
Senior industry sources reveal massive title will miss Easter release period
MCV understands that Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto IV will NOT be released in March as expected – and will in fact be held back until the last week in April.
Sources close to the game’s publisher have told MCV that the title’s UK release will miss the Easter period entirely, and will instead go on sale in the final week of Rockstar parent Take 2’s second financial quarter.
That would be in keeping with the company's latest financial statement, which revealed the title would be released in its Q2 period – which runs from February to the end of April.
A Rockstar spokesperson told MCV that the publisher didn’t comment on ‘rumour and speculation’.
If true, the rest of the market will breathe a huge sigh of relief – as they can enjoy the lucrative Easter period without doing battle with one of the biggest releases in recent years.
The news has certainly come as a surprise to the trade. One prominent member of the channel told MCV:
“The last I heard about GTA IV’s release was a couple of months ago, when all the changes were taking place at Take 2’s UK offices. Since then, they’ve gone a bit quiet on what’s going on with GTA IV.
“The way Take 2 work on GTA has always been very secretive. I’d expect some more concrete news from them two or three weeks before release.”
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wooo hooo
its about time
Re: wooo hooo
It's a shame that it's going to be over 4 solid months until the game comes out, but it's nice to have a confirmed release date at last
Re: wooo hooo
Woohoo indeed, but when will the PC version follow? 2009? :-/
Re: It's worth the wait...chill !!!
That's cool. I was under the impression it's release date was end of April anyway....sure I read that a while ago. You don't mind when a game this big takes time so it's as good and polished as it can be. My birthday is on 29th April anyway if anyone needs a idea for a present haha.
Re: It's worth the wait...chill !!!
Sorry, whats the beef with it missing the Easter period?
Anyone would think this was some sort o***ame that needs an event or holiday season for it to sell?!
Why has it all got to be about money?
Isnt anyone concerned about it being a good game?
Re: It's worth the wait...chill !!!
I am concerned about it being a good game. Or rather it not being one. I have a sneaking feeling it'll just be more of the same and hold my interest for about an hour at most. Oh well we'll see. I am hoping for a much smaller but more detailed world. Not a huge empty boring mess that San Andreas was.
Re: It's worth the wait...chill !!!
Probably not true, slow news week so get random info and make up a story!
This is most likley a re hash of old news and rumour. Amazon have had the April 25th week up as a release for a couple of weeks now. And that would be the last week of Q1, so its just playing it safe. World wide release people. It has to be to generate the big bucks that cash and credit line strapped Take Two needs!
Is X360 version ready now?
Could this delay have been because the PS3 version was not working as well as the others?
There was some stuff on the Net that led me to believe that this was the case but I could not substantiate it and obviously no one would admit as to the REAL reason for the delay.
Did anyone pick up something like this or similar or know of official RockStar statements that go beyond the normal marketing blurb as to why it's been delayed?
It's a shame really for this delay, because I'm reading more and more people being sceptical about GTA4 than ever!
Idk Man
This may be true but then howcome sites likw GTA4.net haven't posted them yet? I don't think they can drag hype from September to April almost may, I would be very angry, I beleive mid march, this can't be true.
Re: Idk Man
a whole 5 days after easter sunday is hardly "missing the easter period" now, is it? The kids will still be off school and buying plenty of copies from my competitors after i refuse to sell to the underage chavy little ****s.
Re: Idk Man
well a few weeks ago i heard dat gta4 has gone gold and ther might b an early release...
Re: Idk Man
thank you for your khidamt
Re: Idk Man
hi man ai need to this games
its true
my brother works for rockstar this is the real date. its released on the day the australians go back to school
Re: Its a lie!!
All that is a big lie. Ok, maybe it will come out on April 25, ON THE UK!!! But all I know is that my uncle "wich works with Rockstar' told me that they were planning it for release on March 4, 2008 in NORTH AMERICA!!!
Re: Its a lie!!
its not a lie becuse ive been beating up some jews and they told me its true
Re: Its a lie!!
its not a lie becuse ive been beating up some jews and they told me its true
Re: Its a lie!!
its not a lie becuse ive been beating up some jews and they told me its true
Re: Its a lie!!
hey steve its nice to see people interested in the same things as me
Re: Its a lie!!
Iam very sorry everyone but the official date controversy to this release is infacts march. Think about it, it will be released in North America on the 4th of March so it is uterly not true the game will be released in April. GTA IV is going to be released between February and the BEGINING of April. For more updates visit IGN. I will find out some more new for all you fans waiting for this spectacular game to come out. Thank You GTACorresponder
Re: Its a lie!!
i dont believe anything of what all u people say..
i think rockstar games dont know when it comes but i think somewhere between February and March
Re: Its a lie!!
i am worried that this game will encourage youth voilence and gun thuggery as did resident evil 1,3 and 4. is it not about time we revolutionise the gaming industry and broarden our horizons. why not create a game where violence is not the only subject, what about creating your own simulated city and buisness enterprise. does anybody agree with me? i'm sitting on the fence on this subject i dont know which way to fall?
Re: Its a lie!!
toby langden-criss please take note that rockstar games have 2 emmys and 4 golden globes and are currently on shortlist for an oscar. their games are genius and they sell plenty by the bucket load you *****. genuine empathy has to be given to war lords. i heard Akon is doing the soundtrack to the game, can anybody clarify? if so i'm going to be so so jacked up. toby langden-criss check youself. peace out gamers
Re: Its a lie!!
gta IV is awsome i've already gotten myself a pirate copy. you guys will love it. i'm stuck on mission "18 whole heist" on the golf course those russian fellas are bad *** nutters. cant stop playin it
Re: Its a lie!!
gta IV is awsome i've already gotten myself a pirate copy. you guys will love it. i'm stuck on mission "18 whole heist" on the golf course those russian fellas are bad *** nutters. cant stop playin it
Re: Its a lie!!
its coming 29 april! worldwide..i can't wait!
what the hell?.....
i've been told that the game was coming out the 7th of march, then i get told it will be released 25th of april and now the 29th. does anyone actually know the actual release date?
ive heard too many lies..!!
FOR JESUS SAKE!!!!
FOR JESUS SAKE!!!!
First it was suppose to come out sometime in sept, then at 19 of oct, then at 7 of mar, then the 7 of apr, now the 29 of apr im tell in ye its never going io come out
Re: FOR JESUS SAKE!!!!
meh oct 19, april 7th, march 7th, feb 29, april 25 now april 29 omgomgomg
Re: FOR JESUS SAKE!!!!
this game will down on PC or not
Re: FOR JESUS SAKE!!!!
there are obviously a lot of liars on here! everybodys uncle/brother/dad/cousin/mother/sister seems to work for rockstar or sony..........I hate liars.
Re: FOR JESUS SAKE!!!!
all this april 29 malarkey is just propaganda being spread by the Meldeckians...they have already destroyed one planet already don't let earth be next!
Re: ****s SAKE!!!!
Look, my brother works for rockstar and he told my sister that everyone at rockstar were a bunch of queers. They will all be coming out on april the 23rd
Re: ****s SAKE!!!!
Hey guys. i have heard a rumour (from my uncle, who works at rockstar] that Akon takes it up the arse like a **** can anyone confirm this?
Re: ****s ****!!!!
"I can confirm release date on April 29th UK followed by worldwide release!" Be sure to pre-order now to bag your self a copy, as this game will be off the shelves within the "HOUR" of release, already, stores are demanding a massive supply of this video game. All the rumours of April 25th release date are Fake. A big heads up from Rockstar. Play wise, and please play fair!.
Thank you ,
The Rockstar Team
Re: ****s ****!!!!
gta iv did not come out until april because its ps3's fault they had a delay so thats why they could not bring gta iv out until april 29th i hope its a banging game cfw
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i have completed this game just inside of 2 hours, i have really quick hands. this game is awsome i got it 2 days early in my native columbia
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