Pachter expects GTA 5 coming in 2010

by Justin McElroy on Sep 3rd 2009 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?

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

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

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

^ And controls.

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

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.

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.

GTA with an Omar storyline? Sign me up!

@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.

Can he just shut up already?

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

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.

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

no, it'll come out on the Wii HD

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

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.

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.

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

Im curious how did Pachter got his job?

He employed himself.

whenever it comes, I hope is fun unlike its predecessor

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.

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

Ever played the first one?

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.

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

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

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.

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.?

Pachter is Gay Tony now.

Return of the Pachter articles huh?

Yeah, I've missed him so much :)

Hmm... Come to think of it, where has crazy uncle Hirai been recently?

he's been playing RIIIIIIIIIIDGE RACER!

Maybe it's a little off-base of an idea but I'd love a GTA set in Moscow.

In communist Russia, car steals you.

Maybe he's watching Bloodsport. It just started.

I don't know I mean realistically they ahve the next gen engine in place all they need to do is just focus on making a new game considering the last game was a year ago two years seems like a good amount of time

i dont think theyll make a new engine for this

Look, I already know more about this guy than I'd ever want to. I really don't want to hear about his perverted history with cats.

It should be set somewhere tropical in current time

Far Cry 2: Hi...I would like to sit down and discuss why that might not be a good idea...

Mercenaries 2: Yeah, tell it to 'em Far Cry!

Just Cause 2

can i ask why? last time i checked, there aren't too many cars and pedestrians in tropical settings. which kind of defeats the purpose of GTA.

I say they do it in Sydney, It's a huge beautiful city, they could have surfing mini games, a section where you drive around the outback running over kangaroos...plus Australia already bans the game so it won't change anything for Rockstar.

@ Space Lulz

How about GTA: Rio De Jeneiro?

Why can't Joystiq give this guy the Jack Thompson treatment and just stop talking about him altogether?

Spring 2010 for DLC #3 and October 2010 for GTA5 (a.k.a. Vice City 2 please!!!)

sounds good to me! you can never have too much gta.

Didnt he claim this like a month ago too?

What does Jack Thompson have to say on the subject? His opinion is just as valid.

Who cares?

Precisely.

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