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[RobHardo]

I got this stuff off of rockstar's web site this is the announcement of grand theft auto vice city.



GRAND THEFT AUTO: VICE CITY ANNOUNCED
Next Installment of Grand Theft Auto Franchise To Hit Streets in October

Rockstar Games proudly announces Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, the follow-up to the global blockbuster title Grand Theft Auto 3. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is the latest installment in the gaming franchise that has exceeded 11 million units in total sales to-date. It will be available exclusively for PlayStation 2 and is expected to hit retail shelves in the United States on October 22nd.Grand Theft Auto: Vice City will surpass the unprecedented gameplay, cinematic graphics and immersive audio experience that gamers associate with Grand Theft Auto 3, which was released in October 2001 and has rapidly become the fastest selling, highest grossing game for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system to-date, with global sales exceeding 6 million units. Rockstar Games will release additional information about the game's content in July, but the following details are clear: It's an entirely new game set in the '80s, the location is Vice City, and the vibe is glamour, powerand corruption...Sam Houser, the executive producer of the Grand Theft Auto franchise and president of Rockstar Games, commented, "The success of Grand Theft Auto 3 has made us very proud, but it has also motivated us enormously. The work currently being done by our development and production teams in Edinburgh and New York is going to surpass the efforts of last year, as we set our sights on making an even morerevolutionary gaming experience. This will be reflected in the size of the game, the scope of the gameplay, the extent of the gameplayer's freedom, the quality of production value and the all-important sense of style."Les Benzies, the producer of Grand Theft Auto games, noted, "Although it may appear to be a challenge to develop a game superior to Grand Theft Auto 3, our progress to date on Vice City makes me highly confident that we can deliver a truly innovative game."Kelly Sumner, Take-Two Interactive Software's Chief Executive Officer added, "Grand Theft Auto 3 has become the "must-have" title for PlayStation 2 and is appropriately regarded as a landmark in interactive entertainment. We are delighted with the plans for Vice City, and are totally committed to supporting Rockstar's creative efforts and investing in the development and marketing approach that made Grand Theft Auto 3 such a tremendous success."

[Lava42000]

dude, thats awesome

[RobHardo]

I know everybody has heard the announcement but i was just tryig to get the full story on it for all y'all

[macario]

dude that kicks asssssssss gta vice city will be one of the best games for ps2.
xbox, and gc fans kind of makes u wander you had the chance of getting the best system on earth the ps2 but you lost it now your gonna miss out on this master piece that will send your sorry system to an early grave.
bawahahahahahaha.

[Vic Viper]

Some (Not Too Much) Info on GTA: Vice City

- GTA: Vice City is a prequel to GTA3
- A TV commercial will be made for GTA: Vice City
- 8 million dollars will be used to advertise GTA: Vice City in North America & London

This information was obtained from Kelly Summer, cheif executive of Take-Two interactive in an interview conducted with Bloomberg.

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[Joe]

8 million dollars? Man, all they need to do is air a 20 second commercial every one and a while, and maybe a couple of posters for stores. This game will sell itself.