Rockstar Games has sent word that it will be hosting the first-ever Grand Theft Auto Live Weekend beginning next week Friday, September 26. Xbox Live members with Gold accounts can hop on and go head-to-head with members of the GTA IV development team. Numerous prizes will be up for grabs for those who play, including a hoody, exclusive Gamerpics, GTA themed T-shirts, duffle bag, and a souvenir Statue of Happiness.

The event will run through Sunday, September 28. Members of the dev team will be online between 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. Hit the jump for the full list of gamertags.

RSG0Josh
RSG1Neil
RSG2David
RSG3Ben
RSG4Brian
RSG5Robert
RSG6Chris
RSG7Steve
RSG8John
RSG9Justin
RSG10Mark
RSG11Bruce
RSG12Steve
RSG13Mike
RSG14Zach
RSG15Fred
RSG16Paul
RSG17Ethan
RSG18Hugh
RSG19David
RSG20Ben
RSG21Craig
RSG22Laura
RSG23Richard
RSG24Greg
RSG25PJ

Also, be sure to log-in to your Rockstar Social Club account and check your player stats this weekend, as you’ll be automatically entered in to win a home entertainment system valued at $6,000.

Rules and regulations can be at the official Social Club website.

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