Sony takes responsibility for GTA5 leaks, Rockstar responds

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The leak of gameplay and story details concerning Grand Theft Auto 5 stemmed from a file in the European PlayStation Store's digital pre-order download of the game, Sony and Rockstar announcements revealed yesterday.

PlayStation Social Media Manager Sid Shuman stated that the pre-order file has since been removed and apologized to "Rockstar and GTA fans across the world who were exposed to the spoiler content."

Rockstar's statement on a Rockstar Newswire post explained it was "deeply disappointed by leaks and spoilers being spread in advance of the game's launch. GTA5 represents years of hard work by many people across the world, and we all couldn't be more excited to finally share it with you properly this September 17."

Rockstar also took the opportunity to remind Social Club community members that anyone discussing spoilers or misinformation would "have commenting privileges revoked until well after the game's release." It's nice to see Rockstar committing to providing a spoiler-free place to anticipate GTA5, but we all know how the internet handles popular media. If you're hoping to keep the game's surprises intact, consider avoiding social media until the game's September 17 release.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/08/25/sony-takes-responsibility-for-gta5-leaks-rockstar-responds/

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PashtunPosted:

Thank you Sony! Rockstar wasn't planning on releasing anything this good until launch.

byLeonPosted:

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byLeon OMG you people make me sick sony didnt get hacked they were being nice and allowed a pre-load which enables you to download the game prior to the release date so it wont take so long i hope who ever did this gets punished


That's not what happened. At all.


Yes it is, Sony allowed users to preload the game early. Some users then decoded the security, and got access to the files. Same thing would have happened if xbox allowed users to preload.


No it's not. Sony screwed up big time. In my opinion they should have to compensate Rockstar and I can see Rockstar favouriting Microsoft from here on out. They weren't aloud to leak/release anything. Why do you think they apologized?


your stupid read what happened "pre-load" that is what happend and sony cant do anything about it. all hyped games get leaked just like every call of duty in history, it was bound to happen you just wanna throw more dirt on sonys name every chance you microsoft fans get. atleast sony apoligized microsoft wouldnt have given a Shart so stfu and keep it moving its up to us as people not to do stuff like this.


Did you read ANYTHING this article said?


ofcourse you would be the kid to ask a obvious question.

NukaPosted:

byLeon
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byLeon OMG you people make me sick sony didnt get hacked they were being nice and allowed a pre-load which enables you to download the game prior to the release date so it wont take so long i hope who ever did this gets punished


That's not what happened. At all.


Yes it is, Sony allowed users to preload the game early. Some users then decoded the security, and got access to the files. Same thing would have happened if xbox allowed users to preload.


No it's not. Sony screwed up big time. In my opinion they should have to compensate Rockstar and I can see Rockstar favouriting Microsoft from here on out. They weren't aloud to leak/release anything. Why do you think they apologized?


your stupid read what happened "pre-load" that is what happend and sony cant do anything about it. all hyped games get leaked just like every call of duty in history, it was bound to happen you just wanna throw more dirt on sonys name every chance you microsoft fans get. atleast sony apoligized microsoft wouldnt have given a Shart so stfu and keep it moving its up to us as people not to do stuff like this.


Did you read ANYTHING this article said?

byLeonPosted:

McNuggets_Jr
Marshall-Mathers_Jr
RepOseSS3d-KillR
byLeon OMG you people make me sick sony didnt get hacked they were being nice and allowed a pre-load which enables you to download the game prior to the release date so it wont take so long i hope who ever did this gets punished


That's not what happened. At all.


Yes it is, Sony allowed users to preload the game early. Some users then decoded the security, and got access to the files. Same thing would have happened if xbox allowed users to preload.


No it's not. Sony screwed up big time. In my opinion they should have to compensate Rockstar and I can see Rockstar favouriting Microsoft from here on out. They weren't aloud to leak/release anything. Why do you think they apologized?


your stupid read what happened "pre-load" that is what happend and sony cant do anything about it. all hyped games get leaked just like every call of duty in history, it was bound to happen you just wanna throw more dirt on sonys name every chance you microsoft fans get. atleast sony apoligized microsoft wouldnt have given a Shart so stfu and keep it moving its up to us as people not to do stuff like this.

RawBulletPosted:

SONY Y U LEAK :( !?!?!?!?!?!?!? Ruined the hype.

TomorrowLandPosted:

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byLeon OMG you people make me sick sony didnt get hacked they were being nice and allowed a pre-load which enables you to download the game prior to the release date so it wont take so long i hope who ever did this gets punished


That's not what happened. At all.


Yes it is, Sony allowed users to preload the game early. Some users then decoded the security, and got access to the files. Same thing would have happened if xbox allowed users to preload.


No it's not. Sony screwed up big time. In my opinion they should have to compensate Rockstar and I can see Rockstar favouriting Microsoft from here on out. They weren't aloud to leak/release anything. Why do you think they apologized?

KatsumiPosted:

byLeon
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Ampz It was more than wrong of them to do it, if Rockstar didn't want the information released then it shouldn't of been.
A sorry isn't enough in my book.


i agree. sony should pay them money for leaking content.


I doubt that they will be charged money for leaking the content. I could see Rockstar favoring Microsoft over them now though


As much as you hope rstar favors microsoft it wont happen.


I'm not specifically hoping that rockstar favors Microsoft. It just seems like that's what they will end up doing seeming that sony leaked aspects of their game

-CPPosted:

Sony, I am very disappointed in you....

SwiftPosted:

Nice Job Sony. This is why we cant have nice things.

PittPosted:

I feel that Rock star will like Microsoft more!


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