Microsoft: GTA IV Exclusive DLC 'Not Possible' for PS3

Spong Writes: " Microsoft has denied the possibility that the Grand Theft Auto IV exclusive DownLoadable Content (DLC) it is paying an arm and a leg for could make it onto the PlayStation 3.'

[chaosatom333]

Still haven't finished the game, and probably won't after Mgs4.

I am glad that sony didn't spend a huge amount of money on DLC content. I mean it's still a DLC content, not a contract to a whole another game.

Sony should put that money to use on marketing and stuff.

[MediaStream]

For a game with such insane levels of hype it is amazing to see the huge numbers of people who played the game for a week or so and are already bored with it. The previous GTA games had people playing non-stop for months.

By the time any extra missions come out it is doubtful that many people will still be playing or care at all about GTA4 if they haven't even bothered to play most of the actual game.

[crck]

Put about 35-40 hrs into it with only a 60% complete rating. Great game but thats enough GTA for me. Once the story was done I just have no motivation to play any more. Going on random kill missions or car hunting expeditions doesn't do it for me. MS can keep their DLC unless it has a lot of story behind it. I'll just put that money towards Saints Row.

[BeaArthur]

The dumbest thing is that Microsft paid all that money and no one is completely sure as to what the DLC is going to be or how much it's going to cost. If it's a few missions for $20 then they can forget it, but if it's another campaign or some extra features that I'm interested in for the right price I might pick it up. The point is that we don't know what it's going to be, so this could very easily blow up in Microsoft's face.

[Silellak]

I've had the game since release, and have been playing every day I can. I know someone who beat the game in a week and still rushes home to play every day. Everyone I know IRL who owns the game is thrilled with it.

Always take what you read on the internet with a grain of salt. People tend on the web tend to complain more than praise. There are lots of other people who are quite happy with GTA4, I'm sure. They just don't bother to come online and post about it.

Was the game overhyped by the media? Almost certainly. Do I still love it, and plan to grab whatever DLC comes out? Yup.

[Lifendz]

if it's Vice City then bam: I'm jealous.

if it's some extra missions then lol. Like the game isn't long enough.

[marinelife9]

If PS3 has DLC coming who's to say it's the same maps and missions. Rock* sold 3 million copies on PS3 I'm sure they'd like to get some extra money off of that as well.

[deeznuts]

Microsoft didn't complete the sentence. They forgot to add:

"Not possible on Core or Arcade models either unless you buy our expensive HDD"

[lessthanmarcus]

....when I read about business school in a book, Rockstar made a terrible move. Yeah Microsoft paid 50 million and that is going to cover the cost of development. But they're gonna miss out on the potential millions of downloads from PS3 users. I have both systems and DLC wasn't the deciding factor for me. Having previous versions on Playstation systems is what I went by.

[PiTCHBLaCK]

I Passed GTA4 and now working on 100 percent.
we play it often and I also play it online.

[Proxy]

This is my first time playing any game from the GTA series, and I'm having a hard time finishing the game. If anyone cares. Also, deeznuts is my hero.

[jadenkorri]

its going to be something like that, i think mircrosoft bought 1 expansion, i doubt R* would sell 2 expansions, 50 million for 2 expansions like vice city and san andrea would be off the wall, MS would be ripping off R* for sure, but the delivery method could be different, its totally possible ps3 and 360 will both get expansions like vice city and san andreas in years to come, and ms will have separate content...

[jadenkorri]

MS got the numbers for GTA 4, they realized that the 50 million was a mistake for the exclusive dlc, ps3 sold 3 for every 4 360 gtas sold, which 360 having exclusive dlc and MS expecting everyone to side with 360 didn't happen to what they expected and did not have that much of an effect towards peoples decision for which console they got it for

[wallace1000]

Why would anyone on this site care if microsoft spent all that money and that sony didn't and saved the money? Do people on this site actually own microsoft or sony shares?

[samfk]

i knew bout downloadable content only on 360 ,but i mainly game with my american friend on ps3. anyway cut a long story short i dont think gta4 is much of an improvement on the older 1s! im trying to justify spending 45 pound on a mostly last gen game!

[captainjy]

chaosatom333, your comments are obviously biased, but if the situation were reversed, you'd be screaming from the rooftops how glad you were that Phony spent tons of money for DLC and how much better GTA is on the POS3.

Like any game, after playing it for hours, it gets boring. Enter DLC on the 360. In a few short months or so, the interest will come back in full force and MS will more than get their money back. People will play it for a couple weeks and then put it down.

I am going to say what most are thinking, but won't dare to admit- GTA is not as great as it used to be, regardless of what platform it's on. Until Rockstar innovates and stops recycling so many things, GTA will be fun for the first 4 hours and then time to move on. Other than graphic improvements and animations, GTA 4 is not much different from previous versions, period.

[godofthunder10]

i think that they are both good systems but i think that sony is trying to make it look like they have a big lead over microsoft in consoles sold when David Reeves, president of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe said that this is microsoft last shot.

the truth is that sony lost over a billion $ in their game division this year and microsoft made a profit in theirs again,and unlike microsoft they can't afford it,hell they had to lay off people,close plants down,and sold other plants because of the ps3 and even had to borrow money to finisd the ps3 before it came out.i know that it will get better but to keep saying that the ps3 has a big lead of the 360 is crazy,especially when the 360 is still outselling the ps3 and it will just get better when microsoft redlease the new 360 with all the problem fixed in a few months.but i think that in the long run the ps3 will sell more when it's all over but not by much because the 360 will be right behind the ps3.like i said i think that sony will win this console war but will lose a big percentage of the game market to microsoft so they both will win in the end.

i don't understand why people are saying that microsoft is the only one that pays for exclusive games,the truth is that sony pays to.not only does a company that release a game makes money when one is sold but the company that has the consoles make money to after a game is sold.sony gives some of their profit of the game back to the company that developed the game,so in the long run sony is paying a lot more the microsoft did for gta4.

people that think sony doesn't pay for exclusive game is just bias.look at it this way and think.you own a game developeing company and the more games that sold the more money that you will make as a matter of fact you will double your profit or more when you make a game for both consoles but instead of doing that you decide to make an exclusive game just for sony without any thing extra from sony and lose at least 100% or more profit but if sony said that they will give you a % of their profit to make up the difference and make you a better deal later on other games if you make a certain game exclusive just to the ps3 then it might be a good buisness deal to make the game exclusive to the ps3.some one who decide to make a game exclusive just to sony or microsoft without any thing extra and lose at least 100% of the profit isn't a good buisness man and i bet that the share holders will want the presideny a** of the game developing company that agree with sony or microsoft to do this.

some people claim that the reason a game company give sony exclusives for free is because they like sony but that is just ridiculious.just because you like a company you want let your own company lose over 100% or more profit,that could add up to 100s of millions of $s in your own pockets just so you could make sony more money is just stupid.people don't like to hear it but just like microsoft,sony pays for exclusives to,and don't belive everything sony said because they lied to us before to sell more units just like microsoft did.they are both big companies and didn't get where they are at now by being good guys because you have to be ruthless in the big buisness world to make it and stay on top like microsoft and sony did and i have all the respect for both companies to do it because it's not easy.

[dan-boy]

r* have already earnt 50mil, which will easily cover the studio time, and will then get a cut of the royalties from each download. and microsoft will re-coup that cash in the end.

the bottom line with this is: if you got the ps3 version, then you dont like the fact that you wont be seeing anything like this period. just look at all the comments above and below for proof of the sour grapes.

this will generate a fair amount of interest later on in the year. i'll be well finished the game by then. but i'll be looking forward to some new adventures before the year is out.

[Maddens Raiders]

it must be true.

[Silellak]

Based on the number of disagrees you have, I'm pretty sure people don't realize you are being sarcastic.

[power of Green]

They're dissagreeing becasue he's taking a gab at MSFT with his sarcasim suggesting MSFT is pulling our tails and PS3 possibly getting it despite what MSFT says. I agree he was being sarcastic but I dissagree how you always try and deffent PS3 fans intent. Useing Sarcasism to mask what he's saying doesn't fool the dissagree-ers.

[vickers500]

@Power of Green

Learn proper grammar and spelling.

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

Oh ya I guess you're right, I didn't really rta, and I didn't know cliffy b's last name, I just always called him "Cliffy B". http://www.n4g.com/NewsCom-...

I'm sorry, what? I can't hear you :)

[vickers500]

Aww thats so sweet, you took the time to look through all my comments to find one mistake. It amuses me how much free time you have on your hands.

[BilI Gates]

GTA V 'not possible' on 360. - Sam Houser

[Ru]

thats not exactly what he said and there are ways to get around the storage capacity size of a dvd9 but even so GTAV will most likely debut during the next generation of xbox's

[DARKKNIGHT]

quick!!! someone get gates a beer

[smokeymicpot]

Well if they paid 50 million i wouldn't on any system ether

[TrevorPhillips]

Yea but GTA V wont have downloadable contents for the ps3 and im sure Microsoft will figure something out till 2010 i mean theres still a long time

[MediaStream]

Of course the PS3 will have DLC for GTA4, just different content. Rockstar has already confirmed this.

By the time any of this stuff does come out very few people will care.

[Fallen_Angel]

Given the fact that the ps3 can barely run gta 4 and the 360 runs it just as smooth as can. Also gta 4 made 300 million it 1st week and abot 200 million of that for 360 sell plus anothe 50 million for the DLC. Like rockstar goin to walk away from that kind of money just to make the ps3 fanboys happy.

[PiTCHBLaCK]

GTA4 runs good on our PS3, and
I've pasted it, so Fallen Angel your just
generalizing the PS3 owners.

[PimpHandHappy]

is

The PS3 will not see the same stuff they are getting. I dont really care. I would like more TV shows thou

Bas Rutten is the man
Anyone in the audience want to knife fight!

Why i would need more game then this is beyound me. Im 60% and im about ready to start using cheats. Its getting boring fast. Every mission is the same. Chase this guy. Kill this dude.

dont get me wrong. I LOVE THIS GAME

but when i start to cheat it just means im about done with it

Edit: Kimbo

i have been a huge fan of MMA from the start of UFC. Thats around 1993. I wont vote for Macain because he had it banned from TV....anyway....Kimbo has been training with maybe the best striker in the history of MMA. Anyone with his size and speed can KO anyone on any day and his next fight should be a fast one. James Thompson has a glass jaw and Kimbo will bust him out and lay him flat in under 3min. Kimbo is no joke. I dont think he could hang with the best BIG BOYS in MMA yet but if Bas says he is the real deal thats all i need to hear. We still havent seen Kimbo on his back so its still yet to be seen if he can handle the ground and pound. Thats the only chance James has to beat him

[v1c1ous]

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[EZCheez]

I'm not one of those people who has to play fair the entire game. If it gets to the point of where I'm getting mad or I just don't feel like running from the cops, I use a cheat. Sue me. I'm one of those endangered casual gamers.

Hell, I've been flying in a helicopter for the last week getting to my destinations, and as soon as the cops are on my tail, I just use the cheat. Besides, running from the cops for 10 minutes with 5 stars really gets to be lesss and less interesting the more you do it.

And another great thing about the cheats. They are saved in the phone for you with a brief name. They actually found a way to streamline the cheats, and it's awesome.

[JadeTyrant]

I have to disagree on that one...Bas was good don't get me wrong, but the best striker in MMA history?

CHUCK LIDDELL

[joevfx]

DLC usually has nothing to do with the main game and will not effect your experince of a game that the developers intended you to experience. Its the smae thign as a extended cut movie. THeres nothign you get from it that you didnt get fromt he original. ITs just to take more of your money.

[Fallen_Angel]

Maybe but the extend cuts of the LotR movies are a lot better and add a ton to the movies. After seeing the extend cut of them I couldnt picture watching them any other way.

[cybervike]

They just need to justify their spending 50 mil by running their mouth "Nana-nana-boo-boo" who gives a crap? I honestly could care less about GTA DLC for PS3 I'll be busy playing new games by then.

[meepmoopmeep]

i just finished both endings. and like most people am bored with the game already. have fun with the dlc whoever is interested in it, but come 6+ months it will be stale.

[TheXgamerLive]

And I doubt you've played more than 2 hours of the game since the ps3 seems to have trouble even playing it, right?

As for the DLC that's coming in 4 months and not 6, we the Xbox family will be enjoying every drooling minute of it:))) Thanks.

[n to the b]

nah he has both 360 and PS3 I believe that was stated elsewhere. unless it's just a sneaky droid trick to say you have both...

I'm a little fatigued but will at least finish once, pretty sure. and just like Lost Planet multiplayer, GTA is not near as tight as say Gears but fun in its own crazy way. so I'm starting to get into that, think it'll keep me occupied for a while...

[cloud360]

nice

the game just doesnt have that feeling final fantasy x or metal gaer solid or FFVII has

that nostalgic feeling

agree give me bubbles
disgree take bubbles away

if you annoyed of seeing somone with 1 bubble give me bubbles

[meepmoopmeep]

here i'll give you a bubble because i agree, and feel generous today.

[Max Power]

which means i also took a bubble away, i do that when ever some one begs for one. If you want more bubbles make a good comment that is worth the post. not one line then three lines begging for a bubble it's not gunna happen.

[ceedubya9]

PS3 will have DLC, but it will not be the same thing that Micro obviously paid for. I know a lot of you say that no one will care by then, but seriously, a lot of people do and will.

Right now, its only May, and this DLC is scheduled to come in the Fall. So we're talking about maybe 4 months or so from now. Lots of new good games will be out by then, but as excited as people were just for the game itself to release, a good number of people can't wait to play the new stuff R* has in store for the 360 fanbase.

This isn't just any old game. Its GTA4. People had no problem adding more replay to Halo 3 and Call of Duty 4 by buying new maps, and people will jump at the moment the DLC of new missions hits live as well. May not be all the people that bought the game, but it will probably be a good number. If you really like GTA, why would you not be at least slightly interested in something that could possibly expand on the game and its story?

[mabreu]

Offer anything new to an old game works. The new maps for COD4 is a good example. It gave players a new experience that the previous levels did not offer. However, I disagree on the fact that a lot of gamers will care 4 months from now because the DLC will arrive at the most busiest time of the year. All of the games coming out within that period of time will over-shadow the release of the DLC.

[Fallen_Angel]

The dlc for the ps3 will be on both systems. Rockstar has no exclusive contracts with sony so nothing the ps3 will be exclusive. Cod been out what 6 months Halo 3 8 months and people still buy the dlc for them. So no reason to think people wont buy it for gta 4 in 3-4 months

[Frulond]

the game been getting boring fast, it's kinda like Assassin's Creed post 10hrs gameplay. I'm about to hit 30hrs and I just play it a couple hours a day now and switch to other games. It still fun to run around and wreck cars trash the city, but the missions... If there was any DLC coming for PS3 I would just not get it, but will love more COD4 maps :P

[v1c1ous]

but unless they want a lawsuit for breach of contract, they cannot take it further than "hey look! new shirt!"

[DJ]

But as a PS3 owner, I'm more intrigued by Sony's DLC offer since it involves HOME integration.

[eagle21]

forget DLC.... :)

[Sevir04]

it was hyped and it was purchased in great volumes but after a week there are hardly anyone playing. and really if thats the case only a week after the game has been release i highly doubt a none mandate, and highly optional content which is certain to be expensive MS points from MS themself i doubt anyone who owns this game will be playing this game in perhaps the best time of the yearwhen all the big games from Sony and MS hit's at Falland winter gears 2 and resistance 2, Motorstorm and others for that matter i'm sorry but MS wasted their money, I'm glad that Sony ketp their wallet in check they can use that money MS paid for and use it to fiercely market MGS4, resistance 2 and Motorstorm pacific rift, Home and LBP this fall with Monumental returns in software sales and hardware sales and possibly a new Price point to go along with that to finish out the year with some impressive numbers just in time for an amazing show out with KZ2 in feb and GOW3 in Match 09.

[ceedubya9]

But not everyone. And that's just the point. We can't generalize the whole gaming population based on your opinion, or how many people on your friend's list that aren't playing the game right now. Heck, I'm still playing the game, and taking my sweet time doing so and having a blast. I'm sure there are plenty of others doing the same.

And we're talking about DLC that comes out month's from now. And I understand that there are other big games coming out during that time, but a fan of GTA may not be a fan of those games and will love to have some more GTA to play. We just don't know. Every gamer is different.

Besides, if there is anything to drive interest in a game that you haven't played in a while, its DLC that has the potential to significantly add more replay to its game.

[EZCheez]

In fact, I've played this more than any other game so far on my PS3.

Cheats greatly increase the fun in this game. I wish there were more though. I would love to see some like everyone wants to kill you, flying cars, everyone has a gun, and other cool stuff.

And I really, really, really miss the tank.

[Fallen_Angel]

guessing the people that are bored of it are the ps3 owners. They'd probably be still playing it if their online work. There are a couple million people playing it all the time on XBL so its easy to see the people that are bore with it are a small %

[PiTCHBLaCK]

Dude you have no Idea what your talking about.
I own a PS3 and have passed GTA4 and working
on 100 percent completing, NON STOP, since my wife
shares so I do several hours, she does several hours.
This on a 60GB PS3.

I Play the GTA4 on PSN often, closing
in at rank 4 now.

so you have no idea what your even talking about.

[wass007]

...since the game was average anyways. But if theres DLC for MGS4 oooooo ill b up 4 dat :D

[lawman1108]

Or the fact the 360 KILLED the PS3 in GTA IV sales.........in your own homo words AlexM,Doodle,Shemee,wass007 and any other $hit name you have .........hahahahahahahahahahh. ..........hahahahahahahaha

*Edit* look how this loser talks to it's self between accounts........what a TOOL!!!!!!!!!!!

[juuken]

Lawman...
...
...
...
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you're an ignoramus.

That is all.

[liquidsnake]

I agree. GTA4 wasn't all that. I've finished the game and I won't be playing it again. Now gief me MGS4 please.

[niall77]

but then again the ps3 has enough BIG games this year it doesnt really need ad-ons

[Fishy Fingers]

LOL... cheers microsoft, until now I was unsure what the term "exclusive" meant..

[Diugu]

Was anyone thinking that it would come to our beloved PS3 after it has been said countless time that it wouldnt?

Just wondering...

[PiTCHBLaCK]

The DLC is timed, according to T2, they
mention that the DLC for the 360 will last
up untill sometime in 2009.

So I think MS bought timed exclusive but also
that PS3 cannot get the same DLC as the 360.

this means in 2009 the PS3 can get DLC but it cannot
be what the 360 is getting.

[360_Rules]

GTA V is going to be on the 360 too if there is one after EA buys Take Two. All you Sony droids get a Clue! Hahahhahahahahhahahaa
I bet the DLC on the 360 is going to have new Multiplayer modes. Too bad you PS3 gamers aren't going to be playing them! Hahahahhahahahha

[red_ring_of_death]

dont care about DLC for GTA4
ps3 has lots games coming
GTA4 so over it now
i guess when a console dont have no good games coming
until november
Your treat DLC as a new game
hahahahahahahahahahah

[wass007]

PS3's 2008 Lineup:
MGS4
Buzz
Soul Caliber (Dark Vader Edition XD)
Little Big Planet
Haze
Motorstorm 2
Resistance 2

3Fixme's 2008 Lineup:
GTA 4 DLC (Don't count as a game but bots treatin it like 1 lmao!!)
Gears Of War 2
Ninja Gaiden 2

[meepmoopmeep]

well, there's also fable 2 which looks awesome but i don't know how too human will do though.

[red_ring_of_death]

you 4got socom

[n to the b]

way to go, list Soul Calibur on the PS3 side but not 360... WTF??

no believe me, I get it - you mean Vader is superior to Yoda IYO. and I'm saying I think both are kind of g@y and the difference is negligible. that's a pretty weak leg to stand on. P.S. I think somebody's still a little sore about getting the crappy Heihachi version last-gen...

for many the 360's lineup may be considered weaker than the PS3's this year. congratulations. I'm not one of the many myself, I still prefer the 360's 2008 games. P.S. how was 2007 the year of shame for sony fans?

hope you see this, maybe you'll learn something...

another P.S. that's 'Soul Calibur' with a u

1 more thing: I'd remove Buzz, Haze and Soul Calibur from the PS3 list; taking GTA off 360 but adding Too Human. that's the compelling stuff in 2008 IMO. and look, they're only 1 game apart now...

[Aclay]

I am glad that Sony didn't waste money for some GTA4 downloadable content.

Sony has 20 Internal Game Studios developing games for the Playstation consoles, Microsoft only has 3. So it's obvious that Sony is using their money towards game development for big upcoming PS3 projects like God of War 3, Killzone 2, Resistance 2, Socom Confrontation, Gran Turismo 5, Motorstorm 2, LittleBigPlanet, White Knight Chronicles and the list just goes on. Sony actually has plenty of exclusive games coming out and LOTS of them and they can't just throw away $50 million dollars for just one freaking game to secure downloadable content because GTA4 isn't THAT important.

GTA4 exclusive downloadable content on the 360 is irrelavant. The only thing people want is the actual GTA4 game and the only people that care about the GTA4 downloadable content is current 360 owners. People will always see the GTA series as a Playstation game regardless of what system it's released on. More people played the GTA series on the PS2 and the majority of people will be buying PS3's for GTA4. The 360 controller isn't good for anything except for playing First Person Shooters and that's it.

Before you can even download the GTA4 content, you have to pay $50 bucks to subscribe to Xbox Live. By the time you pay to subscribe to Xbox Live Gold, you could have almost bought another brand new game... what a rip off. And then after you subscribe to Live, you have to pay for the downloadable content and there's no telling how much it will be.... $10 bucks???.... $20 bucks??? There's no telling.

Microsoft is already making tons of money from the 360, it's not like they have to charge for Online service. Sony is barely profiting from the PS3 but they still have their Free Online service. It's easy to see which company is just money hungry.

[N2NOther]

"The only people that care about DLC are current 360 owners"...Really? Wow...So who should care about it? If all I owned was a PS3 (fortunately I own both) then I'd say I didn't care too...

"People will always see this as a Playstation game"? Really? Because when I look at my 360 it has GTA IV in it, I'm pretty sure I see it as a 360 game...Maybe that's just me, but I doubt the 3 million plus people that own it for 360 see it as a PS3 game either...I could be wrong though...That is, of course, almost twice as many people that have it for PS3...But hey, it's a Playstation game, right?

Sony fanboys need to do two things...

1- Accept that you're never getting the extra content which will be substantial
2- Get over it.

[Egzekutor]

there will be other new games by the time this thing comes out - lol who cares

[MadMax]

Very dumb move on MS behalf, what a waste of money. The more i hear about the things MS keeps doing, the more they make themselves look like a bunch of whiny little babies. On top of everything else you have to pay for it, its not like its free or anything! Who cares, get a few new cars and weapons and thats what you paid all this extra money for? lol, man i still dont understand that.

[name]

I don't think anyone gives a sh1t anymore to be honest. GTA4 is crap to me now. I went from "it's eh" to "okay I'll give it a shot" to "god I cant wait to trade this peice of crap in". I went to the midnight launch and I enjoyed waiting in line moreso. I really wanted this game to meet it's hype. Especially after the glory that is san andreas. Oh well -_-

[pickle1234]

gta 5 will be on 360. iv'e said it before and it will happen. It is too important to both companies that gta comes out on they're consoles. Microsoft will make sure it comes out on the 360

[pickle1234]

I'm sure that the DLC will be good. If it cost 50 million it will be good. The only people who wont admit that are sony fanboys. But deep down inside they would love to have it come out on ps3. The same people ranting about how its worthless and how microsoft paid too much are the ones who wish it could come out on ps3 the most. What the hell do you care how much microsoft paid for it. Its they're money and i'm sure they know what they're doing. And besides 50million for them is pocket change

[PiTCHBLaCK]

I'm sure It'll be good, but remember
your talking about GTA4 here, this is part of
a BIG HUGE series, 50 Million to the GTA series is also change.

this 50 Million alone will NOT forever keep DLC from
reaching the PS3.

[PimpHandHappy]

but i have 7.5 days on COD and 100+hours on Warhawk. Both games still bring me back. GTA once im done will not

i will be back for GTAV thats 4sure

hey POG i just wanted to say i agree with you. Good gamer zone post. One of the few. Well said Marty

[power of Green]

Both versions will be getting DLC Sony can even be getting their own DLC with things like cars with PS3 art on then and ingame cloths same with MSFT. But the exclusive episodic content is something MSFT purchased and is on a whole other level.

[Mc Fadge]

I'm interested to see where you got that information from, link please? <3

[Ace Ventura]

WOW, desperate losers just STFU!! LOL

[kingme71]

My guess is MS went to R* with the intent of buying exclustivity of the title. R* wouldn't go that route, so the next best thing was exclusive DLC. R* has said that they are just now working on the content of that DLC, so I imagine MS doesn't know enough about what it will entail to advertise it. MS is hoping there will be a resurgence of console buyers when the DLC comes out and is hoping GTAIV has enough legs to be a good seller come Fall time.

I don't know, I think it was a risky gamble for 50 mil. Obviously, it didn't have a big impact on sales at the release date as the PS3 has a larger attach rate on it and console sales were in a dead heat.

[PimpHandHappy]

you bet it will be good

but what are you willing to pay for 10-20 hours of more chases and boring a$$ missions?

i hear you. It will be cool. I would think its a total different guy. I cant see how playing Niko 4 months from now will be soooooo cool. IMO

it will be good im sure, Rockstar wont drop the ball. its the cost that i wonder about. If the game cost 100 million to make what will MS charge for a game that cost 50 MILLION

[Bladestar]

Well... will the PS3 get DLC... maybe but it will not a $50,000,000 dowloadable content... simple as that... they may get some DLC that include a condom or a new car... or something developers can do without risking spending too much money on something people may not buy... You see when it comes to the DLC they are making for the xbox 360 they already got paid... so there is no risk.. ohh and be certain.. that unless Sony pays for the DLC that the PS3 will get... that same content will also be on the xbox 360...

Developers do not spend too much money and resource on downloadable content that cost too much to make... they rather work on the next iteration... unless they are getting paid to do so... and I guarantee you that no developer will spend $50,000,000 DLC... many full games dont even have that budget... let alone DLC... only microsoft can deliver DLC that's worth that much.

ohh and about GTAV... .lol... don't bet your left nutz that it will be exclusive to the PS3... Sony would really have to pay lots and lots of money to Take2... or should I say EA... for a game that has capture a very large new demographic and fanbase on the xbox 360 just to ignore it and risk losing them... Any company thinking long term would not sacrify what the million of xbox 360 gamers that purchased their game.

[PimpHandHappy]

i mean if MS is saying there is no way the PS3 will see the stuff we paid for what makes you think Sony wouldnt do the same? I mean if Sony paid 50 MILLION bucks to try and get a 1up on MS why would they allow it to go to the 360. I have no problem with MS saying this. They paid for it. Enjoy it

anyway

not like it matters. By the time you get this DLC you will be playing Gears of War. I will be playing Socom or RFOM2

btw bladeguy. Sony doesnt pay for exclusives. So they wont be paying Take Two anything other then the money they get from sales off the system

[sabbath420]

then why did you read the article?

[Ace Ventura]

Um because I felt like it. Microsft are desperate as h3ll.

And they are still going to lose. 110% guaranteed.

[Deadman64]

um because you have no life ace, and you need to start fights over the internet in order to feel better about yourself and make sure the money you spent on ur ps3 is justified.

[thehitman]

No1 is going to buy or care about it when it comes out. I got to 55% in gta in 3 days then stopped playing it im at like the last missions of the game but cant pull myself back to gta cus kinda bored w/ it. Im going to beat it right before MGS4 comes out however but im in the very few who actually played the story and I cant even get myself to finish the last mission what makes you think that the ppl who didnt even start or at like 10% will care about dlc 4 months later??.

[dragunrising]

I put over a 100 hours into Oblivion on Xbox 360 and just started playing the expansion. Some people, like me, appreciate long games and relish the opportunity to explore them. Also, what is the point of spending $60 dollars and beating the game in 3 days? I would be bored too; everything just kind of blends together. Take your time and don't rush through life...or games for that matter:-)

[tatotiburon]

Well the DLC is going to be a great Hit, it's the biggest game of the year, only fanboys don't care about that ( i wish sony paid for the DLC and not Microsoft to see the same people: "OH MUY GOD SONY FTW, DLC RULEZ!!").

[Mc Fadge]

2 wrongs don't make a right :3

[Ali_The_Brit]

keep telling yourself that M$ if it eases the pain

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

Notice every Droid in both zones say "I don't care about DLC" yeah you do, thats why your here commenting on every GTA IV DLC news, if you realy didn't care you wouldn't even bother. The fact that 100% of all PS3 fans say "they don't care" or they bash the game by saying it's "stale" or "I'm already bored" and "MGS4 is comming out" (thats the only thing they can fall back on), then go off and read or write PS3 DLC and GTA VI exclusive to PS3 news. They come in and spend 2-5 min in every 360 exclusive DLC news, typing comments for somthing they "don't care" about. It's not like they just pop in out of the blue and make a comment here and there, no... they are faithfull to the core, and make sure they are in every single post. Thats the droids for ya, jealous crying b!tches because they don't get DLC for a game that used to be theirs.

[n00bPwner]

owned.

just like with bioshock:

"that game sucks"

*rumored to come to PS3*

"OH MAN THAT GAME RAPES!"

lol droids.

[Deadman64]

exactly.

[The Closing]

Absolutely untrue.

A good game is a good game regardless of the system, but same goes for a bad game. I'll be the first to admit I'd love to have Ninja Gaiden, and especially want Gears 2, but GTA 4 is pure crap imo. Bad game play, and the same 7 year old scripted repetitive missions made this game stale so fast that I traded it in without even completing it, which is rare that I don't even finish a game. It's just as overhyped as Halo, which is also bland, and stale imo.

[BardockS30Z]

cause metal gear is a game for hardcore gamers, that always has something interesting about it, whether its plot, characters, weapons, all that sh!t, GTA is just another sandbox game imo. ITS GOOD. don't get me wrong but its nothing unique.

[Strife Lives]

It includes a parachute, Harrier and San Andreas j/k lol. microsoft,I'd buy the DLC if you bring xbl to my country. :D

[n00bPwner]

ps3 can't store the DLC in its shi1t ram. it's true.

[DethWish]

Lul, stupid or what?
Of course there is no way it will come to PS3 when MS paid for it.
Expect DLC though, it might even be as good as the one for 360, just not the same :)

[hay]

The funny stuff is that MS really tells us what PS3 will have and what won't.

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

Only the 360 has episodic GTA IV content, want it buy a 360.

[chasuk08]

Im glad sony didnt spend so much money on dlc, as the game is a huge letdown for me and is no way as fun as vice city or san andreas. Im glad they spent money on useful things such as more exclusive games.

[The Closing]

I didn't even care to finish the game same as all the other gta's. Boring. 360 can have all the downloadable gta content in the world for all I care.

[thehitman]

MS spent as much money on just DLC as Sony did on the KZ2 project...

[zonetrooper5]

Also these two epsiode packs are suppose to last at least 10 hours each so they could include many things, clothes, cars, new missions, another city with that stuff included, more storyline etc.

[Lumbo]

It has already been stated by R* that it won't be another city/isle but stuff inside the existing area.

[Mc Fadge]

I wonder how big the file will be. Obviously in America, it doesn't matter with your fancily-fast download speeds. But in other countries, such as Australia, our internet is sloooow. I also wonder what the Core users will do? How many Core consoles were sold btw?

[InMyOpinion]

Why would PS3 owners care about the exclusive DLC? I mean you're not getting it anyways.

[jackdoe]

No sh!t it won't come out on the PS3. Paying as much cash as they did for DLC gets them lifetime exclusivity. But there will be other DLC that will find its way to the PS3, just not the uber expensive exclusive DLC.

[air1]

amazing, if you notice it's mostly sony fanatics that dont care about dlc for a game that got a 10. yea so microsoft is a bad company because they droped 50 mill so we can have exclusive dlc to a awsome game. man you sony ppl dont support the psn by purchasing things no wonder why home is strugling.

[jackdoe]

Sigh. Says an equally delusional Xbox fanatic. MS didn't drop the money for DLC for YOU. They did it for themselves. You would have gotten the DLC regardless of whether they spent money or not. The only thing that the money changed was whether it would come to the PS3 or not.

[bioshock]

in liberty city...keep it..dont care for this dlc, if the actual game dint spike the sales what will.dlc?...hahahahha

[hokageof2009]

ps3 doesnt need dlc bc it made gta wat it is and they dont need some stupid download to prove that playstaion is the best system known to mann bc xbox needed something besides to game to make sells but hey i guess microsoft knows wats going to happen in the future

[zonetrooper5]

GTA was originally on the PC btw, Windows as well haha. =)

[juuken]

Once I beat the game, that's it. Don't care about DLC. I care about the awesome games coming out for the PS3 and what Sony's next move is. MS can cling to that as much as they want but that won't get them to win the *console* war.

[captainjy]

Juuken, I am going to let you in on a little secret- MS may not win the console war, but they won't lose it either. MS isn't going anywhere so get used to insane attach rates, better online service, better titles and ultimately, the best experience. And while you are so busy "clinging" onto Phony's next move, enjoy a fresh Bluray movie, because that's the only move Phony has made thus far.

[juuken]

Oh, I will cling to *Phony* alright, because when the PS3 does pwn the 360 eventually, I'm going to laugh my ass off.

MS may have the won the battle, but not the war.

Keep telling yourself that honey. Be a good little bot and kiss Greenburg's ass.

[dragunrising]

But many people do, as do I. It was a more simple choice than I thought when it came down to which version to buy. I also feel that many PS3 exclusive gamers, bias or otherwise are denying the appeal of GTA IV DLC on account it is not coming to their console. Question: why would you not want downloadable content for the biggest game of the year? The question is an oxymoron. It makes sense to want DLC, exclusive or otherwise. If you want it, you know which version you have to buy. Also, stating the truth is not a crime. The question of whether to buy DLC or not shouldn't be a question about console preference but how much more GTA IV you wish to play.

[thehitman]

Is no1 plays GTA for missions etc. They play it just to kill ppl cops etc just to BS around. MS missed the reason why ppl enjoy GTA and spent money on it for no reason. If you wanna go buy da dlc hey thats ur decision go enjoy but to the mainstream gamers which is what GTA draws are the main stream gamers they wont even look at it. Also Sony gets DLC for a lot of games I dont go buying dlc for every game just because its available because im a blind fanboy who just buys because it has Sony on it.

[THAMMER1]

A bubble to who can accurately point out to me why PS3 fan boys are all over this article.

on topic: GTA 4 is awesome and I'm buying every thing of DLC R* and M$ have to offer for GTA IV.

[thehitman]

because if we or *I i mainly speak for myself were a bias fanboy I be in the other zone. N4G is news 4 gamers not news for fanboys.

[N2NOther]

Let's lay off the use of all inclusive terms like "no one" and "everyone" k?

I play GTA for the missions first and foremost...And I know that most, if not all of my friends have been playing the story.

[DFresh]

Not possible nothing isn't possible not the PS3 Sony can do anything if they put their minds to it.
GTA IV is weak it's all about Rockstar's next title L.A Noire.

[captainjy]

WTF are you smoking DFresh? Do us all a favor and learn the basics of communicating, learn how to create full sentences and above all, learn when to post and when not to.

[marichuu]

I'd rather gouge my eyes out with a spoon than playing more of this game... it's so... dull. I don't see how the DLC can be any good when the whole game is just the same crap over and over again.

Before you go berserk; I have it on the 360.

[N2NOther]

So I'm guessing you've never played a previous GTA? Because if you did, you would know they're all structured the same way...And if you did, why would you play it again? And if you did play it again, then you're an idiot...I'd like to give you the benefit of the doubt here...So, I'm guessing you've never played a previous GTA?

[marichuu]

I've played every single GTA before... I even played the first GTA demo for weeks.

Main issue I have with GTA IV is the cars reacting like you're driving on a frozen moon or something. Not being able to turn on auto run is another thing, because it's really annoying to run and shoot at the same time.

IMHO Saint's Row felt more like a GTA sequel compared to this game.

Sure, there are good things about GTA IV, but the bad things kinda ruin it. The story is nicely told, there's a lot of content, multiplayer (official) for the first time in a 3D GTA, the sound is just awesome (including the soundtrack), the atmosphere/mood during the different time of day is really well done.

[ScottEFresh]

FDLC Fire Department of Liberty City

[sleepbox]

all you bringing up MGS4 as though it will sell more than a fraction of the amount GTA4 will see ntm MGS4 won't require nearly the same amount of time sink nor will MGS4 have half the retail value of GTA4.

Sour grapes is all PS3 fans are spouting right now, ignore them. And for any of them that tried to deceive others by saying crap like "the MS exclusive DLC is locked away in the BRD" or "the MS exclusive DLC will make it to PS3...I know it!" please go slap yourselves for being illogical.

[Lets-Game]

i feel sorry for ms right now. poor guys making obvious statements to draw attention. thats one thing about ms, they have no pride :/

[N2NOther]

Someone asked them if the content could come out on PS3, and he said that it can't...Friggin' attention whore...

Did you seriously just type that and hit the "add reply" button?

[BardockS30Z]

I'm close to done with GTIV on ps3, I'm kinda bored with it honestly. Its fun game, the missions were ok. Exclusive DLC wouldnt make me want to keep pouring hours into the game. Once I'm done, im moving on, i dunno if id play through again even though I could make different choices in the story. I'm ready for the epic story that MGS4 will fortell

[captainjy]

For DJ who posted in the Gamer Zone-

Home is gay, plain and simple. What a waste of brain power and time. Home and Trophies are the most gay ideas in Sony's existence!

[Mc Fadge]

I thought it was saying that, technically, for some reason, there can't be DLC for the PS3. A better title is "Microsoft's Exclusive GTAIV Content Won't Come to PS3"

[Bad_Karma]

Never been a GTA fan and i`ve not even bought GTA-IV because to ME the game is in the "same $hit, different day" scenario . Cant understand why its been such a hit with its second rate graphics and rinse and repeat gameplay , all i can think of is there must be alot of wanna be gangsters out there :P .

On topic .. there will be DLC for PS3 .... just not the same DLC that is EXCLUSIVE to the 360 .

[N2NOther]

Hm...So I guess you don't play shooters? Or are you a wanna be soldier?

[Bad_Karma]

Thats right m8 ..i`m a wanna be soldier amongst other things :)

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

I agree.

Do you want to know the cologne brands-to-body ratio we had at my local Gamestop during the midnight launch? I mean...it was bad. Everybody had those giant, puffy jackets that they think are really gangster...and those bandanas.

There was ONE black guy in the whole store...and he was wearing a polo.

[solidt12]

With this game being so long I don't see the point in having DLC. When I beat it i will be thinking finally, Now I can focus on MGS4 or whatever other game I may be playing at the time. Heck I haven't even beat San Andreas yet.

[J@D]

I might which kind of content GTAIV will be offer to Home last this year and also when the XMB arrive soon very soon.

[avacadosnorkel]

C'ya!

[Uzesgelen_Goo]

it was awesome but not good as i excpected :) .
is that really there is two DLC? and one is that bought by MS

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

By..."not possible"...they mean...completely possible, but we're not paying them to do it.

This is such a publicity stunt. The PS3 can do anything the 360 can and moreso. How dumb do you have to be to think differently?

[zodiac909]

Not possible!? yeah right! GTA4 could have been so much bigger if i was on ps3 only!

[midgard229]

nah but its cuz MS paid tons of money for it and sony didnt, thats why its not possible, cuz we all know ps3 is stronger, bigger disc space balh blah blah, lol.

[bootsielon]

Microsoft needs this content as their line-up is very week. Microsoft should stop buying games and instead start making them themselves.

Hell, they should stop making consoles.

[Sackdude]

Who cares, the game is over 30hours, and the online is great, so no need for the DLC.....

[midgard229]

sony was smart, why not use the money to fund new games? instead since MS has infinite money they decide to pay for content.

why would anyone buy the content when by the time it comes out gears 2, fable 2, resistance 2, mgs4, bad company would be out. whos gonna wanna go back to a 6 month old game lol

[Sackdude]

oh your so right mate 100%true

[DFresh]

F*** you Captain gay boy!
Why don't you go home and play on your inferior 360 and leave the real gaming to real gamers.

[solidt12]

When this content comes out no one will care by then. Too many good games this fall.

[LJWooly]

I just find it sad that one of the biggest things for the 360 this year is an add-on for an old game. Sucks if you only own a 360 this year.

[PirateThom]

That's what I don't get.

Not only are people getting excited about it, no one knows what it is.

I'd much rather be hyped for LittleBigPlanet than DLC for GTAIV.

[Enigma_2099]

... because they PAID for it!!!! But the comment is a little misleading... it should say "GTA IV exclusive DLC THAT WE PAID FOR 'Not Possible' for PS3, so they'll have to get DIFFERENT exclusive DLC"

[Arkham]

What a poorly-written editorial based on rehashed, now-stale information. The writing is barely par for the average blog.