Do other developers hate Grand Theft Auto?
We speak to Bungie, Epic, Gearbox and more to find out if GTA punches their buttons
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Randy Pitchford | President |Gearbox Software
GamesRadar: There's no denying GTA IV is the most anticipated game of the year on 360 and PS3: what are your feelings about the game from what you've seen so far?
Randy Pitchford: I'm looking forward to it. Well, I'm not looking forward to the lack-of-sleep that's going to come with it, but I'm hopeful that the game will be fun :)
Above: Boss of Gearbox Software (the Brothers in Arms dev), Randy Pitchford, thinks Rockstar make "interesting decisions"
GR: How many of the other GTA games have you played and which one did you admire most?
RP: I've played all of the GTA games – even the 2D ones and the GameBoy version. I think Grand Theft Auto III deserves the most admiration – it's what transformed a great promise into a truly marketable experience.
GR: From a developer point of view how do you rate Rockstar?
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RP: There are several Rockstar studios with different qualities. I like the image and the brand and I think they make interesting decisions. My views of Rockstar tend to be very positive.
GR: Will you be buying GTA IV on day one?
RP: Already pre-ordered the safe-deposit box limited edition.
