Rumor: GTA IV coming to DS
A French retail site has listed Grand Theft Auto IV for Nintendo DS on a sheet of upcoming releases. Tucked inconspicuously in between titles like Kung Fu Panda and Harvest Moon, it's most likely that the listing of the game for DS is a slip-up, and not indicative of any "OMG"-worthy news. The possibility for a slip-up seems even more likely when Guitar Hero: On Tour is erroneously labeled as Guitar Hero 3 on the same list.
What stands out as a bit odd, however, is the listed release date of June 15, 2008, a far cry from the international release date of April 29 for the actually-real console version. It's enough to give us pause, but not enough to keep us from breaking out the skeptical sauce. As awesome as a classic, top-down GTA on DS would be, we've got a feeling that it's just not in the cards.
What stands out as a bit odd, however, is the listed release date of June 15, 2008, a far cry from the international release date of April 29 for the actually-real console version. It's enough to give us pause, but not enough to keep us from breaking out the skeptical sauce. As awesome as a classic, top-down GTA on DS would be, we've got a feeling that it's just not in the cards.






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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Kamall @ Mar 31st 2008 5:03PM
Why not? 1/10 of humanity has one, its a no brainer, just like making COD4 for the DS instead of the PSP.
Neebs @ Mar 31st 2008 5:43PM
That 1/10 of humanity...you may way to refuse where you heard that. It's 1/10 of Japan's pop., more now.
Also, hyperbole sucks.
343 Guilty Fart @ Mar 31st 2008 6:43PM
OMG GTA IV DS CONFIRMED!
mike @ Mar 31st 2008 5:04PM
THIS IS OLD News.
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f216/macuseros9/GTADS.jpg
John @ Apr 1st 2008 11:10AM
hahahaha
Jhongerkong @ Mar 31st 2008 5:04PM
Id kill for a DS GTA with 3D graphics.
RoboJoel @ Mar 31st 2008 5:09PM
Even if it isn't fully 3D, I'd kill for it. GTA 2 is still my absolute favorite, and I still prefer III over VC or SA simply because it had a top/down view option.
GTA Advance rocked my socks, GTA DS in a similar style might make it's way into my shoes.
ChooChooCharlie (Brawl: 1504-5357-9285) @ Mar 31st 2008 5:22PM
Regardless, someone's getting killed.
Shmil (Brawl Code 2621-2310-1994) @ Mar 31st 2008 5:07PM
Rumor: this rumor was supposed to announced tomorrow
Sora267 @ Mar 31st 2008 5:24PM
So basically, that's a rumor for the announcement of a rumor. I'm confuzzled.
Shmil (Brawl Code 2621-2310-1994) @ Mar 31st 2008 5:35PM
note tomorrow's date
Fernando Rocker @ Mar 31st 2008 11:16PM
Just added you on Brawl, Shmil...
el serpiente @ Mar 31st 2008 5:14PM
Really? A misprint on a piece of paper in France warrants a whole post? Egads, the editors here need to do a bit of "editing".
Crono (NDF - Knight of the Old School) @ Mar 31st 2008 5:20PM
Seems like they need to do a bit of banning too.
John McPoop @ Mar 31st 2008 5:16PM
I can see it now...
GTM: Grand Theft Mario & Sonic At The Olympics
Lonecow @ Mar 31st 2008 5:18PM
Why is this surprising?
I have GTA for GB...
required @ Mar 31st 2008 5:35PM
Because the GameBoy had great games.
Lonecow @ Mar 31st 2008 5:56PM
lol the DS has greater games.
giantenemycrab @ Mar 31st 2008 5:17PM
it seems plausible, but I would come out on the PSP instead..
Curtis the Claw: Brawl Code 1075-0441-3284 @ Mar 31st 2008 5:44PM
Your coming out?
Shmil (Brawl Code 2621-2310-1994) @ Mar 31st 2008 5:51PM
Wow, it must suck to try and correct a typo in someone's post only to make a typo in your post
Curtis the Claw: Brawl Code 1075-0441-3284 @ Mar 31st 2008 5:52PM
Indeed it does:(
Curtis the Claw: Brawl Code 1075-0441-3284 @ Mar 31st 2008 5:56PM
And actually I wasn't pointing out a typo, I was just asking if he was really coming out. Here is how you point out a typo...
*You're
DWells55 @ Mar 31st 2008 6:30PM
Typo? More like Freudian slip.
Mr Khan @ Mar 31st 2008 5:39PM
After Assassin's Creed DS, this is not the biggest surprise, it is probably a sub-plot of some sort, if true
Or it could be like Assassin's Creed for Wii, and merely a clerical error
rTwelve @ Mar 31st 2008 5:41PM
Why you might say this news is incroyable!
wahahaha le français.
Kuro @ Mar 31st 2008 6:00PM
shut the fuck up with this. hahaha
Alistair judson @ Mar 31st 2008 6:05PM
What day would it be tomorrow??
Lone Starr @ Mar 31st 2008 6:16PM
Tuesday.
Sizer @ Mar 31st 2008 6:15PM
It's not really unthinkable that you'd get a GTA IV on the DS which would bear no resemblance to or share any code whatsoever with the console/pc versions. After Ninja Gaiden DS, Assassin's Creed DS, and CoD4 DS anything is possible.
BigD145 @ Mar 31st 2008 6:21PM
I thought Rune Factory was slated for September over in the EU.
Geist @ Apr 1st 2008 1:17AM
They STILL haven't gotten Rune Factory? Damn. I must say, it must suck to be an EU gamer.
hvnlysoldr @ Mar 31st 2008 7:33PM
You guys wouldn't believe how delicious Skeptical Sauce TM tastes.
KeenCommander @ Mar 31st 2008 8:06PM
Not likely, I'm sure it's just a type. Can we get some San Andreas Stories on PSP instead, though? I
INCH75 Vocals @ Mar 31st 2008 9:20PM
Isn't the real story from that shot the exciting/promising title of Kung Fu Panda?
atlnative @ Mar 31st 2008 10:07PM
April Fools!
t_m @ Apr 1st 2008 12:42AM
GTA Advance rocked. Just sayin...
jesus_bon_jovi @ Apr 1st 2008 6:43AM
personally i am more interested in Ma Penis On D'AnimalX 2
ChuckD @ Apr 1st 2008 9:56AM
I want to play "Chef!"
KamenRiderTakoyaki @ Apr 2nd 2008 5:22PM
Transformers: Autobots or Decepticons, very close to GTA.