Newsflash: Grand Theft Auto IV Might Be Popular
Rockstar Games had a press release today that pretty much confirmed what we all suspected: Grand Theft Auto IV is pretty popular. It’s only been a week since the game was released, but Rockstar deemed that enough time to go ahead and do some bragging.
Apparently the very popular game franchise is even more popular now. GTA4 sold 6 million copies globally in its first week - with an estimated retail value of more than $500 million. It also sold approximately 3.6 million units on its opening day (with a retail value of approximately $310 million globally).
This is the first time a version of GTA has been released on a next gen system (PS3 or XBox 360) and the gamers have apparently been waiting for it. Reviews of the game have been through the roof so it’s no surprise that sales followed suit.
I personally have not played the game yet. Of course, I haven’t actually played any of the GTA games I don’t think. It’s not really something that appeals to me. If you’ve played it, feel free to let us know what you think.
Here is the information from the press release from Rockstar Games:
“We knew Grand Theft Auto IV would break new ground in terms of the player’s experience, with its compelling story line, extraordinary gameplay and action that ranges over a broad urban canvas. Now, it has broken sales and rating records as well. Grand Theft Auto IV’s first week performance represents the largest launch in the history of interactive entertainment, and we believe these retail sales levels surpass any movie or music launch to date. We congratulate the entire Rockstar team on creating a must-have experience that takes the legendary Grand Theft Auto franchise to a new level,” said Strauss Zelnick, Chairman of Take-Two.
“Rockstar’s goal is to make each new title in the Grand Theft Auto franchise even better than those that preceded it, and Grand Theft Auto IV is a smashing success on that score. Grand Theft Auto IV makes full use of the power of next generation technology, and offers players an experience unique in the interactive entertainment medium. This game sets a new standard in the industry, with critics hailing it as both an artistic and technological masterpiece,” said Ben Feder, Take-Two’s Chief Executive Officer.
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