Pachter, an electronics analyst for Wedbush Securities, does not agree with the idea that Grand Theft Auto 5 could negatively impact the initial performance of next-generation platforms, according to Examiner.

The well-recognized game analyst also mentioned that the release of the PS4 and the Xbox One could actually hurt the initial sales for Grant Theft Auto 5, Examiner also reports, leaving some gamers wondering if the game will be as popular as it is being heralded.

But computer gamers are also clamoring after Rockstar released a trailer of Grand Theft Auto 5 and posted a job listing hinting at an end-of-year PC release.

"Rockstar Leeds are currently looking for a talented graphics programmer to help bring our latest titles to the PC platform. Working together with the other Rockstar studios, you will be responsible for maintaining the studio's uncompromising quality bar, delivering the highest quality PC experience possible," the job listing read.

Although Rockstar usually releases PC versions of Grand Theft Auto games months after its Playstation and Xbox versions, the company has only given a September 17 release date for current consoles.

Rockstar Games is also eying the launch of next-generation console Playstation 4 for the release date of Grand Theft Auto 5, according to The News Tribe, which could be as soon as the rumored November 13 release date of the PS4.

Media Markt and Bol.com, two retailers based in Europe, claim the Playstation 4 will be launched on November 13, two weeks before Microsoft is expected to release its Xbox One console, the States Chronicles reports.