Gamers waiting for the release date of Grand Theft Auto 5 are buzzing after it was revealed the game will be in stores October 10 in Japan and it will introduce the usage of dogs with the main characters, according to Famitsu, a Japanese magazine. 

"The game will be releasing in Japan on October 10, showing Rockstar's commitment to giving the game an international push," writes SOHH.com.

"Your dog's name in the game will be Chop and you'll be able to customize him, with the ability to change his collar, other accessories and more. You might even end up losing your dog, if you don't keep an watch over him."

Many say Grand Theft Auto 5's release date will have an effect on the PS4 and Xbox One own releases. 

But 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.

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.