Going along with all the recent news of Grand Theft Auto IV stealing the spotlight in the world of gaming lately, we finally have a confirmation of a release date. Get your pens out and circle this day on your calendars: April 29th, 2008.
Directly from the mouth keyboard of Sam Houser, Founder and Executive Producer of Rockstar Games: “We are so excited to be releasing Grand Theft Auto IV. We’ve pushed ourselves very hard to make something incredible and hope the game sets a new benchmark for interactive entertainment.”
With all the newly released information available about the game, as well some some very nice looking screen shots, this gamer is starting to get very excited for Grand Theft Auto IV.
Of course local media outlets and politicians everywhere are preparing their long, drawn-out stories of how this game will corrupt the worlds youth, and should be banned from stores everywhere.
Another Grand Theft Auto release, another year of mindless entertainment.
For the full press release, hit the jump.
Rockstar Games Announces Release Date for Grand Theft Auto IV
Next-generation Console Debut of the Grand Theft Auto Franchise Set for April 29, 2008
New York, NY - January 24, 2008 - Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce the release date for Grand Theft Auto IV, the new title in the genre-defining Grand Theft Auto franchise. Developed by Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto IV will be simultaneously available for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and will be in stores worldwide on April 29, 2008.
“We are so excited to be releasing Grand Theft Auto IV,” said Sam Houser, Founder and Executive Producer of Rockstar Games. “We’ve pushed ourselves very hard to make something incredible and hope the game sets a new benchmark for interactive entertainment.”
For more information on the game: Rockstar Games GTA IV
