Grand Theft Auto V Breaks $1 Billion In Three Days

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Bloody hell, is all I can say to that. The next-gen re-release and PC version will add to that, and there's still plenty of strong sales ahead on current gen.
 

Evonisia

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Well that was unexpected. I mean there's not a lot to say Rockstar has certainly made an impact fast.

Just a shame that GTA 6 will need a similar delay to make that money, especially since there won't be a market that large until 4-6 years from now on the PS4 and Xbox One.
 
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fix-the-spade said:
I don't think Hollywood's triple A crew will ever want to front a video game, compared to a movie there's no money in it. Movie actors get a percentage or huge up front fees, game voice actors get a set fee and kicked out the door (which is why Nolan North is always busy).
It's the same with animated films, but that sure doesn't stop A-lister from flocking to it. If anything, actors prefer voice roles because it's so much easier. And it's cheaper, so your average animation usually has like 12+ notable movie stars for the price of one.

The only reason games aren't like that is no doubt because high-profile LA agents are snooty, and feel like video games are beneath them and their clients.
 

spartandude

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Thats impossible, we all know that you cant make money unless you with hold DLC at launch, have micro transactions an offer season passes. They must be lying to us.
 
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Anachronism said:
Andy Chalk said:
Bear in mind that GTA V isn't just the king of the videogame castle, but is lord and master of all it surveys. It took the previous videogame record holder, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Filmonic [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/120936-Black-Ops-II-Reaches-1-Billion-Milestone-Faster-Than-MW3] - more than six times longer.
I do think the actual number of copies sold is important to consider when we're comparing games to films. I'm not so sure about the States, but here in the UK a new console game will set you back about £40 whereas a film ticket is more like £10. Even with the boost from 3D tickets, a film needs to sell a lot more tickets to break a billion than a game needs to sell discs.

Still, damned impressive, there's no denying it. Even if its budget was upwards of $200 million, I'm sure all concerned can agree it was a good investment.
40:10=4

19:3 = 6.333...

According to basic math, GTA won!
 

Strazdas

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well thats mighty sucesful of you there. looksl ike rockstar is back on the map and laying it large after its failed gta 4 attempt. I guess i know who will win most popular gaming company title this year.......

Its good though. i always liked rockstar even though it made couple blunders (cought, bully, cough) and some incredible decisions (no RDR on PC). as long as they do a better work with a PC port than gta 4 they have my money.