A man who bought one of the first copies of Grand Theft Auto V has been attacked and robbed of the game as he made his way home.
The 23-year-old was hit with a brick and stabbed shortly after leaving an Asda supermarket in Colindale, north London, where the game went on sale at midnight.
He also had his watch and mobile phone stolen and is now recovering in hospital, where his condition is said to be stable.
A police spokesman said it was not clear whether the man was deliberately targeted for the game.
GTA V is one of the most eagerly anticipated games ever and is expected to smash sales records
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It could shift as many as 25 million copies in its first year, generating Ł1bn for developer Rockstar.
The game, in which players take on the role of a criminal in a fictional city, is thought to be the most expensive ever made.
It is estimated to have cost Ł170m - more than most Hollywood blockbusters, including the likes of 3D film Avatar. (source)
Hmm sorta makes me glad I'm waiting till October 1st to buy this. I remember how crazy people were acting for Street Fighter 4 at it's midnight launch..I'm sure it's worse though.
I wasn't surprised this happened in the UK. I love midnight releases, but didn't go last night cause this man was too tired. I don't really have fear of someone trying it with me, so I'm not scared of them at all though.
