Grand Theft Auto IV - VGF

2nd Opp · 06-13-2006, 05:48 AM

This time, Xbox® Nation won’t have to wait.Responding to the cries of millions of Xbox 360™ owners, Microsoft Corp. and Rockstar Games, the universally renowned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., have struck a groundbreaking agreement that brings “Grand Theft Auto IV”to the Xbox 360 platform on day one of its global release.

“Grand Theft Auto IV,” the next-generation console debut of the genre-defining “Grand Theft Auto” franchise, is expected to be in stores on Oct. 16, 2007, in North America and Oct. 19, 2007, in Europe.

“Few franchises have had the profound impact on our industry as ‘Grand Theft Auto,’” said Peter Moore, corporate vice president of the Interactive Entertainment Business in the Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft.“Gamers can’t wait to play “Grand Theft Auto IV” in high definition on Xbox 360, and we couldn't be more excited to have the title on our platform from day one”

Separately, Microsoft and Rockstar Games are proud to announce a strategic alliance to provide exclusive episodic content for Xbox Live®, giving the community ever-expanding gameplay experiences that simply aren’t possible on other consoles.

“Through Xbox Live, we have a unique opportunity to reach out to our audience in new ways,” said Sam Houser, executive producer and founder of Rockstar Games. “This strategic alliance allows us to craft experiences that fully leverage the on-demand distribution power and sheer size of Xbox Live.”

The agreement to distribute exclusive Rockstar Games content via Xbox Live highlights the publishing community’s growing desire to feed gamers’ insatiable appetite for downloading new high-definition experiences and playing online.Since Xbox Live launched, fans have logged nearly 1.8 billion hours playing online and have downloaded more than 18 million pieces of content in just the past six months.

Source: http://www.xbox.com

***Ynot Shane*** · 06-20-2006, 09:25 PM

Better late than never. That's definitely been one of Sony's biggest advantages.

Serial Miller · 06-21-2006, 01:36 AM

^ It always seemed an advantage that they didn't deserve. Glad to hear Take Two and Rockstar have opened their minds, a bit.

2nd Opp · 06-23-2006, 06:39 PM

Not sure if its fake or real:

***Ynot Shane*** · 06-23-2006, 06:50 PM

I don't think it's opening their minds so much as taking a logical deal and getting paid for it. By this time next year, Microsoft will probably still have a userbase lead over Sony in the US. Their extra year and better pricing has all the potential to turn the tide in this war.

06-13-2006, 05:48 AM	#1
2nd Opp Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Alta loma, Ca, USA Gender: Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Points: 8,166.81 Bank: 34,961.67 Total Points: 43,128.48 Donate	Grand Theft Auto IV (pic added) This time, Xbox® Nation won’t have to wait.Responding to the cries of millions of Xbox 360™ owners, Microsoft Corp. and Rockstar Games, the universally renowned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., have struck a groundbreaking agreement that brings “Grand Theft Auto IV”to the Xbox 360 platform on day one of its global release. “Grand Theft Auto IV,” the next-generation console debut of the genre-defining “Grand Theft Auto” franchise, is expected to be in stores on Oct. 16, 2007, in North America and Oct. 19, 2007, in Europe. “Few franchises have had the profound impact on our industry as ‘Grand Theft Auto,’” said Peter Moore, corporate vice president of the Interactive Entertainment Business in the Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft.“Gamers can’t wait to play “Grand Theft Auto IV” in high definition on Xbox 360, and we couldn't be more excited to have the title on our platform from day one” Separately, Microsoft and Rockstar Games are proud to announce a strategic alliance to provide exclusive episodic content for Xbox Live®, giving the community ever-expanding gameplay experiences that simply aren’t possible on other consoles. “Through Xbox Live, we have a unique opportunity to reach out to our audience in new ways,” said Sam Houser, executive producer and founder of Rockstar Games. “This strategic alliance allows us to craft experiences that fully leverage the on-demand distribution power and sheer size of Xbox Live.” The agreement to distribute exclusive Rockstar Games content via Xbox Live highlights the publishing community’s growing desire to feed gamers’ insatiable appetite for downloading new high-definition experiences and playing online.Since Xbox Live launched, fans have logged nearly 1.8 billion hours playing online and have downloaded more than 18 million pieces of content in just the past six months. Source: http://www.xbox.com Last edited by 2nd Opp; 06-23-2006 at 06:40 PM.

06-20-2006, 09:25 PM	#2
*Ynot Shane* Not Ready to Make Nice Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Flaflooga Gender: Posts: 131,276 Thanks: 38 Thanked 407 Times in 210 Posts Points: 175,981.52 Bank: 11,196,550.75 Total Points: 11,372,532.26 Donate	Better late than never. That's definitely been one of Sony's biggest advantages. __________________ A bird in the hand will just keep pecking and pecking and pecking and pecking... until your hand starts to bleed.

06-23-2006, 06:39 PM	#4
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06-23-2006, 06:50 PM	#5
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06-21-2006, 01:36 AM	#3
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