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Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto IV for the PC

New York, NY – August 6, 2008 – Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce that Grand Theft Auto IV will be arriving on the PC on November 18th and 21st in North America and Europe, respectively.

"We are very excited to be releasing the PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. "The whole team is dedicated to bringing an amazing gaming experience to the PC. The game looks and plays beautifully on PC and we can't wait for people to play it."

Developed by series creator Rockstar North and set in Liberty City, the latest installment in the enormously successful Grand Theft Auto series features a painstakingly detailed and life-like city for players to explore; a rich, immersive narrative experience; an original soundtrack highlighting the cultural eclecticism of Liberty City; and newly expanded multiplayer just for the PC.

For more information please visit: http://www.rockstargames.com/IV

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http://kotaku.com/5033671/rockstar-confirms-gta-iv-for-pc

Why did R* did this? I have no idea. For mods maybe. For money? I don't think so.

Amazing! Please let me buy it on Steam!!

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Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto IV for the PC

New York, NY – August 6, 2008 – Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce that Grand Theft Auto IV will be arriving on the PC on November 18th and 21st in North America and Europe, respectively.

"We are very excited to be releasing the PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. "The whole team is dedicated to bringing an amazing gaming experience to the PC. The game looks and plays beautifully on PC and we can't wait for people to play it."

Developed by series creator Rockstar North and set in Liberty City, the latest installment in the enormously successful Grand Theft Auto series features a painstakingly detailed and life-like city for players to explore; a rich, immersive narrative experience; an original soundtrack highlighting the cultural eclecticism of Liberty City; and newly expanded multiplayer just for the PC.

For more information please visit: http://www.rockstargames.com/IV

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http://kotaku.com/5033671/rockstar-confirms-gta-iv-for-pc

Why did R* did this? I have no idea. For mods maybe. For money? I don't think so.

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Surprise.

"Surprise."

have the specs been revealed?

"have the specs been revealed?"

• OS: Windows XP SP2
• Processor: Dual core processor (Intel Pentium D or better)
• RAM: 2GB
• Hard Drive: 18GB free hard disk space
• Video Card: 512MB Direct3D 10 compatible video card or Direct3D 9 card compatible with Shader
• Drive: DVD-ROM dual-layer drive

"clubsandwich said:

"have the specs been revealed?"

Recommended specs

• OS: Windows XP SP2
• Processor: Dual core processor (Intel Pentium D or better)
• RAM: 2GB
• Hard Drive: 18GB free hard disk space
• Video Card: 512MB Direct3D 10 compatible video card or Direct3D 9 card compatible with Shader
• Drive: DVD-ROM dual-layer drive

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I hope my new laptop can run this.

"clubsandwich said:

"have the specs been revealed?"

Recommended specs

• OS: Windows XP SP2
• Processor: Dual core processor (Intel Pentium D or better)
• RAM: 2GB
• Hard Drive: 18GB free hard disk space
• Video Card: 512MB Direct3D 10 compatible video card or Direct3D 9 card compatible with Shader
• Drive: DVD-ROM dual-layer drive

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As taken from my Blog, here are some of the new features expected for the game:

As you all already know GTA IV for the PC is coming in November ,now according to the Games For Windows listing, GTA: IV will hit PC on November 18, 2008.

Microsoft's website also included a list of PC exclusive content and features:

•  New high resolution technology brings Liberty City to life with even more stunning graphical detail.
• Expanded multiplayer will require even more strategy and skill to come out on top.
•   Match Filtering allows you to pick your favorite multiplayer options and then instantly find online matches that fit.
•   Record gameplay clips and edit them together with a variety of options using the Video Editor and upload via the Rockstar Social Club.
• Optimized for PC controls and Xbox 360 controller.

"clubsandwich said:

I hope my new laptop can run this.

O_o"

I suppose Rockstar could make a bit of cash on this but it's rather strange seeing them trying to sell to the very small market of PC-driving games/third person shooters fans.

"I suppose Rockstar could make a bit of cash on this but it's rather strange seeing them trying to sell to the very small market of PC-driving games/third person shooters fans."