Remember when an analysts predicted that the release of Grand Theft Auto IV could derail the ticket sales of the Iron Man movie that releases this week? While the idea that big video game launches hindering movie releases is nothing new -- they said the same thing about Halo 3 -- we have one more prediction to make about the launch of Grand Theft Auto IV: it's going to put a serious damper on sales of the Iron Man video game. You see, they both come out this week. Sure, a game might steal money from a film, but a big game will definitely steal money from a smaller game. They will be competing for the same shelf space after all.
Well, competing might be too kind a word.
[Via Joystiq]
Reader Comments (44)
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 1:05PM R0B3RT said
11 hours cant go buy fast enough. I am still going to see the movie friday morning. and i MIGHT get the game lol.
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 1:13PM (Unverified) said
I am going to see the movie with my brother, but I am not buying the game, sadly I lack both money and time for it
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 1:14PM Landosystem said
That Iron Man demo may be one of the most unplayable games I've ever experienced...
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 3:58PM Landosystem said
Perhaps I should have said unplayable due to boredom, of course I wasn't using the controller and instead I was shaking a taxidermied squirrel at the screen while spitting hostess fruit pie all over the place... I'll try it again with the controller.
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Posted: Apr 28th 2008 4:03PM (Unverified) said
It's not that it's unplayable it just takes awhile to get use to the flight mechanic. It's not nearly as easy to control as in the Superman game or something. The game really just lacks polish...bland and boring environments with horrible textures on everything except Iron Man himself. I think the game could be decent if they would of polished it before release. Too late for that I guess...
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Posted: Apr 28th 2008 1:17PM Yuccadude said
Iron Man demo was awesome, but sadly, I think I'll either rent it or wait till it's $20. Upgrading seemed pretty cool, and I wonder what other things you could get when you upgrade the suit. That being said, I also don't have time for GTA IV due to finals next week, and tests this week. TF 2 is still taking up all my time for MP anyways.
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 1:26PM xenocidic said
Yep Halo 3 sure killed "CSI: Hard Evidence"
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 1:26PM (Unverified) said
GTAIV, what's that? Iron Man = Most anticipated game & movie of the year!
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 1:27PM Xav de Matos said
There aren't nearly as many hookers in the Iron Man game as I would like.
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Posted: Apr 28th 2008 1:34PM (Unverified) said
they sold it early in europe so:
i got 2 - you got 0
:D
http://img81.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gta41jz3.jpg
http://img223.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gta42oq3.jpg
i got 2 - you got 0
:D
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Posted: Apr 28th 2008 1:47PM ozzzy said
It's also in German, making it absolutely useless to me. Though I would love to hear the voiceovers.
Microsoft and TakeTwo better start fining retailers who broke street date early on this. It seems to be more widespread for GTA's release than any other game/system.
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Microsoft and TakeTwo better start fining retailers who broke street date early on this. It seems to be more widespread for GTA's release than any other game/system.
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 1:50PM (Unverified) said
The message didnt say you could pick up at 6pm said that is when their festivites start, and gives you time to pay the remaining balance if any on your preorder. :) would be nice though. Im going to home after work, taking a nap till 10 picking it up at midnight and then enjoying the next two days off in liberty city. Can't think of a much better place to vacation.
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Posted: Apr 28th 2008 1:34PM (Unverified) said
Hahaha, Iron Man FTW!!!1
I cannot concentrate on anything. I need GTA now!!! Anyone pre-order from Gamestop? I got a weird voice message from them telling me to arrive at 6pm!
I cannot concentrate on anything. I need GTA now!!! Anyone pre-order from Gamestop? I got a weird voice message from them telling me to arrive at 6pm!
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 1:50PM (Unverified) said
I preordered from GS also. I did not get that message mainly cause I changed my number since I preordered it over the summer. Also, I do not plan on getting the midnight launch as I have better things to do with my time: Sleep mainly. Gonna wake up early, study, then head over after regular opening tomorrow. Anyways, let us know how that works out, getting there are 6 and all. My GS is a smaller one, so I wonder if that wait time is different?
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Posted: Apr 28th 2008 1:36PM (Unverified) said
The Iron Man demo wasn't that good anyway. GTA!!!
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 1:41PM (Unverified) said
Iron Man has to be one of the crappiest games ever...releasing during GTA IV week only highlights how embarrassed Sega must be that they created such bile.
Taxi for Iron Man...
Taxi for Iron Man...
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 1:44PM NukeAssault said
I still love you Iron Man!
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 1:46PM (Unverified) said
Only kids and fanboys will be buying Iron Man, the demo sucked!! (no offense)
I'll be buying GTA tomorrow at Circuit City :)
I'll be buying GTA tomorrow at Circuit City :)
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 1:57PM wakeup said
PS3 version runs at 630p, xbox360 one at 720p...
Plus exclusive content...I know which one I am getting.
Plus exclusive content...I know which one I am getting.
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 1:58PM (Unverified) said
I can't wait for the movie but the game can rot for all I care. The demo was BRUTAL! For shame on them for tossing that piece o' rubbish at us.
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 1:59PM (Unverified) said
For real. Definitely wanna chess the movie. But it's GTAIV all the way baby!
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Posted: Apr 28th 2008 2:29PM (Unverified) said
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 2:03PM (Unverified) said
I'll definately be seein' Iron Man in theatres this weekend, but will not buy the game............it(the demo) just seemed boring.....as for GTA4, no demo, no buy, I just don't have any time(or cash) to waste on lame games...........the game reminds me of my job at frito lay.......drive endlessly back and forth acrossed town to deliver packages.....lame in real life, and video gayness too.....oh, and you get to shoot fake people, and steal fake stuff too............oh, and the police are bad guys..........
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 2:44PM (Unverified) said
what rock have you been living under/smoking?
Can I has some?
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Can I has some?
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 4:42PM (Unverified) said
But if you think it's lame, why would you buy it if there was a demo? That would be weird!
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Posted: Apr 28th 2008 2:10PM (Unverified) said
an just look at the fanboys spittin untruthful specs about their nemesis' version and hyping their fav.....my best friend works the review crew for EGM, and generally digs 360 over ps3, but in all his hi-def glory he's prefering the Ps3 GTA4.........says it definately looks better than the 360 version, muddier graphics and pop up plague the 360 copy, he says achievements are'nt enough to sway his judgement.
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 2:38PM (Unverified) said
thanks for clarifying things up Barbie (and ur uber friend) /sarcasm
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Posted: Apr 28th 2008 2:29PM (Unverified) said
Iron Man should be on XBLA. For $10.
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 2:38PM (Unverified) said
I tried Iron Man at ComicCon. Run of the mill.
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 2:49PM emirabal said
Look, iron man is a definite rent, and not a cop, and im with xav, not enough hookers and or random cop fights in it
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 4:08PM Deck said
Man what are you guys talking about?
Iron-man totally has my priority!
:-p
Iron-man totally has my priority!
:-p
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 6:57PM (Unverified) said
There is an Iron Man movie? oops
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 4:41PM (Unverified) said
Can't wait gettin GTA at 12. Iron Man looks interesting but I couldn't care less in comparison to GTA :)
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 5:16PM Crockett said
I sure hope that this happens, I mean hollywood has ran out of ideas! Enough with remakes and comic books!!!
Posted: Apr 28th 2008 5:30PM Gemini Ace said
I bought Mario Kart Wii yesterday and I'm going to see Iron Man this weekend.
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