Though Microsoft would have you believe that its exclusive downloadable content for GTA IV makes the Xbox 360 version more appealing, Sony's Scott Steinberg says it's just not that big a deal.
The way Steinberg sees it, GTA IV is so enormous that most players will never feel the need for any additional content. "I personally don't think there's going to be a huge percentage of folks who jump into downloadable content for another price when they're still playing through the core product," he told GameDaily.
So, despite the fact that Microsoft "spent the GNP of several small
Latin American countries" for the exclusive content, "I think most people will have that Grand Theft Auto experience on the PS3, day and date, same core game shipping on the 360," said Steinberg.
Steinberg is spot on when he says that the core version of *GTA IV *
will have more than enough content to keep players happily busy for a long time, but I think he's kidding himself if he believes that the majority of people only turn to downloadable content once they've finished with a game. Does he think everyone who bought Shivering Isles finished Oblivion first, too?
Even if he's right, and the majority of GTA IV players wait until they've wrung the game dry before buying any additional content, the option to extend the experience with fresh material instead of replaying the game or simply waiting for GTA V to come out, is still very appealing.
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Sony Downplays GTA IV Episodic Content [GameDaily]
