This past weekend was Labor Day weekend in the states and I was away with family unable to access the internet. We're sorry that we were unable to update you on the latest news however, here are the things we missed.

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars previews
While we were gone, previews for the PSP version Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars were released. We've summed up the details below.

• Graphics have been overhauled to include bloom lighting (also known as trails in other GTAs) and better looking cars.
• 6 more radio stations packing an extra 100 minutes on top of the music from the DS.
• New rampage and riding shotgun missions.
• 6 brand new missions that focus on drugs.
• New character named Melanie Mallard.
• No more toll mini-game

Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony previews
On top of the released previews of Chinatown Wars, subscribers of Xbox World 360 got their hands on the latest issue featuring The Ballad of Gay Tony.

• Hud is now a "Parma Violet-style pink/purple".
• The episode features around 20 episodes.
• Mission scoring (Similar to Manhunt's episode rating).
• You can replay any mission.
• Three night clubs are accessible - Bahama Mamas, Hercules and Maisonette 9.
• You can now play golf (similar to VCS).
• New websites.
• A new called "Super Drop Diamond" based on a Bentley continental Convertible.
• In a random character mission, an ex-girlfriend of yours places a bomb on your car and you have to disarm it.

Sources: IGN and GTANet