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Grand Theft Auto V is the best selling game of all time (In the US) - NPD
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Aren't they ceding royalties to Sony, Microsoft, and Valve anyway? Don't see why Nintendo would be different. I would also be shocked if GTAV Switch isn't at least being discussed internally right now, if not in a early development.
TheChewyWaffles
Member
That's what we've been saying about HL3.
waitwhat42
Member
Well deserved.
When I think of the incredible dominance of GTAV I remember that Watch Dogs 1 ad, 4 years hasnt been enough time to experience Los Santos haha
When I think of the incredible dominance of GTAV I remember that Watch Dogs 1 ad, 4 years hasnt been enough time to experience Los Santos haha
TimeEffect
Member
Game barely gets a price cut.
Like, it should be $30 CAD, but it's always like $40+
Pretty insane.
Like, it should be $30 CAD, but it's always like $40+
Pretty insane.
???
Are people actually upset that I haven't bought it yet? lol
I mean, the "yet" part pretty much implies I have plans to buy it eventually.
Doctrine Dark
Member
Easily one of the best games I've ever played.
Congrats to Rockstar.
Congrats to Rockstar.
Bill R Boggess
Member
But you're not moving fast enough.
I'll have to buy another copy on the way home from work today just to pick up the slack.
FinalStageBoss
Banned
shocked
But you're not moving fast enough.
I'll have to buy another copy on the way home from work today just to pick up the slack.
Game is clearly not going anywhere, so there's no rush.
NoctisVsStar
Member
When there's demand no reason to cut your price.
SkylineRKR
Member
This game is so ridiculous that the PS4 remaster is the best selling PS4 game. At least I think it is.
MatPiscatella
Member
The report issued yesterday was for the US market.
NPD also tracks sales across all the Americas, not just North America.
Data in the reporting is full market physical combined with digital full game sales on PlayStation, Xbox and STEAM platforms for publishers in the digital leader panel, which include Activision Blizzard, Bandai Namco, Capcom, Deep Silver, Electronic Arts, Microsoft, Sony, Square Enix, Take-Two Interactive, Ubisoft, Warner Bros. Interactive.
pretty done
Member
Most people would've laughed at LA Noire, don't worry about it :x
Anyway well deserved. I can't really think of a more deserving game of the title honestly, GTA5 is a damn masterpiece.
SS
ßig
Unconfirmed Member
What was the best selling game of all time before GTAV? Skyrim? MKWii?
Missing playing this gem for what? paying 5 more dollars?
But yeah, its your money and your choose
V1LÆM
Gold Member
in a way i find it disappointing. it's selling this well and no doubt because of GTA Online which IMO ruined the entire series for me. have always considered GTA my favourite gaming series but after seeing the direction they are taking it after GTAO then I'm not interested in GTA VI. might pick it up second hand to play whatever effort they are making towards a campaign but after that it'll be getting sold.
NinjaCoachZ
Member
If I'm getting this right, GTAV is the best-selling game in the US, but for other countries in the Americas (Canada, Mexico, Central/South America) is it not quite #1?
NullPointer
Member
No reason to assume that.
Its definitely a behemoth though. Can't imagine how much work must have gone into making it.
Actually, on that note, are there any good "making of" videos or documentaries that explore just how Rockstar tackles something like GTA V, from idea to release?
I've loved all of the 3D ones, with GTA 3 being a fucking revelation that changed my perspective on what games could be - but GTA V is the only one I ever finished. Multiple times over. And triple dipped.
So the must have gotten something right ;p
KainXVIII
Member
Same (but i'm not from US) 😀
Yearsoflurking
Member
I doubt it makes it on time with red dead releasing next year
Missing playing this gem for what? paying 5 more dollars?
But yeah, its your money and your choose
I already have a huge backlog, with Witcher 3 waiting among others. I don't say the game doesn't deserve the money but considering how long it's been since release, I expect less money to spend. But the game keeps on selling like crazy so I guess I have to spend 30 at one point.
Trogdor1123
Member
I guess that's ok lol
Baroquemantic
Member
My favorite GTA. Well deserved. Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA 6 gonna destroy when they come out, assuming the latter isn't just a GTA online update.
V1LÆM
Gold Member
it's possible...
RDR2 early 2018. GTA VI late 2019. they could leave it until just before next gen consoles come out. V came out 2 months before PS4/XB1. if next gen consoles come out 2020 then even more likely. by 2019 it'll have been 6 years since GTA V released. i don't think it'd take as long to make VI especially if they are putting less focus on single player.
release it on PS4/XB1. announce PS5/XB2 versions. delay PC into 2021/2022. i wouldn't put it past them to try get people to double/triple dip again.
Waiting on that Red Dead Redemption 2 forever. GTA V never ends, GTA: O is going to keep cashing in for years.
I miss the days of single player DLC, of Rockstar working on IPs like The Warriors, Bully and Manhunt. Are the glory days over?
I really would kill for some Switch ports of old Rockstar games - a Rockstar collection of the best.
I miss the days of single player DLC, of Rockstar working on IPs like The Warriors, Bully and Manhunt. Are the glory days over?
I really would kill for some Switch ports of old Rockstar games - a Rockstar collection of the best.
Acquiescence
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The Albatross
Member
Kinda wonder whether we'll ever have a true GTA VI, or whether it will just be GTA Online shit fest microtransactions busted grinding crap. Rockstar has made so much money on GTA Online cash cards at so little relative expensive, and Take2 loves money and needs that money to stay afloat, I sort of wonder.
Benzies really drove GTA Online into fruition, so with him gone, who knows, maybe we will get the proper massive GTA VI single player story game. But... I'm hesitant. I haven't been pessimistic about a future GTA game, but GTA Online has really soured me to what's next in the series.
Benzies really drove GTA Online into fruition, so with him gone, who knows, maybe we will get the proper massive GTA VI single player story game. But... I'm hesitant. I haven't been pessimistic about a future GTA game, but GTA Online has really soured me to what's next in the series.
V1LÆM
Gold Member
looks like it. they'll ruin Red Dead just like they ruined GTA. We're getting Red Dead Online.
Harmondale
Member
ßig;249038582 said:
Lol at skyrim not even close
Still havent bought gta v was hoping for a switch version, rockstar should just port it to break the record even greater
Don't worry. All the people who bought it three times have you covered.
V1LÆM
Gold Member
i've heard that it was Benzies who pushed for GTA online so i hope with him gone that there is less focus on it but i guess i can keep dreaming because T2 aren't gonna let rockstar give up on it so easily. i believe sam + dan houser care more for telling stories. i really wish Rockstar would leave T2 and just go it alone. Rockstar don't need them with the amount of money they bring in with GTA.
mavericktopgun
Member
Now imagine if it were on Switch too... Damn...
V1LÆM
Gold Member
what if the LA Noire release is just them testing the waters and becoming familiar with the Switch? They'd be stupid not to bring V to Switch. then again...they probably wouldn't be able to get GTA Online running on it so they probably don't care.
You only play games if they are on Nintendo consoles?
And you're still nuts.
Barrel Cannon
Member
Congrats to Rockstar/Taketwo for building the game up to what it is. Crazy to think the engine's humble beginnings were a table tennis game.
Also, people bawking at the idea of GTA5 on the switch will probably be in for a big surprise when inevitably happens. It'll happen even if it's after RDR2. There's just too much easy money to be made from a port like that. Yet the same posters will come out of the woodwork and complain about something else.
Also, people bawking at the idea of GTA5 on the switch will probably be in for a big surprise when inevitably happens. It'll happen even if it's after RDR2. There's just too much easy money to be made from a port like that. Yet the same posters will come out of the woodwork and complain about something else.