Grand Theft Auto IV Sells Over 6 Million Copies In Opening Week
The release of “Grand Theft Auto IV” exceeded sales expectations, reaching more than $500 million in first week sales, and topping week one sales of Microsoft Corp.’s “Halo 3” on opening day alone.What is the redOrbit Knowledge Network?
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