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== Bully 2? Sources? ==

Was this officially announced, or even hinted at? And also who ever added it, didn't add it correctly (I would fix it, but I don't know if it should be there to start with)... [[User:DTHCND|DTHCND]] ([[User talk:DTHCND|talk]]) 04:19, 11 October 2010 (EST)

== Bertelsmann ==


it might be better to refer to it as scottish rather than british. [[Special:Contributions/81.109.90.194|81.109.90.194]] ([[User talk:81.109.90.194|talk]]) 09:35, 11 February 2024 (UTC)
This article does not need a long unsourced paragraph in the lead explaining the company [[Bertelsmann]], it's value, and it's diverse range of labels and subsidiaries. A link to Bertelsmann is sufficient while stating that Take-Two purchased Rockstar from them is enough, the reader can click through if they want more detail. -- [[User:Ferret|ferret]] ([[User_talk:Ferret|talk]]) 23:13, 16 March 2016 (UTC)
:Rockstar Games is (and always has been) American. You're thinking of [[Rockstar North]]. <span class="nowrap">– [[User:Rhain|<span style="color: #008;">'''''Rhain'''''</span>]] [[User talk:Rhain|☔]] <small>([[he/him]])</small></span> 12:14, 11 February 2024 (UTC)
::No they haven't, stop it [[Special:Contributions/217.8.11.88|217.8.11.88]] ([[User talk:217.8.11.88|talk]]) 12:42, 22 August 2024 (UTC)
:::Rockstar Games was founded in 1998 in New York, where it is based today. Central to its establishment were two Englishmen and the assets of a former London company. Rockstar North, on the other hand, was founded in 1988 in Dundee and currently resides in Edinburgh. Hope that helps. [[User:IceWelder|<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">IceWelder</span>]] &#91;[[User talk:IceWelder|<span style="color: #424242;">&#9993;</span>]]&#93; 21:52, 22 August 2024 (UTC)


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== "Cfx.re" or "CitizenFX" ==


I made an attempt at editing this in the past which was reverted so i'm just taking this here to avoid extra trouble. I cannot find any source to articulate that the "CitizenFX" name is no longer in use.
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Their Patreon, which is still used for the monetization of server slots continues to refer to it as both Cfx.re and The CitizenFX Collective.[https://www.patreon.com/fivem]
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The Take Two investor called had Strauss refer to it as "CitizenFX"[https://finance.yahoo.com/news/two-interactive-software-inc-nasdaq-215348148.html].
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While I will agree Cfx.re seems to be the preferred name (given its extensive usage), to me it seems to just be that; preference, not the exclusive name. So I'm unsure if "Formerly CitizenFX" is a statement that should be made in the history without more tangible evidence to suggest as such. [[User:Lucas7yoshi|Lucas7yoshi]] ([[User talk:Lucas7yoshi|talk]]) 01:59, 25 March 2024 (UTC)
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:Good catch—I've removed "formerly" and added a ref to verify. <span class="nowrap">– [[User:Rhain|<span style="color: #008;">'''''Rhain'''''</span>]] [[User talk:Rhain|☔]] <small>([[he/him]])</small></span> 02:05, 25 March 2024 (UTC)
::Perfect, Hadn't caught that source while digging up the investor call. Thanks! [[User:Lucas7yoshi|Lucas7yoshi]] ([[User talk:Lucas7yoshi|talk]]) 02:09, 25 March 2024 (UTC)


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== On the Nationality ==
Add to Rockstar LA's notes that it was acquired in 2023 as Standard Deviation, and is now Rockstar LA, they were previously motion capture hardware/software specialists.


rockstargames.com/standarddeviation [[User:LoadingYourData101|LoadingYourData101]] ([[User talk:LoadingYourData101|talk]]) 23:41, 22 July 2024 (UTC)
It has been established as a 'fact' that Rockstar Games is multinational, however, the roots of that are vague. The reasoining behind the multinationality is "see talk"; looking through the archive there is "[[Talk:Rockstar Games/Archive 1#American?|American?]]", a discussion started by now-retired user {{u|Bloodloss}} in 2008. The discussion was held by five anonyomous IP (one of them [https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Talk:Rockstar_Games&diff=prev&oldid=302038330 fakely] under the name "Tukogbani") and two temporary accounts. All six part-takers had only one comment each, and none were actually constructive: "Started by English persons, mostly based in the UK." — It was started by two Englishmen (living in America) and two Americans, and was, since its 1998 inception, based in New York City. "It should be were the founders and/or leaders are from." — No, companies are registered in and legally bound to a position somewhere on Earth (all kinds of office movement must be granted). In response: "Change it to British/American then?" — Clearly, it was not clear to this person that Rockstar North is not an operating headquarter, but a subsidiary studio. "Rockstar Games is a corporation, right? [...]" (read in full at linked discussion) — This comment goes in the right direction, "does it have it's own nationality completely seperate" is the correct question, where the answer is yes. "The offical EU Rockstar games website has it down as 'Rockstar Games is a major British video game developer and publisher based in New York City, owned by Take-Two Interactive'" — False, there never was an official EU site for Rockstar Games, the linked rockstarspot.eu was a fan site, now defunct. Further two source this user claims are articles claiming the GTA series to be British—and that is perfectly right! All entries in the series so far have either been developed by Rockstar North (Scotland) or Rockstar Leeds (England).
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== Semi-protected edit request on 4 September 2024 ==
After the initial question posted in 2008, the first comment had been written in 2008, the second in 2009, two following in 2010, and the final two in 2011. The discussion came to no real end after 3.5 years, and there is no established consensus whatsoever on changing or keeping a multinational attribute. Fact is: The company in question is and was always based in New York City, making it an American publisher, which has international development subsidiaries (not divisions!), and the marketing subsidiary (again, not division) based in London; this is enough evidence that this company is an American publisher, not a multinational publisher/developer. If this is changed again, I will refer to this entry. Thanks! [[User:Lordtobi|<font face="Impact">Lordtobi</font>]] ([[User talk:Lordtobi|<font color="#B0B0B0">&#9993;</font>]]) 18:30, 23 October 2016 (UTC)


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:There's significantly more discussion further down the archive page, where a level of consensus is reached. Reverting. [[User:Will Bradshaw|Will Bradshaw]] ([[User talk:Will Bradshaw|talk]]) 08:15, 24 October 2016 (UTC)
Add Oxford comma. [[Special:Contributions/64.189.18.49|64.189.18.49]] ([[User talk:64.189.18.49|talk]]) 00:44, 4 September 2024 (UTC)
:[[File:Red question icon with gradient background.svg|20px|link=|alt=]] '''Not done:''' it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a [[WP:EDITXY|"change X to Y" format]] and provide a [[Wikipedia:Reliable sources|reliable source]] if appropriate.<!-- Template:ESp --> <span class="nowrap">– [[User:Rhain|<span style="color: #008;">'''''Rhain'''''</span>]] [[User talk:Rhain|☔]] <small>([[he/him]])</small></span> 00:45, 4 September 2024 (UTC)

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Rockstar was originally a Scottish company.

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it might be better to refer to it as scottish rather than british. 81.109.90.194 (talk) 09:35, 11 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Rockstar Games is (and always has been) American. You're thinking of Rockstar North. – Rhain ☔ (he/him) 12:14, 11 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]
No they haven't, stop it 217.8.11.88 (talk) 12:42, 22 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Rockstar Games was founded in 1998 in New York, where it is based today. Central to its establishment were two Englishmen and the assets of a former London company. Rockstar North, on the other hand, was founded in 1988 in Dundee and currently resides in Edinburgh. Hope that helps. IceWelder [✉] 21:52, 22 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

"Cfx.re" or "CitizenFX"

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I made an attempt at editing this in the past which was reverted so i'm just taking this here to avoid extra trouble. I cannot find any source to articulate that the "CitizenFX" name is no longer in use.

Their Patreon, which is still used for the monetization of server slots continues to refer to it as both Cfx.re and The CitizenFX Collective.[1]

The Take Two investor called had Strauss refer to it as "CitizenFX"[2].

While I will agree Cfx.re seems to be the preferred name (given its extensive usage), to me it seems to just be that; preference, not the exclusive name. So I'm unsure if "Formerly CitizenFX" is a statement that should be made in the history without more tangible evidence to suggest as such. Lucas7yoshi (talk) 01:59, 25 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Good catch—I've removed "formerly" and added a ref to verify. – Rhain ☔ (he/him) 02:05, 25 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Perfect, Hadn't caught that source while digging up the investor call. Thanks! Lucas7yoshi (talk) 02:09, 25 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 22 July 2024

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Add to Rockstar LA's notes that it was acquired in 2023 as Standard Deviation, and is now Rockstar LA, they were previously motion capture hardware/software specialists.

rockstargames.com/standarddeviation LoadingYourData101 (talk) 23:41, 22 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. – Rhain ☔ (he/him) 23:44, 22 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 4 September 2024

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Add Oxford comma. 64.189.18.49 (talk) 00:44, 4 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. – Rhain ☔ (he/him) 00:45, 4 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
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