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Rockstar wants you to steal $100 billion in GTA Online this week (virtually, of course)

You'll also secure a Prime Gaming Bonus of GTA$200K for taking part, too.

Rockstar is giving away a "special new vehicle" to Rockstar players if the community manages to collectively steal 100 billion in-game dollars before 18th November.

The Heist Challenge - which is live now - also knocks 75 per cent off the cost of Casino Heist Setup Fees to help "players get their boots in the door", plus there's double GTA dollars and RP available in Casino Missions and Ressurection.

You'll also secure a Prime Gaming Bonus of GTA$200K for playing this week, too.

"Should everyone come together and hit the target by November 18th, we'll reward the entire community at large with a special new vehicle, free of charge for a limited time this December," Rockstar explains. "All participants who partake in this week's Heist challenge will receive an additional bonus - a special badge of honour for their efforts. Assemble your crew, plan your operations and keep an eye out for updates."

For the full details, head on over to the Rockstar newswire.

In case you missed it, Borderlands and Grand Theft Auto publisher Take-Two recently agreed on a near-$1bn pricetag to snap up British racing giant Codemasters. Take-Two announced on 10th November it had shook hands on a $994m (£759m) deal which is expected to be completed in spring 2021.

As Tom reported at the time, Codemasters will join fellow Take-Two-owned labels such as 2K, Rockstar Games and Private Division. There's no word as yet how its own studios or output will specifically be affected, but Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick said that Codies' racing output would fit well with his publishing giant's existing sports fare - while Codies would benefit from Take-Two's distribution and marketing.

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