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Will GTA IV take out Iron Man?

April 15, 2008 in Industry News comments 13

Electronic Art's CEO John Riccitiello, going on some talk from Hollywood folks, says the creators of the Iron Man movie (and presumably those of the game as well) are greatly worried about the release of GTA IV and how it could affect revenue. The game comes out April 29, the movie, April 30.

Speaking to the Financial Times, Riccitiello said "The buzz in Hollywood, which I heard from some Hollywood folks...is people are worried whether Iron Man the movie is going to get killed by Grand Theft Auto the game."

"It feels like what movie moguls might have seen in the 1920s and said: 'Hey, we've got talkies now, where is it going?'" he continued, "I feel like we've stepped through a time window where our games are so compelling and seem so real."
chautemoc via videogames.yahoo.com »
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    X_MANBEARPIG_X Apr 15, 08
    I haven't heard anything about the Iron Man game and seeing as it's a movie tie in, it's probably going to be pretty bad.
    And also, the people who would buy it are probably different to the people who are going to buy GTA IV so it won't make much difference to their sales.
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      kik36 Apr 15, 08
      They are referring to GTAIV preventing people from going to theaters to watch the movie.
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    Seeker X Apr 15, 08
    Hey, if the movie is eclipsed by a video game, I think it's safe to say that Video Games are the next big thing.
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    Storm Apr 15, 08
    The 30th? I thought Iron Man comes out on May 2nd. But games never stopped movie releases before (least I don't recall), I'll definitely go see Iron Man on the that Friday.
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      chautemoc Apr 16, 08
      Thats in Europe, I believe. Americaland gets it Apr. 30.
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    Bale Fire Apr 15, 08
    The Iron man game to me looks like a decent adaption, so it would a be a pity for both game and movie to be eclipsed
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      Final Blade Apr 16, 08
      The Movie not game. GTA4 will take sales away from Iron Man the movie. Yes i think it will, I don't think Robert Downy Jr is going to play a decent Iron Man, hell i think he will ruin the movie and comic i grew up with. So far it doesn't look anything especial.
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    BradSK Apr 15, 08
    Wouldn't even go and watch it if it came out tomorrow, tbh.
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    theundertakergonzo Apr 15, 08
    If it's a movie then how will a game effect it, i mean if people really want to see it but GTAIV comes out and people are busy surely they'd make time to see it.
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      Existenz Apr 16, 08
      There are going to be i would say about 6 million American's playing GTA IV on April 29th, the game is longer 24 hours long, it is longer than 48 hours... The chances are that this games release will heavily effect the numbers going to see Iron Man which is shaping up to be this years blockbuster hit.
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    Daniel Primed Apr 16, 08
    I don't know anyone that regularly goes to the movies anymore let alone anyone whom is interested in this. Not big deal for me.
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    reaver11 Apr 16, 08
    Blockbuster hit? Existenz...have you even seen the trailer for The Dark Knight?

    But I doubt the game will affect the opeing weekend for the film. There are people in this world that don't play video games for a living and/or like to go and hang out with friends and/or family. Duh.
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      Final Blade Apr 16, 08
      I have to agree with you there, Iron Man will never be a blockbuster hit. I don't like the actor playing Iron Man, he doesn't fit the role.
      The Dark Night is going to far surpass Iron Man. That movie is a blockbuster hit.

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