Payback has been doing pretty well on the iPhone as a
Grand Theft Auto clone, but the real thing is coming soon, apparently -- Rockstar Games says that they'll be bringing
the acclaimed DS hit Chinatown Wars to Apple's iPhone and iPod touch platforms. Pretty big news, not only for
GTA fans looking for a hijack-ing and crime spree fix (in this edition of the game, you can also deal drugs around the city, so that'll be fun), but also for the platform as a whole, since this is yet another sign that
big developers are thinking about the iPhone as a major handheld platform.
Chinatown Wars isn't the only game Rockstar will be releasing on the App Store, either, as their PSP music title
Beaterator is also set to make an appearance. Nothing has yet been said about exact date or price (though
G4 has guessed Rockstar wlll aim higher than the premium somewhat-standard of $9.99). We'll keep tuned to the police scanners for you.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Kevin said 9:32AM on 9-01-2009
Finally!!! I need me some real GTA!!!!!!!!!
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Joanna D said 9:55AM on 9-01-2009
I dont understand why Car Jack Streets doesn't get a mention here. It's developed by many of the people who worked on the original Grand Theft Auto and is a whole lot better than Payback, not to mention cheaper.
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Justin said 10:18AM on 9-01-2009
Helicopter view and cartoony graphics, no thanks.
Aalaap Ghag said 3:41AM on 9-02-2009
Yeah - just like Justin said - I'd rather not have it if it's gonna be like GTA 1 or 2 (top down view)...
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Hamish said 5:28AM on 9-03-2009
How hasn't Gangstar received a mention here? Sure, it's a GTA clone, but it's a really good one. It's awfully fun to have a wide-open world to play in on your iPhone.
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