Nvidia Has No Knowledge of GTA V on PC

UPDATE: In a statement this morning, Nvidia has said that the below statement on its investor call was made in error.

"This statement was made with the intent of expressing enthusiasm for the games industry in general, and was not intended to represent specific knowledge possessed by NVIDIA," it reads. "NVIDIA does not have information on any possible PC version release of Grand Theft Auto or its availability. We deeply regret the error."

Nvidia has suggested Grand Theft Auto V will be available on PC "this fall" after including it in a list of games coming to the platform later this year.

At its most recent earnings call (transcribed by SeekingAlpha and spotted by CraveOnline), the company's senior IR director Chris Evenden listed Rockstar's upcoming title alongside other games headed to PC soon.

"The PC market is evolving," he said, "as entry level laptops face pressure from tablets. Yet sales of specialty PCs like gaming systems and work stations continue to grow. The disparity reflects how consumers use these different classes of PCs. Many consumers look for PC as a general purpose device they can use for browsing, email, social media video. But much of this can be better served by a tablet.

"In contrast, gamers are preparing their systems for a strong roster of games coming this fall, including blockbuster franchises, such as Call of Duty: Ghosts, Grand Theft Auto V and Assassin's Creed IV."

Now, it's possible that Nvidia's claim was made in error or based on the assumption that Grand Theft Auto IV eventually made it to PC, rather than the company knowing something we don't. Having said that, the evidence is certainly mounting that a PC version is on the cards, from retail listings to job postings.

What's more interesting then is the claim that Grand Theft Auto V will make it to PC "this fall". There was an eight-month gap between GTA IV going from PS3 and Xbox 360 to PC; if a similar lapse is observed this time round, we shouldn't expect the game before the middle of next year.

At this stage though, the smart money is on a PC port happening. The question of when, however, is up for debate. What do you reckon? Is it realistic to hope for GTA V on PC this side of Christmas, and would you be tempted to get that version over a console one? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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Source : ign[dot]com