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Sony confirms some GTA V files were leaked

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 25 Aug 2013 1:02 User comments (2)

Sony confirms some GTA V files were leaked

Sony has acknowledged and subsequently apologized for leaking some Grand Theft Auto 5 files.
The files spoiled many of the game's main themes, minor details and its soundtrack.

A digital file for the game was accidentally made available through the European PlayStation Store for gamers who had pre-ordered the game.

Reads Sony's apology:

Regrettably, some people who downloaded the digital pre-order of Grand Theft Auto V through the PlayStation Store in Europe were able to access certain GTA V assets. These assets were posted online. We have since removed the digital pre-order file from the PlayStation Store in Europe. We sincerely apologize to Rockstar and GTA fans across the world who were exposed to the spoiler content. GTA V is one of the most highly anticipated games of the year with a very passionate following, and we're looking forward to a historic launch on September 17.

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2 user comments

127.8.2013 20:36

sony...security...hmmm :X

230.8.2013 13:45

Doesnt matter the files are easily downloadable and the whole 18gb game is on various torrent sites at the end of the day its up to the consumer if the buy it or download it personally ive done both ive seen the vids and it makes me want the game even more ive had it on pre order for ages

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