Topic: Rockstar Announces Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for the DS

[Nick DiMola]

Nintendo fans can finally get in on the GTA action.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=16388

 Nintendo's E3 press conference yesterday revealed that Rockstar was bringing a new addition to the Grand Theft Auto series to Nintendo's handheld platform. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is an entirely new entry in the GTA series allowing players to interact with the sprawling environments through the DS touch screen.    

The story involves players uncovering the truth behind the corruption of the Triad crime syndicate.    

Currently there is no release date set for the title nor is it clear if game is modeled after the more recent 3D titles or the series' earlier 2D titles.    

Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for the Nintendo DS™    

The newest entry in the Grand Theft Auto series for Nintendo's handheld system this winter    

NEW YORK, Jul 15, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., is proud to announce Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. Developed by Rockstar Leeds in conjunction with series creators Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars will be available on the Nintendo DS™ in North America and Europe this winter.    

"This is a game that will deliver a rich, fast-paced and intense 'Grand Theft Auto' experience that will be truly unique to Nintendo's handheld platform," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. "Rockstar Leeds, along with the team at Rockstar North, has built upon a decade of progressive design on Grand Theft Auto, and has created something fundamentally fresh and immersive.    

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is an entirely original entry into the critically acclaimed Grand Theft Auto series, and brings a new level of interactivity to its sprawling open environments. With the use of the DS touch screen, players will navigate their way through the streets as they uncover the truth behind an epic tale of crime and corruption within the Triad crime syndicate, delivering the unprecedented amount of depth that has become a true trademark of the franchise.    

For more information about Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, visit: http://www.rockstargames.com/chinatownwars.

[Morari]

I'd hope for 2D, as all of the 3D games have been pretty lame. The controls suck even on the PC!

[AV]

Why no trailer or even teaser?

[Nick DiMola]

Why no trailer or even teaser?

I'm guessing because it is 2D and it would've deflated all interest if they showed that.

[nickmitch]

Wasn't there a GBA GTA?

[Arbok]

Wasn't there a GBA GTA?

Yes, yes there was:

http://www.gamespot.com/gba/adventure/grandtheftautogba/index.html

[Shift Key]

This is a joke, right?

[planetidiot]

Nice.  The GBA one was pretty good, but too short. 

[NWR_Lindy]

This would have been cool, or even notable, in 2005.