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Grand Theft Auto IV: $500 Million in a week

May 18, 2008 in News comments 6

Having sold 6-million copies a week, a record breaking $500 million has been made in a week.

Take-Two and Rockstar games said in press conferences that it was the biggest event in entertainment history.

Take-Two rightly ignored the option of releasing for the Nintendo Wii even though the Wii is the best selling, so far, of the next generation systems. The Wii is carving out a niche market that offers it a larger sales base, but is not as popular with the demographic likely to love the new Grand Theft Auto IV. The Wii appeals to older gamers and women who appreciate its interactivity and the fitness promotion products that Nintendo is developing, but for the boys who love GTA the battle was always Sony versus Microsoft.
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    Donnelly May 18, 08
    They deserve every penny.
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    Rune Ripper May 18, 08
    it's a shame they didn't release it for the Wii too.

    looks like i'll have to buy a new PS3 again ;D
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    S v R 2010 May 18, 08
    That's pretty amazing. Definitely worth it.
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    Existenz May 18, 08
    Good lets hope this money makes GTA V better because IV is far from perfect
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    Final Blade May 18, 08
    I thought we knew it hit that much last week or so?
    Yes i read it, im glad they didn't release it for the Wii, the graphics downgrade would a factor of getting some low scores.
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    RikuNova27 May 20, 08
    Woah...all I can say is...that is a hella lotta money...

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