Take-Two mum on US$ 50 million deal with Microsoft for GTA IV extra content exclusivity

The last time we reported on GTA IV having extra downloadable content, we reported on the fact that it might not be as cross-platform as originally promised by Take-Two Interactive, and that the publishing firm itself was offered a large sum of cash for episodic content exclusivity (the offer-rer being Microsoft). Now, with exclusivity all but confirmed, Take-Two’s keeping quiet on just what really went down in that fateful day where the two companies made the deal.

So just what really happened? We don’t know for sure, but let’s look back at what we know. Take-Two’s Chief Financial Officer revealed that they’ve secured the advance payment – a cool US$ 25 million for the first episode, with another lump of cash in the same exact amount on the way for the second downloadable.

Microsoft wasn’t explicitly mentioned at all, but since them packs of downloadable goodness are currently slated to be exclusive for the Xbox 360, it’s not really rocket science to connect the dots. But even with all the evidence pointing to one single conclusion, it’s all moot until Take-Two actually confirms or denies it – which it’s yet to do.

It’s certainly a bit unexpected, with Take-Two’s move to release extra content for the Xbox 360 only – but it certainly makes sense, considering that the company’s not doing so hot. More updates on this issue as we get them, so keep it locked right here.

The last time we reported on GTA IV having extra downloadable content, we reported on the fact that it might not be as cross-platform as originally promised by Take-Two Interactive, and that the publishing firm itself was offered a large sum of cash for episodic content exclusivity (the offer-rer being Microsoft). Now, with exclusivity all but confirmed, Take-Two’s keeping quiet on just what really went down in that fateful day where the two companies made the deal.

So just what really happened? We don’t know for sure, but let’s look back at what we know. Take-Two’s Chief Financial Officer revealed that they’ve secured the advance payment – a cool US$ 25 million for the first episode, with another lump of cash in the same exact amount on the way for the second downloadable.

Microsoft wasn’t explicitly mentioned at all, but since them packs of downloadable goodness are currently slated to be exclusive for the Xbox 360, it’s not really rocket science to connect the dots. But even with all the evidence pointing to one single conclusion, it’s all moot until Take-Two actually confirms or denies it – which it’s yet to do.

It’s certainly a bit unexpected, with Take-Two’s move to release extra content for the Xbox 360 only – but it certainly makes sense, considering that the company’s not doing so hot. More updates on this issue as we get them, so keep it locked right here.