Variety has reported that this year's most highly anticipated video game, Grand Theft Auto IV, will have opening numbers that could put Hollywood to shame. The game is expected to sell over six million units and exceed $400 million in its first week. That would be close to, if not greater, than the No. 1 box office opener of all time, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, which grossed $404 million. We'll see if GTAIV can complete that mission after its April 29 release. -- Oscar Pascual
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Grand Theft Auto IV Opening Expected to Eclipse Hollywood Blockbuster Records
Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 12:19:56 PM
Category: Video Games
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