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RyuLion · 05-07-2008, 12:31 PM

Take-Two proves crime does pay.
By Mike Smith

Take-Two coughed up Grand Theft Auto IV's first-week sales numbers early this morning, and as predicted, they're absolutely huge. The free-roaming crime drama racked up over $500 million in worldwide sales over its first week, setting a new record for interactive entertainment. The previous record holder, Halo 3, "only" mustered about $300 million.

GTA IV's whopping tally corresponds to about six million copies, of which a touch over half were sold on the game's April 29 launch day. In a press release, Take-Two's chairman, Strauss Zelnick, heralded the game's release as "the largest launch in the history of interactive entertainment" and went on to claim it has surpassed any movie or music launch to date.

We're not going to argue. Iron Man's May 2 launch, heralded as a tremendous success, sucked up about 100 million of our hard-earned dollars over the weekend, and even current box-office kingpin Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End sailed away with a mere $142 million. Even though GTA IV's producer, Leslie Benzies, was recently quoted in The Times estimating the game cost approximately $100 million to develop -- making it the most expensive game ever made -- today's announcement should put a smile on the face of every Take-Two employee.

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BusterBunny · 05-07-2008, 12:35 PM

in halo's defense it was only released xbox, gta is on xbox and playstation...but that's an assload of cash

fris · 05-07-2008, 12:37 PM

damn thats impressive, glad I got my copy early

StuartD · 05-07-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BusterBunny

in halo's defense it was only released xbox, gta is on xbox and playstation...but that's an assload of cash

This is true.

But seriously, $100 mil to make a video game and it turns around and makes $500 mil in a week. These numbers are insane!

I'm definitely in the wrong industry.

flashfire · 05-07-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by StuartD

This is true.

But seriously, $100 mil to make a video game and it turns around and makes $500 mil in a week. These numbers are insane!

I'm definitely in the wrong industry.

well, this is a long running franchise with huge hype...not to mention one of the best games of all time. Lots of games even really good ones lose money or barely break even

RyuLion · 05-07-2008, 01:22 PM

now I need to get it..

Casa Nova · 05-07-2008, 01:27 PM

yeh you do.. It's honestly the best game ever made.. not just the game play but everything around it. It's so interactive to what you do, it's crazy.

Yngwie · 05-07-2008, 01:34 PM

I'm gonna have to pick it up soon

Ravage · 05-07-2008, 01:53 PM

What I really want to know, is how much of that was 360 and how much was PS3.

I doubt they're going to release those numbers anytime soon.

RyuLion · 05-07-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Platinum ChrisM

What I really want to know, is how much of that was 360 and how much was PS3.

I doubt they're going to release those numbers anytime soon.

I wonder too..

notoldschool · 05-07-2008, 02:25 PM

Insane amount of cash. Wonder how much it will make over a year.

Violetta · 05-07-2008, 03:22 PM

Im almost at 30%

Fantastic game!

Ninja_Pete · 05-07-2008, 03:25 PM

I am around 40% done with it. By far the deepest game I have ever played. It is well worth $60. They could have sold this game for $100 and it would have been worth it.

CunningStunt · 05-07-2008, 04:24 PM

I was pissing myself laughing without even leaving the apartment - turn on the box and watch the Ricky Gervais standup routine.

The car handling takes a little getting used to - spongy ass 70's stylee, but top top fun.

Klen · 05-07-2008, 04:37 PM

I wonder howmuch profit will be if they released game for PC

05-07-2008, 12:31 PM	#1
RyuLion ClubDomCash.com Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 32,258	GTA IV Smashes Sales Records - Yahoo Games News Take-Two proves crime does pay. By Mike Smith Take-Two coughed up Grand Theft Auto IV's first-week sales numbers early this morning, and as predicted, they're absolutely huge. The free-roaming crime drama racked up over $500 million in worldwide sales over its first week, setting a new record for interactive entertainment. The previous record holder, Halo 3, "only" mustered about $300 million. GTA IV's whopping tally corresponds to about six million copies, of which a touch over half were sold on the game's April 29 launch day. In a press release, Take-Two's chairman, Strauss Zelnick, heralded the game's release as "the largest launch in the history of interactive entertainment" and went on to claim it has surpassed any movie or music launch to date. We're not going to argue. Iron Man's May 2 launch, heralded as a tremendous success, sucked up about 100 million of our hard-earned dollars over the weekend, and even current box-office kingpin Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End sailed away with a mere $142 million. Even though GTA IV's producer, Leslie Benzies, was recently quoted in The Times estimating the game cost approximately $100 million to develop -- making it the most expensive game ever made -- today's announcement should put a smile on the face of every Take-Two employee. http://us.i1.yimg.com/videogames.yah...ecords/1210669 __________________ Adult Biz Consultant A tech head since 1995

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RyuLion ClubDomCash.com Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 32,258	now I need to get it.. __________________ Adult Biz Consultant A tech head since 1995

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Ravage Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,242	What I really want to know, is how much of that was 360 and how much was PS3. I doubt they're going to release those numbers anytime soon. __________________ Formerly known as Adult Rental Chris ICQ - 452-693-463 \| Skype: xravagex

05-07-2008, 02:25 PM	#11
notoldschool Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5,687	Insane amount of cash. Wonder how much it will make over a year. __________________ No doubt one may quote history to support any cause, as the devil quotes scripture. -- Learned Hand http://www.bjpenn.com

05-07-2008, 03:22 PM	#12
Violetta Affiliate Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 28,735	Im almost at 30% Fantastic game! __________________ M&A Queen

05-07-2008, 03:25 PM	#13
Ninja_Pete Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 585	I am around 40% done with it. By far the deepest game I have ever played. It is well worth $60. They could have sold this game for $100 and it would have been worth it. __________________ The Wet Peach \| Melissa Matters \| Wet Peach Cash \| Porns Best Girls \| Corin Riggs Online

05-07-2008, 04:24 PM	#14
CunningStunt Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,594	I was pissing myself laughing without even leaving the apartment - turn on the box and watch the Ricky Gervais standup routine. The car handling takes a little getting used to - spongy ass 70's stylee, but top top fun.

05-07-2008, 04:37 PM	#15
Klen Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Little Vienna Posts: 32,235	I wonder howmuch profit will be if they released game for PC