Pachter expects GTA 5 coming in 2010
by Justin McElroy 
{ Sep 3rd 2009 at 7:45PM }
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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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.?
in_flamez99 @ Sep 3rd 2009 7:57PM
Pachter is Gay Tony now.
green11420 @ Sep 3rd 2009 7:57PM
Return of the Pachter articles huh?
Traceur_Ryuk (PSN: Ryuk_shinigami) @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:00PM
Yeah, I've missed him so much :)
Hmm... Come to think of it, where has crazy uncle Hirai been recently?
Slyphon Filter @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:40PM
he's been playing RIIIIIIIIIIDGE RACER!
Ethan @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:01PM
Maybe it's a little off-base of an idea but I'd love a GTA set in Moscow.
AoE @ Sep 3rd 2009 10:11PM
In communist Russia, car steals you.
WINterfang @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:02PM
Patcher get's more pussy that you can even imagine.
ComicShaman @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:06PM
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.
Ethan @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:25PM
I think you underestimate the amount of pussy some of us can imagine.
Nerdy Desi @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:27PM
Yeah, he has a shitload of pussy-willows in his garden, who the fuck cares?
ChuckBartowski @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:03PM
The new definition of mouth
Mouth: Noun: Something some people should just really stop using so much
Synonym: LIEHOLE!
WINterfang @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:17PM
Meh hit and miss.
green11420 @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:03PM
Maybe he's watching Bloodsport. It just started.
chady @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:04PM
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
The Dark Wayne @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:13PM
i dont think theyll make a new engine for this
Lo @ Sep 3rd 2009 8:08PM
It should be set somewhere tropical in current time
U U D D L R L R B A SELECT START @ Sep 3rd 2009 9:28PM
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!
johnnynumber5 @ Sep 3rd 2009 10:20PM
Just Cause 2
Slyphon Filter @ Sep 3rd 2009 10:36PM
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.
Space @ Sep 4th 2009 1:02AM
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.
JeezWhiz87 @ Sep 4th 2009 5:50AM
@ Space Lulz
How about GTA: Rio De Jeneiro?