GTA V Will "Break all records" Says Pachter

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We all know Rockstar’s GTA V is going to be a huge deal whenever it gets released. That much is certain. But just how big is open for debate.

In an industry that sees Call Of Duty breaking records ever single year, can GTA V make the same sort of splash that previous entries in the series have always guaranteed?

We speak to the industry to find out what the general consensus is…

Michael Pachter: “The number 25 million is mind-boggling [in reference to COD]. I suppose that the point is that GTA was the third-party record-holder before, and the installed base of Xbox 360 and PS3 is bigger than it was on PS2 when San Andreas [was released]. If the Rockstar guys continue to improve the series, as they have consistently done, the game should be well-positioned to break all records.”

Andrew McIlwain: “Absolutely. The GTA series has a strong track record, and there’s no real competitor to GTA in the genre. Saints Row is close, but is a very different gaming experience.”

Richard Wilson: “GTA V will draw attention to the fact that the UK video games industry – with the right support – could make a significant contribution to economic growth. At TIGA, the trade association representing the UK games industry, we have campaigned for better R&D tax credits, a Creative Content Fund and measures to help small studios invest in training. The Government has an opportunity to help more studios become the next ‘Rockstars’ and to create the next wave of ‘GTAs’.

Jesse Divnich: “GTA V will undoubtedly outsell its predecessor. The install base has doubled since 2008, and given the strong attach rates for GTA IV, it is safe to assume that GTA V has a chance to set new industry records.”

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Source: http://www.x360magazine.com/general/gta-v-will-break-all-records-says-pachter/

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VectorizingPosted:

I still think GTA V will be amazing. The only GTA i didnt care much for was the 3rd one, but then again the 3rd gta game was the first 3D one, so they have come a long way since gta 1.

VectorizingPosted:

I think if The call of duty game series where to spend a decent amount of time making games like Rockstar does then i bet a lot more people would appreciate call of duty, and not talk bad about them because they release a new game every year. Each call of duty would have a lot more to it. For example if they had taken 3-4 years to develop Modern Warfare 2, then they could have added survival into mw2, because someone probably would have thought about it. Just my opinion.

VeilPosted:

I bet a ps3 cant run 100m in less than 9.58 seconds... so much for breaking all records... :D shouldbe a good game still

VoyboyPosted:

No GTA is as good as the ps2 classics

dodgers31Posted:

I doubt it will "Break all Records". I only play the GTA series to run from the cops. :p

ODIPosted:

Troublez I wanna get it, but im not sure if i can be asked to do the story lines >.> i just like killing people and causing havoc lol


Finally someone that does the same thing I do!

AndyPosted:

Honestly can not wait for this game.

MawderzPosted:

I wanna get it, but im not sure if i can be asked to do the story lines >.> i just like killing people and causing havoc lol

iLewisPosted:

This game has got to be one of the most waited games ever, it will smash all new record I reckon. The build up is great.

DreamsPosted:

cant wait for this to come out only thing i wanted was for it to be set in san andreas now only if we can go pick off where we left off in san andreas