Links of the Day

Here's a few links to articles on the recent release of Grand Theft Auto IV. As you may have noticed based on other posts, I've been playing the game essentially non-stop since its release on Tuesday.

CNN: 'GTA IV' Could Keep 'Iron Man' Audience at Home - Here's the thing: I understand that both GTA IV and Iron Man are going to share the 14-29 male we-love-explosions fanboy audience. Is it possible that there might be another reason why people might not go see Iron Man? The film is based off a super hero who is less well known than perennial favorites like Batman, Spider-Man, the X-Men, Superman, etc. and it stars Robert Downey, Jr. (excellent supporting actor, not so good in leading roles). If Iron Man does turn out to be a flop, isn't it possible that these are better reasons than blaming GTA IV?

Radar Online: Auto Eroticism - Fascinating interview with one of the founders of Rockstar Games, the maker of GTA IV.

Slate: The Surprising Narrative Richness of Grand Theft Auto IV - Excellent early review of GTA IV.