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Grand Theft Auto 5 pulls in record sales

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The latest “Grand Theft Auto” video game is making a killing in sales.

Grand Theft Auto 5 by Rockstar Games brought in $800 million in its first day of release on Tuesday.

Stores across North America held midnight openings to meet demand for the much-anticipated game.

It is the highest launch day revenue in the game’s 16 year history.

It’s also the most profitable game ever by “Take-Two Interactive Software” which owns Rockstar Games.