their YouTube channels or long time presence in the Social Club community. The trend of capped-out Crews continues as many more have clawed their way to capacity, promoting themselves via the Noticeboard and out there on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and elsewhere.Despite being named after a Chief Keef song, 3hunna Sosa Squad (SOSA) headed up by RushKush may be in immediate need of a name change now that a “3hunna” member count is no longer applicable. Long running Italian GTA fan site / YouTube channel GTASeriesVideos (GSVS), known for their clever ‘Lifeinvader Look Back’ series and other great videos, and the boys in blue from the original FIBS Most Wanted (MSTW) Crew led by Nimble92 have gained considerable size since we last reported on them. Sporting four additional support Crews for both the Xbox 360 and PS3, as well a central HQ. FIBS membership base has now grown to over 3 K not unlike the byPureGaming (BPGC) Crew who now have not one… but nearly six fully stocked thousand member divisions! It also appears Los Santos will have no shortage of heroes or villains with the Batman Squadron (BTMN) topped out and the Decepticons LS (DCEP) having beefed up all three of their divisions to full capacity. LEAN AND MEANWith all the focus on 1,000 member mega-Crews rising to prominence in recent weeks it’s also important to remember that there’s plenty of proud, intentionally smaller squads out there that deserve respect. Remember that Crews are what you make of them – they can be either a tight-knit group of long-time friends you like to get into GTA Online action with on the weekends, or they can be a massive conglomerate and community of players brought together by common interests and associations. Here are just a few of the notable Crews we’ve spotted closing ranks and keeping it exclusive.Team Member and avid Snapmatic shutterbug MAKAVELI shows what the trademark Slaughterhouse style of warfare is all about.Free-aim masters Slaughterhouse (XSHX), a 26 member Crew that's been putting it down consistently ever since Max Payne 3, are currently sporting the 4th spot for overall world Crew ranking amongst all player-made Crews in GTA Online Team Deathmatch. With an impressive K/D ratio of 2.32 it’s easy to see why pro performers like MAKAVELI are proud to rock the XSHX Banner. Another highly competitive "Legit and Loyal" Crew keeping it under 50 are veterans II_LEGION_ll who are currently ranked 2nd in the world standings amongst player-made Crews with an overall K/D of 1.86 in Team Deathmatch. A quick glimpse at their Crew feed reveals that vigilant Crew Leader Metrolock pays close attention to the bottom line whilst still actively tracking Feud wins in Max Payne 3.Going to an even smaller set, newcomers T-O-Killer Accademy (TOKA), led by Mini-Rambo, are another carefully cultivated clique seeking capable and active players. Currently housing 20 members but willing to expand, their motto states that they're only for "PRO" players and don't aspire to ever have more than 75 members at most. With a consistent K/D ratio of 2.32, they appear to be dead serious about maintaining their edge. Taking the small Crew competition to Racing, 420 - The High Crew (4THC), headed up by Qeythos, aren’t just blowing smoke. With less than half the member count of TOKA under their belt they still rock a strong 621/907 Race win ratio - proving that old adage that good things do come in small packages. ROYALSLoyal Royals. The Royal Warlords (ROYA) Crew ride or die in this highlight reel. Crew Leader ghost360frost is live and direct, showing off his true to life Online character and the official ROYA hoodie on Instagram.On YouTube, we happened upon the Royal Warlords (ROYA) Crew. Putting down roots in Los Santos since October, ROYA have a penchant for debaucherous Crew music videos and cataloguing their adventures on their official Instagram page. With a Crew motto of "Loyalty Is Everything... Death b4 Dishonor" these guys are a tight knit group - whether it's squaring off against instigating Crews in the featured highlight vid above or repping with their official real-world ROYA hoodies. BLAZIN' VIDSThe irrepressible Ganja Outlaws (WEED) are at it again. Check out their coordinated time lapse video above, set to "California Soul", along with this hazy highlight clip of their Team Deathmatch exploits and a preview of their Weed Farm shoot out created Job. We're always on the lookout for new squads to feature, awesome Crew based activity, videos and pics to highlight, and beefs to cover, so give us a shout to mouthoff if you have something exceptional going on that you think the world needs to see or hear about and also share it with the Social Club community here in the comments. Also keep a lookout on our Twitter feed for some new Crew vs Crew battles to go down - streaming live at our official Twitch and YouTube channels in the coming weeks - along with special editions letting some GTAV soundtrack artists battle it out across Los Santos which should be fun to tune in to (more details on that soon).Let us know if you've got scores to settle of your own by hitting us up at CrewChallenges@rockstargames.com. Be sure to provide us with your Crew page link, preferred platform and a little dirt on why you think your dispute should be broadcast to the world. Previously:Crew Cut: Mega Crews Hit 1,000 Members, The AGNT vs UFAV Battle Recap and MoreCrew Cut: Chain Gangs of 2014

With this year marking the 35th anniversary of The Warriors' original 1979 theatrical release, we've been seeing quite a bit of great nostalgia for the cult classic film that inspired our own 2005 videogame adaptation - everything from the first annual WarriorFest fan celebration, to retrospectives on some of the film's most iconic characters, to a commemorative, limited release of its soundtrack featuring memorable songs from Joe Walsh and Arnold McCuller alongside Barry DeVorzon's mesmerizing score. One nod to The Warriors that especially caught our eye recently is a special Playlist of original GTA Online Jobs created by Warriors fan Rayon Coleman aka rayon87 from the XB360 Creators Core Crew which scouted out the world of GTA Online to find perfect locations and times of day to fashion three Deathmatches that emulate classic scenes from the movie and game. Check out the Jobs:The Warriors Park SceneAppropriately set during the dreary dead of night in a baseball diamond east of La Puerta (as opposed to Riverside Park), combatants gather at opposing ends of the field and then charge to the middle to bop it out with melee weapons. Baseball bats may seem like the favored choice for individuals looking to release their inner fury but know that there are a few knives scattered about to effectively get the edge on your competition.The Warriors Subway SceneTake the fight underground near Rockford Hills. It'll probably be a good while until the F Train to Coney arrives, so you have time to slug it out with a myriad assortment of blunt objects at your disposal to settle territorial disputes. There may not be much in the way of health packs or Flash laying around to get your head right but there is a serviceable e-Cola machine on one end of the platform for your convenience.The Warriors Final SceneDaybreak - Warriors and Rogues gather under the Del Perro Pier on the beach to settle the score once and for all. Things can get hectic and crowded under the landing and you may find yourself hitting more dock supports than enemies as you swing away like a madman in close quarters. Take your rivals "out on the sand" to gain a better perspective on who's coming directly at you.

A special mini-trailer of the new Business Update sports cars, guns, gear and Vestra plane that we shared on Instagram to kick off the Event Weekend. Make sure you're following us on IG to see exclusive pics and clips like this as they happen. The white collar criminals of Los Santos were out in full force for some corporate warfare and to take advantage of limited-time perks during The Business Weekend Social Club Online Event. Dressed for success in The Business Update's brand new attire and wielding high-powered assets like the new Heavy Pistol and the sleek Special Carbine, jetsetters took to the skies with the super-fast Buckingham Vestra for bonus GTA$ rewards in Air Races. By land, they cut some sharp corners for Bonus RP rewards with the aid of the new Albany Alpha, Dinka Jester and Grotti Turismo R and made a point to acquire the special Bonus Event Crate Drops that were falling five times more often in the LS Financial District with free weaponry, RP boosts and more. Beyond those practical benefits of earning bonus cash and commodities, read on for highlights of the Event Weekend's featured live streams, and winners of both the #BUSINESS Snapmatic Contest and the Los Santos Better Business Sweepstakes.THE ROCKSTAR BROADCAST LIVE STREAMWe kicked off a weekend full of Business Event live streams with our own Rockstar broadcast on YouTube, Twitch and at the Social Club Events page. If you missed it when it aired live, you can watch an archive presentation right here:Just a few highlights during the over 2-hour show:(00:21:07) "Business Trip" Race - A Land Race from the outskirts of the city directly into the busiest part of the LS grid. Check out the low-profile lift ability of the Turismo R as it literally launches the competition off the road. Props to STONERxSTEVE of the Misfits 138 Motorcycle Club Crew who came in first place.(00:41:35) "Burn Your Bridges II" Air Race [00:41:35] - Navigating the treacherous turns and segues of this new Air Race with a surprisingly explosive finish none of us saw coming. We also impart a few of our own time-tested tips and strategies for expert piloting of the Vestra. Congrats to Joacim96 from theGTABase who soared into 1st place.(00:49:49) "Dirt Track Derby" - We put N8thok's Verified Job through its paces in a short but sweet GTA Race mode. Turns out the strategically placed ramps around the track aren’t always designed to be your friend. Kudos to MrGTAVInformer for pulling out the win.(01:06:40) Work It! The Business Weekend Fashion Show - Our friend, Twitch caster and in-studio guest Swiftor, hosted a special live fashion show showing off the new Business Update clothing in grand fashion. Fashion show contestants walked the Creator-made runway to get live critiqued by Rockstar and Swiftor - fashion victims got shot on sight whereas the chic-est contestants lived to sashay another day.(01:29:55) "Townhall Trinity" - A cool new Capture mode Job near Townhall that put our Rockstar Dev 3 to the test, trying to prevail against some sneaky Capture point lurkers and using high positions for the advantage to take the win. (01:55:30) Deadly Hide & Seek at the Kortz Center Hedge Maze - Swifor and friends return for a little metagame of murderous hide-and-seek around the Kortz Center hedge maze. Rocking the new masks from the Business Update for full slasher flick effect. Watch out for some unlucky players who get snuck up on and find themselves on the wrong side of a melee attack.(02:07:44) "Jet Setting" - Rockstar Dev 3 mans the Vestra through this challenging new Air Race - taking out competitors and twist-flipping an aggressive opponent. There’s an awesome 3-way photo finish at the end where 13nikita ekes out the W. (02:13:20) "Wiwang Park" - Rockstar Dev 2 gets a chance to shine, punching the Albany Alpha through a night time Race in Downtown Los Santos. Shout out to Traffickers Crew Leader Niko Anonamix who joined in on this one and also to iLewisGTA of the wandering Los Santos Free Roamers for getting the victory with signature toast aplomb. You can also check out a few videos posted by some Social Club community stalwarts from their own perspectives while playing with us on the Rockstar Broadcast stream including MrGTAVInformer playing new Land Races “The City Commute” and Air Race “Burn Your Bridges II”; German Scientist playing the new Air Race “Jet-setting” with a fleet of Vestras; and iLewisGTA playing “Burn Your Bridges II”, and winning the new Race “Wiwang Park.” FEATURED WEEKEND GUEST STREAMSHikeTheGamer on his YouTube channel HikePlays getting into some risky Business with his massive Crew family. Garrett Sutton aka RedRobinz from JoblessGamers got his live play on hosting some free roam hijinks and taking on official new Jobs such as "Business Trip" and "The City Commute". A big shout to the special guest casters from the community who did their own Business Event Weekend live streams. In addition to some awesome streams hosted by HikeTheGamer and Garrett Sutton above…DomIsLive of the Devastation Crew got into GTA Online Jobs with fansMattophobia and SuperM737 from The Procrastinators Crew went live for some free roam fun, Gang Attacks and a new Air Race, "First ClassTwitch caster Spamfish was hollering "It's Business Time!" all weekend, going online for some epic 5+ hour sessionsAnd Dat SaintsFan got together with Garrett from JoblessGamers to do a special edition of their Squadcast series discussing why they consider The Business Update to be their favorite update to GTA Online thus far. #BUSINESS SNAPMATIC COMPETITION WINNERSOver the Business Event Weekend, we challenged all Snapmatic shutter-bugs out there to tag their best shots with the hashtag #BUSINESS to show off their most creative, awesome and beautifully composed moments featuring any of the new cars, guns, aircraft, gear or Jobs from The Business Update. Our five favorites below have been awarded GTA$1M in in-game prize money, as well as the exclusive 'BUSINESS' in-game vanity license plate so that they can always roll around Los Santos like a boss.DuPz0r and the classy fellas from the iGrandTheftAuto Crew sported the new Business Update attire outfits to pay homage to Ron Burgundy and company, looking ready for a good old fashioned reporter rumble outside of the Daily Globe news offices (minus the trident, of course).pixelpuss1 and the ladies of Pussi Riot once again dress to impress with this amazing gender-bending in-game droogs cos-play, menacingly strolling through the tunnel with bats in tow looking for a bit of the old ultra-violence."Spaced Out Vintage Style" by TinklyMage is a perfectly timed and impeccably composed action shot of a couple of unlucky Businessmen who seem to have taken a wrong turn somewhere in their brand new red Grotti Turismo R. Hope they packed an extra 'chute for that kind of hang-time or it'll be a nasty trip to Sandy Shores Medical Center.A très chic bit of fashion photography by Rolli Master showing off the latest haute couture from the Business Update collection. The model is wearing a smart looking Houndstooth Pencil skirt set off nicely with this season’s hottest accessory, a nail-polish pink customized Special Carbine.GTAPhotographers Lieutenant, loudgarden used the meme creator feature and one of the new Metal Warrior masks included in the Business Update to pay homage to the legendary (and GTA soundtrack alumnus) MF Doom.SNAPMATIC HONORABLE MENTIONSIt certainly wasn't easy to narrow our final selections down this go round but we'd like to honorably mention a few other standout Snapmatics including the cheeky Trump-tastic "You're Fired" by Ayreon01 (who made our honorable mention honor roll last time as well - keep at it!); a carefully crafted bullet-time message by Workinonit.; and a coolly-compositioned snap entitled "Serious Business" by Bleubite.LOS SANTOS BETTER BUSINESS SWEEPSTAKES WINNERSCongratulations to the lucky five Grand Prize Winners of the Los Santos Better Business Sweepstakes: -EDDS-, IncognitoOnyxLV, CaptainRedstone, supercoolguy1137 and AARON_D20 all won the super rare Trevor Philips Industries tee and Merryweather Security camouflage cap plus a GTAV sticker pack. We're still in the midst of confirming some of the runners-up to win GTAV tees and stickers so be sure to check the inboxes of whatever email you have linked to your Social Club account (and also be sure you have your most actively used email linked to your account too so you don't miss these notifications).MARKET CLOSINGRemember, all the Business content will continue to remain available to obtain in-game indefinitely and can be kept for good upon in-game purchase.Stay tuned as we’ll have more news soon about the next update for GTA Online, as well as news about more in-game rewards and bonuses, Event Weekends, Snapmatic competitions and Crew versus Crew battles.

Today, three new products have been added to the Grand Theft Auto V Collection at the Rockstar Warehouse: GTA V Iron: Limited Edition Golf ClubWith less than 1,000 units produced this limited edition Grand Theft Auto V Iron makes a nice conversation piece and is also a sturdy 5-iron that can handle those tough, mid-range approach shots. It features the familiar “V” branding on its head and a Rockstar Logo on its grip. GTAV Gold Bar USB DriveSnag some encrypted info on the go with this golden hued 2GB USB flash drive featuring a retractable USB that is extended via a slider on the bottom. The bar is cast in a weighty zinc alloy and features molded Grand Theft Auto V and Rockstar Logos on its front. GTAV Trevor Philips Industries TeeNervous Ron and Trevor are working hard to grow Trevor Phillips Industries. To look the part of a diligent employee consider rocking this soft grey 100% cotton tee featuring a small T.P.I logo on the front and the full “Trevor Philips Industries” logo just below the neck line on the back. Also Available at the Rockstar Warehouse:Grand Theft Auto V Collection | Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Collection | Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 10th Anniversary Collection

The latest collection of GTA and Rockstar-inspired pics and original fandom artwork features some spot-on re-enactments of classic movie scenes and album covers, a pair of epically constructed landscape panoramas, some undeniably cute drawings of GTAV characters including paparazzo Beverly and young Franklin playing with puppy Chop – and lots more.As always, if you've got something great you think deserves to be shared here at the Newswire, make sure to send it our way via Mouthoff and follow us at instagram.com/rockstargames for all the latest official pics."That plane's dusting crops where there ain't no crops." With buddy merrymint behind the stick of the Duster, _zdah_ awesomely recreated this famous scene from the Hitchcock classic North by Northwest right down to Roger Thornhill's signature grey suit and shared it on Reddit. Also seen on Reddit, wheresmycokehoney answered the challenge to recreate a movie scene in GTA Online with this shot of Vincent and Mrs. Wallace from Pulp Fiction.M8_NUMERO_UNO and friend qel_droma_blood sent us their remake of Pink Floyd's album cover for the classic Wish You Were Here LP, using Snapmatic and a little post-production photo editing to stage the iconic shot. Shine on, you crazy diamonds!Snapmatic ace FunDwayno took these absolutely gorgeous panoramas capturing the lights of Los Santos and the calm of Blaine County. You'll definitely want to click the images above to see them in full resolution. Smokin' and ridin', smokin' and ridin'... We can't tell whether jBhIpS (aka ILYA aka the prolific and creative Ferino Design) and his buddy are speeding away from trouble or towards it in this one, but judging from the bloodstained Business attire of the fella riding shotgun, they're not out for a Sunday drive.Inspired by the Humans of New York photography project, Redditor fratuzzi created this excellent Humans of Los Santos Snapmatic series, adding touching quotes to tell often bizarre and tragic imagined stories of various Los Santos pedestrians. Check out parts 1, 2 and 3. Person of the Year? Only an outlet like 'CRIME' magazine would choose Trevor Philips for such an accolade. This spoof magazine cover by Japanese deviantARTist newjackal7 shows the man of the hour looking characteristically pleased as punch about it. Another gem from artist Misia, recently featured for her vintage comic strip of GTAV characters, here showing off adorable caricatures of Trevor, Michael and Franklin's original and extra-crispy custom looks. Buns aka Fetus on Tumblr references a popular puppy pic and rewinds the clock for this sweet imagining of a young Franklin and his puppy Chop in simpler times. Talented artist and big time GTAV fan Sarah Ann Kirby sketches out one of the rarer characters in the fandom artwork world, Los Santos paparazzo Beverly – saying “Beverly is a slimy little a*****e but he’s so likeable; in a cute, annoying way <3”.Swedish artist Jennifer Carlsson, AKA Yankeestyle94 on deviantART, specializes in pencil portraiture (check out her jaw-dropping photo-realistic sketch of a 1980s Madonna) - and here she pays tribute to Rockstar with this graphite montage of GTAV, Red Dead Redemption and L.A. Noire. It took her 21 hours in total to create the detailed piece - check out a sped up YouTube Video of it all coming together. Previously:Radiopappa’s GTAV Bullworth Alternate Universe, Plus Spirit Animals, GTA Online Comic Strips, Helpful Maps and MoreThe GTAV Art of Morgenty and Saskia, Stunning B&W Landscapes from Dead End Thrills and More A Study of Trevor in Wool, Los Santos Noire and Tributes to GTA San Andreas

The Crew Noticeboard is our featured column here at the Newswire where Crews looking for new members get their recruitment pitches published in their own words, for all to see.We've found that quite a few Crews featured in previous Noticeboards (Psycho Anarchy, the four wolves and Highired Killas - to name a few) have seen substantial growth since being featured, so without further ado - here's the latest round-up including a colorful mix of Vice City nostalgists, bomb-bastic Squads, Crews with Cult-ish followings and more... Commissioner xMisterDubstep and Leader turbanoutfitters of The Bomb Squad NNA want everybody to know that despite only being an outfit for about a month, they've had an explosive rise through the ranks in Team Deathmatch and are currently in the top percentile of existing player-created Crews."We're a unique Crew that focuses a lot on the TDM community, but we also like to sit back and have fun every once in a while, whether it's doing a free mode war or just doing fun activities, we also do the best that we can and are always striving to be better. Each member has loyalty, respect, and a friendship with the other members of the Crew, and we always have each other's backs even when the odds are against us."http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/the_bomb_squad_nnahttp://www.youtube.com/user/TheBombSquadNNA A rather cryptic and poetic prose is struck by Crew Commissioner Mcohn66 when he discusses the nature of his Crew from initial conception to present day. A quick glance at the Eclipse Militia's Crew page also reveals some practical conventions, citing a stance of "real" communication and no tolerance for harassment of its members amongst Crew mates."My Crew isn't the biggest Crew, nor the smallest. Nor am I a full owner but I was there from the second we were brainstorming names. This Crew isn't just any Crew. We are a Crew that goes from life to death and back... Eclipse Militia has been around since October 2013 and is bigger than any of us could have realistically imagined. That's why we need your help, your recognition, your power and your Rank. We need to make this a Crew that not only fights for the new, but fights to the death and back. Sincerely,Commissioner Mcohn66.- The Dead Have Already Risen. For They Were Never Dead. - "http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/eclipse_militia One Spirit Clan Leader ziedSenko is offering sanctuary to GTA Online players who feel they may have had a bad brush or two with their previous (or current) Crew. However, despite their "come one, come all" approach to recruitment, they are currently only looking for players who have some time invested - you’ll need to be at Rank 40 or above to qualify. "Are you tired of people shooting you without mercy?Are you tired of helping people and getting nothing back?Are you fed up because you get no recognition and not being the top player?Are you tired of losing?Then this is your chance! Join us, fight with us, win with us, and bring a new era to your game!Become a legend and have a lot of fun!Most importantly, we give you full respect whether we are winners or losers.So join us and make history! Weak player or strong player, it doesn't matter!One family, one soul, one spirit.Every active player is welcome to join and of course you must respect your Crew members!If you are loyal enough you will be promoted!"http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/one_spirit_clanLive It Wild's Snapmatic collection reveals a rambunctious Crew that isn't afraid to let their hair down and have some fun. Despite their wild nature, they do have some structure - organizing private Crew games and get-togethers every weekend with Playlists that feature member-created Deathmatches and Races..."Hey, we are Live it Wild, a Crew that is searching for active Crew members that can hold themselves to one Crew. We are currently top 60,000 in the Crew Leaderboards in-game. We are mainly doing Missions, Playlists, Races & Deathmatches but now we have also started up some tournaments in Golf, Darts, Tennis and Arm-wrestling. We have our own webpage that we are working on. We are a Crew for everyone!We also are testing out all the Crew members' tracks and maps that they have created and all the tracks or maps will be tested with 6-16 players as we put them up in our Playlist competitions."http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/live_it_wildhttp://live-it-wild.webs.com/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lvb-VP0tN20 For an old school mafia-style Crew that plays to an 80s-inspired sense of nostalgia, the Vice City Crime Mob sure seems to have a fondness for spreading their message via modern forms of communication - with presence on Facebook, YouTube & even Twitch as well as an official website. Below, Commissioner Kennie22 speaks of a more mature following for a Crew that not only sports an active and lively forum but has its own GTA style backstory as well."We are a group of OLDER GAMERS. We are a diverse Crew, with men, women, lawyers, military vets, casual gamers, and hardcore gamers, on both XBOX and PLAYSTATION but more importantly, we have dedicated members and have been growing rapidly over the past few weeks. WE....ARE.... THE VICE CITY CRIME MOB!The Crew was started by an older group of men who were in BIG CREWS and were tired of:-Getting killed by Crew members,-Not having unity-Not having a support system and having to fend for yourself-Dealing with trolling little kids-Stupid People-Not being able to fill custom TDM and Race lobbiesNow, we don't have to put up with any of this. Plus, we can actually ENJOY free-roam now since we hold a lot of exclusive Crew-Only lobbies. We have our own website where members on both Playstation and Xbox can come together to socialize, plan events, get advice etc...And believe it or not, our Crew is a part of something EVEN BIGGER. We are a family amongst a GROUP of MAFIA FAMILIES and hold regular FAMILY vs FAMILY Crew battles. On this website gtaonlinefamilies.webs.com <-- GTA Mob families collide.If you want to be a part of our family, feel free to send in a request. We only have a FEW RULES:-18 or older-Must set us as active Crew-No KILLING OTHER CREW MEMBERS without their consent-No "hackers" or "griefers"-We prefer a mic (but this is not mandatory)- You must sign up at the forum and post an application before getting accepted into the Crew!Do you find it difficult to find players to play your created content? We love to create Races and Deathmatches and we will help to PROMOTE YOUR CONTENT AS WELL!"OFFICIAL WEBSITE: vccm.freeforums.netFacebook: www.facebook.com/vicecitycrimemob?ref=br_tfLive Stream Channel: http://www.twitch.tv/vicecitycrimemobYouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/vicecitycrimemobRecruitment Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LquWxNZCGLQ&list=LLJHauyd0RXxukdMyQBt-3AQSocial Club Page: socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/vice_city_crime_mobCREW RECRUITMENT VIDSThis Noticeboard edition's featured Crew recruitment videos come to us from the Mayans MC and The Sonetti Family Crews:The spirit of an ancient civilization is alive and well with Crew Leader Biker-Coyte and his Motorcycle Club of warriors who are equally capable of beefing, burning rubber and occasionally striking a classy pose."Mayans MC is a motorcycle club striving to bring reality as well as fun to the already entertaining game. We are looking for loyal, hard working and committed members willing to prospect, earn respect and most of all a place in the MC community. The rules are simple:1: Mayans is your only MC2: Respect ALL other members and never kill a brother (Accidents happen)3: You must own AND ride a chopper at all times (Daemon, Bagger or Hexer)4: Be prepared to have a laugh!We play on XBOX and PS3 so don't hesitate to check us out below.-Biker-Coyte, Mayans MC National President-."XBOX: http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/mayans_mcPS3: http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/mayans_mc_ps3Prospect (Join Here): http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/mayans_mc_prospect This fledgling Mafia based Crew led by Venomz-Forelli may be primarily based out of the UK but their recruitment vid features a cheeky homage to the opening credits of New Jersey's most famous fictitious family... "The Sonetti Family is open for recruitment now, we're a mafia based Crew who currently have 30+ active members, we like to earn money and RP legitimately while having fun. We have a Hierarchy that is respected. If you would like to learn more about us, visit our YouTube channel or message me on Xbox 360 my Gamertag is Don J Sonetti thanks!"http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/the_sonetti_family/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_KPtkAuM21S4AIfccQp6Q If you’re part of a Crew that's looking for new recruits, drop a link in the comments below for all to see (but only once – those who copy and paste spam the same recruitment message more than once at the Newswire will not be featured). Or, hit us up at mouthoff@rockstargames.com and let us know why your Crew deserves recognition for originality, skill or effort... we may publish your want-ad in a future Noticeboard.This is also an ideal opportunity to show off your Crew pride with any fun group Snapmatic pics, Crew Creations or awesome gameplay vids that show everyone why your squad is the place to be or the team to beat. Remember to leave a link to your Crew's Social Club page so that you're easily spotted by those looking to answer your call.Previously: Crew Noticeboard: The Mercanti Family, Deadly Sins MC, The Departed MC and Others Now Recruiting

Tyler the Creator and Woody Jackson from the Grand Theft Auto V soundtrack and score recording sessions.BEHIND THE SCENES WITH ELECTRONIC MUSICIAN Electronic Musician is one of the most respected industry magazines in the world of modern music production and their current March issue cover story offers an in-depth look behind the scenes of the making of the Grand Theft Auto V soundtrack. Featuring interviews with Rockstar as well as with score composers Woody Jackson, Alchemist and Oh No alongside some of the artists who created original songs specifically for the in-game radio stations like Flying Lotus and Chain Gang of 1974, their 6-page piece (“Grand Theft Auto V: Crafting Epic Game Music from Soundtrack to Score”) goes deep into the process behind every aspect of creating the game's music. “Composers were assigned to each of the game protagonists to create their signature scores. Tangerine Dream’s Edgar Froese created De Santa’s score, Alchemist and Oh No for Clinton’s score, and [Woody] Jackson created Philips’ score. But the music heard at any point during the course of the game or on The Score disc is an amalgamation of the composers’ sounds in a true collaboration. The score kicks in when a mission starts; it is delineated from the radio station music by shifts in action such as getting out of the car and having a conversation with another character. The score reacts to gameplay throughout the mission: Eight music stems function as tracks within a song… ‘Oh No and I were trying to wrap our heads around how this is going to work’ says The Alchemist. ‘Each time you play the game, things are going to happen differently. It wasn’t so much about the automation of it, but about creating stems that were interesting… It was different from making your own album because as an artist, being stubborn, it’s got to go one way or you can’t deal with it. It was good to have a task. You just have to deal with it. In the end, it was a trust thing.” For both GTA fans and serious music junkies, the full article (which is only available on newsstands) has got tons of detail on everything from the studio band whose jam session recordings were sourced to create original electronic orchestration, to a specific list of instruments and production tools that were used, and from composition to radio station track selection, right down to the technique behind DJ Shadow's work producing songs for the final score album. BRAND NEW MUSICAL SCORE UPDATES COMING TO GRAND THEFT AUTO ONLINE As part of the ongoing content updates and evolution of the Grand Theft Auto Online experience, we’re also adding to the already massive original musical score that is heard exclusively Online. Modes such as Survival, Deathmatch as well as your own custom-made Creator Jobs will all be complemented with an updated range of never-before-heard unreleased instrumental music from the original scoring sessions by Tangerine Dream, Woody Jackson, Alchemist and Oh No. Check out a special preview of just a bit of the new instrumentation you can expect to hear that will be added to the game next month. NEW MUSIC FROM GTAV SOUNDTRACK ARTISTS Finally, a special shout to some of the GTAV soundtrack’s alumni who’ve recently put out brand new music worth checking out. The gentlemen of Favored Nations (“The Set Up”) have a brand new single and video out entitled “Regular Pussy” that’s, as you’d expect, an ode to the joys of having a loyal housecat. Alchemist and Prodigy have recently released the deluxe ‘P=MC²’ edition of their acclaimed Albert Einstein album with four new tracks added to the hard-edged and dark 2013 masterpiece. Chain Gang of 1974 (who are also interviewed in the above Electronic Musician article about the making of their original soundtrack tune “Sleepwalking”) have released their new album entitled Daydream Forever. The album includes as a digital bonus a ‘reimagined’ Dawn Golden Remix of “Sleepwalking”.And Freddie Gibbs (heard on Radio Los Santos with his "Still Livin'" and also on BJ the Chicago Kid's "Smokin' and Ridin'") and renowned producer Madlib have just released their new collaborative album, Pinata. You may have caught Freddie live on the Rockstar Twitch stream last weekend as he took part in a special edition GTA Online Crew Battle against Hot 97's Hip Hop Gamer - if you missed it, you can catch an archive here. We also gave away signed copies of Pinata to some lucky Twitter followers along with GTAV tees and stickers. Definitely keep an eye out throughout the spring and summer for more live-streaming GTA Online Crew Battles featuring GTAV soundtrack members and other special guests.

Running out of space to store all your vehicles or just looking for another place to chill? You’ll soon be able to own multiple properties in GTA Online as part of the forthcoming High Life Update.Get ready for lots of exciting Grand Theft Auto Online updates to be added throughout the spring and beyond. Here's a brief rundown of some of the new content, features, and enhancements that you can expect to see barreling down the La Puerta Freeway in the months to come. SPRING GAME UPDATES Capture Creator: Coming next week, the Creator community will be able to make their own original customized Capture Jobs and add to the over 3.5 million (and counting) player-created Deathmatches and Races currently available on Social Club. Strategically place pick-ups, define weaponry, set location, and tweak tons of other variables to make your own unique Capture Job for others to take on. We will also be reviewing your homemade Capture creations to stamp standout experiences as Rockstar Verified. The High Life Update: The High Life Update will allow you to expand your foothold in Los Santos with new high-end apartment options, the powerful Bullpup Rifle, new wardrobe items, the Dinka Thrust motorcycle and three new lavish cars to choose from, including the Super class Pegassi Zentorno. The High Life Update will also feature the debut of multi-property ownership in GTA Online, which means you'll be able to own two distinct properties (with garages) simultaneously. All this plus the new Mental State player statistic, which is designed to let you see just how passive or psychotically unhinged fellow players in your session really are, and a slew of new Jobs. Heists: Coming this spring to Grand Theft Auto Online, team up with your most trusted Crew members or with random other mercenaries in Grand Theft Auto Online to pull off cooperative Heist Missions for glory and profit. We know many in the GTA Online community have been looking forward to this update — stay tuned for much more information to come. And later this year, look for even more additions to both Grand Theft Auto Online and Grand Theft Auto V, including more holiday-themed updates, some very exciting Story Mode DLC and much more. The new Dewbauchee Massacro and Pegassi Zentorno racing down West Eclipse Blvd. CONTINUING REFINEMENTS BASED ON YOUR FEEDBACK Ever since the launch of GTA Online, we've been continuously monitoring how the community is playing the game as well as all player feedback sent to us at our GTAOnline@rockstargames.com address to see what you’re liking, disliking, and what should be addressed in upcoming GTA Online Title Updates. A recent update addressed an issue that we saw with the way motorcycles and bikes handled while in the air. As it turned out, many members of the GTA stunting community were disappointed to discover that this fix made pulling off certain popular bike tricks and stunts virtually impossible, so we're going to be restoring the original in-air motorcycle/bike physics in an upcoming Title Update. In general, we are open to keeping unintended ‘glitches’ in the game if players enjoy them and they aren’t causing any negative impact to gameplay or fairness in any way. Renowned GTA stuntman Kwebbelkop upon hearing about our plans to roll back the handling update. There are many other ongoing improvements to expect as we continue to dedicate attention towards refining and ensuring the most fair and fun experience possible for everyone. In upcoming Title Updates and via dynamic tuning, you can expect: The addition of a 'Non-Contact' option for Races. This will allow you to play standard Races with collisions disabled between player vehicles. Other players will appear as semi-transparent and you'll still be able to collide with non-player traffic, structures and other scenery, but this mode - for those who want to play it - will eliminate the "rubbing is racing" mentality that some wish to avoid.Players will be able to call Lester and have him tell his cop buddies to turn a blind eye to any crime you may or may not be committing for a short period of time.As a reward for players who leave feedback on Jobs, there will be some bonus RP granted every time a player likes or dislikes content after playing it. GTA$ payouts will be increased when completing Parachute, Races, Deathmatches and LTS Jobs with less than 4 players. As part of our ongoing commitment to target cheaters and keep the game as fair as possible, we are closing RP exploits and will be adjusting the RP totals of players who we know for certain to have gained illegitimate RP by cheating. Your RP will only be adjusted if you participated in mods, hacks, DNS redirects, manipulation of cloud files, or other similarly nefarious behavior. If you grinded short legitimate missions or otherwise gained a small amount of RP without modding, your RP should not be affected by this correction.We’ll be fixing the issue where players who had upgraded personal vehicles prior to Title Update 1.10 were only able to sell them for $10,000.These are just a few of the ongoing tweaks and enhancements in the works — and as mentioned above, we are interested in hearing what YOU want to see, so please hit us up and let us know what you'd like to see added to the world of Grand Theft Auto Online. The Bullpup Rifle, coming soon to Ammu-Nation.

The latest edition of the Cut features a Crew who nailed a challenge to re-enact one of their favorite action movie sequences in GTA Online, a recap of the latest Crew vs. Crew Battle challenges that featured renowned stunters, accomplished Snapmatic photogs, Freddie Gibbs of the GTAV soundtrack and Hip Hop Gamer of Hot 97 - plus some exceptional Crew snaps and video creations as well.GOIN' VINEWOODIn the most recent fan pictorial here at the Newswire, we featured some inspired pop culture recreations, including this scene from Pulp Fiction, courtesy of a member of the GTAAdventures (GTAA) Crew. Folks from the GTAA and the Brass Ballas (BRSS) Crew have now officially taken it to the next level by faithfully re-creating the intense opening scene from Skyfall with GTA Online gameplay. There's awesome attention to detail on display here - nailing the sniper scope shot and creating an impressive rendition of the modern 007's look. To see more of what GTAA are up to, you can check out their Crew page or their subreddit. Also from the world of Social Club Crews on reddit, the GTAVadventures (RDIT) Crew put together this four-minute-plus stacked highlight vid of stunts, jumps and a little bit of the lighter side of Los Santos.LIVE BATTLES: TRFK VS. KOPSLast Friday, two renowned Crews, the Traffickers (TRFK) and Le Kops (KOPS), did battle live on our Twitch channel in an action-packed Crew vs. Crew Battle which you can see a one-hour excerpt from above (see more clips at our Twitch archive). In between the 10 hand-picked Jobs that were played through, we had the opportunity to speak with TRFK Leader Anonamix, who broke down some of their excellent Snapmatic photos (including this award-winning Valentine's shot), and KOPS Leader and stunting connoisseur kwebbelkop. Despite great hustle from Le Kops (and member FeymHD missing second on the overall leaderboard by just one point), the battle was mostly one way traffic as TRFK took the win 945 - 822.We've got lots more Crew vs. Crew battles lined up for the weeks ahead, including potential ones with the Killer Smoking Aces (XKSA), Killers On A Rampage (KOAR), The Legion GTA (TLGN), LS Mafia Family (LSMF) and Ganja Outlaws (WEED) Crews. Think your outfit has what it takes to face off in front of a Rockstar audience? Hit us up at CrewChallenges@rockstargames.com and be sure to include a link to your Crew page, your preferred platform and some details on why you think your Crew should bring it to a live stream audience.FREDDIE GIBBS' ESGN CREW VS HIP HOP GAMER's OF HOT 97'S HHG SHOTS FIREDClockwise from Top Left: Freddie Gibbs deep in focus during a Deathmatch, HipHopGamer looks pleased with his performance in a Capture Job, Freddie taking on a car.In town for a show highlighting Piñata, his new album with Madlib, GTAV soundtrack's Freddie Gibbs dropped by Rockstar NYC with some other members of his ESGN (ESGN) Crew to take on Hot 97's HipHopGamer and some of his mates in the HHGShotsFired (HHGS) Crew. Facing off in some recently Verified GTA Online Jobs and more, the afternoon was chock full of spirited battle and smack talk. Despite a valiant effort from Freddie and his Crew (including a special assist cameo from producer and GTA soundtrack alumnus Statik Selektah), ESGN fell short of HHGS' strong showing and the latter claimed victory. As HHG said himself during the bout, his reputation and namesake was on the line. If you missed the live stream, you can check out an archive of the match in its entirety.Stay tuned as we’re lining up more GTAV soundtrack artists and other notable GTA players to come do battle with their Crews live throughout the spring and summer, and later today we'll be live-streaming a standoff between the Australia Illuminati and Shine Thugz Crews - keep an eye on our Twitter feed or follow our TwitchTV channel to be notified when the broadcast begins.THE MAILBAGSandy ShoresOne of the Street Seals (DCSS) Crew's dramatic Snapmatic shots.The Street Seals (DCSS) Crew Mouthed Off recently to let us know about their squad and latest escapades. Describing their Crew as "not your normal MC," DCSS has a 21 person cap and will move out any meandering Muscle in favor of new members who pledge to be loyal. In order to even get in, you have to be unanimously (!) voted in by all members. Their Snapmatic gallery features some damn cool shots - their re-creation of the legendary Abbey Road album cover is superb. Also check out their most recent video, set to the familiar pulse pounding sounds of HEALTH's "TEARS" from the Max Payne 3 Soundtrack.Del Perro BeachCôte d’Azur: The Domestic Battery (XDBX) Crew line 'em up in Crew blue for this group shot. JustHatched, Leader of the Domestic Battery (XDBX) Crew, hit us up to boast about the work of his relatively new squad on the scene. Just two months old, the XDBX are already 80 deep and have an official forum and a schedule of weekly events including meetups where they play each other's created Jobs and compete in contests for bragging rights (like the upcoming Crew Member of the Month designation).Anchor Ron Paul Warned Us (RPWU) Crew Leader hairybones1997 reached out to let us know RPWS are all about upholding a gold standard when it comes to GTA Online behavior, encouraging proper etiquette both in and out of free roam. In addition to maintaining their own website, RPWS are also holding monthly events live on Twitch including a scheduled "Deathmatch-a-thon" session that went down this past Saturday night.CREWS ON FILMThe best Crew videos invariably feature a healthy mix of hardcore action and true camaraderie - and lately, the GTA Genocide (GAGE) Crew have been killing it with their hip-hop fueled vids. Their frantic debut production seen above features intentionally sped-up gameplay to hectic effect, tons of stunting and gun fire plus a menacing looking shot of members in their Crew colors brandishing RPGs - all set to the gritty sounds of Vinny Paz. You can catch more of their Crew antics in their Day of Genocide and Crew Video #2 clips. Meanwhile, CAP PILLAS (BANG) Crew Leader HOT_KIMERA is at it again... This time around, we see the group waging an epic battle against rivals the FVCK A NAME GANG (FANG) Crew. Though the feisty and fearless Leader claims they BANG'd FANG up, see the results for yourself in this fast-paced highlight clip:Previously:Crew Cut: Crew Business and Killer Squads Large and SmallCrew Cut: Mega Crews Hit 1,000 Members, The AGNT vs UFAV Battle Recap and More

In the latest round up of stand-out GTA Fan Vids, check out a seriously action-packed GTA Online gameplay montage that would put any Vinewood action movie trailer to shame, a high flying tribute to a real-world stunt superstar, the conclusion of the GTA-Series Lifeinvader Look Back trilogy and lots more.THREE MINUTES OF NON-STOP INSANITY[GTA Online] ► Insanity, Stunts & PvP | Episode 2 by HenningM92Titans precariously perched on metal scaffolding and between bridge supports, being used as a surfboard by various Super Cars, P-996 Lazer pilots being expertly sniped out of the sky, flipped over Rhinos doing windmills, fully-packed Speeder motorboats driving up waterfalls... These are just a few of the things you'll see in this action-packed, balls to the wall montage of awesomeness from HenningM92 of the European Connection (TEC Gaming) & GamingOwl Crew. Also check out Episode 1 here.A BASE JUMPING TRIBUTE TO ROBERTA MANCINOTribute to Roberta Mancino - GTA V BASE Jump by Tommy SoulierIn this one, GoPro fan Tommy Soulier uses GTA Online as a medium to channel his favorite real-life skydiver and international model Roberta Mancino. Watch as some high risk jumps and fashionable finery from Ponsonbys come together quite nicely. To compare against some of the real-world Roberta in action, here are some vids linked in the description of Tommy's video: 2 Elements and High Fashion.MICHAEL'S "LIFEINVADER LOOK BACK"GTA 5 - A Look Back at Michael's Life (Facebook Parody) by GTA Series VideosIn our previous Fan Vids post, we caught a glimpse of Trevor and Franklin's heartwarming "Lifeinvader Look Back"s, thanks to veteran fan site and prolific YouTubers GTA-Series - and wondered aloud "whether Michael will also bother to get in on this nostalgic trip down memory lane?”. The answer is a resounding yes – as now it's the head of the De Santa household's turn to bring this amusing parody series full circle.GTAV STUNTING MEETS TURNTABLISMGTA Online - BMX Death Mix - [BMX Combat Turntablism] by datarace1Free Aimer swerve servin from the Murders Death Kill Crew got together with the Milwaukee based mixologists at Trauma House to produce what they describe as "BMX combat gameplay and turntablism combining in this next-level compilation of murder in motion". The aforementioned motion in this video is dictated by and syncopated with the back and forth cutting going down on the 1s and 2s in the lower left corner of the screen. If you enjoyed that, there's also an acapella version as well as outtakes from the making of the video to get into. Also, for some cleverly configured gunshots arranged to a bangin' beat (with some well placed in-game sound bites), check out Gunshot Beat #1 by Unspoken OUCH. Get down!REDKEYMON STICKS THE LANDINGGTA 5 - The AMAZING Stuntman 3 ! by RedKeyMonPreviously featured super heroic stuntman RedKeyMon gained a lot of attention last week for his ultra-tricky and treacherous "Wall of Death" stunt. The latest chapter in this stunt-tastic saga features not only a nod to his Wall of Death set up but a few absolutely amazing touchdowns on some of the most unlikely landing spots around. Also Check Out:Fans of Rooster Teeth's “Achievement Knievel” bus jumping stunt featured in our last round-up will want to check out this video where Strength Gamer ups the ante by successfully jumping more than double the amount of buses with four cars - clearing the P-996 Lazer's path in the process. Your move, Rooster Teeth... How long could you last in a 5-star chase driving a Zirconium Journey? Here's an honorable attempt from Bay Area Buggs and company that we recently shouted out on Twitter. Here's a remake of the recently released trailer for The Purge: Anarchy, GTA Online style from OldGrandpaCarl. BLADE 1513 gets together with his buddies for this tribute to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theme song, complete with color-coordinated Turismos and the phrase “Donatello does machines” being interpreted a bit too literally. As always, if you've got an excellent GTA or Rockstar themed clip of your own that you think the world needs to see, feel free to drop it in the comments for the Social Club community to enjoy or send it our way to have a look at mouthoff@rockstargames.com, and we may feature it in a future round-up here at the Newswire. Previously:GTAV "Renegades Graff Art", Trevor and Franklin's "Lifeinvader Look Back", "Achievement Knievel" & More

This Friday, April 11th, we'll be adding the ability to construct your own Capture Jobs with the GTA Online Creator tool. This update will let you create Jobs across any of the four Capture Job variants (Contend, GTA, Hold and Raid) and publish them for all to play, rate and share via the Rockstar Games Social Club.In honor of this forthcoming update, and to help you hone your skills for the wave of new player-made Capture creations to come - from now until Friday, playing any of the official Capture Jobs in GTA Online will earn you twice as much GTA$ and RP. If you haven't yet played Capture Mode in GTA Online, it's a GTA twist on classic capture the flag style confrontations that brings a whole new level of adversarial action to the world of Los Santos and Blaine County. Strategy plays a huge role as you run decoys, set traps and place obstacles to ensure your enemies don’t get close to your goods.Below are a few of the Capture Jobs we recommend you check out, and stay tuned for some tips straight from us on how to dominate at Capture Mode later this week.Contend: Salty SnatchDog walkers and surfing talent agents look out - two import operations at either end of Chumash Beach are fighting over a shipment that's landed on the pier. Any product they can get to their spot in the sand is theirs to keep.GTA: All AbhorredNot just for parolees and perverts anymore, a fleet of buses at the Dashound Bus Center in Downtown LS becomes a target for two teams of hoods. They compete to get buses back to their bases on either side of the city, while trying to stop the other team from doing the same.GTA: Field of ScreamsA tractor shortage in Grapeseed leads to farmyard chaos. It's harvest time, and two rival gangs compete to bring a Fieldmaster tractor back to their bases. Farming is a deadly serious business in Blaine County.Hold: Freight FightTwo importers fight over rights to a shipment at the Terminal. Scrappy close quarters battle as they try to get as much product to their side of the containers as they can, and protect it when it gets there.Raid: High RoadChiliad Mountain State Wilderness: playground for uptight hikers, creepy bird watchers, trail mix enthusiasts and drug runners. Fight a rival crew for the rights to the tunnel shortcut to the Alamo Sea, and put them out of business by taking their product and banking it on your side of the tunnel.Raid: WargamesLike any military operation, when things kick off at Fort Zancudo Air Base, they escalate pretty quickly. Teams hoarding their black market profits raid each other's bases at either end of the facility. If they get the goods back, they're banked. Nothing's off limits to be used here, including the fighter jets.NEW TITLE UPDATE 1.12Today, there is also a new Title Update available that includes many of the fixes we announced in last week's spring updates story, including bonus RP every time you like or dislike content after playing it, the ability to call Lester and have him instruct the cops to turn a blind eye to criminal activity for a short period of time, as well as increased payouts for completing Parachute, Races, Deathmatches and LTS Jobs with less than four players. To get the new update, just go online with your PS3 or Xbox 360 and GTAV - you'll be prompted to download an automatic update. For the full list of fixes and changes, check out this article at the Rockstar Support page. Previously:Grand Theft Auto Online Spring Updates

With double GTA$ and RP currently active for all Capture Jobs plus this Friday's upcoming release of the Capture Creator update, our latest edition of Rockstar Game Tips focuses on this teamwork-based GTA Online mode. Crews live and die on their powers of communication in this tug-of-warfare and your wits need to be just as sharp as your trigger finger, so here are some of our best pointers and strategies to help you and your Crew assert control.General AdviceTeamwork is crucial to success in Capture Jobs so it should go without saying that headsets are a must for all players. If you can't communicate then you're not going to be on the same page.Similarly, working together as a team or Crew is the only way to guarantee success. Capture Jobs are no place for lone wolves. If you're a Crew Leader then consider assigning roles according to each Job. For example, you'll want your best driver collecting the buses in "All Abhorred", your best pilot escorting them from the sky, your top gunman guarding your base (or infiltrating your opponent's when you're down) and so forth.When the stakes are evenly stacked, sometimes all it takes is a phone call to an influential friend to tip the scales. Be sure to use Lester to reveal the radar blips of your enemies, or to hide your own, especially at key strategic times like when trying to deliver a package or vehicle.Be sure to use weapons with suppressors attached to stay off the enemies' radars. To the same end, travel on foot when possible (driving will automatically make you show up on radars) and resist the urge to hammer the sprint button when close to an enemy base.Learn each location and consider unorthodox routes to objectives. If there's one obvious route to a bag or a base, chances are the enemy will be taking it too and may have it locked down.RaidLooking after your own base is just as important as attacking the opposition's. Consider using vehicles to blockade entrances to your base to slow down would-be infiltrators.Have one person hang back to defend your bag at all costs. It's also a good idea for them to call Lester and reveal the other team's blips on their radar.Your bag is going to be harder to steal if it is next to a primed Sticky Bomb. Or prefer a cheaper option? Consider using the Jerry Can to douse the area in gasoline and turn up the heat on any intruders.In "Baggage Handlers", it can be tempting to rush to the helicopters in the center of the map, but the fire engines located around the edges may be a better option. They offer decent protection and speed for attacking the opposing base and are a less obvious choice than the choppers.HoldRight at the beginning of the Job, seize control of the neutral bags before thinking about attacking the other teams' bases.Explosives can clear out an opponent's base in preparation for a coordinated attack - bombard them with grenades or rockets, or drop a call to Merryweather and call in an Airstrike.GTAWhen escorting vehicles back to your base, have one of your team call in a helicopter for air support, and at least one other member on a fast vehicle to scout the roads ahead. They should engage any waiting attackers and be prepared to jump into the target vehicle should the driver get taken out.In "Field of Screams", while the Fieldmaster might not be the quickest, it can handle any terrain so stay off the roads and take a less predictable route back to your base. Also, if possible leave some of your team members near the center of the map to fight over the next Fieldmaster when it spawns upon successful delivery.At the start of "My Maibatsu", the spot where the Sanchez bikes are located can be a bloodbath - so seize control early on. If you jump straight onto a bike you're likely to get taken out so it's worth holding down the area until things get more spread out and you can negotiate a safe route back to your base.Safely escorting buses in "All Abhorred" can be difficult, especially if your opponents are more intent on destroying than intercepting. Focus on one bus at a time, with teammates escorting it home from the air and from both in front and behind, preferably on fast bikes. You may also want a player in a chopper trying to disrupt the opposition's efforts.ContendRun the middle - exerting control over the point where the bag spawns is important. When you have the bag, resist any urge to scatter. Deploy as many people as are required to successfully return it to your base, but also try and maintain control of that spawn point for the next grab.At the start of "Townhall Trinity", split into pairs and use the motorbikes provided. The person riding pillion should grab the bags while the driver gets in position for the getaway. The key is to keep moving, stay with your partner and use alleyways as opposed to the open roads.Land, Sea or Air is the question in "Salty Snatch" as you fight over duffle bags located at the end of the pier on Chumash Beach. However you decide to negotiate this bottleneck, co-ordinate with your team so that they have your back. The key access points to the bag are the ladder from the ocean to the left of the pier; the main entrance to the pier from the street; and from the sky by parachute. Controlling the pier is the key to victory so have a gunman watching each of these spots, and a spotter in a helicopter relaying the movements of the opposing team, and you'll be home and hosed in no time.These are just a few of the Capture strategies you might employ and we'd love to hear any more tips you may have in the comments.

Congratulations are in order to one of our all-time favorite acts, Hall & Oates, on their well-deserved induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame happening this evening at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.We here at Rockstar are big fans of Mr. Hall & Mr. Oates, having featured them in a total of four GTA soundtracks over the years (“Out of Touch” in Vice City; “Family Man” in Vice City Stories; “Maneater” in Episodes from Liberty City; and “Adult Education” in GTAV).Congrats as well to rock legends (and GTA soundtrack alums) KISS who are also going in with the class of 2014 this year.You can catch the full broadcast of tonight’s festivities airing May 31st on HBO.www.rockhall.com

Adding on to the over 4 million player-created Deathmatches and Races, the Creator community can now make their own original customized Capture Jobs with the Capture Creator Update for GTA Online. Strategically place pick-ups, define weaponry, location and lots of other variables to make your own unique Capture Job for others to take on. We will also be reviewing your homemade Capture creations to stamp standout experiences as Rockstar Verified. As a little bonus for early birds in the community who are planning to make the first Capture creation masterpieces this weekend, we're going to give 4 creators the opportunity to score a cool $GTA1,000,000 and the exclusive in-game CAPTURE license plate in the #CaptureWeekend Awards. The four official selections will also join the hallowed ranks of Rockstar Verified Jobs and be invited to join us on a future Rockstar Games live broadcast on Twitch to play through and talk about their creations. To help you get started, we've created a handy PDF guide that will walk you through the process of creating your own Capture Jobs. We're also extending the 2X GTA$ and RP period that was originally scheduled to end today through next week - so playing any Capture Jobs, including those made with the Creator tools will earn you twice as much GTA$ and RP until the end of the day on Sunday, April 20th.To submit your published Capture Job for consideration, head to the GTA Online section of Social Club and find your created Jobs. In the details area of the Job you think is worthy, click the Edit Tags button at the bottom, add #CaptureWeekend to the edit box and click Save. The deadline for submissions is 11:59 PM Eastern on Sunday. See full terms and conditions here.

In this week's round of fantastic GTAV-based video creations, we see a talented multimedia artist from Quebec and a Los Angeles-based rock band using the virtual landscape of Los Santos to go on location and create some inspired creative works. We also have a video tour of an amazing recreation of the De Santa residence, constructed block by block in Minecraft – and a tried and true group of world class stunters combining their powers to create quite a public spectacle over the aerial landmarks of LS... A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVEHYPER TIMELAPSE GTAV ( CROSSROAD OF REALITIES ) from Benoit PailléCanadian artist Benoit Paillé has been making some noise for his stunning digital installation juxtaposing in-game GTAV scenery with still-life photographic elements entitled “Crossroad of Realities”.The video above, “Hyper Timelapse GTAV”, is part of that collection and is a really unique and artful take on the in-game time-lapse concept set to a frenetic jazzy score perfectly capturing the hustle and bustle of Los Santos as well as Blaine County.Also Check Out:CROSSROAD OF REALITIES / BENOIT PAILLÉ - GTAV project from Lapoudrerie ORIGINAL MUSIC VIDEO SHOT (ALMOST) ENTIRELY IN GTA ONLINENO | There's A Glow by MachinimaThe L.A. band NO has shot their latest official music video for the track “There’s a Glow” ‘on location’ on the streets of Los Santos using a taste of the limitless action of GTA Online to melodramatic effect. Reminiscent of both the GTAIV Xbox 360 trailer of Niko Bellic's walk through Liberty City, and classic live-action music videos like Verve's "Bittersweet Symphony" and Xzibit's "What You See Is What You Get", a GTA Online version of lead singer Bradley Hanan Carter makes his way through the city streets seemingly disaffected by aggressive fellow pedestricans, chaotic explosions, gunfire, near misses with curb-checking emergency vehicles and helicopters crashing down all around him. The video concept itself was put together by director/editor Johnny Agnew, produced by Leighton Dyer and has a humorous twist of an ending, so definitely stick around for the final bit.Also Check Out:GTA Online: Bittersweet Symphony: The Verve: (GTA5) by Stifler-013 STATE OF THE UNIONGTA 5 Stunt Montage | Nomad Union - V by RedKeyMonRecently featured on Kotaku, the gtastunting.net boys of Nomad Union are back with their Vth installment, starring some familiar faces from the stunting scene like BenBuja, DarkStar, Daffy, KillaMarci, MxZz, Rainbow, Slayer, TaZ and Turtle Dick, who kicks things off near the start with a seriously vert backflip onto a power-line that's later followed up by an awe-inspiring launch to a lighthouse roof. The always flashy Daffy obliges a 1-2-3 triple flip that has to be seen to be believed and Slayer sticks a perfect pinpoint landing near the Del Perro Pier Ferris Wheel. Daredevil action aficionados, dig in.Also Check Out:Freezy Stunts 1 - GTA 5 Stunt Montage by Super Freez OFF THE RAILSGTA 5 - "The BMX Flow" [Insane BMX Stunts!] by ErasableNinjaBMX bad boy ErasableNinja had caught our eye in the past for a slick and stylish stunt montage. Now, Ninja is flexing some serious shadow skills, seemingly with the corporate backing of several extreme in-game sponsors like Heat, ProLaps, Eris and Rearwall. Ninja effortlessly pulls off a number of tricky maneuvers from wall rides to 360 side flips and even introduces a rarely seen backflip into a front handlebar grind other bike trick enthusiasts may find themselves envious of.Also Check Out:GTA 5: BMX - Rail Sesh in Vinewood by Top FloorTHE DE SANTA RESIDENCE FAITHFULLY REMADE IN MINECRAFTMinecraft - Michael's House - Grand Theft Auto 5 by KeralisKeralis and his block buddy Shiftmaster offer up a grand tour of a 'cubist' rendition of the De Santa household created by the talented digital artisan Tanriverdi in the latest iteration of their Minecraft Inspiration Series. A real treat to see - Tanriverdi's got the exterior AND interior nailed including the bedrooms, the tennis court, pool and even the garage stocked an appropriately blocky version of Michael’s Obey Tailgater.Also Check Out:Drawing The GTA V Cover by SuperNikolai1996 MORE RECOMMENDED VIEWINGAlso don’t miss these fun recent vids that we recently spotted and shouted on Twitter – make sure you’re following us there to see some great videos shared on the regular:"The Purge: Anarchy" in GTA 5 by Grandpa Carl: Looking forward to the sequel to last year's micro-budget box office shocker? A fan formulated his own take on the new official trailer we still found surprisingly creepy by comparison.GTA 5 - BMX FREESTYLE (EPIC STUNTS) by RedKeyMon: With all the high octane stunts performed by RKM via squirrely Pegassi Batis and launch-ready Truffade Adders, it's easy to forget the man puts some solid skills behind the BMX handlebars as well. Here's a pleasant reminder in just under two minutes.GTA 5 Online | Flying Planes Through the Vinewood Sign by 8-Bit Bastard: Some resourceful lads come up with the "GIMME THE D" challenge, putting their flying skills to the test by attempting to thread all manner of flying mechanisms through the "D" in the VINEWOOD sign.GTAV - The Jump: 28 Buses by REWARDER GAMING: Recently featured on Kotaku as well, variations on the multi-bus stunt jump keep getting bigger and more elaborate. Rewarder Gaming show us how any one person can pull off something awesome on the solo tip, working inside The Creator's test mode."FUSION" A GTA 5 TEAMTAGE - Versa Alliance GTA V Stunts Montage by OP: We always enjoy seeing a new team of stunters arriving on the scene with their own unique bag of tricks to add to the mix. Watch and learn from the skillful Versa Alliance.GTA 5 Online - SELFIE AUTOTUNE! (Grand Theft Auto V) by Got Drums: We've seen quite a few voice-modifying, celebrity impressionist pranksters having fun in GTA Online lobbies since last year but rarely with the style and panache of Mr. Got Drums here, who deftly multitasks some social media while entertaining and confounding unsuspecting Los Santos residents. Previously: The BMX Death Mix, A BASE Jumping Tribute, Michael's "Lifeinvader Look Back" & More

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