Wow. It's real. We mean, really real. Sure, for months we've been reading, writing and thinking of nothing but Grand Theft Auto IV but it's only hitting us now that the title is only a few days away. Thanks to a user on the GTAForums we have confirmation that the title is hitting retailers, presumably to prepare for launch events. The special edition above comes in an over-sized box that includes the game, lock box, soundtrack and duffel bag. With only seven days standing between you and virtual carjacking bliss we ask, are you ready?
[Thanks, Jason]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
4-22-2008 @ 11:05AM
ZenGaijin said...
Actually yes I am, I wasn't sure if I could get back into GTA but they seem to have done alot for the people who have become burnt out on the series.
I work at gamestop so I'll probably be working the midnight release for it.
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4-22-2008 @ 11:32AM
BananaBoat said...
Ok, so apparently that whole "The game has gone gold!" crap from a few days ago, was, infact, a load of crap (since they couldn't possibly have printed them all that fast, and packaged them, and shipped them etc).
I'm a little bit bummed that the actual box isn't different in any way, so it won't stand out on my shelves. This doesn't sound like a big deal, but it's much easier to find something like Halo 2 in it's metal case, than it is to find Ninja Gaiden in it's normal looking case. After seeing this, I'm considering getting a refund on my pre-order, and just getting the actual game by its self.
On a final note, how close do you assume these will be in proximity to the standalone game? Imagine some little brat with his mom, walking into a game store, only for his mom to see that box, think the game is pr0n, and refuse to buy it for the kid. If only COD4/Halo 3/etc had a box like this, that parents might actually freaking notice, and go "Wow, this might not be appropriate for my little monster". We'd all be alot better off.
4-22-2008 @ 11:05AM
Big Filth said...
damn I want this game. I havent wanted a game the way I want this since Bioshock.
Midnight sale here I come!!
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4-22-2008 @ 11:07AM
doug said...
Nice PS3 shot.
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4-22-2008 @ 11:12AM
Jeff Tronti said...
Just great. I have been incapacitated with anxiousness for well over 2 weeks, leading up the this release. Now you have opened pandoras box to ask me if I am ready. Now I'm not quite sure that I am. I'm freaking out man.
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4-22-2008 @ 2:35PM
Javier said...
I had a dream today, I dreamt that I had GTAIV on my hands, but I kept saying, it cant be, its not out until the 29th. Then I looked at the date and it was the first of may, I got excited and put it into my 360, which looked like a laptop for some reason. Then I started playing, I was on a weird island, but it didn't look right. I was playing it on an sd tv, then I realized, wait, I don't have an sdtv in the house. Crap, then I woke up, and realized it was the 22nd. :'(
Stupid brain.
4-22-2008 @ 2:52PM
Jeff Tronti said...
Javier you have to remember to take your pills.
4-22-2008 @ 11:12AM
bt said...
someone will be playing this early.
and we'll all be jealous
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4-22-2008 @ 12:26PM
skunkworks said...
maybe you will but I'll be playing right along with em. it's leaking to usenet as we speak.
4-22-2008 @ 11:16AM
emirabal said...
Check on the forums or the web sites to see who has GTA early on on their live account, if they are smart they disconnect from live altogether.
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4-22-2008 @ 11:20AM
Paulish said...
I can't wait. I'm even cutting back on my 360 usage just to make sure it doesn't crap out before GTA IV is released, which is pretty sad. This week is going to be an eternity waiting for this game. :-(
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4-22-2008 @ 11:42AM
BananaBoat said...
As someone that also has a launch day 360 that has yet to RROD, I'm taking very serious precautions to avoid fail come the 29th.
Precaution 1: Looping the Blue Oyster Cults "Don't Fear the Reaper" (the extra cowbell edition)
Precaution 2: Pointing a fan directly at my 360 to cool it, even when it is off.
Precaution 3: Playing Air Guitar, Instead of Rock Band.
If you too take these 3 simple precautions, you can avoid the dreaded RROD.
4-22-2008 @ 12:45PM
dylan said...
lol, you should also cover it with Fonzie stickers, so it stays cool.
4-22-2008 @ 12:48PM
Deezul said...
I got RROD three days before Halo 3 release. So I now have 2 360s... I wasn't waiting a month when I had a Halo 3 preorder. I shouldn't have a problem now, as one of the 360s is my wife's and she plays maybe 3 hours a week.
4-22-2008 @ 11:20AM
killploki said...
never been a fan of the gta games.
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4-22-2008 @ 11:20AM
ZEBRA NINER said...
Damn it! I want this game today.
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4-22-2008 @ 1:14PM
Nintendo is Fail said...
GTFO
4-22-2008 @ 1:28PM
Chuckles said...
Never been a fan of you!!!
Oh, burn :)
4-22-2008 @ 4:17PM
killploki said...
thats right, vote me down for not liking a game.
4-22-2008 @ 11:24AM
Gemini Ace said...
The closer it gets, the more I hate it.
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