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Rockstar / Take Two Press Release (entirety)
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"Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 3 and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Double Pack To Ship This Fall On Xbox and PlayStation®2
September 3, 2003: Rockstar Games, the world-renowned publishing division of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced today that it plans to ship the award-winning Grand Theft Auto 3 and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City as a "double pack" for both the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft. The Grand Theft Auto "double pack" is set to hit shelves in North America on October 22, 2003 for PlayStation®2 and on November 4, 2003 for Xbox.
Developed by Rockstar North, the Grand Theft Auto franchise has long been applauded and praised for its expansive and open-ended gameplay, cinematic scripts, and epic soundtracks. Since its introduction in 1997, the franchise has received countless awards of excellence and universal critical acclaim. With sales of more than 25 million units worldwide, Grand Theft Auto is one of the most recognized franchises in the history of the videogame marketplace."
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Rejoice, 18+ XB fans ;0
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"Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 3 and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Double Pack To Ship This Fall On Xbox and PlayStation®2
September 3, 2003: Rockstar Games, the world-renowned publishing division of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced today that it plans to ship the award-winning Grand Theft Auto 3 and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City as a "double pack" for both the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft. The Grand Theft Auto "double pack" is set to hit shelves in North America on October 22, 2003 for PlayStation®2 and on November 4, 2003 for Xbox.
Developed by Rockstar North, the Grand Theft Auto franchise has long been applauded and praised for its expansive and open-ended gameplay, cinematic scripts, and epic soundtracks. Since its introduction in 1997, the franchise has received countless awards of excellence and universal critical acclaim. With sales of more than 25 million units worldwide, Grand Theft Auto is one of the most recognized franchises in the history of the videogame marketplace."
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Rejoice, 18+ XB fans ;0
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They said all this about Metal Gear Solid 2 and it never happened. In fact the PS2 version runs smoother than the Xbox version. The PC version ran similar and the resolution was higher but the Xbox version was identical only with problems. The same will happen with GTA as when it rains I can see the game running into major problems as the Xbox hardware requires certain elements to be re-designed and rain particles falls under this section.
ÂLŠ†ÂÎR wrote:
> Do you seriously believe they are going to give it a graphical over
> haul in a few months?
Can't they just bump up the resolution and push back the fog? I only ask because I read about the Cube version of MGS and they were talking about playing with the resolution and brighntness of the game as if it was as easy as turning a dial to change it.
I suppose it depends on how the GTA games are programmed.
> Do you seriously believe they are going to give it a graphical over
> haul in a few months?
Can't they just bump up the resolution and push back the fog? I only ask because I read about the Cube version of MGS and they were talking about playing with the resolution and brighntness of the game as if it was as easy as turning a dial to change it.
I suppose it depends on how the GTA games are programmed.
Do you seriously believe they are going to give it a graphical over haul in a few months? If so you are being led down the wrong path by screenshots which won't represent the final version of the game. Check early PS2 shots and they look EXACTLY the same from places like Gamespot and IGN. The graphics aren't even that bad when you consider the size of the game and if you expect a complete graphical splendid game then you are building yourself up for a fall.
I'm in two minds as to whether to get this or not now.
In the one hand, I've already finished both games for the PS2, but then again I do think the X-Box version will be better in almost every way. Certainly graphically, and the possibility of Custom Soundtracks makes it a little more appealing. But with the PS2 versions I have, now that I've completed them I have a couple of cheat discs that make the games a lot more fun.
So I guess I'll just wait and see what extras the games have, if any, before I make any desicions.
In the one hand, I've already finished both games for the PS2, but then again I do think the X-Box version will be better in almost every way. Certainly graphically, and the possibility of Custom Soundtracks makes it a little more appealing. But with the PS2 versions I have, now that I've completed them I have a couple of cheat discs that make the games a lot more fun.
So I guess I'll just wait and see what extras the games have, if any, before I make any desicions.
Or a drive by to the Mr Blobby song or Teletubbies. ;-)) Ok, maybe not, just can't force myself to waste hard drive space on those retarded "songs" ;-))
it won't ruin it having your own music. if you don't want your own music, just listen to the radio, but I like the idea of some prodigy pumping out as I smash people off their motorbikes and crush coppers with the wheels of my car.
no offence english_bloke :D
no offence english_bloke :D
Belldandy wrote:
> Custom Soundtracks will spoil vice city though, GTA3 it won't matter,
> but Vice City's soundtrack is quite fitting for the acutal gameplay
> itself.
Whats wrong with a little cheeky girls mixed with a drive by?
> Custom Soundtracks will spoil vice city though, GTA3 it won't matter,
> but Vice City's soundtrack is quite fitting for the acutal gameplay
> itself.
Whats wrong with a little cheeky girls mixed with a drive by?
The PC version of GTA 3/Vice city are meant to be so much better. Hopefully Xbox will recieve ports of those with Custom soundtrack.
Belldandy wrote:
> Custom Soundtracks will spoil vice city though, GTA3 it won't matter,
> but Vice City's soundtrack is quite fitting for the acutal gameplay
> itself.
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Yes, but you won't be FORCED into using it. It's just an option that's there for people who'll want to utilise it. No one's forcing you at gunpoint to use your own music, but I sure as hell will want to do it.
> Custom Soundtracks will spoil vice city though, GTA3 it won't matter,
> but Vice City's soundtrack is quite fitting for the acutal gameplay
> itself.
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Yes, but you won't be FORCED into using it. It's just an option that's there for people who'll want to utilise it. No one's forcing you at gunpoint to use your own music, but I sure as hell will want to do it.
Oh I dunno. Could put together your own 80's collection. ;-)
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