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What will the inclusion of casinos bring to the GTA 5 update?

There’s a lot of buzz out there about Grand Theft Auto 5; this latest version of the popular game is only available for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, however, it will be coming to Playstation 4 and Xbox One soon. This has owners of other gaming devices clamoring for news from Rockstar Games as to when other versions will be released. This is especially true for those who own PCs who may not obtain the game until the end of 2014 due to restrictions placed by Sony and Microsoft. Those who have been able to play the game have noticed some changes in the newest GTA version.

One aspect of the game that continues trends seen in past versions is the inclusion of casinos. The rise in popularity of sites such as GamingClub has meant there is a real gap for the GTA games to fill. With GTA 5, it seems like the addition of a casino to the game will occur through content that can be downloaded. Some are even anticipating that casino heists are even part of the content, as planning a casino heist is much more exciting than the heists that occurred in previous versions of the game. After all, after robbing a bank or military warehouse, something new would be appreciated. Some even anticipate a heist in the style of the movie, Oceans 11. If this is the case then we are in for a treat.

There are other new changes that will find their way into the latest update of GTA, for instance, new clothes and tattoos have been added to the game and different kinds of weapons and related items have been added as well. In an effort to shore up some of the exploits in the game, the capability of providing nitrous boosts for vehicles is another update in this version. It is also possible to blow up a Titan while in a Hangar. Another version, High Life, is also in the works.

A veteran voice in video game journalism, Excelle Escalada has been writing and creating content for the gaming industry since 2008. His journey began at the heart of the gaming community as a founder and administrator for Exitializ, a competitive gaming guild established in 2008. Specializing in popular MMORPGs like CABAL, Guild Wars 2, and Dragon Nest, Exitializ grew from a passionate guild into a multi-channel gaming platform under his community leadership.   This deep, firsthand experience with player communities and complex game systems provided the perfect foundation for a career in games journalism. Transitioning his passion into a profession, Excelle has brought his unique, community-first perspective to his role at GameHaunt.