Grand Theft Auto IV

PRODUCTION

-Successful, sold millions of copies over a period of 10 years

- The games allow you to virtually 'Live the Dream'

- They developed the games throughout the technological console advances

DISTRIBUTION

- All the games have been Inextricably connected

- Xbox and Playstation having been slashing prices however, the Blue Ray console seems to be victorious.

- Its yet to see if GTA IV will have an effect on the ongoing battle between Microsoft and Sony

MARKETING

- It had been on billions of posters as well as magazine covers and billboards.

- GTA IV has made video games become so serious,it now seems to be part of our culture.

- The size of the marketing scheme for the game was on the same scale for that of a movie.

CONSUMPTION

- The game united Xbox and Playstation gamers

- GTA IV has achieved similar status to that of top of the range TV hits.

- On the day of release, all conversations were about the game.

Playstation Network

What Can you do on Playstation Network?

Playstation network has all the features that the Xbox live service has. You can play online with friends, as well as chat and IM, Download Demos and games on demand and movies and music. It also has the addition of being able to access the World Wide Web, accessing any website on your TV.

Are the features as good?

The features such as being able to message friends, talk to them, download demos movies and songs, all seems to be on the same level as that on the Xbox, however it appears the online gameplay experiences more difficulties occasionally crashing and requiring long updates.

Is it Interactive?

Yes, it allows you to play online with friends, as well IM, chat and access the sites such as facebook.

Why is it free?