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Official UK Playstation site updated: "Grand Theft Auto IV is now finally on the horizon" coming Oct 2007

This may be the Playstation site with incorrect release dates - it has been known before. But with the rumours of a big announcement for PS3 in October...

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hazeblaze6051d ago

I think A LOT of us love this game.

This would be a VERY smart move for Sony though, if they were able to make it happen. But I really don't think that the game was that far along for the PS3. I'd love to be proven wrong... but I don't think I am.

ATLRoAcH6051d ago

Now I don't know if it just hasn't been updated but I checked the Take 2 site and it lists GTA IV for PS3 and 360 release date as october 2007.

The site could be wrong but check for your self.

Link: http://www.take2games.com/i...

Douche6051d ago

Hey, if this is in fact true, it would make plenty of sense if you think about it. For one thing, we never really had an actual idea of how far along each console was with GTAIV. Many came to the conclusion that the 360 was further along because it was the one always shown. But look at it this way. If it is on track for the PS3, it could just maybe be a timed-exclusive. That being said, it would come out in October as planned for the PS3 version, then 360 version would come in the spring along with it's episodic content in a sort of GOTY edition. Something like Oblivion is doing. That would work well for both consoles I guess. I'd hate to own a 360 knowing that I'm not gonna get to play GTA due to MS being pricks. I don't really care for the extra content when knowing that it is just an extension to the GTAIV campaign. GTA campaigns are long enough as is and I couldn't be happier by just completing the original storyline. Welp, I guess we'll have to just wait and see. There have been many rumors for what the big bang announcement could be so I wouldn't get my hopes up though. I actually think it just has to do with the new PS3 SKU.

clownfacemcgee6051d ago (Edited 6051d ago )

http://www.take2games.com/i...

I think I might just be optimistic, but I'm hoping it's coming back to OCTOBER 2007 for both the PS3 and 360!!!!!!!!!!!!!

on the other hand...
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/g...

Sony says it's coming October 2007. Microsoft says 2008. Take2 says both are coming October 2007. That's 2/3 for October 2007.

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skynidas6051d ago

i think is just a mistake form the site but ill approve this

sticky doja6051d ago

You think Rockstar would just pop up outa nowhere "oh yah we are releasing one of the most anticipated titles within the next 30 days" Big mistake on http://uk.playstation.com/p... 's part. Went to rockstars official website, nothing but the old trailer.

ATLRoAcH6051d ago

But the Rockstar site has never shown a release date only trailers and screenshots.Check out Take 2's site you know the ones who announced the delay and you'll notice it says October.

Link: http://www.take2games.com/i...

Omegasyde6051d ago

GTA2 release date October 22, 1999 for the ps1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

GTA3 release date October 2001, for the ps2
http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

GTA3 Vice City Oct 29, 2002 for the ps2
http://www.mobygames.com/ga...

GTA3 San Andreas Oct 26 2004 for the ps2 2004 http://www.mobygames.com/ga...

Case solved. Sony Bing Bang Announcement is Grand Theft Auto 4 related

skynidas6051d ago

heyyy just imagine this Sony BIG BANG announcement: Grand Theft Auto 4 exclusive for the PS3 launching this October...HAHAHAHAHA that would be huge!!!!! but i dunno Micros*** already paid rock* for the exclusive episodic content soooooooo...

Vip3r6051d ago

If GTA4 is released this month and turns out to be a PS3 exclusive or timed exclusive it could be the biggest story of the year. Or again it could be a mistake on the site but I certainly hope it isn't.

moscardini76051d ago

but go see check out website

sticky doja6051d ago

Exactly how much money would Sony have to pay rockstar? I would hate to be the one to have to write that check.

ATLRoAcH6051d ago

Sony paid Rockstar more money and Rockstar gave MS their money back?Probably not I'm sure MS made R* sign a lengthy contract but you can never tell about loopholes.I hope Sony has something up its sleeve with Rockstar.

Jinxstar6051d ago (Edited 6051d ago )

@ Atlroach

Sony has stated they have do not buy exclusives. its part of their policy. They buy rights to games and such and companies but wont fork over money to buy a game outright... i believe it was in here a few days ago somewhere.... However companies lie all the time.

For the record though I pray that its true. That R* is there and says DVD9 is not big enough or something. Would make my fu(king year...

Panthers6051d ago

I do remember M$ saying they havent paid Take Two a penny yet(they said this after the delay) so maybe the deal went sour.

ATLRoAcH6051d ago

Yeah I know it was a what if scenario.Sony doesn't want to steep as low as Microsoft I guess.

Jinxstar6051d ago (Edited 6051d ago )

Well from what I understand its their policy not to buy exclusive game rights but flat out buying rockstar... Thats a possibility. Will cost them a pretty penny but if they did.... It will be the end of the console wars... With LA Noire and the other 3 "Undisclosed" PS3 exclusives post GTA. I would say its a possibility that they might just take them under their wing and get it.

Edit: Even if it doesn't get bumped up or anything if it just becomes exclusive... ZOMFG...

sanderFVCKINcohen6051d ago

Where in the world did you guys get EXCLUSIVE from. All it says is a release date, nothing about a damm exclusive. You guys quit twisting SH!T up.

sanderFVCKINcohen6051d ago

Where in the world did you guys get EXCLUSIVE from. All it says is a release date, nothing about a damm exclusive. You guys quit twisting SH!T up.

Jinxstar6051d ago

Oh dude. I'm not saying it is. Just a little dream of mine =P

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riqued6051d ago

If it's not a mistake and it's related with the "big bang" from sony then GTA IV is an exclusive this year.

But it's probably a mistake =(

CRIMS0N_W0LF6051d ago

even though I belive its false.

Can you imagine if GTA 4 releases in october exclusive to PS3? LOLOLOLOL

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Looking Back At 2008, An Unbelievably Incredible Year Of Video Game Releases

Huzaifa from eXputer: "2008 was home to the likes of Call of Duty: World at War, Dead Space, GTA 4, Far Cry 2, Left 4 Dead, and many other hits, which is outright remarkable."

ChasterMies9h ago

Some of these low paid video game “news” writers weren’t born before 2007.

just_looken4h ago

Here here

Those that were around before 2000's i am sure are like me that think we entered a world of non readers or those that follow without question.

I can not wait to see fallout 3 a goty game even though it was about water with non content until you add the dlc/updates then you got the performance/crashing

CrimsonWing6920h ago

I don’t think anything can compare to 2023

lucasnooker20h ago

1998 - the best year in gaming! Metal gear solid, crash bandicoot 3, medievil, half life, ocarina of time, thief, tenchu, resident evil 2, Spyro, tomb raider 3, oddworld abes exodus, banjo kazooie.

It was a different breed of a gaming era. You’ll never understand what it was like back then. The aura of gaming, it was different!

KyRo19h ago(Edited 19h ago)

I second this. Gaming was a lot more varied and fun than it is today. I'm 35 so getting on compared to some here but I got to see all the changes from NES up to now but I've never felt so disappointed in any generation than I have this current gen. I was expecting more from this generation rather than prettier versions of games that came before it. Game mechanics have become so refined that alot of games feel the same and has done for a while now.

Maybe it's time to have a break for a while. I love gaming but I don't feel I get much fun in the traditional sense out of it anymore.

CrimsonWing6919h ago(Edited 19h ago)

Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2, Abe’s Exodus, and Ocarina of Time are the only things from that list that I liked.

Here’s the 2023 game releases that I personally liked… and big releases that I didn’t care for:

- Dead Space Remake
- Wo Long Dynatsy
- Resident Evil 4 Remake
- Diablo 4
- Fire Emblem Engage
- Hogwarts Legcay
- Street Fighter 6
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Like a Dragon: Ishin
- Octopath Traveler 2
- Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters
- Final Fanatsy XVI (actually ended up not liking this, but it was still a big deal release)
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
- Lies of P
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Starfield (Ended up hating this one, but big release)
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (I’m an old-school Zelda fan, but didn’t really enjoy this game)
- Alan Wake 2

I mean, honestly I’ve never seen a year of major IP releases like that, ever.

Profchaos16h ago(Edited 16h ago)

Isn't it just a generational thing realistically.

I've been gaming since way back and I some of my favourite games go as far back as the late 80s for me each generation has a year or two of game changing releases one after another before an inevitable dry spell.

I kind of agree gaming had a different feel games hit different because we didn't have the internet nothing got spoiled and you really had to put in the effort to beat a puzzle which could set entire groups of people looking for a solution. But most importantly games were experimental and not as cookie cutter as today even basics like controls were not universal today r2 is shoot l2 is ads garunteed you can't deviate from that in a shooter back then it could of been square, R1 or R1 and circle nothing was standard.

But as time moves on a new generation picks up their controller they are going to be interested in different things that PS1 demo disc with the t Rex blew our primitive 16 bit brains back on launch but to kids today it's laughable.
The new gen of kids coming into to hobby seem to value different things to us there seems to be a huge focus on online play, streamers, gaming personalities, and social experiences, convience of digital downloads. To me I value none of that but that's ok like my parents not liking the band's I would listen to its just the natural cycle.

Gameseeker_Frampt7h ago

Just about every year in the 7th generation was great and something we most likely won't experience again.

2009 for example had Assassin's Creed 2, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Dragon Age: Origins, Uncharted 2, Halo 3: ODST, Killzone 2, Borderlands, Bayonetta, and Demon's Souls to name a few.

just_looken4h ago

It still amazes me we got over 7 rockstar games ps2/ps3 but 3 for the ps3/ps4/ps5

Dragon age 1-3 and mass effect 1-3 in 7ish years what a generation.

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Mainline Grand Theft Auto trailers ranked from best to worst

As we have all been graced by the release of Grand Theft Auto 6's trailer, we're ranking the best and worst GTA trailers to date.

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purple101142d ago

We be getting these posts All week now lads. Someone noticed a number plate ... Someone noticed a billboard... I can see it now

Just go on YouTube and watch one of the many videos dissecting the whole 1minite 30secs worth.

This site supposed to be for news.

roadkillers142d ago

These updates on N4G are going to ruin whats rest of this site. Unfortunate since I was one of the first members.. The site shows unsecure when i login as well.

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Grand Theft Auto 4 Anniversary: The Beginning of the Age of RAGE

Grand Theft Auto 4 is an important game for Rockstar, not least because it was the first title in the franchise to use the newly created RAGE engine.

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franwex359d ago

Wasn’t the Table Tennis game the first to use RAGE?

isarai359d ago

Was about to say the same, but they do say first "in the franchise" so 🤷

cammers1995359d ago

The fact it hasnt been remastered is insane.

Abear21359d ago

Rage engine made driving on the sidewalk in cinematic slow motion camera a blast