We knew that Grand Theft Auto V cost $266,000 to make and now we know it made $800 million in the first 24 hours. Here is the press release:

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. today announced that Grand Theft Auto V delivered the highest first day retail sales of any title in the history of the Company and the Grand Theft Auto series. Launched on September 17 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the title has already received widespread critical acclaim and achieved first day sell-through of more than $800 million worldwide, excluding the upcoming launch in Japan and Brazil, according to Company estimates.

“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.”

I picked up my copy at midnight on the 17th just to be the oldest dude there. Of course, then I went to bed for 6 hours before playing. It goes without saying that the game is a must have for any fan of the 16 year old GTA. Without heading into a review the game is worthy of the 9\20 it is receiving worldwide by most game review sites.





For more information head to http://www.rockstargames.com/V/