Only 2,676 Claims in GTA Hot Coffee Lawsuit
GameDaily is reporting that the hot coffee lawsuits, if you remember from San Andreas, only bothered 2,676 enough for them to file in the class action lawsuit.
These various claims, which range from $5 to $35 and sometimes include a fresh copy of the game, will cost Take-Two $30,000. Take-Two has agreed to make a $860,000 charitable contribution as well. By contrast to this, Lesser and his colleagues at 10 other law firms are seeing $1.3 million in legal fees, a fact that rankles some.
It looks like Rockstar got a great deal out of the hot coffee fiasco: a ton of free press!
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GameDailyPosted by admin on 06/25/08
GTA IV DLC Delayed until Nov 08 - Jan 09
There's been a slight delay as to when we can expect to see new GTA IV DLC. Take-Two says:
"Fiscal 2008 guidance reflects the release of the first instalment of episodic content for Grand Theft Auto IV for Xbox 360 in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 instead of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 in order to provide a better balance in Take-Two's release schedule..."
Odds are we will be seeing a release in time for Christmas '08.
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VideogamerPosted by admin on 06/06/08
GTA IV Reviewed by Zero Punctuation
Looking for a laugh? Yahtzee reviews GTA IV and points out some flaws he finds in the game, but overall he enjoys it. Don't take it too seriously though!
If you haven't watched any of the other reviews, check out more of them at
Zero Punctuation. It's funny stuff.
Posted by admin on 05/14/08
GTA IV Sells 6 million copies in first week, worth $500 million
According to Take-Two, the release of Grand Theft Auto IV has been the biggest media release in the history of the world. Bigger than any movie, videogame, or music. Details from the official release:
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), said today that Grand Theft Auto IV has surpassed all-time entertainment records for day one and week one sales by dollar value. Released on Tuesday, April 29th, Grand Theft Auto IV, the critically acclaimed video game, has sold through to consumers approximately 6 million units globally with an estimated retail value of more than $500 million in the first week. Grand Theft Auto IV sold approximately 3.6 million units on its opening day with a retail value of approximately $310 million globally.
"We knew Grand Theft Auto IV would break new ground in terms of the player's experience, with its compelling story line, extraordinary gameplay and action that ranges over a broad urban canvas. Now, it has broken sales and rating records as well. Grand Theft Auto IV's first week performance represents the largest launch in the history of interactive entertainment, and we believe these retail sales levels surpass any movie or music launch to date. We congratulate the entire Rockstar team on creating a must-have experience that takes the legendary Grand Theft Auto franchise to a new level," said Strauss Zelnick, Chairman of Take-Two.
"Rockstar's goal is to make each new title in the Grand Theft Auto franchise even better than those that preceded it, and Grand Theft Auto IV is a smashing success on that score. Grand Theft Auto IV makes full use of the power of next generation technology, and offers players an experience unique in the interactive entertainment medium. This game sets a new standard in the industry, with critics hailing it as both an artistic and technological masterpiece," said Ben Feder, Take-Two's Chief Executive Officer.
In other news, a PS3 patch was put out today addressing freezing issues and other undocumented bugs. When connecting to the internet to play the game on PS3, you will be asked to download the new patch.
Posted by admin on 05/08/08
GTA IV vehicles, maps, and more
If you haven't been exploring the GTA4 section of the site lately, be sure to check out the updated
gta4 vehicles page, as well as the updated
gta4 maps page. There are also
cheats posted, and much more. Take a look around and expect more updates!
Posted by admin on 05/01/08
Gametrailers.com Gameplay Blowout
Popular gaming website
Gametrailers.com has posted a GTA IV Gameplay Blowout which includes a review and a few gameplay videos. Head over there now to watch more of these videos.
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GametrailersPosted by Lamborghini on 04/27/08
GTA IV Vehicle Pics Soon to Come
Remember to check back here on Tuesday for GTA IV vehicle picks as the page will be going up with lots of the new cars to check out. We'll also be putting together GTA IV maps and more, so stay tuned.
If there are any other screenshots you'd like to see, leave a message in the
forums and I'll see what I can do!
Posted by admin on 04/27/08
IGN Gives GTA IV 10/10
IGN's video review of GTA IV is up, and it got a 10/10.
Criminals are an ugly, cowardly lot more worthy of pity and disdain than admiration. This is what you'll learn playing through the single-player campaign in Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto IV. The series cheered (and criticized) for glorifying violence has taken an unexpected turn: it's gone legit. Oh sure, you'll still blow up cop cars, run down innocent civilians, bang hookers, assist drug dealers and lowlifes and do many, many other bad deeds, but at a cost to main character Niko Bellic's very soul. GTA IV gives us characters and a world with a level of depth previously unseen in gaming and elevates its story from a mere shoot-em-up to an Oscar-caliber drama. Every facet of Rockstar's new masterpiece is worthy of applause. Without question, Grand Theft Auto IV is the best game since Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
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IGNPosted by Lamborghini on 04/25/08
GTA IV Niko Trailer
Get a glimpse of the man you're going to be spending a lot of time with.
Posted by Lamborghini on 04/25/08
IGN Interview With GTA IV Art Director Aaron Garbut
GTA IV Art Director Aaron Garbut sat down with IGN to discuss the creation of Liberty City. Here is a quick teaser.
Grand Theft Auto IV is just a week away. To prep you for one of the most anticipated games of all time, IGN is bringing you a week's worth of features. Liberty City is perhaps the most important element of GTA IV. Without the level of detail and the atmosphere of Liberty City, the rest of the game might not have been as great a success. So we begin our week of GTA coverage with a discussion with Rockstar North Art Director Aaron Garbut about the creation of Liberty City.
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IGNPosted by Lamborghini on 04/24/08