[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 Have you seen the Love-meet.net one xD

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Chewy
Aye Have you seen the Love-meet.net one xD

NO. What is that ?

[Scarlett.]

http://www.rockstargames.com/IV/#?pa...t=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.

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/#?pa...t=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/#?pa...t=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

[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

[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!