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modeps
06-22-2009, 06:23 AM
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Take Two has announced that Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, which was released earlier this year on the Nintendo DS, will be headed on over to Sony's diminutive device, the PSP this fall.

New York, NY – June 22, 2009 – Rockstar Games, the world-renowned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is pleased to announce that one of the highest-rated handheld games of all time, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, will be making its way to the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system. Developed by the award-winning studio Rockstar Leeds, in conjunction with series creator Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars will be available at retail on UMD® and digitally from the PlayStation®Network in North America and Europe this fall.

"We're proud to extend this truly unique handheld Grand Theft Auto experience to PSP and offer a downloadable version of Chinatown Wars for PSP®go," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. "Rockstar Leeds has shown incredible talent in creating games that raise the bar in terms of depth and innovation on portables, and with Chinatown Wars we have a rich, fast-paced, and incredibly addictive entry into the series."

"Rockstar's work with the GTA series has been an enormous part of the success of PlayStation platforms," said Jack Tretton, President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America. "We're excited to welcome the critically acclaimed Chinatown Wars to the outstanding line-up of great games headed to the PSP platform this fall."

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars follows the story of Huang Lee, a young Triad who travels to Liberty City after the mysterious death of his father. Within the game, players will navigate their way through the streets as they uncover the truth behind an epic tale of crime and corruption within the Triad crime syndicate, delivering the unprecedented amount of depth that has become a true trademark of the franchise. Specifically built for the PSP platform with upscaled widescreen graphics, enhanced lighting and animation; and including all-new story missions; this version of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars will take full advantage of the power of the PSP system.

Lou-igi
06-22-2009, 08:04 AM
I guess it didn't sell enough copies on the DS.

Who knew violent games on Nintendo Consoles didn't sell well. :)

pwnophobia
06-22-2009, 08:21 AM
Glad I decided to buy a PSP last weekend!

Greeble
06-22-2009, 08:38 AM
I'm actually playing the DS version right now. Its a good game, but I liked Vice City Stories better. I actually stopped playing China Town Wars on my brand new DSi to play and beat Vice City Stories on the psp. (3D > 2D when it comes to GTA. Also better music and I like the voices)

I will buy it for the psp if they make it 3d again, and add real music. If its just overhead like the DS version I'll pass.

Samstag
06-22-2009, 09:47 AM
I agree with Greeble. It's a great DS game, but LCS and VCS are already so much better, despite being much older.

On the bright side, it means no more stupid stylus minigames.

BGSS
06-22-2009, 10:36 AM
I doubt this has much to do with sales on the DS. Companies don't go "Ok, we sold enough, we can stop trying to make money now". It's just like how the PSP GTAs went to PS2. Pretty cool though, I hope the PSP version turns out as good as the other PSP GTAs.

JockoIsWacko
06-22-2009, 12:12 PM
Glad I waited. I still don't have an excuse for taking that darn DS out again, and neither does my gf.

DS = waste of $$$ :mad:

lost
06-22-2009, 04:04 PM
It's odd that I think I should get a DS game cheaper because it is coming out a platform that is far more powerful than it requires.

Good game, total slap in the face of Nintendo.