Looks like Rockstar and Take2 are wasting no time in getting yet another GTA title out into the market. We reported before on GTA confirmed for the PSP, and today comes the press announcement from Take 2 Games.
New York, NY – January 10, 2005 – Rockstar Games, the world-renowned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition and a brand new iteration of Grand Theft Auto for the highly anticipated PSP� handheld system. Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition and the new Grand Theft Auto title, which will be set in Liberty City, are being developed by Rockstar Leeds in conjunction with Rockstar San Diego and Rockstar North, respectively. Both titles are expected to be available near the launch of the PSP handheld system in North America and Europe.
“Bringing two of our most successful game franchises to this thrilling new platform not only gives us an opportunity to create a new dimension for these already extraordinary series but also allows us to begin to explore the full potential of the PSP handheld system,” said Sam Houser, President of Rockstar Games. “Sony’s extremely impressive technology has allowed Rockstar Leeds to do more on a handheld machine than we could have ever imagined. We are very excited for gamers to experience these two genre-defining franchises in a fashion that could have never before been possible on a portable system.”
“We are working very closely with Rockstar North and Rockstar San Diego to ensure that both Grand Theft Auto and Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition remain faithful to the initial vision of these respective franchises,” said Gordon Hall, President of Rockstar Leeds. “We understand that gamers’ expectations will be very high for new PSP handheld system titles and we are confident that we can deliver exhilarating experiences that will set the standard for what a PSP game can be with Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition and our new Grand Theft Auto title.”
Set in Liberty City again, just like GTA Advance, the GTA game for the Gameboy Advance, which judging from the lack of news and revenue results, was a complete flop. Let’s see what they have in store for us with the PSP version.