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Report - GTA IV is the most expensive game ever made

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According to a report from Digital Battle, Grand Theft Auto IV is the most expensive game ever made.

Budget for the Rockstar North title came in at $100 million before its release in April 2008.

Second came Gran Turismo 5 with $80 million spent, while Shenmue came third with costs of $70 million.

The top five is rounded off by Too Human and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, which both came in at $60 million+ and $60 million respectively.

The full list is through the link above.

Thanks, Kotaku.

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