Rockstar goes Sony exclusive after GTAIV - Rumor

According to the latest Cheat Code Central Podcast, they mention that Rockstar has gone Sony Exclusive, and that their upcoming titles other than the ones already in production, will be some sort of a PS3 exclusive.

They start talking about it at around around 50:00 minute into the
podcast.

Titles known to be in development for the PS3 include

-New Rockstar PS3 franchise
-L.A. Noire
-Red Dead Revolver 2?

[quiddd]

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[original seed]

since GTA is the only series that is worth a [email protected] Cant say im excited about anything else they have come out with.

[Imalwaysright]

Max Payne??

[ReBurn]

Max Payne was only good for a single play-through. Absolutely no replay value, IMO. Heck, I'm still playing GTA III.

Most of Rockstar's stuff is merely average. At least that's what I think.

[N4Gworks4Sony]

N4G's sensationalistic dirty little tricks strike again. How did this get approved with such bad editing? The word rumor should be first.

[darkequitus]

Is by Remedy, the makes of Alan Wake

[felidae]

as long as they don't make games for the 360, i think Rockstar is [email protected]

[JsonHenry]

Personally I don't care. (since I own the PS3 as well as the 360) But even if I didn't own both I can tell you that I would still not care. GTA was boring after the shock value of GTA3. Since then it has been the same game with a different location.

I know that it is a blockbuster game and most people disagree with me. But as far as I am concerned GTA4 is a waste of money.

[Captain Tuttle]

The GTA's just aren't fun to me. I think they're overrated. Crappy graphics and repetitive gameplay. It's a very last-gen series IMHO.

[Like a shadow I am]

Rockstar's consistent behaviors show it.

Rockstar is rumored to have delayed both Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of Grand Theft Auto IV for Sony's sake. It also has two new exclusives in the pipeline for Sony (i.e., L.A. Noire and an unannounced but known project.) On the other hand, Microsoft gets no such special treatment from Rockstars. The only way for Microsoft to get any attention from Rockstar is to pay Rockstar huge sums of money.

All signs point to Rockstar's loyalty lies with Sony, not Microsoft. So it is conceivable that Rockstar will soon declare its loyalty and commitment to Sony.

[toughNAME]

were not talking about 3 kids who are deciding who best friend is who's

this is businesssssssssssss

[Sayai jin]

Not likely, MS pockets are the deepest. Not many companies have loyalty. They are not like people, they are in business for making oney. Thats why they went multiplatform with GTA. It is said tat MS walks into prospecive big name devs with a blank check...Who can resist this :)

[TriggerHappy]

Sony allowed the game to go multiplatform, Rockstar approached them with the deal and they concurred the game go multiplatform. He also admitted that the PS3's user base was not huge enough to secure this as an exclusive.

Sony's finances has been in places but am sure they would have coughed up the "dough" for exclusivity if the PS3 user base was as big as the wii and still growing. This was confirmed by Phil Harrison numerous time.

The only reason why i think they let it go multi platform is because of th e Getaway which is a first party exclusive.

[Omicronn]

I actually dont think GTA will be as good as the older ones with all the lawsuits against them and not to mention the execs all being indited for cooking the books.

The company with one of the most anticipated titles is also looking like one of the worst investments business wise because you dont know if they are about to go totally under any day.

SEC (Stock Exchange for all you kids) investigations/lawsuits are making me think my most anticipated hardcore vulgar game (that i love) wont be so vulgar anymore with all these mom and pops adding to the lawsuits.

Why didnt Microsoft/Sony buy them recently when they were "semi" up for sale? I think they saw some bad publicity and crooked accounting.

[anh_duong]

SEC is actually securities exchange commission and not stock exchange but anyway we kids understand what you are trying to get at.

[TriggerHappy]

MEGATON...200 comments confirmed....Enjoy/am out.

This is just a rumor though, they do mention it however, no flaming please.

[Omegasyde]

I bet its smugglers run 3 or Max Payne.

I also saw on another site that Rockstar was working on a first person shooter.

hmmm.

[dale1]

i think it could be a bigger anouncement in connection with gta as well

[timmyp53]

but i doubt.. entirely exclusive.

[Kyur4ThePain]

it tells me only one thing.
R* is tired of struggling with the backward design / technology in other consoles and want to move forward with the PS3.
Cell, standard HDD and Blu-Ray.

[Ssxtreme36]

its that the next gta game wont be on 360....it probably wont fit on it...

[Sayai jin]

The will makes games for both platforms. That the reason why the GTA series has come to the 360. They will make some games that will be an exclusive or times exclusive.

[Ortiz83]

they made gta for both microsoft too in return for them giving them 50 million dollars. They were in debt. Thats how they will pay microsoft back. by making gta availabe for the 360. thing is, rockstar just used microsoft for their money, and now will somehow find a way to screw them and stay faithful to Sony...

[MoonDust]

They are paying for extra content not for the game itself. TTWO is in trouble, i doubt they can afford to make anything exclusive.

[Omegasyde]

IF Microsoft or Sony were smart enough, they would buy Rockstar Games from Take 2.
I wonder how much they are worth? GTA, Midnight club, smugglers run, max payne (1),?

[Watkins]

Wow, cool! If this is true, us PS3 owners are looking at an even brighter future

[toughNAME]

but MS should just buy rockstar

[Kyur4ThePain]

That is the MS way after all.

[Azures]

And Sony should buy Square Enix.

They both won't happen, but its fun to dream.

[toughNAME]

Kyur4ThePain - if sony had as much money theyd do the exact same thing..so relax

it isnt so much of a dream
rockstars in financial trouble...a new owner might look good to them

but personally im not a GTA fan....so what the fuk am i talking about?

[Azures]

Sony could buy Rockstar also, which would be great.

Just buy it before GTA4 comes out and stop the 360 version from releasing, compensating rockstar for the cash they spent. They'll easily make it back with people frantically buying the ps3 to play gta4.

[bluecapone]

right now this is just a rumor lets wait to see what rockstar has to say about it

[kingboy]

lol too good to be true

[HaKeRsCanRotINHEL]

Blu-Ray was the deciding factor??? Perhaps M$ has pissed them off, who knows? w/^_^\w Probably just hearsay.

[jay3]

RED DEAD REVOLVER 2! AWESOME!

Seriously, did nobody else think that game totally kicked ass!?

[IPlayGames]

Thats wut i seen RD2 bring it on

[THC CELL]

if true good for sonys future
Gta 5 anyone??

[Azures]

After GTA4: Vice City and GTA4: San Andreas

[THE TERMINATOR]

GTA5 will probably be announced Ps3 exclusive the moment GTA4 ships

[tehcellownu]

I hope its true most xbots think they have no great games accept GTA..just because they announced a PS3 exclusive.

[LSDARBY]

If they are so loyal why is Bully being put on Wii & 360 only, not PS3!!!!!

[Azures]

I'm surprised Nintendo is letting Bully come to their system.

[MikeGdaGod]

its already on ps2. the new ports aren't entirely new games, just a few extra missions and features. nothing big. anyone with a ps3 can already play the game.

[Mr_Kuwabara]

Like the 360 had a year head start and a huge number of people had the 360 that it was the only way that Rockstar could gain profit by making this "next generation game" multiplatform (judging by its production cost and such) but if the PS3 sells more than what it has done now, then they'll make it for the PS3 like they had done on past generations.

(I remember reading this on IGN back in the day.)

But we don't know what RS thinks now now that MS made a 50mill contract on exclusive content....

[toughNAME]

but rockstar went multi before the xbox 360

[uxo22]

This would explain WHY RS is in financial trouble, they are being run by a bunch is Morons. When you sell a product, the goal is to sell as many as possible. Not to play favorites and display loyalities to another company that will hit you with a hostile takeover if they don't like the way you are doing business.

GTA is a good series, but honestly I get bored with it after a while. I grew up in the big city, I really don't need re-live it through a computer character. No way it would keep my attention for more than a couple of months. I'm much more pumped about madden and haze, and halo.

So, RS do what you must, most people won't care anyway.

[Nameless]

Microsoft wont let this happen without a fight especially after what they paid for. Things will just get worse for Rockstar if this turns out to be true.

[Fighter]

They will make more money if they develop games for all consoles. I do think that every console will get a Rockstar exclusive somewhere down the road. However, in 2008 Rockstar will focus more efforts on the PS3 by giving them two promising exclusives. PS2 launched Rockstar games into stardom when GTA III was released and Rockstar might be looking to return the favor.

[power of Green]

RockStar's going to scrap all the untitled games in development for the 360?. lol

[ElementX]

So why are they re-releasing Bully for Wii and 360 with updates? There may be truth to this rumor, but I think R* wants as much money as they can get. They'll see how huge GTA will be on 360 with more systems currently sold. Anyway, I will enjoy future R* games regardless.

[Odion]

except that Rockstar isn't allowed to make these choices, Take Two has the final say on this, and i don't believe that they'll cut off such a huge chunk of their market for no reason. Nice try though

[360Crusader]

I dont understand why Rockstar would wanna do this, but if you ask me
the Grand Theft Auto series is all they really have.
That would move consoles anyways.
Remember State of Emergency boy did that game suck, talk about pure trash.

[THE TERMINATOR]

Maybe Rockstar dont have any untitled games in development for the 360.

[supaet]

um...

i'm sure they're still making midnight club for the 360...
also, just because they're making LA Noir and another game which have not been anounced by rockstar for the ps3, does not mean they will never make another game on the 360.

[Rhezin]

yah once M$ shows them that green, I'm sure the'll change their minds even if they are devoted to sony. Red dead revolver 2 will definately be on 360 since it was on xbox first.

[Anego Montoya FTMFW]

I said it.

GTA will never be on 360 again after IV.

DVD.DVD.D.V.D.

openworld games in general won`t be on the 360 anymore.

deal w/ that choices you`ve made MS.

If this happens...............oh NO.

[supaet]

true, did gta4 go to the ps2?

when did gta3 came out?

when will gta5 come out? next xbox already...

[360Crusader]

I disagree I heard Microsoft was developing a new software to compress games on a Dvd, but wont be ready till next year.
If that is indeed true then their is no excuse Rockstar or any other game developer company wouldn't wanna develop games on the 360 due to lack of storage space.

[Anego Montoya FTMFW]

you can`t just keep COMPRESSING things.
If you think that.......i hope it works out for you.