Anyone would think that Microsoft would be incredily angered by the fact that the release of GTA IV has been delayed on the Xbox 360 due to rumored PS3 development bugs, not to mention that they paid $50 million for exclusive episodic content. However, a Microsoft rep has played down the delay by commenting that the delayed launch of the title will allow gamers to focus their eyes on other software available in this year's holiday line-up and MS is 'totally happy' about the delay.

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So, I asked.

"Excuse me, but - the money Microsoft paid to Rockstar was quite a hefty chunk. Now I'm not saying this was a bad business move, but it was clearly designed to pull GTA-Sony loyalists to your side. So are you saying that the millions you guys paid out of pocket to get gamers into Microsoft hands for the holiday rush wasn't wasted in any way?"

The Xbox rep grinned uneasily, "I never said we gave Rockstar money. I don't think we ever"

"I'm not asking if you said it, I'm suggesting that your plan was blown out of the water a bit because now there isn't as much of a draw for 'converts'."

And then there was a brief, awkward silence and more assurances that, really -- hey, for serious -- Microsoft is totally happy about GTA IV being delayed.