The Grand Theft Auto IV Thread

[GiRTh]

GTA4 is finally ready and will be with us worldwide on the 29th April. Its going to be available on both PS3 and XBOX360 formats.

Discuss here.

[Jack]

I can't wait. This game looks awesome. The shooting mechanics has improved a lot. It now has an over the shoulder style view (like Gears of War) when you tap the shoulder button and u can duck in and out of cover while shooting. It's going to be great.

[GiRTh]

Here's the first trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M80K51DosFo

Things will be different


Second Trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWkyx-EzuQ4
Looking for that special someone


Third Trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haLIkADUs3Q
Move up Ladies

[Wasted]

I can't wait for it neither, I don't really know much about it yet and I haven't really seen any trailers but I know I'll love it like the other GTA's.

[Mark]

Cannot wait :) More than likely I'll adapt my sleep pattern around it's release date, so I can get a full solid 48hr session in on release :cheer2:

- Mark

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Mark
Cannot wait :) More than likely I'll adapt my sleep pattern around it's release date, so I can get a full solid 48hr session in on release :cheer2:

- Mark Are you going to purchase it at midnight on the day it comes out?

[MR.K!]

cant wait untill it comes out !!

[Scarlett.]

Neither can I

[Scarlett.]

Just pre-ordered GTA IV

[001steven]

cant wait for this game

[Scarlett.]

In counting down the days to 28th April

[Scarlett.]

'Grand Theft Auto IV' adds drunk driving, strip clubs to franchise
23 hours ago

NEW YORK - Niko Bellic will be able to do just about anything gamers want him to do.

For the scruffy leading man in "Grand Theft Auto IV," that includes blowing stuff up, driving drunk, meeting someone online, going on a date, hailing a cab, listening to the radio, killing innocent bystanders, patronizing strip clubs, flying helicopters, earning cash for criminal activities, running from the police and, of course, hijacking lots of cars.

Players will be tempted with such seedy choices in Rockstar Games' wildly anticipated ninth entry in their controversial but lucrative "Grand Theft Auto" franchise, set for release April 29. "GTA IV" will be the first game in the 10-year-old "GTA" series for Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3 video game consoles.

"We wanted to completely rebuild the core mechanics and create a really slick, cool experience," Rockstar Games vice-president and "GTA IV" writer Dan Houser said following a 90-minute demonstration of the game.

Bellic, a thuggish Eastern European immigrant, has already become an iconic figure to the millions of viewers who've spied the mature action-driving game's official trailers over 40 million times online. Many have jammed blogs and message boards like GTA4.net with speculation about the game's plot, characters, locales and gameplay.

Houser wouldn't mind if such zealous fans tapped the brakes.

"We want people to be really excited and not know everything by the time they play the game," he said. "Of course, we want them to understand what they're buying, but we want there to be surprises along the way."

Hunger for "GTA IV" - details! screenshots! clips! anything! - has been mounting since the game was announced at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in 2006. Expectations hit a speed bump and holiday wish lists had to be revised in 2007 when Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games' parent company, said last August the game wouldn't be released until 2008.

"We felt we owed it to the many fans of the game, in particular to people who are thinking about buying hardware but haven't yet done so, to have a game that was really amazing and really pushed the limit," said Houser. "It would've been foolish to rush something out and disrespectful to the audience."

In the open-world game, Bellic descends on Liberty City, Rockstar's take on New York, after being lured there by his cousin. As Bellic, players can traipse through the expansive urban atmosphere and engage in illegal activities right around the corner from detailed recreations of landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Coney Island and Times Square.

"We wanted to make the storytelling more sophisticated and more organic," said Houser. "We give you choices to really recreate the experience of an immigrant moving to New York in the present time and emulate walking down the street and meeting the freaks that you meet. It's largely streamlining and adding to the ideas that were there before."

In what Houser says is his favourite "GTA IV" mission, players are tasked with assassinating a character who's laid up in the hospital. How gamers achieve this goal is completely up to them, whether they decide to quietly sneak in through a window, boisterously bust through the front door guns blazin' or don scrubs and simply turn off the mark's life support.

"We're giving the player choices without ramming it down their throats," said Houser. "They even have a choice at the key moment in the whole story. I don't want to go into too much detail about it, but I think putting that into the hands of the player is very fun."

Graphically, there are layers of realism not found in the previous over-the-top "Vice City" and "San Andreas" editions of the game. In "GTA IV," if players hit a newsstand, papers go flying through the air. Bump into an electrical pole and sparks may surge. With new technology from NaturalMotion, characters can spontaneously react to their surroundings.

"If the graphics are slightly cartoony, we make sure the writing is slightly cartoony to match that," said Houser. "Obviously, the graphics have gone closer to realism, so we wanted everything else to be closer to realism as well."

The gamemakers are also injecting conventions found in a totally dissimilar gaming franchise: "The Sims." Social interaction is heavily embedded throughout "GTA IV." Bellic can go online at Internet cafes in Liberty City and access over 100 fictitious websites. He can cultivate relationships with other characters through cell phone calls, e-mails and quality time at bars, comedy clubs, cabarets, bowling allies and strip clubs.

Yes, strip clubs.

Rockstar has long been known for pushing buttons and fuelling gaming controversies. In 2005, a hidden sex scene was discovered in "San Andreas," causing many retailers to pull the game off store shelves. Last year, the British Board of Film Classification refused to certify Rockstar's "Manhunt 2," a gory game which received an Adults-Only rating from the Entertainment Software Rating Board in the U.S. (The rating for "GTA IV" is pending.)

Houser assumes "GTA IV" will spur its own outcry.

"I expect it because we've had so much of it in the past," said Houser. "I wish people would treat video games the same as other media. They seem to not want to do that for reasons that I don't understand. It's a convenient enemy for people."

Scandal or not, video game analyst Mike Hickey at Janco Partners expects five million copies of "GTA IV" will sell the first week of release, on par with last year's record-breaking US$300 million first-week sales of Bungie Studios' "Halo 3." Hickey says that Rockstar's hush-hush promotional effort - more viral, less in-your-face than the "Halo 3" campaign - could give "GTA IV" an edge.

"Maybe the first week 'GTA IV' sales won't do what 'Halo 3' did, but I can almost guarantee they'll probably outsell 'Halo 3' in the first year," said Hickey.

That choice is up to gamers, too.

[Callum]

Such a shame it's only on two consoles, I reckon it'd do great on Wii format.

[Scarlett.]

On amazon it says I'll be getting the game on the 28th, but according to most places it comes out on the 29th

[001steven]

the BBFC better not ban it or it will be war lol

[Scarlett.]

I dont think they will, although it will cause controversy

[Mark]

Originally posted by GiRTh
Originally posted by Mark
Cannot wait :) More than likely I'll adapt my sleep pattern around it's release date, so I can get a full solid 48hr session in on release :cheer2:

- Mark Are you going to purchase it at midnight on the day it comes out?

Yep, aren't you? :spin2:

[Captain.Remy]

My best friend and I are going to purchase it at midnight too in Marseille. We just can't wait, we are gonna play all night long. :spin2:

[CassetteFinger]

I wont rush out and get it, but im looking forward to it. Here's hoping it will top san andreas.

[001steven]

im not queing up at midnight i just buy it on day it comes

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Mark
Originally posted by GiRTh
Originally posted by Mark
Cannot wait :) More than likely I'll adapt my sleep pattern around it's release date, so I can get a full solid 48hr session in on release :cheer2:

- Mark Are you going to purchase it at midnight on the day it comes out?

Yep, aren't you? :spin2: I think I'll be buzzing at midnight when it comes out but I think I'll be getting it during the day. Hopefully preordering will ensure I get a copy.

[Scarlett.]

SCREENSHOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!! lol
http://media.gtanet.com/images/3560_gtaiv_screenshot.jpg


http://media.gtanet.com/images/3353_gtaiv_broker_elevated_tracks.jpg

http://media.gtanet.com/images/3479_gta_iv_trailer.jpg


http://media.gtanet.com/images/3480_gta_iv_trailer.jpg

http://media.gtanet.com/images/3779_gta_iv.jpg


http://media.gtanet.com/images/3851_gta_iv.jpg


http://media.gtanet.com/images/3887_gta_iv.jpg

[Xander]

I remember when i played GTA 3, and Vice City.
I used to love going on the rampage:tongue:
I does look really good, the next one coming out.

[Scarlett.]

Aye so it does! I sooooo cant wait

[Scarlett.]

http://pnmedia.gamespy.com/planetgrandtheftauto.gamespy.com/images/news/lcpdemail.jpg

[Scarlett.]

FEATURIES!!!!!!! ZOMG!!!!! lol
Features
After the initial load sequence, there are no loading occurrences when entering/exiting buildings or crossing islands. The extent of the no-load-time expectation in the game has also been commented on; a Rockstar spokesperson claimed, "you can basically play the game from beginning to end without a single load screen."[21]
Details revealed demonstrate how variations in the terrain cause the way the character walks to change. The way the player moves is controlled by a physics engine instead of pre-written animations, therefore enabling character movements to be more realistic. Rockstar Games announced that Euphoria by NaturalMotion would be used in future Rockstar titles, confirming that Euphoria would indeed be used in the game.[24]
Stealing a parked car can no longer be done simply by opening the door and driving off. Now, it involves Niko approaching the car, breaking the glass, and hotwiring it; only then can he use it. There will be several animation variations to sneaking up to a car and breaking its window. The way Niko enters the car would look different each time depending on where and how he is in relation to the car. Because of the Euphoria engine, the way the character will approach the car will be completely random. Players will be able to choose from four different camera views while in a car, including a dashboard view. The trunks of cars will also be utilised by the player, though specific details are unknown. All cars feature a standard GPS device while more expensive vehicles have voice-navigation GPS. Car damage physics have been greatly improved.[citation needed]
Police artificial intelligence and star wanted levels now operate differently. When the police are in search of Niko, the player will now have to avoid a certain radius marked on the map in which the police will be looking for him. The size of this radius will increase with the player's wanted level (the more stars, the bigger the radius) and re-centres itself on Niko's location if he is spotted by the police. Instead of utilizing the "Pay N' Spray" as in previous games, Niko has to realistically disguise himself by clandestinely changing vehicles in empty areas such as parking garages, a feature seen in the video game Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven. Additionally, pedestrians can now report crimes such as car-jacking.[25][26]
Pedestrians are much more intelligent, realistic, and diverse, using mobile phones, cash machines, eating snacks, drinking soda, reading newspapers, scratching their noses, coughing, smoking, and interacting with each other through laughter and remarks. Homeless people will be seen in alleys rubbing their hands over a flaming barrel, sitting against walls, asking for spare change, and other expected actions.[citation needed] The flow of pedestrians and traffic will be different depending on the time of day.
The gunfight system has been reworked to feel natural by utilising a cover system similar to that of Gears of War and Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, the reason being that the combat system in previous games seemed awkward and cumbersome.[27] The player can slide to cover, blind fire, and free aim. When locked on, the target's health is indicated by eight purple segments on the target circle.
The player will not be able to fly any fixed-wing aircraft[28], unlike in some previous instalments of the Grand Theft Auto series. However, helicopters will be flyable. Francis International Airport (from Grand Theft Auto III) is confirmed to be in the game. The player will also be able to control boats.[29]
The player has the option of hailing a cab in order to travel to any address in the city. When riding in the cab, the player has the option of viewing the journey from the inside, or skipping it to arrive at the destination immediately.[citation needed]
Niko will be able to perform a variety of new actions such as climbing telephone poles and fire escapes, pushing people who bump into him, calling women for dates[30], playing pool, darts, and bowling, eating, and drinking. Niko is able to become intoxicated by which the character stumbles and the blurry camera bounces about.
It is possible to have multiple active missions, due to the fact that some missions will run over the course of several days and will require the player to wait for further instructions, etc. [31]
The use of mobile phone has been expanded to perform multiple actions. When selecting the mobile phone, a zoomed-in version of the phone pops up in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen and a list of several commands are made available to the player, such as "meet me here," etc.. The phone can be used outside of vehicles to listen to the radio. Retrying a failed mission can be performed by accessing the menu. Niko can dial 911 and trick the police to send a dispatch.
Niko will make use of the Internet as a means of communication. Although the exact details of the role of the Internet in the game are being kept secret, it has been revealed in a GamesTM Magazine article that Niko can access the internet from various cyber cafes (one of which is called "TW@") in order to upload a resume for prospective employers.[25] According to Dan Houser, there are over 100 accessible, fictitious web-sites within the game. [32]
Niko's outfit can be changed throughout the game. However, it will not be possible to customise his physique or hairstyle as in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.[33]
It has been revealed that every street in the game will have a name for the reason that some missions will require the player to go to a specific address.[34]
There is now an autosave that activates after completing a mission.[35]
A day in Liberty City is forty-eight minutes long, instead of twenty-four as in previous Grand Theft Auto titles (one game hour lasts two minutes in real time).
Some meetings in the game will take place high in the buildings of skyscrapers, which will subsequently allow Niko to throw people off the buildings. However, Niko will be unable to access all the buildings in the game.

[Scarlett.]

Coke are cashing in on GTA IV bringing their GTA-style ad back

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Chewy
Coke are cashing in on GTA IV bringing their GTA-style ad back I saw that. It's quite a funny ad.

[Scarlett.]

Check out GTA IV's official website!
its got loads of info on Radio stations and stuff

http://www.rockstargames.com/IV/#?page=videos

[001steven]

Cant wait till 29th april

[GiRTh]

The website is giving out some great inof on the contents of the game.

[Scarlett.]

Aye! I love the Radio widget LOL

[GiRTh]

LOL

And the Eastern European radio too.

[Scarlett.]

Aye :D Have you seen the Love-meet.net one xD

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Chewy
Aye :D Have you seen the Love-meet.net one xD NO. What is that ?

[Scarlett.]

http://www.rockstargames.com/IV/#?page=loveMeet&content=interactive0

[GiRTh]

LOL

Is that featured in the game?

[Scarlett.]

Aye it will be on the GTA IV "internet" lol cant wait to see the sites!!
Looks like Nico will be doing a bit of Online dating

Also Nico will be able to go to comedy clubs

[GiRTh]

Thanks for the info.:thumbs:

This game is getting bigger and bigger.

[Scarlett.]

Aye! it is!

There is so many features I have read of that I have forgot most of them!

Also I read that bulletholes will remain there forever!

LOL
The history of Liberty City
http://www.rockstargames.com/IV/#?page=history&content=interactive0

Its also belived that you will be able to watch "Banging trash can lids together for an hour" LOL
http://www.rockstargames.com/IV/#?page=banging&content=interactive0

[GiRTh]

Blimey. How are they going to incorporate all of this into the game and still make it look and feel like a GTA game. I cant wait.

[Scarlett.]

I hope they dont ruin the freedom feeling of the games though

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Chewy
I hope they dont ruin the freedom feeling of the games though Me too. I wonder when the reviewers get hold of the game?

[Scarlett.]

Gotta be soon, its out next month

[Hugo]

I can't wait for this game! This is the most I have ever been excited about a game! Do you know if you will be able to play online?

[Scarlett.]

Aye apparently you will be able to

[GiRTh]

The latest and final trailer

Final Trailer (http://rockstargames.com/IV/#?page=videos&content=trailer4)

[Spike]

Just pre-ordered it from HMV on a great deal

Can't wait for this game now.

[Spike]

After spending months battling to get Manhunt 2 onto UK shelves following its BBFC ban, developer Rockstar is celebrating after the body announced it has given Grand Theft Auto IV the go-ahead.

Although the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 title is expected to incorporate controversial scenes, the British Board of Film Classisification has awarded the title an 18 rating.

Rockstar is said to be especially pleased with the news given the fact that games have been under so much scrutiny since last week's Byron Review.

The BBFC confirmation allows the game to be published n April 29 as previously announced.


DS (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/a92777/bbfc-awards-gta-iv-18-rating.html)

[Callum]

Shame this isn't being released on the Wii, I could have seen it doing good as well. The footage of this game though looks brilliant!

[GiRTh]

I'm sure GTA4 will get a Wii and PC release.

[Scarlett.]

Yay thank god the BBFC didnt stop it:dance:

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Chewy
Yay thank god the BBFC didnt stop it:dance: I read about that yesterday. I cant wait for the release.

[001steven]

the BBFC i think knew that if they refused to give it a rating there would be up roar this GTA is expected to sell 6million in its 1st week

[Spike]

Following the BBFC's decision to award Grand Theft Auto IV an 18 rating, the body has revealed the uncut title will contain a 'multitude' of sexual references.

The game, which is certain to spark debate following the Byron Review, will allow players to pick up prostitutes, as well as portraying masturbation, fellatio and intercourse.

A statement on the British Board of Film Classification's website read: "Sex references also occur during cut scenes, including references to strong sexual behaviour. During gameplay the character can pick up prostitutes.

"What follows is an undetailed portrayal of masturbation, fellatio and intercourse. The character can also visit lap dancing clubs and request a private dance. While the game contains sexualised dancing and the portrayal of sex, there is no sexualised nudity."

The BBFC's ratings page for Grand Theft Auto IV, however, has now been taken down at Rockstar's request after it was revealed it contained spoilers for the forthcoming title.

Grand Theft Auto IV will be released for Xbox 360 and PS3 on April 29.

DS (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/a92928/18-rated-gta-iv-includes-masturbation.html)

[Jack]

Well at least it sound as though when you pick up a prostitute you won't just be sitting in the car looking forward while it rocks up and down. :laugh:

[Spike]

Rockstar Games has announced its eagerly-awaited Grand Theft Auto IV game has been cut ahead of its release in Australia.

The Sydney-based Office of Film and Literature Classification refused to grant the game a MA15+ rating, which is the highest rating in Australia as the country does not carry an adult certificate for consumers of 18 and over, due to its "strong violence, strong coarse language, drug and sexual references".

According to The Sydney Morning Herald, Rockstar produced an edited version of the game and the Australian classification board has now awarded the title an MA15+ certificate.

Previous Grand Theft Auto games were also forced to be cut in Australia, including GTA III: Vice City and GTA: San Andreas.

DS (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/a93189/rockstar-forced-to-edit-gta-iv-content.html)

[Spike]

As Britain prepares for the release of the most eagerly-awaited game of 2008, retailers have lined up a series of pre-order deals to tempt buyers of Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto IV.

Keen to make the most of this year's most lucrative video game release, many retailers are offering extras as they bid for gamers' cash.

For the next two weeks, Zavvi is offering all buyers of the £39.99 Xbox 360 game free Xbox Live Gold membership for three months worth £15. Buyers will also receive a collectible GTA IV-themed pre-order card.

HMV is offering buyers 1,000 Microsoft points and a voucher book featuring £130 worth of savings, while GAME is also promoting the Xbox 360 title, offering 500 Xbox Live points and four GTA gamerpics.

GameStation was offering the same deal as GAME, but the retailer says that due to 'unprecedented demand' for the title it has stopped taking pre-orders. A statement read: "Due to unprecedented demand for the standard editions of Grand Theft Auto IV, we are no longer taking pre-orders for this version. We do have the Limited Edition available for pre-order with delivery on launch day."

E-tailer Amazon is offering the title at £34.99 complete with a price guarantee for anyone who pre-orders with them, stating: "If the Amazon.co.uk price decreases between the time you place your order and the release date, you'll be charged the lowest price".

Grand Theft Auto IV is released on April 29 for PS3 and Xbox 360.

DS (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/a93191/retailers-offer-gta-iv-pre-order-freebies.html)

[GiRTh]

It's going to be great. I was just in Asda when the trailer came on.:tongue:

[Stu]

Dont expect it to sell the hot **** amount of copys San Andreas sold straight away because theirs still a HUGE amount of people who dont have a next gen console. A fact many people overlook.

God im looking foward to it now. This and Gears Of War 2 are like the only games im interested in this year. That and Metal Gear Solid 4 , but I aint splashing out on a PS3 just to play one game.

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Morpheus
Dont expect it to sell the hot **** amount of copys San Andreas sold straight away because theirs still a HUGE amount of people who dont have a next gen console. A fact many people overlook.

God Im looking foward to it now. This and Gears Of War 2 are like the only games Im interested in this year. That and Metal Gear Solid 4 , but I aint splashing out on a PS3 just to play one game. I agree Stu.:thumbs:

I'm going to have to play GTA4 on my mates console. I'm not forking out 300 quid for a toy. Not yet anyway. I want a PS3 not an Xbox 360. The PS3 is a better console with much more of a shelf life.

[Stu]

It definately has more shelf life. Right now , however , you're paying for potential as there potentially will be a game worth buying at some stage.

For this game in particular , however , GTA IV will have extra content and arguably a more fluid online mode on the 360. Any way you look at it , the 360's online > the PS3's right now.

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Morpheus
It definately has more shelf life. Right now , however , you're paying for potential as there potentially will be a game worth buying at some stage.

For this game in particular , however , GTA IV will have extra content and arguably a more fluid online mode on the 360. Any way you look at it , the 360's online > the PS3's right now. I'm sure there will be many good games coming out. The PS2 is almost ten years old now and yet many of the very best games for it have come out in the last three or four years. Games like Re4, God of War I and II, Okami etc. are all less than three years old. Give the PS3 time I'm sure it'll deliver. I reckon in a few years time the 360 will have been superceeded by Bill Gates next money making exercise.

[Stu]

Originally posted by GiRTh
Originally posted by Morpheus
It definately has more shelf life. Right now , however , you're paying for potential as there potentially will be a game worth buying at some stage.

For this game in particular , however , GTA IV will have extra content and arguably a more fluid online mode on the 360. Any way you look at it , the 360's online > the PS3's right now. I'm sure there will be many good games coming out. The PS2 is almost ten years old now and yet many of the very best games for it have come out in the last three or four years. Games like Re4, God of War I and II, Okami etc. are all less than three years old. Give the PS3 time I'm sure it'll deliver. I reckon in a few years time the 360 will have been superceeded by Bill Gates next money making exercise.
Remember 2001 for the playstation 2? After the crap launch titles the console got great. Fast. Same thing cant be said for the PS3.

Also I dont think its fair to assume the Xbox 360 is just a money making exercise. Sony would kill just as much as microsoft OR nintendo for some of your cash. Its just business.

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by MorpheusRemember 2001 for the playstation 2? After the c**p launch titles the console got great. Fast. Same thing cant be said for the PS3.

Also I dont think its fair to assume the Xbox 360 is just a money making exercise. Sony would kill just as much as microsoft OR nintendo for some of your cash. Its just business. I think the PS2 got great because of the exclusive deals Sony did for the likes of Vice City and MGS. At the time of the PS2 launch there was no real competition.

Microsoft have made a living out of making their own products obsolete. I'll be surprised if the 360 is still around in a few years time.

[Spike]

Rockstar's launch of Grand Theft Auto IV on April 29 is predicted to eclipse first week sales of last year's record-breaking video game Halo 3.

Variety claims that industry analysts and "sources close to Take-Two" believe the forthcoming epic will surpass the $300 million made by Microsoft's highly acclaimed Halo 3 during its first week on sale.

The report also suggests that the title could topple the $404 million made by movie Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End during its first six days at the box office.

Developer Rockstar said it believes Grand Theft Auto IV will sell more than six million copies during its first week on sale.

DS (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/a93944/gta-iv-to-eclipse-halo-3-sales.html)

[Spike]

A games industry expert has sent a warning to UK businesses as the country prepares for the launch of the biggest video game release of the year.

James Binns, a publishing director from Future, claims the release of Grand Theft Auto IV on April 29 will provoke a "never-before-seen wave of absenteeism".

The magazine chief, describing the phenomenon as GTA IV flu, said he believes thousands of gamers will fake illness to play the game, adding they will join the legion of gamers who have already booked a legitimate day off to enjoy the game.

“Having worked in the games industry for 15 years, I’ve never witnessed anything like the hysteria building around GTA IV," said Binns.

"This game series has become culturally significant and a new chapter is a major global event, as important as a new Harry Potter novel. Gamers want to be the first to experience GTA IV and don’t want anything to spoil their enjoyment. Businesses need to be prepared for the array of excuses and 24-hour ailments that will hit their workforce as GTA flu grips the UK.”

DS (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/a94001/gta-iv-release-to-provoke-mass-sickie.html)

[GiRTh]

LOL

We've got a new Portishead album released on the 28th and a new GTA game release the very next day. I dont think I'm going to leave the house for days.

[Spike]

Star of The Office Ricky Gervais is to make a surprise appearance in Rockstar's forthcoming epic video game Grand Theft Auto IV.

The comedian will appear within Liberty City's comedy club, complete with new material specially written by Gervais himself.

Speaking to London magazine Shortlist, Gervais said: "It's a first - which always interests me. It was shot in New York, my favourite place in the world, and I got to wear a tight lycra suit as part of the digital process. No, hold on, that wasn't so good.

"Unfortunately they captured the whole horror, except I look slightly tougher. It's seriously a big deal, though. Games have outsold Hollywood for the past few years so it's nice to be a small part of that."

Gervais also hinted that he appears elsewhere in the game, but refused to reveal exactly when and where.

Grand Theft Auto IV will be released on April 29 for PS3 and Xbox 360.

DS (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/a94087/ricky-gervais-to-feature-in-gta-iv.html)

[Stu]

Originally posted by GiRTh
Originally posted by MorpheusRemember 2001 for the playstation 2? After the c**p launch titles the console got great. Fast. Same thing cant be said for the PS3.

Also I dont think its fair to assume the Xbox 360 is just a money making exercise. Sony would kill just as much as microsoft OR nintendo for some of your cash. Its just business. I think the PS2 got great because of the exclusive deals Sony did for the likes of Vice City and MGS. At the time of the PS2 launch there was no real competition.

Microsoft have made a living out of making their own products obsolete. I'll be surprised if the 360 is still around in a few years time.
Either way the 360 is the system for GTA : IV in my opinion. Corporations and money aside , the 360 has achievements , a better online community , and exclusive downloadable content in August.

10 page review from OXM (http://www.gtagaming.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101930)

I think I creamed myself. I want this game more than ever!

[Hugo]

10 days. This better not be a let down. I am so excited I've pre ordered it so I know I can get my hands on it as soon as it comes out. I bought Mario Kart Wii today to make the wait a little more bareable.

[Stu]

Originally posted by tooperfect
10 days. This better not be a let down. I am so excited I've pre ordered it so I know I can get my hands on it as soon as it comes out. I bought Mario Kart Wii today to make the wait a little more bareable.
I have not played a game in months. In fact , I believe GTA IV might be the last game I play all year. A lot of the fun is gone for me. Too much emphasis on generic military shooters and fanboyism.

[Shaun]

It's not on PS2? :sad:

Bollocks.

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Morpheus
Originally posted by tooperfect
10 days. This better not be a let down. I am so excited I've pre ordered it so I know I can get my hands on it as soon as it comes out. I bought Mario Kart Wii today to make the wait a little more bareable.
I have not played a game in months. In fact , I believe GTA IV might be the last game I play all year. A lot of the fun is gone for me. Too much emphasis on generic military shooters and fanboyism. I agree about Shooters!

80% of my games are all FPS

CANT WAIT FORGTA IV lol

[Scarlett.]

Less than a week to go!!!!!!!!!!

[GiRTh]

I cant wait.

[Scarlett.]

Me neither

My life is going so right at the mo

My bedroom will be repaired next week
I have all my work finished
My laptop charger is being sent on Friday

AND GTA IV is coming out!

w00t!

[Stu]

http://www.dailymotion.com/search/gta4/1

Gameplay footage! Finnaly!

[Scarlett.]

5 DAYS TO GO!!!!


!SUPER DANCE PARTY TIME!

:colour::colour::colour::colour:

[Spike]

Can't wait for this game now.

[Scarlett.]

Me either!!!!!!:xyxwave:

[Spike]

The game is being played here:
http://www.justin.tv/swiftor

It looks amazing.

[Stu]

Nikko getting absoloutely wasted drunk in the live feeds. Love it!

[Jack]

Originally posted by Spike
The game is being played here:
http://www.justin.tv/swiftor

It looks amazing.

I could watch that all day!

[Spike]

Its funny when he is drunk, can't wait for it now it looks amazing.

[GiRTh]

Damn. That video has been removed.

[Stu]

Most gameplay videos on the net are only from Broker anyway. The ghost town starting base for the game. Algoquin [Manhattan] will probably be the defining spot in the game. Packed with peds and cars. Neon ads everywhere.

[Scarlett.]

Cant believe my game will be sent tommorow!

[Spike]

I can't wait to play this game now, hopefully it will arrive tomorrow and not tuesday.

[Jack]

My friend's copy was dispatched Friday, so it will arrive tomorrow. I'm getting mine on Tuesday though.

[Scarlett.]

mine will probably arrive on Tuesday too!

[Jack]

The moment I have the copy of the game in my hands, I'll be happy.

[Scarlett.]

Same here:spin::spin::spin::spin::spin::spin:

[Scarlett.]

Strangley my GTA IV has gone down from £40 to £36 lol:dance:

[Hugo]

I need it now. Seriously I have like butterflies permantly lol.

[Scarlett.]

Lol so do I have even saved the IV logo onto a memory stick and put it on the Xbox 360 dashboard lol

[Jack]

The streaming here is pretty good: http://www.justin.tv/meet_niko

[Scarlett.]

Cool:cheer2:

[Jack]

It looks so realistic! Just amazing.

[Dan_]

I've so gotta get this game.

[Scarlett.]

Just seeing that video has calmed me down a bit but got me more excited somehow lol

[Regina]

I just can't wait to run people over and punch the tramps who start the fires in the bins, that's what I play for.

[Scarlett.]

haha LOL:bouncy:

[Regina]

It's true though lmfao, I get such a rush out of punching random civilians and then running for it.

[Scarlett.]

lol I play for running over people and stuff :evil: lol

[Dan_]

I always like setting a whole load of cars on fire and seeing the chaos that the explosion causes.

Punching random people and then running off is funny too.

[Jack]

In the old ones the pedestrians were so stupid, you didn't feel bad about killing them. In this one they react so realistically - they roll over you bonet and smash on the floor, bones crunching, if you knock them down. If you shoot them in the knee caps they fall to the ground and crawl away screaming. I just hope they don't ban it after a couple of months.

[Regina]

HIGH FIVE!

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Dan_
I always like setting a whole load of cars on fire and seeing the chaos that the explosion causes.

Punching random people and then running off is funny too. Lol! I love those too!

I am sooooooooooooooo excited lololololollooloolijomomlkl/.;./';oo987878ukpll'.........................

[Captain.Remy]

My bestfriend and I can't wait to get it ! We are going to spend our nights on it ! :banana:

[Scarlett.]

lol I have invited my brother over on Thursday lool

[Conor]

Can't beleive theres only 2 days left. It's been delay after delay after delay lol

[Regina]

Originally posted by Jack
In the old ones the pedestrians were so stupid, you didn't feel bad about killing them. In this one they react so realistically - they roll over you bonet and smash on the floor, bones crunching, if you knock them down. If you shoot them in the knee caps they fall to the ground and crawl away screaming. I just hope they don't ban it after a couple of months.

Haha throw them over your bonnet then reverse!

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Conor
Can't beleive theres only 2 days left. It's been delay after delay after delay lol Havent you heard its delayed until october now
joke

[Conor]

Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by Conor
Can't beleive theres only 2 days left. It's been delay after delay after delay lol Havent you heard its delayed until october now
joke

Oh god! I was in temp shock! lol :cloud::shocked::laugh2:

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Conor
Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by Conor
Can't beleive theres only 2 days left. It's been delay after delay after delay lol Havent you heard its delayed until october now
joke

Oh god! I was in temp shock! lol :cloud::shocked::laugh2: pmsl I was tempted to leave the punchline out:joker:

[Jack]

Gametrailers' review is now up: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/33327.html

I always like their reviews because they are unbiased and fair. 9.8/10 - I really cannot wait now.

[001steven]

I wonder if Gamesmaster will rate it higher then GTA Sa?? which got 98%

[Spike]

I hope it has been delivered today, I want to get home from school now and hopefully it will be waiting for me.

[GiRTh]

Metacritic also have few reviews.

LINK (http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps3/grandtheftauto4?q=grand%20theft%20auto)

[Spike]

I am disappointed that it didn't arrive today, I will just have to wait until tomorrow to start playing it.

[Hugo]

Mine has arrived :bouncy: Really realisitc gameplay. Anyway got to get back to beating the **** out of random civillians :laugh: :hugesmile:


I wish...

[GiRTh]

I missed the spoiler. For a moment I was very jealous.

[Scarlett.]

I hope mine arrives today, it should as it has been sent in First class mail lol

[Stu]

Another perfect ten , this time , from gamespot.

Gears Of War , Grand Theft Auto IV , and possibly Metal Gear Solid 4 will all stand as the magnum opus of this generation , much in the same way as Resident Evil 4 , Vice City , Halo and Metroid Prime were the magnum opuses of last generation.

[GiRTh]

Has anyone got the game?

[LargeAndInCharge]

when is it out on PS2 people??????

[Regina]

I have it, it's incredible. I just wish I knew how to hail a cab, I feel like such an amateur and I'm never an amateur with GTA games!

[Sod_James]

I got mine this morning. It's quite difficult to handle. will take some getting use too.

[LargeAndInCharge]

when is it out on PS2 people??????

[Spike]

I am still waiting for the postman to come, he better hurry up I want to play on this game now.

[Spike]

:cheer: Finally the postman has just delivered the game, I'm off to play on it now.

[Jack]

Originally posted by Brother
when is it out on PS2 people??????

Never. It's only Xbox 360 and PS3, probably PC later in about 9 months.

[LargeAndInCharge]

are you joking jack??

[Stu]

Its ****ing incredible.

[GiRTh]

When I went round the shops at unchtime most people seemed to be buying the Xbox version.

[Stu]

The Xbox version was outselling the PS3 version on a 4:1 ratio in Zaavi according to the guy at the counter. I got it for 70 euros then heard from a mate he got it at the now sold out tesco for an ungodly 40 euro , which is a lot less when converted to pounds.

So if anybody out their has not got it yet - supermarkets are the way to go.

Just getting used to the driving in it now. Very different at first. The cars bounce and **** around alot more , and yet its also more realistic.

Also , cars dont catch on fire now when tipped over , which was one of the most annoying things ever in past games.

[Instead this time , just shoot the underneath and blow it yourself :)]

[GiRTh]

I wont be getting it till the weekend.:sad:

[Spike]

It takes a bit of getting used to but this game is amazing, so much more realistic that the previous GTA games. I'm not doing any missions until I have had a few hours of messing about basically killing people and getting used to game.

[Stu]

Originally posted by Spike
It takes a bit of getting used to but this game is amazing, so much more realistic that the previous GTA games. I'm not doing any missions until I have had a few hours of messing about basically killing people and getting used to game.
My only complaint with the game is that some of the prior games whacky charm seems lost in all the realism.

I know this is going to be the one of the all time greats , but I still think at the end of the day I will favour San Andreas , with its insane characters and all the extra fun stuff , over this.

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Morpheus
Originally posted by Spike
It takes a bit of getting used to but this game is amazing, so much more realistic that the previous GTA games. I'm not doing any missions until I have had a few hours of messing about basically killing people and getting used to game.
My only complaint with the game is that some of the prior games whacky charm seems lost in all the realism.

I know this is going to be the one of the all time greats , but I still think at the end of the day I will favour San Andreas , with its insane characters and all the extra fun stuff , over this. Is it too realistic?

[Stu]

Originally posted by GiRTh
Originally posted by Morpheus
Originally posted by Spike
It takes a bit of getting used to but this game is amazing, so much more realistic that the previous GTA games. I'm not doing any missions until I have had a few hours of messing about basically killing people and getting used to game.
My only complaint with the game is that some of the prior games whacky charm seems lost in all the realism.

I know this is going to be the one of the all time greats , but I still think at the end of the day I will favour San Andreas , with its insane characters and all the extra fun stuff , over this. Is it too realistic?
Not at all , the action is virtualy the same. The story however , is much more down to earth. Theirs still all the fantastic satire on radios and billboards , but you wont be jacking any experimental jetpacks this time around - lets put it that way.

[GiRTh]

I see.

I'm surprised there haven't been any ads on TV. Well, I haven't seen any.

[Stu]

Originally posted by GiRTh
I see.

I'm surprised there haven't been any ads on TV. Well, I haven't seen any.
Really? Ive seen them all over the place. Their even talking about GTA on sky news this morning!

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Morpheus
Originally posted by GiRTh
I see.

I'm surprised there haven't been any ads on TV. Well, I haven't seen any.
Really? Ive seen them all over the place. Their even talking about GTA on sky news this morning! On TV?

[Stu]

Originally posted by GiRTh
Originally posted by Morpheus
Originally posted by GiRTh
I see.

I'm surprised there haven't been any ads on TV. Well, I haven't seen any.
Really? Ive seen them all over the place. Their even talking about GTA on sky news this morning! On TV?
Yep.

They had Keith Vaz on Sky News this morning. His main argument was that the pullout advertising the game in newspapers did not have a large enough sized 18's logo. What a tosser.

[GiRTh]

He IS a tosser. Whats the name of the American politician who always tries to get Rockstar games banned? It'll come to me in a minute.

EDIT: JAak Thompson. Now he's a tosspot.

[Stu]

Originally posted by GiRTh
He IS a tosser. Whats the name of the American politician who always tries to get Rockstar games banned? It'll come to me in a minute.

EDIT: JAak Thompson. Now he's a tosspot.
At least Keith Vaz is a respected , if incompetent , politician and human being.

Jack Thompson is...crazy. Thats not a joke. He is actualy insane. Youtube or wikipedia him.

[GiRTh]

I know he's crazy. He makes me laugh.

[Jack]

Originally posted by Morpheus
The Xbox version was outselling the PS3 version on a 4:1 ratio in Zaavi according to the guy at the counter.

I was in Game and the guy said the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions were selling equally, with the PS3 seeling out first. I would have thought the 360 version would sell better...

As for the game, it's amazing. The first thing you realise is how realistic it is. The driving forces you to be much more skillful, no taking corners and high speed and expecting not to crash.

I agree that because of the realism, the tongue in cheek charm seems to have been sacrificed. However, I felt this way when I first played San Aandreas for a coupleof hours. After you get used to the atmosphere of the game and the story developed it got a lot funnier, as I hope this one will too.

[Stu]

Yeah San Andreas REALLY picked up once you got to San Fierro in the whackyness department. That being said , the humble beginings in 'the hood' was still the best part of the game for me. It was over all too quick.

[GiRTh]

Aye. San Andreas was brilliant. There were annoying bits - who remembers the first time you learn how to fly - but overall the game hit much more that it missed.

[Jack]

San Andreas had a real raw atmosphere in the begining, which was my favourite part of the game. This game is amazing so far, the city feels a lot more dangerous. It's easy to shake off the cops now though.

[GiRTh]

The gang wars were amazing.

[Scarlett.]

This game is brilliant loool

[Jack]

I just drank too much alcohol, and died. I just passed out in the street and wouldn't get up, the after about 30 seconds the screen wen black and white and I ended up outside the hospital. :laugh:

[Scarlett.]

Lol just died for the first time in the mission where
[spoil]Roman is getting beaten up in the B-ball court

[Spike]

Originally posted by Chewy
Lol just died for the first time in the mission where
Roman is getting beaten up in the B-ball court


I just done that mission

[Jack]

Just out of interest who's on PS3 and who's on Xbox.

I'm on PS3...

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Spike
Originally posted by Chewy
Lol just died for the first time in the mission where
Roman is getting beaten up in the B-ball court


I just done that mission Lol same here, going to Michelles now

Im on 360

[Jack]

In the part, where you can either go and help Roman, or go on a date with Michelle, which did you choose?

I went on the date. :tongue:

[Spike]

I'm on 360

[Scarlett.]

I helped Roman

Ricky Gervais on the radio!!!

[Spike]

I was driving while drunk and it was making me feel sick watching it lol

[Scarlett.]

Hehe!
I didnt know you could use binoculars lol

[Jack]

I decided to have a break from the game, to get some revision done - but I can't see it lasting long!

[Scarlett.]

Lol! I got nothing to do mwhahahaha!
I beat Michelle at bowling:dance:

[Spike]

The bowling annoyed me, I want to be killing people not bowling so I gave up in the end.

[Scarlett.]

Haha its better than the girlfriends in GTA SA
SA is so boring now lol

[GiRTh]

Whats different with the girlfriend? You two are making me even more curious about the game. LOL

[Scarlett.]

If you havent got it yet
[spoil] you can actually do stuff like go bowling, its quite an interactive game lol[spoil]

[GiRTh]

Cheers guys:thumbs:

[Scarlett.]

I dont think I gonna stop playing this game LOOOL

[Hugo]

I am livid amazon have failed to deliver my game.

[Scarlett.]

They brought mine
Yours might come tommorow

[Mark]

20% completed so far. Off to watch Man U game then I think I'm going to play all night :cheer2:

A lot of fun so far, although the handling on a lot of the cars is annoying and takes a while to get used too.

- Mark

[Scarlett.]

Aye the turning is quite stiff!
I love the rain! with the streets actually becoming wet
6.98% lol!!!

[Hugo]

Originally posted by Chewy
They brought mine
Yours might come tommorow

I hope so. I it doesnt come tomorrow I will ask for the game for free cus it's not fair when I paid for release date delivery.

[Scarlett.]

Aye, did you pay for first class mail too?

[Stu]

13.5% done.

****ing ruined my chances with my first girlfriend. I banged the car we were in off a curb and she went flying through the windscreen. Complete accident. Now she aint returning my calls.

Nikko is strangely sympathetic.

[CassetteFinger]

I want this game so much but i hate spending my money on games cause i would rather buy clothes, something i can wear out.

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Morpheus
13.5% done.

****ing ruined my chances with my first girlfriend. I banged the car we were in off a curb and she went flying through the windscreen. Complete accident. Now she aint returning my calls.

Nikko is strangely sympathetic. Haha!
I cant belive you can watch TV on it lol


I'm about 10% done

[GiRTh]

Only two more days to go. Can I hang on?

[001steven]

GTA 4 is the best game EVER better then GTA SA igive it 12/10 Nicko is my best GTA charcter better then boring and annoying CJ tommy was also my fave

[Scarlett.]

Lol! Me and Roman went drink driving and got blew up!

[Scarlett.]

PMSL!
I love the mission where Niko has to
go on a date with a guy

[Scarlett.]

I'm at Middle Park!!!!
lol
I love this game

[Spike]

I love the radio stations on this game, so much better than the radio stations on San Andreas. I find myself laughing at them all the time.

[Hugo]

Getting it free from amazon :spin2: Cus it was late when I paid for first class. Bad news is I need to wait untill 13 May. Oh well :bigsmile: It's free!

[Scarlett.]

Lol I cant belive Ricky Gervais is on the radio lol

I'm at a museum on it at the mo!

Cool too.perfect!!

[Nicky.]

Everyone is talking about this!!

Is it really good ? x

I play on my bro's GTA games sometimes =D x

I really like em =D x

[Scarlett.]

Its pretty much the best game ever created!

[Spike]

Originally posted by Chewy
Its pretty much the best game ever created!

I agree, its brilliant!

[Scarlett.]

Theres so much detail, its so realistic now

[Mark]

Well I'm 100% completed now, pretty much played it 24/7 since release and slept like 5 hours in 2 days :thumbs: Extremely fun, and really a well made game. Gonna start playing on Xbox live tomorrow and see what it's like, it's supposed to be really good.

- Mark

[Stu]

San Andreas > GTA IV > Ever other GTA game

Thats the way I have it penned down now. Im about 30% total completion. Give it awhile and GTA IV will probably > San Andreas.

Right now I find San Andreas more lighthearted , more epic in scope , and just more upbeat than GTA IV.

[pete_bennet]

Have u seen Miko drunk yet that is pure funni

[001steven]

i think GTA 4 is way better then SA

[Scarlett.]

SA was good but it was cartoonish and stuff

IV is gritty like III

[GiRTh]

I cant wait till tomorrow.

[Scarlett.]

lol bet you wont sleep haha! I found it hard lol

[GiRTh]

LOL

You're right. I figure going through the whole weekend and bank holiday. Luckily I've only got a training course on Tuesday.:thumbs2:

[Scarlett.]

I'm gonna play all weekend too hehe


One thing I do find slightly annoying is when I am in the car the camera seems to want to zoom into the numberplate, but that only happens rarely so its ok

[001steven]

i found it annoying with the camera angle BUT now have got use to it now

[Scarlett.]

Aye like the cornering you get used to it
Plus the rest of the game makes up for the tiny flaws

[Scarlett.]

I just saw someone holding on the bumper of their car as I drove away in it LOL

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Chewy
I just saw someone holding on the bumper of their car as I drove away in it LOL That bizarre.

I'm knocking off work at 3 to get cracking. WoooooHoooooo:dance2::cheer::thumbs2:

[Scarlett.]

Coolio! hope you enjoy lol

[Stu]

Ive changed my gamertag if anybody happens to be on xbox live.

GT = Morph3us 420

[GiRTh]

This game is awesome. It's as good as I'd expected. The graphics are great the story is less humourous than San Andreas but still as gripping and in buying the guide I can find out every single secret of the game. I'm totally engossed.

[Scarlett.]

lol its awesome!
Just done a hard batch of missions though lol

[Stu]

I have had it.

Just unlocked Alderney , and now I feel as if I am playing to reach the end just because its GTA and I want the gamerscore. Theirs too many missions where you drive to a shootout , followed by another drive to shake off the cops. Theirs a bike chase with a bike that has no turn function and no working brake. The game is about as trial and error as it ever was - with no mission checkpoints. The cutscenes almost always have NO CONNECTION to the mission Nikko is doing. The radio stations repeat more often than the stations in III. The lock on system can still be tear inducing.

San Andreas > GTA III [for its time] > Vice City > GTA IV

This may sound like a plea for insanity , but its not. Its a fantastic game , but im getting that ever increasing urge to go back and play the old games!

[Hugo]

I can't do that first race mission with Brucie :sad:

[Stu]

Dont worry about speed , just take each road on its own and watch the turning.

[Scarlett.]

I'm happy with IV, I played the other GTA's to death these past months

I just found out I got Claude (GTA III)'s costume

[Stu]

No old characters so far. Not even Phil Cassidy.

For shame!

[Scarlett.]

I know, I wish they had kept the original Mafia family's too

[Scarlett.]

Just stole a Massive boat, its a Tug boat

[Spike]

I haven't played on this game since Friday, I must play later.

[Hugo]

Finally done the race. On the mission where you have to follow the train. I'll do some more later when I have done a bit of revision. :cheer:

[Jack]

I have actually got slightly bored of this game. It's a great game, but does anyone else find it a lot more linear than past GTA games? (especially San Andreas).

Maybe I haven't given it a chance, because I've been very busy with coursework and revising. I perhaps need to sit down one afternoon and play it non stop for a couple of hours.

[Conor]

I really want this game now! I've almost got enough for a 360 and I've been following all the pre release articles ect. I've only played GTAIV once (On Friday) I love it :D

[Scarlett.]

I still love the game, although, I wish they would have left a few San Andreas features in and made the Radio less repeatative

[Jack]

I can't wait for the PS3 custom tracks update, so I can play my own music on the radio.

[Scarlett.]

Oh yeah! forgot I can play my own music lol

[Jack]

Originally posted by Chewy
Oh yeah! forgot I can play my own music lol

You can't literally play it through the car radio though (yet).

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, but you can put your music over it which is pretty muc the same

[Stu]

My 360 just scratched the living **** out of the Grand Theft Auto IV disc. Perfect catalyst for what I wanted to do for months. Buy a PS3.

The 360 has pretty much peaked now , if not a year ago. Its not going to get much better.

[Scarlett.]

Ending spoiler
I got the ending where the snake Dimitri killed Roman

[Stu]

I got the opposite. The good one. Haha.

[Scarlett.]

Lucky, it was strange having a ending where the Hero comes out worse off

[001steven]

does the ending depend on how you play the whole game?

[Spike]

Rockstar's epic Grand Theft Auto IV has broken all previous records after Chart Track revealed that the title has taken more than £39 million at retail during its first week on sale.

The 18-rated game sold more than 926,000 copies during its first five days on sale, combining both Xbox 360 and PS3 figures.

A total of 55% of all copies sold were on Microsoft's Xbox 360 console, while the game's release also increased hardware sales of both platforms. Xbox 360 console sales rose by 125% during the game's launch week and Sony's PS3 jumped an impressive 127%.

Sales and revenue from the game have topped the previous record holder Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, which shifted 677,000 copies in its first week and made £24.2 million at retail.


DS

[Stu]

Thank god. Just got my Xbox working again. Means saving myself from shelling out a load of cash on the playstation.

I get sucked into the marketing hype about once a month before reminding myself that the two are almost identical game wise , save for the 360 having Gears and Halo , and the PS3 having Metal Gear Solid and Final Fantasy. And the 360's online is much better. Shame certain American twats ruin some games :joker:..

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by 001steven
does the ending depend on how you play the whole game? No just a certain choice

Lol thats good Stu:spin2:

[Stu]

Brucie & Little Jacob are the two best things about this game. In particular , Little Jacob is an absoloute legend. Calling the police 'Teh Babylon'.

Ive actualy started to use that in real life.

[Scarlett.]

Lol Little Jacob and Brucie are my favourites too lol Florian was quite funny too

[Stu]

Apparently 'Babylon' is the Rastafarian term for the governments and ruling partys today.

[Scarlett.]

Lol, I love how that other guy is called "The badman" lol

[Stu]

''Eh , dat be badman Nikko , Jah?''

[Scarlett.]

"Nah it be da guy who be in da house wiv me man Jacob"

[001steven]

Brucie is great and a funny :bigsmile: i like the way he keeps bragging how good he looks and niko just says its all steroids

[Spike]

Is anyone else bored of this game now, its a great game but I am.

[Scarlett.]

I am only because I played it to death lol

Anywho today (on GTA IV) I went to the sex shop and picked up a dildo and threw it at someone
haha!:laugh3:

[Chemicle]

lol.

[Scarlett.]

I threw one at a cop and killed him!!! haha!!
and threw a cig at someone else

[Axiom]

Originally posted by Chewy
I am only because I played it to death lol

Anywho today (on GTA IV) I went to the sex shop and picked up a dildo and threw it at someone
haha!:laugh3:

LMAO :laugh:

[Jack]

I've just got back to playing it after having got bored of it for a while. It's one of those games which you will always come back to whether it be to start the game over, or go on a killing spree. :laugh:

I love the physics in this game. Running people over is so much more fun. A guy was hanging onto the door of a car after I stole it and he was swinging off the handle and I drove past at lamp post at speed catching the door (and the person) taking them both off in a satisfying crunch.

The online mode adds longetivity as well. Although some people have annoyingly good aim.

[Axiom]

I think I can say it's the best game I've ever played. I actually felt really sad when I finished it yesterday and killed Pegorino in the finale! :sad:

[Chemicle]

I have to say the best part of the game for me is going online, and shooting the crap out of everything, its also funny when you find ways under the map, because people online cant see you and you can kill them :hello: