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GTA IV release full of bugs
According to the GTA forums, the recent release of Grand Theft Auto IV has been plagued with bugs ranging from activation issues to general game errors.
 Rockstar Talks GTA IV PC DRM
Rockstar Talks GTA IV PC DRM
uk.pc.ign.com — UK, November 28, 2008 - It goes without saying that there's a palpable air of excitement surrounding the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto IV on PC. Featuring the same glorious core as its console forebears, this latest version promises to expand ... (more) Rockstar Talks GTA IV PC DRM
Grand Theft Auto 4 PC Release Plagued by Bugs
Grand Theft Auto 4 PC Release Plagued by Bugs
shacknews.com — Rockstar's release of Grand Theft Auto 4 on the PC is turning into a headache for some consumers, with many players reporting errors ranging from missing textures to show-stopping crashes. Shacknews has independently verified the issues, with ... (more) Grand Theft Auto 4 PC Release Plagued by Bugs
Grand Theft Auto IV Review - Page 1 // PC /// Eurogamer - Games Reviews, News and More
Grand Theft Auto IV Review - Page 1 // PC /// Eurogamer - Games Reviews, News and More
eurogamer.net — Page 1 of 2. Page 2 -> It's not a problem Rockstar ever has to face. The joy of GTA is that it isn't a complete thing. It's endless. If the devs had all the money in the world to spend it wouldn't be enough. There's always something else which ... (more) Grand Theft Auto IV Review - Page 1 // PC /// Eurogamer ...
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  • JustJosh JustJosh
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    I don't think it's full of bugs, I think it's more people were expecting too much from a game. People were looking to take Rockstar down a few notches.
    Posted 12/4/2008 respond (flag)
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