Take-Two on Nintendo relationship, discusses GTA on Wii

“[Take-Two has spent] an enormous amount of time and effort [building a relationship with Nintendo to make Chinatown Wars happen]. [GTA: Chinatown Wars has] significant value to add [to the DS] It’s not a one-way relationship in any way. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is not even the first step, but an important step, in continuing to develop that relationship…Without commenting on whether GTA is coming to the Wii or not, Nintendo and Take-Two work very well together; Nintendo and Rockstar work well together, and we are continuing to grow that relationship.”

This news is obviously very important for Nintendo. Nintendo needs to have the continued support of third-party publishers. Perhaps the company is beginning to change it’s “behavior” towards third-parties. After all, High Voltage Software has stated that the big N has been helping them with The Conduit and seems to be establishing a better relationship with third-parties – with some companies, at least.

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