|Brad| Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) According to an article at ComputerandVideoGames.com, Trailer IV may have been revealed a bit too early or was just a complete hoax. Cynamite.de has removed their original article since it is causing a lot of controversy. Rockstar has not commented on the situation yet though. Rockstar is keeping quiet in the face of rumours that a fourth trailer from Grand Theft Auto IV is in the pipeline. The rumour originally appeared on German website Cynamite.de, said to be taken from a recent interview with Rockstar. However, the site has since removed its article, leading to speculation among conspiracy theorists that the report was on the money. Either that or it was just plain wrong. Rockstar's UK arm shed no light on the rumour on a new trailer when contacted earlier today, but a spokesperson reaffirmed that the sequel will be out in the company's financial Q2 - which runs from February this year to April 25, 2008. Will the Rockstar hype machine release a fourth trailer before the game hits? We wouldn't be surprised. Could it announce a release date? Who knows, but it's good fun guessing. Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=179006 http://www.grandtheftcentral.com/forum/showthread.php?t=105 Thanks to Illusion for the heads up. Edited January 9, 2008 by |Brad| Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
psy145 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 ooooooooooo Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazzzi Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Well I feel that Mr Miyagi would have been better off without the Karate Kid. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) I see. Keeping quiet are they? that's fine by me, two can play at the game. Wait, not they cant Edit- i hope there is a 4th trailer. Thanks for letting us know Brad Edited January 9, 2008 by Darrel Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Brad| Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 I see. Keeping quiet are they? that's fine by me, two can play at the game. Wait, not they cant lol Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceedot Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I e-mailed Rockstar. No reply. I'll post what they say when they e-mail me. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllusionMPN Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 You know, I bet ya that german website got TONS of hits for all there claims. Personally I think that's why they did that. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteryGamer Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) I e-mailed Rockstar. No reply. I'll post what they say when they e-mail me. Good luck with that Ceedot because I decided I would give it a try and see whether Rockstar would deny any existence of a 4th trailer. I got a reply soon enough from them (you can read about it in the "Get Excited" thread) and they basically completely dodged my question on the 4th trailer and instead they just told me about the game arriving from February - April when I never asked anything about the game's release date. Rockstar are sly. Rockstar may of requested a removal of that article mainly because it could of been completely made up so they have every right to have that information taken down if it is false. Edited January 9, 2008 by MysteryGamer Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
freak2121 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I e-mailed Rockstar. No reply. I'll post what they say when they e-mail me. Good luck with that Ceedot because I decided I would give it a try and see whether Rockstar would deny any existence of a 4th trailer. I got a reply soon enough for them (you can read about it in the "Get Excited" thread) and they basically completely dodged my question on the 4th trailer and instead they just told me about the game arriving from February - April when I never asked anything about the game's release date. Rockstar are sly. I think an automatic email spam machine at R* HQ replies that to every email they get, if it's not interesting.....but i don't really think theres a fourth trailer coming Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I e-mailed Rockstar. No reply. I'll post what they say when they e-mail me. Good luck with that Ceedot because I decided I would give it a try and see whether Rockstar would deny any existence of a 4th trailer. I got a reply soon enough for them (you can read about it in the "Get Excited" thread) and they basically completely dodged my question on the 4th trailer and instead they just told me about the game arriving from February - April when I never asked anything about the game's release date. Rockstar are sly. I think an automatic email spam machine at R* HQ replies that to every email they get, if it's not interesting.....but i don't really think theres a fourth trailer coming Exactly what i was going to say. Its all automatic. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Deuce Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I e-mailed Rockstar. No reply. I'll post what they say when they e-mail me. I emailed them days ago. You won't get a response. Unthoughtful gits. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Brad| Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 The way Ceedot was talking, I swore he had some link at Rockstar...lol. no offense bud Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OysterBarron Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 guys i just want to point out this isnt the first time this site has done this, I cant remeber what it was about exactly that got deleted but im pretty sure it was about another trailer maybe 2 then it got deleted ,then soon after rockstar confirmed a new trailer. does anyone remeber this and back me up??? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriaan Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 So THERE IS a fourth trailer then. No surprise there. R* is having a tough time lately with the German / Benelux regions... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteryGamer Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 guys i just want to point out this isnt the first time this site has done this, I cant remeber what it was about exactly that got deleted but im pretty sure it was about another trailer maybe 2 then it got deleted ,then soon after rockstar confirmed a new trailer. does anyone remeber this and back me up??? I cannot recall anything about this, but I do believe you and It would not surprise me if Rockstar have a 4th trailer prepared. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Deuce Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Actually, I would probably prefer if this was just a rumour after all. Think of it this way: Would you rather get another trailer and some gameplay footage, but actually play the game after so? Or not receive anything at all, in better chances of getting the game in as early as February? It's a win-win either way, though, for me at least Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Brad| Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 Actually, I would probably prefer if this was just a rumour after all. Think of it this way: Would you rather get another trailer and some gameplay footage, but actually play the game after so? Or not receive anything at all, in better chances of getting the game in as early as February? It's a win-win either way, though, for me at least yea that's a good point. An earlier release date/release would be more satisfying than a 4th trailer. Even if it were a fourth trailer, I would hope it would be something revealing a very close and upcoming release date. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteryGamer Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Actually, I would probably prefer if this was just a rumour after all. Think of it this way: Would you rather get another trailer and some gameplay footage, but actually play the game after so? Or not receive anything at all, in better chances of getting the game in as early as February? It's a win-win either way, though, for me at least I see where you are coming from, but I doubt showing a 4th trailer would affect the game from releasing earlier, I mean they could have made a 4th trailer ages ago. I would love a February launch to happen. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowdig Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 why game companies act like a new game is some sort of top secret government biological weapon is beyond me. i know it builds hype, but GTA does not need it..its sales just because of the name. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OysterBarron Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 why game companies act like a new game is some sort of top secret government biological weapon is beyond me. i know it builds hype, but GTA does not need it..its sales just because of the name. you just answered your own question lol Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWASGTA Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Releasing that information on Cynamite.de could have very well been a mistake. It could have been a way for R* to generate some hype. I'm interested in seeing some gameplay. So if there is a fourth trailer down the pipeline, please include some gameplay R*. Although that kind of takes away from the movie trailer, cinematic element of the previous trailers. Ah well.. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllusionMPN Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I personally think it was all bogus. If indeed it was bogus, it was pretty ballsy of them to do this. But who knows, we will find out soon enough I'm sure. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookPassBabtridge Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Personally, I think it was a deliberate stunt to generate hype. I mean, can u imagine PR staff at Rockstar 'accidently' giving info to a random website? I think it was a kind of heads-up to fans via the German site, so first theres hype surrounding the rumour, then even more hype should they announce anything shortly. Rockstar knew too well it would filter round the web like wildfire, without them having to bother with a press release at that point Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkstorm182 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 "It is important for everyone to realize that this is not official. However, a fourth trailer will most likely be out right before the release of the game. It will most likely be dubbed as the "launch trailer." Remember that nothing is official unless it has been officially confirmed by Rockstar Games." Jordan@http://planetgrandtheftauto.gamespy.com/ Perhaps it will be a release trailer. Info leaked like those wanted posters. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Deuce Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 If it was just a hoax on Rockstar's part to generate "hype" they didn't really succeed, as most people were wondering if it was actually true, rather than set hopes high just to be disappointed. Hype only "generates" once people are assured of it being official, as opposed to seeing an article out of a somewhat unknown German site. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllusionMPN Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I just think that if R* wants to generate news they will. I think R* contacted this site and told em to take it down, then again does R* have the right to do that? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I'm not sure I want them to release more trailers, screenshots, information, etc... It's always a warm feeling to get something new, for me, but it's not necessary, for me. I've felt like this for so long. Personally, it will make playing the game a more profound experience with the lack of knowing what to expect. Sure, I like trailers and information, but I never find screenshots that great - they don't do much for me. I'm just trying to take the wait 'til the game comes out naturally, just day by day. I don't want to train my brain to speed up my perception of time any faster. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Brad| Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 I just think that if R* wants to generate news they will. I think R* contacted this site and told em to take it down, then again does R* have the right to do that? I'm certain they can if necessary. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NintendoFanboy Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 "It is important for everyone to realize that this is not official. However, a fourth trailer will most likely be out right before the release of the game. It will most likely be dubbed as the "launch trailer." Remember that nothing is official unless it has been officially confirmed by Rockstar Games." Jordan@http://planetgrandtheftauto.gamespy.com/ Perhaps it will be a release trailer. Info leaked like those wanted posters. What wanted posters? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkley Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I think there is no use for that 4th trailer. 3 is enough. Tho if the trailer will be out in the beginning of february, for example, and GTA IV releases somewhere in spring, then me thinks that there's no need. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306648-trailer-4-a-hoax-or-mistake/#findComment-1057394938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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