Since this “Motionscan” technology records an actor’s face and dialogue in real-time, that means even the actors’ mistakes have been preserved for posterity. The Australian company behind the technique is named Depth Analysis, and it has posted a gag reel for the game to its home page.

Though the reel contains the types of mistakes commonly seen in movie or TV gag reels, the fact that the animated characters aren’t quite life-like enough to be considered outside of the uncanny valley makes their very human reactions all the more interesting. Also, seeing a videogame character sneeze convincingly is bizarre.

Rockstar has just announced that it will arrive in stores on September 17th, which I’m sure you know is a little bit later than originally thought.

Here’s what Rockstar had to say about the date:

We know this is about four months later than originally planned and we know that this short delay will come as a disappointment to many of you, but, trust us, it will be worth the extra time. GTAV is a massively ambitious and complex game and it simply needs a little more polish to be of the standard we and, more importantly, you require.

To all Grand Theft Auto fans, please accept our apologies for the delay, and our promise that the entire team here is working very hard to make the game all it can be. We are doing all we can to help ensure it will meet if not exceed your expectations come September – we thank you for your support and patience.

Here’s to the hoping the so-called “biggest open-world game to date” is worth the little extra waiting time.

Los Santos: a sprawling sun-soaked metropolis full of self-help gurus, starlets and fading celebrities, once the envy of the Western world, now struggling to stay afloat in an era of economic uncertainty and cheap reality TV. Amidst the turmoil, three very different criminals plot their own chances of survival and success: Franklin, a former street gangster, now looking for real opportunities and serious money; Michael, a professional ex-con whose retirement is a lot less rosy than he hoped it would be; and Trevor, a violent maniac driven by the chance of a cheap high and the next big score. Running out of options, the crew risks everything in a series of daring and dangerous heists that could set them up for life.

The September 17th release date is worldwide, and for the Xbox360 and PS3.

Just last year, the publisher released Grand Theft Auto: Vice City for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. It also released Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for the PlayStation Network.

Though there hasn’t been an announcement that San Andreas is on the way to mobile platforms, Rockstar today did reveal that Vice City is coming to the PlayStation Network next week. Gamers will soon be able to take on the role of Tommy Vercetti via their PlayStation 3 (and presumably Vita) consoles. The game takes place in a Miami-inspired city and features 80s themes and music. The game’s story also loosely follows that of the movie Scarface.

Vice City will launch part of the PlayStation 2 Classics collection next week, on January 29 (January 30 in Europe). Unfortunately, the price of the game won’t be as inexpensive as its $5 price on mobile platforms. Vice City in the PlayStation Store will sell for $10/€10/£8.

Rockstar also teased that “more classic Rockstar titles” will be coming to the PSN “in the weeks and months ahead.”

Just one week after Grand Theft Auto: Vice City was released for iOS and Android devices, Rockstar has released Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas on the PlayStation Network. It’s available in North America today for $15, and will be available in Europe starting tomorrow for €15 or £12.

To celebrate the game’s new release, Rockstar has re-released a video called “The Introduction.” It’s a 20-minute prologue that sets up the events and characters seen in the game. From that announcement:

The Introduction is told from various characters’ viewpoints, which are intertwined together to reveal the network of organized crime forces operating throughout the state of San Andreas. Tension builds as threats are carried out, stakes are raised and communication breaks down. In Los Santos, a drive-by shooting in Grove Street Family’s territory ignites a series of events to be further explored in the game.

Sounds like it’s time to kick back, enjoy some hot coffee, and relive one of the classic GTA games.

This week, Rockstar brought gamers a nice dose of nostalgia with a brand new GTA: Vice City trailer. The video celebrates the 10th anniversary of the game and reminds everyone just how steeped in nostalgia for the 80s the game itself was. The cars, lighting, clothing, and music all unapologetically project the Miami Vice and Scarface 80s culture in the U.S.

Speaking of the music, the soundtrack to the trailer is Laura Branigan’s “Self Control.” The song is featured on the Flash FM radio station in Vice City.

The video also serves as a launch trailer for the upcoming release of Vice City on iOS and Android. The game hits the Apple App Store and Google Play on December 6.

The game developer and publisher last month announced that Vice City would be coming to mobile devices with upgraded high definition graphics and touch screen controls. Both the iOS and Android versions of the game will be priced at $5 through the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Vice City is still among the most well-regarded Grand Theft Auto titles. In it, players take on the role of Tommy Vercetti and work their way up the tower of crime syndicates in a fictional city modeled after Miami. There are many references in the game to the movie Scarface, and the most pricey real estate in the game is clearly a depiction of Tony Montana’s mansion at the end of Scarface.

Apart from the fun story and gameplay, Vice City featured what could easily be argued is the best soundtrack in any Grand Theft Auto game. The music was an eclectic mix of the best of the 80s, and was often an excuse to just sit inside a vehicle.

The promised new Vice City trailer hasn’t yet been released, but the decade-old trailers below still show off the game (and the music) pretty well.

Today, after the audacious countdown clock on Rockstar‘s blog hit zero, the most anticipated and hyped trailer of the year was released. Is it any good? You’ll have to decide that for yourself, but the characters certainly look interesting. Each one of the characters feature in the trailer appears to correspond to some aspect of the Los Angeles-inspired Los Santos setting of the game. One is involved in inner-city gang violence, one is from the upper-class socialite area in the hills, and one comes out of the more, um, “rural” areas surrounding the city.

Today, Rockstar Games officially announced Grand Theft Auto V for a nebulous “spring 2013″ release. Unfortunately for PC users, the game is, as of now, only confirmed for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles.

“Grand Theft Auto V builds on everything we’ve learned about open world game design,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “We can’t wait to share it with fans.”

Grand Theft Auto V is being developed by Rockstar North. Rockstar claims that the title is the “largest and most ambitious title in the series to date.” Instead of the New York-inspired Liberty City of Grand Theft Auto IV, the new game will feature the Los Angeles-inspired Los Santos and “the surrounding area,” which will include “mountaintops” and the “depths of the ocean.”

Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto V go on sale starting November 5. In the meantime, enjoy the teaser image below that Rockstar provided along with its announcement, as well as the teaser trailer that was released almost one year ago.

So, to make sure it has something enticing on store shelves come black Friday, Rockstar is taking its old hits and repackaging them in a bundle. This week the studio announced that Rockstar Games Collection: Edition 1 will launch in North America on November 6 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles.

The bundle includes L.A. Noire, Red Dead Redemption, Midnight Club: Los Angeles Complete Edition, and Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City. Episodes from Liberty City includes the downloadable content stories The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony, but does not include the original Grand Theft Auto IV.

“The Rockstar Games Collection includes four amazing and wildly diverse experiences,” said Sam Houser, founder of Rockstar Games. “From the vast plains of the dying West to the chaos of Liberty City; and from a dark crime thriller to street racing in real-world Los Angeles, this collection contains some of our best work so far.”

Houser is probably right. Though the package doesn’t include the original Grand Theft Auto IV, the game’s DLC was well-regarded, while Red Dead Redemption was named game of the year by many publications in 2010. And though L.A. Noire was criticized for its gameplay flaws, it was also lauded for the risks it took and the technology it used to tell a story in a unique way.

If gamers havent played these classic Rockstar titles, now might be the time to grab them all at once, for $20 each.

Max Payne 3 is getting closer by the day. The news and promo items are flying in from every angle. Now Rockstar is announcing a 3-part original Max Payne 3 comic series created in partnership with Marvel Custom Solutions.

The digital graphic novel and in limited print editions will be written by Dan Houser and Remedy’s Sam Lake, and featuring cover art from Greg Horn and pencils and inks by Fernando Blanco, this original Max Payne 3 comic series will delve into Max’s troubled past – exploring the events that occurred in and around both Max Payne and Max Payne 2, leading up to Max Payne 3 while also shedding new light on Max’s early years.

Look for Issue #1: “After the Fall” to be released in the next few weeks for free via the Rockstar Newswire, the Max Payne 3 Official Site and additional digital comic channels.

Max Payne 3 is set for release on May 15, 2012 and will come out for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.