Rumor: GTAIV DLC Coming To PS3, Including One New Episode
Update: I didn't make it clear although I thought I did; this is not an official announcement and can only be considered a rumor right now.
Original Story:
PlayStation 3 owners have seriously missed out when it comes to downloadable content for Grand Theft Auto IV but it seems Rockstar is about to remedy that lacking. Better late than never, right? You know, if it's even true.
As most of you know, the likes of The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony have only been made available for the Xbox 360 while the PS3 has been left out in the cold. In the past, we had heard rumors that Rockstar intended to deliver this DLC to owners of Sony's machine; after all, we're only talking about a timed exclusivity deal with Microsoft. Well, Rockstar has supposedly announced that both aforementioned downloadable episodes will finally arrive on the PS3 in 2010. Best of all, as a sort of "thank you for waiting" prize, PS3 players will also receive an exclusive piece of DLC, although we have no details on that just yet. Rockstar boss Dan Houser revealed as much during his simple statement to the press: "We are proud to announce that both episodic experiences - and a new one - will be available for the PS3. We cannot wait for people to play it." Yeah, well, you had better hope that people are still looking for DLC nearly two years after the game released (the game launched in April 2008). Again, though, the statement from Houser and the "announcement" aren't official; we've heard nothing from any actual PR source and the site in question doesn't provide a source, either.
Perhaps there's just too much of a time gap but at the same time, maybe that's a good thing. If you haven't revisited GTAIV in a while, you might be itching to do so and this new DLC will act as the perfect excuse.
Related Game(s): Grand Theft Auto IV
12/30/2009 10:32:27 AM Ben Dutka
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Superman915
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 10:57:36 AM
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I'd LOL if it ended up selling better on PS3. If I were R* I'd gear up for a big marketing campaign. Oh and update the music too. Some new shit would be nice. Hope the new DLC stars Brucie or Little Jacob!
Last edited by Superman915 on 12/30/2009 11:05:20 AM
Ultimate_Balla
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 11:02:20 AM
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bOnEs
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 11:20:33 AM
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i'm wondering if they are going to release both at the same time, in a "episodes of liberty city" way or, separate... either way, i'm stoked...
brighat1971
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 11:31:04 AM
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TheRaPtuRe
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 11:32:30 AM
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TheRaPtuRe
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 11:37:25 AM
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ThePearlJamer
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 3:18:11 PM
Fane1024
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 5:35:11 PM
Episodes sold 0.9 million units at $40 (not counting purchase of each as DLC); roughly 1/8 of total copies of GTAIV. If as many people bought the DLC versions, then that would be 1/4.
1/4 of the PS3 version of GTA is about 1.5 million units at $40 = $60 million dollars (gross).
I would say that it's more or less a wash for Rockstar, even if the extra chapters never come to PS3. If they sell even a few hundred thousand copies in the future, they definitely benefitted from the exclusivity deal.
Microsoft, not so much (their licensing fee for 360 copies of GTAIV probably earned them about $35 million). They got to brag a bit, though.
Last edited by Fane1024 on 12/30/2009 5:39:45 PM
godsman
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 3:26:02 PM
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Saturday, January 02, 2010 @ 3:18:40 PM
grayfox2k8
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 12:00:07 PM
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 1:32:26 PM
NeoHumpty
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 12:09:44 PM
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Mornelithe
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 12:12:52 PM
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TheRaPtuRe
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 12:14:39 PM
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Imagi
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 12:31:59 PM
Jalex
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 12:15:14 PM
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Anyway, I'm hoping I'll be able to pick these up relatively soon (or relatively late), since I already have about $200 tied up in video game spendings from the end of January to the middle of February.
grayfox2k8
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 12:18:34 PM
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 12:30:36 PM
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bridgera
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 12:33:41 PM
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Personally, I'm glad that didn't work out for them. Rather than Microsoft paying off publishers to NOT release content for the other consoles, they SHOULD be paying publishers to release new and exciting games for their console.
I actually just got this game new a few weeks ago for $20 of off amazon. I'm very excited to play these expansions after I beat the game.
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 12:47:34 PM
Mornelithe
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 2:25:56 PM
sniperflash
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 12:35:42 PM
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SvenMD
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 12:52:59 PM
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I liked it, but I didn't really like Niko. He was a small time thug who never really made it big in the states. When I play GTA, I wanna take over the city and be the top dog at the end. He just ran around doing errands for other people.
Vice City was AWESOME cause you took over businesses and you killed one of the main mob bosses a la Scarface....now that was fun stuff!!
NoSmokingBandit
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 1:13:51 PM
I beat GTA4 and its been sitting on my shelf since. They took all the fun out of the games just so they could add more pointless side-missions and junk. Theres no huge moments in GTA4, its just a series of small jobs.
Vice City was AMAZING. Everything felt so epic and awesome. Taking over the mansion on the middle island was one of the coolest parts of any GTA game.
Alienange
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 3:08:25 PM
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NoSmokingBandit
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 1:03:24 PM
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ThePearlJamer
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 3:21:12 PM
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 8:05:51 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 2:04:52 PM
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Jawknee
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 2:49:29 PM
Alienange
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OtisFeelgood
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 6:07:27 PM
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I C E_COLD
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 2:26:20 PM
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DaNgerSteVe
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 2:26:27 PM
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1. i don't see this on kotaku, n4g or any other sites
2. well they just did confirmed the first epsoide of dlc would hit the pc
3. http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire here is the real rock star news letter
and the article gives it away with the third episode of dlc for ps3 exclusive, when rockstar said they are done with gta 4 and dlc.
but then Bethesda did say the dlc will never come to the ps3, a once 360 exclusive now on the ps3. so anything is possible
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 4:11:31 PM
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ThePearlJamer
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 8:05:12 PM
Banky A
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 4:16:39 PM
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Level 10 in Multiplayer was an a-s-s-h-o-l-e.
I wouldn't be buying the Episodes even though it'll be awesome for me. I hope the rumours are true (the new helicopter looks like it'll add 5 hours of in depth gameplay).
Damn, GTA IV is so fun if somebody really spent the time to 'Disallow' Auto-aim, find all stunt jumps and strategies for co-op.
Moving on... >_>>>>>
Last edited by Banky A on 12/30/2009 4:17:35 PM
Alienange
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 5:19:48 PM
Banky A
Thursday, December 31, 2009 @ 12:54:52 AM
Nerull
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 4:37:26 PM
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"So you skipped over Lost and the Damned too?"
"What's Lost and the Damned?"
Digital Distribution only is NOT the way to go if you want sales, I'm lookin at you PSPGo.
Last edited by Nerull on 12/30/2009 4:39:28 PM
bigrailer19
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 4:56:36 PM
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Grown_Gamer
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 5:48:41 PM
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CONTRABAND
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 11:31:40 PM
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___________
Thursday, December 31, 2009 @ 12:07:19 AM
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but its a little late now, id like to think R* has moved on to other projects and so have i.
besides this is not the first time this has sprung up, i remember reading a few articles saying the DLC was a 6 month exclusive deal, thats confirmed 100%.
well its been more than 6 months since TLATD came out and still nothing announced, so looks like that 100% confirmed was a utter load of BS.
so i wont be surprised if this is to.
in fact if either TLATD or TBOGT comes to the ps3 i will dye my hair pink and take ballet lessons.
Oxvial
Thursday, December 31, 2009 @ 3:29:29 AM
ShadowRunner
Thursday, December 31, 2009 @ 4:30:21 AM
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Paolo Kutaragi
Thursday, December 31, 2009 @ 1:25:04 PM
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Pandemic_
Thursday, December 31, 2009 @ 7:00:11 PM
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Dont believe the rumours and CHECK THE OFFICIAL SITE before making comments.
PHOENIXZERO
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