Grand Theft Auto 4 the first game by Rockstar Games on Next Generation consoles is set to be blown open in the February issue of the Official Xbox Magazine. The first screenshots will appear in the publication as well as first news on the location.
Grand Theft Auto IV uses the RAGE engine which was first used in the Xbox 360 exclusive Rockstar Games Present Table Tennis. An optomized engine is running on the PS3 to its strengths too.
The games has now lost its old cartoony graphics from the PS2 days. Everything looks realistic from the weapons to blood and gore effects.
There has been no let-down in the violence. The game has gone on a complete new makevoer and looks almost too realistic. Blood drips off walls, and onto your shoes and clothes.
A new feature envolves the use of cleaning your clothes at a dodgy laundrette to prevent forensic investigator getting too close.
The game may be rated AO Adults Only, but that is yet unconfirmed.
The game takes place in Carcer City, once again in America.
According to Sam Houser he states that Carcer City will be the largest game world ever created.
There will be no demo of the game on the XBLM or PSN.
Game is set on target for release.
First videos will appear online during May, also with a website.
Online Multiplayer confirmed for both Xbox Live and Playstation Network: Deathmatch, Gang Warfare, Job classes, Clans/Gangs, Vehicles to be used. No mention on player numbers. Extrmeley tight lipped about the subject.
More info in the Feb 2007 issue of OXM.
