Morning DLC: Video Games News And Rumors 9/17/13
By Nick Tylwalk
"Amazon.co.uk has delivered copies of the eagerly awaited “Grand Theft Auto 5” (GTA5) video game ahead of the official launch on Tuesday, breaching a strict embargo set by its maker.Some customers who had pre-ordered the title received it days before the launch day.Rockstar North, the title’s Scottish creator, is reportedly investigating but has yet to comment publicly.Amazon said only “a small number” of customers had been affected."
"Australia’s largest video game chain has apologised after one of its Queensland stores covered its cash register in “a white powdery substance that appeared to be some form of illegal drug” at a midnight video game launch overnight.The store’s setup for the “Grand Theft Auto V” launch featured a cocaine-like substance arranged into lines over the cash register’s screen, as well as straws and small bags of the white powder.The unorthodox promotion, on show at the EB Games Store in Southport’s Australia Fair shopping centre, was exposed by Reddit user Matt Westacott, who posted a photo of the counter to the website."
"EA Sports has confirmed that “NBA Live 14” will release in November.Electronic Arts’ revival of its famous basketball series will release on November 19 for Xbox One and PlayStation 4, the publisher has confirmed on Twitter.The Ignite Engine-powered title is the first in the series since “NBA Live 10,” which released in 2009."