Sony takes responsibility for GTA5 leaks, Rockstar responds

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The leak of gameplay and story details concerning Grand Theft Auto 5 stemmed from a file in the European PlayStation Store's digital pre-order download of the game, Sony and Rockstar announcements revealed yesterday.

PlayStation Social Media Manager Sid Shuman stated that the pre-order file has since been removed and apologized to "Rockstar and GTA fans across the world who were exposed to the spoiler content."

Rockstar's statement on a Rockstar Newswire post explained it was "deeply disappointed by leaks and spoilers being spread in advance of the game's launch. GTA5 represents years of hard work by many people across the world, and we all couldn't be more excited to finally share it with you properly this September 17."

Rockstar also took the opportunity to remind Social Club community members that anyone discussing spoilers or misinformation would "have commenting privileges revoked until well after the game's release." It's nice to see Rockstar committing to providing a spoiler-free place to anticipate GTA5, but we all know how the internet handles popular media. If you're hoping to keep the game's surprises intact, consider avoiding social media until the game's September 17 release.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/08/25/sony-takes-responsibility-for-gta5-leaks-rockstar-responds/

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LosersPosted:

Sony made a mistake by letting them download the game early but dont let them play until the release of the game

OmittingCoderPosted:

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byLeon OMG you people make me sick sony didnt get hacked they were being nice and allowed a pre-load which enables you to download the game prior to the release date so it wont take so long i hope who ever did this gets punished


That's not what happened. At all.


Yes it is, Sony allowed users to preload the game early. Some users then decoded the security, and got access to the files. Same thing would have happened if xbox allowed users to preload.


No it's not. Sony screwed up big time. In my opinion they should have to compensate Rockstar and I can see Rockstar favouriting Microsoft from here on out. They weren't aloud to leak/release anything. Why do you think they apologized?


your stupid read what happened "pre-load" that is what happend and sony cant do anything about it. all hyped games get leaked just like every call of duty in history, it was bound to happen you just wanna throw more dirt on sonys name every chance you microsoft fans get. atleast sony apoligized microsoft wouldnt have given a Shart so stfu and keep it moving its up to us as people not to do stuff like this.


Did you read ANYTHING this article said?


ofcourse you would be the kid to ask a obvious question.


"you just wanna throw more dirt on sonys name every chance you microsoft fans get. atleast sony apoligized microsoft wouldnt have given a Shart so stfu." Who are you to speak for them? Sony has taking jabs at microsoft and hasn't apologized at all, I'm surprised they're apologizing for this. Now you're automatically on the defending side because sony screwed up big time by ruining one of the most anticipated games of the year.


YES JUST LIKE YOU GUYS WILL DEFEND MICROSOFT, IM NOT GETTING PS4 AND I DONT OWN A PS3 I JUST THINK YOU GUYS ARE GONNA TRY YOUR HARDEST TO USE THIS AGAINST THEM AND AS A MICROSOFT FAN I PERSONALLY DON'T LIKE WHAT YOU GUYS DO TO INSULT A SONY FAN.


Sony fans do the exact same thing. Don't act so surprised. Take off the caps lock.


Looks at all these console fanboys. So amusing hah.

IntPosted:

I've always hated sony, and now this makes me hate them more.

AlmightyHelixPosted:

That's really good of Sony that they are talking responsibility for there actions.

aimiami12Posted:

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Zuki Sony always mess up, it's ridiculous


A company wouldnt be around if they always messed up. Comments like this are dumb and should just be removed.

Its not like it wasnt going to be leaked with in these next 2 weeks.


After losing a whopping $5.7 billion last year and $312 million last quarter, Sony's recent austerity measures seem to be paying off -- the company lost only $198 million in Q2. It's been madly restructuring since CEO Kazuo Hirai came on board last year and recently shuttered a lens plant in Japan while moving its mobile HQ from Sweden to Tokyo. Altogether, 10,000 jobs cuts are projected this year by Sony to help stanch the red ink, and it looks like it's started to pay off. Notably, the company saw a drop in restructuring costs over last year, when it incurred charges during the sell-off of its display businesses.
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/01/sony-cuts-q2-2012-losses-by-a-third-to-198-million/
Sony been losing money since then and they barely made 35 mil this year.


I dont see your point... Companies lose money. Right now (and recently) sony hasnt been making money.

You could say that for most companies today.

Dr-PonyfilePosted:

People need to chill, thats all I have to say really other than whats done is done I am still pumped though for the entire game to come out looking forward to the 17th of september cannot wait :D.

lilrichard22Posted:

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byLeon OMG you people make me sick sony didnt get hacked they were being nice and allowed a pre-load which enables you to download the game prior to the release date so it wont take so long i hope who ever did this gets punished


That's not what happened. At all.


Yes it is, Sony allowed users to preload the game early. Some users then decoded the security, and got access to the files. Same thing would have happened if xbox allowed users to preload.


No it's not. Sony screwed up big time. In my opinion they should have to compensate Rockstar and I can see Rockstar favouriting Microsoft from here on out. They weren't aloud to leak/release anything. Why do you think they apologized?


your stupid read what happened "pre-load" that is what happend and sony cant do anything about it. all hyped games get leaked just like every call of duty in history, it was bound to happen you just wanna throw more dirt on sonys name every chance you microsoft fans get. atleast sony apoligized microsoft wouldnt have given a Shart so stfu and keep it moving its up to us as people not to do stuff like this.


Did you read ANYTHING this article said?


ofcourse you would be the kid to ask a obvious question.


"you just wanna throw more dirt on sonys name every chance you microsoft fans get. atleast sony apoligized microsoft wouldnt have given a Shart so stfu." Who are you to speak for them? Sony has taking jabs at microsoft and hasn't apologized at all, I'm surprised they're apologizing for this. Now you're automatically on the defending side because sony screwed up big time by ruining one of the most anticipated games of the year.


YES JUST LIKE YOU GUYS WILL DEFEND MICROSOFT, IM NOT GETTING PS4 AND I DONT OWN A PS3 I JUST THINK YOU GUYS ARE GONNA TRY YOUR HARDEST TO USE THIS AGAINST THEM AND AS A MICROSOFT FAN I PERSONALLY DON'T LIKE WHAT YOU GUYS DO TO INSULT A SONY FAN.


Sony fans do the exact same thing. Don't act so surprised. Take off the caps lock.

byLeonPosted:

lilrichard22
byLeon
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byLeon OMG you people make me sick sony didnt get hacked they were being nice and allowed a pre-load which enables you to download the game prior to the release date so it wont take so long i hope who ever did this gets punished


That's not what happened. At all.


Yes it is, Sony allowed users to preload the game early. Some users then decoded the security, and got access to the files. Same thing would have happened if xbox allowed users to preload.


No it's not. Sony screwed up big time. In my opinion they should have to compensate Rockstar and I can see Rockstar favouriting Microsoft from here on out. They weren't aloud to leak/release anything. Why do you think they apologized?


your stupid read what happened "pre-load" that is what happend and sony cant do anything about it. all hyped games get leaked just like every call of duty in history, it was bound to happen you just wanna throw more dirt on sonys name every chance you microsoft fans get. atleast sony apoligized microsoft wouldnt have given a Shart so stfu and keep it moving its up to us as people not to do stuff like this.


Did you read ANYTHING this article said?


ofcourse you would be the kid to ask a obvious question.


"you just wanna throw more dirt on sonys name every chance you microsoft fans get. atleast sony apoligized microsoft wouldnt have given a Shart so stfu." Who are you to speak for them? Sony has taking jabs at microsoft and hasn't apologized at all, I'm surprised they're apologizing for this. Now you're automatically on the defending side because sony screwed up big time by ruining one of the most anticipated games of the year.


YES JUST LIKE YOU GUYS WILL DEFEND MICROSOFT, IM NOT GETTING PS4 AND I DONT OWN A PS3 I JUST THINK YOU GUYS ARE GONNA TRY YOUR HARDEST TO USE THIS AGAINST THEM AND AS A MICROSOFT FAN I PERSONALLY DON'T LIKE WHAT YOU GUYS DO TO INSULT A SONY FAN.

lilrichard22Posted:

byLeon
Tear
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McNuggets_Jr
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RepOseSS3d-KillR
byLeon OMG you people make me sick sony didnt get hacked they were being nice and allowed a pre-load which enables you to download the game prior to the release date so it wont take so long i hope who ever did this gets punished


That's not what happened. At all.


Yes it is, Sony allowed users to preload the game early. Some users then decoded the security, and got access to the files. Same thing would have happened if xbox allowed users to preload.


No it's not. Sony screwed up big time. In my opinion they should have to compensate Rockstar and I can see Rockstar favouriting Microsoft from here on out. They weren't aloud to leak/release anything. Why do you think they apologized?


your stupid read what happened "pre-load" that is what happend and sony cant do anything about it. all hyped games get leaked just like every call of duty in history, it was bound to happen you just wanna throw more dirt on sonys name every chance you microsoft fans get. atleast sony apoligized microsoft wouldnt have given a Shart so stfu and keep it moving its up to us as people not to do stuff like this.


Did you read ANYTHING this article said?


ofcourse you would be the kid to ask a obvious question.


"you just wanna throw more dirt on sonys name every chance you microsoft fans get. atleast sony apoligized microsoft wouldnt have given a Shart so stfu." Who are you to speak for them? Sony has taking jabs at microsoft and hasn't apologized at all, I'm surprised they're apologizing for this. Now you're automatically on the defending side because sony screwed up big time by ruining one of the most anticipated games of the year.

byLeonPosted:

if i hear one more bad comment about sony im gonna post something in this comment section that will ruin your gta experience im warning you.


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