GTA IV, expected to have a massive launch on Xbox 360 and PS3, won't be available to purchase until April 29. So, if you've got a friend working in retail who's got access to the stock room -- now's the time to tell them how much you love them!
GTA IV, expected to have a massive launch on Xbox 360 and PS3, won't be available to purchase until April 29. So, if you've got a friend working in retail who's got access to the stock room -- now's the time to tell them how much you love them!
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Posted: Apr 18th 2008 1:11PM (Unverified) said
I wish big games like this would release on a Friday or Saturday, I know all be up all night playing this and will probably call out the next day :(
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Posted: Apr 18th 2008 1:27PM (Unverified) said
Yes deaftly, this releasing of BIG titles on tuesdays is rediculous. FRIDAY or thursday would make much more sense.
I asked publishers on many occasions why they release BIG games on tuesdays and I never got a straight answer.
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I asked publishers on many occasions why they release BIG games on tuesdays and I never got a straight answer.
Posted: Apr 18th 2008 1:48PM (Unverified) said
In the UK we do normally get all our games on a Friday. The only reason this one is Tuesday is to keep in tow with the 'simultaneous worldwide release date'. Better sooner than later though, eh?
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Posted: Apr 18th 2008 1:50PM (Unverified) said
I think Nintendo's got it right. All their big games release on Sundays, which means you can go get the game on Saturday at Midnight and play all day Sunday.
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Posted: Apr 18th 2008 1:57PM (Unverified) said
well...why don't you guys just buy the game on friday then?
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Posted: Apr 18th 2008 3:40PM Waffle Slayer said
That's why you get a decent enough job where you can use vacation or personal time and get paid not to be at work while playing GTA IV.
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Posted: Apr 18th 2008 1:33PM Gaucho85 said
I wish I had a friend at some retail store. I'd be willing to do unspeakable things for an early copy of this. . . my parents would disown me and my GF would castrate me, but if I succeeded I would consider it a win. . . wasn't going to be using the damn thing too much anyways.
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Posted: Apr 18th 2008 1:33PM (Unverified) said
Brian you need to change your avatar if you don't know that it's a tasty yellow beef. I milk it from my teet, but I try to be discreet :)
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Posted: Apr 18th 2008 1:51PM (Unverified) said
Agreed. We already have Mario Kart at the Gamestop I work at. I expect GTAIV to show up no later than Wednesday. I'd start heading to Toys R' Us around that time.
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Posted: Apr 18th 2008 3:30PM (Unverified) said
Ignatius -
I haven't seen yet (It's not in OUR back room yet, but I'll look this weekend) if this is a hard street date or not. If it IS a hard street date, then no one should have it out (except Target and Toys R Us, because they're morons). Retailers that break street date can (and are) fined up to $10,000 PER occurance. So if you sell 5 copies of the game early, your corporate could be fined $50,000. That's one reason why TRU and Target tend to have lousy luck with Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo reps - they're always breaking street date, and it comes directly from their advertising budgets when they do.
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I haven't seen yet (It's not in OUR back room yet, but I'll look this weekend) if this is a hard street date or not. If it IS a hard street date, then no one should have it out (except Target and Toys R Us, because they're morons). Retailers that break street date can (and are) fined up to $10,000 PER occurance. So if you sell 5 copies of the game early, your corporate could be fined $50,000. That's one reason why TRU and Target tend to have lousy luck with Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo reps - they're always breaking street date, and it comes directly from their advertising budgets when they do.
Posted: Apr 18th 2008 3:40PM LaughingTarget said
I'll be sure to check K-Mart tomorrow, they'll probably leak it like they did with Mass Effect and Uncharted.
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Posted: Apr 18th 2008 1:12PM DonaldMick said
If a delivery truck gets jacked on the way, does RockStar win at irony?
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Posted: Apr 18th 2008 1:15PM Delgadoh said
Sadly, I still don't think I'm going to get it (I mean immediately upon release). With the 360, I just have way too many games I still haven't finished, as gaming is a hobby and I only get to play a few hours a week.
I still haven't finished Mass Effect, Bioshock, PGR4, and more, and I'm not sure there is room for a 100 hour game in my rotation :'(
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I still haven't finished Mass Effect, Bioshock, PGR4, and more, and I'm not sure there is room for a 100 hour game in my rotation :'(
Posted: Apr 18th 2008 1:23PM MarkezJM said
Oh, same case here. Have some unfinished business as well; The Darkness (almost done), Crackdown, Halo 3, Mario Galaxy, Zack & Wiki, Phantom Hourglass, blah I'm sure I'm missing some.
That said, I'm sure I'll still likely pick it up right after release.
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That said, I'm sure I'll still likely pick it up right after release.
Posted: Apr 18th 2008 2:15PM Vcize said
Same here, big backlog (and now Gamestop releases a 25% off used 360 games coupon on top of that) as well, with several unopened games still sitting on my shelf.
That said, GTA4 is worth throwing those aside for even longer and injecting GTA4 into the rotation immediately. I've already waited on the other games, may as well wait a little longer.
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That said, GTA4 is worth throwing those aside for even longer and injecting GTA4 into the rotation immediately. I've already waited on the other games, may as well wait a little longer.
Posted: Apr 18th 2008 1:16PM Zoot Suit Jedi Grammar Hammer En said
The wait for this game is giving me butterflies in my stomach.
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Posted: Apr 18th 2008 1:22PM ComicShaman said
I'm not sure why Joystiq continues to report on obscure games like this. Why don't they focus on the real blockbusters, like the long-awaited sequel to Mr. Mosquito*? There's a game that people want to hear about!
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Seriously, I wonder if Hollywood is preparing to blame this game if they have a bad week or two at the box office? This game will sell like crazy.
*I don't really think anyone is making this sequel.
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Seriously, I wonder if Hollywood is preparing to blame this game if they have a bad week or two at the box office? This game will sell like crazy.
*I don't really think anyone is making this sequel.
Posted: Apr 18th 2008 1:45PM (Unverified) said
They have the blame game all ready to go when Ironman doesn't make as much cash as they want.
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Posted: Apr 18th 2008 1:27PM SoCoolCurt said
yea i just caught this story over on PS3Fanboy and i am super excited. if its shipping already, then that means retailers will be getting it and keeping it in storage more than likely. so there is a possibility that some associate that hates his/her job will not mind breaking the street date. i think im goin huntin for it in the middle of next week. i can always move my preorder to something else.
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Posted: Apr 18th 2008 1:39PM charleytony said
I still have lost odyssey, burnout paradise and Rainbow 6 Vegas2 to complete.
I think Ill get GTA4 in a month or 2...
Its not like they wont make any more...
Look at what happened with COD4, people who waited a little get the map pack for free, thats just like a price drop...
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I think Ill get GTA4 in a month or 2...
Its not like they wont make any more...
Look at what happened with COD4, people who waited a little get the map pack for free, thats just like a price drop...
Posted: Apr 18th 2008 2:18PM Vcize said
"Look at what happened with COD4, people who waited a little get the map pack for free, thats just like a price drop..."
Uh, not really. CoD4 has been hitting the $39.99 price mark at many places for months now. Even if you add the $10 for the new maps that still comes out to 10 bucks cheaper than the GotY edition, which is $59.99 everywhere.
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Uh, not really. CoD4 has been hitting the $39.99 price mark at many places for months now. Even if you add the $10 for the new maps that still comes out to 10 bucks cheaper than the GotY edition, which is $59.99 everywhere.
Posted: Apr 18th 2008 1:42PM (Unverified) said
Good thing because I'm sure Microsoft is itching to bust down the doors of early game playing offenders. Somebody has to keep our streets safe from ruffians such as yourself.
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Posted: Apr 18th 2008 1:47PM (Unverified) said
I already beat it and have completed all the DLC as well.
*spoiler* after the final mission they reveal all those mysterious people who worked on the game.
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*spoiler* after the final mission they reveal all those mysterious people who worked on the game.
Posted: Apr 18th 2008 2:02PM (Unverified) said
There's nothing for you here!
You march in here...young!, try and…touch the... local things. I suppose next you’ll be spraying me with one of those cans of paint? Smearing poor Tubbs here with excrement...
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You march in here...young!, try and…touch the... local things. I suppose next you’ll be spraying me with one of those cans of paint? Smearing poor Tubbs here with excrement...
Posted: Apr 18th 2008 1:53PM (Unverified) said
Sure you are. Did I mention that I've been playing Metal Gear Solid 4 for a few days now?
I just disconnected my prototype PS4 from the PSN so Sony wouldn't know I'm playing it.
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I just disconnected my prototype PS4 from the PSN so Sony wouldn't know I'm playing it.
Posted: Apr 18th 2008 1:56PM RudyHuxtable said
What is there to say besides, "Goodie Goodie Gumdrops!"
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Posted: Apr 18th 2008 2:03PM (Unverified) said
i'm already playing it also ... with my friends Jesus and the Talking Panda ... they are totally into simulated violence
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