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Take-Two Interactive confirms that the Rockstar Games behemoth has been pushed out of its original mid-October release date...
Take-Two Interactive has today confirmed that Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto IV has been pushed back beyond its original mid-October release date into the second quarter of the 2008 fiscal year (February to April).
Undoubtedly, the move to delay the release of GTA IV is a brave one to take, especially when the game is the figurehead title for Take-Two and Rockstar - and the fact that the release date had been virtually carved in stone at Microsoft's E3 2006 conference. One of the most anticipated titles for Christmas 2007 (and now the run up to Easter 2008), most gamers would however agree that it's better Rockstar North is given the time to polish and deliver GTA IV the way they intended it.
Ben Feder, Chief Executive Officer of Take-Two, commented, "Obviously, we are very disappointed to reduce guidance after having previously reaffirmed it. Other than a matter of timing, the movement of Grand Theft Auto IV does not compromise Take-Two in any way. We are in sound financial condition and have a great product line up. Grand Theft Auto IV is going to be the defining next generation video game action adventure."
Strauss Zelnick, Chairman of Take-Two, stated, "With Grand Theft Auto IV, Rockstar is setting a new standard for next generation video games. Certain elements of development proved to be more time-intensive than expected, especially given the commitment for a simultaneous release on two very different platforms. We all recognize that perfecting the game is vital and I can assure everyone it will be worth the wait. We owe it to the game's millions of fans, to our dedicated development team, and to our shareholders to make sure that Grand Theft Auto IV is a groundbreaking gaming experience that takes maximum advantage of next generation technology."
Sam Houser, Founder and Executive Producer of Rockstar Games, added, "The new consoles are allowing us to create the Grand Theft Auto game we always dreamed about. Every aspect of the game and its design has been completely transformed. The game is huge and is pushing the hardware platforms to their absolute limits. The top engineers from Sony and Microsoft are working closely with the team in Edinburgh right now, helping us to fully leverage the power of both platforms. As always, our goal is to surpass even the wildest expectations of the game's fans, and to create the ultimate high definition video game experience."
[UPDATE] In a subsequent webcast explaining the decision, Take-Two commented that the delay was a result of 'technological challenges' as they focused on creating a 'superb next-generation experience.' The publisher has also removed Manhunt 2 from the rest of the 2007 fiscal year, ending October 31st. Rockstar Games yesterday confirmed that they had lodged an appeal to overturn the UK ban of the game.
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Added:Fri 13th Nov 2009 23:46, Post No: 510
Ummmm... it is on a disc!!! Rockstar released both episodes on one disc called 'Episodes from Liberty City' !?!
Added:Fri 13th Nov 2009 22:41, Post No: 509
I don't CARE about downloadable content. Put it on disc or don't put it out at all.
Added:Wed 11th Nov 2009 21:51, Post No: 508
lol how many more disgruntled ps3 owners will bi.t.ch and maon there not getting the DLC lol maybe microsoft shold do the same again for the next GTA game lol just to pi.s.s o.ff the ps3 fanboys and there exclusive games.
oh and polyphony digital will be charging £50 plus for GT5 as its cost them over $61 billion in development costs so far if the games flops and doesnt sell more than hmmm 30 million copys then i guess its bye bye exclusivity and hello multiformat GT5
Added:Fri 30th Oct 2009 20:53, Post No: 507
[#@!?] microsoft
Added:Sat 24th Oct 2009 18:44, Post No: 506
haha microsft payed rock star 50 million for the dlc to be xbox 360 exclusive owned ps3 and pc owners
Added:Mon 19th Oct 2009 22:53, Post No: 505
[#@!?] That [#@!?]! [#@!?] [#@!?]! i gate microsoft! why cant it come to ps3! and before you guys say anything! i did have a xbox , i acutually had it 4 times , everytime broken! cause microsoft Sucks!!!!!!!
Added:Tue 13th Oct 2009 00:47, Post No: 504
first of all ps3 sucks.... PC is good and i feel your pain im sorry that they couldn't give this DLC to you...XBOX 360 KICKS A** SO GO GET ONE!
Added:Mon 12th Oct 2009 20:28, Post No: 503
hello iam cool mohamed iam new
Added:Sat 03rd Oct 2009 21:20, Post No: 502
lol am i only joined by a few people that actually read about the exclusive DLC ms paid for before the game came out, im sure pc and ps3 owners to ignorent to actually read about microsofts exclusive rights for DLC on the 360 and the amount of money they shelled out for it and yet ps3 and pc owners still dont get it,
here ill make it simple ms payed for exclusive DLC before the games release exclusivly on xbox 360 only if sony had come up with an offer better than ms im sure it would have been 360 and pc owners complaining about DLC but the fact is it was announced months before the games release and you only have your sefs to blame for buying it and expecting DLC that isnt comming out on the ps3/pc.
Added:Sat 03rd Oct 2009 19:39, Post No: 501
u guys are to poor to buy a freaken ps3 or xbox 360 to even play the game.......... all u want it for is so u could do mods on the PC u lazy *%@#s