PC BoxArt Shown

RockStar has shown off for the box art for the upcoming PC version of GTA IV. No details were given, Still unclear if this is a straight port or more content will be added. If it's like GTA: SA port don't look for more content to be added. Modding Community will sure pick up where RockStar has left off. Only surprise about boxart is that it will be a GFW title(gaming for Windows). It should also have the achievements. However if you have the 360 version you will not be able to gain more achievements by buying the PC version. Microsoft has stopped the stackable achievement titles.

GTA IV Heads to the PC in November

New York, NY – August 6, 2008 – Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce that Grand Theft Auto IV will be arriving on the PC on November 18th and 21st in North America and Europe, respectively.

"We are very excited to be releasing the PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. "The whole team is dedicated to bringing an amazing gaming experience to the PC. The game looks and plays beautifully on PC and we can't wait for people to play it."

Developed by series creator Rockstar North and set in Liberty City, the latest installment in the enormously successful Grand Theft Auto series features a painstakingly detailed and life-like city for players to explore; a rich, immersive narrative experience; an original soundtrack highlighting the cultural eclecticism of Liberty City; and newly expanded multiplayer just for the PC.

For more information please visit: http://www.rockstargames.com/IV

Source [Take-Two]

DLC Episode 1 still set for 2008?

The latest coming out of E3 2008. Microsoft confirms the DLC is still set for fall 2008. However Take-two said in their latest Stockholder Meeting, that Episode 1 was pushed back to 2009.

As of right now it is unclear whats going on with the DLC.

Title Update Released

RockStar has released a title update to fix a few online problems within GTA IV.

1. Fixed an issue where players were unable to enter or exit vehicles in GTA Race.
2. Fixed an issue where scripted vehicles were causing games to unexpectedly crash.
3. Improved reliability and frequency of PS3™ online leaderboard updates.
4. Fixed a rare hang some players encountered when moving from a Race or GTA Race lobby into gameplay.
5. Fixed a hang that would occur when players were switching teams during the countdown in the lobby.
6. Fixed an issue where players were able to get ridiculously high scores from Cops 'n Crooks matches.
7. Changed GTA Race and Race so that the last player remaining always receives a reward of $250.
8. Fixed an issue where spectating players would prevent the game from finishing.
9. Fixed an issue where players were unable to spectate in Round 2 of Cops 'n Crooks games.
10. Changed countdown timer in lobby so that it no longer resets when new players join a game.
11. Changed the kick option so that kicked players are no longer brought back to single player.

NPD - GTA IV Still Remains Number 1

May NPD numbers were just released and GTA IV for 360 is still number one. However PS3 version Slipped to number 4. With Big June titles like Ninja Gaiden II and Metal Gear Solid 4 it's uncertain if GTA IV can hold the top spot in the coming months.

US Hardware Sales for May 2008
Nintendo Wii – 675,100
Nintendo DS - 452,600
PS3 – 208,700
Xbox 360 – 186,600
PlayStation Portable - 182,300


US Software Sales for May 2008
01. Grand Theft Auto IV (Xbox 360) - 871,300
02. Mario Kart Wii (Wii) - 787,400
03. Wii Fit (Wii) - 687,700
04. Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3) - 442,900
05. Wii Play (Wii) - 294,600
06. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii) - 171,100
07. Iron Man (PS2) - 130,600
08. Guitar Hero III (Wii) - 116,800
09. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness (DS) - 107,000
10. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time (DS) - 102,000

Saints Row 2 takes a Jab at GTA IV

360 DLC - Episode 1 Delayed

Originally set for August 2008, Take-Two has pushed it back to anywhere from November 2008 to Early 2009.

"Fiscal 2008 guidance reflects the release of the first installment of episodic content for Grand Theft Auto IV for Xbox 360 in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 instead of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 in order to provide a better balance in Take-Two's release schedule."