It’s finally here. The ambitious, long-awaited open world from Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto V, hits PS3 this week. The Grand Theft Auto franchise has commanded the attention of gamers for years, and the launch of a new entry in the series is a true industry event. And this is no exception.
Grand Theft Auto V introducers gamers to a trio of protagonists pulled (once again) into a life of crime. New to the series, Grand Theft Auto V supports dynamic switching between these three characters, enabling players to weave in and out of action — and the sprawling city of Los Santos. Plan heists, drive luxurious cars, grab a round of golf, or just cause trouble. All and more await in Los Santos.
But Grand Theft Auto V isn’t the only game dropping next week. Real Boxing hits PS Vita and brings with it an eye-catching boxing simulation with refined controls and additional features. For the complete list of games coming, head on down.
Enjoy the Drop, and tell us what you think of our new, streamlined format!
New Releases This Week
Week of September 16th, 2013
Grand Theft Auto V
(PS3, Retail, PSN)
Real Boxing
(PS Vita, PSN)
Hot Wheels World’s Best Driver
(PS3, Retail, PSN)
Capcom Fighting Evolution
(PS2 Classic, PSN)
Learn more about this week’s new releases on our official, weekly show: PlayStation Blogcast.
What are you most looking forward to this week? Will you be starting (or continuing) a life of crime in Grand Theft Auto V? Drop us a line and let us know.
I can’t even find a way to download GTA V. There is no option too…I already pre ordered it and you guys said after 12:01am EST you can download it…well its past 12, infact is 12:20am EST as im righting this comment. Fix this so I can go to bed
This is BS! I’ve been in the PSN store for 20min and cannot even download gta. It literally doesnt even have a download button, just “Overview” “Avatars” and “Videos”. this is the second time this has happened to me when downloading a day one digital! this will be the last time I pre-order anything from the PSN store. This is really making me angry. If you guys are going to do day 1 digital you need to have pre-downloading availible every region that has day 1 digital, not just Europe.
@ NeoMahi
yeah, god forbid if people complain about a game that’s suppose to be released at a certain time but isn’t.
Yeah, definitely our fault for buying digital.
Hey, does anyone know how the digital download will be available, whenever that occurs? Is it just going to show up in my download list? Kinda odd that the GTA V page on the PSN no longer has a purchase/download button.
They’re taking their sweet time updating the game page. Most likely at the same time the page gets updated, the game will also show up in your Downloads List.
Hate the newer store as well. The older one made it feel more PC like. The current store can barely even work on the systems old hardware. Stupid tile layout. You would think it would be faster since its a little more simple of a design. But seriously, I would like to let it download while I sleep. Might just have to settle for when I get out of classes tomorrow. Didn’t even get my damn day off of work I requested. Jerks.
it now says “this content can not be selected at this time…” shakes head
Just bought San Andreas for $3.75. Never played it before so might as well download it and start playing while I wait for this shiet to get updated.
Its live now. I did a search for “grand theft auto” on the store and clicked gta V GAME and it now gives download option.
@ adoduknom: Thanks
I have to say, while I realize that Sony never actually claimed there would be a pre-download, I wish they’d done a better job of communicating about what WAS going to happen with the download. A quick post on the blog discrediting Rockstar’s claim and laying things out clearly would’ve been nice.
Thx!
I guess when they told us 12:00 am, they meant they’ll start updating everything, not they’ll update everything by 12:00…
I started downloading at 12:28am.
Blimp download – 1st.
10%
18gb
Oh, yeah
Or excuse me. YES IT’S DOWNLOADING. Sorry Sony mods for bad language if that offends you. If it doesn’t…..
If this is how its going to be when ppl want to download on the PS4 then sony is really going to have some problems next gen.
good find tetsuo! thanks!
Only 14 hours to download…..
Why can’t I download GTAV it’s 12:30 am east coast and the store says the game is not available !!
getting the same error just says content not availible
Jeeze… paid twice for PS+ in one year now… PS+ has been horrible for home console consumers post E3 month, and you guys can’t even get your crap together for midnight release of a digital game… come on… seriously SONY WTF? Why would I want a PS4 over a XONE at this point? At least paying for online on XONE I know I’m going to get my stuff on time and have better community features. GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER SCEA!!!!
Only going to take me 2 hours to download! I’m so stoked!
Let’s roll Sony. Us gamersnon the West Coast want to play, too. And technically it’s out alreay so pls flip the switch. Lol
Those of u getting error try exiting and entering the store and try what I suggested on post 159.
@ruleterren holy *** mine says about 6 hours. Wish I had your Internet connection.
Had to search the system for the game and now it’s downloading yeah finally
even rebooted my console still getting the error and gta 5 isnt even coming up when i search grand theft auto just all the others, is this a canada store thing?
huzzah 20th times a charm finally downloading
If you are looking to download go to the search function in the store and then find “Grand Theft Auto V [GAME] ” on the list to download if you are getting the error… Thanks to Tetsuo for the find… I tried it earlier, but a little to early :p like when they said it was supposed to be released….
Scroll down the list it’s there I was like WTF too scroll you’ll see it
I’m still getting the stupid this content not available message. -______-
Im in los angeles. There should be a lot of suggestions that come up. Scroll down and u will find it. Make sure type in all “grand theft auto” to narrow ur search.
This is the worst day one release so far I am really disappointed in Sony, you guys really need to get your ish together.
Anyone on the east coast managed to get the game downloading?
I’ve been downloading since 12:45 am and I’m at 5%
12:35 3%….
My GTA V is downloading pretty fast. Almost 50% in about 90 minutes. A lot better than The Last Of Us. That one took all night.
Thanks for the heads up guys! dwnlding now. I just got home from gamestop where i work. Crazzzy night!
*Sigh* Nothing good coming out on Tuesday.
worst launch ever! I could of drive to Wal-Mart after work, pick up a copy and would of being play GTA 5 by now.
instead I’m sitting here waiting for the game to download. 1 hour 5%. thank Sony.
I’ve notice you’ve changed the blog and have removed the bullets. You have also removed the big blog cast box and added a link. I like this much better. I like that I can see immediately whats available in the blue box.
I would still like the information about each game written in a paragraph. In a way it makes me lazy if I don’t go look it up but sometimes I get a false impression from the title and don’t bother doing the research. If you want more sales then include the information.
I also feel one game should not overwhelm the entire blog and then give one sentence to another title.
I know I’ll adjust to whatever you decide. Thank you for listening to our input today.
Hey Ryan , I am from Mexico and my GTA V Download Cost 75 Dollars, you know why is this.
Psn prices in Mexico are the same as USA prices.
If somebody has an answer to this i am very confused.
Thanks
Installing takes forever. Only 18GB? I thought its was like 36GB.
Does anyone here knows why is GTA V digital version priced at $75.49??? is there going to be an standar $59.99 edition with today´s store update???
Hello RUGACUBO I am in Mexico and I got the same problem, maybe USA doesn’t have this problem.
Which country is your psn account?
Finally, GTA V :D
Mexico tambien, esta raro no? igual y ya nos la van a dejar ir convirtiendo el precio en dolares a su equivalente en pesos. Por que si multiplicas los $75.49 dolares por $13.20 pesos en los que anda el dolar aprox, vienen siendo practicamente los $1000 que nos cuesta un juego en tienda
Pues si va a ser asi, pero que mala onda no avisaron.
Pues ni modo a agregarle al monedero.
Pero yo me espero un par de dias haber que dicen.
psn account : rick-ivan para que me agregues.
Saludos.Man
pos ando preguntando en el Twitter a Playstation Latinoamerica, a ver que dicen por q esta cabron, la preventa estuvo en $59.99 como siempre entonces no entiendo, ojala sea un error. Saludos
Si esta raro todos los juegos cuestan igual que en USA.
I wouldn’t call Capcom Fighting Evolution a PS2 “classic”, not by even a long shot. What a disasppointing and underwhelming game! I did pick up Grand Theft Auto 5 on disc last night at midnight and am already stating that it will win almost every 2013 game of the year awards.