Pachter expects GTA 5 coming in 2010

by Justin McElroy { Sep 3rd 2009 at 7:45PM }

So yes, prognosticator of all electronic entertainment Michael Pachter told Gamasutra that he expects Take-Two to release the fifth full Grand Theft Auto game in 2010. It seems far-fetched to us (especially with another GTA IV episode still in the pipeline). But, sadly, Pachter doesn't give us a lot to work with in the piece, so, in the absence of details, we're just going to assume he's right. Journalized.

One thing that's actually hard to argue about from the piece, analysts are overwhelmingly positive about Take-Two in 2010 with a bevy of big titles like BioShock 2, Mafia 2, Red Dead Redemption and several others. Does Take-Two even need a Grand Theft Auto next year?

Tags: 2010, analyst, grand-theft-auto, michael-pachter, rockstar, take-two

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Slyphon Filter @ Sep 3rd 2009 7:50PM

i'm expecting 2011. 2010 seems much too close...

iluvmyzune @ Sep 3rd 2009 7:59PM

it should come out in 2010 then it will be 3 years since 4 was SUPPOSED to come out. They need either a san andreas remake or a completely new city

Traceur_Ryuk (PSN: Ryuk_shinigami) @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:07PM

You know, I would be perfectly fine with a GTA:SA remake with the exact same gameplay just updated graphics.

Special Agent Steve @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:35PM

^ And controls.

Traceur_Ryuk (PSN: Ryuk_shinigami) @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:55PM

No, that's one of the things I hate about GTA IV is the controls.

Massmass @ Sep 3rd 2009 9:13PM

I can make all bets that GTA V WON'T come out until the end of this generation.

Another GTA, of course. But it won't be V. Another "side-story" or more expansions.

The Baron @ Sep 3rd 2009 9:43PM

I think we're going to be seeing the more realistic side of GTA for this generation at least. Aside from the "COUSIN, WANT TO COME BOWLING?!" crap, I felt that GTA4's more gritty feel was a great direction to take. It's not as replayable, because there's no jetpacks, harriers and miniguns, but I felt that the world was so well-realised that it was a constant pleasure to be in it.

Two things I think they need to work on:

- A gritty story doesn't really fit with super-stereotyped and shallow characters. Some were good, but how come every gay guy or ethnic dude in a Rockstar game is a walking caricature? How about something like any of the black characters from The Wire, or Kutner from House? If he was in GTA, they'd probably give him a turban and have him say "Thank you, please" at the end of every sentence.

- Better dedicated multiplayer. Like I say, the world of GTA was amazing and it felt great to be in it with other players, but they need to tighten up the modes and come up with ideas that fit the style of the game instead of cookie-cutter deathmatches and five-minute long co-op missions that get old after the first couple of plays.

shibathedog @ Sep 4th 2009 9:11AM

GTA with an Omar storyline? Sign me up!

Adam @ Sep 4th 2009 10:46AM

@The Baron,

You just described San Andreas. They really need GTA: San Andreas stories. If you want a SA remake with better graphics get the PC version, a mid-level video card, and enjoy the 1080p goodness.

nukee @ Sep 3rd 2009 7:51PM

Can he just shut up already?

EGOvoruhk @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:28PM

I'm thinking he pays Weblogs to post his wild assumptions. Something has to be up, he's on here WAY too much

The Baron @ Sep 3rd 2009 9:49PM

Posts about his predictions pay for themselves - this is an ad-supported site.

And besides, everyone loves a good bitch about how unqualified he is to make these forecasts.

Solace @ Sep 3rd 2009 7:52PM

uhh... is Pachter on crack... again?

knuckles_006 @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:14PM

no, it'll come out on the Wii HD

RANDOM G [King of the Scribblenauts][Sweatshop Retiree] @ Sep 3rd 2009 9:04PM

No, it's going to be a Dreamcast 2 exclusive.

tmacairjordan87 @ Sep 3rd 2009 7:52PM

Whenever it does come out, the things we're potentially seeing added (like parachutes!) with Gay Tony gives me hope that GTA will be fun again.

WINterfang @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:05PM

I haven't play any GTA game ( missed the entire last gen ) and didn't care at all for GTA4 or it's biker expansion but Damn the ballad of gay tony looks awesome, I love the commercial.

J-Link @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:58PM

Ballad of Gay tony looks to have an overtop attitude, like the old ones, I hope the next one will be like this and in Vice City, but with swamps this time.

Jordan Biffle @ Sep 3rd 2009 7:53PM

I want to see a new vice city, or be able to download the gta3 version of liberty city.

Michael @ Sep 3rd 2009 7:55PM

Im curious how did Pachter got his job?

dAnixx @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:44PM

He employed himself.

Longhorn Slim @ Sep 3rd 2009 7:55PM

whenever it comes, I hope is fun unlike its predecessor

tmacairjordan87 @ Sep 3rd 2009 7:59PM

Seconded. There was no reason to take out all the fun stuff, it's not like they couldn't still pretend to be realistic and serious.

Traceur_Ryuk (PSN: Ryuk_shinigami) @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:02PM

But being realistic and serious isn't GTA's style (until GTA IV)

Ever played the first one?

tmacairjordan87 @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:08PM

No I hate the top down view so I skipped 1 and 2. I want a GTA with the engine and graphics from 4, but with the fun of san andreas.

Longhorn Slim @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:11PM

I still dont know how it got so many good reviews
Whats the point of having a huge city if you cant mess around

Traceur_Ryuk (PSN: Ryuk_shinigami) @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:15PM

I know this is a very stereotypical troll thing to say, but Saint's row 2 is so much more fun.

Steven @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:33PM

I thought it was fun at first, then I got bored of it, so I moved on to Saints Row 2. When I did, I realized why Rockstar North took out all of the "fun stuff". Saints Row 2 was way too easy and ridiculous, fun for a few minutes that's all.

GTA IV can be just as fun if not better than San Andreas if you get used to the changes.

johnnynumber5 @ Sep 3rd 2009 10:03PM

I like both the top down view and the 3rd person view of the newer games. I didn't like GTA IV that much either. I don't know if I would say they took all the fun out of it but I would say there needed to be more of the crazy missions. They did improve on some stuff which was good but overall it felt too much like a life simulator. Also, I don't see why they can't make the cars control like actual cars ... maybe call up the team that worked on Midnight Club L.A.?