It looks like Niko Bellic is bringing his Russian criminal influence to the PC, come November 18th.
Grand Theft Auto IV was one of best selling games of all time, busting out a cool half billion dollars worth of sales, and piles upon piles of glowing, unabashed adulations from critics. Most PC gamers probably presumed the GTA IV would be hitting the PC, just as previous entries in the series, but Rockstar did not seem to want to announce it until they nailed down a release date.
Those who have the serious gaming hardware are in for a treat: it can safely be presumed that the game will look better on top-end systems than did for either the PS3 or Xbox 360. Viva la gaming PC. Some gamers may also perhaps prefer controlling shooting prostitutes and mobsters with a mouse and keyboard, as opposed to a console controller.
GTA IV PC will also have expanded multiplayer capabilities, but no details have yet been released on this tantalizing topic.
This release date information was sent via press release. But don't trust it ! If you are a patient person, check out this ridiculously verbose disclaimer at the bottom of Rockstar's release:
"This press release may contain forward-looking statements made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The statements contained herein which are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities laws. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to them. The Company has no obligation to update such forward-looking statements. Actual results may vary significantly from these forward-looking statements based on a variety of factors. These risks and uncertainties include the matters relating to the Special Committee's investigation of the Company's stock option grants and the restatement of our consolidated financial statements. The investigation and conclusions of the Special Committee may result in claims and proceedings relating to such matters, including previously disclosed shareholder and derivative litigation and actions by the Securities and Exchange Commission and/or other governmental agencies and negative tax or other implications for the Company resulting from any accounting adjustments or other factors. Further risks and uncertainties associated with Electronic Arts' tender offer to acquire the Company's outstanding shares are as follows: the risk that key employees may pursue other employment opportunities due to concerns as to their employment security with the Company; the risk that the acquisition proposal will make it more difficult for the Company to execute its strategic plan and pursue other strategic opportunities; the risk that the future trading price of our common stock is likely to be volatile and could be subject to wide price fluctuations; and the risk that stockholder litigation in connection with Electronic Arts' tender offer, or otherwise, may result in significant costs of defense, indemnification and liability. Other important factors are described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2007, in the section entitled "Risk Factors," as updated in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2008, in the section entitled "Risk Factors." All forward-looking statements are qualified by these cautionary statements and are made only as of the date they are made."
So you got it from the horse's mouth: this release date is not a historical fact. The company only believes there might be a good chance that the game will come out on November 18th. So if you happen to lose many millions of dollars because the game actually doesn't come out then, well, don't sue Rockstar, it is not their fault.
Now that that is done with, check out some stunts:
