GTA 5 PC Release Date: Online Download Petition? Computer Gamers React To Beta Testing Virus

Computer gamers around the world have downloaded a fraudulent beta test for Grand Theft Auto 5 PC version and many fans are left wondering if others will start a online download petition for Rockstar to announce the game's release date.

GameSpot recently released a product listing for Grand Theft Auto 5's PC version on March 14, Examiner.com reports.

Grand Theft Auto 5 Online, which has been popularized on the PS3 and Xbox 360 for its cheats and downloads capabilities, was the second most nominated game at this year's BAFTA, SegmentNext.com reports-some gamers see the this award as a sign of hope for a possible release date announcement of the game's PC version.

GTA 5 won the award over a list of contenders that included The Last of Us as well as Battlefield 4. Dota 2, Super Mario 3D World and World of Tanks rounded up the rest of the list, SegmentNext.com also reports.

Portuguese retailer GamingReplay.com claimed that the PC Xbox One, and PS4 versions of Grand Theft Auto 5 will come in June, the Epoch Times reports, leaving many gamers wondering if the game'srelease date petition has succeeded.

Sony held an exclusive conference from Feb. 24-28 entitled Destination PlayStation, an industry-only event that discussed Sony's plans and exciting new updates for the PlayStation 4, the International Business Times reports.

An online retailer has reportedly listed the PC version of GTA 5 for a September 19 release, the International Business Times also reports.

The retailer, Retailer simplycdkeys, is also taking pre-orders, the International Business Times also reports.

A YouTube user named "Spiros Freestuff" posted a viral video on YouTube showing gamers how they can download. The credibility of the download has been under question by numerous fans commenting on the video, however.

A petition to bring the highly anticipated game has continued to circulate among many gaming circles.

GTA 5' PC version could be released in June, according to a listing on Czech retailer Supergamerz.cz, the Epoch Times reports.

The highly-anticipated game was listed under "Games for Windows Live," which is a service that Microsoft discontinued, pointing to the fact that it could just be another unsubstantiated rumor, the Epoch Times also reports.