Take Two

2K Marin, the developers behind Bioshock 2 and, most recently, The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, have been struck with layoffs, according to sources speaking with Rock, Paper, Shotgun and Polygon. After contacting 2K, a representative told the following to Polygon:  “We can confirm staff reductions at 2K Marin. While these were difficult decisions, we regularly evaluate our development efforts and have decided to reallocate creative resources. Our goal to create world-class video game titles remains unchanged.” One ex-employee posted on Twitter…

Grand Theft Auto V is a definite success - as if anybody expected otherwise - with the best part of a billion dollar's worth of games sold in only a single day. The exact number is closer to $800 million, and it's the biggest launch for both publisher Take-Two and within the Grand Theft Auto series itself.

Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter gave his prediction today on the sales of Take-Two's Grand Theft Auto 5. According to the sales expert, GTA5 is set to break records with expected sales to reach