Special version of GTA 1?

[The Durka Durka Man 0]

I read in some Russian forum recently that there is a special version called "GTA 1: Extended", which contains entirely new cities with new mission packs. At first, I didn't believe it of course. I thought I was some kind of a joke. Then I decided to give it a try (since GTA1 was always my favorite game) and I found out it's REAL! Player can choose from about 50 different cities, besides the original three. There are also crazy cars like bugatti, lamborghini, porsche etc. It's absolutely incredible! I have played it for a few hours and I still can't believe my eyes, though ... XD

Can anyone explain how come this is possible? I mean, in the time when everybody is playing GTA 4, Rockstar is releasing special version of old school GTA 1, or something?

[rockstarrem 17]

Sounds like a mod, if it's real.

[Spaz The Great 67]

I tried searching it but the only related result on Google, was this topic. Which was the first result.

[LDoubleU 10]

I am with REM on this one, it does sound like a mod, i really doubt that R* would have released an update for GTA1, it does sound pretty cool though if it does exist, can you give us a link to where you found it?

[The Durka Durka Man 0]

I'm not sure we can post links - try searching Google for "GTA 1: Extended" (with quotes) and you'll be able to find it yourself. I found the link on some abandonware site (old-cans.com) when checking out their forum. Since there was no reply saying weather it's fake or not I thought I would give it a try.

There is a HUGE list of cities included in the game but I've played only two of them so far because I didn't have so much time lately. I'm really looking forward to do the others too though. I'm actually a bit upset that I didn't find out about it before because I've always been a big fan of GTA1...