GTA IV the biggest HD launch of the year?
With the ability to break Halo 3's record of $300 million in sales its first week, Grand Theft Auto IV could set a record for the biggest debut ever for an entertainment product when it launches April 29, according to Variety. The fact that this time around Liberty City will be rendered in (as far as we know) 720p, makes it perfect for HDTV owners to sit down and have some quality time with. Whether your console gets its high definition movies downloaded or on disc, like some of us, many of you will be trading in the flicks for a ride with Niko Bellic -- but does that make it more anticipated than many of this year's upcoming blockbusters? Let us know in the comments, and feel free to drop an Xbox Live or PlayStation Network tag so we know who'll be putting in Mafiya Work later this month.
















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boxmyth @ Apr 16th 2008 4:35PM
Hellz yeah it is. Gimme GTA 4 before any movie coming out this year.
Gangbang with me:
PSN name: boxmyth
Bobs @ Apr 17th 2008 6:12AM
I wish i had a PSN name :(
stankychicken @ Apr 16th 2008 4:39PM
This will be 2008's biggest game. Even if you hate GTA and want it to fail, there is no possible way that this will stay out of the news after it launches. I'd buy quite a few shares of Rockstar right about now....
JermTool @ Apr 16th 2008 5:07PM
I remember when I first bought my X360 back in January 2006 and said I can't wait for a GTA to come out for it, now it's a mere 13 days away.
Dave @ Apr 16th 2008 5:08PM
I am sure it will. This game is the best of all games ever!
AshR @ Apr 18th 2008 1:40AM
so far (there will be something bigger and better in years to come for sure :p)
Donnie @ Apr 16th 2008 5:22PM
My list is as follows:
1.) Batman - The Dark Knight
2.) GTA 4
3.) Ninja Gaiden II
4.) GOW 2
Another that would be #1 but I do not know when it is coming out is Bioshock 2!!!
Thank you and good night.
Terpy @ Apr 16th 2008 6:09PM
I had tons of fun playing previous GTAs I, II, Liberty City (never owned III), probably won’t buy this one though. Frankly I’m getting kinda tired of the genre.
Antonio @ Apr 16th 2008 6:14PM
Looking forward to this for a looooong time.
Now hurry up, Star Wars Battlefront!
360 Tag: antoniojvr
George Khawahie @ Apr 16th 2008 6:37PM
AppointedSole on the 360.
massive_98 @ Apr 16th 2008 6:43PM
Here's to hoping Xbox and Playstation fanboys can enjoy the game together instead of arguing which one is better. I'm going to thoroughly enjoy it on my PS3, and I hope everyone else does too.
Practice @ Apr 18th 2008 8:56AM
The Xbox 360 version will be better. ;)
Boo Radley @ Apr 16th 2008 6:55PM
*Yawn* I grew tired of these games when they switched from the top down perspective. Something new and creative would be good. It's unfortunate it will do so well as it's hardly interesting or innovative any more. Hell even the controversy they stir up with these games has grown boring. After "Hot Coffee" the only way they could top themselves is with kiddie porn.
I'll be sleeping in on release day.
Also, at what point did "Best of the year" stat applying to a period containing only the 2 or 3 months prior, and not the calender year from January 1st to December 31st. There's alot of time to cover yet before this game could be considered some kind of victor.
corey smith @ Apr 17th 2008 4:23PM
blow me, haters. stop frontin like GTA aint the boss- playa of video games...
Mike @ Apr 16th 2008 7:10PM
im so excited i think i just shat myself
PSN: hambone43
Sean @ Apr 16th 2008 7:38PM
There is just no way this game will top Halo 3 sales. Certainly not for xbox 360 owners. Possibly if you combine the sales with the PS3 and 360.
BrokenMonkey @ Apr 16th 2008 11:48PM
I think that's what they mean, since it's just one game. Plus, with the $90 special edition, you have to sell almost half as many special edition games as you would regular edition games. And the special edition is #2 on Amazon, ahead of halo 3 and behind the regular edition.
Adam @ Apr 16th 2008 8:10PM
I haven't actually gotten around to pre-ordering it yet to make sure I get a copy on the 29th, but I guess it's time to do that. I'll be playing it on the PS3 that day!
PSN: admanok
Chris @ Apr 16th 2008 8:46PM
Gotta say I'm probably looking more forward to this than any movie as well. I have such high expectations I'm beginning to fear I will be disappointed. Hopefully not though.
PSN: TheRescue
AshR @ Apr 16th 2008 9:01PM
This is going to be the biggest game of the year for sure, there has been hype since it was delayed last year, now with Aust getting a sucky version, it's been in the news for months. Not long now boys and girls.
XBL: AshR81
Dan @ Apr 16th 2008 9:41PM
The game looks friggen AWESOME! It just sucks that the game is smaller in size than I had hoped. Unfortunately I guess you can only fit so much onto a Dual layer disk for the 360...they should have built it to take advantage of the PS3 Blue-Ray disk and then the 360 version could have the smaller map. Why should PS3 owners be punished with a smaller game because the 360 is such a limited platform?
Hooterman @ Apr 17th 2008 9:56AM
Quit blurting out incorrect info. Go back to reading your www.ps3fanyboyz4life.com forums. The size of the map was not in any way held back by the size of the DL disc.
You're just angry cuz the 360 gets exclusive DLC :)
MidnightDT @ Apr 16th 2008 10:19PM
hell yeah I got that shit on pre order from amazon.com
Simon P @ Apr 16th 2008 11:12PM
PSN: NibberJammies
BrokenMonkey @ Apr 16th 2008 11:43PM
I want this more than any game ever. Period.
XBLA: BrokenMonkey (for GTA IV)
PSN: BrokenMonkey89 (for whatever)
BrokenMonkey @ Apr 16th 2008 11:50PM
My comments aren't showing up?
Spiza @ Apr 16th 2008 11:57PM
I wouldn't just give GOTY to GTAIV with games like Spore, RE5, FFXIII (possibly), little big planet, fallout 3, MGS4, and whatever nintendo has in store ofr the fall also releasing this year. This is really a huge year in gaming.
Josh @ Apr 17th 2008 12:07AM
GTA IV ftw
PSN: christnroc
H Choi @ Apr 17th 2008 12:31AM
This game will be AMAZING! Probably the most immersive and satisfying experience that you'll ever get out of your HDTV.
Xbox Live: Krnhorang
Chris @ Apr 17th 2008 2:48AM
Must.....get....
Eric @ Apr 17th 2008 7:39AM
Anyone else plan on missing work?
PSN: rtudeetu
Kevin @ Apr 17th 2008 7:41AM
I had it pre-ordered for quite some time. I'm worried that extending the release date may cause more damage then good. I hope I'm wrong, I want to see it perform on my TV.
crunchymonkey @ Apr 17th 2008 8:10AM
Heck yeah! Can't wait to get.
XBL: CrunchyMonkey