Posted on 04/28/2008 11:24:27 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
A controversial video game is poised to break sales records. Grand Theft Auto IV comes out tonight at midnight and many stores are staying open to sell it.
Just like a blockbuster movie, the newest release in the Grand Theft Auto series has action packed trailers. But unlike most movies, this game is projected to have opening week sales of more than $400 million.
That would give Grand Theft Auto Four the biggest opening of any game…or any movie. Vince Griffin was reserving his copy and he said, “It is amazing, but it's no surprise. You got to realize how many people actually like that type of video game."
It's the type of game that's notoriously violent. Grand Theft Auto brings together a slick storyline with missions that often lead to homicide. The popularity of this series has gone hand in hand with controversy. If you Google "grand theft auto violence" you'll get more than four hundred thousand hits. And you can bet with this latest installment there'll be more.
Jan McCormick says Grand Theft Auto Four is not the type of game she would want her kids to play. “If they do watch a lot of that it does cause violent behavior or it could lead to that."
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Thanks. I have COD4 but haven’t got to it yet. I’ve repeatedly looked at Bioshock but never bought it. Same with World in Conflict. I’ll check out Bioshock again.
Stalker is a great game. Lots of suspense, very immersive and pretty realistic (at least for a science-fiction video game).
I play on xbox live and psn. My name is TEMPLARIS on both if any of you guys want to game add me. I got gta4 btw and its fun. :))
I usually play COD4,halo3, and rainbow 6 vegas 2.
Bump for more game info.
I am thinking of breaking down and buying my first game. I have refrained from doing so far because I already spend time on the net and TV but it sure sounds like fun.
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