I know why GTA IV was delayed (again)!

Up until now, Rockstar has dveloped the GTA games based on PS2 hardware, then ported them to XB. Now, they're stuck in a contract to release the new one simultaneously on PS3 and XB360. No big news, right?

Well, what burns me up is knowing that the only reason the game is being pushed back is that every title released in the "next generation" is expected to have some online component, mandatory. I would be fine with Rockstar dropping a single-player GTA IV on PS3 this fall, and then spending 6-9 months to develop an online multiplayer version for XboxLive users to download in the spring. Really, either console could update with extra content at any time.

Why does there have to be special content for different consoles? Do they expect people like me, who own both next-gen consoles, to buy two different versions? Simply for some minor differences in the multiplayer experience? I seriously doubt that Rockstar is spending a lot of time developing a unique control scheme that implements the Sixaxis controller...

I think analysts think it is the PS3 version is causing problems.cool_baller

tbf, that was just one analyst's opinion.......... I'm still not sure how that one comment he made has become law. Rockstar's official statement just put it all down to developmental challenges.

Up until now, Rockstar has dveloped the GTA games based on PS2 hardware, then ported them to XB. Now, they're stuck in a contract to release the new one simultaneously on PS3 and XB360. No big news, right?

Well, what burns me up is knowing that the only reason the game is being pushed back is that every title released in the "next generation" is expected to have some online component, mandatory. I would be fine with Rockstar dropping a single-player GTA IV on PS3 this fall, and then spending 6-9 months to develop an online multiplayer version for XboxLive users to download in the spring. Really, either console could update with extra content at any time.

Why does there have to be special content for different consoles? Do they expect people like me, who own both next-gen consoles, to buy two different versions? Simply for some minor differences in the multiplayer experience? I seriously doubt that Rockstar is spending a lot of time developing a unique control scheme that implements the Sixaxis controller...

Erg_the_Noid

Do they expect you to? No. Do they want to give you the option? Sure, whynot? If the extra content in the twoversions are different enough,gamers will be forced to buy both versions to get the best of both worlds. Kind of cruel, but that's how I see it.