Grand Theft Auto IV hits retailers

by Xav de Matos { Apr 22nd 2008 at 11:00AM }

Wow. It's real. We mean, really real. Sure, for months we've been reading, writing and thinking of nothing but Grand Theft Auto IV but it's only hitting us now that the title is only a few days away. Thanks to a user on the GTAForums we have confirmation that the title is hitting retailers, presumably to prepare for launch events. The special edition above comes in an over-sized box that includes the game, lock box, soundtrack and duffel bag. With only seven days standing between you and virtual carjacking bliss we ask, are you ready?

[Thanks, Jason]

Tags: 2008-releases, grand-theft-auto, grand-theft-auto-iv, gta, gtaiv, rockstar

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

ZenGaijin @ Apr 22nd 2008 11:05AM

Actually yes I am, I wasn't sure if I could get back into GTA but they seem to have done alot for the people who have become burnt out on the series.

I work at gamestop so I'll probably be working the midnight release for it.

BananaBoat @ Apr 22nd 2008 11:32AM

Ok, so apparently that whole "The game has gone gold!" crap from a few days ago, was, infact, a load of crap (since they couldn't possibly have printed them all that fast, and packaged them, and shipped them etc).

I'm a little bit bummed that the actual box isn't different in any way, so it won't stand out on my shelves. This doesn't sound like a big deal, but it's much easier to find something like Halo 2 in it's metal case, than it is to find Ninja Gaiden in it's normal looking case. After seeing this, I'm considering getting a refund on my pre-order, and just getting the actual game by its self.

On a final note, how close do you assume these will be in proximity to the standalone game? Imagine some little brat with his mom, walking into a game store, only for his mom to see that box, think the game is pr0n, and refuse to buy it for the kid. If only COD4/Halo 3/etc had a box like this, that parents might actually freaking notice, and go "Wow, this might not be appropriate for my little monster". We'd all be alot better off.

Big Filth @ Apr 22nd 2008 11:05AM

damn I want this game. I havent wanted a game the way I want this since Bioshock.

Midnight sale here I come!!

doug @ Apr 22nd 2008 11:07AM

Nice PS3 shot.

Jeff Tronti @ Apr 22nd 2008 11:12AM

Just great. I have been incapacitated with anxiousness for well over 2 weeks, leading up the this release. Now you have opened pandoras box to ask me if I am ready. Now I'm not quite sure that I am. I'm freaking out man.

Javier @ Apr 22nd 2008 2:35PM

I had a dream today, I dreamt that I had GTAIV on my hands, but I kept saying, it cant be, its not out until the 29th. Then I looked at the date and it was the first of may, I got excited and put it into my 360, which looked like a laptop for some reason. Then I started playing, I was on a weird island, but it didn't look right. I was playing it on an sd tv, then I realized, wait, I don't have an sdtv in the house. Crap, then I woke up, and realized it was the 22nd. :'(

Stupid brain.

Jeff Tronti @ Apr 22nd 2008 2:52PM

Javier you have to remember to take your pills.

bt @ Apr 22nd 2008 11:12AM

someone will be playing this early.

and we'll all be jealous

skunkworks @ Apr 22nd 2008 12:26PM

maybe you will but I'll be playing right along with em. it's leaking to usenet as we speak.

emirabal @ Apr 22nd 2008 11:16AM

Check on the forums or the web sites to see who has GTA early on on their live account, if they are smart they disconnect from live altogether.

Paulish @ Apr 22nd 2008 11:20AM

I can't wait. I'm even cutting back on my 360 usage just to make sure it doesn't crap out before GTA IV is released, which is pretty sad. This week is going to be an eternity waiting for this game. :-(

BananaBoat @ Apr 22nd 2008 11:42AM

As someone that also has a launch day 360 that has yet to RROD, I'm taking very serious precautions to avoid fail come the 29th.

Precaution 1: Looping the Blue Oyster Cults "Don't Fear the Reaper" (the extra cowbell edition)

Precaution 2: Pointing a fan directly at my 360 to cool it, even when it is off.

Precaution 3: Playing Air Guitar, Instead of Rock Band.

If you too take these 3 simple precautions, you can avoid the dreaded RROD.

dylan @ Apr 22nd 2008 12:45PM

lol, you should also cover it with Fonzie stickers, so it stays cool.

Deezul @ Apr 22nd 2008 12:48PM

I got RROD three days before Halo 3 release. So I now have 2 360s... I wasn't waiting a month when I had a Halo 3 preorder. I shouldn't have a problem now, as one of the 360s is my wife's and she plays maybe 3 hours a week.

killploki @ Apr 22nd 2008 11:20AM

never been a fan of the gta games.

Nintendo is Fail @ Apr 22nd 2008 1:14PM

GTFO

Chuckles @ Apr 22nd 2008 1:28PM

Never been a fan of you!!!

Oh, burn :)

killploki @ Apr 22nd 2008 4:17PM

thats right, vote me down for not liking a game.

ZEBRA NINER @ Apr 22nd 2008 11:20AM

Damn it! I want this game today.

Gemini Ace @ Apr 22nd 2008 11:24AM

The closer it gets, the more I hate it.

Deck @ Apr 22nd 2008 11:31AM

7 days! 7 days to go!!

vidGuy @ Apr 22nd 2008 11:32AM

I've been blazing through a bunch of my backlog so that I don't feel guilty committing the next month or two to GTA. My Halo3 and COD4 online play will also be stymied in favor of some cops and robbers action.

Gamertag: GOPAL892005 @ Apr 22nd 2008 11:33AM

maybe it'll do a HALO 3 & get leaked onto the net ; )

bt @ Apr 22nd 2008 12:20PM

It already is

Gamertag: GOPAL892005 @ Apr 22nd 2008 12:25PM

where?

Sam @ Apr 22nd 2008 1:20PM

A game as big as this, i'll expect it to be leaked onto usenet within 12-15 hours of being with retailers, and then of course it'll be highly seeded on regular torrents within 24 hours.

basically, expect to see the game all over the web in about a day, i do.

DeltaLoko @ Apr 22nd 2008 11:36AM

I actually just realized, this morning, that this game is in fact "that" close. I don't know what I'm going to do. Oh no. I feel like im about to go into withdrawal. Ahhh!!! *Flat Line*

El Wahid @ Apr 22nd 2008 11:38AM

I've had this on pre-order since January because I thought it was going to come out in March. Its good though that they pushed it back to work on it; all worth the wait from the previews I see. Problem now is I got finals so I'm either going to fail my finals or hold off on playing GTA...decisions, decisions.

D Boy Flex @ Apr 22nd 2008 12:06PM

Yeah, 3 weeks of finals coming up a week after launch. Also I have had this preordered since August because it was supposed to come out in october and i preordered it before they changed the release date. Do I get the prize for the longest preorder? Maybe like a gamerpic or something...??? Gee, thanks.

RudyHuxtable @ Apr 22nd 2008 11:38AM

i've already filed for divorce.

Tony @ Apr 22nd 2008 11:46AM

I never really got into the other ones, but this one looks good and the online play looks awesome. So I'll give it a shot.

JakubK666 (Ninja Defence Force) @ Apr 22nd 2008 11:50AM

I still need to pre-order my copy...but then again, Ebay is filled with this crap so I guess I still have time.

Jay @ Apr 22nd 2008 11:57AM

If this has shipped I'll wager this game will be available to purchase in "finer" game/cellular stores in brooklyn sometime between today and Saturday.

dhart @ Apr 22nd 2008 3:16PM

word, the guy on my block always breaks the street dates, i love him. i'll be checking by that spot like every day this week.

Jesse @ Apr 22nd 2008 12:10PM

i work at a wal-mart in davenport, IA i'll let anybody know if they have them in yet later on tonight

vidGuy @ Apr 22nd 2008 2:45PM

I'm at senior at SAU, alright Quad Cities! Anyway, I'm looking forward to your report. Thanks.

Dale @ Apr 22nd 2008 12:03PM

I have this and Mario Kart Wii on pre-order; and I finally got around to ordering Overlord. My wife may not see much of me for the next month.

gar4ett @ Apr 22nd 2008 12:17PM

I just canceled my best buy order b/c, for some reason, there is a finite number of copies they can have shipped in to the store. lame . . .
Gamestop, here I come!

stinger503 @ Apr 22nd 2008 12:41PM

Best Buy = Epic phail ;)

gar4ett @ Apr 22nd 2008 1:11PM

yeah - i learned my lesson

Magic Whiskey @ Apr 22nd 2008 12:06PM

Crackdown ruined me for the previous GTA titles. With that said, I'm REALLY JAZZED that you can scale any climb-able building in GTA IV!

I don't expect superhuman jumping, but one of the first things I'll at least ATTEMPT to do next Tuesday morning is scale the Liberty City versions of the Empire State Building and the Chrysler skyscraper.