Rockstar Games, publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has announced Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories. The game is being developed by Rockstar Leeds in conjunction with series creators Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories will be made available exclusively on the PSP system in North America on October 17th, 2006 and Europe on October 20th, 2006.
Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games and Executive Producer said, “The success of Liberty City Stories on the PSP system was nothing short of spectacular.
“The incredible Sony PSP console technology enabled us to do things we never thought possible on a handheld system and we are excited to once again give our audience a fresh experience in one of their favorite locales in the Grand Theft Auto series, Vice City. With Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories we are looking once again smash expectations of portable gaming, bringing a new story and exciting new game play elements to this classic setting.”
Leslie Benzies, President of Rockstar North said, “Our collaboration with Rockstar Leeds has been a tremendous experience.”
“Together we have been able to create uncompromising experiences on the PSP system that not only stay true to our initial vision for the series but that surpasses our own goals of what could be done on a handheld. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories will thrill longtime fans and excite new PSP system gamers like never before.”
“We are proud of what we were able to achieve with Rockstar North on Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories,” said Gordon Hall, President of Rockstar Leeds.
“By staying true to the high standards of the series and surpassing fans’ expectations for a Grand Theft Auto title on a portable machine we feel confident that Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories will redefine what handheld gaming is capable of with the most extreme PSP system experience yet.”
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories is a new game in the Grand Theft Auto series with an fully new storyline, new missions and game play that brings an unprecedented experience to mobile gaming.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories showcases the interactive, open environment of Vice City with professional voice talent, a diverse soundtrack and high production values that have become trademarks of this landmark series.