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General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: Himu on March 28, 2007, 06:32:01 PM

Title: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (UK OPM news update)
Post by: Himu on March 28, 2007, 06:32:01 PM
Tomorrow! Omg!

I'm rewatching SA's trailers to get hyped up. I'm getting THE TINGLES. :hyper :hyper :hyper

Trailer 1 (http://youtube.com/watch?v=Pze6mdhnBLM)
Trailer 2 (http://youtube.com/watch?v=fdsLL926y-s)
Trailer 3 (http://youtube.com/watch?v=6s70r83IznY)

Trailer 2 is *still* omfg like it was 2 years ago! :hyper
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 28, 2007, 06:41:54 PM
What the fuck
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: TakingBackSunday on March 28, 2007, 07:32:52 PM
Meh.  I liked Vice City, but I never really warmed up to SA's setting and style.  Give me something akin to III again and I'll be happy.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Vizzys on March 28, 2007, 07:37:04 PM
gta is boring, we shall see about this one.
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Post by: The Sceneman on March 28, 2007, 07:52:38 PM
They had better fix the boring, shoddy, ropey as fuck gameplay (missions lolz) this time. They have had like literally 7 years to sort their shit out. When the main reason to play a game is the soundtrack, shit is seriously fucked up.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 28, 2007, 08:03:32 PM
SA is hardly about "hip hop trash" ruzbeh. Only ignorant cunts and/or racists bring up the hip hop or gangsta stuff, and the thing about it is that the game outright trashes the culture as much as it glorifies it. Once you get out of Los Santos, there's really zero gangsta stuff in there.
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Post by: The Sceneman on March 28, 2007, 08:41:27 PM
And theres way more than Hip Hop/Rap on the soundtrack too: theres heaps of top quality R&B, New Jack Swing, Funk, Rock and House. IMO its the best licensed soundtrack ever compiled.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: littlemathletics on March 28, 2007, 08:54:26 PM
The country station is amazing. Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty? God yes. And the classic rock one is incredible too - they could have used any Bowie song, and they used Somebody Up There? Man, those guys are sharp.

I'm looking forward to this too. I'd be fascinated to see the traffic stats for the GTA site tomorrow - it's going to be huuuuuuuge.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 29, 2007, 03:59:34 AM
GTA am shit. Horrible graphics are perfectly ok if it's on a Sony console lol
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: tiesto on March 29, 2007, 08:44:59 AM
Not a fan of the series, due to hating the controls and the missions (for a game that prides itself on being so "free roaming", a lot of the missions are pretty trial-and-error and force you into using certain weapons and cars), but I'm still curious to see what city the game will take place in, and I'm always hyped over the games' soundtracks.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Stocky on March 29, 2007, 10:46:34 AM
GTA never was any good, but hopefully they can fix a few things to make it worthwhile.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Eduardo24 on March 29, 2007, 11:34:46 AM
I don´t like GTA.  I think is overrated.  People credit the series for creating the sandbox, when in reality the sandbox existed way before GTA even existed.   Elder Scrolls is a free roaming, and that game was launched in 1994.  Hell, the first time I heard the world "sandbox" was when journalists where trying to describe Ocarina of Time.

But anyway, I am looking forward to the trailer.  I REALLY want this game to be Xbox 360 exclusive, but not because I want to play it.  I just want to the bitter tears, the anger, and the meltdowns. Just like Dragon Quest IX, Virtua Fighter 5 and Devil May Cry 4.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 11:35:41 AM
OoT is not sandbox at all
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Post by: Eduardo24 on March 29, 2007, 11:50:02 AM
I am not saying it is.  I am saying that games being described as "sandbox" existed WAY before GTA.  You called me on Zelda, but ignored Elder Scrolls.  But anyway, I hope to the God Almighty that MS moneyhatted T2.  I want to see the meltdowns and the bitter tears  :P
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 12:51:31 PM
Well, people don't say that GTA created sandbox unless they're dumbasses. It did, however, help POPULARIZE it.

Sandbox games have been around for ages. Pirates! came out in the damn 80's. It's just that after GTAIII's release, *a lot* of games have placed more emphasis on freedom, even games where we thought we'd never see such freedom take place (SSX3).
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 04:29:55 PM
AN HOUR AND 30 MINUTES ALSDFJASD;
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: BlueTsunami on March 29, 2007, 04:59:57 PM
The song in the first SA trailer is the best thing ever :rofl
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 05:01:59 PM
I love that song!
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: BlueTsunami on March 29, 2007, 05:04:43 PM
Me too. I remember playing SA and it coming on the Radio station while I have the sound blasting :lol
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 05:08:45 PM
ONE HOUR
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: BlueTsunami on March 29, 2007, 05:10:18 PM
:hyper
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 05:10:35 PM
:hyper :hyper :hyper
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 05:12:16 PM
I love the synching Rockstar manages to pull off in their trailers.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Vizzys on March 29, 2007, 05:12:30 PM
lol
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 05:13:03 PM
When these SA trailers came out, I watched them like 100 billion times before the game came out.

God.

alfja;sdfda
sfaf
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Vizzys on March 29, 2007, 05:41:29 PM
you must have been disappointed.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 05:45:39 PM
The game exceeded my expectations 1000x!
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Vizzys on March 29, 2007, 05:48:11 PM
you must not have expected much.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: demi on March 29, 2007, 05:48:59 PM
I wish I had a 360 to play this game.

Just kidding, I already have one.

Sorry, HiMuRo.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 05:51:25 PM
IT'S THE REASON I'M GETTING A 360
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 05:51:39 PM
oops
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: BlueTsunami on March 29, 2007, 05:52:57 PM
I wish I had a 360 to play this game.

Just kidding, I already have one.

Sorry, HiMuRo.

:rofl
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Beezy on March 29, 2007, 05:53:42 PM
I just woke up. I guess I'll get to see what all this noise is about...
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 05:53:58 PM
10 MORE MINUTES :hyper
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Vizzys on March 29, 2007, 05:54:32 PM
I expect mediocrity. Or a future setting with bald space marines.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 05:55:06 PM
I'm expecting something 1000 x more interesting than Earthbound! 9 MORE MINUTES
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 05:58:34 PM
ALMOST 5 MINTUES
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 06:03:38 PM
OMFG IT'S ALMOST HERE
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Vizzys on March 29, 2007, 06:03:46 PM
yes lets compare one awesome game with legions of shitty sandbox games.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 06:04:35 PM
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/g/grandtheftautoiv

WATCH HERe
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 06:05:18 PM
OMFG
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 06:10:27 PM
(http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/9259/79788850ul4.png)
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Beezy on March 29, 2007, 06:12:15 PM
Fuck, I'm late. I bet GAF is down. :lol
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 06:12:48 PM
It's in Liberty City again
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Solo on March 29, 2007, 06:12:59 PM
The internet is dead. Lolz. That shot doesnt look like anything special, Himu.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 06:13:45 PM
It's the only screen cap available so far. Someone posted it on sa.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Beezy on March 29, 2007, 06:14:05 PM
Wtf, Liberty City? GAF and the link you gave me aren't working.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: G The Resurrected on March 29, 2007, 06:14:43 PM
well seeing as its killed the net I dont know what to say. I just would like to watch it.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 06:15:15 PM
GOD I CAN'T CONNECT
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Vizzys on March 29, 2007, 06:16:05 PM
revel in the mediocrity himuro. I hear the trailer has no gameplay and takes place in "new york".
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Solo on March 29, 2007, 06:16:44 PM
(http://waffleimages.inorpo.com/files/13/13b7389fda04b3eab69d950ba8fbf06a16e1bbfd.png)
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 06:17:01 PM
New York? You mean Liberty City? Shut the fuck up, idiot. You know nothing.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 06:17:32 PM
Solo non goon members can't see the image lol
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Cheebs on March 29, 2007, 06:17:48 PM
I saw it. As a GTA fan that trailer sucked ass. no gameplay shown. It's just random scenery of liberty city. YAWN
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Solo on March 29, 2007, 06:18:30 PM
(http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/2010/gtaivde2.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 06:18:31 PM
GAMETRAILERS HAS IT UP.

http://download.gametrailers.com/gt_vault/t_gta4_trailer1_720p.wmv
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Bacon on March 29, 2007, 06:19:48 PM
GTA is so tired.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Vizzys on March 29, 2007, 06:20:59 PM
New York? You mean Liberty City? Shut the fuck up, idiot. You know nothing.
thus the quotes moron
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Bacon on March 29, 2007, 06:22:11 PM
It is NYC.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Beezy on March 29, 2007, 06:24:15 PM
Goddammit, Liberty City or NYC?!
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 06:24:55 PM
Liberty City is GTA's New York.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: G The Resurrected on March 29, 2007, 06:27:13 PM
Its liberty city. And the guy speaking in the trailer is either russian or arabian. My guess the later.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Error2k4 on March 29, 2007, 06:28:36 PM
Liberty City again?

 :-\
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 06:29:16 PM
I don't give a shit. I love Liberty.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Bacon on March 29, 2007, 06:30:26 PM
It's called Liberty City, but it has the layout of NYC.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: The Fake Shemp on March 29, 2007, 06:30:32 PM
I don't like how it looks realistic.  I guess part of the charm was due to the lack of polygons, they were forced to make the world and its inhabitants more stylized.  Now that it's so realistic, it kind of takes away from the charm of the series.  And gameplay-wise, it's been boring for awhile.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: G The Resurrected on March 29, 2007, 06:30:56 PM
Its liberty city but it looks more realized than GTA3 and thats a good thing.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: brawndolicious on March 29, 2007, 06:31:08 PM
looks kind of meh.

didn't show ANY gameplay.  Not even any lip-synching.  More of a (not too great) tech demo.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 06:31:18 PM
Its liberty city but it looks more realized than GTA3 and thats a good thing.

Yep.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 06:33:25 PM
I don't like how it looks realistic.  I guess part of the charm was due to the lack of polygons, they were forced to make the world and its inhabitants more stylized.  Now that it's so realistic, it kind of takes away from the charm of the series.

Completely agree.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Vizzys on March 29, 2007, 06:33:42 PM
I don't like how it looks realistic.  I guess part of the charm was due to the lack of polygons, they were forced to make the world and its inhabitants more stylized.  Now that it's so realistic, it kind of takes away from the charm of the series.  And gameplay-wise, it's been boring for awhile.

we have a winner
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Bacon on March 29, 2007, 06:37:46 PM
Its liberty city but it looks more realized than GTA3 and thats a good thing.

More realized? It's NYC with a different name, right down to all the landmarks and locations...
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Error2k4 on March 29, 2007, 06:38:45 PM
disappointmenton
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 06:43:10 PM
(http://media.teamxbox.com/games/ss/1482/1175204469.jpg)

It's lacking that GTA charm with these realistic characters. Hopefully their dialogue makes up for that. =/
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Solo on March 29, 2007, 06:45:57 PM
I really dig the lighting. Otherwise, blah.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Error2k4 on March 29, 2007, 06:50:59 PM
going through liberty city in LCS was such a tedious and boring task.

I dont know if next-gen graphics will suddenly make Liberty City fun again. I liked it in GTA3 but crap, after LCS I didnt want Liberty City again 

edit: the lightning is fantastic tho.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 06:58:09 PM
Did you think that they possibly won't redo all of Liberty?

Liberty City Stories was like that because it was on psp, and it would be faster to reuse assets from the ps2 game.

This is an official new numbered GTA. They will be starting from scratch.

Personally, I love Liberty's atmosphere the most, so I'm really excited.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: G The Resurrected on March 29, 2007, 07:06:08 PM
There was a lot that I thought they were missing out on with LCS and GTA3 with liberty. And that was due to scope and limitations at the time. So if everything gets a nice fully realized Liberty going on it could be one of the best GTA's. SA was too big and lost a lot of its character by being so big. So my hopes are that they take a smaller area and flesh it out the best they can ala bully. Which showed a lot of promise for what GTA4 could bring.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Flannel Boy on March 29, 2007, 07:06:37 PM
I think it looks fantastic.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Flannel Boy on March 29, 2007, 07:08:58 PM


Personally, I love Liberty's atmosphere the most, so I'm really excited.

I agree. But that may be because it was the first 3D GTA game and thus provided the freshest experience.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 07:11:49 PM
Oh man I can't wait for this. R* needs to give a mag or something exclusive info on this asap.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: G The Resurrected on March 29, 2007, 07:13:37 PM
Did any of you play Bully? Its 20 bucks this week at Circuit City. If you havent played it get it.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 07:14:09 PM
Haven't played it yet, but I really want it. I'm pretty shocked I haven't got it yet because I'm a R* whore.

The Warriors :bow
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: G The Resurrected on March 29, 2007, 07:15:05 PM
You call yourself a R* whore yet you did not play one of the better games of last year? WTF is wrong with you go play it. Funny as hell game.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: tiesto on March 29, 2007, 07:17:30 PM
Cool that it takes place in NYC. I'm looking forward to seeing the radio station lineup (how much you wanna bet it's better than the shit we have on real NYC radio), and to see if they made the missions more fun to do and fixed up the controls. Might be the first GTA I actually play through :P
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 07:17:48 PM
I couldn't play it because there was like a big onslaught of games left and right.

If only I got Bully instead of FFXII.

Also, one thing to consider. Listen to waht the main character says. We may not only be going to Liberty in this game.

Maybe he's not talking specifically about the city, but America in general? After all, the guy has an accent.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: G The Resurrected on March 29, 2007, 07:23:50 PM
Thats why i think he's arabian, maybe the goal of this game is to sneak into america. Or something like that. Would be a cool idea.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 07:27:43 PM
Despite being Liberty, it looks completely different. It doesn't look like Liberty at all. So even if it's the same place we know, it may give us a rush.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: BlueTsunami on March 29, 2007, 08:06:31 PM
What I love is that its more New York than the made up city that is Liberty City. It look more realistic but that comes with the next gen bump. They could have gone the Crackdown route...where its more stylized...but I prefer this look instead.

I think playing as a Russian will be awesome.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Error2k4 on March 29, 2007, 08:12:31 PM
Despite being Liberty, it looks completely different. It doesn't look like Liberty at all. So even if it's the same place we know, it may give us a rush.
it'll still give me the "been here already" kind of feeling, I wanted something totally new.

I'll wait and see I admit the graphics in GTA4 shit all over Saint Row.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 08:14:18 PM
A lot of people are suggesting that the main character could possibly be middle eastern. In a New York setting.

Seems like Rockstar controversy right there. That would be AWESOME.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 08:16:14 PM
Despite being Liberty, it looks completely different. It doesn't look like Liberty at all. So even if it's the same place we know, it may give us a rush.
it'll still give me the "been here already" kind of feeling, I wanted something totally new.

I'll wait and see I admit the graphics in GTA4 shit all over Saint Row.
Well, I don't see the big deal. Nintendo does it for every Zelda.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Error2k4 on March 29, 2007, 08:23:20 PM
Hyrule is completely different everytime you are in it tho as far as layout goes at least.

if this Liberty City is completely different from GTA3/LCS Liberty City then cool I wont mind as much, Im still a little disappointed because I want Rockstar to go all out and put GTA4 in a Blade Runner-esque setting.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Mupepe on March 29, 2007, 08:24:13 PM
The technology definitely seems to be there.  But I need to see how the lip synching and animations are.  Those kind of graphics with GTA:SA animations = :yuck
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Error2k4 on March 29, 2007, 08:29:00 PM
also I dont want them to go and make the city bigger than San Andreas, instead they should just concentrate on the city itself with lots of details and interactivity
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 08:30:57 PM
Hyrule is completely different everytime you are in it tho as far as layout goes at least.

if this Liberty City is completely different from GTA3/LCS Liberty City then cool I wont mind as much, Im still a little disappointed because I want Rockstar to go all out and put GTA4 in a Blade Runner-esque setting.

But from what we've seen it IS completely different.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: BlueTsunami on March 29, 2007, 08:32:46 PM
The technology definitely seems to be there.  But I need to see how the lip synching and animations are.  Those kind of graphics with GTA:SA animations = :yuck

I'm sort of worried about that too. I'm sure it won't be as bad as the characters heads bobbing around when they're speaking but yeah.

For a moment I thought the character models would be as good as the table tennis ones but thats just asking to much out of a game that isn't confined to one room. Either way, pleasantly surprised with what I saw.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: BlueTsunami on March 29, 2007, 08:42:32 PM
(http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/3258/57mapgta4gn62zz0.jpg)

???
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 08:46:20 PM
what the fuck is that

they wouldn't show the map this early. they never show the maps before the games are out.

Anyways, I really HOPE that's not true. I just want one city.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: BlueTsunami on March 29, 2007, 08:52:52 PM
If the visuals were consistent throughout that entire map like they are in Liberty City...I would be so fucken happy. But the map is probably a fake. Notice though, that Vice City, Liberty City and Los Santos are all on the same map :O

Once again though, its probably a fake.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 08:57:22 PM
(http://i10.tinypic.com/33bzk00.jpg)

:lol

(http://i12.tinypic.com/29cs6qp.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Madrun Badrun on March 29, 2007, 09:00:53 PM
Just saw it.  Meh. 
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Melissa on March 29, 2007, 09:12:52 PM
A lot of people are suggesting that the main character could possibly be middle eastern. In a New York setting.

Seems like Rockstar controversy right there. That would be AWESOME.
It is clearly a Russian immigrant.  The accent, the face, the content of what he's saying, etc.

It's funny to see people piss and moan about little things in a trailer when you all know you will buy this as soon as its released.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Mupepe on March 29, 2007, 09:15:47 PM
I KNOW I WILL!  I'll probably stop playing it after 10 hours like I did with SA though.  I dunno.  I loved Liberty City though.  But fuck.  The lighting was :drool worthy.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 09:16:01 PM

It's funny to see people piss and moan about little things in a trailer when you all know you will buy this as soon as its released.

Most of the people who are complaining are gta detractors, so that's unlikely.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: BlueTsunami on March 29, 2007, 09:28:01 PM
A lot of people are suggesting that the main character could possibly be middle eastern. In a New York setting.

Seems like Rockstar controversy right there. That would be AWESOME.
It's funny to see people piss and moan about little things in a trailer when you all know you will buy this as soon as its released.

Pretty much. Cannot wait. What do you think about the Trailer, Melissa?
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 09:34:22 PM
What did people expect from the new trailer?

I like this serious vibe it gives off despite loving the humor and character that R* gave past GTA trailers. And even then, the bulletin boards and shit prove that it's going to be good ol' GTA.

Look at these comparison shots:

(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/6378/gta4gta3fk8.jpg)

And then people complain about the GRAPHICS in this? These graphics are amazing considering the scope (which is a given). I mean fuck. No wonder developers don't say shit about games. You can't please these people at all.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Oblivion on March 29, 2007, 09:36:29 PM
I was hoping for a completely new locale, preferably on another continent. Other than that, I liked what I saw. But I never liked the GTA games, so.....
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 29, 2007, 09:38:02 PM
I still don't understand this complaint. The Liberty City in GTAIV looks nothing LIKE the LC in GTAI or III. It's like people complaining about the next Zelda being in Hyrule. O but wait. Bubububut Zelda rocks!
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: BlueTsunami on March 29, 2007, 09:40:54 PM
Just one thing. The people saying it looks like a High Res %Insert GTA Game% are completely bullshiting and are just trolling. You don't even need to be well read when it comes to the technological side of the game to see that their doing new visual techniques that makes it look far better than the past gen games.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Oblivion on March 29, 2007, 09:41:42 PM
Not really the best example, Himuro.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Error2k4 on March 29, 2007, 09:58:47 PM
jesus fuck. Himuro calm the fuck down.

some people are disappointed because you know... unlike VC or SA this one has a numeral in the title, so people were expecting something awesome and new but instead we got a game based on a city we already played in and what looks to be relative the same time period as GTA3, which is modern era. I dunno man Im pretty fucking disappointed too.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Flannel Boy on March 29, 2007, 10:09:57 PM


(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/6378/gta4gta3fk8.jpg)



Cool, I did not know there was a wii version!
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Beezy on March 29, 2007, 10:18:59 PM
I still don't understand this complaint. The Liberty City in GTAIV looks nothing LIKE the LC in GTAI or III. It's like people complaining about the next Zelda being in Hyrule. O but wait. Bubububut Zelda rocks!

It does. :link :zelda

And it has always been in Hyrule, for the most part. GTA hasn't always been in Liberty City.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: The Sceneman on March 29, 2007, 10:53:38 PM
WTF
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Mupepe on March 29, 2007, 10:57:08 PM
Himumu just wants to argue like he does on GAF but he can't get on GAF so he argues here because he misses GAF and he misses GAF because he got banned and can't post on GAF and he can't post on GAF because he argues too much.  IRONY!
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Melissa on March 29, 2007, 11:34:45 PM
Pretty much. Cannot wait. What do you think about the Trailer, Melissa?
It looks cool.  I've been having a lot of fun with Crackdown.  It doesn't look like this GTA will have a co-op mode though :(
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 30, 2007, 12:51:29 AM
Himumu just wants to argue like he does on GAF but he can't get on GAF so he argues here because he misses GAF and he misses GAF because he got banned and can't post on GAF and he can't post on GAF because he argues too much.  IRONY!

:lol



(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/6378/gta4gta3fk8.jpg)



Cool, I did not know there was a wii version!

The bottom pic is from GTAIII.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 30, 2007, 01:06:51 AM
meow
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Flannel Boy on March 30, 2007, 01:23:41 AM


The bottom pic is from GTAIII.

Do you have autism too!?!?
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: The Sceneman on March 30, 2007, 01:31:17 AM
 :lol :lol

This thread rules.

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Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: bork on March 30, 2007, 05:51:15 AM
That trailer sucked.  The next one should be better.  Crackdown raised the bar with its co-op play and acrobatic and strength antics, too....this new GTA is going to need something more than better visuals to keep my interest.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 30, 2007, 09:47:39 AM
The first trailer to every 3d GTA has been about setting the atmosphere, location, and general vibe of the game, also unveiling the main character. Nothing more.

The NEXT trailer will be showing us all of the gameplay shit.
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: tiesto on March 30, 2007, 10:37:35 AM
That'd be interesting if they went all throughout NY state... like to Buffalo/Niagara Falls, the Adirondacks, etc. Wonder what they're gonna make LI like.

Graphics in the stills look fairly muddy, but I'm hoping that's just the results of the video compression, and the game will look cleaner in person. Looking forward to it more after I saw the trailer (I'm a sucker for seeing NYC in games), that's for sure.

I wonder if they're gonna attempt to take on 9/11 in this game...
Title: Re: I'm really hyped for GTAIV's trailer!
Post by: Himu on March 30, 2007, 10:48:54 AM
I'm sure they'll bring it up.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Himu on March 30, 2007, 11:26:27 AM
Here's an update on the WTC.

Someone posted this on gtaforums.com

(http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/3791/wtcxm2.jpg)

Look in the background. The buildings being constructed.

Look at the real WTC reconstruction project:

(http://data.greatbuildings.com/gbc/images/cid_wtc_mya_WTC_const.5.jpg)

(http://data.greatbuildings.com/gbc/images/cid_wtc_mya_WTC_const.3.jpg)

I expect R* to do a sort of ode to 9/11 in the game at some point.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Himu on March 30, 2007, 01:10:53 PM
Ehehehe.

(http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/rdonlyres/EB74A936-8CE8-44E9-846E-ABE766AA1BE6/12021/cover_ed.jpg)

The most notable new features and stuff shall be revealed in the next issue of GI, like I expected. :)

Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Eduardo24 on March 30, 2007, 01:22:08 PM
:(

I was dissapointed because there was no "Only for Xbox 360".  Microsoft didn´t deliver the moneyhats.  I am sad, I wanted to taste the bitter tears. :(

But anyway, looks very interesting.  Looks better than I actually expected.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Himu on March 30, 2007, 08:50:24 PM
(http://generationdreamteam.free.fr//imagesjeux/Comparaisons/GTA4vsreality.jpg)

Holy SHIT.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Beezy on March 30, 2007, 08:52:55 PM
fiends
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Flannel Boy on March 30, 2007, 11:13:03 PM


Holy SHIT.

indeed. This game is going to be great.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 31, 2007, 01:49:37 AM
GTA features some of the most absolutely stupid "satire" I've ever seen. I can't stand when movies or (in this case) games use "satire" as a crutch; these types typically have rabid fans who usually retort "oh, it's satire though!" It sucks.

America's Top Hooker? Wow, so imaginative. Does Rockstar feel their audience is so stupid and pop culture savvy that they must resort to such low, obvious attempts at this? Whatever happened to letting the viewer think instead of telling him to giggle at juvenile bullshit?

And btw, I just watched Brazil again. That's how you do satire assholes
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Himu on March 31, 2007, 02:09:39 AM
You're a dumbass.

Let's all post awesome gta quotes!

Jan: I'm sorry, it makes me so mad. I mean, what I heard my son Patrick
the 3rd... I heard him using slang words in the house the other day.
Rad and cool and stick it... I mean, I beat him to within an inch of his
life, and he will never make that mistake again. American should be
spoken properly!"
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 31, 2007, 02:17:37 AM
You're a dumbass.

Let's all post awesome gta quotes!

Jan: I'm sorry, it makes me so mad. I mean, what I heard my son Patrick
the 3rd... I heard him using slang words in the house the other day.
Rad and cool and stick it... I mean, I beat him to within an inch of his
life, and he will never make that mistake again. American should be
spoken properly!"

So amazing! True literature indeed
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Himu on March 31, 2007, 02:20:27 AM
I don't think anyone ever said it was true literature.

I mean, the books you get hyped up for the most part are Harry Potter books. Not really one to judge "true" literature, now are you?
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 31, 2007, 03:48:24 AM
I don't think anyone ever said it was true literature.

I mean, the books you get hyped up for the most part are Harry Potter books. Not really one to judge "true" literature, now are you?

That was impressive Himu. Most impressive, and I'm serious :lol

But seriously, why is GTA a big deal? It's the only game that GAFers forgive for having bad graphics due to the gameplay. Any other game and it's "oh, that looks like meh!" I BET you a billion dollars that no one would give a shit about Little Big Planet if its graphics were...say Mario Galaxy quality.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: MrAngryFace on March 31, 2007, 03:50:01 AM
What did people expect from the new trailer?

I like this serious vibe it gives off despite loving the humor and character that R* gave past GTA trailers. And even then, the bulletin boards and shit prove that it's going to be good ol' GTA.

Look at these comparison shots:

(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/6378/gta4gta3fk8.jpg)

And then people complain about the GRAPHICS in this? These graphics are amazing considering the scope (which is a given). I mean fuck. No wonder developers don't say shit about games. You can't please these people at all.

God damn can I get some fuckin GEOMETRY on a next gen system motherfuck
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 31, 2007, 03:53:11 AM
It's geometry satire!
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: brawndolicious on March 31, 2007, 04:16:26 AM
I don't know if pd is dumb or really dumb.  It's a fucking ad.  Why the fuck are you getting on your high-horse about another forum here because of an ad?
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 31, 2007, 04:19:06 AM
Is your mind really so simplistic that you can't comprehend meaning and context? It's not about "the ad" asshole.

Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: brawndolicious on March 31, 2007, 04:31:45 AM
Meaning and context?  What meaning did you see in a 1:03 tech demo teaser of one of the first AAA multiplatform games you worthless, douchewipey, whining, gives-a-lot-of-shit-about-nothing idiot?
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 31, 2007, 11:51:31 AM
Meaning and context?  What meaning did you see in a 1:03 tech demo teaser of one of the first AAA multiplatform games you worthless, douchewipey, whining, gives-a-lot-of-shit-about-nothing idiot?

Once again you fail to see the big picture. I haven't even mentioned GTAIV by name on this page. I'm talking about the series in general, but of course it's not surprising that you would fail to get the fucking point.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: brawndolicious on March 31, 2007, 12:00:00 PM
Okay, so you actually expect to bs me that you were dissapppointed by the satire in the other games in the series when you only mentioned an ad in this teaser?
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Himu on March 31, 2007, 01:12:33 PM
I bet you pd hasn't actually played them
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Beezy on March 31, 2007, 01:24:10 PM
I bet you pd hasn't actually played them

I wouldn't be surprised. He doesn't even have a PS2.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: brawndolicious on March 31, 2007, 01:42:56 PM
The absolute lowest end pc could run them well today.

I highly suggest he goes and plays them before talking about them.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 31, 2007, 01:58:10 PM
Okay, so you actually expect to bs me that you were dissapppointed by the satire in the other games in the series when you only mentioned an ad in this teaser?

What's so hard to understand from this statement:

Quote
GTA features some of the most absolutely stupid "satire" I've ever seen. I can't stand when movies or (in this case) games use "satire" as a crutch; these types typically have rabid fans who usually retort "oh, it's satire though!" It sucks.

Are you distinguished mentally-challenged? :lol
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: brawndolicious on March 31, 2007, 03:49:32 PM
NOBODY was talking about the satire.  Give an example of the satire you hate.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Eel O'Brian on March 31, 2007, 05:48:50 PM
It's weird.  I've never liked any of the GTA series (although I appreciate the humor, the soundtracks, and the expansive game worlds), but I've enjoyed several of the GTA "knockoffs."  Just Cause was decent, and I loved Crackdown up until the ending (where the developers essentially give you the finger).  I think I just don't care for the criminal thug life aspect.  This looks nice, but I'm not into punching hookers (except in real life).
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Himu on March 31, 2007, 06:25:17 PM
You don't have to punch hookers.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Eel O'Brian on March 31, 2007, 06:54:41 PM
yes you do, if you want that child's voice in your head to go away
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Candyflip on March 31, 2007, 06:55:51 PM
I don't think anyone ever said it was true literature.

I mean, the books you get hyped up for the most part are Harry Potter books. Not really one to judge "true" literature, now are you?

That was impressive Himu. Most impressive, and I'm serious :lol

But seriously, why is GTA a big deal? It's the only game that GAFers forgive for having bad graphics due to the gameplay. Any other game and it's "oh, that looks like meh!" I BET you a billion dollars that no one would give a shit about Little Big Planet if its graphics were...say Mario Galaxy quality.
People like the sandbox idea. Not very other many games present the option of you running around the city, stealing cars, and doing whatever. It's entertaining, and up until GTA3, there wasn't anything else like it. Obviously since then companies try to emulate their success in creating knock-off formulas, but they usually suck. Saint's Row was okay. That's it. Crackdown was trash. And lol @ True Crime.

I honestly don't give a shit about graphics. If that were the case, I wouldn't still be playing my SNES. They're a nice plus, but certainly not what makes the game. Besides, the simplicity allows for more depth and larger playing areas.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on March 31, 2007, 07:02:15 PM
I've always liked the GTA games due to the Sandbox nature but theres an underlying style about it (the reason why I can't get into the knockoffs). Its not just brand recognition but Rockstar has that "something" that makes it enjoyable. I think it lies in the characters of the game. You want to progress the story, see new people...the various crime organizations...maybe thats just me since organized crime in general interests me.

Its the reason why I can still enjoy GTAIII despite being a horrible looking game compared to GTA:SA.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Candyflip on March 31, 2007, 07:05:12 PM
I've always liked the GTA games due to the Sandbox nature but theres an underlying style about it (the reason why I can't get into the knockoffs). Its not just brand recognition but Rockstar has that "something" that makes it enjoyable. I think it lies in the characters of the game. You want to progress the story, see new people...the various crime organizations...maybe thats just me since organized crime in general interests me.

Its the reason why I can still enjoy GTAIII despite being a horrible looking game compared to GTA:SA.
True. San Andreas was big, barren, and boring. Although I did enjoy jumping out of jets 4000 feet in the air and opening my parachute at the last second.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Himu on March 31, 2007, 07:11:53 PM
GTA is just fun, problems and all. Yes it has problems but the game is so goddamn fun I gloss over it. Plus, like Blue, I am a WHORE for organized crimes stories (movies or otherwise) so that helps matters a lot more.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Himu on March 31, 2007, 08:24:33 PM
meow
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: brawndolicious on March 31, 2007, 08:26:45 PM
link?
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Himu on March 31, 2007, 08:30:13 PM
I deleted it because it seems it's NOT deepthroat, but I'll liknk you to a post where all of his posts are compiled.

Basically, the guy joined gtaforums, and he made short stories. People thought he was a fake. Then the trailer was released and a lot of things that he brought up in his stories appeared in the trailer (NYC skyline w/ logo, Russian, blue car;etc).

http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=269166&st=340

Very bottom of the page, a user named hax0rofl compiled all of his posts. It's pretty interesting. We think his stories may be actual GTAIV missions. He definitely works for R*.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: brawndolicious on March 31, 2007, 08:46:02 PM
Heard about him on beyond3d, sounded like rockstar put a viral marketer on one of their forums.  I just hope this gta has bigger consequences for your actions.  Not necessarily alternate endings, just more realistic ways of getting away with crimes (I.E. you run over somebody then you can just drive away and ditch the car but if you kill a hooker, you have to saw her up, put her in a gym bag, and bury her in the country).

I think a game that lets you get "%100" complete by offering missions like that and not hold your hand as much as the last games would be a lot better.

I'm playing GTA:SA right now and let me tell you, they really better not put something like fucking horseshoes or snapshots in the next one.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Himu on March 31, 2007, 08:51:11 PM
I agree on that. That was ridiculous and I never bothered with them. I too want more consequences for my actions.

If I kill enough people, I want bounty hunters on my ass at random times for instance.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: brawndolicious on March 31, 2007, 09:00:27 PM
I was going to skip them but I figured I finished every single thing in this game other than those so I may as well.  Good thing about the pc version is that there's mods to tell you where they are on your map.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Error2k4 on March 31, 2007, 09:23:05 PM
I agree on that. That was ridiculous and I never bothered with them. I too want more consequences for my actions.

If I kill enough people, I want bounty hunters on my ass at random times for instance.
play LCS. I err forgot his name, the main dude's mother gets mad for something he did she puts a bounty on his head.

at random times, some mafia squad will go after you. it was pretty funny.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on March 31, 2007, 09:52:42 PM
I also hope GTAIV has more serious consequences for committing a crime. With the past 3 GTAs, it was fun running around doing random acts of violence. But in this game...I want to feel as though I'm working to get away from the cops. That you have to contain yourself in some way and commit a crime only when it benefits you. Also having to plan it out.

I agree with the sentiment that GTAIV has to really change the formula at a base level. Not just a GTAIII with a prettier engine.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Himu on March 31, 2007, 10:43:58 PM
I want the cops to do more than spawn every block when I'm being tailed. I want them to use tactics. I don't think it's right to have every single cop notice me on sight. I also don't think you should get a wanted level unless you do the act in front of a cop. Enemy gangs shouldn't be able to recognize you with any car you drive. If you drive your gang's car and it's an enemy of another's I want them shooting at me. They shouldn't, however, recognize me on sight.

I want to be able to trick the police. Someone on a gta board passed around this idea. Imagine being chased by the cops and you're in a black car. You bail and they don' thappen to see you bail. A similar car goes driving by and they chase after that one for a while. I'd like to be able to trick these guys ala MGS.

If I see shadows, I want to be able to hide in them until it's cool to come out. If I murder people randomly on the streets a lot, when I get to my safe house sometimes I want to make it feel as if someone ransacked the place with a warrant.

I'm pretty sure they'll go for something different, blue. The potential here is high, and I feel R* will deliver. The trailer in general gives me a completely different vibe than past games and I'm sure thta's what they were going for. The most important improvement they can make is better AI. As much as I love the cop chases in the game, they all play out the same way: cops come out of fucking nowhere, chase ensues, ad infinitum.  I want more realism here to make them more dynamic and open ended in the choices I make.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: brawndolicious on April 01, 2007, 12:00:39 AM
I want more classes.  You can be a theif, a hitman, or a smuggler.  I don't want to do something for a long time only to gain an asset for money that there's nowhere to spend.  I like how you basically start out as a nobody.  It doesn't look like you have criminal connections that are in trouble and want your help.  You can start out small but only have other people in your league trying to kill you.  I think the reason that they only said gta IV is so that you don't know what the story is centered around.  If they start doing a media blitz showing something that puts Oblivion to shame, then this could be my most anticipated multiplatform game this year.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Himu on April 01, 2007, 12:02:54 AM
I want to be able to choose WHAT gang I work for. If I'm starting a new life in America, I want to be make it feel as if I'm starting anew as this character. THis means, I want to be able to choose his future, not R*.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: brawndolicious on April 01, 2007, 12:09:58 AM
I think they thought up the story and then did the gameplay for SA.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Himu on April 01, 2007, 12:33:43 AM
I really hope games like Oblivion give them inspiration to make it more open ended. If they take notice of their past history with the series, notably gta2, they can go far. It needs to feel more non linear in terms of story progression.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on April 01, 2007, 12:51:38 AM
I like both your ideas, Himuro and Nintenho. The branching paths one. It would raise replayability when it comes to to the story aspect. Side with a gang and you become enemies of the others (for the entirety of the game). Maybe allow you to branch to another gang but not all. Make it so playing through the game multiple times allows you to see things from all perspectives.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Himu on April 01, 2007, 12:55:07 AM
I'd like to be able to betray my gang whenever I want, and switch sides. Being set with one gang would be boring.

They did it in GTA2. Been waiting for them to bring that set up back but with an actual storyline.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: brawndolicious on April 01, 2007, 12:58:47 AM
It actually feels like they're going with a different formula this gen.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Himu on April 01, 2007, 12:59:01 AM
It does.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: brawndolicious on April 01, 2007, 01:44:03 AM
I guess they figured they got way too many knock-offs of their own game (some that are really good) so they need to start innovating more.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Himu on April 01, 2007, 01:51:41 AM
I really hope so. :)
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: brawndolicious on April 01, 2007, 01:53:25 AM
mmm hmmm
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Himu on April 01, 2007, 01:56:09 AM
Anticipation for this is going to go for the roof for me. GTASA single handedly became my most anticipated game ever prior to it's release, beating out FFVIII and MGS2. It exceeded my expectations in so many ways.

I expect to be wow'd playing GTAIV like I was when I first played GTAIII. :)
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: tiesto on April 01, 2007, 11:28:31 AM
So what songs do you expect to hear in the new game? I would be shocked if Nas's New York State of Mind didn't show up in the game .... also I think it'd be awesome if Bin Laden by Immortal Technique showed up in the game, but that might be a bit too controversial.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Himu on April 01, 2007, 02:10:07 PM
Hell ya. New York State of Mind would be dope on the classic hip hop station.

I expect to hear indie and underground tracks since it's modern, like GTAIII. Most modern music sucks so the really really well known licensed tracks you know like in VC and SA likely won't appear as in those titles. R* has a respect for music, especially Sam Houser who used to be a DJ, so don't expect bullshit like Fallout Boy or fucking 50 cent in the game. Expect GOOD MODERN 2000 MUSIC.

Neat feature: 10 things you don't about GTAIV (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=161126)
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread
Post by: Himu on April 01, 2007, 02:17:39 PM
Rockstar announced GTAIV for Wii!

Quote
Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive Software are proud to bring Grand Theft Auto IV to the Nintendo Wii. This version contains features exclusive to the Wii...and I don't only mean certain motion controls.

A character from the past has returned. This is a whole new Grand Theft Auto IV, and it is coming November 20, 2007...right in time for that long Thanksgiving weekend...

Rockstar Games has released a trailer. It is not 720p since the Wii does not support that, though it is in 640x360 downloadable.

View the trailer here!

Google Video (400x326): http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6307295674180257795
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: Yeti on April 01, 2007, 05:36:08 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: BlueTsunami on April 01, 2007, 07:28:58 PM
Rockstar announced GTAIV for Wii!

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Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive Software are proud to bring Grand Theft Auto IV to the Nintendo Wii. This version contains features exclusive to the Wii...and I don't only mean certain motion controls.

A character from the past has returned. This is a whole new Grand Theft Auto IV, and it is coming November 20, 2007...right in time for that long Thanksgiving weekend...

Rockstar Games has released a trailer. It is not 720p since the Wii does not support that, though it is in 640x360 downloadable.

View the trailer here!

Google Video (400x326): http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6307295674180257795

:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl
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Post by: dsn2k on April 01, 2007, 08:41:36 PM

View the trailer here!

Google Video (400x326): http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6307295674180257795

:rofl
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: Himu on April 01, 2007, 08:42:57 PM
Someone gaf that shit.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: Himu on April 02, 2007, 12:57:30 PM
SCANS FROM GI MAY ISSUE

(http://i10.tinypic.com/2q9awya.jpg)

Small as shit lol



spoiler (click to show/hide)
and fake
[close]
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: Error2k4 on April 03, 2007, 05:45:27 AM
wait GI is going to get a GTA4 exclusive? sweet! I cant wait for my GI issue then if true.

Game Informer reviews are shit but when it comes to hot exclusives, they are awesome that and hi-res pics that look omg omg. EGM on the other hand....   :-\
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: Himu on April 03, 2007, 08:42:20 AM
Error:

(http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/rdonlyres/EB74A936-8CE8-44E9-846E-ABE766AA1BE6/12021/cover_ed.jpg)
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: Error2k4 on April 03, 2007, 09:59:53 AM
 :hyper :hyper :hyper

fucking awesome.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: Himu on April 03, 2007, 10:44:47 AM
That artwork got me fucking excited.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: Error2k4 on April 03, 2007, 05:09:54 PM
That artwork got me fucking excited.
looks more dark and serious than the cartoony art of the other PS2 GTAs, I dont know if that's good or bad tbh.

I just hope the usual rockstar satire and humor find their way into GTA4
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 03, 2007, 10:49:32 PM
Damn I wish I didn't end my early subscription. I used to get them like a week before the store, which is how I broke the Red Steel story before anyone else :bow
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: Himu on April 03, 2007, 11:48:38 PM
Thought you didn't like gta.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: Himu on April 04, 2007, 12:01:57 AM
http://www.ridiculopathy.com/news_detail.php?id=1803

This is fucking hilarious.

""As far as I'm concerned, Grand Theft Auto is primarily a whore punching simulator bundled with a bunch of lame driving mini-games," posted game enthusiast RL2R1LLR1L1L2L1 on the ign.com message boards. "So, without the this key element, GTA4 will be just another shitty 'me too' drive-and-shoot yawnfest, indistinguishable from the dozens of other crappy GTA clones."
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: Himu on April 10, 2007, 12:25:52 PM
FIRST GI SCANS

http://www.hidebehind.com/E542A333/l
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: Himu on April 10, 2007, 12:39:56 PM
GI MAGAZINE PICS AND INFO

http://www.hidebehind.com/E542A333
http://www.hidebehind.com/42A0C288
http://www.hidebehind.com/76BC9478

Still waiting for proper scans.

One thing is for sure.

We know this from the scans so far:

1. The main character's name is Niko.

2. There are NO planes.

3. Only one city (wahoo!)

4. You use a cellphone to call contacts

5. "A new level of freedom means the main storyline will be up to you, unlike in other gtas."
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: Beezy on April 10, 2007, 12:44:50 PM
Hopefully thats all realtime. Thanks Himumu.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: Himu on April 10, 2007, 12:47:46 PM
It is all real time.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: Himu on April 10, 2007, 01:59:31 PM
Here's basic information in the GI article supposedly:

- Game Informer people demoed it on XBOX360...

- In the previous GTA games, you must have felt like a slave. You were ordered by people to do things. Now there's still going to be an element of that because you are an underling that people tell you what to do for large parts of the game, but you can also choose on how you want to spend your time. "I want to hang out with him, or her..." "I want to go see this guy 'cause he always has something to do..." Call him up and maybe you can hang with him, maybe he'll answer. That's the fun way of navigating the story and navigating the world and your time in it. You have a lot of choice over what you want to do.

-GTA experience shouldn't be too much different than San Andreas. The only noticeable difference is that players -

- it says players, plural - players won't be able to pilot airplanes. There are no planes because it's just a city out there. Apart from the fact that the vehicles are similarly surrealistic. Players are not going to be riding a unicycle or roller blading. We're giving a choice of varieties that feels right for the character. We're not necessarily says there are no more motorbikes, we are keeping all that stuff in the same range and diversity that we have, so that it fits the character.

-Some people talk about it like its a franchise, they think its a series of games made by the same people. Since GTA III, we have had exactly the same people. We have added some great people on top of that, but it's the same two main programmers, the same physics guy, same researchers, same producers, same audio guys same designers, they're all in one place, no one's left.
Huh.

-Storytelling is a huge focus in this next installment, and it will be reflected through the various ways you can interact with the city and its citizens. According to Houser, Rockstar North is giving people more freedom, more choice, and more sense of control over their destiny. The game still follows a narrative path, but it's quite different in its structure. The story unfolds a number of different ways, adds Houser, but we've tried to replicate as many ways possible that you need.

- There is talking on cell phones, a bunch of other ways of giving the player information. We're trying to use that kind of stuff to give you back story, or front story, or to explain character motivations. You still meet people, get rich, do missions, and if you do well they will help you, or they may stab you in the back. We've tried to provide more diversity to the missions. We've tried to provide certain choices about the missions. We've tried to give branches that maybe give you a critical choice, a new way of interacting with the characters and a new way of interacting with the world, kind of experience.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: GilloD on April 10, 2007, 02:32:18 PM
If A=Success, Do B,C and D.

No planes? The F-17 was the best part of San Andy. No crazy new kinds of vehicles? The second best part of Sandy Antoine was the bike! This sounds like a Saint's RowRowRow Your Boat clone :(
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: Robo on April 10, 2007, 02:34:09 PM
So basically it's the same as the other games, except there are no planes and now you can call people to get missions instead of driving to their house.

I'm perfectly fine with the limitation on the vehicles so long as they keep bicycles that can olly into oncoming traffic.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: Himu on April 10, 2007, 02:39:22 PM
This is Grand Theft Auto, not Grand Theft Aero. As long as they make improvements while they take away the flying, I'm fine, which is what i'm sure they'll do.

The planes in SA suck. Fuck planes. Bumping into trees and shit. Jet pack ftw.

So basically it's the same as the other games, except there are no planes and now you can call people to get missions instead of driving to their house.

I'm perfectly fine with the limitation on the vehicles so long as they keep bicycles that can olly into oncoming traffic.

These are snippets from the article dude. We haven't even gotten full scans yet, hell, we can't even read the text in the cell phone pics available. Keep your pants on.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: Robo on April 10, 2007, 02:45:14 PM
I'm not wearing any pants.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: Himu on April 10, 2007, 03:01:22 PM
The only plane you can fly in GTAIII was the dodo.

It means that emphasis will always be and will be grounded vehicles. It shouldn't be that much of a big deal if there's no planes.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: GilloD on April 10, 2007, 03:30:31 PM
The only plane you can fly in GTAIII was the dodo.

It means that emphasis will always be and will be grounded vehicles. It shouldn't be that much of a big deal if there's no planes.

"Good enough" isn't good enough, anymore, Himuro. Stop defending this step backwards in intense awesomeness. Sandford Andrews crazed orgasam of ZOMG vehicle options (BMX, Parachute, F-16, JETPACK, Tractors) should have been the first step towards future ZOMGASAMS like skateboards, roller blades and monster trucks, not the pinnacle of the series.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: Himu on April 10, 2007, 04:13:43 PM
Ummm no. Plus, I reiterate there's little info out right now on the content of the magazine. For all you know, there could be monster trucks and shit. But why would you want to ride a fucking skateboard or roller blades in GTA? That's not gangster. That's stupid.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 10, 2007, 04:17:30 PM
No planes eh. That should save Rockstar some complaints since you just know Thompson would pull the "you can fly planes into buildings and train to be a terrorist" shit
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: Himu on April 10, 2007, 04:18:00 PM
Exactly. I'd rather them not implement planes than people get the game banned because immature fuckers have sick dreams of flying a plane into the Empire State Building's look a like.

BUBUBUBUT YOU CAN'T FLY PLANES THAT'S A STEP BACK

When they know little about the gameplay.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: Himu on April 10, 2007, 06:47:44 PM
Here are camera pics of the mag article. The article is now readable.

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rockstar north have created 4 of the 5 boroughs that make up NY city... as well as a section of New Jersey.

rockstar tried 2 make it more real, livin like.. people now smoke, speak on phones are more life like.

a big part of the game is delivering the story in new ways, allowing the player to plot their own destiny.

GTA4 is set Liberty City... overall the map will be smaller then San Andreas.

Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: Beezy on April 10, 2007, 07:11:18 PM
Staten Island better be the borough that they left out. If they left out the Bronx, then I'm boycotting this game.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: Himu on April 10, 2007, 07:23:27 PM
Here you go, because the person who originally uploaded did them in the most impractical way possible:

pics from the article merged together and crap.

Here's the actual article for this thing photographed:

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/3309/0c28a9e0cfd4c0a9f0ed802me9.jpg
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/4035/7736d50221dfbe645f3719fit3.jpg
http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/4070/7cbd49fa9160030697c8bfefs9.jpg
http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/1333/07ff68c8dab49f5966325c6sp4.jpg
http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/6628/07007d55854ee2d347202ffsw9.jpg

Screenshots:

(http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/1194/p5110384ez6.jpg)

(http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/7692/p5110393kb7.jpg)

(http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/5825/p5110407fz9.jpg)

(http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/6844/p5110409yb2.jpg)
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: Himu on April 10, 2007, 07:28:19 PM
Staten Island better be the borough that they left out. If they left out the Bronx, then I'm boycotting this game.

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In the GTA universe, Brooklyn has been transformed to Broker, Manhattan has mutated into Algonquin, Queens is now Dukes, The Bronx is Bohan, and New Jersey has become Alderney.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (GTAIV for Wii announced!)
Post by: GilloD on April 10, 2007, 07:30:40 PM
Exactly. I'd rather them not implement planes than people get the game banned because immature fuckers have sick dreams of flying a plane into the Empire State Building's look a like.

BUBUBUBUT YOU CAN'T FLY PLANES THAT'S A STEP BACK

When they know little about the gameplay.

What gameplay? You get in a car, your drive it around, you act like a scumbag. The only way that formula gets better is by changing the ways I can act like a scumbag. Being a scumbag from an F-16 is better than being a scumbag from some no-name generic sportscar (THE PANTHERLATOR).

Don't be dumb, Himuro. You're hyping a game that doesn't even really exist yet, yo. GTA:XXIIV will not be as good as Santa Angel.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: Himu on April 10, 2007, 07:31:48 PM
Shut up. You're being an idiot.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: Beezy on April 10, 2007, 07:44:43 PM
Staten Island better be the borough that they left out. If they left out the Bronx, then I'm boycotting this game.

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In the GTA universe, Brooklyn has been transformed to Broker, Manhattan has mutated into Algonquin, Queens is now Dukes, The Bronx is Bohan, and New Jersey has become Alderney.

 :D

The names suck though.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: Himu on April 10, 2007, 07:48:47 PM
I agree, but whatever. I liked Portland, Shoreside Vale, and Staunton Island's names more. :)

Waiting for the rest of the article, particularly the part where it gets into how the game will allow you to choose how you want to dictate the story.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: BlueTsunami on April 10, 2007, 08:45:58 PM
Remembering that scans like that hide visual issues withing the game and end up making the game look better, those screen a fucken hot.

All the shit about taking away wacky rides and stuff seems to fit with the mindset that Rockstar is trying to move away from the random nature of the previous games. This one is coming off more focused, more serious. I'm not defending it though, I liked riding a bicycle and stealing a plane in SA. Hopefully theres at least a Dodo in this game and a Helicopter.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: TVC15 on April 10, 2007, 09:27:18 PM
Himuru you are such a forum slut. I've seen you sleazing around the internet posting these.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: Himu on April 10, 2007, 09:35:55 PM
I got those from somethingawful.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: tiesto on April 10, 2007, 09:40:10 PM
Aww, I kinda hoped LI would make it in... it'd be cool taking out rich &#*&#@$ in the Hamptons or something. That's weird they have Jersey but no Staten Island.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: Himu on April 10, 2007, 09:44:10 PM
FUCKING FINALLY the rest of the article is being uploaded right now.
 

We'll learn more about this "choose your destiny gameplay"
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: Himu on April 10, 2007, 10:20:05 PM
Choice quotes and information:

The game will be different in how the crime is presented. they talked to a lot of people and crime is harder to pull of these days. They want to make you feel like it is and HIGHLY emphasize on police involvement. Also, they say that you can now supposedly plot your destiny.

here's a goodie too: Once the initial loading screen is over, there is NO loading at all in the game, even for interior environments.

Online multiplayer is in it.

360 version gets exclusive content, and not ps3.

The rest of the article:

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/7942/articleqe6.jpg
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/3779/a713bf6faa59b85bc82b45foc4.jpg
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/2177/1bb1d752975529aa6c9fbc3gq3.jpg

(http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/5315/gunjl0.jpg)

(http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/5894/bagzv5.jpg)
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: BlueTsunami on April 10, 2007, 10:43:45 PM
Quote from: Himumu
here's a goodie too: Once the initial loading screen is over, there is NO loading at all in the game, even for interior environments.

Quote from: Himumu
here's a goodie too: Once the initial loading screen is over, there is NO loading at all in the game, even for interior environments.

Quote from: Himumu
here's a goodie too: Once the initial loading screen is over, there is NO loading at all in the game, even for interior environments.

Quote from: Himumu
here's a goodie too: Once the initial loading screen is over, there is NO loading at all in the game, even for interior environments.

Quote from: Himumu
here's a goodie too: Once the initial loading screen is over, there is NO loading at all in the game, even for interior environments.

Quote from: Himumu
here's a goodie too: Once the initial loading screen is over, there is NO loading at all in the game, even for interior environments.

YEEEEEEEEEEEYAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

:hyper
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: TVC15 on April 10, 2007, 10:52:01 PM
Doesn't anyone own a real scanner anymore?  These are like, shitty pictures of pages.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: Himu on April 11, 2007, 01:25:12 AM
Doesn't anyone own a real scanner anymore?  These are like, shitty pictures of pages.

Yeah. The person said he didn't have a scanner at his house. Ugh.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: Scurvy Stan on April 11, 2007, 01:38:10 AM
This looks quite cool. I might actually have to buy a next gen system one of these days.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: The Sceneman on April 11, 2007, 01:39:15 AM
:piss Grand Theft Auto
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: Himu on April 11, 2007, 01:45:46 AM
Kiss my ass and go play your Wii.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: tiesto on April 11, 2007, 08:16:39 AM
Okay, if that bottom screen is realtime, and there is truly no loading at all past the initial startup, I will have to say I'm very impressed.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: Himu on April 11, 2007, 11:31:30 AM
Most anticipated game in a long time! This may top GTASA, MGS2, and FFVIII! :hyper
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: GilloD on April 11, 2007, 04:54:41 PM
No planes, no purchase. Who's with me? GTA:XIVIX DissapointmentTON '07.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: Himu on April 12, 2007, 12:12:21 AM
I'd rather play GTA than Mario.

I beat III the other day and I'm working on VC now.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 12, 2007, 02:01:58 AM
I'd rather play GTA than Mario.

I beat III the other day and I'm working on VC now.

I don't know man, Galaxy is sure to be fucking awesome.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: Himu on April 12, 2007, 02:03:00 AM
It was a reply to Scenester's antics in that other thread. Every mario thread for now on I will troll. Thanks scene!
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: Himu on April 12, 2007, 12:52:26 PM
R* is going to be at E3! :hyper
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: Error2k4 on April 12, 2007, 01:20:53 PM
Kiss my ass and go play your Wii.

 :lol
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (first gameplay details emerge)
Post by: Himu on April 24, 2007, 12:20:24 AM
NEW INFO!

You fegs who complained about lack of planes will be in for a surprise!

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http://www.gta4.net/news/index.php

Last week, Game Informer invited GTA fans to ask questions about their recent experience at R*. Game Informer's Andrew Reiner, the only journalist so far to have seen Grand Theft Auto IV in action, promised to answer as many of your questions as he can. The answers are in...

(Interesting points: There are no airplanes in GTA IV, but flying remains a big part of the game. This means you will be able to fly helicopters. Niko can also climb telephone poles, it seems.)

1.

Kobe Asks: I heard that you can’t fly in Liberty City anymore. What is up with that?! Flying is one of my favorite parts of this series!

This is incorrect. There are no airplanes in the game, but flying is still there. One means of this is the helicopter. As Dan pointed out, this is just one city and a plane really doesn’t fit into that very well for gameplay. Flying is still very much a large part of the game.

2.

Did you see any female pedestrians? Are there any good looking chicks?

Sigh.... Truth be told, I’m curious why anyone would want to know this. Is this really one of the top questions? If my memory serves me correctly, I don’t recall myself thinking “man, that chick is banging” or “I find myself strangely attracted to this game”, but I can confirm that there are female pedestrians in the game. There’s a ton of ‘em, too. They shop. They talk. They even wear clothing.
3.

Did you see some indication of seasons (winter, summer, spring...)?

Sadly, the demo that Rockstar presented was only about 15 minutes in length. Time of day definitely progresses, but whether it progresses throughout an entire calendar year remains to be seen.
4.

How is the AI? Are the enemies smarter? Can they find cover?

This is another area that Rockstar is keeping under wraps at the moment. I can, however, tell you that I saw a truck driver swerve onto the sidewalk right in front of where we were walking. This strange little incident also took the Rockstar representatives by surprise. It almost looked like the driver was drunk, but then again, he could have just been in a hurry too.

5.

Is it possible to climb on a ladder?

I didn’t see Niko climb a ladder, per se, but I did see him ascend a telephone pole to get a bird’s eye view of Liberty City. He didn’t climb up it like a gorilla, however. He simply pulled himself up on the series of rungs on the pole. This feat was actually quite impressive. You could clearly see his weight transfer from side to side as he moved up the pole.

6.

Can you speak with other pedestrians on the street?

Niko seemed to have other things on his mind than talk with pedestrians. The people we passed, however, were very vocal.
7.

Chester Asks: What was the first mission in the game, and what was you first word when you saw this new game?

I didn’t get to see the first mission in the game, but if I had to guess, I would imagine it would have something to do with the taxi stand that Niko’s cousin runs. As for my first word…I can’t print it here, but I did follow it up with “Oh my God!”
8.

Matt Asks: Did it seem to you like Liberty City was an authentically sized city? A problem that I had with San Andreas was that you could drive to a coast in two minutes. Do you think it will be different this time?

Great question. In terms of scale, it definitely feels more like a realistic city. It feels you are traversing New York City. As you’ve seen in the trailer, there are a number of ways to traverse this massive area.

9.

We didn't see any boats in the trailer, what can you tell us about them?

Dan wouldn’t go into specifics on this one, but the only type of vehicle he said that wouldn’t be in the game was the airplane. So this should point to boats still being a part of the GTA experience.
10.

What can you say about the graphics quality? Can you compare the trailer to the game, is the trailers quality better or worse?

Rockstar is still putting polish on the graphics. The demo I saw was definitely a step up from the trailer…which is kind of ridiculous given how great it looked already.
11.

Can you buy properties like you could in Vice City?

Again, no specifics were given, but Dan did say that this isn’t a game of real estate, or from rags to riches. I wouldn’t be surprised if you eventually do find new places to call home, but it sounds to me like properties might be handled in a different way – perhaps tied to moments in the story.
12.

Will there be girlfriends like in San Andreas? If yes, can you marry them?

What is with you people and your woman-related questions. Yes, there are girlfriends. I forgot to ask if you could marry them.
13.

Zhooles Asks: Unusual vehicles. Will be there any and if will, name them please.

Rockstar wouldn’t reveal anything in the demo, but strange vehicles are very much a part of the GTA experience. Dan said that much of the game revolves around Niko. I have a feeling that the choice of the vehicles does as well.
14.

Aaron Hall Asks: Rockstar have said that the cars in GTA IV will have all new physics to them and the camera will be closer to allow a better driving perspective of cruising Liberty city and seeing more detail on the cars.Could you please elaborate on the experience of driving best as possible and what’s new to the experience? Thanks.

From what I was shown, the only new element was breaking the window of the car to get in. The animation for this was awesome, and something I wish I had seen more than once. The car I saw was newer in make – which was evidenced in both the beautiful crimson sheen and suspension that handled pot holes and variances in the road with ease. Now, I only saw one car, but it really did have that new car look to it. It’ll be interesting to see how Rockstar handles the shocks and struts for other vehicles in the game.

If I had to give a comparison, I would say that the new camera angle positioning is more like Midnight Club now. It’s closer, allowing the player to see more of the minute detailing on the car, and also lower, allowing you to see more of the horizon and verticality of the city.
15.

Alex Sheridan Asks: As far as the surrounding area of Liberty City goes, what can we expect to see in things such as countryside relative to San Andreas?

From what I am told, you will not see countryside like you did in San Andreas. I wouldn’t be surprised, however, if the expanded content that Rockstar is planning through Xbox Live will offer new areas to explore. I can definitely see them adding a fifth borough to Liberty City, but outside of this, anything is possible.
16.

Have you seen members of any mobs in the game? If yes, which? Is new Liberty City a detailed copy of NY, or just is looking like it? Are there houses enterable without loading?

I didn’t see any mob members, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t there. Rockstar didn’t reveal everything to me. There’s still a lot of the game that remains blanketed in mystery. It is GTA, however, so I would be shocked if a mob or two or three weren’t involved. As for your second question, Liberty City is modeled after New York City, but it isn’t a copy, per se. As Dan pointed out in the magazine, the real world isn’t fun. You can’t just throw in the city and expect gameplay to emerge from that. There are certainly recognizable parts to it, but the gameplay comes first.
17.

Sacha Asks: Will characters from earlier GTAs appear in the game?

Rockstar wouldn’t say outright, but from the smile that Dan Houser gave me, I would say there’s a good possibility of crossover.

18.

Bobby Swansom Asks: Will the player have to go to the gym and eat right as in GTA:SA?

It doesn’t sound like Niko is the sort of person who does a lot of working out to staying in shape. From this, don’t expect him to have to work out to stay slim. As for eating, I doubt we’ll see him doing that, either. The one thing I am not sure of is whether or not he can get haircuts or buy clothing.
19.

J Asks: Is it true that there's no load time?

I didn’t see one load in the entire demo, and this included visiting two interiors at different points on the map.
20.

Marcus Asks: What was the phone like?

The graphic for the phone wasn’t finished just yet, so I won’t go into the detail on that, but it seemed that the interface was very simple in design and easy to use. Truth be told, it looked like a real cell phone. We just have to see if it drops as many calls as a real phone.
21.

Brenny Asks: Is it still the same three cars over and over again like previous games we've seen?

I’m not sure which GTA you’ve played, but I have always had more than three cars to choose from. There’s a good chance you’ll see more taxi cabs than usual, but if anything, there should be plenty of rides to choose from.
22.

Gary S Writes: How are the graphics and how far is the draw distance in the game ?

The visuals are tremendous and easily some of the best I have seen. What’s scary about this statement is that Rockstar North is still improving upon the visuals. There’s little question that it will be one of the best looking games come this holiday. As for the draw distance, I didn’t see one building, car, streetlamp, or pedestrian pop up. The framerate was also incredibly smooth and the lighting really couldn’t have been much better.
23.

Isaac "Sculay" Hussain Asks: Will there be a Xbox 360 Demo?

Rockstar hasn’t announced anything yet, but I have a feeling most people will pick this game up whether they play it in advance or not.
24.

A Canadian Asks: I just wanted to know when GTA IV for Xbox 360 will be in stores in Quebec, Canada.

Nope. Rockstar specifically told me that Quebec is the one location on earth that won’t be getting GTA IV. Actually, I have no idea. Call your store to find out.
25.

Matthew James Asks: Compared to previous GTA titles, how big is GTA IV?

I already talked a lot about the city, so I will answer this question like it is being asked about the length of the game itself. I asked Dan this, and he said it should be comparable to all the other GTA games, but they don’t know exactly how long it is since the game is still in development. In other words, you’ll still be able to vest hundreds of hours. The multiplayer component, which is still a mystery, could greatly expand the time you spend with it too.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (you can fly)
Post by: GilloD on April 24, 2007, 03:56:33 PM
WHERES THE HANGGLIDER
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (you can fly)
Post by: Himu on April 28, 2007, 02:51:17 PM
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- Niko interacts with pedestrians e.g pushing them if they get in his way.
- Niko steals an improved Admiral, proving old cars return.
- Niko, in his mid-thirties, is on the run from a "dark past".
- The mafia take a role in the game (although not a main one).
- Pop ups are eliminated.
- Roosevelt Island appears in-game.
- "The game isn't trying to be photorealistic, but artificial intelligence needs to have a similar quality to the visuals or it's not going to hold together." Dan Houser
- If you pull a gun out everyone will scatter screaming
- One airport appears in the game. Helicopters have been confirmed by Dan as well.
- Cross developing for the PS3 and Xbox 360 has apparently been a challenge.
- Both systems have their pleasures and pains.
- The game will be online (previously only a multiplayer mode was confirmed)
- The character customization is not on par with San Andreas.
- You can see right into buildings now.
- The plot will contain "outrageous betrayals" and "jackknife reversals".
- Custom tracks isn't confirmed but it is "possible"
- Dan wants it to be a huge step up, but still similar to previous games.
- There giving us more to do in our [Niko's] leisure time.
- There will be "virtually" no returning characters. "Anyway, most of the characters we liked were dead" DH.- The game is not as influenced by films as previous games have been.

Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (you can fly)
Post by: FatalT on April 28, 2007, 02:54:35 PM
- The game will be online (previously only a multiplayer mode was confirmed)

Better be decent. *shakes fist*
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (you can fly)
Post by: Himu on April 28, 2007, 02:58:54 PM
No returning characters = :(
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (you can fly)
Post by: FatalT on April 28, 2007, 02:59:45 PM
No returning characters = :(

Eh, it's not that big of a loss.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (UK OPM news update)
Post by: Himu on April 28, 2007, 03:04:11 PM
Yeah, it isn't, but I'd still like to see my favorite characters return in all of their next gen glory.

My thoughts: seems neat. I'm kinda disappointed no characters will return, but..oh well. It appears to me they were really held back by the technology last gen. Since technology has caught up to what they were trying to do, we may get to see some interesting things in this game.

Plus, limited character customization is a good thing to me, at least compared to San Andreas.

The game has been in development since Nov 2004. Wow.

(http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/711/nikostandingonroadyf8.png)

(http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/3299/nikodrivingmr0.png)
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (UK OPM news update)
Post by: Himu on April 28, 2007, 03:33:11 PM
Here's the rest of the article

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Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (UK OPM news update)
Post by: Himu on May 09, 2007, 07:52:20 PM
New Information

- Niko will be able to climb and descend exterior fire escapes. (been said before, but more proof here)
- Some meetings will take place high in skyscrapers, which you will able to throw people off.
- Liberty City will be roughly the size of San Andreas, but packed with more details. (more exact size)
- Boats will be included in the game (was unsure, but now confirmed)
- You may possibly be able to contact other friends playing GTA IV online via the in-game cell phone.

(http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/7862/oxmscrn1zt8pl4.png)

Source: OXM UK
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (UK OPM news update)
Post by: brawndolicious on May 09, 2007, 08:09:27 PM
I wonder if they'll have a online mobster thing (like six people per mob and you're all kingpins and you compete against another mob and how the other mob reacts affects you in things like territory and businesses, etc.), it would be very fucking addictive if done right which seems easy to do technically.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (UK OPM news update)
Post by: Himu on May 09, 2007, 08:11:58 PM
They totally have to do a cops and robbers thing dude.

Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (UK OPM news update)
Post by: brawndolicious on May 09, 2007, 09:35:46 PM
cops and robbers can get repetitive.  with the way they changed the gameplay it seems more like an oblivionesque have to memorize the legal and illegal things you can do type of game and if they get online mobs, it could be fun.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (UK OPM news update)
Post by: Himu on May 09, 2007, 09:41:48 PM
There hasn't been much info at all about the legalities you can pull off.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (UK OPM news update)
Post by: brawndolicious on May 09, 2007, 09:43:39 PM
in the last game you had legal business fronts.  in this one it looks like you actually operate them.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (UK OPM news update)
Post by: Himu on May 09, 2007, 09:54:38 PM
They said that in this game it won't be about making it to the top so I doubt they'll implement businesses. Hopefully they don't.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (UK OPM news update)
Post by: brawndolicious on May 09, 2007, 10:00:23 PM
I'd imagine they're a sidequest that ties into the online progress of other players if it works like that.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (UK OPM news update)
Post by: Himu on May 10, 2007, 08:05:09 PM
OPM Italy's got new info:

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#  You can view the bus schedule at bus stops around this city, strongly encouraging the idea that players will be able to ride the bus for a small fee.

# When Niko draws a weapon, the camera will position itself over his shoulder and a crosshair will appear in the center of the screen, similar to manual aim in San Andreas. It will be possible to lock onto a target and strafe left and right to avoid any oncoming bullets.

# Grand Theft Auto will not longer be as easy as it's been in GTA IV's predecessors. You can't just jump into a car and immediately floor it. You may have to hot wire the car, or sneak up to it and break the window to enter.

# Niko will be able to climb several things such as telephone poles and fire escapes.

# You can look down into the grating of a sidewalk panel and view what's under Liberty City. Light will shine down into these places.

# Philip Glass, the composer of the trailer music, may be involved in the production of the game's soundtrack.

New artwork:

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I'm loving the new details, especially about the difficulty thing. One thing I love about GTAIII over the other 3d GTA's is that it can get quite difficult at times. Still, making it harder to jack a car isn't what I call more difficult. That's the bread and butter of GTA gameplay. Imagine having to go through a hot wire mini game in the middle of a police chase after you car blew up. Augh.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (UK OPM news update)
Post by: The Sceneman on May 10, 2007, 08:11:04 PM
Stop bumping this fucking thread no one gives a shit about your dinosaur game
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (UK OPM news update)
Post by: Himu on May 10, 2007, 08:13:39 PM
Stop bumping this fucking thread no one gives a shit about your dinosaur game

Fuck off and choke on your own dick cream you wang wacker.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (UK OPM news update)
Post by: tiesto on May 10, 2007, 08:33:13 PM
I don't think I really like this... I could imagine having to do minigames or it taking a while to jack a car (something I remember happening quite a bit in the other games) would get annoying REALLY fast.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (UK OPM news update)
Post by: Himu on May 10, 2007, 08:35:43 PM
Well, it seemed from the earlier mag previews that hot wiring a car is fast as hell. Maybe the faste and better cars are just harder to hotwire? It WOULD be stupid for it to take a while though, because that would piss off a section of the user base.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (UK OPM news update)
Post by: Scurvy Stan on May 10, 2007, 08:41:10 PM
This game looks awesome. As long as I can run ppl the fuck over and there are cheat codes for unlimited ammo and invinicibility I could give a shit less about the petty details.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (UK OPM news update)
Post by: Himu on May 11, 2007, 12:51:53 PM
New preview (goddamn they're doing these every day now) from OPM Austraila. Probably the most substantial preview since the first GI one. It contains a lot of juicy info, but still mostly vague things. Nothing really heavy into the gameplay department yet.

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"suburb upon suburb of randomly generated houses simply didn't add anything worthwhile" People are reading newspapers, gesturing whilst talking on their mobile phones, people sitting on seats while talking and absent-mindly flicking dust off their jeans. "We really know we're in Liberty City when we see an 80-year old granny staggering down the street as she takes swigs from a bottle of whisky."

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You can feel the bass of passing cars, and hear the radio that they're listening to when it goes past. Rockstar asked the magazine not to publish the name of the song, as no artists have been set in stone.

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Niko passes an ATM and it prompts him to "access funds". It's likely that if you die, you may lose all your money, so putting it in a bank when you get a substantial amount seems like a good idea. The magazine also hints at being able to bribe people and the possibility of being mugged.

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From the outside, you can see through windows into houses. While it may sound like a "Big Whoop!", staking out a house for a missions purpose could have its advantages.

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The idea of terrorism is in the game, but it's not a focal point. It's obvious that it's a post 9/11 game. Just to stop people going on, Niko is definately Eastern European, not Middle Eastern. There is no Ground Zero, mainly because a "massive area of flat concrete" isn't all that exciting. Terrorism and the "War On Terror" are shown to be used as an excuse to limit freedoms.

I knew they were going to tackle post 9/11 America. I cannot wait for the black comedy in this one. The quotables will be endless.

Imagine just walking around the npc's make comments about hos you look like you're from Iraq and that you look like a terrorist. Or taking cracks at the silly paranoia and color coded terrorist levels. Things like that. Oh God.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (UK OPM news update)
Post by: Robo on May 11, 2007, 06:13:37 PM
:bow Philip Glass
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (UK OPM news update)
Post by: tiesto on May 12, 2007, 02:10:47 AM
I hope Rise and MSX FM are still in the game...
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (UK OPM news update)
Post by: Himu on May 12, 2007, 02:12:24 AM

   
# We finally got an answer as to why a trailer for the game was released earlier than any other trailer for any other GTA game ever. Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games said that the company feels that they are showing stuff "earlier than [they] normally would do purely because [they] have got to get enough people excited enough to want to go out and buy the new consoles." Later, he says "we are trying to make things that will make a large number of people go out and buy the machines. We have to do that by showing stuff early because it's a big purchase to people."

# Houser took a shot at the PlayStation 3 and Sony by saying "because of the games out there at the moment, I wouldn't go out and spend $600 on one of those machines yet. There's not enough interesting software unless you happen to really like having an expensive box that shows off graphics on some really uninspiring games." He didn't mention the PS3 by name.

# Houser said that the goal for the game is to "create a game that feels like the ultimate gangster crime experience and on the other hand, it's to create a game that feels like the ultimate living in a modern city experience."
# The eating and body-building features from San Andreas will not be in GTA IV because Rockstar "wanted to focus on physics more and they got kind of conflicting."
# Houser was asked about a possible PSP title called GTA: San Andreas Stories coming soon, but all Houser had to say was "no real plans at the moment" and that they are "doing some other things" with the handheld device...

I hope Rise and MSX FM are still in the game...

Well if they aren't, it seems there's an Eastern European station in the game, it's rumored to be a dance music station.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (UK OPM news update)
Post by: Hollywood on May 13, 2007, 04:01:41 AM
# The eating and body-building features from San Andreas will not be in GTA IV because Rockstar "wanted to focus on physics more and they got kind of conflicting."

The real reason should be, because it was freaking distinguished mentally-challenged and boring as fuck.

I like most of what I'm hearing about GTA IV. I don't know about more difficulty to jack cars, if hotwiring is some minigame or something - but note - if someone is DRIVING the car, you should be able to just steal it like usual it seems like. It sounds morel ike you see a really awesome car sitting in a lot somewhere, you wanna go jack it, you might have to work for it - which might be pretty cool.
Title: Re: The official Grand Theft Auto IV news thread (UK OPM news update)
Post by: Himu on May 13, 2007, 10:53:39 AM
It sounds morel ike you see a really awesome car sitting in a lot somewhere, you wanna go jack it, you might have to work for it - which might be pretty cool.

Completely agree.

I think the better the car, the harder it should be to jack. Kinda like getting the Apache in Vice City. You had to infiltrate the army base, and chances of getting fucked was around 95%