Author Topic: Grand Theft Auto IV: countdown to GTAIV"s trailer! (Read 2861 times)

Himu · « **on:** March 01, 2007, 07:08:25 PM »

http://www.rockstargames.com/IV/

Oh snap!

hyp · « **Reply #1 on:** March 01, 2007, 07:10:28 PM »

nice. now put that lucasarts engine to use, bitches.

Himu · « **Reply #2 on:** March 01, 2007, 07:13:42 PM »

Cheebs · « **Reply #3 on:** March 01, 2007, 07:29:23 PM »

gta IV is using a lucasarts engine?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4 on:** March 01, 2007, 07:38:44 PM »

What, 27 days until the trailer? MEGATON

Himu · « **Reply #5 on:** March 01, 2007, 07:52:49 PM »

As I posted on SA:

I don't see the problem with not doing a state this time. Since they're working with new tech, I'd like to see what they can do with one individual city first. One city with a downtown, suburbia, rural area;etc. would be just fine if you ask me. I love San Andreas to death, but in this case, I'd prefer seeing Rockstar a more concentrated area this time just to show off what they can do.

littlemathletics · « **Reply #6 on:** March 01, 2007, 07:58:43 PM »

Yeah, as much as I love the way things worked in San Andreas - especially the fact that you could just go to the country and jump off the mountain on a motorcycle, only to parachute to the ground - I felt that Vice City was a more complete feeling world. San Andreas just had too many pointless little streets and roads, and while I realise that's how the real world is, that's not what I want in a game. I want everything to have a point, and a use.

Himu · « **Reply #7 on:** March 01, 2007, 08:04:53 PM »

Dude, I can't imagine what this will be like. FINALLY THEY'RE NOT LIMITED TO WHAT THEY CAN DO BECAUSE OF THE PS2.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #8 on:** March 01, 2007, 08:29:18 PM »

Crackdown will be tough to beat, and im sure a sequel is coming.

Cheebs · « **Reply #9 on:** March 01, 2007, 09:00:22 PM »

Damnit, I keep thinking maf's posts are mine. $:-\$

littlemathletics · « **Reply #10 on:** March 01, 2007, 09:06:06 PM »

Quote from: Cheebs on March 01, 2007, 07:29:23 PM

gta IV is using a lucasarts engine?

Yeah. Euphoria - the procedural animation/physics engine from Indiana Jones 2007.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #11 on:** March 01, 2007, 09:07:14 PM »

A. They launched this website a year before it's release date (this holiday).
B. Rockstar bought the engine but they didn't announce what games would use it.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #12 on:** March 01, 2007, 09:11:12 PM »

Quote from: Chubs on March 01, 2007, 07:29:23 PM

gt IV is using a lucasarts engine?

A PR release came out but its unsure if they're using it for GTA4. Its the Euphoria Engine. Its main purpose is to employ physics based animation/movement. Think shit like Ico and Shadow of the Colossus when it comes to the way the main character moves and interacts with the environment. I believe Lucas Arts? Showed off the middleware with they're Indy video game, last E3.

As far as GTA4, Rockstar proved they can make a visisually impressive game (Table Tennis), albeit...a small game and nothing like the scope of GTA4. I think they can deliver.

Himu · « **Reply #13 on:** March 01, 2007, 11:08:14 PM »

Because I can't fucking post on gaf: blue, Alan Wake is a mind fuck/psycho horror dude..

littlemathletics · « **Reply #14 on:** March 01, 2007, 11:15:45 PM »

Quote from: BlueTsunami on March 01, 2007, 09:11:12 PM

Quote from: Chubs on March 01, 2007, 07:29:23 PM
gt IV is using a lucasarts engine?

A PR release came out but its unsure if they're using it for GTA4. Its the Euphoria Engine. Its main purpose is to employ physics based animation/movement. Think shit like Ico and Shadow of the Colossus when it comes to the way the main character moves and interacts with the environment. I believe Lucas Arts? Showed off the middleware with they're Indy video game, last E3.

As far as GTA4, Rockstar proved they can make a visisually impressive game (Table Tennis), albeit...a small game and nothing like the scope of GTA4. I think they can deliver.

I'm sure they can. Rockstar North haven't put a foot wrong - not often, at least.

I didn't realise the whole Euphoria thing wasn't confirmed. It wouldn't surprise me, though. It would certainly make things easier for them in terms of populating a world convincingly.

tiesto · « **Reply #15 on:** March 01, 2007, 11:29:12 PM »

I'd really like to see it go back to Liberty City, still my favorite city in the GTA3 canon, obviously due to its paralells with NY. And also because it had Rise and MSX FM, my favorite radio stations in the series.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #16 on:** March 01, 2007, 11:34:11 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on March 01, 2007, 11:08:14 PM

Because I can't fucking post on gaf: blue, Alan Wake is a mind fuck/psycho horror dude..

Oh I know, but its supposed to allow you to roam around the world like in GTA (Take a car, drive around town etc). I doubt its as large as San Andreas though.

Himu · « **Reply #17 on:** March 01, 2007, 11:54:30 PM »

Food for some thought: The first GTA consisted of three cities - Liberty City, Vice City, and San Andreas. These areas were obviously utilized in the 3d incarnations. This game had an add on entitled GTA London 1969. Going from the history of the series, the next title will be in London, or be based around GTAII (which is in a futuristic setting).

Here's to hoping a mixture: a futuristic setting set in London. Hell yes.

littlemathletics · « **Reply #18 on:** March 02, 2007, 12:22:03 AM »

I really hope they don't try for the futuristic thing. I lied the familiarity of the previous 3D games - especially Vice City.

Himu · « **Reply #19 on:** March 02, 2007, 12:30:14 AM »

Play GTA2. It's futuristic, but it's not overly so.

littlemathletics · « **Reply #20 on:** March 02, 2007, 12:32:28 AM »

I have, and while, as you say, it doesn't feel overly futuristic to the point of cliché, I think it's missing what I like about the series. It doesn't feel grounded.

Himu · « **Reply #21 on:** March 02, 2007, 12:33:08 AM »

Hmmm. True.

Himu · « **Reply #22 on:** March 02, 2007, 12:35:40 AM »

I don't really care about the identifying with things in GTA. I mean, that's nice and all, but apart of the fun for me is the emulation of real world places in a cartoony game world. That's why I prefer GTAI-III's radio over GTAVC and SA's. The game isn't our world, it's within it's own limitations and culture. I think a cyber punk GTA would be really cool, to tell you the truth. Something set up in the 1950's or whatever would be stupid though. No jets, no motor bikes...snore. Why bother?

Himu · « **Reply #23 on:** March 02, 2007, 08:41:15 PM »

Spong will have the trailer available in hd on the 29th. In hd? Oh snap. Expect some good visuals in this!

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #24 on:** March 02, 2007, 09:46:54 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on March 01, 2007, 11:08:14 PM

Because I can't fucking post on gaf: blue, Alan Wake is a mind fuck/psycho horror dude..

demi wins

Himu · « **Reply #25 on:** March 03, 2007, 11:02:34 PM »

I am replaying San Andreas!

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #26 on:** March 04, 2007, 11:13:02 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on March 03, 2007, 11:02:34 PM

I am replaying San Andreas!

Oh noes, your gonna make me want to play it again now

demi · « **Reply #27 on:** March 04, 2007, 11:30:46 AM »

Why does Himuro care, he doesn't own a 360 or a PS3.

and lol @ admitting he cant post at GAF

Himu · « **Reply #28 on:** March 04, 2007, 04:15:56 PM »

I'm buying a 360 solely for mass effect and gta4 numb nuts

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