ockstar Games announced today that Grand Theft Auto IV will be launching on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on April 29, marking the release of one of gaming's heaviest hitters. It was originally planned for an October 2007 release, but was pushed back by Take 2 to give the team more time to polish the game. After getting an in-depth look at the game, we’re confident that the delay was the best possible move.

"We are so excited to be releasing Grand Theft Auto IV," said Sam Houser, founder and executive producer of Rockstar Games. "We've pushed ourselves very hard to make something incredible and hope the game sets a new benchmark for interactive entertainment."