Grand Theft Auto IV (GTA IV Dated April 29th)

**Neil Koch** · 03-30-2007, 04:27 PM

The GTA character art often doesn't match the actual character models, so I wouldn't read much into it.

**agbulls** · 04-10-2007, 03:42 PM

Actual update from Game Informer:

The latest news from good ol' GI is actually some really good stuff. And by stuff I mean junk. OK, here are the details on Grand Theft Auto IV that have been revealed:

* The protagonist's name is Niko Bellic, which we believe is Croatian or Serbian.
* Multiplayer is set to be announced.
* You can use a cellphone to call your contacts.
* Apparently there are no planes because there is only one city in the game.
* You have a lot of choice over what you want to do. You still have to take orders from people during missions, but you can also choose how you want to spend your time, e.g "I want to hang out with him, or her... I want to go see this guy 'cause he always has something to do..."
* The story unfolds in a number of different ways. R* is giving people more freedom, more choice and more sense of control over their destiny - the structure of the storyline is quite different to previous games.
* The demo which Game Informer played was for the Xbox 360 version of the game.

**Anthony1** · 04-11-2007, 01:32 AM

Originally Posted by agbulls

Actual update from Game Informer:

* The demo which Game Informer played was for the Xbox 360 version of the game.

can you say...... lead sku?

**djsquarewave** · 04-11-2007, 02:13 AM

Originally Posted by Anthony1

can you say...... lead sku?

SKOOOOOO~

*cough*

Some of these bullet points are rather curious. What will a (presumably) nonlinear story do to those people who want to 100% everything?

...and what the heck does "multiplayer is set to be announced" mean? That they said it's there but they disavow its existence even though they said it's there? Or it's not implemented and the rep said it'll be going in but not to say anything?

Some of these things make me far more worried for the future of this game as something I'd actually want to, you know, buy.

**Neil Koch** · 04-11-2007, 07:26 PM

I haven't gotten my GI yet, but I read in another forum that only the 360 will have downloadable content.

Also, as to why multiplayer hasn't been confirmed yet - apparently the map will be as big as San Andreas, but just one city. Anyone who's played the multiplayer stuff on LCS or VCS know what a pain it can be to find your opponents, and those cities are going to be like 1/10th the size of this new one.

**ShenmueFan** · 04-11-2007, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by djsquarewave

SKOOOOOO~

*cough*

Some of these bullet points are rather curious. What will a (presumably) nonlinear story do to those people who want to 100% everything?

...and what the heck does "multiplayer is set to be announced" mean? That they said it's there but they disavow its existence even though they said it's there? Or it's not implemented and the rep said it'll be going in but not to say anything?

Some of these things make me far more worried for the future of this game as something I'd actually want to, you know, buy.

SKUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU........

**LiquidPolicenaut** · 04-12-2007, 01:49 AM

Originally Posted by Neil Koch

I haven't gotten my GI yet, but I read in another forum that only the 360 will have downloadable content.

This would make absolutely no sense if they do this. You have the opportunity to entice people to buy the game and have more downloadable content afterwards. Why alienate the PS3 users? I understand if they did different downloadable content for both systems, but NOTHING for the PS3? Hmmmmm

**GrandAmChandler** · 01-24-2008, 10:05 AM

Game has been dated April 29th:

http://games.slashdot.org/article.pl...59256&from=rss

-GAC-

**heybtbm** · 01-24-2008, 10:17 AM

I can't wait for this damn game. The excellent gameplay previews that IGN and Gamespot posted yesterday (Jan 23) makes the following 3 months that much more torturous.

**Nesmaster** · 01-24-2008, 12:33 PM

The next 3 months are going to be complete torture, but the feeling I get when ripping into a game like this after months of waiting is unmatched by anything other than sex itself. I think the date will stick this time, and with rumors of Mercenaries 2 being delayed AGAIN I want something to do until that comes out.

**heybtbm** · 01-24-2008, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by Nesmaster

rumors of Mercenaries 2 being delayed AGAIN I want something to do until that comes out.

Mercenaries 2 is now on track for August 25th. It's a blessing in disguise if you think about it. Plently of time to savor each game to its full extent.

**Nesmaster** · 01-24-2008, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by heybtbm

Mercenaries 2 is now on track for August 25th. It's a blessing in disguise if you think about it. Plently of time to savor each game to its full extent.

Except Saints Row 2 will probably come out around then, as well. :P

We're just getting too many sandboxes this year.

**heybtbm** · 01-24-2008, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by Nesmaster

We're just getting too many sandboxes this year.

There's no such thing as "too many" sandboxes. Bring 'em all on.

**Joker T** · 01-24-2008, 02:05 PM

I am really looking forward to GTA IV, hope it isn't too glitchy.

And on a side note "sandbox games" seems like a strange term to me, I kinda prefer "free-roaming".

**heybtbm** · 01-24-2008, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by Joker T

And on a side note "sandbox games" seems like a strange term to me, I kinda prefer "free-roaming".

I think most developers and reviewers are calling them "open world" games. "Sandbox" should probably be on its way out.

**Nesmaster** · 01-24-2008, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by heybtbm

There's no such thing as "too many" sandboxes. Bring 'em all on.

Perhaps I should have said more than usual. They can give me 50 in a year and I'd probably try them all.

I usually call games like this part of the "open-world genre", I don't know why I said sandbox before. :P

**Streetball 21** · 01-24-2008, 07:32 PM

Sweet, cant wait. Hopefully it will be better than GTA San Andreas. I wonder if there will be a collectors edition?

**Nesmaster** · 01-24-2008, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by Streetball 21

Sweet, cant wait. Hopefully it will be better than GTA San Andreas. I wonder if there will be a collectors edition?

Announced long ago. Includes lockbox and key, keychain, duffle bag and an artbook. Soundtrack too.

**Joker T** · 01-25-2008, 02:08 PM

The Collectors Edition looks pretty cool to me, better than the Legendary Edition for Halo 3..

The lockbox seems wierd though.

**Nesmaster** · 01-25-2008, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by Joker T

The Collectors Edition looks pretty cool to me, better than the Legendary Edition for Halo 3..

The lockbox seems wierd though.

And considering it's only $20 more than the regular edition, it beats Halo LE in terms of value too.

**Trevelyan** · 04-24-2008, 03:53 AM

Just found this link explaining a GTAIV & PS3 bundle pack that plans to be released (In Europe anyhow)

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...-gta-iv-bundle.

I'm planning on buying a console for this game, I still don't know what I am going to do. Also, I stumbled across this piece of news...

http://kotaku.com/383455/pirated-nts...d-online-early

Oo ar me hartys. thar be Fools gold a foot on that ther bay.

**heybtbm** · 04-24-2008, 08:44 AM

Has anyone seen the in-game footage? Rockstar has a tight leash on Youtube right now, so that place is pretty much a bust. However, Gametrailers.com had some incredible (off-screen) videos yesterday. This game is going to be legendary. It's the first game I've ever considered waiting in line to pick up at midnight.

The reviews so far are indicating this could be the best video game ever made. I love pre-release hyperbole...then again, from what I've seen so far, it's very possible. It blows my mind that they could make an open world game look this good.