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Rockstar starts paying GTA Online cash

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Gta stimulus

Ah, nothing like throwing money at a problem to make it go away. We told you about the GTA V Online troubled launch and resulting hush money being delayed. Well, now Rockstar is ready to start paying out.

Rockstar has started depositing GTA$500 000 into each in-game bank account. Anyone who was playing GTA Online in October 2013 will receive the stimulus. However, much like real life bank transfers, Rockstar expects that it can take two days for the funds to actually hit your account. They go on to thank you for your patience:

Thanks go out to everyone for their continued patience and understanding while we worked through these issues, and we can’t wait to bring more into the world of GTA Online.

Well done, guys – I’m sure those still playing GTA Online will appreciate the extra funds. Actually, who is still playing? Has the hype finally blown over, or are people still playing tip their fingers bleed?

Last Updated: November 7, 2013

87 Comments

  1. Admiral Chief in 1986

    November 7, 2013 at 11:32

    • ToshZA

      November 7, 2013 at 11:42

      Ah Africa. How I love you.

      Reply

    • Vampyre Squirrel

      November 7, 2013 at 11:43

      Would be an awesome weapon in GTA… lol

      Reply

      • TiMsTeR1033

        November 7, 2013 at 12:00

        Really? how? I ride them over in desert with ease…

        Reply

        • Vampyre Squirrel

          November 7, 2013 at 12:07

          2 use weapon… bludgeon your enemy a few times.

          Reply

        • Vampyre Squirrel

          November 7, 2013 at 12:13

          You know what weapon I really miss from the GTA series?

          The Katana from GTA Vice City.

          Reply

          • TiMsTeR1033

            November 7, 2013 at 12:22

            Yeah but then they would have to make whole little engine for missing body parts… I do miss it too man! soooo much!

      • Unalighned John (JJ)

        November 7, 2013 at 12:16

        Can’t believe Saints Row hasn’t thought of this yet.

        Reply

        • Vampyre Squirrel

          November 7, 2013 at 12:17

          Saints Row is crazy enough to have it in the game.

          Think we need to contact these devs…

          Reply

          • John's (JJ's) ????

            November 7, 2013 at 12:18

            I’m currently juggling Saints Row co-op with a friend and Sleeping Dogs, yet I still dream of GTA V on pc.

          • Vampyre Squirrel

            November 7, 2013 at 12:19

            Hopefully that dream will come true. GTAV is actually crazy in it’s own right, but an awesome game.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            November 7, 2013 at 12:21

            Did the beachbum dlc come part of the update?

          • Vampyre Squirrel

            November 7, 2013 at 12:29

            Didn’t see anything about it… researching it now 😛

          • Vampyre Squirrel

            November 7, 2013 at 12:49

            R* still says “early November”… no specific date.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            November 7, 2013 at 12:21

            Saints Row is utter kak in my eyes now.

          • John's (JJ's) ????

            November 7, 2013 at 12:23

            Compared to Sleeping Dogs it looks like a cartoon but the ridiculousness of it makes for some fun, and Sleeping Dogs doesn’t have aircraft.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            November 7, 2013 at 12:25

            I bought SR3 cause of soo many people saying it is a “great” game… Boy were they wrong… Game is too corny and feels cheap to be honest.. I like the realism in games. Sure had it’s fun moments but alot of the activities were so lame and got old fast.

          • John's (JJ's) ????

            November 7, 2013 at 12:28

            It does feel cheap, I must agree. But I paid $5 for Saints Row 2, 3, Metro 2033, Risen 1&2, Dead Island GOTY and Sacred 1&2 all together. So for me it was cheap. Humble Bundle & Steam FTW.

    • Otto_ki

      November 7, 2013 at 12:02

      This image made my day thx Admiral XD

      Reply

      • Admiral Chief in 1986

        November 7, 2013 at 14:11

        You are most welcome

        Reply

  2. TiMsTeR1033

    November 7, 2013 at 11:33

    Blown over… ha!

    Reply

  3. Hammersteyn

    November 7, 2013 at 11:40

    • ToshZA

      November 7, 2013 at 11:44

      Its a good thing he dropped his phone first.

      Also. PWNED.

      Reply

    • Vampyre Squirrel

      November 7, 2013 at 11:46

      Now that’s an epic tag team combo!

      Reply

      • TiMsTeR1033

        November 7, 2013 at 11:59

        Poor kid!

        Reply

        • Vampyre Squirrel

          November 7, 2013 at 12:13

          He apparently deserved it.

          Reply

          • TiMsTeR1033

            November 7, 2013 at 12:14

            Could be worse I guess! I remember being kicked down flight of stairs in grade 7. lol

          • Vampyre Squirrel

            November 7, 2013 at 12:15

            lol! That’s harsh! I hope you taught them a lesson… or at least got someone else to.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            November 7, 2013 at 12:15

            hahaha NOPE! dude I was a serious nerd in grade 7..

          • Vampyre Squirrel

            November 7, 2013 at 12:16

            So was I… oh wait, I still am one 😛

          • TiMsTeR1033

            November 7, 2013 at 12:16

            NERDS ARE COOL NOW!

          • John's (JJ's) ????

            November 7, 2013 at 12:17

            Hear hear

          • TiMsTeR1033

            November 7, 2013 at 12:21

            even the ones that wear eyeliner like you John.

          • John's (JJ's) ????

            November 7, 2013 at 12:22

            Thank you Tim (I think)

          • TiMsTeR1033

            November 7, 2013 at 12:23

            Your welcome…

          • John's (JJ's) ????

            November 7, 2013 at 12:24

            *you’re

            Regards,
            Mister (no)Eyeliner.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            November 7, 2013 at 12:26

            Yeah yeah… My my spelling and grammar needs work I know.. I blame 5 years of being a pothead for that..

          • John's (JJ's) ????

            November 7, 2013 at 12:29

            You can use that one for more than just spelling mistakes.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            November 7, 2013 at 12:32

            EXACTLY I HAVE AN EXCUSE! oh wait… you insulting me!

          • Vampyre Squirrel

            November 7, 2013 at 12:40

            lol!

            Breaking news:
            Scientist prove that the pothead’s brain still stays in a state of “DUDE, check that out” after years of being “clean”.

          • John's (JJ's) ????

            November 7, 2013 at 12:17

            School was the worst place in the world.

          • Vampyre Squirrel

            November 7, 2013 at 12:18

            Totally agreed!

          • TiMsTeR1033

            November 7, 2013 at 12:20

            I tried to be cool at school did some chalk graffiti, ended up cleaning all the walls.. I hated school…

          • John's (JJ's) ????

            November 7, 2013 at 12:22

            My loathing for school surpasses hate. But now I have a nice lady and the d-bags from school don’t. Plus I get to hang with you nice people (the gamers of nerdom)

          • TiMsTeR1033

            November 7, 2013 at 12:23

            I wish school had lazy gamer kinda peeps in it… would of been soo much better.

  4. ToshZA

    November 7, 2013 at 11:41

    “tip their fingers bleed?” – “until their finger tips bleed?”

    And the hype never started for some of us. Sorry. 🙁

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  5. Vampyre Squirrel

    November 7, 2013 at 11:42

    I got mine already and spent a bit of it (around R$360k)… and still loving GTAV and Online. There aren’t that many issues that I’ve run into on it.

    Reply

  6. Vampyre Squirrel

    November 7, 2013 at 11:44

    Oh and BTW Zoe… I’m still playing GTAV and Online. Trying to get my 100% completion and Online to Rank 100.

    Reply

    • TiMsTeR1033

      November 7, 2013 at 12:02

      You will get there… You play enough. lol

      Reply

      • Vampyre Squirrel

        November 7, 2013 at 12:09

        hahaha! No idea how long it’ll take though. Got stunt jumps, 9 space ships parts and the knife flights to do to get to 100% and about 69.5 Ranks to climb.

        Reply

        • TiMsTeR1033

          November 7, 2013 at 12:10

          *sings* I’ll see you when you get there… If you ever get there… I am sure you will really get there

          Reply

  7. RinceandRepeat

    November 7, 2013 at 11:45

    Yes still playing! And will be on Saturday with the Southern Massives!

    Reply

    • Vampyre Squirrel

      November 7, 2013 at 11:47

      OVG joining in?

      Reply

      • RinceandRepeat

        November 7, 2013 at 11:48

        You KNOW it! 🙂 Start with our usual game of golf Or are you too… CHICKEN! Of John that is…

        Reply

        • Vampyre Squirrel

          November 7, 2013 at 11:49

          HAHAHA, I’ll practice a bit this week… will own you all!!! Hopefully.

          Reply

        • Vampyre Squirrel

          November 7, 2013 at 13:17

          Oh yeah, I won’t be on for very long on Saturday if at all… got a bunch of people coming over.

          I’ll be on tomorrow night though.

          Reply

  8. Rock789

    November 7, 2013 at 11:46

    Shweet! Yup, definitely still playing. Honestly, I love the game – SP and Online. Finished SP, but now trying to do all the collection missions to 100% it (it’s a game that deserves to be 100%). And Online… Always great hanging out wit my crew – SOMA forever! 🙂

    Almost had enough cash stashed for that apartment in-game I’ve been eyeing (has an 8 car garage which I can use to finally get all those motors I’ve been salivating over). This will give me the rest of the funds needed! Will check my account tonight… **fingers crossed**

    Reply

    • Vampyre Squirrel

      November 7, 2013 at 11:47

      I got myself an apartment with a 10 car garage this morning thanks to these funds… it’s epic man.

      Will check you and the rest of SOMA online this week and weekend.

      Reply

    • RinceandRepeat

      November 7, 2013 at 11:48

      Nice one man! Need to also get a place, see you this sat? I want to have a ‘look’ at your cars 0-O So does OVG, near a cliff, near the sea…

      Reply

      • Rock789

        November 7, 2013 at 11:55

        Afraid not on Sat, man 🙁 – I’m off to visit my mom… It’s her birthday. And she has no internet. So Rocky will be man-down on GTA Online for the week (from Sat). But I’ll be online tonight and tomorrow night. 🙂

        Oh – and I’ll make sure all my cars are insured before OVG gets there (already had to claim once after last cliff-side escapades – pics on my profile). 😉 🙂

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        • RinceandRepeat

          November 7, 2013 at 11:57

          Haha! I have seen the pictures. Damn you OVG!!!!

          Reply

        • TiMsTeR1033

          November 7, 2013 at 12:01

          Will see you guys on FRIDAY! hehehe gonna buy Timmy some bling!

          Reply

    • Vampyre Squirrel

      November 7, 2013 at 11:51

      I’m doing final ship part collection, stunt jumps and knife flights, then I’m done at 100%!

      BTW, the knife flights are hard as hell.

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      • Rock789

        November 7, 2013 at 11:53

        I am actually yet to be involved in a knife fight… Where are they? You need to do anything in particular to unlock them?

        Reply

        • Vampyre Squirrel

          November 7, 2013 at 11:55

          I know it says “Knife fight” but it’s actually “Knife fLight” as in flying sideways between two buildings (etc) in a plane.

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          • Rock789

            November 7, 2013 at 11:56

            Ok… That actually sucks! Knife flights are SO hard! Do you unlock them at the flight school?

          • Vampyre Squirrel

            November 7, 2013 at 11:57

            nah, they’re just there… check this map for them… http://maps.achievementhunter.com/guides/overview/grandtheftautov

            Edit: I crashed 5 or 6 times trying to get the one… still didn’t finish it.

          • Rock789

            November 7, 2013 at 11:59

            Ooo… Thank you kind sir. 🙂 Uh, I mean squirrel! 🙂

          • Vampyre Squirrel

            November 7, 2013 at 12:06

            No problem

          • TiMsTeR1033

            November 7, 2013 at 12:12

            You suck!! hahahah

          • Vampyre Squirrel

            November 7, 2013 at 12:14

            You SWALLOW!!! HAHAHAHAHA

            Douche… 😛

          • TiMsTeR1033

            November 7, 2013 at 12:17

            I didn’t see that coming… excuse the pun..

          • Vampyre Squirrel

            November 7, 2013 at 12:17

            That’s sooooo PUNNY!!!!

          • John's (JJ's) ????

            November 7, 2013 at 12:19

            Hahaha

  9. TiMsTeR1033

    November 7, 2013 at 12:08

    Welcome to the real battlefield!

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    • Vampyre Squirrel

      November 7, 2013 at 12:14

      hahaha! that’s awesome

      Reply

    • Rock789

      November 7, 2013 at 12:59

      That is freaking awesome! And I’m not a big BF fan (**hides from backlash due to that comment**), so that’s saying something! 🙂

      Reply

      • John's (JJ's) ????

        November 7, 2013 at 13:18

        I thought we all were your BF’s

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        • Rock789

          November 7, 2013 at 13:39

          Oh you are… Liefies! **waves longingly** 😉

          Reply

    • Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

      November 7, 2013 at 16:36

      THIS IS SO AWESOME!!!

      Reply

  10. RedDeadZombie

    November 7, 2013 at 13:06

    Still playing! On Rank 40 at the moment, and still having stacks of fun with my crew The Porchie Snoobabs

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    • SwartSheep

      November 7, 2013 at 13:11

      #PorchieSnoobabs4Life We may be small but we kick ass and take names (mostly eachothers)

      Reply

      • VinTaco

        November 7, 2013 at 13:49

        I just stare at my ADSL modem, wishing it worked better. #PorchieSnoobabs4Life

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    • UncleHughes

      November 7, 2013 at 14:08

      #PorchieSnoobabs4Life I just wished my mom would stop turning off the ADSL in the middle of a game!!! Really awkward!!!

      Reply

      • RedDeadZombie

        November 7, 2013 at 14:34

        Looks like your ADSL problems are more like ”You” problems!

        Reply

  11. UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy

    November 7, 2013 at 14:42

    While there is still no REAL news of GTA PC. I am glad these things are being sorted now.

    Reply

  12. Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

    November 7, 2013 at 16:37

    Yep, I got my money and promptly wasted it all on crack, hookers and guns 😀 WOOOOO WEEEE!!!! BREAKING BAD MUTHAFRUITAS!!

    Reply

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