I wish I had a 360 to play this game.
Just kidding, I already have one.
Sorry, HiMuRo.
New York? You mean Liberty City? Shut the fuck up, idiot. You know nothing.thus the quotes moron
Its liberty city but it looks more realized than GTA3 and thats a good thing.
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.
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.
Its liberty city but it looks more realized than GTA3 and thats a good thing.
Personally, I love Liberty's atmosphere the most, so I'm really excited.
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.
Well, I don't see the big deal. Nintendo does it for every Zelda.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.
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.
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
A lot of people are suggesting that the main character could possibly be middle eastern. In a New York setting.It is clearly a Russian immigrant. The accent, the face, the content of what he's saying, etc.
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.
A lot of people are suggesting that the main character could possibly be middle eastern. In a New York setting.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.
Seems like Rockstar controversy right there. That would be AWESOME.
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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!
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 :(
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!
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Cool, I did not know there was a wii version!
The bottom pic is from GTAIII.
Holy SHIT.
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!"
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?
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:
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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.
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?
I bet you pd hasn't actually played them
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?
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.
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 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.
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.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.
Its the reason why I can still enjoy GTAIII despite being a horrible looking game compared to GTA:SA.
I agree on that. That was ridiculous and I never bothered with them. I too want more consequences for my actions.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.
If I kill enough people, I want bounty hunters on my ass at random times for instance.
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.
Rockstar announced GTAIV for Wii!QuoteRockstar 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
View the trailer here!
Google Video (400x326): http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6307295674180257795
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staten Island better be the borough that they left out. If they left out the Bronx, then I'm boycotting this game.
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.
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.
Staten Island better be the borough that they left out. If they left out the Bronx, then I'm boycotting this game.QuoteIn 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Doesn't anyone own a real scanner anymore? These are like, shitty pictures of pages.
I'd rather play GTA than Mario.
I beat III the other day and I'm working on VC now.
Kiss my ass and go play your Wii.
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.
- The game will be online (previously only a multiplayer mode was confirmed)
No returning characters = :(
# 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.
Stop bumping this fucking thread no one gives a shit about your dinosaur game
"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."
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.
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.
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.
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 hope Rise and MSX FM are still in the game...
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.