According to this report over at Spong.com. It reports that April 25th is the release date of GTAIV. Although Rockstar has not given us a specific confirmation date, April 25th keeps poping up. When we hear from Rockstar of an official date you will see our official countdown clock posted. Keep checking back for more updates. Here is the article:
 
 
"A North American stock-trading website called Tradingmarkets is carrying the news that Grand Theft Auto IV is "...scheduled to reach retailers in April". When combined with an independent third-party source who has contacted SPOnG, we would actually place the release date as Friday April 25th.
 
This would also agree with UK industry journal, MCV's report from December last year stating the date of April 25th - which is also the also last day in Take Two's fiscal fourth quarter.
 
MCV's report was classified by a Rockstar spokesman as, "rumour and speculation" at the time.
 
Here's what the Tradingmarkets says in full: "Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (TTWO) and the video game industry seem to have survived the holiday season relatively unscathed. The highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto IV is scheduled to reach retailers in April and will certainly give a boost to 2008. However, the company is no longer dependent solely on the success of its key franchises such as Grand Theft. In 2007, 27% of revenues came from the top ten games versus 50% in 2005."
 
We are also informed, "Additionally, on Jan 8, Take-Two acquired Illusion Softworks, a Czech Republic game developer of franchises such as Mafia, Hidden Dangerous and Vietcong, for undisclosed terms. The covering analysts are mixed on the 2008 outlook with four analysts bullish on the company in the last month, raising 2008 estimates by an average of 11 cents from 91 cents to $1.02 and one lowering estimates. Read the Nov 16, 2007 analysis". "

Eight New Features in Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3)
 
 
Another 'X' on the calendar means another day closer to the launch of Grand Theft Auto IV on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 this spring. So far, we've been introduced to lead character Niko and his quest for the American dream in Liberty City. Today we take a closer look at Rockstar's free-roaming action game and new features designed to make the game "grittier' and "more realistic" than before.
 
Use Technology to Get Ahead
The benefit of having a Grand Theft Auto in the present instead of the '80s and '90s – new technology. Niko can keep in touch with his comrades by using his cell phone. Tap into the Internet and police computers to locate and identify targets and use the car's GPS system to get where you're going faster. Bonus for jacking nicer rides: they come with voice-enabled GPS systems.
 
Harder Police Alert System
Escaping the police gets trickier this time around. Once five-oh is on your tail, the search radius in your HUD gets wider and you have to escape. Get spotted by a cop while still inside the radius, the search area re-centers on you and you have to escape again. The good news: big shootouts during missions don't necessarily alert the police to your presence.  
 
No More Character Customization
Rockstar removes the character customization and light leveling up (by eating, working out) that was included in San Andreas and returns the focus to the main character and his climb up the criminal ladder in Liberty City.
 
Scale Tall Buildings
Since the game takes place in a big skyscraper-filled city, the action will go vertical this time around. Niko will embark on missions that involve riding to the top of a tall building to snipe at enemies below. He'll also be able to commandeer helicopters and land on top of buildings at times. Also, shooting enemies standing on tall buildings or platforms might, if you're lucky, send them into a spectacular dive onto the pavement below.  
 
Control Your Aim
You can aim freely, lock on to targets and all weapons include a zoom function (certain guns will zoom more than others). The weapon selection has been paired down from the ridiculous -- e.g. no more flamethrower, chainsaw – to the more standard rocket launcher, sniper rifles and automatic weapons like an AK-47 and M4 assault rifle.
 
Hail a Cab
Instead of always jacking cars to get around, you can hail a cab and choose a destination by setting a waypoint on a map, or choosing from a list of predetermined locations. You can either sit and enjoy the scenery, or for an extra fee, press a button to skip the Sunday drive and arrive immediately.
 
Make Friends
Never underestimate the power of schmoozing, in real-life or in Grand Theft Auto IV. In-between missions, call up your cronies to hang out and build relationships that can lead to say... someone meeting you in an alley with a secret stash of guns. Or, meet your cousin at a bar and then try to drive him home safely after you're well beyond the legal limit (while the in-game camera sways wildly). Nothing builds the family bond like drunk driving.
 
Yes, There's Multiplayer
Grand Theft Auto IV will have multiplayer, which may include cooperative play in certain areas of the game. No other details have been revealed yet, other than it will involve more than "your standard deathmatch" shootfest.
 

 
Crysis Heading To PS3, But Not Xbox 360
 
 
Sources are stating that the hit PC game Crysis is coming to the next-gen Sony PS3, but not the Microsoft Xbox 360.
 
It has been rumored for months now that Crysis would be making its way onto home video game consoles, more specifically on either the PS3, Xbox 360, or both.
 
According to Playstation World UK though, insiders have stated that Crysis is going to be an exclusive game to the PS3.
 
The PS3 version of Crysis will be a port of the PC version and will have extra game modes as well as extra features over the PC version.
 
This is not a sequel to Crysis, but more of a big upgrade over the PC version.

Turok On PS3 and Xbox 360 Are About Equal
 
Reports have been coming ot that the Xbox 360 version of Turok is superior to the PS3 version, but that may actually not be the case.
 
The reports which have been coming out, stating that the Xbox 360 version of Turok is superior to the PS3 version, may actually not be true due to faulty screen images and comparisons being used.
 
Some of the images seen in the most recent reports show that the PS3 version is severely lacking behind the Xbox 360 version of Turok.
 
A look closer at the highly-anticipated shooter though reveals that the screen images from the PS3 version look so shady simply because the screens are of far less quality on the PS3.
 
In reality it is likely that the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the shooter Turok will be about equal. If anything, textures are expected to be superior on the PS3.