Ironically, there’s a bit of a controversy around the fact that the cheats for Grand Theft Auto IV were released early. Who would have expected fans of a game centered around stealing cars, smacking hookers, and killing people to be so concerned about keeping the game fair? And to think I thought the whole premise of the game about breaking laws and cheating. Shows how out of touch I am.
What surprised me most is that Grand Theft Auto IV is expected to take in $400 million in its first week making it one of the biggest entertainment events of the year. That’s more money in its first week than the total US gross for films like Star Wars, the Harry Potters, Lord of the Rings, and Forrest Gump. Another sign of a world where people want to participate in their entertainment rather than passively consume it.
Off to “Vice City” on Saturday which is much more like this guy’s photographs than the video game. A good chance to see family and friends before the big trip and the big move East. I can’t wait to be home.
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