Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3, Xbox 360) Release Date: Oct. 2007
What can we say that you don't already know? The only real announcement at E3 was that by spring 2008, 360 owners will get two exclusive extra GTAIV episodes providing extended gameplay. It's Liberty City; it's 2007; it may be the most detailed simulation of New York City in history. With the up-tick in realism, it'll also no doubt be one of the most controversial games going.
Ref. PCWorld.com
Well Razor, you will have to wait longer...
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'Grand Theft Auto IV' pulled over until 2008 Grand Theft Auto fans are going to have to wait a bit longer for the next installment. Take-Two Interactive announced Thursday that Grand Theft Auto IV would not be released Oct. 18 for Sony's PlayStation 3 and Microsoft's Xbox 360 video game systems, as originally planned. Instead, the game will arrive in spring of 2008, "due to additional development time required to complete the title," the company said in a statement. Ref. https://www.usatoday.com/tech/gaming/2007-0...ta4-delay_N.htm |
Grand Theft Auto IV
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Expected release: April 29
Details: Rockstar's controversial crime drama returns with its most ambitious effort yet. In this fourth chapter, gritty action and open exploration takes place in a sprawling metropolis modeled after New York. Battles will center on the shoot-and-find-cover style popularized by such titles as Gears of War. And GTA jumps online with multiplayer modes and downloadable episodes.
Ref. USAToday.com
Release of latest 'Grand Theft Auto' comes under fire
More than a dozen bids in five states and four in Congress would limit sales of some games to children. Since 2005, nine states have passed laws to restrict game sales but none survived court challenges. "These games are patently offensive and violent," says Minnesota Solicitor General Alan Gilbert, who is appealing a court ruling that found no "incontrovertible" proof the games trigger violence in kids.
Ref. https://www.usatoday.com/tech/gaming/2008-0..._N.htm?csp=tech
Grand Theft Auto receives acclaim
Grand Theft Auto IV receives a string of near-perfect review scores ahead of its release on Tuesday.
Ref. https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7370590.stm
MP wants to ban GTA IV
Independent MP Gordon Copeland is calling for the country to ban Grand Theft Auto IV.
Ref. https://www.stuff.co.nz/4503711a28.html
This is ridiculous. Banning certain video games because of their content is censorship and It should not be allowed. While I do like to play some of the GTA games, I also sometimes agree they're a bit over the top. However, let's not start censorship on this. It has a mature rating on it- that's good enough. The stores need to ask for ID when kids buy games such as these (some don't). After that it's up to the Parents to decide whether or not to allow their kids to play these kinds of violent games. There is no reason whatsoever to bring the government into this. A decision like this is up to the parents.
And if you read the article you find out the game being sold that is being debated over is actually a watered down version- not even as bad as the original. Parents need to do what they think is right- don't let their kids play this game. Don't go crying to the government.
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