Earlier in the day two letters, one supposedly from Take-Two CEO Ben Feder and the other from both Feder and Rockstar Games CEO Gary Dale, were found online claiming that Rockstar Games was changing the release date of Grand Theft Auto IV in response to the title's internet leak.
Officially, the first letter has been debunked by Rockstar Games, who maintain the release date is still April 29. However, the second letter, which appears to be even more manufactured, has yet to be denied; but we assume it too is not an official Take-Two Interactive document.
With various events planned around the globe for a midnight release, we think it's safe to assume that April 29 will be the first day you'll be able to purchase your copy of Grand Theft Auto IV.
[via Kotaku]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
4-24-2008 @ 5:33PM
Andrew said...
They've got waaaayyy too much hype on the April 29th release date. There's no way they're changing it this late.
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4-24-2008 @ 7:11PM
Anticrawl said...
Not only that but retail stores haven't recieved their shipments. Rockstar is paranoid about players getting the game early. Most stores are worried they won't be able to meet the midnight launch because shipments will be cutting it so close.
4-24-2008 @ 7:30PM
XPrivateXRyanX said...
Well I know that the gamestop that my friend works at has it. Got to hold the box but couldn't take it home :'(
4-25-2008 @ 6:09AM
BananaBoat said...
Alot of stores actually have gotten their shipments. Pictures have already flooded the internets, not to mention seedy gameplay footage on youtube (the bastards, flaunting their early ownership). Obviously this thing isn't real, but imagine some idiot manager at one of the big box stores reading this...could be some opportunity for early wingets if anyone has the cajones to ask for it early. Not me though, I can wait 4 more days....somehow
4-24-2008 @ 5:37PM
SadisticHam said...
Gah i read the first bit and leapt in the air almost, then saw the rest.
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4-24-2008 @ 5:37PM
Rell said...
You just lost a lot of people some sleep with this one.
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4-24-2008 @ 5:39PM
Xav de Matos said...
This specifically was posted to debunk the rumor. How did that lose anyone sleep?
4-24-2008 @ 5:41PM
rez pez said...
hmmm, maybe i should take one of these letters to a game store,
despite the fact that they probably aren't real
:D
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4-24-2008 @ 7:35PM
Skyfire360 said...
That's why they were released. Print it up, take it to Best Buy, Circuit City or some other non-videogame-centered retailer and try to buy it. Worst case scenario, they don't sell it to you and you're in the same spot you were in before.
4-24-2008 @ 5:43PM
ZEBRA NINER said...
hahaha! People are crazy over this game. Maybe the person that made this tried to show it to one of those stuck up Gamestop employees to get an early copy. hahaha!
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4-24-2008 @ 5:46PM
DjDATZ said...
I HOPE this is true...but more likely than not, it's not. Oh, and apparently, Ben Feder has 2 radically different signatures and Rockstar/Take-Two have 2 completely different letterheads... LOL
I wonder if I print these two, if I could go to my local Future Shop and pick up my copy. Xav, I dare you to try it...and if it works, give me a shout on my cell. (Number in your XBL Inbox.)
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4-24-2008 @ 6:11PM
TORO said...
Sup Dj! I'll try giving this to some dude at Walmart...I'll let you know if works.
4-24-2008 @ 6:15PM
Xav de Matos said...
Coming from retail management experience I know that a directive like that ordinarily like that would need to be verified by the District or Sales Manager. Don't think this one will work guys!
4-24-2008 @ 6:27PM
DjDATZ said...
I sent you too my cell # in ur XBL inbox...so text me please if it does work.
4-24-2008 @ 6:32PM
ZEBRA NINER said...
No way this will work. HAHAHA! I would love to see someone try, but no... it's not going to happen.
4-24-2008 @ 5:48PM
Jose42 said...
Wow. Whoever forged those letters has to be one of the biggest jerks the internet has ever seen.
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4-24-2008 @ 5:58PM
gnu_rider907 said...
where can i find the letters.. i think i might try to use one tommarow!
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4-24-2008 @ 6:03PM
wickedpheonix said...
Damn! Playing GTA4 over the weekend would've been awesome!
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4-24-2008 @ 6:12PM
Magic Whiskey said...
GTA IV is Tuesday. Midnight launches are Monday to Tuesday morning.
End of rumors.
Oh, and while we're at it, be kind to your local Gamestop employees. Saturday to Sunday morning, many locations will be doing Midnight launches for Mario Kart Wii, so by Monday morning, most stores will be staffed by tired geeks.
Be kind to them Monday night...
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4-24-2008 @ 7:13PM
Anticrawl said...
Sympathy for the devil *plays harmonica*