People / ReferenceRockstar · Co-founder
Sam Houser
Co-founder and president of Rockstar Games
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Source for Sam Houser’s rolePhoto: Anthony Parello · CC BY-SA 4.0Existing Commons crop; displayed within a portrait frame.
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Rockstar through the years. The games, the company and the figures in their proper context.
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Latest news update 2026-09-20Rockstar, in context.
Founded in 1998, Rockstar Games develops and publishes interactive entertainment as a label of Take-Two Interactive. Its portfolio includes Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, Max Payne, Bully, L.A. Noire, Midnight Club and The Warriors.
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People / ReferenceRockstar · Former leadership
Dan Houser
Rockstar co-founder and former vice president of creativity
Left Rockstar in 2020. Founder of Absurd Ventures.
Sources & photo credit
Source for Dan Houser’s rolePhoto: Anthony Parello · CC BY-SA 4.0Existing Commons crop; displayed within a portrait frame.
People / ReferenceTake-Two · Leadership
Strauss Zelnick
Chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive
Sources & photo credit
Source for Strauss Zelnick’s rolePhoto: Christopher Michel · CC BY 2.0Photographed in 2015; displayed within a portrait frame.
People / ReferenceCreator · GTA coverage
TGG
Grand Theft Auto video creator
Also known as The Gaming Gorilla.
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Rockstar North · Development
Rob Nelson
Head of development and co-studio head, Rockstar North
Role source & portrait note
Source for Rob Nelson’s role
No verified official or openly licensed portrait is available in this directory.
The BBC Click video is a 2018 interview about Red Dead Redemption 2.
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Rockstar · Narrative
Rupert Humphries
Senior vice president of narrative, Rockstar Games
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Source for Rupert Humphries’s role
No verified official or openly licensed portrait is available in this directory.
HISTORY
Rockstar Games is founded
Rockstar dates its founding to 1998; its 25th anniversary fell in December 2023.
A Message from Rockstar GamesHISTORY
Rockstar Vancouver is formed
Take-Two acquires Barking Dog Studios and announces its renaming to Rockstar Vancouver; Rockstar Canada becomes Rockstar Toronto.
Rockstar Games Announces the Formation of Rockstar VancouverHISTORY
Vice City launches in the United States
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City arrives on PlayStation 2 in the US, followed by international releases in November and December.
Take-Two annual filing, fiscal 2002HISTORY
L.A. Noire broadens the portfolio
Rockstar releases the detective game L.A. Noire.
Take-Two Form 10-K, fiscal 2013HISTORY
Grand Theft Auto V launches
GTA V launches worldwide for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto V Now AvailableHISTORY
GTA V passes $1 billion in retail sales
Take-Two reports more than US$1 billion in worldwide retail sales during the first three days. This measures consumer retail spending, not Rockstar profit.
Grand Theft Auto V Worldwide Sales Surpass $1 Billion in First Three DaysHISTORY
Red Dead Redemption 2 launches
The western adventure launches on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Red Dead Redemption 2 Now Available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One SystemsHISTORY
GTA+ and standalone GTA Online arrive
GTA+ begins in March; GTA Online's standalone edition launches on March 15.
Take-Two Investor Presentation — August 2026HISTORY
Rockstar Australia is announced
Rockstar announces the acquisition of Sydney developer Video Games Deluxe and its renaming to Rockstar Australia.
Rockstar Games to Acquire Video Games DeluxeSCHEDULED
Grand Theft Auto VI: scheduled launch
Take-Two's August 2026 release schedule lists PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. This remains a future release as of the verification date.
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