Rockstar is apparently aware of the Playstation 3 freezes that are plaguing the game and are currently “working around the clock” to fix the burning issues that stop Playstation fans from enjoying the game.

We broke the news to you on Tuesday that a large number of Playstation gamers were complaining that Grand Theft Auto IV was freezing up after the first cut scene or after the mandatory install to the Playstation 3 HDD. Well it seems Videogamer.com has gotten an answer from Take Two UK customer support.
Customer support said, “A patch is being worked on around the clock to address the issues. It’s bound to be. That’s how they address this sort of thing. It is being worked on. We’re looking into it. You will hear from us if a patch is released. A patch is usually the way it’s been done.”

They did leave some tips on how to counter the freezing:

“Completely remove the game from the system but leave saves behind.”

“Turn the console off for 15 minutes without any cables plugged in, then turn it on and try again.”

“Play without access to the Internet.”

“Turn off the auto save function and the controller vibration setting.”
Confirmation that Rockstar is looking into the problem will bring a bit of relief to Playstation owners, but there is no word on when or how the patch will be delivered. They did confirm that they have received a small amount of people complaining about the Xbox 360 version, but nowhere near the amount received from Playstation owners.

Are our readers still suffering from the dreaded freezing issues? Have these tips helped you out? As always leave your comments at TheGameReviews.com forums