GTA IV Is going to be a very interesting game to play through, and no doubt someone is going to bring up the controversy involved in the game, as with previous installments.

As people prior to me have stated, this game is designed for people old enough to vote.. If you cant voe you cant play.

Simon Veitch, Donvale, Australia

I think one can compare this to a movie such as Goodfellas, as you obviously no little about how brilliant the entire GTA series is. It is subtle, satirical, intelligent and allows you to gain an attachment to the protagonist like absolutely no other game in history. Both the movie & game are genius

Nathan, Auckland, New Zealand

The videogame industry is with all kinds of graphically violent games and I've played a lot of them, but I feel I'm far more likely to go on a homicidal campaign of terror and carnage from watching another one of those bloody hair-care television advertisements than I am from playing GTA IV.

John, Aldershot, UK

The article doesn't compare GTA and Goodfellas. It cites them both as marvellous examples of their respective genres...

Joe, Cardiff, Wales

We will certainly have more controversy, Rockstar will be counting on it to shift more units! The UK tabloids have had a lot to do with the publicity of this huge franchise, all the outrage from Manhunt and previous GTA games have been a marketing masterstroke. Lets hope it is worthy of the hype.

Alan, Lancaster, UK

the comparison is only invalid because one is a movie and one is a videogame. in terms of quality, GTA is quite easily on par with Goodfellas, within the confines of the medium. Past GTA's have been as artistic, relevant and entertaining as any film - but for mostly different, gaming, reasons.

tom job, liverpool, UK

there will be kids 13 year old up to 18 who will play this and it will have absolutely no effect on their behaviour at all. Then there will be one unhinged 19 year old who plays it and then goes postal naming the game as a huge influence in his actions & a politician will make it a campaign issue

simon lomax, warrington, united kingdom.

Come on, please don't soil the name of Goodfellas by comparing it to a videogame in quality.
GTA stands nowhere near the top of the crime drama field like Scorsese's masterpieces do.
It's very much still a game and not interactive fiction. Cutscenes anyone?

However, I love GTA, but don't overdo it.

Kanja, Londontown, UK

One of the funniest/ saddest things about this though is i was in to pre-order about 2 weeks ago and i heard two kids there with there parents asking for GTA "eye v". Not even old enough to know roman numerals but there parents were still buying it for them.

RJ Forbes, Moncton, Canada

Quick, I need a good excuse to tell the boss why I won't be available for the next few weeks.

Howard, Manchester,

Completely agree with the article, Game looks awesome.

all those over-moralistic future complaienrs who criticeise violent games should take note there are next to no restrictions on bying violent books but you have to be 18 to by GTA IV

Leo, St Merryn, Cornwall , UK

Totally agree with the opening paragraph, im sure this game will stir up some kind of controversy when it is released, but why should it? Its a form of entertainment just like any other and carries an age rating just like any other! This is not for people under 18! Parents need to realise this, but so do the critics against violence in video games.
For so long, Video Games have been at the front of criticism and have always took the blame, its about time that changes.
Bring on the 29th!

Jack , Kings Lynn,

GTA is a revolution in itself. No other "game" I have played combines such openess of play with great graphics, unique storylines, cutting humour and freedom to roam. I bought my (highly priced) game console for the sole purpose of GTA4. Game of the year.

wil thompson, wolverhampton, west mids