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April 25th UK release for GTA IV

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

posted by THE NOOB KILLER Dec 19, 2007 at 11:42 am
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THE NOOB KILLER

its about time

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Re: wooo hooo

posted by Duncan Dec 19, 2007 at 11:48 am
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Duncan

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

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Re: wooo hooo

posted by Paul Roberts Dec 19, 2007 at 11:48 am
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Paul Roberts

Woohoo indeed, but when will the PC version follow? 2009? :-/

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Re: It's worth the wait...chill !!!

posted by Peter Wolfe Dec 19, 2007 at 12:04 pm
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Peter Wolfe

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.

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Re: It's worth the wait...chill !!!

posted by Dec 19, 2007 at 12:46 pm
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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?

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Re: It's worth the wait...chill !!!

posted by Graeme Dec 19, 2007 at 12:55 pm
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Graeme

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.

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Re: It's worth the wait...chill !!!

posted by Batman11122 Dec 19, 2007 at 1:50 pm
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Batman11122

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!

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Is X360 version ready now?

posted by Zed Zee Dec 19, 2007 at 3:23 pm
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Zed Zee

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!

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Idk Man

posted by Thomas Dec 19, 2007 at 8:04 pm
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Thomas

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.

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Re: Idk Man

posted by sonofhal Dec 19, 2007 at 9:25 pm
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sonofhal

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.

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Re: Idk Man

posted by atbin Dec 20, 2007 at 1:47 pm
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atbin

well a few weeks ago i heard dat gta4 has gone gold and ther might b an early release...

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Re: Idk Man

posted by sabir Dec 22, 2007 at 1:34 pm
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sabir

thank you for your khidamt

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Re: Idk Man

posted by TIGER Dec 23, 2007 at 10:15 am
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TIGER

hi man ai need to this games

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its true

posted by Scott Grills Dec 28, 2007 at 2:06 am
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Scott Grills

my brother works for rockstar this is the real date. its released on the day the australians go back to school

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Re: Its a lie!!

posted by STRAnG3R Dec 29, 2007 at 9:58 am
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STRAnG3R

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!!!

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Re: Its a lie!!

posted by sharon Jan 03, 2008 at 6:57 pm
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sharon

תודה

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Re: Its a lie!!

posted by steve Jan 08, 2008 at 10:27 am
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steve

its not a lie becuse ive been beating up some jews and they told me its true

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Re: Its a lie!!

posted by steve Jan 08, 2008 at 10:27 am
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steve

its not a lie becuse ive been beating up some jews and they told me its true

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Re: Its a lie!!

posted by steve Jan 08, 2008 at 10:27 am
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steve

its not a lie becuse ive been beating up some jews and they told me its true

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Re: Its a lie!!

posted by jewbeater Jan 08, 2008 at 10:30 am
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jewbeater

hey steve its nice to see people interested in the same things as me

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Re: Its a lie!!

posted by GTACorresponder Jan 11, 2008 at 5:23 pm
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GTACorresponder

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

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Re: Its a lie!!

posted by Niko.Bellic Jan 24, 2008 at 7:04 am
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Niko.Bellic

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

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Re: Its a lie!!

posted by toby langden-criss Jan 30, 2008 at 2:56 am
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toby langden-criss

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?

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Re: Its a lie!!

posted by marcus fishly-hall Jan 30, 2008 at 3:04 am
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marcus fishly-hall

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

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Re: Its a lie!!

posted by blake homes Jan 30, 2008 at 3:11 am
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blake homes

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

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Re: Its a lie!!

posted by blake homes Jan 30, 2008 at 3:14 am
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blake homes

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

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Re: Its a lie!!

posted by Niko.Bellic Feb 14, 2008 at 2:43 pm
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Niko.Bellic

its coming 29 april! worldwide..i can't wait!

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what the hell?.....

posted by JASON o8 Feb 21, 2008 at 9:37 am
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JASON o8

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..!!

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FOR JESUS SAKE!!!!

posted by ROBERT EDWARDS Mar 03, 2008 at 8:42 pm
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ROBERT EDWARDS

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

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Re: FOR JESUS SAKE!!!!

posted by Bozzi Mar 04, 2008 at 9:25 pm
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Bozzi

meh oct 19, april 7th, march 7th, feb 29, april 25 now april 29 omgomgomg

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Re: FOR JESUS SAKE!!!!

posted by AHMED Mar 15, 2008 at 2:01 am
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AHMED

this game will down on PC or not

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Re: FOR JESUS SAKE!!!!

posted by Jordan Mar 25, 2008 at 1:04 pm
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Jordan

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.

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Re: FOR JESUS SAKE!!!!

posted by mal Mar 26, 2008 at 10:31 pm
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mal

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!

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Re: ****s SAKE!!!!

posted by **** Mar 26, 2008 at 10:36 pm
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****

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

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Re: ****s SAKE!!!!

posted by ***boy Mar 26, 2008 at 10:43 pm
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***boy

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?

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Re: ****s ****!!!!

posted by Rockstar Publisher Apr 12, 2008 at 1:16 pm
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Rockstar Publisher

"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

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Re: ****s ****!!!!

posted by dude Apr 17, 2008 at 7:07 pm
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dude

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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completion

posted by clark william spurn - polski Apr 28, 2008 at 11:24 am
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clark william spurn - polski

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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