Take-Two Interactive announce that Grand Theft Auto V has delivered the highest first day retail sales in the history of the company and the GTA series combine. GTA V‘s total earning in it’s launch day was more then $800 million!
Launch yesterday for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, the game has already received critical acclaim and achieved alot of money earned from it’s first day sells.
“All of us at Take-Two are thrilled with the initial response to Grand Theft Auto V. Once again, the team at Rockstar Games have outdone themselves, setting the entertainment industry’s new standard for creativity, innovation and excellence,” said Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and CEO of Take-Two. “Beginning at midnight on Monday, consumers around the world gathered in anticipation to be among the first to experience the evolution of this remarkable series. In North America alone, more than 8,300 stores opened their doors at midnight to welcome fans whose loyalty and enthusiasm were rewarded with what The New York Times called ‘the most immersive spectacle in interactive entertainment‘. We are incredibly proud of Rockstar Games’ creative achievement and could not be more pleased with the success of this launch.”
You can already expect a review of Grand Theft Auto V from one of us later down the road on October when Grand Theft Auto Online comes so stay tuned for that!
