GTA V Pre-release Discussion - DO NOT POST SPOILERS (Mod warning in first post)

My name is URL · 08-09-2013 04:52PM

This really puts into perspective how big the game is in terms of money

http://vr-zone.com/articles/grand-theft-auto-v-expensive-video-game-production-history-beats-big-budget-hollywood-films/55320.html

Rockstar’s upcoming open-world game Grand Theft Auto V was made on a marketing and development budget of £170 million (or $265 million). This makes it the most expensive video game production in history. In comparison with Hollywood films, it is second only to Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End - the current record-holder for the most expensive film production – which had a $300 million budget.

They've made that money back on pre-orders alone

The One Who Knocks · 08-09-2013 05:04PM

Anyone else worried about how much gta v is going to consume their lives for the next few months?
God help any student sitting an exam this year!

KwackerJack · 08-09-2013 05:08PM

Jamez735 wrote: »

Anyone else worried about how much gta v is going to consume their lives for the next few months?
God help any student sitting an exam this year!

Worried....nah

Sure what else is more important than GTA 5

08-09-2013 05:09PM

My name is URL wrote: »

They've made that money back on pre-orders alone

You would certainly hope so; I'd imagine that's where the majority of their money will be generated? Pre-orders will surely out-value casual sales?!

(for this particular game, not games in general).

PickledLime · 08-09-2013 05:14PM

Deleted User wrote: »

You would certainly hope so; I'd imagine that's where the majority of their money will be generated? Pre-orders will surely out-value casual sales?! (for this particular game, not games in general).

They'll still make an absolute killing for the next four to six months with it, and the sales won't tail off nearly as quickly as other releases.

johnnykilo · 08-09-2013 05:15PM

I pre-ordered a 500gb PS3, The Last of Us and GTAV from Zavvi yesterday but I heard their deliveries can be slow. I see someone a few pages back mentioned Game.co.uk delivery next day with 99% reliablilty.

Would I be better off cancelling my Zavvi order and ordering off Game instead?

Oat23 · 08-09-2013 05:17PM

johnnykilo wrote: »

I pre-ordered a 500gb PS3, The Last of Us and GTAV from Zavvi yesterday but I heard their deliveries can be slow. I see someone a few pages back mentioned Game.co.uk delivery next day with 99% reliablilty.

Would I be better off cancelling my Zavvi order and ordering off Game instead?

Yes x100!

bitch please · 08-09-2013 05:17PM

PickledLime wrote: »

They'll still make an absolute killing for the next four to six months with it, and the sales won't tail off nearly as quickly as other releases.

no i think sales will be made in a huge chunk a few weeks after release and then will bottom out

The One Who Knocks · 08-09-2013 05:22PM

Deleted User wrote: »

You would certainly hope so; I'd imagine that's where the majority of their money will be generated? Pre-orders will surely out-value casual sales?! (for this particular game, not games in general).

Highly doubt it,...out of the 150 -200 million total current gen consoles only a fraction have preordered. There's still a huge amount of people who refuse buy games on day one, preferring to pick them a few months down the line for a much cheaper price.

Then you've got all the people holding out for xbox1/ps4/pc versions more than likely coming sometime next year.

GTA V is the kind of game that will still be bought and played years from now, no doubt about it.

The One Who Knocks · 08-09-2013 05:38PM

Guys I'm having second thoughts, preordered the collectors edition for 140 (from game.co.uk on impulse seeing as there was only a €20 deposit required, and it was sold out everywhere else) but looking back it kinda seems like a ridiculous price to pay even though you get loads of extras.

I think I'd prefer to just get the special edition along with the strategy guide, what do yous think?

LuckyFinigan · 08-09-2013 05:41PM

Jamez735 wrote: »

Anyone else worried about how much gta v is going to consume their lives for the next few months?
God help any student sitting an exam this year!

Yep, starting my finial year of college tomorrow so I'll have to be careful with my time. Actually who am I kidding, I've been waiting 2+ years for this game, it needs to be played.

Tinie · 08-09-2013 05:47PM

Jamez735 wrote: »

Guys I'm having second thoughts, preordered the collectors edition for 140 (from game.co.uk on impulse seeing as there was only a €20 deposit required, and it was sold out everywhere else) but looking back it kinda seems like a ridiculous price to pay even though you get loads of extras.

I think I'd prefer to just get the special edition along with the strategy guide, what do yous think?

Strategy guide is on offer for £7 on amazon btw.

Benzino · 08-09-2013 05:50PM

Jamez735 wrote: »

Guys I'm having second thoughts, preordered the collectors edition for 140 (from game.co.uk on impulse seeing as there was only a €20 deposit required, and it was sold out everywhere else) but looking back it kinda seems like a ridiculous price to pay even though you get loads of extras.

I think I'd prefer to just get the special edition along with the strategy guide, what do yous think?

Personally, I find collectors editions way over priced. The stuff you get with it I find are useless. I got the GTA4 collectors edition, and the zip on the bag broke not long after, so I would be worried about the quality of the bag with the GTA5 edition. I also have a GTA4 hat from a R* party and it's way too big to be usable :P

The only thing I'd be interested is the extra garage with the hotrod and the electric car online, but these will likely be available as dlc later down the line and certainly not worth the extra €70 or so.

Hogzy · 08-09-2013 05:50PM

Jamez735 wrote: »

Guys I'm having second thoughts, preordered the collectors edition for 140 (from game.co.uk on impulse seeing as there was only a €20 deposit required, and it was sold out everywhere else) but looking back it kinda seems like a ridiculous price to pay even though you get loads of extras.

I think I'd prefer to just get the special edition along with the strategy guide, what do yous think?

€140 :eek:

I really dont get why people pay that for extra crap. Each to their own I suppose.

LuckyFinigan · 08-09-2013 06:07PM

Interesting documentary on the history of GTA.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xhY9LSGbNk

splashthecash · 08-09-2013 06:16PM

Can someone fill me in on the pros of shelling out for a strategy guide for a game like this? Surely the fun is the not knowing...finding out things/places/people etc..

KwackerJack · 08-09-2013 06:18PM

splashthecash wrote: »

Can someone fill me in on the pros of shelling out for a strategy guide for a game like this? Surely the fun is the not knowing...finding out things/places/people etc..

Finish the game on your own. The do it all over again with the guide

The One Who Knocks · 08-09-2013 06:26PM

Hogzy wrote: »

€140 :eek:

I really dont get why people pay that for extra crap. Each to their own I suppose.

Ugh I know, really regretting it....

but feck it,..don't think I've bought a single game this year, and I've certainly never preordered a collectors edition game before. I have no doubt gta v will be my all time favourite so why not treat myself

If in a couple of weeks I end up hating myself for even considering wasting my money, well then it's a lesson learned.

Hopefully V will surpass my expectations and will more than make up for the ridiculous price.

iamanengine · 08-09-2013 06:29PM

To be fair if there was ever a game worth getting a collectors edition for it is most likely this game! So meh, I wouldn't feel too bad.

Zero-Cool · 08-09-2013 07:02PM

I was looking to see if anyone found the voice actors for the 3 protags and looks like the internet has been busy.

Michael= Ned Luke

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hta-r5RPtRo

Franklin=Shawn Fonteno

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw06sAJAZk8

Trevor=Steven Ogg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiILbN_5iZE

Zero-Cool · 08-09-2013 07:12PM

Strategy Guide description is out

I will only link to it as I'm sure some people don't want to know, especially the collectibles that were mentioned earlir in the thread.

http://gtaforums.com/topic/583890-gta-v-bradygames-guide-description/

It does list new activities and they sound like a great laugh!

ScumLord · 08-09-2013 07:14PM

iamanengine wrote: »

To be fair if there was ever a game worth getting a collectors edition for it is most likely this game! So meh, I wouldn't feel too bad.

I always thought of the collectors edition of anything as being on a par with a mcdonalds happy meal. Has anyone ever gone into their attic and found an old collectors edition of a game and found out the included toys are now worth a fortune?

They make too many of those things for them to be really considered collectable.

The One Who Knocks · 08-09-2013 07:16PM

sheehy83 wrote: »

Strategy Guide description is out

I will only link to it as I'm sure some people don't want to know, especially the collectibles that were mentioned earlir in the thread.

http://gtaforums.com/topic/583890-gta-v-bradygames-guide-description/

It does list new activities and they sound like a great laugh!

Yeah definitely think I'll pick it up, gonna go for 100% completion as I've never platinumed a game before, and this is likely the last game I'll get for the ps3.

The One Who Knocks · 08-09-2013 07:22PM

Just checked my Game Account.....

I'm praying this isn't a misprice but it looks like I could get it for only 50 quid instead!

Zero-Cool · 08-09-2013 07:39PM

IGN has a new article up showing Rockstars work up until GTA V

http://ie.ign.com/articles/2013/09/08/rockstar-games-time-travellers

wnolan1992 · 08-09-2013 08:44PM

I've always thought of Collector's Editions as just a way to throw some extra money at a franchise you really like. I've bought 3 altogether I think, the Mass Effect 3 one because it's one of my favourite series of all time, ditto AC3's (kind of regret this one because of how the actual game turned out) and Max Payne 3's because the statue of Max is badass.

Mc Love · 08-09-2013 09:49PM

sheehy83 wrote: »

IGN has a new article up showing Rockstars work up until GTA V

http://ie.ign.com/articles/2013/09/08/rockstar-games-time-travellers

Anyone know how you got into that mansion in the lower left hand corner in SA? Could never figure it out

Holsten · 08-09-2013 09:50PM

There was a mission that allowed you to get inside if I remember right.

You had to blow up a car beside it or something.

Mc Love · 08-09-2013 09:55PM

Dont remember that - thanks anyway!

splashthecash · 08-09-2013 10:51PM

So I know everyone here is mad keen to get their kits on this this game (me included) due to the sheer apparent brilliance of it.....however, is anyone else worried that the hype is getting to a level where it will be impossible for a game to match? Don't get me wrong, I am soooo looking forward to this, im checking forums every day, replaying GTA IV saying "oh my god, this would never happen in GTA V", etc. but that in itself is what I mean...I'm building it up in my head too much

This time 8 days....!!!!!!

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