Pros
Great Co-Workers- It was an office full of like-minded gamers that all got along swell, assuming you were on the same general level career wise. Name Recognition- Saying you work/worked at Rockstar Games was sure to make someone's eyes light up. The Work- The job was different than anything I had ever done and I really enjoyed it, despite the overall shortcomings of the studio and how it was managed.
Cons
The Hours- Brutal and unforgiving. 6-7 days a week, 9-14 hours a day depending on your deadlines or which upper changed their minds at the last minute and called for a redo on your project, causing your entire team to stay long hours (sometimes overnight) to meet your already tight deadline. The Upper Management- Not the greatest of dudes running that place. Never felt a decent connection to anyone above my immediate supervisor while I worked there. The Culture- There was a severe lack of work-to-life balance in the studio, particularly for those lower on the ladder. Rockstar Games does not value your family life, your personal time, or anything about you or your life that lies beyond their doors. They may ask about particular parts of your life, but it is usually to get a feel for whether or not you may be considering leaving/quitting.