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Take-Two has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto IV has been pushed back from its original October 2007 release date into fiscal 2008, GamesIndustry.biz reports.
"Obviously, we are very disappointed to reduce guidance after having previously reaffirmed it," said Take-Two's CEO Ben Feder. "Other than a matter of timing, the movement of Grand Theft Auto IV does not compromise Take-Two in any way."
"We are in sound financial condition and have a great product line-up. Grand Theft Auto IV is going to be the defining next generation videogame action adventure."
The company revised its fiscal year guidance, ending October 31, 2007, anticipating revenue in the range of USD 950 million to USD 1 billion, with a net loss per share in the range of USD 1.25 to USD 1.35, excluding stock-based compensation expense of USD 0.25 per share and excluding approximately USD 0.61 per share of charges related to the Company's reorganisation expenses.
Other than announcing the game was now planned for release in Q2 of fiscal 2008, which begins on February 1, no specific revised release date for GTA IV was given.
UPDATE: In a conference call, Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick spoke of the challenge involved with working on two relatively new platforms simultaneously, stating that the "delay was essential to ensure the quality of GTA IV."
"We owe it to our millions of fans, to our dedicated development team, and to our shareholders to make sure that Grand Theft Auto IV is a groundbreaking gaming experience and is an experience that takes maximum advantage of next-generation technology."
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Agent_Llama
02/08/07 @ 23:43
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Oh come on, 5 minutes and no takers?
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3william56
03/08/07 @ 03:52
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/sets trap
"Probably need the extra time to bring the PS3 version up to scratch!" Nah, it's to develop a new uber compression system to squeeze Liberty City onto a paltry little DVD so they can still have a day/night cycle. /runs away laughing with cheese. Financial 08? Is that January, or July? Probably good news - there's enough AAA games for both consoles coming at the end of this year. This way they can target the summer games drought, and clean up. Time to polish the Polish (accent). |
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And now we start with the stories ...
... that was because PS3 is hard to code for. ... that was because it wont fit on a 360 DVD. ... had a troubled development, so it will be shit anyways. ... I knew this would happen because last video looked choppy. ... I´m all MEH about GTA (and that´s why I´m quick to post here!) Well, I´m happy other devs will now have a chance at christmas :)
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citizenHUNTER
03/08/07 @ 05:21
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It's annoying for sure but at that time next year will probably be the only game worth getting and everyone can really get its claws into it, plus clearly it'll be a far more polished affair by then than some people were believing it might be if released soon, overall I'm happy with this. Plus there are a handful or rather tasty looking games out in the coming months to more than fill the void this leaves.
Good on Rockstar for being brave to push it back, but they've done the right thing. Now, bring on Bioshock, Halo 3, Call Of Duty 4, (possibly for me, not sure) Mass Effect and PGR4, I'm kinda bored of Forza already. LOVE it, but bored :( |
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As long as it's worth the wait. That sums up my thoughts, although the sooner the better is also among my favourite sayings :)
My prediction for the delay: Take Two wants to ensure that GTA IV passes smoothly all the censors so they're taking a long and hard look at the game. At the same time they're giving the developers more time to polish the game, especially on PS3. My theory bodes well with the Bully X360/Wii announcement. I am sure that conversion is partly damage control and safe-playing from Rockstar. Although, you don't make conversions in a few months (Manhunt 2 scandal started just a month ago, I think), the release window for the ports AND the delay of GTA IV (plus the inadverted delay of MH2) puts Bully on the front. And at the very least, they should be able to release that game without getting censors on their back. |
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captainrentboy
03/08/07 @ 07:07
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Ohh for fuck sake, now I'll have to ring up dozens and dozens of pre order customers to tell them it's delayed, and as your average gamer is rather dense, 80% will then hold a grudge against me, because hey, didn't you know? When a game gets delayed it's actually a Game sales assistant's fault that it happened.
Yes, people are that thick. And personally, with regards to the delay, I couldn't give a poop... Now if Halo 3 was delayed, it would be a different story, there would actuall be tears of fury. |
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Lilleprinsen
03/08/07 @ 07:13
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what is it about game developers and deadlines?
stupid wankers obviously don´t know the meaning of the word deadline. work harder! |
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Triggerhappytel
03/08/07 @ 07:22
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I am a little surprised at this (even though recent videos have looked a little shonky, but they rarely miss release dates at R* North), but I'm sure no-one will mind that they're delaying it to make sure it's up to standard.
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S.J.Rogers
03/08/07 @ 07:23
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That's 2 bits of bad news for a Friday morning...
GTA 4 delayed and the Russians claiming the North Pole, that was going to be my Ice world...! All hale the Ice King..!!!!! Bugger..! |
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