"More than half the school was off" says a student who didn't skip class.

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Yesterday, speaking exclusively to VideoGamer.com, two pupils from Eyemouth High School in Berwickshire, Scotland have revealed that the launch of BBFC 18-rated GTA 4 left the school feeling "deserted".

VideoGamer.com forum veteran Calum Duncan, a 17-year-old who picked up GTA 4 on launch said: "Quite a few classes were a lot quieter and not much work got done. I've never had so many friends off at once for the same reason."

16-year-old Ian Windram, also a forum regular, added: "More than half the school was off today, basically everyone who owns a 360/PS3."

Let us know in the comments section below if the launch of GTA 4 left your school or college feeling like a ghost town.