05/14/08 - GTA IV Breaks Guinness World Records

KeepitthorO · 05-14-2008, 05:16 PM

Rock Star Games’ controversial Grand Theft Auto IV video game has officially made the Guinness World Records list, after an explosive first week of sales.

Consumers snapped up 3.6 million units of GTA IV in 24 hours, helping the video game earn $310 million dollars on its first day of release.

The figures make GTA IV the most profitable entertainment release of all time, surpassing records set by other video game, film and book first day releases.

The sales feat has earned GTA IV the record for Highest Grossing Video Game in 24 Hours and the Highest Revenue Generated by a Product in 24 Hours.

The record sends Hip-Hop DJ Green Lantern into the history books as well, as the popular Hip-Hop DJ has his own programmed station in the game, which is accessible anytime a user steals a car and turns on the radio.

“Rockstar really killed it with this one,” DJ Green Lantern told AllHipHop.com. “From all the tech advances to the music, to the timing of the release, they deserve to break records with this.. Oh yeah and I'm in it too [laughs].”

The enormous sales of GTA IV eclipsed previous records.

The record for the fastest selling book in 24 hours is held by Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows, which earned $220 million dollars in 24 hours.

The previous record for video games was set by Halo 3, which earned over $170 million dollars in 24 Hours.

In film, the record is held by Spider Man 3, which grossed $60 million dollars in 24 hours.

source: ahh

BlackBauer · 05-14-2008, 05:19 PM

Highest Revenue Generated by a Product in 24 Hours.

that really means A LOT, Rockstar must be eating money now lol

Aaron_Get_Gwap · 05-14-2008, 05:20 PM

dats crazy cash

YoungGeeza · 05-14-2008, 05:22 PM

GTA IV fuckin rulez

SP3unit · 05-14-2008, 05:56 PM

I havent even got it yet but i already know its a classic, i got one more exam to go and then im gonna be chilling with the gta 4 for a week or so.

Lucki · 05-14-2008, 06:39 PM

damn thats tight. I gotta get this next month for sure!

Hakaroodi · 05-14-2008, 07:48 PM

yeah man - exams start tomorrow on 15th till the end of 22nd.. after that.. i'ma cop gta4.. from everything i heard - this game truly is a classic..!!

FoShizzlE · 05-14-2008, 08:10 PM

holy shit....im happy to have to have this game

SPDemon420 · 05-14-2008, 09:53 PM

If you havent bought it, go out and buy it. Best 60$ ive spent in a long time.

Seatown · 05-14-2008, 10:03 PM

its a crazy ass game

American6Idiot9 · 05-14-2008, 11:20 PM

Props on this man.

spclEDGame · 05-14-2008, 11:24 PM

Man every1 plays it the guy I work for he's 50somethin and he plays it!!

Mr. rapper/drug d · 05-15-2008, 09:13 AM

i cant wait when they update new mission

Ciya · 05-15-2008, 09:58 AM

they are doing big

Mon£y · 05-15-2008, 10:26 AM

I'm interested to see what Metal Gear Solid generates. Thats a certified classic.

gunotkilla · 05-15-2008, 02:13 PM

gta iv is like fif and the unit ..................i aint gonna tell yall cuz u know the records fif set with the albums ...........

cop that gta homes ................its worth it

Phantom_rydaz · 05-15-2008, 05:00 PM

hhaha my exams finished today so imma go cop it in a bit

angel07 · 05-15-2008, 09:36 PM

the game is really good, the multiplayer just makes it so much better

G UNIT WHITE SOLDIER · 05-16-2008, 04:10 AM

Fuck Ya Im Buyin That Too So Add That To The List

Big guY · 05-19-2008, 02:46 AM

man i cant wait to get it

05-14-2008, 05:16 PM	#1
KeepitthorO "Culture Gone Bad" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 916 Repped: 60 Repped 841 Times in 216 Posts Neg Reps: 33 Neg Repped at 27 Times in 14 Posts	05/14/08 - GTA IV Breaks Guinness World Records 05/14/08 - GTA IV Breaks Guinness World Records Rock Star Games’ controversial Grand Theft Auto IV video game has officially made the Guinness World Records list, after an explosive first week of sales. Consumers snapped up 3.6 million units of GTA IV in 24 hours, helping the video game earn $310 million dollars on its first day of release. The figures make GTA IV the most profitable entertainment release of all time, surpassing records set by other video game, film and book first day releases. The sales feat has earned GTA IV the record for Highest Grossing Video Game in 24 Hours and the Highest Revenue Generated by a Product in 24 Hours. The record sends Hip-Hop DJ Green Lantern into the history books as well, as the popular Hip-Hop DJ has his own programmed station in the game, which is accessible anytime a user steals a car and turns on the radio. “Rockstar really killed it with this one,” DJ Green Lantern told AllHipHop.com. “From all the tech advances to the music, to the timing of the release, they deserve to break records with this.. Oh yeah and I'm in it too [laughs].” The enormous sales of GTA IV eclipsed previous records. The record for the fastest selling book in 24 hours is held by Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows, which earned $220 million dollars in 24 hours. The previous record for video games was set by Halo 3, which earned over $170 million dollars in 24 Hours. In film, the record is held by Spider Man 3, which grossed $60 million dollars in 24 hours. source: ahh __________________

05-14-2008, 05:19 PM	#2
BlackBauer Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Europe Posts: 8,107 Repped: 3,713 Repped 9,645 Times in 708 Posts Neg Reps: 88 Neg Repped at 30 Times in 24 Posts	Highest Revenue Generated by a Product in 24 Hours. that really means A LOT, Rockstar must be eating money now lol __________________ ''Where I'm from, there is no plan B. So take advantage of today because tomorrow is not promised'' - 50 Cent

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SPDemon420 Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 2,522 Repped: 571 Repped 300 Times in 58 Posts Neg Reps: 4 Neg Repped at 21 Times in 7 Posts	If you havent bought it, go out and buy it. Best 60$ ive spent in a long time. __________________ Official DJ TREYPOUND/STRONG ARM FAMILY

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Ciya Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Where Benz,BMW,Porsche..... from/Bremen City Posts: 7,157 Repped: 2,388 Repped 1,293 Times in 318 Posts Neg Reps: 7 Neg Repped at 37 Times in 28 Posts	they are doing big __________________ A Girl Ask Me For A Ring And I Put One Around Her Whole Eye - Big L

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Mon£y I Came For The Money Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London Posts: 382 Repped: 87 Repped 8 Times in 4 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm interested to see what Metal Gear Solid generates. Thats a certified classic. __________________ G Unit Gangsta Grillz - The highly anticipated mixtape COMMING SOON

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Aaron_Get_Gwap Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: C Posts: 2 Repped: 0 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	dats crazy cash

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YoungGeeza Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 2,779 Repped: 911 Repped 1,585 Times in 136 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	GTA IV fuckin rulez

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SP3unit Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,219 Repped: 128 Repped 197 Times in 117 Posts Neg Reps: 43 Neg Repped at 50 Times in 40 Posts	I havent even got it yet but i already know its a classic, i got one more exam to go and then im gonna be chilling with the gta 4 for a week or so.

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Lucki Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: P-Town, AZ Posts: 2,732 Repped: 2,274 Repped 49 Times in 19 Posts Neg Reps: 104 Neg Repped at 13 Times in 6 Posts	damn thats tight. I gotta get this next month for sure!

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Hakaroodi G-UNIT SOLDIER Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 30,523 Repped: 14,431 Repped 952 Times in 224 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 49 Times in 45 Posts	yeah man - exams start tomorrow on 15th till the end of 22nd.. after that.. i'ma cop gta4.. from everything i heard - this game truly is a classic..!!

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FoShizzlE FaShizzy Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Born In Lisbon Livin In London Posts: 3,073 Repped: 995 Repped 261 Times in 60 Posts Neg Reps: 6 Neg Repped at 6 Times in 6 Posts	holy shit....im happy to have to have this game

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Seatown Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sea-Town Posts: 2,161 Repped: 715 Repped 49 Times in 35 Posts Neg Reps: 21 Neg Repped at 7 Times in 4 Posts	its a crazy ass game

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American6Idiot9 HipHopVibez Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mass Posts: 16,364 Repped: 5,413 Repped 3,466 Times in 443 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 1 Post	Props on this man.

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spclEDGame Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 243 Repped: 23 Repped 9 Times in 7 Posts Neg Reps: 6 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Man every1 plays it the guy I work for he's 50somethin and he plays it!!

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Mr. rapper/drug d rapper/drug dealer bugsy Join Date: May 2007 Location: da streetz,slumz,hood,ghetto,and cornerz Posts: 103 Repped: 4 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	i cant wait when they update new mission

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gunotkilla Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Massacre, GUnit World Posts: 1,845 Repped: 554 Repped 190 Times in 34 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 4 Times in 4 Posts	gta iv is like fif and the unit ..................i aint gonna tell yall cuz u know the records fif set with the albums ........... cop that gta homes ................its worth it

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Phantom_rydaz Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,014 Repped: 133 Repped 141 Times in 36 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	hhaha my exams finished today so imma go cop it in a bit

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angel07 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13 Repped: 2 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	the game is really good, the multiplayer just makes it so much better

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Big guY Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 9 Repped: 0 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	man i cant wait to get it

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