JOKA22 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 (edited) Hot rumors are flying out of D.I.C.E. tonight after the Wired interview with corporate VP of Microsoft Game Studios, Shane Kim, went live on Thursday evening. Early in the interview Kim discussed the upcoming launch of Grand Theft Auto IV telling interviewer Chris Kohler, "making sure that we own the launch of Grand Theft Auto IV from a platform perspective is really important." At first glance that comment, and the subsequent explanation of the exclusive content on the Xbox 360, seemed like a typical bullet point listing that is better reserved for the back of a retail box. However, according to the folks at Xbox Family Microsoft is taking steps to secure a successful Xbox 360 launch of the latest GTA title. Word around the campfire is Microsoft will offer free downloadable content to those who pre-order the Xbox 360 version of GTAIV and purchase their copies on launch day. The content in question isn't specified, but if this rumor turns out to be valid it would be interesting to see what would be given away. While the rumor isn't substantiated, the PR spin behind it makes sense. Offer an extended experience to gamers the day of release and it makes the PlayStation 3 version seem incomplete. But seriously, if this whole thing turns out to be about Gamer Pictures ... somebody's gonna get-a hurt real bad. >>>>>>>>Read<<<<<<<<< Edited February 9, 2008 by JOKA22 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 (edited) ... somebody's gonna get-a hurt real bad. +10 points for Russell Peters reference. He is my favorite comedian. Lock down the hatches and prepare for the fanboy war! This pisses me off slightly because I have a PS3. At least it's only a rumor as of yet. Edited February 9, 2008 by Spartacus Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057487296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikonik Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 If this is true, sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet! PS Nice Russell Peters reference Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057487298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Garcia aka NjNakedSnake Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I hate how the closer we get to the release date, the more Rockstar makes me regret pre-ordering the standard version.... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057487369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOKA22 Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 I hate how the closer we get to the release date, the more Rockstar makes me regret pre-ordering the standard version.... It doesnt say anything about special edition.I think this applies to both edition.If this is true info then you should still get the dlc. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057487407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotta876 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I hope Sony takes care of us as well. I pre-ordered it back in like April 2007, lol. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057487620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G MONEY $$$ Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Are they mentioning a specific place to preorder? Or just any preorder for the 360 version? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057487659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic_Al Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 For this to work they either need to say where to pre-order it from, or else all copies in the first shipment have some kind of xbox live coupon or extra disc or something. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057488221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
roofy85 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 ... somebody's gonna get-a hurt real bad. +10 points for Russell Peters reference. He is my favorite comedian. Lock down the hatches and prepare for the fanboy war! This pisses me off slightly because I have a PS3. At least it's only a rumor as of yet. i second that! 'oh really mr tough guy? let me get you the phone." "your not scared?" "i might get into a little bit of trouble. but somebodys gonna get a hurt real bad" "god i hope its my litle brother" Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057488686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikonik Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 ... somebody's gonna get-a hurt real bad. +10 points for Russell Peters reference. He is my favorite comedian. Lock down the hatches and prepare for the fanboy war! This pisses me off slightly because I have a PS3. At least it's only a rumor as of yet. i second that! 'oh really mr tough guy? let me get you the phone." "your not scared?" "i might get into a little bit of trouble. but somebodys gonna get a hurt real bad" "god i hope its my litle brother" Please, please beat Julio's A** LOL! On topic: Has this been confirmed yet? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057488692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SovietWarrior42 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I hope it's the chainsaw and flamethrower, but it's probably a theme or gamerpictures. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057488788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
airfonzo Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 For this to work they either need to say where to pre-order it from, or else all copies in the first shipment have some kind of xbox live coupon or extra disc or something. I'm wondering how they will pull this off myself. Sounds like just what it is...a rumor. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057491164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
firetron Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Even if it was free,gamer pic's and a theme...who care's would you rather NOT have them, i mean it's free so........ Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057494249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
derty Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Quick list for you guys The game was supposed to release in 2007 The DLC was supposed to come out throughout 2008. This is slight of hand, trickery. And I'd expect no less from the MS 360 team. Microsoft and Rockstar are simply KEEPING their release schedule. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057494549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tha Joker Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Hot rumors are flying out of D.I.C.E. tonight after the Wired interview with corporate VP of Microsoft Game Studios, Shane Kim, went live on Thursday evening. Early in the interview Kim discussed the upcoming launch of Grand Theft Auto IV telling interviewer Chris Kohler, "making sure that we own the launch of Grand Theft Auto IV from a platform perspective is really important." At first glance that comment, and the subsequent explanation of the exclusive content on the Xbox 360, seemed like a typical bullet point listing that is better reserved for the back of a retail box. However, according to the folks at Xbox Family Microsoft is taking steps to secure a successful Xbox 360 launch of the latest GTA title. Word around the campfire is Microsoft will offer free downloadable content to those who pre-order the Xbox 360 version of GTAIV and purchase their copies on launch day. The content in question isn't specified, but if this rumor turns out to be valid it would be interesting to see what would be given away. While the rumor isn't substantiated, the PR spin behind it makes sense. Offer an extended experience to gamers the day of release and it makes the PlayStation 3 version seem incomplete. But seriously, if this whole thing turns out to be about Gamer Pictures ... somebody's gonna get-a hurt real bad. >>>>>>>>Read<<<<<<<<< this is a smart move on term's of the xbox 360. the thing is, i don't know if he is speaking a lie, or the truth? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057497511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOKA22 Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 Hot rumors are flying out of D.I.C.E. tonight after the Wired interview with corporate VP of Microsoft Game Studios, Shane Kim, went live on Thursday evening. Early in the interview Kim discussed the upcoming launch of Grand Theft Auto IV telling interviewer Chris Kohler, "making sure that we own the launch of Grand Theft Auto IV from a platform perspective is really important." At first glance that comment, and the subsequent explanation of the exclusive content on the Xbox 360, seemed like a typical bullet point listing that is better reserved for the back of a retail box. However, according to the folks at Xbox Family Microsoft is taking steps to secure a successful Xbox 360 launch of the latest GTA title. Word around the campfire is Microsoft will offer free downloadable content to those who pre-order the Xbox 360 version of GTAIV and purchase their copies on launch day. The content in question isn't specified, but if this rumor turns out to be valid it would be interesting to see what would be given away. While the rumor isn't substantiated, the PR spin behind it makes sense. Offer an extended experience to gamers the day of release and it makes the PlayStation 3 version seem incomplete. But seriously, if this whole thing turns out to be about Gamer Pictures ... somebody's gonna get-a hurt real bad. >>>>>>>>Read<<<<<<<<< this is a smart move on term's of the xbox 360. the thing is, i don't know if he is speaking a lie, or the truth? Do you mean "me" as in the topic starter , or the source i credited at the bottom of the post? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057497926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTA_Godfather Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Microsoft should just come out and disclose the terms of their contract with R*. They need to reiterate to Xbox 360 owners that they are not going to allow Sony to get any exclusive content of it's own (this would be stated in their contract with R*). I would love to know what the terms were (i.e. what exactly is in the the 2 DLC packs and what R* can and cannot give to Sony). I imagine Microsoft would not allow Sony to given any kind of exclusive content from Rockstar. Knowing the details would clear the air and calm everyone (except PS3 owners). PS3 owners are already miffed about not getting the exclusive content. Microsoft is king of the GTA hill now, like it or not. If Sony wanted the exclusive content for itself it would have paid R* more $$$ (than Microsoft) to make it exclusive to the PS3. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057498736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnorg Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 The color is confusing. I didn't udnerstand, the colors dazed me. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057499173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayze Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Microsoft should just come out and disclose the terms of their contract with R*. They need to reiterate to Xbox 360 owners that they are not going to allow Sony to get any exclusive content of it's own (this would be stated in their contract with R*). I would love to know what the terms were (i.e. what exactly is in the the 2 DLC packs and what R* can and cannot give to Sony). I imagine Microsoft would not allow Sony to given any kind of exclusive content from Rockstar. Knowing the details would clear the air and calm everyone (except PS3 owners). PS3 owners are already miffed about not getting the exclusive content. Microsoft is king of the GTA hill now, like it or not. If Sony wanted the exclusive content for itself it would have paid R* more $$$ (than Microsoft) to make it exclusive to the PS3. Theres like a 1% chance Sony won't eventually see this content. Or else Rockstar is losing out on easy money. The only real exclusives anymore are 1st party exclusives everything else is timed. It costs too much for companies to develop games now for them to pass up easy money. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057499410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTA_Godfather Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 That's my point Hayze. Perhaps $50M was R*'s price to KEEP exclusive content limited to Microsoft. Microsoft probably went in asked Rockstar what it would take to work up an exclusive agreement to KEEP R* from giving Sony ANY download content. We don't know what the exact terms were. Maybe R* did their math and preferred to have the GUARANTEED $50M from Microsoft vs. potential profits on DLC from BOTH systems. You see what I'm saying? It's about business ($$$). A bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057499448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNGTA4 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 rumor potential Microsoft announcement http://kotaku.com/355622/microsoft-announc...coming-tomorrow Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057499717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomAlec Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 rumor potential Microsoft announcement http://kotaku.com/355622/microsoft-announc...coming-tomorrow Meh, reading the link you provided I highly doubt it has to do with GTA4. Anyway, I have the special edition preordered and I'm picking it up at midnight at the Gamestop I POed at so I'm good to go. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057500016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjoe Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 ANOTHER REASON WHY XBOX 360 PWNS PS3!!!!11!!!11!!one!! jk if it is true it better be something sweet..would be lame if it was like a sticker or something Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057500147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic_Al Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 That's my point Hayze. Perhaps $50M was R*'s price to KEEP exclusive content limited to Microsoft. Microsoft probably went in asked Rockstar what it would take to work up an exclusive agreement to KEEP R* from giving Sony ANY download content. We don't know what the exact terms were. Maybe R* did their math and preferred to have the GUARANTEED $50M from Microsoft vs. potential profits on DLC from BOTH systems. You see what I'm saying? It's about business ($$$). A bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush. $50 million is an awful big bribe. Supposedly it's much more than the development budget for Halo 2. My opinion is without Microsoft's money the episodic content would not exist. Because Microsoft financed it will never appear on the PS3. Microsoft might allow it to be in a future PC version since that would run on Windows. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057502171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spazifool Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Ohhh Cool... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057502346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theInvisible Y Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 okay if you havent been on xbox live.. they have already started posting gamer pics and themes which is part of the DLC deal. But having DLC come with the SE seems dumb because not everyone can afford it. just because i'm getting the SE doesnt mean i'm getting DLC just for it. its going to be for both SE and regular. most likely the DLC is clothes, ridiculous weapons (i.e. Spiked Bat) but it would be cool if the DLC were to be weapon upgrades. I would understand the most. or better yet upgrades for weapons, and cars. Adding more mods than before. but other than that...DLC is pretty much 360 regardless of the edition you get. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057506206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazeLaze Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Do you think it matters where you get it from, and if it is a Pal UK version? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057506257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit-Boi Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Great, now the "official news" thread can be filled with other rumours ! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057506313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmfloorpie Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Playstation is going to own my GTA4 business as they have with the past 3 GTA titles... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057523855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wachizmo83 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 ditto,personally its just not gta if its not on playstation, plus i have perfect divets in my hands for the ps controllers from years of training hahahaha Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/311223-rumor-ms-offers-free-content-with-gta-iv-preorder/#findComment-1057523991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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